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How Poor Sleep Impacts Weight and What You Can Do About It
Sleep. Beautiful sleep. When it comes to your health routine, sleep may be the closest thing there is to a fountain of youth. Your body repairs itself and recovers while you sleep, leading to a long list of benefits for your looks. The key is to get enough shut-eye — 7 to 9 quality hours each…
Read MoreIs the Calcium Paradox Hurting Your Heart?
Calcium is an essential nutrient, and many people, particularly women, take supplements to ward off osteoporosis. But calcium appears to lead another life that seems to contribute to the formation of arterial plaque and other factors that lead to heart disease. A German study published in 2012 found a surprising link between calcium supplements and…
Read MoreAstaxanthin in Krill Oil: A Powerful Antioxidant for Anti-Aging & More
Krill oil itself is an amazing supplement! Its omega-3 fatty acids are more easily absorbed, doesn’t leave the same fishy burps or aftertaste, and are cleaner than many fish oil supplements. However, the most compelling reason to supplement with krill oil has to do with one unique nutrient. Unlike fish oil, krill oil also contains…
Read MoreEczema Unveiled: Beyond the Itch
It’s itchy. It’s embarrassing. And it affects more than 30 million Americans. It’s eczema. And if you have it, you know the toll it takes on your self-esteem. It leaves you with dry, red, itchy skin, eventually becoming rough, leathery, or scaly patches that get oozy or crusty because you can’t stop scratching. The toll…
Read MoreTHE MANY WAYS GLUTEN CAN SECRETLY RUIN YOUR LIFE
What is gluten? Gluten is a group of proteins found in wheat, rye, and barley, that directly threatens the health of more than 2 million Americans who unknowingly suffer from celiac, an autoimmune disease. For these people, continuing to eat gluten leads to intolerable symptoms that can become life-threatening. But even if you don’t have celiac disease, gluten…
Read MoreDIGESTIVE ENZYMES: THE HEALTHIER, SAFER CHOICE FOR STOMACH UPSET.
From gas and bloating to abdominal pain, reflux, heartburn, and diarrhea, surveys show that 75 percent of Americans are living with digestive problems. And when you consider the old saying, “You are what you eat,” it’s easy to understand why. After all, we’re now a nation that eats an ever-increasing amount of processed foods —…
Read MoreTHE HEALTH BENEFITS OF RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS
There are dozens of ways to improve your health. You can eat nutritious food, maintain a healthy weight, take supplements, and exercise regularly. Another way to influence your health is to perform random acts of kindness. As traumatic as 2020 has been on all of us, we could benefit from both providing and receiving random…
Read MoreGlucosamine may reduce overall death rates as effectively as regular exercise, study suggests.
Glucosamine supplements may reduce overall mortality about as well as regular exercise does, according to a new epidemiological study from West Virginia University. “Does this mean that if you get off work at five o’clock one day, you should just skip the gym, take a glucosamine pill and go home instead?” said Dana King, professor…
Read MoreHOW TO KEEP YOUR GUT HAPPY AND HEALTHY DURING THE HOLIDAYS
The holidays are easily one of my favorite times of the year. I love the extra time with loved ones, the tradition, the decor, the gift-giving, and the overall feel of joy! But let’s be honest, the holidays can take a toll on your health, especially your gut health. Some of the most common complaints…
Read MoreHOW A ZINC DEFICIENCY CAN LEAD TO A WEAK IMMUNE SYSTEM AND OTHER HEALTH PROBLEMS
As you age and your immune system becomes weaker, seemingly minor illnesses that you once brushed off can suddenly begin doing severe damage to your health. In some cases, they can even be deadly. Luckily, you can lessen the toll age takes on immunity with the help of a little zinc. A Zinc A DAY…
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