When it comes to your skin’s sun sensitivity, the right nutrients and vitamins can really make a big difference. With summer just around the corner, it’s officially outdoors season. That means sand, sun, vacations and, if you’re not careful, skin damage. Talk about a downer. We all know that we’re supposed to apply sunscreen to …
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There’s been a lot of talk lately about the value of vitamins. By now, you’ve read the headlines, based on the recent Journal of the American College of Cardiology study, proclaiming things like, “You’re wasting your money on vitamins!” and “Yet another study shows vitamins don’t deliver!” It’s true that the research was damning, showing …
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Omega XL is an ultra popular supplement as of late due to the fact that pretty much every person who takes supplements takes fish oil, and Omega XL claims to have 22X more Omega-3 fatty acids than standard fish oil. Everyone and their mother is switching from standard fish oil supplements to Omega XL, but …
Imagine if you could make one easy change to your lifestyle and almost instantly start noticing changes in the way you look. Better yet: What if I told you I had 17 of these super simple changes… …and each of them could help you burn more fat on a daily basis. Wouldn’t you be super …
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Aging. Sickness. Lack of energy. Death. Since the beginning of time, people have looked to the natural world for a cure to the problems of humanity. And within that history, comfrey has spanned the centuries. The comfrey plant has been used to treat a variety of ailments since 400 BC—and maybe even earlier. The Greeks …
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When you think of calcium, bone health is probably the first (and last) thing that comes to mind. But calcium is responsible for much more than just our bones. It helps keep blood pressure and cholesterol in check, regulates our heartbeat and ensures our muscles can relax properly. In the U.S., 81% of adolescent girls …
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The Egyptians used them to embalm the dead. A 12th-century physician recorded how these oils were distilled and utilized in Spain. And in 2018, essential oils are quickly becoming popular among athletes and others looking to reach peak performance in a more natural way. One recent study showed that essential oils boosted lung function and …
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Do you take an algae supplement? Have you ever wondered if an algae supplement, or a supplement containing algae, could be beneficial? Wonder no more, we’ve got all the information right here. Algae—lovingly known as the scum we scrub off our fish tanks, or the slime in tide pools that nobody wants to touch—may just …
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It’s been around forever, but recently started gaining much more attention, especially in athletic circles. Here’s what you need to know about COQ10. What is COQ10? You may have seen it in the doctor’s office, at the pharmacy or even at your local pet store. COQ10, or Coenzyme Q10t, is a fat-soluble, vitamin-like compound your …
We know we need fruits and vegetables (and healthy protein sources) for their high vitamin and mineral content. Vitamins and minerals are both essential to our health, but when these two terms are separated, one overshadows the other. While everyone is talking about vitamins, minerals often get overlooked. But your body needs them, too—especially if …
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Isotonic, Hypotonic and Hypertonic Sports Drinks can be confusing, so we are here to help out. As more people embrace fitness and nutritional supplements, the energy drink market has grown by leaps and bounds. Whether you’re pumping iron at the gym, running a marathon or simply looking for an energy boost at work, bright and …
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Can you name what all the major vitamins do for your body? We all know by now that Vitamin C is found in citrus fruits and is great for the immune system. Vitamin D is good for the skin. Vitamin A is key to healthier eyes. But what about Vitamin B? That’s where it gets …
By now, you’ve undoubtedly heard nutritionists singing the praises of Omega-3s. But where should you be getting them from? Fatty fish, such as tuna, have long been known to be rich sources of Omega-3. But now, new research has shown that krill (crustaceans that live at the bottom of the Antarctic ocean) also have very …
Despite the involuntary noises our bodies are making, a whopping 74% of Americans regularly experience digestive symptoms and nearly half stay quiet about it. While a change in medication or especially unhealthy binges can bring on these less-than-desirable issues, for many people, these GI challenges become chronic. While the causes of GI issues can range …
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The Bible mentions Balm of Gilead for its medicinal value. Nearly 200 years ago, morphine was first extracted from poppy seeds. Herbal remedies, in one form or another, have been around for eons. But these ancient herbs have perhaps never experienced a bigger heyday than in 2018. The American population spent close to $7.5 billion …
The health and wellness industry is thriving, driven in large part today by health-savvy Millennials who want good health long into the future. But age happens to us all, as even the youngest of the Baby Boomers who are now in their 60s can attest. And with age come new health concerns and new nutritional …
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Back in the 1970s and 1980s, supplements came in the form of either foul-tasting shakes or desiccated liver tablets. Protein powder shakes have come a long way since then, in some cases barely resembling their earlier forms. Dried liver tablets, on the other hand, have stood the test of time relatively unchanged. And that’s a …
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Are eye health supplements worth it? We stare at our laptop, our tablet or our mobile phone. We tell ourselves we’re going to break the habit. But somehow, within minutes, our eyes are glued to our screens once again. But at what cost? If you’re living in America, this scenario probably sounds pretty familiar. The …
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Supplements through IV? Yep, that’s happening. Given the meteoric rise of supplements—in many ways, strapped to the back of the booming wellness movement—companies aren’t just getting creative in terms of blends and marketing. They’re also finding new ways to pump us full of vitamins and minerals. A few months ago, you probably saw colorful individual …
Should you take supplements while fasting? It is an age old question with no easy answer. The fasting rituals connected with the holy month of Ramadan can pose a challenge for those who stick to a daily dietary routine. The usual fast stretches from dawn to sunset, during which time a person has to abstain …
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