Cholesterol is an organic molecule that is naturally found in the blood and predominantly produced in the liver, but of course it is also found in foods such as cheese and red meat. Cholesterol is important when it comes to maintaining a healthy lifestyle but raised cholesterol could lead to problems such a coronary heart [...]
Many people have probably been told by either their doctor or someone offering medical advice to them to take a fish oil supplement. Supplementing with fish oil can be beneficial for many different aspects of your health. When it comes to fish oil there is important information to understand before you just go and buy [...]
Many people today complain of having low energy levels. In some cases, all they need is a good night sleep to help them recharge; however, chronic levels of low energy may indicate a bigger issue for the patient. Finding the root cause of low energy should be the first plan of action a person should [...]
Do you have too much to do keeping you up too late? Do you have trouble falling asleep? Do you fall asleep but wake up in the middle of the night? Is your mind racing, your stomach growling, are your legs aching? You may suffer from insomnia. Insomnia can be extremely frustrating for many [...]
Each and every person comes from a different background, has different DNA, works a different job, lives in a different home, reacts to different foods, and the list could go on and on. So, why do many of us take the same medication if we are all different in so many ways? Did you know [...]
Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, or Hashimoto’s Disease is an autoimmune condition in which the immune system attacks the thyroid gland and can result in an inflammation of the thyroid. When the thyroid becomes inflamed, the thyroid then produces less hormones and begins to interfere with the body’s normal metabolism. Hashimoto’s progresses slowly and can often go undetected. [...]
Over the years, many people have begun to see the short-term and long-term damaging effects of prescription medications. As a result, the use of dietary supplements has increased for many people and with that growth comes the question of where to buy from and what brand. Many of you may have heard, "all supplements do [...]
It’s almost everyday that someone walks into a store asking about hair products that can help improve the growth of hair into longer, fuller and healthier strands. Sure you can try all of those hair products that stimulate hair growth follicles but are you taking the right supplements and eating the correct foods as well? [...]
A study done by the Danish Heart Foundation and reported in 2016 is bringing to light a possibly increased risk of ischemic stroke from a class of drugs used by many Americans today. These are the Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPI’s), which are used to shut down stomach acid production by the body. The class includes [...]
There are numerous minerals our bodies need which are present in very small amounts. These are the “trace” minerals, as opposed to minerals like calcium which require large amounts of daily intake. Zinc is one of these important nutrients. In general, trace minerals are less available in the food we eat than what our grandparents [...]
