Can You Eat Enough Omega 3's?
Most people know the benefits of Omega-3s to living a healthy life, but they’re not sure how to eat a diet full of Omerga-3s, or if it’s even possible to eat enough Omega 3s to stay healthy...
Signs of Vitamin B12 Deficiency
You can increase your diet to add B12. Eating shellfish in particular can help - oysters and clams especially. Liver and other “organ meats” have high level of B12, as does steak, eggs, and milk products. If those food types don’t appeal to you, you can get the B12 you need from supplements. Vegetarians in particular should add B12 via a supplement to ensure they aren’t deficient..
Why Women Need to Take Charge of Their Own Wellness
Admittedly, people of both genders regularly complain about the impersonal, negative aspects of healthcare, but there are facts that back up the louder complaints of women:..
Nutrients Your Body Needs on a Gluten Free Diet
Whatever the definitive reason, gluten free diets have become much more commonplace. What isn’t always discussed is the need to be wary of vitamin and nutrient deficiency that a gluten free diet may bring on....
Tired of Being Exhausted?
Who do you know who isn’t exhausted? Exhaustion has become an epidemic in our fast paced, technology driven world. There is never enough time to get everything accomplished, and many of us suffer with the combination of high stress hormone levels created by having too much on our plate, and exhaustion as we try to get it all done...
Dieting? Here’s What You Need to Know About Vitamins
While you may have shifted your diet, and we commend you for it, be aware of what you may be giving up as you change what you eat, possibly missing out on things your body needs. As sure as you need air and water to survive, you need vitamins to keep your system functioning and ward off sickness.
How to Protect Against the Deficiencies of a Vegan Diet
There is a lot that is positive about moving to a vegan diet. It is a diet low in saturated fat and rich in other nutrients the body needs. Yet, becoming a vegan without understanding what your body needs can lead to health issues...
Vitamin Supplement Patches: Staying Healthy in this Crazy-Busy World
It takes a lot of energy to stay healthy in the crazy-busy world we inhabit. So, how do we make sure we get the nutrients we need to stay healthy?
Omega-3 Fatty Acids: The Super Supplement
Studies have shown that Omega-3s can reduce the risk of heart disease, alleviate asthma symptoms, and aid in preventing everything from rheumatoid arthritis to Alzheimer’s and dementia. They are, literally, the superheroes of dietary nutrients...
Easing the Symptoms of Fibromyalgia
Two of the most common deficiencies discovered in patients with fibromyalgia are vitamins D and B12. Research suggests that a lack of vitamins can contribute to pain, anxiety, weakness, and exhaustion. For many, nutritional supplement therapy may be the key to reducing the pain and fatigue of fibromyalgia and returning to a happy, active life...
Solving Your Vitamin B12 Deficiency
If there is one vitamin that behaves almost like a “super-vitamin,” it is Vitamin B. It impacts our hair, skin, digestion, memory, energy level, and mood. Vitamin B12 is critical to helping your body produce DNA and red blood cells also supports your immune and nervous systems...
Why You Need Antioxidants and How to Get Them
Many people are familiar with the term “antioxidant.” They understand that they’re beneficial to one’s health, but not clear on how. They may understand that antioxidants are nutrients, and even where they come from (vitamins E and C, as well as many other foods). Understanding exactly WHY you need antioxidants may help you be more committed to making sure you get them....