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....
What Happens When You Don't Get Enough Omega-3
Omega-3 fatty acids are vital for good health. Research has shown that they may help lower the risk of heart disease, arthritis, and even cancer. Fatty acids reduce inflammation and are crucial for cognitive functions, impacting your memory and your brain’s overall performance.
How to Reduce Joint Pain Due to Osteoarthritis
If you suffer from Osteoarthritis you understand the physical pain in your joints, the stiffness and swelling, that make it difficult for you to do day to day tasks. Add to that the need to get regular exercise and the suffering can be intense. Although Osteoarthritis is incurable, there are things you can do to manage your symptoms...
Over 50? Are You Getting Enough Vitamin B12?
As you age you lose the ability to absorb B12 via the intestinal tract, so the elderly should be sure they are supplementing their diet.
Why You Need to Choose a Patch Over a Pill
Oral administration is the most common form of medication and supplements for adults. That doesn’t mean we must or should accept pills as the best form of ingesting nutrition or medication. Supplement patches deliver nutrients to the body by what is known in the medical field as “transdermal administration.”
My Greatest Discovery
My introduction to patch technology began when I needed to use a pharmaceutical patch to deliver hormones that I could not take by mouth. I understood the benefits of using the skin to deliver what I couldn’t take by mouth.