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| 12/5/2008 |
Did you know that magnesium is an essential mineral utilized by every cell in your body? Among its many functions, magnesium helps maintain healthy bones and teeth, sustain proper muscle performance and induce restful, restorative sleep. Also, as many recent studies have concluded, magnesium is vital to the health of your heart and overall cardiovascular wellness. Read More |
| 11/28/2008 |
Selenium and vitamin E are both powerful antioxidants renowned for the numerous health benefits they provide. These two super nutrients have recently garnered even more attention for their proven ability to work together to boost health at the cellular level. In fact, an exciting new study is currently underway which further investigates how the potent combination of selenium and vitamin E may promote prostate health. Read More |
| 11/21/2008 |
Unfortunately, some prescription medications have been found disappointing to many when it comes to supporting healthy cognitive function. Recent studies, however, have shown that a nutrient known as citicoline is effective in encouraging brain metabolism, an important factor in promoting and sustaining brain health. Read More |
| 11/14/2008 |
Are you getting enough antioxidants in your daily diet? Antioxidants are natural substances that help protect cells from the ravages of free radicals, unstable molecules that can lead to numerous health concerns, including poor immune health, diminished cardiovascular function and more. Recently, an exclusive new supplement was formulated and tested that provides powerful antioxidant protection and shown to boost cellular energy and health. Read More |
| 11/7/2008 |
Recent studies have underscored the correlation between children's health and proper nutrition. Nutrients such as the essential fatty acids DHA and EPA have been shown to support healthy cognitive function, mood and more during a child's formative years and beyond. Supplementation can help ensure that proper levels of these and other vital nutrients are maintained, even when your little one's food choices are less than optimal. Read More |
| 10/31/2008 |
Supplementing your daily diet with vitamins and minerals has been associated with numerous health benefits. But does this mean that the more nutrients you consume, the healthier you will be? Not according to many well-respected studies which demonstrate how taking the right amount of nutrients can be key to your overall health and well-being, while taking the wrong amount can have the reverse result. Read More |
| 10/24/2008 |
Vitamin C is well known for its ability to give the immune system a boost. But did you know that this powerful antioxidant has been shown to also support cellular, bone and blood sugar health? It is important to be aware though, that as a water-soluble vitamin, vitamin C is not stored in the body and favorable levels must be maintained through diet and supplementation. Read More |
| 10/17/2008 |
St. John's Wort is steadily gaining recognition for its ability to naturally improve mood without the negative side effects often associated with prescribed synthetic alternatives. In fact, many prestigious studies and review articles have recently shown that the effectiveness of St. John's Wort is superior to many well-known mood enhancing prescriptions available today. Read More |
| 10/9/2008 |
Green tea has received a lot of attention lately due to its strong antioxidant properties. What is it about green tea, as opposed to other varieties of tea, that makes it such an antioxidant powerhouse? Many believe it has to do with the relatively unadulterated way it's processed which allows it to retain its most powerful ingredients, particularly EGCG, a potent antioxidant shown to benefit health in numerous ways. Read More |
| 10/2/2008 |
Omega-3 essential fatty acids (EFAs) are "good fats" shown vital to our overall well-being. Unfortunately, our diets rarely include the amount of omega-3 EFAs necessary to obtain the health benefits they offer. Supplementing with quality fish and flaxseed oils provides a rich opportunity to get the omega-3s needed to fully enjoy these benefits and their ability to enhance our quality of life. Read More |