10 Feb Slow-digesting carbs: What’s the difference?
Carbohydrates are an essential part of our diet that provide instant energy and can be found in a wide variety of sources. Some of these sources are better than others, however. ...
13 Jan Importance of Iron in the Diet
The body needs iron to make a number of essential compounds that our body needs to thrive. Specifically, iron as a mineral is incorporated into hemoglobin and myoglobin, two proteins that are critical for the transport of oxygen to your muscles and other tissues. The amount...
30 Dec Benefits of Staying Hydrated
The key to remaining optimally hydrated throughout the day is to understand that it must be a gradual process. As our bodies age, we lose the ability to eliminate water from our systems as easily as we were able to when we were younger. In...
09 Dec Can you afford to be healthy?
It’s no secret that most Americans are overwhelmed with the rising healthcare costs in the US. The average American spends a whopping $8000 a year on medical related expenses. At the current annual cost that Americans are paying for prescription and over-the-counter medications, they will...
25 Nov Benefits of Vitamin K
New research indicates that the optimum intake of Vitamin K plays an important role in longevity. A study done in 2014 confirms that ample vitamin K intake can indeed help you live longer. In a group of more than 7,000 people at risk for cardiovascular...
15 Oct Stressed working from home? These 5 tips will reduce stress.
As many working Americans may know, stress in the workplace can lead to you a drop in your productivity and performance at your job. And working from home during a pandemic doesn't fix everything. There are new ways that stress has been added to our...
02 Sep Shed Extra Pounds
Extra weight is a risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. Research shows that people who are overweight are twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s later in life, and those who were obese have three times the risk. Time to get fit...
05 Aug Stop smoking
Research shows smoking increases the risk of dementia by as much as 80 percent. When you quit, the circulation to your brain will improve immediately. This one is a no brainer. Photo by Peter G....
26 Jul New Mammogram Guidelines
The American Cancer Society, which has for many years had the most aggressive approach to screenings, recently they have announced a change in the mammogram guidelines and are now recommending fewer mammograms. They are now claiming women with an average risk of breast cancer start...
26 Jul The Secret to Fighting Aging in Men – Peptide Therapy
As men age, we often experience low libido, a slow metabolism, loss of lean muscle mass, and weight gain. Many believe that very little can be done to prevent or slow this natural aging process. Fortunately, recent advances in regenerative medicine now allow hormone specialists to utilize peptide...