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08/27/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Signs and symptoms of zinc deficiency – do you know what to look for?

After iron, zinc is the most common mineral in the body. This mineral plays important roles in the functioning of more than 300 hormones and enzymes, and a deficiency in zinc may lead to various health problems. People with zinc deficiency may experience symptoms, such as brittle nails, white spots on the fingernails, hair loss, […]

07/04/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Why pecans should be your go-to snack when you’re hungry

Contrary to what most people believe, finding a snack that sates your hunger while being good for your body isn’t hard at all. Take the pecan, for example. Pecans are used in a wide variety of food products, most notable of which is pecan pie, a Thanksgiving favorite. But if you are concerned about the […]

05/06/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Micronutrient intake is the key to maintaining health, especially for HIV patients

You might think that micronutrients aren’t that important given the small amounts that the body requires, but overlooking these essential dietary components can have significant repercussions for your health. They’re required for everyone to maintain a healthy immune system as well as brain, bone, nerve, blood and skin health, and a new study shows this […]

04/01/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Probiotics found to offset the detrimental effects of stress on the immune system

Given stress is bad for health while probiotics are good for the gut, Argentinean researchers decide to determine whether or not the latter can offset the former. Their experiment on stressed mice revealed that probiotic supplements could boost the immune system of the gut against infection. Stress conditions disrupt the natural balance of the body. These physiological changes […]

03/21/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Vitamin B7 (biotin) is essential for hair, skin and nails – and also supports metabolism, gut health, immunity and more

If you’re having hair and skin problems, try to eat more foods that are rich in vitamin B7 or biotin. Biotin is a B vitamin, and this group of vitamins helps with optimal bodily function. There are many “delicate, intricate pathways” like methylation, or your body’s biochemical superhighway fueled by B vitamins. Methylation occurs in […]

03/06/2018 / By Derek Henry

Why everyone could use a bit more flax in their diet

Flax is a humble but powerful seed as shown through it’s relatively modest status in the health world, even though it has been heralded as a key component in the Budwig Diet and many other life-saving protocols. It’s a tough job to stand up to the new kids on the block like hemp seed, but flax holds it’s […]

02/13/2018 / By Derek Henry

Supercharged Immunity Smoothie (Recipe Included)

If there was ever a time to make sure we are on top of our immunity, it would be winter. This season challenges our body in so many ways with the colder temperatures, lack of sun, more time indoors, and excessive eating and stress. Since it can be hard during this season to stay on top […]

10/02/2017 / By Lance D Johnson

Vitamin C found to sharply reduce cardiovascular mortality in latest study

Vitamin C, also known as L-ascorbic acid, is one of the most abundant antioxidants. It’s necessary for cellular health and is easy to include in the diet/lifestyle. The recommended dietary allowance for vitamin C is 90 mg/day for men and 75 mg/day for women. Vitamin C is a water soluble vitamin that quickly passes through the […]

08/17/2017 / By Jonathan Landsman

Vitamin D – Surprising truths and myths revealed

According to the CDC, breast cancer – the most common cause of cancer in women – claimed over 41,000 lives in 2014 alone. Yet integrative healthcare providers, like Dr. Daniel Cobb, say that the toll from this horrible disease could be sharply reduced by simply understanding the value of nutritional supplementation – especially the use […]

07/01/2017 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Probiotic BEER found to boost immunity

Researchers at the National University of Singapore (NUS) are looking to produce beer that not only strengthens the immune system but also protects your stomach by aiding in digestion and preventing hyperacidity. This new specialty beer will have the probiotic strain Lactobacillus paracasei L26 – which is usually found in yogurt, dark chocolate, kombucha, or sauerkraut – […]

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