What is Prop 65, and What Does It Have To Do With Me?
There’s a high chance you’ve seen the Proposition 65 warning label at least once. You know, the one that states (with some variation): This product contains chemicals known to the State of Californ...
New Year, New You: Your Guide to Achieving Healthy Goals
Similar to counting down to midnight on New Year’s Eve, setting resolutions on January 1st of the new year is a time-honored tradition. Picture this: You start working on your goal at the start of...
Curcumin: What’s the Hype and What Does It Do?
In the sea of orange, red, and brown spices you can find at the grocery store, turmeric stands out for its golden color. But this spice wouldn’t be what we know without curcumin, the compound that ...
Noticing Hair Loss? These 5 Reasons Might Be Why
Wads of hair clogging the shower drain. Scalp peaking through thin strands. A hairbrush that’s more hair than brush. These can be everyday occurrences for some, but if you’re alarmed by increasing ...
Why is Vitamin D Important in the Fall & Winter?
Like water and oxygen, vitamins play critical roles in maintaining normal body function. And of the thirteen essential vitamins we need to stay healthy, vitamin D is especially important in the fal...
The 7 Do’s and Don’ts of Staying Motivated
Goals, resolutions, aspirations, objectives, initiatives — whatever you call it, we’re always on a journey towards achieving. And on that journey, there's one particular thing that drives us forwar...
10 Tips For a Smooth Back-To-School Experience
As summer comes to a close, one event marks the beginning stages of autumn: back to school. The back-to-school season brings change for many of us — including students, parents, and educators — an...
What Are the Long-Term Effects of Stress?
If you’ve ever uttered (or even thought) the phrase “I’m so stressed,” you’ll know that being stressed affects more than your mental state. Your muscles tense up, your jaw clenches tight, or your b...
Why Is Collagen Supplementation Important as We Age?
Collagen — it’s more than a buzzword in the wellness community. Recently, collagen has become the superstar ingredient in everything from facial creams to packaged beverages, and there’s a reason w...
How often do you think about your liver? For many of us, it's not often. Maybe we've only thought about the liver in the context of biology class or while reading the occasional warning label on a ...
7 Ways to Improve Heart Health
Heart health isn’t a new topic, but is improving your heart health something you’re actively working on? When it comes to heart health, it’s vital to start taking steps to take care of your heart b...
Things to Do During the Day for Better Sleep at Night
Getting a night of unsatisfying sleep is a universally disliked experience. Whether you’re taking too long to fall asleep or waking up in the middle of the night, low-quality rest can negatively im...
All Backed Up? These Foods Can Help
While people have gotten less embarrassed about the fact that everybody poops, what about when we can’t? You know...constipation. The word itself sounds uncomfortable. Not only can it be painful, b...
Preventing Dry, Cracked Skin This Winter
As the temperature drops, you may be getting into a new routine: sweaters and coats come out, soup intake increases, and suddenly you’re swapping your iced beverage for a hot tea. It’s natural for ...
UTIs, Yeast Infections, Oh My! Let’s Get Real
Imagine you’re giving a presentation or driving the kids to soccer practice but all you can think about is the itching, burning sensation that just won’t stop. When you likely have a lot on your ...
Are You Deficient in One of These Crucial Nutrients?
Nutrient deficiencies are more common than you think – are you lacking any of these vitamins and minerals? Have you ever had a blood workup done by your health practitioner and been surprised to le...
The Curcumin Craze Is Real: Here Are 6 Reasons Why
It’s not just photo op-friendly: turmeric, the richly hued spice that features prominently in a variety of Indian dishes, packs a serious nutrient punch and offers a list of health benefits that se...
Supplement Spotlight: Vitamin K2
Often overlooked, always important Vitamin A protects your eyes from degeneration, the B vitamins are vital for general health and well-being, vitamin C supports your immune system, vitamin D helps...
It's Good for You, But Why? The Health Benefits of Vitamin D
Vitamin D has been getting a lot of attention lately. While it may not be a cure-all for the major illnesses plaguing our world today, it certainly deserves credit as an important player in the imm...
Hydration is a hot topic, especially as the weather starts warming up and the amount of body water lost through sweat increases. Exactly how much water does a person need to drink to stay adequatel...
Should You Be Taking A Prenatal Vitamin?
When is the right time to start taking a prenatal vitamin? If you’re actor Gwyneth Paltrow, Mindy Kaling, or Reese Witherspoon, the answer is “right now” – whether or not you’re currently pregnant ...
Collagen Peptides: Support Your Skin From Within!
Summer is officially upon us! As the temperatures heat up and the outdoors beckon, you might be paying more attention to your skin than usual – and rightly so. We accumulate the majority of our yea...
The Survival Guide for Healthy Summer Skin
Love it or hate it, summer is here! Warmer temperatures and outdoor activities encourage us to spend more time outside in the summer months, increasing exposure to the sun and its damaging UV rays....
Did you know? Mother’s Day and Father’s Day were first celebrated in the same year – 1908 – but Mother’s Day was recognized as a national holiday 58 years before Father’s Day was. The holiday has t...