Human Health
The Clinical Impact of Rapid Weight Loss on Muscle Health
Rapid weight loss is often pursued through extreme dietary restrictions, rigorous exercise routines, or surgical interventions, which can profoundly affect various aspects of health, particularly muscle tissue. While losing excess weight is generally beneficial for...
Brain Boosting Supplements for E-Gamers
Anyone who has sat through a night of gaming knows how draining it can be on the mind and body. The need for energy is most likely due to brain fatigue and partly due to the late hours of the night people often play. In either case, people reach for a quick fix with...
Ashwagandha, Holy Basil and Rhodiola: Understanding the Power of Different Adaptogens
Adaptogens have gained significant popularity recently as natural remedies that help the body manage stress and promote overall well-being. Among the most revered adaptogens are Ashwagandha, Holy Basil, and Rhodiola. While all three herbs share the common goal of...
Fall Cleansing: A Total Body Makeover
As the seasons shift, many of us focus on improving our overall health. A seasonal cleanse is one of the best ways to kickstart a healthier you. Just like you prepare your home or car for changing seasons, your body benefits from a periodic “reset.” Like the “spring...
The Health Benefits of Citrus Bioflavonoids
I recently met Rob Brewster, President (Brewster Brand Citrus Bioflavonoids/Brewster Nutrition/Ingredients by Nature), whose family business pioneered the bioflavonoid category nearly 75 years ago. His passion and knowledge of this category immediately got my...
Red Orange Complex: A Natural Solution for Skin Health
Many are turning to natural ingredients with proven benefits in the pursuit of glowing, healthy skin. One such ingredient gaining attention in the skincare world is the Red Orange Complex (ROC), a standardized extract derived from three types of Sicilian blood...
Unpacking Postmenopausal Health: Skin Care
As women transition into post-menopause, the changes in their bodies can be profound, particularly concerning skin health. The decline in estrogen levels during this phase significantly affects skin appearance and texture. Understanding these changes and how to...
The Health Benefits of Type II Collagen
Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body, acting as the building block for skin, hair, nails, and connective tissues. Among the different types of collagen, Type II collagen plays a unique role in maintaining joint health and overall mobility. Joint...
Levagen®+ for Sleep: A Natural Solution for Restful Nights
In today's fast-paced world, where stress and anxiety often hinder a good night's sleep, many people seek natural remedies to improve their sleep quality. One such solution that has been gaining popularity is Levagen®+. This innovative supplement, derived from...
Unlocking the Health Benefits of BacoMind: A Potent Cognitive Enhancer
BacoMind is a patented, standardized extract of Bacopa monnieri, a traditional Ayurvedic herb known for its cognitive-enhancing properties. Bacopa has been used for centuries to improve memory, focus, and overall brain function. BacoMind takes these benefits to the...
Unpacking Post-menopause: Cardiovascular Health
While breast cancer is often thought of as the biggest threat to a woman’s longevity, the most significant danger after menopause is cardiovascular disease.[i] The Study of Women's Health Across the Nation (SWAN) has examined the physical, biological, psychological,...
Unpacking Postmenopausal Health: Joints
While joint health is a common category across all ages, postmenopausal women have an increased risk of developing joint issues. Why? Estrogen protects joints and reduces inflammation. When estrogen levels drop during menopause, inflammation can increase, the risk...
Polyphenols and Gut Health
The Gut-____ (Blank)-axis is all the rage. The word “blank” can mean many different things, such as the brain, joints, skin, immune system, etc. While most focus on the impact of probiotics on this connection, pre-biotics are one of the hottest areas of growth. ...
Stress and Its Connection to Common Women’s Health Concerns
According to an article published on the American Psychological Association (APA) website, stress plays a crucial role in 4 areas specific to women's health: Menstruation, Pregnancy, PMS, and Menopause. We can throw in one more that affects both men and women, and...
Postmenpause Series: Genitourinary Health
For decades, both modern and natural medicine have focused on the symptoms and health concerns of women as they transition through menopause. Menopause is defined as the time of the final menstrual period, followed by 12 months of amenorrhea (lack of menstrual flow)....
Ingredient Focus: Odilia (Something New)
As I delved into the world of a new ingredient, Odilia, I couldn't help but be reminded of the saying, “What is useless to one can be useful to another”. The seemingly insignificant prickly pear cactus cladodes (leaves), once discarded as low-value biomass, have now...
Natural Help for Men with Frequent Urination at Night (Nocturia)
Nocturia better defined as the need to awaken ≥1 time per night to urinate.1 Nocturia is divided into two main categories: upper urinary tract and lower urinary tract dysfunction. Nocturia is the leading cause of sleep deprivation and has a detrimental effect on...
Beauty from Within
While the natural product industry spends most of its efforts on the beauty aspects of skincare, the market for skin conditions also offers a huge opportunity. Skin conditions affect almost 900 million people worldwide at any given time.[i] In the U.S., five skin...
Taking Back Your Health: Active Lifestyle
Unless you live in a year-round warm climate like I do, being active through the winter may be a challenge. With most of the northern hemisphere thawing out now that we are officially in Spring, getting back in outdoor shape might be at the forefront of your...
Brain Health 101
What do you think of seeing the words "Healthy Brain"? Most of us think about our parents or grandparents and how they forget things or aren't quite as sharp as they used to be. However, this is only part of the equation for a healthy brain and its functionality....
Using Herbs to Enhance Health and Microbiome: A Two Way Street
I recently completed a webinar during the “Future of the Microbiome” event, where I discussed the addition of botanicals to the microbiome conversation. After presenting, I felt compelled to write this blog. One thing I gleaned from my preparation to give the...
Is Poor Sleep Making You Sick?
Poor sleep is a common issue for many. Look at the numbers: Adults who were short sleepers (less than 7 hours per 24-hour period) were more likely to report ten chronic health conditions compared to those who got enough sleep (7 or more hours per 24-hour period)...
Liver Health
Let's face it: the liver is the primary organ in the body that often gets overlooked when it comes to health. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, the liver is responsible for the smooth flow of emotions, Qi, and blood....
Satiety and Microbiome Support for Weight Management
Natural solutions for weight management often bring a sour taste into the mouths of those who struggle to maintain a healthy weight. Fad diets, false advertising, and promises of the miracle pill to shed 30 pounds in 30 days have left consumers numb. Having said...
Addressing Joint Health: Collagen and Cartilage Protection and Repair
Joint health concerns often occur when the cartilage that cushions the ends of bones in your joints gradually deteriorates. The slick surface of the cartilage becomes rough, which I associate with fine-grit sandpaper. Imagine rubbing the back of your hand with...
Plants Rock: Botanicals for Cognitive
Cognition is the ability to think, learn, and remember, thus forming the basis for an individual's capacity for perception, reasoning, creativity, problem-solving, and possibly intuition.[i] The topic of cognitive health is not new, yet botanicals are only recently...
Back to School Help
Regardless of age, going back to school season is a great time to make sure you have a few of the essential health areas covered. We need to focus on four areas: Immune Health, Stress, Sleep, and Memory/Focus. This blog will dive into what supplements can be...
5 Key Supplements for Heart Health
Cardiovascular disease is the #1 Killer of Americans. About one-third of the deaths worldwide are caused by a heart or stroke-related disease. Several years ago, I wrote my first book, “4 Pillars of Health: Heart Disease,” and covered even more, the statistics about...
Stress and Your Immune System
You may be shocked to learn a connection between mental wellness (health) and your immune system. The scientific term for this connection is psychoneuroimmunology (PNI), the study of the interactions between the brain and the immune system. The central nervous...
Understanding Soluble Fiber: Inulin
Fiber 101 Most of us now understand that fiber should be an essential part of our everyday diet. However, most people don't know that there are two types of fiber: Soluble and Insoluble. They are both critical for health. What’s the difference? Simply put, soluble...
Foundational Digestive Help (Health)
When builders build a home, they usually start with a solid foundation and then work up from there. The same is true concerning taking care of your body and overall health. For example, since digestion plays a significant role in your overall health, starting with a...
Prostate Health: Not Just an Old Man’s Concern
It is amazing how many men don’t know much about their prostate. It seems the only men who do anything are those who have a problem with it. This article will help explain why this gland is so important, what health issues can arise and how to support prostate health...
Where and How Your Herbs are Grown Matters
In a previous blog, I wrote about the advancements in technology and how these innovations contributed to making our supplements better. However, it is good to note where and how your herbs are grown may impact their effectiveness. When we factor in different growing...
Giving: A great way to heal
In a day and age when most of us are thinking about ourselves, along comes a bright and shining star-Vitamin Angels. Vitamin Angel’s is a non-profit organization that connects children under five with essential nutrients, giving them the chance for a brighter future....
How to build a strong supplement foundation
My simple approach is to start building your supplement program from the bottom up. Even the Bible says that a strong foundation is built on rock or deep in the ground. The same thing holds true with our health. In order to build a stronger and healthier you, we need...
E.L.I.S.A- Food sensitivity testing and more
I am constantly speaking of “allergies and sensitivities” being linked to many major health challenges. Conditions such as eczema, depression, ADD, ADHD, IBS, Arthritis, Diarrhea, Migraine, Respiratory problems and more all have a link back to this subject. The usual...