January 20, 2021
Menopause is a natural biological process that marks the end of a woman’s reproductive years. For many women, moving beyond monthly periods and the risk of pregnancy is a welcome relief. But before we hit the pause button, our bodies...
December 21, 2020
Water is a macronutrient that is vital to human health. You can survive for weeks or even months without food, but you will die within days without water. Yet most people are at least marginally dehydrated, especially when the weather...
December 18, 2020
Travel is exciting, and it’s great to have a distraction from your everyday life. But traveling across time zones can really throw your metabolism out of whack, disrupting your natural circadian rhythms and leaving you fatigued for days on end....
December 18, 2020
What Are Amino Acids? Amino acids are organic compounds that provide building blocks for proteins that form the tissues and structure of your body. They also play important roles in a variety of metabolic functions. There are 20 known amino...
November 20, 2020
Vitamin B12 is an essential nutrient that humans need to ingest on a regular basis because it is a water soluble vitamin that cannot be stored in your body. Without adequate B12 intake, serious health problems can arise that often...
November 20, 2020
Vitamins are organic compounds found in the foods we eat. Vitamins, minerals, amino acids and other nutrients are technically classified as foods and not drugs because they occur naturally in plants and animals. In a perfect world, we would get...
November 19, 2020
Life is meant to be lived to the fullest, yet stress, inadequate sleep and unhealthy lifestyle choices can slow you down, zapping your energy and speeding up the aging process. Thankfully, for as long as you’re alive, it’s never too...
October 20, 2020
There are few things more relaxing or therapeutic than time spent in the woods, where Mother Nature works her magic. Sadly, most humans in the wilderness are out of their element, and even dedicated hunters, hikers and backpackers need to...
October 19, 2020
The old saying, “Beauty is only skin deep,” could not be further from the truth. Radiant beauty begins with good health, supported by a foundation of healthy nutrition. Without the building blocks for healthy skin, hair and nails, no amount...
October 19, 2020
Regular sexual activity is both normal and healthy for human adults, with physical, social and emotional benefits that reduce stress, enhance mood and promote cardiovascular health. But any sex therapist will tell you that being in the mood for sex...
