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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Alpha lipoic acid (ALA) is an antioxidant found in every cell of the human body. Antioxidants are compounds that inhibit cellular oxidation, a process that produces free radicals that can damage cells and undermine their function. ALA is sometimes referred…

Vitamin B3, also known as niacin, is an important water soluble vitamin that is essential for human health. Water soluble vitamins cannot be stored in your body, and any extra that your cells cannot use gets flushed out, meaning you…

Hangover and dehydration are the price you pay for excessive alcohol consumption. Cotton mouth and extreme thirst prompt most people to guzzle water to get rid of hangover symptoms. But chugging tap water is not the fastest or most efficient…

IV therapy A diagnosis of cancer sends ripples of shock and fear among afflicted patients and their loved ones. Cancer is often difficult to treat, and can quickly turn deadly. Many cancer treatments themselves have harmful side effects that destroy…

Metabolic syndrome is an interrelated cluster of metabolic problems stemming from lifestyle factors, including poor diet and sedentary behavior. The disorder encompasses chronic inflammation, high blood pressure, abnormal blood lipids, elevated blood sugar and obesity. As the syndrome progresses, it…