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…

No matter where you live in the world, our global society is constantly on the move. Widespread travel for business and tourism inevitably puts travelers in the crosshairs of viruses and other pathogens, which are then carried across borders and…

Depression is one of the most common diseases of our age, affecting upwards of 15 million American adults each year. When confronted with symptoms of depression, many sufferers experience feelings of shame, anxiety and hopelessness. You may wonder why this…

It is almost impossible to completely protect yourself from seasonal viruses. With lengthy incubation periods between the time you contract a virus and the time you detect symptoms, it is hard to pinpoint where and when you were exposed. But…

A nutrient-dense diet is essential for high physical and cognitive performance, and for optimal physical and emotional health. Nutrients provide building blocks for bones and muscles, enable hormone production to govern numerous metabolic processes, promote a healthy brain and nervous…

Stress and anxiety are innate human biochemical responses to perceived danger, ingrained as protective mechanisms to help us fight or flee. Elevated heart rate, a heightened sense of awareness and a surge of adrenaline come in handy when you need…