Common Herbal Supplements – Uses and Tips

For nearly 3000 years oriental cultures have harnessed the natural power of the earth to live healthier, happier, and more youthful lives. Today, there is a reemergence in the use of herbal supplements among American consumers. Many people are looking for new ways to improve their health, and they are often turning to natural remedies […]

Why Take A Multi Vitamin?

Nowadays, it is very rare to find someone who isn’t taking a daily multi vitamin. The obvious benefit of taking a multi vitamin is to prevent deficiency. There is strong evidence to suggest that many consumers don’t eat a well balanced diet consisting of nutritious foods. As a result a majority of people, are lacking […]

Why The Body Needs Minerals

The obvious benefit of taking a multi vitamin is to prevent deficiency. The same thing can be said for minerals. Just like vitamins, minerals help your body grow, develop, and stay healthy. The body uses minerals to perform many different functions – from building strong bones to transmitting nerve impulses. Some minerals are even used […]

Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Omega-3 fatty acids (fish oil) have been studied for more than 30 years, resulting in more than 7,000 reports, and nearly 900 human clinical trials. Omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to have positive effects on the heart, brain, joints, skin and even pregnancy. Studies have evaluated not only the multiple ways omega-3s promote cardiovascular […]

Probiotics Are Our Friends

Probiotics, which means ‘for life’, have been used for centuries as natural components in health-promoting foods. One that you would most readily recognize is yogurt. Probiotics are “friendly or good” bacteria similar to the beneficial microorganisms found naturally in the human gut and are available to consumers in the form of dietary supplements and foods.

The Importance of B Vitamins

Vitamins are essential for the normal growth and development of humans. For the most part, vitamins are obtained from food, but a few are obtained by other means. For example, microorganisms in the intestine – commonly known as “gut flora” – produce vitamin K and biotin, while one form of vitamin D is synthesized in […]