According to the CDC, blood pressure issues in the US are nothing to ignore. In fact, “About 70 million American adults (29%) have high blood pressure—that’s 1 of every 3 adults. Only about half (52%) of people with high blood pressure have their condition under control. Nearly 1 of 3 American adults has prehypertension—blood pressure…
Nutrients Improve Metabolism in Women
These studies prove the importance of balanced nutrition year round, not just during swimsuit season! Zinc and selenium improve thyroid function Zinc and selenium help the body produce thyroid hormone, and doctors wanted to see if taking supplements would help women with low thyroid function, or hypothyroidism, where the metabolism slows, leading to weight gain…
The Benefits of Protein
Protein is not just for the body-building set! Did you know that every cell in your body needs good, quality protein to function at its best? Find out more about the benefits of protein in these two recent studies. Protein Satisfies Hunger Eating protein can reduce hunger and calories later in the day. In this…
Our July 15 Wellness Wednesday Will Wow You
I am really excited about this month’s Wellness Wednesday! For one thing, it will be our 30th celebration since we started setting aside one day a month to specially thank our customers for supporting us during our 20th year in business back in 2013. For another thing, this month’s sponsor for instant prizes, Himalaya, has…
These Nutrients May Help With Eye Disease
If you have done any research on eye health in the last several years, then you have likely read about lutein and zeaxanthin. Here are two more studies on these potent carotenoids to add to your research arsenal. Better Vision: Nutrients may prevent and help treat eye disease What are lutein and zeaxanthin? Lutein…
Melatonin: Your Need For Knowledge
I was standing in line at a major pharmacy recently when a young woman walked up to the counter and asked where the pharmacy kept its melatonin. “You know,” she said, “it’s a sleep aid.” I waited to hear the right questions from the pharmacy staff, who really should have corrected the young woman (in…
Nutrients ease pain in cancer treatment, lower chronic inflammation
As we celebrate Dad this Sunday, this article from Natural Insights for Well Being on two recent studies involving prostate health and improving inflammatory responses in the body may be just the kind of good news Dad is looking for. Cranberry capsules ease pain Men taking radiation treatment for prostate cancer often have an inflamed…
News Dad Can Use Every Day
Father’s Day is just around the corner, but this nutrient news can be of use for healthy men any day. Nutrients lower chances of cancer, improve DNA Lycopene Doctors disagree on the role of lycopene in prostate cancer, and the level and absorbability of lycopene from foods is difficult to measure. In this long-term study,…
Looking Good Inside and Out
How flexible your blood vessels are affects how well your cells are able to take in much-needed nutrients, how well the vessels handle the pressure of blood pumping through them, and more. Read about these nutrient studies that looked at vascular health. Vascular Health Nutrients help keep blood vessels flexible; a link to longevity Vitamin…
Nutrients Support Bone and Heart Health in Men
June, the month where we honor dads, is a great time to consider these two nutrients and their possible affects on men’s health. Resveratrol and bone density Earlier lab studies found resveratrol protected against bone loss. In one of the first human trials, doctors said that metabolic syndrome can increase chances of bone loss, and gave…
Nutrients Help Kids Get Off To A Healthy Start
As we near the end of this month in which we honor mothers, it seems appropriate to look at two studies that considered the potential of supporting newborns’ health. Lutein In Moms and Babies The newborn brain needs lutein for healthy growth, and lutein also improves vision and protects the eyes in infants and adults. In…
Nutrients You Need For Pregnancy
Nutrients relieve nausea and vomiting, improve conception IVF Vitamin B6 and nausea The standard treatment for nausea and vomiting in pregnancy is dimenhydrinate, commonly known as Dramamine, an over-the-counter drug for motion sickness. Because of its side effects of drowsiness, doctors in this study were interested in finding a safer alternative. In the study,…
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