On the Road to Your Best Circulation

Your body holds about 60,000 miles of vessels, which rely on the pumping of your heart to keep blood flowing. That blood carries nutrients and oxygen throughout the body. Maintaining healthy circulation is vital to a healthy life. Many lifestyle factors can affect circulation, such as smoking/nicotine, not standing or moving enough (like those who…

Circulation: Keys to a Healthier Metabolism

When we think of the concept metabolism, we mostly picture how quickly we burn calories, or how well our thyroid functions. But many other mechanisms in our bodies are responsible for our overall metabolic health. One of the key components of healthy metabolism is blood circulation. Healthy blood circulation improves heart health, brain health, eye…

These Nutrients Will Move You

Creatine has long been touted among athletes. Two studies look at how creatine supports circulation and bone health. In the same studies, glucosamine and chondroitin and soy isoflavones supported a healthy inflammation response and bone health, respectively. Find out more about just how these nutrients may help you keep moving. Nutrients improved circulation and reduced…

Folic Acid, Magnesium and Circulation

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…

No Blues for Blueberries

Nutrients improve heart health, blood pressure and immunity in these studies, according to this article from Natural Insights for Well Being. Omega-3s reduce CVD Although the government recommends taking omega-3s, most research on its health benefits has relied on self-reports of diet by people from similar ethnic backgrounds. Researchers in this study followed 2,372 people…