In an earlier blog, we explored how to sus out hidden sugar on nutrition labels . But it’s not just the nutrition labels that we should...

Vitamin D does a lot for our bodies. While it’s perhaps best known for supporting bone health and preventing osteoporosis, it does so...

A cousin of ginger, turmeric comes from the root of the Curcuma Ionga plant, and is most often encountered spicing up southeastern Asian...

We all could—and  should  add more vegetables to our diet. And while getting an extra serving of asparagus or cauliflower would be just...

Age brings wisdom, as well as plenty of bodily changes and challenges. Some of those changes, like osteoporosis, are well-known. Others,...

When we use the phrase “vitamins and minerals,” it’s usually the vitamins that take center stage. But that doesn’t mean minerals are any...

The average American consumes about 20 teaspoons of added sugar a day. Maybe you’re thinking “I don’t have a sweet tooth” or “I know I...

Serotonin is neurotransmitter that plays a very important role in a number of bodily functions. While it is generally referenced in the...

Amidst her busy and often stressful days, 38-year-old full-time counselor and mother of two Lauren Buckley realized that she just wasn’t...

If you’ve never heard of CoQ10, you might be surprised to learn just how powerful this vitamin-like substance really is. What is CoQ10?...

Since 2018, Laurie Doering has regularly attended the 28-Day Cleanse & Detox workshops, gaining new insight into her health and habits...

What is the Thyroid and What Does It Do? The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped endocrine gland located between your Adam’s apple and...

If you’re health conscious, you’re likely familiar with—if not already benefitting from—the power of supplements. However, there’s a good...

When you consider protein, you may only think of it in terms of muscle growth and physical activity. But protein is responsible for so...

When you think about a good metabolism, you probably envision a person who can eat whatever they want and stay slim. In effect, we only...

Menopause—as well as perimenopause, the years before your period actually stops—can be a very challenging time for lots of women. There...

Joe. Java. Mud. No matter what you call it, coffee is a huge part of American culture, with 62 percent of us drinking the stuff every...

Navigating the world of healthy eating can be tough. Not only is there a ton of conflicting information out there as well as sneaky...

If you’ve taken even a single yoga class, you’re likely aware of how impactful just one session can be: you leave class feeling happier...

Despite its natural inevitability, menopause remains a somewhat taboo topic of discussion, leaving women feeling isolated and uncertain...

What do Alzheimer’s disease, asthma, cancer, heart disease, rheumatoid arthritis (RA), ankylosing spondylitis (AS), and type 2 diabetes...

Chances are, you’ve heard the term “brain food.” It’s usually used to describe certain healthy whole foods that boost your cognition,...

How to Keep Your Body’s Four Most Important Hormones in Balance: Part Four – Testosterone. This is the fourth and final part in my series...

How to Keep Your Body’s Four Most Important Hormones in Balance: Part Three – Estrogen. This is the third in the four-part series to...