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Stressed, exhausted, and having a hard time bouncing back from long days? It may be time to look at your adrenals. You may feel your heart palpitate or notice you sweat more during times of intermittent stress, but chronic stress

If you have never looked for the little cGMP label on a supplement bottle before, you should. Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) refer to a set of supplement quality standards enforced by the Food and Drug Administration

You may know the toll cigarette smoking takes on the lungs, as well as increasing the risk for heart and lung disease, but did you know what it does to the rest of the body? It can cause heartburn and GERD Gastroesophageal reflux

When life hands you lemons, eat them! Lemons are a pucker-worthy fruit that are packed full of vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant. Unlike other animals, humans are unable to make vitamin C on their own and must obtain it from the

We’re all familiar with peppermint from toothpaste to gum and even holiday drinks, but did you know peppermint has some pretty impressive abilities and where it comes from? Read on to learn more! Peppermint AKA, Mentha piperita,

A lot of us are taking supplements these days, whether it’s to address health concerns or even prevent potential issues down the road. We often don’t consider the interactions they could have with each other, or prescription

Foodwise, Summer is an amazing time of year. You get to dive into all the fresh and beautiful bounty that is seasonal fruits and veggies. From berries and stone fruits to corn and fresh herbs… there really is no better time

Imagine a vitamin that has the potential to optimize heart, bone, and oral health. One would think this essential vitamin is a part of everyone’s diet, right? But so few people have actually heard of it. Therefore, they may

Ah, Summer. Take in a deep breath and smell the barbeque. One of the best parts about Summer is gathering with friends and family around a big table of grilled corn, baked beans and ice-cold tea. Eating at a cook-out can be difficult

If you’re like most of us, finding the time to fit in a workout can be hard between work, life and other obligations. Introducing a bike commute to your day could be the answer. The benefits of biking have been long known, but

Have you ever noticed that the prostate gland doesn’t get a lot of attention? I mean, there never seems to be a great time to bring up prostate health; it’s not great dinner conversation or a topic when you are playing golf

We all do it –misplace our keys, forget to turn the lights off, leave our lunch in the fridge, and even forget to take our vitamins. Creating a routine is never easy, especially when it requires doing something every day. As if

Tis the season of fresh foods and summer meals outdoors. I think one of my favorite side dishes to make and take is salsa. It always seems to please the crowds and the tummies. I feel like it disappears way too fast, especially

Summer is coming and with it the promise of sunshine, backyard barbeques, and the great outdoors. Though we don’t associate summer with getting sick, remembering to take your supplements can be hard with a busy schedule. Here

Water is just so fabulous, isn’t it? All that taste and texture is sure to expand your palate. Well…sort of. Okay, water isn’t the most exciting drink, especially when compared to flavorful juice, soda, beer, or wine (although

May is Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, and as the weather starts to get nicer, many rejoice in the longer days and sunshine. For some, this time of year can be tough when seasonal allergies start to ramp up. In the most recent

We are all aware of the risks associated with obesity and excess fat, however most don’t realize that being underweight is also a health concern. Many of us may secretly wish we were more likely to fall into the underweight category

Many of us are becoming increasingly attached to our devices; we’re constantly connected, checking for “likes” and messages from friends. The average American worker spends seven hours a day in front of a computer at work.

Ivy Karlinsky BSNEx   When did you know you wanted to study nutrition? When I was working in accounting and super unfulfilled. I wanted to do something I was passionate about and that would allow me to be excited every day

We hear a lot about metabolism and ways to speed it up. So, what is your basal metabolic rate and what does that mean? Your basal metabolic rate, or BMR, is the amount of energy measured in calories your body needs to complete all

I wasn’t the most “normal” child, if I could put it that way. While other kids ran around in a make-believe world of magic, I was making my own pretend world where life had a strict balance of fun and caution. Sure, we could