So yes… this sounds a little odd but give me a minute to explain. The statement came from a conversation with a close friend. We were talking about foods that are good for the gut and how with all the articles on social media, [ ... ]
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 [ ... ]
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 [ ... ]
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 [ ... ]
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 [ ... ]
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 [ ... ]
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 [ ... ]
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 [ ... ]
