March is Women’s History Month. We would like to take this opportunity to talk a little bit about women’s health. While we believe in equality and gender equity, we also know there are differences between female and male biologies that make our nutritional and wellness needs … Read the rest
All yoga is based in an ancient practice, but its modern popularity is evidence of how adaptable the practice is to individual needs and preferences. Some people come to yoga for exercise alone, while others practice only its meditative elements for spiritual or mental healing and … Read the rest
The winter holidays are typically a time of overindulgence and lack of routine, and many of us get around our guilt of gluttony by making health goals a “new year’s resolution”: promising to change our behavior once … Read the rest
News media is having a heyday over berberine supplements right now. As it turns out, the clinical data justifies the hype.
Carrying excess body weight is not only a vanity issue. Excess body mass is associated with numerous health risks. Putting healthy efforts into maintaining a … Read the rest
Maybe you feel like your liver has been working overtime, or maybe you’re curious about whether you really need to detox the liver at all. The answer to the question “do liver cleanses work?” will vary based on how you approach the … Read the rest
Welcome to the 2023 Holiday Season! There are so many wonderful aspects to this time of year: gatherings, family, and the promise of a new year. On the flip side, those gatherings, that family, the reminder … Read the rest
When you drink a hot beverage before bed it will very slightly and briefly raise your body temperature. Then, thanks to the physiological processes of homeostasis, your body temperature will return to normal. It just so happens that a slight drop in core temperature is one … Read the rest
Greeting the day after a full night’s sleep is wholly different from starting a day after a night of restless sleep. If you find yourself asking the question “why can’t I sleep?” check out some of the information below … Read the rest
Due to a variety of factors, about 50% of people over 60 are at risk of social isolation and 33% of them report feeling lonely [1]. Isolation and loneliness are psychological stressors that can cause both mental and physical health consequences. Humans are inherently social beings … Read the rest
Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is best known for its role in the immune system. A potent antioxidant that supports healthy inflammatory response, vitamin C supports the immune system by regulating white blood … Read the rest
