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
Category: Women’s Health
Why Can’t I Sleep?
7 Questions to ask yourself before bed
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
Host a Calming Tea Party
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 Benefits for Skin
Skin Health: One of the Lesser Known Benefits of Vitamin C
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
Supplements for Aging
Wisdom, perspective, and grace are all gifts that come with age. However, many of us would prefer not to look or feel like we’re getting older. Incorporating certain nutritional supplements into your daily regimen may help support smoother, glowing skin, more comfort for movement, and sustained … Read the rest
What to Do with Leftover Watermelon
Watermelon Slushie
Watermelon is arguably one of summer’s greatest gifts. They’re sweet (without being highly caloric), hydrating, and high in hunger-satiating fiber. They are also an excellent source of vitamin C and potassium. The only drawback to watermelons, really, is that they are so BIG! It … Read the rest
Benefits of Calcium Magnesium Supplements
Cal/Mag for Body/Mind
Most supplement brands offer a calcium and magnesium combination supplement. These two nutrients are not only synergistic in their functions, but also both essential and commonly lacking in the typical modern diet. Taking calcium magnesium supplements can fill two nutritional gaps with one … Read the rest
6 Ways to Improve Metabolic Health
As Americans become more engaged in taking control of their wellness, we see more awareness around subjects such as metabolism. New research has recently been published showing that an “alarmingly low” number of American adults have optimal metabolic health, leaving the majority of Americans at a … Read the rest
Ashwagandha for Stress
Ashwagandha is one of the most popular dietary supplements on the market in the US right now [1]. Maybe you’re here because you’re curious about its sudden boom in the market, or maybe your interest is specifically in ashwagandha for stress. Here is some information that … Read the rest
How Long Does It Take for Vitamins to Work?
So, you’ve decided to start supplementing with something new. Maybe it’s calcium because you’re concerned with bone density, maybe it’s methylfolate because you’ve heard of its mood-boosting capabilities. Maybe you’ve just switched to a new multivitamin formula. Now you’re paying attention to how your body … Read the rest