Diabetes is a metabolic disorder that affects 1 in 10 Americans. Statistics from the American Diabetes Association estimate that 1 in 3 Americans have prediabetes1, which means you have a higher than normal blood sugar level and are more likely than others to develop...
Who would've thought that social distancing is going to be a thing, and terms like "inflammation" and "cohorts" are going to be a normal conversation? Thanks, COVID-19, for the renewed vocabulary. The recent months have acclimatized you and me with...
Birth control pills, otherwise known as oral contraceptives, are used by many women for a multitude of reasons in their reproductive years. And while they're a proven form of birth control, there are concerns about chronic nutrient deficiencies related to...
If you think it is just a small fraction of people taking prescription drugs for a long-term health condition, brace yourself! Most of the U.S. population is on some form of prescription drugs. In fact, a 2019 survey from the...
It might not make any difference to you, but it should. Vitamins, contrary to popular belief, aren’t the same everywhere. In fact, some vitamins are more healthful than others, even those purporting to have the same ingredients. Were you aware...
Have you wondered how plants protect themselves from harmful pathogens? Why is that some plants are more resistant to infections, while others are vulnerable? Never thought about it? No worries! Some herbs and plants have specific ingredients that help rebel against...
This year has reminded us that safeguarding our health is an incredibly important, ongoing effort. Right now, researchers are making connections between vitamin D deficiency and more severe cases of COVID-19. Can a vitamin D supplement help protect you? Let’s...
Antibiotics are, arguably, the most important invention of the last one hundred years, and have allowed us to overcome all sorts of nasty diseases that would otherwise have killed us off by the time we turned 40. The invention of...
Many women think that growing long, healthy hair is nearly impossible. Battling split ends, awkward bangs, and breakage just seems like too much work. But, with the right supplements working with you, you can easily grow your hair out. (You...
