February 9, 2015 Did you know that some states allow tax deduction for supplements? Check out your state laws. Here is a line from one of our customers that let us know about this dectuction: “Thanks for providing my buying history. Our state, Oregon, allows deductions for medications, including supplements. So I just have to…
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January 21, 2015 Essential for mental and emotional well-being, B-complex vitamins must be replenished to the body on a daily basis. A study recently done involving patients with a major depressive episode receiving additional B vitamins during treatment. The study authors conclude that: “B vitamins did not increase the 12-week efficacy of antidepressant treatment, but enhanced…
Read MoreJanuary 5, 2015 Did you know that a study done by Northwestern University (Illinois, USA) researchers reported that when adults in their 30s and 40s decide to quit unhealthy habits that are harmful to their heart and embrace healthy lifestyle changes, they can control and potentially even reverse the natural progression of coronary artery disease. The…
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December 29, 2014 Essential for the absorption of calcium from the intestine and the utilization of calcium and phosphorus, Vitamin D is vital for the health of at least 36 organs, including the bone marrow, colon, kidney, lung, prostate, retina, and skin. A study conducted in a central Pennsylvania academic institution in the fall and…
Read MoreDecember 22, 2014 Eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice may help prevent weight gain and increase insulin sensitivity. The study done showed grapefruit juice lowered blood glucose to the same degree as metformin, meaing a natural fruit drink had levels of effectiveness as a prescription drug. Results in mice also showed less weight gain when…
Read MoreDecember 15, 2014 Did you know that 1 in 3 older adults suffer from sarcopenia, a progressive loss of muscle mass and strength? Researchers found increasing resistance exercise along with proper nutritional supplementation are needed to maintain muscle health as they age. Click the link below to read the entire article: 1 in 3 Older…
Read MoreDecember 8, 2014 As Joe has discussed so many times, environmental toxin exposure can occur from the food we eat. A recent study was done that showed Probiotics and foods containing Probiotics can help counter exposure to toxic metals. This article discussed specifically participants consuming a yogurt rich in Lactobacillus rhamnosus. Here is the link…
Read MoreNovember 10, 2014 White matter tracts enable communication between areas of the brain, but like the rest of the body, they decline with age. However, research suggests that staying active may help to preserve the integrity of these tracts. “It suggests that the physiological effect of sitting too much, even if you still exercise at the…
Read MoreNovember 3, 2014 Sleep quality is generally considered a key anti-aging essential, allowing the brain and body to perform tasks to help optimize its performance. A study to examine the link between sleep difficulties, such as having trouble falling asleep or staying asleep at night, and brain volume was performed. The study found that sleep…
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October 20, 2014 Did you know that a diet rich in flavanols and related antioxidant compounds have been linked through previous studies to have suggested cancer risk reductive effects. Oranges, grapefruits, lemons and other citrus fruits are a good source of flavanols and other related antioxidant compounds. The study authors report that: “Higher intakes of flavonols and…
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