Tea Time

Remember the blog we did last year about coffee saving lives? Well, now, a new study has found that drinking tea — sans the milk and sugar, of course — will help you live longer and healthier as well.  A study published in the peer-reviewed European Journal of Preventive Cardiology suggests that people who drink…

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Don’t Get Sick!

  If you’re into immunity boosters, you’re going to be into Liposomal Glutathione. Why? Because glutathione is one of the most powerful antioxidants naturally produced in the body, protecting virtually every tissue. It’s unique in that the body is able to make it in the liver, which is not true of most antioxidants. The functions…

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Why Buffered?

  Ever wonder what the difference is between regular Vitamin C and the more expensive Buffered Vitamin C?  We’re glad you asked! Regular vitamin C, especially in higher doses, can cause significant stomach upset. What’s more, the body doesn’t quickly absorb the quantities we often need. If you’re fighting off sickness, pregnant, nursing, or any…

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Sleep Aid Controversy

  There’s been a bit of a controversy over at the FDA regarding a certain ingredient in some dietary supplements. It’s Phenibut, an ingredient in sleep aids. Apparently, it no longer fits in with all the other ingredients that are allowed to go into dietary supplements. It’s a good old fashioned case of “one of…

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Super Strawberries!

You know that candy that summons you to “taste the rainbow”? Well, we’re not telling you to taste that rainbow, but we can’t stress enough how important it is to actually eat the rainbow. You know the one… Not the one full of dye and processed sugar, but the one that’s healthy, well-rounded, full of…

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Not The Same

If you had to guess what’s the one thing that has taken the health and wellness community by storm as of late, what would it be? If you said hemp oil, you’d be right! But why is it such a hot button right now? Is it because it’s beneficial at best but controversial at its…

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What are probiotics?

Probiotics are mysterious little buggers that modern medicine is still learning about.  We know they are the opposites of antibiotics, but what are they and what do they do? Why are they a fairly new “thing”? Are they beneficial in any way? Are they all created equal? How much do we have living in our…

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FAKE NEWS: Revealing the Flaws in a Major Study

This past week, a series of shocking headlines declared Vitamin D and Omega 3 supplements to be a waste of money. It seemed like every major news outlet was piling on. PBS says, “Big Studies give mixed news on fish oil, vitamin D.” TIME says, “Fish Oil and Vitamin D Supplements May Not Help Prevent…

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Back To The Basics

Last year, we did a series of blog posts about the basics of supplementation. It covered seven of our most frequently recommended supplements. We discussed circumstances in which they were helpful as well as research supporting each. Our goal was to give folks a great starting point and foundational knowledge on their journey toward better…

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Pumpkin Power!

The wind is shifting. The temps are cooling. The leaves are beginning to dance off of their branches. That could only mean one thing. It’s Fall! And with fall comes all the cozy and warm feelings you can stand. Warm socks. Fuzzy sweaters. Hot tea. Bonfires. Cider. Cocoa. And, pumpkin spice EVERYTHING. There may be…

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