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Five fantastic formulas you’ll want to try Bone Up: There are over 206 bones in the adult human body. As calcium is essential for healthy skeletal development and maintenance, calcium deficiencies may occur when the body does not effectively absorb calcium from food. THE VITAMIN SHOPPE Calcium Citrate Plus Magnesium & Vitamin D supplements can help Read More
Natural nourishment for hair, skin, and nails Oil is the new all-over beauty treatment. Derived from nuts, berries, leaves, and herbs sourced from the far corners of the earth, oils are ideal for those times when your hair, skin, and nails crave moisture and more. Treatment oils are packed with essential nutrients to repair, nourish, Read More
Fresher breath and healthier teeth and gums for your dog Bad breath can plague dogs, too, and (as in humans), is usually a sign of tartar build-up or gum disease. Good dental care is important. Make sure your pet gets high-quality food, hard chew toys (they help keep teeth clean through chewing action), and products Read More
Whether you’re packing a picnic, brown-bagging it, or just lunching at home, these fresh and healthy sandwich creations will wake up your taste buds Ever since John Montagu, the Fourth Earl of Sandwich, unwittingly created it, the sandwich has been a beloved lunchtime favorite around the world. Easy to tote, versatile, and with the potential Read More
3 ways tryptophan and 5-HTP help balance brain chemistry Turkey is probably the most celebrated source of tryptophan, the amino acid thought to contribute to drowsiness after a big Thanksgiving meal. Tryptophan is found naturally in many foods (aside from turkey, it is found in other meats, as well as nuts and seeds, milk, and Read More
14 ways to fight depression naturally It’s so widespread that doctors and researchers have dubbed depression “the common cold of mental illness.” Yet in spite of its frequent manifestations, few good treatments have emerged. “Simply put, most people who are depressed have something wrong with their brain chemistry,” says William Walsh, PhD, a leading brain Read More
Curcumin, a component of the Indian curry spice turmeric, is proving to have some remarkable healing powers A surgeon was once so amazed by his patient’s experience with turmeric—the Indian curry spice—that he wrote about it for Time magazine. The patient, whose hips had degenerated to the worst possible condition, suffered no pain after taking Read More
Herbs that can help melt fat, suppress appetite, and reduce bloating and water weight Maintaining proper weight can be a lifelong challenge. Despite the substantial amount of money Americans pay for weight-loss gimmicks, pills, and plans, taken together they all show a dismal 5% long-term success rate. Researchers deem obesity a chronic health condition. They Read More
Q. How can I improve my digestive health? A. If I had my way, gut health would garner the same amount of attention as heart disease or Alzheimer’s. But that’s not the case—yet. Estimates show that as many as 90 million Americans have gastrointestinal problems. People take their guts for granted. They abuse them and Read More
Four green foods that will give your workouts a boost Whether you’re slogging along at the gym and need a boost, looking for something extra to power you through your spinning class, or just need more energy at work, you might consider turning to green foods. They’re packed with vitamins and minerals and can give Read More
