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Why you’ll be seeing more of these up-and-coming supplement superstars The world of supplements can be confusing—especially as new vitamins, herbs, antioxidants and more flood the shelves of your local store. What’s new, what’s novel, and which ones will really light up the screen in 2012? “In general, you’ll find more liquid and effervescent formulas, Read More
It can have a big impact on your health and longevity. Here are some practical ways to ease stress every day “Oh, I’m so stressed out.” Heard those words recently? Or maybe said them yourself? I’m not surprised. Stress has become a buzzword synonymous with anything mildly annoying in your life. It’s almost a badge Read More
What to eat and how to live for healthy immune function We’re in the middle of winter cold and flu season, and inside your body, a series of small battles is being waged. The army, your immune system, is made up of a number of key players, all dedicated to protecting you from foreign invaders. Read More
Artery health is key in curbing cardiovascular disease When you think of cardiovascular disease, what comes to mind? Cholesterol? Your blood pressure? The truth is, your cardiovascular system is only as healthy as your arteries. Your arteries are blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart to other parts of the body. When Read More
50 tips for surviving the season Cold weather can be hard on body, mind, and spirit. Try these tips for surviving the holidays, weathering the cold, practicing green principles, and staying fit and lean all winter long. 1. CLEAN PARTY DUDS SAFELY Look for a green dry cleaner that avoids toxic chemicals; see www.EPA.gov for Read More
We spend $13 billion annually on acid-blocking drugs for heartburn and indigestion—drugs that don’t address the root symptoms. Here’s what really works The term indigestion is often used to describe heartburn and/or upper abdominal pain as well as a feeling of gaseousness, difficulty swallowing, feelings of pressure or heaviness after eating, sensations of bloating after Read More
Win your own healthy gift basket courtesy of Amazing Wellness magazine. Tell us your favorite winter health tip. The first 10 readers to email us at amazingwellnessmag@gmail.com will win a gift basket. Stop running all around town searching for gifts and head straight to The Vitamin Shoppe and vitaminshoppe.com—we’ve done the legwork for you and Read More
Hypothyroidism can cause everything from cold hands to weight gain. But there are natural remedies that can help For years, without any obvious reason, Janet always had cold hands and feet. Sue felt unusually tired as she approached her 50th birthday. John was constipated. Barb suffered regular headaches. These symptoms might seem totally unconnected, but Read More
Do they get along? Many drugs can deplete nutrients. Read on to learn what you can do to counteract these effects Not surprisingly, questions about drug-nutrient interactions are becoming more common—nearly half of Americans are taking at least one prescription drug, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. We often hear about dangers Read More
According to conventional wisdom, excess pounds are due to overeating and lack of exercise—but there’s more to the story Jackie, a 38-year-old math teacher, had strong willpower, exercised three times a week, and tried to make healthy food choices, but her excess fat stubbornly held on. At 5 feet 3 inches tall and 183 pounds, Read More
