We often get asked what the optimal time is to take a supplement. You may have heard that you should take them with food on an empty stomach, or… take them before breakfast, or… take them before you go to sleep, so which is it? The answers depend on the ingredients, what you want to...
Read more >>Spring is a wonderful time for embracing the freshness of the season with a variety of in-season produce that can make any salad vibrant, flavorful, and nutritious. This Springtime Harvest Salad captures the essence of this time of year, with each ingredient contributing its peak season flavor and texture. It’s perfect as a refreshing lunch...
Read more >>Are you traveling this holiday season? Whether you’re planning a trip to visit family in the Midwest or heading south for sunnier skies, the excitement of holiday travel is kicking in. Loved ones are getting ready to celebrate, creating memories that will last a lifetime. However, amidst the festive joy, it’s crucial to prioritize your...
Read more >>Are you curious about what’s set to take off in 2022? We consulted health care and fitness experts, digital analysts, market research groups, and wellness gurus for this year’s guide. They collectively agree the trends we’ve experienced the last two years will continue. Last year, pursuing emotional and mental wellbeing jumped up on pretty much...
Read more >>Winter has arrived. And what usually follows closely behind are sneezes, sniffles, fevers, and coughs. If you have a bent towards natural wellness, you know that elderberry and echinacea may lend a hand in helping end your symptoms sooner. That’s why you’ll find no lack of remedies containing elderberry and echinacea extracts – from lozenges...
Read more >>It’s 1781. You’ve just described your symptoms, and after careful consideration, your doctor announces your prognosis, “You have a cold.” To alleviate your suffering, he intends to nick an artery in your forearm and drain several pints of blood from your body. While you process this news, your practitioner tells you that you also have gonorrhea,...
Read more >>Every few years, new trends emerge and become a force in the wellness community. One of those trends is functional mushrooms. Although, when you look more closely at these fantastic fungi, you’ll understand that they are in no way a “fad.” Functional mushrooms, which bestow health benefits beyond nutrition, have been used for millennia in...
Read more >>With summer fading into fall, it’s all hands on deck to ready your immune system for the coming cold weather. Respiratory infections, colds, and flu spread more efficiently in colder weather for a few reasons. The first is proximity. We spend more time indoors, where we are less likely to social distance. At the...
Read more >>There’s one question we get a lot – How are the gut microbiome and the immune system connected? Until recently, we believed our gut microbiome was separate from us. The living microorganisms that work to keep our gut bacteria balanced (aka probiotics) may help with digestion, but otherwise, we lived independently of each other. But...
Read more >>Have you ever put your head on your pillow, hoping for sleep to come quickly? But your wired mind, obsessing over your work or family problems, just perhaps it just won’t let you relax. Not quickly falling asleep is one of life’s cruelties, exhausted from the day yet knowing sleep won’t come for minutes or...
Read more >>Without a doubt, the pandemic crisis is the primary driver of health and wellness trends for 2021. And you don’t need to consult a crystal ball to know that the realities of this pandemic will affect the way we approach our health and wellness for years to come. 1. At-Home Fitness With the pandemic forcing...
Read more >>With virus cases still rising, you may be looking for ways to strengthen your immune system’s ability to fight and ward off illness. Medical experts agree that a healthy diet, adequate sleep, and daily exercise are a great start to keeping your immune system operating at it’s best. Add in stress-reducing practices like yoga, meditation,...
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