Not all supplements are created equally, and for the average person standing in the vitamin aisle, the labels don’t make that clear. Many common supplements are made from isolated compounds or synthetic versions of nutrients. These can be hard for the body to process...
When most people think about boosting their immune system, it’s usually during the cold and flu season. But your immune system is working for you every single day, not just in the winter. From protecting you during travel to helping you bounce back after stress or...
Fatigue has become so common it’s almost expected. Many people feel tired even after a full night’s sleep or a decent meal. Energy loss isn’t always about doing too much, it often has to do with how well your body manages the demands of daily life. From digestion and...
Microplastics are tiny particles that show up in food, drinking water, household dust, and even the bloodstream. As exposure becomes harder to avoid, people are looking for real ways to support the body’s ability to handle this new kind of toxic burden. The body is...
Most people recognize the lotus flower (Nelumbo nucifera) due to it’s symbolic representation in both current and ancient religions. It was an omnipresent feature in ancient Egypt, and today it is still prominent in Hinduism and Buddhism in India, China and...
There is often confusion between Vitamin E and EFAs, or essential fatty acids. While there is some cross-over on the sources and benefits of the two nutrients, they are very different nutrients that play very distinct roles. The brief definitions are implied in their...
