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...
Search for: X Creatine is best known as the supplement that helps athletes build muscle strength and mass; however, today creatine is increasingly being recognized for far broader health benefits. All of these health benefits are related to creatine’s capacity...
According to a new study taking a daily Vitamin D supplement can “reduce aging” by three years. The researchers based their conclusions on studying how Vitamin D3 helped slow the shortening of telomeres in the human body. Telomeres are DNA sequences at the end of...
Leaves from the olive tree (Olea europaea) have been used as a medicinal for thousands of years, and represents one of the world’s oldest continuously-used medicinals. While most people recognize that the olive fruit—along with oil made from the...
We all have days when we feel wiped out. But if you’re dragging yourself through the week, no matter how much you rest, there might be more going on than just a busy schedule. Constant fatigue, brain fog, and low motivation aren’t always signs of daily stress or poor...
