The increasing incidence of lifestyle-based conditions—most notably those conditions that impact cardiovascular health, obesity, and blood sugar—has compelled consumers to consider natural solutions for their particular health challenges. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), cardiovascular events are a leading cause of death in the United States. And cardiovascular disease can impact […]
Combat Free Radicals! 5 Supplements for Cellular Renewal and Recovery
The use of supplements in recent years for recovery has become more common than ever before. The body is inundated with daily stresses that include environmental toxins, electromagnetic pollution, and even excess exercise, among others, which increases the body’s antioxidant and nutrient requirements that promote recovery. Consuming an abundance of antioxidant-rich foods will definitely […]
Will Innovative Delivery Systems Entice People to Take Their Vitamins
I am such a dietary supplement and functional food junkie. I take about 75 pills a day that includes capsules to tablets to softgels. I have a wide variety of powders and liquids lying around as well. I have also dabbled in chewables and gummies. I probably spend $300-$400 every month on these products. And […]
I Believe in Supplements! You Should Too!
In many sports, world-class athletes compete under a code of conduct that prohibits the use of specified drugs and related compounds. These sports use a system of drug testing to monitor compliance with this code. For as long as I can remember, when an athlete tests dirty, there is always speculation that these positive tests […]
Understanding Adrenal Health: Your Body Will Love You for It!
When thinking about the state of your health, when was the last time you thought about the health of your adrenals? As a practicing physician, when I think about health, I think about cardiovascular health, immune health, digestive health, blood sugar management, joints – the list goes on and on. And you’ll see huge sections […]