Apr 20, 2020 | Newsletters
Maybe you’re not ready to get tested yet to determine your supplement needs or maybe you’ve been tested multiple times and are looking for a good supplement maintenance program. You know should take at least a multiple vitamin-mineral (MVM) supplement but don’t know...
Mar 4, 2020 | Newsletters
Protein is found throughout the body is virtually almost every tissue and organ. In fact, 20% of the human body is made up of protein.1 The building blocks of protein are amino acids which carry out many roles such as transportation of nutrients, supporting our...
Feb 11, 2020 | Newsletters
What is metabolism? Metabolism is the process by which your body converts what you eat and drink into energy. Metabolism occurs around the clock, even when you are sleeping. In fact, the term used for what your body burns at rest is called resting metabolic rate and...
Jan 2, 2020 | Newsletters
In 2014 it was estimated that 5.4 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease, a severe form of dementia, and hundreds of thousands more may suffer from an often misdiagnosed subtype called “hippocampal sparing” Alzheimer’s, according to recent...
Dec 4, 2019 | Newsletters
It’s getting to be that time of year when family gatherings and holiday parties are a consistent part of our lives. The sweet and delicious aromas coupled with the nostalgic memories of grandma’s pies, cakes and comfort foods unravel our will power of healthy eating. ...
Nov 4, 2019 | Newsletters
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ refers to abnormal cells contained within the milk ducts. Since it has not spread outside of the milk ducts, it is classified as non-invasive. Many oncologists refer to it as stage 0 breast cancer. You may not feel anything, like a lump, but...
Oct 4, 2019 | Newsletters
B6 plays a vital role in supporting your blood, brain, immune system and metabolism, among other areas Signs of B6 deficiency include anemia, confusion, depression, mouth and tongue inflammation and a weakened immune system Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) is a water-soluble...
Sep 5, 2019 | Newsletters
Protein: Protein helps maintain and support muscle formation and repairs within the human body. It can also help with energy. According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, they suggest that athletes should consume between 0.5 to 0.8 grams of protein per pound...
Aug 2, 2019 | Newsletters
You don’t just wake up one day and become diabetic. In fact, there are virtually no symptoms that you may experience in early stages or in the pre-diabetes stage. But then one day your annual blood tests come back and your doctor tells you that your Glucose was too...
Jul 3, 2019 | Newsletters
It’s that time of the year again, hot and sunny weather has arrived in the Midwest, at least for a little while. During your participation in summer outdoor activities it may behoove you to be armed with a little bit more critical information when reaching for the...
