Certain B vitamins are well known to support healthy, thick hair, youthful skin, and strong nails. The most important of these vitamins is biotin, and yes, it’s often recommended by most hair stylists because they see results firsthand.
Vitamin B12 is important for the health and maintenance of your cells. Your body needs it to make red blood cells, create DNA and maintain the functionality of your nervous system.
An allergy occurs when your body’s immune system sees a certain substance as harmful. It reacts by causing an allergic reaction. Substances that cause allergic reactions are allergens which the body perceives as pathogens. The immune system’s job is to keep the body healthy by fighting harmful pathogens. Which, unfortunately in this case, are harmless.
It seems like there's always something new and exciting when it comes to vitamins, but this can be really confusing, and you may find yourself wondering if you’re wasting money on things that may be more hype than substance.
The mineral zinc has received a lot of attention lately. Much of the interest has been related to the critical role zinc plays in supporting a healthy immune system.
Endless research studies have shown that your digestive system plays a crucial role in our total health, physical and mental. One clear example, considering the times we're living through, is that 80% of your entire immune system is in the digestive tract or gut microbiome! It makes sense to keep our gut healthy.
How our bodies adapt to stress is critical to a healthy outcome. How do we navigate through the many stressors that are part of our daily lives? Thankfully, there are many ways to help us manage stress, including exercise, meditation, music, and yes, adaptogens!
Extreme tiredness is our body’s natural reaction to acute stress and trauma. You may be wondering if others are feeling the same way and what can be done to mitigate your health concerns.
Since low levels of vitamin D increases risk of Covid infection and poor outcomes and is linked to so many diseases that affect well-being and longevity, a daily dose of vitamin D may be an easy step to reduce disease risk.
