Why You Need Digestive Enzymes

If you suffer from gastrointestinal distress (ie. gas, bloating, heartburn, constipation, etc.), you’re not alone.  More than 100 million Americans experience digestive difficulties. Digestive enzymes can help by keeping your gut healthy.  They are vital to the digestive process and work to break down the food we eat, so our bodies can absorb nutrients from…

Avocado Toast – The Perfect Summer Meal

Avocado toast might just be the perfect summer meal.  What’s not to love?  It’s quick, has 2-ingredients, and can be eaten for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.  With a nice whole grain bread and the powerful omega-3 fatty acids found in the fruit; avocado toast is a winning combination.  And while purists may prefer the original,…

Hydration is the Key to Summer Fitness

Not drinking enough water before a morning run, sweating it out at the gym or walking the golf course is a surefire way to put you on a path to dehydration doom. Hydration is the key to summer fitness due to increased sweat loss.  Here are five reasons you need to maintain proper fluid intake:…

The Four S’s of Smart Summer Weight Loss

Summer is officially here and most of us aren’t as motivated to tackle our weight loss goals as we were when we made our New Year’s resolutions. If summer snuck up on you this year and you haven’t achieved your weight loss goals, don’t get discouraged. There’s still time to shed a few extra pounds,…

Tips for Healthy Summer Skin

Summer weather is officially here in many parts of the country.  It can be a welcome change from the cooler, rainy spring season, but the summer sun and heat can really take a toll on your skin, hair, and body. That certainly doesn’t mean you have stay inside — with a little care and a…

You Probably Need More Magnesium

You know calcium, iron and zinc are vital nutrients your body needs.  But did you know you also need magnesium? Magnesium is vital for many of the body’s functions—it plays a key role in your immune system, nerves, and muscles, and helps keep your heart and bones strong. It was once commonly accepted that magnesium…

Heartburn?  Skip These Foods

According to the National Library of Medicine, more than 60 million Americans experience heartburn at least once a month. Some studies suggest that more than 15 million Americans experience heartburn symptoms each day. The symptoms of heartburn are a tight, painful feeling through your chest caused by acid reflux, which happens when stomach acid is…

Unfortunate Side Effects of Coffee

Over 180 million Americans start the day with coffee to get going. Some people enjoy their coffee and apparently have no health issues with drinking it. There are, however, some unfortunate side effects of coffee, particularly when it becomes so addictive that you find it difficult to go a day without it.

Krill Tackles Chronic Pain

Are you one of the millions of Americans who suffer from chronic pain?  It can be a debilitating condition.  If pain is keeping you from enjoying your favorite activities, krill oil may offer you some relief. Krill oil comes from a small crustacean in the frigid waters of Antarctica and is the primary diet of the great…

Short Walking Breaks Benefit Blood Pressure

According to a study published in the journal Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, five minutes of strolling through the office — or just getting up and moving around when you work from home every thirty minutes — can significantly reduce both blood pressure and blood sugar. Researchers invited 11 healthy volunteers to go through five simulated…