The days are getting shorter and the diminished sunlight hours could be robbing your body of essential vitamin D. A recent study suggests that nearly 75 percent of American teens and adults are lacking in vitamin D, which is vital for calcium absorption, promoting bone growth and maintaining a healthy immune system. Sun exposure as well as… Read more »
Vitamin B is a water-soluble vitamin that is important for various processes in your body. B vitamins are found in many unprocessed foods and can also be taken as a supplement. According to the Mayo Clinic, of the thirteen essential vitamins that your body needs, eight of them are B vitamins. B vitamins help your… Read more »
The seasons are changing. Many of us are already anticipating the days when the colorful autumn leaves fade and unless the sun is shining brightly, everything appears to have a gray hue. It is estimated that half a million Americans are negatively affected by the changing seasons. They feel depressed, irritable and constantly exhausted. Activity… Read more »
If you suffer from fall allergies, your immune system is trying to fight off a substance you’re sensitive to by releasing histamine, which leads to all those unpleasant symptoms, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA). These irritants can include specific types of mold, pollen, and weeds, which all typically increase toward the end… Read more »
You know too much sitting is bad for you. But just how bad is it? Research has linked sitting for long periods of time with several health concerns including obesity, high blood pressure and more. Americans now sit more than they sleep, spending an average of 10 hours a day in a car, at work… Read more »
August is Summer Sun Safety Month. Spending time outside is a great way to be physically active, reduce stress, and get vitamin D. You can work and play outside without raising your skin cancer risk by protecting your skin from the sun by following these tips: Sunscreen – Before going outside, always apply a waterproof, broad-spectrum sunscreen… Read more »
It’s summer and the sun is shining, so chances are, you’re not thinking too much about your vitamin D consumption. The truth is, many of us suffer from a vitamin D deficiency and no matter how much sun we get in the summer months, it can’t make up for that loss. But how do you… Read more »
Your body relies on potassium for optimal health and wellness. This powerful mineral is crucial for muscle strength, nerve functioning and heart health. While you may be consuming enough in your diet, you can still be potassium deficient. That’s because the more sodium you consume, the more potassium your body excretes. Athletes are at… Read more »
Summer is a time when we tend to throw caution to the wind and indulge our sugar cravings. When the ice cream truck comes down the street daily, it can be hard to ignore. Or when you’re vacationing and all the sweet treats look so good, you just can’t help yourself. But it doesn’t have… Read more »
You may think that just because it’s summer and you’re spending more time outside; you don’t need to worry about your vitamin D levels. You’re wrong. Concerns over skin cancer, encouragement to avoid direct sunlight and increased use of sunscreen means we’re all at risk of vitamin D deficiency. Every cell in your body has… Read more »