Digestive enzymes are naturally occurring proteins the body uses to digest food. These proteins work to break down nutrients into smaller particles that your child’s body can use and absorb. Most kids get enough digestive enzymes from a healthy diet and their own bodies, which produce enzymes in the pancreas, stomach, liver, salivary […]
June is National Brain Awareness Month – a time to focus on the amazing capabilities of the human brain. The brain is the most complex organ in the body, communicating throughout the body through nerves and synapses. Divided into four lobes (frontal, parietal, occipital, and temporal), different areas of the brain specialize in […]
A healthy diet is a top priority for most of us. You work hard to provide the proper nutrition for you and your family every day, and that should include your pets. Canine nutrition is crucial to a long and healthy life for man’s best friend, so here’s what you need to know. […]
June is the month where we take the time to honor the men in our lives on Father’s Day. Sure, you could get your Dad a new tie or a round of golf, but these gifts don’t last. Did you know that, in addition to Father’s Day, June is also Men’s Health Month? […]
Whether your child is prone to ear infections or not, understanding and caring for your child’s ears is part of being a parent. Ear infections can pop up at any time, and sometimes go unnoticed until the middle of the night, when your child wakes in pain. Additionally, kids have sensitive ears, making […]
Send to Kindle Do you ever feel like you’re in a constant struggle to fight inflammation in your body? It’s hard, so many factors cause inflammation, and if you’re more prone to it, keeping it at bay can be a real battle. So, today let’s talk about supplements that support your body against symptoms of […]
Many of us struggle with seasonal allergies and sinus issues in the spring; however, these struggles are different than having an allergic disease. Allergic diseases are on the rise and stem from an unfavorable, allergen-induced immune-response which can be serious and even life threatening. These allergic diseases include asthma, food allergies, eczema, and […]
Ladies, did you know that we are twice as likely as men to develop weak, brittle bones as we age? It’s true, in fact, one in every two women over the age of 50 will develop osteoporosis, leading to painful bone fractures and even bone loss. That is why May has been dubbed […]
Ladies, can we all just agree that we’re pretty darn amazing? All the things that we do on a daily basis to keep our personal worlds spinning, is mind boggling. Often times, we’re so busy taking care of everyone else, we forget to take care of ourselves! That’s what National Women’s Health Week […]
The rate of autoimmune diseases has steadily risen over the past two decades, and scientists are working to understand why these diagnoses are increasing. Autoimmune diseases occur when the body’s immune system turns on itself, attacking normal function as an invasion. Some of the most common autoimmune diseases include Type 1 diabetes, lupus, […]
