There are plenty of reasons you might be low on energy and looking for a boost. Everything from working the night shift to studying for finals, and taking care of children to dealing with the side effects of certain medications. The list goes on. You might turn first to coffee to get the energy you’re […]
We often don’t hear a lot about the importance of folic acid unless it’s being associated with pregnancy. It’s true, expecting moms need adequate amounts of folic acid to avoid potential birth defects, but really this special B-vitamin is important for all of us. In fact, some medical researchers call folic acid one of the […]
One of the first things you’ll hear medical professionals recommend when giving advice for a healthy pregnancy is to make sure you’re getting adequate amounts of folic acid. This isn’t just good advice – it’s crucial. Many studies show that a folic acid deficiency during pregnancy can be linked to the most severe forms of […]
Folic acid. Do you know what it is? You’ve probably heard it encouraged heavily for women who are pregnant, but folic acid is actually important for all of us, all of the time. It is especially important in preventing folate-deficiency anemia (the lack of folic acid in the blood). One of the easiest ways to […]
Chances are, you’ve probably heard of niacin. After all, it’s included on the list of 20 to 80 essential nutrients that humans need to include in their diet. But do you know what niacin really does inside the body? And do you know anything about niacin side effects? For starters, let’s review a little bit […]
16Most of us know that vitamin B complex is purportedly useful for the body. Vitamins and vital minerals are identified as such because they have been intensely studied. Today, we have a very good idea about some of these nutrients’ most important work for humans, with the potential for even more discoveries as research continues. […]
A vegetarian or vegan diet can have a lot of benefits for your health. When meat isn’t part of your diet, you consume less saturated fat and cholesterol that could affect your health. It’s also great for increasing your intake of nutrient-dense fruits and vegetables – when steak’s not on the plate, there’s more room […]
Multiple Sclerosis , commonly referred to as MS, is one of the most widespread disabling neurological conditions among people between the ages of 20 and 55. While most diagnoses seem to come between the ages of 30 and 35, diagnoses do fall outside of that range. While people typically experience relapsing or remitting MS, there’s […]
There’s no greater day of celebration than New Year’s Eve, and perhaps no rougher morning than New Year’s Day. I’m sure we’ve all been there at some point—Your head is pounding; you’re dizzy, nauseous, fatigued, and dehydrated.  If you haven’t thrown-up already, you probably feel like it or you want to. And now you’re probably […]
What if I told you the food you eat can affect your mood? Yes, there’s a definite correlation between your food and your mood! We recently hosted Tina Wankey, MS, Mental Health Therapist, from Affinity Health Systems to speak on the topic of Food On Mood. Her educational and enlightening presentation made me take a […]
