Iron is an essential mineral for the human body. It is found in all of our cells and has many functions. How Iron Functions in the Body Iron, as part of the protein hemoglobin, transports oxygen from our lungs to all of the tissues in the body. Iron helps our muscles store and use oxygen. […]
Each of our nation’s presidents has his own unique legacy and history. Here at Natural Healthy Concepts, we thought it would be interesting to take a look at their health histories. From chronic conditions to strange health rituals, the presidents were an interesting – often resilient – group. Their struggles show that even the President isn’t immune to […]
The great chemist and microbiologist Louis Pasteur referred to wine as, “The most healthful and hygienic of beverages.†Now who can argue with him? Where there is room for debate, however, is in the color of the grapes! I read an article the other day in The Washington Post titled, “It’s official: Americans like red […]
Our bodies thrive on the phytonutrients, vitamins, minerals and essential fatty acids found in veggies. Their nutrients are so vital to our health, and many of us aren’t getting enough. If we did – we’d probably all be a lot better off! Veggie power is truly amazing – and there’s plenty of research to back up […]
It’s Workout Wednesday once again and this time around I want to give you a stretching program that you can do right at your desk! It’s no surprise that sitting for 8+ hours a day, 40+ hours a week is not good for your body. Luckily, there are stretches you can do right at your […]
I tried to share this Thanksgiving Makeover Infographic with my husband last night, and it didn’t go very well! He read the first sentence regarding the massive amount of calories he would consume on Thanksgiving day and then slammed the laptop shut. He didn’t want to know the consequences this binge eating day would have […]
Have you ever heard that your weight has 90% to do with food and 10% to do with exercise? Think of it this way…all the complaints and excuses we make about exercise really don’t matter so much! It’s very important to get exercise because of its many health benefits. But, when it comes to obesity, Americans […]
It amazed me to learn that a whoppin’ 15% of women don’t get PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome) symptoms! According to WomensHealth.gov, PMS mostly affects women who are in their late 20’s and early 40’s. PMS occurs more often in women who have at least 1 child. 85% of women suffer at least 1 PMS symptom. So, the 15% of […]
I have 2 sweet little boys (Max who’s nearly 3 and Milo who recently turned 1), so it truly disturbs me to learn about the harmful ingredients in popular everyday products and what they are capable of doing! The Campaign For Safe Cosmetics Report done by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) in 2009, points out that 61% of […]
