Supporting healthy breast tissue is no longer a taboo topic. Many breast cancer awareness programs have been successful in teaching women the importance of regular health screenings and at-home self-checks. In addition to screenings, there are many ways to support breast health, including lifestyle changes like diet and exercise. If you’re wondering what vitamin is […]
Now that summer is coming to an end, it’s time to start thinking once again about vitamin D. The D vitamins (vitamins D2 and D3) are not created in the body but are instead ingested in the foods we ate. The production of vitamin D is also stimulated by the sun. While the body doesn’t […]
In the midst of the post-holiday slump, you may be feeling the effects of the winter blues. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a common seasonal depression triggered by shorter and darker days, affects about 6% of the U.S. population, according to Norman E. Rosenthal, MD, National Institutes of Mental Health (NIH), especially those of us living […]
Like most health-minded women, you’ve probably been faithful in taking your calcium and vitamin D supplements for your bone and heart health — if you aren’t consuming enough of these nutrients in your diet. Now, research is showing that we’ve been missing an important part of the puzzle: Vitamin K. As it turns out, […]
Nonsmokers who avoided sun exposure had a life expectancy similar to smokers in the highest sun exposure group, indicating that avoidance of sun exposure is a risk factor for death of a similar magnitude as smoking. (more…)
It’s no secret that vitamin D is one of the most important nutrients in the human body, but did you know that it may offer health benefits beyond immune system and bone strength support? Recent studies have claimed that the “sunshine vitamin” may help support athletic performance and cardiovascular health too, something that all of […]
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 […]
Most of us are familiar with the basic benefits of vitamin D, such as healthy bones and good overall health. But vitamin D also helps with some processes of the body, including muscle function, the respiratory system, cardiovascular function, brain development and the immune system. What’s more exciting is that scientists are finding that it’s […]
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 […]
You may have heard on the news recently that there are changes coming to nutritional labels. The changes are still pending but this article from CNNÂ says: If approved, the new labels would place a bigger emphasis on total calories, added sugars and certain nutrients such as Vitamin D and potassium. The article also states: The […]
