As winter fades and spring approaches, many of us are eager to soak up the sunshine and shake off the winter blues. But even with longer days on the horizon, Vitamin D deficiency can still linger—and it plays a bigger role in your health than you might realize. After months of reduced sun exposure, your […]
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Collagen has amazing healing abilities. Not only is collagen the most abundant protein found in our bodies—in our muscles, tendons, cartilage, bones, and skin. But also, a collagen supplement helps to increase your own body’s collagen level and stimulates internal collagen production at a wound site (i.e., surgery site). This makes collagen supplementation an excellent
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In recent years, it has become clear that vitamin D deficiency is a common health concern. Studies show that this can occur in up to 40–50% of the population. Vitamin D deficiency can cause accelerated bone loss, increased fractures in the elderly, an increased risk of catching the flu and other infections, and an increased
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It is not unusual to start feeling the lows during the long winter months. The lack of sunlight can definitely be a cause for depression, a low immune system, and in general, an overall sense of aches, pains, and malaise. With a lack of sunlight, the one vitamin that gets the most affected is vitamin
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What are free radicals? Why are they damaging to the human body? And how does Zinc Picolinate and the other antioxidant nutrients help protect the body against free radical damage? In this article, we will attempt to answer all your questions about antioxidant and free radicals, plus help you understand why it is so important
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You have probably heard about antioxidant anti-aging before. And if you have, then you probably know about free radicals as well. But do you understand what they do? If not, then read on. Modern theories of aging are generally looked at in two theoretical ways: 1. the damaged theories and 2. the programmed theories. 2.
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Did you know that cardiovascular disease is the common cause of death for North American men and women? Perhaps due to this alarming number, much of the scientific research conducted today has recently been focused on how vitamins and antioxidants may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Previous studies have shown that antioxidant vitamins, such
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As summer winds down and the school routine looms, you might wonder why you’re still feeling so drained. Ready for another vacation already? You’re not alone—three out of five adults in Canada report feeling more fatigued now than ever before A multitude of reasons can cause extreme fatigue. However, the most basic thing that you
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There is no question that taking probiotics can help our health in so many ways. This is why health food stores have so many different types. But how can you know which one to choose? It can be so confusing! When it comes to probiotics, in my 20 years of experience working with clients, I
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Probiotics have been shown to be amazing for your body, especially your gut and immune system. Here are some tips to ensure that the probiotics you’re taking aren’t going to waste. 1. Seek Out Fermented Foods You can get probiotics from your food. Fermentation concentrates the vitamins in plants, such as B and C vitamins.
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