Some solid research on vitamin D was published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. The new research confirms the case made by some specialists that vitamin D is a powerful cancer preventive and most people should get more of it. “The findings … are a breakthrough of great medical and public health importance,” according
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
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
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.
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
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
I first tried Korean kimchi with my daughter who loves Korean culture. I fell in love at once! Kimchi is a tasty Korean dish of fermented vegetables. Any fermented food is a fantastic source of good bacteria that is helpful for our digestive tract. Yes, taking Wise XS Probiotic is useful, but complimenting this with
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
If you are experiencing digestive problems along with some discomfort, you could have an imbalance of good and bad bacteria in your gut. Some patients tend to overlook their digestive tract problems and just get used to feeling gassy and bloated all the time. But if these problems are not corrected then they can lead
