Take a multifaceted approach to protect your brain from degenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s

A mind is a terrible thing to waste. These words have never rung more true than when it comes to Alzheimer’s disease.

Nutrients to Maximize a Child’s Full Brain Potential

Behavior problems, including an inability to stay focused and pay attention, have become prevalent in school-age children.

The black seeds of the Nigella sativa plant are quite possibly the most famous seeds you’ve never heard of. Believed to have originated in the area spanning the eastern Mediterranean to India, N. sativa played, and continues to play, an important role in the traditional medicine of every culture with access to it.

Nutrient deficiencies that cause osteoporosis may predict your risk for other diseases.

Your bones aren’t just a bunch of calcium-rich rocks. They’re living, dynamic tissue— highly mineralized, yes, but also very much dependent on a wide range of nutrients to maintain their strength, density, and flexibility throughout life.

You know it’s important to have strong bones, but do you know how to build and maintain them? Unfortunately, many people don’t, which may account for the large number of Americans who have osteoporosis, a condition characterized by low bone density and deterioration of bone tissue.

Don’t Underestimate the Importance of B Vitamins for Your Health

William Shakespeare wasn’t thinking about vitamins, but he could have been when he penned the line, “To B or not to B: that is the question.”

Ayurveda is the ancient healing system that is believed to have originated on the Indian subcontinent some 5,000 years ago. In Sanskrit, the word Ayurveda translates to “life-science” and it is strongly based on the philosophy that human beings are a part of nature. As such, the elements air, ether, fire, water and earth comprise everything in the universe, including human beings.

Nutritional and Herbal Supplements to Prevent Altitude Sickness

The Rocky Mountains draw thousands of visitors each year, and whether here to hit the slopes in the winter or hike a “fourteener” in the summer, they come for a relaxing mountain getaway.

Ahhh-choo! Yes, it’s that time again—flowers blooming, bees buzzing and lots of sneezing—the all-too-familiar sights and sounds of spring.

Stressed Out and Tired: Do You Have Adrenal Exhaustion?

If you feel perpetually tired, stressed out, and can’t imagine living without caffeine, the problem may not just be too much to do and too little sleep. You could be on the verge of adrenal exhaustion.

5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is the intermediate between tryptophan and serotonin. It is used by the body to make serotonin, an important substance for normal nerve and brain function.

A thick pat of butter melting into a roasted sweet potato, a dollop of homemade whipped cream in your coffee, a nice cheese plate and some red wine… you can’t deny you want it. But it’s January, and whether you admit it or not, you’re trying to get away from all of the “bad” foods, get back into a healthy routine, and pursue fresh goals for a fresh year.