Many patients are not aware that stress hormones may be contributing to their painful migraines.

Patients experiencing chronic migraines often focus solely on pain relief, and miss the underlying issues that could be triggering these excruciating, neurovascular headaches in the first place.

The immune system has the 24/7 job of defending constant assaults to the body’s well-being.

In addition to the cold and flu strains they encounter, human bodies produce cancer cells every day. The immune system is in charge of both resisting external threats while preventing internal ones. This is why for centuries people have looked for ways to naturally support their immune system. One of the most popular methods is the use of maitake mushrooms, along with medicinal mushrooms in general.

Magnesium plays a central role in many bodily functions that affect heart, bone and muscle health. Magnesium can be obtained by eating certain foods but many people fail to get enough of this essential mineral through diet alone. 

In fact, roughly half of Americans consume less than the daily recommended amount of magnesium from food, according to a recent study in Open Heart, an online cardiology journal. A deficiency in magnesium has been linked to headaches, muscle weakness, high blood pressure and more dire consequences such as diabetes and heart disease.

What do central obesity, high blood pressure, and low testosterone have in common?

These are all characteristics of metabolic syndrome.

Presenting with these issues puts people on a slippery slope toward cardiovascular disease and Type II Diabetes. The diagnostic criteria for metabolic syndrome include high insulin and high blood sugar, increased body mass, high triglycerides, high blood pressure, and low high-density lipoprotein (HDL).

Hormones are the body’s chemical messengers.

Long understood as the catalyst of acne, fatigue, and insomnia during the body’s periods of transition such as puberty and the various stages of menopause, more and more practitioners are recognizing hormonal imbalances as the root cause of many health concerns among women.

These concerns can manifest in a number of ways.

Curcumin has long been celebrated for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, and its positive effect on overall health. Now, a growing body of research demonstrates that curcumin may also support cardiovascular health in both healthy individuals and those at a higher risk for heart disease.

Not all curcumin is created equal.

Knowing how to identify high quality curcumin supplements is key to incorporating them into regimens for your patients, but first, you should understand the basic properties of curcumin itself and what makes it useful. 

Misplaced keys. A forgotten name. Getting lost near home.

These are examples of what may happen to a person experiencing short-term memory loss. Memory loss is a natural part of the aging process and doesn’t necessarily indicate the early stages of Alzheimer’s or dementia.

“I would never ask patients to put something in their body that I wouldn’t take myself.”

One of our customers, a practicing physician, said that to me once, and it struck me what an awesome responsibility we both share.

Patients trust their practitioners to make good recommendations for their health, and practitioners, in turn, depend on us to provide the highest quality supplements on the market.

But how many people really know how to determine a quality product from one best left on the shelf?

Dietary supplements represent an excellent opportunity for you to grow your practice and help your patients achieve their health goals.

But, that can only be accomplished by choosing the right supplement provider for both your needs and those of your patients. Think of a supplement provider as your partner that’ll work with you every step of the way to ensure maximum success in this venture.