By Karin Krisher Vitamin D is probably the most talked about and controversial of the letter vitamins. And it isn’t even a vitamin in the traditional dietary sense. You know about cholecalciferol...
ER trips on Thanksgiving and Christmas are surprisingly common. Even more surprising is the cause. Often, the visits aren’t because of a sliced thumb attained while carving the bird, or a bout of...
Optimal brain function translates into better memory recall, attention span, improved communication skills, and aids in the performance of complex tasks. Brain health is important at any age, and...
By Karin Krisher The Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommends all sorts of things, including appropriate levels of nutrient intake. For sodium, the recommended daily intake for anyone not...
Everyone’s heard that you must hydrate when you’re sick. But why hydrate when you’re healthy? One big reason: water helps you detox--by helping to form the liquids that carry normal toxins out of...
The average child in the US consumes 32 teaspoons of sugar per day, which is 22 teaspoons more than the USDA’s maximum recommended intake.1 Excessive sugar consumption is one main contributor to a...
What is nattokinase, and how do you know if you should take it? In this article you’ll learn the clinical uses of this fermented soy enzyme to determine whether nattokinase is right for you. What is...
Prioritizing kids' nutrition can be challenging at any time of year. With so many quick, easy, and unhealthy options available, busy schedules can make it difficult to prioritize healthy foods....
There may be no greater debate in modern nutritional history than whether or not a vegan diet is healthy. People have different reasons for eating an entirely plant-based diet. Some do so to support...