Metabolic Maintenance - Editorials and Research

October 22, 2021

Exercise Hormones for the Brain

A brand new study from Harvard Medical School has been published, shedding some light on the benefits of exercise and aging. We all know “exercise is good for us.” Most people know that regular exercise is helpful for maintaining a healthy weight, and also keeps our bones and muscles strong so that we can stay…

October 22, 2021

Omega-3 Supplements for Balancing Hormones

Maybe you think you have enough “healthy fat” in your diet, so you skip the fish oil supplement. Hear us out. Omega-3 fatty acids are unique, and unless you are actually eating fatty fish several times a week (and/or a boatload of flax), you may actually want on-board with this supplement trend. Omega-3 fatty acids…

October 20, 2021

Sex Differences in Human Physiology and Metabolism

If you are biologically female and have ever approached a diet or weight-loss regimen with a male partner, you may have felt like the odds were stacked against you. Because of our physiological, structural, and (majorly) hormonal differences, male and female metabolic systems work very differently. It can be frustrating, as a female, to watch…

Give Your Immune System a Yoga Boost!

The idea that yoga can have a positive effect on your immune system is not ancient folklore, it’s science. The immune system is a network of glands, nodes, and organs that work to protect the body from “germs” (bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other pathogens). However, a constant supply of energy and specific nutrients are needed…

October 5, 2021

It’s Time to Prepare Your Defense: Supplements for Colds and Flu Season

The kids are going back to school, and this time of year usually brings with it a wave of viral infection. Most of them have had a couple of months off, some have gone to camp, gone on vacation, or to visit family. School is where they all congregate to share the “souvenir” viruses and…

September 27, 2021

What’s an Immune Boost?

We live in the era of the hive mind, and recently, an important conversation has been centered around using the word “boost” in relation to immune system supplements. It is true that some immune systems are sub-optimal due to slow or weakened responses (and could indeed benefit from increased activity). The problem is that other…

September 21, 2021

Say goodbye to summer… but NOT to vitamin D and immune system health!

As we slip into fall, modern fashion says it’s ok to keep wearing white, and modern science says it’s important to keep vitamin D levels up. Warm weather, long hours of sunlight, and time off from work and school make it easier to maintain adequate vitamin D levels in the summer. As we head back…

August 31, 2021

Do I need a multivitamin? How do I choose the best one for me?

We generally think of malnutrition as a plight specific to developing nations and associate it with the lack of food. The trouble we experience in westernized countries is more often “hidden hunger”, or the insufficient consumption of essential nutrition, hidden by the fact that we technically have plenty to eat [1]. Processed foods are inexpensive,…

August 10, 2021

Back-to-School Supplies: Focus Supplements Help Kids Feel Ready For Class

Summer is slowly coming to a close, and if you are a parent, this means a new school year is just around the corner. This may be a relief for some, but for others, it may be a source of serious stress. How will my child adjust to a new year, new teacher(s), or a…

August 3, 2021

A Recipe for Musculoskeletal Health: Baked Salmon Cakes

This month we are talking about musculoskeletal health; the health of your bones, muscles, and joints. When it comes to food for strong bones and muscles, and functional joints, salmon is at the very top of the list. The recipe we are suggesting you try, to support your musculoskeletal health, is one for healthy, delicious…

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