Excipients are inactive and non-nutritive additives used in most supplements and medications. They may be added to improve stability, enhance taste or appearance, or facilitate manufacturing processes. While excipients make processing and storage of supplements easier, there are potential health risks that come with their use. … Read the rest
Written by Cass Nelson-Dooley, MS
Over the last few years, practitioners of all types have noted the rise in people seeking broader support for mental wellness. Whether increased energy, balanced mood or focused attention are the goals, targeted nutrition and botanical medicine can be utilized to … Read the rest
As Father’s Day approaches, it’s the perfect time to celebrate the men in our lives and their commitment to health and wellness. In this blog post, we’re shining a spotlight on a nutritional supplement that holds promise for men’s health: diindolylmethane, or DIM. While DIM … Read the rest
As Mental Health Awareness Month unfolds, it’s an opportune time to delve into the intricate relationship between nutrition and mental health. The sheer volume of mental health discourse online can be overwhelming, yet the significance of diet often takes a backseat. As a company focused … Read the rest
While natural health supplements marketed to “women” and “men” are widely available, these labels can be alienating to important and significant populations of people. To someone who identifies as a trans woman or nonbinary, taking a “men’s” vitamin daily for their biology may feel like yet … Read the rest
Welcome to the 2023 Holiday Season! There are so many wonderful aspects to this time of year: gatherings, family, and the promise of a new year. On the flip side, those gatherings, that family, the reminder … Read the rest
Much like food, water, and air, sleep is a basic necessity for human survival. Getting enough sleep, quality sleep, and sleeping at the right time for your body can help to maximize your health and vitality. If … Read the rest
Due to a variety of factors, about 50% of people over 60 are at risk of social isolation and 33% of them report feeling lonely [1]. Isolation and loneliness are psychological stressors that can cause both mental and physical health consequences. Humans are inherently social beings … Read the rest
In this day and age, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by everyday stressors. Unhealthy coping mechanisms, like alcohol or comfort food, leave us feeling worse, perpetuating negative feelings. Perhaps it’s time to choose a healthier support. Why not reach for something that works now, and supports … Read the rest
Stress can elicit numerous, complex effects on both the body and mind. Answering the question of how stress affects your health, however, is multilayered.
One difficulty with studying the science of stress is that stress is subjective. Activities or events that feel stressful to one person … Read the rest
