So, you’ve decided to start supplementing with something new. Maybe it’s calcium because you’re concerned with bone density, maybe it’s methylfolate because you’ve heard of its mood-boosting capabilities. Maybe you’ve just switched to a new multivitamin formula. Now you’re paying attention to how your body … Read the rest
Category: Women’s Health
Estrobolome: Gut Health and Hormones
What is the Estrobolome?
The word “estrobolome” hints at its meaning. You probably recognize the “estro-” of estrogen and the “-ome” from microbiome. The estrobolome is a group of microbes that can influence the estrogen balance in your body. Yes, this applies to all humans on … Read the rest
Eating for Hormone Balance
Hormone Balance Recipe: Broccoli Kimchi Fried Rice
Hormones are incredibly important to your physiology. A steady flow of these tiny chemical messengers is responsible for mediating your mood, energy level, metabolism, fertility, and many of the structural changes to your body. When your hormones are imbalanced, … Read the rest
Detox Your Skin From Environmental Pollution
Can a detox support healthy looking skin?
It’s no secret that skin visibly ages. As we grow older, skin starts to loosen, wrinkle, and show hyperpigmentation (age/liver spots). The process of aging is natural and unavoidable. However, a good detox for your skin can help to … Read the rest
Supplements for Healthy Skin
Should supplements for healthy skin go IN or ON my body?
BOTH! Unlike most organs in the body, supplements for healthy skin can be delivered both topically and orally.
Maybe your question is more specifically, which vitamins make the best supplements for healthy skin? In that … Read the rest
The Most Bioavailable Calcium Supplements
Try Di-Calcium Malate
Not all calcium supplements are equal. In fact, calcium supplementation has taken some heat in recent years, in part for the low absorbability of many supplements. Read on to learn about your options when it comes to the most bioavailable calcium for reaching … Read the rest
4 Powerful Joint Care Supplements
Chronic joint discomfort can affect knees, hands, elbows, shoulders, and hips. Anywhere where bones meet with cartilage in between can be a hot spot for unhealthy levels of inflammation, swelling, reduced mobility, and discomfort. Joint care supplements can help!
Why do my joints hurt?
Joint discomfort is … Read the rest
Vitamins and Minerals for Bone Health
Is Calcium Enough?
Bone material is constantly being broken down and built anew, simultaneously. During childhood, we build new bone much faster than we break it down. When we stop growing, these processes even out. In our later years, bone tends to break down faster than … Read the rest
No-Bake Energy Bites (YUM!)
No-bake energy bites are trending right now for a reason. They are easy to prepare, and easy to take on-the-go in your own reusable containers.
If you haven’t tried a no-bake energy bites recipe yet, get ready to have your snack game changed. If you have … Read the rest
How to Eat for Energy
Get a better boost with the right nutrition
Just like you can’t drive a car without fuel, your body needs fuel to function. Instead of gasoline, however, what gives us energy is certain nutrients from the diet. Nutrients can give us energy either as a substrate … Read the rest