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Enjoy Better Energy this Summer
June 1st, 2013Summer brings us sunshine, longer days, vacations, and delicious fruits—so many things to welcome with open arms that can provide better energy.
The essential foods and supplements
6 Tips for Healthy Joints
April 1st, 2013Most of us probably do not think much about our knees, back, shoulders, and other joints until they become painful or stop working properly. Each season brings its own influx of injuries related to a different set of sports and outdoor activities. When people use muscles they have not used since last year, it can result in painful strains.
An Owner’s Guide to Natural Joint Health
Focus On: Vitamin E
April 1st, 2013WHAT IT IS: Vitamin E is a group of eight fat-soluble compounds that contain antioxidant properties. Two of the compounds are tocopherols and tocotrienols. With many forms of vitamin E, the alpha-tocopherol is considered the only form that meets human requirements—but avoid the synthetic version.
What it is, why you need it, and where to find it.
Focus On: L-carnitine
March 1st, 2013What it is: L-carnitine is an amino acid that helps the body turn fat into energy with the help of positively charged polyatomic ions. This substance is made within the liver and kidneys and is stored in the skeletal muscles, heart, brain, and sperm.
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The Great Cholesterol Myth
March 1st, 2013Last year, cardiologist Stephen Sinatra and I came together to write a book, The Great Cholesterol Myth: Why Lowering Cholesterol Won’t Prevent Heart Disease and the Statin-Free Plan That Will.
Trying to prevent heart disease by lowering cholesterol is like trying to prevent obesity by cutting out lettuce. Surprised? Read on.
Health News: Beat Stress and Anxiety…with Lavender
March 1st, 2013Lavender has been known for quite some time to calm nerves, restore balance, and promote rest. That is why it’s commonly used in linen sprays, potpourri, perfumes, and oils. But now a clinically-studied lavender oil supplement has been discovered as a safe, non-habit-forming way to help you feel more relaxed and stay productive.
Health News: ArginMax for Women Improves Cancer Survivors’ Quality of Life
March 1st, 2013A new study has found that the supplement ArginMax for Women can dramatically improve the quality of life of female cancer survivors. ArginMax is a proprietary nutritional supplement that combines L-arginine, ginseng, ginkgo, and damiana leaf with multiple vitamins.
Health News: DHA Supplementation
March 1st, 2013DHA, a member of the omega-3 fatty acid family, is one of nature’s most critical nutrients, playing an essential role in every stage of life. DHA makes up 97 percent of the fatty acids found in the brain and 93 percent in the retina.
Aker BioMarine: Sustainable Krill Harvester
March 1st, 2013Nutrition Business Journal has recognized Aker BioMarine for its role in building the sustainable krill fishery infrastructure with it’s NBJ’s 2012 award for “Investing in the Future.”
Demystifying the Multivitamin
March 1st, 2013In the often-confusing world of natural supplementation—where, to some, getting the perfect health-boosting elixir is a downright science—the multivitamin seems like the ultimate catchall.
A look at the forms and formulations
