Why is Vitamin B12 important? Vitamin B12 is necessary for the formation of proteins and red blood cells, and for the functioning of the nervous system. It is vitally important in maintaining the health of the outer sheathing (protective covering, also called the...
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Product Spotlight: Sleep Support, Natural Sleep Aid
Natural Sleep Aid: Are you Tired of Being Tired? Are you tired of tossing and turning throughout the night? Are you desperate for a good nights rest but not getting it? Let’s face it, poor sleep affects every aspect of your life. We know how important a good...
Product Spotlight: For Men 40+ for Prostate Health Support
Natural Prostate Supplement for Men: The Right Combination Men over 40 tend to have a several health worries, especially when it comes to prostate health. Some of those concerns are healthy urine flow, prostate size and normal male reproductive system. Those concerns...
Simple Foods that Can Help Neuropathy
We often get asked, "What else can I do to improve my neuropathy condition?" Here is some basic information on how the body works and some simple foods that can help you. Antioxidants prevent cell damage resulting from oxidation, which is a process that occurs when a...
Nutrient of the Month – B-Complex
What is B-Complex? B-Complex is a set of vitamins that are vital to our everyday health, though many do not know what B complex means or what vitamins it contains. Complex in this case means “composed of 2 or more units” which essentially means that it is a...
Nutrient of the Month – Probiotics
You may have noticed more and more products on the shelves saying that they are a “probiotic”, but what does that mean? And why are probiotics helpful? In school, we usually learn that bacteria are bad because they cause disease; but not all bacteria are bad. In fact,...
Nutrient of the Month – CoQ10
CoQ10 is a naturally occurring enzyme that kick-starts cell activity and helps convert food into energy. It is also a powerful antioxidant. In the body, it is normally found in the energy production centers of the cell. CoQ10 has been shown to support healthy heart...
Nutrient of the Month – Vitamin B6
How Much Vitamin B6 is Safe? Many people who take a supplement that contains B vitamins raise concerns about whether they are taking too much vitamin B6. This article discusses only the supplemental form of vitamin B6 (pyridoxine, also called pyridoxine...
Can Aspirin Cause Hearing Loss?
A long term study conducted by Harvard University, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Vanderbilt University and the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, that has been running since 1986, has found evidence that taking aspirin, acetaminophen or ibuprofen two or more times a...
Nutrient of the Month – Guarana
Guarana means "secret eyes" and was so named because the fruit resembles a human eye. Guarana is the pure seed of the Paullinia Cupana vine - a climbing shrub found in isolated areas of the Amazon rain forest. The seed is about the size of a pea, looks like a brown...