7 Vitamins and Supplements That Keep Your Brain Sharp
Many of us work hard to take better care of our bodies. We eat salads to keep our weight in check, take supplements for heart health, and do daily exercise to keep our muscles strong. But what have you done for your brain lately?
Vitamin C: Natural vs. Synthetic, Which is Best and Why
Your immune system works tirelessly every day to help ward off viral invaders, bacteria, infection, colds, flu, toxins, and all sorts of other nasty, invisible dangers that could harm your body and make you sick. And while it’s always a good idea to support this hardworking system in whatever way you can, with a worldwide […]
Top 5 Questions to Ask Your Naturopathic Doctor
We sat down with our own Dr. Joshua Levitt, N.D., and asked him what kind of questions his patients often ask him. Dr. Levitt’s unique approach is backed by an education that includes a degree in physiology from UCLA, a doctorate in naturopathic medicine from the prestigious Bastyr University, formal residency training in integrative medicine […]
The #1 Supplement That People Should Be Taking But Don’t
When exploring the wide world of supplements, things can get kind of murky. There are so many to choose from that it is tough to know which ones to take and which ones are the best to take. Interestingly enough, there is one form of supplement that everyone should turn to first and foremost – […]
5 Signs You Are Magnesium Deficient and What You Can Do Now
The mineral magnesium is a “cofactor” in more than 300 enzyme systems that energize and regulate activity throughout your body. To understand the importance of this vital mineral, let me tell you what would happen to your body if your magnesium levels suddenly plummeted…
Supplements Vs. Food
We’ve been hearing a lot about ‘’fake news” lately. And although most of that media attention has been focused on politics, it happens in health news too. It’s particularly frustrating when you are bombarded by competing headlines like “Vitamins Create Expensive Urine” versus “Supplements Help Fill Nutritional Gaps.” When it comes to both current events […]
NAC: The Most Useful Supplement You’ve Never Heard About
NAC sounds like it could be an acronym for some obscure scientific agency. Instead, it’s shorthand for one of the most important supplements that most people have never heard of—an all-natural super nutrient called N-acetylcysteine.
Moldy Lettuce and Toxic Turmeric
Imagine you’re in the produce section of the grocery store shopping for lettuce. You notice that the romaine looks wilted and moldy, and it’s turning brown. But just then, the produce manager comes over with a box of fresh, green, and crunchy romaine. The produce manager then says that you can get the old lettuce […]
Beware! Natural is not Always Safe
A study published in the early 1990s looked at the impact that beta-carotene (a nutrient found in carrots) had on smokers and their risk of lung cancer. The thought was that this nutrient might provide some protection from cancer. To their surprise, researchers actually found that beta-carotene increased the risk of lung cancer in smokers. […]
