Where does vitamin D come from? Body : Our bodies make vitamin D by converting UV rays absorbed through the skin and then distributing the hormone throughout the body.7 Food : Vitamin D is primarily found in animal products, most [ ... ]
My grandmother will be 84 this year and boy am I envious of her energy. Truthfully, she spends more time at the gym than I do and her yoga pants look better on her than on me. I may only be in my mid-twenties but I have recently [ ... ]
So yes… this sounds a little odd but give me a minute to explain. The statement came from a conversation with a close friend. We were talking about foods that are good for the gut and how with all the articles on social media, [ ... ]
A lot of us are taking supplements these days, whether it’s to address health concerns or even prevent potential issues down the road. We often don’t consider the interactions they could have with each other, or prescription [ ... ]
If you’re like most of us, finding the time to fit in a workout can be hard between work, life and other obligations. Introducing a bike commute to your day could be the answer. The benefits of biking have been long known, but [ ... ]
Summer is coming and with it the promise of sunshine, backyard barbeques, and the great outdoors. Though we don’t associate summer with getting sick, remembering to take your supplements can be hard with a busy schedule. Here [ ... ]
Water is just so fabulous, isn’t it? All that taste and texture is sure to expand your palate. Well…sort of. Okay, water isn’t the most exciting drink, especially when compared to flavorful juice, soda, beer, or wine (although [ ... ]
May is Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, and as the weather starts to get nicer, many rejoice in the longer days and sunshine. For some, this time of year can be tough when seasonal allergies start to ramp up. In the most recent [ ... ]
We are all aware of the risks associated with obesity and excess fat, however most don’t realize that being underweight is also a health concern. Many of us may secretly wish we were more likely to fall into the underweight category [ ... ]
We hear a lot about metabolism and ways to speed it up. So, what is your basal metabolic rate and what does that mean? Your basal metabolic rate, or BMR, is the amount of energy measured in calories your body needs to complete all [ ... ]
