Adopting Adaptogens—Plants That May Improve Your Health and Well-being
Adaptogens are synthetic compounds or plant extracts that may help improve the body’s response (i.e., help you “adapt”) to stress, anxiety, and fatigue. Traditionally used
The Muscular System
The muscular system is composed of different types of very specialized fibrous cells, all with the ability to contract. Muscle contraction is responsible for nearly
Essential Amino Acids
Amino acids are organic compounds that contain both an amino group (-NH2) and carboxylic acid group (-COOH). When linked via peptide bonds, they function as
Superfood Spotlight: Yogurt
Yogurt: we’ve been eating it for centuries, and for good reason. It can be eaten on its own as a snack, added to a breakfast
Turn up the Heat! The Benefits of Spicy Foods
Over the years, research has shown that consuming spicy foods has a myriad of beneficial effects on health. Many of these health effects are attributed
Know Your Nutrient: Folate
Folate, also known as vitamin B9, is a water-soluble vitamin that is involved in the synthesis of DNA and RNA.1–3 Folate is needed to break
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)—Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic condition in which the contents of the stomach travel up the esophagus. About 20 percent of people United
Conventional, Complementary and Alternative, and Integrative Medicines—A Brief Guide to the Different Methods of Healthcare Practice
It is important to stay informed about the different types of healthcare in order to make the best decisions for your health. Here, we give
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Superfood Spotlight: Spinach
Originating in central and southwestern Asia, spinach (Spinacia oleracea) is a leafy green flowering plant that grows annually and is of the Amaranthaceae family, just
Superfood Spotlight: Beans
Turns out…a hill of beans is worth quite a lot! Members of the Fabaceae family, beans are leguminous plants with a rich history.1 In fact,
Superfood Spotlight: Cranberries
They may be sour, but cranberries make sweet in the myriad of potential health benefits they may provide our bodies. At a glance, cranberries comprise
Superfood Spotlight: The Beautiful, Fabulously Versatile Pumpkin
Not only a beloved symbol of the fall season, the pumpkin has become well- appreciated in recent years for its culinary versatility, from sweet to
Know Your Nutrient: Lycopene
Better understanding of how nutrients in our diet work, their health benefits, and their nutritional sources can help guide dietary choices for optimal health and
Know Your Nutrient: Potassium
Potassium is an electrolyte, and is one of the body’s seven essential microminerals.1,2 While the body only needs trace amounts of it, a proper potassium
Know Your Nutrient: Copper
Copper is an essential mineral found in all tissues of the human body.1,2 Copper’s effect on the body was discovered as 400 BC by Hippocrates,
