Finding the right balance of vitamins and nutrients in our diets can be tricky, and we might not always see the immediate signs when our bodies are lacking. Deficiencies can show themselves in different ways, and symptoms can sometimes be vague or easy to brush off or ignore. It’s important to pay attention when we notice any changes to how we feel or function, although some signs are bigger red flags...
Immune system support is important all the time, but in the time of a pandemic, this is especially true now. Most of us are doing what we can to stay safe and healthy, but are there actions we can take to support our bodies that go beyond simply eating well and finding the discipline to exercise? Some herbs and vitamins could boost the immune system, giving the body its best shot at potentially fighting...
Anyone who has bouts of temporary or chronic anxiety is not alone. Millions of people suffer from anxiety, due to either situational, physical, physiological or mental health challenges. Some people deal with their anxiety as best they can, on their own, others see a doctor, who might prescribe a drug such as Valium, Xanax or an anti-depressant. These drugs might do well at reducing the more immediate...
My mama used to give me vitamin C at the first sign of a cold, hoping to stave it off. But while it may have been helpful in some ways, it may not actually do what mama thought. There is no direct evidence that vitamin C -prevents- colds, says the -National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health. But don't give up hope or throw out mama's advice just yet. There is some evidence that suggests...
Feeling sluggish and struggling to breathe? Anemia may be the culprit. Each year, approximately -2.8 million people- are diagnosed with anemia, a condition that occurs when the body doesn’t produce or maintain enough red blood cells. Left untreated, anemia -may result- in pregnancy complications, heart issues or even death. That’s why it’s important to treat the symptoms of anemia right away, even...
Over -three-quarters- of all American adults take some form of supplement. Many view them as part of a healthy daily regimen, but vitamin supplements might not be all we’ve been led to believe. Some may even be doing more harm than good. The evidence against using vitamin supplements has been mounting, and it seems as though we might be wasting our money. The vitamins we’re most likely to be deficient...