Did you know your body is more than just a single organism? In fact, it’s actually somewhat of a community. A very complex community…made up of trillions of microorganisms. These microorganisms make up what’s called your microbiome. And keeping your microbiome...
It’s still cold season…so you may be seeing a lot of advertising for products containing vitamin C these days. And based on those ads, you’d think that cold prevention is vitamin C’s whole story. But there’s much more to this nutrient than just cold prevention. In...
Sleep is important. It restores your mind and your body. It supports your immune system and maintains your cardiovascular health. It even helps to regulate your appetite. But there can be problems with sleep…and if you’re in your forties or older there’s a good chance...
A romantic dinner can show your spouse or significant other how special you think they are. Champagne, candlelight, and hormones can spice things up even more… That’s right…we said hormones. We know…the chemicals produced by your endocrine system...
Most of the time you probably refer to your gut in the metaphorical sense. As in “I went with my gut” or “I have a gut feeling about this”. Your actual gut, on the other hand, is comprised of your small and large intestines—and its health is critical for your health...
The winter blahs. Seasonal depression. The post-holiday doldrums. Call it what you will…it’s a real thing. In fact, experts estimate that roughly 25% of our population will suffer from a seasonally-related mood condition this year. That can mean anything from...
