Deep in Peru’s central highlands grows the maca plant, an ancient herbal remedy once used by the Inca to help improve sexual performance and fertility. Maca was believed to be a “gift from the gods” and was a primary food source for the Inca. Commonly dubbed “Nature’s...
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Alzheimer’s improved with antioxidant
Lipoic acid or alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) is a powerhouse antioxidant that is widely used as a weight-loss aid. This antioxidant helps prevent excess fat storage and improves glucose utilization. Recent studies have also made it a popular anti-aging nutrient, known to...
Protein Power: Do you need some?
In the last few years, protein powders have come out of the gym and into the kitchen. No longer just for athletes and weightlifters, protein has proven health benefits for all men and women. Protein accounts for the largest percentage of material in the human body...
Antioxidants cut Alzheimer’s risk
Free radicals are unstable oxygen compounds that damage fats, proteins and DNA. The brain is especially sensitive to free radical (oxidative) damage because of its high content of fatty acids, its high use of oxygen and its low levels of antioxidants. By studying the...
Peak Vision: Top picks for eye health
We’d all hope to see the faces of our grandchildren—or even great grandchildren—clearly, and not through a haze of blurred vision. But will we? Cataracts, a “clouding” of the eye lenses, afflict half of all people over 50 and three-quarters of those over 75. Macular...
Gas and bloating? Enzymes are the key
High-fat, high-calorie meals often leave us bloated, gassy and in digestive distress! A recent clinical trial in Minnesota confirmed that supplementing with digestive enzymes can reduce these digestive disturbances. Digestive enzymes are complex molecules crucial for...
How to use Matcha for glowing skin
Try this DIY skin treatment that will make your skin glow on the outside and comfort your entire body on the inside.
25 Ways to Embrace Health
Make 2015 your best year ever! 2015 is a fresh start to refresh our minds and bodies. As we tear the wrappings off a new calendar, those empty, blank days represent blank slates bursting with opportunities for us to embrace health like never before. Setting SMART...
Rejuvenating Oils
For a healthy skin makeover This time of year is a wonderful time for rejuvenation—and that includes creating healthy, glowing skin. One great way to kick-start any skin renewal plan is to begin using a natural skin care oil. Soothing and nourishing Oils not only...
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