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When you’re feeling low on energy the first thing most people do is reach for some candy, coffee, or energy drink for a quick fix. Though these might give you a sudden burst of energy due to their sugar and caffeine content, once the effect wears off you’re left with...
The Struggle To Lose Weight Nearly 40% of Americans are obese, and another 32% are overweight, so it is no surprise that a whopping 45 million Americans go on a diet each year. However, only dieting when trying to lose weight is setting yourself up for failure as...
What Happens to Our Hormones When We Age? Hormones are chemical messengers responsible for just about every aspect of daily life, from sleep to digestion and metabolism, stress management, and energy levels. As we age, some hormone levels naturally shift, which is...
What are the MTR and MTRR Genes? The MTR (methionine synthase) gene and the MTRR (methionine synthase reductase) gene both code for enzymes that are involved in the conversion of homocysteine to methionine. They are essential players in the methylation cycle. Both...
No one can deny that maintaining an active, healthy lifestyle is important for both men and women. Men and women have different wellness needs; some concerns are unique to women, and some concerns that affect both men and women can affect women differently. Supporting...
When you think about “aging," you may picture a small, wrinkled older person with gray hair and a slow shuffle. These characteristics can be indicative of aging, but so can a diminished cardiovascular system, weakened muscles, joint pain, poor gut health, dwindling...
Why Do I Need To Recover After a Workout? We all know that exercise must be a part of an overall healthy lifestyle. Exercise can improve your brain function, reduce the risk of disease, help manage your weight, strengthen bones and muscles, and improve your ability...
The Body/Mind Connection A growing body of research shows that mental and physical wellness are deeply connected and that an improvement or decline in one can lead to an improvement or decline in the other. But how does one influence the other, and why does the body...
The wellness industry is thriving! Consumers intend to keep spending more on products that improve their wellness, fitness, nutrition, appearance, sleep, and mindfulness. With predictions of the global wellness industry reaching nearly $7 trillion by 2025, the...