3 Ways to Improve Mental Health via Lifestyle Change
Roughly 50 million adults nationwide report experiencing at least one mental illness, and many have yet to seek proper help. Although there has been a more open discussion surrounding mental health these past few years, getting the conversation right can still be challenging. Here in the United States, we lead with a Western approach,...
Vitamin A for Reproductive and Immune Health
Vitamin A is a key nutrient essential for good health. It’s commonly known for preserving eyesight but is important for so much more. Let’s first review some basics about the nutrient itself. Vitamin A is actually a group of fat-soluble compounds which provide the body with activators that assist with mineral...
Tackling Insulin Resistance
If you are someone who struggles with insulin resistance, you are familiar with the challenge of trying to lose weight. Whether it be stubborn weight in your belly area or feeling out of control when it comes to cravings, we know how frustrating it can be. You may crave sweets all the time or after meals, which can indicate that your body...
Supplement Spotlight: NAC
We know that most of the traditional American diet is deficient in many key vitamins and minerals. That said, we are often told to supplement in those areas. With an overwhelming amount of information, it can be difficult to know where to start. When we think of supplementing, we think of our physical health. That said, many are unaware...
Letting in the Light
By Andrea Vannelli According to the Chinese solar calendar, February 4th of this year marked the first day of spring. Considering this coincided with a cold snap of weather dipping into the single Fahrenheit digits, it can be hard to relate. But the ancient Chinese scholars were wise observers of nature’s rhythms. This...
Hold Your Tongue!
Did you know your body can be in one of two modes depending on your tongue posture? Did you know your body goes into survival mode when your tongue is not sealed to the roof of your mouth and immediately goes into healing mode when your tongue rests on the roof of your mouth? This is the job of the autonomic nervous system and the...
Herb Spotlight: Ashwagandha—an ancient adaptogen for modern life
By Andrea Vannelli Ashwagandha is the common name for Withania somnifera, a plant root appreciated by numerous cultures around the globe. Most notably it’s been used for many centuries in traditional Ayurvedic medicine, with therapeutic use dating as far back as 3000 years according to some ancient texts. Ayurveda considers...
Your Guide to Mocktails
As you are working to enhance your fertility efforts, you may find it challenging to transition into some of the more strict lifestyle changes. For most people, the thought of skipping that well-deserved glass of wine at the end of the workday can seem harsh. Whether it is a weekly treat or something reserved for weekends, it is hard to...
