Archive for the ‘Supplements’ Category

Holistic Beauty is Lasting Beauty

Tuesday, April 7th, 2009

Do you want to look younger?  If the answer is yes then you may want to continue reading.  We are redefining the term “Holistic Beauty” with our new Holistic Beauty Program.  This program focuses on beauty from the inside out and provides the best beauty advice.  Our holistic beauty program will produce results.  Continue reading to learn more.

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Keep Your Brain Healthy

Thursday, March 26th, 2009

Most people know that exercise helps keep a person physically fit, but what can be done to keep the brain healthy?  These answers may not be as easy to find.  And what about the development of the brain in the early years of life?  How important is this?  Finally, what can be done to keep the brain in good health as we get older?  This is your guide to a healthy brain for a healthier life.

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How to Keep Your Joints Healthy

Monday, March 2nd, 2009

Pain is not fun!  Anyone with joint pain, stiffness and inflammation would agree.  Joint pain keeps you from doing the things that you want to; stealing away your quality of life.  So it’s no secret that taking care of your joints is important, especially if your are over the age of 45.  This is your guide to healthy joints for a better life.

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Superfoods Part 5: Coconuts are Healthy

Thursday, February 19th, 2009

When babies are born, their immune systems are fragile and not yet developed. In other words: newborns are more susceptible to viruses, bacteria, and other harmful pathogens than the rest of us.  Thankfully mother nature is always on top of things.  Mother’s milk contains generous amounts of a substance called lauric acid, which is able to kill many pathogens and help keep babies safe.  But did you know that coconuts are also a great source of lauric acid? This is your guide to better health with coconuts.

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Antioxidants and Health

Thursday, February 5th, 2009

Antioxidants play an important role in maintaining balance within the body.  These nutrients protect the body’s cells from damaging free radicals which are accumulated as a result of daily life. 1  If the body does not have enough antioxidant reserves to combat the onslaught of free radicals, then cell damage can occur.  Over time free radical damage may contribute to many of the degenerative diseases that we are faced with today.  Keep reading to learn more about how antioxidants may help protect your body from disease.

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The Economics of Eating Healthy

Thursday, January 8th, 2009

Eating healthy might be one of the best ways to increase your quality of life and longevity. Switching over to healthier foods is like purchasing health insurance in the form of prevention. However, some may think that eating healthier foods is more expensive. We are out to prove that this is not the case. This article will help you save money and eat healthy at the same time.

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Are Hormone Supplements Safe?

Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008

Hormones are an essential part of your good health. These chemical messengers travel in the bloodstream, regulating bodily function. 1 Hormones regulate metabolism, sexual function, growth, development, mood and ability to reproduce. 1 There are now many over-the-counter hormone supplements available such as: DHEA, pregnenolone and estrogen. However, the question is: are over-the-counter hormone supplements safe to use for hormone balancing? This is your guide to over-the-counter hormone supplement safely.

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The Health Benefits of Herbs

Thursday, November 13th, 2008

Herbs are a gift from nature. They include leaves, bark, berries, roots, gums, seeds, stems and flowers. They have been used for thousands of years to help maintain good health. 

Since the dawn of time, people have turned to plants for medicine. For more than a million years our ancestors have lived with herbs. They cooked with them, healed with them, scented their bodies and sanctified their prayers with them. In fact, until this century, plant medicine, mingled with faith and luck, was just about the only medicine. Then came laboratories, scientists in white smocks and host of powerful tablets and injections that grabbed the spotlight from leaves, roots, bark and berries. As dreaded diseases were conquered, many gentle and time-honored natural remedies were all but forgotten.

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Grape Seed Extract

Tuesday, November 11th, 2008

What is grape seed extract?

Grape Seed extract, or GSE is an extract from the seeds of grapes. The seeds left over from the production of wine or juice are harvested, ground and extracted. They have a high content of compounds known as OPC’s (oligomeric proanthocyanidins).  OPC’s are found in virtually all plants, and they have been declared to be nontoxic, non-mutagenic, non-carcinogenic, and free of side effects, according to a review by German researcher Professor Peter Rohdewald.  OPC increases the structural strength of weakened blood vessels, it is also one of the most potent antioxidants known.  Grape Seed Extract is one of the least expensive ways to get your daily dose of OPC’s.

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Melatonin and anti-aging

Thursday, November 6th, 2008

Melatonin is a natural anti-aging hormone secreted by the pineal gland, and has been found to be a safe and effective sleep aid with no side effects. Melatonin has been found in recent studies to be one of the most powerful antioxidants ever discovered. Melatonin improves the immune function by stimulating shrinking thymus glands, and appears to be the body’s natural defense against breast cancer.

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