The Silver Lining of Iron Intake While minerals such as magnesium, copper, and zinc are all important to maintain a healthy diet, iron is one of the most vital. Why? Because of the number of body functions that iron helps to operate. Transferring oxygen from the lungs to tissue Supporting muscle metabolism Strengthening healthy connective tissue Maintaining
Five Amazing Benefits of Yoga Yoga is one of those mainstream practices that many don’t realize has ties to holistic medicine. It grew in popularity while outside the scope of alternative medicine, but the benefits of yoga are nearly endless. Practicing yoga benefits your brain, muscles, organs, vital functions, and more! There’s a reason why it’s such a popular form of …
Coconut oil is one of the most popular supplements, widely used for centuries, especially in many tropical and subtropical regions of the world. Its current popularity, especially in the United States, started in the mid-20th century as an addition to many processed foods. Today, coconuts bear the reputation of a superfood, and coconut oil benefits range from heart health to …
Maintaining a heart-healthy diet means preventing heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart attack, and heart failure. Many people know that dietary changes play a large role in keeping a healthy heart. However, the specific changes needed can be a bit vague. In addition to eating healthy, it is important to think about your physical activity, smoking
Why Investing in your Brain Health is so Important We all know the importance of being physically fit with exercise and nutritious foods, but how often do you consider your brain health? When your brain is healthy and happy, your body can perform at optimal function. But what are the consequences of an unhealthy brain? And how do you invest in your brain health? Luckily, there
Shake Up Your Exercise This Spring Slowly but surely, spring is getting closer. For many of us, that means it’s about to get a whole lot easier to get outside and get moving. As the weather warms up and the sun stays out later, exercising outdoors starts to sound much more appealing. So whether you’re just getting started on an exercise routine or you’ve been diligently
Your Springtime Guide to Eating Seasonally If you’re like most North Americans, you can walk into the grocery store or even the farmers’ market at any time of the year and find just about the same foods. Tomatoes in January, turnips in April, fruits you’ve never heard of on-demand, you get the picture. And while we are incredibly lucky to have such a robust food system that
