Category Archives: "Nutrition"
Vitamin D Critical for Healthy Skin—How to Get More Without Increasing Cancer Risk
In 2008, researchers called vitamin D deficiency a “worldwide pandemic.” In 2009, scientists found that three-quarters of Americans were coming up short on the important nutrient. In 2011, they reported that over 41 percent of participants studied were deficient in vitamin D. These figures are concerning for all of us, because vitamin D is crucial […]
7 Foods that Help Flatten Your Belly
No matter how much you weigh, you probably hate belly fat. None of us like how it looks, yet it can be so hard to get rid of. It’s important we try, though, because research has found that belly fat is the most dangerous type of fat when it comes to our health. Even when […]
10 Natural Solutions for Spring Allergies
Spring is in full swing. If you couldn’t tell by the singing birds and the blooming flowers, it could be your nose told you-by itching and sneezing. Unfortunately, those with spring and summer allergies find it a little more difficult to enjoy all the experiences spring has to offer. Allergens cause uncomfortable symptoms like sneezing, […]
Could Collagen Hold the Key to Smooth Skin and a Healthy Heart?
You’ve heard of collagen in your skin. Like a netting of tissue fibers, it helps hold the skin together, and when we’re young, provides that taught and tight look. As we age, our production of collagen slows down, which is why we get that sagging and bagging. Many skin care products these days include collagen […]
