Most people never hear of vitamin K until they (or someone they love) are placed on a blood thinner like Warfarin or Coumadin. At that time, these people are told that they need to avoid eating foods that are high in vitamin K. The unfortunate consequence of this can be an increase in atherosclerosis, kidney stones, osteopenia and osteoporosis. And it isn’t necessary. (more…)
If you are paying attention to nutrition or health-related news, you know that not a week goes by without some new findings coming out about the health benefits of vitamin D. However, there is also a lot of confusion about how much vitamin D each person needs as well as the best/safest way to achieve optimal vitamin D levels. The purpose of this post is to try and clear some of the confusion. (more…)
There have been several disturbing stories in the news lately about the poor quality of many supplements sold over the counter. The extent of the problem is highlighted by the places where these products are sold, including Wal-Mart, Walgreens, GNC, Target, CVS Pharmacy and Rite Aid. (more…)
Neurotransmitters have far reaching effects in the human body and take part in the regulation and control of many bodily functions and systems, including (more…)
We are asked this question a lot, so I wanted to take some time to review what these two compounds are and how the body/brain uses them so it becomes clear why one is better than the other to raise serotonin levels in the brain. (more…)
The hormones and other chemicals released during extended periods of stress cause damage that triggers an immune response. What’s worse is that the continual flow of stress hormones also causes nutrient depletion as the body uses a tremendous amount of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals to ward off the negative effects of stress. In addition, the more stress we have, the more likely we are to make poor food choices and not get enough sleep, leading to a downward spiral that continually throws our immune system out of balance. (more…)
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