Keeping cholesterol levels in the proper range is an important step in the prevention of heart attack or stroke. Cholesterol is transported in the blood on carrier molecules known as lipoproteins. The major categories of lipoproteins are very-low density lipoprotein (VLDL), low-density lipoprotein (LDL), and high-density lipoprotein (HDL). (more…)
Nothing is more important to a parent than keeping their children healthy. Luckily, there are two very simple things that have proven extremely effective at improving kids’ immunity and substantially reducing illness. Those two things are vitamin D and probiotics. (more…)
Cortisol is a hormone secreted by the adrenal glands; it is partially responsible for the “fight or flight” response we often feel when faced with challenging situations (whether they be physical, mental or emotional). Cortisol is a good thing in small doses. However, chronic or excessive stress can cause cortisol levels to remain elevated over time, which has many detrimental side effects, including fat accumulation, muscle loss, fatigue, increased inflammation and decreased immunity. Therefore, keeping cortisol levels in check is very important. (If you don’t know if stress/excess cortisol is negatively affecting your health, find out here.) (more…)
When we talk about going back to school, everybody thinks about the kids and how to support their health and well-being; however, very little thought goes into the adults that are every bit as exposed to hundreds of kids every school day. Part 1 and Part 2 of this series discussed how to support children’s immune health as they head back to school. This post will focus on how the teachers, coaches and parents that interact with all these children can support and boost their immune function. (more…)
In Part 1 of this series we gave you the basics to keep your child’s immune system supported as they head off to school. This post will cover those times when a little extra support may be needed. (more…)
My daughter joined the ranks of ‘big kids’ as she marched off to her first day of school this September. It was wonderful to see her so excited, utterly happy about going to school and learning new things (she even proclaimed with joy and pride – “and we got a book to read AND homework!”). (more…)
Give the gift of health!
