Mushrooms: Superfood Benefits and Medicine
Mushrooms have been used for centuries, across many cultures as both food and medicine. A growing body of research now centers on the many benefits of mushrooms both on our [...]
Should You Take Supplements? Here’s How to Tell
Do you need to take supplements? The answer isn’t always straightforward. In a perfect world, all the nutrients we need are readily available from a well-rounded diet. However, many other [...]
Black women harmed by toxins in hair relaxants
Chemicals to straighten and relax hair are a part of life for many black women, for reasons that range from societal expectations to ease of care. But our society’s discomfort [...]
What are Vitamin D Cofactors and Why are they Important?
Sufficient vitamin D levels requires more than a healthy diet and taking supplements—vitamin D cofactors are important too. A shocking three-quarters of the US population has too little vitamin D, [...]
Vitamin D outshines vitamin C at preventing flu virus
Compelling evidence links low levels of vitamin D with an increased risk for the flu virus and colds. Most people are deficient. Are you getting enough D?
Fractures common today: Build stronger bones
"Is it my imagination or are broken bones more common than ever today?" Boys are 32 percent and girls 56 percent more likely to break a bone than children 40 [...]
The gallbladder is actually important
Reasons for gallstones include nutritional deficiencies; diets high in processed foods, trans fats, hydrogenated fats, processed vegetable oils, and excess omega 6 fatty acids; hypothyroidism; and no- or low-fat diets. ... Gallbladder removal can bring problems If your gallbladder has been removed you are at risk of deficiencies in essential fatty acids and fat-soluble vitamins, such as vitamin D.