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Are You Getting Enough Zinc? Here's How To Optimize Your Levels
Zinc is a powerful mineral and antioxidant that every cell in your body needs in order to function. How do you know if you're getting enough?
Eat For Beautiful Skin With This Antioxidant-Filled Kale Salad
This recipe is replete with beta carotene, the vegetable form of vitamin A, making it wonderful for the skin. Kale is loaded with minerals, including...
The Mineral That You Need For Great Skin This Summer
Zinc is a workhorse nutrient. Not only is it one of the most versatile and powerful minerals when it comes to its healing properties , it's also found...
10 Signs You're Not Getting Enough Zinc
Do you have acne? Do you frequently catch colds that take ages to heal? Have trouble sleeping?
5 Vitamins & Minerals You Can Get From Real Food (Rather Than Supplements)
Experts agree — the best way to get the nutrients your body needs is through food. An incredible array of vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients,...
5 Food Rules To Get Naturally Glowing Skin
What you eat and drink on a regular basis can greatly impact the clarity of your skin. Skin creams and skin care products may be able to provide some...
Too Much Of A Good Thing? Kids' Cereal Is Overloaded With Vitamins
Vitamins are one of those things we’re always striving to get enough of. But, even the nutrients we thrive on must be consumed in moderation. As it...
7 Signs You Might Need A Multivitamin
I spend a lot of time each week answering this basic question from my patients: Do I need a multivitamin? It's a confusing topic because there have...
Why Vitamin C Won't Cure Your Cold (And What Will)
Contrary to popular belief, mega-doses of vitamin C are not the best way to get over a cold. While vitamin C supplementation does support the immune...
16 Reasons To GO NUTS For Nuts
A recent article in the New England Journal of Medicine underscores the health benefits of nuts. Researchers followed over a hundred thousand men and...
5 Natural Ways To Clear Up Your Acne In Time For The Holidays
Looking to clear your skin in time for the holidays? The fastest, most effective path to radiant skin is by incorporating both internal and topical...
Use Food To Prevent & Heal Sports Injuries
You’ve been training for months, maybe even years, for the big race. Yet, a quick snap, crackle or pop and it’s game over. Instead of heading to the...
Getting Off The Pill? 5 Ways To Avoid Acne And Going Crazy
Contraceptive pills are prescribed to treat many health issues in addition to preventing pregnancy. It’s considered a treatment for gynecological...
Leaky Gut Syndrome and What You Can Do About It
Intestinal permeability, or leaky gut syndrome, occurs when tiny gaps develop between the cells, known as enterocytes, that line your intestinal wall....
8 Ways to Stay Healthy and Sane During the Holidays
The holidays are upon us, and for many that entails some travel. Whether it’s by train, plain or automobile, traveling can really put a strain on your...
5 Ways to Stay Healthy On the Road
Today I’ve been on the road for 17 days out of a 6-month long journey. In this time, I have let go of my healthy routine from home, which involves...
6 Health Benefits of Pumpkins
If you haven’t noticed, pumpkin is everywhere. It feels like just about any place I look – my favorite cooking blogs, Starbucks, and even in my health...
How to Care for Your Thyroid, The Body's Master Switch
The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland that sits at the base of our neck. The word “thyroid” comes from the Greek word for “shield,” and this...
Eat Your Pumpkin! 9 Reasons Why It's Good For You
Pumpkin carving is lots of fun but did you know it can be the starting point for a healthy snack, too? That’s right! Halloween isn’t just about...
