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Vitamins Explained
Vitamins provide the enzymes and hormones your body needs to perform basic functions such as growing and healing.

Minerals Explained
Every living cell requires minerals for proper structure and function. Minerals are required for bone and nerve health and muscle tone.

Are you Biotin Deficient? 
A water-soluble B vitamin, biotin is listed in your multivitamin, but what does it do for you?

Milk Thistle May Treat Liver Damage
Current research shows that milk thistle may have a protective effect on the liver and prolong life expectancy in liver cirrhosis.

Vanadium - The Multi-Tasking Mineral
Vanadium, a little-known trace mineral, has been getting some good press lately as a supplement that may reduce the risk of diabetes. It may also help promote fat loss.

Are Supplements Effective for Weight Loss?
The quest for the perfect body is never-ending, and many will adopt any means necessary to achieve it. There has never been any doubt that exercise and proper diet are essential for a healthy body composition, but what about weight loss aids?

Painful Periods may be Linked to Digestive Health
Millions of women experience menstrual discomfort, making it the most common cause of missed school or work hours. Fortunately, there are many remedies that may help make your periods more comfortable.

Saw Palmetto May Help with Age-Related Baldness
Current research indicates that saw palmetto may be helpful in treating age-related baldness.

Treating Chronic Yeast Infections
If you suffer with chronic yeast infections, you are probably all too familiar with the frustration and distress they cause. But yeast infections are not limited to women—millions of men also experience the uncomfortable symptoms or are asymptomatic carriers.


 

Evening Primose Oil may Relieve Eczema
Recent research shows that the essential fatty acid gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) may be useful in the treatment of eczema. Evening primrose oil (EPO) contains high amounts of GLA, an omega-6 fatty acid. When taken orally, EPO has been shown to have an anti-inflammatory effect, which is desirable in the treatment of eczema.

Do You Tell Your Doctor?
Although we think herbs are plants and they are just like food, some herbs are toxic and just as strong as drugs. Should you tell your doctor about the supplements you take?

Are you a Skinny Fat Person?
There is a difference between being thin and being healthy and it lies in body composition.

Stressed Out Executive Type?
Use these simple tips to keep you healthy even with a hectic schedule.

Holiday Treats, Holiday Remedies
During this time of cheer and good will, some of our holiday traditions can be beneficial for our health.  Here are some healing properties that you may not have heard of about common holiday traditions.

A Joint Effort
Many supplements claim to improve joint health - learn what's best for you.

Miraculous Magnesium
Studies have found that chocolate cravings and PMS symptoms improve with daily magnesium supplements. But that’s not all this trusty mineral can help you with—read on to discover the many benefits of magnesium.

Sweeten your Holidays with Stevia
As the holidays approach, our taste for sweets is heightened. What if there was a way to enjoy some sweets and get some health benefit at the same time?

Steps for a Younger You
10 tips to keep you looking vibrant, fresh and fabulous!

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