“The milk we drink today is quite unlike the milk our ancestors were drinking.” -Dr. Ganmaa During a presentation back in December, Ganmaa Davaasambuu, a physician, Ph.D. in environmental health, and working scientist at the Harvard School of Public Health,…
We keep hearing about Vitamin D. There is a lot of research to support our need for Vitamin D. But how much do we really need? How do we know? And then, how do we get our Vitamin D levels…
Why do we supplement? Better yet, why should we supplement? Well, I have to assume you’re here because you believe on some level that nutrition is important for the human body. In that case, the answer is very simple. The…
Busy Bodies. The adult body is made up of 100 trillion cells, 206 bones, 600 muscles and 22 internal organs. Every square inch of the human body has about 19 million skin cells and every HOUR about 1 billion cells…
Take my word for it! The school ‘daze’ is an epidemic. I’ve been a teacher for 20 years, and whether my classroom was children, teens or adults, the school ‘daze’ is very real. Daze by definition is haze, unable to…
Yes, it does when we’re talking about nutrients and their absorption. Disappointed? Don’t be. Absorption of nutrients is key to ALL body functions. It’s not just about ‘taking’ supplements or eating right. It’s about absorbing the nutrients in them. What…
You know exercise is good for you, but do you know how good? From boosting your mood to improving your sex life, find out how exercise can improve your life. Want to feel better, have more energy and perhaps even…
Do you know a man who is a stand out fitness or nutrition role model and an all-around inspiration for living well? If so, we want to hear about him — even if it’s you! To encourage recognition and awareness…
Most of us understand the concept of a baseline: A starting point used for comparison. It’s a logical practice in the sciences and provides a tool for measurable results. It’s also a logical place for you to begin your wellness…
In Roman mythology, Venus is the goddess of love. She and Mars created a chubby little god called Cupid. Under orders from his mother, little Cupid shot golden arrows into people’s hearts. Like magic, the people fell in love. Ah,…
