Vitamin C

Posted February 12th, 2010 | Healthy Habits | Discuss

Vitamin C is a potent antioxidant that protects against cancers, infection, and heart disease.  It’s extremely safe, so you can take it as a much higher level than the recommended amount.

Nutrients aren’t like Medications

Posted February 11th, 2010 | Healthy Habits | Discuss

While medications are foreign intruders that work temporarily in acute situations (and often cause side effects), nutrients are already present in our body.  By supplementing them in just the right amount, you’re simply helping your body reach is optimal efficiency.  In fact, nutrients are the very fuel of optimal health!

Protect Your Skin

Posted February 10th, 2010 | Healthy Habits | Discuss

Help ward off skin cancer by eating a diet high in omega-3, polyphenols (such as green tea), and carotenoids (like beta-carotene), all of which have been shown to prevent melanoma.  Of course, remember to wear your sunscreen too!

Healthy Habits Make the Difference

Posted February 9th, 2010 | Healthy Habits | Discuss

The negative effects of an overactive immune system aren’t felt overnight.  But over time, if we keep our immune system on constant alert through bad habits such as eating unhealthy foods, avoiding exercise, and neglecting out sleep, our bodes will begin to age and break down prematurely.

Exercise: A Key Player in Advanced Energy Balance

Posted February 8th, 2010 | Healthy Habits | Discuss

While exercise comprises only a small part of our daily activity (if it’s done at all), its ability to build muscle can help increase your calorie-burning potential.