Summertime overflows with youth sports, adult pickleball leagues, and leisurely days spent sweating under the summer sun. All that heat and activity makes us thirsty, and it makes us wonder about electrolytes, too—how many we’re losing, how many we need, and how to replenish those that we’ve lost. Electrolytes began to enter the national consciousness…
Is Your Tap Water Really Safe?
Is bottled “mineral water” really what it claims to be? Is alkaline water really healthier? Is your tap water hard water? It’s high in calcium and magnesium, which our bodies need. But, which type of filter can stop us getting too much? Is drinking eight glasses a day set in stone? What factors like gender…
Which water is best to drink – filtered, tap water, distilled, mineral?
Is bottled “mineral water” really what it claims to be? Is alkaline water really healthier? Is your tap water hard water? It’s high in calcium and magnesium, which our bodies need. But, which type of filter can stop us getting too much? Is drinking eight glasses a day set in stone? What factors like gender…
5 Evidence-Based Natural Supplements for Getting Good Sleep and Combating Insomnia
Many people struggle with sleep-related issues, which can significantly impact their quality of life. While many factors affect sleep quality, including stress, diet, and lifestyle, supplements can help you fall asleep quicker and improve sleep quality. Let’s look at five research-backed supplements that promote better sleep. Melatonin Is 1 of the Most Popular Natural Sleep…
Magnesium May Reduce the Risk of Dementia
Eating more magnesium-rich foods such as kale, dark chocolate, nuts, and avocados on a daily basis may lead to better brain health and reduce the risk of dementia—the second leading cause of death in Australia and the seventh biggest killer in the world. Over 6,000 participants in the UK aged 40 to 73 participated in…
Could Vitamin D Help Save Our Veterans?
Findings from a new study have shown that vitamin D may lower the risk of suicide and suicide attempts in U.S. veterans with low vitamin D levels. The study found that veterans who received vitamin D had a 64 percent lower risk of suicide than those who did not receive supplementation. The study was published…
Eat These Foods to Help Fight Hearing Loss
Research shows that in addition to lifestyle changes, what we eat may play a role in preventing or slowing hearing loss—but what exactly do we need to eat to protect our hearing? Hearing Loss: Listen Up Hearing loss: It’s a condition usually associated with aging. It is the third most common chronic health issue in the United…
Magnesium: What You Need to Know About This Important Micronutrient
There’s been a lot of chatter on social media over the past few months about the importance of magnesium supplements. Many suggest that symptoms such as trouble sleeping, tense muscles, and low energy are all signs you’re deficient and should be taking a magnesium supplement. As it turns out, many of us probably are somewhat…
Electrolyte Deficiencies Provide Warning Signs for Severe COVID
The association between illness and electrolyte imbalances isn’t a new concept, but it’s come back into the spotlight more recently, with recent studies examining electrolyte imbalances and COVID-19. The results are quite interesting, as they reveal possible diagnostic opportunities and therapeutic interventions to help reduce the severity of COVID-19. Also, a correlation has been found…
Benefits of Eating Pumpkin This Winter Season (Recipe)
Pumpkin is a plump, nutritious vegetable that people often think of as a traditional Halloween decoration or a Thanksgiving pie filling. The lovely orange pumpkin is a symbol and taste of fall. It provides a range of health benefits outside of popular festivities. Pumpkin is low in calories and high in fiber and nutrients. It…
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