Many people around the world suffer from an iron deficiency. Most people don't even know what iron does in the body and just assume it is a metal that frying pans are made out of. However, a lack of iron can alter your life in ways you wouldn’t expect.
So if you are iron-deficient, what are [...]
A healthy immune system starts with your gut, so make sure to take care of it! Hippocrates once said, “all disease starts in the gut” and this still rings true today. The microbiome of your digestive system is made up of trillions of microorganisms and their genetic material that live in your intestines. These microorganisms are [...]
According to a new survey from Consumer Reports1, Americans aren't getting a good night’s rest. Based off the results, about 27% of adults are experiencing trouble either falling asleep or staying asleep. Meanwhile, 68% of Americans experience sleep trouble at least once a week – that is roughly 164 million Americans!
Of course, the constant hustle [...]
As women, we love our hair. Whether our hair is long or short, straight or curly, naturally thick or thin, it’s our crowning glory and we want to keep it healthy. While we normally associate hair loss with men, it’s an issue that affects women as well, and for a variety of reasons such as [...]
Your body is continuously pumping iron through the bloodstream every day, since iron is required in order to make hemoglobin1. Hemoglobin takes the oxygen from the lungs and distributes it throughout the bloodstream, delivering it to tissues and muscles. Meanwhile, hemoglobin also pushes carbon dioxide back to the lungs where it gets exhaled.
If your body [...]
When it comes to your health, your body has an incredible way of “communicating” that something is wrong or could use some improvement.
Here are some of the key signs to look our for that your body is suffering from a vitamin deficiency:1. Bumpy Skin
Keratosis Pilaris (KP) are red or white bumps that form on the [...]
