The immune system is a complicated one: From autoimmune disorders to infections to allergies, it’s constantly working to protect the body from a variety of internal and external threats. This network of cells, tissues, and organs is the key defense mechanism to resist...

It’s no secret that whole grains are an important part of any healthy diet. Many studies have shown they can reduce your risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and even certain cancers. But recent research indicates they also have surprising benefits for your gut and...

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the most common health conditions worldwide, affecting 1.28 billion adults across the globe. That includes almost 120 million Americans, or between 36 and 45 percent of the U.S. population, according to...

As the CEO of a supplement company in Los Angeles, Andy Pham eats, breathes, and dreams nutritional supplements. In fact, he downs roughly 80 pills a day. Pham knows he’s far from the norm. Heck, most people pat themselves on the back if they remember to swallow a...

My mother puts a lot of stock in vitamin C. She keeps a bottle of the chewable variety in her kitchen drawer not the junk drawer with its litter of take-out menus and thumbtacks, but the high-traffic silverware one. As long as I can remember, she’d press a grainy...

Consumer interest in berberine, an herbal compound extracted from select plants, has skyrocketed in popularity due to increased chatter over social media platforms. While used for centuries in traditional herbalism and ayurvedic medicine, many individuals are...

Dietary strategies aimed at supporting immunity to fight COVID-19 are continually being considered. Unfortunately, as in the case of drugs, studies in humans have not confirmed any specific food components to be effective in the case of COVID-19. We know that the...

How would you like some sun on your skin this summer? While sunlight is an excellent source of Vitamin D, UV rays are known for their damaging effect on the skin. Whether you want to get a nice tan or not, you need to protect your skin from daunting UV rays, if you...

Cranberries are tart berries that are considered to be superfruits. They pack a potent punch of antioxidants, organic and fatty acids, fiber, and proteins, and all those beneficial traits can be applied to staving off and reducing UTIs. There are lots of ways to add...

Although standard treatment helps people avoid dangerous blood glucose levels, most hover at numbers that do not arrest progression of the condition and that research does not consider healthy. Vested interests provide a continuous stream of information, often...