by Joyce | Jun 24, 2023 | Health
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...
by Joyce | Jun 23, 2023 | Health
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...
by Joyce | Jun 23, 2023 | Health
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...
by Joyce | Jun 22, 2023 | Health
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...
by Joyce | Jun 22, 2023 | Health
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...
by Joyce | Jun 22, 2023 | Health
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...