Intestinal parasites are more common than you may think. In developing countries, these parasites are the number-one cause of gastrointestinal infections. Now, as travel becomes easier and more common than ever before, intestinal parasites are making their way across the world, infecting people from all countries. Each year, about 50 million Americans are infected with ... Continue Reading
10 Symptoms of Vitamin D Deficiency That Are Easy to Miss
Vitamin D is an essential vitamin that regulates the amount of calcium and phosphate in our bodies. We need vitamin D for healthy bones, muscles, and teeth. Without it, our bones become damaged, weak, brittle, and break more easily. We get most of our vitamin D from sunlight on our skin, but in winter and in the more northerly latitudes, it often isn’t enough. We also ... Continue Reading
Everything You Need to Know About Vitamin D
With skin cancer awareness on the rise, many people may not realize that their aversion to the sun is actually causing a much greater problem—vitamin D deficiency. Vitamin D is an essential nutrient that we need for many functions in the body. Without it, we would not survive. Vitamin D deficiency has been linked to chronic pain, depression, fatigue, asthma, osteoporosis, ... Continue Reading
Jun Tea – The New Gut-Healing Drink That Is About To Be Everywhere
You’ve likely heard and even tried kombucha — the popular, effervescent gut-healing soda. But maybe you don’t like kombucha for the same reason that thousands of others don’t enjoy it—it can be super strong in taste and it takes a little getting used to. Well, get ready to have your socks knocked off. Jun is coming to town, and it’s the classy, light, and mild version of ... Continue Reading
The Benefits of Blueberries That You’re Missing Out On (Plus Delicious Recipe)
Despite their size, blueberries pack a serious punch. Besides the obvious fact that they are delicious, and choc-full of vitamins, they have been found to carry some powerful health benefits as well. Although many healthy foods are often a little difficult to swallow, blueberries are a great option for boosting the amount of vitamins and minerals in your normal diet. Because, ... Continue Reading