Free radical damage can change the instructions coded in a strand of DNA. Can antioxidants help? This post from Vancouver Sun unravels the truth about antioxidants! Antioxidants are the new black in our health-obsessed culture. Claims about the supposed health benefits of antioxidants are among the most popular food and  supplement label claims, and particularly in marketing ... Continue Reading
Fat Zapping Power Foods You Should Be Eating
Nutrition experts claim eating certain foods definitely makes a difference if you need more energy or are looking to lose weight. This post from Women’s Health has put together 12 such power foods, categorized by their primary advantage. Another berry, fish, or nut is proclaimed a "superfood" about every other minute. (Insert eye roll here.) But truth be told, certain eats do ... Continue Reading
ALA Helps Treat Cognitive Conditions from Brain Fog to Alzheimer’s
(BeWellBuzz) Alpha Lipoic Acid or ALA has been a hot topic for scientists, health professionals and even beauticians for a number of years for a number of good reasons. It's being studied and implemented as a treatment for Diabetes II, Peripheral Neuropathy and signs of aging on the skin such as lines and wrinkles. It's also being put to work to treat all forms of cognitive ... Continue Reading
Grapes – A Natural Detoxifier
(BeWellBuzz) Detoxification, as the name suggests, is a process by which toxins or poisonous substances are removed from your body. Basically, it means cleansing of the blood. By eliminating toxins and then feeding your body with healthy nutrients, detoxification can help protect you from many diseases, and it can renew your ability to maintain optimum health. Some of the main ... Continue Reading
Top 10 Antioxidant Foods
We hear lots of talk about antioxidants and health, but do you really understand what they are and how they work? We think you should. Antioxidants are vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals and other natural compounds that protect us from the harmful free radicals. These free radicals lead to DNA mutation which in turn causes disease and aging. Here's the important ... Continue Reading