Hyaluronic Acid for Joint Cushioning Hyaluronic acid is a primary component of the synovial fluid that surrounds the joints. Synovial fluid is the lubrication for joints, much like oil is used to lubricate moving parts in a machine. It also directly feeds nutrition to joint cartilage. HA helps joints have resiliency, ease of movement, and cushioning to...

Various nutrients may assist bone to maintain its normal structure.* Nutrients like calcium, magnesium, and vitamin D are integral to the health of bone. Various cofactor nutrients like vitamin K, manganese, and silica play important roles in bone integrity. High quality forms of these basic bone-building nutrients are found inDaily Bone Xcel™ and/or...

Disturbances in your sleep pattern, either not being able to get to sleep or not being able to stay asleep, are a key sign that stress friction is affecting your nerves. Poor sleep results in poor recovery leading to a reduced energy level and more fatigue the next day. This means even less energy to deal with stress. This nasty de-energizing catch 22 can...

A common problem is that your thyroid lacks nutrients to make basic thyroid hormone, known as T4 (thyroxin), or you may lack key nutrients that help convert T4 to the biologically active T3. Your thyroid can be inflamed or stressed, which gets in the way of making T4 at an optimal rate. And your liver can be inflamed or stressed, which gets in the way of...

A variety of other nutrients, if lacking, can impede healthy thyroid function. At the top of this list are quercetin, vitamin D, iron, and zinc. Ensure you are not lacking in these, as anyone of them can be responsible for the symptoms of a sluggish thyroid. Quercetin is a bioflavonoid common in the plant kingdom, a potent polyphenol antioxidant and...

Multiple factors contribute to nutrient deficiencies in the general population. Such factors include crops grown in nutrient deficient soils, animals raised in inhumane and unhealthy conditions, a lack of fresh food, excess consumption of junk food, heavily processed convenience foods, genetically-modified foods, along with preservatives, additives and...

Magnesium is responsible for so many different processes occurring in the body, it should be known as the miracle mineral!

Nearly 7 out of 10 Americans take prescription drugs. More than half take two drugs. Senior citizens, 65 and older, take on average 14 or more prescription drugs per year. This creates a major concern with negative drug interactions and nutrient depletions.

A new Belgium salt study has thrown the American Heart Association and even our Centers for Disease Control into a tizzy. The AHA continually promotes salt as evil and that no more than 1500 mgs should be consumed daily. The new study indicates that healthy people age 40 and over have higher rates of heart disease if they consume a low-salt diet. The fact...

It is high time that people trying to improve their LDL cholesterol levels increase their understanding of the subject beyond the kindergarten level training of good and bad cholesterol.

Type 2 diabetes is a difficult health problem because multiple aspects of calorie utilization simply don't work properly. A study with young adults (ages 18 - 25) shows the cellular problem is worse than thought. Normally exercise conditions cells to make more energy by facilitating the development of additional mitochondria (cellular engines). This...

The class of medications known as calcium channel blockers have been linked to acid reflux, fatigue, dizziness, headaches, heart palpitations, ankle swelling and more. Nature has provided us with natural calcium channel blockers that can improve your cardiovascular health without the side effects.

Micronutrients and innate immunity.