Overweight individuals commonly have a majority of the symptoms associated with a sluggish thyroid function. This is especially true for those who have a history of yo-yo dieting or difficulty losing weight by cutting back on calories and trying to exercise more.The healthy function of your entire thyroid system is a top-level health priority. Sluggish...

Breastfeeding is as important for your baby as it is for mom. The process is designed to ensure survival of the human race and is thus woven into your genes and your baby's genes in a multitude of ways -- perfected over hundreds of thousands of years of evolution. No baby formula on earth can begin to approximate the benefits from your milk or the...

A pregnancy that is running smoothly is a huge metabolic demand on your body, in essence a form of stress in and of itself. The last thing you need is more energy-sapping stress. Trying to do too much (which can simply mean your formerly normal routine) or having to deal with emotional tension or pressures is key factors that must be managed well. Women...

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...

When stress is either extremely intense or has been going on too long, then the relaxed reserves in your nervous system tend to deplete. This gives your brain a wired feeling, meaning you are likely to be more anxious or irritable during the day and have poorer quality sleep at night. This has a major bearing on how your subconscious brain (hypothalamus...

If you have chronic low vitamin D and fatty liver congestion, obesity, immune challenges, plant-based or Standard American diet, or high stress, you want to augment your glutathione status.

Vitamin D is critical for many body functions. We cannot get it from the sun during winter months and many common medications deplete it.

Did you know your mood and even your decision making depends on your Vitamin D and Omega Oils status?

B vitamins are easily depleted and supplementation can make a big difference to your health. Check the labels of your supplements and be sure you are only buying the high quality forms of B vitamins.

Physical conditioning and surgery are common fixes for shoulder problems, but did you know that your status of these nutrients could be more helpful for healthy, youthful shoulders?

Vitamin K is needed for bone strength, calcium transport, vascular health, muscle strength, and more.

Vitamin D: Builds Bones And Much More.

An estimate of the global reduction in mortality rates through doubling vitamin D levels

Childhood asthma may be a consequence of vitamin D deficiency.

Oral vitamin D may help prevent some skin infections.

Vitamin B12, cognition, and brain MRI measures: A cross-sectional examination.

Lung airway cells activate vitamin D and increase immune response.