Individuals are quite confused by many thyroid-related medical terms that are bantered about: hypothyroid, hyperthyroid, elevated thyroid autoantibodies, or Hashimoto's thyroiditis to name a few. Oftentimes an individual will have all the symptoms of a low or underactive thyroid yet lab tests come back normal. In other cases, lab tests do not come back...

Wellness Resources® Daily Super E™ contains the highest quality, most beneficial form of vitamin E, called tocotrienols. Alpha tocotrienol provides highly superior cellular uptake and antioxidant activity, especially for brain cells and cells that line arteries. Gamma tocotrienol is a natural regulator of cholesterol, supporting the ability of the body to...

The U.S. government recommends at least 50 grams a day of protein and 25 grams a day of fiber. In my opinion both amounts are on the low side. It always amazes me that the government sees no difference in protein need for a 220 pound man compared to a 125 pound woman -- surely there has to be a difference! As a general rule, we recommend consuming 1/2 to...

One of the biggest causes of heartburn after meals is poor digestion. Low stomach acid, stress, a back-up of bile, constipation, large meals, and a lack of digestive enzyme power can cause a slowed emptying of the stomach’s contents, thus pushing the content of food upward on the muscle that usually holds the stomach contents down. Acid reflux occurs...

All tissues in the body require B vitamins for healthy aging and daily function. Lifestyle, stress and medications deplete B vitamins rapidly.

Shark liver oil has been long considered an immune boosting nutrient with significant ability to help healthy aging. A number of studies expand the use of shark liver oil into other arenas, including improving vascular health, supporting immunity during pregnancy, reducing muscle wasting, and more.

Dietary fiber is one of the fundamentals of a healthy diet. A lack of adequate dietary fiber will eventually stall any weight loss efforts.

Candida albicans overgrowth can form biofilms in your oral cavity that coat the subgingival area and drive the process of periodontal infection. A recent study of 53 otherwise healthy patients with periodontitis found that 40% of them had such a problem with Candida.

High quality whey protein continues to shine for supporting metabolism. Start your day off right with a whey protein smoothie!

Healthy veins are essential to cardiovascular health; millions of Americans suffer from chronic venous insufficiency or have early warning signs of vein problems.