You may remember from science class that magnesium is a gray mineral that is the ninth most-abundant element in the universe. It is also the fourth most-abundant mineral in the body, in which about 60% of it is found in bone. A lack of magnesium has little effect on our stature, but it affects so much of our body’s functions. Most Americans are not aware... Read More
Quercetin is a naturally-occurring flavonol, found in fruits, vegetables, grains, and leaves, that has long been considered the premier natural anti-histamine for those who struggle with seasonal allergies. I wrote an article that explained how allergic reactions occur and I highlighted quercetin’s ability to keep histamine from being released into cells (which causes allergy symptoms). Quercetin remains a top-notch natural solution to a running nose,... Read More
When we think of insomnia, we often think of a person pushed to the brink of sanity that tosses and turns each night in bed without getting a wink of sleep. Could it be stress? Time zone changes? Imbalance of minerals? Perhaps there is more to the Princess and the Pea fable. The 1835 fable, by Hans Christian Andersen, suggested that the true princess was... Read More
Omega-3 fish oil supplements are among the most popular supplements in the United States. Look through any health magazine and you are bound to find an ad for a fish oil product that touts various benefits, such as “Good For the Heart”, or “Better Brain Health”, or “Boosts Immune System” but does the science support claims like these or are they mostly hype? Fortunately for... Read More
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