Magnesium for Better Sleep

Magnesium for Better Sleep

We also hope that you are not only sleeping but getting good rest. Many people use supplements like melatonin to help them get to sleep and/or stay asleep, but melatonin isn’t the only supplement that...
Which Supplements Support Mental Health?

Which Supplements Support Mental Health?

As Julia Rucklidge says in her TED Talk, “Nutrition matters. And if we’re really ready to get serious about mental health, we need to get serious about the critical role played by nutrition.” Individual nutrients...
Brett's Story: Quality Ingredients Matter

Brett's Story: Quality Ingredients Matter

When my son was in first grade, it became clear he needed additional support for his cognitive and emotional well-being. This pushed us to research further into the role nutrition plays in mental health. Finding...
Social Media's Effect on Teens

Social Media's Effect on Teens

We have all become more captivated by our phones and social media, and it can be exhilarating to see the reactions and comments roll in. While social media is a great tool for communication, learning,...
What Should I Look for in a Probiotic?

What Should I Look for in a Probiotic?

Are probiotics just the latest health fad? With so many probiotics on the market it seems that would be the case, but there’s actually a substantial amount of scientific support emerging that they do provide...
Gratitude: A Simple Way to Help Mental Health

Gratitude: A Simple Way to Help Mental Health

As we approach the end of the year, many of us use this time to reflect and be grateful for our loved ones and the blessings in our lives. But did you know that gratitude...
Increasing Microbiome Diversity with Probiotics

Increasing Microbiome Diversity with Probiotics

Many expensive probiotics will provide ten, twelve, or even thirty-four probiotic strains in one product. Though all the strains may have healthy benefits, the problem with taking too many strains at the same time is...
Probiotics and the Gut-Brain Connection

Probiotics and the Gut-Brain Connection

The gut-brain axis is simply your gut and brain communicating back and forth through the enteric nervous system. Because of this communication, the billions of microorganisms that inhabit the digestive tract, called the gut microbiota,...
Nutritional Supplements on Summer Break

Nutritional Supplements on Summer Break

Nutritional supplementation is more like having a healthy diet to accompany exercise for the physical body’s health. If you have a healthy diet and have an exercise regimen, your body becomes healthier. If you stop...