Nature’s Defense Boosters
September 11, 2010 by Becki Baumgartner
Filed under Boosting The Immune System, Holistic Living, Supplements
by Nature’s Sunshine Products With the cold-weather settling in, it is important to keep the immune system in optimal shape. The immune system is a versatile and complex network of cells, tissues and organs that work together to counteract the effects of foreign invaders. However, immune function may decline with age, inadequate nutrition and [...]
Children Need Vitamin D
September 1, 2010 by Becki Baumgartner
Filed under General Nutrition, Holistic Living, Holistic Nutrition, Supplements
by Nature’s Sunshine Products Vitamin D has long been known to support bone health. But new studies reveal that this vitamin plays many important roles beyond bone health. Recent scientific evidence suggests that vitamin D plays a vital role in maintaining innate immunity, protecting cardiovascular health, and protecting cells, among numerous other health benefits. [...]
Ginko
June 2, 2010 by Becki Baumgartner
Filed under Herbology, Supplements
by Jyll Renee Ginkgo Botanical: Ginkgo biloba Common: Maiden hair tree Habitat: Ginko biloba is the world’s oldest living species of tree. Individual trees live has long as over 1000 years. Ginkgo grows most predominately in the southern and eastern United States, southern France, China and Korea. The leaves of the tree are used in [...]
The Benefits of Sesame Oil
March 16, 2010 by Becki Baumgartner
Filed under Aging & Longevity, Boosting The Immune System, Holistic Living
Sesame Oil is a potent antioxidant and the very best natural conditioner for the skin. When you rub it on, it doesn’t stop at the skin the way other oils and creams do. Sesame Oil penetrates to the very marrow of the bone. On the way, it gathers oil soluable toxins and wastes and takes [...]
Could Low Vitamin B-12 Sabotage Your Weight Loss Efforts?
March 9, 2010 by Becki Baumgartner
Filed under Supplements
by Dr. Mercola Many experts previously believed that strict vegetarians were the primary group that could develop a vitamin B12 deficiency. If you had adequate stores of this important nutrient in your body, the experts believed you were “safe” for many years from developing a B12 deficiency.. Now we know better. Vitamin B12 depletion [...]
Antioxidants and Why We Need Them: A Brief Overview
March 7, 2010 by Becki Baumgartner
Filed under Aging & Longevity, Supplements
by Daniela Sales There is definitely no lack of information about antioxidants. Their name is quickly becoming a part of everyone’s vocabulary. They definitely are great allies in our journey of creating and maintaining wellness and health. However, we must realize that their use is not a substitute for a healthy diet, physical activity, and [...]
Environmental Pollution: Make Your Own Protective Herbal Formula
March 2, 2010 by Becki Baumgartner
Filed under Aging & Longevity, Boosting The Immune System, Herbology
Protect your self from a polluted environment with this make-it-yourself herbal recipe.
Why Do People Really Get Sick?
February 15, 2010 by Becki Baumgartner
Filed under Aging & Longevity, Holistic Nutrition
Eavesdrop in on Dr. Mercola’s interview with David Wolfe. I reveal the absolute key reason why people get sick and the 7 most important things you can do to stay healthy.