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The cause of obstructive sleep apnea is scary. People who have sleep apnea briefly stop breathing while asleep due to the actual narrowing and closing of their airway passages. Around 5% of the US population is estimated to have it, and those who are obese are at a higher risk for the disorder. At this […]

Feel like your losing your hair?  First of all, take your hand off your head and calm down! If you are a woman, then bear in mind that 90 per cent of women’s hair loss is only temporary, and it is probably not a problem that is going to last. How much hair loss is normal? It’s […]

CBD oil has huge potential to completely change chronic pain management and workout recovery regimens. Up until recently, pain management for individuals suffering from chronic pain stemming from conditions including cancer, neuropathy, fibromyalgia, and rheumatoid arthritis, has been limited to pharmaceutical analgesics typically accompanied by aversive side effects. In contrast, topical or ingestible CBD oil […]

Known as the ‘sunshine’ vitamin because our bodies produce it from sun exposure, Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin vital for bone and brain health. It has also been touted as a potential treatment for ailments from headaches to arthritis. But have you ever wondered, is it possible to get too much vitamin D? Yes, […]

Almost 40 percent of adults in the U.S. take a multivitamin daily, according to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, but have you ever wondered- what’s the point behind taking vitamins and supplements? How Vitamins Were Discovered Back in the early nineteenth century, doctors believed that humans had to consume just four things […]

The best way to get vitamins and minerals into your system is through a healthy diet, but supplements can help fill in where even a diverse diet may not help most people reach their daily recommended intake of vitamins and minerals. This supplement guide will highlight the vitamins and minerals that all of us should […]

During pregnancy, a woman’s daily intake requirements for certain nutrients, such as folic acid (folate), calcium, and iron are vital for proper fetal growth and development – but is there a link between taking prenatal vitamins and autism? Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) includes a range of conditions, including Asperger syndrome, which alters social interaction, communication, […]

Vitamins are compounds that are essential to cellular function and the growth and development of human beings. Although the body doesn’t produce them, each vitamin fulfills a mission, to the point that a vitamin  deficiency can lead to health problems. The main source of essential vitamins should be a balanced diet. In some specific cases […]

The idea of a beauty supplement holds wide appeal because of its ease and the perceived effectiveness of anything in “pill” form, but do these supplements really work? There’s a dizzying selection of hair, skin and nails vitamins out on the market, claiming stronger, longer, healthier, and more lustrous beauty at all different price points, […]

Have you ever wondered how long it takes to feel the effects of vitamins or supplements you swallow? Is it worth taking a ton of Vitamin C when you ‘feel a cold coming on’? It turns out, the length of time it takes for your body to absorb vitamins & minerals and really feel the […]