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June 19, 2023
7 Houseplants That Purify The Air (And Are Nearly Impossible To Kill)
By Erin Marino
Bringing plants indoors is a sustainable way to improve indoor air quality quickly. Yep, one commonly cited NASA study found certain plants to be useful in absorbing harmful gasses and cleaning indoor air.
Though hou…
June 19, 2023
Traffic pollution impairs brain function
University of British Columbia
First-in-the-world study suggests that even brief exposure to air pollution has rapid impacts on the brain
University of British Columbia
Summary:
A new study has shown that common levels of traffic pollution c…
June 19, 2023
Air Pollution and How to Protect Your Health Naturally
Wellness Resources
Hazy summer days make you think of warmth, sun, blue skies, and fun. They also bring concerns of smog, wildfire or barbeque smoke, agricultural chemicals, or even the smell of asphalt and road repair compounds. These pollutants m…
June 16, 2023
Maternal vitamin D deficiency increases lifetime diabetes risk in offspring
Studies in mice and in human immune cells link low prenatal vitamin D in mothers to insulin resistance in offspring
by Jim Dryden
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have identified a process in immune cells t…
June 12, 2023
Mushrooms magnify memory by boosting nerve growth
University of Queensland
Researchers from The University of Queensland have discovered the active compound from an edible mushroom that boosts nerve growth and enhances memory.
Professor Frederic Meunier from the Queensland Brain Institute…
June 12, 2023
Adaptogens, Stress, and the HPA Axis
Wellness Resources
Too much or too little. Overstimulated or exhausted. These are examples of loss of stress tolerance that can affect all bodily systems. Your body is in a state of constant adaptation to daily needs and stressors in order to keep …
June 12, 2023
Adaptogens: Top 9 Adaptogenic Herbs for Stress & More
By Dr. Josh Axe, DC, DNM, CN
Natural medicine has long appreciated the benefits of herbs and food as medicine. One such example of this is adaptogenic herbs, or “adaptogens,” which can positively impact one’s res…
June 6, 2023
Glymphatics: Keeping the Brain's Waste Removal System Healthy
Wellness Resources
We all know the feeling of fatigue. We know what it feels like in our muscle tissues after starting a new exercise program or extensive yardwork. Things hurt and feel heavy and sluggish. The same thing can happen to our brain. Wh…
June 6, 2023
Study: Low-Dose CBD as Effective as Melatonin for Improving Sleep
Journal of American Nutrition Association
According to a new study published in the Journal of American Nutrition Association, daily administration of 15 mg of CBD improves quality of sleep for people with a history of slee…
June 6, 2023
Nightly Rest, Daily Defense: How Sleep Supports Your Immune System
Did you know that sleeping less than 7 hours per night makes you nearly three times more likely to be infected by the common cold than people who sleep 8 hours or more [1]?
Did you know that women who sleep less than 5 hours p…
June 5, 2023
One Night of Sleep Deprivation Ages Your Brain
Wellness Resources
Did you sleep well last night? Whether it is waking up to use the restroom, a crying child, a barking dog, or heavy traffic, you are familiar with the fatigue and grogginess after a night of disrupted sleep. You may also feel mor…
May 31, 2023
Supplement Success: Harnessing the Power of Consistency for Optimal Wellness
The Wellness Company
Amid the hustle and bustle of modern life, it's not surprising that we sometimes fall short on our wellness routines. This is not only true for habits which take serious discipline, like exercise; it’s even the case for…
May 31, 2023
Vital Nutrients for Sense of Smell
Wellness Resources
The scents of fresh baked bread, a rich cup of coffee, or spring flowers like lilacs and honeysuckle are wonderful aromas. The ability to notice these pleasant scents are taken for granted until they decline. Your sense of smell …
May 30, 2023
Multivitamin improves memory in older adults, study finds
Columbia University Irving Medical Center
Taking a daily multivitamin supplement can slow age-related memory decline, finds a large study led by researchers at Columbia University and Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard.
"Cognitive aging is a t…
May 30, 2023
9 Benefits of Turmeric for Healthy Weight and Metabolism
Wellness Resources
When you think about turmeric and its active ingredient curcumin, you might think about joints, everyday aches and pains, and perhaps heart or gut health. New research has provided great insight into turmeric/curcumin’s eff…
May 29, 2023
Fatty Liver: The Hidden Culprit Behind Your Bulging Waistline
Wellness Resources
Key Points
• Obesity is closely linked to fatty liver.• Poor diet, sedentary lifestyle, and high fructose consumption increase fatty liver.• Regular exercise, dietary changes, and the avoidance of alcohol are cruc…
May 22, 2023
Investigating the effect of exercise habits in adolescence and midlife on the risk of sarcopenia in older age
by Juntendo University Research Promotion Center
Researchers from Japan show that regular exercise during adolescence may positively impact skeletal muscle function during older ages, thus lowering the risk of 'sarcopenia' or age-related musc…
May 22, 2023
Thyroid and Muscle Health Linked
Wellness Resources
When we think of thyroid function, many things come to mind like weight management, energy versus fatigue, lush thick hair or hair loss, and feeling too hot or cold or comfortable. Little thought is given to muscles and how thyro…
May 22, 2023
Muscle Matters: The Surprising Link Between Sarcopenia and Chronic Disease
The Wellness Company
As we age, we lose a startling amount of muscle. The rate of deterioration varies from person to person, but it is estimated that we lose about 1-2% of muscle mass per year after the age of 30. This may not sound like much, but…
May 15, 2023
Yoga shown to improve anxiety, study shows
NYU Langone Health / NYU School of Medicine
Yoga improves symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder, a condition with chronic nervousness and worry, suggesting the popular practice may be helpful in treating anxiety in some people.
Led by r…
May 15, 2023
How to use EFT for Anxiety
By Kat Nicholls, updated on May 11, 2023
Try these tapping techniques to ease anxiety
Rhythmic tapping of certain points on your body to reduce anxiety – it might sound a little unusual, but emotional freedom technique (EFT, a…
May 15, 2023
5 Creative Ways to Bring More Meditation & Mindfulness into Your Life
Vibrant Health
5 Creative Ways to Bring More Meditation & Mindfulness into Your Life
MAY 11, 2023
May is National Meditation Month — with a focus on raising awareness of the age-old practice of meditation. …
May 15, 2023
Taming Anxiety Requires Healthy Brain Mitochondria Function
Wellness Resources
A profound change is occurring in how scientists view anxiety. Fascinating research findings show just how fundamental mitochondrial health is for mood and mental vitality. In the case of depression, it is well known that high le…
May 15, 2023
Who Owns Your Supplement?
Vibrant Health
Do you know who owns your favorite supplement brand? If not, would you ever guess that it might be Clorox? If you happen to use Natural Vitality CALM products, then, this is the case. Why does it matter? Who owns your supplement bran…