Vitamins & Minerals

Minerals effect our very lives and can impact our relationships

MineralsAs we age what we ingest has a great effect on our functions, health, physical and mental abilities, and thus our relationships. Much is...

Food for focus

Living with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is not an easy task; however, there are certain foods that may help with attention and...

Local Health Food Store

A short history about Harvest Health: (this information can be found on their website http//www.harvesthealthfoods.com)"Harvest Health Foods...

Are you sabotaging your food? Hint: it's not just what's inside

Q: Are the skins of fruits and vegetables more or less nutritious than their insides? A: Dear reader,To peel or not to peel, that is the question....

Niacin boosts HDL

Research shows that a simple over the counter B vitamin can raise good cholesterol by up to 50%. Much has been written on the evils of "bad...

Vitamin D affects more than 200 human genes

In a landmark research study, British and Canadian scientists used gene sequencing to map how vitamin D is directly involved in over 200 human...

Vitamin D deficiency tied to pregnancy complication

A new study shows that pregnant women with low-blood levels of vitamin D have a higher risk of developing Preeclampsia, a severe form of high-blood...

Calcium questionable for bones and increase heart attacks

An article and accompanying editorial just published in the British Medical Journal links calcium supplements with an increased risk of a heart...

Why calcium may not prevent and overcome osteopenia and osteoporosis: Part 1

After the recent British Medical Journal article called for a reassessment of whether calcium really prevents osteoporosis (a 10% reduction in risk...