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Collagen is a prime source for many of the necessary amino acids we need, yet don’t get from other foods, and are necessary for keeping us healthy and preventing disease. 

High levels of stress can wreak havoc on the body and cause hormonal imbalances. These hormonal shift impact our metabolism, how we utilize or store food and can lead to a significant slow down in how your body utilizes body fat for energy.

Whether you’re taking a weekend road trip or a week long getaway to the beach, travel can be stressful on your body and digestive system. This can result in digestive problems including constipation, traveler’s diarrhea, heartburn, bloating and gas.

We know when allergies strike, it can seem like finding relief is impossible, but we will explain why allergies happen, how the body defends against allergens, and how natural antihistamines can be your solution for relief.

The ketogenic diet is a very high-fat, moderate protein, low-carb intake.  Keto can have a lot of benefits when done properly, and it can also be a great option for some populations, but we want to make sure that you know whether or not it is right for YOU. 

Water is the fountain of youth. It is essential to life and for the growth and maintenance of our bodies. Water supports every cell, organ, and tissue in the body and helps regulate your body's temperature while also maintaining other bodily functions. 

When your body is under attack, either from foreign invaders [pathogens], chronic underlying inflammation from stress or other underlying disease, it sends various signals that something internally is going wrong. Therefore, it is important to be mindful...

In this article, we will cover how much protein we actually need, what populations may need a bit more protein than others, and a few of our favorite ways to easily add...

Many people, especially recently with the coronavirus pandemic, are talking a lot about how to ‘boost’ your immune system. This article will give you some simple tips to strengthen your immunity...

Underlying inflammation in the body can be the culprit causing aches, pains and discomfort. These signs should not be ignored as they are signals something internally is going wrong. 

Often, people associate sports drinks with electrolytes, as they are believed to replenish what is lost during physical activity. Many of these sports drinks have a lot of sugar (basically the same as a soda)...

You will be able to eat more and maintain your weight because building muscle increases metabolic rate. The more muscle you have, the more you can eat and maintain weight. Who doesn’t want to eat more...