Tamp down disease-causing inflammation with fish oil. New research shows that omega-3 fatty acids (the fat found in fish, algae and leafy green vegetables) can help lower inflammation in overweight middle-aged and older adults. Chronic inflammation in the body has been linked to a variety of il ... Read more

Can’t stand the heat of hot flashes? Take a chill pill: soy. A major review of 19 studies on the subject found that soy may in fact reduce the frequency of hot flashes, as well as their severity. The study, published in the journal Menopause, found that taking at least 54 mg of soy isoflavones da ... Read more

Not sure if a nutrition supplement is okay? Research shows that many well-meaning consumers try to improve their health by taking supplements that may not be helpful and could even be harmful. Evidence now suggests that some high-potency supplements may even increase the risk of cancer. Before ... Read more

Ginger is very effective for treating many causes of nausea. In fact, in studies looking at patients with motion sickness, ginger was as effective as Dramamine (dimenhydrinate), an over-the-counter medication that can prevent nausea and motion sickness. Cruise ships leave out dried ginger candy ... Read more

I get asked quite often about what vitamins and supplements  are best to take.  It's a really confusing topic for many people.  That's why I've put together a Fab 5 Vitamin and Supplement Combo of the essentials.  The combo pack includes: • Probiotics: These are great for gastrointestinal heal ... Read more