by Brenda Watson | Jan 23, 2015 | Enzymes
Show of hands: do you take enzymes with every meal? As important as they are for healthy digestion, many people are still missing out on the benefits of enzymes. Even if you take a daily probiotic, there may be times when you have occasional bloating or upset stomach...
by Brenda Watson | Nov 29, 2013 | Children, General, Omega-3 & Fish Oil, Sleep
In a new study by the researchers from Oxford University, data from the DOLAB research project showed that low blood omega-3 levels—particularly DHA (docosahexaenoic acid)—were associated with decreased sleep quality and an increased risk of sleep disorders in...
by lsmith | Jul 24, 2013 | General
It seems the misinformation about fish oil supplementation has reached a new (low) level. You may have read the recent media headlines purporting that fish oil supplements increase the risk of prostate cancer. Once again, they have it wrong, and this time, terribly...
by lsmith | Jun 12, 2013 | General
We now know that fat tissue is not simply a storage unit for fat, but is considered to be an organ in its own right. Fat tissue, or adipose tissue, has hormonal, metabolic, and inflammatory functions that play a role in many different areas of health and disease. The...
by Brenda Watson | May 17, 2013 | General
I recommend omega-3 fish oil for everyone. It’s one of those nutrients that we simply don’t get enough of in the diet, and the studies in support of its health benefits outnumber any other supplement. While most of the studies in support of omega-3 are focused on...
