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5 FAQs about Nutritional Supplements

Supplements can be a vital part of a healthy lifestyle, but like anything that you put into your body, you need to feel confident that you’re taking the best possible quality and that those supplements are safe to use. Several myths swirl around supplements, but we’ve got the answers to 5 frequently asked questions that will help you make wise decisions! Keep reading . . .

Up Your Omega-3s for a Trimmer Waistline

Could omega-3 fatty acids add yet another health benefit to its already long list of important health improving characteristics? There is now a promising report that it is possible that Omega-3s could help even more than previously thought when it comes to weight loss and management.

Probiotics May Help Fight Liver Disease

A leading cause of death is liver disease, and often a major contributor to developing liver disease is alcoholism or heavy drinking.  Unfortunately, the standard form of treatment for liver disease isn’t as effective if your liver is too far deteriorated or damaged. Recent research, however, is showing promise in the use of probiotics to fight impending liver disease. Here's what the latest scientific study shows . . .

Probiotics: What they Are and Why You Need Them – Part 1

Bacteria is a funny thing.  It makes people ill and yet it exists, in less severe amounts, all over the body: the skin, the intestinal and urinary tracts, and a whole host of other places.  Some of it helps to keep the body safe from serious illnesses – yet too much bacteria causes a person to get sick.  Probiotics are the bacteria which naturally occur naturally in food, or are added to it, and can be beneficial to one's health and overall wellness . . . particularly when it comes to protecting the body against certain illnesses. And as these friendly bacteria gain popularity in both the eyes of scientists and doctors, more options are being introduced to allow you to get the probiotics you need to stay healthy. One such product is Bacteral, an amazing probiotic supplement recently featured on EXTRA and endorsed by world-renowned doctors, Dr. Derrick DeSilva and Dr. Earl Mindell.

Is Your Diet Sabotaging Your Health?

With the change of seasons, you may be determined to stick to your diet and weight-loss program despite the colder temps and shorter days. However, make sure your diet isn’t “weighing you down” when it comes to your overall health. According to a recent study conducted at Michigan State University, being on a diet may impair the ability of your body to defend itself against the flu virus. Keep reading for important information on staying healthy and fit during the cold and flu season.

Live Longer with Acetyl-L-Carnitine and L-Carnitine

Carnitines, acetyl-L-carnitine and L-carnitine, are not exactly household words, but they are vital to your health. They actually provide incredible health benefits that work equally as well as the chemical-based pharmaceuticals that physicians inundate you with. Keep reading to find out why carnitines are such winners when it comes to your health and wellness.

Reduce and Reverse the Effects of Aging with Berries

Getting old is never fun for anyone. The typical symptoms abound . . . your hair turns gray or white (assuming it doesn’t all fall out), your skin becomes wrinkled and loses its elasticity, your eyesight goes bad, you might lose your teeth, your bones become frail, your mind gets foggy and so on.  Research has shown that the antioxidants in berries are beneficial in fighting such signs of aging, but a new study goes even further. This recent research suggests that the berry compound pterostilbene not only fights, but may even reverse age-related cognitive decline!

6 Natural Testosterone Boosters to Improve Your Performance

Few can claim the hormonal star power for which testosterone is known. In the endocrinology world, testosterone is like Rambo; a big name, high octane superstar. However not unlike most stars, testosterone has its naysayers as well, and has been given a bad reputation in some regards. Most of the bad rap testosterone has gotten is due to synthetic versions, including anabolic steroids. The real deal testosterone, produced inside the human body, is known for its health attributes, such as enhanced lean muscle mass, reduced body fat, and increased sex drive, among others. So how do you crank up the testosterone? The good news is that to produce more natural testosterone, only natural changes need to be made. Keep reading for a list of the 6 most popular natural testosterone boosters and how they work!

What the Dairy Industry Doesn’t Want You to Know

We have all seen the ads on TV and on billboards proclaiming “Every Body Needs Milk” but is that a true statement or just really good PR by the dairy industry? The truth is that every body needs calcium and that milk is just another source of calcium. Another truth is that milk is not even the best source of calcium, vegetables are. Let’s take a closer look at the milk myth.

5 Surprising Facts about Your Weight

We’ve all heard that being overweight increases your risk of developing cancer, heart disease, and nearly every common fatal disease you can think of. Americans, and now Europeans, are notoriously over weight. In fact, we are known to be fat. So do the fat people just sit around waiting for dooms day or is there some glimmer of hope to be found? There are some myths about excess weight that we would like to do away with.