Hair and skin reflect many things to the eye of the beholder. From a health perspective, hair, skin and other tissues reflect many nutritional clues and internal wellbeing or loss of it. The brain and vital organs take top priority in nutrition, whi…

The Wellness Company   Picture this. You’ve just finished dinner, and you’re reluctantly getting started on the dishes. You bend down to load a plate in the dishwasher and – BAM – it hits. Sharp pain in your lower back…

If you think about what vitamin A is needed for in the body, eye health typically comes to mind. Or maybe it provokes the thought of cod liver oil you were given as a kid during the winter months. Vitamin A provides many different actions of support…

Thiamin, vitamin B1, is important for healthy body function. It is now understood that magnesium is needed for thiamin to work in the nervous system and make ATP/energy from carbohydrates. Magnesium and vitamin B1 are team players and both must…

In the late 1800’s, it was found that individuals who consumed a diet containing significant amounts of refined or polished white rice experienced muscle weakness, confusion, weight loss, and other symptoms. These symptoms did not occur when b…

Over the years in my health journey I have often asked myself what were the most basic principles I have used to get my health back on track. I realized that it boils down to 5 simple components which I call “The five keys to ultimate health a…

The Guardian   The world is currently grappling with a mental health crisis, with millions of people reporting depression, anxiety and other mental health conditions. According to recent estimates, nearly half of all Australians will experien…

Wellness Resources   Family planning and reproductive health are intimately related with nutritional status in men and women. Procreation and human reproduction require whole foods and optimal nutrient status for this energy intensive process…

West Virginia University, February 27, 2023   One thing that everyone is concerned about as they get older is their cognitive function. Some degree of memory loss is common as we age, but new research shows that there are some great activitie…

Wellness Resources   Do you know your kids’ favorite food? Is it chicken nuggets, mac ‘n’ cheese, pizza, tacos, cheese quesadilla, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, crackers or cheese sticks? These are common mainstays in …