Air Quality in Your Home: How It Affects Your Health & How to Improve It
It was early September and at 7 am the sky was a dark midnight red. I kept checking the clocks as if they were wrong.…
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Metabolism 101: How It Works & How It Changes as You Age
Do you know the word for all of the chemical reactions that take place in your body? It is metabolism. You may be asking, “Wait,…
How Gut Health Affects Sleep
Sleep impacts our bodies in so many ways. Poor quality sleep sticks with you all day, changes your energy levels, affects your food cravings, and…
The Differences Between Insomnia and Sleep Deprivation, and How to Fix Both
Sleep loss affects more people than you might think. The recent Shaklee U.S. Health and Wellness Study reveals that stress, lack of sleep, and low…
Zero Waste Cooking: Eating the Whole Vegetable from Root to Stem
Did you know that a vegetable plant has up to six parts that we can eat? Seeds, roots, stems, leaves, fruit, and flowers are all…
Let’s Talk Bioavailability and Why It’s Important
Supplements can be a great way to fill nutrition gaps in your diet. But with all the nutrients a supplement can offer, how do you…
Guide to Mindful (or Intuitive) Eating
Have you ever felt guilty about your food choices, eaten when stressed, or stuffed yourself so full you feel sick? What about having an internal…
Let’s Talk About Vitamin B & Why It’s Important
Vitamin B doesn’t get enough love. While it is one of the most essential vitamins our body needs, many people don’t know the reasons why.…
What Are Phytonutrients?
Phytonutrients are bioactive micronutrients produced by plants. There are highly concentrated amounts in fruits, vegetables, spices, and herbs. Plants make these bioactive nutrients to boost…
Nutrients That Boost Energy Levels
We can all use an energy boost from time to time. But while it’s tempting to reach for a cup of coffee for its caffeine,…