According to the CDC, 1 in 3 adults is not getting adequate sleep. If you want your waking hours to be productive, healthy, and joyful, it's worth optimizing your sleep cycles and patterns. Here are the top interventions and what I use for optimal health and blissful nights of restorative sleep.
It’s no secret, I’m a fan of Metagenics. This stellar brand isn’t afraid of transparency. There are no secrets! Metagenics prioritizes rigorous testing and transparency to patients and practitioners. You can use their lot number search feature to find out the testing information for the product that you hold in your hand. All of the ingredients in their supplements are tested and held to high standards so that you can get the high-quality supplements and formulas you need. In this blog, I’ll highlight a number of Metagenics formulas, in three categories: Gut Health, Bone Building, and Brain/Mental Health.
In this blog, I’m going to give you a crash course in two stand-out natural alternative pain and inflammation solutions – CuraMed and Curamin Extra Strength. These products have NO recorded side effects. That’s right – zero. Inflammation may feel like it’s own entity, a separate and specific issue, but the reality is that most chronic and acute health problems have an inflammatory aspect.
Have you ever thought to focus on your nitric oxide levels? Maybe not. But surely you’ve thought about your heart and cardiovascular health. Nitric oxide plays a big role in the inner workings of your cardiovascular system. Vascanox HP® is a nitric oxide support supplement. Providing support for up to 24 hours with a single dose, Vacanox HP is fast-acting and long-lasting. Packed with antioxidants and polyphenols, along with Calroy Health Sciences’ proprietary blend Noxa 24 – Vascanox HP is geared to support the natural production, storage and release of nitric oxide.
Fermented Cod Liver Oil, Royal Butter Oil/Fermented Cod Liver Oil Blend, Fermented Skate Liver Oil – try saying that 5 times fast! Liver oil, skate oil, butter oil – it can be a lot to keep straight. How do you decide which oil or blend is best for you? How about the delivery method - capsules, gel, or liquid? In this blog, I’ll reintroduce you to the Green Pasture Products brand and run through some of the main differences between their formulas. Included in each info section you’ll find reviews from Healthy Habits Living customers so you can get even more input on the ins and outs of each supplement.
Another NuMedica blog?! Yep, another one! Why, you might ask? I really can’t get enough of NuMedica, and want to take every opportunity to give you insight on this innovative brand and some of the incredible formulas that make up their nutraceutical offerings. For this blog I’ll give you a quick introduction to NuMedica and then jump into a number of formula highlights that range from detox, to bone support, to immune support, and beyond!
Have you ever heard the phrase “sticky blood”, or maybe the idea that someone is “thick blooded”? Many chronic and complex illnesses deal with something called hypercoagulation and/or hypoperfusion. These terms refer to increased blood clotting and reduced blood flow. Hence the common nickname of ‘sticky blood’. The coagulation, or clotting, of blood is vital for internal and external wounds. Proper blood flow and oxygenation of your tissues and organs are also really important. There are lots of players involved in blood flow and blood clotting, with enzymes and proteins at the very forefront.
Golden Thread Supreme (Coptis chinensis) and Mimosa Supreme (Mimosa Pudica) – magical potions? Try again. Golden Thread Supreme and Mimosa Supreme are two of Supreme Nutrition’s fabulous supplements. Though they’re not magical potions, their powerful therapeutic benefits may leave you wondering what kind of magic is contained in these capsules. In this blog we’ll take a look at the long list of benefits and uses of both Golden Thread Supreme and Mimosa Supreme. We will also include reviews from Healthy Habits Living customers so you can get an idea of what all the buzz is about!
Have you ever heard something be described as a “functional food”? Though it may seem an obscure term, it’s a pretty powerful label. Ortho Molecular’s InflammaCORE is one such nutrient formulation that has been labeled as a functional food. A functional food is something that goes beyond basic nutritional and meal replacement shakes. While InflammaCORE certainly has its nutritional benefits and could be used simply for its protein, the formulation is also packed with immune boosting nutrients, cooling herbs and GI (Gastrointestinal) building blocks.
Hippocrates knew back in the day, and now sciences confirms: “all disease begins in the gut.” More than 70% of your immune cells are in your gut and most, if not all, chronic and metabolic diseases start there too. With the rise in toxins in our food, water, and air, we have seen an increasing rise in diseases and symptoms. So, short of living on a deserted island or a cave, how can we support our gut health and the enormous amount of toxin exposure we encounter?
Convenience is the trend healthy habits and goals. If we want to create change in ourselves in needs to be easy, sustainable, and practical. With how busy we all are, whether with work, school, or taking care of a family member or a pet, it’s no wonder the idea of Atomic Habits is taking spreading like wildfire. MedPax includes daily doses of specific formulas intended to address a specific symptom or disease concern. The formulas I will be discussing in this article include sleep, immunity, beauty, energy, and gut.
