If you’re aiming to lose weight, most likely the number one thing that you’re trying to do is cut back on calories. Not surprising, given that this approach to weight loss has long been promoted by public health officials and medical professionals alike. Cutting back on calories may initially help with weight loss but… Continue Reading
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Stop Acne By Avoiding These Foods
If you’ve been avoiding certain foods because you think they might trigger a breakout, you’re not that far off. It turns out that despite being characterized as a “myth,” what you eat may affect your skin after all. This study provides further evidence that diet plays a role in the development of acne by… Continue Reading
New Food & Supplement Labeling
By now, you’ve probably noticed the new nutrition facts on food labels and dietary supplements. While the new labeling requirements primarily affects packaged foods, it also applies to dietary supplements. Late last year, VitaMedica started rolling out these labeling changes along with a new and refreshed packaging design. Even though the packaging and the… Continue Reading
THE BEAUTY BENEFITS OF BIOTIN
Biotin is a member of the B-complex family of vitamins. If you have dermatitis, dry skin, thinning hair, loss of hair color or brittle nails, you may be short in biotin. Biotin is sometimes referred to as vitamin H which is appropriate given that the “H” is short for “Haar und Haut” – the German… Continue Reading
20 Supplements to Avoid Around Surgery
We often associate December with the holidays, visiting with family and giving gifts. But for those with extra vacation days or who have reached their health insurance deductible, the year-end is often a good time to schedule a surgical procedure. To ensure the best outcome, taking stock of the nutritional supplements you take is… Continue Reading
How to Stay Young – 20 Tips to Look & Feel Younger
They say aging is inevitable, but why not put it off until the last possible moment? We’ve put together our top 20 time-tested tips on how to look and feel younger starting today! 1. Stay Out of the Sun to Stay Young Always, always, always wear sunscreen with at least a 30 SPF rating, and… Continue Reading