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Non-Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR): Hype or Health Hack?

Non-Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR): Hype or Health Hack?

Think you need an afternoon nap to recharge? Think again. There’s a technique that can give you the benefits of sleep without actually, well, sleeping. That technique is non-sleep deep rest, which slows down your brain wave frequency and helps your body recharge without actually dozing off.  NSDR has recently made its way into the […]

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10 Cold Plunge Benefits for Your Mind, Muscles, and More

10 Cold Plunge Benefits for Your Mind, Muscles, and More

If you get pulled into the health and wellness algorithm on social media, you’ll eventually find videos of people submerging their entire bodies into tubs full of ice-cold water. Most of us cringe at the thought of a chilly shower, but once you dig into the data you might be eager to take the plunge […]

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How To Improve Your Posture Through Your Diet

How To Improve Your Posture Through Your Diet

*This is a guest post from our friends at Etalon. There are many factors that can affect your posture. Surprisingly, what you choose to eat is one of them. Certain nutritional choices can actually contribute to postural misalignment. Since the foods we eat affect the health of all soft tissue and bone, it is important […]

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Vitamins

Got Acne? Get Some Vitamin C, ASAP

Got Acne? Get Some Vitamin C, ASAP

Acne: it’s not just a nightmare for teenagers. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, it’s the most common skin condition in the United States, with 50 million Americans suffering symptoms from pesky pustules to painful cysts.  While there is no one-size-fits-all cure, treatments abound. From special diets to birth control pills to topical ingredients […]

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My Supplement Formula: Dr. Jaclyn Tomsic

My Supplement Formula: Dr. Jaclyn Tomsic

Welcome to “My Supplement Formula,” our interview series that explores how high achievers use nutrition to unlock their potential. Check in each month to get an exclusive look into the supplement routines of the world’s greatest athletes, artists, and entrepreneurs.

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High Vitamin B12 Levels and Cancer: Is There a Link?

High Vitamin B12 Levels and Cancer: Is There a Link?

If you’ve heard rumblings about a potential link between vitamin B12 and cancer, you might be tempted to throw your supplements out the window. Not so fast, though—this is likely a matter of correlation, not causation. 

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Minerals

Zinc

Zinc

Zinc is a nutrient found in cells throughout the human body. It’s a trace mineral, which means the body needs very small amounts. Zinc is essential for more than 100 enzymes to carry out their function.

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Calcium

Calcium

Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body. It’s most often associated with healthy bones and teeth, although it also plays an important role in blood clotting, helping muscles to contract, and regulating normal heart rhythms and nerve functions.

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Chromium

Chromium

Chromium is an essential mineral that the human body needs in trace amounts. Chromium enhances the action of insulin, the hormone that helps blood sugar enter cells so it can be used for energy. It is also involved in the breakdown and absorption of carbohydrate, proteins, and fats.

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