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Around the age of 30 most of us reach our peak bone mass so that by our 40’s we are usually breaking down bone faster than we are building it. This can lead to bones becoming brittle and weak; a condition known as osteoporosis which puts us more at risk for fractures.

In order to avoid this condition it is vital that we build strong bones early in life and then maintain bone strength as we age. If you are wondering how to improve bone health naturally, lets take a look!

 

One of the downsides of high-dose calcium supplements is the potential risk for heart health.  If calcium is not taken up effectively by the bones, there is the risk of it building up in the arteries as plaque, causing a narrowing called atherosclerosis. So, which Calcium Magnesium supplement is best?

Free radicals are molecules that are missing one or more electrons and they travel around the body aggressively attacking other molecules in order to replace their missing parts.  These aggressive encounters can cause damage to DNA, proteins, enzymes, and cell membranes. 

The body can cope with a certain amount of free radicals, but an overload can lead to a lot of trouble including heart disease, liver disease, accelerated aging, and certain cancers.  So how can we protect our body from these dangerous free radicals?  The answer: Antioxidants.

There are so many Vitamin C supplements available on the market today. But it is hard to know which you should take. With this in mind we have narrowed down what to look for in a Vitamin C supplement.

Most of us associate stress with grey hair, poor health, feelings of fatigue and looking tired. We often think that sustained periods of intense stress make us age more quickly. Recent studies have indeed shown that stress is linked with poor health, heart disease and reduced immunity. But does it shorten your life?

 

For decades our culture waged a war on fat, blaming its consumption for obesity, heart disease, diabetes and more. We found ourselves faced with a multitude of low-fat food options but they didn’t make us thinner or healthier.

In fact, we are heavier and more diseased than ever. It turns out fat is not the villain and we actually need a good dose of it in our daily diet.

Remember when our culture got a little excessive about eliminating bacteria?  Antibacterial soaps, cloths, sprays, and wipes swept the market.  We were convinced that we needed to keep our environment and our bodies sterile. Bacteria kind of got a bad rap.

But what we’ve discovered in recent years is that our body contains trillions of naturally occurring bacteria that are incredibly beneficial to our health.

Fiber plays an important roll in our bodies, it helps to regulate our bowel movements, removes waste and it can slow down digestion so you are able to absorb vital nutrients. But what exactly is it?

Collagen is the most abundant protein in our body. It gives both strength and elasticity to the connective tissues, skin, and cartilage, builds bones, helps wounds heal, and maintains healthy blood vessels. But what is its role in the body and what happens if we don't have enough of it?