Structure and Function

Two-thirds of the body is water; therefore, water is the most important nutrient. Without water, nothing biological can occur.

Could a deficiency of the amino acid glycine prevent healthy sleep?

Got sleep? It seems that many of us are having trouble getting enough of it these days. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) acknowledged that sleep deprivation is a serious health concern leading to other health problems, such as obesity, depression, and diabetes.

Have you seen an old black and white movie lately? The next time you get the chance, notice the cavalier acceptance of smoking. It was simply the social thing to do back then. Over the years perceptions have changed, right along with our ever-increasing knowledge of this habit’s health dangers.

There is much wisdom in the saying, “You are what you eat,” and most health care practitioners agree that good health starts with a good diet. What you put in your body can influence whether or not you’ll develop heart disease, type-2 diabetes, cancer, and a host of other health problems.

Learning how to prevent and reverse Metabolic Syndrome may be the single best thing you can do for your health.

Throw around the term Metabolic Syndrome and you’ll likely be met with puzzled expressions, but this condition is extremely common. Metabolic Syndrome affects an estimated two-thirds of all Americans and its rates are on the rise.

“Mental health is not just the absence of mental disorder. It is defined as a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community.” -World Health Organization¹