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The kidneys are vital organs that play a role in many key functions within our body.  In ancient times, the kidneys were said to be the “ocean of the body.”  Every day, our kidneys process nearly 200 quarts of blood to help remove about two quarts of excess water and waste products. To build a foundation for kidney health, be sure to consider the following. 

Diapers. Soccer practice. Algebra homework. Dinner. The duties of a parent never seem to end, and it can be difficult (read: impossible) to find any free time to exercise.

Try out these five fitness tips to help make time to sweat.

Studies suggest there is a link between Alzheimer’s disease and type 2 diabetes, triggered by insulin resistance in the brain. This condition may be worsened due to a lack or delay in treatment.

More than 80% of Americans say they have trouble sleeping once a week. Many treatments – including prescription and over-the-counter drugs – have proven to be risky or ineffective. As a result, many people are turning to alternative methods of relief.

Many Americans struggle with getting a restful night’s sleep. In fact, statistics show that 25 percent of Americans experience acute insomnia each year. Many sufferers have turned to alternative methods for relief.

Enzymes are proteins that serve as biological catalysts to accelerate chemical reactions. These powerhouse proteins have been used by humans for centuries in baking, brewing, and in the production of alcohol and cheese. Our ancestors used enzymes such as amylase, protease, and lipase without having an understanding of the biological resonance that these biomolecules can unlock.

With nearly 95% of us in the U.S. owning smartphones, we are constantly connected to our friends, family, and jobs. That also means that for some of us, it’s hard to put down our phones – even at bedtime. While it may not seem like a bad idea to use our phones before we hit the sack or keep our phones next to us while we sleep, these technology habits are probably preventing many of us from getting a restful night’s sleep.

Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin that is naturally present in some plant-based foods, added to the others, and available as a dietary supplement. It plays an essential role in a variety of bodily functions, from healing wounds to preventing diseases, and has been linked to an array of impressive health benefits.

In recent years, as the popularity of vegan diets and food sensitivities have increased, plant-based protein powders have been gaining the edge as an excellent, natural protein source over animal-based sources. Among protein sources, pea protein stands out for its excellent nutritional profile, as well as the versatility and protein attributes of the humble pea.

Concentrated allicin is the result of a process which produces living-source allicin from pure garlic extract – for the first time in recent history. Allicin is not garlic, but the fully-potent, active factor in garlic in concentrated form.