Plenty of folks regularly drink caffeine in coffee and soda, but energy drinks are like coffee on steroids. In addition to large amounts of caffeine, they also contain high quantities of sugar and additional artificial stimulants like taurine or guarana. While you can find many of these ingredients separately in other foods, it's the combination an...

​QUESTION  Hi Yvonne, I know I don't eat enough whole foods. I'm not a fan of kale or sprouts and salads aren't really my thing. I'm a little concerned that I'm not getting enough important nutrients in my diet. Do you have a simple supplement solution that will give me what I'm missing from my diet? ~Jeri M.ANSWE...

​QUESTION  Hi Yvonne, I am looking for an alternative to the 5 Hour-Type Energy Shots - something to give a boost of energy and clarity but is actually healthy and safe. Suggestions?  ~CaitlynANSWER  Hi Caitlyn, I would definitely give Solstic Energy a try. It's packed with nutrients that are r...

Do you frequently feel muscle cramps, numbness, or tingling anywhere in your leg or hand? Never take it lightly. It could be worse than you think. It could be peripheral artery disease.Few people know about peripheral artery disease, also known as PAD. The awareness of the disease is at approximately 25% of the general population in the USA, includ...

QUESTION "I'm just getting familiar with natural supplements but there are so many to choose from and I'm unsure of where to start. What do you recommend I take first, for general energy and overall health?" ANSWER Most people think to go to the health store and pick up a multivitamin bottle. They think ...

E-Tea is a modern herbal preparation widely believed to have older origins. This formulation became popular in the mid-1900s through the work of American Nurse, who credited an Ojibwa medicine man as the provider of the original herbal mix. E-tea contains premium quality Burdock Root, known to herbalists as an anti-inflammatory and infection-fighti...

Prostate? Does it send chills down your spine? You shouldn't feel alarmed. The prostate gland is an essential body organ that helps in the male reproductive system. It is normal and healthy to have a prostate gland.What should worry you is whether your prostate is healthy. The confusion most men have regarding the prostate as a health problem is un...

"Breath in… breath out!" Can you recall the cliché from your gym instructor or your school teacher? The simple exercise is essential for your respiratory system and vital for the functioning of your other body systems. The respiratory system integrates with other body systems by the supply of oxygen. When you breathe in, your lungs expand to receiv...

Dietary Roughage Prevents a Rough Time in the Bathroom Part 2Whole foods like the green vegetables, root vegetables, nuts, seeds, fruits and legumes pictured deliver fiber and nutrients, supporting healthy digestive tract function.Humans evolved to eat whole foods. Attempted reliance upon refined foods robs us of essential fiber and nutrients in ou...

 Heart Failure is a heart disease prevalent with senior citizens older than 65 years. One study of 2017 reports that heart failure is a globally widespread disease affecting about 26 million people.The heart is a very important body organ. The organ is responsible for pumping oxygenated blood and nutrients to all cells in the body. The electri...

Your body relies entirely on your nervous system for the operation of all other systems. Different from other body systems that have one or two functions, the nervous system is a hype of activities.Your nervous system is in full command of everything happening in your body, whether voluntary or involuntary. The system sends signals to every part of...

One of the most active body systems among the rest is the circulatory system. It is a critical body system responsible for your well being since its vital component is blood or 'life.'What is the Circulatory System?The circulatory system definition sums up into a few words. It is a system that circulates blood when transporting nutrients, oxygen an...

​Are you concerned about Type 2 Diabetes or Hypoglycemia? These serious medical concerns are strongly linked to diet, weight and lifestyle. Blood sugar is a measure of the levels of energy providing glucose and more minor sugars in the bloodstream. This parameter is one of the most critical for proper body function, responsible for maintaining orga...

What prompts your thoughts when you hear the mention of Stephen Hawking?You can doubtlessly associate Hawking with his revolutionary research on general relativity (GR) and quantum mechanics (QM). As you may know, he was a research director at the Centre for Theoretical Cosmology until his death in 2018. The center is at the University of Cambridge...

There are various heart conditions classified under heart disease. The names vary according to the type of health condition and how it affects the heart. One of the heart conditions classified under heart disease is Heart Arrhythmia.One of the most prevalent types of heart arrhythmia is atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib or AF. In the US alone...

Have you ever tried to imagine the way your body processes the food you eat, use what is valuable, and eliminate the waste? Your digestive system is a complex structure that involves various components, organs, chemicals, hormones, and nerves in its process.As you take a walk through the digestive system, it is essential to learn the functions of e...

INTRODUCTION TO HEART DISEASEThe heart is a vital organ in a human and any other animal's body. It is responsible for pumping blood to the circulatory system through the body's many blood vessels. The blood vessels transport oxygen and nutrients to all parts of the body. The heart also assists in removing carbon dioxide and other metabolic wastes.I...

Beauty is both a hot topic in the modern world and a concern of human beings since ancient times. However, beauty is not only an aesthetic concern; it is important to our self image and also, a strong indicator of our physical health, mental well being and biochemical condition. Beauty is not superficial, and neither should our approach to beauty b...

The Nervous System Faces a Variety of Potential Stresses The nervous system closely parallels the electrical system found in many machines. A brief tour of the nerves, protective myelin sheathing and encasing bone structures will trigger an appreciation of the electro-mechanical nature of the human body, its amazing properties, and vulnerabilities....

​ Spider, Mite & Tick Bites Must be Understood and Defended Against in CanadaSpiders, mites & ticks are arthropods from the arachnid class, with over 100,000 species described worldwide and several hundred families of these creatures known to science. Arachnids play important roles in global ecosystems, but often come into serious conflicts...