As medical technology advanced, scientists gained enough insight to begin studying the causes of disease and two schools of thought emerged. One showed immediate and promising results while the other was more holistic in nature and, though sound in theory, could not readily offer the same clear evidence in terms of results. This dialogue began in Europe in the early 1800s and still continues in present times.
COVID-19, The Immune System and Stress (blog edit) Part II We have already posted a web article about managing the threats COVID-19 may pose to our physical and mental health. This blog post is a distilled version of that article. Vitamin E Vitamin E...
There are currently no specific treatments for COVID-19. By now we are all too familiar with the recommendations from these health authorities. What else can we, as individuals and families, do to be best prepared for current and perhaps similar future threats?
Vitamin K Vitamin K2 is also promising for skin health and anti-aging because it can help stop the accumulation of excess calcium in the skin. Excess calcium makes the skin less elastic and more prone to wrinkles. Vitamin K2 helps the body deposit calcium into the...
The skin is the largest organ in the human body. For many, skin care involves only external treatment such as applying ointments, oils and lotions. People living in cold and dry climates often use body lotion to help preserve moisture in the skin. We encourage the use...
In Part I we discussed three factors leading to our reduced exposure to sunlight and UV-B rays. These three factors are: the amount of sunlight exposure the quality of sunlight received sun blocking and filtering agents We continue the discussion with two factors...