The Energy Improvement Diet

Mark Timon, MS, founder and formulator of Vibrant Health, CT, always emphasizes the need to eat a nutrient-dense, smart diet to maintain good health and well-being, and especially when addressing flagging energy. He describes why: “Human metabolism adapted many millennia ago to a diet that provided foods from two groups, namely protein (in the form ...

Natural and Organic Pet Products Trending Among Millennials

While pets have always been considered part of the family, younger pet product consumers are really going out of their way to spoil their four-legged companies. Consumers between the ages of 18 and 34 are trending toward natural, organic products according to a recent market research firm, Packaged Facts, in the report, “Millennials as Pet ...

Gender Differences and Access to a Sports Dietitian Influence Dietary Habits of Collegiate Athletes

Background: Limited research exists on the effect of a sports dietitian (SD) on athletes’ dietary habits and nutrient periodization, which is the deliberate manipulation of macronutrient intake to match training goals. Further, the difference in dietary habits between men and women collegiate athletes has been understudied. A survey questionnaire examining dietary habits and practices was ...

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The Power of Healthy Digestion

Don’t Underestimate the Power of a Healthy Digestive Tract “All disease begins in the gut.” – Hippocrates Digestion impacts the way we feel, BIG TIME. As a result of poor digestion, we will feel uncomfortable which can translate into feeling bloated, constipated or just overall “icky.” It can impact our quality of life, for instance, not being able to ...

Biotin Supplements and Blood Tests

The endless quest for more radiant skin and hair has driven biotin supplement sales to soaring numbers. In fact, biotin is often one of the top selling supplements on Amazon and is selling at doses 500-times higher than what is found in a typical multivitamin. While there have been no reported side effects from taking ...

5 Common Causes of GI Issues

By Mark Timon, founder of Vibrant Health, Connecticut 1. Stress Biochemical “stress,” a term coined by Hans Selye, is not just experienced during major events on the order of serious disease, injury or major surgery. As Selye pointed out, “No one can live without experiencing some degree of stress all the time. Crossing a busy ...

Lactobacillus plantarum Bacteria Can Reduce Stress-Related Behavior and Anxiety Symptoms

Stress and anxiety are two of the most common psychiatric disorders in the world. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, long-term stress can be lead to serious health problems high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease and mental health problems such as depression. A study out of the University of Missouri published in Scientific ...

Foods for Adrenal and Thyroid Health

Protein-rich foods, amino acids, manganese-rich foods, and foods rich in vitamins E and D are best for adrenal and thyroid health, according to a recent article in Trinidad and Tobago Newsday, by Germaine Williams Beckles, a doctor of trichology and a nutrition consultant. Lean beef, poultry, fish, nuts, soy and eggs are sources of protein ...

Study Shows New Cause of Inflammation in Arteriosclerosis

Medical researchers are constantly seeking to unveil the “hows” and “whys” of disease states, especially in specific instances. Some individuals lack specific antibodies—immunoglobulin M (IgM), typically produced following a blood infection, and which kick off the immune response to fight infection. Researchers from both the CeMM (the Austrian Academy of Sciences Research Center for Molecular ...