Dr. Parris M. Kidd, our Chief Science Officer and Director of Quality, has a PhD in cellular and developmental biology from the University of California at Berkeley and 38 years of expertise in...
Did you know the human body is a complex biological ecosystem? It provides shelter and food for “friendly” bacteria, which return these favors by supporting our healthy functioning in different ways. The intestinal...
Ever hear the term “free radical?” Nope, I’m not referring to a protester from the 60s. In medical terms, free radicals refer to something completely different. What Are Free Radicals? Free radicals are...
Having a healthy immune system is crucial to survival. Immunity is your body’s main natural protection system, and it carries out two primary functions – defense and tolerance. Your immune system defends...
While the warmer months promote the proliferation of bugs (insects), the colder months can encourage the spread of other kinds of bugs (colds/flus/viruses). Though there’s no surefire way to avoid getting sick, enhancing...
When you think of the best foods to boost your immune system, you may think of foods that are high in vitamin C. While it’s true that an adequate daily intake of vitamin...
I love mushrooms. I always have. I was one of those kids whose favorite grilled treat was thick, juicy portobello mushrooms, and whose favorite pizza was…mushroom pizza. Weird? Maybe. But I was onto...
Are you getting enough mushrooms in your diet? Mushrooms offer many health benefits for your brain and body. Some mushrooms are proven superfoods, used traditionally as medicines and now validated by science. Certain...
6 Major Benefits of EPA and DHA For Your Health It has been scientifically demonstrated that your brain needs the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA to function optimally. Though not technically classed as...
According to the Institute of Medicine (US) Committee on Sleep Medicine and Research, as many as 70 million Americans have ongoing sleep problems that interfere with their daily functioning. If you’re one of...
