Category: Spotlight on Health

Naturally occurring vitamin E includes eight fat-soluble isoforms, but the body prefers the form called alpha-tocopherol.  Furthermore, alpha-tocopherol is the only form of supplementation that can reverse vitamin E deficiency […]

Holistic Health – Nutrients A to Z: Vitamin D  Vitamin D or sometimes called the “sunshine vitamin” is a fat-soluble vitamin that is naturally present in very few foods, it […]

Vitamin C is an essential vitamin, meaning it can’t be produced by the body.  Vitamin C is vital for the immune system, connective tissue, heart and blood vessel health, among […]

Folate is the natural form of vitamin B9, it is water-soluble and naturally found in many foods.  However, can also be added to foods and sold as a supplement in the form […]

Speaking in a foreign language is intimidating.  Being afraid of judgement is natural. From the very first word you learn up until you’re fluent, there are different challenges along the […]

Nearly 80 percent of North American adults don’t get the recommended 2.5 hours of moderate aerobic activity or 1 hour and 15 minutes of vigorous activity exercise each week. Knowing […]

Vitamin B6, also called pyridoxine, helps the body turn food into energy. Since B vitamins are water soluble, the body can easily run out of B6, so it is important […]

In a study conducted by University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign which examined the dietary habits of more than 18,300 U.S. adults found the majority of people who increased their consumption […]