Your Best Years Start Now
Brian Vaszily 
Good quality sleep is needed for good health. Not only does it keep you alert and focused while you’re awake, your body needs this critical rest period to heal itself. The magic sleep number for adults is between 7-9 hours each night. Unfortunately, research on sleep patterns indicates that not only are many adults not … Read more
It’s fair to say that medicinal mushrooms are finally getting the recognition they deserve as “super shrooms”. But some varieties, like maitake mushroom, are still flying under the radar in spite of their incredible health benefits. Maitake, sometimes nicknamed “king of mushrooms”, is both delicious and nutritious. It’s filled with powerful nutrients and plant compounds … Read more
Brain fog is a term used to describe a range of cognitive symptoms that can have many causes. Feeling unfocused, “hazy,” and mentally fatigued all fall into the category of brain fog as do many other symptoms. You’ve probably experienced a tired or unfocused brain at some point, but the real problem is when these … Read more
Vitamin B-12 is an incredibly important nutrient for your body with many health benefits. Fatigue, mood swings, mental sluggishness, and irritability are all potential signs of being low in vitamin B12 — something which is, unfortunately, a common occurrence. Because B-12 is involved in so many functions within your body — from energy and memory … Read more
Probiotics are at the top of the list when it comes to building up the health of your gut. However, there are many probiotic health benefits that go well beyond your digestive system. Maintaining (or rebuilding) the right balance of beneficial bacteria and other microorganisms in your body is critical to many facets of your … Read more
Bags under the eyes can appear for many reasons. They may show up when you’re stressed or short on sleep and disappear when you get some rest. However, at some point, bags or dark circles become a more permanent fixture. This is unfortunately a part of the aging process and happens at different times for … Read more
It’s common to have more questions than answers when it comes to multivitamins. Do they actually work? Do I really need one? What ingredients should I look for? Can’t I get all my nutrients from food? To give you the short answer: Yes, multivitamins do work and can truly benefit your body (and, yes, you … Read more
It would be hard to find a more highly touted anti-aging skincare ingredient than retinol. You’ll find it in a wide range of products and will often hear its praises sung in skincare circles. Retinol is undoubtedly a powerful ingredient that can noticeably change the appearance of skin, which is exactly what has made it … Read more
The thought of maple trees may conjure up an image of majestic fall color or delicious, sweet syrup. You may even picture the “helicopters” that flutter down from the branches in summer or fall. What most people don’t realize about maple trees, however, is that there are fantastic health benefits packed into the sap, leaves, … Read more
Phthalates have been nicknamed “the everywhere chemical” because of how prevalent they have become in modern-day life. Not only are they found in thousands of everyday products, they have also made their way into the environment AND our bodies. This is bad news because phthalates are linked to some serious health effects. And like so … Read more