9 Simple Ways To Improve Women’s Health

Reading Time: 4 minutes With everything women must juggle in daily life, it’s difficult to prioritize health. However, taking care of yourself is the best way to show up in the world. It also helps ensure you feel your best and can be here for your loved ones for years to come. When it comes to women’s health, there are a few key areas … Read More

How to Nourish Your Reproductive Health

Reading Time: 4 minutes Reproductive health refers to the overall well-being of both the male and female reproductive systems during all life stages. Our reproductive systems literally produce life if an individual decides to have children—and even when they don’t, keeping them fit is vital for good health. Let’s look at both the male and female reproductive systems, the main problems we can face … Read More

15 Healthy Gift Ideas for Mom

Reading Time: 3 minutes There’s never a bad time to let Mom know she’s loved and appreciated. And a great way to do so is by supporting her health and wellness! Whether you need a Mother’s Day gift, birthday gift, or just want to show her you care, here are some healthy gift ideas just about any mom will love. 1. Bluetooth Headphones Whether … Read More

3 Unique Nutritional Needs for Women

Reading Time: 3 minutes In honor of both Women’s History Month and National Nutrition Month, we’re dedicating this week to women and their special nutritional needs! While good nutrition is fundamental for everyone, there are a few areas where females have unique requirements or considerations for their health. Here are the main three.   1. Calcium for Healthy, Strong Bones and Teeth Calcium is … Read More

7 Sneaky Everyday Items that Cause Us Pain

Reading Time: 3 minutes Dealing with pain and aren’t sure why? It could be caused by something common you do every day and didn’t realize was an issue. Here are some of the top offenders and how you can modify them to reduce strain and pain over time: #1 Electronic Devices Smartphones, computers, and even e-readers can be tough on the eyes, but they’re hard on posture, … Read More

Getting the Best from Vitamin E

Reading Time: 2 minutes Vitamin E is another one of the free radical scavengers. It is a great antioxidant.  And, remember that free radicals are constantly being produced in your body during normal metabolic activities.  I often recommend taking up to 1000 IU (international units) on a daily basis. However, you cannot just jump in and start taking that much. If you do, you could … Read More

Branching Out the Family Tree: Improving Reproductive Health

Reading Time: 2 minutes Can the reproductive system be nourished to become fertile? Every system, gland, organ and function in the body REQUIRES nutrients to be able to perform and function properly. The question is, can we feed ourselves enough so that they perform at optimal levels? The answer is yes … and no. Nourishment and support to your reproductive system can be attained through … Read More

How to Have a Healthy Heart

Reading Time: 2 minutes I want to share thoughts on dealing with cardio health from a position of strength, beginning with the main star of this system, the heart. Heart Function. The heart is a pumping station to insure that blood flows throughout the body. Blood carries nutrients that are passed into it from the intestinal tract in order to feed all the cells … Read More

The Science Behind Our Supplements

Reading Time: 2 minutes Gender-specific supplements are not new. They began over 25 years ago. But perhaps you don’t know it was Michael’s® Naturopathic Programs that introduced this whole new supplement category to the marketplace. Today, many major companies have added gender-specific supplements to their line. But it began with us. Here’s the science behind our supplements. Why Gender-Specific? Back in the day, my … Read More

Are You What You Eat?

Reading Time: 2 minutes Everyone knows about “comfort foods”. We all run to them when we’re feeling a little down, stressed or depressed. We eat what makes us feel good during those times. The truth is that we have an emotional attachment to what’s on our plate, which is why dieting is one of the hardest things to do. On a personal level for … Read More