Month: February 2019

Collagen is a structural protein and is abundant in your body. Its responsible for building and maintaining your skin, muscles, and bones.

Collagen is present in various areas throughout your body. Did you know there are over 20 different kinds of collagen?

These proteins have a similar structure, but they serve a different purpose. Type II collagen’s found in your joints. It contributes to the production of cartilage. This type of collagen also forms components in the structure of your eye.

A quick glimpse at today’s headlines will quickly reveal what you probably already knew: division, hate, and intolerance are alive and well in our society. And the vitriol doesn’t end there— it often spills over into our social media in the form of sensationalized articles or belittling comments, and can even invade our workspace or circle of friends. Add to that the normal stressors and obstacles of life (relationships, personal development, finances, etc.) and the prospect of positivity quickly goes out the window. But there is an alternative. Just as negativity is a habit that can be reinforced until it take control of your emotional life, positivity is also a skill that can be learned and developed until it becomes your default reaction to life’s many trials. These seemingly simple steps—when practiced consistently—will help you to battle the negativity that prevails in today’s world and help you choose happiness and inner-peace.

Vitamin D is also known as ‘the sunshine vitamin’ because our bodies synthesize it when sunlight hits our skin. 

As little as 5-10 minutes of sun exposure on bare skin two or three times a week is enough for most people to produce enough vitamin D.

But, around 75 percent of Americans have a vitamin D deficiency. 

One reason is because vitamin D breaks down quickly so stores can run low in winter. And, it probably doesn’t help that the average American spends 93 percent of their time either indoors or in an enclosed vehicle. 

As a result, many people have to rely on supplements to ensure they get enough vitamin D. But, why is it so important?

Here we explain more about the many health benefits of vitamin D, as well as the best vitamin D supplements to take.