First discovered as a necessary ‘nutrient’ to prevent rickets in the 1920’s. Ever since, the scientific community has continuously unveiled a diverse array of vital physiological actions that vitamin D plays in the body. Health Functions of Vitamin D Technically, vitamin D can be considered a ‘pro-hormone’ rather than a ‘vitamin’. This active hormone influences […]

Ah yes… the ole calorie debate. Yes, we could go REAL in depth with this topic, bringing in studies to support all different sides to this debate. I LOVE using research and science to synthesize ideas and approaches to.. well.. everything in life. But sometimes, we just need to step back and just use some […]

Cardiovascular Health  A HOT topic… for good reason!  Cardiovascular related diseases and deaths have exponentially increased in numbers over the last hundred years. Even at the beginning of the 20th century, heart disease was not commonly known, and even unknown in many areas.  Your heart beats 2.5 billion times throughout your lifetime; pumping millions of […]