Have you made a New Year’s resolution to lose weight? If so, you are not alone. A Harris Poll shows that losing weight is number one of the top 10 New Year’s resolutions in America, with the goal of eating healthier coming in third.
It’s not surprising that losing weight is top on our list of intentions. Forty percent of the adult population in the US is obese, causing health officials to declare it a “growing epidemic.” The Harvard School of Public Health says that obesity negatively affects nearly every aspect of health, “from reproductive to respiratory function to memory and mood.”
Knowing this, along with society’s emphasis on “being skinny,” it’s tempting to want to lose weight as quickly as possible. But rapid weight loss is unhealthy, often resulting in eating poorly and taking supplements that are downright dangerous.
Healthy weight loss takes time, but by eating sensibly and adding natural supplements to your weight loss plan, you’ll be doing your body a favor. In the end, healthy weight loss is worth it — you’ll learn positive habits that you can use for a lifetime, and you’ll look and feel better, too! Read more Dieting Dos and Don’ts: How to Lose Weight While Staying Healthy this New Year’s
The holidays are fast approaching, making this the perfect time to talk about high blood pressure. Ok, we’re kidding — all jokes aside, maintaining normal blood pressure is crucial to our health. High blood pressure can lead to serious problems, including stroke, vision loss, heart failure, heart attack, kidney disease and failure, sexual dysfunction, and even death.
Do you feel more tired than usual —finding it difficult to get out of bed in the morning, then reaching for that third (or fourth) cup of coffee as the day wears on? Have you noticed that you don’t have the same zest for life that you used to? Are you experiencing puffiness in your face, weight gain, and sluggishness? Or are you losing weight, despite eating normally and feel like you’re always “on edge” and anxious?
Ahhh-choo! Think allergy season was over when spring ended? Think again! Many of us suffer from allergies in the fall, particularly from 
Going back to school is going to look very different for most of us this year. Whether your child will be returning to a classroom, learning exclusively from home, or a mix of both, it will be important to make sure they have plenty of support mentally, emotionally, and physically. Providing a natural, holistic system that includes healthy foods, supplements, and ways to relieve stress will be essential to keep your child healthy. 
There’s nothing like the great outdoors in Western North Carolina, and summer is one of the best times to enjoy it. Our mild climate and beautiful mountains offer the perfect setting for everything from hiking to family picnics. Unfortunately, none of us are immune to summer hazards like itchy bug bites and the uncomfortable side effects of overeating at backyard barbeques. But never fear — we’ve come up with an all-natural summer aid kit that includes some simple but effective ways to keep you and your loved ones feeling great all summer long! 
In the bestselling book “Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus,” John Gray explains that once we recognize and accept what he believes are fundamental emotional differences between men and women, we’ll experience better relationships. The same can be said for our physical health — men and women’s bodies have very different needs. By being aware of those needs and understanding what we can do to take care of them, we can ensure that we’re living as healthy as possible — even if at times it might seem like we come from different planets! 
Inflammation
Spring is the time of year when many of us deep clean our homes and reorganize our closets, but did you know that it’s also a great time to cleanse your body? Throughout the year, we’re regularly exposed to harmful elements that collect in our systems, so it’s critical to conduct a total body cleanse in the fall and spring. Here are some of the most common poisons in our environment and the damage they can cause, as well as what you can do to help rid your body of them: 
While dietary supplements should never be sold to treat, cure or prevent a disease, many are now in particularly high demand in the U.S. due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
