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Glutathione: What to Know About the "Master Antioxidant"
/What Is Glutathione? Glutathione is a powerful antioxidant that consists of three amino acids: Cysteine, Glutamic Acid, and Glycine. Glutathione is often referred to as the “Master Antioxidant” because it increases the body’s levels of other critical antioxidants that combat free radical damage and oxidative stress. Why We Need Antioxidants Although antioxidants such as glutathione […]
5 Tips to Age Optimally
/The Global Anti-Aging Market was valued at nearly $60 billion dollars in 2021 and is estimated to be worth over $88 billion by 2028. This massive anti-aging industry thrives off the universal fear of getting older. It encourages consumers, and particularly women, to do everything in their power to look young for as long as possible. At Holtorf […]
Tips for Optimal Immune Health
/We only realize the importance of our immune system once we get sick… The immune system is the body’s defense to combatting any bug or illness. When our immune system is compromised, it is difficult for anything else to function optimally: we cannot think as clearly, exercise at the same capacity, digest food as well, or perform […]
Back-to-School Tips for Boosting Brainpower
/The brain is one of the most complex and vital organs in the entire body. It is responsible for relaying and receiving large amounts of information in order to allow the body to function properly. Because the brain is so integral to all bodily systems, the brain regularly receives 20% of the body’s overall oxygen […]
Why Sleep Matters & Why You Need to Optimize It
/“Sleep is the golden chain that binds health and our bodies together,” - Thomas Dekker Why Sleep Matters At its core, sleep is the way in which our brains and bodies restore, repair, and prepare for the following day. Without it, we cannot function properly. In fact, Dr. Matthew Walker, neuroscientist and author of Why We […]
The Newest Biomarkers to Test Your Doctor Doesn’t Know About
/Only 12% of Americans are considered “metabolically healthy.” More than 130 million Americans are dealing with chronic disease. Up to 40% of annual deaths are due to preventable conditions. Given these statistics, health should be a national priority, yet Americans still only spend an average of 20 minutes with their primary care physician annually. At […]
Oral Health: How Important is it, What is it an Indication of, & More
/A window to your overall health
How Environmental Toxins Affect The Thyroid
/Toxins are a significant contributor to thyroid health
Tips for Beating Weight Gain with a Hormonal Imbalance
/Thyroid dysfunction, leptin resistance, and more