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So you may already have heard about the benefits of bee products and might even already be taking bee pollen, royal jelly or eating Manuka honey.  But, bee propolis is less well known even though it has a slew of health benefits.  Below find out why you might want to add this supplement to your regimen.

 

If you're storing your health and nutrition supplement in the presence of high humidity, specifically the bathroom and kitchen, your supplements could degrade even if the lids are on tight.

Our largest organ, the skin is an essential component of the body's life support system. It protects, regulates, purifies and nourishes. In fact, with its own remarkable form of photosynthesis, our skin magically converts sunbeams into essential vitamin D.

As you probably already know Seabuckthorn is very effective as a natural remedy for skin conditions (1) and keeping healthy skin healthy (2). Why, because the remarkable amount of nutrition found in the 4 internal core products (3) from the berry and the leaf heal the capillaries closest to the surface of the skin, which are tiny blood vessels (4) and furthest from the heart (5).

The acai berry is fast becoming the number one superfood in the world.  It is incredibly rich in minerals, vitamins, fiber and antioxidants that scavenge for oxygen free radicals within cells and within the bloodstream.  The popularity of this amazing fruit and its supplement has grown exponentially in recent years.

Vitamin B12 AKA cobalamin is a water soluble vitamin that is essential for healthy living. Vitamin B12 helps form and regenerate red blood cells to create a healthy nervous system.

Vitamin B12 is commonly found in meats such as beef, fish, pork and poultry.

The popular herbal antidepressant, St. John's wort may help with hot flashes due to menopause, according to a new study from the University of Medical Sciences in Iran.

Lycopene is a powerful antioxidant that is commonly found in tomatoes and many other fruits and vegetables. It is a phytochemical that is responsible for tomato's red colour and is excellent at reducing prostate cancer risk.

Amino Vital is the best recovery and energy supplement on the market and is currently used by the US Olympic team and 180 professional athletes.

1. Fish oils such as salmon oil increase the amount of Omega-3 fatty acids and can help improve your mood by increasing serotonin levels.

2. Lower your cholesterol, cardiovascular risk and help prevent heart disease with fish oils.

 

5-HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan) is a naturally-occurring amino acid and is obtained from the seeds of an African plant called Griffonia simplicifolia. It is the metabolic precursor to serotonin, which helps regulate our mood and can help with anxiety.

Active Hexose Correlated Compound (AHCC) is a hybrid extract of several species of mycelia mushrooms and has been cultivated by the Japanese since the mid-1980s. It has been extensively researched as a specialty immune supplement and is Japan's leading alternative cancer therapy supplement used in hundred of cancer clinics throughout Asia.

Beta-Alanine is a non-essential amino acid that is found in protein-dense foods such as chicken, fish, pork and beef. Beta-Alanine is backed my many human clinical studies and the results show that it's a formidable supplement for any athlete looking at getting the edge in endurance and strength.

Creatine is the most commonly used sports supplement after protein and has been used since the early 90s to help improve athletic performance. Creatine helps the body produce fuel, namely ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate), which supplies the fuel for cellular functions.

 

When you factor in sucrose, dextrose and fructose corn syrup, the average American consumes 2-3 pounds of sugar a week. In the last 20 years, sugar consumption for the average American has grown from 26 pounds to 135 pounds of sugar a year. Surely, this is a ticking time bomb and must be reversed.

CleanseSmart from RenewLife is an award-winning 30 day internal cleanser that I've been using for years. Generally speaking, I prefer to cleanse in the spring and once in the fall to flush out the toxins accumulated in the body. It may seem daunting to cleanse for 30 days but Renew Life CleanseSmart is gentle and provides you with a glow that makes it all worthwhile.

Himalaya Herbal Healthcare is a global leader in herbal healthcare since 1930. Located in Bangalore, India with their North American office in Texas, this family-owned business (currently headed by Nabeel Manal, grandfather of the founder) is one of the oldest herbal supplement companies in the world.

NOW Foods, a manufacturer of supplements, food, personal care and sports products is an award-winning nutrition company providing affordable, quality supplements since 1968. Based out of Bloomingdale, Il, NOW Foods is the largest manufacturer of natural food supplements in the world.

Livercare from Himalaya Herbal Healthcare is the number one herbal liver support in the world and for good reason. This blend of Ayurvedic herbs has been around since 1955 and assists with the normal functioning of liver cells. According to BBC World, one unit of LiverCare is sold every second in the world.

Vitamin D, commonly known as the “sunshine vitamin,” is the commonly found in the sun's rays. Vitamin D has been known to strengthen bones, prevent heart disease, stave off infections and multiple sclerosis.

If you haven't heard about resveratrol by now, you're going to be hearing a lot more about it soon enough. Resveratrol is an extremely potent antioxidant that is found in grapes, berries and red wine.

Red Reishi or God's Herb has long been known as one of the best herbs available for treating a host of ailments. It was so revered that red reishi was considered the number one herb in Chinese medicine and highly sought after by emperors, royalty and the wealthy.

There's a new creatine on the market and his name is Con-Cret – the world's first and only concentrated pure creatine. I know what you're thinking – that there are a myriad of creatines on the market that claim to have no loading phase, muscle cramping, bloating or gas.

Creatine is the most researched sports nutrition supplement and plays a powerful role in energizing the muscle tissue and enhancing athletic performance. Creatine is derived from three amino acids (Arginine, Glycine and Methionine) which when combined by the liver, creates creatine.

Research out of Australia suggests that Testofen, an extract from the Fenugreek herb, has positive libido and testosterone boosting effects on healthy males. During a six week period, significant positive changes in libido, sexual cognition, sexual arousal, sexual experience and orgasm were experienced for test subjects over the placebo study group.

Most people don&undefined;t realize how addicted to carbs they actually are. Until you try to change your eating habits or go on a cleanse, it&undefined;s hard to really notice how much carb food we eat. Although some carbs are good for you, most of us eat too many. The reason is that they are an easy fix to feel full and they over you that heavy lazy feeling and thus many of them they are labeled “comfort food”.

Well at least some items will be. Fast-food giant KFC announced Monday it would begin frying its chicken, potato wedges, and other fried foods in oil free of trans fats. Consumption of trans fats is linked to risk of coronary heart disease and obesity.

There is so much talk these days about the growing obesity problem in the world, wouldn’t it be great to hear something positive regarding the issue? Well, it looks like the U.S. beverage industry has decided to finally take some initiative. Maybe this will get the ball rolling for others to follow…

This year, the annual World Health Day celebration will honor health workers – the most valuable resources we have for health. The Pan American Health Organization and countries throughout the Americas will join the World Health Organization in observing World Health Day with events throughout the week of April 3-7, ending with a special session today, Friday, April 7.

We're pleased to have Chris Belanger, VP of Sales at Fusion Nutrition (makers of Purple-K, T2 and X-Drive) taking a few minutes to spend with the kind folks at AstroNutrition on their new product launch of the Insane Energy supplement - FUBAR.

AstroNutrition: Thanks for taking a time out to answer a few questions for us, Chris. First off, congratulations on your new product launch of the Insane Energy supplement - FUBAR. Out of the hundreds, if not thousands of products out there, why would I choose your product over other energy-enhancing products?

Chris: Chester, there are a lot of good products that make claims and I am not going to say that one product is better than the other but I will tell you, FUBAR will deliver that euphoric blast of energy that will take you for an awesome ride.