Supplements and Vitamins

About Probiotics

Probiotic supplements promote proper digestion and are vital to supporting the body’s immune system; after all, the digestive system is where our body rids itself of toxins and pathogenic microbes. 70% of our immune cells live here!

Herbs and Supplements

For consumers who choose to explore supplements, it is critical that they know the credentials of those who advise them. The supplement industry is “very large and very lucrative,” Lewis said, but it is not regulated by the FDA, and there is ample room for misguidance.

Sunlight: Friend or Foe? The Vitamin D and Sunscreen Debate

Vitamin D is getting a lot of attention from the media lately, and is the new "hot" topic in medical circles. Many people are having their vitamin D levels tested and finding out they are low in this essential nutrient. But what exactly is Vitamin D and why should you care about your Vitamin D levels? How does sunscreen use contribute to being low in this important vitamin, and what can we do about it?