For this post, we’ll dig into some details on just how your body makes the energy it needs during exercise. In order to do that, we’re first going to introduce: the small but mighty mitochondria!
Mitochondrial Fitness
Mitochondria are specialized ...
Iron and Athletes
Iron deficiency is an all-too-common nutrient deficiency that is more likely to affect certain groups and populations than others. Athletes of all types - professional, amateur and “weekend warrior” enthusiasts – often have more...
You might be thinking that you’ve been feeling a little tired lately. Or that you’re missing some get-up-and-go. These are common symptoms of low iron.
Tiredness and exhaustion have become so common in our culture that we frequently ignore thes...
Having sufficient iron is very important during pregnancy. You need one gram of iron to grow a baby. That’s the iron equivalent of 177 steaks! <1> When it comes to pre-pregnancy planning, our primary focus is usually making sure we’re getti...
Immune·Essence™ (USA) aka Flor·Essence® with Turkey Tail and Turmeric (Canada) is Flora’s latest liquid herbal formula. This update to the Flor·Essence formula uses all the same, time-tested, original eight herbs for cleansing and adds in medicina...
Probiotics, those microscopic, beneficial bacteria, continue to be one of the biggest trends in dietary supplements. Sometimes it seems they’re showing up everywhere: yogurt, drinks, bars, gums, sachets, capsules! Some of the best probiotic formul...
Quite regularly, our customers ask us about the reasons we use whey protein in our products, specifically BioVITES. Let’s look at the important health benefits whey protein has for your dogs and cats.
What Is Whey Protein?
Originally, whey was...
Resolution: Exercise!
Something about a shiny new year makes you want to do better. Getting more exercise is a popular resolution, with good reason. You don’t need us to tell you that exercise is good for you in tons of ways (weight control, mood ...
Probiotics have become one of the hottest supplements on the market and for good reason!
It seems like most health experts are calling probiotics the panacea for every ailment, that miracle supplement that helps with just about everything.
An...
MCT oil is extremely popular for its fat-burning qualities and easy digestibility. Many people are attracted to MCT oil’s ability to support their fitness goals through improved weight management and exercise performance. Everyone can take advant...
Ayurvedic medicine is a holistic wellness system practiced in India for over 5000 years. Some favorite Ayurvedic principals include:
• Know and embrace your essence and constitution • What heals, also prevents • Live in tune with nature • C...
This post was originally posted by Better Living. None of the information presented is intended to cure, treat, or prevent any disease.
It’s believed about 5% of Canadians 3 to 79 (8% of females) are deficient in iron. So, if you’ve been feeling ...
