Pantothenic acid is a water-soluble vitamin that is essential to many bodily functions. The symptoms of pantothenic acid deficiency are fatigue, muscle cramps, irritability, and insomnia. It’s important to get enough pantothenic acid because it helps the body make energy from food into adenosine triphosphate (ATP). Pantothenic Acid also helps maintain healthy skin by providing…
Niacin is a water-soluble B vitamin that converts in the body to nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). Do you feel like no matter what you do, it’s just not enough? Is your depression getting in the way of your day-to-day activities and relationships with friends and family? Niacin is a vitamin that can help relieve depressive…
An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants itself outside the uterus, usually in one of the fallopian tubes. This type of pregnancy is not viable and can be life-threatening for the mother if left untreated. Thus, early diagnosis and treatment are essential to prevent serious complications, even death. What Is an Ectopic Pregnancy?…
Since the dawn of advertising, there has been some new trend or gimmick guaranteed to get you rock-hard abs like all the people in magazines. We all remember the ab rocker from the 90s that every stay-at-home mom had in their basement. It was an impulse buy they hoped would help redefine their waistlines. But…
The obesity rate in America is now 41.9%, a staggering number that has caused great concern in the last few years. People are becoming more health-conscious and seeking ways to get and stay healthier. Changing up your diet, of course, is the best way to do that, but eating healthy foods can be quite costly,…
Are you feeling stressed? At this point in human history, we can all agree stress impacts our bodies. Although we might have different responses to stress, each one of us has a somatic (body) stress response. Unfortunately, for some folks, this means losing hair. Stress-related hair loss is common, but it can be incredibly upsetting….
