Across the lifespan, the human brain goes through numerous changes, both structurally and functionally. Mental decline is common with age, but it’s not inevitable as many once thought.
Simple lifestyle modifications and natural interventions can promote better brain health and drastically change how you think and feel.
For hundreds of years, it was a common belief that the world was flat, that man would never walk on the moon and that each person born was given a set of genes and we were incapable of altering our genetic expression. It was believed that our genes predetermined our predispositions of health, weight and behavior.
Today we know the Earth is round, and we have choices to make regarding our wellness.
Winter is coming and, especially with the cold and flu season, it’s important to know what we can do to keep a strong and balanced immune system to stay healthy and avoid infections.
Healthcare is a major expense in North America. In fact, the average annual cost per US citizen is $10,348, which is the highest in the world.
The holiday season is almost here, and with it comes festivals, feasting and celebrations! If you desire wellness, this season is potentially the most damaging to your health because of the foods loaded with sugars and refined carbs that promote high glucose levels.
Intestinal permeability, more commonly known as leaky gut, is a condition in which the protective lining of your intestines is damaged, which allows undigested food, toxins and bacteria to enter areas of the body it shouldn’t. Your intestinal lining covers more than 4,000 square feet of surface area, and when working properly, forms a barrier that controls what is absorbed into the bloodstream.
It’s time to start practicing better gut health to boost your immunity.
Although deficiency can present differently for everyone, there are four basic stages of Vitamin B-12 deficiency.
Strong relationships are crucial to living a happy and healthy life. But loneliness and social isolation are growing problems that have grim emotional, mental and physical consequences.
Each of us has qualities and experiences which are of great value. They contribute to the meaning, purpose and fulfillment of our lives. Without our consistent awareness, they can be easily stolen by a thief.
For most healthy adults Vitamin B-12 deficiency may be uncommon because the body can store B-12 to be used over time. However, if you suspect you may be at risk or are already deficient, keep reading to find out how to avoid and reverse this potentially devastating deficiency.
Bad things sometimes happen to good people. But adversity doesn’t build character, it reveals it. For Delores Moore, she had her life turned upside down after a series of debilitating car accidents.
Acute inflammation is an essential part of the body’s healing process. Inflammation occurs at the cellular level when the immune system tries to fight off disease-causing germs or debris from an injury and repair damaged tissue. Once the fight is over the inflammation-triggering substances are supposed to retreat. However, when they don’t, it destroys the […]
Nearly three-quarters of the US population isn’t getting enough exercise. According to results from the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics, only 23 percent of American adults meet the national guidelines for aerobic and strengthening exercise. Researchers looked at five years of health and lifestyle data collected through the National Health Interview Survey. More than […]
We have been saying this for nearly a decade — Your C-Reactive Protein (CRP) inflammatory marker DOES matter!
When it comes to managing inflammation, there isn’t one thing that will work. Instead, it’s essential to turn your focus to every aspect of your lifestyle. Eat a healthy diet full of anti-inflammatory foods, reduce stress, supplement wisely and choose the right types of exercise. One study followed over 4,000 middle-aged men and women for […]
Powering Through the Day Brandon MacCartney, TriVita Member since 2017, has always been interested in health and nutrition. “I have studied nutrition since I was a senior in high school. I love learning about nutrition and how amazing God created the body! The more I learn, the more I know God created the body with […]
How do the pieces of an anti-inflammatory diet fit together? This pyramid shows the general guidelines. The base is the foods you should eat the most of; moving up, you see the foods and nutrients you should eat in smaller quantities, or less often.
Strength training—also known as resistance or weight training—is designed to improve your muscular fitness by working specific muscle groups against external resistance. Consistently performing strength building exercises has many important benefits aside from just maintaining a healthy bodyweight and increasing muscle strength. BELOW ARE SIX PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL BENEFITS TO STRENGTH TRAINING. 1. Burn More […]
Traditional medicine is making a comeback and adaptogens are taking center stage. Integrative medicine experts, wellness gurus and holistic nutritionists are all talking about adaptogens and their many benefits including glowing skin, more energy and less stress. Actors, Actresses and social media celebrities are at the forefront of sharing the benefits of adaptogens. But what […]
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