Have you seen a Proposition 65 warning on a product website page and wondered if the product is safe to use? Or, have you visited your local (California) Starbucks and seen a warning poster and wondered what this means? Below find answers to some frequently asked questions related to this confusing California statute. What… Continue Reading
ARNICA MONTANA + BROMELAIN SUPPLEMENTS
Recently, VitaMedica has received a number of emails with questions about Arnica Montana and Bromelain. Since these two botanicals are very popular, and frequently taken together during the peri-operative period, I thought it would be helpful to provide an update to our FAQs for Arnica and Bromelain. Article Highlights: – Homeopathic Arnica montana has… Continue Reading
Zucchini Sticks
Ingredients: 2 zucchinis 1/4 cup grated Parmesan Reggiano cheese 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon dried basil 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder Freshly ground black pepper, cayenne pepper and salt to taste 1 tablespoon olive oil Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a wide, flat bowl, combine cheese,… Continue Reading
Best Anti-Aging Treatments for 2018
We’re always looking for the best treatments for anti-aging, and it seems every year, scientists make important discoveries that we hope to harness to keep us looking and feeling more youthful. But it’s hard to keep up with all the news, so we’ve done the work for you! Here’s what’s new and notable for… Continue Reading
A Fabulous Fall Face: Anti-Aging Skin Care Tips
Fall is here, and the change in seasons means changes in your skin that can expose signs of aging. While we can’t stop the clock, we can minimize its impact on our skin. In celebration of November as Healthy Skin Month, we present your guide to a fabulous fall face! THE SEVEN DEADLY SKIN… Continue Reading
Diet Tips for Weight Loss – 20 Tips to Help You Lose Weight
Over unrealistic advice and fad diets that just don’t work? We’ve put together our 20 best science-backed diet tips to help you lose weight and keep it off for good! 1. Manage Your Microbes Studies have shown that the type and variety of bacteria in your gut, known as the human microbiome, influence weight, food… Continue Reading
How to Stay Young – 20 Tips to Look & Feel Younger
They say aging is inevitable, but why not put it off until the last possible moment? We’ve put together our top 20 time-tested tips on how to look and feel younger starting today! 1. Stay Out of the Sun to Stay Young Always, always, always wear sunscreen with at least a 30 SPF rating, and… Continue Reading
20 Must-Have Nutrients
What you put into your body has a direct effect on your health and well-being, but with so much conflicting information on what’s “good for you,” it can be difficult to make good choices. We did the work for you – here’s our curated list of essential nutrients for optimum health. The first question… Continue Reading
20 Tips to Stay Active and Feel Great
Getting and staying active is one of the best things you can do for your health. When you exercise, you improve your physical health, maintain weight, help prevent brain and memory decline, and increase your life span. So whether you’re not yet active or just want to keep staying active through the years, here are… Continue Reading
20 Ways to Improve Your Health
Most of us admit we could probably improve our health and wellness but aren’t sure where to begin. Don’t worry – we’ve got 20 research-backed tips that make it easy for you to start improving your health today. 1. Eat More Fruits and Vegetables Want to know how to improve your health in the fastest,… Continue Reading