by Sara Banta | Apr 26, 2023 | AHP News, Gut Health, Supplements
Constipation, diarrhea, bloat, indigestion, and gas.These are topics that no one wants to talk about but affect at least 25% of women and 20% of men.Pooping is a natural bodily function that plays an essential role in our overall health and wellbeing. It is the...
by Sara Banta | Apr 19, 2023 | AHP News, Weight Loss
Ozempic has become an extremely popular drug for non-diabetic people looking for quick weight loss results. Saying that, almost 90 percent of adults have insulin resistance, pre-diabetes, or diabetes. What is Ozempic? Ozempic (semaglutide) is a medication typically...
by Sara Banta | Apr 14, 2023 | AHP News, Hormones, Menopause, Supplements
As a certified supplement expert I see many supplements (let’s make that hundreds of supplements) promising to help reduce Menopause symptoms. Unfortunately, the fact is that most pharmacy and supermarket Menopause supplements either don’t work or have minimal impact....
by Sara Banta | Apr 4, 2023 | AHP News, Anti Aging, Gut Health, Menopause, Metabolism
We have been taught to look at our weight as a measurement of health; thus the bathroom scale is common in most homes. Although the scale gives you a small indication of what is going on in your body, the measurement is far from telling you the important information...
by Sara Banta | Apr 1, 2023 | AHP News, Fasting, Metabolism, Weight Loss
Intermittent Fasting has been a popular trend in recent years, touted as a way to lose weight and improve overall health. But does Intermittent Fasting REALLY work for long-term weight loss? Let’s first learn what Intermittent Fasting is. What is Intermittent...
by Sara Banta | Mar 31, 2023 | AHP News, Anti Aging, Arthritis, Supplements
Bone density is a health concern for many men and women as they age. Osteoporosis is arthritis that weakens the bones, therefore with the fragility of age comes the increased risk of injury from falling or even minor bumps. Osteoporosis leads to loss of bone mass in...
by Sara Banta | Mar 25, 2023 | AHP News, Iodine, Men's Health, Thyroid Health
While it is true that most who suffer from hypothyroidism or thyroid issues are women, thyroid health does affect men. Part of this issue is that men are less likely to get blood tests and be diagnosed with hypothyroidism, or any health condition for that matter. The...
by Sara Banta | Feb 5, 2023 | AHP News, Energy & Performance, Metabolism, Nutrition
Many people cannot go without their morning cup of coffee or their midday energy drink; in fact, 90 percent of adults enjoy caffeine daily. So, it begs the question: is caffeine good for you? The answer isn’t that simple. Caffeine tastes bitter and generally isn’t...
by Sara Banta | Feb 1, 2023 | AHP News, Gut Health, Natural Remedies, Supplements
So many people suffer from gut issues due to poor diet, stress, and medications. Issues range from IBS and Leaky Gut to Crohn’s Disease. There is one more condition that commonly goes undiagnosed: Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth [SIBO]. Most gut bacteria are...
by Sara Banta | Jan 23, 2023 | AHP News, Hormones, Menopause
As women enter their 40s, they notice changes in the way they feel, their ability to burn fat, their ability to maintain lean muscle, changes in mood, and more. This is related to the transition into Perimenopause and Menopause. But what is the average menopause age?...
