by Sara Banta | Jan 28, 2025 | AHP News, Immune Support
Flu season has always been a challenge, but this year feels different. Cases are more severe, recovery times are longer, and complications are more common. Evidence from various sources—such as wastewater data and hospital admissions—points to an alarming surge in flu...
by Sara Banta | Jan 26, 2025 | AHP News, Immune Support
Your immune system is your body’s defense force, working tirelessly 24/7 to protect you from harmful invaders like viruses, bacteria, and other pathogens. Think of your immune system as a highly sophisticated army with specialized units—your white blood cells,...
by Sara Banta | Jan 19, 2025 | AHP News, Thyroid Health
We often underestimate how much stress can mess with our bodies, but trust me, it can wreak havoc on your thyroid and metabolism. I’ve seen it happen, and maybe you have too—that feeling of being constantly wired but tired, unable to lose weight, or just feeling “off”...
by Sara Banta | Jan 17, 2025 | AHP News
A landmark paper published today in the New England Journal of Medicine sheds light on an alarming trend: chronic diseases have become the leading cause of illness and death among children in the U.S. and Europe. According to the paper, authored by 25 scientists,...
by Sara Banta | Jan 16, 2025 | AHP News, Family Health
A new study shows that not only is the mother’s diet undeniably critical for a child’s health, but the father’s diet also has a profound epigenetic influence on the child’s health and the health of future generations. This insight adds a new dimension to...
by Sara Banta | Jan 3, 2025 | AHP News, Vitamins & MInerals
When you think of Vitamin D, you typically think of its role in bone health as it is essential for strong bones, preventing and arthritis. However, the benefits of Vitamin D don’t stop there; this vitamin, often considered a hormone, plays many other essential roles...
by Sara Banta | Jan 3, 2025 | Detox & Cleanse, Microplastics, Supplements
Microplastics are tiny fragments of plastic that measure less than 5 millimeters in size. They’re found in an alarming array of everyday items, from food packaging and cookware to household dust and the air we breathe. Once ingested or inhaled, microplastics can...
by Sara Banta | Dec 31, 2024 | Addiction, AHP News, Liver Health
We’ve all heard that alcohol isn’t great for the liver, but what does that really mean? Trust me, I’m not here to make you feel guilty for enjoying a drink now and then—it’s all about understanding the impact so you can make informed choices. Your liver is an...
by Sara Banta | Dec 30, 2024 | AHP News, Metabolism, Supplements, Weight Loss
So many people today are struggling with slow metabolism, and it’s more than just a minor inconvenience. It can feel like no matter how hard you try—whether it’s eating healthy, exercising, or trying to boost your energy—nothing seems to work. You feel...
by Sara Banta | Dec 27, 2024 | AHP News, Anti Aging, brain health supplements
Iron is one of those nutrients we all know is essential, but the more I learn, the more I realize how complex and impactful it truly is. The body primarily uses iron to create hemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen from your lungs to every part...
