by Sara Banta | Nov 5, 2024 | AHP News, Nutrition, Supplements, Vitamins & MInerals
Veganism has gained popularity, with many claiming it’s better for hormones, weight loss, energy, and the environment. But here’s the thing: most people feel better when they first switch to a vegan diet, not because of what they start eating, but because of...
by Tracey | Oct 30, 2024 | AHP News, Liver Health
An international team of researchers has made a concerning discovery about the commonly prescribed antibiotic, rifaximin, which is often given to patients with liver disease. They found that its widespread use has contributed to the rise of an almost untreatable...
by Sara Banta | Oct 30, 2024 | AHP News, Supplements, Vitamins & MInerals
The Ultimate Vitamin Guide: Why Vitamins A, B, C, D, and E MatterWe take it for granted that we get all the nutrients our body needs if we eat a “healthy” diet. However, many factors in our modern-day lifestyle have made supplementing with vitamins not only...
by Sara Banta | Oct 30, 2024 | AHP News, Supplements
Antioxidants have become a buzzword in health and wellness, and for good reason! They play a crucial role in protecting our bodies from the damaging effects of free radicals and oxidative stress. Let’s take a closer look at what antioxidants are, how they function,...
by Sara Banta | Oct 25, 2024 | AHP News
Fluoride has long been a topic of debate when it comes to public health. While it naturally occurs in well water and is intentionally added to municipal drinking water in several countries to prevent cavities, emerging research suggests it may have unintended...
by Sara Banta | Oct 16, 2024 | AHP News, Copper, Supplements, Vitamins & MInerals
While dietary iron is crucial for good health—playing a key role in proteins, enzymes, energy production, and even cell growth—too much can be harmful. Iron is vital for hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that helps carry oxygen to your tissues. Without enough...
by Sara Banta | Oct 6, 2024 | AHP News, Muscle Building
When it comes to building muscle and shedding fat, the concepts of bulking and cutting are key strategies. Let me break it down for you.BulkingBulking is all about gaining muscle mass. During this phase, you eat a surplus of calories, which fuels your workouts and...
by Sara Banta | Oct 1, 2024 | AHP News, Nutrition, Supplements
With chronic disease and obesity growing at exponential rates, many people are looking to different diets, hoping to find some relief. Whether it is the vegan diet, keto diet or carnivore diet, the hope is that by eliminating certain foods, metabolic diseases...
by Sara Banta | Sep 30, 2024 | AHP News, Liver Health
In Sanskrit, the liver is called Yakrit, which means “where every process happens,” and that couldn’t be more accurate. As the largest organ in the body, the liver carries out hundreds of vital functions, from detoxifying harmful substances to creating new...
by Sara Banta | Sep 22, 2024 | AHP News, Family Health
Fluoride has been added to drinking water since the 1940s, with the goal of reducing cavities. But over the years, the debate about whether fluoride is truly beneficial—or even safe—has only grown louder. With more than 1,400 studies since 2000 alone, many are now...
