Nutrition Facts
Herbs for Respiratory and Lung Health: 9 to Know
People around the world have turned to herbs to support easy breathing for centuries. Here we share nine favorite herbs for respiratory health, including black elderberry, peppermint, eucalyptus and thyme, how each one works, and simple ways to enjoy them as foods, teas, syrups or gentle steam.
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Vitamins for Skin Health – Part 2: K2, C and E
In Part 2, we look at specific nutrients that support healthy skin. Vitamin K2 helps direct calcium to bones rather than soft tissue, vitamin C supports the body's natural collagen production, and vitamin E helps protect skin from everyday sun exposure. We also touch on astaxanthin, a natural carotenoid worth knowing.
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Vitamin D Deficiency – Part 1: Why Is It So Common?
Sunlight is free, so why is vitamin D deficiency so common? In Part 1, we look at the outside factors that limit how much vitamin D our skin can make: how much sun we actually get, the quality of that sunlight, and the sunscreens, glass and clothing that filter it out.
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