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The immune system is a complex network of organs, cells, and proteins, that work together to defend the body against outside invaders, such as, bacteria, viruses, fungi, and toxins. However, sometimes the immune system fails, and can allow a harmful invader to enter the body, and potentially cause you to become sick. In recent years, more research has been carried about the intricacies and interconnectedness of the immune response. As of yet, there are no scientifically proven direct links between lifestyle and enhanced immune system support. Nevertheless, there has been some correlation between general healthy-living strategies and enhanced immune function....

Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Can They Help Reduce Feelings of Anxiety and Depression? Omega-3 is an essential component of serotonin, a neurotransmitter that plays multiple roles in the body including modulating cognition, reward, learning, and memory, as well as numerous other physiological processes. Serotonin also a has a key role in stabilizing our mood, feelings of well-being, and happiness.   Research suggests that individuals who consume omega-3s daily have a lower risk of developing a mood disorder, such as anxiety and depression. Moreover, individuals with a current mood disorder who start supplementing with omega-3s can potentially see an improvement in their...

Vitamin D for Babies Vitamin D is important for babies to ensure healthy growth and development. Babies who do not receive enough vitamin D become at risk of developing rickets, a disease that affects the way bones grow and develop. Once rare, this disease has re-emerged in children in recent years causing concern. Giving your baby a daily vitamin D supplement will help ensure that your baby is receiving the recommended intake. In this article you can find: What is vitamin D? Do all babies need to be given a vitamin D supplement? What are the other benefits of vitamin...

Does Vitamin B Reduce Tiredness? Vitamin B refers to a group of eight B vitamins, vitamin B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B5 (pantothenic acid), B6 (pyridoxine), B7 (biotin), B9 (folate), and B12 (cobalamin). B vitamins are present in a variety of foods, making it easy to meet the recommended daily intake through diet alone. However, some individuals are more susceptible to deficiency. While the symptoms of vitamin B deficiency vary depending on which B vitamin, you’re deficient in, tiredness and fatigue is a common symptom across all B vitamin deficiencies.   In this article you can find: What are...