6 Vitamin & Mineral Deficiencies Linked to Sleep Problems

According to the Sleep Health Foundation, an estimated one out of every three people have at least a mild form of insomnia. Besides making you feel tired and cranky, chronic sleep problems can contribute to an array of mental and physical health issues such as depression, obesity, and high blood pressure. If you struggle to […]

An Imbalance of Calcium in the Brain Might Cause Alzheimer’s

Scientists have determined a calcium imbalance in the brain can contribute to Alzheimer’s disease. This imbalance likely hastens the neurodegenerative process. The mitochondria in brain cells are especially important. Mitochrondria, also referred to as the powerhouse portion of cells, are diminutive structures that transform energy from food into nutrition for cells. The brain cells’ mitochondria […]