(Natural News) Did you know that there are eight B vitamins? These are eight of the many essential nutrients that your body needs to keep your bodily systems functioning at optimum performance. What each individual B vitamin does varies, but they generally work to convert food into energy, make new blood cells and keep existing skin […]

(Natural News) Nutritionist and yoga instructor Charlotte Watts says that different vitamin or mineral deficiencies are associated with long periods of stress. Most nutrients are used up more quickly in these periods as the entire body works at a higher and faster rate. She shared in an article on Healthista the seven signs of stress. Cracks at the […]

(Natural News) The brain has been called the body’s “command center,” so it’s only natural that ensuring optimal health also means keeping this vital organ in top shape. Making these four nutrients a part of your daily intake is a significant step towards keeping the brain healthy. Vitamins B6, B9, and B12 Your brain can lose […]

(Natural News) Most of us hope to live to see old age, but that doesn’t mean that every aspect of aging is fun. Everything from your physical appearance to your health and your mental performance will take a toll as you hit your twilight years. Thankfully, you can help to slow aging with a little […]

(Natural News) We all know that sugar is bad for you, but what really happens if you eat too much of it? Your first answer might be that you could develop type 2 diabetes, which is reason enough to avoid sugar like the plague. There’s also the higher risk of obesity that regular sugar consumption […]

(Natural News) Whether it’s in humans or dogs, healthy and functional kidneys are necessary for survival. But as in the case of humans, dogs become more prone to kidney failure the older they get. Apart from visiting the vet as needed, you can also follow several natural steps to keep your pet safe and healthy despite […]

(Natural News) If you mention feeling depressed to your doctor, there’s a pretty good chance you’ll walk out of the office with a prescription for antidepressants. These days, many people are looking for a quick fix to their problems, and doctors are all too happy to dispense these profitable pills. Dangerous and not particularly effective, […]

(Natural News) Pantothenic acid is known more commonly as vitamin B5 and as part of a group called B complex. It is formidable in itself, performing a number of roles vital to your overall health. The B-vitamins are popular and for good reason. They support the conversion of carbohydrates into simple sugars, which your body then […]

(Natural News) There is another supervitamin that slips by even the most health-conscious of people, vitamin B complex. According to Rob Hobson, registered nutritionist and head of nutrition at Britain-based health supplement supplier Healthspan, they comprise of the following: thiamin (vitamin B1), riboflavin (vitamin B2), niacin (vitamin B3), pantothenic acid (vitamin B5), pyridoxine (vitamin B6), […]