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Alcohol consumption has been on the rise since the pandemic began and according to this study, alcohol consumption increased by around 17% (1). It also explained how alcohol not only exacerbated the negative effects of isolation, but also showed an increase in domestic violence. Alcohol can have many negative effects on people’s lives specifically on […]

Holy basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum), also known as tulsi, is a medicinal adaptogenic herb used to help treat various conditions including managing the body’s stress response. Adaptogens are plant materials that may have health benefits due to the way they work to counteract the effects of excess cortisol.  Stressors can be psychological and/or physical. The numerous

We recently released our newest product, Opti-thyroid+ and with it, questions have arisen around the difference between this and Protea Nutrition’s Baseline+. To answer this question, it’s important to understand what each product is designed to do in the body.  Baseline+ was designed to support healthy female hormones. Hormones are chemicals that carry messages through

Over half of the body’s skeletal muscle amino acid pool is made up of L-glutamine, which is the most prevalent free amino acid in the human body. For the immune system and intestines to function properly and maintain defenses against microorganisms, L-glutamine is a crucial fuel source. It safeguards the health of the GI tract

Bloating is a condition where your belly feels full and tight, often due to gas. Bloating can have causes that aren’t due to underlying disease. Examples include drinking carbonated beverages, eating a large meal, menstruation, constipation, or gas. Bloating can occur at varying degrees and can be quite uncomfortable but there are some ways to naturally improve

In today’s Western diet of Big Macs and French Fries, we often hear about the dangers of too much salt in the diet. Diets are full of sodium due to fast food and processed foods. All this salt increases water retention, which elevates blood pressure. High blood pressure leads to serious conditions like heart attacks,

Proper sleep is one of the most restorative processes the body needs for overall health. This is when our bodies undergo recovery and renewal within all its functions. Many struggle with sleep and that’s why we have developed an all natural sleep support supplement to help with this crucial aspect of health.  Harmony+ includes several

The thyroid is a butterfly shaped gland of the endocrine system that produces and releases hormones in the bloodstream. Iodine from the food you consume is used by the thyroid gland to create two key hormones: T3 and T4. TSH Releasing Hormone (TSH-RH), which is produced by the hypothalamus, alerts the pituitary to instruct the

The plant based food industry has been booming and vegan protein supplements have gained popularity, especially in the plant based community. Vegan protein powders can help those following a plant based diet by filling in any nutritional gaps they may be missing from their diet alone. Not only are vegan protein supplements benefitting those who adopt