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Probiotics in a Sleep Aid? Why we added them in Harmony+
According to The Sleep Foundation, almost half of all Americans report feeling sleepy during the day between three and seven days per week! The recommended amount of sleep for adults is between seven to nine hours every night, yet around...
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How Age Defy May Benefit Skin Aging
Dryness, fine lines, and wrinkles are typical signs of skin aging. The primary causes of dry skin are the breakdown of the epidermal barrier and the loss of substances that hold moisture such as hyaluronic acid (HA). HA has an...
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The Vital Importance of Optimal Thyroid Health
The thyroid gland, a small butterfly-shaped organ located in the neck, plays a crucial role in maintaining overall health and well-being. Its primary function is to produce hormones that regulate metabolism, energy levels, and numerous bodily functions. When the thyroid...
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How Revive+ May Help Boost the Immune System
The body's defense mechanism against disease is the immune system, a large intricate network of interrelated organs, cells, and proteins. Its primary role is to maintain our health. Scientists are investigating how the immune response is affected in humans by...
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Stress relieving practices and products are not new. In fact, since the start of the pandemic, 47% of Americans have reported an increase in their stress levels (1). As a result, the use of adaptogens to manage stress has grown. ...
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The Importance of Copper and Zinc in Nourish+
Did you know that if you’re taking a prenatal vitamin with zinc, it also needs to contain copper? This is because copper and zinc have an inverse relationship, taking zinc can cause copper levels to decrease in the body. Copper...
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THE IMPORTANCE OF GLUTAMINE FOR GUT AND DIGESTIVE HEALTH
Glutamine is an amino acid that plays a crucial role in maintaining optimal gut health and supporting recovery processes in the body. As the most abundant amino acid in the bloodstream, glutamine serves various functions, with a significant portion being...
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How Vitality+ Naturally Boosts Energy
We live in a world where energy boosting products are queen. If we are ever lacking energy, what do we do? We reach for a coffee or an energy drink. If we are about to workout and need a little...
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What Happens When You Don’t Get Enough Sleep?
We all know we need enough sleep. But what is “enough” sleep? The amount of adequate sleep changes with age. In general, the average daily amount of sleep needed is: - Birth to three months old: 14-17 hours - Four to 12 months...