It was interesting for me to learn that chronic inflammation and weight gain are connected. Most of us associate inflammation with injury and recovery, however, the body can contain levels of constant chronic inflammation that puts us at risk for certain illnesses, and contributes to weight gain. When you eat too much processed food and […]
What you should know about Multi-Vitamins
Our bodies need 13 essentials vitamins to function properly. There are also several different Multi-Vitamins formulas available that can more specifically target one’s needs, such as those specifically formulated for men or women, children, elderly, prenatal, menopausal or vegetarian and vegan. Some of these essential vitamins are water soluble and others are fat soluble vitamins. Water […]
The Vitality Diet is in the news!
See our most recent interview on ABC News channel 8 about our Vitality Diet. With the incredible results we are getting, even the toughest weight loss situations are getting resolved with Renewed Vitality’s weight loss program. http://www.wfaa.com/news/north-texas-fit-friends-support-for-your-health-goals/379887773 As well, Renewed Vitality’s Weight Loss Program was featured in Natural Awakenings, a huge online magazine in the […]
B Complex
The B vitamins contained in B Complex play many vital roles in our bodies, including the production of energy and formation of blood cells. B Vitamins help our cells burn fats and glucose, producing more energy. They assist in the production and repair of DNA, improve memory, brain function and heart health, strengthen your immune system, […]
Magnesium Deficiency and Supplementation
Magnesium Glycinate is made up of Magnesium, an essential mineral, and glycine, a nonessential amino acid. It is considered an electrolyte. Electrolytes, such as magnesium, potassium, sodium, chloride and others, are responsible for the electrical activity in the body and without them your body could not function properly. This vital nutrient plays a fundamental role in a […]
5-HTP
5-HTP is a naturally occurring amino acid produced in your body and which leads to the production of serotonin, an important hormone for regulating your mood. 5-HTP is the short name for 5-Hydroxytryptophan. To produce the supplement, a naturally occurring substance derived from the seed pods of griffonia simplicifolia, a West African shrub, is used. It is fairly well […]
Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue – There is Rarely an Elephant on the Elevator
I was diagnosed with chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia in my early 20s. I was told there was not much that could be done about this other than to get a good night’s sleep, eat healthy, and mildly exercise. I was always looking for that one reason that could have sent me over the edge and […]
The Mother Hormone
Pregnenolone is a vital hormone that is manufactured in the body. It is nicknamed “The Mother Hormone” because it is the first hormone in the pathway that generates a host of key neurohormones in the brain that affect cell growth. Because of Pregnenolone’s balancing effect, it may be one of the most important hormones. Pregnenolone […]
The Value of Iodine
Iodine was discovered by the French chemist Bernard Courtois in 1811. Courtois uncovered this new element when he was extracting sodium and potassium compounds from seaweed ash. It occurs naturally and is mainly found in oceans and brine pools. Seaweed or kelp is a primary source of natural iodine. Iodine is an element and it is required […]
Melatonin: Beyond Sleep
Located near the center of the brain, the pineal gland is a very small organ shaped like a pine cone, which was once known as the “third eye.” The pineal gland produces melatonin, which helps maintain circadian rhythm and regulate reproductive hormones. The pineal gland often appears calcified in x-rays, which is usually due to […]