An integrative approach to health focuses on the goal of treating the mind, body and spirit all at the same time. In addition to conventional Western medicine, alternative or complementary therapies can play significant roles in maintaining health. These include everything from herbal remedies, acupuncture and massage to fitness, meditation and yoga. Scientific research is [...]
Here at Mannatech, understanding the science behind our products and exploring the numerous ways in which our products benefit health are practices that are extremely important to us. To share our research with our Associate base and consumers, we developed our very own science-based website—MannatechScience.org. In case you aren’t already aware of this great resource, [...]
In late November 2010, the National Academy of Science’s Institute of Medicine (IOM), an independent nonprofit organization that provides unbiased and authoritative advice about health to those in government and the private sector, released a report discussing new vitamin D (and calcium) DRIs* for North Americans1. Governmental regulatory agencies of the food and dietary supplement [...]
Do you ever wonder about the safety of your skin care products? Looking at the ingredient labels on many facial cleansers, moisturizers and body lotions can leave one wondering, “What in the world are most of these things?” and “Is it safe for me to be applying these ingredients to my skin every day?” Currently, [...]
Omega-3 supplements are the second most commonly used natural product by adults, following only multivitamin/mineral products.1 If you are not already taking an omega-3 supplement, here are the reasons why you should start adding them to your healthy daily diet.
According to a 2007–2008 assessment by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in the U.S. approximately 68% of all adults and approximately 32% of children and adolescents are overweight.1,2 These disturbing numbers have been steadily increasing over the past ten years. Preliminary research suggests that eating fast and takeout foods is an important factor [...]
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