Peptides are everywhere. They’re naturally occurring biological molecules found in all living organisms, and they play a key role in all biological activity. You may have seen peptides mentioned in ads for beauty products, but they also perform a variety of healing functions.

Like proteins, peptides are formed naturally through a process that ultimately forms a chain of amino acids joined together by peptide bonds to form a single molecule.

Ozone therapy is one of the most-discussed alternative treatments within the chronic illness community—and for good reason. Mixing this gas naturally found in Earth’s atmosphere with oxygen creates a treatment with the potential for powerful healing capabilities.

Ozone therapy has been used by practitioners and researched by scientists for more than 150 years, with benefits shown for autoimmune diseases as well as many other health issues. 

A strong core is important. But why? And how can you get a strong core?

Think of your core muscles as the central link in a chain that connects your upper and lower body. No matter where motion starts, it ripples upward and downward along the links of the chain.

It’s time to pack away the swimsuits and sunblock, pool floaties, and beach towels. Summer is over, the kids are back in school, and the chill of fall is in the air. Soon we’ll be breaking out the skeletons and ghosts, and start flavoring everything (even things we shouldn’t) with pumpkin spice. 

When the seasons change, our diets and weekend plans change as well. If you’re like most people, however, your skincare routine probably remains the same. You use the same products and makeup in autumn that you use in summer—or fall, for that matter. And there’s nothing wrong with that, right?

When it comes to our skin care routines, we have the best intentions. We want to take care of our skin and keep it youthful as long as possible. However, even with the best intentions, we can end up sabotaging our skin’s health without even realizing we’re doing it.

Growing old is a natural part of life, but some of the natural aspects of aging can make you feel like a shell of your former self. When your hormones get out of wack, it can affect your fitness, your diet, your family, your job, and even your sex life.

Low testosterone levels shouldn’t prevent you from living a happy, fulfilling life. Testosterone replacement therapy can improve your hormone levels so you have the energy to be the person you are striving to be.

For a lot of folks, aches and pains are a daily frustration. They prevent you from doing what they love and make getting out of bed in the morning difficult.

Many reach for over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers like ibuprofen and acetaminophen to help, even though long-term use can cause side effects and damage to internal organs. Doctors could prescribe medications for pain relief, but these medicines can be addictive and cause different kinds of health concerns.

During the last few months, it’s become more important than ever to protect yourself from dangerous viruses and bacteria. The coronavirus is, of course, the most talked-about danger keeping many of us up at night. 

But other infections and diseases are just as dangerous, and a large portion of the people with COVID-19 who have serious cases also have pre-existing autoimmune problems or the flu.

If you’re like most, one of your biggest worries is developing serious health conditions and losing mobility as you reach your senior years. While you can’t stop your body from aging, there are steps you can take to keep your body in top shape despite the number of candles on your birthday cake.

Regular exercise can help prevent or manage many of the health conditions you may be facing, such as arthritis, elevated blood pressure, diabetes and heart disease. Plus, if you keep your muscles active, they will grow strong and healthy, and you can continue your daily activity without becoming dependent on others.

Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, date nights across the nation have been put on hold. With so much on your plate, from worries about the state of the economy to keeping your kids’ grades on track, it’s easy to put your relationship on the back burner.

But regardless of how long you and your partner have been together, you deserve to have a fun, close, intimate relationship. And believe it or not, now is the perfect time to spend more time together.