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Vitamin D is in the media once more. There’s been a release of some “papers” connecting Vitamin D levels to higher survival chances with COVID-19. Let’s talk about Vitamin D a little bit and how these “papers” and resulting discussion are wrong, but also right. I’ve written a pretty thorough article on Vitamin D. It’s a …
One of the most common questions we get is some variation of “What should an otherwise healthy person use, supplement-wise, to be healthier?” Our advice always starts with a brief word of caution: people take too many of the wrong types of supplements. Our goal should be to only take a few, high-quality supplements that …
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In This Episode Collagen is having its 15 minutes of fame, so Neal and Daena are talking about it! In this podcast, Neal discusses the structure of this unique protein, and what it does for the body. He also explains powders vs. bone broth, quality issues and adulteration, collagen booster supplements, and how this all intersects …
At Woodstock Vitamins we often talk of the Vital 5, those 5 nutrients I believe almost everyone could benefit from. This is part of a more strategic approach to using supplements; they shouldn’t be added to our regimen without a darn good reason. Supplements should fit into an established health or wellness plan, be backed by science, and be …
If you know two things about me, know this: I love M&Ms (too much) and I am the father of 4, 3 of those being triplets. Being a dad is the best thing about my life. Here’s the triplets when they were born being held by my wife: Here’s the full goon squad now: I …
The biggest problem most of us have with nutrition is the overwhelming nature of nutrition information. I believe that diet is a bigger source of confusion than any other health and wellness topic. There are a few reasons why people are so confused. First, none of us has any professional training in this. I have …
Vitamin K is a fat-soluble nutrient involved in the production of various proteins. These proteins are the precursors and building blocks for pathways that regulate blood clotting, bone formation, and calcification of the arteries. In other words, it’s pretty important. I’m always curious why we call things certain names, so here’s an interesting factoid about Vitamin …
Let’s start out by getting some important information out of the way. The stigma surrounding mental health is still generally negative. People who deal with mental health issues or those who go to therapy are often seen as “weak” – a belief held more by older than younger generations. This macho stance is often a …
Poor sleep is an insanely common problem amongst us Americans. The consequences of even a single bad night of sleep are pretty dramatic, impacting our memory, energy levels, motivation, and more. Missing a full night’s sleep a few times weekly over the course of months can cause even more severe symptoms, changing the way our …
Hair, skin, and nails go together like Moe, Larry, and Curly. Seriously, they’re never apart! Hopefully, only your hair (and not your toenails) is Curly. My goal with this article is to teach the basics of hair, skin, and nail care, discuss nutritional options to support this trio the best, and finally, talk about supplements that can …
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