Anti-aging supplements, skin treatments, and joint formulas all contain varying levels of collagen, the critical component of joint cartilage that allows joints and muscles to stay strong and flexible. Flexibility and range of motion of muscles can deteriorate with age, and this is largely due to a reduction of healthy cartilage. People suffering from degenerative joint diseases in particular can benefit from a dietary supplement that includes vital cartilage and collagen compounds. Nature’s Way Hydraplenish has much to offer: It helps lubricate and cushion the joints, promotes healthy skin tissue, and even reduces the signs of aging.

Collagen
There are three main types of collagen, but collagen type II is the primary form of articular cartilage that is necessary for healthy joints, muscles, and tendons. Healthy cartilage ensures that the body can move and stretch with ease, and comprises glucosamine, chondroitin, hyaluronic acid (HA), and collagen type II. All of these compounds are available in various dietary supplements and nutritious foods, but each two-caplet serving of Hydraplenish offers the added advantage of bioavailable collagen.

Bioavailability
An essential element of many dietary supplements, bioavailability is the degree and rate at which the body absorbs nutrients. Nature’s Way designed Hydraplenish for enhanced bioavailability, making it very easy for the body to assimilate key compounds and start utilizing collagen to repair joints, lubricate muscles and tendons, and even smooth lines on the skin’s surface.

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Chamomile has long been known as a powerfully soothing, relaxing herb, but you’ll find even more benefits of this potent plant when using it in aromatherapy. Chamomile is commonly associated with treating insomnia, and is often added to sleep aids as a natural relaxant. Most people find comfort in a cup of chamomile tea, but there are other ways to use the herb if you’re suffering from anxiety, nervousness, tension, or even skin problems.

What Is Chamomile?

Chamomile oil itself has a fairly sweet fragrance, and its essence is extracted from the flowers of the herb. It was used heavily during the Middle Ages as a natural soothing agent, to improve digestion, reduce inflammation, and soothe irritated skin. Egyptian cultures used it to treat fevers and heal wounds.

It is made from the flowers of the Matricaria recutita plant, and is a natural anti-inflammatory. Since it can soothe the body both inside and out, it’s one of the most versatile essential oils available.

Chamomile also contains the active ingredient azulene, which can help fight infection and speed up recovery time. This natural pain reliever has been shown to reduce joint inflammation and can even stimulate the production of white blood cells, which are essential for healing, and keeping the immune system in balance.

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Optimum nutrition is possible only with the right balance of vitamins and minerals in your diet, and vitamin K is essential for supporting healthy bone growth, efficient digestion, and a strong immune system. The vitamin’s primary role is to control blood clotting, making it important for people who seem to bruise easily. Expectant mothers should ask their doctors about vitamin K supplementation, since vitamin K is especially important for pregnant women. A deficiency may lead to hemorrhaging for the mother, especially during labor, and can result in danger to the baby in the form of muscle hematomas and intercranial hemorrhages. Supplementation is not recommended during the last stages of pregnancy, though. Read the rest of this entry »

Citronella is usually associated with candles for warding off mosquitoes and other insects in the summertime, but, as an essential oil, it has many other natural properties to offer. Taking advantage of the therapeutic benefits of citronella essential oil can help treat a variety of ailments and conditions. The oil is derived from the grass of the citronella plant, which is primarily found throughout Costa Rica. It has a fresh and lemony scent, and many people find that it has natural healing properties beyond a simple candle.

Why Are Essential Oils Important?

Essential oils have long been used in aromatherapy for their natural healing benefits and therapeutic properties. The oils are extracted from plants and leaves, then distilled and stored for use. Essential oils can be combined with carrier oils to be used in massage, or combined with products such as lotions and creams for topical application. Scented oils are often used in fragrances, candles, or room sprays; the aromatherapeutic benefits of essential oils can help enhance well-being and relieve illnesses. Read the rest of this entry »

If you seek a natural supplement that can work wonders, look seaward. The benefits of fish oil for coronary health have been widely documented. But fish oil isn’t just for heart health. It can treat or help prevent a variety of conditions, including depression, diabetes, osteoporosis, macular degeneration, attention deficit disorder, stroke, and auto-immune disorders. You can harness the power of fish oil by taking Nature’s Way Fisol or Super Fisol. Read the rest of this entry »

Garlic has been used both as a medicinal herb and a food source for thousands of years, and studies have shown a significant relationship between garlic and the prevention of infection and disease. It’s one of the few foods that has a high natural sulfur content, and it also contains amino acids that are not easily obtained from other sources. Read the rest of this entry »

Tired of brittle, dry, cracked, ridged, or weak fingernails? There are positive steps you can take to promote better nail health. But first, it’s important to assess what poor nail health might mean. That’s because medical experts say certain nail conditions can tell you a great deal about your general health. Read the rest of this entry »

There must be something to the fact that elderberry has been used medicinally for centuries. It’s a common ingredient in natural remedies, and the fruit contains vitamins A, B, and C, flavonoids, carotenoids, amino acids, and tannins. It has antibiotic, antibacterial, and antiviral properties, and is most commonly used to ease cold and flu symptoms and shorten patients’ recovery time from while decreasing their respiratory distress. Read the rest of this entry »

Protein powders, bars, and supplements are intended to enhance performance with healthy muscle growth, and they can be a valuable dietary supplement for any nutrition program. While CytoSport Muscle Milk offers many benefits on its own, a number of alternatives to Muscle Milk may provide similar results. Soy protein enhanced with amino acids, complete whey protein formulas, and low-carb powders each offer their own set of advantages and nutritional benefits, and are available in a range of flavors to suit your tastes. Read the rest of this entry »

While nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) have been a widely recommended and prescribed class of drugs for treatment of joint pain and arthritis, they’ve been making headlines not for their effectiveness but for their sometimes dangerous side effects. NSAID users may find themselves with increased bruising, stomach upset, ulcers, nausea, and more. Take them long enough and you may even experience a breakdown of the joints—definitely not what someone already suffering from arthritis would want. People with joint pain and arthritis are understandably looking for alternatives to these drugs, and natural remedies offer them a number of options. Read the rest of this entry »