Monthly Archives: May 2011

Exercise and Asthma: Is Exercise Jeopardizing Your Health?

You have just finished a great workout when you start coughing. You have a hard time breathing, and your chest feels tight. Did you push yourself too hard? Maybe. But you are not out of shape. At least, you did … Continue reading

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Featured iHerb Customer: Steve D.

We think our iHerb customers are awesome and we truly appreciate their support and their patronage, but we also know that they are all real people who are doing their best to live a life of health and wellness.  That’s … Continue reading

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Smooth(ie) Operator: Colleen H. and her Minty Apple Green Smoothie

When I asked our iHerb Facebook Page Fans about some of their favorite smoothie recipes, I got a plethora of tasty concoctions, which I’d love to share with you. Presenting an iHerb Smoothie Operator, Colleen Hager and her recipe for … Continue reading

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Women and Fitness Performance

The past 30 years have seen an increase in the number of women participating in sports. Are there special considerations for the female athlete? Hormones It is no secret that a woman’s hormones play a huge role in how she … Continue reading

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Featured iHerb Customer: Lanie H.

We think our iHerb customers are awesome and we truly appreciate their support and their patronage, but we also know that they are all real people who are doing their best to live a life of health and wellness.  That’s … Continue reading

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Nutrition and Menopause

The aging process is associated with many changes in hormonal and physiological function, some of which are gender-related. In women, one of the most dramatic hormonal changes is the striking reduction in estrogen production that accompanies menopause. This period of … Continue reading

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Carnitine for Heart Health, Diabetic Neuropathy, COPD, Hyperthyroidism and Mild Depression Support

Carnitine is a substance used by the body uses to turn fat into energy. It is not normally considered an essential nutrient because the body can manufacture all it needs. However, supplemental carnitine could in theory improve the ability of … Continue reading

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Smooth(ie) Operator: Stina F and her Chocolate Banana Nut Butter Smoothie

When I asked our iHerb Facebook Page Fans about some of their favorite smoothie recipes, I got a plethora of tasty concoctions, which I’d love to share with you. Presenting an iHerb Smoothie Operator, Stina F and her recipe for … Continue reading

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Featured iHerb Customer: Sheila V.

We think our iHerb customers are awesome and we truly appreciate their support and their patronage, but we also know that they are all real people who are doing their best to live a life of health and wellness.  That’s … Continue reading

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Berry Lemonade Green Smoothie

Photo Credit to Amy of Simply Sugar and Gluten Free Blog There are times when I want a smoothie that has a little more tartness to it, so when I came upon this Berry Lemonade Green Smoothie from Amy, the … Continue reading

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