Worldwide interest in the health protective benefits of vitamin D has increased exponentially since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. We now know that low vitamin D levels are common among people of different ethnicities, geographic regions, and age groups. More importantly, low vitamin D status has a strong association with serious, chronic health conditions including infectious disease. As this is emerging research, it's easy to feel confused by conflicting scientific opinions. Here are answers to many of the key questions surrounding vitamin D.

Are you one of the many people who say organic food costs too much and that's why you don't buy it? Consider this: the way food is grown, processed, and distributed affects both variety and quality (color, taste, nutrient density). In turn, the quality of the food affects our health. Learn more!

Most athletes and health-conscious people follow a nutritious, whole foods diet, which is one of several steps essential to ridding the body of metabolic build-up -- that is, the by-products the body accumulates during times of high stress, especially physical stress. Learn how sauna therapy can counteract this.

Without a doubt, we are experiencing more burnout and fatigue today than ever before. In some ways, it's an epidemic in and of itself. Many of us are facing some level of challenges due to social isolation, financial strain, health challenges and increasing mental health struggles. Very likely you, or someone you know, has said more than once, "I'm totally exhausted. No matter what I do, I never feel rested."

The evidence is compelling: Exercise is the prescription for a healthy life - it aids in the prevention of chronic disease, enhances brain and nervous system function, and helps us manage stress at every age. Learn what you can do to exercise your way to health!

Throughout the world, eggs are one of the most affordable, versatile, and nutrient dense foods. At times controversial, due to the cholesterol content, eggs are now considered an important part of a healthy diet when eaten in moderation. Eggs are an excellent source of protein and other essential nutrients including choline, which the brain and nervous system require for the regulation of mood, memory, and the formation of the membranes that surround the cells.

You’d probably never guess that a pair of wet socks could pull congestion from your head and stimulate your immune system. Sounds like hocus-pocus promoted by a traveling charlatan, right?

Historically, this hydrotherapy was called “Wet Sock Therapy.” At some point, a marketing savvy naturopath explained to young patients that the overnight drying of the socks was a “healing magic trick” and the name quickly evolved into “Magic Socks.” Kids love it and it actually does work like magic to arrest the onset of mild colds and flus.

When it comes to cold and flu season, prevention really is the first line of defense. To keep your body’s immune system in peak condition, follow our immunity-boosting tips to help your body fight off the bugs looking for a host. And, for times when you are feeling ill, the second set of tips can help you recover.

Eat this, not that. One day a certain supplement or medication is great for you, but a week later you're being advised not to take it. How can you judge the worth of media hype around health information and determine what applies to you? Read more to learn how!

Whether you need to monitor eating habits to manage a health condition or because you want to lose weight, keeping a diet diary is a powerful tool for gaining insight about what, when, and why you are eating.

Vitamin C, or ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin known for its role in supporting a healthy immune system. However, it's also crucial for many other important biological functions. A deficiency in vitamin C causes scurvy, leaves the body vulnerable to infections, and is an underlying factor in inflammation that can lead to chronic illness.

If you want to liven up your salads, get wild about winter greens! Here's a list of cold-weather hardy greens that are packed with nutrition, flavor, and color.

Among the millions of U.S. adults who use nutritional supplements, multivitamin and mineral formulas are the most popular. It's a smart choice for almost everyone, even active, healthy people who eat a variety of fresh, organic foods.

There is an extraordinary two-way communication going on between your body and mind that affects both physical and emotional health. The language the body speaks is in the form of symptoms. For instance, anticipating an important interview at work can make you anxious: your mind starts racing, your heart beats faster or maybe you get a tension headache. Sure, that headache might just be a headache, related to stress. But what if it's something more?

The splitting pain of an earache! We all know the itchy, scratchy, stuffy, feverish, achy feelings that come with a sore throat and a head cold, but ear pain is probably the worst. It starts with an overworked immune system, affecting one of our most vulnerable systems—the respiratory tract—which includes the mouth, throat, nose and ears.

Athletic or not, we all need water. And plenty of it. Hydration affects how our body works in daily activities, how prone it is to injury, and how well it recovers from injury.

Water facilitates hundreds of critical functions in the body, many of which are essential for maintaining good muscle tone, joint mobility, and even managing pain.

Move well and move often: it's smart advice for maintaining a strong, healthy body from head-to-toe, inside and out. With mounting evidence of the ill-effects associated with sitting too much, moving well has become essential for living well.

Every day, we are exposed to chemicals and toxins that accumulate in our bodies, creating a burden that affects our overall health. In fact, studies show that the average person carries over 700 synthetic chemicals in their body at any given time. Shockingly, even newborns are not immune to this; one study found over 200 harmful contaminants in the umbilical cord blood of newborns. Without proper elimination, these toxins build up and contribute to a range of health issues.