We’ve all heard the urban legend about taurine: an extract from bull testicles. Other versions say it’s bull semen.

There are 5 stages of sleep and we cycle through them about every 90 minutes. The deep sleep stage (stage 4) is longer earlier in the night...

Supplementation shouldn't be a guessing game. Unfortunately, most mainstream conventional manufacturers of vitamins and supplements would prefer you focus more on their marketing then on the ingredients in their products...

In this video interview by BodyHealth Director Christopher Alexander, Lesley talks about her passionate relationship to BodyHealth products, the importance of...

Inflammation in the body is a normal response to fighting disease, damage and infection. Inflammation can become quite extreme and prolonged when not addressed, impacting daily life and leading to a host of compounding conditions as it becomes chronic...

Numbers do not lie, the reality is that though most people think they are pretty healthy; in fact most are overweight and a pretty significant portion are obese.  There is a significant portion of food in the regular diet of Americans that is marketed or perceived to have health benefits, when in reality is quit unhealthy and in many cases as bad as junk food or even outright harmful.

Eating healthy doesn't have to cost a fortune. Even on a budget there are many creative and easy ways to make that dollar stretch while not compromising quality. Even adopting some of these clever tips will make a huge difference, especially if you are cooking for a whole family. Whichever tips you choose, the message is clear that you don't have to break the bank to eat well.

The importance of physical fitness cannot be emphasized enough. It offers a cornucopia of benefits. This is the perfect time of year to spring into a new fitness plan with these great tips. We compiled this list of 8 tips to support you in building a strong foundation of success in your fitness journey. It all comes down to proper planning!

Being athletic comes at a cost.  Of course, the benefits of an athletic lifestyle far outweigh the risks; the risks are real yet can be minimized and possibly eliminated.  Athletes push their bodies fast, hard and continually for long periods.  Some of us extreme athletes push even harder then that constantly testing our limitations. Creating a prevention plan for yourself is a crucial step in limiting the chances of injury to your body.

Do you suffer from random bouts of brain fog? Chronic fatigue? Intense sugar cravings? Memory problems?

If you answered “yes” to any of the above, or are experiencing some other physiological symptoms, it’s time you learned about a little-known plague in modern society: parasites.

Now, I’m not talking about some grotesque looking insect that’s hidden on your body – I’m talking about microorganisms that live inside your digestive system and upset the homeostatic balance in your body.

They consume vital nutrients that would otherwise provide your cells with the nutrition they need to thrive and create subtle physiological changes in your body that can significantly reduce your quality of life.

Now, you might be thinking that this is a problem that only exists in underdeveloped or “unsanitary” parts of the world – and, if so, you are dead wrong.

There's an app for that too: Sometimes success is all about having the right tool for the right job.  When it comes to your personal health, wellness & fitness...

As an endurance athlete it's important to consider the impact dehydration can have and to make sure you're getting enough fluids. Let me illustrate...

On one of my weekly 6 mile tempo runs with a group of friends, I began experiencing some slight cramp-like symptoms in my right hamstring...