VIM Today PRODUCTS, WEIGHT LOSS AND WELLNESS 101 by Lynette Novelli The year began, and we all started out with good intentions for weight loss and trying to get healthy.  If you may have slipped, it’s not too late to get back on track! Any time is the perfect time to spring into RENEWAL and it doesn’t take long to start to feel amazing with simple steps to WELLNESS. It...

Using data collected from 47,203 Canadian adolescents as part of the 2012-2013 Youth Smoking Survey, researchers from the University of Waterloo conclude that only about 10% currently meet the Canadian government's national fruit and vegetable intake recommendations (7-8 servings per day). The researchers also found that those who did consume the recommended amounts of produce per day are...

It happened to me about 12 years ago. As a former Division One college athlete, I was used to being in pretty good shape and being strong. That day, however, I was playing with my son and lifting him and spinning him over my head and something happened in my low back area that wasn’t good. The resulting injury stemmed from a weak core.  Age and ignoring my core strength had finally...

The ROYAL FLUSH:  have you pooped today? By Lynette Pritchard Dirty topic, I know, but, necessary to discuss. As a Colon Hydro Therapist and teacher of cleansing protocols, I can personally attest to the difficulty that people have in even mentioning bowel movements.  It has always been interesting to me how separate people feel from the normal process of elimination.  Cleansing...

Experts explain which fish are best for omega-3s, and which you should limit due to mercury. By Annie Stuart WebMD Feature Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD WebMD Archive Fish and omega-3 fatty acids. If you keep up with the latest nutrition news, you may have a pretty good sense of what they offer. But, if you're like many people, you still can't tell your omega-3s from your...

By Camille Peri WebMD Feature Reviewed by James Beckerman, MD, FACC You know lack of sleep can make you grumpy and foggy. You may not know what it can do to your sex life, memory, health, looks, and even ability to lose weight. Here are 10 surprising -- and serious -- effects of sleep loss. 1. Sleepiness Causes Accidents Sleep deprivation was a factor in some of the biggest...

Experts explain which fish are best for omega-3s, and which you should limit due to mercury. By Annie Stuart WebMD Feature Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD WebMD Archive Fish and omega-3 fatty acids. If you keep up with the latest nutrition news, you may have a pretty good sense of what they offer. But, if you're like many people, you still can't tell your omega-3s from your...

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, vitamin D3 is essential for the "formation, growth, and repair of bones and for normal calcium absorption and immune function" and there are studies to suggest that "higher levels of vitamin D in the blood are associated with reduced risks of colorectal cancer.   It is crucial for the absorption and metabolism...