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...

Vitamin D supplements may improve exercise performance and lower the risk of heart disease. Researchers say that vitamin D can block the action of an enzyme called 11-ßHSD1, which assists in making the stress hormone cortisol. Elevated levels of this hormone can increase blood pressure by restricting the arteries, narrowing blood vessels, and encouraging the kidneys to retain water. Thus,...

Women who are deficient in vitamin D may be up to 6.7 times more likely to develop age-related macular degeneration (AMD) than women without who have healthy vitamin D levels. AMD is the leading cause of legal blindness, and it affects more than ten million Americans. The study's lead author, Dr. Amy Millen writes, "Most people have heard that you should eat carrots to help your vision....