It’s summer and you’re spending more time outside, exercising and eating well. But for some reason, you’re still not feeling energized. What’s up? Your body’s energy comes from turning food into energy. Mitochondria, tiny organelles found in most cells, are instrumental in this process. How well mitochondria function can be compromised by many things, including age. But don’t despair. Eating healthy …
What are electrolytes and why do we need them?
We often hear talk about replenishing electrolytes. But what exactly are electrolytes? Electrolytes are minerals that are, well, electric. They include sodium, potassium, calcium, bicarbonate, and magnesium, amongst other minerals. These minerals carry a small electric charge in a fluid environment. Our body needs electrolytes to function. Basically, electrolytes keep our cells, tissues, and fluids active and able to communicate …
5 Tips to Help You Combat Summer Stress
Ahhh, summer’s here. It’s time to say goodbye to stress, relax, kick back on the porch and read that book while the kids play. Turn on the BBQ and exercise as much as you want. But wait, you still have work to contend with, the house needs cleaning, and the kids have a million practices and camps. Your restful summer …
8 Reasons to Take a Multivitamin Every Day
Why take a multivitamin? Yes, we can get a lot of nutrients from food, especially fruits and vegetables, but the fact is we don’t. When we don’t eat enough fruits and vegetables, we miss essential nutrients, which can lower our risk for heart disease, stroke, cancer, and other health conditions. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), adults should consume 1.5-2 …
10 Things You Should Know About Men’s Health
What do we know about men’s health? Well, we know men don’t like going to the doctor. Men are 24% less likely than women to have visited a doctor within the past year, according to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. We get it guys, but annual checkups and preventive care such as routine screenings are critical to men’s …
How to Look After Your Eyes
We spend a lot of time in front of screens. And this, says experts, can be tough on your eyes. No matter what type of screen you’re looking at, it’s hard for us to go a day, let alone an hour without squinting at a screen. In fact, in 2014 it was reported that in the U.S. we spend an average of …
10 Good Reasons to Be Active
Whether you’re already active or you’re just getting started in a fitness routine, there are a lot of good reasons to keep moving as we age. Here are just a few: Obesity: Exercise can help you lose weight and control your weight. More than one-third of adults in the U.S (roughly 78.6 million people) are considered obese. As of 2014, Colorado was the only …
How Do You Drink Your Tespo?
So, how do you drink your Tespo? Sure, you can drink Tespo formulas as a straight shot. Just push the “On” button, watch the vitamins mix with water, and drink away. But if you’re looking to mix up your daily routine a bit, here are some ideas of how we Tespo. How We Tespo Mix Your Shot With Water If …
6 Nutrients For A Healthy Heart
These vitamins and nutrients play a key supporting role in helping your body maintain a healthy heart. Coenzyme Q10, aka CoQ10 CoQ10 helps your body convert food into energy. It energizes your heart, which helps it produce the energy it needs to beat 100,000 times a day. Studies have shown CoQ10 to relieve heart failure symptoms and reduce the risk of atrial …
The Truth About What’s In Your Supplements
What Additives, Binders & Fillers Are In Your Supplements? What’s in your supplements? More than 90% of tablets, capsules and gummies contain unnecessary ingredients—additives, binders, and fillers—referred to as “excipients” by the industry. These are extra ingredients that your body does not need such as preservatives, glazes, sweeteners, artificial coloring, deodorizers, and other substances used to shape and hold pills …