Are you getting enough of the sunshine vitamin during the winter? During this long, cold season, many people become deficient in this essential nutrient due to a decrease in sunlight exposure and the general lack of vitamin D in the American diet. So why is it especially important to supplement vitamin D during the winter season? Let’s start at the basics… What is Vitamin D? Popularly known as the “Sunshine Vitamin,” vitamin D is a unique nutrient in that our bodies naturally create it when exposed
Popular today in the natural products industry is a supplement known as SAM-e. You may have recently seen it at your local vitamin store or read about it in nutrition blogs. The SAM-e buzz is growing as much excitement has built up over its potential wellness benefit.What is SAM-e? S-Adenosyl Methionine or SAM-e is a naturally occurring compound found throughout the body. It is involved in many important processes including the synthesizing of certain chemicals such as melatonin and dopamine.** SAM-e
With 2022 behind us, we’re all looking for ways to get physically and emotionally stronger in 2023. Mental health has been a huge topic for discussion during the pandemic and continues to be a high priority for most. However, the tide of mental health — how we look at it and how we grow from it — is constantly shifting. An emerging trend called “Mental Fitness” is an interesting new concept that involves 4 main pillars. The primary objective lies in strengthening our minds on a routine basis, much
We’re so excited that spring is in full swing! Now that warmer weather is finally here, it’s time to shake off any winter blues, brush the dust off of our bicycles and get outside! There are countless ways to stay active during the springtime, but all the new and sudden activity could be rough on our bodies. Here are a few ways to tips to keep you feeling happy and healthy this spring!Protect from the sun While we love being outside, it’s easy to forget to apply sunscreen – especially when it’s not summer
St. Patrick’s Day is here! Who else is excited? We figured that you’d be, so we whipped together a few Essential Oil Blends that will turn your house into a luck magnet. Or, so we hope. Lucky Rainbow Blend: The first blend brings together bergamot and lime. Bergamot is a yellow-green citrus fruit that is exclusively grown in Italy. It has a bright aroma, and can bring a sense of awareness to your surroundings. Lime is a traditionally uplifting scent. So, when paired, they make a pleasant scent that brings
Twenty-four seniors at Farmingdale High School signed their letters of intent on December 2, 2019 to signify their commitment to college sports teams. The seniors gathered in the lecture hall of Farmingdale High School, where they were joined by family members, coaches, Principal Dr. Samuel Thompson, Assistant Principal Jed Herman, Director of Athletics Jeanne Berkoski, and Assistant Superintendent Glen Zakian. The Farmingdale athletes who participated in the signing play lacrosse, baseball,
