SHANNON HAGEL

There are so many things that can go wrong with the skin: dryness, redness, blemishes, psoriasis, eczema, cystic acne…. Need I go on? We spend SO – MUCH – MONEY on creams, scrubs and toners to fix our problem skin, but what is happening on the skin is actually a reflection of internal health. These cream and magic tropical potions may be helpful but your skin will never be as healthy as it can be unless you nourish and nurture it from the inside as well. Chronic adult acne wa

Vitamin what? K? Yup! Why’d they skip vitamins F, G, H, I & J? Great question! That's because the "K" stands for "koagulation" which is the Danish spelling for "coagulation." Makes perfect sense…. Vitamin K is the vitamin that helps the blood to clot or coagulate. And that's just the tip of the iceberg of what this amazing, underappreciated vitamin does for our bodies. It’s one of the four fat-soluble vitamins: Vitamins A, D, E & K. Let me tell you about all the functions thi

Oh, the dreaded head cold. It seems as inevitable as someone falling in love on day 2 of the Bachelor. The air gets cooler. The sun sets earlier. Your children transform into Snot Monsters bringing all of the germs home. What is it about sick kids wanting to touch your face or kiss you on the lips all of the time? Seriously, it’s like there is a green booger tax for their snuggles. Getting a common cold doesn’t have to be so… common. There are things you can do naturally t

Guess how many people have high blood pressure? A billion! It’s said to be the “#1 risk factor for death and disability in the world.” If you have high blood pressure, it's best that you are monitored by your healthcare professional. And if you're on medication for high blood pressure never change that without speaking with a medical professional. However, heart health is something that responds extremely well to lifestyle and diet changes. Today, we’ll talk about what exact