LuckyVitamin • 26th April 2019

10 benefits of monk fruit sweetener

Concerns about sugar consumption have prompted more consumers to look for natural and artificial sugar substitutes with fewer calories. In fact, the global artificial sweetener market is expected to hit revenue numbers of over $13 million by 2023 (2). And while many people have grown familiar with sweeteners like aspartame and stevia, natural monk fruit sweetener is growing in popularity as a safe and healthy sugar alternative.

LuckyVitamin.com • 10th February 2019

Ketone Supplements: What You Need to Know

While health practitioners still debate the safety and efficacy of the ketone diet, and research about ketone supplements is limited, some studies show that the use of exogenous ketones can decrease inflammation and may be effective in treating brain injuries, cancer, Angleman syndrome, and Alzheimer’s disease.

LuckyVitamin • 17th December 2018

5-Step Guide to Healing Dry Skin on Your Face

Dry skin is caused by a variety of factors including aging, changes in the weather, and certain skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis, which are characterized by flaky, red patches. If you want to boost moisture levels and effectively heal dry skin on your face, follow these simple steps.

LuckyVitamin • 17th December 2018

How to Choose the Best Mushroom Supplement for You

If asked to conjure up an image of mushrooms, you likely default to seeing pizza toppings or fuzzy fungus-covered logs in a wooded landscape. But the medicinal and healing properties of mushrooms are also available in supplement form and may be beneficial to your overall health and wellness. If you’re interested in learning more about how these fantastic fungi can benefit you, use this guide to find the best mushroom supplement to fit your needs and lifestyle.

LuckyVitamin.com • 10th September 2018

Is an Anti-Acne Diet Right For You?

Treatments for acne vary widely and can range from topical solutions and prescription medications to laser resurfacing techniques and surgical intervention. But if you want to fight off acne from the inside, some researchers and dietitians believe that an anti-acne diet could help produce clear, pimple-free skin.

LuckyVitamin.com • 5th September 2018

Alpha Lipoic Acid Benefits and Uses

Antioxidants are trendy. You’ve probably seen them advertised in everything from tea and energy bars to moisturizers and facial oils. Antioxidants are the reason everyone has been telling you to eat leafy greens and indulge in dark chocolate. And while common antioxidants like vitamin C and beta-carotene may be familiar, there is one health-boosting, super antioxidant that should be on your radar. We’re talking about alpha lipoic acid (ALA).

LuckyVitamin.com • 23rd July 2018

Acne Scar Removal: How to Get Rid of Acne Scars

Acne is a skin problem often associated with teenage hormones and going through puberty. But over 80 percent of people ages 11 to 30 years old suffer from acne, and many of those people experience some form of acne scarring, according to a study published in The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology (1).

LuckyVitamin.com • 19th June 2018

Is a Low-FODMAP Diet Worth Trying?

One way of potentially alleviating IBS symptoms is to consider a low-FODMAP diet. “Studies have now been conducted worldwide showing that a low-FODMAP diet is effective in managing IBS symptoms,” says Dr. Marina Iacovou, se​nior research dietitian and project manager at Monash University in Melbourne Australia. So is a low-FODMAP diet something that you should try? It gets a bit complicated, so let’s break it down.

LuckyVitamin.com • 14th May 2018

How a Ketogenic Diet Can Help You Lose Weight

One of the latest diet trends to explode in the health and wellness space is the ketogenic diet. But if you aren’t quite sure what it is or how it works, we’re here to help. Let’s take a closer look at this diet craze, so you can decide whether it’s right for you.

Men's Health • 14th February 2014

7 Ways Your Smartphone is Ruining Your Life

Your smartphone has drastically improved the way you communicate, create, learn, and live, but it still has its downsides—especially if you’re constantly connected to it.

Men's Health • 28th April 2015

4 Weird Side Effects of Extreme Weight Loss

There are countless benefits to dropping pounds if you’re overweight or obese. You’ll have more energy. You’ll look and feel better in clothes. You’ll slash your risk of developing diabetes, depression, sleep apnea, impotence, back pain, cardiovascular disease, and some types of cancer. But every so often, losing a large amount of weight comes with some strange side effects, too, says Tricia Leahey, Ph.D., professor of psychiatry at Brown University’s Warren Alpert Medical School.

LuckyVitamin.com • 29th May 2018

5 Common Fat Myths Debunked

Fat often gets a bad rap. In the 1980s and ’90s, low-fat diets were touted as a cure-all for combating obesity and maintaining heart health. Media and health professionals began to evangelize this type of diet and many American consumers started looking for low-fat foods. But just because something is labeled as low-fat doesn’t mean it’s healthy.

Men's Heath • 27th March 2014

Flex Your Funny Bone!

To get the girl, deliver the yuks. Women’s brains show higher activity in reward-related regions when reacting to a joke, according to a recent study from the Stanford University School of Medicine. The research supports the idea that women have evolved to appreciate humor and look for a funny guy when choosing a partner. Having a hard time cracking her up? Don’t bail yet. You can learn to be funny, says comedian Gavin Jerome, who teaches comedy courses at Iowa State University. “People think

GI Jobs • 29th May 2014

9 Stress Relief Tips for After Transition

The pressures and difficulties of everyday civilian life are completely different than those associated with military employment. This stress can be debilitating and lead to trouble sleeping, relationship conflicts and physical ailments, including body aches, difficulty breathing and nausea.