The Top 7 Essential Vitamins for Those Ages 40+

The Top 7 Essential Vitamins for Those Ages 40+

Essential vitamins are a key component in every day healthy life, especially when you do not or cannot consume the daily value of vitamins and minerals needed daily. Everyone can benefit from taking vitamins (and not just those over 40 years), in fact, many women 

One in Four Women Over Age 65 Have This Painful Disorder

One in Four Women Over Age 65 Have This Painful Disorder

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has reported roughly one in four women over the age of 65 have osteoporosis of the hip and spine, a painful and debilitating bone disorder. Yet, this disorder only plagues less than 6% of men over the age of 

5 Essential Micronutrients During Pregnancy by Jun Wang, MS.

5 Essential Micronutrients During Pregnancy by Jun Wang, MS.

Jun Wang is currently an on-site nutritional consultant at InVite® Heath in Forest Hills and the Bronx. He holds a Masters of Science in Human Nutrition from Columbia University Medical Center. In about three months, I will became a father for the first time in 

The Truth Behind Drug Expiration Dates for Medications

The Truth Behind Drug Expiration Dates for Medications

The answer to the age old question of, “Can I use my prescription drugs past their expiration dates?”, has usually been answered by healthcare professionals with a stern “No.” To figure out why you can’t use your old drugs after they are said to expire, 

6 Questions You Must Ask Your Doctor before Filling a Prescription

6 Questions You Must Ask Your Doctor before Filling a Prescription

Asking your doctor questions about your health is one of the most important things you can do at your appointment. Whether you trust your doctor or are just hopeful that the new medications that have been prescribed to you will work, asking your doctor questions 

Wonders of Flaxseeds, By Dr. Millie Lytle, ND, MPH, CNS

Wonders of Flaxseeds, By Dr. Millie Lytle, ND, MPH, CNS

Flaxseeds, also known as linseeds, are a wonderful superfood. They are a terrific source of fiber, protein, and ALA (an essential omega-3) and contain mucilage, phytoestrogens and anti-cancer lignans. They also contain micronutrients like manganese and vitamin B1. This food is so nutritious, it is