Category: Articles

Being Proactive Against Invaders This month, we’re closing this series by encouraging you to have a strategic lifestyle that protects your Body Nation. It is proactive and anticipatory in nature. In military terms, this concept is well demonstrated by the events of 9/11 and the Boston Marathon attack in 2013. When events like this occur,…

Support your Immune System When it comes to prevention and protection, the following supplements that support your immune system make a great basic arsenal of weaponry to have handy to incorporate when you sense your immune system is under unusual attack or stress. Depending on the supplement, increasing the amount you are already taking or…

Foods that Defend You We usually think of our food as a source of nourishment in the form of protein, carbohydrates, fats, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Are you aware that there are many foods that have antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral properties which help to attack and destroy unwanted visitors such as the common cold, disease-causing…

Foods with Antimicrobial Properties We usually think of our food as a source of nourishment in the form of protein, carbohydrates, fats, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Are you aware that there are many foods that have antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral properties and help to attack and destroy unwanted visitors such as the common cold, disease-causing…

Causes of Insomnia and Treatment Options to Help You Sleep By Mila McManus MD This article isn’t about obvious causes of insomnia, such as heartburn or chronic pain.  Its focus is on some causes of insomnia about which you may not realize, and some suggested treatment options. Potential causes of insomnia: Hormonal imbalance or deficiencies…

by Mila McManus MD Improve Your Relationship Ladies, have you been frustrated that your husband doesn't acknowledge your presence when you walk into the room? Gents, have you ever felt that you are on a completely different wavelength than your wife? If you could use some help in the communication and/or relationship department, whether you…

Digestive Aid for Acid Reflux and Other Ailments Digestive Aid supports proper digestive function by supplying hydrochloric acid from betaine HCl and pepsin for enhanced protein digestion.  It also provides nutrient cofactors B1, B6 and zinc which support the body's own production of HCl.  Additionally, Digestive Aid includes Gamma Oryzanol and Fucoidan which soothe, support…

Avoiding what destroys your protective force of beneficial bacteria in your gut. This month we want to focus on how to recognize all of the threats to Your Body Nation and ways to avoid them. Keep in mind that your gut microflora, when properly balanced and healthy, will contain mostly beneficial bacteria, but will also…

Take charge as Commander-in-Chief of your Nutrition. The distinguishing mark of a great military force is its leader. When we read about great military leaders like Julius Caesar or Alexander the Great, we are told about what they “conquered” or “took control over”. Are you The Commander-in-Chief of Your Body Nation? It is an important…