The IPM Blog

Natural Products for Safe and Effective Skin Care it’s more important than ever to be cautious about what you put in and on your body. Most women use 168 chemicals on their bodies every single day....

Probiotics and VeggiesTaking probiotics with a Big Mac might not do you any good at all, according to an article published by the Division of Immunology at Harvard Medical School. The Western diet...

Real Health Benefits of SaunaSauna therapy has been found to provide many health benefits, all well-documented in major, peer-reviewed medical journals. It improves circulation, cardiovascular...

Breathing easier when exposed to smoke from firesSmoke released by any type of fire (forest, brush, crop, structure, tires, waste or wood burning) is a mixture of particles and chemicals produced by...

Creatine Supplementation Affects Cognitive Ability and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Creatine is a naturally occurring nutrient that forms an energy reserve in the muscles and brain. It is consumed...

B’s and Omega-3’s: Better Together for Brain Health Too often, we look at the physiological effect of different nutrients in isolation, however, more and more research is uncovering the synergistic...

What Are Omega-3s? Omega-3s are fatty acids that have significant beneficial effects on health. Specific omega-3s like EPA and DHA have been shown to support healthy brain and cardiovascular...

More Than a Number: The Difference Between Omega-3, -6, and -9 Fats and particularly mono- and polyunsaturated fatty acids have surged in popularity in recent years as important components of a...

Cooking Matters: Whole Grains, Beans, and Lentils Simple tips that can change the quality of your child's ability to absorb food Our mothers often buy the very best organic food, store it carefully,...

Should You Worry About Vitamin D Toxicity? Everywhere we turn, we hear about the merits of supplementing with vitamin D, particularly when the sun disappears during long winter months. Vitamin D...