By Luigi Gratton M.D., M.P.H.
Q: What is Alpha Lipoic Acid and how does it support the heart?
A: Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA), an ingredient in Niteworks®, is a potent antioxidant first discovered in the 1950s and later recognized in 1988 for a variety of health-promoting activities. ALA works in the mitochondria, the body’s energy-producing cells, where [...]

Here are two files you can download that can be very useful if you’re on the Herbalife weight loss program. You can also read more about Herbalife Product Usage on this previous post. The Herbalife Meal Planner and Instructions posted below, as well as the Weight Loss Eating Guide should be useful when planning your [...]

Losing weight and getting into shape is what most people aim for since excess weight can cause both emotional and physical stress. If you feel that you want to lose weight and you need guidance along the way, then this article may be useful as we cover five ways to lose weight in a safe [...]

Everyone should eat a healthy diet, but athletes and runners require a special diet since they exert themselves more than others. A healthy diet for runners consists of well balanced meals that allow the runner to maintain his or her energy levels, while continuing to follow their running schedule. Listed below are some essential nutrients [...]

Although many people have a desire to implement a new diet plan that is both easy to maintain, and healthy; they tend to experience difficulties in following a new diet plan and sticking to their new schedule. The majority of the diet plans offered are not flexible and require the person to consume certain meals [...]

Parents and guardians often have a hard time providing a healthy diet for teenagers since most teenagers are at a stage in their lives where they typically do not want to do what they are told. Listed below are few ways to incorporate healthy food items into your child’s meals in order to provide a [...]