by Alex Swanson M.S. | Dec 17, 2019 | Best and Worst, Fitness, Mental Health, Multi-Minerals & Multi-Vitamins, Supplements
Whether you are pushing yourself physically or mentally past the limit, you need the raw materials to maintain a sustained effort for the long haul. The body’s reserves can only maintain a high level of performance for so long before exhaustion, injuries, poor...
by Alex Swanson M.S. | Dec 10, 2019 | Best and Worst, Foods, Heart Health, Mental Health, Supplements
What is Vitamin K2? Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin, along with vitamins A, D, and E. Vitamin K’s main claim to fame is coagulation homeostasis and calcium homeostasis. The letter “K” is used because it is derived from the K in the Germanic word Koagulation,...
by Alex Swanson M.S. | Nov 6, 2019 | Best and Worst, Immunity
This fall, and leading into winter, has been the ultimate test for what is working against the cold and flu. My wife is an elementary school teacher, so you can imagine what kind of medicinal arsenal I have stockpiled. Your immune system will never be tested more than...
by Marty Paradine | Oct 23, 2019 | Best and Worst, Disease Prevention, Fitness, Genetics, Heart Health, Mental Health, Supplements
Omega-3 fatty acids have been in the headlines numerous times in recent years, with fish oil being one of the most discussed and debated supplements in the world. These headlines have touted the health benefits of omega-3s as well as the cautions related to fish oil...
by Alex Swanson M.S. | Aug 22, 2019 | Electrolytes, Best and Worst
If you have diabetes and you are looking to stay hydrated with an electrolyte drink, you know it can be difficult to find one that isn’t too high in sugar and carbohydrates. The best elecrolyte drinks for diabetes will not include cane sugar, high-fructose corn...
by Alex Swanson M.S. | Jul 29, 2019 | Multi-Minerals & Multi-Vitamins, Best and Worst
Who would have thought that the Jetsons were right and we would try to get everything from one pill? Whether you are eating a poor diet and trying to fill in the gaps with a multivitamin, or eating a balanced diet and taking a multivitamin for insurance against...
by Alex Swanson M.S. | Jul 29, 2019 | Multi-Minerals & Multi-Vitamins, Best and Worst
The Best and Worst Prenatal Vitamin article has been the most requested article that I have written so far. I didn’t want to disappoint with this article, so I put extensive time and research to outline everything needed to choose the best prenatal vitamins....
by Alex Swanson M.S. | Jul 14, 2019 | Protein, Best and Worst
Have you found it difficult and confusing to choose a whey protein powder? You’re not alone because choosing a whey protein powder now requires the skill of a wine connoisseur. The taste, types of cows used, grass-fed vs. grain-fed, heavy metal testing,...
by Alex Swanson M.S. | Jul 9, 2019 | Protein, Best and Worst
Finding the best plant-based protein powder in a sea of options can be frustrating. How do you know what ingredients it should and shouldn’t have? Here at The Health Beat, we like to empower our readers with the knowledge to confidently pick out the best...
by Alex Swanson M.S. | Jun 26, 2019 | Multi-Minerals & Multi-Vitamins, Best and Worst
After writing my first article on multivitamins titled The Best and Worst Multivitamins and How to Design Your Own, I received requests for both an article on multivitamins for seniors and for prenatal vitamins. Neither of these are an easy feat because it is...
by Alex Swanson M.S. | Jun 21, 2019 | Electrolytes, Best and Worst
Electrolytes are charged metallic “ions” that help balance fluid pressure inside our cells and control the pH of our blood. Normal nerve, heart and muscle function rely on adequate amounts of these minerals, and deficiencies can hamper performance dramatically. Water...
by Alex Swanson M.S. | Jun 14, 2019 | Mental Health, Best and Worst, Supplements
Taking Concussions More Seriously While at the gym in 2014, I caught a small part of the World Cup game between Uruguay and England. Within a few minutes, I witnessed Alavaro Pereira take a knee to the face and was knocked out cold. Did they rush him to get medical...
by Alex Swanson M.S. | Jun 13, 2019 | Best and Worst, Gut Health
For millions of years, our ancestors ingested the best probiotic and prebiotic supplements through hunting and gathering, including fresh unwashed food from the ground and trees. It is only under a microscope that we have become aware of the billions of microorganisms...
by Alex Swanson M.S. | Apr 7, 2019 | Multi-Minerals & Multi-Vitamins, Best and Worst
I believe that we have the knowledge to make our children the healthiest in history. I know, quite an ambitious claim when are all the statistics are pointing to the contrary. The educational tools are available for parents to implement and we need to increase...
