Movement is something most of us take for granted. But each time we walk, lift, climb, or reach for something, we employ a complex system of nerves, bones, muscles, tendons and ligaments. And like the moving parts of any machine, our joints require both cushioning and lubrication to function at their best. Without a buffer,…

When speaking of hydration, we typically think about quenching our thirst. But full-body hydration means so much more—including supporting your critical physical structures and organs that require plentiful hydration to function at their best. Your joints, eyes, skin, hair, scalp, and gums all require sufficient levels of moisture to do their jobs properly.  So let’s…

When we think about preserving and increasing the health of our fingernails and toenails, we tend to think about external treatments. And that’s not surprising, since most of the products that protect nails do so by working from the outside inward—relying on chemical polymers to strengthen and reinforce the collagen fibers of the nail.  But…

With summer just around the corner, the mercury will soon be rising. If you plan to work, exercise, or play outdoors in the warm weather, you need to think about hydration. During strenuous exercise, the average person can lose up to 47 ounces of fluid per hour through perspiration. That’s nearly a quart and a…

Recently, Hyaluronic Acid (HA) has leapt into the national consciousness. Its many applications in the health and beauty industries have people from all ages and walks of life truly excited. But a century ago, this miracle molecule was virtually unknown. Then, in 1934, Columbia University scientists Karl Meyer and John Palmer first isolated HA from…

There’s a revolution going on in the cosmetics and beauty industry, and it centers on a very simple concept: hydration. We are just now beginning to unlock the secrets of how your body helps keep your hair supple, radiant, and healthy. And the answer isn’t heavy oils or harsh cleansers, but rather a substance that…

Each day, our bodies break down the sugars, proteins, and fats we consume and use the raw materials to create substances we need to live and stay healthy. One of these essential substances is Hyaluronic Acid (HA)—a long-chain sugar molecule that can hold up to 1000 times its weight in water!   Your body is…

Hydration is essential to the proper and healthy functioning of our bodies. We need water to nourish our cells, flush out waste products, lubricate our joints, moisten our eyes, and keep our skin and hair smooth, soft, and young looking. To help us stay hydrated, our bodies produce a substance called Hyaluronic Acid (or HA)….

There is one essential need common to all of Earth’s living things: water. Plants, animals, and even microbes require water for their survival. Inside living organisms, water can be found as a basic building block of every cell. It serves as a conduit for nutrient transport, an avenue for expelling waste, and a catalyst for…

To thrive and grow, the human body must continually renew itself. Each day our bodies use the raw materials we consume to nourish our tissues and organs and create millions of new cells. We can see this regeneration most clearly in our skin, hair, and fingernails. But it also occurs throughout the internal structures of…

Among dieting, exercise, and the wishful thinking to acquire more sleep…there is one common New Year’s resolution that is almost as routinely forgotten as it is promised: drinking more water. While so commonly overlooked, it’s this very practice that could be making or breaking your health—no matter how often you frequent the gym or how…

Here’s a question you don’t hear every day: What do your joints and eyes have in common? The answer is right before your eyes – literally! Hyaluronic Acid (HA) was first discovered in a cow’s eyeball in 1934, by German biochemist Dr. Karl Meyer. Meyer eventually discovered that it was this property that makes up…