Mushrooms as Medicine!

June 29th, 2016

In Western society, mushrooms are largely ignored outside of the culinary world. In the East, though, they have long been revered as a powerful component of natural medicine. Mushrooms have been used in the Eastern world for thousands of years to promote longevity and stamina and to improve the body’s immune response. Multiple clinical studies […]

There has been a lot of buzz within the health community lately about the group of herbs known as adaptogens. These prized plants are becoming wildly popular and the trend is expected to continue. The term adaptogen may be used to describe any substance, compound, or practice that is used medicinally in order to promote […]

Minerals!

April 29th, 2016

Mineral supplements are not as frequently thought of as vitamin supplements, but perhaps they should be! Minerals, even those that we only need in trace amounts, are absolutely crucial to our bodies’ functioning. They help our metabolism work at peak efficiency and keep our bones strong, among other things. If you’re eating a well-balanced diet […]

Beauty from the inside out!

March 29th, 2016

When it comes to beauty regimens, everyone tends to focus on the outside. From lotions and creams to scrubs, gels, and masks all the products we use to maintain our appearance seem to be all about external application. But what about working from the inside, out? Supplementing is a great way to spruce up your […]

Aromatherapy

February 29th, 2016

Anyone who has ever had a scent induced flashback can attest to the power of aroma. You might be out, walking along, minding your own business when BAM! Out of nowhere you smell something and you find yourself suddenly transported back to some long-gone time or place. It’s a strange phenomenon, but pretty much everyone […]

Winter is a good time to take a look at the strategies and supplements that help bolster our immune system and ward off or minimize the downside of low immunity, such as colds and flu, tiredness and lethargy. Many of us start out the New Year with health and fitness goals and the last thing […]

Wishing you and your loved ones health and happiness in 2016!! Don’t forget we are here to help you reach your New Year’s resolutions and fitness goals.  Take care and be safe! In good health, The All Star Health team

Coming into fall, thoughts turn to family, and seasonal holiday recipes.  This is the time of year when we celebrate at family gatherings with good food. And we mean lots of good food, as I am sure you all have come to notice after the Thanksgiving weekend!  Using healthy kitchen alternatives in the face of […]

Mushrooms have been used in folk medicine for thousands of years. Many believe that mushrooms may help promote good health and well-being. All Star Health has a variety of brands that carry supplements that have been extracted from different mushrooms. You can visit the site to see the full selection. Mushrooms used in supplements include […]

The modern way of life has many benefits.  We have highly advanced technology, communications and information systems. However, with these benefits come some downsides, one of which is the prevalence of anxiety disorders and feelings of stress that this ‘information overload’ and the fast pace of modern life can produce.