More people in the United States are turning to natural, alternative or holistic health. And not just for their physical health, but for mental and spiritual as well. This graphic below, which was created by visual.ly shows some interesting trends. Some of those stats include: [More]

Some say everything is OK in moderation, including fast food. For many people, that may even be a mistake. Few people argue that fast food is a healthy option, but it appears that statement is really just the tip of the iceberg. Each happy meal or dollar menu item may have hormones, steroids, antibiotics, oils that clog your digestive system, and refined sugars -- not to mention the empty calories, high cholesterol and chemicals like TBHQ. [More]

The health of your intestinal system may also represent the health of your entire body. Every nutrient first has to be digested and passed through the intestines before it can make it to the other organs. The stomach and intestines are often the first line of defense for your immune system, too. Nature's Sunshine has plenty of supplements for the intestines. But to make things a bit more clear, we put this graphic together below to help you understand 8 of them and how they could help your intestinal health: [More]

Want better brain function? Maybe you should lay off the carbs, especially sugar and processed grains. Recent research from Tufts university links high carbohydrate intake to greater risk of mild cognitive impairment. Diets heavy in sugar and complex carbohydrates, such as processed grains, could particularly contribute to risk by affecting the body's glucose and insulin metabolism. [More]

Today, in some form or another, vitamins sit behind counters and cupboards of almost every home. About half of the population of the United States takes vitamins daily.

But there was a time when vitamins weren't discovered. And people got sick with diseases such as scurvy and beriberi. The discovery of vitamins may have saved the lives, and the comfort, of many sailors, and it awarded a couple scientists the Nobel Prize. Here's how it happened: [More]

Blueberry consumption has skyrocketed over the last few years. In fact, it's more than doubled over the last 6 years. And with good reason, too. They are low calorie and packed with nutrition. Health benefits of blueberries include high sources of fiber, manganese, vitamin C, phytonutrients, polyphenols, anthocyanins that give the fruit its blue hue, and other antioxidants. [More]

The practice of cleansing the digestive system dates back to ancient Greece. In the United States, cleansing became popular in the 1920s and 1930s. Today, it is widely accepted that proper digestion is crucial for overall health. [More]

Enter the contest below. If you win, you'll get $100 towards any Nature's Sunshine Product. To have a chance to win, do at least one of the actions in the widget below. The more you do, the more entries you get. You can even tweet about it every day to get more points. You have until 11:59 p.m. on March 18. So get started! [More]

"Death begins in the colon." No matter who said or penned it first, it seems sensible that the organ that houses the body’s waste and toxins for elimination is the same place where adverse health conditions would originate, and, consequently, health should flourish when proper care of this organ is given. [More]

The average American diet can wreck havok on the intestinal system. And an unhealthy intestinal system can lead to a host of other problems. If you missed our webinar, you can see the slides here. [More]