The Root of What Matters
Jun 13, 2020
Natural Ways to Fight Inflammation
There are a variety of natural ways to reduce inflammation, most of which revolve around maintaining a healthy diet rich in substances like antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids, epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) and phenols. Learn more about the fastest and healthiest known ways to naturally reduce inflammation through diet.
Jun 4, 2020
Meditation to Reduce Inflammation
Chronic inflammation is a response from your immune system that can leave you feeling feverish, fatigued and in overall pain. Most of the time, inflammation is a good and natural part of healing as it’s a response to an infection or injury. But what happens when the inflammation becomes chronic?
May 22, 2020
Take These Efforts to Boost Your Immunity
Eating immune boosting foods aren’t the only ways to be a good friend to your immune system. Here are five recommendations to naturally keep your immune system in check, while improving your overall physical and mental health at a time when both take an extra dose of effort.
May 20, 2020
Are Curcumin and Turmeric the Same Thing?
You may have thought “curcumin” and “turmeric” were the same. Don’t worry! Many make that same assumption. This is because the terms are often used interchangeably. There are important distinctions between curcumin and turmeric that can be kept in mind, especially when you’re looking at the ingredients in your food.
May 15, 2020
What Foods Boost Immunity?
Now more than ever, nothing feels more important than our health. You may be acutely aware of what you are putting into your body. Maybe you are questioning what food and lifestyle choices are best to strengthen the immune system. Do you find yourself curious about supplements and herbal remedies to give your body the boost it needs?
May 6, 2020
Exploring Mental Health and Curcumin
We are all looking for that extra boost right now to put us in a healthy mental and physical state. This is a period of uncertainty, which provokes panic and anxiety, and yet we are told it’s important to focus on the day-to-day and to remain calm in the scheme of things.
Easier said than done, right?
Apr 29, 2020
How Curcumin Can Help Runners Suffering from Plantar Fasciitis
You may not be running as you normally would these days due to the situation that coronavirus has put us in, but if you are running, it’s especially important to take care of your body now so as not to need a trip to the hospital!
Apr 22, 2020
Can Drinking Curcumin Help with Weight Loss?
Researchers have been studying the benefits of curcumin for decades, but civilizations have been consuming curcumin for much longer. It has long been believed that there are benefits to curcumin, the compound found in turmeric, and scientists are working to unlock the secrets that ancient cultures across the world have known and embraced.
Mar 27, 2019
Can Curcumin Relieve the Side Effects of IBS?
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) affects ten to fifteen percent of Americans. It is often triggered by stress and particular foods. Whether you suffer from occasional IBS or a serious IBD, the latest research indicates that adding curcumin to your diet could help alleviate your symptoms.
Nov 16, 2018
ZYN Becomes a fully Certified B-Corp™
MILWAUKEE — #ZYNISLIFE isn’t just a hashtag at the innovative Milwaukee-based company. It embodies the fundamental foundation of goodness, from fair and equitable treatment of people, to charitable contributions, to community engagement, social justice and protecting the environment. The encapsulation of this hashtag is now demonstrated to the entire world with ZYN’s addition to the Certified B Corp™ global community, making ZYN 1 of only 10 in the State of Wisconsin, 1 of only 165 in the U.S. Food & Beverage sector and 1 of only 2,668 across the World.
Apr 3, 2018
Is it Safe to Take Curcumin?
To date, over a thousand clinical studies have been done on curcumin, the active compound found in turmeric. According to research, Curcumin has been shown to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties which make it such an interesting topic of study. Researchers around the world have wondered – and found some promising results – about curcumins power to fight such diseases as arthritis, certain cancers, neurological disorders, obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and gastrointestinal diseases.
Mar 22, 2018
Here’s Why I First Started Taking Curcumin
An injury to my foot in 2004 triggered the onset of my Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) at the age of 29. What was probably in my system my entire life decided to make its appearance when my immune system did not know what to do with that freak injury. My immune system went haywire! My added stress due to my job, lifestyle, chronic fatigue and significant weight loss prior to my injury did not help my case.