12 Days of Giving: Healthy Holiday Guide

12 Days of Giving: Healthy Holiday Guide

By: Cascade Vitality Center
Published on: 12/12/2024

The holiday season is a time for giving, connection, and celebration. Gifting thoughtfully selected wellness products can have a lasting impact on our loved ones’ health and happiness. If you’re looking to inspire those around you with gifts that enhance their well-being, you’re in the right place. In 2024, the wellness industry has brought us an impressive range of products—from innovative supplements to mindfulness tools and eco-friendly lifestyle essentials. Here’s a guide to the top trending, health-focused holiday gift ideas that will be making waves in 2025.

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Are You Micronutrient Deficient? Signs and Solutions

Are You Micronutrient Deficient? Signs and Solutions

By: Cascade Vitality Center
Published on: 23/11/2024

Micronutrient deficiencies have emerged as a significant global health issue, affecting billions of people and contributing to a range of health problems such as weakened immune systems, poor cognitive development, and increased susceptibility to chronic diseases. Recent studies estimate that over 5 billion people worldwide do not consume adequate amounts of essential nutrients, including iodine, vitamin E, and calcium. These deficiencies are further complicated by poor nutrient absorption, often resulting from compromised gut health. In this post, we will explore the most common micronutrient deficiencies, their causes, where to find these nutrients in food, and the best forms of supplementation. We will also discuss why many individuals struggle to absorb essential nutrients and how poor gut health can exacerbate these deficiencies as well as functional testing options that can help assess micronutrient levels and guide targeted interventions. Let’s dive in!

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Strategies to Slow Aging and Combat Oxidative Stress

Strategies to Slow Aging and Combat Oxidative Stress

By: Cascade Vitality Center
Published on: 22/11/2024

Aging is an inevitable process, but how we age—and the speed at which our bodies deteriorate—can be influenced by many factors, including oxidative stress. Oxidative stress plays a key role in the development of chronic diseases and the breakdown of cells, leading to visible signs of aging such as wrinkles, cognitive decline, and inflammation. But there are strategies we can employ to reduce oxidative damage, slow aging, and support overall cellular health. Keep reading to dive into the root causes of oxidative stress, how it accelerates aging, and our top strategies to mitigate it.

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Are You Micronutrient Deficient? Signs and Solutions

Are You Micronutrient Deficient? Signs and Solutions

By: Cascade Vitality Center
Published on: 11/11/2024

Micronutrient deficiencies have emerged as a significant global health issue, affecting billions of people and contributing to a range of health problems such as weakened immune systems, poor cognitive development, and increased susceptibility to chronic diseases. Recent studies estimate that over 5 billion people worldwide do not consume adequate amounts of essential nutrients, including iodine, vitamin E, and calcium. These deficiencies are further complicated by poor nutrient absorption, often resulting from compromised gut health.

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