The Pure Blog

Being able to see is something that many of us tend to take for granted. But our eyes are just as subject to damage and disease as any other part of our bodies, especially as we age.

Luckily, healthy vision support can come from natural herbs that have been used in traditional medicinal practices for thousands of years, as well as essential nutrients that you can find in whole foods and supplements.

The maca root has been used for thousands of years as a natural aphrodisiac and herbal medicine. Now, research today is beginning to confirm what people have known for centuries: this little root is a powerhouse when it comes to sex drive, mood, energy, and overall vitality.

Here are all of the many reasons we love the maca root, plus how to reap the maca benefits by choosing a good supplement.

This Ginger Mango Berry Smoothie is healthy, filling, and a perfect choice for breakfast or as a snack. It’s everything you want from a smoothie – quick, easy, and PACKED with flavor! From the bite of ginger and the sweetness of mango and berries, this recipe will appease your taste buds, perk up your senses, and provide, an always appreciated, immune boost to your body.

Physical activity is essential for abundant health. Not only does it boost your heart health, metabolism, and mental health, but it helps you manage your weight and lower the risk for several diseases. Unfortunately, for many, joint pain or stiffness can limit physical activity. Clinical studies have proven the worth of many joint health ingredients. However, we believe that three specific supplements can help get you “back in motion” more quickly and completely than others.

The purpose of using supplements with your workout routine is to help your body increase its endurance, performance, recovery, etc. Just like health supplements, each workout supplement contains specific ingredients to target particular areas of your body – some may help build muscles, others augment energy, etc.

Can you believe that 2021 is already over? It has been a full and busy year, but now, we’re excited to see what 2022 has in store! However, before the ball drops on New Year’s Eve, it’s time to partake in one of the world’s oldest traditions – making New Year’s Resolutions.

Depending on who you are, you might look comfortably forward to bedtime, or dread it. Sleep is a great thing when it comes easily and lasts through the night, but not so much if you have trouble getting or staying there. So, why do we sleep? Because that’s when you heal and when your mind and body recharge. Without regular rest, your brain cannot function efficiently, and if your brain’s not working, neither can anything else.

The “Energy level” we speak of in common conversation pinpoints how you feel on the exhaustion scale. We have low energy when we don’t feel up to riding our bike, go for a swim, or play a round of golf. Alternatively, when you’re focused and ready for whatever comes, you have “energy to burn.” If low energy is not resolved, it can stress essentially any bodily system. So, if you’re even a bit short on energy, it’s important to resolve it. This is where mushrooms can help!