Amandean Wellness Center

There is no shortage of topical skincare creams, serums, and gadgets that claim to restore your skin's youthfulness and glow. We're practically swimming in them! While some can bring impressive results, they fail to realize one thing - just like the health of your internal organs, you have to first address your nutrition before you can see any significant results. This is what makes marine collagen a dietary supplement you don't want to miss out on. The health benefits of this powerful collagen protein don't stop at the gym - marine collagen can help to alleviate joint pain, improve gut health, and enhance your everyday skin and nail routines! The only trouble is, we can't get enough of it. As we age, our body produces less and less collagen leaving our skin a little more dull and wrinkle-prone, and our hair and nails more brittle. Keep reading to learn about how collagen supplements can improve the health and appearance of your skin and nails with every scoop!

Intimacy and stress rarely mix. Between the stresses that come from our jobs, our families, the news, and health issues, it is no wonder that our sex lives suffer. Today we take a deep dive into the science behind our libidos, a breakdown of what happens to our bodies and our hormones when our stress levels increase & decrease, and what you can do in your daily life to manage your stress levels more effectively.

For our vegan and vegetarian friends out there, we know a plant-based lifestyle comes with its challenges. Plant-based diets are becoming more mainstream due to a growing population of vegetarians and vegans, and many of us who are choosing more environmentally-friendly nutrition Even those of us who are not vegetarians can still practice a healthy lifestyle filled with lots of fruits and veggies to better our general health. No matter what your food preferences may be, there are certain nutrients that your body requires. Omega-3 especially! These healthy essential fats are not produced by the body on its own but are necessary for how your body is structured and how it functions.

Collagen has made the rounds in the skincare industry and is gracing bestseller beauty lists from brands like Ulta and all over the internet. Today, you may be considering a collagen cream to take advantage of all its proclaimed benefits, and for good reason! But before you snag your own collagen face cream, let's dig into all its proven benefits and the ways you can maximize the benefits of this superstar protein.

Collagen is a vital protein for the health of your skin and nearly every connective tissue in your body. It is like the glue that holds everything together and the grease that helps all the bits and bobs to move together smoothly. Collagen replaces and restores dead skin cells and forms a network of cells in the dermis upon which new healthy skin cells can grow. It keeps connective tissues strong and flexible so you can build more lean muscle mass and keep your skin young and healthy. Unfortunately, there is no blood test or other magic test that can be run to measure the amount of collagen in your body. The main thing you can do is to understand what will cause your collagen levels to decrease and to look and listen for the warnings your body may give you when you don’t have enough.

How important is bioavailability exactly when it comes to drugs and supplementation? Being that it is determined by the rate of absorption and the amount of the substance utilized by the body, we'd say it's one of the main factors you should consider. High bioavailability means you're getting exactly what was promised out of a product, and that's something worth investing your money in. How can you determine bioavailability, and even enhance it? Let's find out.

Fasting isn’t a new thing, the human species has been fasting and feasting for ages! It has been used not only for weight loss but to improve concentration, extend life, prevent Alzheimer's, prevent insulin resistance, and even reverse the entire aging process. Food preservation and storage is a relatively new invention - the cavemen certainly didn’t have a way to store foods without them going bad. They would hunt, gather, and feast because they didn’t know when they would be able to feast again. And when food was unavailable, they just didn’t eat. In recent years, the practice of fasting for health benefits has re-entered the public consciousness and millions of people are beginning to rediscover the powerful positive changes that can be achieved through intermittent and extended fasting.

Marine Collagen -- not sure if you've noticed, but it's just about the biggest health trend right now! Simply put, collagen is a structural protein that binds our cells together. In many ways, collagen behaves like a kind of molecular glue that helps keep us together. Not only is it used to support your joint health, but it can also help reduce signs of aging in your skin just by adding a scoop into your daily coffee, oatmeal, or smoothies! In this post, we'll give you a thorough overview of this superpower protein.

Hyperpigmentation and melasma are two of the biggest culprits for dark spots and uneven skin tone. Hormone changes month to month cause melanin production to fluctuate. Acne caused by makeup and sweat build-up can start to darken and scar after too much sun or exposure to heat. Summer’s tans, peeling skin, and overexposure to sun can cause dark spots to linger all year long. If you're someone who struggles with dark spots and brown patches in your skin, you are not alone! Today we are talking all things hyperpigmentation and melasma and how to prevent it throughout the year.

It's a good time when you clink cocktails with your friends at the bar or over Zoom and it has helped a lot of us to get through quarantine. Even though happy hour cocktails can help you let loose and get to know your friends and coworkers better, too much alcohol consumption, as we all know, can also be detrimental to the function of your immune system. Luckily, there are many ways to boost the body's immune response back up through simple lifestyle changes or by exploring the sober-curious movement.

As we age, our bodies just don’t bounce back the way they used to. It is a common process many of us go through, but it doesn’t have to be your reality. Find out how maintaining flexibility can help with your greater mobility and injury prevention and what supplements will help get you there.

For all of you that experience regular or even semi-regular periods, we bow down. Periods can be painful and uncomfortable! Furthermore, every woman’s experience is different when it comes to menstruation. Boswellia Serrata Extract is a natural and safe way to manage the pain caused by menstrual cramps. Let’s discuss monthly periods and how you can better manage the pain each month.