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Working Towards a Vegan World: Mychael McNeeley - Most vegans share a common desire for a better world, which includes protecting the rights of animals and taking care of their bodies. San Diego-based vegan, Mychael Mcneely, is someone whose deep-rooted passion for building a vegan world is elevated … Continue reading 
When Should You Be Concerned About Varicose Veins? - According to the American College of Phlebology, up to 50 percent of American women have varicose veins at some point in their lives. Should this many women be concerned about varicose veins? It’s common for these blue and violet … Continue reading 
Best Ways to Prevent Varicose Veins - As we discussed in a recent blog, it’s very common for women to develop varicose and spider veins in their legs as they age. Whether the veins are a cause of physical pain, insecurity, or both, they are a grievance to … Continue reading 
What Causes Varicose Veins? - As we age, it’s common for blue and violet lines to start appearing on our legs. These lines are caused by varicose veins, which are superficial veins that have become enlarged, stretched, and damaged over time. You may have also … Continue reading 
What Are the Most Important Vitamins for Vegan Kids? - Many vegan parents choose to raise their young children on a vegan diet until they are old enough to make their own dietary decisions. This allows the parents to expose the children to plant-based meals and cruelty-free products that align … Continue reading 
Reduce the Appearance of Varicose Veins with Diosmin - Next time you’re enjoying an orange, know that you’re not only getting a great source of vitamin C — you’re also consuming an antioxidant bioflavonoid called diosmin! Diosmin is a type of plant chemical found mainly in citrus fruits; it … Continue reading 
Vitamin D Deficiency: Symptoms to Look For - Vitamin D3, also called the “sunshine vitamin,” is an essential nutrient for our bodies. Given its nickname, you probably heard growing up that the best way to get enough Vitamin D is to spend time in the sun. While it’s … Continue reading 
Vegan Diet vs. Plant-Based Diet: What’s the Difference? - In the last few years, more and more people have reduced their meat and animal product consumption. Studies have found a 300% increase in vegans in the U.S. between 2004 and 2019 (amounting to nearly 10 million people) and there … Continue reading 
Should You Still Take Vitamin D in the Summer? - There’s a reason vitamin D is called the Sunshine Vitamin: Your body produces this hormone-like vitamin whenever your skin is exposed to a significant amount of direct sunlight. Knowing this, it’s easy to assume that you’ll naturally get enough vitamin … Continue reading 
3 Essential Vitamins for Vegan Moms While Breastfeeding - Nursing mothers, especially those following vegan and vegetarian diets, may find that they need to be strategic about what they eat to ensure that both they and their children are getting all of the nutrients they need. Here’s a list … Continue reading 