Second Nature Health LLC

09/11/2025

07/30/2025

Another super awesome reason to eat broccoli! Boost that brain power.

Sulforaphane, a phytochemical abundant in the sprouts of cruciferous vegetables, protects plants during a critical period of development. Through sulforaphane's ability to activate the mammalian Nuclear Factor Erythroid 2-related Factor 2 (NRF2) pathway, these beneficial properties extend beyond pla...

07/25/2025

Oh the power of vitamin D!
Boost your immune system, get your mood in check and fight off cancer - all from just one little nutrient.
Moreover, nature is so cool, you can go outside into the SUN and get it. Wow! You'll need bare skin without sunscreen to do it. Darker skin tones will need more time in that glorious glow than lighter tones to get this nutrient absorbed. No worries, vitamin D deficiency is way worse to your health than the risk of skin cancer. But don't be a n***y and burn yourself either, sunscreen does have its place. Oh... and don't go running inside right away to wash up either. Allow a few minutes for your body to convert the sun on your skin to the hormone needed to thrive.
For those that are never going into the sun, yippee for supplements of vitamin D3 available in softgels and liquids, which should be taken with a meal.

Geo Espinosa, ND, LAc - Vitamin D is low-cost, low-risk, and supported by strong science. It plays a big role in aging, prostate health, and immune defense, and adding it to your wellness routine is one of the best steps you can take to protect your health as you age.