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Jordan Markuson is the founder and CEO of Aqua Health Labs, a revolutionary concept in dietary supplementation. A former internet advertising executive with extensive Chicago real estate holdings, a love for the outdoors inspired him to leverage his commercial expertise for the greater good. Exploring natural options to support recovery from a serious skiing injury and pain management for fibromyalgia led him to extensively research the science of essential fatty acids. Now, this independent entrepreneurial conservationist is a passionate advocate for environmentally sustainable healthy living practices. Jordan is a frequent content contributor to healthy living websites and publications, and is available for speaking engagements. Email [email protected] to learn more.

Astaxanthin Impresses Again and Again

Preliminary research conclusions suggest astaxanthin, a carotenoid formed in algae, has strong antioxidant properties to help protect against excessive oxidative damage (too much oxidation from excess free radicals). Oxidation is caused by normal biological processes. In other words it’s a… 0 Shares |

Marine Phytoplankton – A Complete Super Food!

What is it? Found in the upper and surface waters of oceans and bodies of fresh water, marine phytoplankton are single-celled organisms, a.k.a. “micro-algae,” at the very bottom of the food chain. They feed on nearly all ocean life and,… 0 Shares |

Is Your Fish Oil Made in China?

So what’s in your fish oil? Is it made with Chinese fish oil? And why does the bottle not say ‘Made in China’ if the fish oil pills were made in China? It’s easy for supplement companies to find loopholes… 0 Shares |

Chemicals in Consumer Products: New Progress in Transparency

The states of Washington and California are breaking new ground by providing consumers with information on potentially harmful chemicals in the products they buy and use on a daily basis. Washington’s focus is on products meant for children; California’s law… 0 Shares |

Do you know what’s in your fish oil supplement?

Millions of Americans and Canadians take fish oil supplements on a daily basis, in hopes of maintaining good cardiovascular health. In 2013 these supplements generated $1.2 billion in sales in the U.S., which goes to show that it’s in high… 0 Shares |

This Drug Makes Cows’ Hooves Fall Off – And You’re Eating It

When was the last time you at a nice, juicy burger? If you’re like most Americans, it was probably just this week. The United States is a nation of meat eaters, and beef is certainly no exception. Did you know… 0 Shares |

Peanut allergy treatment ‘a success’

Doctors say a potential treatment for peanut allergy has transformed the lives of children taking part in a large clinical trial. The 85 children had to eat peanut protein every day – initially in small doses, but ramped up during… 0 Shares |

A Heart Surgeon’s Viral Confession: Natural Food Is the Answer

Around 237,000 people now have Dr. Dwight Lundell’s confession on their Facebook walls. His essay, headlined “Heart Surgeon Declares On [sic] What Really Causes Heart Illness,” was published on a website called Tuned Body in December. Over the past week… 0 Shares |

One Son’s Struggle to Keep His Aging Parents Young

My parents, in their sixties, complain about muscle and joint pain each morning when they climb out of bed.  They say their first steps are painful and halting with tingling in their feet and hands.   As they walk around the… 0 Shares |

America’s health craze for fish oil is wiping out the world’s rarest shark

Another day, another round of headlines about China’s butchering of rare species. Today’s bloodbath bulletin concerns whale sharks, which feed on phytoplankton and can grow up to 40 feet (12 meters)—about the length of four station wagons. The shark is… 0 Shares |