Viva Wellness Articles

Can you prevent strep?

Can you prevent strep?

Did you know that most sore throats are caused by viruses? In addition to "Streptococcus Throat 'strep' is an infection of the throat and tonsils caused by the strep bacteria...

Can you prevent strep?

Did you know that most sore throats are caused by viruses? In addition to "Streptococcus Throat 'strep' is an infection of the throat and tonsils caused by the strep bacteria...

Borage Oil

Borage Oil

Borage oil comes from a wildflower native to Syria, though it now grows in many parts of the world. It has commonly been used for medicinal purposes for over 1,500...

Borage Oil

Borage oil comes from a wildflower native to Syria, though it now grows in many parts of the world. It has commonly been used for medicinal purposes for over 1,500...

Peas & Thank You step up your supplement game with pea protein

Peas & Thank You step up your supplement game w...

By Melissa Smith, CNP Have you heard? Protein powder is no longer reserved for bodybuilders and avid gym-goers. It has become a staple in modern diets as a convenient health...

Peas & Thank You step up your supplement game w...

By Melissa Smith, CNP Have you heard? Protein powder is no longer reserved for bodybuilders and avid gym-goers. It has become a staple in modern diets as a convenient health...

Cold and Flu

Cold and Flu

With the warm weather over, you may be feeling great—albeit dreading the snow—until you’re waiting in line for your coffee and the person in front of you turns and sneezes...

Cold and Flu

With the warm weather over, you may be feeling great—albeit dreading the snow—until you’re waiting in line for your coffee and the person in front of you turns and sneezes...

Who, What, When, Where, and Why?

Who, What, When, Where, and Why?

Your immune system protects your body against infection, disease, and damaging foreign bodies. A healthy immune system identifies pathogens and protects against threats to the body. Immune system disorders result...

Who, What, When, Where, and Why?

Your immune system protects your body against infection, disease, and damaging foreign bodies. A healthy immune system identifies pathogens and protects against threats to the body. Immune system disorders result...

Back to basic: Sleep & Immune

Back to basic: Sleep & Immune

Sleeping Helps Your Immune System To Recover Faster From Illness The immune system is influenced by our circadian sleep-wake cycle. Research has shown that when we sleep, levels of the...

Back to basic: Sleep & Immune

Sleeping Helps Your Immune System To Recover Faster From Illness The immune system is influenced by our circadian sleep-wake cycle. Research has shown that when we sleep, levels of the...