Organic Muscle Blog ~ The Organic Path to Health and Wellness.

For centuries ancient cultures worshiped the sun. These people saw the sun as a source of life that was necessary to grow crops for food. The sun became thought of as a god that gives energy to the world around them. In modern times we do not worship the sun as ancient cultures did, but it still plays a crucial role in our lives and our health. The sun is still necessary to grow the foods we need to sustain ourselves, as well as provide us with the best source of vitamin D. This vitamin functions as a hormone, and every single cell in your body has a receptor for it. Many of the natural mechanisms in the body require vitamin D like muscle movement and proper immune function.

For months, ideas on treatments for COVID-19 have been tossed around by many doctors, medical professionals, politicians, and other public figures. Antimalarial medications and other viral vaccines seem to be suggested the most and have the best possibility to work as a treatment. Hydroxychloroquine was the antimalarial medication that came up the most. Initial test trials found it to be effective in some patients with COVID-19. Now a large study suggests that hydroxychloroquine doesn't help with COVID-19. It seems that this virus is strange in many ways and acts differently in people, making it hard to come up with standard treatment. Right now, the most promising research may come from an organic herbal tonic made from indigenous plants in Madagascar.

It can be hard to get in enough nutrients or meals in a day with the fast-paced grab it and go lifestyle that most of us lead in 2020. Meal replacing products such as bars, shakes, and other drinks can ensure you are getting the correct amount of vitamins, minerals, and protein in a day. Diet plans can be made with these products to achieve an individual's desired fitness results. Sadly many of these products are loaded with refined sugars, GMOs, preservatives, artificial colors, artificial flavors, and more! Luckily mother nature provides organic foods and superfoods with all the nutrients we need for a day.

With the world on high-alert due to the spread of COVID-19 and it's effects on the human respiratory system, it is the perfect time to cover some of the best natural methods of keeping your respiratory system healthy. This series of organs is responsible for taking in oxygen and expelling carbon dioxide, with the primary organ of this system being the lungs. They work with the circulatory system to pump oxygen-rich blood to all cells in the body. Oxygen is needed to sustain our bodies, and we rely on these systems, along with our lungs, to maintain our oxygen levels. For these reasons, a properly functioning respiratory system is essential for optimal human health. 

It's that time again, time to team up with our friend and Organic Muscle Family member Mike Kneuer from What Mike Eats to provide you with some delicious and nutritious shake recipes. Whether you are looking to lose a few pounds by using a meal replacement shake or you just need something nutritious on the go, Mike has your back with these awesome shakes featuring our Organic Plant-Based Protein powder!

Who doesn't love salt? It is a great way to kick the flavor up on just about any dish you are making. It complements other flavors in foods and gives you that salty satisfaction many of us are looking for. But what is salt and what is its purpose in the body? Salt contains an essential trace mineral known as sodium. Our bodies need sodium for several functions including contracting and relaxing muscles, maintaining proper fluid balance and preventing dehydration, sending nervous system impulses, and preventing low blood pressure. What is even more impressive is that recent research has suggested that eating salt can reduce the risk of infection and kill harmful bacteria. Another study done on animals has also shown that salt may have a positive effect on symptoms of depression. So salt can be a good thing, but does all salt stack up the same?

It's that dreadful time of year where you cant go to an airport, supermarket, school or any other public place without the sounds of coughing and sniffling in the air. That's right, it's cold and flu season and this year these viruses have caught the world's attention. The caution around the contagious coronavirus has the world on high alert. It was just announced today that the number of infected people in the Hubei Province of China has skyrocketed with almost 15,000 new cases overnight! This only adds to the staggering number of cases in China where they are reporting 59,805 infected and a death toll of 1,367. To add to the hysteria, the United States has officially reported it's 15th case of the coronavirus after a person under quarantine tested positive. So what should we do to protect ourselves and our families from the ominous threat of this vicious virus? Well, the answer to this question lies in many areas and can be solved by several natural remedies and physical precautions.