Whether it is literally not making the grade in school, facing the demise of a relationship, or not meeting a personal or professional goal, failure can be one of life’s hardest lessons. But as the Chinese proverb advises, it is not the falling down that is the failure, it’s the staying down.

ARE YOU ACIDIC OR ALKALINE?

pH is an acronym for the “potential of Hydrogen,” or the acid to alkaline ratio that exists in all matter – including our bodies. The pH scale ranges from 0 to 14. Anything below 7 is acidic, and above 7 is alkaline (or basic). For example, battery acid is dangerous at a 1 pH, and calcium is highly alkaline at a 12 pH. A body pH of 7.365 is the benchmark for measuring our health.

The Deal with Vitamin D

Vitamin D is one of the most dynamic substances the human body produces. It has the power to activate more than 2,000 genes. It controls everything from normal bone growth and immune system response to healthy eyesight and neuromuscular function. It is also absolutely essential to the long-lasting health and beauty of skin through its role in skin cell metabolism, growth, repair and protection.