09th November 2009
It is never too early to begin supplementing calcium and vitamin D for building bone mass. Osteoporosis is a common problem among the elderly, but is totally preventable and treatable. Women especially are at risk, because they can lose up to 5% of thei...
09th November 2009
Selenium deficiency often goes untreated because it does not create any noticeable symptoms. A certain amount of selenium is needed to protect the body from viruses and to promote healthy thyroid function. Research is being done and shows promise in using...
22nd October 2009
The metabolic changes that occur during menopause need to be considered when determining a woman’s daily requirement of vitamins and supplements. Certain vitamins and supplements can help to curb the symptoms of menopause, but also may help to reduce ot...
22nd October 2009
Quitting smoking is literally a life-changing event. Nicotine has your body hooked on physical, emotional and psychological levels. Kicking the habit is a great start to reclaiming your health and your life. Vitamins and supplements can help you to rec...
22nd October 2009
While the exact causes of PMS (premenstrual syndrome) are unknown, the reported symptoms have remained virtually unchanged for decades. PMS is experienced by women of child-bearing age and symptoms include emotional, physical and psychological disruptio...
22nd October 2009
Vitamin C is one of the only scientifically proven wrinkle fighters on the market. You are probably seeing a lot of new vitamin C beauty products hit the shelves of drug stores and department stores. Unfortunately, vitamin C oxidizes very rapidly in the...
05th October 2009
Over 70 million Americans are affected by insulin resistance or type 2 diabetes. The death toll is climbing at a frightening rate. Diabetes is the number one cause of cardiovascular disease. If you have heart disease and diabetes, your risk of a deadly...
25th September 2009
The dramatic increase in the number of cases of Lyme disease has caused a lot of panic in the medical community. Traditionally, it is treated with round after round of antibiotics. Some people never fully recover and the disease can be fatal.
Humans ge...
23rd September 2009
Hypothyroidism is a medical condition where the thyroid is underactive and does not make enough thyroid hormone. If you suspect that your thyroid hormone levels are low or if you have been diagnosed with hypothyroidism, then you may be interested in treat...
23rd September 2009
Adult onset diabetes is also known as type 2 diabetes. It is a chronic condition that has life-threatening implications. Warning signs and symptoms include blurred vision, increased urination (volume and frequency), fatigue, excessive thirst and increased...
17th September 2009
Glaucoma is a sneaky condition that can cause blindness. It is a lot like having high pressure in your eyes. The key to treatment is early diagnosis and prevention. It is sad to think that almost all people who lose their eyesight to glaucoma didn’t ha...
17th September 2009
Metabolic syndrome is a combination of health problems that occur at the same time. They increase your risk of death by heart disease, Type 2 diabetes and stroke. Excess insulin, high LDL cholesterol, and visceral (abdominal) fat accumulation alone incr...
28th August 2009
Molds, red dye, genetic factors and diet can contribute to the behaviors associated with an Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) diagnosis. Listening skills are hindered, impulse control can be nearly non-exi...
19th August 2009
Tourette Syndrome is a spectrum tic disorder that involves multiple muscular tics and at least one vocal tic. A person with Tourette Syndrome can usually feel urges building that can only be relieved by certain vocal sounds or muscle contractions. Most co...
08th August 2009
Parents of children with autism are acutely aware of what vaccines could mean for their sons and daughters. Many are concerned about routine vaccinations, but you should also be aware of the possible dangers of the swine flu, or Influenza A(H1N1) vaccin...
