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24th September 2009
Believe it or not, your skin is the biggest organ of the human body. The principle
purpose of your skin is to protect your body from foreign agents. The skin
is the first line of defense against disease and infection. It is also the
skin that gives us ... Read >
Author: pooja22nd September 2009
Gastric bypass is a kind of surgical interference that is mostly used for significant weight loss if you are over weight. This surgical interference reduces your calorie intake. After the surgery, stomach will be small and you feel full faster to reduce ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle18th September 2009
Lack of a proper blood level in human beings is the major cause of the condition known as anemia.
Shortage of blood means erythrocytes or red blood cells will not be produced in the correct quantity.
The anomaly can be rectified with diets. Specific... Read >
Author: wbdoyle18th September 2009
One of the most overlooked supplements on the market is Vitamin B12.Your body needs this vitamin, in combination with other B vitamins, to maintain a healthy nervous system, maintain energy levels and production of good DNA. All very important processes t... Read >
Author: wbdoyle01st August 2009
If you have cracked lips corners, you need to have a better understanding of this condition to make a good treatment choice.
If you have had this condition for many days now, its highly likely that you are suffering from a condition called angular chei... Read >
Author: MichaelWilliam31st July 2009
food selections, a lack of intrinsic factor secretion due to aging, gastritis, or the partial removal of the stomach by surgery (gastrectomy), lack of hydrochloric acid in the stomach, especially in the elderly, or ileal resection or ileitis.
Although ... Read >
Author: Antwan Richardson17th July 2009
There are 5 common uses of Nitrous oxide a.k.a. “laughing gas”. It is used for rocket motors, internal engine combustion, medicinal purposes, culinary use and recreational use. One of the inhalant effects of the gas is the euphoria or floating exper... Read >
Author: James Palin02nd July 2009
The Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences is the one who set the recommendations for vitamin B12 intake, which they provide in the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs). Two national surveys, the National Health and Nutrition Examination Su... Read >
Author: Antwan Richardson02nd July 2009
The B complex vitamins include the group of substances: B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (nicotinic acid), B6 (pyridoxine), B12 (cobalamin), and folate (folic acid). All these vitamins are available in a wide variety of foods although the body requires ... Read >
Author: Antwan Richardson02nd July 2009
A common problem, vitamin B12 deficiency affects the general population, especially the elderly. There are two types of sufferers from vitamin B12 deficiency. The first group is comprised of asymptomatic vitamin B12 deficiency and the other one is compose... Read >
Author: Antwan Richardson26th June 2009
Vitamin B12 in food is often called cobalamin and considered as an important water soluble vitamin. However, it is different from other water soluble vitamins because it is not excreted quickly in the urine. Rather, vitamin B12 in food is accumulated and ... Read >
Author: Antwan Richardson26th June 2009
As an essential B vitamin, vitamin B12 is of special interest to vegetarians, not only because it is required by the body but because it is not found in any significant amounts in plant foods. In fact, the only food high in vitamin B12 appears to be mollu... Read >
Author: Antwan Richardson26th June 2009
Vitamin B12, or cobalamin as it is often called in scientific circles, plays an important role in the synthesis of DNA and RNA (2). It also has a neurological function, as well as an aid in the metabolism of fat, carbohydrates and red blood cells. A defic... Read >
Author: Antwan Richardson25th November 2008
Vitamin B12 is an essential water soluble vitamin that is commonly found in a variety of foods such as fish, shellfish, meats, and dairy products. Vitamin B12 is frequently used in combination with other B vitamins in a vitamin B complex formulation. It h... Read >
Author: Alina25th November 2008
Vitamin B12 is an essential water soluble vitamin that is commonly found in a variety of foods such as fish, shellfish, meats, and dairy products. Vitamin B12 is frequently used in combination with other B vitamins in a vitamin B complex formulation. It h... Read >
Author: Alina10th November 2008
Have you ever been in the middle of a thought when, all of a sudden, you can't remember what you were thinking about anymore? If so, rest assured that you're not alone. Just about everyone has experienced memory loss or loss of focus at some point or anot... Read >
Author: Erin Matlock30th October 2008
Our foreword to iron supplements will consist of the basics, which will be followed by a more exhaustive look at this issue. Taking iron supplements? Why you should take a close look at this nutrient! Have you been feeling tired? Diagnosed with anemia? We... Read >
Author: Gnubas16th October 2008
Alcohol addiction and abuse is still the number one drug problem in the U.S. and since it’s legal, acceptable, condoned and even expected in some circles, it will probably occupy that spot for quite some time. Nevertheless, more and more people are ... Read >
Author: Gloria MacTaggart15th September 2008
Paraplegia is a serious injury which can paralyse the lower half of the victims body. Paraplegia can result from mainly spinal cord injuries or due to serious injuries resulting from an auto accidents, car accidents or any other.
Below are some of the... Read >
Author: jimwilso20th May 2008
The fact that B vitamins have had to be coenzymated before they can be used by your body has been known for some time, but it is only over the past few years that they have been made commercially available in that form. Before we discuss the B vitamins i... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer29th April 2008
Taking care of the skin means different things to different people. For many, it means a simple splash of water, using soap for cleansing purpose. Some people tend to find excuses that they are not able to look after their skin, owing to their busy hectic... Read >
Author: peterhutch17th April 2008
Since the B complex is probably the most important group of vitamins in nature, the elements here included are also some of the most frequently found in daily meals. Vitamin B12, for instance, is taken from dairy products, eggs and meat; yet, research has... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu25th March 2008
The girl has dazzling eyes and seductive lips. Her shining hair is falling into her glowing face. There she takes off the hair with her beautiful hands. But there! Did you notice her nails? They are irregular and at times stained. Do you face this dilemma... Read >
Author: peterhutch25th March 2008
The girl has dazzling eyes and seductive lips. Her shining hair is falling into her glowing face. There she takes off the hair with her beautiful hands. But there! Did you notice her nails? They are irregular and at times stained. Do you face this dilem... Read >
Author: peterhutch26th February 2008
Quick effective cure for anemia with natural food
Blood is the fluid tissue of body, responsible for the very existence of life. Blood is life. Blood travels throughout the body through blood vessels called arteries, capillaries and veins, taking with ... Read >
Author: Dev Sri14th November 2007
Benefits of Vitamin B12The emphasis on healthy nutrition levels to improve the health and wellness of an individual has been the shout of health buffs. More or less, these assertions are true. In a fast-paced lifestyle where stress seems to conquer every ... Read >
Author: Brenda Stokes05th October 2007
The Importance of HomocysteineHomocysteine is an amino acid that is produced in the body. Although this can be a vital substance in the body, increased homocysteine levels is associated with high cholesterol and build up of materials such as white blood c... Read >
Author: Brenda Stokes29th August 2007
Vitamin B12, occasionally also known as cobalamin, is one of the most important and most intensively studied of the B complex vitamins. This group of vitamins is known as the B complex because of their biochemical similarity and because of their close in... Read >
Author: Steve Smith24th August 2007
Vitamin B12 has a long history and a solid reputation as an energy booster, and it is among the most important of all the B-complex vitamins. Vitamin B12 deficiency may result negative in hematological, neurological, and gastrointestinal conditions. Gastr... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen10th August 2007
Nails are made of keratin an object in the body. Nails grow at an average rate of 0.01 centimeters a day. Caring for nails is equally important as taking care and pampering all the other body parts. Nails keep on growing so one need to regularly clean the... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen07th June 2007
A deficiency of folic acid can lead to a type of anemia called, Pernicious Anemia. This anemia is characterized by having red blood cells that are impaired in their abilities to carry oxygen, which leads to a slow and chronic deprivation of oxygen to all... Read >
Author: vincent platania25th May 2007
Many people think that consuming well balanced diet gives all the vitamins and proteins required for a good health. In normal circumstances, yes this is the case, but in fact there are several reasons why you should have vitamin and nutritional supplement... Read >
Author: shijinaseo11th May 2007
We all on occasion have accidently forgot and taken the extra nutritional supplement in one day. Many on realizing this wonder should I call the doctor? It’s just a supplement, isn’t it? Usually its not harmful to take two or even a few vitamin sup... Read >
Author: vincent platania04th April 2007
A study published in BMC Psychiatry, an open access journal publishing original peer-reviewed research articles, found that taking vitamin B12 may be helpful in treating depression.
The research, completed by Kuopio University in Finland, monitored 11... Read >
Author: Tim Moore15th March 2007
For the average healthy human there should be little to no fear of overdosing on the vitamin supplement folic acid. The daily recommended amount of folic acid is four hundred micrograms (mcg.) and those who could become pregnent, are pregnent or lactatin... Read >
Author: vincent platania12th March 2007
Nail It
The health of your nails tells a lot about your general health. Your nails are mostly made up of a protein called keratin, which protects the sensitive nerves at the tips of your toes and fingers. Proper blood supply should keep your nails pink... Read >
Author: Naturopedia.com24th January 2007
Our bodies are subject to many nutritional deficiencies,
and symptoms are actually better indicators of nutritional
deficiency than signs. The following are symptoms of
some nutritional deficiencies:
Having cold hands all of the time could very ... Read >
Author: Eric Thorn03rd January 2007
Here you will find several simple quick tips that will ensure your nails are groomed and in tip top condition.
Here are your nail care tips.
1. Cuticles make sure you oil them
Do this each night before you go to bed it will make them healthier a... Read >
Author: kelly price07th December 2006
Anyone may suffer from vitamin B12 deficiencies. However, there are some categories of people who run a higher risk. In cases like this, vitamin B 12 supplement intake is recommended in order to stave off deficiencies.
Helicobacter pylori infections
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Author: Dean Brooks01st January 2006
Copyright 2005 Kristy Haugen
Vitamins are merely organic compounds that the body uses for essential functions. There are two categories of vitamins: water-soluble and fat-soluble. The body requires nine water-soluble vitamins. Many of the water solub... Read >
Author: Kristy Haugen04th November 2005
One of the most overlooked supplements on the market is Vitamin B12.Your body needs this vitamin, in combination with other B vitamins, to maintain a healthy nervous system, maintain energy levels and production of good DNA. All very important processes t... Read >
Author: Darcy O Neil
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