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08th October 2009
Want an idea of how harmful chlorine in drinking water can be. In the 2000 Olympic games in Australia, the United States swim team shockingly announced that 25% of its members suffered asthma. Research was conducted to find out why in particular, the US s... Read >
Author: David Cassell02nd October 2009
Ok, boys and girls. Its time to talk about fiber!
Everyone says you need it. No one says why. Some say you need 12-24 grams of it a day (according to the British Nutrition Foundation). Others, like the United States National Academy of Sciences, Insti... Read >
Author: Rachel Young16th July 2009
New research suggests that the female hormone estrogen provides women’s immune systems a boost in fighting off infection. Humans are always striving to use science in ways to improve the healthy and happy balance of the mind, body and spirit. AloeEliteâ... Read >
Author: Anderson02nd 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 Richardson23rd June 2009
New research suggests that the female hormone estrogen provides women’s immune systems a boost in fighting off infection. Humans are always striving to use science in ways to improve the healthy and happy balance of the mind, body and spirit. AloeElite... Read >
Author: Anderson15th June 2009
How much white poison do you eat? (Part 1 of 2)
What exactly are you doing to your body when you eat foods containing sugar?
There are various diet plans available that suggest limiting Carbohydrate intake to help reduce weight. Adkins is probably th... Read >
Author: Andy Ainsworth05th June 2009
Essential fatty acids are also called "fats of life" due to their vital importance in our overall health and well-being. Find out an essential overview and expert facts in this article that you need to know to reap the maximum benefits of essential fatty ... Read >
Author: Vijay K Raisinghani02nd April 2009
Calcium, the most important element in the human body, has several major functions. In excess of 99% of your body's total calcium is stored in bones and teeth, functioning to support their structure. Blood, muscle and fluid between cells holds the remaini... Read >
Author: pcarp23rd March 2009
There are few circumstances more annoying than having the power go out--especially during the 2 minute warning of a superbowl game. I know. This actually happened to me once. Fortunately, I had a back up generator, and set a land speed record turning i... Read >
Author: C.L. Carr23rd March 2009
There are few circumstances more annoying than having the power go out--especially during the 2 minute warning of a superbowl game. I know. This actually happened to me once. Fortunately, I had a back up generator, and set a land speed record turning i... Read >
Author: C.L. Carr20th March 2009
A spectacular pink type of Galapagos Iguana promises to rewrite the family's evolutionary history in the islands. Rosada was missed by Charles Darwin during his 1835 visit, but appears to indicate the earliest known divergence of land animals in the archi... Read >
Author: Discovery Initiatives17th March 2009
The Food and Nutrition Board of the Institute of Medicine, US National Academy of Sciences, has been setting national standards for nutrient intake for over 60 years. The recommendations are often referred to and known as the Recommended Dietary Allowanc... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer13th March 2009
Does your shower water smell funny? Or does your tap water have a bad taste? If so, you could benefit from whole house water treatment. Poor municipal filtration processes as well as pollution can cause tainted H20 in your home.
The main culprits for b... Read >
Author: Charles Samuel10th February 2009
Copyright (c) 2009 Katie Kelley
Researchers are administering a new method of treatment for patients who are suffering from decreased motor skills following a traumatic brain injury. The method being utilized is a form of brain stimulation.
The newl... Read >
Author: LegalView10th February 2009
If you've been caught up in the controversy over bottled water vs tap water, I'm happy to tell you that the verdict is in. Unfortunately, neither side emerges as the winner. If you were hoping to make an informed decision between the two, I'm afraid you... Read >
Author: olirom08th January 2009
Searching For Health
By Sandy Powers
Health: a state of physical and mental well-being-- a desired goal we all seek, but not one we all attain. Common sense tells us we begin by eating healthy, yet, what is eating healthy?
There are a... Read >
Author: Sandy Powers05th November 2008
The Old Testament describes King Solomon as a man of great wisdom, wealth and power. Jesus Christ spoke about him in the Gospels. A recent article in Biblical Archaeology Review suggested that a first century AD painting depicting his wise judgement has ... Read >
Author: Joel Kontinen15th October 2008
98,000 patients are killed in hospitals each year according to the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences. If it sounds like a lot of people it’s because it is. If you aren’t comforted by this statistic it’s ok- you shouldn’t ... Read >
Author: andresbergerfirm10th September 2008
Food, Disease, and You
By Sandy Powers
The scenario for fighting diseases and building healthier immune systems with certain foods exists in all cultures. This is not to say we cast aside the marvelous strides in medicines that have been... Read >
Author: Sandy Powers09th September 2008
The human body has many times been described as the most incredible, complex machine in the world. There are many essential “fuels” required to ensure that this machine runs smoothly and efficiently: water, many various vitamins, minerals, and trace e... Read >
Author: Quentilla7704th September 2008
ocean-dwelling bacterium found in oysters and other shellfish kills its host’s cells by causing them to burst, providing the invader with a nutrient-rich meal, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have found.The bacterium, a relative of the o... Read >
Author: patty19th June 2008
This is going to sound crazy but I recently learned that using a drinking water filter system is the smartest, cheapest and most convenient step you can take to guarantee the health of you and your family.
All of my life water has been my beverage of c... Read >
Author: Olivia Romero23rd May 2008
Trans fat is a generic name for an unsaturated fat that contains transisomer fatty acid. A trans fat can be either monounsaturated or polyunsaturated. Most trans fats are industrially made. Unlike dietary fats, trans fats are neither essential to human... Read >
Author: David Grisaffi11th March 2008
While ignorance may be bliss in some arenas, ignorance about holistic medicine could mean you are missing out on the significant health benefits that it offers.
I have to admit being one of those who’ve harbored misconceptions about the practice of ... Read >
Author: Divne Pointer11th February 2008
UNESCO (The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) publishes a quarterly newsletter entitled A World of Science. The current issue (January-March 2008) takes up the theme it began last year. UNESCO has decided to provide its rea... Read >
Author: Joel Kontinen31st January 2008
You've got a long list of e-mails to return, bills to pay and, oh, yeah, you don't want to miss the latest episode of The Office. By the time you crawl into bed, it's nearly midnight. The alarm goes off at 6 the next morning, and bingo! You've just joined... Read >
Author: Alvaro20th September 2007
Is there a "lie detector?" Most people have been lead to believe that this is what the polygraph is. But most scientists think the polygraph is less than scientific. Here's a quick look at the From the website of the American Polygraph Association:"A ste... Read >
Author: Steve Gillman18th September 2007
Salt is salt. . . right?Learn the difference between commercial salt and natural, organic, gourmet Himalayan sea salt crystal. Most people buy iodized salt from the grocery store and don't think a thing about it. They don't realize that good Himalayan sea... Read >
06th August 2007
Magnetic resonance medical imaging, which is based on the principles of nuclear magnetic resonance, makes a picture of the NMR signal in a thin slice through the human body. Images taken in sequence create a 3D picture of anatomical structures. Magnetic r... Read >
Author: echo_promotions26th June 2007
The stem cell controversy has ruffled the Congress, State Legislatures, President Bush, and the whole of United Nations. It has resulted in the proposal of new guidelines for stem cell research by the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-profit gr... Read >
Author: apurva21st May 2007
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is a weak acid that aids in various metabolic process and helps prevent disease. It is also an antioxidant, eliminating free radicals which cause cell damage and impair the immune system.
Your body can't store vitamin C or mak... Read >
Author: hamoon arbabi29th November 2006
Mercury is a poisonous neurotoxin commonly found in everyday sources - from drinking water to bleached flour and cosmetics. Behind lead, mercury is the second most common metal toxin and both can pose great physical and mental health problems. Learning pr... Read >
Author: Jeannine Virtue06th November 2006
When people go for a mid-morning cigarette or coffee break, they are probably not aware that this could be a very dangerous moment for them. Why do I say that?
According to a report published in 2004 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Scienc... Read >
Author: Ng Peng Hock17th July 2006
Mercury levels associated with fish consumption
Fish is an excellent source of protein and fatty acids which are essential for human growth and development. However, most of the seafood that we consume is contaminated with methyl mercury. Mercury gets ... Read >
Author: Sharan Rahman16th June 2006
While we come across information on how we can have a good night's sleep every now and then, we are seldom aware of how an insufficient sleep can affect our health and well-being.
Because of paper works either from work or school and other household ob... Read >
Author: Dulce Azogue28th May 2006
Copyright 2006 David Maillie
Doctors have long known that marijuana can be useful in the treatment of emaciated and anorexic patients from diseases like chemotherapy and AIDS. Many doctors have and still prescribe marijuana - yes it can be obtained leg... Read >
Author: David Maillie17th May 2006
The straight forward answer to this question is people of all ages
require calcium supplements to keep their bones strong and avoid any
kind of bone disease.
The amount of calcium required by the body depends on the age of the
person.
Listed below ... Read >
Author: Reevas Austin Austin28th March 2006
Copyright 2006 Eva Moffat
There are many myths about sugar. But panels of experts have found that sugar does not cause Diabetes, Obesity, Hyperactivity or other vitamin deficiencies.
· Myth – Sugar Makes You Put On Weight
It's not eating sugar t... Read >
Author: Eva Moffat28th March 2006
A new study finds that pregnant women who suffer from stress during the first three weeks after conception are up to three times as likely to miscarry.
"Try to provide yourself with what you consider a good environment. The less stress, the better," co... Read >
Author: Paul Douglas01st July 2005
Vitamins are organic compounds that the human body cannot produce and therefore must acquire through the diet. To help maintain good health, humans need 13 different vitamins. These include: vitamin A, the various B and D vitamins, vitamin C, vitamin E, a... Read >
Author: Ruth Stattmiller
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