Articles, tagged with "absorption of nutrients", page 1
07th December 2011
What is Dietary Fiber?
Dietary Fiber is obtained from all edible plant produce like vegetables, fruits, grains, legumes and is referred to as ′Roughage′, that part of the food which cannot be digested by the Human intestine and is excreted ...
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Author:
DesiDieter
04th April 2011
Step 1: Do the HCL test and take fish oil
This is described in detail in my forth-coming book "The little book of nutrition tips" available on amazon but safe to say most people are somewhat deficient in HCL and by supplementing your diet you will impr...
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Author:
peakxvfitness
11th March 2011
There are over one-hundred-trillion bacteria in your child's intestinal tract. You will find good and bad bacteria among these, and they are all vital to the human body. Probiotics are healthy live microorganisms that can help restore health and balance t...
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Author:
Nick Matthews
15th February 2011
Owning a pet dog or cat sure is a very fun and joyful experience. However taking care of pets is just as tedious a job as taking care of a child. Just like human beings dogs and cats have their own health issues that need to be constantly looked after. An...
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Author:
hansen53
28th September 2009
This article is about an herb called trikatu. It is an herbal compound that contains a natural support system for gastric functions. Trikatu is very beneficial and safe for digestive, carminative, anti-flatulent and dyspepsia. The root of this herb is ver...
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Author:
Bryan Len
24th September 2009
Gluten sensitivities and intolerance and or celiac disease may be one of the biggest undiagnosed digestive disorders that exist today, masquerading as other diseases. One percent of the population in th^e United States may have celiac disease and up to fi...
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Author:
Robert Bell
14th September 2009
Water has become very basic for us to the point that we may have overlooked it. Water is one of the most important factors that can determine health or illness. Simply put water is the foundation for life.
Our bodies are 70% water and our blood is 94%...
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Author:
Dr Vic Kalman
27th June 2009
Gastric sleeving is a form of weight loss surgery which is gaining momentum. The complete name for the procedure is Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy but it is widely known by the more common term "gastric sleeve" or "sleeve gastrectomy". They all describe the ...
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Author:
Wayne Lotham
05th May 2009
Malabsorption occurs when the body fails to properly absorb vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients from food. Even though a person's diet is adequate, an individual with malabsorption develops various nutritional deficiencies. This problem is often the r...
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Author:
Robert Palmer
05th September 2008
I remember as a kid when my Great Aunt Grace would put some Epsom Salts in a dish pan, add really warm water and soak her feet because they hurt.
So, to me, that's what Epsom Salts was all about - a remedy for painful joints in old folks. Little did I ...
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Author:
Dee Braun
09th June 2008
Acupuncture For Lose Weight From a TCM perspective, the acupuncture points, foods and herbs that are chosen to assist with weight loss directly influence the Qi of the spleen and liver systems to treat the root imbalances that are caus...
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Author:
trisa wang
20th May 2008
Oxygen in human body
With every breath, you inhale oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide. Oxygen is an indispensable requirement for the proper function of the human body. Ninety percent of our body's energy comes from oxygen respiration.
Most of the met...
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ClinicalGuard.com
05th July 2007
Botanical Name: Coleus forskohlii
Other Common Names: Coleous, Makandi.
Habitat: Coleus is a hardy plant, growing on the dry slopes of the lower Himalayas and the plains in Uttar Pradesh, Northern India, it. However, coleus has long been cultivated ...
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Author:
Alien
12th July 2005
It is known that Egyptians used senna tea to relieve constipation. This tea is used for medium conditions of constipation. It is the chemicals anthraquinones that provide its strong action on your colon walls. It is readily available in health food stores...
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Author:
Rudy Silva