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29th September 2009
The skin is the largest living, breathing organ of the body. It acts as an interface between the internal and external environments. It consists of the epidermis, dermis and the hypodermis. The epidermis is the surface layer, the layer that we see. It ser... Read >
Author: wbdoyle22nd September 2009
Super foods are full of anti-oxidants, vitamins and minerals but they also contain amino acids, which are the basic structural building blocks of proteins. Proteins make up the bulk of all your cells structure. They also act as enzymes for cellular reacti... Read >
Author: rajesh121st September 2009
All women face menopause after the age of 50 years. Menopause occurs over a few years and this time can be very trying for a woman. A reduction in production of the female hormone estrogen and progesterone results in osteoporosis, hot flushes and general ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle14th September 2009
Still not convinced that vegetables are good for your bones? Another study conducted among boys and girls aged 16-18 and women of ages 60-83 reveals positive associations between the intake of fruits and vegetables to healthy bones.
The result of this... Read >
Author: Arman Hansen23rd August 2009
Hormonal balance should be a guiding factor when looking for the best menopause vitamins. Your health and general well-being are very crucial at this stage and therefore you should go for supplements that help to balance the hormones in the body. The best... Read >
Author: Mercy23rd August 2009
Menopause supplements normally help to manage as well as relieve some of the symptoms associated with this condition. If the supplements are taken as per the directions, they can help relieve symptoms such as hot flashes. Vitamin B supplements are importa... Read >
Author: Mercy07th August 2009
by Nicole Cutler, L.Ac.
With the summer season in full swing, it is likely that you will want to spend time outdoors enjoying the nice weather. For most people, throwing on some sunscreen before heading outdoors would be your only concern, but for thos... Read >
Author: Nicole Cutler, L.Ac.07th August 2009
More than letting you reduce the sum of money allocated for food, there is another very beneficial effect of planting vegetable gardens that will really give your health a great deal of favor: stress relief.
We all know how stress wreaks havoc to our o... Read >
Author: Marvin Cervantes07th August 2009
Vitamin D is such a fireball, the D should stand for dynamo.
As the key to building powerful bones and a major anti-cancer nutrient for cancers like breast cancer and skin cancer. It is known to have a powerful role in fighting depression and controlli... Read >
Author: John Falcon19th July 2009
If you are a parent who cares about the
well being of your children then you MUST
pay attention to my rant! There will be
good news at the end but the information
I'm about to share with you will probably
make you as angry as I am righ... Read >
Author: Ken Hightower15th July 2009
When individuals think about the word cholesterol, they routinely think in a negative way. Actually, our bodies make a healthy level of cholesterol in the liver and acts in the metabolism as a forerunner to various steroid hormones. It is when cholesterol... Read >
Author: Robert Bell14th July 2009
Helps prevent hip and other bone fractures One of D vitamin's primary functions is to regulate the body's absorption of calcium in the body, making it a key player in the prevention of bone softening diseases such as osteoporosis and osteomalasia. A 2009 ... Read >
Author: RA Butters27th June 2009
The supervision of chelation agents for the elimination of poisonous materials and minerals from the body is known as chelation therapy. In this treatment the major ingredient that is used is EDTA. EDTA is also called ethylenediamine tetra-actic acid. It ... Read >
Author: Alien17th June 2009
In the past, Vitamin D was thought necessary just for calcium absorption and important for prevention of osteoporosis. According to Dr. Ray Strand, a world renowned specialist in nutritional medicine, research now shows its also imperative to our immune s... Read >
Author: John Adison06th June 2009
Vitamin D is sometimes called the sunshine vitamin because it's manufactured in the skin from a cholesterol metabolite when skin is exposed to sunlight. This vitamin stimulates absorption of calcium. A vitamin D deficiency is likely to result in poor teet... Read >
Author: Luke Rennster29th May 2009
When it comes to caring for your skin, vitamin usage on skin is a beneficial skin care treatment. Vitamins are organic substances, which are the vital nutrients our body needs on a daily basis. They are important in keeping your skin looking and feeling h... Read >
Author: John Adison14th May 2009
Our bodily weight is made up from approximately 4% minerals, whose role is vital for our well being. They play many different roles.
By contrast, there are minerals with no known biological function and which are considered toxic. Again, some will be f... Read >
Author: joyh05th May 2009
Vitamin D is a unique fat-soluable vitamin that is essential to the body's absorption of calcium. It has long been established that adequate vitamin D is needed for the production of strong bones, and new research shows that it may play a major role in ... Read >
Author: RA Butters05th May 2009
Ongoing research is proving that Vitamin D benefits the brain as well as the bones, and may be a significant factor in helping older people stay healthy and vital.
Known as the Sunshine Vitamin because exposure to sunlight can trigger synthesis in th... Read >
Author: RA Butters01st May 2009
Sure, we all know that planting a vegetable garden can put money in your pocket from the savings on grocery bills – but did you know that it can also help reduce stress in your life?
Stress wreaks havoc on our lives AND our overall health. It takes t... Read >
Author: Anne P. Jackson09th March 2009
Vitamin D is something that you should have for your body because it supports your body’s health system in so many ways. Getting enough Vitamin D will prevent you from illnesses and diseases such as cancer, osteoporosis, diabetes and a lot more. Vitami... Read >
Author: Mercola.Com20th February 2009
Amino Acids are quickly becoming one of the most popular additives to any serious reef keeper’s arsenal. There are many different reasons why they are being used and many why I suggest everyone should use them. Many vitamins and proteins are including i... Read >
Author: Devin Gilliland23rd January 2009
Think you’re doing all that you can to be healthy, by gulping down your handy, dandy, over-the counter “ultra” multi-vitamin supplements? Maybe you add to these supplements, extra Vitamin C as an added precautionary enhancement against colds and fl... Read >
Author: Sara Carrol23rd January 2009
Think you’re doing all that you can to be healthy, by gulping down your handy, dandy, over-the counter “ultra” multi-vitamin supplements? Maybe you add to these supplements, extra Vitamin C as an added precautionary enhancement against colds and fl... Read >
Author: Sara Carrol23rd January 2009
Think you’re doing all that you can to be healthy, by gulping down your handy, dandy, over-the counter “ultra” multi-vitamin supplements? Maybe you add to these supplements, extra Vitamin C as an added precautionary enhancement against colds and fl... Read >
Author: Sara Carrol22nd January 2009
Think you’re doing all that you can to be healthy, by gulping down your handy, dandy, over-the counter “ultra” multi-vitamin supplements? Maybe you add to these supplements, extra Vitamin C as an added precautionary enhancement against colds and fl... Read >
Author: Sara Carrol08th January 2009
There's a lot of confusion among those who are pregnant regarding the safety of getting a tan. Even in the absence of a fetus, experts continue to disagree about the risks - real or imagined - of exposing the body to ultraviolet light. Given the glut of m... Read >
Author: Christine OKelly31st December 2008
The kidney energy is the basis energy in the body. Its energy pattern pursues extremely intimately to the spine, all the way into the cervical vertebra.
With no sturdy kidney energy, the body cannot keep the calcium that it absorbs. A number of calcium... Read >
Author: Mc Raflesia24th November 2008
Alternative Treatment For Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis fractures result in more deaths among women with osteoporosis than ovarian and breast cancer combined. And it is not a secret that at least 27% of all people in nursing homes do end over there because... Read >
Author: asprings18th November 2008
Vitamin D, calciferol, is a fat-soluble vitamin. It is found in food, but also can be made in your body after exposure to ultraviolet rays from the sun. Vitamin D exists in several forms, each with a different activity. Some forms are relatively inactive ... Read >
Author: Kevin McNabb18th November 2008
Vitamin D, calciferol, is a fat-soluble vitamin. It is found in food, but also can be made in your body after exposure to ultraviolet rays from the sun. Vitamin D exists in several forms, each with a different activity. Some forms are relatively inactive ... Read >
Author: Kevin McNabb05th November 2008
What is Vitamin D? - Vitamin D, calciferol, is a fat-soluble vitamin. It is found in food, but also can be made in your body after exposure to ultraviolet rays from the sun.
The major biologic function of vitamin D is to maintain normal blood levels o... Read >
Author: Mercola.Com21st October 2008
Calcium is the mineral most critical to achieving and maintaining strong, healthy bones and minimizing bone loss later in life. But Milk and other dairy products are often disliked or not tolerated well by people. Therefore it's important to find other su... Read >
Author: Zach Hunt13th October 2008
Do you have celiac disease? Often this can be difficult to answer because the symptoms of this gluten-sensitive disorder are easy to overlook or are similar to those of other diseases.
Celiac disease occurs when gluten -- a protein found in food and fo... Read >
Author: Maryon Stewart19th September 2008
The D vitamin is the only vitamin that is not obtained from foods that are consumed. Instead, the D vitamin is actually obtained by sunlight on the skin. There has been a lot of media coverage about the dangers of getting too much sun but it is essential ... Read >
Author: Jake Saab04th September 2008
The kidneys are like the body's refuse collection and disposal order. Through microscopic units called nephrons, the kidneys delete fallow yield and above water from the food the qualities eats, returning chemicals the body needs (such as sodium, phosphor... Read >
Author: Jeremy Seaver02nd September 2008
Osteoporosis has always been known to threaten women, as it afflicts 8 million females in the US, but this bone-thinning disorder is becoming a serious public health issue among men also. More than 2 million men may be at risk for osteoporosis and bone f... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer24th July 2008
Calcium is needed for strong bones. It is also needed for heart, muscles and nerves to function properly and for your blood to clot normally. Each day we lose some calcium in the urine and faeces and to a lesser extent through perspiration. These losses m... Read >
Author: Avon23rd July 2008
Just about everybody knows what a dandelion is. In the western world it is a weed, but in many other societies it is an important herb that is used to treat many common diseases and conditions of the human body.
It is also a food, being used in salads... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer21st July 2008
Multivitamins include a portion of, or even the entirety, of vitamins from A to E. All of these vitamins play an important role in an adult's healthy body. Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin which can help cells reproduce, can facilitate normal growth and... Read >
Author: Mitamins Team17th July 2008
Bones always imply hardness. What would happen if bones are no longer hard and tough? The term osteoporosis means 'porosity of bones'. It is more common as age advances, in post-menopausal females, chronic smokers and alcoholics, those taking corticoster... Read >
Author: Alien14th July 2008
First, what is raw milk, anyway? It is very basically milk straight from the cow or goat, not pasteurized, not homogenized. The milk you buy in the grocery store has been heated (pasteurized) and sometimes heated even further (ultra pasteurized) to kill b... Read >
Author: T Bryan23rd June 2008
The kidneys are like the body's garbage collection and disposal system. Through microscopic units called nephrons, the kidneys remove waste products and extra water from the food a person eats, returning chemicals the body needs (such as sodium, phosphoru... Read >
Author: peterhutch21st May 2008
Amino acids form the proteins that in turn form muscle tissue and increase fat metabolism. Look in the cupboard of just about any serious athlete, and you’ll likely find some kind of amino acid supplement or protein drink designed to help them increase ... Read >
Author: peterhutch29th April 2008
The word “vitamins” is derived from the two words, “Vital” and “Amines”. These are the complex organic substance required in small quantities for nutrition. Foods are the main source of vitamins. These are also produced by the body. Human body... Read >
Author: Bertil Hjert25th April 2008
Until recently most nutritionists would have said that it is unnecessary to take supplements as you can get all the vitamins and minerals you need from a healthy diet. But now many experts are eating their words. New studies show that we can benefit from ... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer17th April 2008
We all need vitamins and minerals to keep us healthy and strong. These are essential to our overall well being and the state of our mind and body.
How Can This Vitamin Help Me?
Vitamin D, a fat soluble vitamin,assists in absorbing calcium from the f... Read >
Author: Jackson17th April 2008
We all need vitamins and minerals to keep us healthy and strong. These are essential to our overall well being and the state of our mind and body.
How Can This Vitamin Help Me?
Vitamin K, produced in the intestines of our body, is a fat-soluble vit... Read >
Author: Jackson25th March 2008
Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin produced by the human skin in response to exposure to ultraviolet radiation from natural sunlight and can be found in food. It exists in several forms and each form has a different level of activity. The most active form... Read >
Author: allergymatters21st February 2008
Bone health is key, especially in old age. Did you know that natural therapies can be very helpful in preventing bone deterioration? This natural bone health remedy with nutritional supplements is designed to promote healthy bone formation and increase bo... Read >
Author: Mitamins Team29th January 2008
A multivitamin is needed by most individuals to provide all of the needed vitamin and mineral missing in ones diet to support proper bodily functions on a daily basis. Here are some nutrients that it provides in sufficient levels, which include vitamin A... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer28th January 2008
Vitamins D is a fat-soluble seco-sterol hormone precursor that is responsible for sustaining optimal levels of calcium and phosphorus in our blood stream. To some extent, Vitamin D is manufactured by our skin though exposure to sunlight. The best time fo... Read >
Author: www.sweetmedicineessentials.com14th November 2007
Similar to answering the question of how much of a vitamin supplement is too much (or too little), many ask what is the right amount to take of a calcium supplement. Some worry about getting too much calcium and worry that a buildup of calcium could occu... Read >
Author: Ronald Godlewski14th November 2007
We all want to find healthy ways to fight the potential of cancer. But what if one venue of fighting cancer is also potentially a venue that causes cancer? What does this mean? We are talking about Vitamin D.Studies have shown that the intake of Vitamin D... Read >
Author: nutrition105th October 2007
Doctors and health experts are keen advocates of complete nutrition and ample food supplement intake. While the right diet and exercise has become a health and wellness cliché, their importance cannot be overstated. However, we sadly lack enough vital in... Read >
Author: Brenda Stokes28th August 2007
Until recently most nutritionists would have said that it is unnecessary to take supplements as you can get all the vitamins and minerals you need from a healthy diet. But now many experts are eating their words. New studies show that we can benefit from ... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer26th August 2007
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All the vitamins your baby needs when starting of solids.
There is so much talk about vitamins and how good they are for our growing babies and for all of... Read >
Author: Kasha22nd August 2007
Premenstrual Syndrome is the chronic disease that makes the women worried. Premenstrual severity symptoms occur a week or two before a woman's monthly periods or the ovulation. While these symptoms usually disappear after the period starts, PMS or Premens... Read >
Author: Markus Skupeika17th August 2007
Eating different food groups can produce different effects in your body, from weight loss to more energy. When it comes to these subjects, eating your veggies can make the biggest impact.
We all know that vegetables are an important part of the Food ... Read >
Author: Pat Craig25th July 2007
I always look forward to the summer time to receive my dose of sunshine. With the good weather comes the sunny days with its supply of Vitamin D that is crucial for the absorption of Calcium in our body. The sun is natural. Without it all creatures on thi... Read >
Author: Patrick Hamouy01st July 2007
If your doctor says your bone density is degenerating or that you have osteoporosis, what can you do? Most likely your doctor will want to put you on a drug. Since most drugs have real nasty side effects, after long term use, you may want to look for a n... Read >
Author: Rudy Silva31st May 2007
Vitamin D, also called calciferol, is a vitamin that dissolves in the body's fat. Inflammatory gum disease occurs much less frequently in people older than 50 who have adequate Vitamin D intake. Vitamin D aids in the absorption of calcium, helping to form... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen10th May 2007
Q: Several months ago I had a kidney stone removed. How can I prevent future kidney stones from forming?
A: In today�s culture you are ten times more likely to have kidney stones then at the turn of the 19th century, men and woman in today�s cultur... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer30th April 2007
During her pregnancy, your spouse eats for herself as well as for the baby. She requires not just an increase in the quantity of food she eats, but food that is nutritious, to help the fetus grow and develop.
Below is a list of the components she requ... Read >
Author: Paul Banas29th March 2007
New studies point to vitamin D to treat osteoporosis and lessen the amount of bone fractures in the elderly. Osteoporosis is a major health issue for an estimated 44 million Americans and in the year 2000, the number of osteoporotic fractures in Europe wa... Read >
Author: Tim Moore13th February 2007
Calcium Supplement Absorption Myths and Realities
You have probably heard that calcium supplements are very hard to absorb, or not very bio-available. From different sources you may have heard the elderly with compromised digestion are only absorbing ... Read >
Author: supplementguy17th January 2007
Copyright (c) 2007 Ainsley Laing
I was doing some research on a topic that my brother-in-law, an MD who works in university research, mentioned to me over the holidays. Every time I see this guy, he always gives me ideas! I came across a startling i... Read >
Author: Ainsley Laing10th January 2007
Vitamins are one of the most important source of nutrients in your body. In addition to preventing all kinds of conditions and illnesses, vitamins also strengthen your body and allow the various systems and organs to function smoothly.
Vitamins, by def... Read >
Author: B.Janeway05th January 2007
Sunrooms can add a dazzling effect in one’s life by enjoying the best of the sunny weather without having to endure the worst. The implementation of sunroom idea creates a space to your family to enjoy the beautiful moments of the life in an enchanting ... Read >
Author: daya vincent04th December 2006
For more than 1,000 years Natto has been a Japanese staple. The Japanese consume roughly 50,000 tons of natto every year. Natto is fermented soybeans; soybeans are said to be the most nutritious crop grown. Natto contains 18 amino acids as well as protein... Read >
Author: Christine Illich25th November 2006
FlaxSeed Oil is also known as Linseed Oil. Flax Seed is a blue flowering plant that is grown on the Western Canadian Prairies for its oil rich seeds. Flax Seed Oil is highly recommended for the general well being, whole body nutrition and helps in restori... Read >
Author: herb mark17th November 2006
Vitamins are complex substances that are essential for a good body function. If one lacks a certain vitamin or group of vitamins, his body functions may be effected to the point of weakness, disease or even death. Without vitamins we simply can't survi... Read >
Author: Ron Hel-Or07th September 2006
People today prefer quick-fix methods of handling any disease and symptom associated with it. Hence, popping pills is ever popular. However, due to the number of dangers that are now highlighted by the media with prolonged and at-the-drop-of-a-hat consump... Read >
Author: Nguek-Fluek Nguang07th August 2006
Vitamin D Great
Vitamin D, the sunshine vitamin, has proven to partake a great role in one's health. Popularly acquired through taking in enough sun or drinking enough milk, vitamin D is more than for healthy bones. It was found to conserve muscle stre... Read >
Author: Joyce Dietzel10th June 2006
Super foods are full of anti-oxidants, vitamins and minerals but they also contain amino acids, which are the basic structural building blocks of proteins. Proteins make up the bulk of all your cells structure. They also act as enzymes for cellular reacti... Read >
Author: Christine Illich26th May 2006
Approximately 85% of stones are composed predominantly of calcium compounds. The most common cause of calcium stone production is excess calcium in the urine also known as hypercalciuria. Excess calcium is normally removed from the blood by the kidneys an... Read >
Author: John S02nd May 2006
A lot has been written about the importance of eating a healthy, balanced diet. There has been quite a debate in the press, as of late, regarding the importance of a healthy diet in relation to breast cancer prevention. Most would agree that maintaining... Read >
Author: Amie Cunningham20th March 2006
Flax Seed Benefit
Researchers found low incidences of breast cancer and colon cancer in populations that have high amounts of Lignan in their diet. Lignan are molecules with anti-cancer, anti-viral, and anti-bacterial properties. Flax seeds are the riche... Read >
Author: tom willson19th February 2006
Lysine
L-Lysine is an essential amino acid which bodies cannot produce it, and, therefore, we must obtain it from our diet or through supplementation. There are various medications for shingles that include antiviral drugs, steroids, topical agents, and ... Read >
Author: star herb31st August 2005
Over the past few years, Coral Calcium has received a lot of media attention as the widely preferred source of readily absorbable calcium. In 2003, a study was undertaken to compare and contrast the absorption of Ryukyuan Coral Calcium, as opposed to carb... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock02nd August 2005
With dietary supplements making their way in our daily life, we find it difficult to survive without them. We have very smartly and effectively heralded these supplements as panacea for all ills. But as the saying goes, too much of even good things can be... Read >
Author: Ashley Green02nd August 2005
At last, there's hope for millions of women suffering from Premenstrual Syndrome. Researchers have found that a regular intake of calcium may reduce premenstrual syndrome be as much as 60 per cent.
It's a problem that has baffled doctors and worried wo... Read >
Author: Ashley Green
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