Articles, tagged with "national academy of sciences", page 5

Four Myths About Holistic Medicine Debunked!

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 ho... Read >
Author: Divne Pointer

UNESCO's Science Newsletter Tries to Rehabilitate Lucy

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 Kontinen

Sleep deficit may become permanent

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: Alvaro

Himalayan Sea Salt versus White Table Salt

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 >
Author: Amit Thapa

Molecular Magnetic Resonance Imaging

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_promotions

New Guidelines On The Way For Stem Cell Research

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: apurva

Protein: A basic necessity to being and staying healthy

Have you ever browsed the Internet in search of ways to lose weight, gain wait or maintain your current weight. Alot of new diet programs are promoting the impact protein can have on a diet. It should be noted that Protein has additional values that othe... Read >
Author: herbalade

Amount of Taking Vitamin C

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 arbabi

Mercury Poisoning and Oral Chelation

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 Virtue

Things You May Not Be Aware That Could Trigger Heart Attack

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 Hock

Mercury levels associated with fish consumption

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 Rahman

THC Patch and Gum Right Around the Corner?

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 Maillie

Who Needs Calcium Supplements and Why?

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 Austin

You Can Lose Weight and Still Have Sugar

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 th... Read >
Author: Eva Moffat

The Vitamin Breakdown

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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