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- Dietary Sources of Vitamins and Minerals By Jean Bowler
Whenever possible, we should try to get our antioxidants and other essential vitamins and minerals through our diet. A proper diet is necessary to offset the signs of aging and the foods listed here tend to be healthier than a burger and fries.However, it is not always possible to eat enough of the foods in the proper form, e.g. raw, and we never know if the food in question has enough of the e…
- The Cost Of Being Sick And One Possible Alternative: Glyconutrition By David Lear
A lot of people I’ve talked with about health supplements usually are coming from about the same place - you know: “been there, done that.” People are tired of hearing about the latest and greatest and – for the most part - figure that all supplements are pretty much the same.People also agree that vitamin and mineral supplements might help a little, but that they’re definitely limited like help…
- Four Changes You Need to be Aware of in the New Food Pyramid By Constance Weygandt
It has been twelve years since the United States Department of Agriculture has updated the Food Pyramid. Most of us are familiar with the old one. That pyramid emphasized foods you should eat more of on the bottom of the pyramid with foods to be eaten in smaller amounts on the top. The New Food Pyramid is an inverse pyramid. The food groups are color coded, with the size of the sections emphasiz…
- Healthy Aging - The Clean-Meat Connection By Frank Sherosky
It is shocking how many people are not taking advantage of the lessons from 21st Century research on cellular health. The syntax of disease is known by many researchers; and many of them are telling you what you can do to protect yourself. They wonder why so many still choose to age and ultimately die prematurely.Throughout human history, infectious disease was the leading cause of death. By the…
- Natural Food Sources of Hyaluronic Acid and Collagen By Naweko San-Joyz
Got a wrinkle to fill? You could fill that wrinkle with injections of bovine collagen or hyaluronic acid. Yet, is there anyway to smooth out wrinkles without jabbing your skin with needles?You can avoid the need for the needle by optimizing your estrogen levels. While estrogen influences numerous aspects of our health, from the development of breast cancer to the development of a fetus, estrogen…
- Sugar Lovers Beware By Rino Soriano
It would be fair to assume that almost everyone on the planet loves sugar and sweet foods. Processed sugar is in many products and is a key ingredient for baking. It seems that everyone has a sweet tooth for some sugar food in one way or another. Most people know to limit their intake of processed sugar, however, what most people don’t know is that sugar is one of the worst ingredients to put in…
- Staying Healthy During Allergy Season By Christine Watson
Spring is just around the corner and with flowers and plants on the verge of full-bloom, hayfever, hives, and other allergic reactions will soon follow. If you are like myself, you try to avoid prescribed and over-the-counter medications as much as possible. Although there are times when we must utilize certain medications to treat health conditions, there are several herbal remedies that can …
- The Sodium/potassium Balance By Stewart Hare
The main positively charged electrolyte that is found in the extracellular fluids which baths all the body cells is sodium. A pump in the cell membrane maintains high levels of sodium inside the cells to offset that in the extracellular fluid. Sodium chloride (salt) is found in table salt, salted crisps, bacon, salted nuts, tinned products especially ones that contain brine, meat pastes, pates, …
- Olive Oil, the Healthy Choice By Ruth Bird
Olive oil is a healthy choice over other fats such as butter, palm and coconut oils because olive oil is a monounsaturated fat that does not increase levels of cholesterol and triglycerides.Dr. Sears' Extra Virgin Olive Oil is an exquisite tasting imported oil from select regions of Umbria and Sicily, Italy. The environmental conditions, weather, exposure to the sun and nature of the soil in th…
- What is the Cause? By Dr. Jamie Fettig
The question most people think they need an answer to is what is the cause of their this or that? Many people pay it lip service, but what is cause really? Going with the bucket analogy, what is the cause of one of the symptoms or diseases not being covered by water, or being expressed? Could it be that water is leaking out of the bucket through the holes? Which hole is the “cause” of the sympto…
- How Does Glucosamine Chondroitin Help Your Body? By K. Perry
Glucosamine is readily produced in the human body and is necessary for the production of joint cartilage. As we age, producing enough glucosamine becomes more difficult and cartilage begins to detiorate causing stiffness and painful joints. When osteoarthritis is present, the supply of glucosamine is insufficient.The addition of glucosamine chondroitin in supplement form can aid in stimulating c…
- Cherries - A Natural Joint Pain Killer By Andrew LaPointe
Fruit Advantage Tart Cherry capsules are a nutritious, all-natural alternative for the more than 70 million people in the U.S. who suffer from arthritis and other chronic joint pain. Recent research has shown that tart cherries contain powerful antioxidants that may help relieve the pain of arthritis and gout and also protect the body against cardiovascular disease and inhibit cancer tumors.Rese…
- Natural Energy Boosters - 7 Ways To Boost Energy Naturally By Carole Nickerson
Energy seems to be in short supply these days for many people. Some say it's the stress of our busy lives, others claim it's because we're not eating properly, and then there are those who believe it's caused by our aura being misaligned with the universe. There are special foods and diets, herbs, exercises, special drinks, vitamin formulas, affirmations, the list goes on. Doctors often prove to…
- Our Guide to Bilberry By John Gibb
Bilberry is a fruit that native to Europe. In the middle ages, Bilberry was used for various medical practices including use as an antiseptic, diarrhea, and hemorrhoids. Bilberry is a natural mixture of phyto-chemical glycosides called Cyanidin, Delphinidin and Malvidin. Today, it is a well known anti oxidant and is generally used to treat various circulatory ailments.As an anti oxidant bilberry…
- The Real Connection Between Salt and Blood Pressure By Charles Kassotis
Who doesn’t enjoy a salty pretzel, salt and pepper on an omelet, or a dash of salt on a baked potato? Most of us enjoy salt as a seasoning for many types of foods, from sweet to bland. You can enjoy a little bit of salt on cantaloupe to sweeten it or salt on a steak to perk up the flavor. Numerous recipes call for salt to enliven the flavor of their central ingredients or blend of seasonings.Yet…
- Nutrition And Healthy Eating – What You Should Know By John Gibb
Many people think that they can achieve a healthy lifestyle simply by maintaining a diet that prevents obesity. While keeping trim is one aspect of being nutritionally sound, there are many other factors that figure into getting your body working in the best possible shape.Your body needs plenty of nutrients to stay in its best condition, and a diet simply isn’t enough. A combination of receivin…
- Getting More Minerals From Your Fruits and Vegetables By Rudy Silva
Before the thirties, people knew the importance of mineral. Their soil was rich in minerals and they ate plenty of vegetable grown in these soils. When vitamins were discovered during this time, people began to forget about the important of minerals and started their fascination with vitamins.Today because the soil is highly depleted of minerals, our vegetables are lacking in these life-giving n…
- Childhood Epidemic Rises 6,000% What Can Be Learned About Autism? By Karen S
The latest tallies show that over three million people in North America alone carry some type of autism diagnosis. With this increase the biggest question people are asking is why. Over 20 years ago the incidence was estimated to be 1 in 10,000. Now it’s a whopping 1 in 166 according to the U.S. Center for Disease control and is still expected to rise. With the life long care of someone with…
- Ever Hear of This Fruit? By Garry Gamber
I want to tell you about the most healthful and most delicious tropical fruit that you’d ever want to taste. It’s called the mangosteen, and the reason you’ve probably never heard of it is because you can’t buy it in the United States. However, you can buy the juice of the fruit and I’ll tell you how you can do that at the end of this article.The Mystique
The mangosteen is a lovely tropical fru…
- Food Intolerance By Lucy-Ann Prideaux
Many people experience unpleasant reactions to foods they have eaten and suspect they have a “food allergy”. However, only 2–5% of adults and 2–8% of children are truly “allergic” to certain foods.
The remainder of people may be experiencing food intolerance, or food sensitivity, rather than true food allergy.I think a quick lesson is in order…
A food allergy occurs when an individual ingests a…
- Being Proactive With Your Health Decisions By David Lear
In today’s world, there’s a definite need to be proactive in protecting our health. But that assumes there’s something you CAN do to protect it.See, most people figure they’re pretty powerless. That’s a good thing for the healthcare establishment. They like that. You’re the one with disease and they’re the one with the solution.Only one small problem, though. In 2001, now get this, in 783,000 pe…
- What Actually Is Health? By Dr. Jamie Fettig
Nature works mostly on the principle of thing and no thing. Light is the thing and darkness is the absence of light. Sound is the thing and silence is the absence of sound. Health is the thing, and symptoms and disease are the absence of health. But some time back they got mixed up. Somehow symptoms and disease became the thing, and once you treated away the symptoms and disease, you would be le…
- Avoiding Mental Disorders Through the Aid of Vitamins and Minerals By Charlene Nuble
When we think about the benefits of being ensuring a good bill of health by keeping track of our daily intake of prescribed vitamins, minerals and as well as the other nutrients that are needed by your body in order to stay healthy. It is important to be conscious of the fact that deficiencies in the daily intake of vitamins and minerals can negatively affect not only your physical capabilities …
- Improve Your Health With Fiber! By Kim Beardsmore
Your fiber intake is a critical factor in weight loss and general well-being. Health professionals advise that adults should eat at least 25-35 grams of fiber each day. The current average in western countries such as Australia and the United States is well below the recommended levels. For many people, increasing your fiber intake would very likely lead to improved health outcomes.Check the f…
- Is Fruit Juice Healthy? By Lambert Klein
All the advertisements on TV rave about how healthy orange juice and other juices are for us. We have been blasted by these commercials for years and most of us strongly believe this to be true.Fruit juice may have up to 8 teaspoons of natural sugar in an eight ounce glass. This is not added sugar but the natural fructose. What may not be natural is squeezing juices. Fruits are meant to be eatin…
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