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- Be Proactive About Your Heart Health - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Kevin AgrawalYour heart works hard to continuously pump blood, non-stop, to other parts of the body. Incredibly, it pumps 2000 gallons a day and beats about 100,000 beats a day! This rhythmic pumping ensures the circulation of a fresh supply of oxygen-rich blood to all organs, tissues and cells of the ...
Views: 867 - Colon Cleansing and IBS - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Kevin AgrawalIrritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional disorder that causes the colon to be more sensitive to certain foods, medicines and stress. Many people confuse it with a disease but it can be defined as a complex gastrointestinal disorder that affects about one out of five people in America. ...
Views: 1464(1 vote) - Nutritional Supplements: Common Nutrients and How They Work in Your Body - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2009 from Kevin AgrawalCommon sense tells us we need good nutrition to live healthy. Obviously. And yet, in spite of this good common sense we possess, we are often guilty of mismanaging our diet. It happens all the time. Our grandmothers have rightly hit upon the answer. Simply put: Our eyes are bigger than our ...
Views: 962 - Herbal Supplements: A Perfect Blend of Tradition and Science - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2009 from Kevin AgrawalToday, a growing consumer population enjoys using herbal supplements for proactive health care. Herbal supplements are used by men and women to support optimal well-being. Herbal supplements are also the first preference of an aging population who use supplements to enhance their quality of life ...
Views: 724 - Vitamin Supplements: Synthetic or Natural? - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2009 from Kevin AgrawalMost people claim there is no difference between synthetically derived vitamins and ones derived from natural sources. In fact, synthetic vitamins are cheaper which makes them the preferred choice of those who take vitamin supplements daily. Synthetic vitamins are cheaper because they are ...
Views: 1755 - Chocolate Tea: Sharing a Cup of Happiness and Health - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2008 from Kevin AgrawalRemember family dinners that ended with hot cups of cocoa shared around a warm fireplace, cozily sitting next to familiar friends and family? Or remember the times at your grandma’s house and she’d give you a cup of hot cocoa followed by your favorite bedtime story? A cup of cocoa ...
Views: 677 - Health Supplements: Getting A Head Start On Health - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2008 from Kevin AgrawalGood health begins early in life. Good nutrition during childhood and adolescence is essential for healthy growth and development of strong bones, healthy teeth, good skin, proper development of various organs and building up the immune system. It also enhances productivity and increases our ...
Views: 578 - Health Supplements vs. Pharmaceuticals - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2008 from Kevin AgrawalMedicine—whether in the form of health supplements or pharmaceuticals—is big business indeed. With profit margins that are nearly four times the average of any other business, the pharmaceutical industry enjoys a top position being amongst the most profitable businesses in the ...
Views: 4446 - Health Supplements: How To Ensure You Are Getting A Quality Product - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2008 from Kevin AgrawalReading between the lines of many health supplement labels is this cave at: WARNING: This label may be isleading the public. Supplement facts represented on this label may be inaccurate or other valuable information withheld in order for this product to attract more selling value. Labels in the ...
Views: 723 - How About Some Green Tea For Dessert? - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2008 from Kevin AgrawalMore than 5000 years ago ancient sages in the Far East began concocting a brew from the tender leaves of the tea plant (camellia sinensis) which they began to believe gave them strength, vigor and countless benefits to their health including the power to live long. No one knows where they ...
Views: 933 - New Vitality Health Supplements - Helping People Live Longer And Look Better! - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2008 from Kevin AgrawalThe health supplement industry has undergone rapid growth in the last 50 years. Research and development continually bring forth new breakthroughs in botanical nutrients and their beneficial effect on our health. Today there is an increasing variety of products specifically formulated for ...
Views: 1747 - Iodine And Prostate Health - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2008 from Kevin AgrawalIodine is an element in nature, found more common in the ocean than on land. It is an essential component of the thyroid hormones that are involved in the regulation of various enzymes and metabolic processes. Thyroid hormones regulate many key biochemical reactions, especially protein synthesis ...
Views: 3273(1 vote) - Zinc and Prostate Health - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from Kevin AgrawalThe importance of the trace mineral, zinc has been well documented for its role in supporting prostate health. The normal human prostate accumulates the highest level of zinc of any soft tissue in the body. Zinc is vital for prostate functions and male hormone activity. Hence, zinc is often ...
Views: 2166 - Vitamin D And Prostate Health - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from Kevin AgrawalVitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is naturally present in very few foods. It is also produced by the body and activated after exposure to ultraviolet light from the sun. Vitamin D is vital to bone development and strength1. It also helps to keep teeth and gums healthy, especially in older ...
Views: 906 - Vanadium And Prostate Health - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from Kevin AgrawalVanadium is a trace element which in its natural form is very colorful. It is a micromineral (a mineral needed in very tiny amounts) for human nutrition and is mainly stored in fat and bone. Studies on vanadium consistently suggest that vanadium may act as a co-factor for enzymes involved in ...
Views: 2267 - Silicon And Prostate Health - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from Kevin AgrawalSilicon is an essential trace mineral. The human body contains approximately 7 grams of silicon, which is present in various tissues and body fluids. The highest concentrations of silicon are found in tissues in the aorta, trachea, tendons, bones and skin. As we age, silicon levels in the body ...
Views: 1304 - Selenium And Prostate Health - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from Kevin AgrawalSelenium is a powerful antioxidant which researchers have found to be particularly effective in supporting healthy prostate functioning. It is an essential trace mineral that functions largely in the form of proteins, called selenoproteins, which act as enzymes. The antioxidant properties of ...
Views: 635 - Organic Superfood - by Submitted on May 28, 2008 from Kevin Agrawal“Superfood” is a term coined to define foods rich in phytonutrients. Phytonutrients are certain organic components of plants, thought to promote human health. Fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, nuts and teas are rich sources of phytonutrients. Common phytonutrients include carotenoids, ...
Views: 596 - Five Great Way To Use Green Tea Drops - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2008 from Kevin AgrawalGreen tea was first cultivated in China about 5,000 years ago. Because of its history, drinking tea is usually associated with the mystical Far East! Ancient sages knew about the potent health benefits of tea and integrated drinking tea as part of their rituals and ceremonies. Drinking Green ...
Views: 5191 - Green Tea Extract - The Health Benefits - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2008 from Kevin AgrawalTea is made from the dried leaves of a shrub called Camellia sinensis. Historically, India, China, Japan, and Thailand have been drinking its brew for thousands of years. Because ancient sages realized the health benefits of green tea, it became part of their rituals and ceremonies. Tea drinking ...
Views: 778 - Supplements That Support Prostate Health. - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2008 from Kevin AgrawalThe American Cancer Society (ACS) estimates 25% of the reported cases of prostate cancer will occur in the United States in 2008. This is good reason for American men to become more aware of common prostrate disorders and how they can keep good prostrate health to possibly avoid these ...
Views: 771 - Prostate Enlargement - Staying Ahead Of The Curve - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2008 from Kevin AgrawalWhat are prostate glands? The prostate is a walnut-sized gland that forms part of the male reproductive system. The prostate gland is located just below a male's bladder and surrounds the top portion of the tube that drains urine from the bladder The gland is made of two lobes, or regions, ...
Views: 586 - Antioxidants And Cardiovascular Disorders - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2008 from Kevin AgrawalMajor Cardiovascular Disorders: The United States Government noted in their Report on Chronic Disease Overview (1999) that cardiovascular disorders alone caused 30% of all deaths in America. This is startling information! The American Heart Association states that America’s number one ...
Views: 652 - The Anti-Aging Role Of Antioxidants - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2008 from Kevin AgrawalThe scientifically respected free radical theory of aging has taken on increased significance. This new movement has been largely driven by exciting new studies that point to oxygen free radicals as a prime causative factor in an ever-expanding range of health issues including heart disease, ...
Views: 584 - The Human Body Is Nature's Most Supreme Achievement - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2008 from Kevin AgrawalThroughout life, the body constantly changes. But what never changes is the need for proper nutrition. Whether you’re a man or women; a teenager, young adult, middle-aged or senior citizen; nutritional researchers agree that proper nutrition may be the easiest way to reduce the risk of ...
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