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Salam Panja (Dactylorhiza Hatagirea) is an herbal extract which withholds within itself the secrets of youthfulness, vigor and vitality. These are basically roots of an herb called tuberous, also known hatajari or Marsh Orchid.
Tuberous roots have historically been used for headaches, cough, ... Views: 3278
Phosphatidylcholine is part of the essential phospholipids existing in all cells of the physical specimen. These are fat molecules that are critical pieces of all cell membranes, and are utilized as messengers inside cells including, and most critically, the brain. They interact with proteins, ... Views: 3212
The debate of whether anabolic steroids should be allowed in professional sports or not has continued for many decades and there is still no consensus on it. The fact that steroids provide an unfair advantage to sportsmen using them and may lead to side effects (mild or severe, reversible or ... Views: 3200
Daily, I take my vitamin B’s, vitamin C, but vitamin D?
A couple of years ago a routine blood test showed that I had very low levels of vitamin D. You know, that vitamin that is produced automatically in our bodies when we are in the sunlight? Having lived in sunny California for over a ... Views: 3198
With so many options available for workout splits there is always going to be a debate about whether one split is better than the other. But not all splits are created equally. Some seem to incorporate too much work without proper rest time while others do the exact opposite. But after a lot of ... Views: 3195
Think about the basic mechanics of your car. It has an engine that needs to run smoothly in order to keep all the other systems moving along. And most automotive hoses are designed to move fuel, air, wastes, and information in one direction only without blockages and mishaps.
Well, your body ... Views: 3187
It's really hard to believe that something could be worse than
the intense sugar loads from high fructose corn syrup and sucrose.
But, Aspartame ( Equal, Nutrasweet, Equal Measure, Spoonful,
Canderal) is even more dangerous to your health.
Aspartame, was first discovered in 1965 when ... Views: 3187
Smokehouses is a device used by restaurant to preserve meat or fish with smoke. The resulting smoked meats has a soft texture and unique flavor. Smoked meats can also be stored for long periods of time. Meat smoked is generally made from beef, but other meats can also be preserved by smoking, ... Views: 3162
WHAT A DOCTOR HAS TO SAY ABOUT CO-ENZYME Q10 (Co-Q10)
Co-enzyme Q10: Miracle Nutrient of the New Millennium
Arthur M. Echana, MD, ND, MACNEM (Member of Australasian College of Nutritional & Environmental Medicine)
What is Co-enzyme Q10?
CoQ10 (Ubidecaronene, Ubiquinone, Ubiquinone-50) is a ... Views: 3149
In the last few years, magnesium has taken center stage as a cure-all for everything from migraines, to diabetes, to osteoporosis. But what is the truth? Should you be taking a supplement every day or can you rely on your diet to provide all the magnesium you need?
Read on to find ... Views: 3142
There has been a great deal of coverage in the media about how people need to be mindful of the amount of fat they consume in their diets. This has lead to a number of diets that are focused on severely restricting the fats that people eat. In some cases, fats are almost totally eliminated in ... Views: 3130
The aim of this article is to point out the goodness that is inside carrot juice, and to list the nutrients that are in it. Carrot juice on its own can be pretty boring although at the same time being very good for you, and by adding different ingredients into your juicer it can be both tasty ... Views: 3120
Neck Pain is a common medical condition. Neck pain can come from a number of disorders and diseases of any tissues in the neck, such as degenerative disc disease, neck strain, whiplash, a herniated disc, or a pinched nerve. Neck pain is also referred to as Cervical Pain.
The symptoms include ... Views: 3090
When I was in my early 20's I was diagnosed with Graves Disease or Hyperthyroidism. This diagnoses took three different doctors to figure out why my energy was so low and why I was gaining weight even though I ate like a bird. I was so uncomfortable with myself and probably wasn't thinking very ... Views: 3026
People do anything to look like a Hollywood star, and includes a copy of your preparation or hair style of their smiles. And in todays advanced technologically world it is not even difficult to get a makeover like your favorite actors. Now, there is even dentist smile makeover for the perfect ... Views: 2992
Boils, medically referred to as furuncles, are round pus-filled nodules on the skin that result from infection with staphylococcus aureus bacteria. The infection begins in the deepest portion of a hair follicle and then the inflammation spreads.
A carbuncle is a cluster of small boils that ... Views: 2987
I’m not here to tell you which brand to buy but I am going to tell you which types of protein to buy and which times to take them because I speak to so many people who get it wrong – and it makes huge differences in your results – which is what its all about, isn’t it?
Protein is an ... Views: 2982
If you are a sports fan chances are that you watch ESPN or some other sporting news show. Over the last few years, the news media has been obsessed with the use of performance enhancing drugs in sports. In 2005 Major League Baseball star Jose Canseco released his tell all book Juiced. In this ... Views: 2970
Want to enhance your health in surprising ways? Drink green
tea.
We're not talking about a new health discovery here. This
beverage has been used for thousands of years by the
Chinese. It has proved itself for centuries as worthy of being included in our diet for its health properties. ... Views: 2969
This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Dietary Supplements. Dietary Supplements are related to health, physical wellbeing, and weight control. Christine Dreher is the Official Guide to Dietary Supplements. The Cleanse Cookbook, by Christine Dreher, is a valuable ... Views: 2958
ACIDOPHILLUS FUNCTION
Lactobacillus strains
The Lactobacillus strains are so named because they produce an enzyme when breaking down foods called lactase. This enzyme helps to break down lactose (milk sugar) - great news for people who avoid dairy products due to lactose intolerance.
L. ... Views: 2952
If you wish to keep lean all year round even though building muscles without having amassing body fat whenever bulking, Cyclical Ketogenic Weight loss program is a fantastic selection for you. This isn't due to the fact it may quickly assist you to loose fat without sacrificing muscle tissues ... Views: 2933
In selecting healthy ways to cook your vegetables you must revert to nature and try to follow it as closely as possible. There is no doubt that nature never intended us to use cooked foods at all. Raw foods are healthier because they contain living cells which are fully or partially destroyed in ... Views: 2925
The best brand of vitamins for women is not easy to find. There are far too many companies that claim to manufacture the most top-of-the-line health supplements for all the females in the world. So, settling for a certain choice today and discovering that another company looks and sounds better ... Views: 2925
So you want to solve your weight problem? I can help you. I solved my weight problem twenty-five years ago when I lost 140 lbs. permanently, after twenty-five years of being overweight. Now I teach others. I’m a psychotherapist and the author of The Anderson Method, my successful weight loss ... Views: 2920
Bioavailability is a large word that is hard to spell and probably even harder to understand. Human nature being what it is, we tend to ignore things we don’t understand, unless it is impacting our lives in a meaningful way. In the world of prescription and over-the-counter drug products, ... Views: 2914
Metformin is well known all over the world as one of the ace anti diabetic drugs available in the market for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. The drugs work on a simple formula of reducing blood sugar levels to help treat type 2 diabetes patients who are reported to have an abnormally high ... Views: 2910
Copper may cause cancer and resistance to chemotherapy.
Researchers found copper blood levels were lower in patients without cancer. They state copper is involved in the development of cancer. Analysis of patients with breast cancer, colon cancer and lung cancer showed that serum copper was ... Views: 2896
Bleeding is the most common, out of all diverticulosis symptoms. Most often, the condition is diagnosed usually at a later stage. It is a condition that occurs in the colon. Diet and lifestyle changes can help you reduce diverticulosis symptoms. It is important that you start on them as early ... Views: 2895
Tribulus terrestris is an herbal supplement that has been used for thousands of years by people on every continent. Tribulus Terrestris extract can be found all over the world and this horny herb can survive the most harsh climates and can thrive in soil that is in poor condition. The tribulus ... Views: 2881
Almost like a cult following, doctors are reaching into their white coat pockets and writing for proton pump inhibitors. Those are the medications like Prilosec, Nexium, Aciphex, and Prevacid prescribed for gastroesophageal reflux or GERD.
Often gastroenterologists tell my patients they have ... Views: 2879
Our bodies already contain the information on how to effectively combat oxidative stress and chronic inflammation. That information is stored in our genes. The secret lies in being able to instruct cells regarding the implementation of that information. Protandim does just that.
Your body ... Views: 2877
We hear so much about calcium and how we need to take a calcium supplement. Many women loose a lot of calcium during pregnancy and when they get older. So many of these women take calcium supplements but still suffer from lack of calcium. Why could this be? Today we will explore sever reasons ... Views: 2865
Most people known the steroid Clenbuterol as also a bronchodilator used for curing people having breathing and bronchial ailments. It is sold under the trade name Spiropent and Ventipulmin. Clenbuterol is known to cause the stimulation of the central nervous system, oxygen transportation and ... Views: 2860
Daily, I take my vitamin B’s, vitamin C, but vitamin D?
A couple of years ago a routine blood test showed that I had very low levels of vitamin D. You know, that vitamin that is produced automatically in our bodies when we are in the sunlight? Having lived in sunny California for over a ... Views: 2845
People who eat more foods rich in the mineral magnesium appear to reduce their odds of having a stroke, a new study shows.
The link between magnesium in the diet and stroke risk was strongest for ischemic stroke, which is when a clot blocks a blood vessel in the brain.
Researchers found ... Views: 2834
Anabolic Steroid Alternatives
If you find yourself flipping through the pages of the popular muscle building magazines, pictures of immensely muscular men (and even women) will undoubtedly stand out. One of the first thoughts that usually pops into someone’s mind about these ... Views: 2828
Lifestyle changes like reducing the intake of flour,sugar[particularly high fructose corn syrup], dairy[ice cream], junk foods and increasing fibre, vegetables[yams], cinnamon, chromium/vanadium, Stevia, Vit B1 & B12, Vit D, CoQ10, exercise to increase circulation and enhance circulation and ... Views: 2810
Your most reliable guide in your search for the healthiest green tea to drink is to trust your taste buds.
Many green tea health benefits have been attributed to catechins and theanine. Catechins are powerful antioxidants. Theanine is a natural relaxant. Together they take drinkers through a ... Views: 2806
We get a bit over excited sometimes educating people about protein. It is not just because we have our own protein product either. There are so many implications to not having enough protein in our diet, particularly as we age, that people need to prepare now or pay the price later.
As the ... Views: 2796
‘Eugeroics’ meaning ‘good arousal’ are a class of drugs used for stimulating the mind for increased awareness and intelligence without causing any disruption in the normal sleep pattern of a person.
Adrafinil is one such medicine which is used to stay awake and alert for longer periods of ... Views: 2792
Those who have been diagnosed with asthma find that their disease can be a difficult daily challenge. On some days, it can be worse than others.
Marine life holds an array of treatments for a variety of health challenges, including asthma. And for those interested in seeking a more ... Views: 2780
Spirulina just may be nature's most perfect food. These tiny blue green spiral coils harvest the energy of the sun and turn it into a treasure chest of bio-available nutrients. Designed by nature 3.6 billion years ago, these blue green algae were the generators of the oxygen found in our ... Views: 2772
THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH INSIDE ALL OF US
So Why Do We Get Old?
We've all heard the term, and probably used it: "Slept like a baby," or the reference to "my beauty sleep." History and literature have recorded countless searches for "The Fountain of ... Views: 2768
From the time that Sir Humphrey Davey discovered the element calcium in 1808 until today, the only forms of calcium supplements available are inorganic calcium carbonate or calcium made in laboratories. Go to your local pharmacy or health food store and ask for a plant-sourced calcium tablet, ... Views: 2763
Adolescence is a period when a person's height is supposed to increase biologically and to give support to the height increasing process, one should take foods that increase height and growth during that phase. Such foods will accelerate the height increasing process and will increase your ... Views: 2754
Valerian Root as a Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Valerian root gets its name from the Latin “valere,” which means “well-being.” It has traditionally been used for its sedative qualities to help provide relief from stress and anxiety, heart palpitations, ... Views: 2754
We all know how aggressive the competition in the weight loss industry is since weight loss supplements and diet pills for women have become the most popular way to manage body weight issues. Women should know the difference between weight loss supplements that are legitimate and those which ... Views: 2753
The coffee beans we grind and use to brew coffee come from the Coffea evergreen bush, grown in over 50 countries around the globe. Each year, the Coffee bush flowers and develops a cherry-like fruit, inside which are typically two small seeds or coffee beans. There are 10 different species of ... Views: 2726
It is now well established scientifically that concentrated fish oil can help treat and prevent heart disease by lowering triglycerides, lowering bad cholesterol, balancing out dietary saturated fats with healthy omega-3 fats and by keeping blood vessels clear of obstructions.
Are there any ... Views: 2716