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Cultured, Whole-Food Vitamins And Supplements – Best Source of Dietary Supplementation - By Christine Dreher- Chlorophyll: Nature’s Perfect Green Gift To Humans - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2013 from Michael RosenbaumChlorophyll has numerous health benefits. And while mostly forgotten over the last 70 years, the wonders of this ‘green magic’ are slowly but surely reemerging. Chlorophyll Is The Root of Life Deep within every photosynthesizing plant cell on this planet is the green pigment, chlorophyll. ...
Views: 1479 - Whey Protein Risks - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2011 from Sam JamesThere are few areas you should be concerned about when supplementing with whey protein. Sweetener Although whey protein is natural, many protein shakes come mixed with sweetener. Aspartame was a more common sweetener until many studies revealed that it could have some nasty long term ...
Views: 1470(1 vote) - What's Up Doc? - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2010 from Joanne JacksonIt is well known that carrots are a healthy food. We enjoy them in a variety of ways. They are often cut up and boiled or steamed, and are usually used in soups and stews. They also make a terrific snack for dipping. Their sweet taste and crunchy texture are a favourite among children and ...
Views: 1467(1 vote) - Health Benefits of Aloe Vera - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2014 from Paul JuellWhat is Aloe Vera? Aloe vera is a succulent plant native to East and South Africa, India, Southeast Asia, as well as other tropical and sub-tropical areas such as Latin America and the Caribbean. While there are more than 200 varieties, the one most often used medicinally is the variety aloe ...
Views: 1463(1 vote) - What is Acai Berry Weight Loss? - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2008 from Ryan AndersonThis new Acai Berry Superfood has been a huge topic of conversation among the likes of Oprah Winfrey, Rachael Ray, and many other talk shows of late. What exactly is this berry, and what is the big deal? As people are becoming more aware of their health and more conservative ways to diet and ...
Views: 1463(1 vote) - Protect Yourself from Training Injuries - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2012 from Jason BoydProtect yourself from Training Injuries with Preventive Care! Many people are injured on a daily basis while exercising and weight training, some more seriously than others. In order to keep this from happening to you a simple process is needed, and that is preventive care. This prevention ...
Views: 1461 - Learn About Human Growth Hormones - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from i-Supplements comHuman Growth Hormones (HGH) have been a controversial topic amongst athletes and sports enthusiasts around the world for almost a decade. The use of HGH in sports has been widely documented with a large number of high profile professional athletes, along with Olympians admitting to the use of ...
Views: 1453(1 vote) - Research Behind Olive Leaf Extract - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2009 from Bryan JonesIt's amazing how nature provides for your health. The difficulty can be in in knowing how and when to use her best provisions. While grandmothers tips and recipes may well be based on useful anecdotal experience, these days you can also apply more modern science to prove the effectiveness of ...
Views: 1451(3 votes) - Where To Find Blood Building Nutritional Supplements Foods and the Role of Glyconutreints - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2009 from Lewis BlankfieldBlood building nutritional supplements are necessary as the foods that provide specific nutrients thought to encourage the production of new blood cells in the body are missing in our diet. The most important ingredient in a food is iron, but vitamin B12 and folic acid are also key. Although ...
Views: 1448(1 vote) - Magnesium, The missing link - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2012 from Prof. George GrantMagnesium is a mineral that is present in relatively large amounts in the body. Researchers estimate that the average body contains about 25 grams of magnesium, and about half of that is in the bones. Magnesium is important in more than 300 chemical reactions that keep the body working ...
Views: 1446(1 vote) - Dietary Indoles - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesBreast cancer rates in Europe dropped dramatically for five to six years, only to rebound at the end of that period. For a while it seemed that breast cancer might be going or gone, but then it came back. What was going on? World War II! The war diminished breast cancer? Could it possibly have ...
Views: 1438(1 vote) - Taurine Offsets Multiple Stressors of High Blood Sugar - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Byron RichardsWhen your fasting blood sugar rises above 90 your body enters into a state of stress trying to deal with extra sugar. This is true long before blood sugar rises to the level of type 2 diabetes. The extra sugar in your circulation is a challenge for the health of your arteries, heart, ...
Views: 1438 - How to Choose Your Nutritional Supplements Wisely - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2012 from Peter RosebergIf you are one to be easily influenced by media or advertising, you will most likely be following the popular trend of going for a healthy diet and exercise rather than binge-eating junk food and lazing around in the couch. One of the things these health buffs and experts advocate is the fact ...
Views: 1436(1 vote) - Vitamin D: Healer or Health Hazard? - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Wendy Montes de ocaGet ready for a mainstream media headline proclaiming that vitamin D causes fractures. Yup, you read that right. Causes, not prevents. Is it true? Well, no. Let’s go to the videotape. Vitamin D is the new superstar of nutrients, having been found in recent years to be associated ...
Views: 1435(4 votes) - 9 Astonishing Benefits Of Vitamin B12 - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2018 from Jessica RoggersVitamin B12 offers unbelievable health benefits to the human body right from the head till the toe. It is primarily a water-soluble vitamin that is essential for most mechanisms of the body.Read below to know about the top 9 advantages of Vitamin B12 : 1. Energy Levels– It is responsible for ...
Views: 1434(1 vote) - Learn the Importance of All Natural Multi Vitamins & Minerals - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from i-Supplements comEveryone by now should know that vitamins and minerals are perhaps one of the most essential supplements we should be incorporating into our daily routines. All natural multi vitamins and minerals are substantial for all walks of life including men, women, children, seniors, athletes, ...
Views: 1434 - Pros and cons of safflower oil - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2018 from Jessica WillsonYou need to understand that by consuming safflower oil, you would be able to reduce the harmful cholesterol in your body. This is one of the main reasons why safflower oil has become so famous. Pros: 1. Polyunsaturated fat: If you look at the composition of safflower oil, you would find ...
Views: 1433(2 votes) - Fish Oil For Skin Problems - How It Can Help - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenThe omega 3 essential fatty acids found in fish oil, known as polyunsaturated fatty acids, or EPA and DHA, have been found to provide a multitude of benefits for the skin. First of all, omega 3 fatty acids decrease inflammation throughout the body, including causing a significant decrease in ...
Views: 1432 - Precise Portions Review and Giveaway - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2011 from Ed StephensMoms are always too busy trying to take care of their family, they often forget about themselves. I know when my daughter was born, my world revolved around her. Everything I did was for her and my husband, and I rarely took the time to think about me. When I did think about me, I felt as though ...
Views: 1432 - Effects of Vitamins on the Immune System - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2014 from Donna Carter-CupidWhen the immune system functions well, a person experiences good health. The immune system is akin to the engine in a motor vehicle. It must be well maintained and provided with the proper fuel for the body to function in tip-top condition. It is instrumental in warding off and fighting disease. ...
Views: 1428 - The Many Faces of MultiVitamins - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2010 from Meagan LeeMultivitamin, by definition, means a grouping of vitamins and minerals compacted into a single pill. Statistically, about 70 percent of Americans take a daily multivitamin, but how do you know the multivitamin you are taking is actually working for you, or healthy for you? Unfortunately, not ...
Views: 1427(1 vote) - Digestive health tips to help with constipation and diaeehea - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2012 from Carl Tuchy PalmieriConstipation/Diarrhea Special report on digestive health • A new supplement called Probiotic Advantage works very fast to turn off the cause of excess gas and constipation. • Probiotic organisms aren’t killed by stomach acid. • Probiotic Advantage helps with diarrhea, gas, constipation, ...
Views: 1426 - Are You Wasting Money on Your Vitamin Supplements? - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2012 from Jaime HeidelHave you been using the same multivitamin for years? It may surprise you to know that not all vitamin sources are the same. Quality nutrition begins with a quality product. Even if you’re purchasing your vitamins at a health food store, you may still be wasting your money. Find out the ...
Views: 1418 - Healthy Eating Plan to Help an Obese Child Lose Weight - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Isabel De Los RiosBeing obese as an adult is hard, imagine what it feels like for a child. Overweight kids are at risk for heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, strokes and joint problems. A healthy eating plan can help your child lose weight and reduce his chances of developing any of ...
Views: 1418 - Personalities Want HGH for Performance Enhancing - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from M HarveyThis commentary is explicitly for athletes and entertainers who are searching to enhance their performances using HGH human growth hormone. There is plenty of propaganda about HGH and we expect to tidy it up and solve all your questions. First off, HGH has been wrongly associated with ...
Views: 1417 - Starting A Raw Food Diet - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2012 from Emily ProgemyIf you are in the beginning stages of starting a raw food diet plan, you might be at the point where you’re becoming tired and not because you’re not getting the required vitamins from your diet, but because you’re hitting the beginner’s wall. A beginner will be highly excited to start the ...
Views: 1416 - Natural Ways to avoid Osteoporosis - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Prof. George GrantOsteoporosis is a condition of decreased bone density. It affects one in six women and one in eight men over the age of fifty and is most common among post-menopausal women. Osteoporosis is often the cause of many health complications, as it progresses silently and unnoticed for years. Only ...
Views: 1413 - Helpful Supplements For Periodontal Disease - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Edith LingenfelterPeriodontal disease literally means "disease around the tooth" and is the major cause of tooth loss. The network of bones, gums and ligaments that form the tooth socket are called the periodontium. The gums that surround your teeth are called gingival. Periodontal disease goes through ...
Views: 1408(1 vote) - Oral HCG Diet Drops - There Are Side Effects - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Kris EvanA lot of dieters have questions about the potential side effects of HCG. Most information sources focus on pharmaceutical weight-loss injections or other uses of HCG, such as for fertility or testosterone treatment. Not many address the side effects of oral HCG diet drops, or when they do, ...
Views: 1405 - Health Benefits of Astaxanthin, The Super Antioxidant - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2017 from Petrea DishmanI began taking astaxanthin over 10 years ago. I played a lot of tennis and I had developed a case of tennis elbow. I started taking the astaxanthin and the symptoms disappeared within about a week. I continued to use astaxanthin because I also like to spend time in the sun and astaxanthin ...
Views: 1403 - Importance & Health Benefits of Organic Vitamins & Minerals - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Dev RamanujanOrganic vitamins and minerals play a vital role as important nutritional ingredients that human body needs or require to have the best possible health benefits. They are organically taken from organic natural herbs and their herbal extracts. We consume them every day in our daily routine ...
Views: 1402(1 vote) - Pre-Wedding Diets - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2012 from Sydney NelsonHow far away is your big wedding day? One week? One month? One year? Does it matter? It could even be sometime soon and you may not even know it so it’s best to be prepared! If you are planning to lose weight for your wedding it is better to start sooner, rather than later. There are many ...
Views: 1400 - How To Write A Recipe - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2008 from Paul YatesI find it amazing how many great chefs can cook excellent dishes yet fail to be able to write recipes in a clear and concise way that makes for easy reading and understanding. Many could do with working in manufacturing industry for a number of weeks and learn the skill involved in preparing a ...
Views: 1398 - Learn About ZMA - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from i-Supplements comAbout ten years ago, the supplement industry introduced a new spin on two old, but necessary, nutritional supplements. By combining the minerals - zinc and magnesium aspartate (this is where they get the letters for ZMA) - a safe and powerful supplement for increasing testosterone and aiding in ...
Views: 1394(2 votes) - Is Your Fish Oil Poisoning You? Get the Truth about Pharmaceutical Grade Fish Oils! - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2018 from Healthy Oil GuyIf you're not taking a pharmaceutical-grade fish oil, there's a possibility you could be poisoning your body without even knowing it! Fish oils contain omega 3 fatty acids. There are many health benefits of fish oils, including reducing blood pressure and fighting inflammation. These ...
Views: 1393 - B Vitamins Play an Essential Role in Metabolism - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2010 from David TracyB vitamins were once thought of as a single vitamin called Vitamin B. After much research, we discovered there are actually 8 distinct vitamins. Further research has also concluded that B vitamins are water soluble, which means that they are easily excreted out of the body and therefore must be ...
Views: 1390(3 votes) - Metformin The Wonder Drug - by Submitted on May 29, 2012 from Ziesha SheyMetformin is an effective and potent anti diabetic drug of the biguanide drugs category. It is basically used to control blood sugar levels in people suffering from type 2 diabetes. However, apart from its basic function of reducing the blood sugar levels in the body, metformin has also been ...
Views: 1388 - What Is "Natural" And What Are "Natural" Products? - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Shandor WeissWhat Is "Natural" And What Are "Natural" Products? by Shandor Weiss We use the word “natural” a lot to describe all kinds of things... food, health, supplements, lifestyle and more. This article addresses the definition of natural in general, and natural as it applies to health products in ...
Views: 1388(1 vote) - 6 Grilling Safety Tips You Might Not Have Heard Of - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2014 from Michael RosenbaumWhen summer hits, there’s nothing better than moving the kitchen outside. Not only does it keep the house cooler, dinner tastes so much more delicious off the grill. Nothing beats that touch of fire. However, there’s a hidden danger to this summer treat that often gets overlooked. It’s not ...
Views: 1384(2 votes) - Vitamin K The Missing link - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2012 from Prof. George GrantVitamin K1 is also known as phylloquinone or phytomenadione (phytonadione), while vitamin K2 includes menaquinone and menatetrenone. Vitamin K2 is typically produced in the large intestine by bacteria. Unless the individual has intestinal damage which undermines their ability to absorb the ...
Views: 1382(1 vote) - 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: 1381(1 vote) - The Effect of Cinnamon on Blood Sugar Levels and its Ability to Help Control Diabetes - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from John BradstreetWhat is the Cause of Diabetes? In type 2 diabetes, high blood sugar levels occur when glucose is prevented, to a significant degree, from entering cells of the body, notably liver, muscle, and fat cells. This is caused by a “short circuit” in the insulin signaling pathway, a cascade of ...
Views: 1381(1 vote) - Weight Loss vs Fat Loss - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from i-Supplements comWith the alarming and ever-increasing rate of obesity in the United States, a common thought that floods many people’s minds is; “I need to lose weight.” What most of these people don’t realize is that they should be saying; “I need to lose fat.” These are not interchangeable comments and there ...
Views: 1379(1 vote) - Learn About Beta Alanine Supplements - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from i-Supplements comIf you have been paying attention to the supplement industry, one product that has been gaining popularity recently is beta-alanine. While it should not be confused with the amino acid alanine, beta-alanine itself is a non-essential amino acid, meaning that it occurs naturally in the body. Some ...
Views: 1378(2 votes) - Medical Device Supports Spine & Back - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Nikki HaynesI am a consultant with Ardyss International and NC Vendor http://www.GiveYourBodySomeMagic.com I offer a variety of Health & Wellness Products such as Skin Care, Nutritional Supplements & Body Reshaping Garments that are MEDICALLY APPROVED BY INSURANCE ...
Views: 1378(3 votes) - Vegetarians Beware! 31 Foods That Are Surprisingly Not Vegetarian - by Submitted on May 23, 2016 from Evan Borneman(can also be viewed with graphics at https://isolatorfitness.com/blog/) Deciding to become a vegetarian is not as easy as substituting ISOPasta or other plant based protein sources for your previous poultry, beef, and fish selections. Sure that’s part of it, but there are so many other foods ...
Views: 1377 - 11 Ways to Help You Eat Less - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2010 from David TracyAs children we always wanted to “play” and the farthest thing from our minds was food. My mom had to yell for me 4 or 5 times to get me to come and eat. My mom like all moms had a plan. When you finally did come down to eat, she made sure you were nice and full so you can grow up to be ...
Views: 1368 - The Iodine Story - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2008 from Brian SanderoffThe drops of rain boomed like cannon shot as Efren’s tiny fur-covered body huddled inside the natural shelter of plants and trees. His sensitive pointed ears perked up as the swish of cloth neared his hiding place. Darkness hid him and his brothers from the intruders, providing a cover ...
Views: 1368 - Will Taking Whey Protein Make Me More Muscular? - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from K QuinnThe protein with the best level of quality is whey protein which is naturally occurring and be found in substances such as millk. It is produced when milk is turned into cheese, therefore it is a by-product. Whey protein can be found in an isolated form and a concentrated form. The former is low ...
Views: 1368 - Type 2 Diabetes Treatment without Medication - How to Manage Type 2 Diabetes with Diet - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2017 from Banks RobertAny doctor who you will ask about type 2 diabetes treatments will assure you of one thing: proper diet and exercise are necessary components that any diabetic patient should commit himself or herself to. For one, you need to make sure that your blood sugar is always stable by checking it at ...
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