May 18, 2012
Do your children need to take vitamin supplements?
That's a question that more parents ought to ask of themselves
or the doctor before they start pumping kids full of
over-the-counter supplements that may or may not be conducive to
good health. Although it may seem like a good idea to feed your
children all the extra nutrients you can get hold of, the truth
is that a simple vitamin formula is not enough to keep your kids
healthy, and it not a good idea to rely on a supplement of this
type to ...
May 17, 2012
For those who are interested in keeping up their health by
taking vitamins, it is important to know that the naturally
occurring vitamins found in organic sources far outweigh the
potency of synthetically designed vitamins. As an example, beta
carotene, an important plant form of Vitamin A, and one of the
best natural sources for vitamins, has proven time and time
again in clinical trials to be superior to its synthetic
alternative. One trial of note which included the effect of
Vitamin A on ...
May 14, 2012
It may seem that the significance of vitamins to nutrition
health has been known for a significant amount of time. However,
it wasn't until the 15th century that scientists began to
realize that nutrients found in various foods could improve
health. The classic realization is the one of sailors who
suffered from scurvy and improved their condition by eating
citrus fruits. To discover the exact benefits a particular food
would provide, scientists simulated conditions of nutrient
deficiency using ...
May 13, 2012
Do you know the top ten causes for death? You will recognize
them all.
Here they are' 1. Heart disease 2. Cancer 3. Stroke 4.
Lower-respiratory diseases 5. Injury (mostly car accidents) 6.
Diabetes 7. Flu and pneumonia 8. Alzheimer's disease 9. Kidney
disease 10. Infection Source: 1999-2001 mortality statistics
from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Most of us want to live long, productive, pain free lives. So,
then, why are so many people dying from heart disease, cancer
and ...
May 11, 2012
As promised, here is an over-view of the main essential vitamins
and minerals, BUT, rather than take them in isolation it is
better to take a good multi-vitamin and mineral tablet aimed
specifically at the over 50s.
Vitamin
What it can do for you, for example -
Found in, for example -
Helpful Advice
A
Promotes growth, strong bones, healthy skin, hair, teeth, and
gums. Builds resistance to respiratory infections. Good for
eyes, particularly night blindness.
Carrots, fish oils, eggs, green and ...
May 10, 2012
Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Your Health by Cheryl Winter, M.S.,
R.D., R.N.
Overview:
While you know 'omega' as the last letter of the Greek alphabet,
and meaning, 'the end,' it is doubtful that you have heard the
end about 'omega-3 fatty acids.' In fact, you'll be hearing more
and more about this long-chain fatty acid and how important it
is to your health, and how American diets should be increased in
this nutrient. Isn't FAT a Four-Letter Word?'
No! Fat is not a bad word! It's understandable that ...
May 9, 2012
Sources all over the world will only give you the rating of
multiple vitamins or even just an over all view of different
kinds of daily multiple vitamins that are on the market for you
and I today.
Although, the view of many dietitians today is that you should
look past just the basic multivitamin supplements and mineral
supplements if you are truly serious about the health of you and
your loved ones. In fact many researchers say you should be
looking at the multinutrient supplements called ...
May 5, 2012
In many cases, hair loss is attributed to a physical condition,
such as Thyroid disease, or the lack of proper nutrition.
Certain medications can also strip your body of vitamins and
minerals that are essential for healthy hair production and
growth. In these cases, the proper vitamin and mineral regimen
can significantly reduce hair loss and promote new hair growth.
After starting a vitamin and mineral supplement program, it can
take up to 2 to 3 months to see results, but you will ...
May 4, 2012
Even as a child, James was described by teachers and his parents
as a happy optimist. As the story goes, one day his parents
decided to play a joke on him and test his attitude by requiring
him to spend an afternoon cleaning deserted stables at what had
been a local racetrack.
Returning after two hours, James' parents observed him singing
while happily shoveling manure. Astounded, they walked closer,
only to hear him saying to himself over and over, 'There has to
be a pony in here ...