One of the greatest reasons people give for not taking vitamins regularly is the fact that they have trouble swallowing them.Due to this very reason, a great many people simply don't bother to frequently take important nutrients such as Vitamin C ( http://www.immunewellness.com/vitamin-c.htm ) and Vitamin B12 ( http://www.immunewellness.com/vitamin-b12.htm ), among other highly beneficial vitamins, minerals, and supplements. Difficulty swallowing...more
Taking vitamins is one of the easiest steps that a person can take to start pursuing a healthier and disease-free lifestyle.In a perfect world, our bodies would get all the required vitamins and nutrients from food. Unfortunately, however, the vast majority of people don't get everything they need from a modern diet. Although buying high-quality organic food can help to remedy this problem, even that is often not enough.It is especially difficult...more
By the time you finish reading this article I'm sure you will find time to stretch every day. The lack of flexibility in people is now seen to be the major cause of general health problems and sports injury and is also being linked to everything from stress, back pain, and even osteoarthritis. It also means that nagging injuries, especially around your joints take longer to heal.The latest studies show that up to 60 percent of the general population with bad backs and knees have tight hamstrings and hips and the main cause of this is a lack of flexibility.Active-Isolated Stretching (AI)Olympians have been employing Active-Isolated Stretching (AI) now for about 10 years, but it has only recently been brought to the public's attention.I have used this technique on my clients for quite a while now with great success, while adding renewed life and spring to tired out muscles. AI stretching prevents injury, as conventional stretching can cause real harm such as muscle pulls and tears. AI stretching does what stretching is supposed to do; it transports oxygen to sore muscles and quickly removes toxins so recovery is faster. It also works as a deep massage technique because it activates...more
One of the easiest and most effective changes you can make to your diet is to eat more foods rich in fiber, and fewer foods rich in fat. There are many reasons to boost the intake of fiber while controlling fat, including increased fitness, decreased weight and better overall health. It is a fact that most people consume too much of what they...more
The health benefits of saunas have been well documented. They improve circulation, keep the skin soft and supple, and promote relaxation: all key to a healthy lifestyle. Are there any drawbacks? Yes -- they aren't accessible enough! Until recently, you either had to go to a spa or health club to use a sauna, or have 1 installed in your home. Now...more
Chemistry will tell you that an amino acid is any molecule that has both carboxylic acid and amino functional groups. They are the basic building units of a protein. In biochemistry, the shorter and more general term is used to refer to alpha amino acids. Those are amino acids wherein the amino and carboxylate functionalities are attached to a common carbon. Amino acids' residue is what's left of an amino acid once a water molecule has been lost in the formation of a peptide bond. Peptides are polymer chains which form the protien in our bodies.Twenty amino acids will be encoded by the standard genetic code. These are called proteinogenic or standard Amino acids. More complicated ones are produced by our bodies, and are called nonstandard (these are not as common). Proline is the only proteinogenic amino acid, whose side group links to the a-amino group and is cyclic. This forms a secondary amino group. Before, proline was called "imino", which was misleading and was changed. Protiens contain other amino acids which are usually formed by post-translational modification (modifications AFTER translation). These modifications are essential for the function of protein. At least two...more
The stomach is an organ located in the alimentary canal. Its job is often confused with that of the intestine. Our stomach is not responsible for absorbing nutrients from digested food like the intestine is. Its primary function is to quite simply...more
Before we begin a discussion about the benefits of acupuncture, let's talk about the origins of acupuncture. It was first used in China over 2000 years ago, and is one of the oldest medical procedures in the world. It is a family of procedures that...more
Sports are fun but if you are really serious about making it a part of your life and excel then the importance of sports nutrition is not new to you.Many sportsmen believe that proper nutrition is a key factor in making those rapid improvements in...more
Recently, Many Arthritis Patients Are Choosing Glucosamine for Arthritis Pain ReliefWhile science has yet to bring us a cure for arthritis, there are many different forms of alternative medicine which can bring arthritis pain relief. While one...more
Nutritional vitamin supplements and vitamin nutritional supplements are among the most important things you can do for the overall health of your mind and body. Taking quality broad-spectrum nutritional vitamin supplements on a regular basis can...more
Hypnosis has long been recognised as an effective means of treatment for a number of psychological conditions. Hypnotherapy can help you to create more confidence for yourself and improve feelings of self worth. You can also learn to overcome...more