Many people have turned to herbal supplements for the main purpose of improving their health. There are various diseases that have infected mankind leading to this trend of people opting for herbal supplements. More emphasis has been put on the natural types of supplements instead of the artificial ones that are normally produced by manufacturers. In the world today there has been an increase of research and studies that have been carried out...more
If you've just gotten interested in learning how to cleanse your colon, you probably have a lot of questions about all of the different options that are available to you. For example, you could pay a lot of money and spend a lot of time by going into a clinic getting hooked up to a machine and watching as all of the impacted fecal matter in your colon gets flushed away right before your eyes.Sound like fun?I know before my first colon cleansing...more
Calcium, the most important element in the human body, has several major functions. In excess of 99% of your body's total calcium is stored in bones and teeth, functioning to support their structure. Blood, muscle and fluid between cells holds the remaining 1% or less of calcium. Muscle contraction, blood vessel contraction and expansion, the secretion of hormones and enzymes, and sending messages through the nervous system are all vital body processes that require calcium for efficient functioning.Calcium has proven to be an important element for health throughout one's entire life. Critical times, such as childhood, breastfeeding, or pregnancy, require careful attention being paid to calcium intake. In growing children, calcium plays in an important role in strengthening teeth and bones. It also prevents blood clot. In adults, calcium is an important factor in the prevention of osteoporosis.In instances where one's lifestyle is such that inhibits an adequate daily intake of calcium, calcium supplements may be taken before or after meals with a large glass of water. Chewable calcium supplements should be chewed thoroughly before swallowing. In the event the individual has problems...more
It is a fact; in this day and age that there is a lot of concern about health and the way we look, more and more people are turning their attention to collagen supplements. They hope that by ingesting them, they will be able to turn back the clock of time and restore their youthful vigor.However, is this for real? Are collagen supplements the long...more
That Resveratrol reduces risks associated with cardiovascular and cancer related complications, is often touted as a solution to explain the lower incidence of heart diseases and cancerous outbreaks among French people. Overall intake of red wine is highest among the French population and since red wine is considered the best source of Resveratrol,...more
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the newest name that has been given to a group of disorders of the central nervous system. With the long list of names this disorder has been given over the years, it is often confusing as to which criteria are for a diagnosis of ADHD or ADD. It is estimated that between 3 and 5 percent of children in the United States have ADHD, meaning that at least one child in a classroom of twenty-five to thirty children will have ADHD. There are three times as many boys diagnosed with ADHD, but the condition is increasingly being diagnosed in girls as well.Although ADHD was primarily thought of as a childhood disorder, it can be found in adults as well. Experts have estimated that as many as 8 million adults may be affected, but 80 percent of them do not realize it. Some studies show that there is significant decline in ADHD symptoms as a person ages, while others estimate that between 30 and 70 percent of children with ADHD will carry some symptoms into adulthood. ADHD is a more complex disorder in adults, but it manifests itself into a problem with self-regulation. Without this self-control, an adult's ability to do tasks is impaired. This...more
When it comes to losing weight there are various types of ways and methods people use in order to shed the extra weight they have. There's the basic way which the exercising, this is by far the best and most healthy way to lose weight up to date. And...more
Just because it is on the shelf in a supermarket, does it mean it is a good quality product?A number of years ago I believed that all nutritional supplements were manufactured to the same standards, but I have since learned that this isn't the case....more
Supplemental support for longevity is no longer considered a strange fad by people who eat only vegetables and granola. Supplements taken for health and wellness have long been accepted by the mainstream population as a great idea to ensure that you...more
The benefits of cod liver oil are due to the presence of Omega-3 fatty acids in the nutrient rich oil. It contains more Vitamin A and D per Unit Weight than any other food. The cod is a tasty fish with low level of fat and mild flavour. On the top of...more
One of the most important aspects to keeping and maintaining a youthful appearance is the condition of your skin. This is rather obvious, since aged skin tends to begin exhibiting wrinkles and fine lines which can make a person look much older than...more
Currently, the FDA does not require the manufacturer to list the amount of excipients (filler) added to health supplements. This leaves room for a lot of speculation and ambiguity regarding the strength of the health supplements. This article will...more