The word herb is used to refer to any part of a plant used for flavoring or medicine. Herbs for relaxation so sleep will come, and relieving pain or water retention have the welcome plus of being void of the side effects that come with chemical medications. Being pain free... Read More
Cholesterol is an essential building block of every cell in the body, required for all metabolic processes. It is particularly important in the production of nerve tissue, bile and certain hormones. On average, our body produces about half of a gram to one gram of cholesterol per day, depending on... Read More
I'm always amazed at how many people seem to know the answer to this question yet in practice they fail. Everybody I've talked to seems to know that 8-12 glasses of water a day is the recommended standard. But if I ask them how many glasses of water have you... Read More
For any kid who grew up eating doughy, thick Wonder Bread for lunch, the encouragement by dietitians and nutritionists to switch to whole wheat bread can be a tough transition.Bread, like any other part of our diet, is an acquired taste. Starting out early helps since children are much more... Read More
The nutritional support in critically ill patients can be explained in 2 ways1.Enteral Nutrition2.Parenteral nutritionIt is worth remembering that enteral nutritional is always the preferred route. The reason is clear.1.Enteral nutrition helps mucosal integrity and thereby it minimizes the risk of bacterial colonization.2.Reduces gastro-intestinal bleeds3.Sepsis and its complications are reduced.There... Read More
Are you concerned about taking care of your body before and after strenuous activities or workouts? Do you try to avoid supplements that contain additives and possible side effects?If you are interested in better health and improved physical fitness you have surely heard that bodybuilders and other athletes are turning... Read More
Mango is my favorite fruit next to pineapples. They're sweet, juicy and delicious. This extraordinary fruit contains high amounts of vitamin A (contributing to it's meaty bright orange color). It also contains Vitamins B, C , calcium, potassium and cartonoids (helps protect against cancer, common cold, and heart disease). They... Read More
1. Water. If you're thirsty you're already dehydrated. The majority of us don't tend to drink enough during the day. If you drink a lot of tea and coffee to keep you going then these have a diuretic effect so you should be drinking water to compensate.Have a glass of... Read More
Nutrition is extremely important for any young person, especially an athletic one, and even more so during the developmental years of their life. Whether your child is involved in soccer or football, gymnastics or swimming or Little League, he or she needs a good nutritive balance in order to be... Read More
In this newsletter we will discuss the current controversy about soy phytoestrogens. The established literature to date is replete with studies that find soy phytoestrogens beneficial to disease prevention including prevention of breast cancer. There is, however, some current literature coming from a publication know as Nexus Magazine which, for... Read More
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1. Look for high quality, crystalline, free-form, amino acids (AAs)... Read More
Evidence for the importance of fruit and vegetable intake to... Read More
Are you concerned about taking care of your body before... Read More
Following these simple nutrition guidelines will allow you to lose... Read More
The ingredients list found on the back or side panel... Read More
Cholesterol is an essential building block of every cell in... Read More
I would like to raise a question: Is Rejuvenation possible... Read More
According to the National Institute of Health, Magnesium is needed... Read More
If you are like most people, you've tried dieting before.... Read More
Initially discovered as a new element in 1811 by Barnard... Read More
I turned into my parents' driveway in Maryland and parked... Read More
The Immune System is probably the most important system in... Read More
Have you ever felt like you were completely losing your... Read More
Fat is a nutrient that is a contributor to the... Read More
Every person on earth has experienced pain at one time... Read More
Are you worried yet about your health? Are you anxious... Read More
Did you know that there might be poison in many... Read More
Dr. Arthur Agatston, the cardiologist who developed South Beach Diet... Read More
Today we're shifting our focus from wealth to health. First... Read More
Sprouts not only taste good, but they are also a... Read More
Ambrotose® - the Nutritional Alphabet of the "Sweet Language of... Read More
Liquid vitamin mineralThe liquid vitamin mineral dietary supplement is a... Read More
The body is a marvelous creation, a carbon, oxygen combustion... Read More
Did you know that the food you eat could be... Read More
The cry of "I have no willpower!" often emerges from... Read More
Green tea has been used as for medical remedies in... Read More
The topic of nutrition is one that is always present... Read More
As you've probably heard before, your post-workout meal may very... Read More
It is believed that cane sugar was discovered before the... Read More
Images of "protein powder" containers with accomplished bodybuilders on their... Read More
Recently yet another super-heavyweight Iron Immortal died from a heart... Read More
Cholesterol. What images come to mind when you see this... Read More
I know that the headline is a oldie, but it... Read More
Nails are a protective horn at the end of our... Read More
Essential fatty acids are the number one recommendation for anyone... Read More
When it comes to planning a healthy diet, fat is... Read More
Because all of us have been brought up eating junk... Read More
Monosodium glutamate, commonly known as MSG, was thought of as... Read More
Hormonal changes during pregnancy, and quite normal fat gain often... Read More
Much controversy and argument surrounds the idea that food may... Read More
NutrientsFat, Sugar, Sodium and CarbohydrateThe sections on a food label... Read More
What is the best protein powder to buy? I get... Read More
BASIC MEAL & MENU PLANNINGAs a basis for meals and... Read More
In this newsletter we will discuss the current controversy about... Read More
If you are like most people, you don't enjoy the... Read More
Before the thirties, people knew the importance of mineral. Their... Read More
(ARA) - By now you probably think you've heard all... Read More
Scandinavian fishermen are a healthy bunch. It had long been... Read More
With so much 'diet advice' around today it is little... Read More
Glowing skin comes free of charge to you. Our simple... Read More
Do you allow pleasure from food? Are your senses throughly... Read More
Nuts are readily available and provide a highly nutritious food.... Read More
Food addiction isn't a problem. Pretending like you can't live... Read More
The old cliché that you are what you eat is... Read More
Herbal teas have long been known to have medicinal benefits... Read More
How many times have you tried to diet/lose weight in... Read More
When I hear the word fat I usually think of... Read More
What is your brain made ofOver 50% of your brain... Read More
Here's something you probably don't know. The fruit and vegetables... Read More
I confess: I'm completely addicted to Pringles. My determination weakens... Read More
Today's tip is on hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).Hypoglycemia affects both... Read More
Media coverage of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) has incited... Read More
Did you know that there might be poison in many... Read More
Cherries?A Supercharged FruitThe little red fruit that has been enjoyed... Read More
Glucosamine is readily produced in the human body and is... Read More
In a study review conducted by David A. Geier, B.A.... Read More
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