Review of Vitamins that help slow hair loss in women Women develop hair loss as frequently as men do, but because of hormonal differences, women don’t lose as much hair volume. Because of the difference in hair styling, women hide hair loss more efficiently. They have a different pattern of hair loss. Reasons for Hair […]
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Liver Health Supplements
The quality of life depends on the liver. The liver is one of the largest most important organs in the human body, responsible for maintaining dietary functions and blood sugar levels among other things. Liver failure is among the top causes of mortality in the United States and has often been linked to dietary immoderation. […]
Brief Notes on Minerals
Minerals are considered necessary to the nutrition and function of the human body. They are iron, calcium, phosphorus, sulphur, chlorine, sodium, magnesium, iodine, copper, cobalt, manganese, molybdenum and zinc. Collectively they make up 4% to 5% of the body weight. There is enough lime (calcium) in an adult to whitewash a good size basement; enough […]
Vitamins For Healthy Skin Can Have an Anti-Aging Effect
What are the most important vitamins for healthy skin? There are lots of them. Any nutritional deficiency, no matter how minor, will eventually show up as an unwanted skin condition. Taking a good multi-nutritional supplement is probably the first step. But, the latest research shows that some nutrients make a big difference in the skin’s […]
Vitamins – the Basics
Vitamins are micro-nutrients. They were discovered by Eijkman (1897) in Indonesia, Java, while studying a disease called beriberi common among natives whose main diet was rice. He noticed that fowl fed on polished rice, developed beri beri, but not when fed on crudely milled rice. In 1911 Funk obtained an alcoholic extract of the outer […]
High Blood Pressure Alternative Treatment – Supplements and Lifestyle DO Make a BIG Difference
Hypertension affects over 20% of the population and more and more people are now looking to high blood pressure alternative treatments and lifestyle changes to improve their health. In fact, if you read about the side-effects of your current medication, I’m sure you will be tempted to take a look at alternative treatments as well. […]
Vitamins – Which Ones Are Most Important?
Vitamins, also referred to as supplements, in general are a vital and extremely important part of a healthy lifestyle but they should be taken with caution. Before starting a supplemental regiment, a doctor should be consulted to confirm which ones are needed and which ones to avoid. Having too much or too little of any […]
Vitamins – A Way to Conquer Depression
Does depression ever bother you? Do you ever feel broken, disconcerted or suicidal? What do you do to overcome such a feeling? You listen to music, do exercises and in the worst cases you see a psychologist. But have you ever heard that taking vitamins can help you conquer depression? Yes, it’s true, they can […]
How Vitamins Can Relieve Stress
Stress has several long-term affects on the body. The nutrients provided by the food we eat and produced within our bodies are used up more rapidly in times of stress. Therefore our bodies require additional supplementation otherwise the bodies resources will be depleted and normal function will suffer or cease. The adrenal glands are chiefly […]
Essential Nutrients For Your Body
Vitamins are essential nutrients that your body needs in small amounts to work properly. They are natural substances found in plants and animals. Vitamins are classified as either water-soluble, meaning that they dissolve easily in water, or fat-soluble vitamins, which are absorbed through the intestinal tract with the help of lipids (fats). When you eat […]
Liquid Vitamins and Minerals
Liquid vitamins and minerals are nutritional health supplements and health products that include antioxidants, which are formulated from organic natural ingredients and are essential for the human body. Liquid vitamins and minerals in nutritional health supplements are essential for re-charging the body’s bio-systems and supporting DNA synthesis. These nutritional supplements do not use metallic minerals, […]
Health Supplements & You
Good health is dependent upon good nutrition. Your health is maintained adequately if you include many and essential nutrients in your diet. Nutrients are substances that are used by your body for variety of functions (for your growth, energy level, body repair etc). Many diseases are caused by incorrect eating habits and absence of proper […]
Low Blood Pressure Can Be Serious
When the blood presses against the walls of the arteries, it is called blood pressure. Blood pressure derives from two different things. The force of the arteries as they resist the blood and when the heart pumps blood into the arteries and through the circulatory system. Blood pressure readings can change very quickly depending on […]