Minerals are one of those essential substances that never went up the hoardings as the chief culprit of many of our disorders, but silently added to the malfunctions we complained of. Slowly the natural sources or minerals lost their percentage due to the modern methods of agriculture where only mass growth is the purpose, but […]
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Do Diuretics Cause Diabetes?
Diuretics are often prescribed for eliminating excess fluid as a means to lower blood pressure – they are also used to reduce the swelling in hands and feet (edema). There are two things wrong with that. 1. Dehydration is very dangerous, and chemical diuretics flush out more fluid than you can afford to lose. 2. […]
Can Colloidal Minerals Help You Live Longer?
Health and well-being are forefront in the minds of many these days, and one way that some are improving their health is through taking supplements of colloidal minerals. Our soils used to be rich with minerals of all kinds.? Heavy farming and overuse of our soils has left them depleted – meaning we no longer […]
Part 5: Hypertension (high blood pressure) caused by vitamin D deficiency
The differential diagnosis of chronic high blood pressure (hypertension) should include consideration of vitamin D deficiency. Vitamin D deficiency is diagnosed by measurement of blood levels of 25-hydroxy-vitamin D.
What Food Has Coenzyme Q10 In It?
Coenzyme q10 is an important nutrition. It is also known as coq10. This substance is there in all our cells. This is vital for our energy metabolism. Considering these facts, we will be curious to know what food has coenzyme q10 in it. I will give you the precise answer. Also you will come to […]
The Importance of Minerals
Just like vitamins, minerals are essential to life. They function as coenzymes (they help carry out some chemical reactions in your body such as the processing of carbohydrates to produce energy). They are also essential for the proper utilization of vitamins. Some even help maintain stable blood sugar levels and aid in the formation of […]
Fat Soluble Vitamins in Cats
Fat soluble vitamins in cats have been surrounded by a lot of myths and half truths, and in some circles are considered dangerous for cats. But in reality, they are extremely important for cats of all ages and they can not survive without them. But they are different than water soluble vitamins in that they […]
Importance Of Minerals
We need minerals for the proper composition of body fluids, the formation of blood and bone, the maintenance of healthy nerve function, and regulation of muscle tone, including cardiovascular system. Groups Of Minerals Nutritionally, minerals belong to two groups: macro minerals and trace minerals. Body needs trace minerals in minerals in minute amounts and macro […]
Some Little Known Facts About Plant Derived Minerals
The importance of vitamins to good health is widely known. But what is not known is that minerals are also essential to good health. Without minerals to act as catalysts many vitamins cannot perform their necessary functions. Minerals need to be in a form that can be readily absorbed by the body. Minerals commonly occur […]
Do We Really Need to Take Vitamins for Our Health?
Vitamins got their name because they are “vital to life,” meaning that if you are completely deprived of them for a long period of time, you become sick. One hundred years ago many of our forefathers did suffer from malnutrition. That was an age of under-nutrition. Americans are now living in an age of over-nutrition […]
Why Are the Omega Three Oils Good Brain Food?
The Omega three oils, or what are sometimes known as the Omega three essential fatty acids, are important to good health. It is now recognized that a deficiency of the essential fatty acids in our diet can have serious health consequences. Many people are aware that more Omega three fats in your diet can help […]
An Overview of Fat Soluble Minerals and Vitamins
The next time you decide to go on a strictly fat free diet, you should know that you may end up having a deficiency of some of these very important vitamins and minerals. Fat soluble vitamins and minerals depend on fats for their absorption and also for their transportation around the body. Here are some […]
Carnitine Blend- Promote good cardiovascular health
The amino acid carnitine transports long-chain fatty acids into the energy-producing centers of the cells, the mitochondria, where 95% of cellular energy occurs. That is, carnitine helps convert fat into the energy needed to support the healthy functioning of the muscles, heart, brain, and sperm. Carnitine deficiencies can result from genetic disorders, diets high in […]