Solving the Brand+DRTV Equation

Mixing traditional advertising agencies with DRTV specialists can be a lot like pouring oil into water. While the two substances can exist in the same container without much problem, they never truly combine into one homogeneous mixture. And while there’s no question of DRTV’s value in a brand’s overall marketing strategy, traditional agencies still tend […]

Understanding the Purpose of Vitamins and Minerals

Vitamins and minerals are an integral part of our daily lives, yet people quite often overlook them. However, by eating a healthy diet people should get the necessary daily supply. Sometimes though, even by eating good, wholesome food, a person can be still be lacking in their intake. A good way to overcome this is […]

Foods You Should Be Eating to Lower Your Blood Pressure

Most people are aware that high blood pressure can cause some serious health problems. They may know that some foods have to be avoided if they are at risk. However, there are some foods that could help you avoid the problem altogether. The is a diet recommended by many doctors for this purpose. It’s called […]

The Question "What Minerals Are in Tap Water?" Has Triggered a Truthful Response

By seeking an answer to the question “What minerals are in tap water?” a homeowner can discover the answer to a second question: “What makes water ‘hard’?” Water that contains a generous amount of calcium, magnesium, and manganese forms a precipitate in the presence of soap. Most homeowners do not want to have that precipitate […]

Vitamins and Minerals, What You Need to Know Now

If you are like most people, I am sure you have heard…”Don’t forget to take your vitamins” or “eat your vegetables or salad…they are loaded with vitamins and minerals. But what exactly are vitamins and minerals? How do they benefit us? Are they something to be concerned with? Vitamins and minerals are substances that are […]

Drinking Water – Does it Lower Blood Pressure?

Sometimes when reading tips for reducing blood pressure, drinking water is recommended. However, authority websites including the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute and the Mayo Clinic do not mention drinking water, when discussing treatments and lifestyle changes for hypertension. Why should some articles say that drinking water lowers blood pressure? The idea that drinking […]