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326. Mineral Absorption By Stewart Hare
     A large range of minerals are vital for a healthy body and recommended daily allowances of these mineral have been published to address these health concerns. Just by consuming the recommended daily allowance in minerals is not the answer to the problem of mineral deficiency, the problem in mineral deficiency is the absorption of minerals.?Absorption is the process in which nutrients are passed into the bloodstream. The absorption of minerals by the body is affected by many factors. Different …



327. The Dangers of High Fructose Corn Syrup By John Mericle M.D.
     High Fructose Corn SyrupBefore we get to high fructose corn syrup (HFCS), we will take a look at two other frequently used sweeteners, dextrose and maltodextrin.DextroseDextrose is more or less an industry term for glucose. Glucose isthe most prevalent sugar in the human and the only molecule that the brain can metabolize. Dextrose is refined from corn starch. It has a very high glycemic index (no surprise since it is glucose) and while it contains no fructose, it is still a simple sugar that …



328. Adult Stem Cell Production Surges with Micronutrient Supplementation By Scott Saunders
     Turn on the news, open a newspaper – in today’s age a person can’t do either without running into news relating to stem cell research and the controversy surrounding stem cell proliferation. Stem cells have been made out to be the panacea for regenerating and repairing of the human body. Stem cells are known for their ability to change into any other type of cell the body requires at the time. A liver cell? No problem. A bicep cell. Done.It’s no wonder the research community would like t…



329. Sugar, America’s Drug of Choice By Jane Oelke
     Many people use sugar as medicine. Sugar tends to change the way our metabolism uses specific amino acids to make the neurotransmitters needed for proper brain function. Eating refined carbohydrates increase the level of the amino acid tryptophan, which helps to create the neurotransmitter serotonin. Serotonin is the calming neurotransmitter. So when we need to relax we will crave sugar so that we can create more serotonin. This is one of the main reasons sugar is so addictive.Refined sugars a…



330. Calcium Absorption and Information By Rita Lambros-Segur, M.H.
     Ionized minerals, colloidal minerals, chelated minerals . . . What do they all mean? And what about true calcium absorption?A large segment of the mineral industry includes ionized minerals. These minerals are suspended in a salt solution and express their electrical charge within that solution. Colloidal minerals are extremely small mineral particles suspended in liquid, but not ionized, which pass through body tissue.Chelated minerals are wrapped in a huge, surface neutral amino acid mole…



331. Just How Dangerous Are Splenda and Artificial Sweeteners - Which Side is Spinning? By Richard Keir
     There seems to be fairly poor tracking by any formal standards once a product is approved as a food additive. Despite supposedly tracking adverse reactions, the reality has been different at the FDA. Aspartame is a case in point. Apparent collusion, distorted research reports, lack of funding for independent research, questionable practices in tracking adverse reactions and reporting them. It's a pretty ugly sounding story. It's been said that Aspartame is a contract on humanity. Here's on…



332. The Truth About Omega 3 By Dave McEvoy
     Since Dr Basant Puri, a consultant psychiatrist and senior lecturer at London's Imperial College MRI unit, released his findings on Omega 3 and its effect on brain function and depression, many studies have been performed regarding the beneficial effects this fatty acid. Studies over the past two years have consistently confirmed that Omega 3, a substance lacking in today’s “diet” is a key component in the brain’s development and proper functioning.The notion that Omega 3 was linked to depres…



333. Alternative Therapies for Acid Reflux Disease By Carl Spanier
     Acid Reflux Disease, or GERD, is a common disease which affects approximately 5-7% of the population. It occurs when acid from the stomach backs up into the esophagus, a long, thin, muscular tube, which connects the mouth and the stomach. This often causes a constant burning sensation behind the breastbone, which is commonly known as heartburn. Long-term or persistent heartburn should be evaluated by a doctor, as heartburn can imitate the symptoms of heart disease.Once you have been properl…



334. Essential Fatty Acids (EFA's) By Rudy Silva
     Essential Fatty Acids are oils, omega-3 and omega-6, that you can find, in certain amounts, in all oils that you can purchase in most the health food and regular grocery stores. These fatty acids are called essential because you cannot create them in your body and your cells use them every day.If you do not eat enough of these oils… guess what… you’re going to get sick. What kind of sick? The list is quite extensive and it depends on your deficiency.* Acne* DD/ADHD* Alzheimer’s disease* Art…



335. How to Beat Low Blood Sugar (Hypoglycaemia) Naturally By Stewart Hare
     Low blood sugar (glucose), also known by its medical name of Hypoglycaemia can sometimes in it’s self be dangerous but it can also indicates an other serious medical condition such as liver or pancreas problems. Typically though, when someone is refer to as “Hypoglycaemic,” it means they are suffering from a collection of symptoms that occur after eating when the body overreacts to the rise in blood sugar, this overreaction causes the blood sugar levels to quickly fall, this process is typical…



336. Olive Oil, the Healthy Choice By Ruth Bird
     Olive oil is a healthy choice over other fats such as butter, palm and coconut oils because olive oil is a monounsaturated fat that does not increase levels of cholesterol and triglycerides.Dr. Sears' Extra Virgin Olive Oil is an exquisite tasting imported oil from select regions of Umbria and Sicily, Italy. The environmental conditions, weather, exposure to the sun and nature of the soil in these regions contribute to the high quality of these local, organically grown olives. But thereÂ’s m…



337. Refrigerator Water Filters vs. Bottled Water: Round 1 By Paul Stinson
     Water is the single most important element for human existence, yet many people do not know much about water. Water comprises 60% of a human’s body weight, counts for 80% of our blood, and comprises over 65% of our brain and muscles. Knowing this, one can see why choosing the best water to drink is of the impost importance. The two main types of water commonly chosen for their healthy properties are bottled water and water that has been filtered via a refrigerator water filter. Knowing the dif…



338. The Magic in Food: LOVE By Samantha Stevens
     Remember the old adage, you are what you eat? The simplest magical ritual that you can do is to cut open a fruit or vegetable and eat it while thinking of your magical intention. Below is a compilation of common foods and their metaphysical associations.Apple: Draws a lover, erotic experiences to you. Increases attraction. Apple compote with cinnamon is thought to speed up the arrival of a lover to you or encourage a reluctant lover to make a cerebral relationship physical.Apricot: For flirtat…



339. The Cost Of Being Sick And One Possible Alternative: Glyconutrition By David Lear
     A lot of people I’ve talked with about health supplements usually are coming from about the same place - you know: “been there, done that.” People are tired of hearing about the latest and greatest and – for the most part - figure that all supplements are pretty much the same.People also agree that vitamin and mineral supplements might help a little, but that they’re definitely limited like helping someone get over some huge illness like cancer.And actually, up until a few years ago, that was …



340. How Do You Know Your Nutrition is Working for You? By Peter Saunders
     Please feel free to comment, so that the article may be developed.How would you like to know what is going on in you body?Are you healthy? How do you know? Is your lifestyle doing anything for you?Researchers at the Huntsman Cancer Institute have developed the Biophotonic Scanner. Initially developed to look at eye health, this remarkable machine was developed to look at carotenoids in human tissue. This is a new, cutting-edge testing device that safely and easily measures a carotenoid an…



341. Magnesium 101 By Charlene Nuble
     Magnesium is an important mineral that serves numerous essential functions in the body. There are more than 300 biochemical processes in the human body that require the use of the mineral magnesium. From the center of the human body, the heart, to the framework, the bones, some of the body’s most fundamental systems and structures depend on this very vital mineral. For a normal life and health, sufficient amount of magnesium must be taken and maintained by the human body daily.Magnesium is imp…



342. Combating Hypothyroidism Naturally By Stewart Hare
     The condition known as hypothyroidism is when the thyroid gland does not function properly. This results in the body having reduced levels of thyroid hormone in it. Dry skin, hair loss, hoarseness, excessive menstruation, fatigue, lethargy, depression, intolerance to cold, constipation and weight gain are all symptoms of hypothyroidism.There are different causes of hypothyroidism, cretinism is a type of hypothyroidism that develops at birth and results in stunted growth and mental development.…



343. Aging Gracefully with the Aid of Various Nutrients By Charlene Nuble
     During the past thirty years there has been a steadily growing amount of scientific evidence linking vitamins and minerals to having a direct effect in protecting one’s self from aging. Apart from the usual health benefits that we can receive from having adequate amounts of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients in our body, it’s also a highly appealing note to include that being healthy inside will actually reflect on how we look like on the outside. This is why a great change in one’s lifest…



344. Brain Foods Make You Think Differently for Back-to-school By Betty Hoeffner
     Students might start thinking a little differently, once they learn about brain foods, and how they can help their concentration and make their school work easier.The most important meal of the day is breakfast. Kids who eat breakfast consistently do better on tests. Getting better grades is important, but making time to eat breakfast is tough. “If you don’t have time for a sit down breakfast, grab a handful of walnuts, a whole grain breakfast bar, yogurt, or some peanut butter stuffed inside …



345. Green Tea and Cholesterol Facts By Lorraine Bevere
     A green and lush oasis in the middle of a scorching dessert. A cool breeze on a hot summer night. A bright light in the end of a cold and dark tunnel. Green tea and cholesterol.For the millions and millions of people suffering from high cholesterol green tea may be that light. You can browse and search the Internet for topics on green tea and cholesterol and would come up with hundred of hits.Cholesterol, triglycerides, the protein apoB in LDLs, are words dreaded by humans of the modern age. T…



346. How to Become a Bodybuilding Champion – The Art of Eating! By Greg Ryan
     Improving your performance, conditioning or developing a champion physique in my opinion has just as much or more to do with eating as it does with physical training. You can not get good gas mileage on mediocre fuel. Sooner of later your car will pay the price in the body shop.I became a champion bodybuilding mainly because of one mindset when it came to food, and that was balance. No matter what my calorie count had to be, at the end of the day I needed to have all the food groups in my body…



347. Fitness for Home Business Owners – 7 Strategies for Eating Healthy By Michael Cordon
     “Just tell me what to eat” is a phrase I’ve heard from many clients during my 12 years as a fitness professional. They, like many of you, don’t have time to think about what to eat. You’ve got fitness goals in mind that you’d like to achieve, but not a lot of time to waste on experimenting with what works and what doesn’t. With 80% of your results coming from a commitment to good nutrition, you’ll definitely need to be eating the right things.What’s one of the first things we turn to when begi…



348. Nutrition, Evolution, and Having a Healthy Diet By Judith Schwader
     Nutrition has everything to do with health.  This isn’t news, exactly, but looking around at the crazy information on the market, one wonders if anyone actually makes the connection: what you eat affects how you feel.  It’s that simple.  Your health depends on the food choices you make in both the short and long term.  Take a pill, and all you’ve done is treat a symptom.  Change your eating habits, and create a lasting change in your well-being.  There are so many approaches to eating, howev…



349. Garlic - Join Me And I´ll Show You Why Garlic Can Save Your Life By Charles Silverman
     Are you worried yet about your health? Are you anxious about your heart, or about the possibility of contracting cancer? If so, you are not alone, and your concerns are quite valid. Cancer and heart disease are today’s major killers, and as of now, we are yet to find a safe and effective drug, that can prevent these diseases. Some will argue that taking one or two aspirins a day can reduce the risk of heart disease, and it saddens me to see how many people are doing this, because I know the pr…



350. Nutrition For Your Young Athlete By Murray Hughes
     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 successful in any endeavor. It cannot be stressed enough that anorexia and bulimia, chronic malnutrition, are absolutely devastating not only to an athlete’s career, but also to overall health and we…



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