Nutritional health is achieved through the therapeutic use of whole foods, safe culinary preparation, and understanding the metabolic impacts of specific dietary frameworks and ingredients.
Although iron supplements are not recommended for everyone, they are available over the counter and by prescription, in different forms and doses, for people who experience iron deficiency.
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Once thought of as a supplement for bodybuilders, protein powder is now used by people from all walks of life to enhance protein intake. Protein powders come in a range of flavors such as chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, banana and fruit blends.
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If you suffer from frequent colds, catch the flu often, feel fatigued, are plagued by dark circles under your eyes, have puffiness and water retention or you feel you have an abundance of cellulite, you may need a detox of your lymphatic system.
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A doctor uses a colonoscopy to examine the surface area of your large intestine. The test begins with insertion of a lighted tube with a tiny camera into the rectum. The tube moves upward through the lower rectum into the colon and terminates at the entrance to the small intestine.
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Everyone slips up and over-indulges every now and again, but you don't have to feel guilty: Overcome the damage by getting right back on track. To lose weight after a heavy meal, pay strict attention to the basics: Watch calorie intake and exercise every day.
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Eliminating food after 6:00 p.m. is one way to restrict the total number of calories you consume each day -- which is a good weight loss strategy, but it wonβt magically help you lose weight. Eating small, nutrient-rich snacks after 6:00 p.m. may even have some benefits, such as boosting muscle protein synthesis.
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Berocca Performance is a multivitamin which contains a combination of B vitamins and vitamin C, as well as the minerals calcium, magnesium and zinc. The multivitamin contains no caffeine, sugar or other artificial stimulants, and is aimed at providing improved and long lasting mental and physical performance.
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Nature made coconuts tough to open for the same reason it did other seeds -- to protect the embryo. When you open a coconut to extract its prized flesh, or endosperm, you have to go through several layers of protection: the outer skin, the husk, the shell and the seed skin.
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Water ionizers are appliances that are attached to kitchen faucets and used to treat regular tap water with minerals and an electrical current in order to produce ionized water. Ionized water is alkaline, or low pH, water containing large amounts of electrically charged hydroxyl ions as well as free electrons.
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Sprouts have a nutritional advantage because the sprouting process enhances their nutritional content and digestibility. Fenugreek seeds, which are actually legumes, sprout when they're soaked in warm water. They make a nutritious addition to salads, soups and other meals.
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Many people wouldn't consider a diet free from gluten β a protein found in grains like wheat, rye and barley β dairy products and processed sugar.
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Physicians may prescribe the antibiotic combination medication containing amoxicillin and potassium clavulanate to treat a variety of bacterial infections. This combination drug, sold with the brand name Curam in Australia and other nations, functions by killing the infectious bacteria.
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Psyllium husk is a type of soluble fiber that's sometimes used in laxatives and for treating high blood sugar, constipation, diarrhea and high cholesterol. It absorbs water, which makes it bulkier and may help you feel fuller.
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Carnitine aids in energy metabolism and removes toxic compounds from cells. Most healthy people synthesize all the carnitine they need from the amino acids methionine and lysine, but some medical conditions and drugs may lower the concentration in your body.
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Dimethylglycine, also known as DMG, is a natural substance found in both plant and animal cells, and is derived from the amino acid glycine (see reference 1 under Clinical Summary para 1).
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Para-aminobenzoic acid, also known as 4-aminobenzoic acid and PABA, is a natural substance often included in sunscreen products and other skin care items. It also shows some potential as an oral supplement. Sometimes, people refer to PABA as "vitamin Bx," but it is not a true vitamin, according to the U.S.
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Taking too much of anything -- even when it's as healthy as vitamins -- can cause problems. Although some vitamins are relatively harmless in unlimited quantities because your body excretes the excess, others can only be taken in limited amounts before you risk harming your health.
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Coconut oil possesses a variety of culinary, cosmetic and health applications. As health authorities caution against consumption of trans fats, saturated fats and fat in general, controversy and confusion have arisen regarding the safety of including coconut oil as part of a healthy diet.
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Nearly 60 percent of Americans don't consume enough magnesium, reports the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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The Tamasic diet consists of a list of foods that practitioners of the ancient Indian medical system of Ayurveda consider to be Tamasic--meaning that they may cause certain potentially harmful mental and physical conditions to occur.
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