The Great Influence Of Vitamin B to the Nervous System (12 Jun 2006) The Vitamin B complex is one of the most important vitamins that can have a great influence on a person's health as well as on one's physical and mental performance concerning the nervous system. It is a part of the group of nutrients which are responsible for the creation of some of the most basic structures in the nervous system.
Nutrient Requirements of Women in Sport (12 Jun 2006) Female and male athletes respond to training in a fairly comparable way. As volume and intensity of training increases, so does aerobic capacity and hence performance. Body composition tends to change, whether male or female, indicating that physiologically, we are all actually quite similar.
The Minefield Of Eating Out On A Gluten Free Diet (12 Jun 2006) As a Celiac sticking to a completely gluten free diet is a necessity and not a fad. Negotiating your way around a restaurant menu is a minefield. Just a small example of the potential difficulties.
Take Back Your Life 7 (12 Jun 2006) In parts 1-6 of this series of articles titled "Take Back Your Life", we discussed what could be considered the four wheels of the human wellness vehicle. We discussed the importance of proper cell function, the necessity of having and maintaining a balanced endocrine system, and the role of vitamins and minerals, including certain trace minerals as they relate to wellness, the value of antioxidants, the necessity of consuming plenty of enhanced water and what roles lactoferrin (Lf) and proline-rich peptide (PRP), which act to regulate and balance the immune system, play in helping to maintain a healthy body. In this segment we shall discuss what elements in our food and supplements contribute to keeping the digestive functions working well and how that contributes to our health and a higher quality of life.
The Two Faces of Chlorine (12 Jun 2006) "The Two Faces of Chlorine" describes both the positive and the negative characteristics of chlorine as a water treatment agent. Chlorine is extremely effective in protecting public water supplies from certain deadly diseases. However, there is a darker side that is now widely understood.
Herbs that Heal Naturally (12 Jun 2006) Herbs are not only used to heal our bodies,but through sight, touch, and smell have helped to heal many a broken heart. An awareness of which herb tea to drink allows you to face in the right direction on your walk to wellness.
The Four Cornerstones of Nutrition (12 Jun 2006) What is nutrition? We hear so many reports today on different foods containing them, but the reporters rarely provide any context in which the informaiton can be understood. To receive the benefits of good nutrition, it is important to understand how the different components fit together. Here's one way to look at nutrition as a whole.
Understanding Vegetarianism (12 Jun 2006) As a new vegetarian, no doubt you'll be wondering if you'll be getting the right nutrition and certainly enough of it. Yes and yes, there's no reason why you would be under nourished being a vegetarian. Fruits and vegetables provide crucial nutrients such as...
Whats Missing Could Be Making You Sick (12 Jun 2006) Did you know the food you eat today is not the same nutritionally as it was fifty years ago? Don't believe it? Compare the USDA Agriculture Handbook from 1950 with today's for proof.
How to Stop Bad Breath In 4 Refreshing Steps (12 Jun 2006) OK, no more excuses, here's how to stop making everyone laugh behind your back after getting a wiff of your noxious breath.
Relieve PMS with the Food Diet Changes (12 Jun 2006) Almost every woman suffers with premenstrual syndrome at one time or another. Fortunately, alternative therapies and dietary changes are now providing many women with relief.
Simple Food and Diet Nutrition Remedies for Your Common Health Ailments (12 Jun 2006) You are what you eat is a simple, time tested adage that still holds true today. There are non-medical remedies that can help with many of today's most common illnesses and conditions. Read this article for more information.
Fiber in a Nutshell? (12 Jun 2006) The simple but positive aspects of a fiber rich diet.
Improve Your Eating Habits. (12 Jun 2006) How many of us have been on diets at one or many times in our lives. Basically diets don't work. If you want to lose weight permanently - adopt a healthy eating regime. Eat less and exercise more! Here are a few tips to help you ...
The History of the Acai Berry (12 Jun 2006) Learn where the Acai berry comes from, how it can dramatically improve your health, and why it has all of a sudden become so popular and frequently talked about by health advocates.
