Recent Scientific American publication on dangers of taking antioxidant supplements is discouraging yet questionable. The publication is written around free radical damage theory of aging and voices concerns regarding opposite effects of antioxidants on health. While it was an interesting read for me, especially because I do take some supplements and even wrote . . . → Read More: Antioxidants Controversy.
The thyroid gland is situated just below the voice box in the front of the neck. This gland produces thyroid hormone and controls most aspects of metabolism, including maintenance of body weight, rate of energy use from blood glucose and heart rate. The parathyroids – small glands at the rear corners of the . . . → Read More: Thyroid Gland Health: Hypothyroidism.
Losing excess weight is not difficult with the right mindset. In most cases it is mental battle and excuses that prevent people to shed pounds, not the physical or medical conditions. The formula is basic and simple: diet – exercise – supplements. These are essential interdependent requirements for healthy weight.
If you want . . . → Read More: Fat Loss Essentials For Healthy Weight.
Also known as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) still has no definite cause and can last for months and sometimes years. It can affect anyone and any age, but women aged 25-50 are affected the most. Some physicians still believe that the illness is psychosomatic – “it’s all in your head” . . . → Read More: Managing Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
Technically eczema and psoriasis are two different conditions. Eczema is an inflammation of the skin that can be caused by vast variety of factors, both external and internal, while psoriasis is a more serious auto-immune condition. However, these two diseases have two major things in common: both are inflammatory conditions and both have . . . → Read More: Eczema And Psoriasis – Common Skin Diseases That Can Be Treated With Correct Nutrition.
Homocysteine is a breakdown product of protein metabolism when the amino acid Methionine is converted into toxic amino acid Homocysteine. Healthy methylation processes in body will ensure that homocysteine is converted back into methionine or into another harmless compound with the aid of ‘methyl group’ nutrients: vitamins B2, B3, B6, B12 and Folic . . . → Read More: Dangers Of Homocysteine.
“If you care about your digestion, my advice is – don’t talk about bolshevism or medicine at table. And, God forbid – never read Soviet newspapers before dinner.” (c) M. A. Bulgakov, Heart of a Dog.
Digestive system is the largest and extremely complex system of organs in our body. It is responsible . . . → Read More: A Brief Introduction To Digestive System.
There is a difference between clinical insomnia and chronic bad night sleep. Many city dwellers suffer from chronic stress and a consequent lack of good night sleep, which is essential for cell renewal. Our body regenerates during sleep and although everyone’s biological clock is different, we need at least 6 to 7 hours . . . → Read More: Natural Help For A Good Night Sleep.
Arthritis is a painful inflammatory condition that affect joints. Most arthritis sufferers are prescribed painkillers, but surely, it is always better to treat the cause and not the symptom. In most cases, the cause of Arthritis is inflammation, cause by wear and tear in joints. Thus changing the lifestyle, targeting anti-inflammatory foods and . . . → Read More: Arthritic Conditions.
Very inspirational video and one of many examples when people take their health in their own hands and reverse “incurable” conditions. Dedication and knowledge are very powerful tools. Changing a lifestyle might not be easy for most people, but sometimes this is all it takes to completely reverse many chronic conditions.
Ari . . . → Read More: Crohn’s Disease Self-Help.
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