Foods and Nutrition Articles

281: The Healing Power Of Borage Oil’s GLA
Borage is otherwise called the starflower, and the borage oil extracted from its seeds is very rich in GLA, gamma linolenic acid, a polyunsaturated fatty acid also obtainable from evening primrose oil. Borage, however, is richer in GLA, and is therefore a more economical source that the evening prim

282: 7-Keto, The Next Dhea With No Side Effects
7-Keto is a natural derivative of DHEA that is claimed to be free from many of the side-effects of regular DHEA supplements. DHEA is dehydroepiandosterone, which is the most abundantly produced of the adrenal hormones. After production in and release into the bloodstream by the adrenal glands that

283: Are Inflammation, Immunity, And Allergic Reactions A Role For Supplements?
Inflammation, immunity diseases and allergic reactions are all connected with your immune system, and the way the body reacts to what it considers to be foreign invaders that are a risk to your health. Although you may not understand that all three have the basic underlying cause, in fact they do, a

284: Protein And Its Role In Bodily Functions
Protein is an essential organic compound composed of 20 or more amino acids which are joined by peptide bonds. Proteins serve as structural material such as connective tissue, and hair (i.e. collagen and keratin) can function as enzymes and hormones, as transporters of essential substances such as

285: Chronic Illness And Eating Healthy
Chronic illness which exhibits itself as a recurring disease, with lingering and lasting symptoms is a growing pandemic amongst people today. The question is how much of this is due to neglect on the basics of healthy living? Today’s fast paced life style could be a factor for these reoccurring pr

286: Calcium requirements increase with age for women
Calcium, a silvery metallic element and one of the alkaline earth metals is the most abundant metallic element in the human body. It is the fifth most abundant element in the Earth’s crust and is essential for physiological functions. Calcium is a mineral that is essential for bones, to increase b

287: Relieve those aches and pains during the colder months with a Rosehip extract
A natural herbal supplement of Rosehip has recently been found to significantly alleviate aches and pains, whether they are seasonal or a result of a strain, minor injury or even arthritis. Aches and pains are a common ailment and often the reduction in mobility associated with such joint stiffness

288: Digestive Enzymes To Improve Wellness in Kids
It is very safe to say that most people experience some type of digestive difficulty, as digestive disturbances are very common, especially for those who do not practice healthy eating. The numerous advertisements for antacids and acid blockers clearly identify the degree of this problem. But, wha

289: Cranberry May Have More Uses Than Just Bladder Infections
The effects of cranberry on bladder and other urinary tract infections are well known. The infections are caused by a bacterium, Escherichia coli, known to most people as E. coli that attaches to the wall of the bladder or the urinary tract, and is very difficult to dislodge with antibiotics once i

290: Increase Absorption Of Your Discount Vitamins With Bioperine
In order to understand how you increase absorption of your discount vitamins with Bioperine, it is necessary to understand the metabolic process of thermogenesis. First, however, let’s have a look at what Bioperine is and where it comes from. Bioperine is obtained from the fruit of Piper nigrum L

291: Looking For A Calcium But Not Sure Which Is Best For You?
Calcium is essential to good health, but if you are looking for calcium it can be confusing to decide in which form you take it. There are so many available and every one claims to be good for you, so why the difference? Why not just sell the best and let us all know what it is? Well, this same ar

292: Beta Glucans Can Boost the Immune System
It is a known fact that beta glucans can boost the immune system, and they are under study for their use in treating diseases of the immune system and some cancers. Beta glucans are long chain polysaccharides: special polyglucoses or complex sugars, and there are several different types. Most of

293: Barley: An Ancient Super Food Rediscovered
Most people would be surprised to find out that the number-one cause of premature aging and disease in the Western world is the over-consumption of food. This is true not only because too much food can make us fat, but also because everything we eat must be processed by our bodies, which requires a

294: Triphala: A Traditional Ayurvedic Herb to Help Cleanse the Body
Triphala is a traditional Indian ayurvedic remedy, that, as the name suggests, is actually composed of three different herbs or fruits. However, before describing the constituents, first an explanation of what ayurveda is and what it does. Ayurveda is a science that is centuries old, and has been i

295: Beautiful Hair Comes From Within With Silica
Many people are unaware that beautiful hair is due largely to their intake of silica. Silica is a form of silicon, one of the most common elements in the earth, and that is literally where it is most found: in the earth. Most forms of stones and rock contain silicon in one form or another. Silica

296: Fight Cardiovascular Disease
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) classifies a range of illnesses that involved the heart and blood vessels (i.e. arteries and veins). CVD is a technical term that refers to a disease that affects the cardiovascular system and conditions that relate to causes, mechanisms and treatments upon the heart or

297: ‘Beat those winter blues with cod liver oil’
Cod Liver can help to prevent Depression Cod Liver Oil has long been recommended as part of a healthy diet and has been renowned for many years for its ability to help maintain a healthy cardiovascular system and supple joints. Now research has found that a daily supplement of Cod Liver Oil can hel

298: Prevent Disease With Discount Vitamins
You can prevent disease with discount vitamins just as easy as with those you pay top dollar for on the High Street. Vitamins are vitamins, and they do not lose quality for price as long as you know what to look for and stick with name brands. They are the most purchased supplement in the western wo

299: Lutein: A Plant Pigment That Provides Protection From The Sun
Lutein is a plant pigment, and protects protection from the sun needed to prevent damage to the skin and eyes from its strong ultra violet (UVB) radiation. Lutein is a carotenoid and strong antioxidant that is found in red, yellow, orange and dark green fruit and vegetables such as broccoli, curly a

300: Staying Healthy Means Keeping Your Blood In The Proper PH
The blood should be electrolytically neutral, or very slightly alkaline. The proper pH for blood should be 7 or just above it, and many claim that it should be 7.35. In fact the truth is that your blood pH should be between 7.2 and 7.6. Outside these limits and you could have serious health prob

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