These days, supplements abound on the market, all touting the various health benefits that come with taking them regularly. Many people believe the hype and pop these supplements like candy. But as the saying goes, too much of a good thing is bad for you. Apparently, that saying applies to vitamins as well. In fact, the phenomenon of vitamin overdose is surprisingly little known for something that is as pervasive as the fad of taking all sorts of vitamin supplements. Unfortunately, these supplements not as regulated as other medications. Many overdose on vitamins because they don't understand what it is and the role it plays in the body.
Vitamins are substances found in the plants and animals that your body needs for normal function, growth, and health. The human body cannot manufacture these vitamins, and in some cases cannot store it in huge amounts. Each vitamin has a specific function, and they are involved in many processes that enable your body to use carbohydrates, fats and proteins for energy and repair. They can be classified into two categories: fat-soluble vitamins and water soluble vitamins. Fat-soluble vitamins are absorbed by the body using bile acids, and are stored until they are needed. Among these are vitamins A (retinol), D (calciferol, commonly referred to as the sunshine vitamin), K and E (tocopherol). Water-soluble vitamins are easily absorbed by the body, but it cannot be stored and all excess is quickly flushed out through urine. Among these are vitamins B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B5 (pantothenic acid), B6 (pyridoxine), B12 (cyanocobalamin), C (ascorbic acid), H (biotin), and Folic Acid. If you have low levels of certain vitamins, regardless of whether it is a water-soluble or fat-soluble vitamin, you may develop a deficiency disease. Some of the more familiar vitamin deficiency diseases are rickets (lacking vitamin D), scurvy (lacking in vitamin C), pellagra (lacking in B3 or niacin), and beriberi (lacking in B1 or thiamine).
On the opposite end of the spectrum, multiple vitamin overdose is basically being poisoned by vitamins. This is most commonly observed in patients taking the fat-soluble vitamins A and D, as well as concentrating on a specific B vitamin. Obviously, this occurs when you have too much of a particular vitamin or number of vitamins, and the gravity of the overdose is largely determined from person to person, depending of their age and state of health. As with the overdose of any drug, the imbalance causes unwanted side effects that are potentially life-threatening. The most common symptoms of vitamin overdose are diarrhea, irritability, dehydration, decreased appetite, constipation, fatigue, nausea, and vomiting. These symptoms may disappear if the dosage is reduced.
However, in some cases, the overdose may greatly affect your overall health. For example, if you have a vitamin D overdose, this will cause the calcium levels in your blood to rise to toxic levels, causing damage to soft tissues, bones and kidneys, and possibly cause kidney stones to form. An overdose of vitamin A may cause liver problems, excessive skin dryness or peeling, coarse bone growths and reduced bone mineral density. Pregnant women must be especially careful not to overdose on vitamins because it may cause potentially serious birth defects.
The best way to get vitamins is through consuming nutritious food. To avoid a vitamin overdose, do not take more than the recommended daily dose of supplements. It would be wiser to consult a doctor before taking any vitamin supplement, especially if you are pregnant or suspect you may be pregnant, have a preexisting medical condition or are taking prescription medication regularly. Vitamin overdose is extremely preventable as long as you remember that everything must be take in moderation.
Monday, December 10, 2007
Saturday, December 1, 2007
Understanding and Treating Fatigue
Fatigue or the inability to continue functioning at the same level of normalcy is becoming more common in modern life. It is often caused by a lack of energy to the point of exhaustion. This condition is normal, but it can be hazardous if it becomes constant. Constant fatigue is called Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). Individuals who suffer from CFS may have a hard time working efficiently and feel weary and irritable. The real causes of fatigue are still unknown, but doctors and other health specialists suggests that two of the major causes of this condition is depression and vitamin deficiency.
Depression is one of the major probable causes of CFS. Some factors that may contribute to depression can be life altering events that cause mental and physical exhaustion. Family problems like divorce, child care, and other issues may eventually cause depression. In addition to these factors, depressed individuals easily get tired because these individuals produce less cortisol, a hormone that is produced by the adrenal gland. Scientists found out that people with CFS sometimes produce less cortisol and probably affect the immune system.
Many medical studies show that individual who suffer CFS suffer from vitamin deficiency. People need vitamins and minerals for good health, proper well-being, and energy. People with low vitamin levels tend to be tired, weak, and sometimes irritable.
Other symptoms of CFS may include the following:
· night sweats
· weight change
· breathing difficulties
· swollen lymph glands
· persistent feelings of thirst
Individuals who suffer from CFS are encouraged to engage in active lifestyles and healthy food regimens. Including exercise and other physical activities as part of a daily routine may promote the release of endorphins, which are chemicals released by the brain that are said to promote feelings of bliss and elevates mood. Exercise may also improve blood circulation and oxygenation to various parts of the body and prevent CFS of developing.
Health specialists also advise these individuals to take B complex vitamins. These vitamins includes a group of eight vitamins which includes thiamine (B1), roboflavin (B2), niacin (B3), pyridoxide (B6), folic acid (B9), and cyanocobalamin (B12). These B-complex vitamins may help fight fatigue and is vital nutrient for the formation of red blood vessels. These blood vessels are linked to the human body's energy levels. These B-complex vitamins work by maintaining the energy levels high. They can also help prevent the development of some diseases because they may aid in the repair of nucleic acids and the immune cells.
Most people who take B complex vitamins notice increased energy immediately because this kind of supplementation converts carbohydrates into glucose, which is converted by the cells into energy.
Physical activity coupled with B-complex may prevent CFS and lead to improved overall health.
However, individuals who want to include physical activities and vitamins in their daily routines should seek the approval of doctor, nutritionists, and other health professionals. Some exercise routines may not be appropriate for some individuals and B-complex vitamins may interact with other drugs and supplements and develop unwanted side effects. These professionals may devise a health program and food regimens that are appropriate for the development of one's health.
Depression is one of the major probable causes of CFS. Some factors that may contribute to depression can be life altering events that cause mental and physical exhaustion. Family problems like divorce, child care, and other issues may eventually cause depression. In addition to these factors, depressed individuals easily get tired because these individuals produce less cortisol, a hormone that is produced by the adrenal gland. Scientists found out that people with CFS sometimes produce less cortisol and probably affect the immune system.
Many medical studies show that individual who suffer CFS suffer from vitamin deficiency. People need vitamins and minerals for good health, proper well-being, and energy. People with low vitamin levels tend to be tired, weak, and sometimes irritable.
Other symptoms of CFS may include the following:
· night sweats
· weight change
· breathing difficulties
· swollen lymph glands
· persistent feelings of thirst
Individuals who suffer from CFS are encouraged to engage in active lifestyles and healthy food regimens. Including exercise and other physical activities as part of a daily routine may promote the release of endorphins, which are chemicals released by the brain that are said to promote feelings of bliss and elevates mood. Exercise may also improve blood circulation and oxygenation to various parts of the body and prevent CFS of developing.
Health specialists also advise these individuals to take B complex vitamins. These vitamins includes a group of eight vitamins which includes thiamine (B1), roboflavin (B2), niacin (B3), pyridoxide (B6), folic acid (B9), and cyanocobalamin (B12). These B-complex vitamins may help fight fatigue and is vital nutrient for the formation of red blood vessels. These blood vessels are linked to the human body's energy levels. These B-complex vitamins work by maintaining the energy levels high. They can also help prevent the development of some diseases because they may aid in the repair of nucleic acids and the immune cells.
Most people who take B complex vitamins notice increased energy immediately because this kind of supplementation converts carbohydrates into glucose, which is converted by the cells into energy.
Physical activity coupled with B-complex may prevent CFS and lead to improved overall health.
However, individuals who want to include physical activities and vitamins in their daily routines should seek the approval of doctor, nutritionists, and other health professionals. Some exercise routines may not be appropriate for some individuals and B-complex vitamins may interact with other drugs and supplements and develop unwanted side effects. These professionals may devise a health program and food regimens that are appropriate for the development of one's health.
Monday, November 19, 2007
The Wisdom Of Taking Supplements
It is a known fact that vitamins, minerals and micro-nutrients are essential to good health. If this world were perfect we would get all these nutrients from the food we eat on a daily basis. However, because this does not always happen , there are some convincing reasons to consider taking vitamin, mineral or micro-nutrient supplements.
Vitamins can help us overcome our lifestyle problems. On the whole, we are not very responsible when it comes to healthy habits. Many people play with their lives by smoking, drinking alcohol to excess, not getting adequate exercise or sleep, making poor choices in foods, and many other activities that lead to poor health. By taking vitamins every day, some of these negative effects may be counteracted.
Women in particular have special vitamin needs related both to osteoporosis and pregnancy issues. Although men can also have osteoporosis, it tends to attack women more and cause them greater suffering. By supplementing with calcium on a daily basis, much of the risk for osteoporosis can be offset. For women who are pregnant or considering having children, folic acid is an essential supplement. This B vitamin can prevent birth defects such as Spina Bifida in newborn babies.
Men, too, have issues that can be fought through proper vitamin intake. Cardiovascular problems are thought to be reduced by taking vitamin E supplements.They are believed to play an important role in keeping the blood pressure and cholesterol levels low in most males aged forty and over. Keeping the arteries clean is an important factor in preventing heart attacks and vitamin E has been shown in research studies to accomplish this task.
Dieters have special supplementation needs of their own. Many young girls diet on a regular basis and consume far too few calories to accommodate their vitamin needs. While the wisdom of going on particular weight loss diets is a topic for another discussion, anyone on such a diet should look to vitamin supplements to avoid malnutrition and other maladies. Inadequate nutrition can cause a person to be vulnerable to various ailments and a weakened immune system.
Another great reason to consider vitamin supplementation is the potential cancer prevention some vitamins are believed to provide. Research has suggested that vitamin E and vitamin A prevent skin cancer. Many studies in recent years have found that other types of cancers may be similarly prevented by taking certain vitamins.
While there is never a fail proof plan when it comes to vitamin supplements, the evidence does suggest that risk may be reduced and conditions may be improved through supplementation. Due to all of the possible benefits, supplementation is definitely worth considering.
Vitamins can help us overcome our lifestyle problems. On the whole, we are not very responsible when it comes to healthy habits. Many people play with their lives by smoking, drinking alcohol to excess, not getting adequate exercise or sleep, making poor choices in foods, and many other activities that lead to poor health. By taking vitamins every day, some of these negative effects may be counteracted.
Women in particular have special vitamin needs related both to osteoporosis and pregnancy issues. Although men can also have osteoporosis, it tends to attack women more and cause them greater suffering. By supplementing with calcium on a daily basis, much of the risk for osteoporosis can be offset. For women who are pregnant or considering having children, folic acid is an essential supplement. This B vitamin can prevent birth defects such as Spina Bifida in newborn babies.
Men, too, have issues that can be fought through proper vitamin intake. Cardiovascular problems are thought to be reduced by taking vitamin E supplements.They are believed to play an important role in keeping the blood pressure and cholesterol levels low in most males aged forty and over. Keeping the arteries clean is an important factor in preventing heart attacks and vitamin E has been shown in research studies to accomplish this task.
Dieters have special supplementation needs of their own. Many young girls diet on a regular basis and consume far too few calories to accommodate their vitamin needs. While the wisdom of going on particular weight loss diets is a topic for another discussion, anyone on such a diet should look to vitamin supplements to avoid malnutrition and other maladies. Inadequate nutrition can cause a person to be vulnerable to various ailments and a weakened immune system.
Another great reason to consider vitamin supplementation is the potential cancer prevention some vitamins are believed to provide. Research has suggested that vitamin E and vitamin A prevent skin cancer. Many studies in recent years have found that other types of cancers may be similarly prevented by taking certain vitamins.
While there is never a fail proof plan when it comes to vitamin supplements, the evidence does suggest that risk may be reduced and conditions may be improved through supplementation. Due to all of the possible benefits, supplementation is definitely worth considering.
Sunday, November 11, 2007
Vitamins For Your Autistic Child
Vitamins can be added to the special diet of your autistic child to boost his brain function. You may have already started him on a casein and gluten free diet. Adding certain vitamins known to help stimulate mental faculties can help reduce autistic symptoms. You would probably be aware that in general, a deficiency in specific vitamins can bring about a body or brain malfunction.
Scientific studies show that out of all types of vitamins, B6 is probably the most useful. Since 1965, there have been 18 major studies on the uses of vitamin B6 to fight autism. In 8 of those studies, children with abnormalities in their urine, after taking B6 and magnesium, had normal urine.
Also, B6 and other B vitamins, have been shown to help autistic children with better mental focus and more social awareness. It may sound a little unbelievable but it is reported that some children, after taking vitamins and supplements, even spoke for the first time. Hence, if you have a child who is experiencing some speech delay, then this news can be pretty hopeful. However, if you want to give your autistic child vitamin B6, be sure to also include magnesium
supplements. This is because vitamin B6 causes a magnesium deficiency in the body.
Vitamin C is another vitamin for your consideration to give to your autistic child. In fact, studies show that a lack of Vitamin C can result in confusion and disorientation, for just about anyone. Although there have been relatively few studies on how vitamin C has an effect on autistic symptoms, the few that there have been have been successful. Most of the children tested showed similar result conclusions to the B6. After a period of consuming Vitamin C supplements, these children started showing fewer autistic signs.
There are also a number of other herbs, vitamins and supplements that you can include. These include folic acid, St. John's wort and Ginko Biloba. While no single item has a major positive effect on its own, studies do show that several vitamins taken together can produce great results.
Ask the paedrician of your child about adding vitamins to his diet. Find out which particular combination would be best for your child. In addition, you may want to make a note to monitor your child's progress just to ensure that he did benefit from these vitamins after taking them. It is also important that you let the teachers in school or any child care involved know about the special diet that your child is on. Ask for help so that everyone can chip in to see if there is any improvement in your autistic child.
Scientific studies show that out of all types of vitamins, B6 is probably the most useful. Since 1965, there have been 18 major studies on the uses of vitamin B6 to fight autism. In 8 of those studies, children with abnormalities in their urine, after taking B6 and magnesium, had normal urine.
Also, B6 and other B vitamins, have been shown to help autistic children with better mental focus and more social awareness. It may sound a little unbelievable but it is reported that some children, after taking vitamins and supplements, even spoke for the first time. Hence, if you have a child who is experiencing some speech delay, then this news can be pretty hopeful. However, if you want to give your autistic child vitamin B6, be sure to also include magnesium
supplements. This is because vitamin B6 causes a magnesium deficiency in the body.
Vitamin C is another vitamin for your consideration to give to your autistic child. In fact, studies show that a lack of Vitamin C can result in confusion and disorientation, for just about anyone. Although there have been relatively few studies on how vitamin C has an effect on autistic symptoms, the few that there have been have been successful. Most of the children tested showed similar result conclusions to the B6. After a period of consuming Vitamin C supplements, these children started showing fewer autistic signs.
There are also a number of other herbs, vitamins and supplements that you can include. These include folic acid, St. John's wort and Ginko Biloba. While no single item has a major positive effect on its own, studies do show that several vitamins taken together can produce great results.
Ask the paedrician of your child about adding vitamins to his diet. Find out which particular combination would be best for your child. In addition, you may want to make a note to monitor your child's progress just to ensure that he did benefit from these vitamins after taking them. It is also important that you let the teachers in school or any child care involved know about the special diet that your child is on. Ask for help so that everyone can chip in to see if there is any improvement in your autistic child.
How To Find Good and Effective Vitamin Supplements
With many people rushing a hectic lifestyle and do have the luxury of time for a healthy and paced diet, they often turned to processed foods that fails to ensure the daily ratio of vitamins necessary for keeping healthy. Given the highly polluted environment we live in and all the unhealthy food we consume, a good and effective vitamin supplement can greatly improve our state of health.
In real actual fact, there has been a lot of articles about the potential dangers of using excessive quantities of synthetic man-made vitamins. Professionals have more or less conflicting views and opinions concerning the use of synthetic man-made vitamin supplements in large doses and the effects this could have on your health. Some of them believe that such vitamin supplements may do more harm than good.
Are there report available about vitamins?
English-written newspaper articles also state the positive effects of natural vitamin supplement intakes versus synthetic vitamins. While this may be a propaganda directed by drug manufacturers, there's definitely no doubt that the best root for vitamin and mineral supplements is quality, and this is something all nutritionists reconcile by. Unlike man-made synthetic vitamins, natural supplements have only natural ingredients.
Difference between synthetic vs natural supplements
Your body absorbs natural health supplements that come from naturally occurring food much more effectively than it absorbs synthetic vitamins. Fake vitamins may have a chemical structure that tries to trick the body into taking them as natural food.
Are there any practices?
There's also the practice of taking the pill during your meal to increase the chances of being absorbed properly. However, it would be much better if you could take your daily vitamin ratio from a natural supplement and not overload your body by giving it synthetic and hard to absorb vitamins.
Are they any natural supplement products available?
There are numerous products on the market today stating that they provide 100% natural. You can also discover food packages that claim they act as a natural supplement. The natural nutrients and vitamins that are packed in these products are much easier for your body to absorb, because they come as naturally occurring food.
There are some food that are really good and they have all the nutrients your body needs, such as anti-oxidants, enzymes and whole molecular cells. These components act together to respond to your body's requests for vitamins. However, you cannot realize for sure how efficient they are for your particular state of health and whether they provide you with everything you need unless you ask a nutritionist.
Are these vitamin supplements efficient?
People have to get used to a healthy diet is always a good start to keep your body healthy. Food packages acting as a natural health food can provide you with a healthy diet, especially if you choose the brand wisely. However, you might have some vitamin deficiencies which cannot be corrected just by following a good diet.
However, a nutritionist can examine your current state of health and run the necessary test on you in order to be able to provide a diagnosis and recommend you a quality supplement. He/she will be able to tell you if the supplement is enough or you need additional treatment.
Besides knowing what are various types of consuming natural health supplements, and alongside this little information may be enough for you to choose your supplements more carefully and to consume moderately. Before you are going to consume any type of vitamin health food, you need to first consult your doctor.
For many people out there that tend to forget the quality of popping these pills, without realizing the harmful effects of over-consumption of these supplements, level while various kinds of supplements can treat chronic diseases.
By simply applying an effective tips as being highlighted here, together with an thorough understanding of vitamin supplements is crucial so that you enjoy your life once again.
In real actual fact, there has been a lot of articles about the potential dangers of using excessive quantities of synthetic man-made vitamins. Professionals have more or less conflicting views and opinions concerning the use of synthetic man-made vitamin supplements in large doses and the effects this could have on your health. Some of them believe that such vitamin supplements may do more harm than good.
Are there report available about vitamins?
English-written newspaper articles also state the positive effects of natural vitamin supplement intakes versus synthetic vitamins. While this may be a propaganda directed by drug manufacturers, there's definitely no doubt that the best root for vitamin and mineral supplements is quality, and this is something all nutritionists reconcile by. Unlike man-made synthetic vitamins, natural supplements have only natural ingredients.
Difference between synthetic vs natural supplements
Your body absorbs natural health supplements that come from naturally occurring food much more effectively than it absorbs synthetic vitamins. Fake vitamins may have a chemical structure that tries to trick the body into taking them as natural food.
Are there any practices?
There's also the practice of taking the pill during your meal to increase the chances of being absorbed properly. However, it would be much better if you could take your daily vitamin ratio from a natural supplement and not overload your body by giving it synthetic and hard to absorb vitamins.
Are they any natural supplement products available?
There are numerous products on the market today stating that they provide 100% natural. You can also discover food packages that claim they act as a natural supplement. The natural nutrients and vitamins that are packed in these products are much easier for your body to absorb, because they come as naturally occurring food.
There are some food that are really good and they have all the nutrients your body needs, such as anti-oxidants, enzymes and whole molecular cells. These components act together to respond to your body's requests for vitamins. However, you cannot realize for sure how efficient they are for your particular state of health and whether they provide you with everything you need unless you ask a nutritionist.
Are these vitamin supplements efficient?
People have to get used to a healthy diet is always a good start to keep your body healthy. Food packages acting as a natural health food can provide you with a healthy diet, especially if you choose the brand wisely. However, you might have some vitamin deficiencies which cannot be corrected just by following a good diet.
However, a nutritionist can examine your current state of health and run the necessary test on you in order to be able to provide a diagnosis and recommend you a quality supplement. He/she will be able to tell you if the supplement is enough or you need additional treatment.
Besides knowing what are various types of consuming natural health supplements, and alongside this little information may be enough for you to choose your supplements more carefully and to consume moderately. Before you are going to consume any type of vitamin health food, you need to first consult your doctor.
For many people out there that tend to forget the quality of popping these pills, without realizing the harmful effects of over-consumption of these supplements, level while various kinds of supplements can treat chronic diseases.
By simply applying an effective tips as being highlighted here, together with an thorough understanding of vitamin supplements is crucial so that you enjoy your life once again.
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
Why F.D.A. Is Taking A Closer Look At These Minerals
In this modern age, there are many herbal based multi vitamin supplements aimed to provide the human body with all the essential and non-essential nutrients it needs.
What is the advantage?
You only have to take one or a few pills and to ensure all the nutrients necessary for your body to function properly. This is all it takes.
However, it also can help you prevent both mineral and vitamin deficiencies. Vitamins are used by a large number of people to increase the true of essential nutrients in their body and get all the benefits provided by these supplements.
Please do not substitute it.
If you are substituting a vitamin supplement and herbs for a balanced diet, then you have to be extra careful. Some supplements can be toxic when taken in excess. Although some herbs are wonderful to cook with you do not want to rely on them when you have a condition that merits a visit to the doctor.
What about garlic?
Take garlic for example. Garlic is a member of the onion relatives and no cook should be without it. Some people refer to garlic as the "natural antibiotic". These are the same people however, that take a handful of processed garlic pills when they feel a cold or some perceived or real infection coming on instead of seeing their doctor.
What can garlic treat for your body?
Now I do not see my doctor for every cold. But if I think I demand an antibiotic I'm going for the real McCoy. Besides, garlic has blood thinning capabilities and we get enough of the good stuff by cooking with it. Yet I know people who pop those garlic pills to ward off anything they think they are coming down with without any regard to the possible interaction of these garlic pills with another herbal based vitamin supplement and/or their prescription medicine.
What is that another thing to consider about garlic?
Even if you are not taking blood thinning medication, you don't want to have consumed a lot of garlic before you have surgery because you lack your blood to clot. That doesn't mean you can't have your favorite spaghetti sauce before having surgery, but it could be harmful to take a lot of garlic supplements before surgery.
What do you need to understand herbal based supplement?
If you believe you need a herbal vitamin supplement daily you should check with your physician before consuming large amounts of any supplement as some of these can have toxic effects. Manufactures of such supplements, unlike manufacturers of drugs, do not have to prove that their products are safe before they are put on the market.
Who is watching those pills?
The FDA regulates these dietary supplements as food and not as drugs and so after a product like this causes a problem or is unsafe then the FDA can take action. The FDA is watching though. In December 2005, they sent out warning letters to nine companies that were promoting their dietary supplements could prevent, treat or cure bird flu.
When the label reads like that, then the FDA has to look at it like a drug and not food. That is why on all or nearly all supplements labels you'll see the disclaimer that says something like, "These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and we're not saying they will cure you." That's a rough paraphrase but you get the idea.
In the end, we are responsible for what we put into our bodies. Check with your doctor before you believe any outrageous supplement and herbs claims.
There are many people that tend to forget the quality of swallowing those pills, without realizing the harmful effects of over-consumption of these herbal based supplements, level while various kinds of supplements can handle chronic diseases.
By simply applying these effective tips, together with an thorough understanding of supplements is important so that you enjoy your life once again.
What is the advantage?
You only have to take one or a few pills and to ensure all the nutrients necessary for your body to function properly. This is all it takes.
However, it also can help you prevent both mineral and vitamin deficiencies. Vitamins are used by a large number of people to increase the true of essential nutrients in their body and get all the benefits provided by these supplements.
Please do not substitute it.
If you are substituting a vitamin supplement and herbs for a balanced diet, then you have to be extra careful. Some supplements can be toxic when taken in excess. Although some herbs are wonderful to cook with you do not want to rely on them when you have a condition that merits a visit to the doctor.
What about garlic?
Take garlic for example. Garlic is a member of the onion relatives and no cook should be without it. Some people refer to garlic as the "natural antibiotic". These are the same people however, that take a handful of processed garlic pills when they feel a cold or some perceived or real infection coming on instead of seeing their doctor.
What can garlic treat for your body?
Now I do not see my doctor for every cold. But if I think I demand an antibiotic I'm going for the real McCoy. Besides, garlic has blood thinning capabilities and we get enough of the good stuff by cooking with it. Yet I know people who pop those garlic pills to ward off anything they think they are coming down with without any regard to the possible interaction of these garlic pills with another herbal based vitamin supplement and/or their prescription medicine.
What is that another thing to consider about garlic?
Even if you are not taking blood thinning medication, you don't want to have consumed a lot of garlic before you have surgery because you lack your blood to clot. That doesn't mean you can't have your favorite spaghetti sauce before having surgery, but it could be harmful to take a lot of garlic supplements before surgery.
What do you need to understand herbal based supplement?
If you believe you need a herbal vitamin supplement daily you should check with your physician before consuming large amounts of any supplement as some of these can have toxic effects. Manufactures of such supplements, unlike manufacturers of drugs, do not have to prove that their products are safe before they are put on the market.
Who is watching those pills?
The FDA regulates these dietary supplements as food and not as drugs and so after a product like this causes a problem or is unsafe then the FDA can take action. The FDA is watching though. In December 2005, they sent out warning letters to nine companies that were promoting their dietary supplements could prevent, treat or cure bird flu.
When the label reads like that, then the FDA has to look at it like a drug and not food. That is why on all or nearly all supplements labels you'll see the disclaimer that says something like, "These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and we're not saying they will cure you." That's a rough paraphrase but you get the idea.
In the end, we are responsible for what we put into our bodies. Check with your doctor before you believe any outrageous supplement and herbs claims.
There are many people that tend to forget the quality of swallowing those pills, without realizing the harmful effects of over-consumption of these herbal based supplements, level while various kinds of supplements can handle chronic diseases.
By simply applying these effective tips, together with an thorough understanding of supplements is important so that you enjoy your life once again.
Monday, November 5, 2007
Why Does A Pregnant Woman Need This Vitamin
A woman going to be a mother is a joyful moment. Do most women know what type of supplements to take at different stages of their lives.
There are special distinctive health needs for women at different stages of their lives. Women may miss a specific vitamin supplement at one point of their life and need something entirely different at another time period.
Doctors regularly prescribe vitamin and iron supplements for a woman who is with child. If she does, take them as directed and do not change the dosage. While a lack of a particular vitamin can cause deficiencies, too much can outcome in toxicity.
Does a woman really need vitamin supplements?
When a vitamin supplement for a woman is recommended or prescribed it is because it contains the specific vitamin or vitamins a woman's body needs. Your physician intention take into the account for the amount to of calcium and different nutrients that you miss on a daily basis and make his recommendation.
You should accustom yourself with the different vitamins and their role in your health. You hope to grasp in what foods you can get certain vitamins and how much of each of the vitamins that your body needs.
If you are taking a vitamin supplement for a woman because you are pregnant, you'll hope to look into whether or not you'll demand one after you give birth.
What type of knowledge is important for the pregnant women?
If you maintain a disease or a condition that dictates you take a special vitamin supplement for a woman it may be something you always possess to deal with. Your physician can definitely advise you on this.
Though, in most cases, pregnancy notwithstanding, you should be able to get all the vitamins and minerals you require from a balanced intake. Your physician can do a simple blood check-up to check the levels of certain vitamins in your system and whether or not you are deficient.
What type of vitamin supplements for the woman?
It is significant to note that vitamins A, D, E and K are fat soluble. An excess amount of these vitamins are stored either in fatty tissue or the liver until needed. Because of this, toxicity can develop if too many vitamins are taken.
While that hardly happens when we get our vitamins only from the foods we eat, it can and does happen when we conjoin too many vitamin supplements with our diets. Discuss this with your physician if you expect you want a vitamin supplement for a woman.
Before you realize the different roles vitamins and minerals play in our complete health, it's truly fun to hang on to up with the amount to we are ingesting, either through the foods we eat or through supplements.
In carrying out so, you desire most likely find that your whole diet improves and the demand for any other supplements will be minimal.
There are many woman out there tend to take vitamin supplements for granted as that are many types of good vitamin products around, but having the right knowledge to use the right type of vitamin pills to the max for a smooth pregnancy is both important for the mother and the foetus.
So, therefore without a good knowledge of using various kinds of health supplements to treat various anxiety and anger management system during pregnancy, there will not be much happy pregnant moments to hope for.
By applying what you have read and a thorough understanding of vitamin health food is important so that you enjoy your life once again.
There are special distinctive health needs for women at different stages of their lives. Women may miss a specific vitamin supplement at one point of their life and need something entirely different at another time period.
Doctors regularly prescribe vitamin and iron supplements for a woman who is with child. If she does, take them as directed and do not change the dosage. While a lack of a particular vitamin can cause deficiencies, too much can outcome in toxicity.
Does a woman really need vitamin supplements?
When a vitamin supplement for a woman is recommended or prescribed it is because it contains the specific vitamin or vitamins a woman's body needs. Your physician intention take into the account for the amount to of calcium and different nutrients that you miss on a daily basis and make his recommendation.
You should accustom yourself with the different vitamins and their role in your health. You hope to grasp in what foods you can get certain vitamins and how much of each of the vitamins that your body needs.
If you are taking a vitamin supplement for a woman because you are pregnant, you'll hope to look into whether or not you'll demand one after you give birth.
What type of knowledge is important for the pregnant women?
If you maintain a disease or a condition that dictates you take a special vitamin supplement for a woman it may be something you always possess to deal with. Your physician can definitely advise you on this.
Though, in most cases, pregnancy notwithstanding, you should be able to get all the vitamins and minerals you require from a balanced intake. Your physician can do a simple blood check-up to check the levels of certain vitamins in your system and whether or not you are deficient.
What type of vitamin supplements for the woman?
It is significant to note that vitamins A, D, E and K are fat soluble. An excess amount of these vitamins are stored either in fatty tissue or the liver until needed. Because of this, toxicity can develop if too many vitamins are taken.
While that hardly happens when we get our vitamins only from the foods we eat, it can and does happen when we conjoin too many vitamin supplements with our diets. Discuss this with your physician if you expect you want a vitamin supplement for a woman.
Before you realize the different roles vitamins and minerals play in our complete health, it's truly fun to hang on to up with the amount to we are ingesting, either through the foods we eat or through supplements.
In carrying out so, you desire most likely find that your whole diet improves and the demand for any other supplements will be minimal.
There are many woman out there tend to take vitamin supplements for granted as that are many types of good vitamin products around, but having the right knowledge to use the right type of vitamin pills to the max for a smooth pregnancy is both important for the mother and the foetus.
So, therefore without a good knowledge of using various kinds of health supplements to treat various anxiety and anger management system during pregnancy, there will not be much happy pregnant moments to hope for.
By applying what you have read and a thorough understanding of vitamin health food is important so that you enjoy your life once again.
Thursday, November 1, 2007
What is The Difference Between Vitamins and Minerals?
Most people may realize that vitamins and minerals are two different things, but they probably do not know what vitamins and minerals their body needs and what they are good for. Vitamins, for example, are essential to life; regulate metabolism and assist the processes that release energy from digested food.
They also work with enzymes as co-enzymes, enabling the body to perform its activities, or build and feed cells. Vitamins are also either water soluble or fat soluble.
This is important because vitamins must have an effective way of being broken down within the body, otherwise they are not used and passed through the body. This is actually best evident in most vitamin pills or supplements you can buy in stores or on-line.
Most of these company's vitamins are not water or fat soluble enough for the body to ever break them down. I often refer to them as vitamin bricks. While you think you are getting all of that vitamin C you are buying, it is probably passing right through you. This has often been referred to as "expensive pee."
Just be careful and do your research. Like I said a reputable company will be able to provide you with information that proves that its vitamins are of the highest potency and purity and are very soluble.
So what are the fat soluble vitamins? They are: vitamin A, D, E, and K. Beta-carotene is also a fat soluble vitamin.
Fat soluble vitamins are stored in body tissues and require the presence of fatty acids in order to be transported and absorbed. Fat-free diets, for example interfere with the absorption of these vitamins and can create possible deficiencies.
What about water soluble vitamins? They are: B-complex, which consists of vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, and B12. Biotin, vitamin C, and Folic Acid are also water soluble vitamins.
Water soluble vitamins must be regularly consumed, and replenished within the body. Water soluble vitamins should be consumed or taken at divided times throughout the day. That is one reason it is best to eat a few small meals throughout the day than eat one or two giant meals.
Water soluble vitamins are not stored in the body, and therefore they are quickly depleted. Unlike animals, we cannot produce any Vitamin C in our bodies, therefore it is essential that you pay attention to how much vitamin C you are consuming, that is the only way your body will get enough to be healthy.
Well enough about vitamins, lets talk about minerals. Minerals are needed for the proper composition of body fluids. They are also needed for the building and formation of blood and bones as well as building and feeding cells.
The minerals you need are: Calcium, sodium, magnesium, boron, copper, cobalt, chromium, Iodine, sulpher, manganese, selenium, iron, vanadium, zinc, potassium, silicon, and phosphorus.
Minerals are needed in varying amounts and, like vitamins, are crucial to the body's health. Minerals also give you sustained energy.
The best way to get your proper amount of vitamins and minerals is through your diet (vitamins and minerals are easily broken down within food). However, many of us do not have the time or money necessary to create a perfect diet for ourselves that contains just the right amount of vitamins and minerals.
That is why many people rely on supplements as well as their diet to give them the vitamins and minerals they need. But if you are going to buy any vitamin or mineral supplements you need to do your research and make sure they are of the highest quality, and most importantly that they are going to be broken down within your body and not just pass through you.
A good company will give you access to this information before you buy. You can make sure that the vitamin and mineral supplements you are buying are of highest quality by making sure that the company you buy from has a proven track record of success, plenty of testimonials, and a money back guarantee. If their products work they will guarantee them, otherwise they have something to hide.
They also work with enzymes as co-enzymes, enabling the body to perform its activities, or build and feed cells. Vitamins are also either water soluble or fat soluble.
This is important because vitamins must have an effective way of being broken down within the body, otherwise they are not used and passed through the body. This is actually best evident in most vitamin pills or supplements you can buy in stores or on-line.
Most of these company's vitamins are not water or fat soluble enough for the body to ever break them down. I often refer to them as vitamin bricks. While you think you are getting all of that vitamin C you are buying, it is probably passing right through you. This has often been referred to as "expensive pee."
Just be careful and do your research. Like I said a reputable company will be able to provide you with information that proves that its vitamins are of the highest potency and purity and are very soluble.
So what are the fat soluble vitamins? They are: vitamin A, D, E, and K. Beta-carotene is also a fat soluble vitamin.
Fat soluble vitamins are stored in body tissues and require the presence of fatty acids in order to be transported and absorbed. Fat-free diets, for example interfere with the absorption of these vitamins and can create possible deficiencies.
What about water soluble vitamins? They are: B-complex, which consists of vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, and B12. Biotin, vitamin C, and Folic Acid are also water soluble vitamins.
Water soluble vitamins must be regularly consumed, and replenished within the body. Water soluble vitamins should be consumed or taken at divided times throughout the day. That is one reason it is best to eat a few small meals throughout the day than eat one or two giant meals.
Water soluble vitamins are not stored in the body, and therefore they are quickly depleted. Unlike animals, we cannot produce any Vitamin C in our bodies, therefore it is essential that you pay attention to how much vitamin C you are consuming, that is the only way your body will get enough to be healthy.
Well enough about vitamins, lets talk about minerals. Minerals are needed for the proper composition of body fluids. They are also needed for the building and formation of blood and bones as well as building and feeding cells.
The minerals you need are: Calcium, sodium, magnesium, boron, copper, cobalt, chromium, Iodine, sulpher, manganese, selenium, iron, vanadium, zinc, potassium, silicon, and phosphorus.
Minerals are needed in varying amounts and, like vitamins, are crucial to the body's health. Minerals also give you sustained energy.
The best way to get your proper amount of vitamins and minerals is through your diet (vitamins and minerals are easily broken down within food). However, many of us do not have the time or money necessary to create a perfect diet for ourselves that contains just the right amount of vitamins and minerals.
That is why many people rely on supplements as well as their diet to give them the vitamins and minerals they need. But if you are going to buy any vitamin or mineral supplements you need to do your research and make sure they are of the highest quality, and most importantly that they are going to be broken down within your body and not just pass through you.
A good company will give you access to this information before you buy. You can make sure that the vitamin and mineral supplements you are buying are of highest quality by making sure that the company you buy from has a proven track record of success, plenty of testimonials, and a money back guarantee. If their products work they will guarantee them, otherwise they have something to hide.
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Anti Aging Therapy For Skin And Hair
Today's market contains many popular treatments for the anti aging process. You can buy a verity of minerals, vitamins, ointments, and lotions in the effort to look and feel younger. Some will provide some benefits and others will just drain your pocketbook. It is important to know and understand the effects of any anti aging therapy prior to starting any treatment.
Everyone has a genetic predisposition at to how they will age. Some people have a genetic predisposition that will cause their hair to turn gray in their early thirties while others will have a genetic predisposition to have a lot of wrinkles by the time they are fifty. Some aging will occur regardless of anti aging therapy and aging is a normal part of life but the trick is to age as gracefully as possible.
One important aspect of anti aging therapy is to eat a nutritious diet and perhaps supplement your diet with vitamins and supplements; after all you are what you eat. Many of the vitamins and minerals that the human body needs, work to make the skin healthy and hair full and lustrous. A person with a rosy complexion and shiny hair looks and feels younger.
If you eat a very well balanced diet including all the food groups and sub groups then the need for vitamins and supplements is greatly reduced but this is very difficult for anyone to do that in this day and age.
Taking basic vitamins and minerals in standard doses can make up for any deficiency in your diet. There are some vitamins that are stored in the body and it is important that you do not take too many of these because it is possible to overdose with these vitamins. The vitamins A, D, E, and K are all fat-soluble vitamins and are stored the liver and in the fat cells of the human body. These vitamins are extremely important in anti aging therapy but you must not take more than the recommended doses. Water-soluble vitamins are not stored in the body so the chances of an overdose are highly unlikely.
Anti aging therapy for good hair and skin care must be started as soon as possible. It is easer to prevent skin and hair damage than it is to treat damaged skin and hair. If you have light colored skin then you should be concerned about the damaged that can be done by overexposure to the sun. Sunlight is very important to the human body but over tanning or burning will cause brown spots and wrinkles that become worse as you age.
Keeping the skin moisturized with a good lotion will help the skin to remain elastic and supple. You should also avoid abrasive soaps. Mild soap and water is often the best cleanser for the human skin and it will prevent the skin from becoming too dry and damaged. You should keep your skin well hydrated with a good moisturizer to maintain its youthful appearance.
These few steps along with a few of the following vitamins and supplements will provide you with a good start on keeping that healthy and youthful look throughout your life.
Zinc is needed for healing and maintaining healthy tissues. Amino Acids are the building blocks of protein and are the vital components of skin, hair, muscle tissue, the body's organs, blood cells, various enzymes and hormones. Zinc also has a profound influence on the body's ability to resist disease.
Aloe Vera will help rejuvenate and tone skin all over. A naturally cooling gel, the Aloe Vera botanical ingredients work together to stimulate the blood circulation and naturally soften the skin.
Tea Tree Oil has natural anti-inflammatory properties and helps sooth and treat problem skin. It is used to help tighten pores and firm skin for a more youthful, healthy appearance.
Avocado oil can also be used as a skin moisturizer. Keeping your skin properly moisturized is the best way to make sure it does not age prematurely.
Beta Carotene helps protect Vitamin C from oxidation, which enables it to perform at optimum efficiency. Symptoms of Beta Carotene deficiency include ache, dry dull hair, dry skin and thickened scaly skin on the palms and soles of the feet.
If you just feel that you need vitamins, supplements or herbs to fight the aging process then find a good health care professional prior to starting any type of home treatment.
Always consult your doctor before using this information.
This Article is nutritional in nature and is not to be construed as medical advice.
Everyone has a genetic predisposition at to how they will age. Some people have a genetic predisposition that will cause their hair to turn gray in their early thirties while others will have a genetic predisposition to have a lot of wrinkles by the time they are fifty. Some aging will occur regardless of anti aging therapy and aging is a normal part of life but the trick is to age as gracefully as possible.
One important aspect of anti aging therapy is to eat a nutritious diet and perhaps supplement your diet with vitamins and supplements; after all you are what you eat. Many of the vitamins and minerals that the human body needs, work to make the skin healthy and hair full and lustrous. A person with a rosy complexion and shiny hair looks and feels younger.
If you eat a very well balanced diet including all the food groups and sub groups then the need for vitamins and supplements is greatly reduced but this is very difficult for anyone to do that in this day and age.
Taking basic vitamins and minerals in standard doses can make up for any deficiency in your diet. There are some vitamins that are stored in the body and it is important that you do not take too many of these because it is possible to overdose with these vitamins. The vitamins A, D, E, and K are all fat-soluble vitamins and are stored the liver and in the fat cells of the human body. These vitamins are extremely important in anti aging therapy but you must not take more than the recommended doses. Water-soluble vitamins are not stored in the body so the chances of an overdose are highly unlikely.
Anti aging therapy for good hair and skin care must be started as soon as possible. It is easer to prevent skin and hair damage than it is to treat damaged skin and hair. If you have light colored skin then you should be concerned about the damaged that can be done by overexposure to the sun. Sunlight is very important to the human body but over tanning or burning will cause brown spots and wrinkles that become worse as you age.
Keeping the skin moisturized with a good lotion will help the skin to remain elastic and supple. You should also avoid abrasive soaps. Mild soap and water is often the best cleanser for the human skin and it will prevent the skin from becoming too dry and damaged. You should keep your skin well hydrated with a good moisturizer to maintain its youthful appearance.
These few steps along with a few of the following vitamins and supplements will provide you with a good start on keeping that healthy and youthful look throughout your life.
Zinc is needed for healing and maintaining healthy tissues. Amino Acids are the building blocks of protein and are the vital components of skin, hair, muscle tissue, the body's organs, blood cells, various enzymes and hormones. Zinc also has a profound influence on the body's ability to resist disease.
Aloe Vera will help rejuvenate and tone skin all over. A naturally cooling gel, the Aloe Vera botanical ingredients work together to stimulate the blood circulation and naturally soften the skin.
Tea Tree Oil has natural anti-inflammatory properties and helps sooth and treat problem skin. It is used to help tighten pores and firm skin for a more youthful, healthy appearance.
Avocado oil can also be used as a skin moisturizer. Keeping your skin properly moisturized is the best way to make sure it does not age prematurely.
Beta Carotene helps protect Vitamin C from oxidation, which enables it to perform at optimum efficiency. Symptoms of Beta Carotene deficiency include ache, dry dull hair, dry skin and thickened scaly skin on the palms and soles of the feet.
If you just feel that you need vitamins, supplements or herbs to fight the aging process then find a good health care professional prior to starting any type of home treatment.
Always consult your doctor before using this information.
This Article is nutritional in nature and is not to be construed as medical advice.
Sunday, October 28, 2007
Hair vitamins and vitaplen 304
Vitamins are organic that are prerequisite by live organisms.
Vitamins are organic molecules that are mandatory by alive organisms. Vitamins are obligatory in minute amounts by the body. Vitamins are essential for a wholesome body.
The food populace eat must bestow them with apposite amounts of vitamins. The body may show signs of flaw if it is not supplied with the necessary amounts of . An organization deprived of all of a specific will in the long run endure from diseases specific to that vitamin. In where a body is not through his food, he can take them orally in the form of .
Vitamins are ultimately of two types, water-solvable and fat-doable. Vitamin A, D, E, and K are fat soluble while B vitamins and C are water-fathomable.
Vitamins are sold at vitamin stores. Consumers can get hold of huge when they buy vitamins in bulk. Vitamin store enter and supplements for anxiety, arthritis, relatives pressure, flu, fat, diabetes, depression, drive, and menopause. Most hospitals and clinics buy vitamins in blanket quantities from the vitamin stores. Vitamin stores can be simply accessed virtual.
Almost all the leading stores have a Web site and most of them can be found in the buttery pages. By publicity on the Web, most stores have increased sales. The Web company makes the stores' products accessible to a universal marketplace. People from all over the ecosphere can order a selection of from the comfort of their homes.Lack of can cause fully a few healthiness snags. Some of them are , weak bones, evil, earaches, insomnia, skin difficulties and many . Vitamins cannot be deemed as an greatest cure for these . They only play a lively role in the therapy of the overall physiology of a being.
Many persons take vitamins because of their held anti-aged properties, but it's a fact that you need to insertion your vitamins as you get older. The anti-oxidant of Vitamins C and E are standard and help to thwart cell decline.Vitamin B12 is one of the that many oldest inhabitants can be not there. B12 is one of the that our body produces by biochemical behavior inside our stomachs.
Some ancestors don't take in B12 properly and need to get vitamins supplemented. Over the age of 50, up to 30 percent of the residents will have some difficult with B12 raptness. Sometimes compelling B12 vitamins by entry can help. However, if the delinquent is that the stomach take up B12 , it may be necessary to get B12 shots, which the vitamins directly into the bloodstream.
Your Ph.D. can do lifeblood to check your B12 .As we get big, our ability to food vitamin D also declines. While sun exposure alone is enough to trigger passable production of D in most individuals, by the time we extent age 70 our skin only one-quarter the D it did from the same amount of sun revealing when we were 25.
Seniors who are snowbound, who live in the arctic parts of North America, or who go outside without sunscreen are prone to need to get D vitamins from .Certain can also interfere with the body's ability to use the vitamins we more often than not get from food. Be good with your physician on the order of your diet and standard of living and ask what supplemental you ought to be taking.
Vitamins are organic molecules that are mandatory by alive organisms. Vitamins are obligatory in minute amounts by the body. Vitamins are essential for a wholesome body.
The food populace eat must bestow them with apposite amounts of vitamins. The body may show signs of flaw if it is not supplied with the necessary amounts of . An organization deprived of all of a specific will in the long run endure from diseases specific to that vitamin. In where a body is not through his food, he can take them orally in the form of .
Vitamins are ultimately of two types, water-solvable and fat-doable. Vitamin A, D, E, and K are fat soluble while B vitamins and C are water-fathomable.
Vitamins are sold at vitamin stores. Consumers can get hold of huge when they buy vitamins in bulk. Vitamin store enter and supplements for anxiety, arthritis, relatives pressure, flu, fat, diabetes, depression, drive, and menopause. Most hospitals and clinics buy vitamins in blanket quantities from the vitamin stores. Vitamin stores can be simply accessed virtual.
Almost all the leading stores have a Web site and most of them can be found in the buttery pages. By publicity on the Web, most stores have increased sales. The Web company makes the stores' products accessible to a universal marketplace. People from all over the ecosphere can order a selection of from the comfort of their homes.Lack of can cause fully a few healthiness snags. Some of them are , weak bones, evil, earaches, insomnia, skin difficulties and many . Vitamins cannot be deemed as an greatest cure for these . They only play a lively role in the therapy of the overall physiology of a being.
Many persons take vitamins because of their held anti-aged properties, but it's a fact that you need to insertion your vitamins as you get older. The anti-oxidant of Vitamins C and E are standard and help to thwart cell decline.Vitamin B12 is one of the that many oldest inhabitants can be not there. B12 is one of the that our body produces by biochemical behavior inside our stomachs.
Some ancestors don't take in B12 properly and need to get vitamins supplemented. Over the age of 50, up to 30 percent of the residents will have some difficult with B12 raptness. Sometimes compelling B12 vitamins by entry can help. However, if the delinquent is that the stomach take up B12 , it may be necessary to get B12 shots, which the vitamins directly into the bloodstream.
Your Ph.D. can do lifeblood to check your B12 .As we get big, our ability to food vitamin D also declines. While sun exposure alone is enough to trigger passable production of D in most individuals, by the time we extent age 70 our skin only one-quarter the D it did from the same amount of sun revealing when we were 25.
Seniors who are snowbound, who live in the arctic parts of North America, or who go outside without sunscreen are prone to need to get D vitamins from .Certain can also interfere with the body's ability to use the vitamins we more often than not get from food. Be good with your physician on the order of your diet and standard of living and ask what supplemental you ought to be taking.
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Energise Your Stress Relief Naturally
It is not surprising that man has always been seeking out stress relief products. Stress has been with man since the dawn of time Stress was even with early man as he hunted and gathered food for himself and his family. Indeed a certain amount of stress is normal and is to be expected. Stress is most evident when someone is in danger and senses the need to flee from a particular situation for self defence.
Stress itself is not the problem that man faces. The problem is prolonged stress. Prolonged stress can have a significant impact on a person's life and can impact on their physical and mental life. Stress can lead to poor sleep patterns, muscle aches and pains, headaches and reduced attention and concentration. It can also lead to high blood pressure, other medical conditions, and even addictions and problems at work are caused through stress. Therefore those having prolonged stress need to be energised by proper stress relief products and techniques.
It is not only those who have abnormal stress that need to use stress relief products. Everyone needs some form of stress relief because everyone has some form of stress. Stress is natural and most people live with stressful situations every day of their life. It is not surprising then that there are a number of stress relief products on the market and there are many who claim that their product works magic in people's lives.
Some of these claims can be quite valid; other claims are not so honest and may cause trouble to the user. It is important therefore for those who want to be assisted in relieving their stress to choose their product wisely so that they may in fact gain stress relief rather than having their pockets relieved without positive results.
Various approaches may be taken in relieving stress. Some methods of stress relief are treated with the traditional techniques of medicine and counselling. Some however have come to the conclusion that these traditional methods of stress relief are either damaging or at least should be used along with natural stress relief products.
Medical doctors in the main support the traditional approach however many who are not trained in medicine supported by a minority of trained doctors claim that traditional medicine is not the way to go and in fact it is better to use natural approaches. There is probably truth on both sides of this argument and as in many issues it is probably best to take the middle road. With severe stress it is important to speak with your health professional before self medication. Stress can cause such hidden conditions as heart disease that can lead to stroke or heart attack it is vital to get regular check-ups for your over all health.
For stress that is normal it is still important to maintain your stress level and manage your condition with common sense. The most important thing when managing stress is to maintain a balanced state of health with the use of vitamins. Vitamins assist the bodily organs and cells to work at their best.
Research has shown that when the body is under stress there tends to be a lack of vitamin C. Vitamin C is to be found in most citrus fruits such as oranges and strawberries. The vitamin B series is also beneficial especially for good nerve processes by giving a boost to frazzled nerves. Therefore take vitamin B when the body gets over loaded with stress and begins to be inefficient. Potassium and sodium are also recommended for stress relief; these elements are used in cell and nerve interaction. Also available on the modern market are combinations of stress relieving vitamins that also carry other benefits to the body, such as weight control
Vitamins and supplements can be obtained from a variety of sources. They can be found in health food stores local drug store and in supermarkets. In our modern day there are also many online websites providing vitamin supplements. The advantage of obtaining vitamin supplements online is that a lot of advice is dispensed and the products are more economical. There also tends to be a broader range of products available.
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Stress itself is not the problem that man faces. The problem is prolonged stress. Prolonged stress can have a significant impact on a person's life and can impact on their physical and mental life. Stress can lead to poor sleep patterns, muscle aches and pains, headaches and reduced attention and concentration. It can also lead to high blood pressure, other medical conditions, and even addictions and problems at work are caused through stress. Therefore those having prolonged stress need to be energised by proper stress relief products and techniques.
It is not only those who have abnormal stress that need to use stress relief products. Everyone needs some form of stress relief because everyone has some form of stress. Stress is natural and most people live with stressful situations every day of their life. It is not surprising then that there are a number of stress relief products on the market and there are many who claim that their product works magic in people's lives.
Some of these claims can be quite valid; other claims are not so honest and may cause trouble to the user. It is important therefore for those who want to be assisted in relieving their stress to choose their product wisely so that they may in fact gain stress relief rather than having their pockets relieved without positive results.
Various approaches may be taken in relieving stress. Some methods of stress relief are treated with the traditional techniques of medicine and counselling. Some however have come to the conclusion that these traditional methods of stress relief are either damaging or at least should be used along with natural stress relief products.
Medical doctors in the main support the traditional approach however many who are not trained in medicine supported by a minority of trained doctors claim that traditional medicine is not the way to go and in fact it is better to use natural approaches. There is probably truth on both sides of this argument and as in many issues it is probably best to take the middle road. With severe stress it is important to speak with your health professional before self medication. Stress can cause such hidden conditions as heart disease that can lead to stroke or heart attack it is vital to get regular check-ups for your over all health.
For stress that is normal it is still important to maintain your stress level and manage your condition with common sense. The most important thing when managing stress is to maintain a balanced state of health with the use of vitamins. Vitamins assist the bodily organs and cells to work at their best.
Research has shown that when the body is under stress there tends to be a lack of vitamin C. Vitamin C is to be found in most citrus fruits such as oranges and strawberries. The vitamin B series is also beneficial especially for good nerve processes by giving a boost to frazzled nerves. Therefore take vitamin B when the body gets over loaded with stress and begins to be inefficient. Potassium and sodium are also recommended for stress relief; these elements are used in cell and nerve interaction. Also available on the modern market are combinations of stress relieving vitamins that also carry other benefits to the body, such as weight control
Vitamins and supplements can be obtained from a variety of sources. They can be found in health food stores local drug store and in supermarkets. In our modern day there are also many online websites providing vitamin supplements. The advantage of obtaining vitamin supplements online is that a lot of advice is dispensed and the products are more economical. There also tends to be a broader range of products available.
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What's So Good About Vitamin B12
People are often asking what so good about this vitamin and is this vitamin often causing deficiency. In fact, its deficiency is most common in a vegetable diet.
Why is that so?
Among all products, the most readily available sources in animal products, which is in meat stuff. The causes of such deficiency can be avoided by supplementing daily with Vitamin B12 pills. Even when you believe you maintain a carefully balanced vegetarian diet, Vitamin B12 is the one to watch.
There are lots of people asking, what are the main causes of deficiency and how good is this minerals.
The main causes of the deficiency fall into 2 grouping. 1) Nutritional factors and 2) problems of absorption.
1) Nutritional Reasons
Meat products are the only foods that provide significant amounts of vitamin B12. The richest sources are liver and kidneys of consumable-meat stuff. Fish, eggs, cheese and meat also contain good amounts. There are no significant herbal sources.
Some researchers claim to have discovered vitamin B12 in algae, seaweeds and fermented foods such as tempeh - however recently this has been dis-proven.
Which type of people are at risk of this vitamin deficiency the above factors. This include:
1) Vegans
A vegan diet must be supplemented with this mineral. The body is able to store this vitamin and also has clever mechanisms for recycling it when there is a dietary lack - however eventually it will become depleted.
It is particularly important to take the supplements immediately on converting to a vegan diet, because it takes some time for the body to become more efficient in recycling. Calcium may also need to be supplemented. This mineral is necessary for b12 absorption and is often lacking in vegan diets.
For people taking alcoholic beverage
Alcohol causes depletion of the vitamin b12 and other vitamins and minerals. Over consumption of alcohol will damage liver and intestine function resulting in poor nutrient absorption
2) There are problems of absorption
This vitamin is a large molecule and quite touch for our body to absorb. The body has developed a sophisticated system for dealing with it. The stomach produces a substance called intrinsic factor that carries vitamin b through the digestive tract for absorption in the lower part of the small intestine (ileum).
The mechanism for absorbing this mineral may be affected by a variety of factors:
Surgery to remove part of the stomach or the ileum may result in damaged its absorption. Insufficient gastric acid. This mineral in food needs to be cleaved from its carrier proteins by the stomach acids.
If for any reason there is an insufficiency of hydrochloric acid it will not be available for absorption. This situation may occur for many reasons, including long-term use of antacids and certain pharmaceutical drugs such was Metformin (a diabetic drug).
Helicobacter Pylori bacterial infection of the stomach. This bacteria infects the stomach lining and may cause ulcers. Although H. Pylori infection is quite common and may cause no apparent symptoms it can prevent the production of intrinsic factor and thereby impair Vitamin B12 absorption.
Parasites such as tape worms.
Other chronic gastro-intestinal problems such as Crohn's Disease.
What are the symptoms of vitamin b deficiency?
A long-term deficiency of Vitamin b can be extremely serious. This vitamin works closely with folic acid to produce haemoglobin in red blood cells. It also plays a crucial role in DNA synthesis and proper nerve and brain function.
There are some early-warning symptoms of b12 depletion are some burning sensation in the hands and feet, numbness and damaged mental function. However these signs may go unnoticed before a more serious problem develops.
The lack of this supplement can lead to a blood disorder called "Pernicious Anaemia" which may result in blindness and permanent damage to the nervous system. We definitely want to avoid getting to this point before addressing the deficiency!
Therefore, besides the good about vitamin b, people should know the deficiency of vitamin b so as to lead a healthy and fulfilling lifestyle.
Why is that so?
Among all products, the most readily available sources in animal products, which is in meat stuff. The causes of such deficiency can be avoided by supplementing daily with Vitamin B12 pills. Even when you believe you maintain a carefully balanced vegetarian diet, Vitamin B12 is the one to watch.
There are lots of people asking, what are the main causes of deficiency and how good is this minerals.
The main causes of the deficiency fall into 2 grouping. 1) Nutritional factors and 2) problems of absorption.
1) Nutritional Reasons
Meat products are the only foods that provide significant amounts of vitamin B12. The richest sources are liver and kidneys of consumable-meat stuff. Fish, eggs, cheese and meat also contain good amounts. There are no significant herbal sources.
Some researchers claim to have discovered vitamin B12 in algae, seaweeds and fermented foods such as tempeh - however recently this has been dis-proven.
Which type of people are at risk of this vitamin deficiency the above factors. This include:
1) Vegans
A vegan diet must be supplemented with this mineral. The body is able to store this vitamin and also has clever mechanisms for recycling it when there is a dietary lack - however eventually it will become depleted.
It is particularly important to take the supplements immediately on converting to a vegan diet, because it takes some time for the body to become more efficient in recycling. Calcium may also need to be supplemented. This mineral is necessary for b12 absorption and is often lacking in vegan diets.
For people taking alcoholic beverage
Alcohol causes depletion of the vitamin b12 and other vitamins and minerals. Over consumption of alcohol will damage liver and intestine function resulting in poor nutrient absorption
2) There are problems of absorption
This vitamin is a large molecule and quite touch for our body to absorb. The body has developed a sophisticated system for dealing with it. The stomach produces a substance called intrinsic factor that carries vitamin b through the digestive tract for absorption in the lower part of the small intestine (ileum).
The mechanism for absorbing this mineral may be affected by a variety of factors:
Surgery to remove part of the stomach or the ileum may result in damaged its absorption. Insufficient gastric acid. This mineral in food needs to be cleaved from its carrier proteins by the stomach acids.
If for any reason there is an insufficiency of hydrochloric acid it will not be available for absorption. This situation may occur for many reasons, including long-term use of antacids and certain pharmaceutical drugs such was Metformin (a diabetic drug).
Helicobacter Pylori bacterial infection of the stomach. This bacteria infects the stomach lining and may cause ulcers. Although H. Pylori infection is quite common and may cause no apparent symptoms it can prevent the production of intrinsic factor and thereby impair Vitamin B12 absorption.
Parasites such as tape worms.
Other chronic gastro-intestinal problems such as Crohn's Disease.
What are the symptoms of vitamin b deficiency?
A long-term deficiency of Vitamin b can be extremely serious. This vitamin works closely with folic acid to produce haemoglobin in red blood cells. It also plays a crucial role in DNA synthesis and proper nerve and brain function.
There are some early-warning symptoms of b12 depletion are some burning sensation in the hands and feet, numbness and damaged mental function. However these signs may go unnoticed before a more serious problem develops.
The lack of this supplement can lead to a blood disorder called "Pernicious Anaemia" which may result in blindness and permanent damage to the nervous system. We definitely want to avoid getting to this point before addressing the deficiency!
Therefore, besides the good about vitamin b, people should know the deficiency of vitamin b so as to lead a healthy and fulfilling lifestyle.
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Revealed! The Difference Between a High Quality Vitamin and a Dud
A vitamin is just a vitamin, isn't it? With so many nutritional supplements out there, many people believe that all vitamin and health supplement products are the same. Well, they are not.
Many people just buy the cheapest vitamins or supplements available, or the one from the television ad that got their attention. Let me be clear about this, don't believe a lot of what you hear and read in advertisements.
All advertisements are designed by professional ad designers who specialize in creating sayings and images that stick into your subconscious mind, whether you like it or not. They even do studies to prove what ads are the most effective and brainwash you the most.
For every ad you see, there were dozens of other versions that were rejected. You only see, hear, or read the ad that works the best to brainwash you.
They know that if their ad hits the right triggers in your brain over and over again, you will eventually buy their product. Each company spends tons of money on luring more customers to stores instead of spending it to improve upon their products or test their quality. Great products spread the word on their own through word of mouth advertising.
Each company has advertising teams and divisions within the company that do nothing but focus on how to get you, the consumer, tricked into buying their products. Your decision to buy has little to do with any research you did on your part because you just believed everything they told you.
Ask other people, try things, make your own decisions, you will find that a lot of people have been ripping you off and feeding you a lot of B.S. Great products create a buzz and happy repeat customers on their own through word of mouth advertising.
Back to the vitamins! Let's use vitamin C (ascorbic acid) as an example. Most people would think that vitamin C could only be vitamin C, so that is why they think that all brands are the same. What they don't know is where the orange came from and how the vitamin C was extracted.
Can we agree that mother nature knows the best and most exact formula for providing vitamin C on the molecular level? I am not going to give you a science class here, but I need to prove a valid point.
Some natural health companies are selling products that are derived from nature, and nature alone. Other companies, unfortunately, do not use mother nature as their source and they end up with vitamin bricks. They look like a vitamin, taste like a vitamin, but they are molecularly different.
Other companies follow almost all of the rules except the oranges that they get the vitamin C from are not organic, and are grown with fertilizers, hormones, and pesticides. This dramatically reduces the nutrient contend within the orange, thus depleting the amount of vitamin C within the orange.
Some companies get half way there by using nature as the source, but then they isolate the vitamin from the natural ingredients it lives with in nature. Vitamin C, for example, is never found alone in nature. This breaks the bond of synergy within the orange.
This creates an imbalance with the laws of nature. The laws of nature, on a molecular level, is all your body is aware of. The only way your body knows how to build its health is by following its molecular laws. When they are broken, or your body is given something with a different molecular make up than it is supposed to have, your body does not know what to do with it.
Think of Van Gogh, or your favorite artist. Most people can recognize their work, but the original artwork is absolutely flawless and worth millions of dollars in some cases. Many prints are made every year, some duplicates are even made with texture to look just like the real thing.
But are they the real thing? To the untrained eye people would not be able to tell the difference, but you as a fan of their work, and anybody trained in studying artwork to determine its worth sure can tell.
Which copy of the artwork is worth more? The fake one or the real thing? Which would you rather have hanging in your house? Which would you tell your friends about? Would you brag about owning a fake?
Mother nature is no different, it is beautiful, flawless and is best left untouched and unduplicated. People will continue to try to duplicate nature, but I am afraid they will fail, time after time.
So do your research next time you are going to buy vitamins, or any nutritional supplement for that matter. Make sure that the company can tell you where the vitamins and ingredients came from so you can be sure that they are potent and pure. Also don't ever buy vitamins or supplements unless they have a money-back guarantee. That way you can try them and send them back if they don't work.
Many people just buy the cheapest vitamins or supplements available, or the one from the television ad that got their attention. Let me be clear about this, don't believe a lot of what you hear and read in advertisements.
All advertisements are designed by professional ad designers who specialize in creating sayings and images that stick into your subconscious mind, whether you like it or not. They even do studies to prove what ads are the most effective and brainwash you the most.
For every ad you see, there were dozens of other versions that were rejected. You only see, hear, or read the ad that works the best to brainwash you.
They know that if their ad hits the right triggers in your brain over and over again, you will eventually buy their product. Each company spends tons of money on luring more customers to stores instead of spending it to improve upon their products or test their quality. Great products spread the word on their own through word of mouth advertising.
Each company has advertising teams and divisions within the company that do nothing but focus on how to get you, the consumer, tricked into buying their products. Your decision to buy has little to do with any research you did on your part because you just believed everything they told you.
Ask other people, try things, make your own decisions, you will find that a lot of people have been ripping you off and feeding you a lot of B.S. Great products create a buzz and happy repeat customers on their own through word of mouth advertising.
Back to the vitamins! Let's use vitamin C (ascorbic acid) as an example. Most people would think that vitamin C could only be vitamin C, so that is why they think that all brands are the same. What they don't know is where the orange came from and how the vitamin C was extracted.
Can we agree that mother nature knows the best and most exact formula for providing vitamin C on the molecular level? I am not going to give you a science class here, but I need to prove a valid point.
Some natural health companies are selling products that are derived from nature, and nature alone. Other companies, unfortunately, do not use mother nature as their source and they end up with vitamin bricks. They look like a vitamin, taste like a vitamin, but they are molecularly different.
Other companies follow almost all of the rules except the oranges that they get the vitamin C from are not organic, and are grown with fertilizers, hormones, and pesticides. This dramatically reduces the nutrient contend within the orange, thus depleting the amount of vitamin C within the orange.
Some companies get half way there by using nature as the source, but then they isolate the vitamin from the natural ingredients it lives with in nature. Vitamin C, for example, is never found alone in nature. This breaks the bond of synergy within the orange.
This creates an imbalance with the laws of nature. The laws of nature, on a molecular level, is all your body is aware of. The only way your body knows how to build its health is by following its molecular laws. When they are broken, or your body is given something with a different molecular make up than it is supposed to have, your body does not know what to do with it.
Think of Van Gogh, or your favorite artist. Most people can recognize their work, but the original artwork is absolutely flawless and worth millions of dollars in some cases. Many prints are made every year, some duplicates are even made with texture to look just like the real thing.
But are they the real thing? To the untrained eye people would not be able to tell the difference, but you as a fan of their work, and anybody trained in studying artwork to determine its worth sure can tell.
Which copy of the artwork is worth more? The fake one or the real thing? Which would you rather have hanging in your house? Which would you tell your friends about? Would you brag about owning a fake?
Mother nature is no different, it is beautiful, flawless and is best left untouched and unduplicated. People will continue to try to duplicate nature, but I am afraid they will fail, time after time.
So do your research next time you are going to buy vitamins, or any nutritional supplement for that matter. Make sure that the company can tell you where the vitamins and ingredients came from so you can be sure that they are potent and pure. Also don't ever buy vitamins or supplements unless they have a money-back guarantee. That way you can try them and send them back if they don't work.
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Nutritional Applications That Help Fight Against Asthma
Asthma is often misdiagnosed in older adults because of the common belief that it is just a childhood disease. But according to the American Lung Association, experts now think about 10 percent of the people with asthma are over age 65.
Some adults with asthma have dealt with the disease all their lives. Others may have had asthma as a child and experienced it again after many symptom-free years. But if you've developed breathing problems as an adult, you have lots of company. Lateonset asthma is becoming more common and is often triggered by a serious respiratory infection.
Women are more likely to be affected than men, possibly because of their smaller airways. Researchers think hormones may also play a part. They've found that women who are on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) are 50 percent more likely to develop asthma than women who aren't on HRT.
Although asthma is a serious and potentially fatal disease, you can protect yourself by avoiding things that trigger an attack. Cigarette smoke, cold air, dust, and mold are a few examples of asthma triggers. And research shows that eating foods rich in certain nutrients may help reduce your asthma symptoms.
Nutritional blockbusters that fight asthma
Vitamin C. Researchers say antioxidant vitamins could play an important role in preventing asthma or controlling its symptoms. Vitamin C is the perfect example. Studies have found that vitamin C not only improves asthma symptoms, it helps you avoid the disease altogether. For top-notch asthma protection, mix up a fruit salad with oranges, pineapple, strawberries, kiwifruit, and papaya. Then pile your dinner plate with high-C vegetables like broccoli, red and green peppers, brussels sprouts, cabbage, and peas.
Vitamin E. Another antioxidant powerhouse that may cut your risk of asthma is vitamin E. A study in Saudi Arabia found that children who had the least vitamin E in their diets were three times more likely to get asthma. Research also shows that vitamin E helps protect you from developing this condition as an adult. For extra lung protection, sprinkle some vitamin E-packed wheat germ, almonds, peanuts, or sunflower seeds on a salad or in baked goods.
Vitamin A. This vitamin completes the asthma-fighting trio of antioxidants. Studies find that people who eat vitamin A-rich foods tend to have clearer air passages, which makes breathing easier. You'll find vitamin A in meat and dairy products, especially beef and chicken livers, cottage cheese, ricotta cheese, and egg yolks.
Lycopene. Think pink - or red - to help avoid asthma symptoms. Lycopene, the carotenoid that gives foods their pink or red coloring, may protect against asthma, according to a recent small study. Researchers gave people with exercise-induced asthma 30 milligrams of lycopene each day for one week. At the end of the week, more than half the people showed significant protection against asthma symptoms.
It's always best to get your nutrients from foods, and in this case, it could earn you double protection. Many foods that contain lycopene, such as tomatoes, pink grapefruit, and watermelon, are also high in vitamin C.
Magnesium and selenium. These minerals may be the dynamic duo of asthma-fighting minerals. Magnesium acts as a bronchodilator, which means it helps open up your airways, making it easier to breathe. Selenium's power against asthma may come from its antioxidant abilities. Studies show that people with low levels of selenium are more likely to have asthma. You'll find selenium in meats and shellfish and in vegetables and grains grown in selenium-rich soil. Food sources of magnesium include avocados, oysters, and beans. Broccoli is a good source of both minerals.
Water. A tall glass of water could be your ally if you're asthmatic. Researchers at the University at Buffalo (UB) discovered that the symptoms of people with exercise-induced asthma got worse, both before and during exercise, when they didn't drink enough water.
Frank Cerny, Ph.D., stresses the importance of drinking water, especially if you have asthma. "The message continues to be, `Drink fluids whenever you get the chance," says Cerny, chairman of the UB Department of Physical Therapy, Exercise, and Nutrition Sciences. "If you have asthma, dehydration may make it worse, particularly during exercise."
Your body needs water long before you feel thirst so don't wait until you're thirsty to wet your whistle. Make sure you drink at least six full glasses of water every day - more when you exercise.
Caffeine. Start your morning with a fragrant cup of coffee, and you may ease your asthma. Caffeine is chemically related to theophylline, a drug used to treat asthma. When you have an asthma attack, the muscles around your airways tighten up and your passages swell, making it difficult to breathe. Caffeine helps relax your bronchial tubes so your airways stay open. Research shows that caffeine can help improve symptoms for up to four hours.
Some adults with asthma have dealt with the disease all their lives. Others may have had asthma as a child and experienced it again after many symptom-free years. But if you've developed breathing problems as an adult, you have lots of company. Lateonset asthma is becoming more common and is often triggered by a serious respiratory infection.
Women are more likely to be affected than men, possibly because of their smaller airways. Researchers think hormones may also play a part. They've found that women who are on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) are 50 percent more likely to develop asthma than women who aren't on HRT.
Although asthma is a serious and potentially fatal disease, you can protect yourself by avoiding things that trigger an attack. Cigarette smoke, cold air, dust, and mold are a few examples of asthma triggers. And research shows that eating foods rich in certain nutrients may help reduce your asthma symptoms.
Nutritional blockbusters that fight asthma
Vitamin C. Researchers say antioxidant vitamins could play an important role in preventing asthma or controlling its symptoms. Vitamin C is the perfect example. Studies have found that vitamin C not only improves asthma symptoms, it helps you avoid the disease altogether. For top-notch asthma protection, mix up a fruit salad with oranges, pineapple, strawberries, kiwifruit, and papaya. Then pile your dinner plate with high-C vegetables like broccoli, red and green peppers, brussels sprouts, cabbage, and peas.
Vitamin E. Another antioxidant powerhouse that may cut your risk of asthma is vitamin E. A study in Saudi Arabia found that children who had the least vitamin E in their diets were three times more likely to get asthma. Research also shows that vitamin E helps protect you from developing this condition as an adult. For extra lung protection, sprinkle some vitamin E-packed wheat germ, almonds, peanuts, or sunflower seeds on a salad or in baked goods.
Vitamin A. This vitamin completes the asthma-fighting trio of antioxidants. Studies find that people who eat vitamin A-rich foods tend to have clearer air passages, which makes breathing easier. You'll find vitamin A in meat and dairy products, especially beef and chicken livers, cottage cheese, ricotta cheese, and egg yolks.
Lycopene. Think pink - or red - to help avoid asthma symptoms. Lycopene, the carotenoid that gives foods their pink or red coloring, may protect against asthma, according to a recent small study. Researchers gave people with exercise-induced asthma 30 milligrams of lycopene each day for one week. At the end of the week, more than half the people showed significant protection against asthma symptoms.
It's always best to get your nutrients from foods, and in this case, it could earn you double protection. Many foods that contain lycopene, such as tomatoes, pink grapefruit, and watermelon, are also high in vitamin C.
Magnesium and selenium. These minerals may be the dynamic duo of asthma-fighting minerals. Magnesium acts as a bronchodilator, which means it helps open up your airways, making it easier to breathe. Selenium's power against asthma may come from its antioxidant abilities. Studies show that people with low levels of selenium are more likely to have asthma. You'll find selenium in meats and shellfish and in vegetables and grains grown in selenium-rich soil. Food sources of magnesium include avocados, oysters, and beans. Broccoli is a good source of both minerals.
Water. A tall glass of water could be your ally if you're asthmatic. Researchers at the University at Buffalo (UB) discovered that the symptoms of people with exercise-induced asthma got worse, both before and during exercise, when they didn't drink enough water.
Frank Cerny, Ph.D., stresses the importance of drinking water, especially if you have asthma. "The message continues to be, `Drink fluids whenever you get the chance," says Cerny, chairman of the UB Department of Physical Therapy, Exercise, and Nutrition Sciences. "If you have asthma, dehydration may make it worse, particularly during exercise."
Your body needs water long before you feel thirst so don't wait until you're thirsty to wet your whistle. Make sure you drink at least six full glasses of water every day - more when you exercise.
Caffeine. Start your morning with a fragrant cup of coffee, and you may ease your asthma. Caffeine is chemically related to theophylline, a drug used to treat asthma. When you have an asthma attack, the muscles around your airways tighten up and your passages swell, making it difficult to breathe. Caffeine helps relax your bronchial tubes so your airways stay open. Research shows that caffeine can help improve symptoms for up to four hours.
So Which Leading Vitamins And Minerals Do I need and Why ?
While it's true that vitamin supplements can promote good health, but this is through taking them carefully and as directed rather than assuming that the more you take the better.
But it is true that vitamin nutritional supplements are among the most important things you can do for the overall health of your mind and body.
Whether you eat a healthy diet or supplement your diet with nutritional supplements such as vitamins and minerals, you might not be receiving the nutrients you think you are getting.
Digestion is not designed for the break down of vitamins and minerals but simply a method the body uses to transform nutrients into usable substances.
Most of the vitamins humans need is synthesized by plants, so you get plenty when you eat a variety of fruit, vegetables, whole grains, beans and seeds.
There are a lot of farmers starting to produce organic food in current years but it will still take a generation to be able to get any minerals and vitamins back into the soil.
Of course it is a good idea to take a vitamin and mineral supplement, but as it always was, it is still suggested that you get more of your vitamins and minerals from whole food sources.
Now I could go into the real nuts and bolts of how and why we are living too short and dying too long in todays toxic society but that will have to be another column.
And as its always prudent to only take advice from world reknowned experts in any field, the supplement field is no different to any other.
By the way the dosages to help prevent chronic degenerative disease not just the RDA allowances which are so grossly outdated and were devised back in the 1950's to provide a guideline for things like scurvy and rickets.
I used to think that most nutritional products were of good quality until I read this book.Without going into too much detail (you'll need to get a copy to read yourself) most products scored less than 50% .
If you are as health concious as I am, finding and using only the best products available makes sense and has actually made a considerable difference to my overall health as well as the health of my family.
Without spelling out to you how this process actually takes place in our bodies, wouldn't you want to do everything you possibly can to not only protect yourself from degenerative diseases,but also protect the ones you care about ? Because the stats worldwide are only getting worse as we treat the effects rather than prevent it from happening in the first place.
But it is true that vitamin nutritional supplements are among the most important things you can do for the overall health of your mind and body.
Whether you eat a healthy diet or supplement your diet with nutritional supplements such as vitamins and minerals, you might not be receiving the nutrients you think you are getting.
Digestion is not designed for the break down of vitamins and minerals but simply a method the body uses to transform nutrients into usable substances.
Most of the vitamins humans need is synthesized by plants, so you get plenty when you eat a variety of fruit, vegetables, whole grains, beans and seeds.
There are a lot of farmers starting to produce organic food in current years but it will still take a generation to be able to get any minerals and vitamins back into the soil.
Of course it is a good idea to take a vitamin and mineral supplement, but as it always was, it is still suggested that you get more of your vitamins and minerals from whole food sources.
Now I could go into the real nuts and bolts of how and why we are living too short and dying too long in todays toxic society but that will have to be another column.
And as its always prudent to only take advice from world reknowned experts in any field, the supplement field is no different to any other.
By the way the dosages to help prevent chronic degenerative disease not just the RDA allowances which are so grossly outdated and were devised back in the 1950's to provide a guideline for things like scurvy and rickets.
I used to think that most nutritional products were of good quality until I read this book.Without going into too much detail (you'll need to get a copy to read yourself) most products scored less than 50% .
If you are as health concious as I am, finding and using only the best products available makes sense and has actually made a considerable difference to my overall health as well as the health of my family.
Without spelling out to you how this process actually takes place in our bodies, wouldn't you want to do everything you possibly can to not only protect yourself from degenerative diseases,but also protect the ones you care about ? Because the stats worldwide are only getting worse as we treat the effects rather than prevent it from happening in the first place.
Monday, October 22, 2007
The lowdown on why you need vitamin supplements
What did people take for vitamin supplementation before we discovered how to manufacture pills ? We got sick thats what happened, Taking this into account it could be considered imperative that we take vitamin supplements to help continue a healthy lifestyle.
Taking superior broad-spectrum nutritional vitamin supplements on a regular basis can ensure that your body has enough of the nutrients needed to work and behave the way it's supposed to.
Human bodies generally can't produce vitamins, with the exception of vitamin D, which is synthesized in the skin when exposed to sunlight light . You can get enough of this by exposing yourself to just a few minutes of sun light each day.
As many of us work longer hours so the advantages of ready made food become more appealing and as a result it's unlikely that we give any thought to just what we are eating or even to question if we are eating the right things.Even your children aren't immune to this situation,there are things you can do as a parent to ensure your child is receiving adequate amounts of vitamins and minerals in their diet and ensure they are receiving a well-balanced diet that gives them all the vitamins and minerals needed for a healthy lifestyle.
People with low immunity levels may contract many diseases and often suffer for a longer duration than healthy individuals due to the lack of vitamins and minerals in their systems.
If we are devoid of many nutrients we can build up deficiencies that can lead to all sorts of health concerns- for example cardiovascular disease, problems with the immune system , even cancer.
Supplements can benefit users that take them in addition to a healthy diet and lifestyle, but they should not be chosen as an alternative.Instead use them to top up our levels of essential vitamins and minerals, because in this world of chronic degenerative disease its not possible to get everything your body needs from food alone as it used to be .
Taking superior broad-spectrum nutritional vitamin supplements on a regular basis can ensure that your body has enough of the nutrients needed to work and behave the way it's supposed to.
Human bodies generally can't produce vitamins, with the exception of vitamin D, which is synthesized in the skin when exposed to sunlight light . You can get enough of this by exposing yourself to just a few minutes of sun light each day.
As many of us work longer hours so the advantages of ready made food become more appealing and as a result it's unlikely that we give any thought to just what we are eating or even to question if we are eating the right things.Even your children aren't immune to this situation,there are things you can do as a parent to ensure your child is receiving adequate amounts of vitamins and minerals in their diet and ensure they are receiving a well-balanced diet that gives them all the vitamins and minerals needed for a healthy lifestyle.
People with low immunity levels may contract many diseases and often suffer for a longer duration than healthy individuals due to the lack of vitamins and minerals in their systems.
If we are devoid of many nutrients we can build up deficiencies that can lead to all sorts of health concerns- for example cardiovascular disease, problems with the immune system , even cancer.
Supplements can benefit users that take them in addition to a healthy diet and lifestyle, but they should not be chosen as an alternative.Instead use them to top up our levels of essential vitamins and minerals, because in this world of chronic degenerative disease its not possible to get everything your body needs from food alone as it used to be .
Sunday, October 21, 2007
Why you Need Vitamin Supplements Now
What did you and I take for vitamin supplementation before we discovered how to produce pills ? We got sick thats what happened, Taking this into account it could be considered vital that we take vitamin supplements to help continue a healthy lifestyle.
Taking superior broad-spectrum nutritional vitamin supplements on a daily basis can ensure that your body has enough of the nutrients required to work and behave the way it's meant to.
Our bodies generally can't produce vitamins, with the exception of vitamin D, which is synthesized in the skin when exposed to sunlight light . You can get enough of this by exposing yourself to just a few minutes of sun light each day.
As more and more of us work longer hours so the advantages of ready made food become more appealing and as a consequnce it's unlikely that we give any consideration to just what we are eating or even to contemplate if we are eating the right things.Even your children aren't immune to this situation,there are things you can do as a parent to ensure your child is receiving adequate amounts of vitamins and minerals in their diet and ensure they are receiving a well-balanced diet that provides all the vitamins and minerals needed for a healthy lifestyle.
People with low immunity levels tend to contract many diseases and often suffer for a longer period of time than healthy individuals due to the lack of vitamins and minerals in their systems.
If we are missing many nutrients we can build up deficiencies that can lead to all sorts of health concerns- for example cardiovascular disease, problems with the immune system , even cancer.
Supplements can help users that take them in addition to a healthy diet and lifestyle, but they should not be chosen as an alternative.Instead use them to top up our levels of essential vitamins and minerals, because in this world of chronic degenerative disease its not possible to get all your body needs from just food? alone as it once was .
lowering cholesterol meds
Taking superior broad-spectrum nutritional vitamin supplements on a daily basis can ensure that your body has enough of the nutrients required to work and behave the way it's meant to.
Our bodies generally can't produce vitamins, with the exception of vitamin D, which is synthesized in the skin when exposed to sunlight light . You can get enough of this by exposing yourself to just a few minutes of sun light each day.
As more and more of us work longer hours so the advantages of ready made food become more appealing and as a consequnce it's unlikely that we give any consideration to just what we are eating or even to contemplate if we are eating the right things.Even your children aren't immune to this situation,there are things you can do as a parent to ensure your child is receiving adequate amounts of vitamins and minerals in their diet and ensure they are receiving a well-balanced diet that provides all the vitamins and minerals needed for a healthy lifestyle.
People with low immunity levels tend to contract many diseases and often suffer for a longer period of time than healthy individuals due to the lack of vitamins and minerals in their systems.
If we are missing many nutrients we can build up deficiencies that can lead to all sorts of health concerns- for example cardiovascular disease, problems with the immune system , even cancer.
Supplements can help users that take them in addition to a healthy diet and lifestyle, but they should not be chosen as an alternative.Instead use them to top up our levels of essential vitamins and minerals, because in this world of chronic degenerative disease its not possible to get all your body needs from just food? alone as it once was .
lowering cholesterol meds
Saturday, October 20, 2007
Vitamin C .How Much Is Too Much ?
The real benefits of Vitamin E may surprise you.
If vitamin supplement ratings are anything to go by, supplements will continue to grow in popularity over the coming years, and many people could enjoy a wide range of benefits from such products.
Australian and Finnish researchers after analysis of 55 studies say that the only effect that Vitamin C can have is to shorten the duration of a cold.
One of the most common units of measure for Vitamin A found on food and supplement packaging labels is the International Unit, or IU.
Well, it's true that vitamin supplements can promote good health, but this is through taking them responsibly and as directed rather than assuming that the more you take the better.
If you feel as though your daily diet does not provide you with adequate amounts of vitamins and minerals, taking supplements can greatly improve your lifestyle and can give you the energy and the boost you need to get you through the day.
As a category of nutrition, vitamins are essential for life; they are not stored in the body and cannot be created by the body.
It is important to note that at least one study suggested that synthetic vitamin E (the most common and least expensive form used in supplements) is unlikely to provide the same benefit as vitamin E in its natural form because of its reduced activity and possible reduced ability to reach the brain tissue.
To prevent a deficiency, you need at least 400 IU of vitamin D per day, whether you take calcium supplements or not.
You can find help in determining if your mineral and vitamin supplements are meeting your daily vitamin requirements and are nutritionally available to your body.
Persons over the age of nineteen should watch their daily diets and Vitamin A intake.
Choosing one of the high-quality, broad-spectrum daily complete vitamins helps fill the 'nutritional gaps' that everyone has.
There ARE manufacturers that design and make supplements that provide high quality at very reasonable prices.
If vitamin supplement ratings are anything to go by, supplements will continue to grow in popularity over the coming years, and many people could enjoy a wide range of benefits from such products.
Australian and Finnish researchers after analysis of 55 studies say that the only effect that Vitamin C can have is to shorten the duration of a cold.
One of the most common units of measure for Vitamin A found on food and supplement packaging labels is the International Unit, or IU.
Well, it's true that vitamin supplements can promote good health, but this is through taking them responsibly and as directed rather than assuming that the more you take the better.
If you feel as though your daily diet does not provide you with adequate amounts of vitamins and minerals, taking supplements can greatly improve your lifestyle and can give you the energy and the boost you need to get you through the day.
As a category of nutrition, vitamins are essential for life; they are not stored in the body and cannot be created by the body.
It is important to note that at least one study suggested that synthetic vitamin E (the most common and least expensive form used in supplements) is unlikely to provide the same benefit as vitamin E in its natural form because of its reduced activity and possible reduced ability to reach the brain tissue.
To prevent a deficiency, you need at least 400 IU of vitamin D per day, whether you take calcium supplements or not.
You can find help in determining if your mineral and vitamin supplements are meeting your daily vitamin requirements and are nutritionally available to your body.
Persons over the age of nineteen should watch their daily diets and Vitamin A intake.
Choosing one of the high-quality, broad-spectrum daily complete vitamins helps fill the 'nutritional gaps' that everyone has.
There ARE manufacturers that design and make supplements that provide high quality at very reasonable prices.
Clicking For Your Way To Health Through On-Line Shopping
cathy
Fitness enthusiasts and body builders usually use dietary supplements as part of their efforts to improve their physique, nutritional practices, and overall health. Strenuous training, sports competitions, or athletic events demand a lot from athletes in terms of energy consumption and physical effort. These athletic individuals rely on several supplements for muscle recovery and development, endurance, and overall improved performance. When used properly, added supplements may enable athletes to run faster, lift heavier weights, and perform strenuous activities longer. Wrong use of supplements, however, may lead to severe energy loss after intake is stopped. Creatine monohydrate and amino acids are two of the most famous supplements out in the market today. These enhancers are mainly used by weightlifters to improve strength and increase muscle mass. The use of this supplement is not illegal and is allowed by the International Olympic Committee.
Creatine monohydrate is an energy booster and may come in capsule or crystallized powder. By including creatine supplements in one's diet, the body slowly "burns" away fat and promoted muscle growth. Research indicates that the use of creatine enables weightlifters to add at least 10% to their strength. For example, if a weightlifter can usually lift 100 pounds, the use of creatine will eventually allow that weightlifter to add 10 more pounds to his usual lifting capacity. Another benefit of taking creatine is that it will make the body look bigger. When this supplement is consumed, it makes the body look fuller or more muscular.
However, some doctors and fitness experts have expressed concern over the unsupervised, long-term use of creatine. Over-use of creatine may eventually limit the body's ability to naturally produce creatine on its own. Other side effects of long-term creatine use include nausea and diarrhea. Athletes and other individuals who intend to use creatine should consult a doctor and a fitness expert in order to avoid unnecessary side effects.
Amino acids are also used by athletes as a dietary supplement. Most amino acid supplements in the market serve as anabolic agents that aid in body-building. Serious athletes that subject themselves to vigorous workouts and strenuous activities take this supplement to avoid losing muscle mass. According to studies, weightlifters use amino acid supplements as aids in cellular repair and development, and for increasing muscle mass. Amino acids play a crucial role in muscle development because of its protein content. Because of the wear and tear that the muscles are subjected to during weight training, the athlete needs to consume more protein. However, overconsumption of amino acids may pose certain health risks. Unbalanced amino acids in one's system may become toxic for the body. These amino acids may cause abnormal heart rhythms if they are the basis of a high-protein, low fat diet. People who want to take these supplements should seek the help of experts before taking them.
Reputable vitamin companies offer order-taking services for supplements and other dietary products like amino acids and creatine monohydrate. Aside from providing information about the safe and proper use of amino acids and creatine, these services offer variety, cost-effectiveness, and convenience in terms of marketing for sports medicine and dietary supplements. In addition, these companies carry many brands to choose from at prices better than those in retail markets. Such purchases also save time because in only takes a click of a mouse to shop and have your supplements brought to your doorstep.
You Need Vitamin Supplements , Fact Or Fallacy ?
There are many fallacies about vitamin supplements, with many people believing that all supplements are beneficial to health, and that you simply can't get too many vitamins.
Of course you may wonder and want to know are vitamin supplements beneficial to your diet as well.
Using vitamin and mineral supplements to ensure a well-balanced diet can begin during pregnancy.
Indeed, the scientific community, for all of the contributions it has made to diet and nutrition, has been unusually slow in accepting the fact that vitamin supplements are an essential part of healthy eating.
In an article titled "Vitamins E and C Are Safe Across a Broad Range of Intakes" published in THE AMERICAN JOURNAL of CLINICAL NUTRITION, a large study concluded that Vitamin C supplements of up to 2000 mg per day were safe for most adults.
A recent report, entitled "Vitamin and Mineral Deficiency estimated that up to one-third of the world's people suffer from vitamin and mineral deficiencies, leading to a reduction in national IQs of up to 15 percentage points through iodine shortages in particular.
Choosing one of the high-quality nutritional vitamin supplements helps fill the 'gaps' in nutrition that everyone has.
When your child reaches the age of about 2 (and older) and is eating solid foods from all food groups, vitamin supplements are usually not necessary.
It is also important to consider all the pros and cons of vitamin supplements.
In November 2005, the DSEA (Dietary Supplement Education Alliance) found in a study that seniors live longer and more independent lives when taking vitamin supplements.
Are vitamin and mineral supplements really needed? The primary reason that liquid vitamin supplements are dramatically more effective in the human body is that, due to their liquid nature, they are much more easily digested and more readily absorbed by the digestive tract, rather than passed through the body in hard pill form, undigested, and unused.
More importantly however, are the long-term effects on your health from vitamin deficiencies, because without sufficient vitamins in your diet we are increasing the risk from other diseases as vitamins and minerals are essential in the normal processes of the body and without them the body struggles to carry out normal functioning.
The increase in the availability of multi vitamin supplements has led to a great variety in the brands and the actual content of the multi vitamin supplements.
Another good point in trying to find vitamin supplements online is that you have a huge range to choose from
Of course you may wonder and want to know are vitamin supplements beneficial to your diet as well.
Using vitamin and mineral supplements to ensure a well-balanced diet can begin during pregnancy.
Indeed, the scientific community, for all of the contributions it has made to diet and nutrition, has been unusually slow in accepting the fact that vitamin supplements are an essential part of healthy eating.
In an article titled "Vitamins E and C Are Safe Across a Broad Range of Intakes" published in THE AMERICAN JOURNAL of CLINICAL NUTRITION, a large study concluded that Vitamin C supplements of up to 2000 mg per day were safe for most adults.
A recent report, entitled "Vitamin and Mineral Deficiency estimated that up to one-third of the world's people suffer from vitamin and mineral deficiencies, leading to a reduction in national IQs of up to 15 percentage points through iodine shortages in particular.
Choosing one of the high-quality nutritional vitamin supplements helps fill the 'gaps' in nutrition that everyone has.
When your child reaches the age of about 2 (and older) and is eating solid foods from all food groups, vitamin supplements are usually not necessary.
It is also important to consider all the pros and cons of vitamin supplements.
In November 2005, the DSEA (Dietary Supplement Education Alliance) found in a study that seniors live longer and more independent lives when taking vitamin supplements.
Are vitamin and mineral supplements really needed? The primary reason that liquid vitamin supplements are dramatically more effective in the human body is that, due to their liquid nature, they are much more easily digested and more readily absorbed by the digestive tract, rather than passed through the body in hard pill form, undigested, and unused.
More importantly however, are the long-term effects on your health from vitamin deficiencies, because without sufficient vitamins in your diet we are increasing the risk from other diseases as vitamins and minerals are essential in the normal processes of the body and without them the body struggles to carry out normal functioning.
The increase in the availability of multi vitamin supplements has led to a great variety in the brands and the actual content of the multi vitamin supplements.
Another good point in trying to find vitamin supplements online is that you have a huge range to choose from
What Do I Need Vitamins For?
Keith Woolley
The best action to take might not always clear until you've researched and considered the many alternatives. The following paragraphs should help investigate what the experts think are most important.
The best time to learn about when you should Buy Vitamins is well before you are in the thick of things. Wise readers will keep reading to earn some valuable, when I need to Buy Vitamins experience - while it's still free.
Most people need vitamins and if you have a healthy diet and lifestyle, you'll maybe get some or all the vitamins you need from your food. But there will be multiple stages in your life when you'll need to buy more specific vitamins.
Pregnancy - Importantly a pregnant woman's body undergoes lots of changes because of the unborn child she's carrying. Not supprisingly throughout this important stage, she has an an increased need for folic acid, one of the B vitamins, as well as calcium and iron. Vitamins A, C, and D will help her absorb minerals better.
Old Age - As your age increases, your bone structure gets older and weaker too. To help fortify your bones, you need an additional extra dose of calcium and also vitamins which can help you get as much calcium as you can from food.
If the stress of your work prevents you from eating healthily or regularly, taking good quality multivitamins will ensure that you meet your daily nutritional requirements. Remmeber to chose a quality brand like Solgar Vitamins.
How to Spot Vitamin Deficiencies? There are often times when your body will start to suffer from vitamin deficiencies. Here are some clear indicators to watch out for and to determine which vitamin you need.
Vitamin A - Occaisionally if you can't see clearly at night, and your skin appears rough or dry, you could be suffering from Vitamin A deficiency.
Vitamin C - If your cuts and grazes take longerto heal and you're suffering from gum or teeth problems, possible nosebleeds, and skin hemorrhages, you might have a low intake of vitamin C.
Vitamin D - Soft bones, weak muscles, and slow or irregular healing of broken bones and also kidney difficulties are all possible indications of vitamin D deficiency.
Vitamin E - If you don't have the usual vigor and energy you had for sexual activities and you are also starting to notice problems with your heart and muscles, you could be suffering from vitamin E deficiency.
Thiamin - also known as the "morale" vitamin, Thiamin deficiency can greatly affect your nervous system and also mental attitudes. If you suffer from mental depression together with some gastrointestinal problems, then an increased intake of Thiamin might just be the solution you're looking for!
Riboflavin - Do you have Oily skin? Digestive and skin problems as well? Bloodshot eyes are just some of the indicators of Riboflavin deficiency. Riboflavin is one of the vitamins in the B family.
Cobalamin - If you're feeling dizzy, sleepy, and exhausted for no real reason, not to mention having memory problems and frequent mood swings, then you could be suffering from Cobalamin deficiency.
Niacin - When you don't have enough Niacin intake, this might lead to headaches, a loss of appetite, regular insomnia, and even bad breath!
Of course, do not be tempted to self diagnose, and you should always consult your doctor or health care professional to confirm of your suspicions.
Don't limit your knowledge by refusing to learn the details about the need to Buy Vitamins . The more you know, the easier it will be to focus on what's important, and chosing the best quality brand for your health.
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