Vitamin C - The Essentials
| By Tom Hicks If you value your healthy smile and enjoy having teeth, you will want to eat that orange and keep up your vitamin C levels! A severe form of vitamin C deficiency will lead to scurvy which was prominent among sailors hundreds of years ago as there was a limited supply of fresh fruit available on the high seas during long sea voyages. It was a common sight to see sailors with missing teeth or rotted smiles. Thankfully we do not suffer from these problems today. What does it do? Vitamin C is a water soluble vitamin that plays a crucial role in the human body. One of the most important functions of vitamin C is to act as an antioxidant and protect against heart disease by protecting LDL cholesterol from the oxidative effects of free radicals. Vitamin C also aids in the absorption of iron which helps maintain the capillaries, bones and teeth. It is important to get adequate amounts of vitamin C during cold and flu season as well, because this vitamin is known to prevent many illnesses. Everything from the common cold, to more devastating diseases such as cancer can be prevented from adequate amounts of vitamin C. What foods is it in? Humans do not have the ability to manufacture their own vitamin C; therefore we must consume foods that are rich in this vitamin. The most common foods to find vitamin C in are citrus fruits, strawberries, red peppers, pineapple, tomatoes, melons, cranberries, currants, broccoli, brussel sprouts, potatoes, and parsley. How do I know if I'm not getting enough? If you are deficient in vitamin C you may notice dry and splitting hair, inflamed and bleeding gums, rough, dry and scaly skin, a decreased rate of wound healing or easy bruising, nosebleeds, swollen and painful joints, increased sickness and anemia. Where is it found in the body? Vitamin C is found in every cell in the body, however it is especially useful in certain systems of the body including, blood, skin, the nervous system, teeth and bones and the glands such as the thymus, adrenals and thyroid. I think I need to supplement. How much do I take? If you choose to supplement with vitamin C, the recommended level is 120-200 mg a day for a healthy adult. This amount may help to ward off common illnesses such as colds or flu. Some people experience mild side effects with vitamin C supplementation such as diarrhea, with even small doses. However, many people can take much larger amounts and not have any side effects at all. You may not need to supplement at all if you eat a balanced diet, however you may wish to supplement only during the winter when most people tend not to eat as many fresh fruits and the incidence of colds and flu increases. www.vital-vitamins.com - The Best Vitamin Source. If you want to find information about vitamins and supplements, vital-vitamins.com is the only place to go. 100% free 100% facts. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Tom_Hicks |
When and Why are Nutritional Supplements Necessary?
| By Paul Crantz Modern agricultural science as proven the fact that gradual nutrient depletion in our farm soils has given way to plants that are themselves void of their original nutrients, as much as a fractional amount compared to soil content 100 years ago! So essentially, you would have to eat 3 or 4 tomatoes to gain the same nutritional value that you would from one naturally or "Organically" raised tomato. Only a small minority of our food in the U.S. is even available organically! The article that follows discusses the pros and cons of vitamin consumption and why we need to consider them as well as the best supplements to take. I am going to use tomatoes as an example. Tomatoes are rich in Lycopene, a powerful anti carcinogen. If I were to ask you to eat 10 fresh tomatoes at one serving, I doubt that you would or even could. That's because tomatoes have a lot of water, and they fill you up quickly. So you wouldn't be able to get as much nutrition from those tomatoes if you ate them raw. Eating them in their raw form is the best way to benefit nutritionally from them, but may not meet your nutritional needs, especially any nutritional deficiencies. You will probably need a greater amount of a particular nutrient than you can get just by eating. However, if you were to take these 10 tomatoes and dry them, grind them up into a powder, and then shape that powder into capsules or tablets and consume them, you could easily eat those 10 tomatoes and enjoy all their nutritional benefits. Think about it, 10 times the Lycopene in a couple of small caps. It's all about the density of nutrients. I'm not at all saying that you shouldn't eat raw tomatoes or other whole foods as raw foods are good for calories, but getting outstanding nutrition requires consuming whole food concentrates. Personally, I eat both fruits and vegetables for enjoyment and calories, combined with whole food concentrates for nutrition. Using holistic nutrition as an example, whole foods are taken from nature that are grown organically, or microalgae and other superfood supplements are harvested, and then dried and finely ground into powders, and then those powders are used as is, preferable, or are encapsulated or shaped into pills or tablets. That's the way to get your nutrition in the modern world. This is by far the best way to ensure that we stay healthy, at least nutritionally. This can be done with virtually any nutrient dense food, which is what you find in the ever growing family of Super Green powders. Highly bio absorbable and extremely nutrient rich, this would seem to be the state of the art in nutrition products. Your body makes much better use and absorbs nearly all of the available nutrients as described above, as opposed to a documented 10 to 20 percent for artificial vitamins. High-density whole food concentrates provide real nutrition. Forget about those cheap, low-cost bottles of vitamin C, vitamin E or those B vitamins you might find at the wholesale clubs, pharmacies or grocery stores. What a waste! Even single whole food supplements are typically not going to do you very much good, because your body doesn't need just one or two vitamins; your body needs a whole complement of vitamins from a lot of different sources. Here's a little food for thought to end this article. Nobel Laureate, Linus Pauling, was quoted as stating that every disease known to man can be attributed to the lack of a vitamin or mineral, however minute. Eat smarter, not more. Thanks for reading... I specialize in general interest short article content, especially for my own content sites. I love to write and I look forward to contributing many many more submissions, hoping people will find some useful or entertaining info. http://www.healthcontentsite.com Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Paul_Crantz |
Synaptol - Treating ADHD with An Opposite Approach from Prescription Drugs
| By Lila Montgomery Each year in the United States, doctors write and parents fill more than 10 million prescriptions for ADHD/ADD drugs, more than 90% of all prescriptions written worldwide for this disorder. In the 1990s, sales of the pharmaceuticals used to treat the condition grew by more than 500%. However, for the past several years, psychologists, teachers, and parents have been taking a closer look at the big picture of what Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder is and what the best ways to treat it really are. Supplement manufacturer MicroNutra Health has developed and now provides the supplement "Synaptol" as a treatment for the symptoms of ADHD/ADD. ADHD/ADD is a neurobiological disorder, with behavioral symptoms such as poor concentration, distractibility, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness. It affects an estimated 8% to 10% of school-aged children, with approximately three times more boys being diagnosed with it than girls. According to MicroNutra Health, the supplement Synaptol targets all of the primary symptoms of this disorder simultaneously. By effectively addressing all the symptoms together, Synaptol enables children to get back on target quickly and safely. Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder is essentially the result of a brain being overwhelmed by the stimuli around it. This feeling of being overwhelmed manifests itself in someone who simply has to relieve the feeling of being overstimulated and does so by moving around, fidgeting, and generally letting out bursts of physical and emotional energy. Prescription drugs attempt to help people with this condition by chemically blocking some of the external and internal stimuli from reaching the brain. Unfortunately, this means that the drugs may also reduce exploration, curiosity, socializing, and playing. Nearly all of the pharmaceutical drugs have the potential for negative side effects, including diminished brain function and a narrowed range of mental capacity or emotional expression. Though generally prescribed by doctors and administered by parents with the best of intentions, these drugs reduce the overwhelming stimuli by reducing the patient's experience of the world at large. Synaptol appears to take the opposite approach in treating ADHD/ADD's symptoms. Based on its ingredients and the information provided by the research-and-developer, Synaptol is intended to enhance the brain's neurobiological abilities, to enable a child's (or an adult's) brain to handle greater levels of stimuli without becoming overwhelmed. They state that Synaptol is designed at the molecular level to target and feed a child's young mind and body at the nutritional level and that it aids the body to: Reduce hyperactivity and restlessness Calm, soothe and reduce mood swings Improve concentration, memory and attention span Improve alertness and mental focus Calm over-active minds Reduce impulsiveness and aggression According to the MicroNutra, Synaptol attacks the symptoms of ADHD/ADD by nurturing and balancing cellular metabolism, restoring optimum synaptic production, and eliminating the stress factors that exhaust physical energy resources. This restores synaptic energy, which allows brain cell activity to quicken, allowing central processing and increasing cellular communication throughout the body. In this way, the herbal supplement takes the opposite approach in treating unwanted ADHD/ADD symptoms, compared to the approach taken by the prescription drugs meant to address the same issues. Whether you're a patient, parent, or psychologist dealing with ADHD/ADD, it's up to you to decide which approach to Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder you prefer. To learn more about Synaptol and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), you can visit my Synaptol web site at Synaptol Review. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Lila_Montgomery |
How To Buy Vitamin Supplements Cheaply
| By Eddy Kong With more and more health conscious people surfacing on this planet, people are relying a lot on vitamin supplements. There are many places on this global marketplace to buy vitamin supplements. In fact, there are three major types that you can buy vitamins. Why people need vitamin supplements? Most people are aware that taking vitamins is very important to their body and health. Knowing where to buy good and reliable vitamin supplements is ever an increasing issue, not talking about getting a discount. Vitamins are essential in almost all bodily functions. Most of them are used by a large number of people to increase the level of essential nutrients in their body and get all the benefits provided by these supplements. How can buy them cheaply? There are many sources, but I would strongly suggest you to buy vitamin supplements from reputable sources. Buying from a store who has direct market access to their own products and providing direct customer service to consumers is vital. How to identify the sources? #1 Getting vitamin supplements from TV infomercial One place to look when buying vitamins is from those TV infomercials. TV viewers can dial their toll-free numbers to buy very cheap vitamin supplements. You can get up to 50% sometimes using this medium to get your cheap vitamin supplements. Also, in order to get more sales, some of them even offered to give free samples. #2 Getting from direct-selling companies One more place you can purchase vitamin supplements cheaply is through direct selling companies or some may called them MLM or network marketing companies. These companies often offering up to 70% to their members, non-members are offered a modest 10% discount. Also, their vitamins or health supplements are offered careful research and developed by their own teams of R&D staff. Their quality are often assured and consumers can rest assured. #3 From online sources or the internet You can get vitamin supplements from the internet. There are many makers that provide a wide range of online vitamin supplements cheap various prices. However, you must remember to look first at the quality of the product and not get tempted by excessively low prices. High quality online supplements can improve your health state, increase your energy level, prevent illnesses, improve your sexual performance and slow down the aging process. Getting as much information as you can about the different products available online and how they can help you will ensure you will make the right choice. Eating a healthy diet, working out from time to time and getting enough sleep will also help you improve your general state of health. Choices - How to make full use of it? Another good point in trying to find vitamin supplements online is that you have a huge range to choose from. When you go to a health food store, it is typical to run into the sales persons biased opinions that are usually determined by their current promotion for the month. When you are looking for yourself, you can make a choice based on what is best for you. In conclusion, I would say that it is great to buy vitamin supplements via the Internet. It is more comfortable, easier and can save you tons of money. I hope this article will enlighten you where to buy vitamin supplements at great discount and thus saving you money in return. Eddy Kong WW is the owner of the Vitamin Supplement Resource Blog. Did you find those tips on buy vitamin supplements cheaply useful? You can learn a lot more about vitamin supplements and its other resources on how vitamins can help you. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Eddy_Kong |
The Truth About Fat Loss Supplements
| By Beth Larson Do fat loss supplements really help you lose fat? The weight loss supplement industry and the stores marketing these products would like you to believe so because it allows them to take your hard earned money. However, before you jump on the bandwagon and think about running out to pick up the latest fat loss supplement, let's take a closer look at whether these supplements actually work or not. Everywhere you look supplements that claim to boost your thyroid, enhance your metabolism, burn fat or block carbs are flying off the shelves of stores almost faster than they can be stocked. It is not wonder, either since the advertising for these products is so seductive. After all, who wouldn't love to find a "magic pill" that helped them to drop fat quickly? When you think about it, though, with the sheer numbers of these products being sold in the USA alone, don't you think that people should be becoming thinner? If these products really worked it would seem that more and more people would become thin and getting their dream bodies. Instead, though, even as sales of these "amazing" products continue to rise, so do the obesity rates. Logically you can assume, then, that these fat loss supplements are not all that they are cracked up to be. Think about this as well. Say someone does come out with a product that makes people thin overnight. Chances are that they are not going to sell it - at least not at full strength. From a business standpoint, someone who is overweight and desperate is the ideal customer because they will spend money again and again trying to find the solution to their problem. These companies that manufacture fat loss supplements know this and use it to take advantage of you and to keep getting you to spend your money with them. They may make a product that does just enough of what it promises to give you hope that it will work, but not enough to give you the results that you really want. Then, the next greatest thing in diet pills comes out and you have some hope because of your partial success with the first product, so you buy the new one too. You become like a cash machine for these companies and they know they can keep selling you stuff that sort of works but doesn't really help over and over again. It is not in their best interest to help you lose fat for good. If that doesn't make you angry, it should since you are being taken advantage of. If you really do want to lose fat, the only true way to do it that will give you lasting results and get you the body that you want is through diet and exercise. "Sure," you say, "but I've tried diet and exercise and everything I tried just didn't work!" There's probably a good reason for that. Let me explain. See, most diets focus on losing weight rather than losing fat. When you diet to lose weight you can also lose your muscle tone and you can lose water weight, neither of which are going to help you to get the body that you want. Not only that, but most diets do not provide your body with enough calories to use for energy so your metabolism slows down to compensate for the decreased calories that you are taking in. When that happens it becomes even more difficult to lose weight and as soon as you go off the diet you wind up gaining that weight right back again. Instead, when you focus on dieting and exercising to lose fat, you actually lose fat and not muscle tone or water weight. You eat frequently to keep your metabolism from slowing down and to give your body the energy that it needs. You increase the amount of muscle in your body which helps to boost your metabolism so that it runs more efficiently and burns more calories - not just while you are exercising, but while you are just sitting there doing nothing as well. When you start dieting and exercising to lose fat instead of to lose weight the results that you get will likely surprise you. If you would like to get free tips on how to lose fat instead of just losing weight, check out Fat Loss Made Easy. You will get information on diet, exercise and many other things related to losing fat that will help you to get the toned, beautiful body that you have been wanting. To sign up for your free information please visit http://fatloss.s1so.com Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Beth_Larson |
Remarkable Minerals --Calcium The Big Daddy
| By Helen Thomas Cancer research has excellent in the last two decades. We know that cancer tumors are very deficient in calcium the low levels of calcium predispose theses cancer cells to spreading in the body. Calcium is the key mineral in acid base balance in the tissue system of the entire body. Acne, the dreaded teenage disorder is spurred on by lack of calcium. The skin, the largest eliminative organ of the body, gets its' youthful tone from calcium levels. Smoking causes cancer, a commonly accepted fact but so does chronically low levels of calcium. Along with other reasons low calcium levels are found in kidney, liver, brain and heart diseases. Arthritis is caused by imbalances in the nervous system, digestive system and immune system but the one common link is calcium absorption and level imbalances. Calcium imbalances can lead to even irregular heartbeat patterns. Stress, the seed of so many disorder depletes calcium stores in the body. Ayurveda, the ancient medical science, still in use today teaches that the memory is stored in the bone. Bone cells contain the greatest amount of calcium in the body where it is stored. To have efficient calcium absorption there must also be iron, magnesium, phosphorous, vitamins A,C, D and F and protein. We need plenty of sunlight, exercise and rich amounts of magnesium and phosphorous foods( list of foods will be in other articles in Remarkable Minerals series by Dr. Helen Thomas) to complement the utilization of calcium in the body. The highest nutrient values of calcium are found in prunes, broccoli, mung beans, fig, sesame and sunflower seeds, almonds, parsley, watercress, beetroot greens, white beans, olives, and dandelion greens.and wheat bran. NOt as high as first mentioned group but also good sources ae celery, barley, cabbage, snap beans, rains, black currants, pumpkin seeds, apricots, lentils, pear, and last but not least, brussel sprouts. My favorites are raspberries, blueberries, grapes strawberries, coconut milk all great but do have lower values than the first mentioned. Sunlight as I mentioned is essential for calcium absorption and certainly for bone fractures. There are two big no-nos drinking and smoking. If you do either of these you need to detox and supplement your body with high doses of liquid calcium minerals. Alcohol impairs the absorption rate of calcium to the nervous system and brain. Calcium absorption is directly affected by beer, vodka, rum, whiskey, martini and wines. The human body can interact with alcohol efficiently especially if the health conscious drinker also consumes super doses of nutrients with regularity. If the spirits are your thing be sure to eat almonds, apples and dates or apples with regularity plus take a vitamin and mineral supplement. Calcium intake is essential to guard against fatigue and exhaustion. Fatty foods also block calcium absorption so too much french fries, deep fried foods, and fatty meats will interfere with your calcium use in the body.The dreaded osteoporosis is a regular visitor to my office. It is common for woman between the age of 50 and 80 to come in worried about the health of their bones. In todays world of stress and psychological challenges it is imperative to use liquid minerals and vitamins for easy absorption. 2007 © Copyright Dr.Helen Thomas D.C. B.A. All rights reserved in all countries Dr. Helen Thomas , author of two books on Ayurveda. An expert in Nutrition and herbs with 26 years of professional practice recommends clicking on this url for more info go to http://www.myvemma.com/drhelenthomas Vemma is a remarkably tasty liquid mineral, vitamin, aloe vera, green tea supplement for your daily supplement requirement.Along with self daily oil massage and breathing techniques you can enjoy vigorous vitality and personal power. Click today go to buy products and have it sent right to your front door and join me in great daily health practice.Quick, complete and it taste great.Also a great extra income producer. Join the league of health conscious citizens and help keep our community healthy.YOU can make a difference in your own life and of the ones you love. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Helen_Thomas |
Solgar Supplements - Health On!
| By John Hayden It is quite a known fact that humans rely on nutrition in the form of a well balanced diet for positive health, which goes on to determine their lifestyles. Although food and drinks are the primary contributors through nutritional values like vitamins, protein, amino acids, antioxidants, carotenoids, minerals and fibre, they can be easily supplemented to offer better accessibility. In fact, food supplements have gained immense popularity in the health and nutrition industry in the last many years, with a long line of big names including Solgar as the predominant one. The foremost reason behind the immensely successful advocacy of food supplements is the availability of the best nutritional values through tablets, capsules, tonics and powders by the supplement makers. This offering induces convenience for health freaks who can now easily avail the nutrients through these forms instead of hunting down food in various forms to acquire the right amount of nutrition. As a food supplement maker, Solgar has lived up to its reputation through a wide array of products. Created to cater to a wider audience than most food supplement makers do, Solgar offers users with a whole range of positive wellness improving products under categories like herbal and homeopathy. These products have been made as essential health inducers for all sorts of users as a means of warding off health disorders and remaining on the healthy part of the world. With the present day world riddled with all sorts of health hazards, opting for these supplements certainly turn out to be the best way out for the health connoisseurs. Even the recent trends in the health industry denote a positive response towards food supplements, with Solgar taking a major slice of the success pie. Armed with all the necessary ingredients to treat deficiencies in humans, the supplements created by this maker have touched human hearts positively. John Hayden is a dabbler in dermatology and currently he is researching on various dietary supplements with nutriglow. He has decided to pen down his thoughts for Solgar and share them for the common benefit. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=John_Hayden |
Omega 3 Dietary Supplement - Essential for Good Health
| By Micheal Thomas Omega 3 fatty acids are crucial for our health, especially our heart and brain. But to achieve all these benefits, we need to increase our intake of a quality omega 3 dietary supplement. What exactly are the omega 3 dietary supplements that can be consumed regularly? Omega 3 or Essential fatty acids are a family of polyunsaturated fatty acids that are an important component of our cell membranes. These include Docosahexaenoic acid, Eicosapentaenoic acid and Alpha-linolenic acid. To keep the description jargon free, let's denote these by their abbreviations - DHA, EPA and ALA respectively. All these are good fats and are important for the proper functioning of our organs. However, these cannot be directly manufactured within our body and we need to solely depend on our diet and omega 3 dietary supplements to get them. Studies show that the diet of more than 85% of the population of Western countries is deficient in omega 3 fatty acids. Contrary to this, countries such as Japan and Malaysia survive on mostly fish which is rich in omega 3 fatty acids. This is the reason why those countries have very low rates of cardiovascular disorders. How do you find out whether your body needs Omega 3. The answer to this is simple since each and every human being needs DHA & EPA fats for the healthy functioning of their nervous system and maintaining a healthy heart. Some of the general symptoms of omega 3 deficiency include excessive fatigue, dry skin, skin allergies, brittle hair & nails, memory problems, joint pain and heart problems. In such cases, you need to consult your physician and increase your intake of a quality omega 3 dietary supplement or food rich in DHA & EPA fatty acids. This brings us to the main aspect of this article, which are the best omega 3 supplements available for us? The omega 3 dietary products or food sources of essential fatty acids are limited as compared to the food sources of omega 6. Omega 3 products fall under two categories - Vegan omega 3 dietary supplement and Non-vegetarian omega 3 food sources. The Vegan or plant-based Omega 3 dietary sources include green, leafy vegetables such as spinach and broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, turnip, tofu, soybeans, green beans, hemp seeds and walnuts. Some of the vegetable oils are also a good source of omega 3. These include flaxseed oil, canola oil and sunflower oil. However plant-based omega 3 dietary supplement contain ALA or Alpha-Linolenic acids. ALA fats cannot be directly used by our body and need to be broken down into EPA and DHA to be absorbed by body's cell membranes. This conversion is slow but doctors believe in most cases these are enough to fulfill our body's omega 3 needs. The non-vegetarian sources or the Aquatic sources of omega 3 fatty acids are cold-water fishes such as salmon, tuna, mackerel, sardines and Hoki. Other seafood such as scallops, shrimps and crabs are also a good source of omega 3 fats. The richest omega 3 dietary supplement is Fish Oil. Fish oils contain both DHA and EPA fatty acids. Thus, they can be utilized by the body instantly and give maximum benefits. Researches show that DHA or Docosahexaenoic acid is the main component of our brain cells. Thus, for a higher I.Q and better intelligence, it is important that you choose a fish oil rich in both DHA and EPA. Hoki fish found in the southern oceans of New Zealand has naturally high levels of DHA and EPA. Fish oil extracted from Hoki fish has 40% more DHA content than other oils. Make sure you buy a pharmaceutical brand, molecularly distilled fish oil to ensure purity. Micheal Thomas is an editor for a series of health related websites. Learn about the best fish oil capsules that we ourselves use daily after extensive product comparisons and research over at http://www.omega-3-fish-benefits.com Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Micheal_Thomas |
Sexual Health Supplements - How Aware Are You?
| By Somaya Jones How aware are you about your sexual health? Are you one of those people, who are otherwise physically fit, but they don't have a rocking sex life? You can't probably be ignorant about the above symptoms. However, you can find the solution to all of your sexual problems through the various health supplements which are available in the market. The basic characteristic trait of a man is that he gets weary of monotony. The same law governs his sex life too, especially after some years of being with the same partner. Else, the sexual desire becomes dormant after a certain age. This is where the importance of sexual health supplements come into the picture. Your mood is one of the primary determinants of your sexual behavior with your partner. Plus, you also need to have a certain amount of energy level to indulge in the sexual activities. This is what is done by the health supplements to make things better for you. Thus the sexual health supplements are becoming more and more popular with the people and they are also being prescribed by the doctors in the mainstream treatments as well. The allopathic treatment is not always very helpful. The prolonged intake of strong allopathic medicines can harm your body and cause various side effects. Thus, the herbal health supplements are recommended for couples, to revitalize their sexual life. Your sexual life can also be increased, if you bring a little change in your daily routine. Regular exercise, healthy and sumptuous diet can also bring a lot of difference in your sex life. It might look like an age old dictum, but it really helps. All of this, complimented with health supplements would give you wondrous results. Many couples put a lot of emphasize on trying new techniques and experiments during the intercourse. But, the recommendation is, try to be as natural as possible, if you want to spice up your sexual life, and if you aren't getting the desired results in trying something different. Thus, the health supplements would help you a lot, if you bring a difference in the way you live your life. So, drink life to the lees and enjoy the sexual experience to the fullest, if you really want to see the best results of the sexual health supplement. Somaya Jones is freelance author here she is providing you best info on sexual health supplements for men and health supplement for women. http://www.zoren.com Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Somaya_Jones |
Guide to Buying the Best Omega 3 Supplements
| By Micheal Thomas Who does not want a healthy heart, beautiful skin and a sharp memory? If I tell you that with the help of Omega 3, you can get all these benefits and many more would you be interested in knowing more? I'm sure your answer is Yes. Omega 3 fatty acids or the Essential fatty acids as they are often called are an important ingredient of our cell membranes. They affect our health positively in a variety of ways. The essential fatty acids - DHA, EPA and ALA are crucial for the normal functioning of our brain, heart, kidneys and cell membranes. ALA or alpha-linolenic acids need to be converted into DHA and EPA for them to be used by the body. These polyunsaturated fats though essential cannot be synthesized by our body, which is why there is a need for omega 3 and eating an omega 3 rich diet. The dietary sources of Omega 3 include fish, fish oils, flaxseed oil, sunflower oil, walnuts, spinach, broccoli, tofu, soybeans and duck eggs. Doctors and researchers believe that the richest omega 3 supplement is fish oil. This is because fish oil extracted from cold water fishes such as salmon, tuna, sardines are rich in both EPA and DHA (the most essential fatty acids). Fish oil is available in the form of capsules, tonic and pills. For non-vegetarian people who do not have any fish allergies, consuming fish oil is the best option to increase the amount of omega 3 fatty acids in their bodies. It was observed that in countries such as Japan, Malaysia where a lot fish is eaten, there is a low rate of cardiovascular problems. Whereas, in western countries omega 6 is consumed more than omega 3 leading to various problems such as heart strokes, cancer, depression etc. Seeing the growing rate of mercury and metal deposition in the ocean waters, eating fish regularly can no longer be considered safe. This leaves us with only one simple option i.e. to consume omega 3 regularly. How do I know which are the best Omega 3 supplements? Not all omega 3 products are equally beneficial. As a consumer, it is for you to choose the best ones. Don't worry, it is not that difficult to do this. Bearing a few important things in mind can help you make the right choice. First and most importantly look for the word 'molecularly distilled'. If you see this, half of your problem is solved. Molecular distillation is the only process that can remove all the toxins such as mercury, metals etc from the fish oil. Consuming such a pure product will ensure you derive the maximum health benefits. Purchase omega 3 products that are obtained from pharmaceutical grade fish oil. This is a proof that the supplements you are purchasing follow the government guidelines for quality. The New Zealand government is known to have the most stringent quality standards. When you buy anything, you want to derive the maximum benefits out of it. The same stand true for an omega 3 supplement. One such brand that is superior most in quality is the fish oil made from Hoki fish. Hoki is a cold-water species found in the southern oceans of New Zealand. This fish has naturally high levels of both DHA and EPA. Research shows that fish oils extracted from the Hoki fish have 40% higher levels of DHA fatty acids. This is especially beneficial for increasing the memory, improving reflexes and I.Q. Make it a point to check the ingredients of the omega 3 supplements. If the species of the fish used is not mentioned, you wouldn't know the source of that fish oil. Thus, make sure the omega 3 supplements you use are species specific. Micheal Thomas is an editor for a series of health related websites. Learn about the best fish oil capsules that we ourselves use daily after extensive product comparisons and research over at http://www.omega-3-fish-benefits.com Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Micheal_Thomas |
Creatine Supplementation – What are the Benefits?
| By Lila Molinaro If you are updated regularly with weight loss and muscle mass building trends, then you might be familiar with creatine. It is a muscle molecule in the form of creatine phosphate which the body breaks down in the muscles into creatinine. The kidneys command this breakdown and excretion pathway. This breakdown and excretion pathway is also a regular process that should happen at a constant rate. In fact, because men have higher amounts of skeletal muscle, they tend to have higher level of creatinine in the bloodstream. And because meat has high amounts of creatine, vegetarians will have lower levels of creatinine. What this regular breakdown and excretion process bodes is that we as humans will constantly lose the benefits that creatine can offer our muscles. In good amounts, it contributes to muscle mass, and it can increase muscle strength and endurance. Moreover, because it can be created in large amounts in the laboratory, the molecule is relatively cheaper as a tablet or supplement. Today, it is truly considered as one of the cheaper weight loss, muscle-mass, and body-building supplements in the market. It is now more widely used as a method to not only increase muscle mass, but to prepare the body’s muscles for the stretching and strain that comes with more strenuous exercise such as weight training. Creatine supplementation can provide many benefits to many people, not just athletes. For instance, recent research findings show that patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease had improved exercise performance when given creatine supplements, which is considered good news for people who sufferer from diseases such as emphysema or asthma. According to another study, it also increased fat-free mass and hand-grip strength in young boys suffering from Duchenne’s muscular dystrophy, while in another research, it increased exercise capacity in patients with spinal cord injuries. For athletes and body builders, creatine supplementation increases the amount of energy that the body can use for exercise. Supplements, such as Phosphagen Elite, also allow the body to create a better environment to enhance strength and muscle growth. Lastly, such supplements can also make muscles more resistant to injury. As always, before taking any supplement, read the labels, and do your research! Your health is still your biggest priority and you must exercise a good deal of moderation. Lila Molinaro writes about health. To learn more about Phosphagen Elite, a fourth generation creatine, and how it can help you boost your strength and power visit http://www.booststrength.com Phosphagen Elite and Creatine Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Lila_Molinaro |
Living On The Edge - The Dangers Of Vitamin Supplements
| By John Caldecott Even though vitamins are generally good for you, and you might have no cause to think that there may be dangers. Associated with using too much vitamin supplement or too many vitamins, there are certain dangers that might come. Along with using too much in general. If you are going to be responsible and truly understand what you are putting in your body, you should know that indeed too many vitamins and supplements might actually cause you problems. However, it is important to know how much you should be using at any given time. Dangerous results are real. For instance, if you have too much vitamin D in your system, you might be causing yourself kidney damage. Vitamin D is generally good for you, so it is simply a matter of knowing your limits and knowing how much you should take. Don’t think that just because the supplement bottle says to take one a day that you will be better off or increase the results you want by taking more than that. That is simply not true – you will actually be causing yourself harm if you take more than you are supposed to be taking. Vitamin A commonly has the same results. Liver damage is very series and can cause many other problems, resulting in death. If you are taking regular doses of niacin, you should know that you might experience flushing and stinging of the skin. This is natural, and a side effect that can be managed. However, if you take too much niacin, you might be causing heart and liver problems for yourself. Once again, it’s simply an issue of only taking the recommended amount. Mineral supplements can be dangerous too. Even if you are just increasing some of your mineral intact by a modest amount, you might be finding that this is leading to imbalances in your body’s ability to use other types of minerals. If you take more than just 5 times the recommended doses of supplements such as iron, chromium, zinc or selenium, it can actually be a toxic event for your body. Almost every kind of vitamin and mineral can end up being toxic if you take too much. Therefore, you should know that while vitamins and supplements are generally good for you, there are many times that these could actually become harmful, especially if you take more than is recommended to take during the day. For those reasons, you should simply be careful to only take what is recommended each day, and not more. http://articles-tazfm.blogspot.com/http://www.awakentomoney.com/ Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=John_Caldecott |
Turmeric - Golden Spice of a Golden Land
| By Hella D I developed a deep respect for turmeric the last time I was in Myanmar (Burma). Not paying close attention to where I was putting my feet, I had stumbled on a cracked sidewalk while walking the streets of Yangon and sprained my ankle. Several Myanmar friends of mine advised me to paste my ankle with turmeric and water and wrap it up. It quickly reduced the inflammation and I was soon tripping down the streets again. I began asking everyone I met about turmeric and marveled at the multitude of ailments that it is used for. Everyone agreed that turmeric was a good friend of women—for young women wishing to improve their complexion, regulate their menstruation and give them that virginal glow—but it was especially important for women right after childbirth. An enthusiastic and romantic young man told me how he had lovingly hand pounded the fresh dried root, mixed it with pure forest honey from the Shan States, rolled it into pellets and dried it in the sun for his wife in preparation for the arrival of his baby. Myanmar women take these turmeric and honey pellets orally every day and paint their bodies with the paste of turmeric and water for about 40 days following childbirth. The turmeric is said to heat their bodies and cause them to sweat, purifying their blood and improving their circulation, making them fresh and new-born themselves, while at the same time protecting them physically, emotionally and spiritually during a difficult and vulnerable time. This deep orange turmeric, Curcuma longa, friend of women, is also used in most Myanmar dishes. It is heated in the oil with the onion, garlic and ginger base of Myanmar curries and is also heated in the si kyet (garlic and turmeric oil) that is added to the wide variety of delicious Burmese salads. From the Zingiberaceae family which also gives us the other culinary delights ginger, galanga and cardamon, turmeric plants grow 3-5 feet tall and produce lovely gold flowers with a delicate mango-sunshine aroma. The trade center of turmeric was originally in Maharashtra, India and from here the benefits of turmeric spread to Myanmar and beyond. Traditionally, the fresh roots were stored in huge pits 18-20 feet deep and matured for 3-4 years. Once these huge pits were uncovered it was 2 to 3 hours before sufficient oxygen reached the depths to allow the cured roots to be retrieved. Modern day methods simply include cleaning, boiling, drying and pounding this remarkable rhizome to make it usable for human consumption. It is interesting to note that most self respecting Myanmar households will grind their own turmeric to ensure it isn’t adulterated with rice-powder. Turmeric is even used as an ingredient in Myanmar mosquito coils. The respect and enthusiasm the Myanmar people have for turmeric is mirrored in the present day scientific community as more and more of the traditional beliefs are being confirmed. Curcumin is the rhizome's most renowned phytochemical and has been found to be a powerful anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, anti-mutagenic, anti-parasitic and anti-viral substance. It has also been found to be very beneficial for stomach problems including indigestion, ulcers, diarrhea and helping to reestablish beneficial flora in the digestive system after a course of anti-biotics. More recently, studies are being done to test use of curcumin for nervous system disorders such as Alzheimer’s and MS. Some preliminary studies have also been done researching use of curcumin as a therapy for cystic fibrosis. There are many more diseases that this spice alleviates or remedies. As a result curcumin supplements can be found in health shops all over the world. As the Myanmar people well know it is difficult to tell the purity of such products. There is no need to pay for the extra packaging and marketing. Adding a pinch ground turmeric to your daily diet is simple, practical, and cost efficient. Counterindications: It is important to note that pregnant women shouldn’t consume much turmeric as it can stimulate uterine contractions and turmeric stimulates the flow of bile, helping digest fats so it is best not to use if you have gall-stones. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Hella_D |
Why Take a Vitamin Supplement?
| By Ronald Godlewski One of the most common questions asked regarding supplements is: Why should I take a vitamin supplement? It turns out that the answer is pretty simple. After we reach a certain age, your regular diet of just eating foods will not necessarily provide you with the vitamins, minerals, and enzymes your body needs. Therefore, taking supplements helps to restore the vitamins, minerals, and enzymes that you lose or consume on a daily basis. Restoring the nutrients keeps us healthy and provides a feeling of wellbeing. Keeping healthy throughout life is nearly everyone's goal, although at times it seems a very difficult goal to achieve. Taking vitamin supplements help keep you strong and help to increase your immune system's ability to fight off sickness and disease. Without an adequate supply of vitamins people get sick more often and for longer periods of time. Your body is continually trying to replenish the vitamins, minerals, and enzymes it uses each day. Vitamins enable your blood to stay clean; organs work right, digestion work correctly, and ultimately can keep you from taking that hospital trip! Vitamins increase the strength of your immune system and assist in making sure your organs are functioning right. One might say that vitamins help keep your body from falling apart! For example, Vitamin D is used by your body for absorbing nutrients such as calcium from the foods you eat. Lacking Vitamin D limits your body from absorbing these nutrients, no matter how much you eat. Each vitamin has a different way of working in your body and many vitamins are essential for human life. Have you hit that magic age of 35? There is a reason why many of us joke about ‘being over the hill.' You see, when a person hits about the age of 35, their body begins to slow down the production of hormones. This production slowdown affects estrogen in women and testosterone in men. At the same time, our bodies also slow down the production of other important nutrients. It's as if our body's manufacturing capacity went on strike – or at least a work slowdown! Taking a vitamin supplement helps make up for the slowing production of these nutrients in the body. A vitamin supplement replaces those essential elements that were never produced by our bodies and replacing them becomes even more important as we grow older. Vitamins come in a variety of forms and each does something different but did you know they also work in conjunction with one another? This is one of the reasons why a balanced vitamin supplement is so important. By taking vitamins you are enabling your body to function properly and to continue many of the normal activities experienced before hitting that magic age of 35. As we grow older we need vitamin supplements to stay strong and healthy. Without them, we gradually get sicker and for those who believe they eat right but are really undernourished, die before the age of 60. Vitamin supplements can generally be taken in one of two forms, there is the pill form, and then there is the liquid form. Although both are proven to work, and both are able to replenish the missing vitamins that are needed by our bodies, liquid nutritional supplements are easily absorbed by the body while many pill supplements just pass through the digestive tract. Ronald Godlewski has successfully founded and run several businesses and is currently working with Life Force International building one of the fastest growing Independent Memberships. To join Ron's team or for more information on Liquid Nutritional Supplements and to receive a FREE Quart of Body Balance visit PillFreeSupplements.com or call toll free 1-888-LFI-CUST (1-888-534-2878). Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Ronald_Godlewski |
Amazon Herb Company Business Review
| By Vern How Chan Discover The Treasures Of The Rainforest With The Amazon Herb Company! Although not widely circulated, this is the essence of the Amazon Herb Company. You may truly benefit from the health supplements but what remains a mystery is how the company actually works. Besides it could take you hours just to do a research. Why not spend a few minutes getting acquainted to this company through and through. 1) What Is The Company All About? You could say that the way that Amazon Herb company got started from a person famed as "Amazon John". John Easterling is a devout explorer and travels the Amazon Basin to exploit the many 'forgotten treasures' to be sold in America for a profit. However, in one of his adventures he fell in love with the Amazon's herbs when some native people of the forest nursed him back to health from the brink of death. Since then, his strategies for wild-harvesting the Amazon's herbs have produced a viable source of income for the indigenous people for nearly a quarter of a century. 2) The Compensation Program Let's just skip past all the hype about financial freedom and dive right into the Amazon Herb company compensation plan. You will be working on a network marketing based concept. You start of by placing a $50 order and become an affiliate. Then, you can earn up to 40% commission on a person you refer on any orders. The real residual income actually begins when you pay a $100 monthly "autoship" program. You can earn 8% on your level bonus and 5% to retain the person refer under you. 3) Real Profits, Real Income? Perhaps the most misunderstood concepts of all is that network marketing companies can bring a fast profit. Yes, it can but even with Amazon Herb company it takes time to build your group volume and network. The challenge is that you will refer people who will join with you with the same mindset for residual income and networking. With all this being said, the Amazon Herb company has a great health product range. However, your chances of success will be higher when you really learn to tap into the Information Age strategies. Invest in yourself by getting good online marketing systems. About The Author: This article is the property of http://www.Simple-Riches.com - you may freely publish it on a website as long as it is not modified in any way. It must include the author bylines; all hyperlinks and URLs must be made or remain active. Vern How has been earning online back in June 2006. He is a professional affiliate marketer who believes in giving back by helping others. To find out how Vern can help you work from home visit him today at Simple Riches For more information on a fool-proof strategy to profiting massively on the Internet, just check out your Amazon Herb Company Complete Marketing System! Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Vern_How_Chan |
Weight Loss Supplements
| By Kathryn Soloff Women spend hundreds, perhaps even thousands of dollars on weight loss supplements every year. Their desire is to speed up their metabolism and of course, to lose weight. In this country the fitness business is booming. In spite of all their efforts many people are not successful in their attempts to lose weight through diet and exercise alone. Sixty percent of American adults are considered overweight. Thirty percent of these are obese. Stop and consider this; most of the weight loss products on the market set unrealistic goals. Also, the information about the products are, of course, written by the manufacturer in order to sell them. While the Food and Drug Administration has banned unhealthy products, some of them are still available. Many of the supplement labels note that they are caffeine or ephedra free. Meanwhile, these supplements contain other ingredients that pose many of the same health risks. The side effects of these supplements include heart problems, digestive difficulties, headaches, insomnia and frequent urination. Some manufacturers state that their product contains EGCG. This is a phytochemical ingredient found in green tea. Studies suggest that it may slightly increase the potential to burn calories. The weight loss benefit could amount to 60 or 70 calories per day. This may prevent excessive weight gain. Other weight loss supplements contain ingredients that claim prevents the absorption of carbohydrates. With these supplements it could take months to lose just a single pound of body fat. Another type of supplement increases the the feeling of being full and decreases the appetite. Recent studies suggest that these have no meaningful benefit in regards to weight loss. Most of the products on the market, therefore, have one of two drawbacks. They are either ineffective or have serious side effects. There is an alternative-natural, herbal fat burners. There is an herbal solution to the stubborn weight problem. Herbal fat burners are all natural, safe and effective. It is a natural way to assist your system to establish its proper weight. Herbal fat burners can be so effective that you can lose five to ten pounds the first month. After that its not uncommon to lose three to five pounds per month. All of this can be accomplished without dieting. However, if you truly wish to be successful, it is wise to incorporate herbal fat burners into a comprehensive lifestyle program. This includes changing your diet (not dieting) and a daily exercise program (walking works best). If you are in good health you may take herbal fat burners by following the directions and not exceeding the recommended dosage. However, it you have a medical condition (heart problem, high blood pressure, etc) and/or are under a doctor's care, consult with your physician first. An herbal fat burner may be just what you need. Kathryn Soloff is the mother of 8 children and a natural foods cook for over 30 years. She is co-publisher of http://www.natural-remedy-dot-com.com/losing_weight/ where she provides additional advice, tips and hard to find information on Weight Loss Sign up for our free ecourse: 10 Steps To Lose Weight Without Dieting Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Kathryn_Soloff |
What's Good For Asthma?
| By Charles Browne Asthma is a serious and potentially fatal disease caused by inflammation in the airways. When an asthma attack occurs, the bronchial airways become tight and the lining of the air passages swell. This reduces the amount of air that can pass by, and may be accompanied by tightness in the chest, coughing, or wheezing. Asthma attacks can last from minutes to days. An attack can become dangerous if the airflow becomes too severely restricted. Most asthma attacks are triggered by breathing in allergy-causing substances such as: pet dander, dust mites, cockroach allergens, molds, or pollens. Asthma symptoms can also be triggered by respiratory infections, exercise, cold air, tobacco smoke and other pollutants, stress, and food or drug allergies. Some vitamins and herbs are thought to be helpful in preventing or improving asthma. Herbs, and other healing food, considered useful, include: angelica, anise, apple, blackberry, borage, caraway, carrot, cayenne, cocoa, coffee, dandelion, echinacea, eucalyptus, fenugreek, fish, garlic, ginger, ginkgo, grapefruit, green tea, horseradish, hyssop, juniper, lovage, marjoram, mustard, mullein, nuts, olive, onions, rosemary, slippery elm, stinging nettle, sunflower, tea, thyme, turmeric, walnut, watercress, and yogurt. Vitamins (or foods rich in the vitamins) that may be useful, include: B3 (niacin), B5 (pantothenic acid), B6 (pyrodoxine), B complex, beta-carotene, C, calcium and magnesium, E, omega-3 fatty acids, selenium, and zinc. Avoid the common triggers for asthma, such as: aspirin, sugar, soy, tobacco smoke, and all food additives, coloring, and preservatives. Also, limit dairy foods and salt in the diet. Fear and stress also seem to worsen asthma. Consume lots of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Maintain a healthy weight. Try to drink at least 8-12 cups water daily. Caffeine appears to lessen asthma attacks. It is also said that tabasco sauce, after a meal, will lessen asthma attacks. Disclaimer: This article is for entertainment purposes only, and is not intended for use as diagnosis or treatment of a health problem or as a substitute for consulting a licensed medical professional. Charles Browne is a research writer for ounceofprevention.info, a free online encyclopedia concerning herbs and other healing foods used in nutritional healing and disease prevention. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Charles_Browne |