Slaying Dragon Breath
Does it seem no amount of brushing and gargling leaves your breath minty fresh? Surprisingly, dental hygiene isn’t the only factor influencing a case of halitosis. Certain foods like garlic and onions don’t just...
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Know Your Nutrients – Folate – Green Scene
Why a daily dose of this powerful nutrient is important for women at every age. I’m a naturalist at heart I’m often mistaken for folic acid, but I’m actually the natural B vitamin found...
Sleep Disturbances
Your bed may be causing health problems that threaten more than your peaceful slumber. Take inventory of these hidden threats: Bed bugs are reddish–brown insects that nestle into mattresses, feeding on you (or pets)...
Lighten Up
Children’s author Theodor Geisel, known better as Dr. Seuss, made his stories and messages memorable with his rhyming. Maybe it’s time to put some rhyme into your own story. Are you alone in a...
Liquid Gold
You’re pretty accountable when it comes to logging what you’ve eaten. But that daily latte habit may explain why you’re not losing as quickly as you’d like. After all, foam and syrup calories add...
Nutrition Made Simple
Still trying to implement that New Year’s resolution to eat healthy? While a complete dietary overhaul takes time, you can act immediately by tweaking simple habits. Liquid exchange: Guzzling calories not only pours excess...
If the Shoe Fits
You want to put your best foot forward, but it’s hard when corns, bunions, or pains get in the way. The culprit may be your shoes. When shopping for a new pair, keep in...
Glucosamine
Once hailed the Holy Grail in the fight against joint pain and arthritis this compound has recently come in for some pretty heavy criticism which suggests that it is a sham and that it...
Nutrition Mineral and Enzyme
Zinc Zinc is one of the most important trace elements in our diet and it is required for more than 200 enzyme activities within the body. Zinc is the principal protector of our immune...
Your Fat Genes
No long and lanky gene in your family? No worries. As emerging science suggests, your DNA isn’t your destiny – particularly when it comes to your weight. A flashback to high school biology class....
Vanadium
Vanadium is another trace mineral which has only recently been proved to be necessary for human health. Around 1900 it was believed to be a miracle cure by some however unfortunately at the doses...
Silicon
Silicon is yet another essential trace element and like so many others its properties are only just beginning to be fully understood. It is thought that Silicon plays an important part in the formation...
Some Like It Hot
Want the flexibility of yoga, the cardio intensity of aerobics, and the detox benefits of a spa? Then Bikram Yoga might be for you. With specialized postures and breathing exercises, Bikram or hot yoga...
Molybdenum
Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is a vital part of the enzyme which is responsible for the use of iron in our bodies. It aids in the body’s ability to metabolize fats...
Magnesium
Magnesium is another mineral which is absolutely essential for the correct functioning of the human body. It is required for normal hormonal activity, the repair of cells, it also helps prevent kidney and gallstones...
Iron
Iron is another trace mineral which is essential for correct functioning of the human body, even the Egyptians were aware that a shortage could lead to anemia. It is the iron present in our...
Cold Weather Tips for Dry Skin
If your skin is already dry, cold or windy conditions and warm indoor heating can further sap the moisture, leaving it feeling parched. Quench your skin with a nourishing routine. Wash: Banish soap and...
Cobalt
Cobalt is an essential trace mineral that is lined to vitamin B12 and which can assist in the prevention of anemia. The amount in your body is dependent on how much was in the...
Managing Motion Sickness
Ever feel a little queasy when riding in a car? Or wish the boat would stop rocking? You might be experiencing motion sickness, which happens when your brain gets the wrong information about the...
Boron
Boron is a trace mineral found in plants and is essential for human health. Recent research suggests that Boron added to the diets of post-menopausal women prevented Calcium loos and bone demineralization, a major...
Precautions for Pesky Allergens
According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, nearly 40 million Americans have allergies. While spring is usually considered the peak season, sufferers can experience attacks any time of year. The most...
30 Minutes to a Healthier You
Any exercise is better than none, but research shows that 30 minutes a day will increase energy, tone muscles, and boost your immune system. In addition, regular exercise can relieve stress, reduce health risks...
Vitamin K and Vitamin P
Vitamin K Is a fat soluble group of Vitamins that have been found to be necessary for blood coagulation and includes two components K1 and K2. It was originally believed that a deficiency of...
Vitamin F
When the two EFA (essential fatty acids) were discovered in 1923 they were classified as Vitamin F although subsequently they have been better classified as fats rather than vitamins. In 1934 three scientific papers...
B Vitamins B10 B11 and B12
Vitamin B10 Also known as factor R or PABA (Para-Amino Benzoic Acid) this is a vitamin like element. Whilst it is not thought to be essential to humans it is commonly used as an...
B Vitamins B7 B8 B9
Vitamin B7 Biotin is not a true vitamin but because it works with B-Complex vitamins it is often called Vitamin B7 or Vitamin H or even co-enzyme R. Biotin is water soluble and found...
B-Complex Vitamins
Vitamin B5 Vitamin B5 otherwise known as Pantothenic Acid is another water soluble member of the B-complex family of vitamins. It is believed to help in the production of energy, helps reduce stress and...
B Vitamins – Vitamin B2 B3 and B4
Vitamin B2 Vitamin B2 or Riboflavin as it is better known is a water soluble vitamin and is crucial to the production of energy and is a well known anti-oxidant. As it is water...
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B1 or Thiamin helps convert sugar into energy in the muscles and bones and is involved in all the key metabolic processes in the nervous system, heart, blood cells and muscles. It is...
Exercising Indoors
Old Man Winter might be happy to play outdoors, but if frolicking in the cold isn’t your thing, you can still get plenty of exercise in the comfort of home with these ideas: Cardio...