Archive for June, 2009


The History of Arnica

In case you haven’t heard, Arnica ointment is the new wonder remedy that is sweeping the nation. If there ever was a general cure-all, then arnica is certainly that. If you are an athlete and are tired of your post-workout aches and pains then arnica is for you. If you are a computer geek who spends far too much time typing or playing video games, arnica is for you too. If you are either of these people or anywhere in between, you may want to take a look into this miracle ointment. It may sound too good to be true . . . but below is a little history for you regarding arnica that might change your mind.

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The Health Benefits of Using Vitamin B12

Vitamin B12 is one of the basic building blocks for you to have good health. It is vital for you to have proper digestion and absorption of nutrients. Plus it is instrumental in the healthy formation of DNA, nerves and red blood cells in your body. While it is rare for you to a vitamin B12 deficiency, it is most often seen in the elderly or in pregnant women. Vitamin B12 is available in supplement form, by pill or injection, and is well tolerated by your body. When taken in combination with folic acid and a vitamin B complex, the chemicals work together to provide maximum absorption of all three by your body, you are thereby reaping the highest benefit possible.

Clinical studies have shown that absorption of vitamin B12 decreases with age. It is generally recommended that you begin taking a daily B12 supplement after the age of fifty to maintain good health.

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The 40-30-30 Diet Explained

Otherwise known as the Zone Diet, the 40-30-30 Diet takes into account your carbohydrate, protein and fat intake and suggests a balanced ratio for weight loss results – and success. But is it really that simple? In reality there’s much more of a science behind this diet than most realize.

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The Berries of the Vitex Plant Are Used for Male and Female Reproductive Organ Health

The Vitex plant, also known as Monk’s Pepper or Chasteberry, is a plant that grows naturally in the Mediterranean region. Both the leaves and the berries of the Vitex have beneficial effects on both the male and female reproductive systems. Studies have shown that the Vitex plant has more beneficial effects for women than for men, however.

One problem that many women face is fluctuating hormone levels. This is due to the female reproductive cycle, which involves rising and falling levels of various female reproductive hormones. The hormones estrogen and progesterone are largely responsible for the cycle of fertility and menstruation that most women experience in a regular monthly cycle.

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Substituting Sugar Alcohols for Carbohydrates

It seems like there’s always some sort of discussion around low-carb diets, whether that discussion is for or against. One thing nutritionists seem to agree on is that while low-carb diets may work for some, the fact remains that your body requires carbohydrates to exist. One way to achieve a balance for your body’s need for carbohydrates, and seeing success with a low-carb diet may be Sugar Alcohols.

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Sambucol Fights Bird Flu in the Lab

As the world grows ever more interconnected, there are certain disadvantages that accompany the many benefits in technology and trade that derive from such globalization. One of these disadvantages that is particularly worrying for governments and health services alike is the transmission of communicable diseases. Before international air travel became popular, any outbreak of a contagious disease was usually contained within the country where the outbreak occurred. With the advent of safe and relatively inexpensive air travel, however, diseases no longer stay confined to the particular areas where they first emerge.

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Rhus Toxicodendron for Rashes and Various Skin Conditions

Redness, burning, itching . . . all of these can be symptoms of various skin conditions. But who wants to treat these symptoms with harsh chemicals that may exacerbate the redness, burning and itching – essentially doing more harm than good? That’s where Rhus Toxicodendron can step in as an effective herbal remedy.

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Precautions and Side Effects Associated with Using Yohimbe

You may have heard of Yohimbe as a natural remedy for conditions such as erectile dysfunction, and even as a “sex enhancer” in certain supplements. But before you get too gung-ho about trying a supplement with Yohimbe as an ingredient, there are certain side effects and precautions that you should know about.

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How Gastric Enzymes Work in the Body

Enzymes are essential for the proper functioning of your body – especially when it comes to digestion and food absorption. After all, if your body isn’t effectively breaking down the food you eat, how are you to get the most nutritional bang for your buck? That’s why it’s so important to know how gastric enzymes work in your body, and even more important, if you should be supplementing with gastric enzymes.

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How Elderberry Can Be Used To Strengthen Your Immune System

The immune system is the body’s natural defense against infection and disease, and it helps to keep you from getting sick. The environment that surrounds you contains millions of microscopic bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites and even toxins, and without the immune system, your body would probably fall sick and break down within a few hours. The immune system is a set of natural defenses that recognizes and eliminates these foreign bodies when they enter your system, and is able to distinguish them from your own cells in order to perform its function.

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