Category Archives: Health

Arsenic and Herbs

Posted by on February 18, 2012 No comments
Arsenic in your food?? What is safe and what is not appears to be the question being asked. The major concern seems to be if there is "x" quantity of arsenic in a 5 oz. serving of something then will it harm a 250 pound male or will it harm a 10 pound infant if it is in formula. Presently no one knows the answer as to whether it is or is not harmful, and if so in what dosage to what type person. Is this something new or is this something now being given media attention? We've known for decades that our body needs what are called trace minerals and other nutrients in order to survive and stay healthy. Arsenic tracings are part of the dietary nutritional requirements we need. Arsenic is healthy and beneficial given the right amount at the right time and actually provides the basics we Read more [...]

Wonderful Health Benefits of Bananas

Posted by on March 27, 2011 No comments
Health benefits of bananas are numerous making the banana to be the almost perfect food. A number of these health benefits of bananas make them a wonderful source of energy whether prolonged or immediate. One of the health benefits of bananas is an amino acid which is called tryptophan which gets converted into serotonin that helps fight depression. A high content of iron helps the hemoglobin perform properly to combat anemia. High fiber content will help restore our bowel function to a normal condition. A soluble fiber called pectin helps the bowl movement pass through the digestive tract. When we have a case of diarrhea it depletes our body's electrolytes, potassium being of most importance; fortunately bananas are very high in potassium. Research that was published in "Archives of Ophthalmology" Read more [...]

Fat Soluble Vitamin D

Posted by on March 16, 2011 1 comment
Fat soluble Vitamin D is one of the four vitamins that are soluble in fat (A, D, E, K), in contrast with the Bs and C who are soluble in water. Vitamins are organic molecule that the human body needs to help catalyze certain chemical reactions. Humans are unable to produce these vitamins on their own (except for Vitamin K, which is produced by bacteria in the intestine). Actually, humans can produce Vitamin D in the skin when it is exposed to sunlight, but they need to get a significant amount of sun, preferably throughout the entire year. People who live where sun is not abundant therefore do not produce enough. Glass and sunblock also block Vitamin D production in the skin. The function of Vitamin D in the body is similar to a steroid hormone. Steroids are the hormones that are fat soluble Read more [...]

Aloe Vera Juice For Constipation

Posted by on March 5, 2011 No comments
Aloe Vera is a well known medicinal plant which has been in continuous use for a period of about 1000 years for helping to improve various type of problems related to skin, herpes, burns, digestive system and many more. It is also known to be used in providing benefits to several types of digestive and constipation ailments. Aloe Vera juice for constipation is a natural option for individuals having stomach ailments and chronic gastro intestinal problems. There are many ways to help deal with constipation but Aloe Vera juice for constipation is a natural remedy and is believed to be extremely beneficial. Aloe juice acts as a stimulant laxative which when enters stomach helps in softening stools and makes the bowel functions normal. Let us first look at how to use Aloe juice for constipation, Read more [...]

Aspartame – 5 Common Side Effects of Aspartame and a Healthy Alternative

Posted by on February 6, 2011 No comments
Aspartame is a popular food additive to replace sugar as a calorie free sweetener. Found mainly in diet-soda, chewing gum, and anything else being advertised as sugar/fat free; it is very addictive and tastes really good. Which is why people have such a hard time getting off products such as diet-coke. It's called "coke" for a reason. The dangers of aspartame and its side effects are astronomical, but here's a short list. I highly recommend doing further research on this very dangerous chemical that millions of people consume on a daily basis without even knowing it side-effects. Here are 5 common side effects of Aspartame: • Memory Loss • Alzheimer's disease • Headaches/migraines • Depression • Sleep problems There are many more side effects than this, but a lot these are Read more [...]