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| Helping Fight or Cause Lung Cancer |
| Since Beta Carotene breaks down into Vitamin A in the body, it has basically the same antioxidant qualities of Vitamin A and may affect the chances of getting lung cancer. For a long time it was thought that mega doses of Beta Carotene would help prevent cancer and even fight cancer because it's an |
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| Controlling Mold with Common Sense and Common Cleanliness |
| There are over 1000 species of mold that are common in the United States, and most of them can have serious consequences for both your house and your health. The United States Center for Disease Control says that mold spores are a major irritant for children and adults with asthma – which is g |
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| (Published: Mon, 16 Oct 2006 06:22:37 -0500) |
| Beta Carotene and Smoking |
| Recent studies have shown that smoking and taking Beta Carotene supplements do not go together. Beta Carotene is an antioxidant, which means that it inactivates free radicals in the body. In the process it oxidizes and can become a kind of pro-oxidant or form oxidized by-products. Normally we don' |
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| (Published: Mon, 16 Oct 2006 06:23:41 -0500) |
| Benefits of Manganese |
| Manganese is a mineral found in green leafy plants, nuts, pineapple, seeds, wheat and tea, raisins, egg yolks, ginseng, hops, raspberry and many other plants. It is needed for the growth and maintenance of your skin, bone, joints, and cartilage. Manganese is important for the metabolism of fat an |
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| (Published: Wed, 04 Oct 2006 01:45:22 -0500) |
| Antioxidant Dietary Supplement |
| "Antioxidant dietary supplement" is a catch phrase that is bantered about without much clarification. American's are educated in the simple definition of antioxidant: cancer fighter. There is really more to be explained about how these supplements work. Still one thing that is unquestion |
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| (Published: Thu, 26 Oct 2006 01:40:16 -0500) |
| Benefits of Selenium in All Aspects of Life |
Photovoltaic and photographic equipment use selenium for its chemical properties. The glass industry uses it for a pigment which imparts red color to glass and enamel. First identified in 1817 by Jons Jakob Berzeleus; selenium is named for the Greek word “selene” which means moon.
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| (Published: Thu, 26 Oct 2006 01:42:26 -0500) |
| Folic Acid Functions in the Body |
| Folic acid is considered an essential nutrient because it cannot be made by the human body. It is required by the body for essential processes. Folic acid helps the body to create and maintain DNA and RNA, which is the building blocks of all life. We require folic acid to properly form red blood |
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| (Published: Wed, 01 Nov 2006 06:25:19 -0600) |
| Do Antioxidant Supplements Help Women? |
| It seems that everyone is jumping on the antioxidant bandwagon and why not? New research is coming out all the time that seems to indicate antioxidants can prevent cancer, strengthen your immune system and even keep you from aging. Antioxidants work by sucking up free radicals that can damage your |
| Directory: Womens Health |
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| (Published: Wed, 01 Nov 2006 06:27:08 -0600) |
| Why Folic Acid is More Important Than Hair Spray |
| There are three fundamental vitamins which work in conjunction to help the human body synthesize DNA and RNA: Vitamin B6, vitamin B12 and folic acid. Hair is part of the epidermal layer and therefore part of the integumentary system--the body’s largest organ. As such it is as dependant on thes |
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| (Published: Mon, 13 Nov 2006 04:55:07 -0600) |
| Health Benefits of Vitamin E |
| The health benefits of vitamin E are well documented. Much has been written about the potential link between vitamin E and heart health. Similarly, an anecdotal association between libido and this vitamin has often been claimed. Scientists have confirmed vitamin E to be an effective fat soluble vi |
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| (Published: Mon, 13 Nov 2006 04:57:53 -0600) |
| Dry Skin Treatment Remedies |
Dry skin needs special care. You need to strike the perfect balance between cleansing, replacing lost moisture, and exfoliating the skin each day. Here are some dry skin treatment remedies that will help you care for your skin.
Cleanse
The first step is cleansing your skin. You wil |
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| (Published: Thu, 14 Dec 2006 01:09:01 -0600) |
| Keeping Dust Under Control with a Dust Spray |
| For those with allergies or asthma, keeping dust under control is essential to overall health. It is also a good idea for those without any health problems and a buildup of dust can cause cold-like symptoms if breathed in too much. Additionally, too much dust attracts other nuisances such as dust mi |
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| (Published: Thu, 14 Dec 2006 01:16:47 -0600) |
| Manganese Supplement |
| Manganese is a mineral used by the human body for a number of processes. Its needed for proper growth and the break down of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. Also without manganese our bodies wouldn’t be able to make and store fat (which we do need-though some of us may not like the idea) |
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| (Published: Thu, 14 Dec 2006 01:28:38 -0600) |
| Vitamin C in Skin Care |
The integumentary system is the body's largest organ. It can also be a woman's biggest nightmare. The epidermis and its care is one of the most ubiquitous concerns of women as they age. Vitamin C is used in skin care to help prevent premature aging and damage from the suns rays.
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| (Published: Thu, 04 Jan 2007 05:00:56 -0600) |
| Health Benefit of Folic Acid |
Years ago many women suffered in pregnancy from a variety of ailments, among them was anemia. This was simply considered one of the common problems of getting pregnant, along with the difficulties of childbirth and the fear of something being wrong with the baby.
In the early nineteen th |
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| (Published: Thu, 04 Jan 2007 05:02:20 -0600) |
| Should you use Vitamin E for Scars? |
You'll find many people touting the use of vitamin E on scar tissue these days. They will often claim that it can make any kind of scar disappear within a few months. The honest truth is that vitamin E doesn't appear to help heal scar tissue.
In a 1999 study following patients after c |
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| (Published: Wed, 10 Jan 2007 03:24:54 -0600) |
| Keeping the Kitchen Clean: The Advantages of a Clean Sweep Broom |
| What is it about kitchen floors that attract not only all kinds of fallen food particles, but dust bunnies, pet hair, and other random small pieces of debris? This accumulation of "stuff" is unsanitary in general, and for those with small children, temptation for taste-testing and choking |
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| (Published: Wed, 10 Jan 2007 03:29:22 -0600) |
| Health Benefits of Selenium |
| Those of you looking on the market in an effort to decide which supplements to take may be interested to learn that there are about 40 micronutrients in the diet which are considered essential to human health. Of these selenium is one. The health benefits of selenium is just a small part of the di |
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| (Published: Wed, 10 Jan 2007 03:30:59 -0600) |
| Add Selenium to your Vitamin Regimen |
| Many choose to take a daily vitamin supplement for a number of reasons. They could be asked to supplement their diet by a doctor for medical reasons. They may feel that their diet isn’t sufficient in nutrients to keep them healthy due to eating limited foods or lack of appetite as they age.. |
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| (Published: Mon, 15 Jan 2007 04:35:44 -0600) |
| Vitamin E Deficiency |
| A deficiency of vitamin E is rare in humans. Vitamin E is present in many of the foods we eat on a daily basis, wheat, sunflower seeds, hazelnuts, soybean oil (soy is present in just about every packaged product on the market), broccoli, etc.. Though studies indicate we don't get the full recommen |
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| (Published: Mon, 15 Jan 2007 04:38:36 -0600) |
| Important Interaction of Vitamin B and Folic Acid |
In a discussion of the importance vitamin B, folic acid is nearly always included. Not that vitamin B refers to just one vitamin--there are actually many. But at least when vitamins B6 and B12 are involved folic acid is included. This is because folic acid is a B vitamin.
The B vitami |
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| (Published: Thu, 18 Jan 2007 01:36:28 -0600) |
| Selenium and Acne |
| Acne can be a pernicious and difficult skin condition to treat. These days its highly important to have clear skin in our incredibly visual world and having even moderate acne can be socially inhibiting. Most of us expect our acne to clear up once we graduate high school and mostly it does, but fo |
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| (Published: Thu, 18 Jan 2007 01:38:16 -0600) |
| Zinc Supplement |
Have the ads for zinc supplements left out some vital information? Many do not list the ranges of safe supplementation as outlined by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The levels vary by sex, age and pregnancy. Many fail to point out that vegetarians need to take more zinc than oth |
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| (Published: Mon, 22 Jan 2007 04:53:17 -0600) |
| The Best Antioxidant Supplement |
| The best antioxidant supplement is not an additive at all. Brewed teas, especially those popular in Asian countries are said to process the highest degree of antioxidant. Much has been written about green teas and their health benefit but some researchers have found that an even rarer variety of wh |
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| (Published: Mon, 22 Jan 2007 04:55:00 -0600) |
| Vitamin C Supplements Found To Aid In A Variety Of Ailments |
| It's common these days to see people buying up vitamin C tabs, pills, and chewables at the beginning of cold and flu season. While some swear by the immune system boosting properties some still question whether these supplements really help. There are many studies that definitively show Vitamin C |
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| (Published: Sat, 27 Jan 2007 04:45:24 -0600) |
| Selenium and Cancer |
| Selenium has been shown to have certain antioxidant properties in the body. As you may know antioxidants actively seek out and attach themselves to various free radicals that float around in the body and cause damage to the cells. Once attached the antioxidant can safely transport the radical to be |
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| (Published: Sat, 27 Jan 2007 04:49:13 -0600) |
| Vitamin B6 Supplement |
| The B6 supplement vitamin is important to those who do not eat enough foods containing B6 because humans cannot produce this. There are actually six forms of this water soluble vitamin although one of these, pyridoxal 5’-phosphate is the most important to people. The B vitamins need to be take |
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| (Published: Wed, 31 Jan 2007 06:40:51 -0600) |
| Synthetic and Natural Sources of Folic Acid |
| Ironically, synthetic folic acid supplement has more bioavailability than natural sources of folic acid. This is only a slight difference in most foods. In others like corn, which needs to be processed in order for the folates to be absorbed by the human body, it can mean the difference between suff |
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| (Published: Wed, 31 Jan 2007 06:42:24 -0600) |
| Folic Acid: Good for You |
| Folic acid can benefit you in a wide array of areas. It is primarily suggested by doctors and nutritionists for those who are pregnant or could become pregnant. Folic acid has been found to greatly reduce the risks of having children born with certain birth defects, including neural tube defects, |
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| (Published: Mon, 05 Feb 2007 03:49:38 -0600) |
| What is Zinc? Vitamin or Mineral? |
Many of us average consumers are a little confused on the whole vitamin supplement issue, and it doesn’t get any better when the words nutrient, and mineral come up. There are lots of options and products on the market but very little information.
You may have been told that yo |
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| (Published: Mon, 05 Feb 2007 03:51:51 -0600) |
| Folic Acid Information |
| Many may not realize that folic acid is a form of B vitamin. B vitamins used to be considered all one vitamin by doctors when they were first discovered but were eventually found to be a mix of vitamins that occur in the same foods. That’s why you can usually find B vitamins sold together. |
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| (Published: Thu, 08 Feb 2007 02:02:57 -0600) |
| Selenium Supplements and The Consumer |
Selenium is a micronutrient in the human diet but how easy is it to obtain in adequate amounts from the average diet? If a selenium supplement is necessary which one is best to buy?
Selenium is a mineral which is absorbed from the soil where crops are grown. So naturally, plants grown |
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| (Published: Thu, 08 Feb 2007 02:09:43 -0600) |
| Health Benefits of Vitamin E |
Vitamin E is a fat soluble antioxidant that the body uses to snatch up free radicals. It is also used in the body to regulate cell metabolism, protect Vitamin C from oxidizing, acts at an anti clotting agent, and aids in the production of red blood cells.
The FDA recommends a daily val |
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| (Published: Wed, 14 Feb 2007 05:40:57 -0600) |
| Zinc lozenges and the common cold |
Many view zinc as the golden cure for the common cold, but its easy to get caught up in the hype and forget to look up the information on many nutritional remedies to see if they really do all they are said to, especially when your suffering from a cold and want relief fast.
It looks l |
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| (Published: Wed, 14 Feb 2007 05:42:18 -0600) |
| Vitamin A or Beta Carotene? |
| Many people are confused about the association between Vitamin A and Beta Carotene. Vitamin A can be made in the body by the break down of Beta Carotene into Vitamin A on an as needed basis. Sometimes this is confused and you'll find information stating that Vitamin A is turned into Beta Carotene |
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| (Published: Wed, 28 Feb 2007 02:37:25 -0600) |
| Selenium Deficiency |
| There are many vitamins and minerals essential to the diet that we don’t quite get enough off for some reason or other. In the case of selenium its possible to be eating a proper diet with lots of fruits and veggies and still not get enough selenium because it isn‘t present in high enoug |
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| (Published: Tue, 20 Feb 2007 04:25:34 -0600) |
| Vitamin E and Heart Disease |
| Vitamin E in the form of alpha-tocopherol is beneficial to over all cardiovascular health primarily because of the role it plays in protecting low density lipoproteins (LDL) from oxidization. This form of cholesterol is considered to be harmful when it is not in proper balance with high density lip |
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| (Published: Tue, 20 Feb 2007 04:28:37 -0600) |
| Folic Acid, Alzheimer’s Foe |
| Did you know that Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia in the old and it affects almost half of all patients with dementia? Up to three percent of people sixty five years old show signs of the disease, while twenty five to fifty percent of people who are eighty five years old have |
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| (Published: Wed, 28 Feb 2007 02:41:51 -0600) |
| Structure of Folic Acid |
| Folic Acid is part of a group of B vitamins found in our natural environment. Folic acid is also known as folate and is sometimes called Vitamin Bc. Its found in leafy green vegetables, like spinach, kale and beet greens. You can also find folic acid in bananas, citrus, eggs, milk, oats, soy product |
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| (Published: Mon, 05 Mar 2007 02:32:47 -0600) |
| Vitamin C Antioxidant |
| We have all heard of the benefits of Vitamin C; perhaps even see it as a kind of wonder cure to aid those trying to prevent the common cold every winter. You may be interested to learn that this antioxidant also goes by the name of ascorbic acid. Take a look at the ingredients labels on the back o |
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| (Published: Mon, 05 Mar 2007 02:31:30 -0600) |
| Simple and Clean – Helpful Household Hints to Keep Your Home Fresh |
| A fresh, clean house is a pleasure to visit – and more a pleasure to live in – but keeping up on all the chores and work it takes to get it that way could take up all of your time. At least it seems that way. It’s actually far easier than it seems to keep your house fresh and clean |
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| (Published: Mon, 05 Mar 2007 02:33:59 -0600) |
| Creating Pleasant Home Scents |
| We seem to have become fixated on ridding our homes of any unpleasant odors. We are self-conscious about foods, pets, mold, clothing, and even our own body odors. We peruse the supermarket aisles, searching for the perfect home scents to freshen our environment. We want the experience of walking int |
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| (Published: Fri, 16 Mar 2007 02:54:03 -0500) |
| A Folic Acid Overdose? |
| For the average healthy human there should be little to no fear of overdosing on the vitamin supplement folic acid. The daily recommended amount of folic acid is four hundred micrograms (mcg.) and those who could become pregnent, are pregnent or lactating should take between six hundred and eight h |
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| (Published: Mon, 26 Mar 2007 03:18:16 -0500) |
| The Best Way To Clean A Clogged Drain |
| Clogs happen. Kids pour things down the drain they shouldn’t. Sludge builds up and slows the water. Your toothbrush slips down the drain. Hair, grease and random objects can turn your free-flowing drains into closed doors that don’t let anything through. If it happens to you, knowing the |
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| (Published: Mon, 26 Mar 2007 03:20:14 -0500) |
| Folic Acid: Prenatal Vitamin |
| Many women and future children benefit from the nutrients that prenatal vitamins provide. Despite the name women who are currently pregnant can also take prenatal vitamins. They are especially beneficial if you are in the middle of morning sickness and can’t keep food down. In fact your bod |
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| (Published: Wed, 04 Apr 2007 03:41:27 -0500) |
| The Power of an All-Purpose Cleaner |
| No matter how clean you try to keep your home, dirt and grime have a nasty way of clinging to surfaces and staining clothing. Yet, environmental concerns are also on the forefront of every woman's mind. Studies are proving that our lakes, streams, and rivers are contaminated, and the products we u |
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| (Published: Mon, 30 Apr 2007 05:00:01 -0500) |
| Folic Acid in Food |
Our food contains all the essential vitamins, nutrients and energy our bodies require in addition to sunlight and air. Amazing that something we take for granted can contain dozens of different molecules utilized by the human body. Often it tastes pretty good too.
Folic acid is one of the |
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| (Published: Mon, 30 Apr 2007 02:24:22 -0500) |
| Natural Citrus Oils Fight Grime |
| Does your toilet bowl have nasty brownish or yellow rings around it? Stains running from beneath the rim to the water level? A brownish rust stain in the bottom? All of these stains are caused by a buildup of minerals from hard water. Because porcelain is porous, it’s especially prone to picki |
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| (Published: Mon, 30 Apr 2007 05:01:03 -0500) |
| Zinc Deficiency |
| Only within the latter half of the twentieth century has the importance of the mineral zinc in human physiology been established. It wasn't until 1961 that zinc deficiency was first described. A type of dwarfism was identified in the Middle East at that time which was linked to low dietary intake o |
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| (Published: Wed, 02 May 2007 02:39:08 -0500) |
| Create New Memories with Berry Scented Air Freshener |
| Many people adore the scent of berries. The smell of fresh berries brings up images of nature, innocence, and freedom. Therefore, if you are planning a get together with a group of your friends and family, one way to help make the occasion memorable is to use a berry scented aerosol air freshener |
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| (Published: Mon, 07 May 2007 03:41:27 -0500) |
| Folic Acid and Heart Disease |
| Cardiovascular disease is a word that encompasses a vast range of ailments and conditions that affect the heart, and circulatory system. It can include the hardening and stiffening of the arteries, called arteriosclerosis, the chlolesterol deposits that build up in our arteries, a condition known as |
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| (Published: Thu, 10 May 2007 06:17:57 -0500) |
| Five Things You Should Know About Mould and Mildew |
Mould is a bigger problem than many people realize. Yet, there are many things people don’t realize about mold. For example:
1. Mould affects your health. Mold spores in the air can contribute to asthma and trigger allergies. Mold can grow on surfaces, inside walls, or under car |
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| (Published: Thu, 10 May 2007 06:19:12 -0500) |
| Super Roller Picks Up Everything |
| Anyone who has used a carpet roller and become aggravated because that lint just wouldn’t come up is liable to find an electrostatic carpet sweeper a dream come true. This handy device can effectively remove every bit of debris from edge to edge of every carpeted and uncarpeted floor in the |
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| (Published: Fri, 11 May 2007 08:01:00 -0500) |
| Too Much Folic Acid |
| We all on occasion have accidently forgot and taken the extra nutritional supplement in one day. Many on realizing this wonder should I call the doctor? It’s just a supplement, isn’t it? Usually its not harmful to take two or even a few vitamin supplements in one day as long as you do |
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| (Published: Mon, 14 May 2007 07:26:50 -0500) |
| Clean Your Bathroom Like a Pro |
Cleaning the bathroom is no one’s idea of a fun job. But, if you think it has to take all day to get your bathroom spotless, think again. Follow these tips from professionals who clean a dozen or more bathrooms every day and you will be guaranteed a great looking bathroom every time.
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| (Published: Fri, 18 May 2007 07:59:50 -0500) |
| Using a Handled Tub Scrubber |
| Have you ever thought about using a tub scrubber while standing up? If you're like many people, you probably use a bathtub scrubber sitting on your knees, leaning over the tub, and generating a serious backache. Aside from possible daily maintenance with a squeegee or other such product, most of you |
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| (Published: Fri, 18 May 2007 08:01:26 -0500) |
| A Folic Acid Overdose? |
| For the average healthy human there should be little to no fear of overdosing on the vitamin supplement folic acid. The daily recommended amount of folic acid is four hundred micrograms (mcg.) and those who could become pregnent, are pregnent or lactating should take between six hundred and eight hu |
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| (Published: Fri, 18 May 2007 08:02:54 -0500) |
| Relief for Achy Feet and Legs |
| At the end of a long day, most people ease out of their shoes and put their feet up. Their shoes feel tighter than when they put them on in the morning. Their feet are sweaty and hot. They want relief for achy feet and legs. The culprit in all this discomfort is gravity. Even when someone sits most |
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| (Published: Wed, 30 May 2007 03:29:49 -0500) |
| Tackle Cleaning The Easy Way |
Cleaning tough grease spots and set in stains can take hours of your time. Hours that you might not have available. By using a powerful cleaning degreaser, you can cut your cleaning time in half and have a spotless home that is the envy of your neighbors.
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| (Published: Fri, 08 Jun 2007 02:49:41 -0500) |
| A Sign of Folic Acid Deficiency: Anemia |
A deficiency of folic acid can lead to a type of anemia called, Pernicious Anemia. This anemia is characterized by having red blood cells that are impaired in their abilities to carry oxygen, which leads to a slow and chronic deprivation of oxygen to all of the cells of your body.
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| (Published: Fri, 08 Jun 2007 02:51:24 -0500) |
| Beta Carotene and Acne |
| Beta Carotene is thought to help reduce and prevent the appearance of acne because it is a form of Vitamin A. It's taken and broken down into Vitamin A in the body on an as needed basis and then stored in the liver which is what allows toxic levels to build in your body. Vitamin A and Beta Carotene |
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| (Published: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 03:20:50 -0500) |
| Beta Carotene’s Benefits In Human Health |
| Beta Carotene is a carotenoid . Carotenoids are light absorbing pigments occurring in plants and animals. Beta carotene stores light in plant leaves during the process of photosynthesis. Found in many plants including asparagus, apricots, broccoli, carrots, kale, pumpkins, sweet potatoes and tomat |
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| (Published: Wed, 27 Jun 2007 03:04:49 -0500) |
| Antioxidants Fight Against The Free Radical Chain |
| Free Radicals play the leading role when it comes to research related too antioxidants. You no doubt have heard of free radical chains and know that they cause damage in our bodies but did you know how they are formed? They are molecules that are unstable because they include an unpaired electron i |
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| (Published: Wed, 27 Jun 2007 03:06:04 -0500) |
| Triphala: - The Popular Ayurveda Formula For Harmony and Health |
Ayurveda has been practised for over five thousand years. It is a traditional Indian healing system, which provides an integral, holistic approach. It provides guidance regarding lifestyle and food enabling the sick to recover and providing support to maintain existing health.
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| (Published: Mon, 09 Jul 2007 02:39:32 -0500) |
| Possibility of Folic Acid Toxicity |
The importance of folic acid to the synthesis of DNA and RNA is very great. For that reason concern over possible folic acid toxicity takes a back seat to the very real concerns over its deficiency.
Mild symptoms occur at levels over 15,000 mcg of folic acid intake. The Recommended Dietar |
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| (Published: Wed, 18 Jul 2007 07:37:56 -0500) |
| Folic Acid Formula and Chemistry |
Folic acid is a water soluble vitamin that is associated with the B vitamins. Originally all of the B vitamins were thought to be the same vitamin until it was discovered that they were actually a complex of vitamins that occurred in the same foods and in many cases worked together in the body.
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| (Published: Tue, 24 Jul 2007 03:56:53 -0500) |
| Less Stress Leads To A Better Rest |
In the modern world of today we are constantly being bombarded with high levels of stress and anxiety. These stresses can be physical, mental or environmental. They place an enormous strain on our physical and mental health.
Most of us are aware that excessive stress can affect our abi |
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| (Published: Tue, 31 Jul 2007 05:21:50 -0500) |
| Keeping Housework Simple and Cleaning Basic during Times of Stress |
| The primary housekeeper has an important job in maintaining a safe and inviting atmosphere in the home. A housework checklist, whether it is written down or simply kept by memory, is an important tool in keeping track of what is necessary for the basic functioning of a household and for what is uniq |
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| (Published: Tue, 30 Oct 2007 03:16:11 -0500) |
| Homocysteines and Folic Acid |
Homocysteine is an amino acid, which can over time accumulate with other substances like calcium in the blood and form plaque. This can cause arterosclerosis and the development of heart disease.
The complex chemical formula: C4H9NO2S denotes homocysteines. Simply put, there are three B v |
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| (Published: Thu, 03 Jan 2008 03:59:16 -0600) |
| Get Rid of your Body’s Unwanted Metals |
Today is the age of metal indeed – beyond machines making the world go round on its cogs and gears, metals are also invading the human body. No, we’re not turning into androids like in your favorite sci-fi film. These metals aren’t going to make the human body more efficient and |
| Directory: Medicine |
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