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What is Spirulina?
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| Spirulina is a greenish-blue algae inhabiting fresh water bodies, like lakes and ponds. Spirulina is extremely heat resistant and can survive very hot climates in Africa and Asia. It is the purest, cleanest and most nutritionally dense of all algae known to humanity. This makes it retain all nutritional content during the manufacturing process and transportation. Spirulina contains up to 70% of protein, an array of essential amino acids, vitamins and minerals, gaining increasing popularity recently in the health food supplement world. This supplement is widely used by weightlifters for building lean muscle and shedding stubborn fat. There's been little scientific research done to support evidence that it does help with weigh loss. Some experts believe that excessive amounts of spirulina can put too much strain of the work of your kidneys and too much vitamins can adversely affect your liver. So care should be taken not to exceed the recommended dosage. It's very important to buy spirulina from a well-known source, as it might contain toxic elements and traces of heavy metals if grown in waters polluted by factory waste dumping. (more...) | |
 Herbal Treatment 11 Jan 2010 | Comments (0) |
What can grape seed extract do for my immune system?
Grapes have been a part of human history for thousands of years, they were pressed in grape juice, to later ferment into wine, dried for raisins; even grape vines and leaves were used to make tinctures and healing ointments. The vital characteristics of grapes have been know throughout history and used to treat various diseases and conditions, like skin infections, sore throat, cholera, indigestion and even cancer. The researchers have discovered that the most essential vitamins, minerals and antioxidant potential come specifically from the grape seeds. Grapes, in general, contain very high amounts of simple carbohydrates and sugar, but with modern advances in science and ability to extract all the nutrients and place them into capsules, they can now be enjoyed by people who are on a diet or have diabetic condition, by taking a daily amount of grape seed extract.
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| Immune System Health26 Dec 2009 | Comments (0) |
Is the acai berry supplement a scam?
There’s been a lot of media coverage of the acai berry supplements, claiming its amazing weigh-loss potential, a whole body rejuvenation and more, leading to a question of acai berry supplement scam.
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| Natural Products26 Dec 2009 | Comments (0) |
I think I may be allergic to grape seed extract. How can I tell?
Grape seed extract allergies or grape allergies are extremely rare. If you suspect you might be allergic to grape seed extract, try to stop taking the extract and keep a food diary. Later, re-introduce the grape seed extract and monitor your reaction. If you notice a similarity in how your body reacts to grapeseed extract, then you might be allergic to it. However, before you make a final decision of your grape seed extract allergies, there are multiple factors to consider and research. Conventionally grown grapes receive huge amounts of pesticides that undoubtedly get inside your grape seed extract supplement. (more…)
| Allergy Problems25 Dec 2009 | Comments (0) |
What does magnesium do for the immune system?
Magnesium is one of the essential minerals that our body is using daily in over 300 bio-chemical exchanges on a molecular level. Magnesium is a necessary component for hormone exchange and transmittal; it is also responsible for proper utilization of potassium and calcium by our system. Magnesium immune system deficiency causes a large number of diseases and conditions and very often it’s overlooked as the root cause for them. The lack of this mineral triggers heart disease, diabetes, anxiety disorders, mental conditions and infertility. (more…)
| Immune System Health25 Dec 2009 | Comments (0) |
Is 90 Day Immune System Makeover Program Effective?
The 90 Day Immune System Makeover is a program for restoration of the body and mind health developed by Dr. Janet Maccaro, and described in her book. It’s not your average “take your vitamins, eat healthy” program, this spiritual 90 Day Immune System Makeover entirely focuses on the integral connection between your mind and body and how your everyday thought process affects your health in many ways. Negative emotions caused by stress and fear are the root cause of our diseases and until we change our attitude to the events of our life, we will not be able to get better. According to this program up to 87% of illnesses and health conditions have nothing to do with our diet but with the overall state of mind; and mere 13% the rest of the disease triggers are attributed to nutrition, genetics and our environment.
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| Immune System Health23 Dec 2009 | Comments (0) |
What are the PROS and CONS of colostrum supplements?
Colostrum is a form of first milk, or pre-milk, produced by female mammals within the first days of giving birth to supply babies with strong immune system antibodies, essential vitamins, minerals, amino-acids, and nourish them with the best possible nutrient on earth necessary for proper growth.
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| Metabolism Boosters23 Dec 2009 | Comments (0) |
What kind of herbs can I take to boost my immune system health?
Our predecessors had been using the best herbs for immune system health for many centuries, instinctively believing in their healing properties. Modern medicine relies heavily on the use of synthetic chemical substances to “fix” our health problems caused by toxic environment, poor food quality, lack of movement and complete dissonance with the nature.
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| Herbal Treatment22 Dec 2009 | Comments (0) |
