Posted by admin | Posted in Supplement | Posted on 02-03-2011
Health food supplements are one of the best selling products on the market these days. Their total consumption values billions of dollars in the U.S. only. Recent polls show that more than half of adults in the U.S. consume health food supplements in various forms such as tablets, capsules, powders, soft gels, gel caps and liquids.
The increased consumption of health food supplements can be attributed to public awareness of health issues and improved standard of living in our society. Many studies have shown a strong correlation between health and nutrition. An insufficient supply of nutrients can weaken our body’s defense mechanism, causing medical problems common ailments to more serious illnesses over the long term.
There are different types of food supplements, health, including macronutrients (amino acids, proteins, essential fatty acids), micronutrients (vitamins and minerals), enzymes (digestive enzymes and antioxidant enzymes) , probiotics (beneficial bacteria in the gut), and herbal supplements. These supplements have unique functions in our body. Or are essential for life and good health, modulate the immune system or to assist with liver detoxification, digestion, mental clarity, etc. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by admin | Posted in Alternative Healing | Posted on 31-01-2010
Fresh fruits are a storehouse of important nutrients for the body. With vitamins, minerals, fiber, amino acids and enzymes, fresh fruit will always be an important figure in all kinds of detoxification programs because it helps bind toxins and dispose of the body.
Citrus
This refreshing fruit contains a lot of vitamin C, powerful antioxidants that can protect the body from harmful free radicals and prevent premature aging. Antioxidants also help reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease and increased iron absorption.
Lemon citrus fruit may be the best cleaner. Gynecology astringent and antiseptic stimulate the liver and gallbladder. A glass of hot water and fresh lemon juice is the best way to start a detoxification plan. Lemon juice and fresh grapefruit will stimulate the digestive system and healthy body. In addition, fruit juice is also rich in beta-carotene, calcium, phosphorus and potassium. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by admin | Posted in Supplement | Posted on 12-11-2009
The need to develop the use of supplements increasingly aware that many health problems occur due to disruption of the balance of body functions. Consequently as easily get infections, allergies and other disorders that eventually emerged as the symptoms of the disease.
At first the use of food supplements is limited to restore metabolic functions in which the whole process is controlled by the enzyme as a catalyst for chemical reactions that make the body cells to work optimally. In general, the enzyme consists of a special protein called apoenzim, and requires a specific cofactor that normally is a vitamin or mineral. Therefore, the concept is old micronutrient (vitamins and minerals) is called the essential substance the body needs. If the food is not enough, so to meet the deficiencies can be added from dietary supplements.
In further developing the use of resistance in mega doses of vitamins to overcome inflammation and improve immunity of the body. Linus Pauling recommended dose of vitamin C 1000 mg (usually for a 60 mg supplement) to improve the immune system to overcome minor infections (eg flu or upper respiratory tract). Then a dose of vitamin A 25,000 IU (international units) to increase the strength and collagen content in an effort to accelerate wound healing.
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Posted by admin | Posted in Alternative Healing | Posted on 09-04-2008
Detox or detoxification is the process of getting rid of toxic substances from the body.
Toxins enter the body through the foods you eat. The air you breathe. The liquid you drink. The toxins are also waste by-products by physical processes necessary for life. The Environmental pollution, alcohol, cigarette smoke, and medications to introduce toxins into the body. The bacteria produce toxic waste.
Your body is constantly working to these toxins from your body.
The liver breaks toxins. It breaks down poisons such as alcohol and eliminates toxins from the blood. The liver also eliminates fatty foods and Read the rest of this entry »
Health food supplements are one of the best selling products on the market these days. Their total consumption values billions of dollars in the U.S. only. Recent polls show that more than half of adults in the U.S. consume health food supplements in various forms such as tablets, capsules, powders, soft gels, gel caps and liquids.