Chia seeds are popular among health buffs for a reason. This superfood is tiny but packed with many vitamins and minerals. Eating chia seeds can also boost your heart health. The nutrient profile of chia seeds Chia seeds refer to the tiny black seeds of the plant Salvia hispanica, which is related to mint. In ancient times, Aztecs … Continue reading Reasons to eat chia seeds, the fiber-rich superfood
The effects of quercetin on intestinal and vascular smooth muscle
In this study, researchers from the University of Alberta in Canada investigated quercetin and its effect on gallbladder smooth muscle, in particular, if it could relax gallbladder smooth muscles. The results of their study were published in the journal Nutrition Research. Quercetin is a phytoestrogen and a flavonoid that can relax intestinal and vascular smooth muscle. The researchers used … Continue reading The effects of quercetin on intestinal and vascular smooth muscle
Weight Loss Supplements: Which One Is Right for You?
Source: Weight Loss Supplements: Which One Is Right for You? by Dr. Edward Group Most people have tried to lose weight at some point in their life, whether it's dropping a few pounds or embarking on a more significant weight loss journey. You may try to lose weight to achieve a better quality of life, … Continue reading Weight Loss Supplements: Which One Is Right for You?
Be proactive about your heart health today by understanding how a heart attack happens
A heart attack can be a life-changing event. If you manage to survive a heart attack, it can have dire consequences for your overall health and well-being. The key to preventing a heart attack from occurring in the first place is understanding how and why it happens. What causes heart attacks Plaques are small collections of cholesterol and calcium that form … Continue reading Be proactive about your heart health today by understanding how a heart attack happens
Death by Calcium — Proof of the Toxic Effects of Dairy and Calcium Supplements – Tom Levy
Death by Calcium -- Proof of the Toxic Effects of Dairy and Calcium Supplements" by Tom Levy, MD on May 15th, 2014. For the most part, vitamin and mineral supplementation impacts very positively on the overall health of the population, in spite of much of the aggressive and irrational attacks lead by the pharmaceutical industry. … Continue reading Death by Calcium — Proof of the Toxic Effects of Dairy and Calcium Supplements – Tom Levy
Have you heard of these other plant-based milks?
There’s no question that milk is a food staple in almost all American households because of its high nutritional value. However, many people suffer from lactose intolerance which makes it impossible for them to enjoy a glass of this dairy product. Good thing, like many other discovered food alternatives, milk has plant-based substitutes ideal for people who … Continue reading Have you heard of these other plant-based milks?
What’s the Best Calcium Supplement?
Source: What’s the Best Calcium Supplement? by Dr. Edward Group Calcium deficiency and imbalance is a growing problem and a concern to many; and those who aren’t concerned probably should be. Calcium deficiency is contributes to the prevalence of many horrible health problems that affect more than the bones and teeth. Calcium deficiencies can even be … Continue reading What’s the Best Calcium Supplement?
The Top 6 Dietary Supplements
Source: The Top 6 Dietary Supplements by Dr. Edward Group For thousands of years, herbal medicine was the predominant form of health care on the planet. For many people, it still is. In our switch to modern medicine, much of that ancient wisdom was sadly lost, rejected as the superstition of primitive people. Recent research is … Continue reading The Top 6 Dietary Supplements
Discover the Many Uses of Epsom Salt
Epsom salt is a pure mineral compound composed of magnesium and sulfate which has long been known as a natural remedy for many health conditions. Epsom salt can also relax the nervous system and soothe the body, mind, and soul. The magnesium content in Epsom salt is particularly valuable. Magnesium helps to regulate the activity … Continue reading Discover the Many Uses of Epsom Salt
The salt of the earth: The wonders of Epsom salt in holistic therapy
If the words muscular fatigue, muscle pain or cracked skin mean something to you, then consider replacing those with "Epsom salt". Modern medicine is now confirming what has been known as fact for centuries: That Epsom salt can relieve muscle aches while healing foot pains and cracked skin conditions. Some recent studies have even indicated … Continue reading The salt of the earth: The wonders of Epsom salt in holistic therapy
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