The human body needs minerals to function properly. In fact, there are two types of minerals — macrominerals and trace minerals. The body needs macrominerals, such as calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium, potassium and sulfur, in large amounts; hence the name. Although the body only needs a small amount of trace minerals, they still play a vital … Continue reading Here’s why you need trace minerals to boost your overall well-being
Satiate your hunger AND quench your thirst with these 5 refreshing and hydrating foods
It is important to keep yourself hydrated especially during the summer. Dehydration has terrible consequences for the body such as heatstroke and seizures. It is dangerous to younger children and older adults, although those in between the age groups should also be wary of being dehydrated. However, drinking water can be very challenging given that water in itself is … Continue reading Satiate your hunger AND quench your thirst with these 5 refreshing and hydrating foods
Study: Excess iron may increase your risk of developing bacterial skin infections
Iron is an essential mineral that plays a key role in producing hemoglobin — a complex protein that carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body. Aside from that, this mineral also has a wide variety of other beneficial effects on overall health, including eliminating fatigue, improving muscle strength, preventing anemia and … Continue reading Study: Excess iron may increase your risk of developing bacterial skin infections
Brain Vitamins: The Top Vitamins & Minerals for Your Mind
Source: Brain Vitamins: The Top Vitamins & Minerals for Your Mind by Dr. Edward Group You may have heard that taking extra vitamins can improve your memory, protect against Alzheimer's disease, or help you ace that test. Are “brain vitamins" really a thing? In reality, a debate exists over whether vitamins can boost your brain health. … Continue reading Brain Vitamins: The Top Vitamins & Minerals for Your Mind
Best Vitamins for Women to Support Any Age & Life Stage
Source: Best Vitamins for Women to Support Any Age & Life Stage by Dr. Edward Group In an ideal world, you would get all the vitamins, minerals, and essential nutrients from a healthy lifestyle and a balanced diet. If you're like many women, life stays full of activities and you may not always have time to … Continue reading Best Vitamins for Women to Support Any Age & Life Stage
7 Reasons to start adding Amaranth greens to your diet
Amaranth is a diverse and colorful plant offering a bevy of healthful benefits. Flour made from its seeds has more protein than most others, and amaranth pasta is also a tasty alternative to your typical wheat pasta. Amaranth is in the superfood category, as it is full of fiber, rich in magnesium, copper and calcium and … Continue reading 7 Reasons to start adding Amaranth greens to your diet
Incorporating more “pulses” in your diet found to lower diabetes risk
If you don’t have it, you probably know someone who does. Close to 30 million Americans have Type 2 diabetes, with 1.4 million more being added to the ranks on an annual basis. Pre-diabetes – which precedes diabetes if the patient doesn’t make drastic lifestyle changes – is also on the rise. The number of Americans … Continue reading Incorporating more “pulses” in your diet found to lower diabetes risk
Eating organic food and using supplements can prevent zinc and iron deficiencies
The world’s food supply is seriously lacking in iron and zinc, according to an international study led by researchers from the U.K. and Austria. Their article, released in the journal Global Food Security, looked at the current micronutrient deficiency in food systems around the world, especially in areas that need it. This phenomenon, which researchers dubbed as “hidden … Continue reading Eating organic food and using supplements can prevent zinc and iron deficiencies
How Anemia Is Diagnosed
Simple blood tests can both determine if you have anemia and what the cause may be, which helps determine treatment options. When your doctor suspects that you have anemia, a condition caused by the blood’s inability to deliver enough oxygen to the body, the first step is usually a diagnostic test. Blood tests can tell … Continue reading How Anemia Is Diagnosed
Young man with end stage heart failure found to have too much iron in his blood; successfully reversed with chelation therapy
A recent case study involving a young Serbian man with end-stage heart failure has shed new light on the potential of chelation therapy to fully remediate certain serious health conditions without the need for major surgery. Published in the Journal of Medical Case Reports, the paper focuses specifically on juvenile hemochromatosis, a rare genetic disorder characterized by the … Continue reading Young man with end stage heart failure found to have too much iron in his blood; successfully reversed with chelation therapy
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