Vitamin and mineral deficiencies are common in our world today. Not only in developing countries but also in developed countries such as the United States. The foods we eat either don’t have the proper nutrients or we don’t eat enough of what we should to get the proper vitamins and minerals.
Vitamin A deficiency is widespread in developing countries but hardly ever seen in developed countries. Night blindness is one of the first signs of vitamin A deficiency. Complete blindness can also... Read Full Story
I have been a trucker for years (46 years old)and have never suffered knee problems. 3 days into a new job driving new Volvo FH12, right knee swells up and hurts 24/7. Could only sleep with medication. Put up with this for 1 month. Had knee drained, went back to work the other knee started up. Vicious pains that dont go away, make me cry sometimes. Had that knee drained, still gives grief.
Had to leave job, havent driven for 2 months and STILL have the symptoms. Have been tested for gout... Read Full Story
Iron is a mineral that is very vital in the formation of red blood cells. An idealdiet should have the daily recommended amount of iron. People who are lacking in this mineral will usually become anaemic. It is subsequently essentialthat iron be added to any diet. Iron may be uncovered in foods which will include dried beans, dried fruits, liver, lean meat especially beef, salmon, whole grains and tuna. However if you have a characteristic aversion to eating iron rich foods you may decide to... Read Full Story
These vitamins are easily soluble in water and have a much less chance of building up toxicity in your body. These vitamins are important for helping you perform at your peak. Read Full Story
The present day fast paced life can take a toll on our health and lifestyle. To beat the stress many of us often resort to unhealthy habits and addictions like constant consumption of alcohol, intake of coloured sweetening agents, frequent consumption of caffeine rich drinks like coffee, aerated drinks, and tea, chain smoking, and many such unhealthy habits. As a result our teeth get stained, discoloured and acquire an ugly layer of yellow plaque. A not so pleasant looking set of teeth is... Read Full Story
‘We are what we eat’! Everyday various researches are conducted which have similar outcomes, that eating a healthy and balanced diet, rich in nutrition, promotes good overall health. Unhealthy food habits lead to an unhealthy and diseased body. The food that we eat contains essential nutrients that support our body’s metabolism. Deficiency of nutrition can lead to accumulation of toxins in our body. This can result in chronic diseases in the long run. A well balanced and nutritious diet not... Read Full Story
In a randomized, controlled study involving 459 Guatemalan women, results indicate that supplementation with micronutrients containing folic acid may be associated with a lower risk of developing depression. The women were randomized to 1 of 4 groups for 12 weeks: 1) received weekly 5,000 microg folic acid (FA) plus iron, zinc and vitamin B-12; 2) received weekly 2,800 microg folic acid (FA) plus iron, zinc and vitamin B-12; 3) received daily 400 microg folic acid (FA) plus iron, zinc... Read Full Story
Vitamin B6 is the master vitamin in the processing of amino acids -- the building blocks of all proteins and some hormones. Vitamin B6 is essential in numerous biochemical pathways involving red blood cells, the immune system, central nervous system function, protein metabolism, homocysteine metabolism, and also the production of energy. Vitamin B6 is found in poultry, pork, fish, eggs, soybeans, oats, whole grains, bananas, nuts and seeds. Read Full Story
Vitamin B12 is the largest and most complex of all the vitamins. Vitamin B12 is commonly found in milk, cheese, shellfish, meat and eggs and various other dairy products. Vitamin B12 is known to help maintain the health of the body's nerve and red blood cells, as well as being essential for making DNA. Read Full Story
In both the female and male body, the balance of endocrines has to be just right for conception to happen and for pregnancy to go on. Nutrients that are in excess or that are in depletion can throw off proportion and cut off the pregnancy operation. When we can select whole foods for our diet, we are raising our chances of acquiring the most nutrients we necessitate. Whole foods include fruits, fresh vegetables, unrefined grains, beans, nuts, seeds, eggs, and small whole fish. It’s primary... Read Full Story
