Browse Category: Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs and Supplements
Published: February 06, 2009
In simple language cholesterol is a fat that circulates in your blood. Your body needs cholesterol, since it is a building material for body cells. If you want to have an idea of its form – it is a fatty, soft, waxy substance resembling a melted candle and it occurs in your bloodstream.
Published: January 15, 2009
Ensure your well-being and healthy habits last for a lifetime by supplementing your diet with these essential vitamins and minerals.
Published: January 13, 2009
If you are interested in taking your health and well-being to the next level, it’s time to take a closer look at nutritional supplements. But how do you know if you’re selecting the right options for your needs? Consider the following conditions and goals when making your selections.
Published: December 04, 2008
In October 2008, the American Academy of Pediatrics issued new guidelines for the intake of vitamin D, doubling the amount recommended for infants, children and teenagers. The recommended daily amount is now 400 units, up from the 200 units the Academy had previously recommended in its 2003 guidelines. So, why the increase? Keep reading for more information on these new guidelines and ways to make sure your kids are getting the recommended daily amount.
Published: November 14, 2008
Why do some people catch colds, the flu and other bugs while others don’t? It has a lot to do with your immune system, a collection of tissues, cells, proteins and organs that work together to help the body prevent the infectious diseases and illnesses that can make us sick.
Published: November 03, 2008
My daughter is an avid vitamin and supplement taker and years ago she asked me: Can I take vitamins with food, or do I need to take them on an empty stomach? I decided to reasearch it out for her and here's what I found: For the most part, it doesn't matter if you take dietary supplements with food or without but here are some instances when it may make a difference...
Published: October 16, 2008
As you may well know, in the fight to improve cardiovascular health, there are several beneficial changes that you can make to your diet. One possibility that’s been getting quite a bit of attention is red rice, a supplement that reportedly lowers high cholesterol and may also cure diarrhea and other digestive ailments. Keep reading for more information on this new health-friendly supplement.
Published: October 15, 2008
I have always loved to read about how food and vitamins and supplements interact with and support a healthy body! I've poured through countless books and articles on the topic and I've taken vitamins and supplements for years. My best friend recently asked me "what is the end-all list of vitamins and supplements I should be taking?" so in an effort to keep my final list handy so I can share it with her and my other friends, I'm publishing it on IH.
Published: September 25, 2008
Is it possible that a “magical new plant” has been discovered? According to a news report, this “magical plant” has actually been known in the Southwest United States and northern Mexico as a healing plant, similar to goldenseal and Echinacea. American Indians and Hispanics have been using it to help with a variety of health issues from toothaches to sinus infections for years. So what is this magical plant? Let’s take a closer look . . .
Published: September 11, 2008
In the first two articles in this series, we reviewed what a clinical trial is, and why clinical trial evidence showing that a supplement does what you want it to do in humans is the most important reason to choose a supplement.
Now, we’ll take you through a couple of examples to illustrate the best way to use this knowledge to choose the right supplements, and to avoid useless ones.
