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Benefits of GABA For Our Brain By : chester GABA (gamma aminobutyric acid) is a non-essential amino acid found mainly in the human brain and eyes. It is considered an inhibitory neurotransmitter, which means it regulates brain and nerve cell activity by inhibiting the number of neurons firing in the brain. GABA is referred to as the "brain's natural calming agent". By inhibiting over-stimulation of the brain, GABA may help promote relaxation and ease nervous tension. Immune Support Products and Why We Need Them By : chester What is Colostrum? Colostrum is the pre-milk fluid produced from the mother's mammary glands during the first 72 hours after birth. It provides life-supporting immune and growth factors that insure the health and vitality of the newborn. B6 Important Among the B Vitamins By : Bob Benson When most people hear the word “anemia,” they immediately think of iron. But a shortage of Vitamin B6 can also cause a type of anemia because this vitamin is vital to the healthy generation of hemoglobin in the blood of a normal, healthy person. Maca's Many Uses and Benefits By : chester Maca root grows in the mountains of Peru at high altitudes of 7,000 to 11,000 feet, making it the highest altitude growing plant in the world. Maca is a radish-like root vegetable that is related to the potato family, and is tuberous and spherical in form. Vitamins for Youth Health and Healing Check Out Vitamin E By : Bob Benson Vitamin E is one of the natural antioxidants, proven to help your body fight several health problems and to fend off some of the natural signs of aging Natural Joint Support Products By : chester Everyone old enough to walk appreciates the value of flexibility and ease of movement. Unfortunately many of us take such good things for granted. A famous folksinger sang, "You don't know what you've got till it's gone." That's certainly true for millions Americans who live with stiff and uncomfortable joints. Vitamins and Relief Vitamin K for Leg Cramps By : Bob Benson Most often, the effects of vitamins and vitamin deficiencies are spread over a period of time. Vitamins How to Get the Most From Your Diet By : Bob Benson It’s not easy to eat right, but when you are going out of your way to eat healthy you should be sure that you’re getting the most from your foods. Natural, Healthy and Sweet - The Benefits of Stevia By : chester Stevia (STEE-vee-uh) is an outstanding, sweet tasting herb that has remarkable health promoting qualities. The sweetness of Stevia is largely due to its complex stevioside molecule that is composed of glucose, sophorose and steviol. A second compound called rebaudioside, which is present in Stevia, also contributes to Stevia's sweetness. Stevia has a taste that is unique and has been described as very sweet with a slight licorice, almost bitter aftertaste. Generally, high quality Stevia contain Restoring Your Balance with Mushrooms By : chester Mushrooms are valuable health food - low in calories, high in vegetable proteins, chitin, iron, zinc, fiber, essential amino acids, vitamins & minerals. Mushrooms also have a long history of use in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Their legendary effects on promoting good health and vitality and increasing your body's adaptive abilities... The Benefits and Side Effects of Creatine By : chester Creatine is an amino acid (amino acids are the building blocks of protein) which is made in the body by the liver and kidneys, and is derived from the diet through meat and animal products. Creatine (creatine monohydrate) is a colorless, crystalline substance used in muscle tissue for the production of phosphocreatine, an important factor in the formation of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the source of energy for muscle contraction and many other functions in the body. Nutritional Supplements and False Claims, Perfect Together! By : Jim Oneill Have you ever thought about using supplements that claim to make you lose weight and help you perform better physically? This article discusses whether these products really deliver on their claims or whether most are just helping you to waste your money. Vegetable Protein Has One Definite Advantage Over Meat Protein By : Deng Gang A study shows plant protein has some benefits that meat protein lacks, it is recommended we add some amounts of vegetable protein in our diet for better health. Are you eating yourself to death? By : Richelo Killian Is your current diet killing you quicker? Could your diet be the cause of all your ailments? Is your "healthy" diet making you fat?! Eating Healthy In A Fast Food World By : D. David Dugan - Rushing to Eat People’s lives have become so busy and rushing around, that we no longer eat the way we should. In some places, there is a McDonald’s on every major corner, if not some other fast food restaurant. Watching TV, you see a commercial for some kind of food place almost every time commercials are on, urging you to eat there because it’s good and you can get it fast and cheap. With so many distractions and obligations, families have these days, how do you eat heal... What Is an Essential Fat? By : David Snape These fatty acids exist in and are used in every cell of your body. So they are crucial to a cell's health and therefore to our health as people. The good news is that in North America, you generally get enough Omega -6 in your diet. Omega-3 has presented a question mark to researchers. Are we getting enough or not? Nutritional Supplements: Are They Really Essential For Good Health By : Adam Thompson - Why should I take nutritional supplements? Can't I just eat healthy, exercise, drink plenty of water, etc.? A fair question. After all, quality nutritional supplements are not cheap. Let's look at the arguments for taking nutritional supplements in addition to a healthy lifestyle. Argument #1: Our foods no longer contain the nutrition they should Due to modern processing and farming methods, foods that should be high in certain nutrients no longer are. For example, the ... Herbalife Health Nutrition New Breakfast Products By : Jennie Winter - Herbalife came out with the ideal breakfast! It is easy to make, tasty and what’s no less important, is healthy. Thinks about all the time you have to spend making yourself a decent breakfast, I’m not even talking about the energy of the very preparation and the time spent thinking about what to make. Herbalife, as usually, makes our life easier. All you need is nutritional shake mix. You get to choose between four flavors: chocolate, wild berry, tropical fruit and vanill... The Best Meal Plan For Your Diet Personality By : Galia Ivanova If you eat less than 3 meals a day, it seems like you don't care about your body. If you spend most your time eating or snacking – that’s not good, too. But if you are not taking any exercises… I really don’t have to mention the negative effects of all these over your body. What I strongly recommend you is to read the following 3 meal plans, and to select the one that suits your diet personality. Here’s The Secret to Improving the Function of Every Cell in Your Body By : Vernita Sherman Everyone wants to live a long healthy life, but few of us know how to go about doing so. Most people think that as they age, getting some type of health problem or disease is inevitable. This is simply not true! All of the major causes of death--cancer, heart disease, stroke, lung disease and injury--can be prevented... Eat healthy Foods - It Makes Sense! By : Edwina Hanson We all know the importance of eating healthy foods for their vitamin and mineral content. However, in recent years, scientists have discovered that there are hundreds of substances in food that have healing and disease prevention properties. Minerals For Your Children: Minor Yet Important By : Adwina Jackson - As one of the essential nutrients, minerals have an influence on your children's growth and development as well as their health. Even though the body needs only a little amount of minerals, compared to carbohydrates for example, they have an important role in our body. Without minerals, carbohydrates, proteins, and the other nutrients can hardly carry out their functions. Let's find out where the minerals come from. Just as vitamins, the body needs minerals to run the p... Organic Food For A Better Environment And Health By : Adwina Jackson - You must have heard about organic food, haven't you? What do you know about it? Imagine if your spinach, broccoli, carrots, celery, apples, oranges, pears, and other fruits and vegetables on your table do not contain chemical substances. A healthier body will be yours ever. According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), organic food is produced by farmers to emphasize renewable resources and the conservation of soil and water to enhance environmental... Boost Your Memory With Caffeine By : Brandon C. Hall - There have been a lot of negative reviews of the consequences of consuming coffee, tea or eating chocolate because of the amount of caffeine that these substances contain. There might be a silver lining to the caffeine cloud though and that's how caffeine can play an important role in boosting your memory. Often we experience short term memory problems. At times it can be whether we turned off the water after we brushed our teeth or if we locked the door before we went to ... What To Eat To Boost Your Memory By : Brandon C. Hall - Being aware of the nutritional value of the foods we eat is obviously essential to a healthy body. Eating the right combination of carbohydrates, proteins and healthy fats works towards keeping muscles strong and organs functioning the way nature intended. Our minds are no different and eating foods rich in certain nutrients can help alleviate brain fog and boost our memories back to the place they were when we were younger. It only seems natural that since most of our bod... The Amazing Miracle Food That Really Works By : Conwey New reports indicate one substance may be the Holy Grail of the 21st century. Herbal Nutrition Supplements By : Brad Jones Hair loss is a genetic/hormonal process that can affect both men and women. Hormones that bind to hair follicles can cause an imbalance in the biological processes that cause hair growth. Eventually, excess hormonal action on the follicle causes hair to stop growing and the follicle dies. Dining Psychology: Understanding How And Why You Eat Or Overeat By : Jason Flintstone - We've all heard the expression that our eyes are bigger than our stomach, but for many that's still no reason to STOP indulging or enjoying their probably way too generous portions. But, experts assert that staying healthy as well as physically fit means listening to your body, eating when you're hungry and, YES, stopping when your are not. And they offer basic tips for calling it quits. 1. Control Yourself And Your Hunger "Pains": Experts asserts that many hunger pains ar... Is Your Liver Working Like It Should? By : Most people forget about their liver. They neglect the organ that gives them life. Are you one of them? You can change that by reading this article and taking action to treat your liver right. Read on and find out if you have liver weakness. Liver Foods That Make Your Liver Stronger and Useful By : Do you know what foods support your liver and make you liver stronger? Read on and discover if your diet is supporting and creating a strong liver that will benefit you the rest of your life.
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