Diet & Nutrition

Overview Treating head lice is unpleasant enough as it is without the added frustration of spending money on lice-killing products that stop working after lice build an immunity to them. Common in school-age children, head lice spread quickly and can…
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Overview Grown and harvested in the Amazon rainforest, the Acai berry is a small purple berry similar in size to a grape. Once the acai berry is picked it becomes perishable within hours, which makes it difficult to transport. The…
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Panax ginseng, also called Asian ginseng, has a long history of medicinal use in Orient. Valued as an energy booster, an aphrodisiac and a general all-over tonic, this herb is available in health food stores in capsules, tablets, teas and…
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Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin. It is necessary for vision and helps maintain the epithelial tissues such as skin, lungs and intestines. If your daily diet does not contain adequate amounts of the vitamin, you will have vitamin A…
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Overview Corn silk is the small, soft strands of thread-like material found on corn and corn husks. It is a natural diuretic that is effective at soothing and relaxing your genito-urinary system by treating inflammation and irritation, according to STDPioneer.org….
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Coconut oil is used for both cosmetic and health purposes. It is one of the most versatile types of oil, boasting a quickly metabolized structure that provides the body with energy, along with antimicrobial properties that can heal wounds and…
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Glycogen is a form of carbohydrate which is stored in the muscles and liver for energy. The University of Missouri Nutrition Department states that glycogen is very important because it is the body’s main form of fuel for long-term energy….
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Overview Dine at your local Chipotle Mexican Grill equipped with the following nutritional facts and you can navigate the restaurant’s endless combinations successfully. Chipotle menu options are built around a combination of tortillas, rice, beans, meat, guacamole, salsas, cheese and…
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Fish oil has become a very popular supplement, thanks in part to the belief that the omega-3 fats it contains can prevent or treat a wide range of ailments. It does offer benefits, especially in lowering triglycerides and preventing second…
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1. Stop Taking Magnesium Excess magnesium usually comes from medication such as laxatives and antacids. Some people may also take magnesium in oral form to compensate for a deficiency in their bodies. People with kidney problems are especially at risk…
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Arthritis is a condition involving changes in the structure and function of the body’s joints. There are many different forms of the disease, with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis being the most common. While a variety of medications exist for treating…
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Silica is found in abundance as an element in the Earth’s crust; it is basically a crystalline silicon or quartz. When silicon is derived from plants, it is celled silica gel. It is essential in our tendons, bones, cartilage, skin…
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Fat has its place in a healthy diet. Besides being a source of energy, fat helps your body absorb certain vitamins (A, D, E and K), aids in satiety and is a key nutrient for proper growth and metabolic function….
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Overview A properly alkalized body plays a significant role in restoring and maintaining health. The body’s organs and glands function properly in exact proportion to how much alkaline and acid levels are in our systems. Discovering the right acid/base balance,…
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Overview Corn is everywhere. According to Michael Pollan, author of the book “The Ominvore’s Dilemma,” corn is so inexpensive that it’s regularly used to create processed foods and food additives like sweeteners and fillers. One food in particular that’s notoriously…
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Overview Guar, also known as clusterbean, is an annual legume. In the United States, it has a variety of uses, most notable of which is the production of guar gum, a type of food additive that is used to thicken…
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The legs may be an athlete’s greatest asset. When combined with the abdominal musculature, these core muscles create the engine used for most sport movements. As a result, athletes are constantly searching for more effective ways to build and strengthen…
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All carbohydrates are not created equal. There are simple carbs, which digest very quickly, and complex carbs, which take longer to digest. According to the Nemours Foundation, complex carbs are further broken down into refined and unrefined carbs. The Foundation…
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Overview Most everyone has been told in some form or another to “eat a healthy diet,” and for good reason. The benefits of a nutritionally sound lifestyle are countless and include decreased risk for and treatment of infections and disease,…
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Overview Wheat bran, the outer husk of the wheat grain, is a by-product of the milling process. As an insoluble fiber, wheat bran is part of a healthy diet because it provides bulk or roughage that passes through the stomach…
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Overview The Standard Process Cleanse is a type of supplement product that was introduced by the company in 2002. The product is meant to help detoxify the body as well as help jump start a person’s weight loss goals. Some…
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1. Return to Your Roots The Alkaline diet, sometimes called the Acid Alkaline diet, promotes eating a diet similar to the one our ancestors ate before domestication. Research indicates our ancestors’ diet consisted of unprocessed plant and animal foods. With…
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1. Eat the Whole Artichoke You’re probably most familiar with the marinated artichoke hearts that become a favorite party dip. But have you ever enjoyed a whole artichoke, steamed or braised? The way you eat the artichoke makes a big…
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1. Good vs. Bad Carbohydrates The biggest misconception proliferated in the low carb diet craze is that all carbohydrates should rate the same in regard to health. Carbohydrates are the body’s prime source of energy, and while bad carbohydrates which…
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Fructose is a naturally occurring sugar found in fruits. You can also buy products that have had fructose added to them, as in fruity baked goods. Fructose is commercially manufactured into a variety of foods you would not necessarily think…
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Iron occurs in two forms–heme and non-heme. Non-heme iron is present in grains and vegetables, and is not easily absorbed into the body because the other compounds present within the plant foods blocks its absorption. Heme iron, however, makes up…
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Overview Decaffeinated green tea helps promote weight loss by increasing metabolism, reducing appetite and inhibiting fat absorption. This is due to the polyphenols in green tea. Caffeine is not required to get the benefits. About this Author Kent Ninomiya has…
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1. Lifestyle Changes: What You Can Do to Improve Your GERD Treating GERD doesn’t always require medication. Your doctor will probably recommend that you start with some simple lifestyle changes to reduce your symptoms. If you are overweight, getting to…
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Whether your water comes from a well or municipal water source, it could contain impurities such as bacteria or chemicals that affect your family’s health. Drinking water might also contain chlorine or iron, which affect the taste. A water filter…
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Overview Fructose is one of the three simple sugars that form the building blocks for most of the carbohydrates in the normal human diet. Moderate amounts of fructose are found in whole fruits, and large amounts in honey and processed…
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