Diet & Nutrition

Overview If you are approaching, or currently experiencing, menopause, you may wonder if the herb black cohosh root will alleviate or eradicate some of your menopause-related symptoms. Although black cohosh root shows promise in reducing menopause-related symptoms on its own…
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Potassium chloride is one of the most versatile chemical compounds available. It is the ingredient used in most salt substitutes. Medically, the National Institutes of Health writes that it is used as a supplement for people who are potassium-deficient, or…
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Overview Being healthy is not a simple task, and while some people consider a fit lifestyle to be human nature, by today’s standards of living a healthful lifestyle requires extra effort and considerations. Fitness, diet and nutrition–all three words have…
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Cartilage is one of the connective tissues within animals. In humans, it provides cushioning between bone joints, as in the knee, or constructs softer, non-bone features of the body, such as parts of the ear and nose. In the shark’s…
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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a digestive disorder that causes bloating, cramping, abdominal pain, diarrhea and constipation. While it doesn’t permanently damage the intestinal tract, it can become extremely bothersome. According to the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse, most people…
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Overview Deciding to breastfeed a new baby is a personal decision, one which many mothers choose to do in order to provide their babies with the best nutrition possible. Breast milk is rich in antibodies, anti-viral agents and enzymes that…
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Thai restaurants offer an array of appetizers, entrees and desserts. While many popular Thai foods provide valuable amounts of nutrients, others are high in fat, sodium (salt) and calories. By making efforts to select dishes with healthy ingredients and preparation…
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Overview Protein is a bodybuilder’s best friend. Amino acids are the building blocks of muscle and are only found in protein. While the body is capable of producing some of the 22 known amino acids, many of them must be…
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Despite the abundance of water on the planet, safe sources of drinking water aren’t easily come by in nature. Almost two-thirds of the Earth is covered in water, but only 2.5 percent of that is fresh water, according to DrinkingWater.org….
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Distributors of hoodia gordonii tout this herb’s purported appetite suppressant properties. Hoodia comes from the Kalahari Desert in Southern Africa. Its active ingredient is the appetite-suppressing molecule called P57. However, research is lacking on this herb’s authenticity. It also may…
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Many people get sick every year from drinking contaminated water, including contaminated tap water, according to the nonprofit Green America consumer watchdog organization. Water filters can help protect your health while also removing contaminants that may affect flavor. Not all…
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The way tea is processed determines what tea will be produced: white, black, green or oolong tea. Nevertheless, all of these teas basically contain the same chemicals and anti-oxidants and although the chemicals may be in slightly different quantities, as…
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Eliminating the candida fungus from the body can be a difficult task. The candida organism can cause a range of issues in sufferers, ranging from fatigue to headaches. It is present in all individuals but can become dominant in cases…
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Second to water, green tea is the most widely consumed beverage in the world. Green tea extract is a supplement form of the green tea leaves that can be swallowed like a vitamin. It has a high level of antioxidants…
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Chasteberry, also called Vitex, is used for a variety of women’s health concerns, including hormone imbalances and menstrual irregularities. It may also be used for menopausal symptoms. Making smart and informed choices about herbal remedies is key to the safe…
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Diuretics help improve your rate of urination. They are often used to flush the body of toxins and salt and to help with various health maladies that may cause water retention. Though diuretic medications like pamabrom and thiazide will work…
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Super goat weed is an herb belonging to the Epimedium genus of flowering plants, many of which are believed to provide aphrodisiac effects. This is likely why super goat weed is also known by several other names that reference this…
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Overview PowerBar Energize Fruit Smoothie energy bar is a meal replacement bar targeted toward the needs of those participating in sports and athletics. PowerBar promises the flavor of a fruit smoothie in the form and package of a snack bar….
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High-fructose corn syrup, or HFCS, has become increasingly prevalent in beverages and processed foods since the 1970s. Often incorrectly believed to be pure fructose, the sweetener and preservative actually contains fructose and glucose, with fructose usually 42 percent or 55…
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Fish oils are a type of omega-3 fatty acid essential to a person’s diet. These fats are essential in that they are necessary for health, but they are not made by the body. Skin is a major organ that requires…
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Magnesium chloride is a mineral compound commonly used in fireproofing, refrigeration and cement. It also has been used as a remedy for many ailments, to increase visibility on dusty roads and to increase safety in icy conditions during the winter….
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Overview Noni is the Hawaiian name for morinda citrifolia, an unusual-looking fruit from the coffee family. The morinda plant is a woody shrub growing up to several inches in diameter. It initially blooms with white clustering flowers, but the tree’s…
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Overview Though it is easy to take clean tap water for granted, at some point you have probably wondered where your tap water comes from and what it goes through before making its way to your faucet. The source and…
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Shark liver oil, usually ingested in capsule or liquid form, is known as a dietary source of omega-3 fatty acids and has been linked to heart health. Additionally, the alkylglycerols found in this supplement can be used to boost the…
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You’ll most often see selenium sulfide contained in special shampoos meant to alleviate the symptoms of dandruff. This anti-infective agent relieves flaking and itching on your scalp. It’s also a key ingredient in topical treatments used to allay the symptoms…
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Overview Derived from the Morinda citifolia plant, extracts of the noni fruit have been used for centuries by Pacific Islanders for a variety of medical conditions. Noni juice preparations are now being marketed as “superfruit” juices with extraordinary health benefits….
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Overview Eastern medicine has recognized ginseng as an herbal remedy for thousands of years. It was only in the 19th and 20th centuries that Western doctors and scientists began dismissing such herbal treatments. Like other healing herbs, though, various types…
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Overview Your body uses carbohydrates for energy. For decades, nutritionists and diet-book authors portrayed them as harmless. More recently, since low-carbohydrate diets emerged in the 1970s and rose to further prominence in the 1990s, carbohydrates have gained a reputation as…
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Bloating, or water retention, is a common symptom of premenstrual syndrome, or PMS. Women who experience frequent bloating may find that lifestyle changes, such as adhering to a nutrient-rich, low-salt diet and regular exercise, reduce or prevent their symptoms. In…
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Many young children in America suffer from food allergies. According to the National Institutes of Health, a food allergy is an abnormal reaction to a specific food, caused by the immune system. Food allergies can manifest themselves in many different…
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