Thursday, March 11th, 2010

Vitamin B12

The Energy Vitamin and then some Vitamin B12 is known as the “energy vitamin,” and it is essential for many critical functions in your body, including energy production, supporting your immune system, and helping to regulate the formation of red blood cells. Recent studies from the US Framingham trial show that one in four adults [...]

That Tingling Sensation

by Ffjorren Zolfaghar |
Have you ever experienced the tingling, pins and needles kind of feeling in your extremities? Is it a numb feeling that will not go away? Maybe your arm simply “fell asleep,” or maybe it’s something a little more serious: Carpal tunnel Syndrome.
When it is simply a situation of a limb “falling asleep,” [...]

Massage Therapy. It’s not just a Luxury

by Kaleigh Richards, LMT |
For many years, massage has been viewed as a stress relieving luxury. However, in the past decade or so, the general public and other healthcare professionals are starting to recognize that massage therapy is an effective healthcare approach. Massage therapy, along with chiropractic, physical therapy and other natural health modalities are [...]

Balancing Omega Fatty Acids

by Leslie Baker, PharmD, RPh |
The essential polyunsaturated fatty acids omega-3 and omega-6 have been extensively studied and the benefits to the cardiovascular system are well known. What is not as well known are the differences between omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids and how much of each should be consumed?
The most common omega-3 fatty acids [...]

GlycoTrol for Type II Diabetes

GlycoTrol is a natural supplement designed to help maintain normal blood-glucose levels, cholesterol levels, triglyceride levels, blood urea nitrogen (BUN) levels, and homocysteine levels. GlycoTrol was developed by Dr. Charles Jarowski, Former Director of Pharmaceutical Research and Development at Pfizer.
A brief description:
People with diabetes, or those at risk, are often counseled to substitute protein for [...]

Skin Rashes

by Ffjorren Zolfagar |
The month of February offers cool, crisp winter days. Temperatures remain low and the air is quite dry. As we head outdoors, our skin becomes vulnerable to the harsh winter elements sometimes causing a rash.
The common skin rash is, simply put, any eruption of the skin. It is also referred to as [...]

Natural Solutions for Ear Infections

by Ffjorren Zolfaghar |
Your medical terminology lesson of the day: Otitis Media, commonly known as an ear infection. This occurs when fluid becomes trapped in the middle ear, welcoming germs and bacteria to grow and brew a nasty infection.
It can happen to the oldest and youngest ears alike, however, it tends to occur more often [...]

A Mind is a Terrible Thing to Lose. PCA-Rx A Detoxification Agent

submitted by Maxam Nutraceutics |
Clinical research has shown a direct correlation between Alzheimer’s, Dementia, Autism, Parkinson’s and other neurological disorders and the overburden of heavy metal toxins in the body. The World Health Organization has estimated that at least 90 percent of all chronic diseases can be attributed to the effects of environmental pollution. [...]

Make New Year’s Resolutions Successful

by Cheryl Kiraly |
As the holidays draw to a close, we can look back over the past three months at what is probably the most unhealthy quarter of the year. Halloween: candy. Thanksgiving: food gorging (Guess on which day the largest number of Americans die of heart attack?). Thanksgiving to Christmas to New Year: office [...]

What’s on the Label and What’s not? Little Hotties

by Marie Harger |
Cold fingers and toes are one of the tragedies of winter. This product is the answer to our frozen digits, whether on the ski slope or otherwise having to be outside when temperatures are freezing. Hotties keep our extremities cozy, toasty, and warm.
Little Hotties are safe, provide natural heat, have no odor [...]

Curamin: End Pain Now

by The Vitamin Connection |
Stronger than Steroids and Cortisone
In the December issue of Healthy Beginnings magazine we featured a supplement called Curamin. The response to this product was so significant that we decided to break it down to see how it works. It is claimed that all the ingredients are natural having a powerful impact [...]

5-hour Energy Drink

5-hour-Energy is a small two-ounce liquid supplement that claims to provide hours of energy without a crash effect later. It boasts containing only four calories and no sugar. This supplement includes several amino acids and high amounts of B vitamins combined with a dose of caffeine. Let’s look closer at the ingredients list to see [...]