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  • Menopause Is Coming - Be An Informed Consumer
    Menopause is a natural part of life and does not necessarily require treatment. You need to be informed of your options. Symptoms and health risks associated with low estrogen can be treated, often, in natural ways that don't include drug related risks.
  • Is Bottled Water Really Necessary?
    Why have so many thirsty people turned off the tap and chosen to drink bottled water? Did you know Americans consumed more than 7.5 billion gallons of bottled water in 2005? That's more than 26 gallons per person. Is bottled water really necessary?
  • Are Antioxidants Your Antidote to Aging?
    Fresh fruits and vegetables may be your secret to lasting youth rather than a magic pill or potion! Carrots, spinach, and broccoli (among other vegetables) contain compounds known as antioxidants, which research suggests may be powerful weapons in the war against premature aging.
  • Portion Control - Do You Understand It's Power In Weight Control?
    Do you know 78% of Americans believe the kind of food they eat is more important than how much they eat in managing their weight? This myth is debunked by a recent survey by the American Institute for Cancer Research.
  • Do Elevated Homocysteine Levels Increase Risk For Alzheimer's Disease?
    A natural amino acid called homosysteine has recently been linked to several age related diseases. Some researchers believe it may also be linked to the onset of Alzheimer's Disease.
  • When a Loved One Has Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - What Do You Do?
    Most certainly, you know someone who has been stricken by this misunderstood and debilitating illness. You want to be positive and supportive but what do you say or do?
  • Is Alpha Lipoic Acid the Emerging Premier Anti-Aging Antioxidant?
    Alpha lipoic acid at supplemental levels acts as a powerful and versatile antioxidant. Could this be the emerging premier anti-aging antioxidant?
  • Ten Tips for Reducing Stress in Your Life
    Stress, we've all felt it at one time or another. But many people feel stress often; some even feel it as a part of their daily lives. Learning to reduce your stress levels can help you live happier, healthier, and maybe even longer.
  • Low Glycemic Index Diets - Is The Glycemic Idex The Wrong Tool?
    The glycemic index measures blood sugar response per gram of carbohydrate contained in a food, not per gram of the food, and leads to some odd numbers. Is it the wrong tool to assess the insulin-related effects of food?
  • Low Glycemic Index Diets - Are They The Path To Weight Loss?
    The low glycemic index (low-GI) diet splits the difference between the low-carb and low-fat approaches. It maintains the low-carb diet's focus on insulin, but it suggests differentiation of certain carbohydrates over others rather than restricting carbohydrate intake.
  • Did You Get Your Vitamin F Today?
    There is a popular myth that one should avoid all fat in the diet, but there is one category of fats that is necessary for good health.
  • Vitamin C (L-Ascorbic Acid) - The Heroic Antioxidant
    We hear a lot about vitamin C and the research shows that it is truly the heroic antioxidant. It is important indeed being necessary for at least 300 metabolic functions.
  • Vitamin B-12 - Cobalamin
    Patients suffering from dementia often exhibit a vitamin B-12 deficiency and supplementation improves mental functioning in some of these cases.
  • Vitamin B-6 A Forgotten Nutrient
    Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) is a widely overlooked vitamin, but it is involved in more bodily functions than almost any other single nutrient. It is important for both physical and mental health.
  • Vitamin D Is Not Just For Bones
    Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin found in three forms that possesses both the characteristics of a vitamin and a hormone. It is necessary for growth, especially for normal growth and development of bones and teeth in children.
  • Are You Taking Enough Water With Your Vitamins?
    There is a good reason why you shouldn't just sip water with your vitamins. Drinking a full glass of water when you take your vitamins has benefits you may not be aware of.
  • Health Implications of Acid / Alkaline Imbalance
    Although body pH is important to the body's abiltiy to maintain optimum health, many people never give it a thought. You can take a proactive step by taking a simple at-home test to determine if you body's pH leavels are at healthy levels. If your body pH is not at its proper level, there are steps you can take now to correct this before damage is done.
  • Liquid Vitamins Are Better For Your Health
    You are probably one of the individuals doing what your doctor tells you to do, but are you taking vitamin pills? Maybe you should be taking your daily vitamins in liquid form, instead.
  • Is A New Health Care Paradigm Needed?
    The writer of this article advocates moving away from the traditional health care model that some describe as sick-care. In the old model's place, a new model would emerge. One based on wellness. Individuals would take responsibility for their own health care decisions. In this new paradigm, the Internet would play an important role in providing needed information.
  • Will You Pick A Multi-Vitamin That Works?
    Finally, the AMA is admitting that the American diet alone does not provide adequate nutrition for optimum health. However, they stopped short of explaining what the true role of vitamin supplements should be.



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