Archive for the 'Universe Of Nutrition' Category

Modern Supermarkets–Palaces Of Poisons

Monday, June 2nd, 2008

Each week, my wife and I do our grocery shopping. And
yes, even though I’m a man, I’m always involved in this
because what we buy is a very important purchase–an
investment in our health and business productivity.
We are what we eat, for better or for worse.
First, we go to a natural/organic food market […]

Are Diet Drinks Bad For Me?

Monday, May 12th, 2008

“Are diet drinks such as diet coke and such really that bad for me?”
For many of us who try to watch the amount of sugar we consume, diet drinks are an excellent alternative to the calorie dense drinks which fill the convience store shelves. However, diet drinks like anything else these days, does come […]

7 Ways to Make Alkaline Diet Benefit You

Monday, April 14th, 2008

The premise of an alkaline diet is that the nutrients found in supplements, alkalizing foods, and water can bring the body back to balance. These vitamins, minerals, and herbs infuse the body with new energy, vitality, and better health.
Alkaline foods and water must be consumed in order to provide nutrients the body needs to […]

Artificial Sweeteners - Are They Safe?

Thursday, April 10th, 2008

To research the health risks Sweet ‘N Low and other artificial sweeteners I examined both sides of the story. There seems to be no neutral position on any of these sweeteners.
Sugar has become the #2 dietary concerns, following only fat content.
There are 3 general reasons for using artificial sweeteners; weight loss, dental hygiene, and for […]

Constipation

Wednesday, April 9th, 2008

Constipation is the passing of dry, hard faeces fewer than three times a week. Individuals who have constipation may find it painful and difficult to have a bowel movement, also other symptoms include feeling sluggishness, bloated and uncomfortable. Constipation is a common ailment and everybody will suffer from it at least once within their life. […]

The Road to Wellness is Paved with… Pills and Potions?

Tuesday, April 8th, 2008

Nutrition and supplementation plays a major role in the overall health process. The 20th century brought about some major medical developments in the sickness industry, which helped fight infectious disease, improved the effectiveness of antibiotics and immunizations and resulted in a doubling of the average lifespan.
However, the older you get the more medication you […]

Lower Cholesterol Naturally Using a Smorgasbord of Fiber

Sunday, April 6th, 2008

With a high cholesterol and heart disease in the family, Phil’s doctor had urged him to adhere to American Heart Association’s low-fat, low-cholesterol diet.
“Your LDL cholesterol is 181it’s down only 7%. That’s still too high, Phil,” the doctor said, sighing. “At your age (46 years old), you can’t afford to walk around with an LDL […]