Yeast is a fungus which is scientifically called as Candida and is commonly present in the normal human skin, especially in warm and moist places like mouth and vagina. Though the female population is mainly affected by candidiasis, they are not gender specific and targets particular areas of a human body.
The fungus responsible for [...]
A nutritional supplement is a broad category that describes a group of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, herbal supplements, hormones like melatonin and some steroids. The Food and Drug Administration requires manufacturers of dietary supplements to be responsible for ensuring their product is safe before it hits the market.
The FDA’s role is to take action against [...]
You can find healing herbs in a healing herbs powder or tea bag form in almost any Chinese or nutrition store these days. These supplements are getting more and more popular every day. Although it is always nice to take herbal supplements in a more natural state, taking the supplements often tastes better and is [...]
There are far too many vitamins and supplements out there to be able to completely list them all however, I will give you a list of all of those that are most commonly used; what they are used for, and what whole foods you get them from. Remember, vitamin supplements are meant to be used [...]
Here is a quick list of what can happen when you overdose on certain vitamins and what to watch out for:
Vitamin A: 100,000 daily can cause irritability, fatigue, insomnia, painful bones and joints, abnormal bone growth, loss of hair, itchy skin, anorexia, decreased blood clotting time, birth defects, and abortions. In children this causes fatigue, [...]
Vitamin and mineral supplements are greatly used nowadays, particularly during illnesses or pregnancy. However the safety of some of these supplements has come up quite a bit. But the problem is knowing which supplements are those that can be harmful.
The fact of the matter is that just because a product is called natural, that doesn’t [...]
Supplements can be a great addition to your regular diet, but they aren’t meant to be taken as food substitutes. They can’t replace the hundreds of nutrients found in whole foods. But if you do decide to take a vitamin or mineral supplement, you really need to consider these factors first:
Check the labels before you [...]
Vitamins and minerals are meant to be used as extra substances. You body needs vitamins and minerals in small but regular steady amounts in order fro you to maintain normal growth, function and good health. When you take them together, vitamins and minerals are generally referred to as micro nutrients. However, you body can’t make [...]
Now that vitamin supplements have added amino acids, antioxidants, enzymes and herbs added on to them and their overall composition, it is generally believed that dietary supplements could easily replace food as you body’s source of essential nutrients. But this isn’t the case or even close to it. The human body needs whole foods such [...]
The use of natural medicine is the oldest form of medicine that mankind has within our fingertips right now. Before technology and modern medicine was used, natural remedies such as herbs, plants, foods and flowers were used instead. In fact, it was the only remedies used. These methods are still the most widely practiced form [...]
