Ulcers supplements

Best nutrients for stomach problems

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Ulcers

Ulcers are well-defined sores in the lining of the stomach that causes extreme pain, gnawing, soreness, and burning. This is especially true in peptic ulcers. The pain tends to worsen when the stomach is empty and as the day wears on. Many people use antacids and other medicines to relieve the symptoms. Natural remedies can help to ease the pain and soothe the lining of the stomach. It is important to consult your physician about any persistent pain. Consider medications to treat ulcers that do not resolve. Recommended vitamins: Vitamin E: 400 to 500 IU daily Read more at www.altmeds.com

 

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Oxygen therapy may save limbs

Doctors speak out

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Physicians speak out on vascular disease risk

You've heard of individuals risking "life and limb" in courageous feats of daring and adventure. Tens of thousands of Americans risk life and limb every day without stepping a foot out of their homes. More than 100,000 lower-leg and foot amputations are done every year in the United States because of peripheral artery disease. PAD is a narrowing or loss of the small blood vessels that supply blood and oxygen to the feet, legs and hands, and can cause non-healing foot and leg ulcers, pain with walking, and blood clots that can lodge in small vessels and result in limb-threatening loss of blood and oxygen. Read more at www.altmeds.com

 

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Iodine : Iodine deficiencies

Iodine : Iodine deficiencies

Cholesterol and lifestyle

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Video: Changes you can make

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Pregnancy and Childbirth : Babies born to drinkers may be born craving alcohol

Pregnancy and Childbirth : Babies born to drinkers may be born craving alcohol

Sexual Health : Natural libido boosters for women

Sexual Health : Natural libido boosters for women

Carotene to cleanse

Fight free radicals with orange plant pigment

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Carotene

Carotenoids are found in yellow and dark green vegetables, tomatoes, parsley, oranges, pink grapefruit, spinach, red palm oil and cherries. The term refers to more than 500 substances that naturally occur in fruits and vegetables. We even find carotenoids lending bright colors to animals; flamingos owe their color to carotenoids, as do shellfish. Egg yolks are yellow because of carotenoids that protect the unsaturated fats in the yolk. Beta-carotene and lycopene are the most well-known carotenoids. Read more at www.altmeds.com

 

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Aging and supermodels

How the pretty ones feel about growing old

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Aging supermodels talk about aging

Aging supermodels reunited on The Oprah Winfrey Show  recently to talk about the impact aging was having on their lives. Cheryl Tiegs, Beverly Johnson, Stephanie Seymour and Christie Brinkley. The aging beauties discussed what it takes to be successful as models, but also how to do aging gracefully. Read more at www.healthy-aging-answers.com

 

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Physical therapy is about options

Often misunderstood profession is there to help

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Physical therapy offers options to people in pain

Physical therapy is a holistic health care profession practiced in a wide range of settings, from sports training facilities to inpatient rehabilitation facilities—as well as in private clinics.

Many people who enter the field of physical therapy (or physiotherapy) are attracted because they see the positive effects of this therapy on themselves or a loved one.

What does a physical therapist do? Physical therapy can offer a broad range of services for patients from childhood to the elderly. The object of the physical therapist is to help the patient overcome a physical limitation, which may include pain. Read more at www.altmeds.com

 

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Versatile Vitamin C

Good for so many things

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Vitamin C

Vitamin C or ascorbic acid is a water-soluble vitamin that is vital in the formation of collagen, the connective substance in all cells. As an antioxidant, it helps defend cells from the effects of smoke, pollution, and other highly reactive substances called free radicals. Vitamin C also helps in healing, in the production of red blood cells, in preventing hemorrhaging, and in fighting bacterial infections. The body's need for Vitamin C is increased by physical stress. Read more at www.altmeds.com

 

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Rheumatoid arthritis nutrients

Best supplements to help suppress inflammation

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Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis is a systemic disease that affects the entire body and is one of the most common forms of arthritis. It is characterized by the inflammation of the membrane lining the joint, which causes pain, stiffness, warmth, redness and swelling. According to the Rheumatoid Arthritis Foundation, rheumatoid arthritis (RA) typically affects many different joints and is often a chronic, recurrent disease with remissions and flare-ups. Inflammationin the joint lining, which is called the synovium, can invade and damage bone and cartilage. Inflammatory cells release enzymes that may digest bone and cartilage. The involved joint can lose its shape and alignment, resulting in pain and loss of movement. Proper nutrition and supplementation can help reduce inflammation. Recommended vitamins: Vitamin C: 1,000 mg, three times daily Vitamin E: 400 to 500 IU daily Read more at www.altmeds.com

 

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Helpful selenium

How this macromineral affects the body

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Selenium

Selenium, one of the macrominerals, is found in bran, broccoli, onions, tomatoes, tuna, and wheat germ. It is most effective when taken with Vitamin E. Selenium is an essential component of a key antioxidant enzyme that protects the body by helping to prevent the formation of free radicals. Along with Vitamin E, it assists with metabolic processes and aids in normal growth as well as fertility. Some selenium compounds are antifungal and are used in dandruff shampoos. Diseases prevented or improved by the therapeutic benefits of adequate amounts of dietary selenium include acne, atherosclerosis (preventive), cancer, cardiovascular disease, cervical diseases, herpes simplex, high cholesterol, impaired immune function, infertility, lupus, macular degeneration, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, recurrent infections, and shingles. (Information from the Herbal Information Center & Vitamin Directory). Read more at www.altmeds.com

 

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Cold sore basics

How to treat these painful blisters

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Cold Sores

Cold sores are fluid-filled blisters on the lips and other parts of the face that usually are caused by the herpes simplex type I virus. Because the herpes virus lies dormant in the nerve cells, new cold sores are likely to erupt periodically, especially on the lips and nose. Stress tends to play a major factor in this condition. Sun exposure can trigger outbreaks in some individuals. Canker sores are a different ailment, causing small, ulcerated sores inside the mouth. Recommended vitamins: Vitamin A: 25,000 mg, twice a day for five days Vitamin C: 2,000 mg, three times daily Flavonoids Phytonutrient vitamins Recommended minerals: Selenium: 600 mg daily, only for five days Recommended nutrients: Lysine Melissa cream Echinacea Goldenseal Flaxseed oil Read more at www.altmeds.com

 

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Aloe for acid indigestion

Treating reflux with this gel

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How to Use Aloe Vera to Treat Acid Reflux

Acid reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), occurs when gastric contents rise into the esophagus, causing an uncomfortable burning sensation, often described as heartburn. Acid reflux can cause esophageal erosions if allowed to persist. Several medications, including antacids and proton pump inhibitors like Prilosec and Nexium, can treat acid reflux. However, you can also treat acid reflux holistically with aloe vera. Read more at www.altmeds.com

 

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Asthma attack animation

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What happens in lungs during an attack: A video

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Alternative remedies for college kids

Four alternative meds you might send in a care package.

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Alternative remedies for college kids

Here’s a collection of four alternative remedies that might interest college-aged kids, with information from the Six Persimmons Apothecary in Bounder, Colo.

Oscillococcinum

A homeopathic remedy for colds and flu that helps boost the immune system and shorten the duration of illness. Read more at www.altmeds.com

 

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Your yoga style

Is Kripalu best for you?

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Which style of yoga for you?

As yoga continues to gain mainstream acceptance, the different types of yoga styles and the teachers who offer them has increased exponentially.  From ancient traditional poses to modern hybrids, yoga pervades fitness, health, diet, medicine and spiritual/meditative practices  There are yoga approaches that target specific areas of the body, such as the abs.  There are styles that are designed to deal with back or neck pain, pregnancy, relaxation, asthma, epilepsy, heart disease, carpal tunnel, and even depression.  So how do you find the right approach and the right teacher?  It depends on what you are looking for. Read more at www.altmeds.com

 

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Live longer with chocolate

Research shows chocolate adds years

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Chocolate may improve life span

London, U.K. (AHN) - People who survived a heart attack and eats chocolate at least twice a week may be 70 percent less likely to die from heart disease than non-chocolate lovers, new research reveals.

Dark chocolate's antioxidants called flavonoids, which prevents blood clots, does the trick, according to a study by researchers at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden. Read more at www.altmeds.com

 

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Getting enough DHEA

This hormone diminishes as we age

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DHEA

DHEA is the abbreviation for Dehydroepiandrosterone, the most abundant hormone produced by the adrenal glands. In the body, DHEA is converted to testosterone and estrogen. Production of DHEA peaks in your early 20's, then declines about 10% every 10 years. This means that those in their 80's produce only 10 - 20% as much as they did in their 20's. DHEA is the only hormone that declines with age in both men and women, which suggests it may have a connection to age-related disease. Read more at www.altmeds.com

 

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Depression treatments

Natural nutrients that might help

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Depression

This term "depression" is used to describe a wide range of unhappy feelings, from mild, low mood to clinical depression, an illness that can make the sufferer want to commit suicide. Physical symptoms include disturbed sleep, mood swings, tiredness, loss of energy, and lack of sex drive. Nutritional support can help with depression symptoms, especially the B-complex vitamins, which have a powerful effect on mood. Recommended vitamins: Vitamin B Complex: 25 to 50 mg daily Vitamin B-1 -- improves mood and is vital for n Read more at www.altmeds.com

 

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PMS nutrients

Best supplements to combat premenstrual syndrome

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Premenstrual Syndrome

Premenstrual syndrome refers to the physical discomforts many women experience in the days prior to the beginning of their monthly menstruation. Symptoms may include headaches, tender breasts, bloating, irritability, depression, and lack of energy. Premenstrual syndrome symptoms are caused by an imbalance of the sex hormones estrogen and progesterone. Changes in diet can help alleviate the symptoms: eat small, frequent meals in the days prior to your period to stabilize blood sugar levels. Moderate exercise, during the week before a period is due, improves circulation and reduces stress levels. Recommended vitamins: Multivitamin Soy isoflavonoids: 40 to 60 mg daily Vitamin A: 5,000 to 10,000 IU daily Vitamin B-2 -- converts Vitamin B6 in Read more at www.altmeds.com

 

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Vital Vitamin B-6

Why we need this important nutrient

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Vitamin B-6

Vitamin B-6 or pyridoxine is involved in a numerous body functions. It is essential for the utilization of proteins and fats, and it is needed for the production of red blood cells and antibodies, which fight disease. Read more at www.altmeds.com

 

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What is prostatitis?

Could you have this condition?

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Prostatitis

Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate gland, which is part of the male sexual reproductive system. The inflammation can be caused by bacteria, but in more than 90 percent of the cases, no disease-causing agent is found; these cases are called chronic non-bacterial prostatitis. The main symptom of prostatitis is pelvic pain that lasts for several months, painful urination, or pain on ejaculation. Anyone experiencing these symptoms should be evaluated by a qualified medical professional to rule out bacterial prostatitis, which can be life-threatening. Prostatitis can also be asymptomatic and can show up as elevated white blood cell counts during routine blood analysis. Read more at www.altmeds.com

 

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Kava Kava uses

Benefits of this South Pacific herb

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Kava Kava

Kava kava is a member of the pepper family that grows as a bush in the South Pacific and was discovered by explorer Captain James Cook. It had been used by indigenous people for more than 3,000 years as a sedative, muscle relaxant, diuretic, and remedy for nervousness and insomnia. Kava kava has been used in cultural and religious ceremonies to achieve a higher level of consciousness. The roots can be made into a mildly narcotic beverage. In Germany, kava kava is used as a nonprescription drug to reduce anxiety. Read more at www.altmeds.com

 

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Gonorrhea, AIDS linked

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How one STD leads to another

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Free school STD tests

D.C. schools want teens to know

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School system to offer STD tests to teens

This fall, the District of Columbia will begin offering tests for sexually transmitted diseases to all of its public high school students, expanding a pilot program that uncovered a significant amount of infected teenagers, the Washington Post reports.

What D.C. school officials are doing is nothing new—school systems in New York, Chicago, New Orleans, and Baltimore, among others, either perform screenings for STDs or are preparing pilot programs—but the testing program is a vital step in the city's effort to arrest its growing AIDS rate, which is the highest in the nation. AIDS activists are particularly concerned about STDs because they increase the risk of contracting HIV. Read more at www.altmeds.com

 

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Viral infection facts

How these diseases grow

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Viral Infections

A virus is a small infectious organism--much smaller than a fungus or bacterium--that causes disease. Probably the most common viral infections are those of the nose, throat, and airways, including sore throat, sinusitis, the common cold, and influenza. Doctors often refer to these as upper respiratory infections (URIs). In small children, viruses also commonly cause croup and inflammation of the windpipe (laryngitis) or other airways deeper inside the lungs (such as bronchiolitis and bronchitis). Some viruses, such as rabies, West Nile virus, and several different encephalitis viruses, infect the nervous system. Others develop in the skin, sometimes resulting in warts or other blemishes. Additionally, many viruses commonly infect infants and children. How a virus grows: A virus must invade a living cell to reproduce (replicate). The virus attaches to a cell, enters it, and releases its DNA or RNA inside the cell. The virus' DNA or RNA is the genetic code containing the information neede Read more at www.altmeds.com

 

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Mapping your body

Biological terrain assessment does it all

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Biological Terrain Assessment

Biological terrain assessment (BTA) is a health assessment tool that involves tracking measurements of blood, saliva, and urine for electron levels, pH balance, and minerals (resistivity). The concept is not new, but advances in technology have made it a cutting-edge screening tool for health problems and a way to help with disease and aging prevention.

BTA may be compared to a gardener's soil assessment: healthy soil with all the necessary nutrients will grow a healthy tree. A healthy tree planted in unhealthy soil may sicken and die. If the body's internal "terrain" is out of balance due to an unhealthy lifestyle or xenobiotics (environmental toxins), the stage is set for disease. A healthy internal environment may fight off cancer as well as yeast, bacterial, and viral infections. BTA technology is a way to assess objectively in what direction a patient's health is heading and monitor progress. Read more at www.altmeds.com

 

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Breast cancer linked to metals

Iron, aluminum may be contributors

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Study links breast cancer to iron, aluminum

Dr. Russell L. Blaylock, CCN, says that new research indicates breast cancer may be linked to high levels of both iron and aluminum in women’s bodies. The studies were done by withdrawing fluid from the nipples of women with breast cancer because the fluid gives researchers a good picture of conditions within the breast ductal tissue. While iron is a necessary nutrient for human health, aluminum is not. Read more at www.altmeds.com

 

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Aloe Vera : Aloe for sunburn

Aloe Vera : Aloe for sunburn

Herbs for gas

Prevent flatulence with these nutrients

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Flatulence

Flatulence is the passing of excessive amounts of intestinal gas during the day. Everyone passes some gas daily; flatulence refers to episodes that are uncomfortable experiences for all involved. It is important to eat food slowly and chew large particles down to smaller ones, to give the body a chance to digest thoroughly. Nutritional support also may help. Recommended nutrients: Ginger Acidophilus Bifidus FOS Activated charcoal Foods to avoid: Carbonated beverages Beans and gaseous foods Read more at www.altmeds.com

 

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Coralroot : Therapeutic uses of Coral Root

Coralroot : Therapeutic uses of Coral Root

Evening primrose oil medicine

How to use this nutrient

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Evening Primrose Oil

Evening primrose oil is extracted from the Oenothera biennis plant, a small, yellow wildflower native to North America that has been used medicinally for centuries. Evening primrose oil, pressed from the seed, is rich in linoleic acid and gamma-linoleic acid, which are Essential fatty acids--nutrients the body does not produce and which must be obtained from the diet. Essential fatty acids are used by the body to maintain healthy tissues and regulate insulin levels, the functions of the heart, and moods. Evening primrose oil is found in topical remedies for many skin ailments.

Evening primrose oil can be found in capsule form in many places where over-the-counter medications and vitamin supplements are sold. Read more at www.evening-primrose-oil-benefits.com

 

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Ankylosing spondylitis remedies

Natural ways to treat this condition

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Ankylosing Spondylitis

Ankylosing spondylitis is a chronic, progressive, autoimmune disorder that inflames and stiffens the joints and the tendons at the point where they attach to the bones. The lower spine is marked by pain and stiffness at the onset of the disease, which tends to occur in young men. As the disease progresses, the entire spine can become bent and rigid, forcing the upper body to hunch over. Exercise and physical therapy are key treatments for this condition. Recommended nutrients: Fish oil Flaxseed oil Evening primrose oil Devil's claw tea Ginger tea Read more at www.altmeds.com

 

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Why we get cancer

The process explained

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Cancer

Cancer is a disease in which cells in some area of the body begin to multiply out of control, sometimes invading neighboring tissue and spreading to distant areas of the body. The proliferation of non-functioning cancer cells can interfere with the function of any organ, leading to complications and sometimes death. Most cancers form one of more lesions called tumors, but some forms of cancer, such as leukemia, do not. Medical science has not yet conquered all forms of cancer, but has developed effective treatments for some types. Tumors are often removed through surgery or shrunk through radiation. Chemotherapy, the administration of medications that affect cancer cells, can destroy tumors or halt their growth. Regular health care screenings, such as mammograms and Pap smears for women, and prostate exams for men, can often detect cancers in the early, most treatable stage. Patients diagnosed with cancers that have no known, effective medical treatments may wish to participate in clinical trials of new treatments. Herbal remedies may be effective for some individuals. Excellent nutrition and a healthy lifestyle can play a key role in prev Read more at www.altmeds.com

 

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Rauwolfia : Rauwolfia useful in diabetes treatment

Rauwolfia : Rauwolfia useful in diabetes treatment

Breast cancer guidelines tricky

How often should women get mammograms?

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Mammogram guidelines confuse women

Three out of four women don’t understand the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force's new recommendations on how often they should get mammograms. A report on the task force’s findings will appear next month in the American Journal of Preventative Medicine.

In 2009, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force began recommending that women get mammograms every two years, beginning at age 50. The previous recommendation, from the American cancer Society, had been for annual mammograms beginning at age 40. Read more at www.altmeds.com

 

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Physical Therapy : Physical therapy offers options to people in pain

Physical Therapy : Physical therapy offers options to people in pain

Co-Q 10 doses

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Video on how to determine your dosage.

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Joint pain causes

Why do our joints sometimes ache?

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Joint Pain

Joint pain can be caused by many types of injuries or conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune disorder that causes stiffness and pain in the joints. Osteoarthritis involves growth of bone spurs and degeneration of cartilage at a joint. It is very common in adults older than 45 and can cause joint pain.

Joint pain may also be caused by bursitis (inflammation of the bursae). The bursae are fluid-filled sacs that cushion and pad bony prominences, allowing muscles and tendons to move freely over the bone. Read more at www.altmeds.com

 

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Why flax seed oil?

So many essential nutrients in this food

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Flax Seed Oil

Flax seed oil is a nutrient extracted from flax seeds. Until recently, experts believed the best sources of omega-3 were fish oils; however, flax seed oil contains twice as much omega-3 essential fatty acids as fish oil products, without the fishy aftertaste. The oil is known for providing benefits to the circulatory system, immune system, reproductive system, and the central nervous system. Taken regularly, flax seed oil may help remedy high blood pressure, high cholesterol, cardiovascular disease, skin problems, arthritis, and menstrual problems. Several scientific studies show that consumption of omega-3 oils leads to a substantially lower risk of death from coronary heart disease. In addition, flaxseed in a tea helps ease severe colds, dry coughs, and irritations of the urinary tract. Supplementing with flax seed oil has been an effective for constipation, digestive problems, and joint pain. Read more at www.altmeds.com

 

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Adolescent health : Alternative remedies for college kids

Adolescent health : Alternative remedies for college kids

Psyllium keeps things moving

Soluble fiber may resolve digestive complaints.

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Psyllium

Rich in soluble fiber, psyllium seeds and their husks have long been enlisted to ease constipation and digestive system upsets. During the Middle Ages, Arab physicians regularly recommended a formula for constipation that included psyllium as a principal ingredient. Today, a number of studies suggest that psyllium also may be effective in lowering cholesterol levels, promoting weight loss (by making the dieter feel full), and aiding in healing numerous other conditions. Psyllium's reddish brown-to-black seeds are so tiny that that they are occasionally referred to as "flea seeds." Odorless and tasteless, psyllium are commonly added to laxatives, other herbal cures, and even to certain breakfast cereals. Read more at www.altmeds.com

 

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Digestive system help

Designer bacteria might be the answer

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Designer intestinal bacteria on the way?

Each person has a collection of intestinal bacteria, and the proportions of bacteria are unique to that individual, according to researchers at Washington University. When any individual’s bacterial profile becomes unbalanced, bowel disease, malnutrition, and obesity can result.

Those researchers have now determined a way to de-code and reproduce a person’s unique bacterial profile in the laboratory, so drugs and nutrients can be tested in an environment that closely duplicates that person’s gut. Researchers from the Center for Genome Sciences and Systems Biology say this discovery may have opened the door to a whole new type of medical research. Read more at www.altmeds.com

 

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