Vitamin E is a fat-soluble antioxidant found in a variety of food products, such as spinach, hazelnuts, avocado and sunflower oil. It is also available as a supplement and in beauty products and may be ingested orally or applied topically as an...
Although vitamin K-2 is traditionally famous for its role in blood clotting and bone metabolism, it is emerging as a potential protector against coronary heart disease and more debilitating conditions such as liver cancer and osteoporosis. It...
If you find yourself walking the floor at night to get rid of leg cramps that wake you from a sound sleep, the idea of taking a vitamin to reduce your nocturnal dances sounds wonderful. While several vitamins have been suggested as possible...
Your kidneys are responsible for a myriad of vital processes. If your kidneys fail and hemodialysis becomes necessary for you to survive, following an appropriate diet becomes imperative. Most hemodialysis patients require several hours of...
People with healthy kidneys who do not take megadoses of vitamins seldom have to worry about vitamin toxicity. However, this can be a real problem for patients in the latter stages of kidney disease. Even relatively small amounts of certain...
Daffodils emerge before surrounding plants and trees leaf out, brightening the dreary landscape while giving the daffodils access to the sunlight they need. Because they are poisonous, deer and other pests do not bother daffodil bulbs or flowers....
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the virus that causes acquired Immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). According to the world Health Organization (WHO), 2.7 million people were newly infected with HIV worldwide in 2008. The Centers for Disease...
If you think vermicomposting isn't your cup of tea, consider the fact that the worm bin method can turn that tea bag and a slew of other kitchen scraps into rich, free garden fertilizer. Use about 500 worms for every cubic foot of bin space, and...
Phenylketonuria, or PKU, is an inherited disorder in which an enzyme deficiency causes buildup of the protein building blocking phenylalanine in the bloodstream. In high concentrations, phenylalanine damages the brain. Because early diagnosis and...
Many people have embraced organic diets in an effort to eat foods that are healthier for them. This can be a difficult choice, as the organic version of fruit, vegetables, dairy products, grains and meats are often much more expensive than their...
Our bodies absorb a large percentage of what we apply to our skin. Babies' rapidly developing bodies and sensitive skin are especially vulnerable to toxins. And because their hands and feet often end up in their mouths, what you put on their skin...
If you love the feel of leather caressing your skin, you are enjoying the feel of collagen against collagen. Cleveland Clinic physicians report that 75% of your skin is collagen. Skin care specialists at Dermaxime call collagen the "glue" that...
In 2002, the USDA began officially regulating the production of organic produce. Since that time, consumers have been able to choose truly natural and healthy alternatives to conventionally produced produce, meats and other foods. One of the...
The Daniel Fast is a 21-day fast that encourages participants to practice spiritual discipline by refraining from certain beverages and foods during the three-week period. The fast is based on the biblical story of Daniel, a prophet in the Old...
Gerber's line of foods for babies begins with formula for newborns and continues through a selection of meals and snacks for preschoolers. Gerber foods are made without artificial ingredients, and organic choices are available for many items....
Certain food additives are being scrutinized by consumers, media and the general scientific community because many processed foods are composed of ingredients that can lead to cancer and can worsen existing cancer you may have. The FDA approves...
Considering a food's ingredients is a smart way to make healthy food choices. When possible, choosing foods with only all natural ingredients is preferred because it avoids the use of synthetic ingredients. However, consider the marketing and...
Retailers are increasingly stocking organic products that are grown or processed without artificial chemicals. According to the US Department of Agriculture, foods must contain at least 95 percent organic ingredients to be labeled "organic." Any...
People in the United States spend about $1 billion each year on indoor tanning, according to the World Health Organization. Sunless tanning beds offer an alternative to outdoor tanning for those who wish to enjoy a year-round glow. If you can't...
When it comes to food labels, natural and organic are not interchangeable terms. Both imply that food is more wholesome and healthy, but if you look beneath the label, there are stark differences. From the regulations that govern their production...
Statistics show Americans' sugar consumption has increased dramatically over the years. It increased by 30 percent between 1983 and 2010, reports "Reader's Digest." High sugar consumption contributes to the growing rates of overweight and obesity....
Although they're often promoted for good health, vitamin supplements are not well understood. While vitamins can be beneficial in some situations---for instance, if you are pregnant---in other cases they have no benefit at all and may even cause...
Rice is valued worldwide as a nutritious stable food containing various health benefits. Although scientific research does not support the idea of organic foods being nutritionally superior, the lack of chemicals and pesticides used in organic...
Organic meat is the fastest-growing sector of the organic market, according to an April 2007 report released by Michigan State University. Produced with neither antibiotics nor artificial hormones, organic meat poses fewer health risks to...
You can keep your home clean and fresh while making safer, less toxic, green cleaning choices. New green cleaning strategies range from healthier products to natural or even homemade options. Green choices work as well as comparable products,...
According to the World Health Organization, artificial tanning is a $1 billion per year industry in the United States. In a study published in the "European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology" in 2009, Drs. S. Schneider and H. Kramer report...
Although blinking is the most common type of tic, the condition can involve any area of the body. From clearing the throat to repeatedly grimacing, the repetitive behaviors and sounds worsen under stress and fatigue. Tics affect up to 25 percent...
The Abs Diet is a plan built around 12 nutrient-packed foods. The variety in your diet will give you all the vitamins, minerals and fiber you need for optimal health. David Zinczenko, author of "The Abs Diet," claims that by eating nutrient-packed...
Archeological evidence dates soap-making as far back as 2,800 B.C., according to the Soap and Detergent Association. Ancient Egyptians bathed regularly using a soap-like material made by combining animal and vegetable oils with alkaline salts. By...
Organic yogurt is a good source of carbohydrates and protein. Learn some tips on choosing healthy organic products in this video clip.
