Tag: minerals
Let Food be your medicine? The Hippocratic Theory Part 1
The ancient greek physician Hippocrates is known as the father of western medicine and for the saying, “Let food be your medicine and medicine your food”. His theory of medicine also revealed in the Hippocratic Oath… ‘Do no harm’ an… 0 Shares | | Posted in Biotechnology, Food, Gardening, GMOs, Health, Health, Herbal Medicine, Holistic Medicine, Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine, Pharmaceuticals, Recipes, Science
Alcohol, Nutrition, and Health
Nutritional requirements can vary significantly from one person to the next. This is increasingly important to realize when dealing with populations of individuals who are metabolically compromised, as in those that are chronically addicted to alcohol, controlled substances, and even… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Lifestyle, Nutrition
Why Organic Eggs are a Nutritious Superfood
Organic Eggs are an extremely healthy addition and superfood to add to any diet. While conventional eggs tend to have a less favorable nutritional profile, organic eggs have a more optimal balance of nutrients. In this article I am going… 0 Shares | | Posted in Backyard Chickens, Fitness Nutrition, Food, Health, Health, Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine, Weight Loss
6 Reasons You Need A Trace Minerals Supplement
Before we get into why you need trace minerals, let’s first define what a trace mineral actually is. You may be asking yourself, “Minerals are minerals aren’t they?” Technically that’s true, but some are known as macro minerals like calcium,… 0 Shares | | Posted in Chemicals, Child Care, Environment, Farming, Fitness, Fitness Nutrition, Food, Food, Gardening, Health, Health, Holistic Medicine, Lifestyle, Medicine, News, Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine, Personal Care, Strength Training, Weight Loss
Health & Longevity Secret: Louise Hay’s Bone Broth Recipe
In honor of Louise Hay’s 88th birthday this week, it seems fitting to feature one of her health and longevity secrets. At 88 years of age, self-help pioneer Louise Hay is a model of health and wellness demonstrating aging is… 0 Shares | | Posted in Books, Fitness Nutrition, Food, Food, Health, Lifestyle, News, Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine, Recipes
Stressed Out? Can’t Sleep? You May Need Magnesium
Magnesium is used in over 300 metabolic functions, and it’s so important it’s sometimes referred to as the “master mineral”. But it’s often missing from even a healthy diet. The National Institutes of Health found that 68% of Americans are… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health, Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine
The Best Natural Sources of Immune-Boosting Zinc
The essential trace mineral zinc performs a surprisingly large number of roles in our bodies. It promotes enzyme activity, helps manufacture immune-boosting T-cells in our bloodstreams, works as an antioxidant, and more. Despite being found in many foods, however, zinc… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Nutrition
Expert Finds That Vitamins Prevent Cancer
Bruce Ames, Ph.D., a recipient of the National Medal of Science and Professor Emeritus of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of California, Berkeley, states that vitamins can prevent DNA changes that lead to cancer. Dr. Ames, author of over 550… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Health, Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine
How to Live the Healthiest and Longest Life Possible Part 2: Supplementation
In my first post in this series, I discussed how important diet is in our quest to live the healthiest and longest life possible. If you missed that post, it can be found right here: http://www.naturalnewsblogs.com/anti-aging-basics-live-healthiest-longest-life-possible-part-1/. In this installment, we… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Herbal Medicine, Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine, Personal Care
