By Lisa Pecos Have you been suffering from insomnia but you do not trust prescription sleep aids? If so, you are not the only one who feels this way. Prescription sleep medications have widely varied results, and the companies that…
Important Dietary Supplements for Women
Choosing dietary supplements can be overwhelming for many of us. Regardless of whether you look for supplements at a health food store or your local drug store, the choices are plentiful and at times confusing.
Finding Hay Fever Allergy Relief Naturally
By Marc Courtiol About 40 million people in the United States suffer from hay fever, or allergic rhinitis, on a regular basis. For many people, these types of allergies have become a regular nuisance to deal with year round and…
How Beneficial are Omega-3 Supplements?
By Jamell Andrews Research suggests that consuming enough omega-3 in our diets is an important component in maintaining overall good health. We can obtain these valuable nutrients primarily through the consumption of fish, but certain types of nuts (primarily English…
5 Natural Supplements That Help Irritable Bowel Syndrome
There is no cure for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and the cause of it is unknown, but the symptoms are only too well known to those who suffer from it. Bloating, gas and abdominal soreness, constipation alternating with diarrhea, that…
Magnesium – The Vital Mineral
The health benefits of magnesium are almost too many to mention. One of the best known is that it helps the body to absorb calcium, but to stop there is to only state half of that benefit, as well as…
Natural Ways to Stop Diverticulitis
Diverticulitis is an infection or inflammation in a small pocket or pouch that has formed in the bowel. In most cases this infection is caused by a blockage of stool. In some cases, diverticulitis can lead to perforation of the…
Can Probiotics Help to Heal Ulcers?
Ulcers are formed in the stomach when acid in the stomach comes into contact with unprotected tissues. Mostly, the stomach protects itself naturally against this acid burn, but occasionally this protection breaks down for some reason. The result is basically…
IMPORTANT DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS FOR SENIORS
By Joe Smulevitz, C.H., M.H. Seniors who take certain dietary supplements may significantly improve their health resulting in reduced hospitalizations and physicians’ visits.
Soft Drinks With Antioxidants? What’s Going On?
Currently soft drink companies are touting their products’ antioxidant qualities. But why add antioxidants?