Archive for April, 2007
Thursday, April 26th, 2007
What Are Probiotics?
Probiotics supplements contain ‘friendly’ bacteria such as bifidobacteria and lactobacilli.
These bacteria are naturally found in the bowel and help to keep it healthy.
Why Are Probiotics Good At Stopping Diarrhea?
Probiotics are good at stopping diarrhea because the friendly bacteria can help to keep the bacteria which causes ...
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Thursday, April 26th, 2007
What Is Goldenseal?
Goldenseal is a native North American plant.
The dried root of goldenseal is used for medicinal purposes.
The medicinal dried root of goldenseal contains unique beneficial substances such as:
Hydrastine
Canadine
Berberine
Goldenseal contains beneficial health properties, these properties help to:
Improve Circulation
Boost Immunity
Fight Viruses
Fight Bacterial Infections
Other then being a good diarrhea remedy, ...
Posted in Diarrhoea | No Comments »
Wednesday, April 18th, 2007
What Is Psyllium?
Psyllium is native to Iran and India, India is the world leader in production and exporting psyllium.
It is the psyllium seeds husks which are primarily used for the medicinal purposes, psyllium seed husks are traditionally used to treat constipation and upset stomach.
Apart from helping with constipation and ...
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Wednesday, April 18th, 2007
What Is Fenugreek?
Fenugreek can be used an herb and as a spice.
The seeds of fenugreek are used as a spice and the leafs are used as an herb.
The seeds are commonly used in Indian cuisine.
Fenugreek contains:
Polysaccharide Galactomannan
Saponins
Mucilage
Volatile Oils
Alkaloids
Apart from helping to reduce the symptoms associated with diabetes, fenugreek can also ...
Posted in Diabetes | 3 Comments »
Wednesday, April 18th, 2007
What Is Magnesium?
Magnesium is an essential mineral with many functions, such as:
Aids indigestion
Helps activate B vitamins
Helps in fighting depression
Needed for clotting blood
Needed for the healthy formation of bone, protein, fatty acid and new cells
Needed for the proper functioning of insulin
Prevents calcium deposits in gallstones and kidney stones
Prevents heart attacks by ...
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Tuesday, April 17th, 2007
What Is Fiber?
All the food which you eat, that comes from plants such as fruit and vegetables, contains fibre, typically:
Cellulose
Gums
Hemicellulose
Lignin
Pectins
Fibre is passed undigested through your digestive system.
The following foods are good sources of fibre:
Cereals
Fruits
Nuts
Pulses
Seeds
Vegetables
Research has shown that a high fibre diet can help to control diabetes.
Why Is Fibre An Essential ...
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Tuesday, April 17th, 2007
What Is Psyllium?
Psyllium is native to India and Iran.
It is the psyllium seeds which are primarily used for the medicinal purposes, psyllium seed husks are traditionally used to treat constipation.
Apart from helping with constipation and diabetes, psyllium can be used to help the following of health conditions:
Diverticular Disease
High Cholesterol
Irritable Bowel ...
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Tuesday, April 17th, 2007
What Is Chromium?
The essential trace mineral chromium can be found in the following foods:
Black Pepper
Brewer’s Yeast
Cheese
Chicken
Clams
Corn Oil
Egg Yolk
Fruit and Fruit Juice
Honey
Meat
Shellfish
Thyme
Vegetables
Whole Grains
Apart from helping to deter diabetes, chromium can also help with the following:
Aids in the prevention and helps to lower high blood pressure
Encourages production of energy
Helps to lower ...
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Monday, April 16th, 2007
What Is Goldenseal?
Goldenseal is a plant which is native to North America.
It is the dried root of goldenseal which is used for medicinal purposes.
The dried root of goldenseal contains unique compounds such as:
Berberine
Canadine
Hydrastine
The beneficial health properties of goldenseal are:
Antibacterial
Antiviral
Boost Immunity
Improve Circulation
Other then being a urinary tract infection treatment, goldenseal can ...
Posted in Bladder Infection | No Comments »
