Herbs Used In Herbal Supplements and Their Benefits

 

Herbs render good support to the natural processes that take place in the body. Herbal supplements are usually not directed towards a particular disease but are used for preventing a disease, inhibiting the aging process, increasing immunity and providing internal strength. Read more

CoQ10 For All Of Us

For as long as I can remember, I’ve seen information here and there about CoQ10. I can’t pass the vitamin section at the local drug store without seeing shelves full of CoQ10 bottles. I’ve done a lot of research on CoQ10 because curiosity got the better of me. Read more

What is Omega-3 . . . and why you need it!

Omega-3, which is primarily found in oily fish, is critical for preventing and treating heart disease by controlling inflammation. With it’s capability to control inflammation, Omega-3 is also known for preventing and treating diabetes, arthritis, atherosclerosis, Alzheimer’s and, perhaps, cancer. Researchers are even telling us that Omega-3 might be able to fend off cognitive decline and depression. Read more

How do you Prevent Hangovers?

In the last article that I posted about resveratrol, the antioxidant found in red wine, I mentioned that in order to obtain a beneficial amount of resveratrol via the consumption of wine, one would have to drink an outrageous amount of wine each day – about a hundred bottles! Obviously this amount of wine consumption is not practical to say the least but it is a great lead-in for my next topic: The prevention of Hangovers… Read more

Should I take Resveratrol?

What are the best nutritional supplements? I take a wide variety of nutritional supplements and vitamins that complement my workout regime and diet. For the most part, I take nutritional supplements to promote my overall health and to support my immune system. Being a cancer survivor, I am keenly aware of the negative long-term effects of chemotherapy – sometimes I feel like a walking Petri dish.

 If I had a premonition that I was going to be stranded on a deserted island, and if I could only pack a few different nutritional supplements, what would I take? The first supplement that I’d take would be a multi-vitamin with, at least, vitamin C, calcium, magnesium and zinc – this would round out my diet. Read more