Why Digestive Enzymes Are Vital To Good Health!
January 23, 2008
Most digestive disorders develop because of the bodys inability to produce sufficient enzymes for health-enhancing digestion and proper nutrient absorption. Enzyme depletion results in improper digestion and absorption, leading to chronic disorders Malabsorption is the inability of the cells of the body to obtain nutrients from the foods consumed. This inaction causes loss of vitamins, minerals, fiber and the caloric value (energy) of foods, resulting in cellular deprivation. Digestive malabsorption can occur as a result of the following condition:
1. Insufficient time for large food molecules (protein, starch, fat) to be broken down by specific digestive enzymes.
2. Improperly-functioning Pancreas, not capable of delivering enough digestive enzymes to the small intestine to break down large molecules; thus, nutrient absorption becomes minimal or nonexistent.
3. The development of a condition known as Cleaky gut syndrome in which the membrane walls of the intestine lining become permeable, allowing undigested food to be leaded into the bloodstream.
The work of digestive enzymes is to break down food materials into components that are absorbable and, in addition, produce substances that assist in emulsifying fats into forms that can be readily absorbed into the blood.
3 Easy Ways To Buy Contact Lenses Online
January 22, 2008
3 Easy Ways To Buy Contact Lenses Online
by: Brandon Hopkins
Trying to find the simplest way to order your contact lenses may have been a difficult feat in the past, but not anymore. With the world wide web so easily accessible to many, the availability of ordering the perfect contact lens online is great. The following paragraphs will give some valuable tips for locating contact lens online retailers and purchasing them from your computer.
There are many contact lens online retailers, that offer their contact lenses for purchase via the internet. These contact lens online retailers have their own web pages, where there are descriptions of the different contact lens types available for purchase and the different contact lens styles. Most contact lens online retailers will also offer contact lens cases, cleaning solution, and other contact lens supplies for purchase.
Generating a list of contact lens online retailers is a simple procedure that can be done by utilizing any search engine. By entering “contact lens online retailer” into the search engine of choice, and hitting the search button, a list of links will appear for contact lens online retailers. Clicking the different links in this list will lead to individual web pages for contact lens online retailers. From there, browsing the contact lens online retailer web page should be simple.
Weight Loss Diary, Day 1
January 21, 2008
Weight Loss Diary, Day 1
by: David McCarthy
Weight Loss Day by Day Diary:
Day 1: Sunday February 5, 2006.
In response to an email I received from a reader I have taken up her suggestion to share my next weight control program by publishing my weight loss diary in article form for everybody to follow.
I’ll start with a few personal details that will give you a guideline to make comparisons with your own progress.
- My height is a fraction over 6 feet. (1.83m)
- My current weight is 197 pounds (97.5 kilos)
- My target weight is 180 pounds (89 kilos.)
- My age is 65.
- My physical condition is basically sound but I do suffer from osteo-arthritis in both ankles. The left is severe the right isn’t much of a problem.
I guess the reason for coming clean on those personal details is to make the point that age or physical condition is a factor. Younger, fitter people will find this easier.
What is Your Cellular Age?
January 20, 2008
What is Your Cellular Age?
by: Michael Pickering
What is Your Cellular Age?
Dr. Jonas Frisen was working in his lab, when he found
something that almost caused him to fall off of his lab
stool.
Dr. Frisen is a stem cell biologist in Stockholm. He was
working on developing a new way to estimate the ages of
human cells.
Now, most of you are probably thinking, so what. I am 20
or 30 or whatever age you are, so my cells are the same age.
That is what Dr. Friesen and many other scientists thought
also.
However, the startling fact is that, the age of your cells
ranges from 7 to 10 years old throughout your life.
Cells replace themselves all the time. Some cells replace
themselves every day, some over several years and some not
at all.
But, most cells in your own body are less than 10 years old.
So even if you are 50 or 60 years old, your body is under
ten years old.
Some Dangers of Silent Inflammation
January 20, 2008
Some Dangers of Silent Inflammation
by: Beverly Storer
Inflammation has been in the news a lot lately. Not just inflammation
but silent inflammation. It’s been the topic in countless newspaper
articles and TV news reports. So what’s all the fuss about silent
inflammation?
According to Dr. Barry Sears author of The Anti Inflammation Zone,
Silent inflammation is inflammation that you can’t feel and what’s more
average Americans are leading a lifestyle that causes chronic silent
inflammation. He also states that silent inflammation is the first sign
that your body is out of balance and you are no longer well. You can’t
feel it but its grinding down your heart, your brain, and your immune
system. It’s insidious and is the greatest threat to your wellness.
When over produced by the body, three hormones - Cortisol, Insulin and
Pro-Inflammatory Eicosanoids - contribute to silent inflammation and
set the stage for disease.
Dr. Sears states that wellness is ultimately dependent on the levels of
cellular inflammation and especially silent inflammation found in your
How My Health Was Restored Through Glyconutrition
January 19, 2008
My name is Mildred Shears. I’m retired and I live in the Minnesota Northwoods with my husband, George, our German Shorthair, Bodhi, and our senior citizen cat, Cinnamon.
A Sudden Transition from Health to Helplessness
On a hot summer day in 1983, I had a very sudden attack of extreme dizziness. For the next two years, I was in bed or a wheel chair and could only walk with assistance. Doctors had nothing to help me. I took a lot of supplements and tried many forms of alternative healing.
19 Years of Daily Adjustment to Unpredictable Health
I gradually got so I could walk again, but I continued to suffer from extreme fatigue and heat sensitivity. Due to inactivity, I gained a lot of weight and was sick most of the time.
Every day was a struggle to do any normal task or activity. As a mother I could not participate in actively spending time with my teen-age daughter because I did not have the energy. I could never predict when I would collapse and have to stop and rest. Planning ahead for working, shopping, preparing meals, doing housework or just visiting was impossible.
Medicine and Hypnosis. Hypnotherapy - Healing Emotionally and Physically from the Inside Out
January 18, 2008
Medicine and Hypnosis. Hypnotherapy - Healing Emotionally and Physically from the Inside Out
by: Linda Simmon
More and more doctors now realize that hypnosis is powerful medicine.
Why this is and how it happens is still something of a mystery, but
science is proving that hypnosis can improve your health in amazing
ways. It can help relieve pain, make breathing easier for people
with respiratory illnesses, aid with gastrointestinal ailments and
relieve depression just to name a few. The most astonishing evidence
is coming from research on healing.
In a pilot study published in 1999, Harvard University psychologist
Carol Ginandes, Ph.D., showed that hypnosis can help broken bones
heal faster and, in a follow-up experiment published in 2000,
Ginandes and her research team discovered that women who had breast
reduction surgery recovered far more quickly after undergoing
hypnosis.
It is speculated that hypnosis alters the levels of certain chemicals
found in the brain that influence the nervous system, hormone
production, and the immune system. It appears that hypnosis affects
how genes in cells express themselves, turning some functions on and
Pregnancy Symptoms, Signs and Symptoms of Being Pregnant
January 17, 2008
EARLY PREGNANCY SYMPTOMS
Although a lot of women experience pregnancy symptoms, and find signs of being pregnant, other’s don’t “feel” pregnant. Certain signs and symptoms of being pregnant can be confused with other illnesses. The following list are some telltale symptoms of pregnancy. Morning sickness is one of the most common signs of being pregnant, but you also might be one of the lucky ones who never experience this pregnancy symptom. Missing a period is another sign and symptom of being pregnant. We’ll go into greater detail below, and you can read below.
MISSING A PERIOD
One of the most common signs and symptoms of being pregnant, missing a period can also be caused by other reasons. Although missing a period is one of the most common of the pregnancy symptoms, stress, illness, weight fluctuations or coming off the oral contraceptive pill can also be the cause of this. Irregular periods are a common symptom of polycystic ovary syndrome, a condition in which periods can occur several months apart. If you still feel like you are experiencing other pregnancy symptoms, continue reading the other signs of being pregnant.
TENDERNESS OF THE BREAST
Hyperactivity vs ADD - What’s The Difference?
January 16, 2008
Hyperactivity vs ADD - What’s The Difference?
by: Sarah Jenkins
A common misconception, when it comes to Attention Deficit Disorder, is that it is one in the same with hyperactivity. However, this is far from the truth. While people with ADD may exhibit signs of hyperactivity, it is not an inherent trait of the disorder and often does not occur with sufferers of ADD.
Hyperactivity is a general term referring to excessive and/or pathological activeness. This term is often used erroneously for an active person that does not meet the excessive criteria. It is important to understand that all children are active to a certain extent, and that some are even extremely active. However, this does not necessarily constitute hyperactivity. A hyperactive person will seem to be driven to movement, making it almost impossible to sit still. If sitting, they will often fidget or talk excessively as a countermeasure. Hyperactivity is often difficult to assess in adults; however, children are much easier to diagnose.
Types of ADD Manifestation in Children
January 15, 2008
Types of ADD Manifestation in Children
by: Sarah Jenkins
Attention Deficit Disorder wears many faces among children. While the hyperactive, rebellious boys are easy to spot, there are also several other types of children that suffer from ADD that go undiagnosed because of their less conspicuous behavior. Girls often fall into this category.
Some girls are referred to as the “tomboy” type. Preferring more physical activities, they often exhibit some of the key characteristics of ADD, without the defiant behavior of their male counterparts. For this reason, parents and teachers will usually assume the child is not academically inclined and unorganized, but never consider ADD to be a possibility.
Another often undiagnosed group of ADD children are the “chatty” girls. This type is a combination of inattentiveness and hyperactivity and is typically exhibited as being extremely social. More hyper-talkative than hyperactive, these girls have a very difficult time keeping quiet even after being disciplined for talking. They will also tend to jump around a lot when telling stories and organizing their thoughts.
