Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are fairly common and most prevalent in females. The reason they are more common in females is basically because of the difference in anatomy between males and females. A bacterial organism is the most common culprit in UTIs; and a majority of the time the bacteria gets transferred from the lower [...]
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Natural treatment for urinary tract infections
Posted in common conditions, remedies, tagged female health on January 5, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Collagen – the most abundant protein
Posted in common conditions, remedies, tagged anti-aging, back pain, homocysteine, lower back pain, pain, remedies, supplements, vitamins on December 22, 2009 | 5 Comments »
In a previous article, I wrote about the importance of protein and how much one should consume on a daily basis. Now I’m going to be a bit more specific. The most abundant protein in the body is collagen. Also, collagen makes up about ninety-percent of connective tissue. This is important for a number of [...]
Nutrients for healthy bones
Posted in common conditions, remedies, tagged female health, supplements on December 15, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Bone is living, growing tissue that is constantly remodeling. It is continuously breaking down and rebuilding, essentially replacing itself as most tissues in the body. In order to properly rebuild bone, certain nutrients are necessary. From a macro perspective, the composition of bone is made up of minerals (~70%) and protein (~30%). Without minerals, bone [...]
Bursitis
Posted in common conditions, remedies, tagged fish oil, inflammation, pain, remedies, supplements on November 12, 2009 | 2 Comments »
A bursa is fluid-filled sac that acts as a cushion; and lies between a tendon (or muscle) and bone, which allows for virtually “frictionless” movement between these structures. When a bursa gets inflamed, it can lose it’s ability to create a smooth gliding surface and become irritated. The result will be pain (sharp or dull) [...]
3 tips to consider when taking essential fatty acid supplements
Posted in remedies, tagged antioxidants, fish oil, supplements on November 5, 2009 | 3 Comments »
Over the years there has been a lot of hype about the health benefits of taking omega-3 fatty acids (particularly flax seed and fish oil). And rightfully so, as they are essential and can be difficult to get in adequate amounts from diet alone. Additionally, they can often directly address certain health conditions. That said, [...]
Omega-3 fatty acids: flaxseed oil or fish oil?
Posted in food, remedies, tagged cholesterol, fish oil, heart disease, supplements on November 4, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Essential fatty acids, or omega-3′s and omega 6′s as they are also known, are necessary for a number of different functions in the body. They are labeled “essential” because the body cannot synthesize them from other substances, and therefore must be obtained from the diet. Omega-3 fatty acids, found in large quantities in fish oil, [...]
Prenatal vitamins and nutrition – DHA and EPA (fish oils)
Posted in remedies on October 30, 2009 | 2 Comments »
In a previous article, I spoke about the importance of choline intake for pregnant and nursing mothers. In this article, I’ll talk about the Omega-3 fatty acids docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). These are the main two fatty acids that are present in fish oils, which are responsible for their health-giving qualities. There [...]
Applying ice to an injury
Posted in common conditions, remedies, tagged back pain, lower back pain, pain on October 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Most people’s immediate thought after an injury is to apply ice. And this is in fact a good idea and I’ll explain why. As an aside, heat is certainly not recommended in most cases following an acute injury. I liken it to adding heat to a fire that you want to put out. The reason [...]
On vacation in Sedona, AZ
Posted in remedies on October 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Right now I’m writing to you from Sedona, AZ, on a much needed vacation. It’s the first time I’ve been here and it definitely won’t be the last. The warm sun, red rock formations, pleasant health and environmentally-conscious locals, and energy vortices are what appeal to me most. I took a jeep tour into the [...]
Nail abnormalities and nutritional deficiencies
Posted in common conditions, remedies on October 19, 2009 | 1 Comment »
As you probably know, a person’s external physical appearance can often indicate imbalances in their health. For example, thinning hair can indicate hypothyroidism, and wrinkles can indicate excessive oxidative stress (too many free radicals/not enough antioxidants). One more potentially important indicator of health problems, really nutrient deficiencies that can lead to health problems, is the [...]
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