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Gluten Free Living for Beginners - Great Book

2012-11-20T18:54:00.000-08:00

Wanted to let everyone know about Gluten Free living, I know it's an important topic for a lot of us as we seek to be as healthy as possible. I came acoss this new e-book on gluten free living and it's great: Gluten Free Living for Beginners

Symptoms of Vitamind D Deficiency

2011-11-09T18:17:00.000-08:00

It's that time of year here in the Northern Hemishpere when the days are getting shorter and the nights longer. Every year the topic of are you getting enough of the sunshine vitiman, of course I'm talking about vitamin D.

I just wanted to post here that we have a pretty good coverage of the the vitamin d deficency symptoms and what you can do to get more vitamin d in your body.

Nuclear Meltdown? The Facts and Health Implications

2011-03-31T19:07:00.000-07:00

If you're concern at all about the Nuclear challenges facing us you need to read this post form the Xtend-Life Blog:

"Nuclear Meltdown? The Facts and Health Implications

28 March 2011

The devastation in Japan touches all of us.

With worsening conditions, an ever rising death toll - now 8,450 plus nearly 13,000 people missing - and little reliable information, rumour and panic blur the facts from the fiction.

The resulting fears expressed by many are “Will there really be a nuclear meltdown even worse than the 1986 Chernobyl disaster? If so, how do we prepare for it?”

This blog entry offers some perspective based on known facts about nuclear and radiation concerns, and then offers guidance about the health and well being consequences.

1. The facts

* Those living within 30 km of the stricken plants, especially the plant and emergency workers, are at high risk of radiation contamination. This risk reduces; the further away one is from the radiation source.
* Arnie Gundersen, a 29-year veteran of the nuclear industry notes that the most dangerous forms of radiation are from used rods stored at the Fukushima power station and containing iodine-131/134, strontium-90, and cesium-137.
* Small amounts of radiation exposure can have significant health consequences particularly for those already ill, elderly and/or with compromised immune systems.
* Any radiation plume will be.... read the rest here: Nuclear Meltdown? The Facts and Health Implications

Taking Supplements

2011-01-30T10:31:00.000-08:00

To start the new year off, I just posted January's newsletter titled Taking Supplements. Supplements can add many benefits to your health and well being.

Read this months newsletter here: Taking Supplements

Zinc Supplements For Your Body

2010-11-14T16:51:00.000-08:00

I just posted this months newsletter titled Zinc Supplements For Your Body.

Zinc supplements provide a much needed mineral that is needed by each and every cell in your body. The body is unable to produce zinc on it’s own, which is why we need to makes sure we eat enough food that contains the mineral, drink enough water, or use the proper supplements that will give our cells the zinc they need.

Zinc is very important, as it plays a crucial role with ... read the the rest here:
Zinc Supplements For Your Body

Antioxidant Supplements

2010-10-10T16:12:00.000-07:00

I've just posted October's newsletter titled: Antioxidant Supplements

A key ingredient to improving your lifestyle and living a healthy life is antioxidants. There are several antioxidant supplements out there that can help you live a healthy life, that are natural and won’t cause you any damage. You can also eat different types of food that contain antioxidants as well, although supplements... read the rest here:Antioxidant Supplements

A Lack of Vitamins

2010-10-10T16:10:00.000-07:00

Read about the lack of vitamins on the September newsletter here: A Lack of Vitamins

The Role Of Vitamin B3 Niacin

2010-06-13T19:19:00.000-07:00

I just posted June's newsletter titled "The Role Of Vitamin B3 Niacin".

Vitamin B3 niacin is an essential vitamin for your body, and it is just one of the eight water soluble types of B vitamins. Nearly all of the B vitamin classes will help the body convert carbohydrates into sugar or glucose, which can then be burned to produce energy. Also known as.... continue reading here: The Role Of Vitamin B3 Niacin

Little Known Ways to Lower Cholesterol Through Diet

2010-05-16T16:24:00.000-07:00

I just posted this months newsletter that contains a guest article from Deborah Land who is sharing her article Little Known Ways to Lower Cholesterol Through Diet. We'd like to say thank you to Deborah and encourage all our readers to explore here wonderful blog: Cholesterol Diet Plan Blog

Read her article here: Little Known Ways to Lower Cholesterol Through Diet

Visit the Cholesterol Lowering Diet Blog here:Cholesterol Diet Plan Blog

A Guide to the D Vitmain

2010-04-11T16:59:00.000-07:00

I just posted the April news letter on a guide to vitamin D.

The D vitamin is the only vitamin that is not obtained from foods that are consumed. Instead, the D vitamin is actually obtained by sunlight on the skin. There has been a lot of media coverage.. continue reading: A Guide to the D Vitmain

Supplements for Building Muscle

2010-03-14T16:08:00.001-07:00

I just posted the March Spotlight newsletter titled Supplements for Building Muscles.

If you're like most of us we like to stay in shape and it might surprise you that supplements can help you stay in shape and build your muscles. Read all about the Supplements for Building Muscles here: Supplements for Building Muscles

Healthy Eating Blog

2010-02-18T08:30:00.000-08:00

I just had to let everyone know about this blog on healthy eating. The more I study and read the more I'm convinced most of our health challenges are around what we eat.

This blog has great information on eating healthy and I like it's title : healthjunkie - food you want to eat.

Feb. Newsletter Posted - A Guide to Vitamin B6

2010-02-14T14:17:00.000-08:00

I just posted February's Newsletter titled "A Guide to Vitamin B6" here's a little bit to get you started:

The B6 vitamin, also known as pyridoxine, is one of the most versatile of the B vitamins and yet the body only requires a relatively small amount. The B6 vitamin works closely with all the other B vitamins, especially niacin, folic acid, and Cobalamin and contributes to numerous functions in the body. Amino acids are converted by the B6 vitamin into proteins and it is also required for transforming stored sugar within the body into essential energy. Basically, the B6 vitamin is essential for... continue reading

January's Newsletter - A Guide to Vitamin C

2010-01-10T12:12:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year, I just posted January's newsletter it's titled "A Guide to Vitamin C".

I personally take a lot of vitamins C as it helps build my immune system. Read all about vitamin C here: A Guide to Vitamin C

December's News Letter - Your Body And Antioxidant Foods

2009-12-13T18:27:00.000-08:00

I just posted December's Newsletter tilted "Your Body and Antioxidant Foods".

You can read it at this link: Your Body And Antioxidant Foods

Vitamins and Asthma

2009-11-08T11:30:00.000-08:00

I Just posted Novembers newsletter titled All About Vitamins and Asthma.

More than 10 million American’s throughout the United States suffer from asthma. Asthma is very common, with doctors considering it to be a new epidemic.

Read all about Vitamins and Asthma

Vegetarian Food Pyramid Overview

2009-10-31T16:25:00.000-07:00

This is a great write-up on the vegetarian food pyramid. If you've wonder what it's like to be a vegetarian and what food groups you would eat this is the link you're looking for.

The end of the page has a good picture of the vegetarian food pyramid, visit now: Vegetarian Food Pyramid

Just Posted Oct Newsletter - All About Vitamin A

2009-10-11T10:03:00.000-07:00

I just posted Octobers newsletter titled: "All About Vitamin A".

Learn about Vitamin A and all it's benefits here: Vitamin A

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Vegan and Vegetarian- What's the difference?

2009-09-26T21:36:00.000-07:00

If your like me you've struggle with what's the difference between a Vegan and Vegetarian. They both don't eat meat, do they? Which doesn't eat eggs? and well just what are the differences?

Here's a great description of the similarities and differences between Vegans and Vegetarians.

A Diet for Vegetarians

2009-09-19T14:09:00.000-07:00

Here's a great write-up on diets for vegetarians, it covers the different categories of vegetarians and the diet considerations. Good information!

Diet for Vegetarians

Vitamins for Vegetarians

2009-09-18T19:16:00.000-07:00

If your a vegetarian you need to pay extra attention to your nutrition and the vitamins you get in your diet.

Here's a great overview on the vitamins for vegetarians:
Vitamins for Vegetarians

Vitamin B5 Overview

2009-09-08T18:12:00.000-07:00

I just published Septembers newsletter detailing Vitamin B5 and it's benefits.

Read all about Vitamin B5.

B12 Vitamin Basics

2009-05-25T17:58:00.000-07:00

Just Posted May's Newsletter.

This month I cover Vitamin B-12 Basics.

Read it here: B12 Vitamin Basics

Getting Energy from Vitamins

2009-04-27T15:32:00.000-07:00

Just posted April's newsletter, this months topic is Getting Energy from Vitamins.

Who couldn't use more energy? Read it here:

Getting Energy from Vitamins

Vitamins for a Healthy Heart

2009-03-29T15:51:00.000-07:00

Just posted this months Newsletter titled Vitamins for a Healthy Heart.

Read it here: Vitamins for a Healthy Heart