Osteoporosis and Iron Loss Some experts think that you can get all the necessary vitamins you need from food. That may be true for vitamins, but minerals are important too and because of over-farming of the same fields, much of the vegetables available in the U.S. have much lower mineral content than they did back […]
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Vitamin B12 Have you ever wondered why so many weight loss clinics give vitamin B12 injections to their patients? The reason for this is not that B12 or any other vitamin will curb your appetite or help you lose weight fast, but it can indirectly help in a few ways. The fact is when most […]
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In spite of going to the gym three or four days each week, my cholesterol test came back with low HDLs. My doctor said that I should try to get it above 40 and wanted to give me a prescription for Simvastatin. My dad took that for a while and had muscle pain so badly […]
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Most everyone knows the need for calcium to maintain strong bones and prevent osteoporosis, but calcium is a supplement that seems to generate a lot of questions. Here are some answers to the most commonly asked questions we get at the pharmacy. What Type of Calcium Supplement Is Best? There are many forms of calcium […]
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Do you have a few extra pounds of unwanted fat you’d like to burn off? Have you noticed the older you get, the more pounds you seem to pack on? There is a natural explanation for that: As we get older our bodies produce less and less testosterone. This not only results in more body fat, […]
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What Causes Acne? Acne is a very common problem that can cause scarring, social insecurity and in extreme cases, depression. Just under the skin there a lot of glands called sebaceous glands. They secrete a natural moisturizer called sebum. This oil, sitting inside your pores, mixes with dirt and toxins on your skin and clogs […]
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Vitamins are organic compounds that are necessary for proper health and cannot be synthesized by the body. By strict definition there are 13 nutrients considered to be vitamins in humans. Below are lists of vitamins, their functions in the body, diseases that occur when they are lacking, and dietary sources of vitamins. There are also […]
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There are a number of factors that contribute to aging skin and wrinkles. Exposure to the sun, diminishing hormones, free radicals, smoking, and even gravity all contribute. There are also multiple changes that occur to the skin that result in wrinkles and an aged appearance. Collagen gives skin its strength, elastin gives skin its elasticity, […]
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Supplements that increase energy are incredibly popular. Apparently quite of few of us work too hard, stay up too late, or eat too much fast food. The following may shed some light on what can help and what can harm. Energy Drinks: 5 Hour Energy, Jolt, Monster, Red Bull, Rock Star There are literally over […]
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If you’re like me, you are always on the look out for an edge in the battle of the bulge. If it’s an herb or vitamin that claims to work for weight loss, chances are I’ve tried it. I have found some supplements to be effective, but science found them first. This is my list […]
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