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Can Quercetin Help Protect Us From Deadly Viruses

 

Earth with Covid-19 mask

 

It’s that time of year again. The time when viruses of all kinds are spreading in schools, work, and at home. Some of these viruses can be annoying, while others can lead to dangerous health complications and worse. We try to stay healthy by taking vitamins and washing our hands, but we end up getting sick anyway. Taking a quercetin supplement might be one supplement that can help protect us from these viruses.

Reduce Anxiety and Brain Fog with L-Theanine

Fog through tree feels like brain fog

Does brain fog cause you to feel unfocused and unable to concentrate, and nothing seems to help. Coffee works, but only for a short time and can cause anxiety and jitters. L-theanine is a safe supplement you can take that not only reduces brain fog but also reduces anxiety, helping you to focus and concentrate throughout the day.

How To Get Healthy Vitamins on a Plant-Based Diet

plant based diet with beans, grains, vegetables and fruit

With so many chronic illnesses like diabetes, obesity, heart disease and many others today, people are thinking about changing their way of eating to a plant-based diet to improve their health. This is not always an easy choice and there are questions that everyone will ask. The main questions usually concern getting enough vitamins and nutrients. This article will answer your questions about getting all of the vitamins and nutrients you need in a whole food plant-based diet

The 5 Most Important Supplements for Good Health

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There are certain vitamins and supplements that can greatly enhance our health and make us feel better and healthier. Many of us do not eat a healthy meal every day to get all of the nutrients we need. Other factors like stress, pollution, lack of sleep and too much caffeine can also deplete us of nutrients. These five important supplements are all well known supplements with scientific research backing their health claims. I did not include any type of fad supplements that seem to be great one day and disappear in a week.

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The 5 Most Important Supplements for Good Health

How To Eat For a Healthy Digestive System

prebiotic foods vegetables

A healthy digestive system is one of the most important ways to have a strong immune system and good health. Without a healthy digestive system, we cannot digest food properly, have stomach disorders and be one of the main reason for weight gain and obesity. Building a healthy digestive system is not hard to do and it could mean the difference between ill health and good health.

Why Probiotics Are Important for Good Health


Stomach

Our digestive system is the key to our overall health and well being. Many of today’s current health problems can be traced to an unhealthy digestive system. There are several reasons a digestive system can become unhealthy and it is not very hard to turn an unhealthy digestive system into a healthy one and using probiotics is the main answer. Here is how and why probiotics are important for good health.

The Amazing Health Benefits of Astaxanthin

Astaxanthin supplements

Astaxanthin is not a health supplement you often hear about but is gaining in importance and popularity. Recent studies are finding that it is one of the most powerful and potent antioxidants there is. Astaxanthin is healthy for the heart, eyes, blood and can prevent many diseases including dementia. Learn about all of the health benefits of astaxanthin.

Is Deer Antler Velvet A Natural Remedy for Health


Deer antlers
 
For 2,000 years, the Chinese have used the velvet from antlers as a natural remedy to cure numerous health problems. Today all over the world, you can find capsules of elk antler supplements right next to the vitamins and herbs. What ailments is deer antler velvet used for?

How to Recognize the Symptoms of Vitamin Deficiencies


vitamins

Vitamin deficiencies can cause minor health problems or real health issues. With today’s diet of processed foods and junk foods, we could be deficient in some vitamins. Learn what the symptoms of vitamin deficiencies are.

How to Better Absorb Fat-Soluble Vitamins


vitamins

Most of us take vitamins or multivitamins. It might not seem important to know the different between fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins. Knowing the differences will help you get the most out of your vitamins and keep you from waste money.

The Health Benefits of Xylitol as a Sugar Substitute

Cookies made with Xylitol

Xylitol is a sugar substitute that has numerous health benefits that include preventing cavities, gingivitis, and bacteria buildup and prevents ear infections. Xylitol is good for diabetics since the body doesn’t use insulin to metabolize it and it has a low glycemic index. Warning: Even a small amount of xylitol can be fatal for dogs, so be careful with it.

Are Enriched and Fortified Foods Healthy?

bowl of vitamins

It seems almost all the foods we buy and eat are either enriched and or fortified and that is a big selling point for the food industry. There is a difference between enriched and fortified foods and does this always mean these foods are healthy. And where do those vitamins come from that they fortify our foods with?

The Amazing Health Benefits of NAC (N-Acetyl Cysteine)

N-Acetyl Cysteine supplement

NAC or N-Acetyl Cysteine is a versatile and potent antioxidant with many health benefits. Recent studies have found many possible health benefits; like preventing the flu, building up energy after an illness, healing the lungs, endurance, and detoxifying heavy metals from our body.

Healing Liver Disease with SAM-e

diagram of liver

SAM-e (S-Adenosyl-L-Methionine) has been studied and used in Europe for decades to relieve depression and the pain of arthritis. More recently it was also found that SAM-e can heal liver damage caused by certain types of liver disease including fatty liver disease. What is SAM-e and what do the studies actually say?

How to Relieve Depression Naturally with SAM-e


Depression drawing

It is called SAM-e, pronounced Sammy and it is short for S-Adenosyl-L-Methionine. For more than 20 years, SAM-e has been an approved medication in Europe. Studies have shown it to be useful to relieve depression among other health issues.

How to Relieve the Pain of Osteoarthritis with SAM-e


Osteoarthritis and Fibromyalgia pain drawing

It is SAM-e, pronounced Sammy and it is short for S-Adenosyl-L-Methionine. It is touted as an osteoarthritis pain reliever, mood enhancer and cures depression. Find out how SAM-e can also relieve the pain of osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia and learn about the studies behind this wonderful supplement.

Does Glucosamine Relieve Arthritis and Joint Pain?



Writing with arthritis

Joint pain can come from numerous types of arthritis including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid, gout and even TMJ. At times joint pain can be very debilitating and interfere with our lives. Glucosamine is one supplement that might help relieve joint pain and arthritis. What do the studies say?

How to Relieve Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)


tree in gray days of winter cause seasonal affective disorder

During the winter, it can always seem gray, and when the sun does shine, it is very low to the horizon, making the house dark. Do you dread it when you hear that daylight savings time is ending, and you feel depressed, anxious and tired? This is known as seasonal affective disorder or SAD. Many people feel this way during the long winters and there are ways to beat the winter blues

Does Ginkgo Biloba Prevent Memory Loss And Dementia?

Ginkgo biloba leaf

Ginkgo biloba is an herbal extract that has been said to preserve memory and help prevent memory loss, dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease. Does it really work, that is the question. In Europe and the United States, Ginkgo biloba is one of the best selling herbal supplements and in Germany and France it is approved for the treatment of dementia.

Do Chromium Supplements Have Any Health Benefits


Broccoli

Chromium is an essential trace element that is important to our health. It can help with blood sugar levels, high cholesterol, and heart health. In 2002, the sales of chromium supplements were 5.6% of the total mineral supplement sales. Do these supplements work?