So what exactly is MSM? Official MSM is Methylsulfonylmethane. Quite simply MSM is a food that comes from the ocean, is water soluble, and is not a drug, or a food additive. MSM is the 3rd largest ingredient found in the human body.
Although everyone needs the same nutrients, the amounts we need change as our lives change. This message is for all women of childbearing age, mothers-to-be, and growing families everywhere. We will discuss perhaps the three most important phases of nutrient requirements that determine an individuals lifelong health and nutrition status; Pregnancy, lactation, and infancy.
During the past century medical science has added wondrous treatments and technologies to its disease-fighting arsenal. For all these innovations, however, the most amazing and effective tools for fighting disease may be growing in our own backyard or nestled in the produce section of the local grocery store and fruit stand.
Fruits and vegetables. Countless generations of children have been beguiled, prodded, and bribed by their parents to eat them, and for good reason. Edible plants, full of nutrients, vitamins, and fiber, are essential for good health. But there’s more to these foodstuffs than just basic nutrition (and fixings for a really great pizza).
Most people are amazed when they hear how much food Michael Phelps can eat in one day. Various sources have said that Phelps eats between 6,000 and 12,000 calories each day. 1 2 That’s a lot of food! Right now you might be asking: How can Michael Phelps do that? Here are some insights into Phelps’ high calorie diet.
Diets are everywhere these days. There are diets for losing weight, diets for strength training and even diets for optimum brain function. Even Oprah has her own diet! Which diet is right for you? Remember that achieving balance within your body is the key to any successful diet or nutritional program. Protein should be a part of every successful diet because it contains amino acids, which are essential to good health.
Spring is here! The birds are singing and the trees are in bloom. Most of us clean our homes in the spring, why not focus on our bodies as well? The rewards of cleansing are well worth the effort. You deserve to have more energy and an increased sense well being. Cleansing doesn’t necessarily mean you must suffer greatly or go days without food. Keep on reading to learn more about cleansing.
We’ve all seen kids running around and thought to ourselves, “I’d sure like to have that kind of energy.” In this fast-paced world, energy-boosting supplements are a quick rescue. There are many different choices in the category of energy supplements, such as sugar, caffeine, pills and energy drinks. Lets explore some of the best and worst ways to put an extra spring in your step.
A healthy human body needs nutrients. Carbohydrates, protein, fat, minerals, vitamins and water in correct proportions are the keys to health and longevity. 1 Let’s take a moment and focus on minerals. Here is the question: Are you getting enough minerals in your daily diet? We will explore this question shortly, but first, you might be wondering why minerals are important. Here are some examples of how minerals are used within the body.
Did you know that a person can only live a few days without water? This fact points to the importance of drinking water on a daily basis. Water is used by the body in converting food to energy, regulating temperature, removing waste and cushioning vital organs, which is why experts recommend that adults consume at least eight, eight ounce glasses of water per day. The more active a person is, the more water their body needs. 1 Most adults lose about 10 cups of water each day through normal activity. 1
One big reason we should all drink pure water is because even treated water can contain harmful biological and/or chemical contaminants. Have you ever considered that a terrorist could pollute a community’s water supply with a biological or chemical contaminant simply by pumping it through one of the millions of faucets located in homes and buildings? Since the September 11th attacks, more and more people have become aware of this threat. So how do we protect ourselves from these poisons that threaten the purity of our drinking water?
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