Archive for the ‘Supplements’ Category

Saw Palmetto Extract

Thursday, November 6th, 2008

A member of the palm family, saw palmetto is found in coastal regions, like Texas and Florida. The fruit and seeds of the saw palmetto plant have been used for years to regulate hormonal imbalances, and support and tone the glandular tissues of both men and women. Saw palmetto also strengthens the thyroid, which controls overall gland function.

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All About MSM

Tuesday, September 16th, 2008
What is MSM?

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.

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Protein builds a healthy body

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

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.

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Vitamins and Minerals for More Energy

Thursday, February 21st, 2008

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.

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Minerals for Better Nutrition and Health

Wednesday, November 21st, 2007

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.

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