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Potassium Rich Foods

Our bodies need potassium just as it needs all the other minerals and vitamins to function the way it is supposed to. When one or more of these are missing in our diet, our body will tell us by having trouble in some way. Potassium is a mineral salt and is used to regulate the the pH level in our body fluids. This involves the blood pressure, the muscle function, kidney, adrenal functions and the... read more

The Oil of Fish

To find the best fish oil, you need to look past the fancy labels and all the endorsements by physicians. Every business that has a fish oil product to sell will certainly claim that theirs is the best.  To get the best results, you need to find the one product with the highest quality of fish oil supplements. We have all read online reviews that say how much fish oil our bodies need, how they... read more

Deciphering Cholesterol

These days, everyone is worried about their Cholesterol. There are pills, diets, supplements and every other kind of treatment to positively affect cholesterol. Many of us don’t know exactly what this word means, or what it means to us and our health. Here is a break down of what it is, and why you should be worried about it. Once we are informed, we can determine our own unique situation and... read more

Not Enough Iron?

When your body does not have enough healthy red blood cells, that condition is called anemia. It is these red blood cells that supply the body tissues with the oxygen they need. Anemia comes in many forms and iron deficient anemia is the most common from of anemia.  This is when there is not enough iron in the blood.  Statistics tell us that about half of all pregnant women do not have... read more

Diet Deficiencies

Many deficiencies are influenced and provoked by diet. The unbalanced intake of essential vitamins and foods can have serious affects on your health. Both physical and mental symptoms will begin to arise, and without addressing these issues, the affects can be irreversible. Many of us think that because we have access to so many foods, deficiencies are no longer a problem in today’s world.... read more
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