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Exercise For Any Size
Do you feel that you can barely do any activity at all?
That you cannot exercise, play sports, or become more fit?
If you are a very large person, you can still be physically active.
Very large people face special challenges in trying to be...
Is Exercise A Pain In Your Head?
School had closed for summer and already schedules were clashing. What this means to most moms is that we will finagle and work the daily agenda around our children’s various activities and destinations, but it will take some time to find the...
See How Trampolines Can Be Part Of Any Exercise Program
When the trampoline was invented by a young boy intrigued by the ability of aerialists to bounce in a net and perform artistic maneuvers while they did so, it literally became the "springboard" for a whole new sport. George Nissen, who was a...
Study: Exercise Prevents Back Pain
John Briley, a long time proponet of exercise to improve health, and well known writer for the Washington Post, recaps the results of a recent study that indicates that exercise helps alleviate back pain as well psychological stress.
The article...
Rejuvenation and the Protein Revolution
Rejuvenation and the Protein Revolution in Your Kitchen©2003 Marilyn Diamond
If you’re like me, you want to see some serious rejuvenation when you look in the mirror. But you’re not interested in Botox, chemical peels, micro-dermabrasion,...
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Herbal Nutrition Supplements: The 5W's
Herbal nutrition supplements are everywhere these days. So should you be taking them? To help you decide for yourself, here are the whos, whats, whens, wheres and whys on herbal nutrition.
Herbal Nutrition Supplements: What Are They?
The National Library of Medicine gives this definition: “Herbal supplements are a type of dietary supplement… that contain herbs, either singly or in mixtures”.
Herbal nutrition supplements come in a variety of different forms, however, and some are better and safer than others. The Mayo Clinic advises you to “select products that have been scientifically tested”.
Quality Herbal Supplements: Why Take Them?
There is a good chance that quality herbal supplements may be a healthy choice for you. Herbal nutrition supplements are excellent for people who are unable to meet their nutritional requirements because of food allergies, medical conditions, or busy schedules that don’t leave enough time to control and monitor nutrient intake.
Quality Natural Supplements: Who Should Take Them?
Herbal nutrition supplements can be very beneficial for a wide range of people who need to fill in the nutritional gaps left by an incomplete diet.
However, there are also people who should not take herbal nutrition supplements. Check with your doctor first if you have:
High blood pressure
Thyroid problems
Parkinson’s disease
An enlarged prostate gland
Blood clotting problems
Diabetes
Heart disease
Epilepsy
Glaucoma
History of stroke
Liver problems
Or, if you are pregnant or nursing
Herbal Nutrition Supplements: When Should You Take Them?
Herbal nutrition supplements can serve as a great complement to your diet or as an addition to conventional medicine. It’s important to note, however, that in some cases, combining herbal nutrition supplements with other medicine can be lethal. If you’re currently taking any doctor prescribed or over-the-counter medicine, be sure to consult your doctor before taking any herbal nutrition supplements.
Quality Herbal Supplements: Where Do You Find Them?
Herbal nutrition supplements are not all created equal. The Mayo Clinic warns that you “be extremely cautious about taking herbs manufactured or purchased outside the United States.” They add that, “toxic ingredients and prescription drugs have been found in some herbal supplements manufactured in other countries.” Your best bet is to stick to well-known products with wide usage and a popular history.
Herbal nutrition supplements, when used by the right person, at the right time can have incredible health benefits. If you think herbal nutrition supplements might be right for you and you’d like to learn more, click here to take a nutrition survey.
About the Author
For more information on nutrional supplements please visit my site at Herbal Current(http://www.herbalcurrent.com). You can also get a free weight loss analysis at My Body mass index.(http://www.mybodymassindex.com).
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