Natural Versus Synthetic

January 12, 2010 by admin  
Filed under Vitamins & Supplements

Natural Versus SyntheticIt seems an easy choice: “Natural” conjures up an image of a nutrient gently coaxed from fresh vegetables. Synthetic, on the other hand, brings to mind an image of a bubbling stew of chemicals.

But the reality of the situation may surprise you. “Your body doesn’t know the difference between a natural and a synthetic vitamin, “says Howerde E. Sauberlich, professor of nutrition at the University of Alabama. Read more

Natural Approache to Menopause

December 13, 2009 by admin  
Filed under Health & Nutrition

Natural Approaches to MenopauseMenopause is a natural progression in every woman’s life. Menopause is not a medical problem, disease or illness. However, some women may have a hard time dealing with the emotional and physical changes that accompany it.

There are many signs of menopause and each woman feels them differently. The most apparent signs of the start of menopause are irregular periods (when periods come closer together or further apart) and when blood flow becomes lighter or heavier. Read more

Natural Factors Affecting Health

November 19, 2009 by admin  
Filed under Health & Nutrition

Natural factors affecting healthWithout a shadow of a doubt, all of our actions, whether physical, physiological, mental or spiritual, have an impact, good or bad, on our health. Have no illusions: there is no neutral situation. Most of our illnesses are by a bad lifestyle. We are directly responsible for our illnesses, with the exception of those caused by genetic deficiencies.
 
At each moment of our lives, including while we are asleep, movements, exchanges between the organs and transfers of organic material, are happening in our body. Inside this vast biological laboratory, billions of the most complex cells are also the seat of movements, exchanges and transfers.

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