Supplements

This section of Disabled World includes articles concerning health supplements such as vitamins and herbal supplements.

A dietary supplement, also known as food supplement or nutritional supplement, is a preparation intended to supply nutrients, such as vitamins, minerals, fatty acids or amino acids, that are missing or are not consumed in sufficient quantity in a person's diet. Some countries define dietary supplements as foods, while in others they are defined as drugs.

Taking vitamin and herbal supplements is becoming more acceptable today than ever before. Millions of people worldwide are now waking up to the benefits of regular vitamin and mineral supplements and eating healthy foods.

Supplements and food containg Omega 3 and CoQ10 for example have now been proven to be extemely beneficial to your general health. These articles cover information and facts on some of the more common and not so common supplements available.

Pursuant to the DSHEA, the Food and Drug Administration regulates dietary supplements as foods, and not as drugs. While pharmaceutical companies are required to prove the safety or effectiveness of their products, supplement manufacturers are not, and the FDA can take action only after a dietary supplement has been proven harmful.

Herbal and Vitamin Supplements

Tea Tree Oil
Tea Tree Oil is one of the most useful products in nature. It has been used by some Aboriginal People in Australia for many centuries as one of their most useful medicines.

Nitric Oxide Supplements
The ability of nitric oxide to increase blood flow makes the supplement of interest to body builders and other athletes.

Brain Enhancing Supplements for the Mind
Aside from wrinkles and fine lines, people think about forgetfulness and memory lapses as indications that they are starting to age. However, due to stress, sleep deprivation, unhealthy eating habits, smoking and some other harmful vice, a lot of people who are in their late 20s and 30s already experience episodes of memory loss and other cognitive problems.

Evening Primrose Oil Benefits and Uses
Evening primrose oil, (Oenothera biennis L.), is extracted from the seeds of the evening primrose plant, a perennial with yellow flowers commonly found in North and South America. Other names for the plant are tree primrose and sundrop.

Chelation Therapy has been Approved by the FDA
In the USA, Chelation therapy with EDTA has been approved by the FDA as a treatment for lead poisoning only.

CoQ10 and L-Carnitine
There are a number of chemicals that are used by the body and that are fundamental to the correct metabolism of energy in the body. Before discussing some of these, however, it is necessary to understand how energy is created and used within the body.

Anticatabolic Glutamine an Amino Acid
Perhaps the most popular of the anticatabolic supplements, glutamine is the amide of the amino acid glutamate. Glutamine is synthesized from glutamate by the action of glutamine synthetase. Glutamate is formed from a-ketoglutarate, an intermediate of the Krebs cycle, and ammonia.

Fiber Supplements to Beat Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Fiber supplements can be tremendously beneficial for IBS sufferers. Although supplements such as Metamucil and Citrucel are generally marketed as laxatives, and are very useful for constipation sufferers, they can also be used to combat diarrhea because they add bulk to the diet and can make waste food more solid.

Myths and Truths about Soy
Soy has been on the market for a very long time but recently over the past 5 yrs with the new health kick finally growing has become part of our daily lives and mostly we dont even know we are eating it.

Emu Oil
Ever wondered the difference of emu oil cream and pure emu oil and why the big difference in price? This article will help clear the air about this topic.

Boost Immune System and Fight Viruses with Red Marine Algae
In Chinese medicine red marine algae have been looked upon as allowing the flow of qi by removing obstructions to this flow caused by wetness and heat. By maximizing qi we attain a maximum feeling of well being and energy.

Attaining Beautiful Skin
How does a perfectly beautiful skin is attained? Remember that magic potions are not applicable when it comes to skin care. Neither is a genie around to help you. Most people acquire beautiful skin with the use of expensive skin products, pricey treatments and maintenance.

Plants and Needles may Keep the Doctor Away
This article is about two sources of natural pain relief: herbal medicine and acupuncture. This article also discussed the advantages and disadvantages of the using the two methods.

Herbs and Vitamins Better Memory and Longer Life
There is little doubt that the use of herbs and vitamins for better memory and longer life has a strong scientific basis, and that we still have a great deal to learn about the remedies used before the introduction of mass produced pharmaceuticals.

Maximizing Bodily Sensation - Nutritional Supplements
Nutritional supplements that heal and maintain the nervous system have additional health benefits as well. Many of them are magnificent immune system boosters! This makes them useful if you want to follow an anti-aging self-care program that also supports cancer prevention.

Detox Bath
The Detox Bath is based on Louis Kuhne's friction sitz bath. It is a tool that nature generously provides us with, to help us maintain our health and body in optimal condition.

Apple Cider Vinegar a Natural Home Remedy
Apple Cider vinegar is a well know natural home remedy and kitchen ingredient since well before Roman Times. This acidic cider can easily be made, not only from other fruits but from beer too. It is a magical potion because it can give relief from MANY conditions.

Osteoporosis and Dairy Foods
For years, doctors have been telling people, mostly women, that to prevent bone loss, to increase the amount of calcium in their diet. They suggest dairy as the perfect source of the dairy. However, dairy calcium has two major flaws that actually increases and worsens Osteoporosis!

Benefits Of Drinking Herbal Teas
Herbal teas have long been known to have medicinal benefits as well as being tasty to drink! Some of my favorite teas are chamomile tea, jasmine tea and ginger tea.

Novartis Medical Nutrition
Novartis Medical Nutrition produces clinical nutritional supplements to maintain and improve the health and well being of millions of patients and consumers in a medical facilities (such as hospitals or nursing homes) or at home.

Fish Oil Supplements and Dyslexia
Recommendations concerning fish oil supplements and dyslexia treatment arise, at least in part, from research conducted at Oxford University in 2005. The area of fish oil supplements and dyslexia treatment is relatively new. Although most doctors are aware of the health benefits of fish oil, the majority do not prescribe it, according to surveys.

Protein Supplements to Improve Health
Consider additional protein from liquid or powdered protein supplements for those that may need to improve health. This becomes necessary when your current diet does not provide enough protein.

Epsom Salts for Constipation Baths Boils and Other Uses
Many people use Epsom salts to treat their constipation. Epsom salts work like a laxative. The salts can be mixed with water and taken orally or used in an enema. Epsom salts operate by increasing water in the intestines.

Straight Talk About Supplements
The days of vaudeville and traveling circuses are over, but the kind of snake-oil salesmen that accompanied them are still with us. They are just better-disguised. The more you search for the best supplements, especially on the internet, the more skeptical and disillusioned you may become. Whether you are looking for vitamin supplements, herbal remedies, bodybuilding supplements like amino acids, or food bars, there are essential things you need to know to find the best supplements for the best price.

Power Drinks
Do you need power drinks and energy bars? No. I'm not sure if that is surprising or not. I used to work at a gas station many years ago. I used to see people getting these drinks all the time. Most of them were fat guys who were also getting a hot dog to eat while they nuke their hamburger.

Gout Diet
The gout diet should consist of fresh organic fruits and vegetables, organic sourdough breads, organic sugarless cereals, ground flaxseed meal, virgin olive oil for your salads, and as much filtered water as you can manage to drink.

Anti-aging Nutritional Supplements to Retain Youth
The desire that most people have in common is to slow down the onset of aging. While the onset of aging may not be able to be stopped completely, you may be able to delay it by taking antiaging nutritional supplements and antioxidants.

Glyconutrients: Fact or Fiction?
There are eight saccharides clustered under the heading of "Glyconutrients:" mannose, glucose, galactose, xylose, fucose, N-acetylglucosamine, N-acetylgalactosamine, and N-acetylneuraminic acid.

Omega 3 fish oil and Alzheimers disease
Although no one knows what causes Alzheimer's disease, many research studies indicate that those who regularly eat fatty fish or who supplement with fish oil have a lower risk of developing Alzheimer's disease later in life.

Morgellons Disease
You have probably heard it said, what you don't know can still hurt you. Never has that been truer than with the newly emerging mystery disease called Morgellons.

Feeding your Head
Next to water, lipids (or fats) constitute the largest percentage of the brain's composition, which is around ten percent or so. Omega-3 fatty acids, composed of DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid), are among the most beneficial brain nutrients.

Is Your Health Depressing?
Eleven million American's are diagnosed with clinical depression annually. Contrary to popular belief, depression is not due to a deficiency in Prozac, Zoloft, Celexa, Wellbutrin etc.

Immune System Boosters and Stimulants
Many people are interested in immune system boosters or an immune strengthening system and it is for this reason that we supply this collection of information, helpful hints and strategies to help people protect themselves from colds, viruses and bacterial infections.

Tips to get Back your Energy
Things you can do to increase your energy levels. There are many anti aging natural supplements. Here are ten tips to get back your energy.

Being Healthy Can Be Fun And Fun Can Be Healthy
Here's some more good news! Chocolate, coffee, green tea and wine all contain bioflavonoids which are antioxidants. So, swing into Starbucks and get a cup of coffee, drink some green tea (lots of different flavors), pop a green tea extract capsule, sip a glass of wine, or have a piece of chocolate.

Alternative Medicine and Disease Prevention
Acupuncture, Chiropractic Care, and Massage Therapy are available to every member of our society. Each of these therapies have been proven to improve our life and our health. Yet, very few of us have ever undertaken a serious course of Alternative Medicine, let alone a regular course of each.

Oxygen Therapy
Oxygen therapy is any supplemental process that safely increases the available dissolved oxygen content in the body. Therapies may also include processes that enhance the body's ability to use or promote oxygen absorption.

Wheatgrass and Linseed Supplements
In today's polluted society is very taxing on the body. While the body benefits exceptionally from fruit and vegetables, to cope with all the chemicals around us the body needs specific supplements.

Peace and Serenity with Green Tea
Green tea is a drink made from the steamed and dried leaves of the Camellia sinesis plant, a shrub native to Asia.Green tea has protective effect against certain cancers because it contains antioxidants. Green tea is becoming more popular in Western nations.

Health Benefits of Coenzyme Q10
CoQ10 plays a key role in the production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) needed for energy production in every cell. It also has a powerful antioxidant that helps guard against damage from free radicals.