Archive for 'Supplements' Category
Could it be a magnesium deficiency?
16 June 2008What can help muscle cramps, sleepless nights, and even migraines? Is easily available in supplement form and in many of our everyday foods and grains? Its magnesium and it turns out many of us are magnesium deficient.
Having a problem focusing or staying on task? Magnesium is an essential mineral that can improve oxygen use, and dull the […]
Omega Fatty Acids and nutrition.
21 March 2008New findings on nutrition and ADHD.
The largest clinical trial to date using Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids acids shows the benefits of these “good fats”.
Researchers at the University of South Australia say that parents found the fatty acids were as effective as stimulant drugs in treating symptoms of ADHD.
The study was comprised of 132 children, ages […]
Probiotics, Prebiotics, and other natural digestive aids.
22 February 2008PROBITOICS AND DAILY LIVING
Probiotics have been making the news recently with the advent of specially formulated yogurts, cereals and other fortified foods. More and more we see foods appearing on the supermarket shelves boasting added bacteria strains for healthy digestion. In reality if you have no remarkable digestive issues and you don’t want to add another […]
Hyperactivity, Additives & Vitamin D3 ~ Is there a link?
7 February 2008Study on Hyperactivity and Additives.
The January, 2008 issue of DISCOVER magazine features the 100 top science stories of 2007. One of the scientific events they selected is the 2007 study of food additives and hyperactivity, conducted at the University of Southampton in England. The children, who were drawn from the general population, were placed on […]
No Long term benefits of ADHD Drugs?!
4 February 2008No long-term benefits of ADHD drugs?
Treating children with drugs does not work in the long term and can stunt growth and lead to other unwanted side effects.
The Multimodal Treatment Study of Children with ADHD began in 1990 and followed the treatment of 600 children. The study looked at 4 options:
1. Drugs alone,
2. Behavioral treatment,
3. Drugs […]
When popcorn is hard to swallow
21 January 2008WHEN POPCORN IS HARD TO SWALLOW
Next time you sit down to watch a movie and chow down on some popcorn you might want to choose something that doesn’t contain “artificial butter flavoring.” A Colorado man’s love for microwave popcorn was found to be the cause of his severe respiratory illness.
There are many documented cases of […]
Omega fish oils, EPA, EFA’s, 3-6-9 and other essential fatty acids.
17 January 2008EFA’s (Fish Oil)
My family first started to take EFAs in 2005; my son then just over a year old, was not talking. He literally was not attempting any verbal communication whatsoever. Luckily for us our pediatrician, alerted to a possible problem with our son’s development, suggested signing up for an early intervention screening. Early Intervention screening […]
Why Nordic Naturals?
25 June 2006The Omega-3 fatty acids, EPA and DHA, are essential for maintaining optimal mental and physical health. To date, over 2,000 research studies document the health-promoting effects of Omega-3 fatty acids. Every year additional studies
continue to be published, focusing on the mental and physical health benefits of EPA and DHA.
Nordic Naturals was founded by Norwegian native, […]
Whole Food Supplements
24 June 2006For 75 years, Standard Process has provided health care professionals with high-quality, nutritional whole food supplements. The extensive collection of products supports the healthy functioning of the endocrine, cardiovascular, digestive, hepatic, respiratory, skeletal, renal, and other physiological systems.
In order to produce high-quality supplements, the products undergo a unique process. To ensure the utmost quality, many […]