tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254298206946766976Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:37:18 +0000A Health, Nutrition, and Alternative Medicine Bloghttp://www.vitaminstuff.com/blog/blogindex.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vitamin Stuff Editor)Blogger295125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254298206946766976.post-4661114270515913170Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:35:00 +00002009-07-01T13:37:18.350-07:00veganismveganWritten by Tena Moore Simply put, vegetarians have chosen not to eat meat from animals. They do not eat fish, poultry, beef, pork or any other type of flesh from once-living animals. They do, however, still eat byproducts of these animals, such as eggs and dairy. Vegetarians usually substitute tofu, tempeh, portabella mushrooms, and many other items in the place of meat without much effort. http://www.vitaminstuff.com/blog/2009/07/difference-between-vegetarianism-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vitamin Stuff Editor)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254298206946766976.post-7119839860217111357Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:30:00 +00002009-07-01T13:31:47.948-07:00alternative medicinecomplementary and alternative medicinesWritten by Tena Moore It’s no secret that complementary and alternative medicine (otherwise known as CAM) is growing in the United States. A recent study showed that nearly 36 percent of adults and 12 percent of children have used some form of CAM. The study was the very first study that included children. These treatments and therapies can range from yoga, acupuncture and hypnosis, to herbal http://www.vitaminstuff.com/blog/2009/07/is-complementary-and-alternative.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vitamin Stuff Editor)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254298206946766976.post-8253228223827029865Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:24:00 +00002009-07-01T13:26:45.942-07:00macular degenerationred meatWritten by Tena MooreMacular Degeneration, also known as Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD), affects one in seven individuals over the age of 50. AMD causes a loss of central vision in the eye, leaving peripheral vision untouched.However, a new study by Dr. Elaine Chong of Victoria’s Eye and Ear Hospital in Australia has found that those who eat red meat more than 10 times a week http://www.vitaminstuff.com/blog/2009/07/study-finds-red-meat-increases-risk-of.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vitamin Stuff Editor)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254298206946766976.post-258968791725416780Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:44:00 +00002009-06-26T06:47:27.001-07:00daily calorieslose weightWritten by Tena Moore  (if this post appears on any site other than Vitaminstuff.com it has been stolen) There are too many diets out there to even count; the Adkins diet, the Zone diet, and the Mediterranean diet are just a couple. Researchers have recently wondered if it is the diet that matters, or whether it’s simply restricting calories that really matters when it comes to weight loss. To http://www.vitaminstuff.com/blog/2009/06/limit-your-daily-calories-and-lose.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vitamin Stuff Editor)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254298206946766976.post-3322850460373197264Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:40:00 +00002009-06-26T06:42:01.983-07:00complementary and alternative medicinesintegrative medicineWritten by Tena Moore  (if this post appears on any site other than Vitaminstuff.com it has been stolen) No one is saying that mainstream medicine doesn’t work; it undoubtedly does, but many are saying that it is only one part of the entire picture. Our current medical system doesn’t treat the person unless they are sick, and when they are sick they are simply given medications that treat the http://www.vitaminstuff.com/blog/2009/06/integrative-medicine-moving-into.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vitamin Stuff Editor)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254298206946766976.post-4739914321679991306Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:21:00 +00002009-06-26T06:36:23.119-07:00mitochondrial diseaseWritten by Tena Moore  (if this post appears on any site other than Vitaminstuff.com it has been stolen) New research has found a potential way to evaluate the severity of mitochondrial diseases, and give doctors insight into if and how their treatments are working. Mitochondrial diseases are caused by genetic errors in the cell’s mitochondria that cause toxic damage to the body’s cells. There http://www.vitaminstuff.com/blog/2009/06/new-test-for-mitochondrial-disease.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vitamin Stuff Editor)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254298206946766976.post-161782898617234156Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:07:00 +00002009-06-24T06:08:14.742-07:00dietsglycemic indexglucoseWritten by Tena MooreDiets are hard to follow, but researchers are saying to forgo the diet approach if you are a diabetic and adhere to the low glycemic approach to food. A low glycemic diet is not really a diet per say; it is a type of food and if you know what to eat you can control your blood glucose levels without trying to adhere to strict plan. If you choose a high glycemic food you do nothttp://www.vitaminstuff.com/blog/2009/06/low-glycemic-diet-for-diabetics.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vitamin Stuff Editor)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254298206946766976.post-5618294161144862086Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:53:00 +00002009-06-24T05:56:35.938-07:00social security disabilityMany people who apply for social security disability find that, after putting in an application, getting information back on the status of the claim can be difficult and frustrating. In this article, we'll address the question: "What Good Is Calling About Your Social Security Disability Claim?"Once you have filed your Social Security disability claim, your claim is sent to another agency for a http://www.vitaminstuff.com/blog/2009/06/what-good-is-calling-about-your-social.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vitamin Stuff Editor)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254298206946766976.post-5853578552138660902Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:28:00 +00002009-06-24T05:31:03.562-07:00acupuncturemigraineschronic headacheWritten by Tena MooreWhen you have a headache you probably reach for your bottle of aspirin, most people do. This may change with time, because studies are showing that acupuncture is better for headaches. One particular study was done by researchers from Duke University and involved 4,000 adults that suffered with some form of headache: tension, chronic, and/or migraine headaches. The study http://www.vitaminstuff.com/blog/2009/06/headache-study-shows-acupuncture-may.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vitamin Stuff Editor)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254298206946766976.post-2185599875243053270Wed, 01 Apr 2009 15:53:00 +00002009-04-01T08:54:18.014-07:00Written by Sandra EmmiAge-related macular degeneration is a potentially devastating eye disease affecting nearly 2 million people in the United States, a number that is expected to double as the population ages. However, there are several lifestyle changes that people can make to avoid the onset of this disease, which destroys vision by damaging the central portion of the retina. The onset of http://www.vitaminstuff.com/blog/2009/04/prevention-is-key-to-fighting-age.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vitamin Stuff Editor)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254298206946766976.post-1183119768938134295Wed, 01 Apr 2009 15:49:00 +00002009-04-01T08:51:56.751-07:00Written by Tena MooreYou may have heard of shiatsu, but have you heard of watsu? Watsu was created in 1980 by Harold Dull while he was practicing Zen Shiatsu. Harold found that combining shiatsu (Japanese bodywork involving pressure point massage), water, deep breathing and stretching offered a unique healing combination. Some call it ‘water breath dance’. Watsu means ‘water’ and ‘shiatsu’.Watsu http://www.vitaminstuff.com/blog/2009/04/what-is-watsu.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vitamin Stuff Editor)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254298206946766976.post-3061390080696443493Wed, 01 Apr 2009 15:25:00 +00002009-04-01T08:40:56.414-07:00natural herbsnatural remediesWritten by Tena MooreImagine that you are a doctor. You are committed to making sure your patients have the best care possible and you are committed to upholding your Hippocratic Oath, the oath you took to uphold the ethical practice of medicine. Also imagine that you have seen many studies and read a lot of research showing the effectiveness of many natural remedies and therapies that could be http://www.vitaminstuff.com/blog/2009/04/healthcare-medicine-and-natural.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vitamin Stuff Editor)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254298206946766976.post-4804551539381144787Wed, 25 Mar 2009 23:59:00 +00002009-03-25T17:00:26.740-07:00complementary medicinealternative medicineWritten by Tena MooreThe National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) is a Federal agency that funds projects, conducts research, trains researchers, and shares findings and information with the public about complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). Under this agency CAM is defined as health care that is not regarded as a component of conventional medicine. This can http://www.vitaminstuff.com/blog/2009/03/complementary-and-alternative-medicine_25.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vitamin Stuff Editor)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254298206946766976.post-277016943873494222Wed, 25 Mar 2009 23:56:00 +00002009-03-25T16:57:39.827-07:00omega-3somega 3 fatty acidsWritten by Tena MooreYou’ve probably heard quite a bit about omega-3s and how great they are for your health, but do you know why omega-3s are getting so much attention from the medical community? The main reason that you need your omega-3s is because they act as a natural anti-inflammatory. Many diseases and unhealthy conditions are caused by - or are agitated and made worse by - inflammation inhttp://www.vitaminstuff.com/blog/2009/03/why-and-how-to-get-your-omega-3s.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vitamin Stuff Editor)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254298206946766976.post-1558608635224929014Wed, 25 Mar 2009 23:47:00 +00002009-03-25T16:52:28.510-07:00alternative medicinechiropractorWritten by Tena MooreIt’s taken quite a long time, but conventional medical doctors are starting to take notice of, and even incorporate, complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) into their treatments. They pretty much have to – their patients are using it with or without them. A recent study found that nearly 40 percent of adults and 12 percent of children polled were using some form of CAM.http://www.vitaminstuff.com/blog/2009/03/alternative-medicine-gaining-clout.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vitamin Stuff Editor)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254298206946766976.post-3442917941721640508Thu, 19 Mar 2009 14:52:00 +00002009-03-19T07:53:35.974-07:00wrinklessun exposureskin agingskinWritten by Tena MooreSkin naturally shows signs of aging due to the passing of time, though the rate at which it ages is largely dependent upon heredity and lifestyle. You probably already know that you need to wear daily sunscreen to block sun exposure and wear sunglasses to keep yourself from developing wrinkles around the eyes. While these two things can be very helpful in reducing the amount http://www.vitaminstuff.com/blog/2009/03/skin-aging-and-sun-exposure.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vitamin Stuff Editor)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254298206946766976.post-1155992635887338252Thu, 19 Mar 2009 14:42:00 +00002009-03-19T07:43:43.343-07:00cholesterolstatinsflaxseedsterolsWritten by Tena MooreMany people struggle with high cholesterol, and many doctors turn immediately to statins to lower cholesterol for their patients. Statins work surprisingly well, but there are also lifestyle changes and alternatives to immediately going on statins. If you are not obese, have a healthy amount of good cholesterol, and do not want to go on statins to lower your cholesterol, you http://www.vitaminstuff.com/blog/2009/03/must-you-take-statins-for-cholesterol.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vitamin Stuff Editor)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254298206946766976.post-6645475425392226792Thu, 19 Mar 2009 14:05:00 +00002009-03-19T07:24:37.011-07:00complementary medicinealternative medicineWritten by Tena MooreA recent survey on complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) has shown some results that aren’t too surprising: CAM use is rising among American adults and children. Almost 40 percent of American adults over the age of 18 have used some type of complementary or alternative therapy or medicine, while nearly 12 percent of children aged 17 and under have used CAM. That is http://www.vitaminstuff.com/blog/2009/03/complementary-and-alternative-medicine.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vitamin Stuff Editor)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254298206946766976.post-4952407881880390425Mon, 16 Mar 2009 19:08:00 +00002009-03-16T12:10:08.587-07:00veganismveganflaxseedlinolenic acidvegetarianWritten by Tena MooreStatistics show that nearly one in every 200 kids is vegetarian. Although that number is decreasing with time, it is still quite high. As vegetarians, kids should be able to get more than enough protein through dairy and eggs, but what if they are vegan? Vegan children do not eat any animal products whatsoever; that means no dairy and no eggs, two of the highest forms of http://www.vitaminstuff.com/blog/2009/03/what-do-vegan-kids-eat.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vitamin Stuff Editor)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254298206946766976.post-942652542665046784Mon, 16 Mar 2009 19:04:00 +00002009-03-16T12:06:39.358-07:00stanolsflaxseed oilheart attackheart benefitsheart healthheart diseaseomega 3 fatty acidsWritten by Tena MooreRegardless of the plethora of nutritional information available today, cardiovascular diseases still top the charts when it comes to deaths in the United States. The nutritional requirements for health haven’t changed that much over the years: fruits, vegetables, nuts and legumes, fish and lean meats, as well as exercise, are still the way to a healthy heart. If you are http://www.vitaminstuff.com/blog/2009/03/keeping-heart-healthy-exercise-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vitamin Stuff Editor)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254298206946766976.post-8983988094256507651Mon, 16 Mar 2009 18:58:00 +00002009-03-16T11:59:36.192-07:00hydrogenationhigh fat dietsTrans fatsWritten by Tena MooreFat-free foods are popular among Westerners. Funny enough, their waistlines keep growing and lifestyle diseases are among the largest causes of death. Researchers have been trying to find out why and the culprit seems to be fat, but it’s probably not what you think. They are finding that it’s not the amount of fat eaten that causes weight gain and an unhealthy disposition, http://www.vitaminstuff.com/blog/2009/03/fats-are-good-for-you-but-its-type-of.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vitamin Stuff Editor)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254298206946766976.post-2422458315384634954Sat, 14 Mar 2009 18:09:00 +00002009-03-14T11:12:26.580-07:00garlicallicinWritten by Tena MooreThe reason garlic is so beneficial to your health may be its distinctive odor. For a long time scientists have puzzled over how garlic helps to promote good health, since it doesn’t contain any of the usual antioxidants credited with fighting disease. The answer, they think, is allicin, a compound that makes garlic smell, well, garlicky, and also produces an acid that fights http://www.vitaminstuff.com/blog/2009/03/smell-of-garlic-is-key-to-its-health.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vitamin Stuff Editor)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254298206946766976.post-9070183171750736356Sat, 14 Mar 2009 18:04:00 +00002009-03-14T11:06:59.746-07:00organic foodsWritten by Sandra EmmiMany people today try to do their best to shield themselves from the harmful effects of pesticides, and for most this means paying more for foods labeled “organic.” However, few shoppers realize that the USDA’s National Organics Program, which regulates organic food labeling, actually allows for four different organic labels, each meaning something just a little bit http://www.vitaminstuff.com/blog/2009/03/when-can-food-be-labeled-organic.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vitamin Stuff Editor)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254298206946766976.post-6487836951531911569Sat, 14 Mar 2009 17:36:00 +00002009-03-14T11:01:34.817-07:00vegetarianWritten by Tena MooreVegetarianism is on the rise. Whether people are choosing to forgo eating animals for health reasons or for animal cruelty or environmental reasons, they are certainly choosing to do so in high numbers, including America’s youth.A recent study tried to capture the amount of children that are vegetarians. The study was done by the government and was their first attempt at a ‘http://www.vitaminstuff.com/blog/2009/03/how-many-young-americans-are-vegetarian.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vitamin Stuff Editor)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254298206946766976.post-4846742691618034485Sat, 14 Mar 2009 03:59:00 +00002009-03-13T21:00:25.356-07:00lung cancervitamin eWritten by Tena MooreVitamin E is a great antioxidant. You can find its great benefits lurking in nuts like almonds and hazelnuts, vegetable oils such as sunflower and wheat germ oil, broccoli, spinach and other green leafy veggies, as well as fortified cereals. Can you get too much vitamin E? It’s unlikely if you are getting it from food sources, but a new study suggests that taking too much http://www.vitaminstuff.com/blog/2009/03/too-much-vitamin-e-may-increase-chances.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vitamin Stuff Editor)0