tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254298206946766976Sun, 07 Feb 2010 17:23:05 +0000A Health, Nutrition, and Alternative Medicine Bloghttp://www.vitaminstuff.com/blog/blogindex.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vitamin Stuff Editor)Blogger330125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254298206946766976.post-724615912600146523Sun, 07 Feb 2010 17:18:00 +00002010-02-07T09:19:23.849-08:00Written by Tena MooreAntioxidants are great for overall health, anti-aging, and helping to strengthen the immune system. They help eradicate free radicals in the body and keep your cells healthy and alive. There are many foods that offer an abundance of antioxidants to the diet, along with vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients. Antioxidant rich foods are foods containing vitamins A, B6, B12, C, Ehttp://www.vitaminstuff.com/blog/2010/02/foods-that-are-high-in-antioxidants.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vitamin Stuff Editor)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254298206946766976.post-6946484791925862701Sun, 07 Feb 2010 17:09:00 +00002010-02-07T09:16:46.414-08:00Written by Tena MooreYour body has certain rules about how it uses energy and burns fat and muscle. If you aren’t playing by the body’s rules then you definitely can lose muscle tissue and organ tissue, instead of what you want to lose: fat. If you are not eating enough calories for your weight and activity level, you body will start to cannibalize muscle and organ tissue because it won’t be ablehttp://www.vitaminstuff.com/blog/2010/02/when-will-body-begin-to-cannibalize.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vitamin Stuff Editor)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254298206946766976.post-6087809648967337678Sun, 31 Jan 2010 16:45:00 +00002010-01-31T09:09:56.857-08:00decreased energy levelsovereatingWritten by Tena MooreDecreased energy levels can be caused by a variety of things, such as your age, weight, and diet, as well as medical issues such as hypothyroidism, unstable blood sugars, high stress, or chronic fatigue syndrome. Since the vitamins and minerals found in food are the fuel for energy, it is oftentimes one’s diet that is the cause of low energy. Overeating can cause a drop in http://www.vitaminstuff.com/blog/2010/01/decreased-energy-levels-overeating.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vitamin Stuff Editor)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254298206946766976.post-3991382586848880911Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:11:00 +00002009-12-01T08:49:05.583-08:00serotonin5-HTPWritten by Tena MooreSerotonin is a neurotransmitter that regulates sleep as well as mood, appetite, sexuality, metabolism and body temperature. Neurotransmitters send messages to the nerves and help different parts of the brain communicate with one another. When levels of serotonin are low, one might suffer from sleeping disorders, depression, and either a decreased appetite, or an increased http://www.vitaminstuff.com/blog/2009/12/does-serotonin-promote-sleep.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vitamin Stuff Editor)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254298206946766976.post-1584204534576527252Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:56:00 +00002009-12-01T08:04:45.369-08:00alternative medicineWritten by Tena MooreIf you or a loved one has arthritis you’ve probably heard about the magic of magnetic wrists straps and copper bracelets to relieve joint pain associated with arthritis (see: "Does Acupuncture help Arthritis? "). The bracelets can range in price from cheap to expensive, and most claim that they are effective for pain associated with stiff joints, especially during cold or http://www.vitaminstuff.com/blog/2009/12/placebo-effect-magnetic-bracelet.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vitamin Stuff Editor)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254298206946766976.post-4321508081026802142Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:24:00 +00002009-12-01T07:37:31.937-08:00depressiondietingWritten by Tena MooreThe question remains: are we depressed because of poor eating habits, or are we eating poorly due to our depression? Researchers of a recent study seem to think that the answer is ‘we are depressed because of our poor eating habits’.The study was held by researchers at the University of College London, and was reported by the British Journal of Psychiatry. The study found http://www.vitaminstuff.com/blog/2009/12/is-your-diet-causing-you-to-be.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vitamin Stuff Editor)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254298206946766976.post-78915277429897619Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:13:00 +00002009-10-27T07:14:48.768-07:00phytochemicaldietary fiberomega 3 fatty acidsnutsWritten by Tena MooreYou can definitely improve your health with a serving of nuts. Studies have shown they can help decrease risk of diabetes and heart disease, and they are chocked full of healthy vitamins and minerals. They are also fiber rich, helping to reduce cholesterol. The reason many people shy away from these nutritional powerhouses is because of their fat content. Many dismiss the http://www.vitaminstuff.com/blog/2009/10/improving-your-health-with-serving-of.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vitamin Stuff Editor)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254298206946766976.post-8648650126763656115Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:07:00 +00002009-10-27T07:10:07.154-07:00carbohydratesWritten by Tena MooreBelieve it or not, sugars and starches aren’t that different, since they are both carbohydrates. There are many different forms of sugar. It is also referred to as glucose, fructose, lactose, sucrose, etc. Sugar is a monosaccharide, oftentimes referred to as a simple sugar, and it can be found naturally in milk and most fruits. It can also be added to foods, as I’m sure you http://www.vitaminstuff.com/blog/2009/10/sugars-and-starches-whats-difference.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vitamin Stuff Editor)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254298206946766976.post-5136125075478310889Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:39:00 +00002009-10-20T07:40:40.021-07:00genesobesityfat cellsWritten by Tena MooreWouldn’t it be nice if scientists could find the ‘fat cell gene’ and figure out how to disable it for good? It would be better than health care reform; it would be health reform! Not only would it decrease the amount of obesity in the world, but it would also decrease the amount of depression, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and a whole host of other illnesses that are eitherhttp://www.vitaminstuff.com/blog/2009/10/found-gene-that-controls-fat-cells.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vitamin Stuff Editor)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254298206946766976.post-4184952509826245820Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:32:00 +00002009-10-20T07:34:34.982-07:00weight lossdiabetesWritten by Tena MooreA new study, presented at the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders in Paris, has found that bariatric surgery for weight loss can also help eradicate diabetes type 2 symptoms. Bariatric surgery (aka, gastric-band operation) is a weight loss surgery where a staple or band is fitted around the upper part of the stomach to shrink the http://www.vitaminstuff.com/blog/2009/10/weight-loss-surgery-eradicates-diabetes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vitamin Stuff Editor)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254298206946766976.post-6642095960785161855Mon, 19 Oct 2009 03:28:00 +00002009-10-18T20:29:31.464-07:00migrainesplatic surgeryWritten by Tena MoorePlastic Surgery is growing in popularity. In fact, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) reports that Americans got over 11.5 million cosmetic procedures (surgical and nonsurgical) during 2007. Wouldn’t it be nice if something that helped improve self esteem could also help improve or erase a painful health issue such as migraines? Plastic surgeons are http://www.vitaminstuff.com/blog/2009/10/can-plastic-surgery-help-migraines.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vitamin Stuff Editor)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254298206946766976.post-9201279910411784927Mon, 19 Oct 2009 02:42:00 +00002009-10-18T19:51:45.782-07:00diabetesWritten by Tena MooreA new study focused on boat captains fishing in the Great Lakes area found a link between DDE and diabetes. DDE is a fat soluble breakdown product of the toxic, synthetic pesticide DDT. DDE hardly ever gets excreted from the body, except through breast milk during nursing. For this reason, it tends to build up in the fat and liver of the body throughout life. Now it may be http://www.vitaminstuff.com/blog/2009/10/are-fish-toxins-linked-to-diabetes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vitamin Stuff Editor)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254298206946766976.post-3708074175409178960Tue, 06 Oct 2009 23:33:00 +00002009-10-06T16:36:04.332-07:00Written by Tena MooreThere are countless diets out there claiming that you will lose weight if you buy their products and use them as specified. There’s usually a diet ‘du jour’ as well; a new diet making a splash with their claims of weight loss. Right now that diet in the acai berry diet, and before that it was a green tea diet. Rachel Ray has a diet and Dr. Atkins had a diet. All diets promisehttp://www.vitaminstuff.com/blog/2009/10/diets-that-promise-you-will-lose-weight.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vitamin Stuff Editor)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254298206946766976.post-5208228214441862170Tue, 06 Oct 2009 23:28:00 +00002009-10-06T16:33:07.509-07:00Written by Tena MooreLosing weight can be a very safe, and a very healthy endeavor; it all depends upon your method. If you need to lose weight for your health, there are healthy and safe ways to take the weight off successfully. The safest and most effective ways to lose weight are extremely simple and there is nothing ‘unsafe’ about them: Eat Less, Move More.Eat Less. Find out how many calorieshttp://www.vitaminstuff.com/blog/2009/10/is-there-safe-way-to-lose-lot-of-weight.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vitamin Stuff Editor)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254298206946766976.post-1807950116159055368Fri, 25 Sep 2009 23:19:00 +00002009-09-25T16:19:29.869-07:00There are many different herbs and supplements used for depression. One of the most notable and most studied is St. John’s wort. Countless clinical studies have found St. John’s wort as an effective treatment for depression, and doctors in Europe have been prescribing it for many years. You can find it at your local health food store as a tea, in a capsule, dried herb, or tincture. Many people http://www.vitaminstuff.com/blog/2009/09/what-herbs-or-supplements-are-commonly.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vitamin Stuff Editor)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254298206946766976.post-4844513357193835642Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:30:00 +00002009-09-22T17:32:24.378-07:00Written by Tena Moore (- if this post appears on any site other than Vitaminstuff.com it has been stolen) On the topic of vitamin E supplements, it definitely depends on which doctor you talk to. The reason there is so much conflicting information about vitamin E supplements is due to conflicting studies, particularly in recent years when studies have indicated that Vitamin E megadosing can be http://www.vitaminstuff.com/blog/2009/09/what-do-doctors-think-about-vitamin-e.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vitamin Stuff Editor)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254298206946766976.post-5747490860647598647Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:28:00 +00002009-09-22T17:29:16.353-07:00Written by Tim MooreHere's a post I recently made on facebook. It seemed relevant so I thought I would repost it here.I like krispy kremes but boy they put you on sugar overload, especially without the milk. My true fondness is things like stuffing, mashed potatoes, pizza, chicken-n-dumplings. I tried doing the low carb thing. And, yes, it does work. However, you feel so deprived that it doesn't http://www.vitaminstuff.com/blog/2009/09/thoughts-on-dropping-weight.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vitamin Stuff Editor)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254298206946766976.post-3266956564226646542Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:39:00 +00002009-09-15T06:46:33.733-07:00Written by Tena Moore (- if this post appears on any site other than Vitaminstuff.com it has been stolen) Starting a new diet can be a stressful time. Changing how you eat, what you eat, and when you eat, can be challenging. Here are a few tips to remember to be more successful in this endeavor.Talk to a professional. First and foremost, talk to a professional about your new diet regimen. Find http://www.vitaminstuff.com/blog/2009/09/regarding-starting-of-new-diet-regimen.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vitamin Stuff Editor)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254298206946766976.post-266853057689290304Thu, 10 Sep 2009 03:41:00 +00002009-09-09T20:42:15.291-07:00Vegetarians do not eat meat, fish or poultry. Whether you are thinking about adopting a vegetarian diet due to health reasons or environmental reasons, there are many things to think about to make sure that you are eating a diet full of vitamins and minerals, and not simply cutting meat out of your diet. Here are a few tips to keep you on the right track:Tip #1) Forgo junk foods like macaroni http://www.vitaminstuff.com/blog/2009/09/tips-for-eating-in-vegetarian-lifestyle.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vitamin Stuff Editor)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254298206946766976.post-398628059717489546Thu, 10 Sep 2009 03:26:00 +00002009-09-09T20:27:55.762-07:00There's a great book out there called "The Gene Smart Diet". I would recommend it. It's written by a Professor of Pharmacology at Wake Forest University. I'm halfway through it and I think a lot of the eventual advice will boil down to adjusting one's diet to get more fruits and vegetables, more fiber, fewer empty calories, and also working in more exercise. That, of course, by itself doesn't http://www.vitaminstuff.com/blog/2009/09/gene-smart-diet.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vitamin Stuff Editor)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254298206946766976.post-152642430973782692Thu, 10 Sep 2009 03:24:00 +00002009-09-09T20:25:04.145-07:00Recently I was wondering about the quality of GNC supplements so I went looking around on google and found this page. Why did I go looking at all? Well, I've read more than once that certain nutritional supplement products, after having been tested, have been found to contain less than what was advertised. My own suspicion is that this is more likely to occur when the price for a product is http://www.vitaminstuff.com/blog/2009/09/quality-of-gnc-supplements.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vitamin Stuff Editor)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254298206946766976.post-1320760952898353188Fri, 28 Aug 2009 17:26:00 +00002009-08-28T10:28:54.966-07:00This is amazing. The most notable ingredient of green tea, the compound EGCG, may help block SEVI and fight HIV infection.From the article itself, ""EGCG, a natural ingredient of green tea, may be a valuable and cost-efficient inhibitor of semen-mediated enhancement of virus infection, and hence of sexual transmission of HIV,"From this site: 1. EGCG seems to accomplish the remarkable feat of http://www.vitaminstuff.com/blog/2009/08/can-green-tea-fight-hiv-infection.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vitamin Stuff Editor)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254298206946766976.post-4357655638227104869Fri, 28 Aug 2009 13:17:00 +00002009-08-28T09:15:48.082-07:00Some of the best foods for getting natural fiber into your daily diet are: 1) Banana's, 2) Apples, 3) Almonds, 4) Blackberries, 5) Raspberries, 6) whole wheat spaghetti 7) baked beans, 8) black beans. Of course, there are dozens of other choices. And many fruits and veggies that offer more fiber per serving. However, these just happen to be some of my own personal favorites. Of course, fruit is http://www.vitaminstuff.com/blog/2009/08/what-are-some-good-fiber-foods.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vitamin Stuff Editor)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254298206946766976.post-1047309054517050295Sun, 23 Aug 2009 01:50:00 +00002009-08-22T18:51:34.813-07:00Written by Tena MooreSome people think that acupuncture is a new-age healing method, not based on logical and proven medical and clinical evidence, but they may be wrong. New studies are emerging that seek to understand the relationship between acupuncture and health. As far as evidence is concerned, it may still be split down the middle 50/50 when it comes to proving that acupuncture can have a http://www.vitaminstuff.com/blog/2009/08/is-there-evidence-that-acupuncture.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vitamin Stuff Editor)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254298206946766976.post-8712480520080299205Sun, 23 Aug 2009 01:47:00 +00002009-08-22T18:48:30.387-07:00Written by Tena MooreFiber and protein are both crucial to a healthy diet. Incorporating foods into your diet that contain both can be a very healthy move, especially if you are a vegetarian or vegan, since you will not be getting any protein from animal sources. Animal proteins are not a complete fiber and protein food; they do not contain significant amounts of fiber, only plant sources containhttp://www.vitaminstuff.com/blog/2009/08/what-foods-have-both-fiber-and-protein.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Vitamin Stuff Editor)0