The term superfood is popular currently. Although it can have slightly different meanings, typically it is used in reference to foods that have great nutritional value. Some superfoods contain antioxidants; others are known to positively affect one's health.
This week on our sister publication, Health Eagle, bee pollen was discussed as a superfood. Containing a great amount of vitamins and antioxidants, it is a unique food to add to your daily routine. Bee pollen is available in several different forms and has been seen to help with certain health issues.
To learn more about this superfood, click here.
Supplements for Brain Health
by Kimberly Hays April 3rd, 2015 | Nutrition
As we age, we need to do everything we can to maintain brain health. Researchers are working diligently to find more ways to keep our aging brains healthy, but in the meantime, we can use nutrition to keep our brain function at optimum levels, as this has been shown to be our number one action to take for a healthy brain. Poor health and an unhealthy brain could result in a condition requiring Dr Timothy Steel or another neurosurgeon to treat you. Using the following supplements to be sure we have adequate amounts that keep our brains functioning
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Advice for Birth Defects Prevention
by Kimberly Hays January 1st, 2013 | Health Observance
You can’t stop all birth defects from happening, but taking the right measures to give your baby the best chance of being born without birth defects starts with taking some simple measures. Many birth defects happen early in pregnancy, so this is why it is important to implement certain measures when planning to become pregnant.
Vitamin B – Vitamin B is folic acid. It is recommended that women begin taking vitamin B at least a month prior to becoming pregnant, and then continue throughout the pregnancy. The folic acid helps to protect the baby’s spine and brain. These
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Vitamin B – Vitamin B is folic acid. It is recommended that women begin taking vitamin B at least a month prior to becoming pregnant, and then continue throughout the pregnancy. The folic acid helps to protect the baby’s spine and brain. These
Heart Health and Grass Fed Beef
by Kimberly Hays November 29th, 2012 | Heart Health
When it comes to heart health, we all try to make sound choices. We have been told that moderation in beef consumption is important, but have you considered the kind of beef you are eating may play a big role as well? Cattle raised on commercial feed lots and grass fed beef have major differences. Not only are the animals themselves living a better life, and eating the food that nature intended, but we also gain from additional vital nutrients that are not found in beef in commercial lots.
Grass fed beef is high in Omega 3 fatty acids. These
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Grass fed beef is high in Omega 3 fatty acids. These
Diabetes and Vitamins
by Kimberly Hays November 20th, 2012 | Nutrition, Vitamins
Diabetics often find it difficult to acquire the necessary vitamins to maintain optimum health. Your doctor can inform you of the vitamins you will need in your particular situation, along with the prescribed medications. Studies have shown that people who are lacking in vitamins B, C, and D are linked to insulin issues, causing them to be insulin resistant or have inadequate insulin production. Taking a closer look at the vitamins that should be discussed with your doctor, and knowing why they are important, will ensure that you maintain good health. (Vitamin intake is crucial for many illness, so
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