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1. Anaemia November 15, 2009 Anaemia is a condition where the level of hemoglobin in the blood is below the normal range. Hemoglobin is the iron-containing molecule in red blood cells that carries oxygen around the body so, in anaemia, less oxygen is delivered to the tissues. Anaemia is an abnormal reduction in the amount of the oxygen-carrying pigment hemoglobin in the red blood cells which are characterized by pallid skin, fatigue and breathlessness, and caused by blood loss, iron deficiency etc. Types of anaemia Iron deficiency anaemia Vitamin B12 deficiency anaemia Folic Acid deficiency causes of... (read more) Author: Francis Adam

2. Folic Acid - What You Need to Know November 16, 2009 Folic acid is one of the water-soluble B vitamins. It is also commonly known as folate. Various studies have clearly recognised that this nutrient can be beneficial if taken on a regular basis, and as a result, folic acid has gathered a great deal of interest over the last few years. Which foods are folic acids found in? Dark green leafy vegetables, broccoli, sprouts, organ meats, legumes and nuts are all great sources of folic acid. Many of them can easily be combined into a meal to ensure that optimum levels of folic acid are being consumed. Unfortunately, folic acid within f... (read more) Author: Patti Feder

3. Folic Acid - What You Need to Know November 16, 2009 Folic acid is one of the water-soluble B vitamins. It is also commonly known as folate. Various studies have clearly recognised that this nutrient can be beneficial if taken on a regular basis, and as a result, folic acid has gathered a great deal of interest over the last few years. Which foods are folic acids found in? Dark green leafy vegetables, broccoli, sprouts, organ meats, legumes and nuts are all great sources of folic acid. Many of them can easily be combined into a meal to ensure that optimum levels of folic acid are being consumed. Unfortunately, folic acid within food is e... (read more) Author: jeremy potter

4. Preventing Gestational Diabetes November 05, 2009 If you already have diabetes or if you are obese, you’re likely to develop gestational diabetes too. But even women with no history of diabetes sometimes find that they get a sudden resistance to insulin and a glucose intolerance brought on by pregnancy hormones. For some women, pregnancy diabetes turns into type-2 diabetes after the pregnancy, and for some women, their diabetes completely disappear. Here are some things you can do to reduce your risk of developing gestational diabetes: 1. If you know you are at risk for developing diabetes, keep a close check on your blood glucose... (read more) Author: Karen Benton

5. Multipill Working againstCholesterol November 01, 2009 This article about the dangers of high cholesterol levels and high-fat diets and suchlike. And a few years back they proposed the concept of the Multipill. The Multipill consists of six different drugs contained within one power-packed yet 'surprisingly easy to swallow' capsule. The proposed drugs were a statin, three blood-pressure-Iowering pills, aspirin and folic acid. This combination, according to the law and Wald, should be taken by everyone, forever, to prevent heart disease. (Excuse me while I go and beat my head repeatedly against the nearest wall.) They entitled the BMJ paper i... (read more) Author: Ari Gold

6. Considering Help Getting Pregnant? These Tips May Help October 29, 2009 Have you thought about help getting pregnant? Maybe you need some advice on what you can do to make getting pregnant a little easier. Perhaps there is something that you do not know of. Here are a few pointers to help increase your chances of getting pregnant. 1) Keep Up healthy eating habits. Avoid too many processed foods, caffeine, and foods that are bad for your health and also make sure to get the adequate amount of vitamins and nutrients your body requires. Folic acid helps prevent birth defects in babies and also has some benefits with reproductive health. The other vitamins and nu... (read more) Author: meme powers

7. vitaMedMD 300mg Prenatal life'sDHA October 22, 2009 Prenatal DHA supplement meeting the NIH recommendation for 300mg of DHA; formulated in a non-fish 100 Plant-Pure & Fish-Free (No Ocean-Borne Contaminants - No Mercury or PCBs) Certified "Vegan" - Vegetarian Softgel Citrus Flavored in an Easy-to-Swallow One-a-Day Softgel Importance of DHA While you may be familiar with the need to take a prenatal vitamin and folic acid, one important nutrient that you may not know about is DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) omega-3 fatty acid. DHA serves as a primary building block for the brain, eyes and nervous system.* Studies have shown that increased ava... (read more) Author: vitamed vitamedmd

8. How to stop hair loss -- 3 effective remedies October 09, 2009 Are you experiencing hair loss or thinning hair? Are you fearing the day you'll wake up bald or with a big, empty spot on your scalp? Losing your hair can be very traumatic, especially for women. While there is no sure-fire way to stop hair loss for everyone, there are many proven methods that will help you get your thick head of hair back. Taking more vitamins: Adding more vitamins to your diet is a great way to prevent and even stop hair loss. Folic acid is essential in promoting healthy cell growth. The cell growth will produce healthy skin and hair regeneration. Vitamin E facilit... (read more) Author: Tessa Sargent

9. What Are Stress Tablets And Why You Need Them October 05, 2009 Are you stressed out and exhausted? You may just need to increase you vitamin intake. Physical and mental stress can rob you of nutrients and energy. When under a heavy stress load your body can use up more vitamins and minerals than normal. Stress tablets are a great daily supplement for a morning boost without the caffeine, or when you need a lift in the afternoon. Stress tablets can help you get through the most challenging of days. If you have a high stress job or lifestyle you may want to look into getting some stress tablets for yourself. What are they? A multi-vitamin supplement... (read more) Author: Brad Bahr

10. What the Nutritional Benefits of Folic Acid September 24, 2009 The debate about the necessity of taking dietary supplements is still alive. While numerous doctors maintain we get all that we require from the foods we eat, others prefer to offer supplementary vitamins when their patients are under stress such as pregnancy, illness or even aging. Studies have shown that taking supplementary B group vitamins, specifically folic acid and B12 have reduced birth defects from 72 to 100percent. Since regulations authorizing the addition of folic acid to grains have come into play, the incidence of birth defects in the United States has lessened by 19percent,... (read more) Author: SANDEEP CHAHAL

11. Family Tips - Tips For Moms September 11, 2009 It's not easy being a mother. Everyone has an opinion or an idea that you can use so that you can be a better one, even though all you really want to do sometimes is take the car keys and flee for some solitude and sanity. A well-meaning person can think too highly of their suggestions, but some tips for moms can actually help. For expectant mothers, tips regularly involve the nutrition they get. It's important for an expectant mom to consume nutrient-rich foods that contain vital elements like folic acid, vitamins A, D, C, B6 and B12, as well as calcium and iron. Regular exercise should ... (read more) Author: Francis Murphy

12. The Importance Of Prenatal Vitamins September 10, 2009 One of the most important things you can do if you are thinking about becoming pregnant is start taking a prenatal vitamin with at least 400mg of folic acid. Folic acid is an essential nutrient that can help prevent birth defects in newborns. If you start taking a prenatal supplement before you even try to become pregnant, you will have the best chance of ensuring a happy and healthy journey once you become pregnant. Prenatal vitamins are packed full of nutrients that will help support and nourish your growing child and your body during pregnancy. Most women assume that they need a pre... (read more) Author: imran fakir

13. Dietary Supplements Can Help You Stay Healthy August 27, 2009 Using dietary supplements can help you maintain a stronger immunity level that will keep you healthier so that you do not contract as many illnesses or when you do they will be of a shorter duration. This will also save you money by less visits to the doctor. There are dietary supplements that can be effective in preventing or treating diseases. Scientists have found that folic acid prevents certain birth defects. Also certain vitamins and zinc can slow the progression of the eye disease macular degeneration. Vitamin d and calcium supplements can also be helpful in preventing and treati... (read more) Author: Kathy Crawford

14. How to Cook Eggplant July 19, 2009 Known as one of the members of the Solanaceae family, eggplant is a perennial plant that is rich in potassium and folic acid. The plant is also helpful in blocking free radicals as well as treating some diseases like high blood cholesterol. To enjoy dishes that include this vegetable, it is important to learn how to cook eggplant. Below are some of the easy-to-prepare recipes that use the vegetable as a key ingredient. These recipes are important to know the basic steps in the proper preparation of the vegetable. Zesty Fried Eggplant One of the easiest ways of cooking the vegetable i... (read more) Author: Robert Bell

15. How to Cook Eggplant July 21, 2009 Known as one of the members of the Solanaceae family, eggplant is a perennial plant that is rich in potassium and folic acid. The plant is also helpful in blocking free radicals as well as treating some diseases like high blood cholesterol. To enjoy dishes that include this vegetable, it is important to learn how to cook eggplant. Below are some of the easy-to-prepare recipes that use the vegetable as a key ingredient. These recipes are important to know the basic steps in the proper preparation of the vegetable. Zesty Fried Eggplant One of the easiest ways of cooking the vegetable i... (read more) Author: Kenny Leones

16. Burning Tongue and its Treatment June 30, 2009 The appearance of the tongue is generally unaffected but severe pain is experienced, expecially when the tongue comes into contact with spicy or hot food, citrus, or toothpaste. Post-menopausal women are most at risk of developing this condition. Potential causes include vitamin B, folic acid, or estrogen deficiencies or yeast infection. Burning mouth syndrome occurs most commonly in middle-aged or older women. About 5% of the population, usually women after menopause and people over the age of 60 are affected by this condition. Burning mouth syndrome probably represents a number of diffe... (read more) Author: jerry james

17. Why Pregnant Women Should Consider Multivitamins June 23, 2009 Pregnancy is a time that is filled with anticipation. The first time a woman feels her baby kick, she can’t help but feel a rush of excitement as she imagines her new baby’s personality, smile, tiny hands, tiny feet. With so much to think about, it is important to pay attention to proper nutrition. Your doctor should have made sure that you are taking enough folic acid, an extremely important part of your diet that is crucial in lowering the risk of birth defects in your baby. Most women take a daily prenatal vitamin to make sure that enough folic acid is in their diet. This is crucial in the ... (read more) Author: Gerald Fitz

18. Prenatal vitamins - folic acid June 19, 2009 Several women benefit a lot from the important nutrients provided by prenatal vitamins. Prenatal vitamins are specially formulated multivitamins that can help avoid any nutritional deficiencies in the diet consumed by pregnant women. While most prenatal vitamins contain numerous vitamins and minerals, folic acid is one of the most important ingredients. Of course, you can get this key ingredient from natural sources like green leafy vegetables, beans, nuts and citrus fruits. However, if you have a very busy life then best is that you have a folic acid prenatal vitamin that you can take along... (read more) Author: Dev Kon

19. A Healthy You and A Healthy Baby (Pregnancy and Women's Multivitamin) June 16, 2009 Women who are of child bearing age should begin taking a multivitamin regularly. This ensures that she is getting enough nutrients, especially folic acid. Folic acid can be found in multivitamins as well as in food. This is important because it can decrease the risk of neural tube, which later develops into the baby’s brain and spinal cord, defect such as spina bifida. Studies have shown that healthy women who start taking a multivitamin regularly before pregnancy also reduce the risk of preeclampsia, or toxemia. Toxemia is where the mother’s blood pressure shoots up to dangerous levels ... (read more) Author: Gerald Fitz

20. Checking Ovulation Signs With a Conception Calculator June 09, 2009 When you have decided you would like a baby, there are tools you can use--like a conception calculator or ovulation calendar--which can help you plan your results. Get your body prepared : * Take folic acid in supplement form, 400mcg a day, or it can be discovered in countless foods like cornflakes.* cut back on your caffeine intake.* if you have come off the tablet, there's some dispute about how long you should wait before trying to conceive, but it's probable best to attend 2-3 months. * the person should take zinc additions to increase the strength and numbers of his sperm * He should also... (read more) Author: Norris Townsend

21. Hair Loss Nutrition, Essential Nutrients for Hair Growth June 01, 2009 Hair loss is due to the insufficient presence of B vitamins in the food that is consumed. Especially B6, folic acid, biotin and inositol inadequacy causes hair loss. The minerals like magnesium and zinc and vitamins like panthothenic acid and niacin are the hair loss nutrition that is essential for hair growth, which stimulates the hair follicle cells. Hair loss (androgenetic alopecia or hereditary hair loss) is caused primarily due to the impact that androgens have on the hair follicles. There is a genetic predisposition for this particular category of hair loss to take place which could... (read more) Author: John Adison

22. Health Benefits of Banana May 04, 2009 Bananas make a tasty snack due to its low sodium content. It contains only 2 mg of sodium in it. Other than this, bananas contain many essential vitamins including Vitamin A, B and C. Banana is also a rich source of Riboflavin, Folic Acid, and Niacin, and is recommended for a queasy stomach. The bananas will not only help you calm your troubled tummy, but also help you restore the blood sugar level. Banana makes a perfect snack for women fighting with morning sickness during pregnancy as it soothes upset stomach and can be had anytime. This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potas... (read more) Author: peterson bran

23. The Key Vitamins, Minerals and Nutrients You Need for Young-looking, Glowing Skin - Part 1 April 30, 2009 In keeping with my recent articles on anti-aging and skin care basics, I realized it was also important to talk about which vitamins, minerals and nutrients you can take for great skin. What's really terrific is when your skin is healthy, it's likely that the rest of you will be, too. In Part 1 of this article, I'll talk about which vitamins will make you look and feel great. In Part 2, I'll talk about which nutrients you can apply topically for beautiful, glowing skin. Keep in mind that many of these nutrients are available in the foods you eat, particularly if you eat a balanced... (read more) Author: James C. Fairfield

24. 5 Cases Where Diet Supplements May Harm April 14, 2009 Dietary supplements were being used by 17.7 percent of American adults in 2007. While scientists have found many benefits of dietary supplements e.g. folic acid prevents some birth defects, calcium and vitamin D can prevent and treat bone loss, etc, they have also found some harmful effects of different dietary and herbal supplements. The following are their 5 harmful effects 1. Increased Risk Of Heart Attack - Calcium supplements could up the chances of a heart attack in healthy postmenopausal women, found a study. Calcium is often prescribed to women after menopause to keep bones h... (read more) Author: Fred clay

25. Nutrition Quiz April 09, 2009 Rate your level of knowledge on Nutrition by taking the following Quiz. See the Answers below. THE QUESTIONS: 1) The 4 basic Macronutrients are: a) vitamins, minerals, water, proteins b) proteins, fats, carbohydrates, water c) Essentials fatty acids (EFAs), vitamins, minerals, amino acids d) water, bioflavonoids, minerals, vitamins 2) Examples of Micronutrients are: a) calcium, iron, EFAs, amino acids b) vitamin C, biotin, zinc, bioflavonoids c) minerals, folic acid, choline, sodium d) all of the above 3) Phytochemicals are: a) manufactured by combining vitamins a... (read more) Author: Linda Miner

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