There is such a thing as acetylcholinesterase in our body. This is one of the more unloved substances which our body produces to efficiently destroy other molecules. The thing about this enzyme is that it specifically targets the molecule, acetylcholine, which is actually a versatile neurostransmitter that acts as messenger for the central and peripheral […]
Over the centuries, healers made great use of feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium). The feathery green leaves of this plant have been used as treatment for all kinds of illnesses, including headaches, stomach upset, rheumatoid arthritis, and menstrual problems.
The feverfew plant bears flowers that are bright yellow and sometimes white. When in full bloom, feverfew blossoms […]
Of the nearly fifty million Americans who take vitamin supplements on a regular basis less than ten percent consult a physician or other health care professional for advice on what to take and how much. So, if these people aren’t consulting a professional where are they getting this crucial information?
Sadly, many of these people […]
Goldenseal or Hydrastis canadenis is one of the most popular herbs sold on the American market. But why is it so popular? What are its benefits? And where is the science to back it up? But the answers to those questions do not have the same impact as the more pressing question of whether there […]
Just about everyone is probably aware of the importance of vitamins and other nutrients for optimal health. The problem in modern society is that not only do we not eat the right foods we should to get the proper vitamins we need from our diet, but we also are eating foods in many cases that […]
Goldenseal or Hydrastis canadenis is one of the most popular herbs sold on the American market. But why is it so popular? What are its benefits? And where is the science to back it up? But the answers to those questions do not have the same impact as the more pressing question of whether there […]
Really little is scientifically know about proteins and your health. This will endeavor to bring you up to date with this little knowledge; the basics of what you need to know about proteins.
Proteins make up 15% of your mass. Most of your body is constructed from protein molecules e.g. muscles, cartilage, ligaments, skin and […]
Vitamins are micro-nutrients. They were discovered by Eijkman (1897) in Indonesia, Java, while studying a disease called beriberi common among natives whose main diet was rice. He noticed that fowl fed on polished rice, developed beri beri, but not when fed on crudely milled rice.
In 1911 Funk obtained an alcoholic extract of the outer […]
The hormone melatonin has been credited with almost magical abilities from improving sleep to preventing osteoporosis, arthritis and other disabilities that are related to aging.
Can melatonin perform all these wondrous feats? Melatonin has a direct effect on sleep, certainly, but most of the other benefits are due to Serotonin, from which melatonin is formed.
Should we […]
Wild yam (Dioscorea villosa) is a climbing vine with twisted, brown rhizomes. It has a reddish stem that is long and thin. It has ovate, broad and small flowers with hues of green. It is known to contain healing properties in its roots. It is used to relieve pain. Then […]
