Supplement Savvy
Magnificent Magnesium
March 23, 2010
by Optimum Wellness
1 CommentCan you name a fruit that contains between 25 and 49% of the recommended dietary allowance for magnesium (400 milligrams/day)?
Krill Oil
March 23, 2010 by Optimum Wellness 0 Comments
There’s a new oil in town and it comes from a little crustacean known as krill. Krill live in the ocean where they feed on phytoplankton and algae. They are eaten by other fish, seals, penguins, whales, and yes, humans too. In recent years, krill has gained notoriety for its omega-3 fatty acids. As a result, krill oil is becoming more and more popular as a dietary supplement.
Calcium Facts And Fiction
March 23, 2010 by Optimum Wellness 0 Comments
Calcium is the most plentiful mineral in the human body, yet it is one of the minerals most often lacking in Americans’ diets. Calcium is an essential mineral at every age. We need calcium for strong bones, a healthy heart and recent evidence indicates that calcium may also help protect against colon cancer, premenstrual syndrome, and high blood pressure.
B6 For The Blues
March 23, 2010 by Optimum Wellness 0 CommentsDepression is a complicated matter, yet it is the leading cause of disability and among the top ten most common reasons for considering alternative therapies including nutritional supplements. A recent review of research coming out of Yale Prevention Research Center looked at 10 studies that met their criteria for review and supported the use of vitamin B6 in the treatment of depression in premenopausal women.
Arnica Montana
March 23, 2010 by Optimum Wellness 0 CommentsMost commonly found in homeopathic first aid kits, Arnica Montana has been used for centuries as a topical anti-inflammatory and anti-pain remedy. Internally the herb should not be consumed with the exception of the homeopathic preparation. Arnica is probably the most popular homeopathic remedy in the United States. Known mainly for its use following trauma, Arnica can be of tremendous benefit.
Aloe Vera
March 23, 2010 by Optimum Wellness 0 CommentsOne of my earliest memories of using plants as “medicine” is when mom popped off a fresh leaf from an aloe vera plant and spread it over a burn on my wrist. At home we used it for little cuts or stings and it really did feel soothing and seemed to speed up the healing.
Salba Savvy
March 1, 2010 by Optimum Wellness 0 Comments
It isn’t because the infamous Chia Pets are once again all the rave, but rather, it is due to their fatty acid content and possible effects on human health and disease prevention.
