Supplements
Dietary supplementation is one of the most widespread approaches to natural health or preventative medicine. Presented here is general information about various vitamin, mineral and omega oil supplements and their uses in common ailments.
5HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan)
5HTP is a naturally-occurring amino acid and a precursor to serotonin production in the brain.
Calcium
Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the human body. It has several important functions including muscle contraction, the secretion of hormones and enzymes, and sending messages through the nervous system.
Chromium
Chromium is an essential trace mineral that aids in glucose metabolism, regulation of insulin levels, and maintenance of healthy blood levels of cholesterol and other lipids.
Co-enzyme Q10 (CoQ10)
Co-enzyme Q10 is a vitamin-like substance present in most human cells, responsible for the production of the body's energy by helping to convert food-energy.
Iron
Iron, one of the most abundant metals on Earth, is essential to most life forms and to normal human physiology. Iron plays a crucial role in the transportation of oxygen in the body.
Essential fatty acids (Omega 3&6)
Essential fatty acids (EFA's) cannot be produced by the body and therefore must be obtained from the diet. There are two families of EFA's; Omega 3 (linolenic acid) and Omega 6 (inoleic acid). EFA's are taken in supplemental form as Fish Oils, Flax Seed Oil and Evening Primrose Oil.
Glucosamine
Glucosamine is an amino sugar and precursor in the synthesis of proteins and lipids in the body and major components of joint cartilage, and is commonly used for the treatment of osteoarthritis.
Liver Cleanse
A liver cleanse or detox is a dietary regime, usually combined with the use of herbs, minerals and dietary fiber, designed to eliminate toxins that have accumulated in the liver which compromise its function.
Magnesium
Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in the body and is essential to good health. Approximately half of total body magnesium is found in bone, the rest being found inside cells of body tissues and organs.
Meditation
Meditation techniques have been used for thousands of years to reduce stress and disease, promote wellbeing and happiness, and bring insight and peace into one's daily life.
Selenium
Selenium is a trace mineral that is essential to good health but required only in small amounts.
Spirulina
Spirulina, a blue-green algae, is said to contain the richest concentration of nutrients of any food source.
Vitamin A
Vitamin A refers to a group of fat soluble compounds found in foods. Carotenes are precursors which are converted to Vitamin A and these are found in yellow, green and red coloured plants.
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
Vitamin B1 is a water soluble compound also known as thiamin or anti beriberi factor
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Riboflavin is a water soluble B vitamin essential for maintaining good health. It supports the healthy functioning of the immune system and aids in wound repair.
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Niacin is a water soluble B vitamin. It is involved in a wide range of biological functions and helps in the formation of many building blocks essential for health.
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid)
Pantothenic acid is a water soluble B vitamin found everywhere. It is vital in the production of energy at the cellular level and helps with many other biological functions essential for good health.
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)
Vitamin B12 is a water soluble vitamin obtained mostly from animal products. It is important in the production of red blood cells.
Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid)
Vitamin C is an essential nutrient for humans. It is required from the diet on a regular basis as we cannot synthesize it ourselves.
Vitamin D
Vitamin D refers to several related fat soluble vitamins, the most common being cholecalciferol (D3). It is vital in the regulation of phosphorus and calcium levels in the body and plays an important role in bone health.
Zinc
Zinc is an essential trace mineral known to play an important role in all human cells. It is a co-factor in many critical processes and is vital for the maintenance of good health. It is believed that up to 75% of the population may be zinc deficient.
