Showing posts with label Immune system. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Immune system. Show all posts

Thursday, January 14, 2010

Colloidal Silver May Be Able To Give You A health Boost

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Silver colloidal is one of the world's growing health trends this year; in fact a lot of online and local health food stores carry products that have silver colloidal in them. Silver colloidal usually comes in a form of a liquid or suspension. The microscopic particles of silver are manufactured with pure or distilled water in a controlled environment. There is such a vast body of medical and individual reports on its effectiveness in killing bacteria over such a long period of time that it would be very difficult not to take the potential beneficial effects of this material seriously.

Very little is precisely known about how the silver colloid manages to kill bacteria, whether it is because the particles are electrically charged and attach to the bacteria and compete with sites that would normally attach to and impair the function of the CD4 cells in the body's immune system, or maybe they interact with the microorganism's enzyme systems and control its growth or reproduction capabilities, it is not certain. But whatever the mechanism by which the silver colloid is effective there is a vast amount of data, much of which has come from professional or medical sources, that Silver colloidal can be exceptionally effective in controlling infection and relieving or sharing the load on the immune system during infectious episodes.

Monday, January 11, 2010

Interested In Alternative Remedies, Holly Springs NC Chiropractic Relieves Headaches Naturally

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With skyrocketing health care costs, many people are finding themselves more likely to seek natural remedies for what ails them. Holly Springs NC Chiropractic relieves headaches naturally for those seeking alternative approaches. Dr. Tom Popow and Dr. Wendy Pavkov-Popow, are helping their patients suffering from headaches find alternative methods of relief. To learn more about them you can visit their website at http://www.sunsetridgechiro.com. They provide a lot of very useful information about health and wellness.

Headaches are not uncommon in our society. However, there is a big difference between being common and being normal. The occasional headache is not anything to be concerned about. However, for people suffering from chronic headaches, it can be very disruptive to general life functioning. It can affect their job performance, along with their family life.

Not many people readily think of seeing a Chiropractor about this issue. They generally turn to over the counter pain relievers. Should the problem persist some visit their primary doctor, or eye doctor. The root cause of the headaches must be found, otherwise they will likely continue.

Monday, October 26, 2009

Muscle Building: 8 Basic Rules You Must Know

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Sure it is great that you want to workout and build muscle up, but at the same time one bad injury, one forgetful moment can put you out of action for months and with possible health and financial consequences.

Many of the traumatic incidents you see in a gym can be avoided by taking the proper precautions. We recommend following the guidelines we've listed below so you can build muscle safely.

1) Barbell collars are more important than you think. Anytime before lifting make sure these are secure. You have to understand that one side can end up being heavier then the other, simply because the collar is loose. This ends up giving you a higher risk of having a weight disc slip off. Once the heavy side takes over, the barbell can swing through the air and cause serious damage.

2) Use a spotter if you are doing one rep maximums. This is a person who watches you and is ready to help you out if you start struggling. The last thing you want to occur is to have yourself stuck weighted down by a heavy barbell, you may laugh, but I've seen it happen.


Thursday, October 15, 2009

L Glutamine

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Glutamine is a popular supplement. It is an amino acid that provides a vital task in the body. It makes up more than 50% of the proteins in the body. It fights free-radicals and aids the brain and the digestive system.

And the good news is, it exists in abundance in our bodies. However, during times when we tax our bodies' physical limits and experience a high level of stress, the glutamine produced is not able to supply the bodies' need for it. It's best to supplement it to avail of all its benefits.

This is very popular among athletes and body builders. These are the people who are known for their intense physical activities. These exertions cause the depletion in vital nutrients as well as a compromised immune system. Thus, if left unchecked, these people are more susceptible to sickness and infection. Recovery time is also lengthened because the immune system is less able to fight against disease.

You see, our immune system needs this amino-acid. When we are injured or sick, the body produces cortisol, which facilitates the healing process. This amino is cortisol's fuel during this time. So, the more you have, the more fuel your body has to fight off sickness and recover from trauma. However, sometimes the available stock is not enough. So the body then turns to the muscle and sorts of "robs" it of its glutamine. Consequentially, the body will experience muscle loss since it needs protein to maintain its health and structure. Supplementing with will not only boost the immune system but prevent the occurrence of muscle loss.

Now, for those who want to lose weight, here is an interesting thing to know: Glutamine helps curb the appetite, especially our cravings for sweet and fattening food. As you learn to control your appetite and eating in moderation, the long term result would be weight loss.

In addition to all these, this amino improves the immune system's well-being and balances the blood sugar, as well as the presence of the acids and alkalines in the body. It also helps the body produce more HGH or human growth hormone.

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