Monthly Archive for September 2009
Are You Getting Enough of the Energy Vitamin?
Everyone has days where they lack energy because of stress or exercise. But some of us find ourselves feeling tired and fatigued regularly without cause. It turns out, one of the causes may be vitamin B12 deficiency. Vitamin B12 is known as the “energy vitamin,” that’s because it’s necessary for energy production. Studies have shown that more people are deficient of B12 than was before thought.
According to a study conducted on 3,000 men and women at Tufts University in Boston, almost 40% of the US population is deficient in vitamin B12, and most of them are completely unaware.
You Need Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Experts all around the world are realizing the importance of omega-3 fatty acids in our diet. Studies are coming out showing the many benefits from getting these omega-3s.
The human body cannot produce omega-3 long chain fatty acids by itself, which is why we have to get them from an outside source. According to a recent Harvard Study, Omega-3 deficiency is the sixth biggest killer of Americans. The study concluded that between 72,000-96,000 preventable deaths were caused by omega-3 deficiency.
Andrew Shao, PhD, vice president of scientific and regulatory affairs at the Council for Responsible Nutrition commented on the findings,
“I think this analysis reinforces the long-held notion that the diet has a tremendously powerful impact on health and longevity and that the consumption of omega-3’s (along with fruits and veggies) by Americans is far from adequate.”
4 Superfoods for Vibrant Skin
Healthy skin should start from the inside out. Skin creams and lotions can be very pricey, and they don’t always deal with the problem. Unhealthy skin is likely caused by malnutrition.
Here are four superfoods that will transform your skin.
Your Heart Needs Some Sunshine This Winter
Vitamin D deficiency in the winter months results from reduced exposure to sunlight. Less time is spent outdoors which means less time is spent in the sun. This can mean bad things for your heart. According to Sue Penckofer, PhD, RN, study author at Loyola University in Chicago, “Chronic vitamin D deficiency may be a culprit in heart disease, high blood pressure and metabolic syndrome”. The studies she conducted found that death and severe heart heart disease is linked to Vitamin D deficiency. Heart disease was 30-50% higher in sun-deprived patients. “Most physicians do not routinely test for vitamin D deficiency,” said Penckofer. “However, most experts would agree that adults at risk for heart disease and others who experience fatigue joint pain or depression should have their vitamin D levels measured.”
The Swine Flu - Should We Panic?
The swine flu has received a lot of attention lately in the news. It seems to be spreading quickly over the globe the World Health Organization labeling H1N1 a global pandemic on June 11th. But what’s the difference between the H1N1 virus and the normal season flu’s?
-The swine flu H1N1 virus is globally widespread at the community level.
-The chain of person-to-person transmission is no longer clear in some areas, so testing all suspected cases is not feasible.
-The groups most severely affected differ from those who typically develop seasonal flu complications.
-Rates of severe illness and death from novel H1N1 influenza may be unusually high in the developing world.
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