Holistic Health Nutrition Facts

Nutrition information and quick health facts about alternative medicine and holistic health care

Holistic Health Nutrition Facts


Saturday, July 12, 2008

Natural Health Expos

natural health expoAttending Health Expos in the summer is a favorite pastime of health enthusiasts world wide. They provide an opportunity to enrich your natural health education and network with other like-minded people. Whether you are a holistic practitioner or just interested in maintaining your own health naturally, attend a natural health expo or convention. Health expos are generally held throughout all 50 states and internationally. There is probably natural health fair right in your local community, right in your very own backyard! Plan to attend a natural health expo today.


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Thursday, March 20, 2008

High Blood Pressure and Minerals

Three minerals have been shown to be particularly helpful in easing high blood pressure and heart disease. These minerals are calcium, magnesium, and potassium.

Here's how they help:

Calcium: Builds and maintains bone strength, which prevents stress fractures. Builds and maintains teeth, Regulates and relaxes heart function, Assists in muscle growth and contraction. Induces sound sleep. High calcium intake has been linked to lower blood pressure.

Magnesium: Aids in the body's energy production, Combats stress. Assists in bone growth. Helps regulate body temperature. Helps the metabolism of vitamin C and other minerals. A Japanese study found that daily magnesium nutritional supplements dropped blood pressure.

Potassium: Aids in the conversion of glucose to glycogen. Nourishes the muscles. Stimulates the kidney to get rid of body wastes - balances body fluids. Calms the nerves. Insufficient dietary potassium levels have been linked to high blood pressure.

Often many vitamin supplements include minerals as well. To maintain a healthy, holistic lifestyle, make sure your diet contains these key nutrients or add them with nutritional supplements. Be sure to incorporate only organic supplements or those that are readily bio-available and easily absorbed.


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Thursday, March 6, 2008

Essential Fatty Acids and Nutrition

What are Essential Fatty Acids? Essential Fatty Acids are fats that must be obtained from our diet. They are called "essential" because our bodies cannot create them. Essential fatty acids are necessary for almost every bodily function.

In terms of the types of fats that we need to include in our diet, essential fatty acids top the list. Because essential fatty acids assist in controlling cholesterol levels and lowering blood pressure, they play a major role in reducing the overall risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke, and heart attacks.

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Additionally, essential fatty acids help fight inflammation, arthritis, infection, auto-immune disorders, diabetes and depression. Furthermore, they have been shown to be beneficial in relieving symptoms associated with vision problems, PMS, and hair / skin disorders.



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Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Heart Disease Risks

Do you know the primary risks of heart disease? Heart disease can come from two sets of factors.

Hereditary Factors for Heart Disease
  • Age
  • Family History
  • Gender

Non-hereditary Factors for Heart Disease
  • High Cholesterol
  • Diabetes
  • Sedentary Lifestyle
  • High Homocysteine Level
  • Smoking or inhaling passive smoke
  • Stress
The hereditary factors for heart disease are pre-determined and can not be avoided. However, the non-hereditary factors are completely in your control. Take care of our heart and it will take care of you.

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Monday, February 11, 2008

Heart Disease, Inflammation, and Cholesterol

inflammation, cholesterol, heart disease, heart attacksInflammation is considered a risk and potential indicator for heart disease. Inflammation is considered an even greater indicator of heart disease than cholesterol.

Here are the facts. Roughly 40 million baby boomers have high inflammation levels, but at the same time have normal cholesterol levels. They actually have twice the risk of heart attack as people with what's considered to be high cholesterol. However for those suffering from both, high cholesterol and high inflammation levels - the news is not so good. Their risk level of having a heart attack increases by a factor of nine.

What's the heart disease connection?
Inflammation aggravates and deteriorates arterial plaque. This enables it to become fragile and increases the potential of it breaking off and causing a blood clot or blockage. This leads to heart attacks and strokes. Inflammation additionally allows free radials to thrive which oxidize LDL or bad cholesterol and make it more toxic.

Please check back for additional blog posts in this series to find holistic methods to combat inflammation.

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Saturday, February 2, 2008

Holistic Heart Month

heart disease holistic remedies alternative medicineWhether it's the color red or Valentines' day, February is designated as heart month. Throughout the month, you will see articles and ads about heart health and heart disease. It's no wonder. Cardiovascular disease kills roughly 500,000 Americans each year. Furthermore, it causes disability and pain for another 17 million.

On this blog, Holistic Health Nutrition Facts, we are declaring February to be Holistic Heart Month. Throughout February, we will present articles on improving your heart health and incorporating alternative, holistic behaviors into your lifestyle. Whether it is improving your cholesterol level, blood pressure, or preventing heart attacks, knowing how to protect yourself is key. Remember knowledge is power. Heart disease is a silent killer. Stay informed and stay ahead of the disease.

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Wednesday, January 30, 2008

Mineral Nutrition Facts

minerals nutrition alternative health holistic medicineWhy Minerals for good health and nutrition? They assist with metabolism and body function. The major minerals required by the body are calcium, chloride, phosphorous, potassium, magnesium, sodium, and sulfur. Important trace minerals include copper, fluoride, iodine, iron, selenium, and zinc.

Here's how they help:

Calcium: Builds and maintains bone strength, which prevents stress fractures. Builds and maintains teeth, Regulates and relaxes heart function, Assists in muscle growth and contraction. Induces sound sleep.

Iodine: Controls metabolism. Needed for proper thyroid, brain, and nerve function.

Iron: Along with protein, helps form hemoglobin, which carries oxygen from the lungs through the blood to the body tissues, which includes the muscles.

Magnesium: Aids in the body's energy production, Combats stress. Assists in bone growth. Helps regulate body temperature. Helps the metabolism of vitamin C and other minerals.

Phosphorus: Helps in almost every chemical reaction in the body, assists in the use of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins for energy. Stimulates heart and muscle contractions. Prevents tooth decay.

Potassium: Aids in the conversion of glucose to glycogen. Nourishes the muscles. Stimulates the kidney to get rid of body wastes - balances body fluids. Calms the nerves.

Selenium: Powerful antioxidant. Boosts your immune system and helps protect your body from cancer.

Sodium: Protects nerves. With water, helps retain fluids that counteract dehydration. Helps our bodies produce a thirst sensation so we'll drink more fluids.

Zinc: Helps remove carbon dioxide from exercising muscles. Aids in healing. Boost the immune system. Protects against pollution.


Often may vitamin supplements include minerals as well. To maintain a healthy, holistic lifestyle, make sure your diet contains these key nutrients or add them with nutritional supplements.

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