]> http://www.healthedia.com/popular/articles/vitamins-nutrients Vitamins & Minerals - Today's Popular Articles at http://www.healthedia.com en http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/med-gadget/884531?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 Investigators at Children's Hospital Boston, in collaboration with physicists at Harvard University, developed nanobeads, particles only 30 nanometers in diameter, that, once attached to receptor molecules on the surface of a cell, were able to stimu... Wed, 16 Jan 2008 14:15:26 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/med-gadget/884531?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/fitness-health-with-drgabe/884423?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 Although scientists are not sure what causes colon or rectal cancers, they know that they are associated with lack of exercise, eating too much meat, and the human wart virus (HPV). A study from Sendai, Japan shows that men who spend a lot of time wa... Tue, 15 Jan 2008 17:29:00 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/fitness-health-with-drgabe/884423?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/fitsugar-healthy-happy-you/884346?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 Do you know where to find your recommended daily intake of 18 milligrams of iron? The Popeye cartoon leads us all to believe that spinach is the ultimate source for iron. It does contain a decent amount. A half a cup of raw spinach will provide you w... Tue, 15 Jan 2008 12:30:00 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/fitsugar-healthy-happy-you/884346?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/med-gadget/883838?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 Texas scientists have developed calcium rich carrots that have shown clinically significant calcium absorption in volunteers in a small study, Medgadget has learned. The vegetable is designed to express a plant Ca2+/H+ transporter gene that allows th... Fri, 11 Jan 2008 21:55:04 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/med-gadget/883838?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/disease-proof/883395?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 Living healthfully can add years to your life, 14 years in fact. Maria Cheng of the Associated Press reports:To get an extra 14 years of life, don't smoke, eat lots of fruits and vegetables, exercise regularly and drink alcohol in moderation.That... Wed, 09 Jan 2008 07:02:39 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/disease-proof/883395?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/blogging-baby/883457?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 Filed under: Elementary school, 6-7 years, Working moms, Crafts, Creative projectsAre you a competitive parent? Is there such a thing as parental OCD? If so, is there a cure?I have always been an overly competitive mother. Part of it stems from the f... Wed, 09 Jan 2008 05:33:00 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/blogging-baby/883457?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/planet-lactose/883338?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 We're all getting older, some of us precipitously. Our bodies don't function as well as they did when we were younger and we process and digest food differently as well. That's means that the recommendations for a so-called healthy diet also have to ... Tue, 08 Jan 2008 22:24:00 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/planet-lactose/883338?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/planet-lactose/883165?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 I just wrote about the Turtle Mountain lines of nondairy soy frozen desserts a month ago. Now they're back in the news again.With a brand new line of nondairy soy yogurts under the SoDelicious brand name. Comes in Blueberry; Cinnamon Bun, Peach, Rasp... Mon, 07 Jan 2008 22:16:00 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/planet-lactose/883165?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/diabetes-notes/883146?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 Random that is the word to describe my day, food wise. I did take an hour walk, quickly, pushing my 3 year old daughter- and she is getting big! I also did my push ups and sit ups although I never made it on the weight machine (but there is always... Mon, 07 Jan 2008 21:07:06 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/diabetes-notes/883146?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/a-hearty-life/883136?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 Random that is the word to describe my day, food wise. I did take an hour walk, quickly, pushing my 3 year old daughter- and she is getting big! I also did my push ups and sit ups although I never made it on the weight machine (but there is always... Mon, 07 Jan 2008 15:11:32 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/a-hearty-life/883136?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/fitsugar-healthy-happy-you/883016?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 I'm always looking for ways to fill up on good stuff so I don't stuff myself with the bad stuff. One tip that really works for me is to always eat a small salad before eating dinner. I don't allow myself to eat anything else before finishing my salad... Mon, 07 Jan 2008 06:00:00 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/fitsugar-healthy-happy-you/883016?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/heart-disease/882604?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 I recently read a great article about eating from salad bars and wanted to share some tips with you. This meal choice can be very heart-healthy or it can be worse than a fast food burger and fries, depending upon your choices. Here are my suggestions... Thu, 03 Jan 2008 16:01:00 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/heart-disease/882604?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/planet-lactose/882458?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 Over thousands of years, human cultures around the world have turned to large animals for milk. Not just cows, but horses, water buffalo, sheep, goats, camels, reindeer and many more mammals have been the choice for milking.And they all share one maj... Wed, 02 Jan 2008 23:56:00 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/planet-lactose/882458?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/natural-holistic-health/882448?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 Have you heard of negative calorie foods? Negative calorie foods are those which require more energy (calories) to digest than they provide nutritionally to our bodies - and people typically overlook them when trying to Lose Weight.Dieters are often ... Wed, 02 Jan 2008 14:10:05 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/natural-holistic-health/882448?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/dr-ben-kim/882406?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 If you want to build and maintain healthy bones and teeth, you have to supply your body with a variety of nutrients. The vitamins, minerals, and macronutrients that you need most to promote healthy teeth and bones are:Vitamin D - Needed to help you ... Wed, 02 Jan 2008 10:14:45 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/dr-ben-kim/882406?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/drjohnlapuma-healthy-news/882230?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 Vitamin D is cheap, easy to take, has no side effects except in very high doses, and most of the U.S. is deficient. And it s costing us hip fractures, muscle strength, common cancers and autoimmune system function. 1 billion people worldwide are d... Tue, 01 Jan 2008 12:54:03 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/drjohnlapuma-healthy-news/882230?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/beauty-brains/882122?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 The year s end inspires reflection and anticipation. That s why we here at the Beauty Brains have put together a list of some blog highlights of 2007.Most Popular Beauty Brains PostsSince most of our topics come from the Beauty Brains community,... Mon, 31 Dec 2007 13:00:33 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/beauty-brains/882122?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/blogging-baby/882022?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 Filed under: Health and Safety, Moms, BrandsSeveral months ago, I read this post by ParentDisher Sandy Maple about the dangers of lip-balm addiction, and I remember thinking, Boy, I'm glad I don't have that problem! Which are, of course, those famou... Sun, 30 Dec 2007 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/blogging-baby/882022?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/daily-diabetic/881951?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 In a laboratory mice study, Agricultural Research Service (ARS) nutrition scientists has shown (for the first time) that high levels of vitamin A can suppress development of type 1 diabetes.Common dietary sources of Vitamin A are pumpkin pie, sweet p... Sat, 29 Dec 2007 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/daily-diabetic/881951?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/beauty-brains/881952?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 Leah loves to learn: I recently purchased this reportedly wonderful Emu Oil on ebay and, whilst waiting for it to arrive, I am curious as to whether there is any scientific basis to back up the claims made about it. Apparently it s amazing ... Sat, 29 Dec 2007 00:04:06 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/beauty-brains/881952?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/nutrition-data/881883?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 Q. What's the new Food Pyramid for seniors look like?A. See for yourself! Here's the modified food pyramid for older adults, just released by the Tuft's University nutrition researchers. You can also view or download a pdf version at the Tuft's Uni... Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:34:57 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/nutrition-data/881883?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/disease-proof/881855?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 I admit. For a long time I thought cooking vegetables killed them. Not so according to Dr. Fuhrman. He explains:The raw-food movement continues to make converts, thanks to a devoted group of individuals and celebrities who embrace the belief that an ... Fri, 28 Dec 2007 07:42:33 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/disease-proof/881855?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/dr-john-briffas-blog/881964?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 The cold winter months (many of us will be experiencing these right now ) bring with them a risk of vitamin D deficiency something which I have written about before (see article from 29th November 2006 pasted below). Low levels of vitamin D may... Fri, 28 Dec 2007 06:21:49 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/dr-john-briffas-blog/881964?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/chinese-medicine-news/881764?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 Reuters - A nearly decade-old food guide pyramid for older adults has gotten a makeover to make it more user-friendly and to emphasize the special dietary needs of people older than 70.Published in the January issue of the Journal of Nutrition, the M... Thu, 27 Dec 2007 16:38:35 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/chinese-medicine-news/881764?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/beauty-brains/881518?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 Straight hair is in. And people with curly or wavy hair will pull, blow, iron, treat or do practically anything else to get straight hair. That can t be good for your hair health, right? Some treatments aren t even good for your personal health... Wed, 26 Dec 2007 01:27:08 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/beauty-brains/881518?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/fitsugar-healthy-happy-you/881456?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 To borrow St. Nick's closing remarks in 'Twas the Night Before Christmas - Happy Christmas to all, and to all a goodnight! I hope you have a good day, too. Knowing that even Santa pumps iron should bring a healthy smile to your face. Thanks to City ... Tue, 25 Dec 2007 07:00:00 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/fitsugar-healthy-happy-you/881456?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/fitsugar-healthy-happy-you/881459?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 Holidays are a great time to get together with family and friends, to share laughter and memories, and to eat a ton of delicious decadent foods. Here are five easy ways to burn 100 calories around this time of year:Vacuum your entire house before you... Tue, 25 Dec 2007 05:30:00 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/fitsugar-healthy-happy-you/881459?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/wsjcom-health-blog/881418?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 Getting kids to eat their veggies can be a chore in the best of times. And when kids are sick they can be pickier still, even though that s when they need healthy chow the most.But Morgan Stanley Children s Hospital, part of the New York Presbyte... Mon, 24 Dec 2007 16:22:00 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/wsjcom-health-blog/881418?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/foot-blog/881362?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 Fairfax digital-A FISHERMAN who feared that he would be killed by tree-like growths covering his body has been given hope by an American doctor and vitamin A.Dede, now 35, baffled medical experts when warty roots began growing out of his ar... Mon, 24 Dec 2007 08:25:13 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/foot-blog/881362?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/healthoma/881250?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 Television Commercials pushing one moisturizer down our throat after the other is nothing new for any of us. The creatives aspire us to buy them. We never bother to know if the products contain potential toxins that may harm our skin on the long run.... Sat, 22 Dec 2007 13:52:53 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/healthoma/881250?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/that-health-rules/881178?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 My family loves Yogurt so I thought of sharing with you how this great tasting beverage can be healthy as well.1. Yogurt contains active, living cultures and the most abundant are lactobacillus bulgaricus and streptococcus thermophilus. These cultur... Fri, 21 Dec 2007 19:21:11 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/that-health-rules/881178?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/natural-holistic-health/881175?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 Not only does this preparation clean but the essential oils disinfect and provide a natural, festive fragrance.1 teaspoon Sweet Orange or Mandarine essential oila few drops of Clove Oil and Cinnamon Leaf oils1 teaspoon washing soda2 teaspoons Borax1/... Fri, 21 Dec 2007 16:24:45 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/natural-holistic-health/881175?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/get-ready-for-flu/881093?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 Why is it that so many of us get the flu in the winter? Is it because we spend more time indoors and pass the virus to one another? Or because we get less sunshine and vitamin D on those shorter winter days?A study published in October finds one reas... Fri, 21 Dec 2007 15:16:00 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/get-ready-for-flu/881093?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/blogging-baby/881170?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 Filed under: Preschool, Elementary school, Middle school, High school, Family togetherness, Preschooler, Pre-teen, Teenager, Movies, DVDs and VideosIt's time to go over your holiday checklist: Halls? Decked Cards? Sent Packages? Mailed ... Fri, 21 Dec 2007 13:02:00 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/blogging-baby/881170?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/nutrition-data/881123?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 It's party season and many people have put their healthy eating habits on a back burner until January 1st. Why not take the Better Choices approach instead? In every situation, there are going to be some foods that are healthier choices than others. ... Fri, 21 Dec 2007 11:21:28 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/nutrition-data/881123?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/blogging-baby/881110?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 Filed under: Size SixI knew about stretch marks and I'd heard about post-breastfeeding sags, but as I was getting dressed the other day, I glanced at the mirror with a bit of shock. My body is radically different than it was three years ago. Sure, so... Fri, 21 Dec 2007 07:09:00 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/blogging-baby/881110?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/disease-proof/880700?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 Wait, sufficient sun exposure helps prevent disease NO you don t say? Pardon my smart-alecky tone, but this factoid is an old hat for DiseaseProof. Let s review. Alright, remember this report, Sunlight in Youth Might Shield Against MS? Here ... Wed, 19 Dec 2007 08:12:01 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/disease-proof/880700?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/fitsugar-healthy-happy-you/880589?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 Limiting sodium is one way to eat healthier, especially if you're concerned with preventing high-blood pressure. It is a small comfort that some sodium is actually necessary for our bodies to function normally. It helps maintain the right balance of ... Tue, 18 Dec 2007 16:30:00 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/fitsugar-healthy-happy-you/880589?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/limes-lycopene/880427?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 Christmas is usually a quiet time for me. Almost no one wants to see their nutritionist pre-Christmas and most of my writing work calms down. Given I work for myself and am not in the corporate sector, I usually have only a handful of Christmas fun... Mon, 17 Dec 2007 22:09:49 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/limes-lycopene/880427?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/kevin-md-medical-weblog/880264?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 Scalpel encounters this during an ED visit. An example of pica, of which one cause is iron deficiency anemia. Eating ice is another example.... Mon, 17 Dec 2007 09:36:59 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/kevin-md-medical-weblog/880264?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/planet-lactose/880090?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 Functional foods - foods that have been enhanced with nutrients or cultures that are supposed to promote health - are something I've written about extensively in the past.They may be the next big thing in commercial foods - in fact, they almost certa... Sat, 15 Dec 2007 10:45:00 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/planet-lactose/880090?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/blogging-baby/880120?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 Filed under: Gear, Lifestyle, Moms, Momwear, Working momsSeriously? I mean, do you really have clothes that make you look great EVERY DAY? Do you really wear pointy shoes and have time to iron things and do something more than blow-dry your hair on a... Sat, 15 Dec 2007 09:23:00 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/blogging-baby/880120?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/doctor-weighs-in/880041?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 by Bill Bestermann, MDI recently recorded New Measurements Such as the Coronary Calcium Score Can Determine the Risk for Heart Attack with Dr. George Lundberg at the American Heart Association Annual Scientific Sessions in Orlando. I want to th... Fri, 14 Dec 2007 20:10:12 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/doctor-weighs-in/880041?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/purple-medical-blog/879994?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 LIPODISSOLVE FAT MELTING LIPOLYSIS INJECTION PROCEDUREControversial Fat Melting Procedure: Some Swear By It Some Swear At ItPhysicians Spar Over Injections Touted As an Easy Alternative to LiposuctionA way to lose fat without dieting. Lipodissolve ... Fri, 14 Dec 2007 13:18:00 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/purple-medical-blog/879994?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/dr-razavis-good-to-know-info/879701?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 Canker sores or aphthous ulcers are small, painful, shallow ulcerations that occur on the soft tissues inside the mouth. Stress or tissue injury is believed to contribute to the development of canker sores, although the actual cause is unknown. Oth... Thu, 13 Dec 2007 02:44:00 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/dr-razavis-good-to-know-info/879701?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/purple-medical-blog/879514?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 A STUDY OF RED AND PROCESSED MEAT INTAKE IN RELATION TO CANCER RISK AMPLIFIES CONCERNS ABOUT CANCER AND EATING TOO MUCH RED MEAT AND PROCESSED MEATToo Much of A Good Thing A Thumbs Down to Too Much Processed Meats Bacon, Pastrami and Salami, as well... Tue, 11 Dec 2007 23:22:00 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/purple-medical-blog/879514?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/fitsugar-healthy-happy-you/879258?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 Every workout should start with a warm up, even strength training. So before you pick up those dumbbells, take some time to warm up. Five minutes of cardio is enough to get your blood flowing and increased blood flow increases muscles contraction by ... Tue, 11 Dec 2007 14:00:00 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/fitsugar-healthy-happy-you/879258?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/wsjcom-health-blog/879232?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 A man taking several prescription drugs passes out at the wheel, drives off the road and hits and kills a 10-year-old boy. Can the boy s mother sue the doctor who prescribed the drugs? Yes, Massachusetts s Supreme Judicial Court ruled yesterday, ... Tue, 11 Dec 2007 10:19:14 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/wsjcom-health-blog/879232?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/all-ears/879391?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 I know that I am not going to get to all of my reasons for disliking Christmas, but as the holiday approaches, I feel obligated to get some of the more important ones off of my chest.Reason Number 46: Chinese Lead-tainted ToysThis is partly our own f... Tue, 11 Dec 2007 09:05:00 -0500 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/all-ears/879391?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 http://www.healthedia.com/sectors/directory/fitsugar-healthy-happy-you/879206?rsstype=populararticles&cid=113 According to the FDA, 1 out of every 100 people has a sensitivity to sulfites, a sulfur based preservative that occurs naturally or may be added to food. A sensitivity can develop at anytime, and reactions can be mild or life threatening. Symptoms of... 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