Whether it comes from soaring temperatures or intense exercise, dehydration is a very real problem and can lead to severe consequences. When exercising outdoors or being active in high temperature environments, protecting yourself from heat stroke and heat exhaustion are a necessity. Find out some of the best natural methods to protect yourself against heat exhaustion in this article from the Nutrikon Wellness Center.

We need every registered voter in California to act now to protect the freedom of parent's right to choose what is best for their child when it comes to vaccinations. We need in-person signatures in order to halt this law and allow the people California to decide the issue in 2016, not politicians and the pharmaceutical industry.

Chronic fatigue, as anyone who has ever suffered from it can attest, is exactly what it sounds like. It is a condition of extended and debilitating tiredness and exhaustion, and those who have it understand the impact that it can have on one’s quality and enjoyment of life.

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A devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake has struck Nepal killing thousands and displacing millions. Nutrikon, in conjunction with the Unatti Foundation is organizing a relief campaign to help stabilize and rebuild. Information on how to support and contribute to our efforts is detailed in this article. (Photo Credit CNN)

Roughly 1 in 3 adults under 35 has a tattoo. While many people consider many factors before getting a tattoo: aethetic, financial, social, cultural, etc. few consider the health implications and risks. In fact, both getting a removing a tattoo can poison your body unless you take the proper steps. Find out how to make sure that your tattoo is an act of self-expression instead of intoxication by folowing the advice of this newsletter from the Nutrikon Wellness Center.

We live in a toxic and polluted world, which contributes to our problem of widespread chronic disease. Our body does have some mechanisms to fight against this toxic bombardment, but these systems require nurturing and support. Among them are the heavy metal binding proteins Metallothioneins. Learn about how they safeguard the body against toxic metals and what you can do to support them in this article from the Nutrikon Wellness Center.

Among the more recent discoveries in medicine is the fact that elevated levels of a particular amino acid called homocysteine can indicate a greatly increased risk of cardiovascular disease, specifically coronary artery disease, stroke, and heart attacks. In this article, from the Nutrikon Wellness Center, learn some simple steps you can take to improve your health by lowering your homocysteine levels naturally.

Once called the 'King's-cure-all', this golden oil has a long history of medicinal benefits ranging from wound healing to restoring menstrual regularity, but there are some cautions before taking this widely touted nutritional supplement. Find out what you should know before buying EPO in this article from the Nutrikon Wellness Center.

Sleep is considered the 3rd Pillar of Health beside a healthy balanced diet and regular exercise, but many people experience difficulty falling asleep or remaining asleep. Because quality sleep is important to overall health and wellness, it is important to understand the proper fundamentals of good sleep. In this article from the Nutrikon Wellness Center, you will learn tips and techniques to falling asleep and remaining asleep in order to wake up energized and refreshed.

While many companies are promoting iron supplements as an essential mineral, there are some important considerations one must take before beginning iron supplementation. Iron can be both essential and toxic to the body, the proper balance of iron is a tightly regulated activity in the body. Many factors can tip the scales one way or the other. Understanding which direction your scales tip is critical to acheiving optimum health and supplementing safely and effectively. Learn our recommendations in this article from the Nutrikon Wellness Center.

They’re calling it the worst flu in 5 years. The H1N1 strain, the infamous ‘swine flu’ is back. The authorities want everyone vaccinated, but what if you have a compromised immune system? Over the age of 65? Already showing symptoms? What should you do? Hear our recommendations in this article from the Nutrikon Wellness Center.

Every day the health conscious among us focus a tremendous amount of time, energy, and money on eating healthy foods and avoiding processed and contaminated foods, but how many of us stop and consider the possibility that the cookware we use, and the food storage containers we use may be adulterating our food to a greater degree than one might imagine? Find out in this article from the Nutrikon Wellness Center.

What do Ellen, a 31 year-old novelist complaining of hair loss, bloated stomach, and acne; Phillip, 36 year-old interior designer reporting frequent headaches and chronic fatigue; and Mary, a 50 year-old accountant struggling with respiratory problems, aching joints, constipation, and severe depression, have in common? Each is receiving warning signals from a very outspoken organism, a yeast named Candida albicans.

Holiday meals are the ultimate diet killers. Sugars, starches, and fats in all the glimmer and shine have the power to make even the most disciplined dieters falter and crumble. Not to fear, here at Nutrikon we have brought a handful of completely healthy holiday recipies together to save you from dietary misfortune this holiday season, without having to sacrifice taste and goodness. Check out these delicious, gluten-free, vegan, holiday recipes from the Nutrikon Wellness Center.

People typically purchase food based on their senses. New foods, having never been tasted, are typically judged by their appearance. Manufacturers know this and use a number of substances, with the government's permission to alter the appearance of food. Are these substances as safe as the industry claims? Find out in this article from the Nutrikon Wellness Center.

The debate rages on over conventional versus organic foods. The boom of the organic produce market is a clear sign of victory, but are the drastically higher prices for organic meats worth it? Is there really a difference bewtween the two? Enough to justify an extra 3-4 dollars per pound? Find out in this latest article from the Nutrikon Wellness Center.

Health experts of all stripes have been promoting seafood, freshwater fish, and fish oil supplements as a healthier protein source compared to red meat and poultry as well as a clean source of essential fatty acids such as Omega-3, but is it true? Do all fish species confer these health benefits? How do you recognize quality in fish? Is it the same for shellfish? There are some important facts that you should know before deciding whether to add fish to your diet.

Healthy levels of testosterone are among the main pillars of male oriented health and wellness. With testosterone levels among adult males spiraling downward, is there anything that can be done to restore them? Traditional medicine relies on hormone patches and injections, but is there a safe and natural alternative? Find out in this latest article from the Nutrikon Wellness Center.

For thousands of years medicine was performed by individuals who had an extraordinary knowledge of the effects of certain plants, herbs, and spices and their effects on the human body to bring relief from a myriad of ailments. Today, even though our medicine has modernized there are many new discoveries being made about the effects of any of these ancient medicines. In this article from the Nutrikon Wellness Center, we take a look at three common herbs that have incredible modern benefits.

While stress commonly feels very physical, i.e. headaches, nervousness, fatigue, etc., these stress responses are commonly the result of stimulation of the central nervous system originating in the brain. The brain has a safety mechanism that prevents it from ‘overloading the circuits’ with too much stimulation. Various nutrients and substances act as inhibitory neurotransmitters. Learn about two of the most important nutrients in the battle to calm stress in this latest article from the Nutrikon Wellness Center.

So far, over 140 different metabolic activities in the body require Pyridoxine, vitamin B6, since the 1930s, and more are still being discovered. This critical nutrient has also been used for as a treatment for an ever expanding list of ailments. Find out how it can help you in this latest article from the Nutrikon Wellness Center.

Most of us experience the gradual dimming of our mental abilities to various degrees as we age, and in some cases develop dementia, Alzheimer’s and other brain and nervous system diseases and disorders. One of the great questions of modern medicine is: can something be done about it? Find out in this article from the Nutrikon Wellness Center.

If you were to make a list of the most abundant elements in the entire world, aluminum would be number three on that list, directly behind silicon and oxygen. Biological life tends to make efficient use out of elements that are plentiful, as well as providing storage for necessary elements that are not so abundant. Then what biological role does aluminum play in the great system of life? Find out in this article from the Nutrikon Wellness Center.

As we get older, the mitochondria in our cells have a tendency to become weaker, inefficient and fewer. You don’t have to have a PhD in biochemistry to imagine what can happen to a body that has a more difficult time producing energy. It gets slower, more tired, things don’t work properly; more menial tasks become stressful and complicated. Most of us call this aging, but new research tells us that aging is actually the deterioration of mitochondrial function. Can this degredation be reveresed? Find out in this article from the Nutrikon Wellness Center. 

It is vitally important to replace what your body has lost during exercise,whether that is essential minerals and electrolytes, fluids, or energy from fatty acids and carbohydrates. Following the guidelines in this article from the Nutrikon Wellness Center will set you upon the right path to reaching your health and fitness goals.

Zinc is an essential mineral that is extremely important for the proper function of the immune system, as well as production of certain hormones. But is it right or everyone? Which people need the most zinc? Is it safe in higher dosages? Find out in this article from the Nutrikon Wellness Center.

Once called "inheritance powder" because of its popularity among assassins and greedy heirs, thallium is a globally recognized poison that is tasteless, odorless, and dissolves easily in water. In trace amounts, through conatmination of waer supplies and as a waste product of certain industries, thallium still contaminates our environments and creates an increased risk of negative health effects. Find out how to protect yourself in this article from the Nutrikon Wellness Center.

Daily life in this high-tech and industrialized age exposes us to historic levels of toxic heavy metals that are known to cause disease in low doses with chronic exposure. Thankfully, there are two natural nutrients that, in conuction, can help protect the body from accumulating these powerful toxins and safeguard our health. Find out more about Chlorella and Cilantro in this article from the Nutrikon Wellness Center.

For centuries, the richness of scaricity of nutrients in the soil determined the types of health effects one could expect to develop living in that region. One of the most critical soil nutrients is Selenium. In some parts of the world, poor selenium concentrations in the soil have been linked to increased susceptibility to illnesses such as cancer, HIV/AIDS, and heart disease. Learn more about the incredible power of this essential element in this article from the Nutrikon Wellness Center.

Many nutrients in packaged food have been removed and then replaced with inferior and unnatural substitutes. One of the most important nutrients lost is pantothenic acid. This nutrient is critical to health and implementing it into your diet can create a solid health foundation. Find out more in this latest article from the Nutrikon Wellness Center.

Our world is buzzing with wireless technology. Radio waves, cell phones, WiFi, 4G, GPS, radar, etc. have encompassed the Earth in electromagnectic radiation and it is important to ask the question: Is it safe? What many experts are now calling 'ElectroSmog' may actually have a greater impact on human health than you might think. Find out more in this article from the Nutrikon Wellness Center.

In nearly every low cost cosmetic and processed food are synthetic and artificial ingredients that over time and accumulate in the body and cause disease. Of the hundreds of chemicals and ingredients, there are two categories that are so ubiquitous, yet so harmful, that they deserve special mention. What are the effects of accumulating pthalates and parabens in the body? Find out in this article from the Nutrikon Wellness Center.

Detoxing has become a major craze among celebrities and weight-loss sepcialists, but with so many different diets and programs, how do you know which one is right for you? Is there such a thing as a wrong way to detoxify? Find out in this article from the Nutrikon Wellness Center.

While it is true that your body requires a certain amount of fat in order to function properly, the body can have excess amounts of fat that can lead to adverse health conditions. What this tells us is that it is important to maintain an ideal ratio between body fat and lean body mass in order to prevent such conditions from arising. Modern technology allows us to moniter these changes in your body and design custom programs to meet your health goals.

Pesticides and related chemicals have become so pervasive in our modern society that it is our responsibility as health-conscious people to understand the risks and implications they may have not only on the environment, but to our bodies as well. Learn about some of the history and current research on pesticides in this article from the Nutrikon Wellness Center.

One of the most common side effects of antibiotics is the destruction of healthy and necessary good bacteria in the intestinal tract, which can lead to indigestion, abdominal pain, and potentially impaired nutrient absorption and immune functions. Probiotics, on the other hand, are good bacteria that can help restore balance to the intestinal environment. Find out how in this article from the Nutrikon Wellness Center.

CoQ10 is a biological nutrient that has a well-deserved reputation for helping to prevent heart disease, but the truth is that this nutrient might hold the key to powerful anti-aging and energy producing chemistry. Learn about some of the recent exciting research in this latest article from the Nutrikon Wellness Center.

While many people have not heard of vitamin B1, or thiamine, its importance in the human diet is unquestionable. In fact, the discovery of this nutrient has literally saved thousands of lives if not more. Learn about the fascinating history of this vitamin in this latest article from the Nutrikon Wellness Center.

Tree mushrooms are among the oldest and most powerful medicines in the world. Many of their active ingredients have been imitated by pharmaceutical companies to make many of our antibiotics. What makes these fungi so special? Find out in this article form the Nutrikon Wellness Center.

While it is typically assumed that we get plenty of vitamin D from basking in the sun, research is showing that more and more diseases are occuring as a result of vitamin d deficiency. How can we make sure that we are getting enough vitamin D to prevent disease? Find out in this article from the Nutrikon Wellness Center.

According to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, 60 million people in the U.S. suffer from allergic diseases. Also, allergies are one of the leading cause of chronic disease in the US and cost the healthcare system over $18 billion dollars annually. A large portion of that money goes to some of the top grossing pharmaceutical drugs which are anti-histamines, the common side effects of which include: insomnia, dry mouth, fatigue, drowsiness, and sore throat.Not to mention that some of them are habit-forming and can create chemical dependence.

What exactly is an allergy though? We all know what the symptoms feel like, itchy eyes, runny nose, sneezing, rashes, etc., but what exactly is going on inside our bodies that causes these reactions? While all the facts are stil not yet known, there is a lot we do know, and much of it can be helpful in creating relief for allergy sufferers.

Triglycerides levels are one of the strongest indicators of heart disease risk. What are triglycerides and how do you control their levels to protect yourself from these illnesses that affect millions of people? Find out in this new article from the Nutrikon Wellness Center.

One of the most common ailments that affect the elderly and the lower income populations of the world is chronic high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. Approximately, 35% of the American adult population has hypertension, around 80 million people. This is nearly double the number from ten years ago, and there is no sign that this statistic is slowing down.

IBS, is an inflammatory disease that affects hundreds of thousands of people. It is considered incurable, but thanks to new research, relief may be possible. Find out how in this article form Nutrikon Wellness Center.

Many myths and legends surround the ancient tasty delight known as chocolate. Manufacturers and consumers alike have claimed it can do everything from cure depression to fortify soldiers for battle. While chocolate has become famous around the world, most people don’t know what chocolate actually is. Let’s take a look at this world famous, yet little understood wonder called chocolate.

People who have difficulty sleeping don't often think that it might be their environment that is keeping them awake. There is such a thing as 'sleep hygiene'. Get the facts in this latest article from the Nutrikon Wellness Center.

Many are told that osteo arthritis is the result of old age, simple wear-and-tear on old bones, but is that really true? Why do anti-inflammatory remedies have such marked effects on osteoarthritis sufferers? Find out the answers to these questions in this latest health article from Nutrikon.

It’s one of those age-old facts of life that proper exercise is necessary for proper health. Most of the modern weight-loss diets typically include in their fine print that the results they advertise occurred in conjunction with ‘proper exercise’. I think it’s safe to say that it is so obvious that if you brought it up in casual conversation, you would hear a chorus of, “Yeah, yeah, yeah” and “I know, I know, I KNOW.” But the sad fact is that even though the importance of exercise is considered an obvious fact, we still have an obesity epidemic in this country in both the adult and children populations that is escalating. High glycemic, high-fat diets at home and in schools is partially to blame, but what about No Child Left Behind?

Recent medai sources are claiming that a new "1918" epidemic flu strain is spreading accross America and that all Americans need to get flu shots in order to protect themselves and their children. Is this just hype or panic, and if so, are flu shots really the answer?

This disease is a neuro-degenerative disease where the victim gradually loses voluntary motor function and cognitive abilities. After the diagnosis, victims typically require full-time care within 10 years or less due to complete loss of function. Most become either wheelchair-bound or bedridden. Many develop dementia, or depression, or psychosis, or all of the above. In the United States, 1 in every 30,000 people have the disease, but that number does not include the people who will eventually develop symptoms, but don't even know it. It is a very serious condition and it is important to understand the epidemiology of this disease as well as how to recognize symptoms early.

Most health advisors consider sugar to be a health detriment almost on par with smoking. One could even argue that excessive sugar consumption is one of the factors in the obesity crises. Take a walk down the cereal aisle in any grocery store and you'll find it to be nearly impossible to find a single children's cereal that doesn't have sugar, high fructose corn syrup, artificial flavor or coloring. The average American consumes over two hundred pounds of sugar every year. Over the course of a lifetime, we literally consume tons of sugar. 

A short list of healthy recipies perfect for any holiday or special occasion when a delicious dessert is called for. You can use these to make a completely vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, sugar-free option.

Most people associate a cold with colder weather. Though there is a correlation between colder temperatures and “catching a cold” cold weather is not the cause. The common cold is the name given to a number of viruses that all cause the same symptoms, preventing the body from ever developing immunities to them.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, or CFS, is a controversial disorder. Official medical classification of CFS as a disease has only existed since 1988, and since then the exact epidemiology and even definition of the disease has been contested and argued for decades. The debate currently hinges on whether or not CFS is a physiological disease, or a psychological or psychosocial disease. Some argue that CFS is strongly tied to depression and stress and a number of other psychological factors and in order to create improvement, psychological treatment is required. Conversely, many believe that CFS is a physiological disease with many possible causes, or even multiple causes, or potentially even a compounding of a number of conditions simultaneously.

Menopause is a natural transition that all women go through, but some women have a more challenging path than others. Because menopause is primarily a hormonal transition, much like puberty, the body produces erratic symptoms and each person experiences it differently. Conventional approaches see menopause almost in the context of a disease and aim at managing symptoms, but there are many natural means and ways that women can help reduce many of the more uncomfortable and painful symptoms of menopause without the risk of serious side effects.

Obesity and its correlative disease, Type II Diabetes are already at pandemic levels in the United States. Roughly 1 in every 12 people in the US, including men, women, and children of all ages have diabetes. Diabetes, and its related symptoms and co-morbidities, is now the 7th leading cause of death and as if that is not alarming enough, there are currently 80 million people who are considered prediabetic, which means that they have elevated or abnormal blood sugar levels, but they don't yet have all the symptoms to be formally diagnosed with diabetes. These people are expected to become fully diabetic within the next 3-10 years. This is a crisis, and something must be done about it.

Prominent Religious Community Leader shares his success in overcoming diabetes through the help and knowledge of the center.

With Proposition 37 on the October 2012 California ballot, the debate over Genetically-Modified Organisms is hotter than ever. Are GMOs a health concern for humans? Or are they truly the same as any other type of food as manufacturers like Monsanto and DuPont would have us believe?

Major media outlets have been posting major coverage of a recent publication by Consumer Reports which published the results of a study that indicate that certain breeds of rice grown in areas of the United States contain unacceptably high amounts of arsenic, and they are demanding the federal government to take action. But when the results are inspected mroe closely, there are other factors to address. Is rice still safe to eat?

America is completely obsessed with weight loss. Though this country is also struggling with an obesity epidemic, there is no denying that Americans will spend good money on popular diets, gym memberships, workout DVDs, and even go so far as to use surgical means to reduce their body weight.

It’s no secret that the vitamin industry is booming. The dietary supplement industry over the last 20 years has become a multi-billion dollar industry and the growth continues. While the major growth in popularity and demand is a wonderful thing, as with all industries in which there a large dollars to be earned, the cheap imitators and the tricksters creep their way in.

While comedic depictions of IBS show people in a constant desperate need to find a bathroom in order to relieve their distress through explosive diarrhea, the reality is that IBS can also manifest as severe constipation. There are three categories of IBS, diarrhea, constipation, and alternating and there are called IBS-D, IBS-C, and IBS-A respectively.

A parasite is any organism that lives on or inside of another organism and benefits by deriving nutrients at the host’s expense. The human body, being comprised of millions of cells, by its very nature will contain parasites. While some of these parasites can provide positive contributions to the body, there are a great many others who can cause great harm.

Though at one time there may have been some doubts about the validity and efficacy of acupuncture in Western countries, but after years of documented successes there is little question that acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine are legitimate avenues of treatment for a wide range of individuals alternatives. Not only because of its long history of practice and observation in Eastern cultures, but increasing verification by the standards of Western medicine give acupuncture great credibility as a method of treatment, so that one could say that modern Western and Traditional Chinese Medicine are the two dominant medical systems in the world today.

The thyroid is a large gland that sits in the throat, wrapped around wind pipe. It is one of the largest endocrine glands in the body. It releases unique hormones that control metabolism, body temperature, as well as the body’s sensitivity to other hormones. Proper balance and regulation of the activity of this gland is obviously quite important.

ITP is the acronym for a rare blood disorder called idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura. “Idiopathic” means that the cause is unknown. “thrombocytopenic” means an abnormally low platelet count. “Purpura” means bruising, which is one of the most common symptoms of this blood disorder. 

Rheumatoid arthritis is a condition that affects roughly 1.5 million people in the US and approximately 1% of the global population. The highest incidence of rheumatoid arthritis occurs in women ages 44-65 though it can occur at almost any age and in both genders. While it may seem unusual that for almost no apparent reason, there are three times as many women affected than men, it is important to realize that rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune condition and women have a higher risk of developing autoimmune diseases in general compared to men.

Today this disease affects approximately 500,000 in the United States alone and is the second most common form of inflammatory bowel disease after ulcerative colitis. In fact, these two diseases are often very hard to distinguish from each other due to the fact that both tend to affect the same areas of the gut through similar means.

The most common form of IBD in the United States is Ulcerative Colitis, which affects roughly 1 million people. Thankfully, very few people actually die of the condition today, but what may be worse is that a large number of these people have a severely diminished quality of life.

Inflammation is a natural immune system response to injuries in the body. These injuries can be injuries to tissues caused by trauma, radiation, chemicals, or biological pathogens. In fact, inflammation is critical in the healing process and as long as it is properly controlled and the injury is quickly remedied, there is little risk.

In the 1960s, the Chinese army funded a study to find the most effective treatment for malaria. They researched thousands of substances for well over a decade. In the mid 70s, a clear winner emerged. An extract of the plant Artemisia annua was found to be the only substance tested that was actually effective, and it also improved symptoms and cured the disease faster than any drug in history. 

Alcoholic beverages are as old as the tale of man. Some of the earliest written documents in existence contain either references to the consumption of alcohol, or even contain its recipe. Beer, in particular, is quite likely the oldest alcoholic beverage known to man. As early as 3500 b.c. and further, there is proof positive evidence of its existence. Does this mean that the desire to consume alcohol is imprinted into our very DNA?

The American Heritage Dictionary (2^nd College Ed.) defines “chiropractic” as “a method of treating disease by manipulation of the joints of the body, especially the spinal column.” In essence its meaning is “to work with the hands,” deriving from the Greek cheir (meaning “hand”) and prassein (meaning “to do or to work”). A chiropractor heals the body by working the spine with his hands.

On January 25^th, 1945, just a few months before the Great War ended in Europe, the modest All-American town of Grand Rapids, Michigan made history. It became the first city in the world to fluoridate its municipal water supply. Today, nearly 70% of American’s have fluoridated water in their homes. Why?

Probably one of the most persistent ironies in America is the use of toxic chemicals to clean our homes and our personal belongings. When it comes to machinery and such items that require servicing in order to continue operating properly is understandable, but the use of toxic substances to make your kitchen clean is not only ironic, but also dangerous.

Have you ever bought a bag of bread, and regretted not looking at the expiration date? You probably saw large green mold spores growing on the insides and outside of the slices, rendering it completely inedible, or maybe it had white powdery patches that simply looked unappetizing. How about turned milk? Browned apples? Do you eat bananas that have turned black? Most likely you do not, along with 99% of the food eating public. 

Titanium has also revolutionized several branches of medicine, namely in the field of structural implants, such as repairing fractured bones and orthodontics. Titanium in dental implants has quickly become the industry norm. Because these titanium products have appeared on the market quickly it begs the question: have we really studied and understand the long-term health implications? 

Antimony has its place among these would-be heroes. At the turn of the 20^th century, a revolutionary medical device was announced that would cure the entire world of bowel troubles forever. Even the poorest people on earth would be able to afford this device that had literally infinite potential. It was called the “everlasting pill”. 

Tin cans, tin foil, the Ford Model T (or Tin-Lizzie) all have something in common, other than tin. No one uses them anymore. You may still find the occasion tin can or piece of foil in a basement or kitchen pantry; you could even find a restored Model T, but these things are antiques, gone the way of the dinosaur. While this may seem to mean that this rather innocuous metal has departed from our daily lives and is a relic of another generation, the truth is quite the opposite.

An interesting irony is that even though Psoriasis may perhaps be the oldest known medical condition; it is one of the conditions whose mechanisms we know very little about. Even though many would argue that modern science has discovered many intricacies regarding psoriasis and many different medications have been developed, there are serious risks associated with these medications and safer, gentler, and equally effective sources of relief are needed for the suffering psoriasis population.

It would be very easy to make the mistake in thinking that just because you know a little trivia about arsenic, such as that it’s been a known lethal toxin for over a thousand years. The truth is that arsenic may be responsible for more deaths than the occasional assassination. In fact, arsenic may be the culprit behind what some are calling the largest mass poisoning in human history.

While these sources of cadmium poisoning may generate the most headlines, the ubiquitous sources of cadmium toxicity come from three sources: combustion of fossil fuels, non-organic produce, and smoking. While the cat has truly been let out of the bag as far as the health effects of smoking are concerned, few people know about the specific toxins in cigarettes that causes the illnesses aside from perhaps nicotine. 

No one would argue that our children are among our most precious resources. Ensuring the happiness and well-being of future generations is the goal of every parent. While some may be better at the job than others, the common thread between them is a strong desire to do what is best for them and provide them with the best things in life that they have to offer.

Herpes is the broad common name for infections that occur as a result of the herpes simplex virus. There are actually two strains of this virus: herpes simplex 1 and herpes simplex 2, more commonly written as HSV1 and HSV2. The primary difference is that HSV1 infections typically manifest as cold sores or fever blisters on various parts of the mouth, throat, and face, as well as the central nervous system. HSV2 more commonly creates these same blisters, but in the anogenital area. 

Lead has been one of the favorite metals of industry for the last 5000 years of recorded history. It’s chemically stable, it shapes easily, it doesn’t rust, and it can be alloyed with many different metals and adapt to a multitude of uses. Lead has been used in everything from coins, pottery, piping, statues, roofing, paints, and even as a food additive in ancient Rome. 

I remember the days of high school science class when the teacher showed us mercury for the first time. It was definitely one of the more exciting days since science class was typically drawing letters and numbers with arrows pointing various directions on a piece of paper. Not that day though. That day we got to play with a dish of mercury that looked like the liquid metal bad guy in Terminator 2. I remember when the teacher poured a whole vial of the stuff into a wide dish and swished it around; it looked like it had a mind of its own. 

It’s a pretty safe bet that just about every child over the age of ten in America knows what uranium is, how many of us actually know anything about this element other than that it’s “nuclear”?

Strontium does two things: it inhibits osteoclasts from consuming old bone tissue (similar to osteoporosis medications), and it stimulates osteoblasts activity, which increases the rate of new bone tissue formation. This is something that neither calcium supplements, nor most osteoporosis medications can do.

In Middle School, the teachers would give us salt and potassium tablets after P.E. class in the summer along with plenty of water. They told us that our bodies lost both of these minerals in our sweat and that drinking water wasn’t enough. While this commonly understood fact about potassium is true, the actual role of potassium in the body is not commonly understood.

What a fascinating element chromium is. It’s the 21^st most abundant element on Earth, but it doesn’t always seem like it. It isn’t until you start looking for it that you realize how pervasive a substance it is. Even though chromium was technically discovered in the late 1920’s, people had been unwittingly using it for centuries.

It is very likely that iodine was the very first nutrient to be recognized as essential to human life. In 3000 B.C., the Chinese used seaweed and burnt sponge, rich with iodine from the sea, as a treatment for goiter, a condition where the thyroid gland becomes very enlarged in the neck. Besides having the neck of a bullfrog, symptoms that often accompanied goiter were obesity, hair-loss, tough skin, and high cholesterol. 

Magnesium is one of the most abundant elements on earth, potentially even in the entire universe. The same goes for the human body. Not only is magnesium extremely abundant in a healthy individual, its uses are incredibly prolific making it among the most vital of nutrients in order to ensure proper function, health, and longevity.

Bone is tough stuff. Bones from both man and beast have been used by primitive cultures for thousands of years for tools because of the density and high-impact tolerance of bone. Martial artists, using their bare hands, can break through slabs of wood and concrete with the proper use of their bones. In fact, many people forget that while we may be able to theoretically live without them, perhaps as some blobby, vegetative mass, it is solely because of our bone structure that we are able to move, run, play and build. At times we take these bones for granted.

In this treatment, a pressurized chamber forces higher than normal levels of oxygen into the tissues and plasma of the body. Essentially, "HBOT is a method of restoring wellness [which] can reverse pathological states in which the fact that too little oxygen is reaching the cells (hypoxia) is a component." In other words, since many disease states are caused by a shortage of oxygen to the cells, HBOT can greatly benefit people who suffer from such conditions.

Cruciferous vegetables are a family of plants that include broccoli, cauliflower, Brussle’s sprouts, bok choy, collard greens, mustard, turnips, cabbage, kale, kohlrabi, arugula and radish.

More than 99% of your genetic material is exactly like that of every other human being. There are certain points along the human genome, however, where individual differences commonly occur. Genovations™ profiles target specific sections of these points to get a readout of your blueprint.

If one goes back in time more than 500 years or so, sugar was non-existent; honey and maple syrup were the only concentrated sweeteners around, and they were very rare. As little as 200 years ago, although we had discovered how to refine sugar, people still ate very little of it. It was hard to find, and a pound of refined sugar could easily cost the average person a full week’s wages.

The pursuit of happiness is, probably, the chief priority that governs the actions of our lives. We each have our individual definitions of happiness, but we focus all of our energies on attaining it. It goes without saying that some people have harder or easier obstacles in their chosen path towards happiness, and some of those barriers could be your own body.

Commonly known as vitamin B2, it is easily recognized by anyone who has ever taken a B complex vitamin. It has a bright orange color and it is the substance that turns urine the bright yellow color after consumption. This is one of the reasons that it is used as a food-coloring agent. B2 serves some other industrial purposes, but we are much more interested in the role it plays in the body.

Amino acids are generally separated into two categories: the essential and the non-essential. There is an amino acid, however, that stands somewhere in-between these two classifications. That amino acid is Arginine.

Do you like the smell of rotten eggs? While I’m sure the great majority of mankind would say no, our bodies have a great need of those foul smelling, sulfur-containing compounds inside eggs, predominantly, methionine and cysteine.

A question that is often asked, particularly with regards to this particular amino acid is: if my body already makes it, why do I need to take it? This is a fair question. While Carnitine is not a vitamin, since it is produced by the body as well as synthesized from food, common logic dictates that there is no reason to add more of it to the body. The simple answer is scarcity and surplus.

Vitamin B-12 is the largest and most complex, chemically, of all the vitamins. Consistent with its complexity is its need throughout the body. Every cell in the body requires B-12 in order to carry out some of its most important functions, like the expression of DNA, RNA and proteins; no small task. A substance of such complexity and importance is deserving of explanation and understanding.

Back in the 40s and 50s, chlorophyll was used for two purposes, mainly to reduce internal body odor in hospital patients with bowel disorders and as a topical wound healer. While being somewhat effective in these two areas, the more recently discovered powers of chlorophyll dwarf these in comparison.

While nearly every person over the age of eighteen has probably heard of antioxidants, a surprising few actually know what they are, why they are important, and even more rarely, how they actually work. The goal of this article is to, hopefully, answer those questions for you. I am quite confident that by the end of this article, you could win a bet or two, not to mention feel a little more ‘in the know.’

While many people have heard of this wonderful little vitamin, few people are aware of the wide range of uses for it. Some of you may have heard of its famous “flush”, the common reaction where the cheeks turn red and prickle and itch temporarily. Others may know it for its effects on heart disease, or arthritis. The best way, however, to gain a true appreciation of all niacin has to offer, is to know its history.

All proteins break down into small units called Amino Acids. These are the building blocks of protein and are the end products of protein digestion. Some of these proteins include enzymes, antibodies, skin, hormones, connective tissues, muscles and blood.

A concise look at many of the signs, symptoms, and diagnostic options for heart disease.

Osteoporosis affects more than 28 million people in the US and is the major underlying cause of bone fractures in postmenopausal women and the elderly. Approximately 10 million have osteoporosis and the other 18 million have osteopenia, a low bone mass condition that, if left unchecked, can develop into full blown osteoporosis.