Caring for our health should be simple. After all, it’s our body; surely we have the best measure of control over it? Rarely is this actually the case. One of the biggest contributory factors to this is pop culture and so-called “general knowledge”. These are the things we think we know, because we have heard them so often from various sources. TV shows, movies, even just … [Read more...]
Are Joint Pain Relief Supplements Safe?
With concerns growing about the effects anti-inflammatories can have on your kidneys and heart, it is only understandable that you are looking for an alternative form of joint pain relief. You want to release your body from the limitations of joint pain and enable yourself to lead a normal life. Yet with the launch of so many products, can you really be sure that they can … [Read more...]
The Dangers of Dietary Supplements
The Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) of 1994 defined a dietary supplement as a “product taken by mouth that includes a dietary ingredient.” The dietary ingredient may be a vitamin, mineral, herb or other botanical, an amino acid or substances such as enzymes, organ tissues, glandulars and metabolites. Dietary supplements are readily available in health … [Read more...]
Examine Supplement Side Effects Carefully
With so many modern weight loss foods and supplements containing a cocktail of additives it is more important now than ever to examine the additives contained within such supplements and the side effects that they can cause. By doing so, consumers can ensure that they are not in danger from harmful side effects which can potentially cause serious and permanent damage. However, … [Read more...]