by Administrator | Feb 5, 2012 | Nutrition & Health
First lets look a the history of the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA): The RDA was developed during World War II by Lydia J. Roberts, Hazel Stiebeling and Helen S. Mitchell, all part of a committee established by the U.S. National Academy of Sciences to investigate...
by Administrator | Jan 15, 2012 | Nutrition & Health
A recent study of women in their 60’s suggests that taking fish oil when strength-training leads to greater improvements in strength than training alone. Women who took fish oil were not only stronger but had a greater functional capacity, such as being able to...
by Administrator | Nov 11, 2011 | Nutrition & Health
Did you know that plain old garden dirt has all the minerals your body needs? So why do we need to spend money on expensive vitamins? Why not just go out and eat some dirt? Remember the dirt pies we made as kids? This is really a great idea, but why can’t we...
by Administrator | Oct 30, 2011 | Nutrition & Health
We’ve all heard for years that fluoride in your water helps prevent cavities, but fluoride is a dangerous poison. Don’t think so? Look at the danger labels on fluoride tooth paste and mouth washes. If you swallow any, call the CDC Poison Control Center...
by Administrator | Oct 12, 2011 | Nutrition & Health, skin care
If an all-organic or all natural product did exist, you would not want to use it on your skin. The so-called all natural ingredients can themselves cause allergies, irritation, and skin sensitivities. You only need to think of how many people have hay fever from...
by Administrator | Oct 8, 2011 | Nutrition & Health, skin care
Your skin is the fingerprint of what is going on inside your body. All skin conditions, from psoriasis to acne to aging, are the manifestations of your body’s internal needs, including its nutritional needs. The power of vitamins, minerals, and other...