Vitamins: Too Much Of A Not-so-good Thing?

Vitamins & Minerals For Hair That’s Healthier, Stronger And Shinier

“I think we should hold alternative medicine to the same standard that we hold conventional medicine. It lives under this sort of untouchable halo. I think we should be a little more skeptical.” Offit, chief of the division of infectious diseases at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, is no stranger to controversy — previously he has taken on the anti-vaccine movement. His book “Do You Believe in Magic? The Sense and Nonsense of Alternative Medicine,” came out Tuesday. Vitamins and supplements, representing about a $27 billion industry , are necessary to convert food into energy, but it’s possible to take them in excess, Offit said.
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HEALTHDAY – NUTRITION VITAMINS

“Women with healthier dietary patterns at midlife were 40 percent more likely to survive to age 70 or over,” said lead researcher (More) Posted 10:00 AM 11/1/2013 by By Kathleen Doheny HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Nov. 1 (HealthDay News) A romantic relationship can change when one partner slims down, and not always in a good way, new research suggests. “Losing weight can affect your relationship negatively,” said Lynsey Romo, an assistant professor of communication at North Carolina State (More) Posted 12:00 PM 10/31/2013 by By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Oct. 31 (HealthDay News) — Many people with epilepsy also suffer from other serious medical problems, such as heart disease and cancer, at rates higher than the general population, U.S.
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They also contain B vitamins, which include biotin, an essential nutrient for strengthening hair, helping prevent thin and brittle hair, and increasing hair growth.” Stronger Nails “Your nails indicate how mineralized your body is,” says Snyder. “Weak or ridged nails indicate mineral deficiencies. In ancient Eastern philosophy, some cultures believe that lack of a white half moon in each nail bed indicates low circulation and vitality in the body.” Stronger Nails: Leafy Greens “Be sure to eat beauty foods high in silica, which include leafy green vegetables, as well as a wide range of plant foods high in minerals and vitamins to grow strong, healthy nails,” says Snyder. Stronger Nails: Whole Grains Extra credit: Whole grains (preferably gluten-free), like millet, are also an excellent option, advises Snyder. Hangover Cure “Eat lots of potassium,” says Snyder.
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