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Potassium Health Insurer

June 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Potasium

Potassium, the third most abundant mineral in human body, is the synonym for health insurer. Potasium contains the qualities for maintaining a high level of human well-being and a cheerful lifestyle. There is no way one should overlook the inclusion of potassium in routine diet plan. Apart from acting as an electrolyte, this mineral is required for keeping heart, brain, kidney, muscle tissues and other important organs of human body in good condition. Potassium chloride is the main variety of … [Read more...]

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Mental Function In The Elderly: Vitamin B12 Deficiency

December 13, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Elderly people is a vulnerable population group to specific nutrient deficiencies as vitamin B12 and folic acid, which are closely related to mental functions deterioration, especially of cognitive functions. This study was aimed to measure B12 vitamin and folic acid indicators and to establish relationships to mental function. 53 elderly, older than 60 years, living in a geriatric home were assessed. The dietary intake was evaluated by the direct weighed method, serum B12 vitamin and folic acid … [Read more...]

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Ashwagandha- Important Herb Used in Ayurveda

September 5, 2010 By 2 Comments

Ashwagandha,also known by names such as winter cherry, Ashgandh, Achuvagandi, Amikkira-gadday, Amkulangkalang, Amukkira-kilzhangu, etc; has been used for 4,000 years plus in India.The name comes from the peculiar odor of this herb, smell akin to that of a sweaty horse. Aswagandha is an erect branched shrub with a greenish or lurid yellow flowers. Aswagandha in India is akin to ginseng in other parts of the orient. Both are touted for their longevity enhancing and sexually stimulating … [Read more...]

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St. John’s Wort: Herb Protected Against Evil

July 24, 2010 By 5 Comments

St. John's wort , also known as goatweed and hypericum, is a perennial plant native to Northern Europe and Great Britain. This plant secretes red oil when its leaves or stems are pinched, and was named St. John's wort by early Christians, who thought it oozed its signature red oil on the anniversary of St. John's beheading. Both ancient Romans and early Christians believed that this herb protected against evil, and in medieval times it was used it to treat insanity believed to be caused by … [Read more...]

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