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Vitamin B12: Cobalamin, The Blood Maker

May 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Vitamin B12 is unusual for a vitamin in that it contains cobalt. The name, cobalamin, derives from “cobal” from the word cobalt plus “amin” from the word vitamin (cobal-amin). During the 1930s, researchers were trying to identify an “antipernicious anemia factor.” Vitamin B12 was discovered simultaneously by two research teams, one in the United States and one in England. It was not until 1956 that the chemical structure of this complex vitamin was revealed.Compounds having vitamin … [Read more...]

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Deficiencies Of Vitamins

May 3, 2011 By 2 Comments
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If you don't get a particular vitamins for a long time, you develop a deficiency. If the deficiency goes on long enough, you get a deficiency disease. The classic example of a deficiency disease is scurvy, caused by a lack of Vitamin C. Long before you start having any of the signs of a deficiency disease—and long before the deficiency shows up in the usual medical tests—you could be marginally deficient in a vitamin or mineral. Here's very good example: Many older adults are marginally … [Read more...]

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Ashwagandha For Depression: Researches, Benefits

April 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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According to the studies of science, the ability of ashwagandha to get rid of stress is as strong as the brain cells' protection against the dangerous effects which are being caused by nowaday's ways of living. For instance, speaking of such illnesss as anxiety and depression, ashwagandha has been undoubtably proved as a great and effective comparing to some tranquilizers and antidepressant medicine. Specially, oral administration of ashwagandha for five days suggested that anxiety-relieving … [Read more...]

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Vitamins For Depression: Researches, Usage

March 25, 2011 By 2 Comments
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Natural Treatment, Prevention Of Depression With VitaminsThe word depression is thrown around so much in casual conversation that many people don't realize how serious it can be, says Harold Bloomfield, M.D., a psychiatrist in Del Mar, California, and co-author of How to Heal Depression and The Power of Five: Hundreds of Five-Second to Five-Minute Scientific Shortcuts to Ignite Your Energy, Burn Fat, Stop Aging and Revitalize Your Love Life. "Depression isn't the same as being sad or … [Read more...]

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The Amazing Health Benefits of Triphala

December 9, 2010 By 2 Comments

Triphala, an Ayurvedic herb, has many major health benefits for preventing aging, cancer, weight loss, digestive problems and more.Triphala is actually made up of three fruits - Amalaki, Haritaki and Bibhitaki, which correspond to the three doshas (Vata, Pitta and Kapha), and are equally effective for treating all three. Vata (wind/air) works with the mind and nervous system, Pitta (fire) works with metabolic processes of digestion and assimilation, and Kapha (water/earth) connects to … [Read more...]

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How Can Vitamin B Complex Improve Memory?

December 5, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Vitamins in general are known for their benefic effect. They prevent people from falling ill by improving the immune system or by protecting certain organs. Out of all the vitamins, the ones from the B complex seem to have the strongest effect in the memory improvement process. Especially folate, and vitamins B12 and B6 proved to be the most efficient. These vitamins do not enhance only the memory, but they also help people to improve other mental processes, such as the verbal ability. The best … [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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The Importance Of The B12 Vitamin

July 9, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Vitamin B12The B12 vitamin is one of the B vitamins that are essential to maintain a healthy body. Otherwise known as Cobalamin, the Vitamin B12 is needed for the processes to convert the carbohydrates, fats and proteins from food into energy. Vitamin B12 also, more importantly, helps keep the red blood cells healthy and therefore prevent heart disease as well as keeping the immune system functioning at its maximum level. In addition, B12 is used to create the protective covering of all nerve … [Read more...]

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