Posts Tagged ‘supplements’

By Sylvia Anderson, IH Editor — Published: April 08, 2010 Any alternative or nutritional supplement, whether recommended by a medical professional or purchased over the counter, can be of great benefit to your health—but can also present risks. When beginning a new supplement regimen, make sure you take the following important steps to ensure your safety. [...]

By Catherine Lewis, AHJ Editor – Published: July 23, 2009 I’ve recently become fascinated with a blue-green alga, one-celled organism called Spirulina. An organism you may have never heard about! It is among the largest single celled organisms in existence. In fact it grows so large, that by itself, it can be seen with the naked eye. [...]

By Sylvia Anderson, AHJ Editor – Published: July 23, 2009 You may not think that being deficient in a simple vitamin or nutrient could lead to your death. Poor health, perhaps, or possibly even more tame conditions such as an upset stomach or headache. But death? In fact, a recent study indicates that being deficient in Omega-3s [...]

By Sylvia Anderson, AHJ Editor – Published: May 28, 2009 Picture this: You have finally committed to an exercise program, you are running down the sidewalk or around the track, you are “feeling the burn,” and you are feeling great. Suddenly, you aren’t feeling that great anymore, your leg muscles start to burn a little too much, [...]

Great pictures from the Arnold Fitness expo 2009.

  By Erin Jansen, AHJ Editor, Oct. 2008 I have always loved to read about how food and vitamins and supplements interact with and support a healthy body! I’ve poured through countless books and articles on the topic and I’ve taken vitamins and supplements for years. My best friend recently asked me “what is the [...]

By Sylvia Anderson, AHJ Editor – Published: March 11, 2008 Do you ever get that feeling of utter exhaustion – almost to the point of being weak or sick? Or you’re so tired that you are unable to perform your regular, everyday activities? You may be suffering from more than just simple sleepiness. Fatigue is becoming more [...]