Archive for September, 2011

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Contaminants at levels of potential health concerns found in wells:
RESTON, VA, August 30, 2011 (Water Tech) — According to a new study by the U.S. Geological Survey, about 20 percent of untreated water samples from public, private and monitoring wells across the nation contain concentrations of at least one trace element, such as arsenic, manganese and uranium, at levels of potential health concern, according to a press release.

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Hotchkiss, Colorado: Avoid drinking the tap water

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HOTCHKISS, CO, August 28, 2011 (Associate Press) – Residents in Hotchkiss are being told not to drink the tap water for the next six months because of contamination.

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CALCIUM, MAGNESIUM, AND VITAMIN D:
Daily Values and Proper Intake Levels
Some people are confused about just how much Calcium, Magnesium and Vitamin D are necessary for optimum health.   Check these charts to see if you are getting all you need of these vital nutrients every day.

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Lead Detected in Municipal Water System

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LYNDEN, Canada, September 8, 2011 (Water Tech) — High concentrations of lead were found in the municipal water system in Lynden, Canada, according to The Spec.   And the rest of the story is…..

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VITAMIN D
The Anti-Cancer Benefits of Vitamin D
Vitamin D was first discovered by Adolf Otto Reinhold Windaus a German chemist who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1928 for his work on sterols and their relation to vitamins.   But it is also a “pro-hormone”…..

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The Magic of Magnesium
Research continues to validate the importance of magnesium to multiple biochemical and physiological functions in the body.   Here are just a few…..

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Looking Beyond Bone Health
Though calcium, magnesium and vitamin-D are essential synergistic partners in the development and maintenance of lifelong bone health, they each play other critical roles in the body as well. Here’s a quick look at some of the latest findings for these three nutritional powerhouses.

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CALCIUM, MAGNESIUM, AND VITAMIN D
For the maintenance of bone growth and health, and the prevention of osteoporosis, a very important factor is the availability of key dietary nutrients, especially calcium, magnesium and vitamin D.   The inter-relationship of these nutrients in bone health is still a relatively new understanding with fresh discoveries occurring regularly.   Emerging research continues to not only validate the necessity and synergistic effects of these nutrients to bone health, but is more importantly, demonstrating their benefits in other aspects of health as well.

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scientific advisory board“Precisely at the time when young bodies’ nutritional requirements are greatest, many fail to obtain all the nutrients they need each day.   Deficiencies of vital nutrients can inhibit not only physical growth, but internal development, mental performance, and repair and maintenance of developing tissues.   Immune systems can be depressed, as well, leaving the child more vulnerable to infection and disease.”
– Dr. Arthur Furst
Founding Member Emeritus, GNLD Scientific Advisory Board
World Renowned Toxicologist & Pharmacologist

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FILLING KID’S NUTRITIONAL GAPS WITH DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS — WHY?
Scientific research has clearly demonstrated that including the right nutrients in your child’s diet can have a dramatic impact on their physical as well as intellectual development and performance.  This is what every parent needs to know…..

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WHAT NUTRIENTS DO CHILDREN REALLY NEED?
Children need the right balance of nutrients from a variety of food sources – whole grains, fruits and vegetables, healthy protein sources such as fish, along with adequate exercise and rest.    But what are “whole foods” and “whole food supplements”?

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For a lifetime of good health, a solid nutritional foundation is important for children to build upon.   Yet the diets of children and adolescents are often poor because of inadequate consumption of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains and excessive consumption of processed foods with added sugar, sodas and unhealthy fats.   And this scenario is true all over the industrial world. Here is the rest of the story…

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Need Help With UTI?

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Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) are more common in women than in men.    If you suffer from recurring UTI, here are some suggestions…..

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Large studies from years of investigating the relationship between omega-3 fatty acid levels & cardiovascular disease risk make two important points…..

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The Calming Truth About Fructose

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There is a lot of confusion when it comes to sugars and sweeteners and most people try to avoid fructose because they are misinformed or uninformed about the differences in various sugars.   Honey is a mix of glucose, fructose and sucrose…..but you need to know more…

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