Brenda Lawrence

Food is an immense source of nutrients that nourish our body. Interestingly, food is not the only one! It is a well-known fact that nutritional needs change with aging, pregnancy & lactation, acute & chronic diseases, and other medical conditions. In such cases, food is essentially supplemented with products that cater to specific nutritional needs. These products are called food/dietary supplements. The twentieth century recorded unprecedented progress in elucidating the biochemical structures and physiological roles, of vitamins and other nutrients. Today, many nutrients can be produced abundantly and inexpensively. The present-day dynamics and lifestyle patterns demand value addition at the nutritional level. Therefore, dietary supplements form an important part of the preventive approach, to the trend of health and well-being that has been in vogue. Dietary supplements are defined as foodstuffs that are meant to supplement the normal diet, and which are concentrated sourc...

If you are looking for how to lose weight fast, there are a few guidelines you have to follow in order to do it successfully. Losing body fat quickly involves finding ways to make the metabolism work more efficiently when it comes to burning calories. You can accomplish this with these 10 quickfire tips: o Eat 5 smaller meals a day, instead of 3 larger meals. This keeps the metabolism burning calories at an even pace and keeps the hunger cravings away, which are responsible for the sugar cravings that cause you to cheat on a diet with foods that are high in sugar, fat and calories. o Use portion controls to avoid overeating. Most people make the mistake of thinking it is what they eat instead of how much of it. You can eat a well-balanced meal of anything you want, within reason, using portion control to control the number of calories you take in. o Losing body fat quickly is to start a regular exercise routine that will burn calories and boost your metabolism. Many people think the...

The problems with bottled water start with the bottle. Even if the water were as pure as possible when it was put inside, the bottle itself is a wonderful product of modern chemical manufacturing. Why plastic in the first place? It’s cheaper and lighter in weight than glass. Lighter weight means lower shipping costs. The plastic is Polyethylene terephthalate (PET). This is the same plastic used in carpet fibers and in polyester clothing. Of course, for use in bottles, it isn’t dyed. The fact that water bottles have to be clear plastic – because that is what consumers prefer – is a problem of another sort. Recycled plastics usually have small amounts of dyes from their previous life. That means, to make a clear plastic water bottle, you have to start with new plastic. Cleaning recycled plastic to an acceptable level is cost prohibitive. So every bottle you grab started out as oil extracted from the ground. While starting with pure PET keeps the bottle looking good, it doesn’t solve ot...

Black pepper has been used for decades as a treatment of many illnesses from depression to fighting the common cold. Whilst this may be good news for those who wish to avoid using manufactured ingredients, there is increasing debate on whether this potent spice is safe to use in pregnancy. In this article, we will explore the pros and cons of using black pepper whilst pregnant. Benefits As I have explained earlier, there are many benefits for sprinkling a little extra of this well used spice to your meal. For those who are wishing to increase their chances of getting pregnant or currently pregnant, black pepper contains folic acid which has been confirmed by scientists for helping to cut the risk of the foetus developing conditions such as spina bifida. It also helps to control blood pressure, fight the common cold and even help managing depression. A women’s immune system weakens considerably whilst pregnant because her antibodies are transferred to the baby’s until the last weeks o...

Erectile dysfunction (also known as man’s inability to maintain or obtain an erection) may occur at any stage of the life of a man, and often by a number of different reasons. According to the Sexual Dysfunction Association nearly one in 10 men in the United Kingdom have experienced symptoms of erectile dysfunction at some point in their lives, though for many this is a permanent condition. What causes erectile dysfunction? For many men is purely physiological. Stress, depression, or impeded by their own negative thoughts and feelings, any of these symptoms can prevent intercourse. However, for some men is not so simple. Sometimes a doctor. Some of the most common reasons for erectile dysfunction include cardiovascular disease, diabetes, neurological problems, hormone deficiencies, or side effects of drug abuse. In cases of cardiovascular disease and diabetes, erectile dysfunction treatment can be administered for control of the victims of eating habits and exercise regimen. How...

First of all, let me tell you that I am 70 years old and have been doing this basic exercise program, along with some other activities for several years. Since you may not be familiar with isometric exercises, just a quick run down. These are exercises done where one muscle group, for example the biceps (front of upper arm … curls the arm), pulls or pushes against either another muscle group, for example the triceps (back of upper arm … extends the arm ), or, an immoveable object. The muscle is tensed in contraction or extension for between seven and ten seconds. I always do a slow count to 10, myself. Caution, while the recommendation for most rapid results is to tense the muscle to 75% of its maximum capacity, you have no way of measuring this, and, at first, you are at greater risk of injury, so, as you start, just tense until you feel resistance and gradually you will begin to sense the "sweet spot". Also, supporting muscles may not be as strong as the main muscle be...

Are you thinking that you are having a baby? The least change in their own bodies would be experienced by a few women when something not the common is happening. But for the others, they would not know they are pregnant until it's noticeable. It's amazing how each woman would exhibit various ways when they're pregnant. The list below can help you determine if that you are with child or otherwise and what you should do. How to Determine If You Are Pregnant • During the early part of being pregnant, you would get a feeling of being fatigued easily. This is apparent at the outset which is after 7 days of conception. Progesterone, a female hormone that's in control of the proper function of the reproductive system would have elevated that causing this. • Pregnancy will make you feel dizzy, sick and some slight reluctance to several dishes. The reason behind could be the hormonal change in our system. There's a likelihood that all of these discomforts will remain thro...