Monthly Archives: December 2010

What is the Definition of Nutrition

“The science of food, the nutrients and the substances therein, their action, interaction, and balance in relation to health and disease, and the process by which the organism ingest, absorbs, transports, utilizes, and excretes food substances.” – The Council on … Continue reading

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What does RDA mean on my food or supplement label

RDA is the acronym for Recommended Daily Allowances. It is the recommended minimum intake of nutrients that meets the needs of almost all healthy people of similar age and gender. This is statistically applicable for 98% of the population. How did … Continue reading

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What is the difference between Nutrients and Food

What is the difference between Nutrients and Food? Dr Howard F Loomis, describes it best in his book “Enzymes The Key to Health.” He said “To erect a house you must have good building materials. The frame and foundation will … Continue reading

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Salivary Glands

Saliva is secreted by 3 salivary glands. The parotid glands, submandibular glands and sublingual glands.  The salivary glands produced a total of 1500 milliliters saliva or secretions per day.  The submandibular glands produces the most amount of saliva amounting to … Continue reading

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What is Constipation

Many are still confused about what is constipation.  The standard definition of constipation is still having bowel movement 2 times a week or less. My contention to that definition is who decided that number for us as individual? You may or may … Continue reading

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What is a Calorie

It is defined as the energy it takes to raise 1 gram of water by 1 degree Celsius. When we drink a glass of cold water, our body needs it warm it up so that it reaches the body temperature. … Continue reading

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X-ray Diagnosis

In roentgenology there are 4 basic densities: 1. Air (gas) 2.Fat 3. Soft tissue (water) (Black to shades of grey) – The least absorbed so therefore it is blacker ^4. Calcified structures 4 (White) – Absorbs the most x-rays and … Continue reading

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Why Should We Use Supplements

You probably heard both opinions already. One camp will say you don’t need it and you can get most of nutrients from your diet. Then another opinion says you need it. Well, which side are you on? Your body is … Continue reading

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Christmas Drugs Poem

This is a poem entitled ” Grandma got run over by a reindeer” we came up with during our school about drug side effects.  We believe drugs should only be used when absolutely necessary Christmas with Grandma got run over … Continue reading

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Oxyflush

Cure Constipation Naturally Without Side Effects Thousands have found such a relief from their constipation Have you or your children tried laxatives, constipation remedy, herbals, high fiber diet, coffee enemas, seen several doctors for treatment, or perhaps you may be in pain and still don’t … Continue reading

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