Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder characterized by widespread pain that is often accompanied by fatigue, depression and sleep disturbance. It can take some time to confirm a fibromyalgia diagnosis, because the symptoms resemble those of other conditions, such as hypothyroidism. These conditions must first be ruled out, before diagnosing fibromyalgia. This blog post deals with…
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What Is Vitamin D For And 14 Low Vitamin D Symptoms
Meeting vitamin D requirements is essential throughout our life. But what is vitamin D for and why is it so important to fix low vitamin D symptoms as soon as they show up? Does anyone remember the “cod liver oil torture” when we were children? Even though it was, by far, the most hated…
Magnesium Oxide – More Benefits Or Side Effects? Other Alternative Supplements.
Magnesium has a key role in our health, and it is important to meet its requirements with food supplements. Among the products available on the market we also find magnesium oxide, but is it really helpful? What are the real health benefits and side effects of this particular supplement? An average person is thought…
Bacopa Monnieri – Must Know Health Benefits And Side Effects
Bacopa Monnieri benefits have been used to treat memory and brain-related disorders for thousands of years. This plant is thought to be so beneficial to the mind that it’s been a staple of traditional Ayurvedic medicine in India since seemingly forever! What is Bacopa Monnieri? Bacopa Monnieri plant is native to India, where has…
What is bromelain for? Health benefits and side effects.
Being famous mostly for its anti-cellulite benefits, bromelain is certainly much more than this and has many other important health benefits. So, what is bromelain for and does it have any side effects? What is bromelain? Bromelain is a protein-digesting (proteolytic) enzyme complex found in the fruit and, in higher concentrations, in the stem of…
Fatty Acids Omega-6 Vs. Omega-3: Difference, Health And Weight Loss Benefits, Ratios And Foods
We’ve all heard about them, but what exactly is the difference between the fatty acids Omega-6 and Omega-3? What are their health and weight loss benefits, daily ratios and which foods contain the most of each? Right, you want to be in a good shape again! It is time to adjust your diet – abstain…
Why Should You Take An Alpha-Lipoic Acid Supplement? Health Benefits, Side Effects And Daily Dose.
Alpha-Lipoic Acid is a fatty acid found in the body and also synthesized by plants and animals. It is present in every cell inside the body and helps turn glucose into energy. Let’s see its health benefits, side effects, daily dose and why taking an alpha lipoic acid supplement might help. What is alpha-lipoic acid?…
The essences of joy and health – What is Bach flower therapy?
They are called the essences of joy and are thought to improve our overall health and wellbeing. But what exactly is the Bach flower therapy and who is it for? “Seek the outstanding mental conflict in the person, give him the remedy that will overcome that conflict and all the hope and encouragement you can,…
L-Carnitine Not Only For Weight Loss. Health Benefits, Side Effects And Daily Dose.
L-Carnitine plays an important role in the energy metabolism of human cells. It is often recommended for weight loss, but l-carnitine has many other precious health benefits. It is also important to know which is the reccomended daily dose in order to minimize the risk of side effects. What is L-carnitine? Carnitine (l-carnitine), is a…
Best green coffee bean extract supplements – detailed reviews
My latest post on Uphealthyandfit.com was about green coffee and its health benefits. This time I wanted to write a review about the 3 best green coffee bean extract supplements on the market. The first 2 come in the form of capsules, and are made up of pure green coffee extract; the last is made…