Nutridom Health Information Blog

Guys, BIG NEWS! Check out below, an infrared picture officially released from NASA, of a star whose planet may at any day be found to have liquid water! ...Not. Actually it's a microscopic view of a magnesium sulfate heptahydrate with polarized light from crossed polarizers. (Or it could be an instagram photo of my previous phone's screen.)   Magnesium is one of the minerals that are naturally present in a variety of foods, and is in the human body in large amount. It is an important cofactor , a substance necessary to the function of an enzyme. check out the pacman diagram below for perfect clarification and a tide of nostalgia : In theory, you can get sufficient amount by eating food such as: But in reality, because we eat so much processed food and food grown in soils where magnesium is deplete , Magnesium deficiency is not uncommon in modern times. And the symptoms of the deficiency can be a lot more annoying than just the random twitching ...

Ok, who remembers the picture below?  The mass gathered on the day of the new pope's election, the curiosity glittering in their eyes and the desire to capture this moment in their hearts combined and materialized in the awesome technological phenomenon called smartphones.  And what did these do to us? Any Idea?                                                             Anyone?           . Last Call!                                                                                                      ...

HELLO THERE, I meant, hello deer Look at that deer, look at that antler . Majestic, isn't it? If there is no one around you now try hiding its antlers with your thumbs. What does it look like now? Well, guess what. That's how YOU look right now. Madam, Sir, You need antler power. The Chinese have have been using antler as a medicine for more than 2000 years to: -treat impotence in men -treat infertility in women -modulate the immune system -increase blood production in anemia -improve blood circulation  -improve muscle strength and mental alertness It worked so well that they ended up building that awesome wall. (But let us not build a wall)   Antler's 24 amino acids  and anti-inflammatory agents provide the following benefits: - Enhances energy and muscle strength, reducing fatigue : many athletes and body builders use it! - Slows down aging : it contains pantocrin which accelerates regeneration within the body , and helps elderly people ...

If you have pain in your joints, Glucosamine and MSM might be what you're looking for. According to the 2012 Canadian Census, 4.5 million people in Canada above the age of 15 report arthritis. It is expected to rise to 7 million by 2031. Glucosamine sulfate ( Proteoglycan ) is a substance inside your joints that helps your cartilage stay springy. Age and other issues can cause your body to produce less Glucosamine dramatically. This results in cartilage erosion, narrowed joint space, inflammation, stiffness, and deformity. When taken orally as a supplement, glucosamine sulfate acts as a anti-arthritic agent by providing the connecting matrix between the protein filaments in cartilage.  MSM ( Methylsulfonylmethane ) is a organic compound that is vital for building joints, cartilage, skin, hair and nails. Sulfur strengthens the tissues that make up the joint by maintaining the bonds of tissue between joints. Taken together, Glucosamine and MSM can help repair you...

The Evening Primrose ( Oenothera Biennis ) is a plant native to North America, but found in Europe and some parts of the Southern Hemisphere. The name comes from its yellow flowers that bloom in the evening.  To extract Evening Primrose oil, thousands of seeds are crushed to extract oil. The oil has many preventive and therapeutic qualities and have become a standard recommendation of many herbalists for maintaining youth and preventing disease.  It has been used since the 1930s as a traditional remedy for eczema. More modern uses are treating inflammation, such as rheumatoid arthritis and conditions affecting women's health, such as breast pain associated with menstruation, menopause, and premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Evening Primrose oil contains high concentrations of fatty acid gamma linolenic acid (GLA). This fatty acid has remarkable healing properties, and the Evening Primrose contains one of the highest known concentrations known. GLA helps skin ...

Biotin ( Vitamin B7 ) is a water soluble vitamin used for the metabolism of carbohydrates, fat and protein. It is also used for DNA repair, glucose regulation and essential immune functions. Biotin was originally used to improve the quality of the hooves of horses, and human studies found that it improved nail thickness, decreased splitting, and reduced irregularities within three to six months of regular supplementation. Humans cannot produce biotin on its own, but bacteria in the stomach can synthesize it for us. It is also found in foods such as organs, egg yolk, some vegetables and cow milk. The majority of biotin found in food is bound to protein, and requires biotinase (an enzyme) before it can be absorbed by the body. Biotin deficiency is found in people who lack this enzyme, or people who eat large quantities of raw egg white, as a protein in egg white can prevent the body from absorbing biotin. Deficiency can also be found in the lack of a well-balanced diet, or with p...

There are many things that can affect the health of your eyes. UV light from the sun, random dust, and looking at digital screens for extended periods of time. Many people spend hours using their phones and computers for work and leisure, and over time, permanent damage can occur.  Vitamins, minerals, anti-oxidants and omega-3 fatty acids all play a role in protecting eye health. However, typical North American diets are low in nutrients, high in simple carbohydrates, and over processed, meaning that the body can never get the nutrients it needs. Age is also a crucial factor in eye damage. As the body ages, we are more easily exposed to damaging factors, as well as lacking the ability to repair ourselves as quickly as we could in our youth. To protect our eyes, we should eat a wide variety of colorful fruits and vegetables, and avoid sugar and processed food. Regular eye examinations are a must, as many problems can be avoided if detected early. Supplementing your diet with a...

Moringa ( Moringa Oleifera, or "Drumstick Tree") is a fast-growing tree native to the Himalayan Mountains in northwestern India. Due to its superior cultivating quality and nutrient-rich edible parts, Moringa is being researched and cultivated by several NGOs for the purpose of reducing hunger and poverty in developing countries. The leaves are the most nutritious part of the plant . They contain three times more iron than spinach and are loaded with tons of vitamins, including vitamin C and vitamin A, calcium, potassium and protein, as well as powerful antioxidants. Because of how nutritious Moringa is, doctors and researchers recommend it for energy enhancement.  Traditional Indian Ayurvedic medicine uses the flowers, gum, bark, roots and seeds of Moringa trees for healing. Practitioners use Moringa for its antibacterial, antiviral, anti-fungal, antidepressant and anti-inflammatory properties. Moringa gum is used to treat headaches, fever, dysentery, ast...

IS THIS KARMA? Our body fights for us (or for itself) and it makes a point of letting us know that, often real-time. Oh how we would rather be billed later, but the swelling, the mucous blocking usual pathways and of course, the pain, they don't wait . Makes us look back on ourselves, right? Can't wait, won't wait.    Inflammation is the body's natural reaction to injury or wounds that protects the body from general infection, allergic reactions, and further bleeding. The downside of this, of course, is that it accompanies unpleasant symptoms such as mucous, stuffy nose, swollen throat, pain and fever, to name a few! So here is what we offer: Serrapeptase is an enzyme produced by bacteria living in silkworms, used to dissolve their cocoon while emerging from it as a moth, and it has been medically used in Europe and Asia for more than 25 years now, and its popularity in North America is rising as well. EFFECTS: -Breaks down the mucous ...

Look, we need something new in life. Maybe an exotic calling from afar, something to awaken us from our daydreams and invite us to explore new horizons. But we are a bit lazy, and wish that we could have all the the nice things neatly squeezed in a little tea cup, legal and non-toxic of course, anything longer than two syllables we consider a tongue-twister really. I'm I right? OK, I am. Are you ready? Say: / !CHA-GA!/ Well done! Its stern Latin name,  Inonotus Obliquus,  as well as how it sucks good life out of a poor white birch as in the picture above tell you that it is something out of ordinary. Chaga in a much more civilized guise  This monster of a mushroom grows by extracting nutrition from living trees instead of dead ones like most other mushrooms, and it grows only in the coldest regions of the northern hemisphere. Chaga takes at least five years to mature and attempts to cultivate it have resulted in significantly reduced bio-acti...

Dandelion is a flower commonly found worldwide. It is between 5-25 cm long and appears yellow or orange depending on seed dispersal. People generally find it a nuisance as it grows everywhere, on lawns, roadsides, banks, and waterways. Dandelion is one of the most nutrient-rich herbs in the plant kingdom. The thought of eating common lawn weeds might be curious, but people around the world have been doing so for thousands of years. In Western culture, dandelion is an ingredient of root beer. In Asian and Arabian culture, leaves and buds are ingredients of salads, coups and teas. Because of its versatility, these cultures have also been using it to treat medical conditions, and to promote healthy organs. The use of Dandelion in traditional medicine goes back thousands of years in different parts of the world. Chinese, Arabian, Native American, and European traditional medicine have used it since as early as the 10th century. Following this tradition, many studies have looked at the b...

Melatonin is a hormone found naturally in the body. Animals, plants, fungi and even bacteria all have melatonin, and it plays a different role in each species. Melatonin is released by darkness while bright light supresses melatonin. Melatonin regulates circadian rhythms, which is a factor in sleep timing and blood pressure regulation. Melatonin is present in the nervous system where it plays a role as a powerful brain antioxidant and immune system modulator. Melatonin count peaks in early childhood and declines with age. Among elderly people, no matter how healthy, the frequency of sleep disorders is high. There is association between sleep disorders and impaired Melatonin production. Circadian rhythm Circadian rhythm is your body’s internal clock that follows a roughly 24-hour cycle. It responds primarily to the light and darkness in your environment. It is important in determining sleep-wake cycles and sleep patterns as it releases Melatonin. An abnormal circadian rhythm has...