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Biotin has been proven to improve the quality of hair and nail growth, but not necessarily the speed of growth. Supplement with 1,000 to 3,000 micrograms of biotin a day to improve nail and hair quality with information from a nutritionist and herbalist in this free video on supplements.
Alcohol causes high blood pressure because alcohol demands insulin in order to be metabolized, and rising insulin levels cause increased blood pressure. Eat a healthy snack that is rich in protein or fat when drinking to modulate insulin response to alcohol, and consider the advice of a nutritionist and herbalist in this free video on blood pressure.
Medifast is a prepackaged medical meal plan designed to help with a specific disease process. Find out why Medifast meals do not always treat individuals because they are made for a general disease with information from a nutritionist and herbalist in this free video on nutrition.
Side effects from Medifast meal plans include leg cramps, dizziness, light headedness, fatigue, women's issues, headache, loose skin, feeling cold and hair loss. Identify more side effects from Medifast meals, such as gas, diarrhea, bad breath, constipation and excessive hunger, with information from a nutritionist and herbalist in this free video on nutrition.
The best probiotics vitamins should contain homeostatic soil organisms and should require refrigeration to protect the fragile bacteria. Consider buying Garden of LIfe and Bio-K probiotics with information from a nutritionist and herbalist in this free video on nutritional supplements.
Probiotic foods are foods that have been fermented with either yeast or bacteria, such as kimchi, sauerkraut and yogurt. Eat probiotic foods for the gastrointestinal benefits and consider information from a nutritionist and herbalist in this free video on probiotics.
Vitamin supplements are used by people who feel like they may not be getting the full nutrition from the foods that they eat. Consider whole food supplementation instead of synthetic supplements with advice from a nutritionist and herbalist in this free video on nutritional supplements.
Biotin vitamin supplements, which are naturally made in the intestines, are important for the metabolism of protein and fat. Discover the importance of biotin with information from a nutritionist and herbalist in this free video on supplements.
Acai berries, like all colorful berries, are very healthy and support the vascular system and cardiovascular health. Find out why acai berries are usually found in powder or emulsified form with information from a nutritionist and herbalist in this free video on nutrition.
Acai berry supplements are processed into a powder that is added to supplements or kept in the frozen food section of a health food store. Consider simply eating the berry instead of using supplements with advice from a nutritionist and herbalist in this free video on nutritional supplements.
Acai berry products come in powdered and frozen forms due to the quick degrading process that can occur in the fruit. Find acai berry products in the frozen foods section of the grocery store with help from a nutritionist and herbalist in this free video on acai berries.
The acai berry is grown on palm trees in the Amazon and is very beneficial for the vascular system and connective tissues in the body. Learn about how acai berries have a low glycemic index with information from a nutritionist and herbalist in this free video on nutrition.
The effects of poor diets in children include mood disorders, immune dysfunction, behavior problems and lack of energy. Find out how refined foods and a lack of natural fruits and vegetables cause problems in children with information from a nutritionist and herbalist in this free video on nutrition.
The health benefits of pomegranates include providing fiber for the digestive track, blood sugar regulation and support of the vascular and inflammatory systems. Eat pomegranates instead of drinking pomegranate juice to get the full health benefits with advice from a nutritionist and herbalist in this free video on nutrition.
Help lower blood pressure with herbs such as hawthorn berries, passion flower, withania and eleuthero, all of which support the vascular system and the stress response systems. Calm the nervous system with herbs to lower high blood pressure using advice from a nutritionist and herbalist in this free video on nutrition.
While wine does work as an evasive dilator that may lower blood pressure, it is not recommended as a medical treatment by doctors or nutritionists. Find out how wine stresses the liver and upsets blood sugar regulation with information from a nutritionist and herbalist in this free video on nutrition.
To lower blood pressure through diet, avoid refined carbohydrates that contribute to insulin resistance, identify food allergies that stress the system, and avoid salty foods. Eat a diet of natural, unprocessed foods to lower blood pressure with advice from a nutritionist and herbalist in this free video on nutrition.
Vitamin E supplements can help treat acne by protecting the fat in cell membranes from wear and tear. Learn more about the healthy effect that vitamin E has on cell membranes with information from a nutritionist and herbalist in this free video on acne.
Vitamins help the body by being a key component of the chemical processes in the metabolism system. Get the optimum amount of both vitamins and minerals with help from a nutritionist and herbalist in this free video on nutrition.
While there is no single vitamin to help with energy levels, a diet rich in natural, brightly colored foods will help increase energy. Get more sleep and stay hydrated to help with energy, and consider advice from a nutritionist and herbalist in this free video on vitamins.
Good sources of vitamin D include getting plenty of sunlight, maintaining healthy cholesterol levels and eating fat from animal sources. Include organ meat, butter fat and egg yolks in a diet for vitamin D with advice from a nutritionist and herbalist in this free video on nutrition.
Probiotics refer to the bacteria that exists in the gastrointestinal track which supports digestion and the immune system. Take probiotic supplements or eat foods that naturally contain probiotics with advice from a nutritionist and herbalist in this free video on nutrition.
Smoking negatively affects on blood pressure by causing constriction of blood vessels and by raising insulin levels in the body. Avoid the nicotine in cigarettes that raises blood pressure with information from a nutritionist and herbalist in this free video on blood pressure.
The benefits of taking a vitamin B complex include increased energy, less anxiety and elevated mood. Use vitamin B supplements to stabilize mood with advice from a nutritionist and herbalist in this free video on nutrition.
Everyone wants to live a fit and healthy life, but sometimes beginning a new low-fat diet can be daunting and even challenging. Changing your eating habits and learning to prepare low-calorie, low-fat food might be difficult to acclimate to at first, but having a solid knowledge base about the types of foods that you can enjoy without guilt and some inspiration towards creating a delicious menu full of diet-friendly meals is a great start. Healthy snacks, exercise and a refrigerator makeover are great steps for diet beginners, and this series will help jump start your diet easily. In this free video series on nutrition, a nutritionist and herbalist explains how to live healthily and get the right vitamins and nutrients. Find out about vitamin D, vitamin B and probiotic supplements. Learn about the health benefits of acai berries and pomegranates. Discover the effects of smoking on blood pressure, and learn how to lower blood pressure through a proper diet. Live a healthier life today with these free videos.
Charlotte Skiles Charlotte Skiles is the founder of Eat in Peace Wellness Consulting in Austin, Texas. Skiles graduated from the Nutrition Consultant program at Bauman College in Santa Cruz, Calif., in 2004 and from the Tai Sophia Institute in Laurel, Md., with a Master of Science in herbal medicine in 2008. In addition to conducting private consultations, Skiles lectures often in her community about the role of nutrition, herbs and whole foods in the pursuit of wellness. Skiles is a member of the National Association of Nutritional Professionals and the American Herbalist Guild.dkdk
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