Health & Nutrition: Video Series

An Extreme Acia Berry Cleanse is promoted to be used by a person doing a fast or a colon cleanse. Flush everything out of the system with an Extreme Acai Berry Cleanse supplement with help from a registered and licensed dietitian in this free video on health and nutrition.

Stimerex Ex is advertised as a fat burner and energy booster, and it contains a small dose of Ephedra. Find out why Stimerex Ex is used for people looking to lose weight with help from a registered and licensed dietitian in this free video on health and nutrition.

The diabetic food pyramid is different than the regular food pyramid in that there are changes in the carbohydrates and proteins. Find out why the dairy group in the diabetic pyramid is only milk and yogurt with help from a registered and licensed dietitian in this free video on health and nutrition.

Lipoic acid can be made by the body, so deficiency is not a concern when dealing with lipoic acid. Find out why there are no side effects associated with a lipoic acid deficiency with help from a registered and licensed dietitian in this free video on health and nutrition.

Side effects of coleus forskohlii are not well-documented, but it is an herb that has been used in anorectic Indian medicine for years. Find out how coleus forskohlii is used as a weight loss supplement with help from a registered and licensed dietitian in this free video on health and nutrition.

Coleus forskohlii is a traditional herb that has been used in Indian medicine for many years. Learn about using coleus forskohlii for weight loss with help from a registered and licensed dietitian in this free video on health and nutrition.

Side effects of using acetyl-L-carnitine include insomnia, irritability, nausea, upset stomachs and GI distress. Discover why it's important to use a low dosage of acetyl-L-carnitine with help from a registered and licensed dietitian in this free video on health and nutrition.

Mesotherapy is a type of therapy that incorporates a variety of different types of herbs and medicines. Learn about the use of injectables in mesotherapy with help from a registered and licensed dietitian in this free video on health and nutrition.

Benefits of DHA, or docosahexaenoic acid, include promotion of brain function, cognitive development and brain maintenance. Learn about the cardiovascular benefits of DHA with help from a registered and licensed dietitian in this free video on health and nutrition.

Studies about the side effects of aspartame have found that there isn't any evidence of serious side effects. Learn about inconsistencies in aspartame studies with help from a registered and licensed dietitian in this free video on health and nutrition.

Ginkgo biloba is used primarily to enhance memory function and to promote alertness as well. Learn about the use of ginkgo biloba to treat depression with help from a registered and licensed dietitian in this free video on health and nutrition.

Pomegranate juice is high in antioxidants, and it can be used to reduce the risk of different types of cancer. Discover how pomegranate juice can be used to improve memory and cognitive function with help from a registered and licensed dietitian in this free video on health and nutrition.

Honeydew is an excellent source of vitamin C, and it is known as an antioxidant that can be used in the prevention of cancer. Discover how potassium in honeydew can be used to reduce blood pressure with help from a registered and licensed dietitian in this free video on health and nutrition.

Health benefits of liquid chlorophyll are relatively unclear because there hasn't been a lot of studies about the benefit of chlorophyll to humans. Find out how liquid chlorophyll should be consumed from natural sources with help from a registered and licensed dietitian in this free video on health and nutrition.

Health benefits of molasses include the lowering of blood pressure and the prevention of cramps in muscles. Learn about the potassium and iron contained in molasses with help from a registered and licensed dietitian in this free video on health and nutrition.

Diet drinks create a lot of controversy due to their use of artificial sweeteners. Find out why diet drinks can be used as a healthy addition to a diet with help from a registered and licensed dietitian in this free video on health and nutrition.

Vitamin D3, also known as cholecalciferol, is useful in maintaining bone health and decreasing pain associated with fibromyalgia. Find out how vitamin D3 can be made in the human body with help from a registered and licensed dietitian in this free video on health and nutrition.

The use of ginkgo biloba can be used to enhance memory, but it can also leave people at risk for kidney stones, nausea and vomiting. Find out how ginkgo biloba can cause the blood to thin when used with other medications with help from a registered and licensed dietitian in this free video on health and nutrition.

Leptin supplements can work for weight loss in some people, but they haven't been found to be consistent in doing so. Learn about the dose dependency of leptin supplements with help from a registered and licensed dietitian in this free video on health and nutrition.

Taurine is an amino acid that can be found naturally in any type of food with protein. Discover why taurine doesn't cause any significant problems, except for the potential of GI distress, with help from a registered and licensed dietitian in this free video on health and nutrition.

Taurine is an amino acid that is used in a variety of different conditions, and it can be found in any food that has a significant amount of protein. Discover why taurine is not an essential amino acid with help from a registered and licensed dietitian in this free video on health and nutrition.

When trying to form a healthy eating plan for weight loss, it's important to have adequate water intake, to eat fruits and vegetables daily and to eat high-fiber carbohydrates. Find out why protein is important in weight loss diets with help from a registered and licensed dietitian in this free video on health and nutrition.

Exercises for lowering blood pressure are aerobic exercises, meaning that the body is using oxygen. Learn about cardiovascular exercises and lowering blood pressure with help from a registered and licensed dietitian in this free video on health and nutrition.

Vitamin O is not a real vitamin, but it was manufactured by a group that was sued by the FDC. Find out why vitamin O has no health benefits with help from a registered and licensed dietitian in this free video on health and nutrition.

Meal replacement shakes can provide complete nutrition in that they have carbohydrates, protein, fats, vitamins and minerals. Discover why true fasts should be done under medical supervision with help from a registered and licensed dietitian in this free video on health and nutrition.