Green Health and Complementary Medicine
Beta-glucans are naturally occurring polysaccharides which are found in the cell wall of fungi and yeasts. However, modern agricultural practices and processes have removed the majority of the beta-glucans in our diet. In the Victorian era, even though infant mortality was high, research suggests that following childhood, life expectancy was not markedly dierent than it is today. It is thought that the consumption of foods rich in beta-glucans may have played a key role in the Victorians’ long and healthy life spans.1
Good health cannot exist independently from a strong immune system. Every minute of every day, this complex system is under constant attack from pollution, germs, viruses or stress.
A weakened immune system is susceptible not only to colds, flu and infections, but also to more serious health conditions. Various factors can negatively impact immune health such as alcohol,
sugar consumption, lack of sleep and a nutrient poor diet.
Caffeine is absorbed within 30 to 60 minutes after drinking a cup of coffee and the effect of caffeine lasts from 4 to 6 hours. Pharmacologically, caffeine acts as a central nervous system stimulator, a point that is well made by the coffee ad on TV which calls it “the think drink.” “Caffeine speeds up reaction time and improves automatic processing skills like doing arithmetic problems and proofreading,” says author Stephen Braun “But for more complicated tasks, like complex word problems, caffeine has also been shown to worsen performance.”
Anterior blepharitis affects the outside front of the eyelid, where the eyelashes are attached. The two most common causes of anterior blepharitis are bacteria (usually Staphylococcus) and scalp dandruff.
Although migraine is less active for many women during pregnancy when hormonal levels are high and more stable, migraine may begin for the first time during pregnancy, especially in the first trimester.
Gestational diabetes is a condition of insulin resistance. Insulin Resistance is defined as a condition in which the body either produces insulin in inadequate quantities or is unable to utilize the produced insulin inefficiently.
Prenatal vitamins are one of the most important vitamins that you take through out your pregnancy. Ideally, you should start taking prenatal vitamins when you are trying to conceive a baby. By taking prenatal while you are trying to conceive, you are preparing your body for the challenging task that lies ahead. Some experts believe that taking prenatal before you are pregnant might actually reduce your risk of a miscarriage after you become pregnant.
As we mature, the crystalline lens of the eye loses its elasticity, thus reducing your ability to focus on near objects. You will notice this as your “arms get too short.” This change is called presbyopia. This means you need a different correction for your close work than you need for your distance vision.
