What is Omega 3?

Omega-3 is a collective name for a number of fatty acids found in our diet. The most important three omega-3 fatty acids for our bodies are: (ALA) alpha-linolenic acid, the fish fatty acids: (EPA) eicosapentaenoic acid and (DHA) docosahexaenoic acid. To get enough omega-3, it is recommended to eat oily fish twice a week. What are omega-3 fatty acids? Our body is made up of...

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GABA

Synonym: Gamma-aminobutyric acid Acide Gamma-Aminobutyrique Ácido Gama-Aminobutríco Beta-Phenyl-Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid Gamma Amino Butyric Acid Description GABA, or Gamma-aminobutyric acid is an important neurotransmitter with an inhibitory (inhibitory) function in the central nervous system. Neurotransmitters enable communication between neurons via messenger substances. GABA is also a nonessential amino acid. There are...

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Keeps Heart and Blood Vessels Healthy

Weekly exercise four to five times keeps the heart young Weekly exercise two to three times keeps our blood vessels young, starting from four to five sessions also keeps the heart youthful, new research shows. This knowledge helps develop exercise programs that combat aging. As people age, the arteries that...

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Vital Aging

The Pioppi Diet For a few months now, the book the Pioppi Diet has been on the bestseller lists. What does the Pioppi diet entail? How does it compare to the Mediterranean and primal diet Pioppi is a small village in the south of Italy with a population of 197. People there have a simple, but also long, healthy...

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What are Essential oils, Essential oils, also called Aromatherapy.

Essential oils are highly concentrated active substances from plants, flowers, roots, herbs and other natural materials. Essential oils are usually obtained by distillation or pressing of the plant material. Many plants, flowers and herbs have a certain fragrance substance ( Aroma ) characteristic of that species. We are all familiar with the strong Aromatic...

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Advice regarding ingestion and external use of Essential oils.

Essential oils are highly concentrated. Use the oil only in a dilution by using a few drops in a carrier oil on the skin. Never use Essential oils pure on the skin but always in a carrier oil, (e.g., sweet Almond oil. Jojoba oil, or Olive oil ). Note Essential oils are not water soluble....

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Orthomolecular medicines. Nutritional supplements.

What is Orthomolecular medicine ? Orthomolecular medicine is a new form of medicine that, unlike regular medicine, uses natural remedies in treatment. Orthomolecular medicine uses only substances that occur naturally in our diet. Scientific evidence for this medicine is widely available. Regular treatment can...

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To take or not to take essential oils?

Some companies claim that you can always take all essential oils without danger. This proves a lack of knowledge of Essential oils. It is often claimed that you can take Essential oils with water. Unfortunately, this can lead to allergic reactions and irritation of the mucous membranes. Some companies claim that the Essential oils...

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