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Healthy World ArticlesSalvator Giustra (459)   http://www.healthy-water-best-filters.com/ Taking the Right Vitamins For Your Requirements and GoalsPosted Thursday, June 18, 2009 (158 days 11 hours ago.) Viewed 11 times. Following are guidelines on taking the right vitamins for your particular needs and goals. So, you have a specific health issue or goal. You go to a search engine and type in some related search term and come upon a website which outlines a list of supplements which can ostensibly help you achieve your goal. The list of supplements is long, perhaps a dozen or more nutrients. What do you do to assure that you end up taking the right supplements? Do you just go out and buy every nutrient on the list and just start downing them daily? Do you just go get the least expensive ones and hope? Maybe you'll just get the ones with pretty sounding names or that the media is touting. Those strategies simply will not do. Even though vitamin supplementation is by and large safe, it is not always safe, for all people, at all times, suffering from all conditions. A host of factors are involved in taking the right vitamins at the right times. Certainly, it would not be wise to treat your body as if it's a human lab, pouring a stew of man-made and natural supplements into the pot and mixing it up. It's your body, the only one you have. There's a better tact than some willy-nilly strategy. Be smart. Get informed. Read on. 1) First, appraise the recommended supplements carefully. Read the rationales for their use, respective usefulness and cost. Everything matters. Make careful notes that you could refer to later on. 2) Look at the fit between specific supplements and your specific needs and goals. Some supplements may be a better fit for you. An example might be if you suffer from arthritis and cardiovascular problems. In that case, it might be smart to take fish oil supplements since they can address both arthritis and cardiac issues. Certain supplements may not agree with you or might be harmful to you for whatever reason. Blood thinners, for example, are dangerous to take before an operation or if your doctor has put you on medicine that thins blood. 3) Taking the right vitamins begins with purchasing a good multivitamin and taking it every day. A good multivitamin may contain several of the nutrients you need, address other issues you are dealing with and provide a health insurance of sorts. 4) Buy one or, at most, two of the supplements that seem to fit in with your requirements and try them out for a few weeks. Assess their effects. Determine if you need to add another supplement to your protocol or replace one supplement with another one. 5) If you're addressing your concerns with other lifestyle changes, as you should be, reevaluate your vitamin protocol. You may need other nutrients to address present needs or you might be able to do away with some supplements as your goals are being met. For example, if you are taking supplements for high blood pressure and you start to exercise, the improved fitness and weight loss will reduce your blood pressure. As that occurs you should reevaluate your supplementation regimen. 6) For specific problems that run their course, you could start tapering off as the condition is improved. For example, as cold and flu season end, you would begin tapering off from Goldenseal and Echinacea. However, there are two important cautions here. First, you should not suddenly stop taking some nutrient. Gradually reduce daily dosage. See if your condition remains improved and then quit taking supplement. Secondly, unless you reside in a pristine environment, eat only organic foods, work out avidly and have a stress-free existence, you can surely from some supplementation. A good multivitamin and a little supplemental Vitamin C, some antioxidants and minerals, could go a long way to keeping you healthy and happy for a long time to come. 7) Reevaluate your previous issues a little while after you stop taking targeted supplements. Has your condition revisited you and perhaps worsened? Are you feeling well with no return calls from your nemesis? The above strategy should assure that you are taking the right vitamins for your needs helping to assure a longer, healthier, happier life ahead. Salvator Giustra is a health researcher and owner of - http://healthyworldonline.net/ - the independent vitamins and supplements guide. Click here for more information about vitamins and supplements Copyright: you may freely republish this article, provided the text, author credit, the active links and this copyright notice remain intact. 
Permalink Comments (0) If You Drink Bottled Water, You're a Loser: Bottled Water FactsPosted Saturday, May 16, 2009 (191 days 7 hours ago.) Viewed 49 times. Got your attention, now? Good, because the unadulterated bottled water facts will make you feel foolish if you frequently purchase bottled water. I know I am being a bit rough but if you buy bottled water and do a comparison of bottled water vs. tap water vs. filtered water you're gonna feel like the schlub who scored the foot-long hot dog with eight inches missing in the center So, just ask yourself this question. Why are you getting bottled water? Here are your possible answers: 1) It's safer and healthier than kitchen water When comparing bottled water vs. tap water, well, that's just one of the myths taken as a fact about bottled water. Here's what the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in the U.S. declared concerning the safety of bottled water: Companies that market bottled water as being safer than faucet water are fooling the consuming people. As a matter of fact, , there are no governmental standards for bottled water that require it be safer than tap water. Governmental standards for home water are in place and usually assure a degree of quality in the available faucet water. So, when deciding upon purchasing bottled water vs. tap water, choosing the former may be the best choice. 2) Oh, I drink bottled water that's been purified Most bottled water is not purified. In contrast, city tap water is purified and disinfected. But if you happen to be chugging bottled water that is filtered, good for you. If it's the product I occasionally go for, I am sure the price is even steeper than the cheaper bottled water. But there is still a problem. Filtration is not all equal. Very good filters get rid of the live, very life-threatening contaminants, the inert, super toxic metals, extremely small pollutants and the sediment that affects taste and quality of the water. There are cheaper water purifiers that essentially get rid of bigger sedimentary particles that somewhat discolor water but honestly do little else. Most commercially filtered water tends to filter on the cheap. 3) Since it's a food product, there are governmental regulations that assure its quality Nah, not really. In fact, a strategy used by bottled water companies is to sell its water inside the state that it's bottled in so that federal regulations do not apply. In fact, between 2/3 to 3/4 of the bottled water sold is in the state it's bottled in. Most likely you are drinking water with no attached federal regulations to assure its safety. 4) It's better than the usual drinks sold at the mart Well, that's a tricky one. Its better than the truly bad beverages. You know the colas, mile-high iced teas and artificial fruit drinks that are in plenty of kid's lunch bags. But, if you went to a health food store, you can in all likelihood buy some fresh fruit/veggie juice, or a sprout-based drink, really healthy water and so on. I will admit, that it might cost an arm and a leg but what's your good health worth to you? 5) It's pretty cheap Compared to what? Some designer beverage, maybe. Not when comparing bottled water vs. tap water that is filtered ($1 - $2 vs. 9 cents) But it's about the same price as the soft drinks that hog up shop shelves. To me, this is one of the most perplexing aspects of the bottled water market. We are thankful that we are being offered what is basically free tap water for a dollar or so per bottle. Think of it. If you bought a bottle on most days and Two bottles or bigger ones on days that you need more, you would be spending between $300 - $700 a year on water that is less healthy than tap water. 6) It's convenient Oh, please. I've done the figures on this because, like you, my time is very valuable. It takes me a minute to fill up my water bottle with filtered water from my tap. I can even make a sandwich in just a few minutes. That is much easier and quicker than the time required to dash to the deli, maybe wait on a noon lunch line, order and/or pay for my water and/or lunch. 7) I have no better option to bottled water Again, if you are most likely to chug cola, yes. But you don't have to have the bottled water from the store when you could just bottle your own filtered water in a reusable bottle. 8)Hey, at least it forces me to drink the needed amount of water I should drink every day Finally, I agree with you, for the most part. Hey, if it's a choice between drinking nothing and experiencing dehydration or chugging expensive, land polluting, minimally safe bottled water, well you should go ahead and get a container of water. This should only happen occasionally. For example, if I'm working out in hot and humid weather and there's no water fountain nearby, I'll just go and get a bottle of water from wherever. Hey, it's either that or sustain the more serious consequences of dehydration in warm weather. That could lead to all kinds of physical crises that must be avoided at all costs. And, I'll give you credit because at least you didn't say that it's "Green." That, I'm sure, never crossed your mind. Right? 9) And, this is one of the bottled water facts we haven't delved into that you should know about. Drinking bottled water causes an unbelievable amount of pollution. In fact, about a million plastic bottles are disposed of daily, it is one of the major culprits when it comes to pollution. Imagine, what literally a hundred million empty plastic water bottles looks like, heading direct for the landfill. You know, generally the fill that is not recycle-ready since many water bottles are disposed of in general wastebaskets along with non-recyclables. So, if for no other reason, the pollution that follows from this mega consumption of drinking bottled water should lead us to alternatives. Ok, so perhaps those of you buying bottled water from the store aren't precisely losers but I really hope this article encourages you to act on the real bottled water facts and stop buying bottled water which has serious drawbacks and few virtues. Salvator Giustra is a health researcher & information technologist. Click here for more on Healthy Water Also, visit author's other sites: Herbal Remedies World Healthy Exercise World
Permalink Comments (0) Effects and Guide to ADHD Prescription DrugsPosted Saturday, March 28, 2009 (240 days 10 hours ago.) Viewed 95 times. Ever wondered how many ADHD orthodox drugs are out there? Aside from the most common drugs like Ritalin and Adderall, you may be surprised to learn that there are many other prescription medications for ADHD that can be effective in treating the signs of ADHD. The main medication types dispensed in ADHD therapy are long acting stimulants, short/intermediate lived stimulants, and non-stimulants. But each one comes with likely side effects, some of which can be very serious. ADHD treatment drugs of the long acting stimulant variety include Vyvanse, Adderal XR, Concerta, Daytrana, Focalin XR, Metadate CD, and Ritalin LA. The effects of these long-acting stimulants endure for 8-12 hours and as such they only need to be consumed once a day. They are beneficial for children who don't want to take a pill at school. Adderall XR and Ritalin LA capsules can be opened and pinched onto food if your child cannot physically take them. Daytrana comes in the form of a patch that children can wear for a few hours. Short/intermediate lasting conventional medications for adhd include Ritalin, Dexedrine, Adderall, Dextrostat, and Methylin ER, just to cite a few. Short/intermediate acting stimulants are older ADHD therapy options that have become less popular than the long lived type. These medicines must be ingested more than once a day because their effects are short-lived. The usefulness of short lived Ritalin, Dexedrine and Adderall is that they are available in generic form and are thus less expensive. The most popular alternative among non-stimulant ADHD FDA-approved drugs for ADHD is Strattera. Strattera and the other non-stimulants are not prescribed as much as stimulant drugs. Children who also suffer from anxiety in addition to ADHD may benefit from Strattera. Some children take Strattera because they can't bear stimulants due to their side effects or because stimulants just don't work for them. In general, side effects connected with prescription medications for adhd are the biggest grounds why more people are turning to alternative therapy options these days. The side effects of consuming stimulants can include headaches, stomachaches, insomnia, eating disorders, sociopsychological withdrawal, nausea, and vomiting, to name a few. Many parents note that their children seem dull, too restricted, and zombie-like due to using stimulants for ADHD. Non-stimulant FDA-approved medications for ADHD such as Strattera are not without their side effects either. Strattera can cause quesy stomach, decreased appetite, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, tiredness, affect swings, and even allergic reactions. If you want to treat the symptoms of ADHD in your youngsters without subjecting them to the concerns and dangerous side effects that come from from using conventional drugs, you may want to look for a natural, home remedy. The most alarming recent tests regarding the effects of ADHD FDA-approved drugs is the greater risk of depression in adulthood, as well as the greater potential of substance abuse problems and prescription drug addiction in adulthood. The immediate side effects of using these strong prescription drugs are disturbing as it is but when you reckon the damaging effects in the long run, the idea of dispensing your tyke orthodox drugs may seem like too great of a risk. Thankfully there are high quality homeherbal remedies that can be quite effective and do not cause any side effects at all. So there you have it. If you want to alleviate the symptoms associated with ADHD so your child can live a fulfilling, successful life, start understanding more about other ADHD remedies like homeopathy. The harmful short-term and long-term side effects of prescription medications for adhd are cause enough to try out optional therapy options for your child. Rather than put your child's health at risk, look into alternative treatment methods like homeopathy so you can treat ADHD safely, gently, and effectively. There are other alternatives to typical ADHD prescription drugs. Salvator Giustra is a Health Researcher who has written extensively on ADHD. Discover what natural ADHD alternatives are available. For more on herbal remedies for health, visit Herbal Remedies World
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