Vitamins are a group of organic substances that are essential to normal metabolism of the body in small quantities. They are key nutrients that the body requires in order to grow and stay strong. The body uses these small molecules in order to carry out certain chemical reactions. And, because the body has no way […]
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Chromium is a trace mineral that our body requires in order to function optimally. Interestingly, although researchers recognize the importance of the mineral they aren\’t clear on the exact mechanism of action or the amounts that are needed. Chromium occurs in the environment in two different forms – trivalent which is biologically active and hexavalent
Antioxidants are substances, not always vitamins, that protect our cells against the effects of free radicals. Does that sound complicated? Let\’s break it down to some simple concepts. Free radicals are molecules that are normally produced in the body when you metabolize food or when you are exposed to environmental toxins, such as tobacco or
Selenium is a trace element or mineral that is essential for good health. However, it is only required in small amounts. The body uses selenium by incorporating it into proteins that are used as anti-oxidant enzymes. These proteins are called selenoproteins and they help to prevent cellular damage from free radicals. The role of antioxidants
Colloidal silver is a liquid suspension of microscopic particles of silver. The technical definition of a colloid is a chemical mixture where one substance is dispersed evenly throughout the other and the particles remain suspended without dissolving in the solution. Colloidal silver is an alternative medicine product that contains a variety of concentrations of silver
Magnesium is a magnificent mineral. It is the fourth most abundant mineral in the body and essential to good health for each and every one of us. Interestingly, approximately 50% of the magnesium stored in our body can be found in the bone. The other half is found inside of the cells of our body
Did you know there are 92 elements found in nature and an additional 22 which are observed elements or scientists believe exist but have not been able to prove. In addition to all of those, there are also hundreds of isotopes of those elements, any one of which may play an important role in human
Chelation therapy is a treatment used by traditional medicine physicians to treat heavy metal poisoning. The scientific medical name is ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid or EDTA. (1) However, it is also a term used in alternative medicine reportedly helpful in treating heart disease, cancer and other conditions. (2) The term \”chelation\” comes from the Greek
Heavy-metal refers to a metallic chemical element that has a high density and relatively high atomic mass and is toxic or poisonous. Some examples of heavy metals are mercury, cadmium, chromium, copper, iron, nickel, selenium and lead. These elements can damage living things at low concentrations and tend to accumulate in the food chain. In
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Our immune system is a complex organization of cells and organs that operate to defend against invaders. At least, that is the current understanding of how the immune system works. However, because of the complexity of both the system, and the components within the system, it may be that it also has other functions that
