Everyone who had studied nutrition has heard of the 8 essential amino acids. But did you know that there are 8 essential sugars? These essential sugars, fucose, galactose, glucose, mannose, n-acetylgalactosamine, n-acetylglucosamine, n-acetylneuraminic acid, and xylose, are only a handful out of a library of over 200 known glyconutrients that are absolutely vital for bodily … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2011
Happy Memorial Day: A Moment Please
The flag image with this post is of the front of my house. We are getting ready for our back yard Memorial Day cookout, which may include around 30 people (with 18 kids!!). Right now, Stacy is getting after me to peel eggs for deviled eggs and get the potatoes ready for the potato salad, but I wanted to take a brief moment. As we are all busy getting ready to host or go to a … [Read more...]
Sinusitis Explained
Having a nasty head cold is something we all have to put up with now and then. We may feel a bit under the weather, but if a head cold develops into full-blown sinusitis, we’re likely to feel distinctly more miserable. Sinusitis is one of the UK’s most common health conditions, affecting 9 million people a year. Although it’s not generally regarded as serious or … [Read more...]
How Does Snoring Affect Sleep and Health?
Snoring is a common issue that most of us have had to deal with. But very few people realize that snoring is a medical problem that can have enormous impact on health and sleep. Effect of Snoring on Health Snoring can often be a sign of an undiagnosed medical disorder like sleep apnea or thyroid disorder. Snoring by itself is not a reason for concern, but it could be a … [Read more...]
Dengue Fever Treatment and Prevention
The bite of an Aedis aegypti mosquito causes a viral infection called the Dengue Fever. Usually, these cases can be found in the Southeast Asia, Africa, and other tropical areas in the world. There are a few cases of this in the United States but this happens only when travelers came from the tropical regions mentioned. You there. Do you know what to do if you ever get this … [Read more...]
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