Health & Fitness

Alternative Health: Melatonin

June 23, 2008 – 12:55 pm
You might have heard a lot about melatonin supplements, and you might have a lot of questions. Melatonin is a hormone which is secreted by a gland in your brain. In addition, melatonin is naturally found in a variety of fruits, meats, grains, and vegetables. In recent years, studies have shown that taking melatonin in moderation as a dietary supplement is beneficial to health.Just what does melatonin do? This hormone is, in part, responsible for the natural regulation of your bodys sleep cycles. As you sleep at night, the brain releases more melatonin, which acts as a hormonal sleep agent. In the morning, this secretion usually decreases, which allows you wake up.Melatonin as a Dietary SupplementMany of us, as we get older, find that it is more and more difficult to sleep. Usually this insomnia is stress related. Traditionally, insomniacs have chosen ...

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Alternative Health: Saw Palmetto

June 22, 2008 – 12:55 pm
Saw palmetto is a dietary supplement which has been used for many years to treat infirmities like prostate and breast cancers. It is extracted from plants, as are most natural supplements. Lets take a look at some of possible advantages and effects of saw palmetto, and examine why so many people take it regularly as they age.As a man gets to be above the age of 50, he is at an increased risk of prostate cancer or other prostate related illnesses. The prostate is a gland which surrounds the urethra, the tube that connects the bladder to the penis. While the rest of a man stops growing at maturity, the prostate keeps growing. In many older men, the prostate eventually places pressure on the urethra, resulting in a condition known as an enlarged prostate.Saw Palmetto and BPHOne condition of an enlarged prostate is benign prostatic ...

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Alternative Health: Flax Seed Oil

June 21, 2008 – 12:55 pm
Flax seed oil is known as an Omega-3 fatty acid. It is a naturally produced dietary supplement which is used to promote circulation and cardiovascular health. For many years doctors have touted the benefits of flax seed oil because of its numerous benefits to mens and womens health. It is a vegetarian oil with links to the prevention of prostate and breast cancer.Many people are discovering the benefits of taking natural dietary supplements instead of more traditional, synthetically produced prescription drugs. Much of the reason for this stems from the merging of two fields of medicine: Eastern and Western. Americans have, of course, been (for the most part) followers of the Western doctrine of medicine, which says a clinical approach to solving health problems should be treated by synthetically produced medications and surgery.Alternative Medicine and Flax Seed OilHowever, doctors and health professionals of the West ...

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Alternative Health: Androstenedione

June 20, 2008 – 12:55 pm
As a man ages, his body needs supplements like androstenedione. This is a hormone that is naturally produced in all men. Its production is linked to testosterone, which is the primary sex hormone for the male gender. Early in maturation, a man produces sufficient levels of andro, but as he ages, these levels decline.Andro is used by athletes and bodybuilders to stimulate muscle growth. It is not however an anabolic steroid, and is a safe alternative to direct testosterone supplements. For that reason, andro is quite popular for men who want more performance in their athleticism and more energy in their sex life. Androstenedione has been tested again and again, and a proper dosage is safe for older men.Find the Edge with AndrostenedioneA mans testosterone level usually starts decreasing at the age of 35. At that point, he might find that his energy ...

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Alternative Health: Prostate Health

June 19, 2008 – 12:55 pm
As a man gets older, prostate health becomes more and more important. The prostate gland is located just below the bladder. It surrounds the urethra, which is the vessel through which urine flows from the bladder to the penis. One of the reasons why so many men experience prostate problems as they get older is because the prostate gland never stops growing.Because it surrounds the urethra, an enlarged prostate ends up placing pressure on the tube and that results in difficult or painful urination. If you are a man of 40 years or more, and have difficulty urinating, or find that you need to urinate frequently at night, you may have an enlarged prostate. Luckily, there are plenty of resources to help you, and chances are your condition is treatable.Getting Back to Prostate HealthThere are a few different conditions of an enlarged prostate. The ...

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