Monthly Archives: March 2013

Amino Acids – Building Blocks for Neurotransmitters

Taurine, tryptophan and tyrosine are three amino acids that begin with the letter ‘T’. Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. They are classified as essential if they cannot be made by the body on its own and must … Continue reading

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Fix It or Suppress It – Your Choice!

Understanding nutrition is difficult at best because there is so much conflicting information. Understanding nutritional supplements is also difficult because one person will get great results using a specific herb or vitamin and the next person will get not results … Continue reading

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Turmeric – The Wonder Herb!

Turmeric is a herb and spice used in curries. It has a characteristic deep yellow color and a mildly spicy flavor. It comes from the rhizome of the turmeric plant which is a member of the same species as ginger. … Continue reading

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B-Vitamins – Energy and Much More!

B vitamins are the catalytic spark plugs of the human body. They function as catalysts in many biochemical reactions that are essential to health. As a group, they are named the B complex vitamins because they are found together in … Continue reading

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