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Feb72020 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Guide to nutritional healing and whether herbal medicines good

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Nutritional healing is the science of treating diseases with herbs, foods and specific kinds of bacteria. The basic philosophy of nutritional healing is that certain diseases, such as diabetes and hypertension, can be caused by poor nutrition. Eating a nutritious diet helps address specific diseases and conditions like anxiety, acne and chronic diarrhea, among many others. The reason for this is that nutrients affect the chemicals and hormone levels your body naturally produces. Nutritional Medicine Nutritional medicine is one aspect of nutritional healing that addresses your nutritional imbalances and helps you adopt a healthier diet. Nutritional medicine also involves the therapeutic use of nutrients (fatty acids, vitamins and minerals) and non-nutrient bioactive compounds (like he...

Basic Nutrition Needs for Horses

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Horses' basic nutritional requirements can be divided into different categories, each with its own unique requirements. Energy Requirements The amount of calories that a horse consumes need to meet his energy requirements. Too few calories and the horse will be too thin, too many calories and the horse will become overweight. This is one of the most commonly made errors. A good rule to follow is approximately 2 pounds of hay per 100 pounds of horse. To see if the horse is being fed enough check the visibility of his ribs. Fiber Requirements Horses need fiber for proper stomach functioning of their intestinal tract, and it is often overlooked. Horses get fiber from good hay and pasture grazing. The oats in some grains can also provide a significant amount of fiber. However, ...

Top Nutritional Mistakes We Make

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Don't take supplements with coffee Many people may not know that it is not wise to take supplements with coffee as certain vitamins and minerals will be failed to get absorbed in the body. This is a nutrition mistake and many commit it. According to health experts the absorption of iron, calcium, B-vitamins and vitamin D are impacted by caffeine. It is also suggested not to take supplements with tea and cola too as these drinks too contain cafeine. So take the supplements with water and wait for about an hour to take any drinks that contain caffeine. Shake the carton before drinking almond milk Many may not know that shaking the carton of almond milk is very much required before drinking to get the nutritious value of it. It is to note the calcium and vitamin D fails to bin...