Antioxidants And More

Magnesium is a mineral that is classified as a major mineral. Even though it isn’t as prominent as some of the other major minerals, magnesium plays a role in about 300 biochemical processes that take place inside the body. Processes that need magnesium Roughly one-half of the body’s supply of magnesium can be found in [...]

The body does not require large amounts of copper but nevertheless, this trace mineral is involved with several key bodily functions. That’s why ensuring the body gets an adequate supply is so important. To begin with, copper is a necessary part of the body’s ability to produce hemoglobin. It also works together with iron in [...]

Insomnia is the body’s way of saying that something isn’t right. Many things can cause insomnia — things like stress, too much caffeine, depression, and changes in work shifts, and pain from medical problems, such as arthritis. Many people have insomnia. People who have insomnia may not be able to fall asleep. They may wake [...]

There are many forms of acne. It ranges from mild to severe and can be found on various parts of the body. Mild acne can usually be self treated, but severe cases are best left to health professionals like dermatologists. The most common type of acne is Acne Vulgaris which literally means ‘common acne.’ This [...]

Fluoride, a trace mineral, is one of the more controversial minerals. Much of the debate surrounding fluoride has to do with whether the benefits of adding fluoride to a municipal drinking water supply outweigh any potential adverse consequences. As always, there are those who feel the consequences are negligible and there are those who feel [...]