Vitamin K

February 8th, 2010

Vitamin KVitamin K was discovered in Denmark as a nutritional factor necessary for blood coagulation in chickens that were being fed a diet devoid of fat that made them bleeding. In administering certain foods, especially alfalfa and putrefied fish meal, was that such alteration was corrected.

Vitamin K is stable and resistant to heat, therefore not destroyed by ordinary cooking methods.

It can occur in three ways:

- K1: present in green plants.

- K2: produced by microorganisms of the intestinal flora.

- K3: synthetic nature. Read the rest of this entry »

Vitamin E Or Tocopherol

February 6th, 2010

It was discovered by Evans and Bishop in 1922 to observe that rats fed with cow’s milk did not reproduce. Its most important chemical chaVitamin Eracteristic is its antioxidant property. He has close relations with the metabolism of selenium. It is stored mainly in adipose tissue and liver. Storage in the body is in a relatively short time.

Sources:

It occurs mainly in the oil extracted from wheat germ and oils extracted from seeds or other oleaginous fruit (corn, sunflower, peanuts, soybeans, walnuts, olive oil), egg yolk, brown rice, fresh peas, green beans, tomatoes, celery, apples, bananas, etc.. Alfalfa leaves are rich in vitamin E. Read the rest of this entry »

Vitamin D

February 5th, 2010

Vitamin DSince the Middle Ages has been used cod liver oil as a remedy for rickets, but only until the First World War must be the cause of the disease and provided the scientific basis for its cure. There are two predominant forms of vitamin D:

Ergocalciferol (Vitamin D2) derived from plants and cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) produced exclusively in the body of a bird

In all birds studied, vitamin D3 is 30 to 40 times more potent than vitamin D2.

Unlike other vitamins, vitamin D3 can be synthesized in the body skin level. Studies showed that chickens could synthesize enough vitamin to prevent rickets and maximize growth when young chicks were exposed to direct sunlight (not filtered through glass) during a time of 11 to 45 minutes each day. Read the rest of this entry »

Vitamin A Or Retinol

February 4th, 2010

RetinolIt was the first fat-soluble vitamin discovered. Two groups of researchers made the discovery almost simultaneously in 1913. They found that young animals fed diets without natural fats showed general disorders and did not grow. They also observed that showed inflammation and infection of the eyes, symptoms that could be quickly alleviated by adding natural fat diet, butter or cod liver oil.

Plants do not contain vitamin A in active form, but in the form of precursors thereof as carotenoids (yellow pigments found associated with the chlorophyll and responsible highly colored red and yellow legume): alpha, beta and gamma. In birds the beta-carotene is the most active of all.

The carotenes are considered pro-vitamins. Animals can not synthesize, but it may take to form. active (vitamin A) in the intestine and liver. Approximately 90% of vitamin A in the body is stored in the liver. These reserves can be exploited in any state of emergency, when through the diet does not bring enough. Read the rest of this entry »

Aging

February 3rd, 2010

For chemical peels using acids: glycolic, salicylic, mandelic, retinoic acid, ascorbic acid (vitamin C), and so on. This treatment begins with cleansing and skin preparation and ends with the placement of masks as appropriate in each specific case. Masks can be fruit, gold, caviar, chocolate, chamomile, coconut, etc.., And a role decongestant, anti-oxidant and regenerative. A variety of fillings, as some are absorbable hyaluronic acid and collagen (duration 6 months to a year). Others, called semi-permanent, with a duration ranging from 2 to 4 years. Read the rest of this entry »

Regular Excessive Bleeding

February 2nd, 2010

bleedingIt is always surprisingly easy to reduce excessive bleeding caused by fibroids, and that might be all you want one, especially if he has exceeded the years that could have had children, if the fibroids are small or are in against surgery.

You may prescribe one of the favorite herbs for the treatment of functional bleeding called menorrhagia.

Those that are good for fibroids are the Trillium erectum (American lily), Equisetum arvense (horsetail minor), millefollium Achillea (yarrow), Tienchi ginseng (ginseng), bursapastoris Capsella (shepherd’s purse) and Ilydrastis canadensis (Goldenseal).

Natural Vitamins and Birds

February 1st, 2010

VitaminsAll poultry have heard of vitamins and their importance to the organism of animals. Reason why it is such a rare bird lover who does not use vitamin supplements.
Vitamins are natural components of food, being present in tiny amounts. Its nature is organic and are essential for normal growth and functioning of different organs. They are generally manufactured by the body in sufficient quantities to meet the physiological requirements and therefore must be obtained through diet.

VITAMINS “natural or synthetic?

Natural vitamins are those that are present in foods naturally. While synthetics are man-made in a laboratory and made available to the public in the form of drops, powders, tablets, capsules, etc.. Read the rest of this entry »

Natural alternative to Disease Panic Attacks

February 1st, 2010

Natural alternative to disease panic attacksStress is normal. Whether in the old world, youth, men, women, rich or poor, are under stress, one way or another. However, large amounts of stress and poor response to this question are as damaging as a life fighting this deadly disease. It takes you to a life of poor quality and even hatred, they all live in the same period. They influence the physical and mental. It is more likely to occur in a form of heart disease, incurable sores or uncontrollable behaviors such as overeating, alcohol abuse and addiction.

Once you have panic attacks, it is preferable to treatment the symptoms as soon as possible. You do not need to take drugs or drugs for comfort. In fact, there are more opportunities to assist with natural alternatives, panic attacks. Read the rest of this entry »

The Best Alternative to Diet Pills

January 30th, 2010

The Best Alternative to Diet PillsNatural alternatives to diet pills are easy to find and have been with us for long. May, by contrast, are the magic pills side effects such as interactions with medications you may get stresses the heart, causing anxiety, insomnia and many others.

One of the best alternatives to diet pills and green tea. Green tea has been scientifically proven to help improve the metabolism and therefore burn more calories of work prevent the formation of cavities and act as a detoxifying agent. Did you know that many products contain ingredients from burning the claim “highly innovative” green tea fat only? E ‘and, of course, can take up to 4-5 cups per day without side effects. Green tea also helps keep drives and sudden attacks refrigerator hotel at midnight! Read the rest of this entry »

Natural remedies for bronchitis disease

January 29th, 2010

bronchitis diseaseIf the airways of the lungs, the bronchi are inflamed and is called bronchitis. In general, it is an infection of the respiratory mucosa, causing irritation. The cough of bronchitis can be extended to three months.

There are acute bronchitis and chronic bronchitis. The rate of acute bronchitis occurs most often after a cold, flu or infection of the breast and may cause breathing difficulties, wheezing and productive cough (mucus). Although the nature of chronic bronchitis is a cough and can not be the result of an infection. Chronic cough can last three months.

Bronchitis usually deletes itself or complications of living there, and you should see a doctor. If you can not sleep because of coughing, shortness of breath, blood in the sputum, or high fever, your doctor should be consulted. Read the rest of this entry »