In my latest selection of articles I have been covering the microminerals individually. Today I will be bringing all the information from these articles together and summarising the 17 microminerals, the ways they benefit your health, the richest food sources and the adverse effects of both deficiency and overdose. WHAT ARE MICROMINERALS? The microminerals are 17 minerals that your body requires in very small quantities (hence the term 'micro'). They are part of the micronutrient family (a group of nutrients which includes minerals and vitamins). Micronutrients are different to … [Read more...]
Archives for 2010
Is it Harmless to Get Rid of Weight with Herbal Pills?
Hello everyone. Today's article is a guest post from Jennica who guest blogs for a number of different sites on a variety of different health and fitness topics. ----- Herbal pills can help in natural obesity control by reducing appetite and boosting metabolism, but is it harmless to use? Are the so-called natural ingredients used in herbal pills safe? Diet pills are immensely popular with people around the word, including well-known celebrities. Most have taken diet pills while giving a shot at losing weight easily instead of facing the ache of physical fitness exercise along with … [Read more...]
7 Adverse Effects Of Protein Deficiency
Protein is a macronutrient that is essential for the construction, maintenance and repair of all your body's cells. Your body cannot survive without this nutrient. Failing to consume enough can have a number of negative side effects and ultimately leads to death. Protein deficiency normally affects people in developing countries who cannot get enough of this nutrient as a result of famine. It can also affect people in developed countries who make poor dietary choices (usually as a result of fad diets or poverty). Vegetarians and vegans are also more susceptible to protein deficiency … [Read more...]
Lithium Explained
WHAT IS LITHIUM? Lithium is a micromineral or trace element that promotes good mental health. In this article I discuss the role of lithium in the body in greater detail. WHEN WAS LITHIUM DISCOVERED? The first records of lithium date back to 1800 when the Brazilian scientist Jozée Bonifácio de Andrada e Silva discovered the mineral petalite (which contains lithium) in Switzerland. In 1817 Johan August Arfwedson started to study petalite and realised he could not identify 10% of the mineral. He concluded that this 10% was a new element which he named lithium. Arfwedson was unable … [Read more...]
Germanium Explained
WHAT IS GERMANIUM? Germanium is a micromineral (or trace element) that has received a great amount of publicity for its cancer fighting properties. It comes in two forms; organic germanium (which has a variety of nutritional benefits and will be focussed upon in this article) and inorganic germanium (which has no nutritional benefits and is mainly used in the creation of computer chips). In this article I will be discussing germanium and its benefits in greater detail. WHEN WAS GERMANIUM DISCOVERED? The existence of germanium was first predicted by the Russian chemist Dmitri … [Read more...]
Tin Explained
WHAT IS TIN? Tin is a micromineral (or trace element) that is thought to support healthy growth and prevent cancer. In this article I will be discussing this nutrient in more detail. WHEN WAS TIN DISCOVERED? Awareness of tin alloys dates back to biblical times with a number of references to this element in the Old Testament. Early alchemists (an ancient practice concerned with the transformation of other metals into gold) were also aware of tin and gave the element an alchemical symbol. It is thought to have first been extracted and used at the beginning of the Bronze Age around 3000 … [Read more...]
The Free Fitness Tips Newsletter – September 2010
Hello everyone. The Free Fitness Tips Newsletter - September 2010 is now online. If you want to download a copy you can do so using the link below... >>> Click Here To Download The Free Fitness Tips Newsletter - September 2010 <<< … [Read more...]
Learn How Yoga Is Good For Your Skin
Hello everyone. Today's article is a guest post from Jennica who is a guest blogger for YoungNHappy.com a fantastic anti ageing resource. I highly recommend you head over and have a look after you have read Jennica's guest post. ----- Yoga is an ancient art which offers many advantages and maintains health. Not only the body maintains its health but it also brings radiance to the skin as yoga helps to balance the flow of oxygen and hormones. Let us have a glance at the many skin benefits of yoga. By doing Yoga regularly, you get a healthy glow in your skin. The reason is that Yoga … [Read more...]
Vanadium Explained
WHAT IS VANADIUM? Vanadium is a micromineral (or trace element) that has a number of roles in the body which include supporting proper metabolism and promoting the development of strong bones and teeth. In this article I will be discussing the roles of vanadium in the body, the amount you need to consume, the best food sources and more. WHEN WAS VANADIUM DISCOVERED? Vanadium was discovered as the compound venadium pentoxide in 1801 by Spanish-Mexican metallurgist Andrés Manuel del Río. He made the discovery whilst studying minerals at the School of Mines. Manuel del Rio sent his … [Read more...]
Arsenic Explained
WHAT IS ARSENIC? Arsenic is an element that occurs naturally as both an organic (coming from plants and animals) and inorganic (coming from the soil and water) compound. It is most famous for being poisonous in large doses but recent research suggests that it is an essential micromineral (or trace element) in humans when taken in smaller amounts. However, its exact role in the body is unclear. In this article I will be discussing arsenic in greater detail. WHEN WAS ARSENIC DISCOVERED? Awareness of arsenic dates back to ancient times where the Chinese, Greeks, Egyptians and Romans … [Read more...]