WHAT IS SALICYLIC ACID? Salicylic acid is a phenolic acid and phytonutrient (a group of chemical compounds that occur naturally in plants and have multiple health benefits but are not considered essential to human health) that is best known for its ability to fight acne. In this article I will be discussing salicylic acid in greater detail and outlining its health benefits. WHAT IS THE HISTORY OF SALICYLIC ACID? The first references to salicylic acid date back to ancient texts from around 500 B.C. which mention the use of a bitter powder found in willow bark to ease pain and reduce … [Read more...]
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Hello everyone. Today's guest post comes from Nicola Tordoff-Sohne, a London based personal trainer and health and fitness writer who publishes her work at The Daily Calorie. ----- The health and fitness industry is big business. Gym memberships, exercise classes, personal training, home fitness equipment, online subscriptions, DVD’s, not to mention the vast array of sports wear and training gadgets to record every beat, step and calorie. Everywhere you turn there are potential opportunities to spend money on getting fit. Some of it is worth it, some of it isn’t. Being a personal … [Read more...]
Gallic Acid Explained
WHAT IS GALLIC ACID? Gallic acid is a phenolic acid and phytonutrient (a group of chemical compounds that occur naturally in plants and have multiple health benefits but are not considered essential to human health) that acts as a powerful antioxidant, fights cancer, fights diabetes and much more. In this article I will be providing a full breakdown of gallic acid and how it can benefit your body. WHEN WAS GALLIC ACID DISCOVERED? The French chemist and pharmacist Henri Braconnot was the first person to discover gallic acid in 1818. Before its health benefits were revealed, gallic acid … [Read more...]
Environmental Factors That Contribute to Adult Acne
Hello everyone. Today’s guest post comes from Steven Barker who regularly reviews acne treatments on his website Acne Treatment One. ----- Many acne sufferers have noticed a connection between environmental factors like stress, diet, humidity, skin care products and their acne breakouts. There has been some indirect evidence connecting these environmental factors to acne, but until recently there were very few hard facts to back it up. In 2003, a study linked acne breakouts in college students to stress over upcoming exams whilst a 2007 Australian study showed a direct correlation … [Read more...]
Ellagic Acid Explained
WHAT IS ELLAGIC ACID? Ellagic acid is a phenolic acid and phytonutrient (a group of chemical compounds that occur naturally in plants and have multiple health benefits but are not considered essential to human health) that can be found in berries and nuts. Provisional evidence suggests that this nutrient is a powerful antioxidant which may also prevent cancer but further research is required before this can be confirmed. In this article I will be providing a full overview of ellagic acid. WHEN WAS ELLAGIC ACID DISCOVERED? Ellagic acid was first discovered by the French chemist and … [Read more...]
16 Excellent Flavonoid Health Benefits
The flavonoids (also known as bioflavonoids, polyphenols or vitamin P) are 1 of the main groups of phytonutrients (a collection of chemical compounds that can be found in plants and are not believed to be essential in humans but have numerous health benefits). They can be further broken down into the 9 sub-groups listed below: - Anthocyanins (which include cyanidin, delphinidin, malvidin, pelargonidin, peonidin and petunidin). - Chalconoids. - Coumestans (which include coumestrol). - Flavanones (which include hesperidin, naringenin and silymarin). - Flavanonols (which include … [Read more...]
5 Incredible Isoflavone Health Benefits
The isoflavones are a sub-group of phytonutrients (a group of chemical compounds that can be found in plants and have numerous health benefits but are not believed to be essential in humans) that make up part of the flavonoid family. The 2 main isoflavones are: - Daidzein. - Genistein. The isoflavones are mainly found in soybeans and soy based products with green soybeans, soy cheese and soy protein isolate all being brilliant sources. In this article I will be providing a full breakdown of how eating these isoflavone rich foods can benefit your body and discussing 5 incredible isoflavone … [Read more...]
The Free Fitness Tips Newsletter – July 2011
Hello everyone. The Free Fitness Tips Newsletter - July 2011 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 - July 2011 <<< … [Read more...]
Diet Tips to Increase Your Energy
Hello everyone. Today’s guest post comes from James Harper who writes on behalf of Which Acai Berry? ----- The phrase "sick and tired of being sick and tired" is only a cliché because we hear it so much, and like any other clichés there's a lot of truth to it. Many of us do struggle with finding the energy to do our day to day tasks. What if there were a way to get more energy by improving your diet? There are some great super foods, such as the Acai berry that can help put a spring back in your step. As a bonus, there's even an Acai berry weight loss diet - perfect for getting in shape … [Read more...]
13 Top Flavonol Health Benefits
The flavonols are a sub-group of phytonutrients (a group of chemical compounds that occur naturally in plants and are not believed to be essential in humans but have numerous health benefits) that are part of the flavonoid family. Some of the main flavonols are: - Gingerol. - Isorhamnetin. - Kaempferol. - Myricetin. - Quercetin. - Rutin. The flavonols can be found in a wide range of fruits, vegetables and teas with most natural foods containing some of these important nutrients. But if they are not essential in humans what exactly do they do? In this article I will be taking a deeper … [Read more...]