Vitamins are micro-nutrients. They were discovered by Eijkman (1897) in Indonesia, Java, while studying a disease called beriberi common among natives whose main diet was rice. He noticed that fowl fed on polished rice, developed beri beri, but not when fed on crudely milled rice. In 1911 Funk obtained an alcoholic extract of the outer […]
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What is Angina (Heart Basics #3)
Over 6 million Americans suffer from the angina, yet many people have never even heard the term. Let’s look at what angina is.Watch More Health Videos at Health Guru: www.healthguru.com
Understanding the Basics of Hypertension
Hypertension is the medical name for high blood pressure. It is known to affect a number of people all over the world and is also called the silent killer. Hypertension, usually, does not have any typical indications or symptoms. Though people having high blood pressure may suffer from headache, blurred vision, dizziness, and bleeding from […]
Home Canning Basics – Part 3 – Easy Steps To Home Canning
Please visit me at www.homesteadgardenandpantry.com http and every day at smallholdersdaily.blogspot.com Part 3 covers the water bath and the pressure canning method and the easy steps to successful canning. Both methods share many similarities. The canning jars, bands, lids and packing methods are all treated in the same way. The difference between the 2 methods […]
What is a Heart Attack? (Heart Basics #2)
You know you’re in pain, but are you just feeling the aftershocks of that spaghetti dinner…or is it a heart attack? Watch More Health Videos at Health Guru: www.healthguru.com Video Rating: 4 / 5
Basics of Diabetes Diet Recipes
Diabetic diet is no different from what everyone else is eating, only healthier. There is no such thing as special foods or rigid meal plan for people who have this disease. Diabetic diet recipes consist of nourishing, balanced meals, served in regular proportions, and eaten at regular times everyday. The recipes should revolve on the […]
Diabetes- Getting Down to the Basics
What is diabetes? Diabetes is a disease where your blood glucose (sugar) levels are above normal. It results from the inability of the glucose to get into your cells. As a result your cells are starving for their food (glucose). It would be like a starving person surrounded by tables of wonderful food but their […]
Learning the basics of compassion meditation
Compassion is a skill we can learn, says Geshe Lobsang Negi. While much attention has been focused on meditation practices that emphasize calming the mind, the West is just starting to learn more about practices designed specifically around compassion, which have been around for over a thousand years in Tibetan Buddhist monasteries. Geshe Lobsang Negi […]
What is Congestive Heart Failure (Heart Basics #4)
This commonly misunderstood disease affects 5 million Americans. Let’s take a closer look at congestive heart failure.Watch More Health Videos at Health Guru: www.healthguru.com Video Rating: 4 / 5
Massage Techniques : Basics of Deep Tissue Massage
Deep tissue massage is a massage technique that’s used to attack soreness deep within the muscle by increasing blood circulation before applying pressure. Learn more about this stress relieving process with tips from a massage therapist in this free video on massage techniques. Expert: Sundae Thomas Contact: www.Naturalsundae.com Bio: Sundae Thomas has been a massage […]