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Confused? You’re not alone. Too much information on what to do and what not to do during this time is overwhelming but when you break through the noise it is pretty simple. It is important to consume a healthy balanced diet during pregnancy in order to get the vitamins and minerals you and your baby require. It is also important to take certain supplements while you are pregnant, especially in your first trimester as this is a very important time for your baby’s development and taking certain supplements will reduce the risk of problems at this stage. Below are supplements...

While you may have heard plenty about the benefits of Omega fish oils for brain and eye health, did you know they also play a role in joint health? Fish oil is rich is omega-3 fatty acids. so are a type of polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA). Polyunsaturated fatty acids are considered as a “healthy fat”, as they can provide the body with variety of health benefits. One of which includes reducing joint pain. The three most important types of omega-3 fatty acids are ALA (alpha-linolenic acid), EPA (eicosapenataenoic acid), and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid). ALA is found in plant foods such as...

Food intolerances occur when the body has difficulty digesting certain foods. While there is currently no cure for food intolerances, making certain alterations to your diet can help relieve symptoms. In this article you can find: What is a food intolerance? What are the signs and symptoms of a food intolerance? How do you diagnose and treat a food intolerance? What is a food intolerance? A food intolerance refers to the body’s difficulty in digesting a food which can cause unpleasant physical reactions. This impairment may be due to a lack of digestive enzymes or a sensitivity to certain chemicals. Some...

B vitamins are essential for good health and well-being, and play a key role is a variety of bodily functions, such as reducing many of the psychological symptoms of PMT (pre-menstrual tension). Evening primrose oil is another nutrient that has shown effectiveness in reducing these symptoms, primarily due to its gamma-linolenic acid (GLA). In this article you can find: What is vitamin B and how does it help relieve PMT? What is evening primrose oil and how does it help relieve PMT? What is vitamin B and how does it help relieve PMT? B vitamins are a type of water-soluble...