Infectious mononucleosis is an acute viral disease that effects mostly young adults and children. Infectious mononucleosis, commonly called “mono”, is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), a member of the herpes group. It has a major impact on athletes as it can … [Read more...]
Best source and dose
December 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
What is the best source and what is the correct dose? Omega fatty acids can be found in fatty fish such as salmon, herring, mackerel, anchovies, sardines and to a lesser extent in tuna. They are also found in certain oils such as colza and olive oil. But cooking these oils tends … [Read more...]
What are the benefits for sportsmen?
December 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
There is much research emerging showing the benefits of fatty acids, including an interesting study undertaken in prisons in the United Kingdom showed a 35 per cent reduction of violent acts resulted when prisoners where simply given a nutritional supplement containing fatty … [Read more...]
Side Effects and Legal aspects of Omega
December 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Are there any side effects? The greatest risk of fish oil omega-3 supplementation is heavy metal poisoning by the body’s accumulation of traces of heavy metals which may be found especially in less refined fish oil supplements. There is also a potential risk is the possibility of … [Read more...]
What are carbohydrates
December 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
What are carbohydrates? All carbohydrates are made up from sugars. There are a number of different types of sugars but in the body all carbohydrates metabolism converts sugar to glucose, our body’s preferred energy source. Glucose is the main sugar present in many foods but some … [Read more...]
Vitamin C and its suspected harmfulness explained
December 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment
In response to the article [ vitamins explored Vit C ] on the harmfulness of Vit C inre kidney stones. The article on Vitamin C regarding its benefits in ridding kidney stones and its overall antiviral/antibacterial effects with megadoses, by Robert McHeffey. There are five types … [Read more...]
Pharyngitis – Upper Respiratory Infections
December 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Acute inflammation of the throat or pharyngitis can be related to the common cold, influenza, or a more serious condition such as mononucleosis. The Epstein-Barr virus of mononucleosis or the streptococcus bacteria in the condition of scarlet fever or tonsillitis can be the cause … [Read more...]
John Walker Night of Miles 2012
December 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment
John Walker Night of Miles, Mt Smart Stadium – 17 December 2011 In her first competition of the season Elizabeth Lamb equalled her personal best clearing 1.86m in the high jump. The 2008 Commonwealth youth champion was over at 1.80m on her third attempt, 1.83m on her … [Read more...]
Influenza – Upper Respiratory Infections
December 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is one of the most persistent and debilitating diseases. It mainly occurs in various forms as a yearly epidemic, causing severe illness among the populace. Influenza is caused by myoviruses classified as type A, B, and C. Type A influenza is … [Read more...]
Sinusitis – Upper Respiratory Infections
December 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Sinusitis is an inflammation of the paranasal sinuses. Sinusitis can stem from an upper respiratory infection caused by a variety of bacteria. As a result, nasal mucous membranes swell and block the ostium of the paranasal sinus. A painful pressure occurs from an accumulation of … [Read more...]
