Archive for March, 2010
MSM Supplements
There is a litany of medications on the market today advertised to promote bone health, and one of the newest supplements to garner attention is MSM. MSM stands for Methylsulfonylmethane, which is an organosulfur compound. The chemical occurs naturally in some foods, but today it is MSM supplement options are being touted by various sources.
Generally, a MSM supplement will be combined with glucosamine or chondroitin to help with various forms of arthritis. There are other medical problems that MSM may be able to help, including inflammation. While there are several hypothesized uses of MSM, there is still much research to be done to develop quantitative support
How to Fortify Your Body’s Natural Defenses
With flu season reaching its annual apex and concern about the H1N1 virus running rampant across the country, there’s never been a better time to focus on healthy living. Of course that means eating a healthy, balanced diet and sticking to a rigorous exercise routine, but there are other techniques you can use to strengthen immune system as well. In his 2007 book “Maximum Healing,” H. Robert Silverstein shares a few helpful pointers.
It’s a well-known fact that vitamin C helps bolster the body’s natural defenses, so it’s never a bad idea to take a few Nature Made time-release vitamin C supplement tablets. Maintaining clean hands is also of the utmost importance. Even if you wash your hands frequently all year round, it’s best to do so even more often during flu season. Refrain from sharing food or drinks if the other person is demonstrating flu-like symptoms.