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Coenzyme Q10

by Kitchen Table Medicine in Antioxidants, Cholesterol, Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure, Kitchen Sink, Vitamins February 20, 2008

Coenzyme Q10 or “CoQ10”, also known as ubiquinone, is an anti-oxidant that is essential for mitochondrial energy production and may play a role in cellular defense against oxidative damage. A growing body of research shows that using a coenzyme Q10 supplement alone or in combination with other therapies may be beneficial in the treatment of […]

Reasons To Consider Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation

by Kitchen Table Medicine in Kitchen Sink, Minerals, Vitamins February 20, 2008

All human beings need adequate micronutrients (vitamins, minerals, enzymes and trace elements) for good health. Ideally, we would be able to obtain all the necessary micronutrients from a well balanced diet. However, the nutritional quality of the food in our world has been steadily declining, particularly in the last century. In the past, people ate […]

Safety of Vitamins and Minerals

by Kitchen Table Medicine in Kitchen Sink, Minerals, Vitamins February 20, 2008

Over the past 20 years, there has been an abundance of data accumulating regarding the safety of vitamins and minerals. The data demonstrates that these nutrients are safe over a wide range of doses, though some nutrients can cause adverse reactions at high doses. However, few such cases have been reported. The FDA estimates that […]

Lactobacillus Acidophilus/Bifidus

by Kitchen Table Medicine in Acidophilus, Kitchen Sink February 20, 2008

Commonly known as “friendly flora” or “probiotics”, Lactobacillus acidophilus and bifidus species are microorganisms that live in the human intestinal tract. These “good” bacteria assist with digestion of food and produce natural antibiotic substances. They also play a role in normal immune function, cholesterol metabolism, digestion and absorption, and cancer prevention. Interestingly, when adequate fiber […]

Bioflavonoids and Flavonoids

by Kitchen Table Medicine in Bioflavonoids, Kitchen Sink February 20, 2008

Bioflavonoids (or flavonoids) are a class of water-soluble plant pigments that bring color to many fruits and vegetables. Citrus fruits are a rich source of bioflavonoids, including disomin, hesperidin, rutin, and naringenin. Flavonoids are broken down into categories. One system breaks flavonoids into isoflavones, anthocyanidins, flavans, flavonols, flavones, and flavanones. Although they are all structurally […]

Bowel Tolerance and Vitamin C Supplementation

by Kitchen Table Medicine in Colds/Flus, Kitchen Sink, Vitamins February 20, 2008

Vitamin C has many important effects in the body. Its effects on enhancing the immune system are notable. In people with certain health conditions, it is desirable to give the body as much vitamin C as it needs. Each person, due to their own unique biochemical differences, has different vitamin C requirements. Also, a person’s […]

The Best Diet for Those with Depression

by Kitchen Table Medicine in Depression, Kitchen Sink February 5, 2008

The term depression has several meanings: (1) As a human affect, it arises from the disruption of life’s normal balance, usually following a loss, conflict or trauma (2) It can be a symptom of an underlying medical condition or the side effect of a medication (3) It’s also a clinical syndrome of varying severity, based […]

What is Ayurvedic Medicine?

by Kitchen Table Medicine in Kitchen Sink February 5, 2008

Ayurveda, which literally means “the science of life”, is the natural healing system of India. This traditional medicine was practiced as early as 4,000 BC. It was established by holy people and visionaries of this culture as a method to enhance spiritual evolution and promote physical well-being and vitality. Practitioners of Aurveda refer to a […]

Eating to Nourish

by Kitchen Table Medicine in American Sickcare System, Holistic Nutrition Tips, Weight Loss January 17, 2008

Emotional Nourishment - Many people eat when they are not hungry; instead they are lonely, bored, angry, or feeling empty inside. This is how food becomes medicine. The food might displace the feelings temporarily, but that empty feeling is still there. During times like these it is very important to be one’s own best friend. […]

Ayurvedic Vegetarian Recipes

by Kitchen Table Medicine in Kitchen Sink, Recipes, Vegetarian January 17, 2008

Ayurvedic cooking offers some wonderfully new and unusual ways to cook vegetables. SAUTÉED BROCCOLI 5 cups chopped broccoli 1–2 Tbs. ghee (directions below) 1/2 tsp. mustard seed 1/4 tsp. cumin seed 1/8 tsp. hing (available at Indian or international stores, also called asafetida) 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tsp. turmeric 2 tsp. coriander powder 3/4 tsp. […]

Coenzyme Q10

Reasons To Consider Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation

Safety of Vitamins and Minerals

Lactobacillus Acidophilus/Bifidus

Bioflavonoids and Flavonoids

Bowel Tolerance and Vitamin C Supplementation

The Best Diet for Those with Depression

What is Ayurvedic Medicine?

Eating to Nourish

Ayurvedic Vegetarian Recipes

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