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Introduction: Operculina turpethum (syn. Ipomoea turpethum, convulvulaceae) is large evergreen perennial climber blooms with fragrant showy flowers. The plant is native to Indian subcontinent although it can also be found in the Pacific Islands, China and Australia . In Bangladesh, found in the north-westtern districts and Chittagong homestead shrubberies. A resinous substance (turpethin) obtained form root bark of the plant is a mild purgative and used in cases of debility, toxicity, etc (Ahmed, 1997). Paste of the root is used as an external application in hemorrhoids, chancres and ulcerations. Oil extracted from the root bark is used in diseases of a scaly nature. The fresh juice of leaves is...

Bodybuilding or building new lean muscles is nothing more than an equation that needs to be balanced. Several areas are pivotal to becoming the champion you aim to be! To become the best, you must account for every area that contributes to your success, not just the surface stuff (i.e. tanning, posing, doing the workout, stretching, etc.) You need to balance the equation completely in order to realize this dream! A balanced equation accounts for many different things: 1.) Knowing your musculo-skeletal structure and what exercises are 'best' for your structure. 2.) Understanding your somatype (endo-,meso-,etco-morph) and then, more specifically, your dominant fiber type and training consistent...

First, let's get into the brief classification of fatty acids without getting too technical. Fatty acids are classified into two types saturated (SFA) and unsaturated (UFA). The complete carbon chain of the SFA is completely saturated by hydrogen atoms. Saturated fat is found mostly in meat and dairy products, as well as some vegetable oils, such as coconut and palm oils (tropical oils). Most saturated fats tend to be solid at room temperature, with the exception of tropical oils. Unsaturated (UFA) contain double bonds in the carbon chain. For every double bond, 2 hydrogen atoms are lost resulting in a carbon chain no longer saturated by these atoms. Unsaturated fats are commonly found in plant...

Time management is tough for everyone - and especially for college students. Unless you teach yourself how to budget your time, however, you won't be able to develop good study habits in college. There are just too many temptations, between parties and events and dorm room distractions. It is easy to make small changes in your life that will help you become a better student in college and see better grades, even overnight. Make time to study By allowing yourself a few hours every night to study, at the same time every night, you will eventually make this a habit. Maybe you study best just before dinner, or maybe you prefer to study just before bed. The key is consistency. Pick a time and stick to it...

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is the most common disorder for women during their reproductive years, but it doesn't have to be. Asian cultures have been using Chinese herbs as medicines to treat menstrual cycle related symptoms for centuries. Traditional Chinese medicine addresses the imbalance of Qi in the reproductive and other related organs and helps to re-establish the flow of Qi and bring a balance to the body. This allows the body to function optimally without drugs or hormone pills such as a birth control. Often the underlying problem with PMS is the hormonal imbalance. Estrogen levels are commonly too high in relation to progesterone levels. What's causing this imbalance? The most common...

Nowadays people are more and more aware of the benefits of keeping fit, and show more concern about their diet and health. Still, isn't it weird that in spite of that, statistics say there are more and more people who are overweight worldwide, the USA coming in first place in that list, closely followed by Australia. Probably one explanation for this paradox is that diets just don't work. People who fight the war against pounds, ambitious enough to refrain from their favorite food and make the strenuous efforts to lose weight, most often are happy with the results only to see the weight coming back once they have gone off the diet. Now, don't get me wrong. I'm not saying keeping a diet is not a good...

Definition Amyloid precursor protein (APP) is a single transmembrane protein that undergoes sequential proteolysis to generate multiple peptides, including the amyloid beta peptide the major component of the senile plaques that are diagnostic hallmarks of Alzheimer disease (AD). Discovery In 1984, Glenner and Wong purified APP derived from the twisted beta-pleated sheet fibrils present in cerebrovascular amyloidoses and in the amyloid plaques associated with Alzheimer disease1. Structural characteristics APP is a 110-130 kDa, transmembrane cell surface glycoprotein, which contains N and O, linked sugars. The largest region of the molecule is the extracellular domain. This domain contains a cysteine...

If you are a medical student, you might be wondering what you might want to specialize in the medical field in the near future. While there is a wide variety of options for you choose, one option you should not readily dismiss is that of specializing in the field of pathology. As you probably already know, pathologists are physicians who are not into dealing with the patients directly. Most of the pathology services they give are done in the laboratory. Should you be interested in becoming a pathologist, you have to have a Doctor of Medicine citation first. If you are medical graduate, you have to finish residency in pathology, which will take about 5 years. There after, you need to be in a...

The pharmaceutical sales industry is a dynamic, high energy, competitive and highly lucrative industry. I have ten years experience in pharmaceutical sales and have worked as a hiring manager for three years. Here are my thoughts and tips on how to get into the industry without experience. The first and foremost requirement is a degree from an accredited university. It doesn't matter what your degree is in but it helps if it is in the nursing, biology, chemistry or marketing fields. Many companies like to hire people with sales experience so if you are having trouble getting into the industry, you might try first getting a job as some kind of outside sales representative. Here are some industries...

Anyone who has been out in the workplace and who wants to further their education should seriously consider getting an online degree. Whether you are wanting to make a career change, or just to show your boss you are anxiously engaged by brushing up on your qualifications so you can get a raise, the online degree can be a perfect fit for working adults, single mothers, and even recent high school graduates. Hillbillies that don't wish to leave the farm during their educational period could also benefit greatly from online college courses. What kind of online degrees are available? Almost anything you can you can think of is being streamlined so that it can be added to the online format. In this day...

California is known for having many excellent institutes of higher education. From community colleges to prestigious universities, there are education options for all lifestyles and budgets. If you're looking to attend a college or university in the state of California, there are a few things to consider. Community colleges are wonderful alternatives for those who can't afford a four year university or state college. If you'd like to take a year or two to save money or bring your grades up, consider enrolling in a community college for a couple of years until you're ready to transfer. If you want to learn a skill but would rather not spend four years or more pursuing a Bachelor's degree or higher...

Colleges and courses in India have been growing with the corresponding variations in the interests of the students in different subjects and fields. The demand of many teachers and professors in different new fields is also increasing, due to educational preferences of students shifting from traditional subjects to professional courses. A range of new courses are getting introduced in the colleges of India and at the same speed, it is attracting more of admission in the new courses. There are subjects evolving out of one main field as the present arena focuses on specialisation and so are the specialised courses gaining its popularity. Like medicine, is a field, which has a number of sub-fields and...

For many people, becoming a doctor is a lifelong dream; it is something they are very passionate about. It has been said that getting into medical school is one of the largest hurdles on the path to becoming a doctor. It is certainly no easy feat to get into medical school. If you are still in high school, you don't need to worry too much about your grades, as long as they will get you into college. If you are already in college, you need to be working hard to get and maintain a B+ average. While in high school, you should start planning which college you will attend and what you will major in. Contrary to common belief, you do not need to have taken pre-med to get into med school. While your grades...

In today's competitive job market, employers are seeking to hire graduates that are highly specialized and well trained.  You can't afford to waste your time with an education that won't help you get the job you want.  At Centennial College, all our programs are geared for success. As part of your program, you will not only learn how to use the latest cutting edge tools, but you will also learn how to apply the latest principles from business professionals. To compliment your classroom learning, you will also get hands-on experience in the labs. Centennial's staff not only believes in providing students with the best possible teaching experience, but also offers the best guidance and career advice...

Unusaul Scholarship, If you have decided that going back to college is a great decision for you, then you need to find a way to fund your decision. This is typically done by locating the appropriate amount of college aid. $10,000 Scholarship Drawing The problem is trying to find the funding that will get you through the next 2 to 4 years. Here are a few ways that you can find college aid fast so that you can start on your path toward a completed college degree. One of the best sources for college aid is a scholarship. Scholarships are typically given by universities or private organizations that are interested in promoting certain individuals through a particular school or degree program because...

When you were a child did you enjoy building volcanoes for sciences class? Did you always like experimenting with the chemicals in your middle school chemistry class? Now that you're finished high school, you might still enjoy this field but are not sure if it's the right choice for you. Or, perhaps, you need to enhance your skills before you can apply for university. Centennial College's General Arts and Science – Science program helps students to gain a general understanding of college-level science classes for a variety of purposes. Arts Programs Toronto helps in the holistic development of students. There are a few categories of applicants who will find this undertaking both useful and...

Colleges want to see three sciences and at least one science lab, but you still have a lot of freedom within those requirements. Every college will have different policies, so to get the official answer you would really have to ask the colleges you are considering. For example, some colleges will require some sort of documented, tested proof of sciences, in which case you would need a test in biology or chemistry or physics in order to meet their admission standards. I have to say, though, that does not happen too often. For most colleges, they accept a homeschool transcript as long as the standardized ACT or SAT tests scores look acceptable. From a homeschool perspective, I have seen many...

In today's competitive job market, employers are seeking to hire graduates that are highly specialized and well trained. You can't afford to waste your time with an education that won't help you get the job you want. At Centennial College, all our programs are geared for success. As part of your program, you will not only learn how to use the latest cutting edge tools, but you will also learn how to apply the latest principles from business professionals. To compliment your classroom learning, you will also get hands-on experience in the labs. Centennial's staff not only believe in providing students with the best teaching experience possible, but also to offer the best guidance and career advice...

Whenever you read a news article about a breakthrough in the medical world, the latest wonder drug or the progress of a flu, a biostatistician had his or her hands in it. In fact, one could say that if the profession didn't exist, medical research would have had to think it up. A biostatistician is a type of statistician who specializes in the medical and health care field. They are responsible for analyzing clinical or survey data using statistical approaches, applying research or simulation results to extend biological theory or recommend new research projects and provide statistical consultation to clients or colleagues. In other words, if some form of research requires sampling the population...

The BBC Bitesize service is an online support service for children in Great Britain. It was built to aid school children with their education and to help them pass exams. The site was started in 1998 with the tagline "Making revision easier to digest". At first BBC Bitesize only looked in to the core UK subjects of Mathematics, Science and English. They were chosen from the KS One, KS Two and KS Three curriculum, and also the GCSE curriculum. Later, a Scottish curriculum was added to the program and, in recent years, the Welsh curriculum. The site utilizes revision guides, course notes, flash games, quizzes and actors who preform for the children. The course notes available on the site go in to the...

The AP Chemistry Exam has two main parts, that contribute equally (50 percent each) toward the final grade. The first section consists of  multiple choice questions that cover a broad range of topics. The second section consists of  free response questions, multipart quantitative questions, question on writing balanced chemical equations and answering a short question for three different sets of reactants, and two multipart questions that are essentially non quantitative. A period of about 90 minutes is allotted for Section I of the exam whereas section II is divided into two parts of 55 minutes and 40 minutes such that no calculators are permitted in the exam. The purpose of the multiple-choice...

New and exciting scientific research indicates that vitamin D may help to prevent cancer as well as other chronic diseases.  Many of us have wrongly assumed that our vitamin D levels are adequate since we drink milk, are exposed to the sun, and take a multivitamin.  However, it is now known that even with these activities, most people have a vitamin D deficiency. This deficiency may play a role in causing serious illness such as heart disease, hypertension, and other diseases, but in particular, cancer. The following is information from current research on vitamin D and its association with cancer. What is the Association between Vitamin D and cancer? While vitamin D is essential for bone...

On a weekend trip in 1983, a Bay Area biotechnology scientist had a flash of inspiration. Kary Mullis, Ph.D., realized that a combination of readily available laboratory reagents and materials would promote the exponential replication of DNA in a test tube. He realized that over a billion copies of a DNA fragment could be made in an afternoon! Upon returning to Cetus Corporation, he started laboratory work that would lead to a revolutionary patent. In 1987, US Patent 4,683,202 "process for amplifying nucleic acid sequences" issued. The Polymerase Chain Reaction or PCR method would soon be used world wide to perform biotechnology experiments, clone genes, identify pathogens, and convict criminals. It...

Your immunity is nature's gift of armory for your body, and no one else but you are in charge of the troops. You don't have to fight any disease. With the proper attention it will fight for you. Then what exactly must you do? All you really only need to do is keep the troops well armored. Then your immune system will perform at its highest level with ease? Yes! It is possible to boost your immune system with no pain and all gain. When I worked as a scientist I had to become familiar with the liquid part of the immune system which is the white blood cells of the blood. Luckily for me we worked with human blood. One of the things that fascinated me was the way the cells became misshapen when...

Indoor allergens may provoke or worsen asthma symptoms, depending on a person's unique sensitivities. There are thought to be more than 40 million people throughout the US who suffer from indoor allergies Indoor allergens include dust mites, domestic pets, cockroaches, and mold. Sufferers will often wheeze, sneeze, cough and hack their way through the winter months, thinking they have a chronic cold. Indoor air contains the same pollutants that are found outdoors-smog, soot, and gas fumes. Other very common causes include cockroach droppings, and even dust mite body parts and droppings. The fact is that for the susceptible our indoor air can make their lives miserable if homes are not kept clean and...

Flower essences are liquids containing the absorbed essence or electromagnetic pattern of specific flowers. They work by using the specific electromagnetic energy contained in each different and unique plant. The energy of the plant is contained in a most pure and strong form in the flower. By infusing or steeping the flowers in spring water in the sun, this energy or vibration is then transferred to the water which becomes the mother tincture of the plant or flower essence. When the person takes the flower essence, the vibration is then passed on from the flower essence to the patient. It is merely transference of energy from one form to another. The energy transferred to the patient can be used...

An internal medicine doctor is basically a doctor who is dedicated to preventative care, diagnoses, and treatment for disease that effect adults. Internists differ from other doctors is several aspects, and they are sometimes referred to as the "doctor's doctor" because they often team up or act as consultants for other specialized physicians to help diagnose difficult cases. Sometimes called internists, these professionals, simply put are internal medicine doctors for adults. Though he may practice family or general medicine, he differs from family or general practitioners in that they may also be trained in surgery, pediatrics, or obstetrics whereas an internist is focused on whole life whole...

The term preexisting conditions is now sealed into the American experience by Michael Moore's exposure of insurance companies in the movie Sicko. My gut reaction to the insurance method of profit making at the expense of clients was - how can we fight back? But then, I remembered Author and speaker Wayne Dyer's wise statement that - Anything you fight weakens you. So here is a super idea. Stop fighting cancer and other health issues and find a superb way to strengthen your entire health profile. I say 2 thumbs up for healthy eating. Posterity leaves clues. Take a survey of your family noticing the health issues of your parents and grand parents. If your father had diabetes at an early age...

Introduction 1. Rice (Oryza sativa L) is most extensively cultivated cereal crop in the world. It is a staple food of about 2.4 billion or more. In South Asia as whole rice provides 23% per capita energy and 16% per capita protein. Its protein content is modest 7% but it provides minerals, vitamins and fiber too. Table 1. Rice Production Statistics in the world Country 1994 yield/hact/hac 1998 yield/hact/hac Differencet/ hac Percentage Increase over years China 5.9 6.1 0.2 3.28 India 2.8 2.89 0.01 0.35 Indonesia 4.3 4.1 -0.2 -4.88 Vietnam 3.5 3.9 0.4 10.26 Japan 6.8 6.4 -0.4 -6.25 Unites States 6.7 6.3 -0.4 -6.35 Korea 6.1 6.9 +0.8 11.59 Pakistan 2.5 2.8 +0.3 10.71 Egypt 7.9 - - - Iran 4.4...

It can be hard to meet new people when you've moved to a new town. Even harder, is meeting like-minded people. There may be many reasons you are not meeting new people. You're too busy, too tired, too shy, too frustrated by the social scene, and just overwhelmed by it all. However, the alternative is to be alone. Listed next are ways in which to prepare your self for meeting new people and activities in which to engage in where you will most likely meet like-minded people. Prepare your self for meeting new people To attract new friends, you must be ready for friendship. Here are ways to be prepared for meeting new people. 1. Get out of the House You'll never meet anyone by sitting alone at home...

In microbiology, the visualization of bacteria at the microscopic level is facilitated by the use of stains, which react with components present in some cells but not others. This technique is used to classify bacteria as either Gram-positive or Gram-negative depending on their colour following a specific staining procedure originally developed by Hans Christian Gram. Gram-positive bacteria appear dark blue or violet due to the crystal violet stain following the Gram stain procedure; Gram-negative bacteria, which cannot retain the crystal violet stain, appear red or pink due to the counterstain. Gram-positive bacteria retain the crystal violet due to the amount of peptidoglycan in the cell wall...

e-Learning in Medicine Dr.T.V.Rao. MD* Professor of Microbiology Medical education in India continues to have as its foundations with a combination of didactic lectures in the classroom and integrated, hands-on "Socratic Method" learning in any clinical setting. In the recent past there is more emphasis on problem based learning. Traditional didactic lectures address the delivery of factual knowledge; however it is questionable on   the effectiveness as well as efficiency of existing mode of education. With rapid growth of Medical Colleges all over the world, in particular India, increasing constraints being placed on medical educators as well as non availability of experienced teachers one needs...

This is a new series (1-2) of Verse No. in the Bible versus the Quran. Verse No. 2 in the Old Testament says that the earth was formless, void and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.. Verse No. 2 in the New Testament says that Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat Judas and his brethren; Verse No. 2 in the Noble Quran says: all praise is due to Allah, the lord of the worlds. ---------------------- Verse No. 2 in the Old Testament is Genesis 1:2 The verse continues talking about the creation of the heavens and the earth, it says: Now the earth was formless, void and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep...

Our management approach proceeds directly from our thinking pattern. And, our thinking pattern has remained unchanged for over twenty-five hundred years. The traditional thought which is still animating us today is turned towards the past and is characterized by a mechanical vision of things and events. We have adopted an analytic rational world of discovery where it seems essential to find the absolute truth before we do anything. It is also a world of domination where excessive competitiveness is shadowing the cooperation so essential to our personal and corporative successes and where judgments leave no room to exploration. Slowly, our traditional thought has confined us within hierarchical...

Robert O Young is a gold mine of knowledge. He studied science and earned five degrees in it. Robert O Young went on to add three doctorates to his bag of credentials namely a PhD, a D Sc, and a N.D. But Robert O Young has more to him than merely these degrees. He is a scientist of high repute who is also an educator and a microbiologist. But Robert O Young is mostly known for his finding in the field of nutrition and has given eight books to the world on topics pertaining to health and nutrition and the science of blood and microbiology. Robert O Young says that after researching for over quarter of a century he has understood and been able to explain that all functions of the human body are acidic...

Mega pixel machine vision lens have now become even better with the latest production technology gained from Pentax single reflex camera systems. 5 Mega pixel 2/3" ultra high resolution that minimize distortion and give up to 40 per cent more light distribution, compact in design for those small vision system requirements that have limited space for the vision system to fit in. Ultra High Resolution with High Contrast Pentax high resolution, high contrast and high resolving power 140LP/mm from centre to corners, clear and sharp image with high contrast even at the corners. The new Mega pixel lens feature 12mm, 16mm, 25mm and 50mm and are ideal for the diverse machine vision application. Advanced...

In 1974, researchers at the Medical College of Virginia were given funding by the National Institute of Health (NIH) to study the effects of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) on the immune system. Working on the assumption that they would find evidence to support the NIH's contention that THC damaged the immune system, the researchers discovered instead that the compound was shrinking tumors in the mice they were using for their tests. This was the first known study that showed that THC was possibly the cancer breakthrough the world was looking for. The Virginia study was abruptly cut short by the FDA and the results of were suppressed. It wasn't until 1998 that a research group led by Dr. Manuel Guzman at...

Your beautiful skin starts with a healthy skin! As you nourish your body you have to nourish your skin too!. The skin needs minerals, vitamins, essential aminoacids, essential fatty acids, enzymes and plenty of water. Each element is extremely important for your skin. They help each other building the metabolic reactions necessary for your skin to naturally synthesize collagen and elastin. A younger skin means that the skin is continuously synthesize collagen and elastin, reducing wrinkles and preventing other wrinkles to appear. A depletion of one element can block one or many metabolic reactions. No wonder that one or two active ingredients for an anti aging cream is not enough. More than that...

More and more people exhibit increased skin sensitivity, particularly on the face, with adverse reactions to cosmetics and toiletries. Sensitive skin shows visible signs of irritation such as erythema, scaling, stinging, itching, burning and tightness, following the use of cosmetics and personal care. It has been also observed a higher incidence of atopic eczema for people with sensitive skin. A survey showed that 50% of women and 40% of men regarded themselves as having sensitive skin. Sensitive skin responds very quickly with skin discomfort to the environmental factors such as sun, pollutants, cold weather and chemical ingredients in toiletries. The most sensitive skin layer to environmental...

If you suffer from some kind of allergy then you will know, only too well, how rotten and miserable they can make you feel and in order to get relief from your problem, you probably take a trip to the local drug store to get some form of medication. However, people are becoming increasingly concerned about these drug based medications, because of the potential side effects that they can produce, such as drowsiness which in some circumstances can be dangerous. Consequently there is a groundswell of interest in ways to get effective natural allergy relief which does not produce any adverse side effects. If you are one of these enlightened folk, the following information should be helpful. The most...

Skin care cream: Where do you go first when you enter a shop? Beauty products department? This has become the craze for everybody. I for one spend much time reading labels and comparing products when I go shopping for beauty products like skin care creams, shampoo, lotion, etc.   There are hundreds of advertisements on TV, print, and the internet for a vast choice for anti aging cream. Labels with dermatology tested seal seem to be a must for consumers who are careful enough to know what they are buying but for those who are not that vain, any product as long as it moisturises and cleanses are enough. I believe though that it's not about the price and the many additional features like wrinkle...

In my current job in the health field industry, I have noticed a drastic increase in the number of individuals who have Diabetes. Even more alarming is that children are developing diabetes in greater volumes as well. Diabetes Mellitus results when the body doesn't produce enough insulin to maintain normal blood sugar levels or when cells in the body don't respond appropriately to insulin. People with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (insulin-dependent diabetes) produce little or no insulin at all. In contrast, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (non-insulin-dependent diabetes), the pancreas continues to manufacture insulin, sometimes even at higher than normal levels. However, the body develops resistance to its...

Most people are aware that doing some form of exercise is beneficial, not only for losing unwanted body fat, but also for improving overall health. However, many are unaware of certain factors that can significantly increase the fat burning potential while performing exercise and during recovery (rest). Four of the most important factors to consider are: time interval from last meal, type of pre-exercise meal, intensity of aerobic exercise and type of exercise (aerobic versus resistance training). Time Interval from Last Meal to Exercise Performance How long should someone wait before performing exercise in order to maximize the amount of fat burned during exercise and while resting? There are a...

Have dreamt of one day starting your own small business but the ideas seem ever so elusive? Have you dreamt of the various benefits of being your own boss - the financial freedom or the flexible working hours but don't know where to start? Below is some food for thought to get those great ideas flowing. One approach you can employ is to decide on the characteristics of your ideal business. It could be for example that your ideal business must • involve teaching • allow for flexible working hours • can be operated as a home based business • be financially rewarding and provide a full time income After you have decided on what constitutes your ideal business, the next step is to find all the...

The uncertainty of the economy causes the thought of business start-up in a recession to be quite a daunting task. Of course this is understandable with the negative economic growth that leads to unemployment and increased debt for both the individual and the economy as a whole. However, it is a known historic fact that some of the great businesses of our time were started in periods of recession and the economy itself is boosted by the activities of small to medium sized businesses. So though it may be a daunting prospect, starting a business in a recession can be a good option to consider. When done properly it could end up being a very rewarding venture indeed. The following pointers will help...

With all the latest progress in computers, the internet and, etc… it was predictable that there would be a related progress in auto fraud too.  The latest method of which is car cloning.  This is the point where thieves take the identification pieces (VIN plates, factory stickers and title work) on a stolen vehicle and replace them with pieces from a legitimate vehicle. Afterwords the car is sold to unsuspecting buyers through online auctions and local newspapers. The trouble with these cloned cars is that when the car appears as stolen, the car will be confiscated and the buyer will be out of their purchase price plus the amount of the outstanding loan.  It is impossible to catch the fraud...

Note for those not familiar with the pH scale The pH scale measures whether or not a substance is an acidic or alkaline: An acid has a pH of less than 7. The lower the pH the stronger the acid. pH 7 is neutral. An alkaline has a pH of more than 7. The highest pH is 14, which is the strongest alkaline. You are what you eat? -This saying is not accurate. It's not really true either. However, what is accurate and true is 'You are what you digest and absorb.' Take, for instance, the example of fruits. They have an acid pH, but after eating and digesting, many types of fruits absorbed into the body then become alkaline. They give an alkaline ash residue. Any foods that produce an alkaline ash residue...

What happens when we become stressed? Instead of the dietary supply of vitamin C going in to the body's normal metabolic pathways, some or much, depending on the circumstances is diverted and used in the handling of stress. This stressful situation could demand so much vitamin C that it may deprive the body's normal metabolic pathways of an adequate supply. If this occurs then it could lead to a deficiency and then an illness. Examples of the type of stress situation leading to vitamin C depletion and illness could be: Physical: Being cold and wet burdens the body and demands its homeostatic mechanism to maintain a normal temperature...All this requires vitamin C and could lead to a failure in...

Vitamin C nutrition for optimum body functions When it comes to keeping the body's metabolic processes running smoothly and consistently for optimum health vitamin C has a hand in a vast number of vital functions. Any of the body's organs, tissues or cells deprived of this extremely wonderful nutrient would soon start to go awry in functioning. Vitamin C as an immune system builder The white blood cells are involved in immune defence: They kill off the unwanted foreign matter that invades the body. The types of white blood cells involved in immunity are called the T-cells and macrophages, which vitamin C is involved in the making of. If the immune defence could not do its job, then toxicity and...