Vitamins
Vitamins are necessary for the body to grow and develop normally. There are 13 vitamins your body needs. Each vitamin has specific purpose in keeping the body functioning well. The best way to get enough vitamins is to eat a balanced diet with a variety of foods. However, in some cases, you may need to take a daily multivitamin for optimal health. If you have low levels of certain vitamins, you may develop a deficiency disease. Like-wise, excessive vitamins in the body can produce illness as well as symptoms similar to a deficiency of the same vitamin.
Medicine
Medicine is most effective when taken safely whether on a short-term or long-term basis. Taking medicine safely requires you to be aware of the purpose of the medication, side-effects and interactions with other medicines, food or dietary supplements. Medicines can interact with each other and with dietary supplements, reducing effectiveness or causing problems in the body.
Summary
Create a list of everything you take. Include all medicines (prescription and over-the-counter), vitamins, herbal supplements. Visit with your Doctor or Pharmacist to determine if you are taking too much of something or a combination that will cause you more harm than good.
You can also do research of your own on the internet. However discussing the findings with your Doctor or Pharmacist will ensure the right decisions are made.
Creating a healthy lifestyle should begin with making small changes, like baby steps, in how you live each day. Small changes in how you live each day can lead to amazing rewards.
The articles below are an eclectic collection of topics that interest this author. They are based on research from a variety of books, magazines and internet sites addressing a multitude of topics such as good nutrition, fitness, parenting, grandparenting, the affects of stress, spirtual well-being, and more.
There is a wealth of information 'out there' and you are also encouraged to read, read, read to find what works best for you. Afterall, being informed is a great start to living a better healthier life!
The articles below are an eclectic collection of topics that interest this author. They are based on research from a variety of books, magazines and internet sites addressing a multitude of topics such as good nutrition, fitness, parenting, grandparenting, the affects of stress, spirtual well-being, and more.
There is a wealth of information 'out there' and you are also encouraged to read, read, read to find what works best for you. Afterall, being informed is a great start to living a better healthier life!
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