Blogs Posts on "Minerals"

Mineral – Selenium by Craig Hitchens Therapies on Nov 12, 2009Selenium used to be treated as a very toxic substance, but modern science now regards it as essential – but in small quantities. An overdose or deficiency of selenium is equally bad, and good steady amounts should be available – but in sm...

There’s Something in The Water! by Good Morgans on Nov 12, 2009Our property is situated over an artesian water bore. The geology of the land makes the water pure, sweet and rich in nutrients like magnesium. Below is a copy of our water report, so you can see for yourself. Jude has written a fascinating post on h...

Mineral – Molybdenum by Craig Hitchens Therapies on Nov 10, 2009Molybdenum is a component of three different enzymes, which is involved in the metabolism of nucleic acids – DNA and RNA – iron as well as food into energy. These three enzymes are sulfite oxidase, xanthine oxidase and aldehyde oxidase. M...

Mineral – Manganese by Craig Hitchens Therapies on Nov 8, 2009Manganese is one of those humble trace elements so often overlooked, yet essential to your health. Manganese is required for It enables the body to utilize vitamin C, B1, biotin as well as choline. It is used in the manufacture of fat, sex hormones...

Mineral – Iron by Craig Hitchens Therapies on Nov 6, 2009Iron is an essential element carrying oxygen, forming part of the oxygen-carrying proteins – hemoglobin in red blood cells and myoglobin in muscles. It is also a component of various enzymes and is concentrated in bone marrow, liver, and spleen...

Review: Kevin Beautymaker BB Mineral Concealing Cream by Cosmetic Candy on Nov 4, 2009My obsession with Kevin Beautymaker is not over so I bought one of these BB Mineral Concealing Creams to try for about £10. Its supposed to be a Mineral and BB concealer – thus caring for the skin. It comes in 4 shades (there is a new one i...

Mineral – Iodine by Craig Hitchens Therapies on Nov 4, 2009Iodine in our food is dependant on the iodine found in the ground where the food is grown, in the food the animals receive, as it influences the iodine content in the meat and eggs we consume. Iodine is required for Iodine is used in the production...

Mineral – Flourine by Craig Hitchens Therapies on Nov 2, 2009Fluorine is a constituent of bones and teeth, but since it is very seldom added to supplements, we have not included a large volume of data on this element. Fluorine is required for It is beneficial in most cases in preventing dental caries, but the...

Mineral – Copper by Craig Hitchens Therapies on Oct 31, 2009Copper and zinc absorption is closely related, and although copper is also needed in relatively small amounts, some discussions are under way on the optimum need of this mineral. If large amounts of copper are present, then zinc and vitamin C is redu...

Mineral – Cobalt by Craig Hitchens Therapies on Oct 29, 2009Cobalt is part of the vitamin B 12 molecule. Cobalt is required for It is required in the manufacture of red blood cells and in preventing anemia. Deficiency of cobalt If a normal diet is followed a deficiency is most unlikely. Dosage The dosage i...