Got N-Acetylglucosamine? What Is That Anyway?

N-acetylglucosamine is one of the 8 saccharides known as Glyconutrients. The others are: Mannose Glucose Galactose Xylose Fucose (not fructose) N-acetylneuramic acid N-acetylgalactosamine N-acetylglucosamine: It is used as a nutritional supplement supplying the body with a derivative known as Glucosamine. Glucosamine: It is utilized by the body for cartilage, ligaments and tendons. Glucosamine is also … Read more

Eczema – MIRACLE or purely Coincidental

Infected persons of the skin disease/disorder eczema are in the millions, it is an uncomfortable road ahead for any sufferer while treatments are carried out to control the symptoms. One of the offending symptoms is that of intense itching; a sufferer finds contentment in scratching the offending area where they sometimes use an instrument like … Read more

Acid Reflux Disease, Causes and Effects

The first explanation for the cause of this condition is that because of the incompetence of the Lower Esophageal Sphincter (LES) acidic contents of the stomach are allowed up into the esophagus, which results in a burning sensation. The LES is a valve that is found at the lower end of the esophagus and separates … Read more

When Contact Lenses Become Dangerous: Acanthamoeba Keratitis

Some wearers of contact lenses may be tempted to save money by taking hygienic shortcuts when it comes to keeping their contacts clean. Instead of buying cleansing solution for their lenses, they may decide to rinse them with plain water or even attempt to use a homemade solution. While a few dollars may be saved … Read more

How To Find Kids Affordable Health Insurance

Unless we are eligible for an excellent employer-sponsored group health insurance package, health insurance can sometimes be anything but affordable. When this is the case, many of us opt not to purchase health insurance for ourselves. We rationalize not purchasing health insurance by telling ourselves there are mouths to feed, bodies to clothe, and other … Read more