Thursday, July 23, 2009

Are Electronic Cigarettes Safe?

We had a consumer asking us if we carry the "safe" electronic cigarettes. We bluntly told him that Electronic cigarettes or e-cigarettes are actually more hazardous than tobacco cigarettes. The FDA has warned that these electronic cigarettes are not approved and some electronic cigarettes have been found to contain toxins such as anti-freeze.

See the FDA's report on electronic cigarettes at this link:
http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm173222.htm

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

What is the Daily Value in Nutrition Facts?

The Daily Value (DV) for each nutrient is listed for persons who eat 2,000 to 2,500 calories each day.

Monday, July 20, 2009

Recommended Water Intake Per Day?

How much water intake per day? Answer: Current recommendations for water are 8, eight ounce glasses per day which is 64 ounces.

Sunday, July 19, 2009

Does Blending fruits and vegetables into Juice Cause Vitamin C to Get Lost?

Was asked: Am I getting the Vitamin C nutritional benefits when it's juiced? Answer: Cooking may cause it to get lost. Juiced is fine.

Thursday, July 16, 2009

How strong are human bones?

Question: How strong are human bones? A:Bones have the breaking strength of cast iron. However ensure normal bone density by taking calcium.

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

What supplements to take while treating whooping cough?

Got a Call: "What supplements to take while treating whooping cough?" Answer: Vitamin C, Zinc & bioflavonoids for immune. Probiotics so digestive runs smoothly.

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

How to Reduce Risk of Low Birth Weight.

Latest question: How to reduce risk of baby with low birth weight? Answer: Pregnant mothers should take a prenatal multivitamin supplement.

Monday, July 13, 2009

How to Keep Weight Off In Long-Term?

Was asked: Best way keep weight off in the long-term? Join a Hypnosis group. Studies show Diet in conjunction with hypnotherapy doubles loss

Sunday, July 12, 2009

What will make me less desirable to a bee?

Question: Got 2 Bee stings in one week. What will make me less desirable to a bee? Answer:Take daily supplement of B1, garlic or zinc

When is best to take Amino Acid Supplements?

Was asked: When is best to take Amino Acid Supplements? Answer: Within 30 minutes of a meal.

Immunocal is a whey protein by immunotec