Unveiling the First of the B Vitamins There are several B vitamins that are important for use in the body. Vitamin B1, or Thiamine, was discovered as being the first B vitamin –  hence its numeral placement. Kanehiro Takaki was a Japanese doctor who first noticed the nutritional factor it contains in foods like milk and vegetables. Robert Koch, a Dutch physician, discovered that anyone who had a deficiency in the complex vitamin would develop beriberi which can cause extreme weakness. Sufferers would also develop symptoms such as anorexia, irritability and tingling, numbing and burning sensations at the extremities as...

 What is Cervical Cancer in Women? Our bodies have an amazing ability at defense against anything that could be harmful. The immune system disposes of or prevents pathogens from numerous invasions we encounter on a daily basis— but unfortunately it is not full proof protection against everything. Cancer is one of the new rises today and cervical cancer in specific, is the 5th most common type in women worldwide. Cervical cancer is a form of cancer that takes place when the cells grow exponentially. The cervix which is the lower part of the uterus that joins with the vagina. This...

Changing What You Eat Makes a Difference Sometimes we put too much emphasis on products and products alone for treating ailments that we forget the basics on the drawing board. Of course, products are especially helpful for treating disorders, but what we put inside our bodies is just as important. Eating right, and choosing the best foods that help, not hurt, your condition will create a change you can see and feel. Five Foods You Need to Have Your diet and gut have a lot to do with each other. Knowing that, incorporating in a leaky gut diet is especially...

What is Rose Quartz? Rose Quartz ranges from an extremely pale pink to a rose red in color; it is straightforward to translucent, and has a vitreous radiance to it. It is commonly found  lumps or "cleaned pieces", as it forms characterized precious stones. It belongs to the microcrystalline Quartz family, has a Mohs hardness of seven, and its coloration is due to the vicinity of following measures: titanium, iron, or manganese. Cleaned Rose Quartz regularly shows a chatoyancy (feline's eye) impact, or asterism (6-pointed star), that is made by included minuscule titanium precious stones.  As a gemstone, you will think that its cabochons...

Dealing with Skin Issues Struggling with skin issues can be depressing when you try anything and everything, but it seems as if nothing works. You do not need to spend hundreds to thousands of dollars on skin care products that are filled with unnecessary additives that do more harm than good. What you apply on your skin gets directly absorbed into the bloodstream, so be cautious as to what you apply so the skin does not become further irritated when you are battling with a skin problem. Acne, Psoriasis, and Eczema occur due to Inflammation Skin issues such as acne,...

The Pros of Running Everyone knows that running is a great form of exercise.  It's the only sport that requires no special equipment other than a pair of shoes, no expensive club membership, and it's something practically anyone can do.  Running burns calories, helps to tone muscles, allows you to de-stress, get some fresh air and can build your confidence.  Whether you just run around the block, are training for your next 5K, or are an experienced marathoner, you probably have recognized the benefits for yourself and have enjoyed the camaraderie of other runners. The Cons of Running As beneficial as...