Glucans are polysaccharides made of chains of glucose molecules. Beta (β)-glucans are made of βD-glucose, one particular form of glucose. (Starch is a polysaccharide made of α-D glucose.) Certain β-glucans are recognized as immune system modifiers, increasing resistance to infection and preventing and treating cancer.

Dr. Edward Bach studied medicine at the University College Hospital, London, and was a House Surgeon there. He worked in general practice, having a set of consulting rooms in Harley Street, and as a bacteriologist and later a pathologist.

Where would we be without the honeybee?

Astaxanthin (as' tä zan' thin) is the main carotenoid pigment found in aquatic animals – particularly in krill, shrimps and salmonid fish. This red-orange pigment is closely related to other well-known carotenoids such as beta-carotene or lutein but has been found to have a stronger antioxidant activity (10 times higher than beta-carotene).

Doctors frequently prescribe a daily aspirin as a preventative against heart attack. But, do you know the dangers of a regular intake of aspirin? Keep in mind, aspirin is a drug, and with drugs come side effects. If you or someone you love takes or is thinking about taking aspirin for heart attack prevention, there are a few questions you should ask.

They say that some things get better with age… I will be turning 40 next year, so I like to believe the same holds true for humans. There’s certainly something to be said for the wisdom, ease, and confidence that comes with age—that “take me as I am” attitude. Even those laugh lines offer a distinct kind of beauty.

Stomach acid – hydrochloric acid or HCL – is essential for good digestion. It promotes the breakdown of proteins, it’s essential for optimal absorption of certain minerals, and it forms a barrier against bacterial and fungal pathogens that might otherwise enter the intestine through the nose or mouth.

A world of bacteria living in our bodies can make or break our health

Sun Protection from the Inside Out

If you relish the warmth of the summer sun, odds are that you’re already wrestling with the pros and cons: Won’t too much sun eventually lead to leathery and wrinkled skin? Or boost the risk of skin cancer? And if you use sunscreen, won’t it block your body’s production of vitamin D?

It seems as though almost everyone is struggling to lose weight. In fact, two of every three American adults are now overweight, with half of overweight folks actually being obese—more than 30 pounds over their ideal weight.