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Vitamin C prevents many a debilitating diseases and increases the body immunity. |
This vitamin can be taken with or without food. Other than through medical supplements, some of the excellent sources of vitamin C include parsley, broccoli, bell pepper, strawberries, oranges, lemon juice, papaya, cauliflower, kale, mustard greens, and brussels sprouts.
Scientific researches have shown that there are no known advantages in consuming excessive amounts of vitamin C. Some of the more common signs of mild vitamin C deficiency include weakness, lassitude, swollen gums, nosebleeds and scurvy. Possible reasons which can result in this deficiency include inadequate diet, alcoholism and homelessness. Even though the body would only use as much as it needs of the vitamin, overdose can hinder metabolic activities in the body.
Ligaments, tendons and collagen rely on vitamin C contents to stay strong and healthy. It also helps if recycling other antioxidants. |
As per your health conditions, it might be more useful to take vitamin C supplements along with other antioxidants such as vitamin E, flavonoids and carotendoids. Vitamin C is a well-known anti-oxidant which protects the skin from UV radiation related damages. It can actually reverse some of the damaging effects of the disease. Excessive exposure to Sun and UV radiation causes photoaging ("age spots" caused by the sun) which causes oxidative damage in skin cells.
When looking out for vitamin C supplements in the store, take special care to watch out for esterified C, time-released C. It has not been scientifically proven that these can be absorbed easily as compared to ascorbic acid. |
Benefits of Vitamin C |
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Vitamin C prevents many a debilitating diseases and increases the body immunity. It is more popular as a cell protector, immunity booster and powerful antioxidant. Ligaments, tendons and collagen rely on Vitamin C contents to stay strong and healthy. It also helps if recycling other antioxidants. As per your health conditions, it might be more useful to take vitamin C supplements along with other antioxidants such as vitamin E, flavonoids and carotendoids.
This particular vitamin also acts as an antidote for illnesses due to cold and flu. It lessens the severity and duration of such diseases. Wounds are healed much quicker due to inflammation inhibitory characteristics of the vitamin. Gum tissues are protected with a regular dosage of vitamin C. For these purposes, it is often taken with flavonoids. |
Body immunity against heart diseases is improved by improving cholesterol levels. Low levels of vitamin C are indicative of greater risk for angina and heart attacks. As an antioxidant, vitamin C also prevents certain types of cancer by protecting healthy cells from free-radical damage. It reduces the risks for cancers of the stomach and esophagus by blocking the conversion of nitrates and nitrites into cancer causing compounds. The vitamin is an excellent antidote against cataracts. It protects the eye against cigarette smoke and UV light which usually cause cataracts. Vitamin C when taken along with pantothenic acid also protects patients against migraines. When used in combination with other antioxidants such as vitamin E and flavonoids, vitamin C can act as an ant-wrinkle agent. |
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Men's Fashion
A perfectionist leaving nothing to hazard, the designs of EMAN exemplify the look of ease, comfort and texture. EMAN's monochromatic fabrics and colors undoubtedly divulge his structural and razor-Sharpe tailoring.
A native of Newark NJ, EMAN attended Parsons School of Design for fashion illustration. His artistic talents immediately propelled him into a role as an illustrator for various recognizable design companies such as Jeanne Pierre woman's wear sweaters, and the Design Catalog for Buyers References.
Accordingly, EMAN's talent provided the transition for his designing a costume for the lead actor's portrayal of Jesus Christ in the independent film "He's Back" by Andrew Mapp.
Having used his experience and ever-changing sense of style, EMAN has become a formidable menswear designer with name recognition throughout the metropolitan east. "Reciprocity is a virtue in fashion and men should look equally as great as their female counterpart" says EMAN.
EMAN initial specialty is lounge wear. However changing times and customer demand has allowed him to expand his talents into chic' sportswear. EMAN says his customer is "a man who is artistic, stylish, confident and maintains a healthy active lifestyle." |
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Moreover, as means to support his insatiable appetite for learning and fashion, EMAN garners inspiration by freelancing behind the scenes of the incomparable Seventh on 6th fashion shows for such designers as.
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FITNESS |
Your workout routine is going great, the weight is peeling off, you're feeling stronger, and then all of a sudden--ouch! A twisted ankle, sore back or pulled muscle sidelines you. What happens next? Often, your weight loss will slow or stop and you risk losing your motivation. But staying injury-free is as simple as following a few easy guidelines, says physical therapist Jack Younghans, D.P.T. Use these tips to stay healthy--and on track.
Don't skip stretching. Spend about five to 10 minutes stretching before your workout. The type of stretching you should do depends on your workout. For example, if you're running on the treadmill, be sure to do some leg stretches. If you're going to be using an elliptical, you'll need to stretch both your arms and legs. And if you're strength training, stretch whatever areas you plan to work out.
Take time to warm up. Don't jump right into your workout at full speed. Slowly ease into it with a five- to 10-minute warm-up session.
Perfect your form. Knowing how to use the equipment or how to properly do moves can help you avoid injury. If you're not sure, ask someone.And don't forget about safety gear, such as a bike helmet or knee pads. |
Ease into exercise. If you try to do too much too quickly, you're bound to hurt yourself. Increase your exercise--intensity or duration--gradually.
Pace yourself. Spread out your activity throughout the entire week. Trying to squeeze your workouts into one or two days can definitely result in injury.
Tune into your body. Make sure to pay attention to how you're feeling during a workout. Often times, our body gives us signs that it has had enough. Remember that overexertion can lead to injury...more
For more great workout advice, join Bob Greene's The Best Life Diet. You'll have access to an interactive activity log, video demonstrations of workouts, the meal and fitness plan, support from our team of experts and much more.
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FINANCES |
Stock Pick of the Month |
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Valcent Products Inc. (OTCBB:VCTPF), an El Paso, Texas based life sciences company is employing scientific expertise in the fields of plant and crop production which may make significant contributions to the world's economy and quality of life. Valcent's research and development programs will result in patented products, processes and technologies to be commercialized and licensed internationally.
As the global population grows, so does the need for quality foods, enhanced nutrition, consistent feed ingredients for livestock, alternative fuel sources, and environmentally friendly non chemical alternatives.
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HIGHLIGHTS
• Forecasted 2008 revenues of approximately $14MM USD with expectations of positive cash flow by the first quarter of 2009, with the rollout of Valcent technologies in North America and Europe.
• A high density, high nutrition, sustainable proprietary crop technology operated on nonarable land, that yields 20 times more food than conventional crops, using 5% of the water, and at a cost less than conventional field crops.
• The system is designed for deployment within urban areas, which almost eliminates transportation costs, one of the main contributors to current high food prices and shortages.
• Completing R&D using the same growing system to harvest rice.
• 5500 square foot commercial module has a capital cost of $566,000, generates $1.3MM annual gross revenues and EBITDA of $562,000 with a leafy lettuce crop. Can be scaled to any size.
• Also a world leader in Vertical Bioreactor technology for the cultivation of algae for biofuel, chemical production, pharmaceuticals and nutriceuticals. Algae is the fastest growing plant, yielding more vegetable oil than any other plant and has the highest consumption of Carbon Dioxide and largest production of Oxygen.
• Valcent has succeeded in breakthrough production of algae biomass equivalent to 30,000 gallons of vegetable oil per acre per year in a non-optimized production prototype, a world record. Valcent technology is a closed loop continuous growing, harvesting and oil extraction process that employs proprietary vertical bioreactor panels creating high yield on a small foot print.
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