Nutrition Basics: Know Your Minerals: Zinc

Posted by SoundHealth on Tuesday, December 02, 2008
The mineral zinc is found in the [b]brain, thyroid, lever, kidneys[/b] and [b]genital organs[/b]. It is essential for a healthy immune system and is responsible for wound ...

Do You Have a Common Nutritional Deficiency?

Posted by SoundHealth on Tuesday, September 27, 2011
More and more studies are showing that chronic diseases are linked with nutritional deficiencies. In an ideal world, we would get everything that we need from our food ...

Zinc: A Key Mineral for Fertility, Resistance to Disease and Overall Good Health

Posted by SoundHealth on Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Zinc is a greatly ignored but incredibly important mineral that is essential for many processes, from healthy reproduction and growth, to resistance to infection and dise ...

Top Foods For Boosting Immunity

Posted by SoundHealth on Wednesday, March 09, 2011
A strong immune system means that your body is better equipped to fight off infections. Factors such as stress, poor diet, environmental toxins and frequent antibiotic us ...

Nutrients and Superfoods for Healthy Skin

Posted by SoundHealth on Monday, February 09, 2009
Good nutrition is essential for a healthy body, and the skin is a visible sign that our body is healthy from the inside. Good food choices can help to combat ageing skin ...

Zinc Supplements Shorten Common Cold Duration, Research Suggests

Posted by SoundHealth on Monday, October 03, 2011
Zinc lozenges are associated with shortening the duration of common cold episodes by up to 40%, according to research. The evidence emerged from the combined results o ...

Zinc Reduces Severity of a Cold, Research Finds

Posted by SoundHealth on Thursday, March 03, 2011
A new study has found that taking zinc can make it easier to fight off a cold. Zinc supplements are associated with reducing the severity and duration of common cold symp ...