natural enzymes http://www.artwoo.com Returned search results for natural enzymes Copyright 2008 Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:44:33 +0000 http://www.artwoo.com/rss/natural+enzymes Characteristics Of Enzymes http://www.artwoo.com/article/characteristics-of-enzymes http://www.artwoo.com/article/characteristics-of-enzymes#comments Sun, 25 Jun 2006 21:32:11 +0000 rna enzymesenzyme worksenzyme activityribozymesasechemical reactionsph levels http://www.artwoo.com/article/characteristics-of-enzymes RNA enzymes or . The enzymes bind temporarily to one or more of the reactants in a reaction and lower the amount of activation energy needed. In this way they speed up the reaction. The enzymes may speed up reactions by a factor of many millions.

If it were not for the enzymes then most of the in biological cells would occur too slowly. The products obtained from such reaction would also have been different. In this respect the enzymes are essential for sustenance of life. Again, a malfunctioning of a single enzyme can lead to a severe dise. Such malfunctioning may stem from mutation, overproduction, underproduction or deletion of the enzyme.

Changes in pH and temperature affect the activity of enzymes to a large extent. Every at its optimum level at a certain temperature and pH. At temperature and above and below that point the activity of the enzyme decreases.

Other molecules can affect the activity of enzymes. There are certain naturally occurring or synthetically prepared molecules that decrease or even completely abolishing . These are called inhibitors. There are also activators, which increase activities of enzymes.

Apart from the use of enzymes for their biological role they are also commercially used for other purposes. There are many cleaners used in the household, which use enzymes to speed up chemical reactions. Breakings down of proteins or removing starch stains in clothes are facilitated by the use of enzymes. There are more than 5,000 known enzymes. The names of the enzymes characteristically include the suffix 'ase' added to the name of the substrate.

The enzymes are found in all tissues and fluids of the body. The intracellular enzymes catalyze the reactions of metabolic pathways, the plasma membrane enzymes regulates catalysis within cells in response to extra cellular signals while the enzymes of the circulatory system regulate the clotting of blood. Barney Garcia writes about many different topics. He is a proud contributing author and invites you to his websites. http://www.about-enzymes.info and http://www.excellent-enzymes.info ]]> Enzymes: An Overview http://www.artwoo.com/article/enzymes-an-overview http://www.artwoo.com/article/enzymes-an-overview#comments Wed, 30 Aug 2006 00:27:11 +0000 types of enzymesatoms and moleculesglucose moleculesmaltasecytoplasmmaltoseamino acids http://www.artwoo.com/article/enzymes-an-overview
In every human cell you can find hundreds and thousands of enzymes. Think about it... E. coli, a bacterium has some 1,000 different floating around in its all the time. The enzymes are defined as biological catalysts. These catalytic reactions of enzymes are due to their extremely interesting chemical properties. The cells have many important functions to perform, they have to store certain things and eliminate others, and they have to grow themselves in number. Now the enzymes make the chemical processes faster, so that the cells can perform these functions easily and quickly. In other words, the cells carry on the system's chemical process incessantly and this complex chemical process is made possible by the variety of enzymes.

The main composing element of enzymes is . Amino acids are a basic kind of proteins. Some100 to 1,000 amino acids come together in a string formation to create an enzyme. This stringing together is done in a neat and predefined order. Now a chain of amino acid is formed which then folds into a unique shape. This shape determines how well the enzymes will carry out their specific chemical reactions. Enzymes as catalysts speed up the chemical processes.

Let me explain it by citing the example of a particular enzyme. For example, the sugar is made from two bonded together. The enzyme is shaped in such a way that it can break the bond and free the two glucose pieces. This function of breaking the molecules is done rapidly and efficiently. There are many other types of enzymes that can even put together. This is precisely the job of the enzymes: breaking molecules apart and putting them back together. Special types of enzymes are assigned to catalyze specific type of chemical reaction so that the cells can carry on with their normal work.

One interesting thing about enzyme is that, it ignites a chemical reaction but it does not get transformed itself as a result of this reaction. It is not even used up in the process. Take the example of fermentation process in which enzyme grow in the yeast cells and convert molecules of sugar into molecules of ethanol. But the enzymes themselves are not finished up by the process.

Consume lots of fresh fruits, vegetables and dairy products to get plenty of natural enzymes inside your body. You can also try the synthetic enzymes which are not only economic, but also very effective in dealing with the digestive complexities. Barney Garcia writes about types of enzymes and enzyme functions. Visit: http://www.online-enzymes.info/sitemap.php and http://www.online-enzymes.info/ ]]> Enzymes -- Great Workers In Human Body http://www.artwoo.com/article/enzymes-great-workers-in-human-body http://www.artwoo.com/article/enzymes-great-workers-in-human-body#comments Sun, 04 Jun 2006 15:32:05 +0000 types of enzymesfood enzymesdigestive enzymesenzyme supplementationdigestion of foodpancreaschemical reactions http://www.artwoo.com/article/enzymes-great-workers-in-human-body chemical reactions. All the living cells in body contain enzymes but they are hard to visualize, since they are not tangible things. Enzymes are one of the most important things in human body that do everything ranging from helping us to breathe to digestion to living life. So most chemical reactions in the body would occur too slowly without the effects of enzymes.

An enzyme is a protein that catalyzes, or speeds up a chemical reaction. Enzymes help in . The in our human bodies break down food into tiny particles that get easily accumulated by the body into the blood stream. These are the compounds that our human body uses for fuel, repair and growth. Food is filled with enzymes called "" that help in the digestion of food. When we cook our food we unconsciously destroy those enzymes.

How do work?

Our body, in general, can manufacture enzymes called "digestive enzymes" in our pancreas. When we eat a diet that is filled with mostly cooked and processed foods, devoid of all enzymes, then pancreas starts working hard on it and thus manufactures the enzymes that the body needs to digest the food. So pancreas overworks and the body starts spending much more energy and resources on digestion instead of spending on important things like boosting an immune system, fighting diseases and repairing body parts.



However you should try to heal the overworking capacity in pancreas by filling it with an abundance of enzymes. Foods rich in enzymes include raw materials, vegetables, seeds and nuts, as well as marinated and fermented foods. After you complete overloading your pancreas with you can check with your health care provider whether you need more medication to improve on your enzyme building system.

Food enzymes not only help in digestion procedure but they also help in cleansing the body, breaking down allergens and environmental products that can potentially prove to be harmful. So we should always have a diet that contains a range of fresh enzyme filled foods, to make our bodies stay disease free.

Capacity of enzymes

For most enzymes to operate in the body, the optimal temperature is 37 degree Celsius or 98 degrees Fahrenheit. Most of the human enzymes have a maximal activity at pH around 7.2, which is the pH of most body fluids. However, there are exceptions such as, pepsin. However, this enzyme is most effective in the highly acidic conditions of the stomach, pH 2. The pancreatic enzymes work optimally in the alkaline conditions of pH 8.5 of the small intestine.

Enzymes have a plethora of responsibilities in the body, digestion, metabolism of carbohydrates, and much more. With all the right ingredients of enzymes, the body can remain fit and healthy. Author Barney Garcia is a proud contributing author and enjoys writing about many different topics. Please visit my web sites @ http://www.about-enzymes.info and http://enzymes-galore.info ]]> Get Healthy With Digestive Enzymes http://www.artwoo.com/article/get-healthy-with-digestive-enzymes http://www.artwoo.com/article/get-healthy-with-digestive-enzymes#comments Sun, 03 Dec 2006 02:27:03 +0000 digestive enzymesmetabolic enzymesdigestive enzyme supplementdigestionduodenumpancreasraw foods http://www.artwoo.com/article/get-healthy-with-digestive-enzymes digestive enzymes, then why do we need to supplement them?"

My usual response to that question is you most likely don't need to supplement them if and only if you are eating approximately 90% fresh which naturally contain enzymes. However, as you and I both know, this is not the case, especially with the Standard American Diet, appropriately abbreviated at SAD.

When we eat, our food sits in our stomach for about 45 minutes before making its way through the . Not enough occurs in our stomachs because we lake the enzymes naturally found in foods which is killed in heating and processing.

So imagine the benefit of adding a balanced broad spectrum to this process.

Approximately 60-80% of our energy goes to digestion. Supplementing digestive enzymes greatly reduces the burden on the and the entire digestive process by assisting in breaking down foods into smaller and smaller components that become much easier to assimilate. This greatly increases our energy.

I have had reports back from people who take digestive enzymes that after eating they used to feel full and sluggish. But after taking them, they are filled with energy and no longer slip into the "food coma" after a large meal.

It is believed by many nutritionists that our bodies have a specific "enzyme potential" that can be exhausted. Our bodies make two main kinds of enzymes, digestive, and metabolic. Digestive deals with digesting food, and metabolic deal with other processes such as tissue repair.

When we are not eating enough raw foods, or supplementing digestive enzymes, the body uses resources that should go towards and puts them towards digestion. So, in essence, supplementing digestive enzymes will help to keep the whole body younger and healthier by allowing our metabolic enzymes do their job properly.

It is my opinion that unless you are eating a very well balanced, 80-90% raw food diet, everyone should supplement a digestive enzyme.

People who supplement digestive enzymes report improvements in health problems such as heartburn, indigestion, gerd, diarrhea, constipation, diabetes, bloating, and a host of other health problems.

When looking for a good enzyme to take, make sure your product is broad spectrum, plant based, and broad ph so that it can work in both the acidic stomach, and alkaline intestines. The author is a nutritional consultant and publisher of Jeff's Healthy Living natural health and nutrition Web site (http://www.jeffshealthyliving.com) ]]> Learning the Role of Antioxidant Enzymes in Better Health http://www.artwoo.com/article/learning-the-role-of-antioxidant-enzymes-in-better-health http://www.artwoo.com/article/learning-the-role-of-antioxidant-enzymes-in-better-health#comments Mon, 11 Aug 2008 18:36:16 +0000 healthy balanced dietantioxidant enzymesnatural antioxidantsfree radicalsresponse elementsantioxidant supplementsconvenience foods http://www.artwoo.com/article/learning-the-role-of-antioxidant-enzymes-in-better-health response elements that help regulate how well the antioxidants perform their job. In addition to the complex mechanisms that help the products remove from the body's system the role of is to insure they work as planned. As the body goes through countless chemical actions every day, there are certain parts of the cells that break down and release radicals into the system. These free radicals, with the use of antioxidant enzymes would float around, drawing on healthy cells for their livelihood, leaving destruction in their wake.

The antioxidant enzymes also produced naturally by the body, help regulate the as the reign in the potential for terror created by the existence of the free radicals. While new products are introduced nearly every week that claim to help rid the body of the harmful effects of free radicals, without the inclusion of antioxidant enzymes to regulate how they work, the products will not work as efficiently as designed.

While no product reproduced in a laboratory can replace the body's natural system to keeping everything running smoothly, the use of as well as supplements of antioxidant enzymes offers humans a better chance of maintaining as well as improving their health.

How to Combat Free Radicals

Everyone wants to get rid of free radicals; the way to do this is by consuming antioxidants. You can do this by eating antioxidant and mineral rich foods. However many people don't have the time to make sure that they are eating antioxidant rich foods, let alone a .

If you are constantly on the go and rely on restaurant meals and then you need a way to include antioxidants in your diet. One way to do this is by using an antioxidant dietary supplement. An antioxidant dietary supplement can give you the amount of antioxidants that you are supposed to have in your body daily.

Every Cell Requires A Little Outside Help

The body is a very complex and wonderful thing as it has the ability to keep every system running efficiently. However, there are things that can go wrong and the existence of too many free radicals can lead to cell destruction and when systems resultantly fail, the remaining cells can use a little help. The use of antioxidant enzymes has been studied over the years since the need for antioxidants was established.

The use of any antioxidant product will most likely have certain benefits but more importantly, they should also include antioxidant enzymes to make them work better and perform as they were designed. Some of the most common antioxidant enzymes include glutathione reductase, catalane and dismutase, ingredients often included in many antioxidant formulas.

These antioxidant enzymes are used in formulas as antioxidant response elements to help the antioxidant round up the free radicals, group them together and help make them more water soluble for faster, more efficient expulsion from the body. By using formulas that include the enzymes along with the antioxidants, the product will be able to perform more effectively.Webmaster Ann Nelson who is the author of Learning about antioxidants provides her audience with facts about antioxidants and free radicals. By knowing the human anatomy and antioxidants and its process better, people can improve their health.]]> Enzymes - Classification And Function http://www.artwoo.com/article/enzymes-classification-and-function http://www.artwoo.com/article/enzymes-classification-and-function#comments Mon, 26 Jun 2006 00:32:03 +0000 food enzymesdigestive enzymesmetabolic enzymeszinc enzymesraw foodcooked foodduodenum http://www.artwoo.com/article/enzymes-classification-and-function
Enzymes can be widely classified into three major categories.

-- They play a role in breathing, talking, moving, thinking, behavior and maintenance of the immune system. A subset of metabolic enzymes operates to neutralize poisons and carcinogens like pollutants, DDT and tobacco smoke. They change these into less toxic forms that the body can easily eliminate.

-- Mostly manufactured by pancreas, they are 22 in number. They are secreted by glands in the . Hey help to break down the bulk of partially digested food leaving the stomach.

-- They are present in . They initiate the digestive process in the mouth and upper stomach. They include proteases for digesting protein, lipases for digesting fats and amylases for digesting carbohydrates.

Raw food is very important in the diet. The enzymes in raw food initiate the process of digestion, thus reducing the body's requirement to produce digestive enzymes. All the enzymes are deactivated at a wet-heat temperature of 118 degrees Fahrenheit, and a dry-heat temperature of about 150 degrees. The built-in mechanism in the body determines whether the food we consume contains its enzyme contents. When we consume , an enzyme-poor diet, we use up huge amount of our enzyme potential in the outpouring of secretions from the pancreas and other digestive organs. The result may be a shortened life-span, illness and lowered resistance to stress.

Enzymes are capable of processing millions of molecules every second. They are very specific and react with one or only a few types of molecules. Naming of enzymes is easier than other compounds. The naming depends on what the enzyme reacts with and how it reacts. Lactase is the enzyme that reacts with lactose.

While all enzymes have a biological function, some of them are used commercially for other purposes. Enzymes are used as biological detergents. They are used in the baking industry, in baby foods, brewing industry, fruit juices, dairy industry, starch industry, rubber industry, paper industry and photographic industry. Barney Garcia writes about many different topics. He is a proud contributing author and invites you to his websites. http://www.about-enzymes.info and http://www.excellent-enzymes.info ]]> Gaining Better Health Through A Raw Food Diet http://www.artwoo.com/article/gaining-better-health-through-a-raw-food-diet http://www.artwoo.com/article/gaining-better-health-through-a-raw-food-diet#comments Tue, 20 Feb 2007 06:27:06 +0000 raw food dietfood enzymeshasncooking vegetablesraw foodsraw oystersdigestion http://www.artwoo.com/article/gaining-better-health-through-a-raw-food-diet raw food diet and how healthy it is for you, but did you ever wonder exactly what it is they're talking about? Perhaps you envisioned and beef on your dinner table. That doesn't sound too appealing doesn't?

In fact, a raw food diet is simply eating food in its natural unprocessed state. You probably already are on part of a raw food diet. If you snack on fruits and vegetables without cooking them, then you've eaten raw food.

Raw food, or unprocessed food is much better for you because the act of processing the food strips it of a lot of its vital nutrients. You've probably heard that can leach out a lot of the vitamins and it can also destroy the important as well. Packaged foods, that you find in the grocery store like potato flakes to make mashed potatoes and other foods that have been processed in some way to make an easy package meal not only have little nutritional value, but your body simply isn't made to process these foods.

If you think about as being the natural foods the way that they come from the earth, then it makes sense that these are easier for our bodies to process as these of the foods are great ancestors ate and there really 't been that many generations since grocery stores, and therefore prepackaged foods, were invented.

Raw foods are packed full of vitamins, minerals and food enzymes. These food enzymes are important, although you don't hear a lot about them. One of the things they do is help you digest your food and getting enough enzymes can help your body with the process which takes a lot of energy, and if your body is spending less energy on digestion it will have more energy for you to do the things you like. Did you ever wonder why you feel so tired after you eat a big meal of cooked foods? One of the reasons is because food enzymes are destroyed by cooking, so there are no enzymes to help your body digests that big meal you just ate.

People in a raw food diet eat about 75% of their food as raw and whole foods. This includes fruits, vegetables, sprouts, raw nuts, seaweed and other foods in their natural form.



Raw foods can be prepared in a couple of ways. One of the most popular is juicing. Many people go on a juice fast where all they do is drink the juice of raw organic fruits and vegetables. Even just drinking fresh juice in the morning can give your health a boost.

Another way that people eat raw foods is to use a food dehydrator. This takes all the moisture out of the fruits and vegetables so they can be easily stored for long periods of time without going bad. A food dehydrator uses hot air to dehydrate the food but it keeps the temperature under 116F so that the vital food enzymes are not destroyed.

Of course, you can simply eat your fruits and vegetables the way nature intended picked straight from the tree. Nuts can be a great raw food that you eat for snacks as well, but be careful because most of the nuts you find in the grocery store are cooked. You need to make sure you get raw nuts which you probably will have to buy either online or from a health food store.

You don't have to all of a sudden start eating 75% of your foods as raw foods in order to enjoy the health benefits of the raw food diet. You can gradually increase the amount of raw foods you eat as time goes on and you will notice how much more energy you have and how healthy you feel. Remember, you are what you eat! Lee Dobbins writes for http://www.naturalhealthbuzz.com where you can learn more about your natural health. ]]> Gaining Better Health Through A Raw Food Diet http://www.artwoo.com/article/gaining-better-health-through-a-raw-food-diet http://www.artwoo.com/article/gaining-better-health-through-a-raw-food-diet#comments Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:22:00 +0000 raw food dietfood enzymesraw oysterscooking vegetablesvitamins mineralsvital nutrientsfruits and vegetables http://www.artwoo.com/article/gaining-better-health-through-a-raw-food-diet raw food diet and how healthy it is for you, but did you ever wonder exactly what it is they're talking about? Perhaps you envisioned and beef on your dinner table. That doesn't sound too appealing doesn't?

In fact, a raw food diet is simply eating food in its natural unprocessed state. You probably already are on part of a raw food diet. If you snack on without cooking them, then you've eaten raw food.

Raw food, or unprocessed food is much better for you because the act of processing the food strips it of a lot of its . You've probably heard that can leach out a lot of the vitamins and it can also destroy the important as well. Packaged foods, that you find in the grocery store like potato flakes to make mashed potatoes and other foods that have been processed in some way to make an easy package meal not only have little nutritional value, but your body simply isn't made to process these foods.

If you think about raw foods as being the natural foods the way that they come from the earth, then it makes sense that these are easier for our bodies to process as these of the foods are great ancestors ate and there really hasn't been that many generations since grocery stores, and therefore prepackaged foods, were invented.

Raw foods are packed full of vitamins, minerals and food enzymes. These food enzymes are important, although you don't hear a lot about them. One of the things they do is help you digest your food and getting enough enzymes can help your body with the digestion process which takes a lot of energy, and if your body is spending less energy on digestion it will have more energy for you to do the things you like. Did you ever wonder why you feel so tired after you eat a big meal of cooked foods? One of the reasons is because food enzymes are destroyed by cooking, so there are no enzymes to help your body digests that big meal you just ate.

People in a raw food diet eat about 75% of their food as raw and whole foods. This includes fruits, vegetables, sprouts, raw nuts, seaweed and other foods in their natural form.



Raw foods can be prepared in a couple of ways. One of the most popular is juicing. Many people go on a juice fast where all they do is drink the juice of raw organic fruits and vegetables.

Even just drinking fresh juice in the morning can give your health a boost.

Another way that people eat raw foods is to use a food dehydrator. This takes all the moisture out of the fruits and vegetables so they can be easily stored for long periods of time without going bad. A food dehydrator uses hot air to dehydrate the food but it keeps the temperature under 116=B0F so that the vital food enzymes are not destroyed.

Of course, you can simply eat your fruits and vegetables the way nature intended picked straight from the tree. Nuts can be a great raw food that you eat for snacks as well, but be careful because most of the nuts you find in the grocery store are cooked. You need to make sure you get raw nuts which you probably will have to buy either online or from a health food store.

You don't have to all of a sudden start eating 75% of your foods as raw foods in order to enjoy the health benefits of the raw food diet. You can gradually increase the amount of raw foods you eat as time goes on and you will notice how much more energy you have and how healthy you feel. Remember, you are what you eat! Lee Dobbins writes for http://www.naturalhealthbuzz.com where you can learn more about your natural health. ]]> Dog Digestion And Flatulence Problems http://www.artwoo.com/article/dog-digestion-and-flatulence-problems http://www.artwoo.com/article/dog-digestion-and-flatulence-problems#comments Tue, 16 Oct 2007 19:15:00 +0000 realize that thisflatulencenecessary nutrientsnatural dog foodenzymesquality fooddigestion problems http://www.artwoo.com/article/dog-digestion-and-flatulence-problems quality food and lack of nutrients. Graduating your dog to a better diet will impact his health in ways that you would have never thought.

Quality Food And Healthy Dog Digestion...

It's obvious when a dog receives the , vitamins and dog that it needs by his skin, coat and the lack of digestive problems.A quality all canned or dry, will deliver superior results to your dog's general health.

If you are not feeding your dog a "premium" dog food then chances are he is lacking in what he needs to thrive as a dog. Don't be sold by fancy packaging, what is actually in the bag is what counts. Meat should be the first ingredient whether it is beef, lamb, chicken, turkey or fish. Avoid dog foods that say meat byproducts.

Meat byproducts could be just about anything including things that you would not want to hear. That is why it is very important to look for the primary ingredient to say the name of the meat.In the past decade many private dog food companies have made a tremendous difference in providing dogs with quality foods.

Consumers are beginning to is money well spent. If your dog is not receiving what his body needs, his coat will be dull and his skin will be flaky. He will have gas and problems daily.

Unfortunately, your dog gets what you pay for when it comes to his food and health. You can easily improve your dog's with a high quality food. Dog enzymes are also a very effective way to provide your dog with the necessary nutrients his body needs.

It is best to start with his food and if he still has gas or flatulence problems, dog enzymes will most likely be what he needs. Janie is an avid dog lover with over twenty five years of dog care and handling experience. She has written numerous articles on dog skin, nutrition and care. For more information visit: http://www.old-dog-treats-and-rawhide.com/dog-enzymes.html ]]> Tired Of Joint Pain And Inflammation? Try A Natural Anti-inflammation Supplement http://www.artwoo.com/article/tired-of-joint-pain-and-inflammation-try-a-natural-anti-inflammation-supplement http://www.artwoo.com/article/tired-of-joint-pain-and-inflammation-try-a-natural-anti-inflammation-supplement#comments Tue, 26 Jun 2007 09:15:00 +0000 cox 2 inhibitorscox 2 inhibitorflexprotexanti inflammatory drugsenzymesbursitisprostaglandins http://www.artwoo.com/article/tired-of-joint-pain-and-inflammation-try-a-natural-anti-inflammation-supplement FlexProtex and what it does is to protect you against pain. When I heard about this, I thought I'd explore it some more.

Of course I'm not talking about protecting you from every pain. This product is concerned with anti-inflammation.

To understand the relevance of this natural product, let's discuss for a moment two , called Cox-1 and Cox-2.

Cox-1 enzymes protect the stomach and produce , which are responsible for the cell renewal in the stomach.

Cox-2 enzymes also produce prostaglandins. That's fine, but during this process they produce pain and inflammation.

So an anti-inflammation remedy that inhibits Cox-2 is fine. But most of what's been on the market was inhibiting both Cox-1 and Cox-2.

This brings up the idea of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or `NSAIDs'. These include some very popular pain killers (Aspirin and Motrin) intended to relieve the inflammation of tendonitis, and arthritis. NSAIDs block both Cox-1 and Cox-2 enzymes. Cox-1 enzymes can be found in inflamed parts of the body as well as in the stomach.

A cox-2 inhibitor is largely concerned with preventing joint pains, which may be related to arthritis, bursitis or other such conditions.

This product that I've recently found out about is a natural Cox-2 inhibitor. In fact it seems to be one of the only all-natural patented Cox-2 inhibitors on the market.

The fact of it being natural is quite important to me because of all the stories of side effects that are associated with standard cox-2 inhibitor drugs.

In the 90's drug companies started marketing products that did not inhibit Cox-1 enzymes. If Cox-1 enzymes were not impeded by the drug, then gastronomical side effects that had been associated with NSAIDs could be avoided.

So, a drug that only blocked Cox-2 enzymes was attractive because it would provide relief to millions of arthritis patients, without causing the stomach problems many suffered with the NSAIDs.

Fine as far as it went. But considerable side effects were found over time with Cox-2 inhibitor drugs. The side effects included ulcers and stomach bleeding, bloating, heartburn, vomiting and nausea. In serious cases, kidney or liver failure may be caused.

In fact, one very big pharmaceutical company, Merck, took their drug off the market for a time, because of an increased incidence of both strokes and heart attacks amongst patients using it for more than 18 months.

And that type of news has encouraged me to look for natural supplements to fight inflammation. More and more studies are showing that alternative, natural supplements do a fine job as anti-inflammatory remedies without the side effects.

This new product I've started using has several traditional ingredients that have a long history as viable remedies. These include Boswellin, Curcumin, Yucca, and Ashwagahnda.

These are all well-known natural herbs that have a long history of use.

Ashwaganda is an herb which works on a non-specific basis to increase health and longevity.

Boswellin has been used extensively to reduce the symptoms of arthritis.

Curcurmin, the main ingredient in curry and used for flavoring in many Indian dishes, is a known anti-inflammatory, boosts immune system strength and is believed to have a negative affect on all forms of cancer.

Yucca root is an anti-inflammatory used to establish a flora balance in the Gastrointestinal tract.

So, when joint pains come, my experience suggests that a good medication is a natural medication. And I think FlexProtex is well worth a try. Mike Vincent is a health food and health supplement expert and runs the website http://www.speedyhealthsupplements.com . You can find out more about natural anti-inflammation supplements at his website and get other health information there. ]]> A Healthy Diet For Dogs http://www.artwoo.com/article/a-healthy-diet-for-dogs http://www.artwoo.com/article/a-healthy-diet-for-dogs#comments Mon, 24 Dec 2007 05:35:05 +0000 domestication of dogscommercial dog foodnatural dog foodnutritional deficienciesfood dietsdigestive enzymesvet bills http://www.artwoo.com/article/a-healthy-diet-for-dogs
A Diet Of Convenience

Due to the over the years, a diet such as kibble has replaced the canine natural diet. Their food has gone from that which they could obtain as predators and foragers to one that is highly processed and a matter of convenience for humans. This, in turn, has not only caused , but many health problems for our furry friends.

Although, most dog owners would never do anything intentionally to harm their dog, their lack of nutritional awareness is causing many chronic health and skin problems for the family dog. By understanding the importance of a quality diet, dog owners can save themselves hundreds even thousands of dollars in .

Digestive difficulties and other health problems such as skin irritations are often related to nutritional deficiencies and a poor diet. By simply changing to a "premium all " skin and digestive problems as well as chronic gas can often be eliminated.

All living things, whether plant or animal, have enzymes naturally within their cells. This is also true of dogs. However, when a dog is not receiving adequate nutrition, he becomes prone to many health problems, including skin conditions, excess gas and a lack of energy.

Again, because dogs have become domesticated throughout the years, their food has gone from one of a completely natural state (i.e., animal prey and naturally growing plants, such as grasses) to one that is highly processed, as in today's modern dog . They have lost a lot of nutritional value in their diets, including enzymes that would normally and naturally occur.

Because are naturally found in the body, introducing them back into a dog's diet can aid and balance his digestive system. Enzymes themselves set off chemical reactions that will help digest food. There are two different types of enzymes. One is a protein called apoenzyme. The other is a nonprotein, which can either be a coenzyme or cofactor.

Enzymes added to the diet are necessary to replace a raw diet for dogs and balance the canine digestive system. Usually introduced in a powder or tablet, enzyme supplements help the dog to absorb his food. Dogs that receive what they need nutritionally will feel better and have more energy and a healthier coat.

Dogs that are fed the B.A.R.F. (raw) diet seem to be amongst the healthiest. Keep in mind that even top-quality premium kibble dog foods often need the help of an added enzyme. Commercial foods are far removed from what a dog would naturally eat in the wild. However, if this is your diet of choice for your dog, you must add back the necessary digestive enzymes he needs to replace what he is not getting. It generally takes six hours for a dog to digest a raw diet and fourteen hours for him to digest kibble.

Wolves eat a raw diet by killing their prey and consuming the major organs first. The organs themselves contain vitamins and nutrients that the canine needs. Among these vitamins and nutrients are the digestive enzymes they need to help digest their food.

Unfortunately, domestic dogs cannot always get the necessary vitamins, minerals and nutrients from a dry kibble diet. Therefore, they must be replaced, unless the owner makes a special effort to give the dog a raw diet.

Enzymes are important for all dogs, but especially for older dogs and those with a weakened immune system. Also, dog owners with large deep chested dogs that are susceptible to the deadly "Bloat" should seriously consider adding enzymes to their dog's diet to replace the raw food diet. Puppies should also receive digestive enzymes as early as possible to promote good health and nutrition throughout his life. Comparing Dog Foods: http://www.old-dog-treats-and-rawhide.com Canine Nutrition: http://www.old-dog-treats-and-rawhide.com Dog Skin Problems And Diet: http://www.old-dog-treats-and-rawhide.com ]]> Enzymes -- Essential Nutrients For Good Health http://www.artwoo.com/article/enzymes-essential-nutrients-for-good-health http://www.artwoo.com/article/enzymes-essential-nutrients-for-good-health#comments Wed, 06 Aug 2008 05:30:01 +0000 hydrogen peroxideantioxidant enzymestypes of enzymesfree radical scavengersdigestive enzymesfruits vegetablesheart diseases http://www.artwoo.com/article/enzymes-essential-nutrients-for-good-health
Two , and are particularly important to our health. Digestive enzymes break down the food, enabling the absorption of nutrients which are required to sustain life. Antioxidant enzymes protect our body from the attack of free radicals. The latter is responsible for many degenerative diseases such as aging, cancer, , etc.

Digestive enzymes can be further divided into 3 categories: amylase, protease and lipase. Amylases are found in saliva, pancreatic and intestinal secretions. Their function is to break down sugars (carbohydrates). Different types of amylase break down different types of sugars. For examples, lactase breaks down lactose, sucrase breaks down sucrose. Proteases are found in the stomach acid and the pancreatic and intestinal secretions; their function is to break down proteins into amino acids. Lipases, found in pancreatic and intestinal secretions, are involved in fat digestion.

The most important antioxidant enzymes in our body are superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase. SOD is responsible for the breakdown of superoxide into whereas catalase breaks down hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen. Compared to vitamin C and E, SOD, catalase and other antioxidant enzymes are more powerful and they will not turn into free radicals themselves in their action.

Both digestive enzymes and antioxidant enzymes are synthesized naturally in our body and are available in a variety of foods, such as fruits, vegetables, sprouts and fat containing foods. However, since enzymes are very sensitive to heat, most enzymes are destroyed in cooking. In addition, several studies have shown that our body's ability to produce enzymes decreases as we age. Therefore, for those who are elderly or who are eating mostly cooked food, the consumption of enzyme supplements can either help you assimilate more nutrients from the foods or protect you from free radical damage.

If you want to purchase enzyme supplements, remember to read the label carefully. First of all, look at the source of the enzymes, are they plant-based, animal-based or extracted from microbes? For vegetarians, they should seek out enzymes extracted from plant or microbial source packed in vegetarian capsules. Secondly, is the enzyme supplement composed of single enzyme or a mixture of enzymes? Single enzyme supplement such as bromelain is often used for other purposes (anti-inflammatory). For digestive aid, it is better to consume a mixture of enzymes including amylase, protease, and lipase which work together to break down starch, protein and fat. Similarly, a mixture of antioxidant enzymes (SOD and catalase) work better than single enzyme alone. And lastly, compare the potency (and not the weight) of different enzyme products. The more active the enzyme, the more food it can digest and the higher the unit of potency.Kwan H Lo owns an online site promoting high quality discount supplements, including New Chapter vitamins and Garden of Life vitamins.]]> Enzyme Supplements Promote Healthy Digestion http://www.artwoo.com/article/enzyme-supplements-promote-healthy-digestion http://www.artwoo.com/article/enzyme-supplements-promote-healthy-digestion#comments Sun, 08 Jul 2007 16:20:00 +0000 proteolytic enzymesdevote more timetoxins in the bodydigestive enzyme supplementproteinsaid digestionharmful toxins http://www.artwoo.com/article/enzyme-supplements-promote-healthy-digestion
The chemical processes of digestion begin with reducing food's larger constituents to smaller and smaller molecules. Within this procedure, enzymes catalyze the chemical reactions, making it possible for food to be digested and absorbed. Each type of food we eat contains different combinations of carbohydrates, fats and , as well as vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. The end result of the digestive process is that those nutrients are broken down into forms usable by the body's cells. For example, when proteins from meat or vegetarian foods are digested, they are broken down into amino acids, which are subsequently used to build the proteins incorporated into organs and body tissues.

Further, because unhealthy eating habits can lead to a buildup of harmful (which can subsequently lead to weight gain and poor health), adding a daily enzyme supplement to your diet may also help rid the body of toxic chemicals. Many experts believe that taking supplementary enzymes to enables the body to to producing the enzymes that help eliminate toxins. When choosing a , look for a formula that combines several different enzymes such as lipase (to help digest fats), amylase (for carbohydrates), and protease (for proteins), as this combination more closely mimics natural enzyme activity. If you have a particular digestive problem, however, individual enzymes can provide targeted support. For example, those who are lactose intolerant may benefit from supplementing with lactase, the enzyme that helps break down milk sugar.

, which help break down protein, are now available from the kiwi fruit (kiwi protease), pineapple (bromelain) and papaya (papain). Research shows that these enzymes help the body break down protein, casein, and gluten. Digestive enzymes are also effective in the fight against inflammation.

Plant-based enzymes are gaining popularity as people discover their potential to help promote healthy digestion. The main advantage of these supplements is their versatility: although each person's digestive system varies in its acidity and alkalinity, plant enzymes are equally effective in both types of environments. But the bottom line is simple: Supplementing with digestive enzymes relieves the body of some of the burden of creating these chemicals, giving it the opportunity to invest more energy in making other types of enzymes, such as those used for detoxification. Doing so can also release energy to repair damaged tissue and slow the aging process, offering our bodies a valuable defense against the many stresses of our modern lifestyle. Brenda Watson is a New York Times Bestselling author, a Naturopathic Doctor and President of Renew Life Formulas. She has been helping people achieve optimal digestive health for over twenty five years. http://www.fiber35diet.com ]]> Dogs With Skin Or Digestive Problems Require Enzyme Support http://www.artwoo.com/article/dogs-with-skin-or-digestive-problems-require-enzyme-support http://www.artwoo.com/article/dogs-with-skin-or-digestive-problems-require-enzyme-support#comments Mon, 15 Oct 2007 20:15:00 +0000 digestive enzymesapoenzymedomestic dogsproteinlacksflatulencelack of energy http://www.artwoo.com/article/dogs-with-skin-or-digestive-problems-require-enzyme-support flatulence, and skin problems.

The dog's coat may become dull and, if he is a working dog, his performance may be affected. This is due, in great part to a variance that many dog owners have imposed on dogs when they domesticated them. In essence, it is a nutritional deficiency that, though unintentional, can lead to health and digestive issues.



In many cases, for dogs can correct or substantially reduce the problems. Enzymes are substances found in the body that have the ability to induce chemical reactions or accelerate these processes. Enzymes are broken down into two parts, one is a called and the other is a non-protein. The non-protein can either be a coenzyme or cofactor.

Every cell in every plant and animal contains enzymes. They regulate biochemical reactions that aid the system and sustain life. When the delicate balance of the body's digestive system is upset, various undesirable reactions can result.

Enzymes can bring balance, but if they are not present naturally in the diet then supplements must be introduced. A supplement can reduce or even eliminate the undesirable side effects of an improper diet in a dog. Gas and flatulence, skin problems and lack of energy can be turned around and the dog's coat will be shinier.



Dog digestive problems are common even in dogs whose owners feed them top of the line dog food. The problem stems from the processed diets that most are provided. A dog is not equipped to digest this type of diet because kibble the necessary dog enzymes his body needs.



Wild canines, such as wolves, exist on a raw diet. In their natural environment, wolves will kill their prey and consume the organs first. The organs contain the vitamins and nutrients that the wolf needs and it is these vitamins and nutrients that boost their system, aiding in digestion.

A domesticated dog does not have access to animal organs from prey or a raw diet, so their body requires an enzyme supplement for proper digestion and a healthy system. A dog is naturally designed to consume raw prey. However, with domestication, man has imposed a diet of kibble which is more convenient and cost effective, but the dog is paying a heavy price because his diet is nutritionally lacking.

In such cases, enzymes for dogs are necessary to provide what the dog's diet is lacking. This is true for dogs of all ages and especially important for senior dogs. However, when a dog is started on digestive enzymes as a young dog, it will give greater assurance to the owner that the dog will be healthier as it ages.

It's never too late to start providing your best friend with an enzyme supplement for dogs. Janie is an avid dog lover with over twenty five years of dog care and handling experience. She has written numerous articles on dog skin, nutrition and care. Visit http://www.old-dog-treats-and-rawhide.com/dog-skin-problems.html ]]> Digestive Enzymes Do More Than Just Aid Digestion http://www.artwoo.com/article/digestive-enzymes-do-more-than-just-aid-digestion http://www.artwoo.com/article/digestive-enzymes-do-more-than-just-aid-digestion#comments Wed, 26 Sep 2007 16:15:00 +0000 digestive enzymesmetabolic enzymesfood enzymesdigestion of foodpancreasdigestive enzyme supplementsbreak down http://www.artwoo.com/article/digestive-enzymes-do-more-than-just-aid-digestion Digestive enzymes are proteins that food into a form that can be used by the body. Enzymes are the body's catalysts that make it possible for biochemical reactions to take place. is no more than a series of chemical reactions taking place using enzymes and the chemicals that make up our foods.

Another such enzyme is the , which help every other reaction to occur, such as cell repair, correct brain function and those needed by the immune system. There is a third type of enzyme claimed, that is called the food enzyme. This is not natural to humans, but contained in the foods we eat when raw, and that are destroyed by cooking. Originally, the human body would use the natural to help break down the foods it ingests, but along came cooking and along with more stresses were put on our digestive enzymes, specifically the , to make up for those missing in a cooked diet.

Some digestive enzymes are created by the pancreas, and their function is to break down food into smaller molecules than can be absorbed into the blood and used in human biochemistry and physiology. When digestive enzymes are in short supply, the pancreas will spend more time producing them, at the expense of production of metabolic enzymes, and we could become ill or suffer some malfunction to a lack of chemicals and enzymes elsewhere in the body.

If digestive enzymes were provided as a supplement, then the pancreas could spend more time producing the metabolic enzymes needed for everyday life. Up to 80% of the body's energy and enzyme production is spent on digestion and some of this could be alleviated more would be spent on the metabolism. People would feel more energetic and less drowsy immediately after a meal. Also to be considered is the proven fact that as we age, our digestion degenerates, and have been shown to remedy that failure and allow older people to make better use of the food they eat.

There are several enzymes and other chemicals included in digestive enzyme supplements, each having a specific role to play in the digestive processes in our bodies. Pancreatin is a commercial mixture of various enzymes produced by the pancreas, and contains amylase, protease and lipase. Amylase is responsible for breaking down carbohydrates such as starches into simple sugars, and also breaks down more complex sugars. Protease, as the name suggests, is needed to break down complex protein into single amino acids, while lipase breaks down fats and oils into fatty acids and glycerol. All of these smaller molecules are essential to the biochemistry that carries out the chemical reactions to sustain life.

The digestion of fat is improved by ox bile, which also stimulates the flow of bile from the liver that helps to digest fats. Another enzyme, papain, also helps to break down proteins.

There are many different types of protein, and more than one enzyme is needed to process them. Another is pepsin, though the effectiveness of pepsin depends on the hydrochloric availability in the system, and yet another is bromelain.



Hydrochloric acid is the acid used by the digestive system to stimulate the secretion of enzymes from the pancreas and also activate certain enzymes such as pepsin. It also sterilizes the stomach by killing off many parasites and bacteria, and is the highly acidic substance that causes heartburn and the painful effects of acid reflux.

Digestive supplements that contain hydrochloric acid can supplement poor acidity in the stomach, but can also make indigestion and heartburn worse. Glutamic acid is important in metabolizing fats and sugars, and also acts as a neurotransmitter. It uses up ammonia molecules when forming glutamine, and is the only way that the brain can remove ammonia. Glutamic acid also helps to feed the brain with much needed potassium from the blood.

If there are insufficient enzymes in the food we eat, normally through overcooking and destroying what enzymes are present by excessive heat, the pancreas gets overworked trying to produce all the enzymes needed to break down our protein intake. Eventually too much is asked of it, and it can no longer meet demand of the proteolytic enzymes. Undigested protein then enters the bloodstream and can trigger off an immune response of pro-inflammatory cytokines that then cause inflammation.

Inflammation can occur in the joints, muscles and intestines, and cause significant pain and stiffness. A blend of proteolytic enzymes, taken as a supplement, can reduce inflammation by reducing the immune response and by helping to digest proteins that caused the immune response initially. However, proteolytic enzymes can also destroy lipases that digest fats, so you may want to refer to your doctor if you have a general enzyme deficiency.

Inflammation is not the only problem that can occur if food is not digested properly. Large undigested protein molecules in the blood can act as allergens by attracting the attentions of the immune system. Basically they shouldn't be there, and the end result could be the release of histamine by the body to fight against them. Undigested food leaking into the bloodstream can also cause chronic tiredness and other undesirable symptoms.



One way to avoid this is to break down meals into specific food types, and eat mainly protein at one meal, and mainly carbohydrates at another. In that way, the enzyme demand on the pancreas is reduced. Alternatively take an enzyme supplement that is relevant to the food you are eating. A proteolytic enzyme mixture is of little benefit if you are on a high carbohydrate diet.



The most important factor to keep in mind when considering supplementing your digestive enzyme intake is that they are active chemicals, not living things.

They take part in the chemical reactions of the body, and each enzyme has a specific function in your body's biochemistry. Always know what you are doing, and follow instructions when taking enzyme supplements of any type, and if you have any doubts, take the advice of a physician. Enzymes can do harm as well as good. More information can be found at http://vitanetonline.com/ where a large selection of digestive enzymes can be found that is specific to your needs. ]]> The Influence of the Duodenum on Health http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-influence-of-the-duodenum-on-health http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-influence-of-the-duodenum-on-health#comments Thu, 13 Nov 2008 12:36:25 +0000 pyloric sphinctersublingual glandssmall intestinespart of the small intestinestomach acidduodenumpylorus http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-influence-of-the-duodenum-on-health sublingual glands. The meal then moves through the esophagus where it is warmed, and then to the stomach where pre-digestion takes place depending on the nutritional value of the meal (does the meal have enzymes to digest protein, fats and carbohydrates). Then and a strong protein digesting enzyme are added to complete the stomachs processing of this meal. Now we will follow this nutritionally poor meal from the stomach into the .

The Function of the Duodenum

The chyme (digested food from stomach the consistency of a milk shake) is slowly transported from the (a valve at the end portion of the stomach) through the into the first called the duodenum where further digestion occurs.

The inside wall of the duodenum has a smooth surface like the skin on your face. It is at this point that the acidic chyme must be alkalized so the assimilation of this nutrient filled liquid is as complete as possible. In addition, this alkalization is very important so that the acid from the stomach is neutralized and will not burn the walls of the small intestine.

The duodenum, an eight to nine inch long chamber is where more chemicals of digestion are added. The Ampule of Papilla is located in the duodenum wall. This is an opening where bile from the gallbladder, and enzymes and bicarbonate from the pancreas enter the duodenum. They combine with the chyme to begin the final part of digestion in the . Enzymes are also excreted through the walls of the duodenum to assist with this digestion.

The Average American Meal and what happens at the Duodenum

Your body is aware of what you have eaten (there are sensors in the duodenum) and it calls on your liver, gallbladder, pancreas and other avenues of digestive chemicals to assist in the breakdown and assimilation of nutrients and protection of the digestive tract. Your body expects you to bring in live food rich in enzymes (uncooked foods such as produce) to assist in this digestive process.

Here at the duodenum is where the body has a chance to recover from any mistakes made at your mouth. But without enough raw food to supply the enzymes and alkaline that was needed to create a balanced meal no recovery will take place. A meal totally unprepared will continue through the duodenum to the small intestine where impossible assimilation is undertaken. From this point on the damage to your body takes place over and over bringing disease.

If you do not bring in enough live enzymes with the food you have eaten you may expect to have acid indigestion (undigested food), acid reflux, ulcers and constipation all caused by food improperly prepared at your mouth (no live enzymes). As this improperly prepared food enters the duodenum, your digestive awareness will call on the pancreas and gallbladder to do the job you did not do. Your pancreas and gallbladder will then strain to prepare this acidic chyme for release into the small intestine. Allow this to happen enough times and you will get sick.

Constantly releasing acidic unprepared chyme from the duodenum to the small intestine, can lead to such diseases as Crohn's disease, inflammatory bowel disease and leaky gut. These in turn can lead to diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, muscular dystrophy, etc.Paul Blake is a doctor of herbal medicine and a master herbalist. He used naturopathic medicine to treat his own case of cancer eighteen years ago. Visit Paul's website on Herbal Remedies, Natural Healing Herbs for more interesting information on improving your health, or find more information about digestive enzymes and food enzymes.]]> How The Different Types Of Enzymes Support The Process Of Life http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-the-different-types-of-enzymes-support-the-process-of-life http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-the-different-types-of-enzymes-support-the-process-of-life#comments Mon, 11 Sep 2006 20:27:12 +0000 enzymesfood elementsproper digestionchemical reactionsfrugal fooddigesting foodfood intake http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-the-different-types-of-enzymes-support-the-process-of-life frugal food intake over a long period of time? Just the opposite! It was his extraordinary habit of devouring on everything that he could put his hands on that actually made him famous in the campus. Anytime of the day you catch the boy and you'll find him munching on something. Well, this poor boy, Bill helped me to learn an important lesson of life and that is: not everything that you swallow nourishes your body, only those elements that are absorbed in your body through work for the nourishment of your body. And proper digestion would have been impossible had there been no enzyme.

Not only digestion, for every function of our system we are indebted to variety of . In fact the human biological system is often described as the sum total of a number of enzymatic reactions taking place inside the body every moment! Enzymes are important for because they act as catalysts in the necessary for breaking up the . In the absence of sufficient enzymes, these chemical reactions lose their momentum and the digestive organs are faced with several problems that manifest themselves in gas, acidity, bloating, diarrhea, burning sensation and like.

However, modern researches have found out a direct link between the aging process and diminishing functions of enzymes in the system. Also the sources of several types of modern-day degenerative diseases can be traced in this diminishing level of activity of enzymes in the blood. These studies have established: as we grow older, the amount of enzymes and levels of their activities gradually decrease.

The role and importance of enzymes in the metabolic process were known to medical researchers for long. Long back the medical scientists came to know about the proteins that can be found in all kinds of living things. Either the cells or the fluids surrounding the cells contain these proteins. The scientists coined the term, 'enzyme' for these proteins. Have you ever felt exhausted after gorging on some really rich foods? It is because system demanded greater supply of enzymes to digest them and greater amount of energy was expended in the procedure and hence this feeling of fatigue. On the other hand, have a great amount of salad and even then you will not get the same feeling. It is because; the fresh vegetables in them contain lots of enzyme that make the digestive procedure much easier.

Thus body's metabolic process is managed almost single-handedly by the enzymes and we get the required energy to carry on with the journey of our life.

Part II

So now you clearly know about the importance of enzyme in our lives. Let us next discuss about the different categories of enzymes present in our body.

In fact, you can find over thousands different types of enzymes in a human body. Actually, there are so many enzymes in the body and they perform such a complex network of activities that it is often said that the life itself is depended on the activities of variety of enzymes. There can be no single chemical reaction in the body, in which some type of enzymes does not participate.

For the purpose of better understanding, all thousands of enzymes can be broadly categorized into two primary groups, namely, the metabolic enzymes and the digestive enzymes.

The metabolic enzymes can be found in every cell, tissue, and organ in the body. They are like biochemical catalysts in nature and participate in all functioning of the living cells. Their activities never stop for a moment. These enzymes are under charge of controlling almost all chemical reactions associated with metabolism.

Hence metabolic enzymes are described as the very basis of the life process.

Then come the digestive enzymes. This category of enzymes is however further divided into two groups of enzymes: intrinsic and extrinsic digestive enzymes.

Intrinsic digestive enzymes are naturally produced inside the body and secreted from several organs to break down food elements. The food we consume contains the basic elements of the proteins, fats, and carbohydrates. The enzymes secreted from such organs as the salivary glands in the mouth, the gastric glands in the stomach, and specific cells in the pancreas work for digesting these elements present in the foods. As for instance, the starch portion of the food is digested by the help of amylase enzyme. Protease breaks down proteins and lipase digests fat.

Most of us have a fetish for cooked and processed foods and often tend to avoid fresh fruits, vegetables and salads. But you should know that these raw forms of foods are extremely rich in active enzymes that considerably help in digesting the proteins, starches, or fats that are present in those foods. Thus these foods are easy to digest. You have often been told about the nutritious value of papaya. Well it contains helpful Papain enzyme that works for breaking down small and large proteins. Then there are variety of nuts that contain Lipase which breaks down fats contents of dairy products, nuts, oils, and meat.

Thus enzymes are the inseparable parts of the healthy human life as the two most important biological functions--digestion and metabolism are managed by the enzymes. Barney Garcia writes about types of enzymes and other digestive enzymes. Visit: http://www.online-enzymes.info/sitemap.php and http://www.online-enzymes.info ]]> Digestive Enzymes Deliver Miracles For Dog Owners Everywhere http://www.artwoo.com/article/digestive-enzymes-deliver-miracles-for-dog-owners-everywhere http://www.artwoo.com/article/digestive-enzymes-deliver-miracles-for-dog-owners-everywhere#comments Fri, 21 Sep 2007 23:09:59 +0000 digestive enzymesnecessary enzymesmost important thingschronic yeast infectionshealth problemsprobioticseuthanasia http://www.artwoo.com/article/digestive-enzymes-deliver-miracles-for-dog-owners-everywhere chronic yeast infections, skin problems, arthritis or hip dysplasia; it's time to take a look at the facts regarding dog enzymes. In terms of ensuring your dog's health, longevity and happiness, this may be one of the you read.

Digestion is a process that is facilitated by . These enzymes are both created in the dog's pancreas but are also supplied when your dog eats foods like raw meat and vegetables or ingests a specially designed enzyme supplement.

Since enzymes are destroyed during the cooking process, most kibble dog foods lack these necessary vitamins, amino acids, fatty acids, and digestive enzymes that a dog needs to maintain optimal health. When a dog's pancreas has to overwork to supply these , the digestive and endocrine systems become stressed. This can lead to several severe as the dog enters early middle age, if not sooner.

One solution to the problem of enzyme deprivation is to reintroduce a digestive enzyme in the form of a supplement to your dog's daily diet. By providing a digestive supplement to your dog's daily diet, many health problems are at least minimized if not eliminated entirely.

Besides aiding in disease prevention through a boost in the immune system, the addition of a digestive enzyme reduces inflammation of the joints and can often help clear up severe allergies as well. For dogs that have chronic problems with their joints, especially larger breeds, dog enzymes can mean the difference between a lively healthy lifestyle or a quality of life that is so poor that must be considered.

In the event that surgery is necessary, an enzyme supplement can speed-up the recovery process by reducing fatigue and infection that occur after inoculations, as well as the grogginess and the disorientation from the use of anesthetics. Digestive supplements can also help if the tissue around a surgical wound has been irritated.

Mention to your veterinarian that you would like to start your dog on an enzyme supplement before the surgery. Keep in mind that most vets do not carry these types of supplements and choices are limited at pet stores, but you can find a few premium digestive enzyme supplements online.

Some dogs or breeds (including mixed breeds) that are deep chested are susceptible to "Bloat", a life threatening condition that causes a gas build-up in the stomach. The dog's stomach is unable to expel gas through the normal process of flatulence, belching or vomiting which causes the stomach to dilate, expand and flip itself.

This is a condition that every dog owner should be aware of, especially since it can happen at any given time. Again, this is life threatening and a true emergency with as little as a half an hour to get the dog to the vet.

The job of digestive enzymes whether through raw food or a supplement is to support healthy digestion and with a healthy digestive system, there is little gas or flatulence.For a dog that gulps his food or the deep chested dogs, a dog enzyme supplement will ultimately aid in preventing "Bloat".

I know for a fact the importance of dog enzymes because I have seen the results myself. I have a Doberman that gulps her food in two bites and a Yellow Lab that suffered with severe allergies for many years. Although they have always been fed an ultra premium dog food; before adding a digestive enzyme to their daily diet, they both suffered with constant flatulence.

These days their coats are beautiful and their skin is intact. Their digestive systems are healthy and they have very little flatulence. Any allergy problems are minimal now. For years I traveled back and forth to the vet's office for the same problems with the same results, "none"; now my dog's see the veterinarian for basic check ups once a year.

When thinking about your dog's health, it is important to look ahead and take control. Consider what the addition of digestive enzymes can do for your dog and how much better your dog's health could be. For further information on nutritional enzymes for your dog, visit: http://www.old-dog-treats-and-rawhide.com/dog-enzymes.html Read more on what to look for in your dog's food: http://www.old-dog-treats-and-rawhide.com/dog-food-comparison.html ]]> Top Six Natural Energy Boosters. http://www.artwoo.com/article/top-six-natural-energy-boosters http://www.artwoo.com/article/top-six-natural-energy-boosters#comments Wed, 10 Jan 2007 18:27:06 +0000 digestive enzymesstarbuckcayennepancreasraw foodsbreak downgastrointestinal tract http://www.artwoo.com/article/top-six-natural-energy-boosters Starbuck's Coffee?

1. proteins, fats, carbohydrates and fiber making it possible to benefit from the nutrients found in those foods. Enzymes turn the food we eat into energy and unlock this energy for use in the body. Did you ever notice that children can eat a big meal and then go play, but adults who eat a big meal usually need a nap. By the time you hit forty you have lost most of your body's natural ability to manufacture enzymes. You get tired because it takes a lot of energy to digest that meal. Where do we get enzymes from? There are two basic sources: The raw food we eat contains enzymes to help break down that particular piece of food. Our body also produces some enzymes. The two glands providing the majority of digestive chemicals utilized by the are the liver and the . The more cooking and processing of food destroys all or most of the enzymes. The more diet consists of like salads, the more natural energy you will have. Since most of the foods we eat are cooked or heavily processed in some way and the raw foods we do eat contain only enough enzymes to process that particular food, our bodies must produce the majority of the digestive enzymes we require. Again, we also lose the ability to produce these enzymes after we reach forty. For these reasons it is recommended that we supplement our diet with enzymes. Many enzymes have also been shown to have an anti-inflammatory effect which is a bonus.

2. . There is no other herb which increases your blood flow faster than cayenne. Cayenne moves blood. It is a circulatory tonic and helps improve circulation. More blood means more oxygen racing through your body. This is just what your metabolism needed. Because it is a natural metabolism booster many diet supplements now add cayenne to their formulas. Cayenne also supports heart health, improves the immune system and is a huge aid to the digestive system.

3. Ginseng. Ginseng has long been used as a total systemic tonic. Ginseng is commonly used as an adaptogen, meaning it normalizes physical functioning depending on what the individual needs (for example, it will lower high blood pressure, but raise low blood pressure). It is also used to reduce the effects of stress, improve athletic performance, boost energy levels, enhance memory, and stimulate the immune system. Ginseng is known as a preventative herb as well as a curative herb. It is said to remove both mental and physical fatigue. Most people who use ginseng over a two to three month period experience a sense of well-being and stamina and say it improves both mental and physical performance. Ginseng has been said to improve erectile function, help relieve stress and help with stabilizing blood sugar levels for diabetics. It is a very common addition to any energy or diet product and comes in many shapes and forms. Like other herbs and supplements potency varies from product to product. I suggest always buying a fresh, reputable and potent brand.

4. 24 hour fast. The body spends up to one third of your energy on digestion and elimination. By avoiding solid food and only taking in liquids like water and fresh organic juices you give the body a break. It can now use some of its stored energy to fight disease and eliminate toxins in the body. By eliminating toxins the body is dumping them into the digestive tract to be eliminated. If the digestive tract (colon) is not clean and working well the toxins will just get reabsorbed into the bloodstream making you fell sick. If your colon is clean and you properly eliminate those toxins you get a general feeling of wellness, more energy and more mental clarity. Fasting, even just one day month will help eliminate salt and sugar cravings. After a fast you are usually hungry for food that has high nutrient content, like green vegetables..

Dr. Paul Bragg states: "... fasting is not a cure of any disease or ailment. The purpose of the fast is to allow the body full range and scope to fulfill its self-healing, self-repairing, self-rejuvenating functions to the best advantage. ...Fasting is probably the fastest and safest way or means of regaining health ever conceived by the human man. ... Fasting puts the body in a condition where all the Vital Force of the body is used to flush out the causes of body miseries."

5. Colon and parasite cleanse. If you are over the age of thirty and have never done a colon cleanse you are in for a tremendous health boost. If you do your cleanse and eat a healthy diet with mostly fruits and vegetables and very little red meat or no meat at all you will feel lighter. You will focus easier. Your memory will improve and your energy will go up. You will just feel better over all. You have probably heard the saying that death begins in the colon. Well, good health and more energy also begin in the colon!

6. Superfoods. Superfoods are foods or food products that are high in nutrient density. Superfoods are usually green superfoods, high in both vitamins and minerals. Why are superfoods so important to natural energy levels?

One reason is that our soils are so depleted and over-farmed and we, as a country, elect to only replace the Nitrogen, Potassium and Phosphorus. These are the macro nutrients our foods need but not the micro-nutrients (trace minerals) which are essential to our energy and immune systems. Superfoods usually contain sea minerals from Blue-Green Algae, Spirulina, Kelp and Chlorella and other mineral dense foods that help to ensure that we are getting all the nutrients our body needs to fight disease and not run out of gas. Marty Meshek is a natural energy and cleanse specialist and operates a natural healing web site filled with natural energy advice and products. http://www.EnergyForToday.com ]]> Powerful Nutrition For Athletes Enhances Performance With The Right Kinds Of All Natural Foods http://www.artwoo.com/article/powerful-nutrition-for-athletes-enhances-performance-with-the-right-kinds-of-all-natural-foods http://www.artwoo.com/article/powerful-nutrition-for-athletes-enhances-performance-with-the-right-kinds-of-all-natural-foods#comments Fri, 08 Aug 2008 05:57:25 +0000 artificial fertilizershealth drinksfruits and vegetablesoxygen levelsgreen plantsnutrition for athletesoptimum nutrition http://www.artwoo.com/article/powerful-nutrition-for-athletes-enhances-performance-with-the-right-kinds-of-all-natural-foods nutrition for athletes available today, you should be aware that many of the all natural foods in our grocery stores are devoid of real nutrition. The used over the past century have created artificially enhanced plants that are lacking a density of nutrients needed to provide for athletes. Farmers can grow big and bright red tomatoes that look good, but as the soil is depleted year after year, so are the nutrients. No amount of artificial fertilizer can recreate what nature made for us.

The filming of a recent documentary about global change featured scientists who drilled holes in the Arctic in search of what was under the ice. Digging down thousands of feet these scientists discovered what they believe is soil that has been preserved under ice for thousands of years. This soil from ages past was so loaded with nutrients it can be surmised that the inhabitants of that time possibly lived on robust vegetables that were hundreds of times more nutrient dense than the food we eat today. Imagine if we had all natural foods like providing that kind of nutrition for athletes today.

One obvious reason for the lower levels of nutrients in today's fruits and vegetables is that the in our atmosphere were much higher centuries ago before the air was filled with carbon monoxide. That fact alone may help you understand why the all natural foods in stores now are just not that effective for athletes, even if they look healthy. You will find better nutrition for athletes in advanced, nutrient dense, concentrated formulas that are not found in stores.

Look for concentrated, all natural food formulas and that are made with real whole foods. These whole food ingredients, when concentrated so that small amounts provide the nutrients of many plants combined, create powerful nutrition for athletes.

Additionally, try to find out how the formulas are processed. In most cases, powder formulas will be more valuable nutrition for athletes than bottled liquids. This is because of the lack of live enzymes in nutritional products that have already been activated by liquids. Live enzymes found in raw, whole foods are the important catalysts for nutrients such as vitamins and minerals to open the doors to your cells where they can provide energy for you. Generally speaking, products that are processed at lower temperatures maintain the complex of whole food ingredients better than those that have been heated or pasteurized. Pasteurization is necessary to kill bacteria in liquids such as milk, but it also destroys enzymes. That's why raw milk is better for calcium absorption than pasteurized milk.

When you put in a good workout, you want to know that your efforts aren't being sabotaged by a lack of the right nutrition for athletes. You want quick recovery times and you want to feel good when you're giving it your all, but knowing which all natural foods to choose for optimum performance is essential.

You can settle for less at the store, but it won't get you the results that you will feel with today's more advanced, concentrated formulas. Search the Internet for natural nutrition for athletes to find the highest quality all natural foods and health drinks being made today.Cliff Smith is the owner of BestHealthFoodStore.net and is constantly researching the latest nutrition for athletes. He offers information on more than 400 products, including all natural foods and health drinks that are not typically sold in retail outlets.]]>