More than just a bad day – Managing Depression

Posted on February 23, 2012 by vitamincreek

Managing Depression Many individuals suffer from depression. As a matter of fact, most individuals experience depression at some point in their life.

Just because a person may experience depression once in a while doesn’t mean they suffer from a mental disorder. Depression is a natural part of life. However, there are those that have mental disorders that need treatment. Sometimes a cognitive, or non-medicated, approach is used to treat the depression. Even nutritional changes and exercise can make a difference when it comes to depression. Continue reading →

Amenorrhea — The Absence of a Woman’s Period

Posted on January 19, 2012 by vitamincreek

It is called amenorrhea when a woman has not started her menstrual cycle by the age of 16, but there is also secondary amenorrhea. Secondary amenorrhea is when a woman’s menstrual cycle stops.

Both of these are serious issues because that means that there is some underlying reason that has led to the fact that a woman’s period has never started or the fact that it has suddenly stopped without menopause being a factor.

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A Guide to Vitamin A, B, B-Complex, C, C-Complex, D, E, K

Posted on January 12, 2012 by vitamincreek

A Guide to Vitamins A, B, B-Complex, C, C-Complex, D, E, K There are many vitamins that are important for you to take into your body every single day.

This is because these vitamins are important to the overall function of our bodies. Below is a guide to the various vitamins important to your overall function. Continue reading →

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