Sentences with phrase «tract function as»

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The speech lists five key fundamentals that should stand Australia in good stead: a strong institutional framework (including the rule of law, respect for property rights, a well - functioning public administration, and a well - established regulatory system); our people, who are diverse, well educated, have a «can do» mentality and a demonstrated capability for adjusting to change; a large endowment of mineral resources; large tracts of agricultural land and an ability to produce high - quality clean food; and an established services industry with the potential for considerable expansion as average incomes in Asia rise.

I'm inclined to take exception to the statement «Enormous tracts of virgin forest have little to do with sustaining people...» As «the air conditioner of the earth,» tracts of virgin tropical forest sustain us all through many important ecosystem functions.

To use a common dietary supplement as an example, «Cranberry cures urinary tract infections» is a health claim requiring FDA approval, while «Cranberry supports urinary tract health» is a structure / function claim which does not.)

NIACIN: (as Niacinamide): Aids normal functioning of tissues, particularly skin, gastrointestinal tract and nervous system; used with other vitamins in converting carbohydrates to energy.NATURAL SOURCES: Liver, lean meat, whole wheat, brewer's yeast, wheat germ, fish, eggs, roasted peanuts, poultry, sesame seeds, nuts.

As a postdoc, she gained clinical trial experience while studying gastrointestinal tract function at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, and at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio.

In their demonstration, the researchers used the bacterium Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron, a microbe that lives in the human intestinal tract, as their «donor organism,» that is the one whose functions they wanted to study in more detail.

Indeed, it may be profitable to envision the taste system as extending along the digestive tract and having multiple functions for food acceptance, recognition, and utilization.

«Respiratory tract infections in young children linked to asthma and worse lung function: Increases risk of asthma between 1.5 - to 4-fold as the children grew older.»

Children who had suffered from lower respiratory tract infections, such as bronchitis, bronchiolitis, pneumonia and general chest infections, had a two - to four-fold increased risk of developing asthma in later life and were also more likely to have worse lung function.

However, lower respiratory tract infections at almost all ages were associated with worse lung function as indicated by lower scores for FVC, FEV1 and FEF75.

The Division of Pulmonary Medicine deals with the breath of life in all its aspects: control of breathing; sleep disorders; obstruction to airflow in the common diseases of upper and lower airways such as croup, bronchiolitis, asthma, cystic fibrosis, and bronchopulmonary dysplasia; restriction to lung function from disorders affecting the chest wall, the musculature, the nervous system, or lung tissue itself; congenital anomalies; accidents such as inhalation of foreign bodies, hydrocarbons, or toxic gases; secondary effects of non-pulmonary system disorders such as gastrointestinal reflux, myopathy, or cardiac dysfunction; disease of the upper respiratory tract including rhinitis and sinusitis; and so on.

contain immunoprotective respiratory epithelium, the tissue lining the respiratory tract, which moistens and protects the airway and functions as a barrier to potential pathogens and foreign particles;

There are some experts in the nutrition and cleansing world, such as Dr Brian Clement, who firmly believe that the B12 produced in the digestive tract is re-absorbed into the bloodstream giving enough of this vitamin for the body to function well.

You see, nearly 80 percent of your immune system resides in your digestive tract, and it turns out that the trillions of microbes that also live there — known collectively as your gut microbiome — have a huge influence on the balance and performance of your immune function, including:

As some of you may know, I am a huge advocate of breastfeeding and I think that it is very important for newborn babies to get their own mothers» colostrum, if possible, because it is full of antibodies and other immune proteins, pre - and probiotics, and it promotes optimal functioning of babies» digestive tracts.

Not drinking enough water appears to be associated with such problems as falls and fractures, heat stroke, heart disease, lung disorders, kidney disease, kidney stones, bladder and colon cancers, urinary tract infections, cavities, decreased immune function, and cataract formation.

Further information about the function of your digestive tract may require tests such as a barium swallow or pH examination.

Cranberry juice is quite low in sugar, and has been researched extensively for its liver and kidney detoxifying functions, and especially as preventative for urinary tract infections.

Betaine HCl supports the stomach's most important function as the gateway to the GI tract.

That's because both dandelion, Taraxacum officinale, and yellow dock are bitters and prebiotics, which are renowned for their ability to support detoxification, liver function, and blood sugar as well as nourish the good bacteria living in our digestive tract.

These probiotics promote health to the digestive tract as well as supporting a healthy immune system function.

The liver has 500 different functions, it needs to deal with poor fatty diet, refined sugar, hormones, medication, stress and the impacts of the Gi Tract if its not working as it should.

Via the same mechanism through which it boosts gut function, bone broth is able to improve and support healthy inflammatory response in the digestive tract as well.

These SCFAs can then be used as an energy source for cells that line our large intestine, providing better function in that part of our digestive tract.

It is a natural tranquilizer which functions to relax skeletal muscles as well as the smooth muscles of blood vessels and the gastrointestinal tract.

These teams have designed a range of solutions using biomimicry, such as desalination by looking to mangrove forests, soil remediation by emulating the digestive tract of earthworms, and a peer - to - peer networking app whose algorithm mimics the communication function found in a flock of birds.

B vitamins help to maintain the health of nerves, skin, eyes, hair, liver and mouth, as well as healthy muscle tone in the gastrointestinal tract and proper brain function.

Fiber is what keeps their gastrointestinal tracts functioning properly — as the fiber moves through the gastrointestinal tract, it stimulates the stomach and the cecum.

As a result, the chemistry in the canines digestive tract is severely off, thus prohibiting it to function properly.

Located next to the stomach and small intestine, it is a thin, soft organ which packs in dual function as an exocrine gland (releases enzymes to digestive tract) and endocrine gland (releases hormones to bloodstream).

Additionally, do not modify your pet's meals within seven days of boarding, as an optimally functioning digestive tract promotes better immune health.

Plantaeris is a herbal formula that helps maintain normal bowel function and relieves spasm of the digestive tract and reduces pain and discomfort as well.

Carbohydrates are also important as they provide energy to the dogs and assures health function of the intestinal tract.

«Age - related changes in cognitive functions, behaviour, skin, digestive tract, cardiovascular system, respiratory tract, degenerative joint and skeletal function, as well as urinary disorders are the most common issues concerning older dogs», explains Dr Brenten.

Dogs recuperating from illness or injury benefit as bananas assist in maintaining normal blood pressure, heart function, fluid balance, and digestive tract function.