Health Mind Body

I would like this blog to be of dual purpose… I am here to entice you to join me with a network marketing company that I am representing, a very noteworthy company because of its straight forward approach to earning money. There are no gimmicks, no mirrors, no fees, no investment and no risk. I’ve already stated this in my last blog. Now I would like to tell you more before I lead you to my web page. The other thing on my mind is healthy heart awareness. In a way, a completely different category, but the two are linked because of certain health products that this company manufactures here in the US.

My name is David Verge, as stated in the other blog; I have lived throughout the world, especially in Europe. My lust for life is up there with all the rest of you who have dreamt of adventure, different cultures, different foods and different thoughts. It’s how we learn, and if anything else, we should start learning better. As the good man says: “Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow-mindedness”. I have made my way through life through my craft-cabinetry, carpentry and contracting. The reason I’m writing all this is because life was and is good, but I ignored certain signs that I want to open your eyes to. And that is a healthy heart, I suffered a major heart attack which ended up with congestive heart failure. I want you to realize the excesses of today’s world, especially attacking the American public to unhealthy habits more than any other nation in the world.

My case started with chest pains or more exact, heart pains. I immediately went to see several doctors, who mistakenly, misdiagnosed the problem. They sent me home with Nexium and assured me that the ‘acid reflux’ problem would go away in a few days. Before those few days were up, I drove myself to the emergency room where it was confirmed that I was having a heart attack. Next thing I knew I was rushed into the operating room, unfortunately too late. The damage was done and within the following hours I suffered cardiac arrest. Quite a few volts later I awoke.

To say the least, life is not the same. Every day is a struggle, but also a joy. If there’s a reason that I was given a second chance, it is unbeknownst to me. But enough of the horrid details, I am here to enforce the fact that, yes it can happen to you also. It has taken me a long time, no help from the doctors, to learn on my own what my condition is and how to improve it. And for you heart patients and heart techies out there, my ejection fraction is 26%. Before I move on I would like to inform anyone with any interest in learning more to visitmy web site where you will find links. At the end of this article I will reference a few great books on the subject and my site has quite a few very informative and educational links. Sorry to subject you to the details, but I just had to get it off my chest (pun intended). Now onto the serious stuff-Making Money.

Because of my condition and also the condition of millions of Americans, I still want to touch on the heart issue before beginning on the road to wealth. Our obese nation, has sacrificed health for instant gratification of taste, enforced by the media and every other salesman out there. Our country has sacrificed healthy products to produce the most effective way to make money. Kobe beef, the delicacy of meat is the most expensive meat out there; it is called white beef because of its fat content. And that’s where we have our problem, our domesticated animals are fattened up with grain, shot with hormones to enhance growth and who knows what else, we’ve all heard of mad cow disease and we all know how it got there. It’s time we educate ourselves.

Did you know that duck is less fattening than chicken and that buffalo is leaner than the two of them. That is because buffalo is still roaming free, eating grass, a natural occurrence without human intervention. If you let a cow become free range the fat is reduced and what fat there is, it is not half as dangerous for you than the processed kind.

I understand that we are a big nation with a lot of people to feed, so we make short cuts, these shortcuts are hurting us as a healthy nation. 100 years ago, all cattle were free range, how times have changed. And it’s time I move on and stop talking about nutrition; one last note is that anyone who wants to talk nutrition can contact me directly at David.verge@gmail.com, since my diet is so restrictive because of my heart failure, I have become quite the expert. Just to inform you though, I am human and I am American, and I’m no saint; how could I possibly pass up ribs in the summer, mind you, just a few. Of course with a cold beer. But that is a luxury I can seldom partake in.

Now all of this information does have a purpose in the overall scheme of things with making money in the distribution field of Neways products. Neways products are synonymous with health, and I take them not just for my cardio problems but for digestion, circulation, cell rejuvenation and on and on, and as an educated consumer, I know there are certain supplements which are necessary to take in our world. Now a world filled with processed foods; filling, but unnutritional. Omega 3, cardio health and joint health, critical fatty acids, products to maintain healthy cholesterol levels, circulatory health, liver health, body cleansing products, anti-oxidants, anti-aging and CoQ10, these are just a few of the products offered with Neways. All products can be reviewed in detail at http://www.neways.com/, or write me and I can send you a catalog.

When I talk about no investment and no risk, you must understand the Neways concept. We, you and I, are out here to make money and we can do it with a good conscience by becoming part of the Neways networking teams. The big money is in distribution, not direct sales, unless you want to or own a health food store. The optimal way to earn with Neways is to join in the Direct Ship Plan, where you purchase $150 worth of goods monthly. You are spending, but it is for your personal consumption. It is your health plan to wealth. It is where I hand in my vitamin shoppe card and just buy directly from Neways at wholesale prices and make money in doing so. There is no investment because you are transferring your buying habits from other stores and buying from Neways. The concept is easy enough.

And there are no fees, no mirrors, no gimmicks, and no scheme. It is an honest way to make considerable money full time or part time. The time involved is up to you. And I’d like to continue with the health to wealth aspect, which I like to call easy as 1,2,3 wealth. That’s it, you find 3 associates, friends, family, co- workers and the likes to try these products and explain the wealth benefits open to them by becoming part of the Neways family. In a perfect world where everyone does their homework, you could be earning considerable income within just 5 months. Please visit my website to see the chart explaining the explosion of wealth. http://www.newayswealth.com

I’m not here to pressure you into anything, you must educate yourself. I have given you the websites and if you don’t feel comfortable joining the team, take the time to explore the idea with friends and family, get feedback and to feel secure, get your first 3 recruits before even joining, then you have no pressure whatsoever. I hate to say it, but either you get the concept and the beauty of it, or past experiences and over-hype by other networking companies has numbed your senses into disbelieving. That is something you will have to come to terms with, because faith and trust is the backbone of any real adventure. Whether financial or whimsical. You put your trust in me and I also put my trust in others, it is this ability to trust that bonds humans together. This is what makes the machine work, this is why Neways works, there is no fast sale, no hidden sale, everything is in the open and that is the way it should be. Check it out, like I said, either you get it or you don’t. And if you do get it, it all becomes very easy. So now that I have managed to get your undivided attention to at least check it all out, let’s get back to my primary mission.

That is to teach you to respect your body, to eat healthy and, in return, you will be grateful to the forces that make you change unhealthy habits. This does not have to be Neways, but that is one choice. Just listen to your body, it will tell you a lot. And, for goodness sake, you don’t want to be in my position, so make your future, in health and in wealth.

For all you fellow heart patients or heart techies, I have a St. Jude dual chamber defibrillator/pacemaker: this makes my third in 3 years, again a comedy of errors on the part of our great medical professionals. What the hell, if I complained about my pain that I put up with, I’d be miserable. So I just look to the stars and ask, “why me?” and smile. And yes, the defibrillator has zapped me, but that’s another story for another day

.

Below are the books I recommend for anyone with heart failure to read.

Success with heart failure

Marc A, Silver, Md. 2002, Di Capo Press

 

Take a load off your heart

J.C. Piiscatella & B.A. Franklin, Ph.D 2003,Workman Publishing

 

Dr. Dean Ornish’s program for Reversing heart disease

Dean Ornish, MD 1990, Ballantine Books

 

Heart disease for dummies

James A. Rippe, MD 2004, Wiley Publishing

 

Thriving with heart disease

Wayne Sotile 2004

 

The Mayo Clinic cookbook

May we all eat well

Read more

Weight loss is the latest mantra. Actually it does not make one wonder. The western countries are reeling heavily under the pressure of obesity. Itâ??s as if a giant junk machine is piling pressure on us continuously. We live very hectic lives. This does not give us enough opportunity to take meals at time. The ideal meal plan tends towards leaner meals at a higher frequency. This means that our large glutton meals at fairly large interval are just what the body does not need. It is difficult for the body to process such food. People try various diet pills as a panacea. Unfortunately, there is no such miracle pill to date. Weight is gained over a life time of over indulgence, its only natural that it takes sometime to lose weight. The psychological trauma of being overweight is such that people take resort in crash diets. There is the Atkins diet, Hollywood diet, burst diets like belly shock method and much more. These are the very unsafe methods of losing weight and only causes serious relapse apart from fatigue, metabolic reverses, immunity loss and strong seizures. Itâ??s not only about weight loss. Itâ??s also about losing it in away that brings no poor side effect or withdrawal symptoms. Let us discuss few such methods within the ambit of these articles. Using a lot of fiber, fruits and vegetables- This is a time tested method. First, it is such wholesome food that it does not leave any space for junk craving. This means that the appetite is completely suppressed. Second, it has such balanced diet that the body is lured to believe that there is a party out there. It asks the metabolism to shed fat as it feels that no storage is required. Hence weight is lost in a very safe way. This is a fitness mantra that keeps the health factor alive. Diet structures- One should also follow those diet structures that can be easily processed by the body. Each body is different in this regard so a perfect assessment and evaluation by a doctor is necessary. STF diet creator is doing well to help prepare such diet charts. Exercise and cardio- One can also look for certain exercises that can help with losing weight without any possible harm. These can be low intensity exercise such as brisk walking and cycling or moderate intensity exercises like cardio. While brisk walking, the idea is to walk with shortened strides. These help in a rhythmic motion of the body that peps up the heart rate and induces metabolism into losing weight. Cardio works on the principle of increasing heart rate to shed calories and lose weight. There are quite a few cardio which can be safely tried; Hindu squats and treadmill exercises are just two of these. Losing weight is important but equally important is contesting the battle for fitness. Those weight loss exercises which risk longevity should not be tried at any rate. It also includes starving one self to death for the sake of cutting out some flab from the belly.

Read more

We often want to believe that shame is reserved for the unfortunate few who have survived terrible traumas, but this is not true. Shame is something we all experience. And, while it feels like shame hides in our darkest corners, it actually tends to lurk in all of the familiar places. After interviewing over 400 women across the US, I learned that there are twelve areas that are particularly vulnerable for women: appearance and body image, motherhood, family, parenting, money and work, mental and physical health (including addiction), aging, sex, religion, surviving trauma, speaking out and being labeled or stereotyped.

Interestingly, there are no absolutely universal shame triggers. The issues and situations that I find shaming may not even come up on another woman’s radar. This is because the messages and expectations that drive shame come from a unique combination of places including our families of origin, our own beliefs, the media and our culture. One place where women find themselves surrounded by unattainable and conflicting expectations is body image.

While some of us might have quieted the tapes about “not being smart enough” or “not being good enough” — it seems that almost all women continue to wage battle with looking “beautiful, cool, sexy, stylish, young and thin enough.” With more than 90% of the participants experiencing shame about their bodies, body image is the one issue that comes closest to being a “universal trigger.” In fact, body shame is so powerful and often so deeply rooted in our psyches that it actually affects why and how we feel shame in many of the other categories, including sexuality, motherhood, parenting, health, aging and a woman’s ability to speak out with confidence.

Our body image is how we think and feel about our bodies. It is the mental picture we have of our physical bodies. Unfortunately, our pictures, thoughts and feelings may have little to do with our actual appearance. It is our image of what our bodies are, often held up to our image of what they should be.

While we normally talk about body image as a general reflection of what we look like, we can’t ignore the specifics — the body parts that come together to create this image. If we work from the understanding that women most often experience shame when we become trapped in a web of layered, conflicting and competing expectations of who, what and how we should be, we can’t ignore that there are social-community expectations for every single, tiny part of us — literally from our heads to our toes. I’m going to list our body parts because I think they are important: head, hair, neck, face, ears, skin, nose, eyes, lips, chin, teeth, shoulders, back, breasts, waist, hips, stomach, abdomen, buttocks, vulva, anus, arms, wrists, hands, fingers, fingernails, thighs, knees, calves, ankles, feet, toes, body hair, body fluids, pimples, scars, freckles, stretch marks and moles.

I bet if you look at each of these areas, you have specific body part images for each one — not to mention a mental list of what you’d like it to look like and what you’d hate to have a specific part look like.

When our very own bodies fill us with shame and feelings of worthlessness, we jeopardize the connection we have with ourselves (our authenticity) and the connection we have with the important people in our lives. Consider the woman who stays quiet in public out of the fear that her stained and crooked teeth will make people question the value of her contributions. Or the women who told me that “the one thing she hates about being fat” is the constant pressure to be nice to people. She explained, “If you’re bitchy, they might make a cruel remark about your weight.” The research participants also spoke often about how body shame either kept them from enjoying sex or pushed them into having it when they didn’t really want to but were desperate for some type of physical validation of worthiness.

There were also many women who talked about the shame of having their bodies betray them. These were women who spoke about physical illness, mental illness and infertility. We often conceptualize “body image” too narrowly — it’s about more than wanting to be thin and attractive. When we begin to blame and hate our bodies for failing to live up to our expectations, we start splitting ourselves in parts and move away from our wholeness.

We can’t talk about shame and body image without talking about the pregnant body. Has any body image been more exploited in the past few years? Don’t get me wrong. I’m all for exploring the wonders of the pregnant body and removing the stigma and shame of the pregnant belly. But let’s not replace that with one more airbrushed, computer-generated, shame-inducing image for women to not be able to live up to. Movie stars who gain fifteen pounds and have their stretch marks airbrushed for their “Look! I’m human too!” portraits do not represent the realities that most of us face while pregnant.

Parenting is also a shame category affected by body image. As an admittedly vulnerable, imperfect parent, I’m not one to jump on the “blame parents for everything — especially the mothers” bandwagon. Having said that, I will tell you what I found in my research. Shame creates shame. Parents have a tremendous amount of influence on their children’s body image development, and girls are still being shamed by their parents — primarily their mothers — about their weight.

When it comes to parenting and body image, I find that parents fall along a continuum. On one side of the continuum, there are parents who are keenly aware that they are the most influential role models in their children’s lives. They work diligently to model positive body image behaviors (self-acceptance, acceptance of others, no emphasis placed on the unattainable or ideal, focusing on health rather than weight, deconstructing media messages, etc.).

On the other side of the continuum are parents who love their children just as much as their counterparts, but are so determined to spare their daughters the pain of being overweight or unattractive (and their sons the pain of being weak) that they will do anything to steer their children toward achievement of the ideal — including belittling and shaming them. Many of these parents struggle with their own body images and process their shame by shaming.

Last, there are the folks in the middle, who really do nothing to counter the negative body-image issues but also don’t shame their children. Unfortunately, due to societal pressures and the media, most of these kids do not appear to develop strong shame resilience skills around body image. There just doesn’t appear to be any room for neutrality on this issue — you are either actively working to help your children develop a positive self-concept or, by default, you are sacrificing them to the media- and society-driven expectations.

Power, Courage and Resilience

As you can see, what we think, hate, loathe and question about our bodies reaches much further and affects far more than our appearance alone. The long reach of body shame can impact how we live and love. If we are willing to examine the messages and practice empathy around body image and appearance, we can start to develop shame resilience. We can never become completely resistant to shame; however, we can develop the resilience we need to recognize shame, move through it constructively and grow from our experiences.

Across the interviews, women with high levels of shame resilience shared four things in common. I refer to these factors as the four elements of shame resilience. The four elements of shame resilience are the heart of my work. If we are going to confront the shame we feel about our bodies, it is imperative that we start by exploring our vulnerabilities. What is important to us? We must look at each body part and explore our expectations and the sources of these expectations. While it often painful to acknowledge our secret goals and expectations, it is the first step to building shame resilience. We have to know and explicitly identify what’s important and why. I believe there is even power in writing it down.

Next, we need to develop critical awareness about these expectations and their importance to us. One way to develop critical awareness is to run our expectations through a reality-check. I use this list of questions in my work:

Where do the expectations about my body come from?

How realistic are my expectations?

Can I be all these things all of the time?

Can all of these characteristics exist in one person?

Do the expectations conflict with each other?

Am I describing who I want to be or who others want me to be?

What are my fears?

We must also find the courage to share our stories and experiences. We must reach out to others and speak our shame. If we feed shame the secrecy and silence it craves — if we keep the struggles with our bodies buried inside — the shame will fester and grow. We must learn to reach out to one another with empathy and understanding. If, in a diverse sample of women ages 18 – 80, over 90% of the women struggled with body image, it is clear not one of us is alone. There is a tremendous amount of freedom that comes with identifying and naming common experiences and fears — this is the foundation of shame resilience.

Copyright © 2007 Brené Brown

Read more

To live a happy and productive life you might want to consider the benefits of constantly improving your body and mind!

Even if you are one of these people that constantly look and feel great, there is always something more you can do and daily steps you can take, to improve your body and mind. It takes consistent work to improve your life, even when you have achieved what you believe is your personal best, you can still do more!

Now and then, we can all use some healthy living tips and suggestions to make sure we are the best we can be all the time and every single day.

Here are some healthy living tips to improve your body and mind.

So, lets say your a super model! Thats no excuse to not be bothered with making yourself better! There are always things you can do to help you look, feel and think better. And think about this – you won’t be able to reach greater heights and experience new things,without constantly improving your body and mind!

The best and most essential health tip is to insist you enjoy good quality sleep. When you get enough sleep, you are also ensuring a great boost to your health, body and attitude and you get the bonus of a mini spring clean for your body and mind. Although some people think that sleep is overrated, study after study has shown that people who get at least eight hours of sleep look and feel much better than those who don’t. Its sometimes tempting to skimp on the hours of sleep you get, but trust me – it definately isn’t worth it. If you dont get enough sleep, your brain’s ability to function, your appearance, and your overall long-term health will suffer. So do yourself a favor and skip the late night talk shows tonight!

Any guesses to my next tip? Exercise, of course! Whether you are trying to lose weight, put on weight or you’re on target weight, it can sometimes be very tempting to skip out on daily exercise. No matter what the little devil inside tells you, not exercising is bad for you – full stop. Not only does exercise help you look good, but it also helps you feel good. Do you know about endorphins? These are what are released into your body when you exercise – they are commonly known as your natural inner feel good drug? and then the stress literally rolls off you!

It’s often difficult to incorporate these healthy living tips into your lifestyle, but there is one mega tool that can tie everything together for you: the huge power of positive self-talk. Use positive affirmations to remind you of your healthy living goals. Do you know what affirmations are? They are short positive statements that you say out loud to yourself. They help you focus and improve your weaknesses. Affirmations can help you focus on creating and maintaining the healthy body and mind you desire because it gives you the motivation you need to focus on your most important asset – you!

Some good examples of relevant affirmations would be, “It is good for me to take care of myself first,” or, “I am healthy and deserve the benefits of a healthy lifestyle.” Try using simple statements like these regularly during the day to feel great. Everybody needs some extra motivation from time to time.

When you start to implement these strategies in your daily life, you’ll begin to realize just how easy it can be to lead a healthy lifestyle, especially once you have gained the right set of tools in your self-improvement toolbox!

So, give it a try and see if you can improve your body and mind!

Read more

Cutting-Edge News Room

What are the 5 best exercises for your body? There is an ongoing debate about this in the health community. What the best exercises are may depend on who you talk to. There are many sports enthusiasts that may debate this.

Fortunately, there is some agreement among health care providers, both mainstream and alternative-minded or those enjoying Eastern philosophy, about what types of exercises to promote total body health and wellness (without destroying the joints necessarily). Let’s talk about these fantastic exercises, and why they are so great for your body.

Swimming

Why is swimming at the top of the list? It is among the only cardiovascular exercises that can work every muscle in your body… AND it is easy on your joints. There is almost no person in the world that can’t benefit from swimming.

Swimming is great for the seasoned athlete and for individuals that are frail. Are you in rehabilitation? No problem. Often therapists recommend swimming for individuals that have been injured or are suffering from chronic ailments including arthritis because swimming is gentle on the joints. You can start out slowly and work your way up to a vigorous workout.

You can choose to pull yourself along and work your upper body alone, or you can kick with a kick board and work your lower body. You don’t have to be a professional swimmer to enjoy the health benefits either. You can do a freestyle stroke, the breast stroke, you can doggy paddle. You can even walk in water.

Water provides natural resistance, so when you exercise in it; it is almost as if you were lifting weights. Not bad for even the professional athlete. So, if you want to get fit in the best way possible, why not try swimming? It’s fun for everyone, and it is an excellent total body workout. You can enjoy it whether young or old.

Walking

Next to swimming, walking is the next greatest exercise. It almost works every muscle in the body. It is also gentle on the joints, especially if you pick a surface to walk on besides concrete (like dirt paths or grass). Make sure you have proper walking shoes to absorb impact and your knees and ankles will thank you.

To improve your upper body strength, make sure you swing your arms widely. You can complement your walking with some of the exercises below to ensure you get a total body workout.

Push-Ups

Push-ups are old fashioned but they work and you don’t need any fancy equipment to enjoy them. Pushups work all the muscles in your body (almost). You may not even realize this. If you do them correctly however, you will see. When you have your feet extended in back of you and you push up, you work your back, arms, chest and abdomen.

Here is how you do it right. Make sure you lie facedown when starting. Now, place your hands a bit wider than your shoulders at your sides, bent. Breathe out and push up, breath in and lower. Make sure you are streamlined and not holding your butt up too high.

You probably should have someone watch you at first to make sure you have the right form.

Squats

If you plan to work your upper body you should work your lower body. Squats are the best exercise for making your butt look shapely and for toning your legs. Like pushups they are old-fashioned but they do work.

All you have to do is this. Stand with your feet a bit apart, just past your hips. Have your toes pointing slightly out, and make sure you are standing straight. Make sure your abdomen is pulled in with your pelvis down. Squat down to about a 90 degree angle with your legs, not your torso and then push back up again. You don’t have to use a barbell on your back to do squats. In fact, until you master your form you should not use any weight at all.

When you do graduate to weights, you should have someone monitor your form. This will help prevent injury. A machine rather than free weights will help prevent early injury as well.

Lat Pull-Downs

This is another form of exercise that will require a machine, but helps balance your back out. If you do push ups you should consider this exercise because it will balance out the chest exercise that comes from basic pushups.

What you do is hold the bar with your palms facing the front of the bar. Then pull down the bar toward the front of your chest, and slowly let back up again. Start with a small weight, and gradually increase the weight. You should always begin slowly and work your way up to a greater weight. If you can’t lift the weight slowly then it is too much weight, because if you must work fast you are really using momentum to move that weight and not your muscles.

As you can see exercising doesn’t have to be expensive and you don’t even need to join the gym. All you need is a little discipline.

Sincerely yours,

Omid

Read more

Some people balk when they hear about any kind of sauna. They claim their only use if for some relaxation and quiet time from the rest of the world — and that certainly is true. There aren’t a lot of places you can go besides out in the wilderness (for some people) that are more relaxing than spending some time in a sauna or getting pampered at a spa. But besides the indisputable relaxation you can get from an infrared sauna, there are also benefits to your health that can be had from extended use for most people.

There are some people who should not use infrared saunas, for health reasons. If you are pregnant, have hemophilia, are taking heart medication, or are insensitive to heart — please do not use an infrared sauna, or any sort of sauna. Putting your body into an environment that is fairly hot for an extended period of time with the conditions above can end badly.

Also, if you are using the sauna to relieve joint pain from an injury do not do so until at least 48 hours after the injury was incurred so the heat does not cause blood to rush to the injury and cause it to swell even more. However, if done of the these things fit your specific medical condition, infrared saunas are most likely safe for you to use — But be sure to check with your doctor before buying your own sauna and having it installed into your own home.

If you’re safe to use an infrared sauna, health benefits galore are coming to you! Using an infrared sauna can help in weight loss, detoxify your body through sweating out harmful toxins, relieve moderate joint pain, and increase blood circulation — which promotes heart and general body health. There are numerous benefits you can reap from regularly using an infrared sauna. It’s almost a dream come true for real health nuts and enthusiasts.

No matter your reason for purchasing or frequenting an infrared sauna, health or relaxation-wise, there is almost no reason not to make use of these new twists on a traditional relaxation technique. With minimal time and effort, you can make living in your body much more comfortable in the long run. Who can say they don’t want to be healthier, especially with such ease? Truthfully, everyone wants to be healthier — including you

Read more

When you are tired and stressed it take its toll on your body and one of the first things to suffer is sexual health.

Here we will outline not only some natural supplements for male sexual health, but also the natural foods you can eat to make you feel healthier, happier and more sexual.

Your overall health affects sexual wellbeing!

When looking at male sexual health it is not just a question of taking a few supplements and sex drive recovers.

You must see male sexual health in terms of overall body health, this means not just taking supplements, but eating foods to reduce stress first, then adding supplements to enhance your overall mood.

Let’s take foods first:

These foods will increase dopamine a chemical in the brain that will increase sex drive so eat them!

They are: Salmon, cottage cheese, steak and low fat yogurt

Salmon (and other oily fish such as mackerel and herring) are packed with Omega 3, which increases blood flow around the body and to the genitals and is vital for fighting impotence.

Cherries, raspberries, blackcurrants and aubergines are rich in anthocyanins an antioxidant that prevents fatty deposits on the walls of blood vessels keeping blood running smoothly.

This as we have said above in relation to salmon is crucial in avoiding the symptoms of impotence.

One mineral that is crucial to sex drive is Zinc, so make sure you get plenty of it from crab, multigrain bread, oysters, red meat and sardines.

Low levels of iron can also cause fatigue and kill sex drive, so eat plenty of lean red meat, dark turkey meat, chicken, eggs and oily fish; all of these are a good source of iron.

The above foods should be eaten in a diet that includes plenty of vegetables and fibre for overall energy. These foods act as great stress busters and as a by-product improve male sexual health.

Also keep in mind to cut down or stop taking alcohol or smoking, which are known sex drive killers

So how about some natural supplements to boost improve male sexual health?

Here are three of the best

L argentine

This nutrient is highly important for peak make sexual health and is probably the BEST Supplement you can take for male sexual wellbeing.

Unlike many other supposed sex drive boosters; this one is medically proven to enhance sex drive in healthy males.

Current studies support the use of argentine supplements to ensure that nitric oxide secretion is sufficient to keep blood flowing to the penis.

Nitric oxide insufficiency can stop the penis from becoming erect. A recent study showed an 80 percent improvement in the erectile function of men who took 2.8 grams of argentine a day for two weeks.

Gingko Bilbao

It enhances blood flow and functions as an anti-oxidant in the body and is renowned as a great all round supplement which has been known for centuries to increase sexual desire.

Ginseng

Korean Ginseng has been used in China as a sexual balancer and revitalizing tonic for thousands of years.

It is stimulating and restorative and helps improve physical and mental energy, stamina, strength and alertness as an adaptogen, it also helps you to combat physical, emotional stress and fatigue.

It has a normalizing effect on hormone imbalances and increases metabolic rate and improves blood flow to the genitals.

We know stress and tiredness are sex drive killers so by your diet right and taking proven supplements to enhance your sexual mood, you will feel healthier and have a stronger sex drive

Read more

According to the latest medical research, there is a correlation between a healthy mouth and a healthy body. Most Texans understand the popular link between healthy eating to prevent heart disease and keeping a normal body weight. Now individuals in Dallas, Houston, Austin and the rest of Texas need to think about food decisions to benefit the health of their mouths.


Sure, all that sugary food contributes to cavities, but there are other connections that link our diets and our mouths.


The status of our mouth can tell a lot about what we put into it. A poor diet can cause health issues for individuals in Texas including chronic bad breath, but it can also cause oral health problems like periodontal disease. This is the inflammation and destruction of the tissues and structures that hold our teeth in place. You can get everything from mouth sores, tooth pain and tooth loss, and that can lead to a downward spiral of other health concerns. Health issues with an individual’s mouth can happen at any age, not just with the elderly.


Once periodontal disease starts, it can worsen to other conditions related to diet, including uncontrolled diabetes, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis and poor immune status. Other oral risk factors include poor oral hygiene, smoking and stress. On top of it all, inadequate calories and nutrients don’t allow for repair and maintenance of oral tissues, even with the best immune system.


Aside from the increased risk of periodontal disease, with uncontrolled diabetes, there is also the increased concern for cavities and bacterial or fungal growth in the mouth. That is because of the higher sugar level in the saliva that washes the teeth. Furthermore, diabetes can increase the risk of mouth infections because wound healing is compromised.


In addition, studies exist that have linked an increased risk of periodontal disease to obesity and insulin resistance. This is because they appear to be connected with increased inflammation in the body.


Other factors that can also contribute to mouth problems include “dry mouth.” This condition can increase the risk of cavities and other mouth problems. The increased frequency of acidic foods/beverages or acid in the mouth from vomiting — linked to eating disorders like bulimia — or esophageal reflux (GERD) can wear tooth enamel, causing tooth erosion.


Even some mouth and throat cancers may be diet related. Most importantly, a diet high in fruits and vegetables may be beneficial in reducing the risk of some oral-related cancers, and may be critical to the overall health of the gum tissues.


A recent survey indicates that about 42 percent of children and adolescents age 6 to 16 years have some level of tooth decay. In adults, it is about 90 percent.


With some age groups in Texas, the number of cavities has declined over the past few years. Yet tooth decay is still a major issue in infants and preschool children. One reason is prolonged or inappropriate bottle-feeding. Plus, sweetened beverages or a high intake of fruit juice and processed foods seem to be major contributors to tooth problems with babies and young children.


In adolescents and young adults, intake of sweetened and/or acidic beverages, like soda or sports drinks, is also a big problem. Processed or sweetened snack foods not only directly contribute to tooth problems, but also often replace a diet of healthy foods needed for oral health. Many age groups don’t consume enough recommended intake of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and other less processed nutrient-rich foods that can benefit oral and whole body health.


Some recent studies show a relationship between vitamin D intake and the risk of periodontal disease. Surprisingly, many Texans show some level of vitamin D deficiency.


Dentists and physicians recommend that individuals include omega 3 fatty acids and active cultures, like those in yogurt, in their diet to help to reduce the risk of inflammation and boost the immune system.


Minding your mouth and its health will certainly affect you as you age, and eventually your wallet as well.

Read more

Structure is the foundation of the human body and of the Triad of Health. All the physical actions, activities and encounters we experience in our lives have the potential to mold and shape the structure of our body. 

What we have done with ourselves, and how we have done it, is reflected in the way we have developed our muscles, bones, and neuromuscular coordination.

Physical pain is considered by many to be more real than emotional pain. Even the healthiest person may have an accident in which a bone is broken. How that bone heals will depend on many factors, including the personâ??s emotional strength and chemical balance.  Any stress to one leg of the Triad of Health can and will have an effect on each of the parts of the triangle. 

Communication plays a valuable role in health. The bodyâ??s communication system begins in the brain and is transmitted to the rest of the body by the nerve system. If anything occurs to interfere with this communication from brain to body, health issues can result.

For example, a man came in to my office who had difficulty turning his neck to the left.  He was experiencing pain and spasms on the left side of his neck and upper back. He had normal range of motion rotating his head to the right.  He also said that he has been experiencing indigestion for about six weeks prior to his neck bothering him, indicating a chemical problem.  Since he had not been able to turn his neck for several weeks, he also noticed that he had become more irritable and that his tolerance to stress had decreased, affecting his emotional well-being.

Which came first?  Well, at this point, it doesnâ??t matter.  All three elements of the Triad have been compromised.  Action will be taken to determine the bodyâ??s priority for healing and getting back in balance, and it is possible that all three elements will need to be addressed.

Both physical and emotional problems may have their own warning signals if we can learn to be aware of them. Headaches, neck pain, back pain and digestive issues are a few physical warning signals. Stress, worry and sadness are just a few emotional warning signals.

Remember, healing always comes from within each of us. One of the ways I help facilitate that healing is by removing vertebral subluxations from the nerve system.

When the structural component shows up, I also may utilize a protocol called â??reciprocals.â?Â  For example, if a patient has right shoulder pain, I will address the left hip with an acupressure type of stimulation. If the pain is in the left knee, I will stimulate the right elbow.

When interference is removed, the integrity of the body can be restored and the body will heal on its own.

Read more

For many, body pain is a very real problem. Yet all pain is information. When there is a problem with your body, your body communicates this to your brain via nerve impulses. These impulses are “pain signals” that send the injury information to the brain to make you uncomfortable in an effort to force you to do something about it.

The fact is, many people feel overwhelmed by their body pain and feel unable to do something about it. In fact, pain is made much worse (or made chronic) by the way we think about it … and how often we think about it!

I would like to tell you about a method known as “reframing,” that is simple to do and will allow you to change the way you view and respond to pain. It is simply a form of communicating information. So normally you may say things to yourself like, “My joints hurts, my shoulders ache and they stop me from doing things I like to do. This all gets me down.”

By focusing on the problems, you are actually reaffirming a negative cycle. Let us now “reframe” the above negative thought into a positive one.

“Yes, my body hurts but it is telling me to be careful and not to injure it further. Okay, I should do the correct exercises to free my pain and be aware that I need to watch out for things that could add too much pressure at this point. Also it is good my body reminds me to look after my tender joints. So to thank my body I must keep up with my healthy life program.”

Rather than fight against the pain information (the message) you can use reframing instead to acknowledge the problem, and take affirmative steps to reduce and eliminate the pain. Then, while adopting a pain-relief program, you will be mindful to listen to the communication of information from your body to your brain, and acknowledge the relief as it comes … slow or fast.

Here are the three steps to reframing:

Step One is identifying the problem. Sounds easy, but often we react rather than reason. Take a moment to be with your pain and assess it so you can understand the why, when and how of it. Why is it happening (e.g., you have had a disc problem; you where sleeping in a new bed). When is it happening (e.g., while doing something that always sets it off). What is happening (e.g., what kind of pain is it?)?  And, how is it happening (e.g., are making it worse? Is it fear-based pain where you are worried that it will get bad so you get in the mindset of being in pain?)?

Step Two is separating the intention from the learned behavior. In other words, you slow down to really talk to your subconscious mind about a better way to deal with the problem at hand. You might say, “Okay, I know I am having pain, but it is not an injury, I am not my pain, it just happened today because I have been sitting all day and not moving.” Thinking and acknowledging in this way keeps you focused on getting to step three.

Step Three is setting the positive way forward. You can even thank your body for the message of pain, as it focused you to work with a better intention of achieving your health and long-term life goals.

You can reframe in many ways, just look at the positive view of the situation and let your mind work for you!

Read more

Natural Body Detox

Natural body detox has become very popular. Our body also needs pampering when it comes to health, junk and spicy food make our body unhealthy. This is the main reason why everybody must go for a natural body detox once in a while. There are a lot of natural ingredients that work well for human body. But there are some very effective ones too. Following is a list of natural ingredients that you must have in your kitchen.

Alfalfa in Arabic means “father of plants”. Alfalfa plants have their roots going down very deep, around 20 to 30 feet. These roots have essential minerals that are not available on the earth. That is why this plant is perfect to clean our system. The plant con tains vitamins A, K, B6, B1, and C. This not only cleanse the whole body but gives special attention to the liver and blood.

Fruits! They are tasty, and are a must when following a detoxification routine. Noon is the best time to have fruits, because the body has been cleansing itself since last evening. And better still you can have fruits for breakfast. There are some fruits that provide better cleansing facility than the other fruits. They are tomatoes, lemons, pineapple, grapefruits, oranges and mandarins. Do not eat the fruits that are acidic in nature when you are sick. As the body is itself carrying out natural body detox to get well, acidic fruits will make your body too clean. Natural Body Detox

Ginseng is another important ingredient for a natural body detox. Ginseng tea is very popular in Chinese and it has been there since the primordial times. Drinking ginseng tea was said to provide good health. The scientific studies have revealed that ginseng does provide a lot of benefits to the human body. The scientist found out that ginseng is a kind of “adaptogen”. Basically, it helps in refurbishing of human body and provides no side effects even if one drinks more than a suggested quantity.

It is suggested by the professionals that a normal diet must include 8 to 10 portions of vegetables in a day. The vegetables must also be eaten raw and if possible with the skin, as suggested by the professionals. When you eat the veggies raw the essential vitamins, enzymes and minerals are all retained and it helps in detoxification. You can also have vegetable juices, they are easier to digest and have a good flavor too. There are some vegetables that are much better for natural body detox. Eating Soybeans and soy products are best option for the body. Whole grains like wild rice, brown rice, whole wheat bread, lentils, peas, legumes, cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli and radish are an excellent choice for detoxifying your body. You can also eat onions and garlic but always keep a mint with you.

Finally it is not about these ingredients, you have to stick to the detoxifying routine to keep your body healthy. And these are some important ingredients that you must have in your kitchen if you want to detoxify your body. Natural Body Detox

Read more

It is quite possible to learn how to better your health in only 4 steps. Each step is a way of improving healthy living that actually works. Each step also is the basic outline of how to burn body fat and get a healthier body.

1. Nutrition.  Good nutrition is very important for your body. A very important statement you must remember is “YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT!!”. You must improve and maintain your eating habits. The eating of good foods, like nuts, berries, olive oil, greens and chicken must be increased. Where as the consumption of bad foods such as fried food, hydrogenated oils and saturated fats must be reduced.

2. Nutritional Supplements.  Nowadays a lot of your food intake does not give you the full nutritional input that your body requires on a daily bases.  It can therefore be seen that nutritional suppliments are necessary and also beneficial. If you are not sure what you need to be taking then first take a multivitamin and then seek advice from a medical practioner.

3. Exercise.  Most people dont do enough or any body helping exercise but just starting this off slowly will benefit your body..  There are to many benefits to the body by taking exercise to list here. But to give you an idea the use of exercise will increase your libido as well as increase the strength of your bones. You should look to exercise 3 to 5 times a week with a suitable mixture/combination of cardio exercise and strength training. Do not over do it and never do more than 1 hour per session/per day.

4. Sleep and stress management. Getting a good nights sleep along with managing stress is a great way to better health. If you suffer from stress find a way a way of managing it before it badly effects you and your body. Try and prioritize your daily tasks and take some controlling deep breathes if you feel everything getting on top of you. With the maintaining of a good nights sleep you should be aiming to get 7 to 9 hours every night. To help you achieve this target do some exercise during the day and try to avoid late nights.

Now these are the basic 4 tips to help you improve your health, call them the foundations of a healthy life if you like. It is your reponsibility to carry out the solutions and therefore improve health, body and mind. Nothing will change without effort, but it can be guaranteed that if you put in the effort you will benefit from it.

Read more

Many 40 year-olds believe that there is no way they can ever achieve a healthy body at their age. The Fit Over 40 regimen was created to give those people the guidance they need to create the bodies they really want. It is natural for the human metabolism to slow down as you age. Fit Over 40 gives you the tools you need to learn how to increase your metabolism and find hidden energy reservoirs you probably aren’t aware exist.

1. Tone Muscles Naturally.

Fit Over 40 is not just a weight loss program, however. It also includes quite a bit of information on how to tone your muscles and keep them lean and strong. The information in this system will help you learn what to eat and how to exercise to maximize the benefits to your muscles and give you much more definition and strength.

2. Overall Health Benefits.

The Fit Over 40 system includes a whole-body approach to health and fitness. When you use it properly, it can help you lose weight and build muscle all at once. It teaches you natural ways to increase the levels of growth hormone in your system, which leads to an increased metabolism, which causes your muscles to build and the weight to melt away. You’ll learn exercises and nutritional guides that work with your body’s natural systems to keep you at a healthy weight. Once you achieve your goal weight, it will be easy to maintain because the methods that Fit Over 40 uses will become a permanent part of your daily life.

3. Confidence Builders.

Not only does Fit Over 40 give you information on how to be healthy and fit, it also recognizes the importance of the right mindset. When you think in a positive manner, you can accomplish your goals far more easily. This system is built around the idea that a healthy attitude is just as important as a healthy diet or regular exercise. It will help you find ways to remain positive as you work toward your fitness goals, which can be one of the most important tools you can use.

Read more

Excessive sweating is not single an awkward conundrum but the furthermore a chronic nuisance which in some way can not take place cured permanently. As soon as you sweat excessively it is a health check condition called hyperhidrosis However here are round about proven prevent sweating tips which may possibly keep the conundrum under control:

Are you tired of sweating excessively? Are you looking for a proven remedy that doesn’t just relieve the symptoms but gets rid of your excessive sweating issue for good?

and learn how to cure your excessive sweating problem from the inside out. This Remedy Has Already Worked for Thousands of People – And It Will Work For You as Well!

– Due to the smell caused by ended sweating fill with resort to multiple bottles of antiperspirant otherwise deodorant sprays otherwise roll-ons. This can not take place one remedy on behalf of ended sweating but can help you overcome sweating problems on a temporary basis.

– Many of the unwarranted sweating problems are caused by psychological turmoil like stress anxiety depression and the rest. As soon as you seek health check help doctors would customarily prescribe anti-depressants which can help you overcome sweating problems to an coverage.

– pass up obviously piquant otherwise scented foods. Remember with the intention of these can not prevent ended sweating but can take anxiety of the bad odor associated with it.

– inside casing you discover with the intention of the ended sweating conundrum is concentrated primarily on the armpit area chip your armpits habitually helps inside scheming the bad odor. Bacterial growth inside the locks under the arms and the odor is caused by the bacterial feeding inedible the sweat which causes the odor.

– a further proven tip to prevent sweating is cure with 20% aluminum chloride solution. The solution would enter the sweat glands and for instance a upshot the glands puff up. This blocks the perspiration to scope the top layer of the skin. For instance you relay on with this cure the sweat glands are like to dwindle permanently which earnings with the intention of a reduced amount of sweat inside the imminent.

– here are round about dietary tips which can help you overcome unwarranted sweating. Ingestion grapes otherwise fresh grape juice each daylight helps. The mode of charge is with the intention of this fruit helps inside cooling the body and so prevent sweating.

– a further house remedy is to drink buttermilk everyday. Drinking a cup of tomato juice everyday on behalf of a week furthermore helps overcome sweating problems. All through the back up week drink the same cup of tomato juice each alternate daylight for instance a track up therapy.

– To destroy the bacteria which cause the bad odor from unwarranted sweating deposit round about vinegar and juice of semi a lime inside your bath fill up. This reduces the need on behalf of a deodorant and would help inside eradicating the bacteria for instance well.

– a further house remedy with the intention of is real inside bad odor and can tackle ended sweating conundrum is to bathe cotton skin pads inside a solution of fill up and baking thirst-quencher powder. Operate this solution to underarm cleaning.

– You may possibly furthermore deposit round about apple cider vinegar under your armpits to prevent ended sweating for instance well for instance destroy bad odor.

– If you day after day cancel your body with chamomile smear with oil this may possibly furthermore take place real inside stopping ended perspiration and prevent body odor.

– If you lack to prevent ended sweating wear clothes which are made of natural fabrics like cotton skin and silk. Since these fabrics allow uncomplicated passage of air it decreases sweating drastically.

– Wearing a hat all through summer is a trustworthy initiative for instance the warmth of your start controls your body warmth for instance well and this can prevent sweating.

Discover the Tips Tricks and All-Natural Techniques for Fast and Safe Relief from Excessive Perspiration.

Read more

Sweating excessively is a very exasperating and upsetting condition. Hyperhidrosis before sweating excessively is a condition somewhere you sweat profusely voguish situations with the purpose of normally act not require unnecessary amounts of sweating. You sweat excessively especially on areas somewhere in attendance are added practicing sweat glands like the armpits hands and feet. It is crucial with the purpose of you know how to therapy your unnecessary sweating problems beforehand it controls your life.

Are you tired of sweating excessively? Are you looking for a proven remedy that doesn’t just relieve the symptoms but gets rid of your excessive sweating issue for good?

and learn how to cure your excessive sweating problem from the inside out. This Remedy Has Already Worked for Thousands of People – And It Will Work For You as Well!

Millions of inhabitants are affected by hyperhidrosis if you are individual of them you need to know how to therapy your unnecessary sweating. Sweating problems can mutilation your social life; imagine having unnecessary underarm sweating even if it’s not too boiling. Nearly all inhabitants are curved rotten after they distinguish damp inhabitants. How all but if your hands sweat profusely? How can you shake the hands of a fresh acquaintance before multinational partner? A different question if you sweat excessively is with the purpose of you are prone to bacteria causing body odors. Hyperhidrosis can and force ruin your social life and you essential uncover a way to therapy your unnecessary sweating problems.

Here are about tips to therapy your unnecessary sweating problems

Deodorant and Anti-perspirant products. Nearly all saleable deodorants can help therapy your unnecessary sweating problems. These products contain aluminum chloride which helps ban hyperhidrosis. You obtain to expend prescription before non prescription products with tall level of aluminum chloride solution to therapy unnecessary underarm sweating but you obtain to be there fastidious when about products can too cause skin irritation. Pro areas such when the feet palms groin and genital area stronger healing is wanted.

With regards to sweating and body odor problems purification with antibacterial soap voguish combination with antibacterial creams can help solve the question. Too consider chip the related areas when facial hair tends to gather round bacteria and mildew in this fashion shrinking odor accumulation.

Oral Medication. In attendance are medicines with the purpose of can help therapy your unnecessary sweating. In attendance are drugs on hand with the purpose of can alleviate hyperhidrosis such when phenoxybenzamine and propantheline both can be there taken out loud. Consult your doctor to pick up advice and prescription. Ask too the achievable bank personal property with the purpose of might be there caused by the drugs prescribed.

Surgery before Endoscopic Thoracic Sympathectomy is a different option to therapy your unnecessary sweating. This force surgically remove the vital sweat glands voguish the armpits. Although you can uncover star on this procedure bank personal property might include sweating excessively on back thighs tummy and legs which can turn out to be a question voguish the extended run.

You essential uncover a way to therapy your unnecessary sweating problems. It is not fine to hurt your life with this condition. Overcome hyperhidrosis and live a added carefree lifestyle.

If you obtain tried everything and found veto star to therapy your unnecessary sweating don’t lose aspiration. Did you know with the purpose of you can therapy your unnecessary sweating permanently through natural methods and lacking bank personal property? It doesn’t trouble could you repeat that? You’ve already tried…You can drop underarm supply be realistic base and overall sweating by when much when 95%. Discover the all-natural techniques pro fast & safe relief from unnecessary perspiration.

Discover the Tips Tricks and All-Natural Techniques for Fast and Safe Relief from Excessive Perspiration.

Read more

My experience about body detox/body cleansing as health remedies.

I would like to take you through my own personal experience with a master cleanse program.  Honestly, I was not really the overweight type.  I was about BMI 22-24, not the super lean body.

As part of my 2010 personal goal, the first step, I need to get down to 17 or 18 BMI; step 2, I need to get down to a body fat percentage of 15% to 18%.  Everyday, I go to the gym, or at least 5 days a week, doing extreme cardiovascular exercises, weight training.  However, my weight was not coming down.

The feeling of tons of stuff inside the abdominal area make me even more depressed, it seems so hard to get rid of it, it even affects the bowel movements.  You pressed onto the stomach, abdominal area, it feels like a stone inside the body, just sluggish feeling.  I am sure you know what I mean, how I feel.

I started to stroll through drug stores; I went to GNC, searched around.  However, after spending huge amount of money (if you have been researching, you know each bottle cost at least USD$59, and it adds up.  Just to try 5 types of drugs, it costs you USD$300! But nothing seems to help.

A friend of mine introduced me to master cleanse, it is natural, it is simple, it works and it really cleans the whole body!  It is like putting your internal organs into a bubble bath J  I appreciate the product the most is the holistic approach, it gives you not just the method, it gives you the pre-cleanse, post-cleanse steps and actions that you need to take care of your body.

In a few days, about 1 week plus, you feel lighter, you feel slimmer and you actually are slimmer.  There are possible discomforts at the beginning of the process, for example, headache, back pain etc.  However, this is very dependent on individual’s conditions.  This is not a side effect of the method per se.  It is something to read about and understand, as such, do not freak out if that happens.  That is just normal.  Nevertheless, if it persists, you may need to consult your doctor.

But I can endure pain, as I love seeing a flat stomach.  I love it.

Read more

New research indicates that the nutrient Quercetin, a major antioxidant and bioflavonoid which is found primarily in Apples, Onions, buckwheat, red wine, berries and in many teas has important anti-aging benefits. Quercetin is a vital health nutrient that can improve our health, increase longevity and help add immeasurably to a more energetic and healthier life.

 

It really is true that an apple or two a day can help keep the Doctor away as apples are one of our best sources of quercetin, especially organically grown apples.

 

Quercetin has many health and physically benefiting properties including:

1.   Quercetin helps fight inflammation and decrease cellular damage

2.   Quercetin by fighting inflammation also helps to decrease swelling and pain caused by cellular inflammation

3.   Fighting inflammation also helps prevent circulatory damage in blood vessels which is beneficial for heart, mental & overall body health

4.   Helps prevent fatigue by helping to decrease damage caused by heavy exercise and the toxic body byproducts heavy exercise produces.

5.   Helps significantly increase endurance as shown in studies comparing athletes who increased their intake of quercetin verses those who did not.

6.   Is an important antioxidant that helps battle & prevents cellular damage

7.   Believed to have important anti-cancer properties as studies indicate

8.   Shown to have important anti-viral and immune support benefits

9.   Quercetin, as a powerful antioxidant also has important liver protection  
 benefits

10. Is anti-allergenic by helping to prevent & inhibit histamine being released

11. For Energy, Quercetin, stays in the body for long hours (up to 16 hours)   
       as an antioxidant in the body compared to 3 to 5 hours for caffeine

 

Quercetin is also one of the best nutrients for anyone who exercises, who has joint pain and or is concerned about stressing their joints and muscles from regular exercise and everyday activities. This can include routine exercise such as biking, running or walking, or gardening, playing sports or activities with children and family. In studies, Quercetin helps muscles and joints recover faster from inflammation from any type of exercise or activity. Alleviating inflammation, pain and swelling also helps a person get better sleep which supports faster muscle recovery and helps a person to function much better during the day.

 

Important recent research has shown that Quercetin may also have important anti-cancer and cancer preventive benefits and may help reduce the risk for breast and prostate cancer, intestinal and colon cancer and other types of cancer.

 

Quercetin also helps improve better blood circulation by helping blood vessels to dilate (expand for better blood flow) and helps the body produce more nitrous oxide which enables better dilation. Increasing your Quercetin intake may help you prevent cardiovascular disease. Quercetin is also associated with less blood platelet aggregation, thus helping blood to flow better with less chance of a blood clot forming.

 

Quercetin has few if any side effects and a report from the Sloan Kettering Cancer Institute helped reinforce this by saying: “No adverse effects have been reported with single oral doses up to 4 grams.”

 

To help get the many Anti-aging, health, antioxidant, and better exercise endurance and recovery advantages of Quercetin, increase your use of Quercetin rich foods as mentioned above, especially apples and onions.

 

Also, consider the use of quality enhanced Quercetin supplements that help increase better joint and muscle recovery as well as increase endurance and alertness.  One excellent formula is Doctor Greens Joints & Muscles with Quercetin and many other important nutrients and antioxidants that can help contribute to better joint and muscle support and as a faster recovery aid from physical exercise. Doctor Greens Joints & Muscles formula is available at www.doctorgreens.com  Here’s to your Best of Health and for a longer, healthier and more active life. Start Feeling Better Now! Sincerely, Hal Decker

 

Read more


1. Introduction In the aerobic environment, the most dangerous by product are the species of reactive oxygen. The role of antioxidants is to detoxify reactive oxygen intermediates (ROI) in the body. Over the past several years, nutritional antioxidants have attracted considerable interest in the popular press as potential treatment for a wide variety of disease states, including cancer and other causes e.g. cancer, chronic inflammatory diseases and aging (Delany L. 1993).

Naturally occurring inhibitors of oxidation in food generally originate from plant-based materials. The active components, namely phenolics and polyphenolics, including tocopherols, are secondary plant metabolites and are first derived from phenylalanine and in certain cases and in some plants from tyrosine. The resultant phenylpropanoids may then undergo further transformation to yield benzoic acid derivatives as well as flavonoids, isoflavons, and other complex polyphenols. Thus, natural food phenolics are present as a complex mixture of compounds that provide a cocktail of many active components present in the free, esterified, glycosylated and bound forms (Shahidi and Naczk, 1995). The potency of preparations is therefore dictated by their chemical structures and governed by the hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB) of the participating molecules in a concentration- and system-dependent manner. Thus, the mode of action of natural antioxidants may involve multiple mechanisms, depending on the source material and possible presence of synergists and antagonists.

*Correspondence to: wasim04101981@yahoo.co.in  

 

 

 

In order to use any antioxidant preparation in food, it must be safe, easy to incorporate, effective at low concentrations, with no undesirable odour, flavour or colour, heat stable, nonvolatile and with good carry through properties and cost-effective. In addition, presence and possible effects of antagonists must be carefully considered, as an antioxidant may become a prooxidant in the presence of certain other molecules. As an example, chlorophylls may overwhelm the antioxidant effect of phenolics due to photosensitized oxidation and transition metal ions such as those of iron and copper may render conditions that favour oxidation. Synergism among different phenolic antioxidants and between phenolics and non-phenolics should be considered in all application areas. Definition

Free radicals are atoms or groups of atoms with an odd (unpaired) number of electrons and can be formed when oxygen interacts with certain molecules. Once formed these highly reactive radicals can start a chain reaction. Their chief danger comes from the damage they can do when they react with important cellular components such as DNA, or the cell membrane. Cells may function poorly or die if this occurs. To prevent free radical the body has a defence system of antioxidants.  

An antioxidant is a substance that when present in low concentrations relative to the oxidizable substrate significantly delays or reduces oxidation of the substrate (Halliwell, 1995).

Antioxidants get their name because they combat oxidation. They are substances that protect other chemicals of the body from damaging oxidation reactions by reacting with free radicals and other reactive oxygen species within the body, hence hindering the process of oxidation. During this reaction the antioxidant sacrifices itself by becoming oxidized. However, antioxidant supply is not unlimited as one antioxidant molecule can only react with a single free radical. Therefore, there is a constant need to replenish antioxidant resources, whether endogenously or through supplementation.

2. Review of Literature

    Qin Yan Zhu et. al.(2001) studied antioxidant property of oolong tree. Inhibitory effect on FeCl2/ H2O2 – induced damage and the inhibitory effect on erythrocyte hemolysis of an oolonge tea extract (OTE) were evaluated. The OTE was found to have strong  antioxidant activity in all model system. When OTE was separated into fractions according to molecular weight it was found that fraction with higher amount of phenolic compound (with low molecular weight) have strong antioxidative activity.

   Yi Fang Chu and Xianzona Wu (2002) reported that increased consumption of fruits and vegetables containing high levels of phytochemicals have been recommended to prevent chronic diseases related to oxidative stress in human body. 10 common vegetables were selected. The study showed that Red peeper had highest total antioxidant activity followed by Broccoli, Carrot, Spinach, Cabbage, Onion, Potato etc.

   Jie Sun and Yi Fang (2002) reported that consumption of fruit & vegetable associated with reduced risk to Chronic disease due to present of antioxidant. According to them vitamin C is the major antioxidant in fruit.

   Jeong- Chae Lee (2002) assessed an ethanol extract of stem of opuntia to determine the mechanism of its antioxidant activities. The ethanol extract exhibited a concentration dependent inhibition of linoleic acid oxidation.

   Keni Chi Ya na Gimoto et. al. (2002) investigated the antioxidant activity of column chromatographic fractions obtained from brewed coffee to find antioxidant and to assess benefits of coffee drinking. Coffee contain many antioxidant and consumption of antioxidant  rich brewed coffee may inhibit disease caused by oxidative damage.

   Anaberta Cardadose et.al. (2003) showed that fraction extracted with ethyl acetate have antioxidant activity with potent free radical scavenging activity.

   Joon Hee Lee et. al. (2003) reported that Muscadine Grapes and its winary bi product have antioxidant capacity.

   Kizhiyedathu et. al. (2003) reported that extract obtained from sesame cake and oil have free radical scavenging capacity i.e. antioxidant property. 

   K.S. Shivashankara and Seiichiro Isobe (2004) reported that if greenhouse- grown tree ripe ( TR) and mature green ( MG) mangoes (cv. Irwin) were exposed to high electric field treatment before 20 and 30 days of storage at 5O C. MG fruits were allowed to ripen at room temperature after low- temperature storage and antioxidant capacity were estimated before and after the storage period. Antioxidant capacity of fruits remained unchanged up to 20 days of storage period and decreased thereafter.  Antioxidant capacity of fruits was significantly correlated only to ascorbic acids.    

   Joseph O. Kuti et.al. (2004) reported that total phenolics and antioxidant capacity were higher in raw that in cooked leaf extracts. Cooking reduced antioxidant activity. The results of their study indicate that tree spinach leaves are a rich source of natural antioxidants.

   Mahinda Wella singh and Kirk Parkin (2004) studied a broad range of antioxidant activities in crude extract of beet root tissues. Betalain pigment have been shown to posses various antioxidant function. 

 

 

 

 

3. Classification of  antioxidants Table 1. Classification of antioxidants based on their  roles

Enzymes

Antioxidant

Role

Remarks

Superoxide dismutase (SOD)

Mitochondrial

Cytoplasmic

Extracellular

Dismutates O2· to H2O2

 

Contains Manganese (Mn.SOD)

Contains Copper & Zinc (CuZnSOD)

Contains Copper (CuSOD)

 

Catalase

Dismutates H2O2 to H2O

Tetrameric hemoprotein present in peroxisomes

 

Glutathione peroxidase (GSH.Px)

Removes H2O2 and lipid peroxides

Selenoproteins (contains Se2+)

Primarily in the cytosol also mitochondria

Uses GSH

 

Vitamins

Alpha tocopherol

Breaks lipid peroxidation

Lipid peroxide and O2· and ·OH scavenger

Fat soluble vitamin

Beta
carotene

Scavenges ·OH, O2·and peroxy radicals

Prevents oxidation of vitamin A

Binds to transition metals

 

Fat soluble vitamin

Ascorbic acid

Directly scavenges O2·, ·OH, and H2O2

Neutralizes oxidants from stimulated neutrophils

Contributes to regeneration of vitamin E

 

Water soluble vitamin

 

Table 2.Classification Of antioxidants based on their sources

Source Material

Example

Antioxidant

Vegetable Oils

 

Soybean oil

Tocopherols

Tropical Oils

 

Palm oil

Tocotrienols

Plant Oils

 

Palm oil

Carotenoids

Herbs and Spices

 

Rosemary and Sage

Complex phenolics

Cereals

 

Wheat and buckwheat

Flavenoids

Legumes

 

Soybean

Isoflavones

Oil Seeds

Canola and Mustard

Phenolic acids & Phenylpropanoids

Teas

Green Tea

Catechins and Polyphenols

Fruit skin and seeds

Grape seed and skin

Polyphenols and Tannins

  4. Antioxidant chemistry of some vitamins              4.1 Alpha tocopherol (vitamin E)                   Vitamin E -2D structure – C26H44O2 4.1.1  Nomenclature It is the major lipid soluble antioxidant found in cells. The name originated in the early 1920s when vegetable oil was discovered to restore fertility in rats. This unknown substance was designated vitamin E by Sure in 1924.The term tocopherol was first used by Evans. Because this compound permitted an animal to have offspring, he named it tocopherol from the Greek word tokos, meaning childbirth, and added the verb phero, meaning to bring forth. To indicate the alcohol nature of the molecule, ol was added to the ending.

Vitamin E is a generic term that includes all entities that exhibit the biological activity of natural vitamin E, d-alpha-tocopherol. In nature, eight substances have been found to have vitamin E activity: d-alpha-, d-beta-, d-gamma- and d-delta-tocopherol (which differ in methylation site and side-chain saturation (Kellof et al. 1996); and d-alpha-, d-beta-, d-gamma- and d-delta-tocotrienol. Also, the acetate and succinate derivatives of the natural tocopherols have vitamin E activity, as do synthetic tocopherols and their acetate and succinate derivatives.

Of all these, d-alpha-tocopherol has the highest biopotency, and its activity is the standard against which all the others must be compared. It is the predominant isomer in plasma.

4.1.2 Source and Nature

Vitamin E is an essential nutrient that functions as an antioxidant in the human body. It is essential, by definition, because the body cannot manufacture its own vitamin E and thus it must be provided by foods and supplements.

Tocopherols are present in oils, nuts, seeds, wheat germ and grains. Absorption is believed to be associated with intestinal fat absorption. Approximately 40% of the ingested tocopherol is absorbed. Most tocopherols enter the blood via lymph where they are associated with chylomicrons. Vitamin E was shown to be stored in adipose tissue. Phospholipids of the mitochondria & endoplasmic reticulum & plasma membranes possess affinities for alpha tocopherol & the vitamin tends to concentrate in these sites.

4.1.3 Mechanisms of Action

Vitamin E is more appropriately described as an antioxidant than a vitamin. This is because, unlike most vitamins, it does not act as a co-factor for enzymatic reactions.

Also, deficiency of vitamin E does not produce a disease with rapidly developing symptoms such as scurvy or beriberi. Overt symptoms due to vitamin E deficiency occur only in cases involving fat mal absorption syndromes, premature infants and patients on total parenteral nutrition. The effects of inadequate vitamin E intake usually develop over a long time, typically decades, and have been linked to chronic diseases such as cancer and atherosclerosis.

Hence, its main function is to prevent the peroxidation of membrane phospholipids, and avoids cell membrane damage through its antioxidant action. The lipophilic character of tocopherol enables it to locate in the interior of the cell membrane bilayers (Halliway and Getteridge, 1992; Borg, 1993). Tocopherol-OH can transfer a hydrogen atom with a single electron to a free radical, thus removing the radical before it can interact with cell membrane proteins or generate lipid peroxidation. When tocopherol-OH combines with the free radical, it becomes tocopherol-O·, itself a radical. When ascorbic acid is available, tocopherol-O· plus ascorbate (with its available hydrogen) yields semidehydroascorbate (a weak radical) plus tocopherol-OH (Halliway and Gutteridge, 1992). By this process, an aggressive ROI(Reactive Oxygen Intermediate) is eliminated and a weak ROI (dehydroascorbate) is formed, and tocopherol-OH is regenerated. Despite this complex defence system, there are no known endogenous enzymatic antioxidant systems for the hydroxyl radical.

Vitamin E also stimulates the immune response. Some studies have shown lower incidence of infections when vitamin E levels are high, and vitamin E may inhibit cancer initiation through enhanced immunocompetence.

Vitamin E also has a direct chemical function. It inhibits the conversion of nitrites in smoked, pickled and cured foods to nitrosamines in the stomach. Nitrosamines are strong tumour promoters.

Alpha-tocopherol has been shown to be capable of reducing ferric iron to ferrous iron (i.e. to act as a pro-oxidant). Moreover, the ability of alpha-tocopherol to act as a pro-oxidant (reducing agent) or antioxidant depends on whether all of the alpha-tocopherol becomes consumed in the conversion from ferric to ferrous iron or whether, following this interaction, residual alpha-tocopherol is available to scavenge the resultant ROI (Yamamoto and Nike, 1988).

4.1.4 Possible therapeutic effects

Ø Vitamin E decreases the incidence of ischaemic heart disease (Gey et al. 1991).

Ø Decreases the incidence of cataract (Packer, 1991; 1992).

Ø Decreases the incidence of osteoarthritis (Blankenhorn, 1986).

Ø Decreases the incidence of rheumatoid arthritis (Kheir El-dein et al. 1992).

4.2 Ascorbic acid (vitamin C)                      Vitamin C -2D structure C6H8O6 4.2.1 Source and Nature

Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) is a water-soluble, antioxidant present in citrus fruits, potatoes, tomatoes and green leafy vegetables.

Humans are unable to synthesize l-ascorbic acid from d-glucose due to absence of the enzyme L-gulacolactone oxidase (Ensimnger et al.1995). Hence, humans must therefore obtain ascorbic acid from dietary sources.

4.2.2 Mechanism of Action

The chemopreventive action of vitamin C is attributed to two of its functions. It is a water-soluble chain breaking antioxidant (Ishwarial et at 1991). As an antioxidant, it scavenges free radicals and reactive oxygen molecules, which are produced during metabolic pathways of detoxification. It also prevents formation of carcinogens from precursor compounds (Block and Menkes, 1988). The structure of ascorbic acid is reminiscent of glucose, from which it is derived in the majority of mammals.

One important property is its ability to act as a reducing agent (electron donor). Ascorbic acid is a reducing agent with a hydrogen potential of +O.08V, making it capable of reducing such compounds as a molecular oxygen, nitrate and cytochromes a and c. Donation of one electron by ascorbate gives the semi-dehydroascorbate radical (DHA). Ascorbate reacts rapidly with O2·?and even more rapidly with ·OH to give DHA. DHA, itself can act as a source of vitamin C.

 

Ascorbic acid     +     2O2· +     2H      ®             H2O2              +            DHA

It has also been shown that ascorbate is more potent th
an a-tocopherol in inhibiting the oxidation of LDL  (Low Density Lipoprotein)  in a cell free system (Jialal et at 1990). Co-incubation of LDL with ascorbate during similar oxidative condition inhibited LDL oxidation and resulted in preservation of the endogenous antioxidant in the LDL particle (Ishwarial et at, 1991). The concentration of ascorbate used to inhibit LDL oxidation (40-60 mm) is well within the normal plasma range (23-85 pm).

Vitamin C also contributes to the regeneration of membrane bound oxidized vitamin E. It will react with the a -tocopheroxyl radical, resulting in the generation of tocopherol in this process itself being oxidized to dehydroascorbic acid (Ward & Peters 1995). Vitamin C supplementation in animals leads to increased plasma and tissue levels of vitamin E.

In vitro studies suggest that the antioxidant properties of ascorbic acid may not increase linearly as ascorbic acid concentrations rise (Frei et al. 1989). Moreover, ascorbic acid alone can act as a “pro-oxidant” or reducing agent to react with copper or iron salts. Ferric iron (Fe3+) formed by the reaction, Fe2+ + H2O2 ® HO + ·OH + Fe3+, is converted by ascorbic acid to ferrous (Fe2+) ion. Ferrous iron is therefore recycled to promote the conversion of more H2O2 to ·OH (Halliway et al. 1992).

4.3 Beta Carotene

Me

2-D Structure of Beta Carotene 4.3.1 Source and Nature

Carotenoids are pigmented micronutrients present in fruits and vegetables.

Carotenoids are precursors of vitamin A and have antioxidant effects. While over 600 carotenoids have been found in the food supply, the most common forms are alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, lycopene, crocetin, canthaxanthin, and fucoxanthin. Beta-carotene is the most widely studied. It is composed of two molecules of vitamin A (retinol) joined together. Dietary beta-carotene is converted to retinol at the level of the intestinal mucosa.

4.3.2 Mechanisms of Action

The antioxidant function of beta-carotene is due to its ability to quench singlet oxygen, scavenge free radicals and protect the cell membrane lipids from the harmful effects of oxidative degradation (Krinsky and Deneke, 1982; Santamaria et al. 1991). The quenching involves a physical reaction in which the energy of the excited oxygen is transferred to the carotenoid, forming an excited state molecule (Krinsky, 1993). Quenching of singlet oxygen is the basis for beta-carotene’s well known therapeutic efficacy in erythropoietic protoporphyria (a photosensitivity disorder) (Matthews-Roth, 1993). The ability of beta-carotene and other carotenoids to quench excited oxygen, however, is limited, because the carotenoid itself can be oxidized during the process (autoxidation). Burton and Ingold (Burton and Ingold, 1984) and others have shown that beta-carotene autoxidation in vitro is dose-dependent and dependent upon oxygen concentrations. At higher concentrations, it may function as a pro-oxidant and can activate proteases.

In addition to singlet oxygen, carotenoids are also thought to quench other oxygen free radicals. It is also suggested that beta carotene might react directly with the peroxyl radical at low oxygen tensions; this may provide some synergism to vitamin E which reacts with peroxyl radicals at higher oxygen tensions (Cotgreave et al. 1988).

Carotenoids also have been reported to have a number of other biologic actions, including immuno-enhancement; inhibition of mutagenesis and transformation; and regression of premalignant lesions

          5. Antioxidant chemistry of some enzymes

This includes superoxide dismutase, catalase, and peroxidases.

 5.1 Superoxide dismutase (SOD) 5.1.1 Source and Nature

SOD is an endogenously produced intracellular enzyme present in essentially every cell in the body.Cellular SOD is actually represented by a group of metalloenzymes with various prosthetic groups.The prevalent enzyme is cupro-zinc (CuZn) SOD, which is a stable dimeric protein (32,000 D). SOD appears in three forms: (1) Cu-Zn SOD in the cytoplasm with two subunits, and (2) Mn-SOD in the mitochondrion (Mayes, 1993; Warner, 1994). A third extracellular SOD recently has been described contains Copper (CuSOD).

 

                             2O2·      +   2H  +   SOD    ®      H2O2     +      O2

5.1.2 Mechanism of action

SOD is considered fundamental in the process of eliminating ROI by reducing (adding an electron to) superoxide to form H2O2. Catalase and the selenium-dependent glutathione peroxidase are responsible for reducing H2O2      to   H2O.

The respective enzymes that interact with superoxide and H2O2 are tightly regulated through a feedback system. Excessive superoxide inhibits glutathione peroxidase and catalase to modulate the equation from H2O2 to H2O (see Fig.5). Likewise, increased H2O2 slowly inactivates CuZn-SOD. Meanwhile, catalases and glutathione peroxidase, by reducing H2O2, conserve SOD; and SOD, by reducing superoxide, conserves catalases and glutathione peroxidase. Through this feedback system, steady low levels of SOD, glutathione peroxidase, and catalase, as well as superoxide and H2O2 are maintained, which keeps the entire system in a fully functioning state (Fridovich, 1993).

SOD also exhibits antioxidant activity by reducing O2·? that would otherwise lead to the reduction of Fe3+ to Fe2+ and thereby promote ·OH formation. When the catalase activity is insufficient to metabolize the H2O2 produced SOD will increase the tissue oxidant activity. Hence, it was found that the antioxidant enzymes function as a tightly balanced system, any disruption of this system would lead to promotion of oxidation .

5.2 The catalase enzyme

This enzyme is a protein enzyme present in most aerobic cells in animal tissues. Catalase is present in all body organs being especially concentrated in the liver & erythrocytes.  The brain, heart, skeletal muscle contains only low amounts.

Catalase and glutathione peroxidase seek out hydrogen peroxide and convert it to water and diatomic oxygen. An increase in the production of SOD without a subsequent elevation of catalase or glutathione peroxidase leads to the accumulation of hydrogen peroxide, which gets converted into the hydroxyl radical. Indeed research in the pathogenesis of Down’s syndrome has revealed that the existence of trisomy 21 leads to the overproduction of SOD, the gene for which is located also on chromosome 21. This finding is intriguing in that it reveals the possibility of a genetic link to the increased activity of free radicals. (Krinsky, 1992)

                               2 H2O2 ® 2 H2O + O2          

5.3 Glutathione peroxidase enzyme

The glutathione redox cycle is a central mechanism for reduction of intracellular hydroperoxides.

5.3.1 Source and Nature

It is a tetrameric protein 85,000-D. it has 4 atoms of selenium (Se) bound as seleno-cysteine moieties that confers the catalytic activity. One of the essential requirements is glutathione as a cosubstrate.

Glutathione peroxidase reduces H2O2 to H2O by oxidizing glutathione (GSH) (Equation A). Rereduction of the oxidized form of glutathione (GSSG) is then catalysed by glutathione reductase (Equation B). These enzymes also require trace metal cofactors for maximal efficiency, including selenium for glutathione peroxidase; copper, zinc, or manganese for SOD; and iron for catalase (Halliwell, 1995).

H2O2 + 2 GSH ® GSSG + 2 H2O (equation A)

GSSG + NADPH + H+ ® 2 GSH + NADP+ (equation B)

 

6. Mode of action of antioxidants

There are four routes:

1.Chain breaking reactions, e.g. alpha-tocopherol which acts in lipid phase to trap “ROD” radical.

2.Reducing the concentration of reactive oxygen species e.g. glutathione.

3.Scavenging initiating radicals e.g. superoxide dismutase which acts in aqueous phase to trap superoxide free radicals.

4.Chelating the transition
metal catalysts: A group of compounds serves an antioxidant function by sequestration of transition metals that are well-established pro-oxidants. In this way, transferrin, lactoferrin, and ferritin function to keep iron induced oxidant stress in check and ceruloplasmin and albumin as copper sequestrants.

7. Antioxidant System in our body

The body has developed several endogenous antioxidant systems to deal with the production of ROI. These systems can be divided into enzymatic and nonenzymatic groups.

The enzymatic antioxidants include superoxide dismutase (SOD), which catalyses the conversion of O2·? to H2O2 and H2O; catalase, which then converts H2O2 to H2O and O2; and glutathione peroxidase, which reduces H2O2 to H2O.

The nonenzymatic antioxidants include the lipid-soluble vitamins, vitamin E and vitamin A or provitamin A (beta-carotene), and the water-soluble vitamin C and GSH. Vitamin E has been described as the major chain-breaking antioxidant in humans (Packer, 1992). Because of its lipid solubility, vitamin E is located within cell membranes, where it interrupts lipid peroxidation and may play a role in modulating intracellular signalling pathways that rely on ROI (Kagan et al. 1990; Azzi et al. 1993). Vitamin E can also directly quench ROI, including O2·, ·OH, and (Algayer et al. 1992) O2.

8. Commercial Sources of Natural Antioxidants

The most common natural antioxidant preparations in the market are mixed tocopherols, which are by-products of vegetable oil refining. In addition, spices or their oleoresins and extracts, such as those of rosemary and sage, green tea extracts, other plant-based mixtures, such as those of mustard and certain unsaponifiables of edible oils, and, of course, carotenoids are also important (Table 2) ( Ho et al., 1994; Shahidi, 1997).

9. Efficacy of anti oxidants in different systems

The chemical composition and structures of active extract components are important factors governing the efficacy of natural antioxidants in different foods. Thus, phenolic compounds with ortho- and para- dihydroxylation or a hydroxy and a methoxy group are more effective than simple phenolics. In addition, phenylpropanoids with extended conjugation are more effective than benzoic acid derivatives. Furthermore, hydrophilicity and lipophilicity of the active components is dictated by the appropriateness of antioxidants in systems. In general, more hydrophilic antioxidants are better in stabilizing bulk oil than oil-in-water emulsions while the activity of lipophilic antioxidants follows the opposite trend. There are also many other factors that must be taken into account when considering and selecting antioxidants and extracts for food application. Specifically, attention should be paid to the photosensitizing effect of chlorophylls in natural extracts. In addition, the level of incorporation of antioxidants in foods should be optimized and the use of chelating agents considered, when and where appropriate. Many antioxidants behave prooxidatively at high concentrations or when present together with ions of transition metals; such effects are also important when considering the in-vivo activity of antioxidants ( Shahidi and Ho, 2000). Some chelators, such as polyphosphates, in addition to metal sequestration, may also exert other beneficial effects such as to improve the cooking yield and juiciness of meat and poultry products or keeping quality of fresh seafoods. The role of natural antioxidants in foods is expected to rise over the years to come.

10. Summary

Antioxidant are molecules that can safely interact with the free radicals and terminate the chain reactions before the vital molecules are damaged.Although there are several enzyme system and vitamins that scavenges free radicals the principle antioxidant in the body are Vitamin E, Vitamin C,beta carotene, catalase enzyme, super oxide dismutase enzyme,glutathion peroxidase enzyme etc.Vitamin E ,a lipid soluble antioxidant prevent peroxidation of phospholipid.Vitamin C is a water soluble chain breaking antioxidant. Beta carotene  protect cell membrane lipid from harmful effect of antioxidant damage.Catalase ,glutathion peroxidase ,super oxide dismutase  etc. enzyme systems also prevent our body oxidative damage by free radicals.

11. Conclusion

Antioxidant plays an important role to prevent cancer,and other disease.They also have role in slowing ageing process and preventing heart disease.So antioxidant are very much necessary for our body .But our body can’t manufacture these chemicals ,so they must be supplied through diet.Although  there is a little doubt that antioxidant are necessary component for good health , no one knows if supplements should be taken or not and if so how much is optimum.Though antioxidant supplement were thought to be harmless but as we are becoming more aware of this chemicals we come to know that antioxidant may be harmful for our body in some cases.In normal concentration vitamin C and beta carotene are antioxidant but at higher concentration they are pro oxidant and thus harmful .Also very little is known about the long term  consequences of megadoses of antioxidant .the body’s finely tuned mechanism are carefully balanced to withstand a variety of insults.Taking chemicals without understanding of all their effect may disrupt this balance. So we should follow the following recommendations. 

1.  It will be helpful for us to follow a balanced training program that emphasizes regular exercise and to eat 5 servings of fruit or vegetables per day. This will ensure that we are developing our inherent antioxidant systems and that our diet is providing the necessary components.

2.  Weekend warriors should strongly consider a more balanced approach to exercise. Failing that, consider supplementation.

3.  For extremely demanding races (such as an ultra distance event ), or when adapting to high altitude, it will be helpful to take a vitamin E supplement @ 100 to 200 IU per day for several weeks  up to and following the race.

4.  We should look for upcoming FDA recommendations, but we should be wary of advertising and media hype.

     5.  We should not over supplement. 

 

 

12. Future Scope of Research  

Antioxidant are necessary for our health but we do not know the exact dose and the way how to supplement it. So further research are required to know more about antioxidant. There are so many flora and fauna in our environment which may contain antioxidant  chemicals. So there is a huge scope to conduct research work in this interesting topic to know

1)    How much antioxidant supplementation is required.

2)    Natural sources of different antioxidant.

3)    To discover antioxidant property of different chemicals.

4)  To know whether they have any other pharmacological and toxicological effect.      

  Bibliography

Anaberta Cardadose et.al. (2003). Antioxidant Activity In Common Beans. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. pp. 6975-80.

 

Jeong- Chae Lee (2002). Antioxidant Property of An Ethanol Extract of the Stem of Opuntia fiscus. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. pp. 6490-6496.

 

Jie Sun and Yi Fang (2002). Antioxidant and Antiprofilactive Activities of Common Fruits. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. pp. 7449-7454.

 

Joon Hee Lee et. al. (2003). Antioxidant Polyphenolics in Muscadine Grapes Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. pp 480-485.

 

K.S. Shivashankara and Seiichiro Isobe (2004). Fruit Antioxidant Activity of Irwin Mango Fruits Stored at Low Temperature. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. pp. 1281-1286.

 

Kagan et al. 1990; Azzi et al. (1993).

Keni Chi Ya na Gimoto et. al. (2002). Antioxidative Activities of Fractions Obtained From Brewed Coffee. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. pp 1281-1290.

 

Mahinda Wella singh and Kirk Parkin (2002). Phase II Enzyme Inducing Activities of Beet Root From Phenotypes of Different Pigmentation. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. pp. 6704-09.

 

Qin Yan Zhu et. al.(2001). Antioxidant Activities of Oolong Tea. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. pp. 1280-1286.

 

Shahidi and Ho. (2000).Valcic, S; Burr ,J.A. Timmermann BN, Liebler DC. Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, The University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona 85721, USA.

 

Yi Fang Chu and Xianzona Wu (2002). Antioxidant and Antiprofilactive Activities of Common Vegetables. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. pp. 381-385.

 

Read more

The food that we eat burns with oxygen in our cells to produce energy. After burning, the ash becomes acid wastes and the cells dump them into the bloodstream. If you could get rid of 99.9% of the garbage in your home everyday, wouldnâ??t that .01% accumulate into lot of garbage over the years? The same analogy is true as our body tries its best to get rid of these wastes through urine, breath and perspiration. Unfortunately, we cannot get rid of all the wastes that we produce and what is left over must be stored somewhere in our body. The body plays a clever trick to convert these acid wastes into solid wastes, which is the beginning of â??Acidosisâ?, a state that the body becomes slightly acidic rather than alkaline. Read on to learn how this acid build up affects most adult degenerative diseases.

Acidity and Weight.

The body begins to store these solid wastes in many places, around the organs and under the skin as fat. Many believe that fat production may be a result of acid waste demands for a storage medium. Fewer toxins in your body will require less space for storage, hence reducing the waist size.

Acidity and Aging

Examples of solidified acidic wastes in our body are cholesterol, fatty acid, uric acid, kidney stones, urates, sulfates and phosphates. The accumulation of these non-disposed solid wastes is the process of aging. Cholesterol and fatty acids are the result of eating too much pasta and bread and not exercising enough. Uric acid and ammonia come from all kinds of meat. Phosphoric acid comes from grains such as rice and drinks such as cola, Sulphuric acid comes from egg yolks. In Western nations, antacids are a billion dollar business because so many people think the problem is an over acidic stomach, when in fact it is an over acidic body.

Acidity and Osteoporosis

Sulfuric and phosphoric acid are both poisonous acids. They must have alkaline minerals to neutralize them in order to become benign. In the absence of enough alkaline minerals from our diet, the body has no choice but to rob calcium and phosphorous from our body minerals to convert these poisonous acids into non-poisonous acid salts; sulfate, phosphates, and urates. Most of our calcium and phosphorous stores are in our bones

Acidity and Diabetes

Depending upon where the body stores acid wastes, blood circulation around that area gets poor and eventually a vital organ is unable to receive enough blood supply and becomes dysfunctional. Many adult degenerative diseases are the result of poor circulation. Diabetes is an adult degenerative disease which is caused by acid accumulation around the pancreas.

Acidity and Cancer

Malignant cancer cells are acidic, while healthy cells are alkaline. Normal cells cannot survive near areas of waste acid accumulation. Mutation of healthy alkaline cells into acidic cells that thrive in an acidic environment is the beginning of cancerous growths. Experienced oncologists increase the alkalinity of their patients before administering treatment, often by injecting sodium bicarbonate, an alkaline buffer.

Acidity and Heart Disease

Acidic wastes accumulate outside and inside the blood vessels. Waste particles inside the blood vessels can be very dangerous, leading to clogging of capillaries servicing critical sections of the brain. Our body attempts to paste these waste particles onto artery walls to prevent them from floating around and creating terminal damage. This pasting action eventually leads to excess flow restriction and potential heart attacks..

ALKALINE NEUTRALIZES ACID

The scientific truth that alkaline neutralizes acid is a basic natural phenomenon that requires no â??double blind testingâ??. Alkaline water has no nutritional or medicinal value to cure disease; all it does is neutralize the acidic wastes in the human body and liquefy them for elimination by the kidneys. It is recommended to drink 8 glasses of alkaline water daily to detoxify and maintain good health.

Depending on the individual, we all store acidic wastes differently. Disease symptoms manifest depending upon where the wastes accumulate. For this reason, drinking alkaline water gives different results for different people. Some people lose weight, some are relieved of gout, some lower blood pressure, and some reverse other long-term conditions. When we understand the fact that all adult degenerative diseases are caused by the accumulation of acidic wastes, it is no mystery that drinking alkaline water improves our health.

Read more

We are all aware that contemporary lifestyle can be stressful, exhausting and does not empower health. Looking for ways to recuperate your well-being, calm and peace of mind will lead you to a spa resort. These balneotherapy centres offer delightful spa treatments to invigorate your body and rejuvenate your mind. Do not underestimate the miraculous benefits a healthy relaxed body can bring to your psyche and vice versa.

Imagine a place that can leave you feeling like a newborn baby without requiring any effort on your part other than relaxing. These houses of delight provide spa treatments, health and beauty facilities for all types of clients, from specialised career people to homemakers. The services they supply include facials, massage, body treatments, and aromatherapy and hydrotherapy to turn your hectic days into paradisiacal moments. Some spas have hair removal, manicure and pedicure or even hair cutting and styling services to enhance your outer beauty so that it reflects your inner calm and joy.

Body treatments might consist of salt glows or body wraps and their purpose is to cleanse, exfoliate, or hydrate your entire skin, the most subtle layer your body puts on view. If you are not decided upon a certain spa treatment, talking to a therapist or aesthetician will surely provide advice as to what would be most suitable for your needs and mood. The spa body treatment may start with a scrub that cleanses and gives a soft feeling to your skin. It will then follow with body mask and body wrap.

Treatments based on mud, algae, or seaweed that cover you in a thermal blanket are pleasant ways to detoxify your body, by stimulating your metabolic system so that it carries waste products out of your body faster. Body creams and lotions are part of the hydrating treatment. The best treatments continue to work even after you leave the spa. We strive to provide such spa treatments here, at Waterfall Spa Yorkshire. Most importantly, revisiting a spa will help you foster a revitalised spirit and a rejuvenating mental style in order to care for the amazing machine that is your body.

The majority of spas also have facilities like a sauna, steam bath, or hot tub so that you can unwind and enjoy the services at your own pace. Waterfall Spa Yorkshire is an exquisite day and evening resort aiming to satisfy the most pretentious lady customers. The spaâ??s finest services are the Hydrotherapy Pool, cleansing Norwegian Tropicarium, detoxifying Aromatherapy Steam Room, the Relaxation Boudoir and experience showers. Unique services are provided by the cosy café and lounge that cater for your needs and allow you to yield to your every desire.

Beauty treatments offered by Waterfall Spa Yorkshire comprise all the common treatments plus special deep hydrating facials, deluxe manicure and pedicure, coffee body wrap, Indian head pamper, and personal blend aromatherapy and much more. Mothers to be can gratify themselves with a luxury foot and lower leg treatment, and other specially designed massages.

Remember that a simple massage that we can offer here, at Waterfall Spa Yorkshire, has numerous precious health benefits such as calming the nervous system and generating a sense of relaxation, lowering tension and anxiety. At the same time, spa treatments energize your blood circulation, essential to delivering oxygen and nutrients to your cells; they invigorate the lymphatic system to help eliminate the bodyâ??s waste products.

For those inactive workers it can alleviate muscle cramps and spasms and, for those suffering from conditions like arthritis or sciatica, a simple treatment can reduce pain. Beware if you have osteoporosis, inflammation, and various infections, even a fever or other medical conditions. Consult the therapist or doctor before undergoing any spa treatment that might not suit your condition.

Read more

WHO (World Health Organization) defines health as a state of complete mental, physical, and social well-being; not only the absence of infirmity or disease.

It is well said and well proven that there is always a healthy mind in a healthy body. Better health is directly related to a person’s well being — mentally and socially too. By maintaining good health, you’ll not only feel better about yourself, but you’ll also live well too.

Following a healthy diet is crucial to a better health because a good diet helps to prevent critical diseases such as obesity, heart attacks, and strokes. A good diet will also be helpful to treat diabetes, high blood pressure, and celiac disease. And if you need to prevent vitamin deficiency and loss of muscle strength, you have to eat a well-balanced diet and exercise regularly.

Heart attacks and obesity are two major health problems for people living in today’s high stress working environment. Unfortunately, most of the working people eat high calorie food that their body usually does not burn. As a result of their high calorie intake, these people tend to have less physical exercise, which finally results into obesity. Obesity can then lead to other diseases like diabetes, heart diseases, high blood pressure just to name a few.

To prevent obesity and maintain a healthy weight you need to eat low calorie food. Fruits and vegetables are great energy food, which you can eat in a large amount without thinking of calories. Vegetables and fruits contains large amount of carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, proteins and fats necessary for healthy bones, organs, muscles and nerves. Vitamins and minerals found in green leaves and juicy fruits are essential for normal body metabolism.

Clearly, eating a well-balanced diet which includes fruits and vegetables are an important part of a good diet. Everyone can benefit from eating more of them, and eating a variety of them is as important as the quantity you consumed. Most importantly, it’s critical to also include regular exercise into your well-balanced diet if you want to maintain a health body.

Read more

Codonopsis, “the poor man’s ginseng,” is the dried or fresh root cultivated from the plant Codonopsis pilosula. It is a perennial native to Asia and is found most abundantly in parts of China. It thrives in moist soil and at the edges of thick, wooded areas and grows to approximately five feet tall.

It is now cultivated in many other areas of the world including the United States. Its bell-shaped greenish-purple flowers have helped it gain its two other names in the English language: bastard ginseng and bonnet bellflower.

Codonopsis is best known in Chinese herbalism where it is referred to as tang shen. It has been used there for more than 2,000 years and is one of the most widely used herbs in Chinese alternative medicine.

In Chinese health, the yin and yang aspects of nature must remain balanced in order to maintain overall health of mind and body. Here are the properties of each.

* Yin: cold, dark, moisture, passivity
* Yang: heat, light, dryness, activity

When the body suffers from inner disharmony, the elements and energies must be rebalanced. Herbs and treatments are taken to restore harmonious balance, and therefore bring yin and yang back to equal counterparts of each other.

Codonopsis has a sweet taste and a neutral nature. According to traditional Chinese medicine, it is taken as a tonic to nourish and strengthen the blood and to balance metabolic function. It also helps to keep the lungs and spleen healthy.

Codonopsis is an adaptogen. This means that it helps to regulate the body and enhance its ability to tolerate stress. It helps to increase the overall performance of the body to aid it in combating disease and maintaining a healthy immune system.

This herb stimulates the body’s nervous system. It also increases resistance to colds, flu and other infections. It has been shown that Codonopsis increases the number of red blood cells and hemoglobin content.

Codonopsis benefits the entire body by:

* Increasing stamina
* Building strength
* Increasing mental alertness
* Rejuvenating the system
* Strengthening the immune system
* Speeding recovery from illness
* Stimulating the appetite
* Reducing stress
* Improving digestive functions

Other Uses

Taken in the form of a tonic, Codonopsis is a nourishing herb. It is used to promote digestion, absorption and metabolism. It is also said to strengthen and tone the stomach and spleen.

It has been found to reduce blood pressure, as well, by inhibiting adrenal cortex activity and dilating peripheral blood vessels. For the lungs, it helps to treat shortness of breath and chronic coughing.

Codonopsis can also be taken to address specific conditions beyond whole body health. Some of these are anemia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, asthma, hemorrhoids, headaches, tension and prolapsed uterus. Nursing mothers can take Codonopsis in order to increase their supply of breast milk.

Codonopsis has even been discovered to aid in fighting cancer when used in conjunction with other conventional medical therapy. It has been found to have properties that assist in helping to protect patients from the harmful side effects of radiation therapy. This seems to happen without diminishing the effectiveness of the therapy.

Overall, Codonopsis has many uses and benefits to the body. It is an immune system booster and all around promoter of bodily health. It works to stabilize and strengthen many different areas of the body together, as well as separately.

Codonopsis seems to be one of the best herbs of its kind for use in maintaining a healthy and balanced body. As more studies are performed on this beneficial herb, new discoveries will be made as to its other healing properties and benefits to the human body.

Read more

 

If you don’t know what coral calcium is, it’s a type of calcium supplement that is made from coral (hence the name). Coral calcium is the hottest source for one of the minerals most critical to your bodys health. In essence, you can say that coral calcium is the same substance as the calcium youâ??ll find in your bones. Because coral calcium is ionic and readily bioavailable, it does not become a free radical in the process and donates electrons to repair the damaged cells.

The ability of Coral Calcium to help with the body’s balancing of the pH may prove to be one of it’s most important health benefits. Here’s a quick overview of Coral Calcium benefits:

1- Coral calcium has an optimal 2 to 1 ratio of calcium and magnesium, and it also contains trace minerals in perfect balance

2- The calcium, magnesium and trace minerals balance is in natural proportions to the human body

3- Coral calcium has the best absorption compared to other forms of calcium

4- Coral calcium has the highest HDL (good) cholesterol density

5- Coral calcium balances your pH levels for better health

6- Helps strengthen bones and teeth

7- Cleanse kidneys, intestines, and liver while breaking down heavy metals in the body

8- Coral calcium helps boost the immune system In a nut shell, there are greater advantages to supplementing coral calcium compared to other forms of calcium.

“Most health professionals recommend that you get your nutrients from your diet first, so calcium-rich foods are the first thing they recommend,” says Miller, who is a senior vice president of nutrition and scientific affairs at the National Dairy Council.

The category of nutritional supplements is definitely where you’re going to find those supplemental products that enhance health rather than harming your health in the way that patent medications do. If you want to exceed those requirements and actually have superior health (that is health that goes beyond just preventing disease and actually taps into the mental and physical performance potential of the human being), then you will need to supplement at very high levels. It’s just that if you’re looking for what’s truly healthy you’re only going to find them from the natural world and never from the world of manufactured, synthesized drugs.

If we don’t use food supplements to keep us healthy, we certainly cannot be healthy. Like many other supplements, we believe coral calcium is beneficial to your body in many ways. Also, if one is supplementing with whole food supplements, is it also necessary to supplement with calcium and other vitamins and minerals. Although much is known about most of the individual minerals in coral calcium in regards to human health, we don’t know much about the combination of all of them and how coral calcium supplements in general affect human health and disease. We do know that calcium and magnesium supplements have many health benefits.

Coral calcium is a valuable, holistic, mineral, dietary supplement which poses many important issues, ranging from discussion about our current mineral-depleted Western diet to concerns about the ecology and future of coral reefs.

Read more

Body cleansing at an internal level is a hot topic, and for good reasons. Body cleansing is more necessary now than ever because we live in a very toxic world: herbicides, petrochemicals, hydrocarbons, heavy metals, food additives, synthetic drugs etcâ?¦ Body cleansing is much more necessary because those toxins can have an adverse effect on our cells, internal organs and state of health.

BODY CLEANSING IS A MUST

Why body cleansing is more than necessary? Last year alone, over 20 million pounds of antibiotics were injected into our farm animals. Body cleansing is also more than necessary because many insecticides and pesticides have become part of our food pyramid and these noxious chemicals are mixed with our fruits and vegetables. We are chronically exposed to harmful substances. Finally, body cleansing is necessary because our soils are poisoned with chemicals and pollution and are continually stripped of their nutrients-primarily minerals-to perform optimally. The nutritionally bankrupt body is an invitation to illness and disease.

HEALTH CRISIS

For the first time we are actually witnessing a decline in the American life-span. America is in a true health crisis and preventable diseases are out of control. Cardiovascular disease is epidemic,44 million people suffer from arthritis, 18 million have diabetes, 17 million suffer from asthma, 1 in 8 women develop breast cancer and 18 million children are obese.

According to the Journal of American Medical Association, obesity, poor physical activity and the resultant associated illnesses are overtaking tobacco as the leading cause of preventable death in this country. Obesity cost America $117 billions according to the Surgeon General. Obesity has been linked to several serious medical conditions. Visceral fat (fat carried in the abdominal area) poses an even higher risk of heart disease, cancer and diabetes. In a study, EPA has measured the levels of toxins in human body from all regions of the country. Twenty toxic compounds were found in the samples. The question is how much do they harm us. The ever-increasing illness and disease in this country are indicative of how vital detox cleansing is now.

There are many reasons supporting body cleansing. Body cleansing strengthens the immune system. Cleansing impurities and flooding the body with essential nutrients support the immune system and all major organ systems. Gentle cleansing herbs and essential nutrients will eliminate toxins and flush fat. Cleansing allows the internal body to attack the effects of aging. Why not embrace a program that gives your body the right nutrients and better weight management?

Cleansing is much more necessary now than ever because we live in a very toxic world. Toxins can have an adverse effect on our state of health. Cleansing impurities and flooding the body with essential nutrients support the immune system and all major organ systems. Detoxification and cleansing is the Missing Link. Take action and charge of your health to enjoy a better life.

Gilles Coulombe B.A. B.LL D.S.A.

For more information, go to My Site

Read more

We have all heard our body grumble when it needs to be fed; it growls and screams at us for not looking after it. Hunger pains should not be ignored, they are your body’s way of signaling that it is in need of something. If you break your meals into smaller, more frequent meals this will help to quell the hunger pains.

But when your body is being fed junk, it does fill the gap, but the body starts to realize that every heartbeat will get tougher and tougher to achieve if we constantly input unhealthy foods loaded with saturated fats and preservatives into our systems everyday.

Natural health foods are not available to just make you look good; they are there to make you feel good, as well as to be able to achieve that greater feeling of overall well-being. Natural foods are essential for maintaining the proper balance in our bodies.

You do not have to jump straight in the deep end either when looking for health natural foods; there are books designed to help the beginner start to gain a healthier body.

These books will help you make decisions, such as what type of healthy natural food you should be looking at buying, as well as how to achieve and maintain a health body.

The greatest medicine can be the food that we eat. Don’t just rely on taking supplements, be sure to eat the most naturally healthy foods as well. Natural health supplements should be an addition to a natural health diet, nit something to take in place of one.

Healthy bodies maintained properly will not only help our immune systems, but it will also improve our overall health. With the various new viruses and other diseases coming up every day it is essential now more than ever to maintain a healthy immune system.

Of course, looking good is fine for some people, but to feel that good inside is sometimes tougher to achieve, especially if you are not eating properly; eating healthy natural foods will improve your insides greatly and will help to maintain that healthy inner body.

It’s not a simple case where you do something once each month; this is a program that should stay with you for life. You can’t just clear the system out once and then be done with it. You must constantly clean the body if you want to feel the results every day.

Read more

Most people know that having health and fitness is important. Many try to stay fit and healthy to get a great body shape. The question is do people know the benefits of being fit and healthy or how to get that great body shape they yearned so much for?

Unfortunately not, otherwise there will not be such high dropout rates in gyms all over the world and people getting fatter and fatter.

• Benefits of good health and fitness :-

1) Day to day chores are so much easier – Because you are fit, you will not tire that easily and chores such as gardening, carrying stuff , bending over or climbing up to pick up things will be so much easier.

2) Enjoy life better – Since daily chores are no longer chores, you are able to do more things and faster. Savor your productivity and efficiency.

3) Save money and live longer – Save money on your medical expenses from diseases that strike unhealthy and obese people. Your risk of high blood pressure, heart attacks, stroke and some form of cancers, all of which are deadly is reduced significantly when you stay fit and are in great health.

4) Your posture and confidence improve – Because you are stronger, your strong muscles hold up your skeletal structure will. This improves your body posture and your confidence will soar.

5) Look great in your clothes – You will carry your clothes well because you are no longer flabby or skinny with your clothes either too tight or too lose.

6) Attractive hunk – Gone will be the days when your body shape was the butt of jokes. Instead, people will ogle and admire your new attractive body. A body that many people will die for.

There are many more benefits for having great health and fitness. Too many to mention in just one article. So we shall go on to discuss how to be in great body shape, fit and healthy.

• How to be in great body shape-stay fit and healthy

Just three things.

1) Healthy eating habits and healthy lifestyle – You are what you eat. So if you eat unhealthy food, you will be unhealthy. Thus avoid saturated and trans fat. Eat less sugary stuff and sodium. Avoid alcohol and quit smoking. Drink plenty of water and remember what your mum used to say, “Take your vitamins.”

2) Do cardio exercises – It toughens up your heart and lungs. Cardio exercises are great for your respiratory and cardiovascular system. Best of all, it burns tons of calories.

3) Lift weights – Build muscles for a toned and defined body. With muscles come strength and with more strength you will be able to do many more things than just having a sexy muscular body.

So you can see, it is not that difficult to be fit and healthy. Having a great body shape along the way is indeed a bonus. So have you written out a plan for your health and fitness goals?

Read more

In this article I’ll be exploring the use of garlic for health. Nicknamed the ‘stinking rose’, this auspicious herb has been revered throughout history as a cure and natural treatment for all manor of conditions. These include mosquito bites, wounds, heart disease, measles, tumors, snake bites, acne, colds, flu and even vampires!

Garlic’s health benefits are substantiated by a wealth of modern day research that confirms its anti-viral, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties. It is also a powerful antioxidant and immune booster with anti-inflammatroy properties. Scientific studies reveal benefits for diabetes, cancer and heart disease. It’s heart health traits include lowering bad cholesterol and blood pressure, aiding circulation and preventing against stroke.

Garlic’s might is largely due to the sulfur compounds it contains, such as allicin. Garlic also houses vitamin C, B6, selenium, magnesium, potassium, calcium and manganese and flavonoids.

The sulphur compound allicin provides not only many of the notable benefits of garlic, but also its notorious odour. Allicin is formed during the chemistry of chopping, crushing and chewing garlic, the more thorough the milling, the more allicin is created. Allicin has antibiotic, anti-viral and anti-fungal properties, and the reason why garlic has been used for skin infections such as Athletes’s foot, herpes and warts, digestive and lung infections such as diarrhea, coughs and colds, and Candida yeast and other microbes.

Allicin begins to degrade once produced and on cooking, so eating garlic raw and soon after chopping ensures the assimilation of optimum levels of this compound.

Garlic also contains diallyl sulphides, which, whilst not anti-fungal like allicin, are reportedly good for the blood and circulation, lowering bad cholesterol and boosting the immune system.

Rats that were put on a diet featuring both allicin and diallyl sulphides had a substantial increase in their levels of the antioxidant enzyme glutathione-S-transferase. This mighty enzyme produced within the body is incredibly important in helping to rid the body of toxins, drugs and carcinogens. Increasing levels of this and other phase II enzymes may be one way garlic helps to prevent against cancer, enhancing the elimination of potential carcinogens from the body. This also makes garlic great for a natural body detox.

Garlic as Anti-Inflammatory

The sulfur compounds in garlic have been found to have anti-inflammatory effects by inhibiting the activity of inflammatory enzymes. Along with vitamin C this can make garlic a protection against the pain associated with arthritis and asthma attacks.

Garlic for the Heart

garlic is renowned for its abilities to lower cholesterol and blood pressure naturally and protect against heart disease and stroke. Garlic has also been found to stimulate the production of nitric oxide in blood vessels aiding their dilation, and assist the body’s ability to dissolve blood clots (fibrinolyisis).

The antioxidant properties of garlic can also protect against cardiovascular disease by inhibiting the oxidation of bad cholesterol which would otherwise build up in artery walls. Further, folate in garlic is known to protect the cardiovascular system.

Garlic for Cancer Prevention

Population studies have revealed that eating garlic regularly, along with other alliums such as onions chives and scallions, reduces the risk of oesophageal, colon and stomach cancer. This may be due to garlic’s ability to reduce the formation of carcinogenic compounds. Garlic’s sulfur compounds such as allicin and ajeone have been found to stop the growth of various cancers in animal laboratory studies, including skin, stomach, colon, breast and oral cancer. Garlic also contains the powerful antioxidant mineral selenium, known for its anti-cancer properties.

Garlic for Diabetes

Some of the damage that can result from the degenerative effects of diabetes such as diseases of the kidney, retina and nervous system, may be deterred by garlic. Rats that were given a drug that would induce similar diabetic-effects in the body, namely an increase in blood sugar, cholesterol and damaged fats and a reduction in the body’s antioxidants, experienced fewer negative effects from the drug and an increase in antioxidant levels when given a daily dose of garlic oil.

Research then, has indicated garlic health benefits against bacteria, fungi and viruses, inflammation (as with arthritis), cancer, diabetes, heart disease and high cholesterol levels.

Garlic – Natural Cure for Common Ailments

Garlic is an all round disease-preventive, and can be used as a natural treatment cure for common ailments such as acne, colds and flu, herpes and wrinkles due to its natural antioxidant and anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-fungal properties. Crush a clove or two of garlic into warm water and drink twice a day though be careful on an empty stomach if you are sensitive to garlic. This also serves as a natural body detox. If your skin is not over sensitive to garlic it can also be applied directly to acne spots or herpes. I find it very effective as a cure for oral herpes (cold-sores). If you have high cholesterol level, use garlic regularly in you’re your food as this will lower your cholesterol level naturally.(obviously along with avoiding a high cholesterol diet).

To summarise…

Garlic Benefits

• Garlic boosts your immune system.

• Garlic is anti-aging, its antioxidant power neutralizing free radicals that procure aging and disease.

• Garlic helps reduce plaque build up (atherosclerotic heart disease).

• Garlic thins the blood and helps to prevent blood clots (fibrinolyisis) hence reducing the risk of strokes.

• Garlic helps to prevent cancer, particularly of the digestive system, and reduces the size and arrests the growth of certain tumors.

• Garlic lowers and regulates blood sugar levels.

• Garlic helps to remove heavy metals such as lead and mercury from the body – natural body detoxification.

• Garlic is anti-inflammatory.

• Garlic (raw, containing allicin) is a natural antibiotic and can kill even drug resistant strains of bacteria such as MRSA as well as Helicobacter pylori, the bacterium known to cause stomach ulcers and implicated in stomach cancer.

• Garlic is anti-fungal and reduces yeast infections in body parts.

Read more

Toxic Environment
Toxins contaminate our systems on a daily basis. They are unavoidable… we find them in our water, our air, our food, and our surroundings. Where can we go? Nowhere, but what can we do? Lots!

We All Want To Live Forever
So does your body. Your body wants to live forever; it wants to be free from all pain and illness; it actively desires complete healing to take place within it at all times. Your body is your friend and partner in your effort to regain health. The body has the innate capacity, knowledge, and wisdom to heal itself at any time–if it is allowed to do so. The body possesses its own healing ability and the wisdom to direct this ability. The only thing we must do is let the body conduct its work with as little interference as possible. We can furnish it with the highest-quality raw foods when it needs it or abstain from food when it doesn’t desire it. We can exercise and rest the body, and give it fresh air and sunshine. Other than that, all we can really do is wait patiently and intelligently and not become alarmed by the symptoms of its healing or try to suppress those symptoms–even if we are healing heart disease, cancer, AIDS, or any other degenerative condition. You must trust your bodies ability in healing itself. After all, which man made machine is every as effective? Nothing comes close to the complexity of the human body.

Consult the Real Doctor Within You
If you have faith and trust in your body’s ability to heal itself, the unpleasant symptoms, which may accompany this healing, become more bearable and are not a source of fear or misgiving. Ultimately, we must let our body perform its health-restoring work at its own pace. The real doctor is within–the body alone is capable of performing all the needed healing functions. The cellular intelligence driving the body is infinite in its capacity. We need not have any fears about its wisdom or ability to restore itself to the highest-possible level of health and well-being.

Coffee, Are They Contamination As Well?
The stimulating effect of caffeine in cola, coffee, tea, and chocolate are well known. Substitute for cola: for the caffeine green tea; for the sugar it contains (one 0.2 l. glass contains 3 spoons full of refined sugar) you can drink fruit juices instead as it contains no artificial stimulants and its healthy for you as well!

Substitute for coffee:
Japanese or Chinese green tea. Gives the same kick because it contains the caffeine but is less worse because it does not contain the stomach irritating substances.

Your Health!
Bowel movements are the basis of your health. If you don’t have at least 1 bowel movement per day, you are already walking your way toward disease. Man’s body has not changed very much in the past several thousand years… however man’s diet has certainly changed a lot. All the refined sugar, white flour, hormone/antibiotics-filled meats we constantly ingest constitute an assault on our bodies. We are continuously violating our bodies by eating terrible foods. Colon cancer is the 2nd leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S.

Effects of Toxins
1. Purify the blood and eliminate toxins
2. Prevent bloating
3. Improve liver performance and bile flow
4. Reduce the harmful effects of toxin build-up on skin, coat, joints and digestive system
5. Assist with systemic recovery after illness, medication side effects or vaccination
6. Maintain healthy thyroid functioning

Most Effective Detox Method
Both sauna baths and steam baths stimulate circulation and respiration, reduce muscular tension and cleanse and rejuvenate the skin and body through perspiration.

Some researchers also believe that sauna use may help melt and sweat out cellulite. We reserve judgment on this until we see further evidence, but it is certainly plausible – do your own research if this potential benefit is important to you. However, most important of all, sweating flushes out toxins which are embedded in your body which otherwise has no other way of coming out!

We urge you to find out more about why Sauna is the best method for detoxification.

Read more

Men around the world are just as self conscious about their body image as women. However, keeping low body fat is not just for looks, it is also important for health. Here are the 17 reasons why men need to keep low body fat:

1) As you age your metabolism slows down drastically. This ultimately causes your body to burn less fat.

2) Without exercising regularly, the average person will lose about a pound of muscle each year.

3) After the age of 30, the average person in America gains about one pound per year without exercise.

4) Two out of five people do not exercise at all.

5) Most people begin a weight loss program in order to look more appealing.

6) Other motivational factors are the many health benefits of proper nutrition and regular exercise.

7) Less excess body fat will help you reduce our risk of developing a disease such as diabetes.

8) Excess body fat is connected to heart disease and cancer.

9) Extra blood sugar stored in your liver and other vital organs, is turned into body fat after a long period of being unused.

10) Extra body fat is proven to cause erectile dysfunction.

11) Your heart has to work about 10 times harder to pump blood through the excess fat.

12) Your blood vessels will become very narrow and pump less blood.

13) Losing excess body fat as early as possible plays a vital role in maintaining good health.

14) The older you get, the harder it is for you to lose the excess weight.

15) 80% of all deaths caused by obesity are due to the individualâ??s lifestyle.

16) If you are highly overweight, your pancreas will produce unnecessary insulin.

17) An active lifestyle and well balanced diet is proven to fully stop diseases.

While you are busy keeping the body fat levels down, do not forget to eat the proper foods and keep important supplements in your body. Here are the 4 main supplements needed for full body health:

1) Creatine

One particular study from the University of Wisconsin, has shown that men who take creatine are able to do heavier exercises. A few of these included squats, bench presses, dumbbell lifts, and even pull ups with weights. Studies in Australia have shown that creatine usage in men has been linked to better memory and higher intelligence scores. In order to get the maximum results, it is recommended to mix 5 milligrams of creatine with whey protein daily.

2) Boron

A high level of this mineral has been proven to help reduce the risk of getting prostate cancer by up to 50%. Men in the United States by far have some of the lowest boron levels in comparison to other

countries. Just 3 milligrams daily of Boron will help fight cancer and improve concentration.

3) Calcium

Today many men are not getting their daily allowance of 1,000 milligrams. A cup of regular milk has only about

300 milligrams of calcium. One study has found that men with high calcium levels weigh less than men with low levels of calcium. It is recommended you take 1,200 milligrams of calcium per day. Also stay far away from coral calcium. It has been shown to have many impurities which can adversely affect your health.

4) Chromium

Chromium is mainly used to assist in muscle building. Todayâ??s research has shown that chromium

can help overweight people control their insulin levels. This makes it better to keep your levels of blood sugar in check. Overall, chromium can decrease your risk of developing diabetes when used properly.

Copyright 2007 Donald Mckenzie Jr

Read more

A wholesome and nutrition balanced diet plays an important role in maintaining good health. Research has proved that consuming healthy food is beneficial to the health and unhealthy eating habits gives rise to various diseases in the body. Health and nutritional drinks contain vital nutrients essential for proper functioning of our body.


Feeding wrong types of food or lack of consumption of nutrients can lead to accumulation of harmful toxins within our body resulting in various chronic ailments. Fresh herbs for health and nutrition ensure overall well being. They also reduce the risk of debilitating diseases such as osteoporosis, diabetes, and stroke.


You should consume different healthy foods to get the nutrition that your body needs. They are mainly 5 food groups identified by food nutritionists. They are vegetables, fruits, dairy, cereals and pulses, poultry and meat products. Books for health and nutrition mention that a balanced diet of these food groups provides essential vitamins, dietary fiber, and minerals.


The serving size of the food group depends on factors like gender, body size, activity level, and age. It is important that you have a variety of nutritious foods from within the food groups, as some foods belonging to a food group give more nutrients and vitamins than other do. This ensures that you get maximum health and nutrition from these food groups, besides food variety will also make an interesting meal. Once you come to know the connection between good health and wholesome balanced diet then your food will be your medicine and staying healthy will be only a matter of taking the right kind of food.


Consuming a vegetable rich diet can definitely help cut your excess blood pressure. This in turn will decrease the risk of strokes or heart disease. Understanding about vegetarian protein can guide you in treating or preventing circulatory and heart disease. Why many researchers recommend vegetables is because they contain more antioxidant vitamins and less salt, are high on fiber, low in calories, and also help in controlling diabetes.


Tomatoes are rich in antioxidants and scientists now believe that this vegetable can protect smokers from lung disease. Grape fruits can also help you to fight gum diseases. If you eat 2 grapefruits everyday for 15 days then you will definitely experience less bleeding from your gums as grapefruits promote wound healing. So those suffering from chronic gum disease should think of eating grapefruits. In order to prevent problems with your gums and teeth like cavities or tooth loss, you should snack smart and limit your intake of sugary snacks.

As life has become hectic, people have opted for unhealthy eating habits. Stay away from bad eating habits. Therefore, if you want a leaner body, healthier life and a satisfying eating experience then you must avoid these unhealthy eating habits. You should also cut down your servings. Mini meals are one of the best ways to prevent overeating


There are number of books available in the market that provide best health and nutrition recipes. These recipes can definitely help you to lead a healthy lifestyle.

Read more

The pH level (the acid-alkaline measurement) of the internal environment affects every cell in the body. Extended acid imbalances as well as an imbalanced body pH are not well tolerated by it.

 

The Entire Metabolic Process Depends On An Alkaline Environment

 

As a matter of fact, the entire metabolic process depends on a balanced internal alkaline environment. A chronically over-acidic pH corrodes body tissue, slowly eating into the 60,000 miles of veins and arteries like acid eating into marble. If left unchecked, it will interrupt all cellular activities and functions, from the beating of the heart to the neural firing of the brain. 

 

Above all, the acid-alkaline balance is a well known theory of the cause of overweight. It has shown that fat is actually an over-acidification problem. Why? Because the body creates fat cells to carry acids away from vital organs, so these acids literally don’t choke the organs to death. Fat is saving life! Fat is actually a response from the body to an alarming over-acidic condition. 

 

The 4 Rules Of New Levels Of Health, Wellness And Energy

 

The solution is to alkalize and energize the body and its cell system. Changing to an alkaline lifestyle can result in a lean, trim body, while experiencing a new level of wellness, energy and fitness. These rules guide on how to become healthy, well balanced and fit again.  

 

1. More Green and Yellow Vegetables and Grasses: Fresh vegetables and grasses are an excellent source of the alkaline salts that are anti-yeast, anti-fungal, and anti-mycotoxic. The chlorophyll (or “blood of the plant”) contained in plants and grasses is identical to the blood of humans, except for one atom. Green foods such as wheat grass and barley grass are some of the lowest-calorie, lowest-sugar, and most nutrient-rich foods on the planet. Also juiced, green vegetables are very cleansing. Vegetables and grasses are also loaded with fiber.   

 

2. More Healthy (and NOT animal) Proteins:  Broccoli, spinach, sprouts, garbanzo beans, tofu or fresh fish with scales and fins carry the sub-cellular units and the amino acids to make proteins in amounts that are congruent with the body’s needs. Also, all green vegetables are high in calcium. Animal protein foods are unhealthy and provide more protein than is required by the human body. Our bodies are only 7 % protein. Animal protein foods often contribute factors to the body that are unneeded and then represent a challenge to dispose of (e.g., saturated fats).   

 

3. More Alkaline Green Food Supplements: In case one shouldn’t be able to completely change the diet to green and alkaline food, taking powdered alkaline supplements sprouted for maximum cell absorption is an option, like, for instance, Supergreens. With powdered greens the need to constantly eat healthy vegetables and greens disappears. Taking alkalizing, pH balancing and highly energizing SuperGreens is an easy way of adding 49 different grasses, vegetables, sprouted grains and leaves, as well as 125 vitamins, minerals and amino acids to your diet. If taken daily, they even allow to not changing eating habits, although it is recommended, of course. 

 

4. More Alkali-forming Foods: Good alkali forming foods include fresh sprouts, spinach, kale, Swiss chard, avocados, lemons, limes, cucumbers, celery, cauliflower, Brussel sprouts, asparagus, green beans, eggplant, broccoli, fresh tomatoes, zucchini, green/red/yellow peppers, onions, okra, garlic, parsley, watercress, cabbage, squashes, soy beans (tofu), garbanzo beans, raw almonds, Brazil nuts, hazel nuts, sesame seeds, flax seed, sprouted grains and legumes. Green juices from all green vegetables and their tops are highly alkaline. Also, vegetable broths are extremely alkalizing to the body. These need to be yeast-free and preservative-free.

 

Changing to an alkaline, healthy diet low on calories and the increased intake of alkaline food and alkaline supplements supports vital cellular activities and functions and will create new levels of healthiness, energy, wellness and fitness.

Read more

The cocoa plant grows abundantly in Panama where the Kuna Indians live. Drinking about 40 cups of cocoa a week has been a part of the Kuna Indian tradition and lifestyle for hundreds of years. When a team from Harvard Medical School visited the Kuna people they were surprised to see that less than 10% of the population suffers from heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, cancer or diabetes. The Kuna people were also recorded to have longer life spans than their Panamanian counterparts. This was not a hereditary immunity as Kuna Indians who migrated to other parts of the world and adopted a more “western” diet were not immune to heart disease. What is it that keeps the Kuna Indians so healthy? Dr. Hollenberg, who led the study, proposed that a diet that includes plenty of pure cocoa could be the reason behind this unusual protective immunity!1-2

Antioxidant Power—Supporting the Body’s Ability to Neutralize Free Radicals
Cocoa contains flavonoids and is rich in antioxidants called procyanidins and epicatechin. These flavonoids are also found in Green Tea, particularly the powerful antioxidant known as epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), Resveratrol is another powerful antioxidant produced naturally by red grapes in response to fungal infection.

Antioxidants work on the cellular level and are believed to counteract the damaging effects of free radical activity. Free radical activity destabilizes molecular activity leading to cell disruption, cell mutation and is the main reason for tissue and organ damage, even disease. Antioxidants help to support immune health at the most basic cellular level.

In today’s world, stress, pollution, processed food or convenient take-aways, a diet rich in carbohydrates, sugars, saturated fats, even a sedentary lifestyle can create an overload of free radical activity in the body. The body’s immune system finds it difficult to keep up with combating this overload, and as a result the immune system becomes weak. We find ourselves feeling fatigued and susceptible to diverse illnesses. A diet rich in antioxidants can help the body to neutralize free radical activity.

Numerous studies show that resveratrol and antioxidants in cocoa and green tea can help the body to support the immune system in various ways.This makes Chocolate Tea a great beverage for supporting immune health!

Helping to Stimulate the Production of Immune Cells
Studies show that there may be a strong connection between cocoa intake and the production of thymocytes. Thymocytes are white blood cells that are produced in the thymus and are a precursor for T cells. T cells are vital to our body’s immune functions, and are beneficial in reducing the risk of disease.3

Green tea contains a high amount of an amino acid called L-theanine. L-theanine is known to enhance the body’s immunity. In a Harvard study, people who drank 5 cups of green tea per day had 5 times more virus-fighting interferon in their blood than others who did not drink Green Tea.

Tea polysaccharides (TPS), one of the main components in green tea, stimulate the production of cytokines in the bone marrow. Cytokines are used in cellular communication and are critical to the body’s immune response to pathogens.4

Helps the Body’s Ability to Protect Itself from Virus, Bacteria and Fungus
Resveratrol and EGCG inhibit the replication of the influenza virus. They also exhibit anti-microbial and anti-fungal properties. Clinical trials on resveratrol indicate it plays an inhibiting role on the herpes simplex virus, influenza A virus, dermatophytes and bacterial pathogens of the skin and all kinds of fungal infections. Green Tea has been studied for its inhibitive action on adenovirus, virus responsible for common colds.5-12

Helping to Reduce Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
Antioxidants in Green Tea and Chocolate and resveratrol have been individually studied for their role in supporting cardiovascular health. All of them indicate they support heart health by:

Helping to improve blood circulation by stimulating the production of nitric oxide. This relaxes blood vessels and helps to increase vasodilation,13-14

Helping to control blood pressure 15-16

Helping to prevent blood clots 17-19

Helping to regulate good cholesterol levels and helping to reduce plaque formation in the arteries.20-21

CocoPure combines the antioxidant power of pure cocoa, green tea and resveratrol to support immune health. It contains an ORAC value of 5,250 per 7.4 grams.

References:

Hypertension, the Kuna, and the epidemiology of flavanols. J Cardiovasc Pharmacol. 2006;47 Suppl 2:S103-9; discussion 119-21.PMID: 16794446

Vascular action of cocoa flavanols in humans: the roots of the story.J Cardiovasc Pharmacol. 2006;47 Suppl 2:S99-102; discussion S119-21.PMID: 16794463

Cocoa-enriched diet enhances antioxidant enzyme activity and modulates lymphocyte composition in thymus from young rats. J Agric Food Chem. 2007 Aug 8;55(16):6431-8. Epub 2007 Jul 14. PMID: 17630760

Epigallocatechin Gallate Modulates Cytokine Production by Bone Marrow–Derived Dendritic Cells Stimulated with Lipopolysaccharide or Muramyldipeptide, or Infected with Legionella pneumophila, Experimental Biology and Medicine 230:645-651 (2005). Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine.

Inhibition of influenza A virus replication by resveratrol. PMID: 15838800

Resveratrol inhibition of herpes simplex virus replication. Antiviral Res. 1999 Oct;43(3):145-55. PMID: 10551373

Antimicrobial effect of resveratrol on dermatophytes and bacterial pathogens of the skin. Biochem Pharmacol. 2002 Jan 15;63(2):99-104. PMID: 11841782.

Fungicidal effect of resveratrol on human infectious fungi. Arch Pharm Res. 2005 May;28(5):557-60. PMID: 15974442

Inhibition of adenovirus infection and adenain by green tea catechins, Antiviral Res. 2003 Apr;58(2):167-73. PMID: 12742577

Specific Formulation of Camellia sinensis Prevents Cold and Flu Symptoms and Enhances T Cell Function: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study Journal of the American College of Nutrition, Vol. 26, No. 5, 445-452 (2007), American College of Nutrition

Antiviral effect of catechins in green tea on influenza virus, Antiviral Res. 2005 Nov;68(2):66-74. Epub 2005 Aug 9. PMID: 16137775

Multiple effects of green tea catechin on the antifungal activity of antimycotics against Candida albicans.J Antimicrob Chemother. 2004 Feb;53(2):225-9. Epub 2003 Dec 19. PMID: 14688042

Resveratrol, a Polyphenolic Phytoalexin Present in Red Wine, Enhances Expression and Activity of Endothelial Nitric Oxide Synthase, Circulation. 2002;106:1652-1658, American Heart Association, Inc.

Tea catechins inhibit cholesterol oxidation accompanying oxidation of low density lipoprotein in vitro. Comp Biochem Physiol C Toxicol Pharmacol. 2001 Feb;128(2):153-64.

Cocoa Reduces Blood Pressure and Insulin Resistance and Improves Endothelium-Dependent Vasodilation in Hypertensives, Hypertension. 2005;46:398-405, American Heart Association, Inc.

Prevention of hypertension, cardiovascular damage and endothelial dysfunction with green tea extracts. Am J Hypertens. 2007 Dec;20(12):1321-8.

Cocoa inhibits platelet activation and function Am J Clin Nutr 2000;72:30-5.

Resveratrol attenuates TNF- -induced activation of coronary arterial endothelial cells: role of NF- B inhibition, Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol 291: H1694-H1699, 2006.

Antithrombotic activities of green tea catechins and (-)-epigallocatechin gallate. Thromb Res. 1999 Nov 1;96(3):229-37.

Effectiveness of moderate green tea consumption on antioxidative status and plasma lipid profile in humans. J Nutr Biochem. 2005 Mar;16(3):144-9.

Penn State (2001, October 24). Cocoa And Dark Chocolate Show Positive Effects On Ldls – But Don’t Shun Veggies. ScienceDaily.

Read more

The Mona Vie juices are getting more and more popular with each passing day. This is because the juice is made from the Acai berry, which contains huge amounts of antioxidants. To many health enthusiasts, the word “antioxidants” is like cash – their eyes light up when they come across this friendly term. They like this word because it is general knowledge that antioxidants help cleanse the system and improve the immune system, which in turn leads to better overall health.

Mona Vie juices are sold through distributors. Anyone can consider distributing Mona Vie products if they find them a good fit. For example a fitness coach, might want to increase his/her students’ energy levels and increase their vitality with the consumption of Mona Vie juices while making an extra income from it.

What everyone knows about antioxidants.

Everyone knows that the human body takes in a certain amount of toxins everyday. Sometimes, the amount is so small that we are not even aware of it. When you sit down to ponder over this, you realize that there are many situations when we may be inhaling or consuming harmful toxins unknowing.

For example, you may be eating vegetables with pesticide on it. Or you may be addicted to alcohol and cigarettes. Drinking and smoking allows harmful toxins to build up very quickly. Some people may be exposed to harmful toxins that is in the environment. For instance, if you work in a chemical factory, chances are you may be breathing in harmful toxins day in and out without being aware of what is happening.

In the short term, there are no visible effects. The human body has its own defenses, and it should be able to deal with small amounts of toxins. However, toxin levels can build up to harmful levels quickly if you are not careful. When that happens, the body fails to respond adequately, and the immune system is weakened.

Antioxidants can help cleanse the body and reverse the process. By helping to break down harmful toxins in the body, the body is able to get rid of excess toxins at a faster rate. This allows the body time to heal.

What most people don’t know about antioxidants.

Most people know that antioxidants offer many health benefits. So they take health supplements and health foods that are rich in antioxidants, hoping that they will help reduce the chances of being stricken by heart diseases or cancer.

What most people don’t know is that clinical research has shown that a small dose of antioxidants (about 60mg) daily is enough to strengthen the immune system. However, when large doses are taken (200mg or more) daily, the immune system actually becomes weaker than before!

Therefore, for best effects, it is wise to take such health supplements and juices with moderation. Don’t over stuff the body with huge amounts of antioxidants just because everyone says it’s good for you. The antioxidants may even become pro-oxidants!

Read more

PH Balance (Potential Hydrogen) and a Healthy body!! Please read
to save your Health!

Do you have any of these illness or symptoms?

Beginning stage of low Ph Balance you may see …..

Acne,Agitation,Bloating,Cold Hands & Feet,Food allergies, Hard
to get up in the morning, Lack of Sex drive,Mild Headaches,Panic
Attacks,Rapid Panting Breath,Asthma,Cold Sores

Intermediate stage of low Ph Balance range you may see…
Colitis,Depression,Excessive Hair
Loss,Fungal,Infections,Hives,Migraine Headaches, Numbness &
Tingling,Stuttering,Swelling,Urinary Infection

Advanced stage of low Ph Balance range you may see…

Arthritis,Cancer(AllForms),Crohn’sDisease,Hodgkin’s
Disease,Learning Disabled,Leukemia,Lupus,Multiple
Sclerosis,Schizophrenia,Tuberculosis

If you do, then you have a low Ph balance in your body which is
causing these problems. Read on to see how you can change your
PH balance and help you live a longer and healthier life!

What is Ph Balance and why is it important?

pH is the abbreviation for “potential hydrogen”. It is the
measure of the acid level in your body fluids. The higher the pH
reading, the more alkaline and oxygen rich the fluid is. The
lower the pH reading, the more acidic and oxygen deprived the
fluid is. The pH range is from 0 to 14, with 7.0 being neutral.
Anything above 7.0 is alkaline, anything below 7.0 is considered
acidic.

Alkalinity is anabolic (builds up) and acidity is catabolic
(tears down). Acid/Base Balance in the Body The pH of blood is
under very tight control. The normal range is from 7.35 to 7.45.
Fact: The pH level (acid – alkaline measurement) of our internal
fluids affects every cell in our bodies. Extended acid
imbalances of any kind can overwhelm your body. When the pH of
the body gets out of balance (too acidic), we may experience low
energy, fatigue, excess weight, poor digestion, aches and pains,
and even more serious disorders.

How improve your PH Balance in your body?

Your body is like a fish tank, In which your body needs to be at
a healthy state to stay healthy. The pH scale is from 0 – 14 0 1
2 3 4 5 6 7 healthy 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

The process of restoring pH balance begins with proper diet and
nutrition. This includes eating alkalizing foods (vegetables,
low sugar fruits, etc.), super hydration (drinking plenty of
ionic, structured, alkaline water), and proper supplementation.

When you experience the magic of pH balance, you’ll rediscover
vibrant health and energy. A body in balance is full of
vitality, and is lean and trim. You’ll find that you have mental
clarity, and you’ll even notice that your skin has regained that
healthy glow. Simply put, a body in balance functions properly,
and operates optimally.

Our bodies are alkaline by design and acid by function.
Maintaining alkalinity is essential for life health and
vitality. All leading biochemists and medical physiologists have
recognized pH or acid/alkaline balance as the most important
aspect of a balanced and healthy body. They have long known that
the maintenance of an alkaline pH is critical to cellular
health.

The quality of drinking water which has surface water as its
source is steadily deteriorating because of pollutants and acid
rain. Even ground water is becoming acidic.

Food that are alkaline that will help you stay at a alkaline
state are as follows….Almonds,Apples,Apricots,Avocado,Bananas,
Beans, dried Beets,Blackberries,Brazil nuts,Broccoli, Brussels
sprouts,Cabbage Carrots,Cauliflower,Celery Chard,Cherries,sour
Chestnuts,Coconut(fresh),Collard greens,Cucumbers,Dates,dried
Figs,dried Grapefruit, Green beans,Green
peas,Lemons,Lettuce,Lima beans,
Limes,Millet,Molasses,Mushrooms,Muskmelon,Onions,
Oranges,Parsnips,Peaches,Pears,Pineapple,Potatoes,
Radishes,Raisins,Raspberries,Rutabagas,Sauerkraut, Soy
products,Spinach,Sprouts,Strawberries,Tangerines,
Tomatoes,Watercress,Watermelon

Products that can help increase your Ph Balance to a alkaline
state are Coral calcium supplements, dehydrated goat whey mix,
Kyo-green powedered drink mix, and there are others; which you
can find at a health food store or

try this site too http://www.morinfo247.com/9063400 Food that
put you in an acid state, which can cause illness
are……………. Acid Ash Foods
Bacon,Barley,Beef,Blueberries,Bread (most),Buckwheat
Butter,Carob,Cheese,Chicken,Codfish,Coffee,Cola,
Corn,Cranberries,Currants,Eggs,Flour products, Haddock,Ice
Cream,Honey,Lamb Lentils,dried
Lobster,Macaroni,Mustard,Oatmeal,Olives,Oysters
Pasta,Peanuts,Peas, dried Pike,Plums,Pork,Rice,Salmon
Sardines,Sausage,Scallops,Shrimp,Squash,winter Sugar, Sunflower
seeds,Tea,Turkey,Walnuts,Wheat,Yogurt

To maintain a healthy Ph Balance, eat the foods that are
alkaline based, take supplements, drink clean water. There are
Ph balance strips on the market which allow you to test your Ph
level too. I hope this information help because I know it has
help me to do these things to keep me healthy.
http://www.moreinfo247.com/9063400

Read more

The story of Adam and Eve sent down to earth from heaven quickly raises concern about their health and survival. How would two people — who had been living in luxury throughout their lives — fare in the wilderness — without any food or supply — not even proper clothing? The possibility of their survival is almost zero.

That was the situation when Adam and Eve were sent down to earth. The earth was reigned supreme by wild beasts and poisonous snakes — and dominated by extreme weather and diseases. This was an extreme contrast to the situation in heaven.

What Adam and Eve needed at that time was a lot of support — in terms of logistics and technical know-how. And those were exactly what they got.

Best Health Foods

In the scriptures of one of the major religions of the world there is a verse that describes the preparation for Adam’s journey to earth: “And God taught Adam the names of ALL objects and their uses.”

The verse may be short but it contains an important point. It says that for whatever mission and purpose man was sent to earth, he was provided with good logistics and a complete and comprehensive manual of life.

Basing their arguments on the verse, scholars say that man was already given the knowledge of all the sciences pertaining to the earth and the universe long before he was sent down to earth. He already knew how to build a fire, grow crops, tame animals, make clothes and erect buildings long before he came down to earth. More importantly, this knowledge included a very important aspect of life — natural health care and natural medicine.

They argue that Adam already had the knowledge about herbs, roots and plants before he was sent down to earth — and all the plants on earth were created as part of his logistics.

Adam and Eve might not need all this knowledge. Even we, in the midst of constant emergence of weird and unexplainable new diseases, do not need to know about all the herbs that exist — much less Adam and Eve.

Being the first human beings Adam and Eve had the purest and uncontaminated genes. They were the most beautiful human beings. They had the best and most beautiful features. They had the strongest physical and mental. They had the strongest defense against all diseases. Nonetheless the knowledge on the cure of every disease was imparted to them. This is as if it was not meant for them but for their generations — for us.

Genuine Health — First Step

The first step towards achieving genuine health is to take advantage of the logistics. Eat these divine foods — that are created by the Creator Himself — and stay away as much as possible from foods modified by human beings.

Natural foods are the best for the human body. They are not second best. Moreover, they are a gift from Him and thus deserved to be treated like one. So use them appropriately and with gratitude.

Genuine Health — Second Step

There is one query though. Why do people still suffer from ailments even though they have been eating good natural foods? If you have been eating correctly but the ailments still do not go away then there is something you need to do. Check the level of toxin that you are exposed to. Toxin acts against good health.

These dangerous substances could be in the food that you eat — in the form of coloring, flavoring, preservative or taste enhancer. They could be in the medicine that you take. Another familiar source of toxic matter would be fragrances — found in many soaps, shampoos, detergents and deodorants.

When these substances get into the human body then the normal body reaction would be to quickly dispose of these substances. Heartbeat and blood pressure as well as other bodily functions would increase.

The body is a superb machine. If left to itself, it can rebuild itself from the inside. But to be able to do so effectively the body has to be clear from poisonous materials.

Conclusion

There is no secret to getting a healthy body. Your body already knows how to stay healthy. Just supply it with high quality raw material it wants. Give your body good food and keep it away from toxic substances.

Read more

Copyright (c) 2008 Kentaro Konika

Staying healthy is extremely important in this modern world. However, many people find that despite their best efforts they just cannot stay as fit as they should be. Many people dream of change in their bodies, though the best way to do this is simply to learn more about health and about the human body. Health education is extremely important, and an often overlooked factor when it comes to maintaining optimum levels of fitness.

Whilst many people are interested in staying healthy, recent surveys have suggested the American population are actually extremely unaware of what it really takes to keep us healthy. This could be due to the fact that not enough information is available on health, or it could be down to the fact that people just don’t know how to interpret the information that is there. Many modern illnesses are a result of stress, of our diet, of our environment, and most importantly of our attitude. There are many unhealthy behaviors which we need to try change order to stay healthy. The only way we can do this is to learn exactly what is healthy and what is detrimental to a whole.

Health education is not something that will come to us, it is something that we have to actively seek. Many of us are connected through the Internet to a vast amount of information at our fingertips (this includes a over its 60% of the population of America). However, whilst there are hundreds of websites detailing information on health and the human body, many people are not actively seeking out this information. These sites or just not for medical students, they’re for anyone who is willing to learn about the health of their bodies. For example there are images, videos, articles, and the regularly updated blogs detailing many, many ways in which to lead a healthier lifestyle.

Health comes from many different sources. We should learn about what is a healthy diet in order to keep our bodies healthy, but we should also combine this with creating an exercise regimen that works for us as an individual and learning about possible risks. Understanding cardiac physiology it helps us to understand about the heart, and therefore about the blood that shows throughout our bodies. Heart problems are one of the most common killers in today’s society, so this is just one way in which you learn about health in order to prevent problems in later life.

Health education is not difficult. You can either choose to read about the specific health problems, or you can learn about human health in general. Whether your family has a history of illness, or you are just interested to know how you can prevent yourself from getting one, the information is all there at your fingertips if you choose to look for it. Staying healthy does not have to be difficult, and health education is just part of a process by which we can incorporate health into everyday lives. Our body is complex, but learning about how to look after it is not.

Read more

By Andrew Smith, Webmaster at UsanaInHealth.com

In my opinion, exercise is essential for everyone, regardless of personal goals and targets regarding health.  Exercise is not just for athletes or people looking to drop weight or gain muscle, it is essential for all of us.  If you believe that you do not need to exercise because you look well as you are then it is likely that the inside of your body may tell a different story! 

When I suggest physical activity I do not always mean formal exercises in a gym or health club setting.  I am referring to any activity that gets you moving and pushes your body outside of its usual sedentary or cumfortable state.  This is the principle known as OVERLOAD.  You overload a muscle when you encourage it to work harder than it normally would and this also applies to your heart muscle!

I am not about to bore you with all the reasons why you should exercise, but I am sure that you are reading this because you want to improve or maintain your health.  Health and vitality starts with your capacity and willingness to use and improve your physical body.

I know that there will still be individuals reviewing this, believing that they don’t have time to exercise, or don’t really believe that they need to, but this is likely to be because a part of the brain is attempting to hinder their efforts to improve themselves!  This is the same part of the brain that tells you that your healthy eating plan can wait until Monday, or that one more biscuit wont make any difference!  We all have coping strategies of some sort and look to rationalise choices we make, even though we know through standard logic that what we are saying to ourselves isn’t always the case!  The trick is to learn to recognise when you are making excuses and to learn to silence the voice of negativity!  This is a hugely important element to making positive changes in any area of your life.

So I will just outline 3 areas to incorporate into your own personal fitness regime.  You must include cardiovascular exercise (elevating your heart rate), muscular exercise (strengthening and toning your muscles) and flexibility exercises (improving your posture and range of motion around your joints).  Each of these areas are equally important and should be included in your exercise routine.

Cardiovascular Exercise

In this article I will be focusing on cardiovascular exercise.  Cardiovascular exercise is important for a number of reasons:  Firstly, it improves the efficiency of your heart and lungs and enables your body to uptake and circulate greater quantities of oxygen.  If your body is able to take in and circulate more oxygen then you are less likely to get out of breath so quickly.  You will be able to sustain physical activity for longer periods of time and your heart and lungs will generally be healthier.  This is described as cardiovascular fitness.

If we overlook the obvious then there are other benefits to training at higher intensities.  If we use a scale of 1 to 10, where 1 is too easy and 10 is almost impossible then you should aim to exercise at a minimum of 7.  At 7 it will be hard and you will sweat, but you should be able to sustain the level of difficulty for a minimum of 20 minutes.  When you exercise at this level, changes begin to occur in your body.  Your body generates more mitochondria in the muscles and the mitochondria are responsible for absorbing oxygen.  To cut a long story short, your body will only use fat in the presence of oxygen, so the greater your body’s capability to absorb oxygen, the greater your ability to burn fat!

There is another school of thought that says you should exercise at an intensity of 6 out of 10, as this is the â??fat burning zone’.  Let me just explain something: you DO NOT burn more fat working at a difficulty level of 6 out of 10 than you do at an intensity of 7 out of 10! PERIOD! However, if you cannot sustain a minimum of 20 minutes at higher intensity then you should reduce your level of difficulty to achieve the full amount of time.  In my opinion this is the only time you should exercise at a lower intensity (other than warm ups and cool downs).  Working at 6 out of 10 will NOT encourage your body to undergo change and become a fat burning machine!

That said, only work up to higher intensities as your health develops.  You should be in this for the long haul, so don’t over do it in the first couple of days!  Start with what you are capable of doing and aim to develop over time.  Also, seek support from your doctor if you have any health conditions or concerns.

In my next post, I will be outlining a method for managing and improving your cardiovascular exercise and fitness.  This will provide a workable guide for anyone who is ready to begin exercising TODAY, or who has been exercising and wishes to develop further.

Please note that when you exercise your body uses more oxygen and as a waste product more free radicals are produced within your body.  Free radicals are volatile molecules, which attack and damage healthy cells in a process called oxidation (or free-radical damage).  It is widely believed that we need to ensure that we consume sufficient quantities of antioxidants (i.e. vitamins) to eliminate free radicals and safeguard our bodies against degenerative diseases.  If you would like to learn more about high quality, pharmaceutical grade nutritional supplements then please visit http://www.usanainhealth.com/products/?page_id=7

Read more

A health supplement is a unique way to enhance the energy levels of the human body without the utilization of illegal or banned substances such as ephedrine. Athletes, as well as the general public who are looking for “an edge” in performance and acquiring lean body mass and alertness can benefit from this.


Health is not just the absence of disease – it is empowering of our body to perform at its optimal level. As it is known “health is wealth,” and this well known proverb says if you are healthy then, there is nothing to stop you from getting wealthy.


If you take care of your body well, it will serve you excellently. Achieving something significant such as finishing an education, excelling in or expanding your present career, making a career change, starting a business, raising children, requires you to be in the best physical condition. All you need is a good health supplement which is rich in nutrients.


Good health nutrition is the key to remain looking younger. If your body is getting all of its nutritional needs and lead balanced lifestyle with minimum stress and regular exercise, then you can expect better looks than the majority of people who don’t manage any of those aspects of their life very well.


Nutrition means developing the body to keep it healthy and functioning. We must provide our body with the best food, vitamins and minerals, which is needed by our body to fight against diseases. Nutrients that are important for energy production, tissue oxygenation, neurotransmitter production and carbohydrate metabolism include Vitamins B2 and B6.


Nutrition represents an important concept that should be given more attention in the educational system. Our ability to recognize nutritional requirements and to find the foods that meet those requirements is a critical part of good health. We need to learn the difference between healthy eating and unhealthy eating habits, if we want to live long and healthy life. We need to incorporate good nutrition into our lifestyles.


There are various types of health supplements that can help you to maintain different aspects of your body health in a proper condition. Other type of health supplements that are meant to improve your body are physical exercises, running, lifting weights etc… These work in a different way. Another useful form of exercises that you can perform to maintain a healthy body includes strength building and deep breathing. These will help your system absorb fatty acids, transport fat and boost your immunity.

Read more

Rebounding is one of the successful ways to stay in shape and healthy. It is achieving immense fame as people have experienced a great progress in their entire health and fitness. With so many health problems that are commonly faced by majority of the people now-a-days, it is normal to be health conscious and take care of your health at the earliest. There are various ways by which people want to loose weight and keep themselves in shape, some may join gym, a few others may go a usual way by walking or jogging, some feel weighty workouts are best for them while others may opt for dieting, there are others who may select medical methods to loose weight, but Rebounding is an exceptional way by which you not only loose weight but also achieve several health benefits like: – Rebounding improves your blood flow and this is the best method to avoid harmful medicines. You feel clean as oxygen is dispersed to each and every part of your body. This way you feel comforted and you can even prevent medication to a great extent. – Rebounding acts against the gravitational forces when you throw yourself in upward direction, this stimulates your each and every body cell and make them tougher. Your body has an improved immune system by which you stay healthy and well-built. You are able to battle against various health problems by which you also build your stamina. – The lymphatic organism is also improved and this helps to discard the harmful toxins that are accumulated in your body. Your body is detoxified and you live a healthier lifestyle. Detoxification helps to cleanse your body internally by flushing out the harmful toxins that may cause severe internal injury to your body. This further helps to provide requirement sustenance to your body cells which improves your energy and stamina. – Your nervous system is relaxed and you feel fresh as the stress and anxiety that depress|sadden} your mind is considerably decreased. You feel strong and balanced mentally. You feel pleased and good. – Your metabolism rate is increased thereby improving your digestive system, thus you never have digestive disorders like an upset stomach, acidity, gas etc. Your internal digestive system helps to wash out the waste products daily and you feel fresh all through the day. – Rebounding helps to build muscle mass and burning extra calories. It’s a great method to exercise as you never ever feel bored, you can jump, twist, turn, hop, jog and even dance away too fun. It’s an exciting way to burn fat and develop your health. – Your body works systematically and you have an improved lifestyle, you lead a quality life as you are free from common health problems. You also avoid a lot of other ailments that you may face in times to come. You have a healthy body and a strong mind. – Rebounding is always better than other forms of exercise as its fun to do and you really enjoy working out, more successful than jogging, you attain desired results in a very short time. With such amazing health benefits, rebounding is indeed an exceptional way to help you develop your health and be strong by enhancing your circulatory system, digestive system, nervous system, digestive system, lymphatic system etc. Rebounding is proved to be a boon to many.

Read more

Improve Womenâ??s Health At Health-Mind-Body.Com

 

***FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE***

 

September 2008-Specializing in the unique needs of the female mind and body, Health-Mind-Body.com was launched as the one stop location for women to find detailed health, wellness and fitness information.

 

Health-Mind-Body.com was created primarily to provide a wealth of experience and knowledge on womenâ??s health and wellness issues including arthritis pain, Alzheimerâ??s, obesity, diabetes, depression, diet programs, menopause and more. Articles relating specifically to men, children and seniors are also available at Health-Mind-Body.com emphasizing the necessity of well-rounded health for all members of the family.

 

Calling attention to the interconnectedness of our bodies and minds, Health-Mind-Body.com describes the causes, symptoms, remedies and prevention of sickness and disease with easy to understand, step by step explanations. For example, the pandemic of obesity in American children has given rise to additional concerns for future health related issues stemming beyond obesity. Recent studies have linked obesity to Alzheimerâ??s in addition to cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, diabetes and sleep apnea. Suggestions and tips in implementing changes in exercise regimens, nutrition and lifestyle are facilitated through the Health-Mind-Body.com explanations creating both a comprehensive and holistic approach to oneâ??s health.

 

Health-Mind-Body.com also provides an article writing service to assist other web sites, newsletters, media outlets and more in getting the most up to date, informative and groundbreaking health, wellness and fitness information into the hands of women. Please be aware that articles related to marketing are the only topics that Health-Mind-Body does not specialize in or generate.  Have Health-Mind-Body.com write a piece specific to a health issue you feel affects women your age and at your business, gym or community center by visiting www.articlework.com.

 

Enhance your life and improve your health by visiting www.Health-Mind-Body.com.

 

 

For Press Inquiries Contact:

 

Read more

There are many supplements that can be purchased and each has a different function to aid with health in the body and mind. These supplements can be vitamins, antioxidants, minerals, flavonoids and enzymes.

Natural health supplements and vitamins can be used not only to promote good health but also to combat things like allergies. They are also combatants against bone loss, the effects of aging and other health concerns. There are vitamins that are commonly heard of, and there are also supplements that are not as familiar,which also ensure health. Vitamins such as A, B, C and D are commonly found in things like milk and orange juice however most people do not get enough of them each day. This means their bodies do not have what they need to stay healthy and along with these vitamins there are also other supplements that help to ensure the body has what it needs like essential fatty acid and enzymes.

The meals that are eaten today do not have the amount of supplements required to keep the body naturally health. This is why these supplements help to ensure a naturally healthy body.  The use of a daily vitamin can help the body, but it also does not offer everything one needs.

There are supplements that can assist with all types of health issues from controlling weight to helping memory.

There have been studies done on many supplements, antioxidants, minerals and enzymes and there is proof that many are beneficial in promoting a healthy body. Vitamin C is known to help during cold season and while it is not the cure for the common cold it can help the body to avoid colds and help to shorten them in length. Vitamin D is known for helping the body grow and become strong, just as vitamin B is known for helping the body cope with stress.  Vitamin E helps the body by preventing inflammation; it has also been associated with protection from cancer and heart disease.

Then there are supplements that have herbal properties such as grape seeds that contain proantocyanidins, which is an antioxidant that is up to fifty times more potent than vitamin C or E.

Vitamin B has also been proven to be one of the vitamins that help the body and unlike some other vitamins there is not one type of B vitamin but several. There is B 1 which is known as Thiamine, B 2 is known as Riboflavin, B 3 is Niacin, B 5 is know as Pantothenic, B 6 also known as Ptridoxine, B 7 is known as Biotin, B9 is Folic Acid and there is also B 12. The B vitamins are proven to relieve stress, heal acne, heart disease and are used in pre-natal vitamins.

Garlic is also known for its abilities to protect the body by preventing viruses, bacteria and fungi and it is also known to aid in reducing cholesterol and blood pressure.

Ginko has been proven to aid with memory and mental ability, because it helps by increasing blood flow to the brain and extremities that can occur from aging.

Milk Thistle extract promotes health in the liver this is because it contains silymarin that can help to prevent liver destruction.  At the same time helps increase the liver to detoxify chemicals from the body.

Omega 3 is lacking in most diets and aids in the body by stopping inflammation and reduces allergies. It also aids in healthy function of cells that relate to the brain and nerves.

Calcium supplements for many years have been recommended for good bone health in women who during their mature years can be diagnosed with osteoporosis. While calcium can be put into the body by drinking milk this is not a high enough amount to protect against this disease.  There is also evidence that calcium supplements can promote weight loss and decrease body fat in women.

There is evidence that some vitamins and other natural health compounds are absorbed and used more efficiently by the body when taken together. One of these is calcium; when it is taken with vitamin D and Magnesium it is absorbed into the body better and works more efficiently.

Calcium and Magnesium are both minerals and there are other minerals that help to promote a healthy body. Chloride, Phosphorus, Potassium and Sodium are other minerals that help the body. Minerals are one thing that the body can not make on its own and it can be found in some foods but not always in the amount that is needed to keep the body health.

There are also trace minerals that the body needs to have natural health, there are fifteen of these that can help to promote health in the body. These fifteen are Baron, Chromium, Cobalt, Copper, Fluoride, Iodine, Iron, Lithium, Manganese, Molybdenum, Nickel, Selenium, Tin, Vanadium and Zinc.

These trace minerals will usually be found in most daily supplements but may not be found in the amount the body needs for complete health. It is not all together unusual to find a person deficient in iron, manganese or zinc.

These are only a small amount of the natural health supplements that are available and for each health condition there are natural supplements that can be taken to combat poor health. There are natural supplement regiments that can fight the affects of aging, diseases like cancer and heart disease. Natural supplements have also been proven to be beneficial to the health of the body during pregnancy and during menopause. Certain supplements are also known for helping to diminish acne and other skin problems.

Putting natural supplements into the body is unlike taking medications in the respect that supplements are safe. They are often something that the body makes naturally that decreases at certain times of the twenty-four hour day or as the body begins to age. Many supplements can also be found in a proper diet, which is not always adhered to and for this reason supplements provide the needed nutrients.

Read more

It’s been known for some time that a good daily exercise routine can help both improve a person’s physical health and also their mental outlook as well. The body just seems to respond well to being kept in tune. But even further advancement in mind/body health has been brought about in recent years through the use of the pilates exercise method.

Joseph Pilates formulated the basic exercises that comprise the system over 70 years ago, and so the system of graceful movements is named after him. Of course, since that time many more exercises have been added and refinements made, but many of the original exercises are still in use as well.

Pilates felt that the mind and body were connected as a unit and that the mind could help strengthen and control the body’s health if focused properly. So he worked up a system of movements that must be done gracefully and accompanied with proper breathing techniques to build up the core muscles of the body and enhance flexibility in the process. His work became quickly adopted when he opened his studio in New York City and since then has been carried on and expanded after his death.

Pilates exercises try to build strength and stamina not through aerobic and weight training as much as controlled body movements that use isometric principles instead. They can be performed just about anywhere and the only really necessary piece of equipment is a mat upon which to lie down.

Although pilates may sound like a very simple thing to do, there is more to it than you may initially think. Of course, it can be very gentle for those who have been injured and need to start slowly, but for those who are long time practitioners pilates can be challenging as it calls for stretching almost every muscle in your body as you go through the movements and to even hold those stretches for a period of time.

But pilates has another very beneficial effect on one’s health as it contributes to a positive and relaxed mental outlook. That is something that many people would love to have these days, and so they are surprised to learn that pilates can help in this area. But the combination of breathing exercises and total concentration on the movements seems to help many release the worries that cloud their mind from each day’s activity as they go through their pilates workout.

So if you feel that you need to improve both your physical and mental health, why not take a good long look at pilates to see if it can benefit you? It doesn’t take much to get started, and is not expensive at all like other fitness routines. There is no time like the present to begin.

Read more

Millions of people suffer from lethargy, fatigue and lack of energy. Presently there are numerous reasons for this. They might be lacking of sleep or it might be credited to some medical reasons. For instance, people together with particular thyroid disorders or diabetes might be feeling out of it and exhausted all the time. For those who know for certain these are not the reasons, it’s time you consider a body detox, because more often than not, your low energy level is brought on by toxin accumulated in the body.

YOUR BODY NEEDS AN OIL CHANGE

Merely imagine one’s body as a automobile, you may need to flush out and replace your oil right? Your body needs to be flushed out as well, in the course of an individuals life as they consume food; some of it may be nutritious and some of it could be waste food. The truth is that not all of this food is effectively ingested by the human body as nutrients and not all of it is discharged out of the body as waste products, there are often remnants and these remnants become toxins which are left in the bowel and colon of the body. If theses are not flushed out they could become very dangerous, cancer dangerous.

HOW TO CLEANSE BODY OF TOXINS AT HOME?

With a complete body cleanse, you allow your body to remove the potentially dangerous toxins it has gathered over the years. The outcome should be an improvement in your health, complexion and overall wellbeing. So, how can you cleanse your body of toxins at home? What are the ways to cleanse your system you might ask? The great news is there are many body detox choices offered, colon cleansing, natural detox and so on and so forth.

Read more

Body & Soul sells nearly three hundred body and bath products in its signature shops, known for their simple light blue and green de-stressed wood decor and vibrant product label designs.

The pure essential oils and raw materials in Body & Soul products are sourced from around the world and tailored to dry, normal or oily skin type.

‘Certified organic’ lotion, shampoo, conditioner, hair masque and body mist products use ingredients grown without pesticides and chemical fertilizers.

Aromatherapy massage and treatment oils alleviate common conditions, such as acne, headaches, bronchitis, back pain, athlete’s foot, cellulite, and anxiety.

Floral or fruit fragrances, alone or in combinations, are central to Body & Soul bath, body and facial products. A range of perfume oils is sold in decorative Swarovski bottles.

Body & Soul has a second shop in Beirut International Airport Duty Free, as well as franchises in Bahrain and Jordan. The company will soon announce the launch of its online store at http://bodyandsoul.me.

About:

Body & Soul personal care brand features an online store with over 300 all-natural bath and body care products, produced with essential oils and fragrances sourced from around the world. A dedicated organic line includes products tailored for hair and body. Franchise opportunities available.

Body Line: body butter, body scrub, organic body lotion, organic body mist
Bath Line: fuzzy bath bombs, bath salts, body wash, bubble bath, shower gel, suspending body wash
Hair Care: organic shampoo, organic conditioner, organic hair masque
Facial: facial cleanser, face wash gel
Massage: creamy massage oil, massage gel, massage oil
Aromatherapy: massage oil, treatment oil
Perfume Oil
Foot Therapy: foot soak, soothing cream, pumice foot scrub, foot massage gel

Read more

Mens Body Lotion For You

Yes, you can find mens body lotion in stores online or offline. Consumers like you have picked up this product and decided to use it. Like women, men also need to use lotion. There are so many body lotions out there. You see shelves in department stores loaded with body lotions for men from different brands. All manufacturers claim nothing but the best product. With this sales pitch, finding a good body lotion for men can be difficult. Trying them all is not advisable because you can not trust all the products.

Do not take the risk. It is better to make your own research. Make every effort to know the best ingredients for mens body lotion. You have to be aware that not all body lotions are safe on your skin and health. There are several products sold in the market that contain harsh ingredients. It causes skin irritation. It may sometimes worsen your skin problems. Some lotions contain harsh chemicals that can cause skin cancer. This is the very reason that you must be careful with what you put on your skin. Do not believe everything you see on TV or read on magazines. Not even the endorsement of celebrities can guarantee its safety.

Natural Body Lotion for Men

The only guarantee is that when your mens body lotion is made from all natural ingredients. Natural means it is not synthetic and it is not a foreign agent in your body. Our body is composed of many natural elements like vitamins, minerals, proteins, calcium and many others. These elements keep us normal and even healthy. The lack of these elements would result in poor health. Being out of condition may reflect in our skin. So, you will see that you have pimples, slumped skin, dull texture, acne, and other skin diseases.

Having said the probable cause of skin problems, it is wise for you to choose products that do not only contain natural ingredients but also boost your system. This is the best and natural way of maintaining a youthful look. Perhaps you already know that the secret of staying young is to take care of your skin. You can help take care of your skin in many ways. But the simplest way is to use a mens body lotion that will supplement the natural elements that you lack in your body.

This mens body lotion for men will surely guarantee that! For more details, visit http://www.eyecontourgel.com/bodylotionmen today.

Read more

Medical tourism offers Body lift surgery in India at an affordable cost. India has fast emerged as a desirable destination for medical tourism. Welcome to the India tourism & medical treatment in India. India is one of the best places for the medical treatment or any other health care in India. Every year thousand of visitors come to India from around the world just for the medical check up and other type of surgery. The process of healthcare tourism is jointly facilitated by the corporate sector involved in medical and healthcare as well as the tourism industry – both private and public.  Hospitals of Delhi and Chennai provide best treatment for Body lift surgery in India.

What is Body lift surgery?

Body lift surgery is an extremely effective procedure for patients with excess skin resulting from weight loss. Depending on the location of the excess skin, patients may choose to undergo either an upper, mid or lower body lift. For patients with significant amounts of excess skin though the midsection, lower body and extremities, a combination of these techniques, called the full or total body lift surgery may be the best option. Body lift surgery is especially beneficial for women who have undergone stomach stapling (or Bariatric surgery) or for women who have been left with an excess of loose and sagging skin due to weight loss or pregnancy.

Types of Body lift surgery:

The type of Body lift surgery you choose will greatly depend upon the location of the excess skin on your body, as well as your overall aesthetic goals. Your plastic surgeon can focus on a specific part of your body, as is done in an arm lift or a thigh lift or take a more inclusive approach and treat a larger area all at once.

Central body lift – This procedure is also called Belt Lipectomy. In Central Body Lift surgery, excess skin and fatty tissue is removed circumferentially from the belly, hips, back, buttocks and outer thighs.
Lower body lift – Lower Body Lift is performed to shape buttocks and thighs by removing excess skin and fat from these areas.
Total body lift – Total Body lift surgery is helpful for patients who have lost skin elasticity all over their body. Total body lifts address every part of the body that commonly accumulates fat and surplus skin: arms, breasts, abdomen, hips, thighs and buttocks can all be recontoured to achieve a smooth, trim and lifted appearance.

Who should consider Body lift surgery?

If you have lost large amounts of weight and have loose, hanging skin on your face, breasts, back, belly and thighs you can certainly go for Body lift surgery. It can also be undertaken to counter the effects of ageing and multiple pregnancies. The skin often stretches to such a degree during weight retention that even when the excess fat is gone, the skin remains in its enormous state. At times the physical discomfort and appearance of this extra skin causes more embarrassment than the initial weight. Persons wishing to remove such skin and tailor their body to a more natural shape are perfect candidates for a Body lift surgery.

Benefits of Body lift surgery:

Body lift is very similar to a science-fiction film where characters vanish. Your fate would be less than that, as only your wrinkles and loose skin will disappear with Body lift surgery. It is a revolutionary surgical procedure that quickly, safely and effectively improves the shape and tone of your body. After having Body lift surgery you can get back your self confidence and normality in your life. It is a way to get started with the beauty and self esteem that you have always dreamed of.

Body lift surgery in India:

Numerous significant reasons and issues motivate foreign health seekers and patients to travel to India for procedures like Body lift surgery. As more and more patients from Europe, the USA and other affluent nations with high medical costs look for effective options, healthcare tourism in India is definitely on the cards for most of them and the fast growing Indian corporate health sector is fully geared to meet that need. Not just cost savings or the high standard of medical care facility, but also the waiting time is much lower for any treatment in India than in any other country. Medical help is often an emergency and situations can turn worse if the treatment is delayed. While you might have to wait for several months to get a surgical operation done in the US, in India things can be arranged within a week. For more information on Body lift surgery in India, log in to: http://www.tour2india4health.com. Or mail your quires at enquiry@tour2india4health.com, or call us at: +91-9371136499, +91- 9860755000 (International) / + 1-415-599-2537 (USA) / +44-20-8133-2571 (UK)

Read more

The basic misconception about food is that we crave for the food which our body needs. We very often hear ‘Let him eat it (whatever food is likes most).If he likes it so much, may be he needs it more.’

Human beings are considered to be the most advanced when their intelligence is compared to that of animals,but as far as food selection is concerned,man does not retain this position.Choice of foods
relating to the body’s requirement is more accurate in case of animals.The food-choice of human beings is influenced by his social life and cultural background as well as his learning.Learning profoundly influences our food selection.It is interesting to note that infants show a natural ability to select foods needed by their body,This ability is lost as the child grows up.

BMI or Body Mass Index, is another method of estimating a person’s body fat percentage based upon simple weight and height measurements. While the BMI calculation is an indirect measurement, it has been found to be a fairly reliable indicator of body fat measures in most people. Although some studies still question the accuracy of the BMI method of body fat measurement, especially for athletes.

Ideal Body Weight and Body Fat Percent

The ideal weight and fat-lean ratio varies considerably for men and women and by age, but the minimum percent of body fat considered safe for good health is 5 percent for males and 12% for females. The average adult body fat is closer to 15 to 18% for men and 22 to 25% for women.

Athletes tend to be at low end of this scale due to their increased lean weight (muscle mass). While low levels of body fat seem to be related to improved performance, body composition alone is not a great predictor of sports success. A linebacker needs to have enough body mass (lean and fat weight) to generate high forces and avoid injury. Body fat among elite athletes vary largely by sport. There is little evidence of any benefit when men drop under 8% and women drop under 14 percent body fat.
How Low Is Too Low?

While the average body fat percent in the United States and Europe is increasing, extremely low body fat percent is also a health problem. The female athlete triad highlights the problem. Women athletes who lose too much fat risk injury, decreased performance and health issues.

The female athlete triad refers specifically to three related health problems often found in women athletes:

* Eating disorders and low energy availability.
* Amenorrhea and menstrual disorders.
* Decreased bone mass and increased risk of stress fractures and osteoporosis.

This attempt to reduce body fat by extreme measures not only leads to decreased exercise performance, but can lead to severe health complications. Nutrient deficiencies and fluid/electrolyte imbalance from low food intake can lead to increased risk of fractures, illness, loss of reproductive function and serious medical conditions such as dehydration, and starvation. The medical complications of this triad involve almost every body function and include the cardiovascular, endocrine, reproductive, skeletal, gastrointestinal, renal, and central nervous systems.

Read the updated American College of Sports Medicine Position Stand on the Female Athlete Triad.
How Much Body Fat Is Too Much?

Just as too little body fat can cause physiological complications, too much body fat is also harmful. For men over 25% and women over 32% fat there is a dramatic correlation with illness and disease.
Isn’t Body Composition Genetic?

Some aspects of your body composition are genetic (where you store fat), but most fat increase is related to lifestyle.
Can I Change My Body Composition?
Yes. To increase or decrease your percent of body fat you need to create the right balance between the calories in and calories out. The best way to do this is to decrease daily calories by about 500 and increase your exercise. Aerobic exercise along with strength training is ideal. If you are beginning a new exercise program, you are advised to first consult your physician.

Body Fat

Body Weight

FOOD

Read more

A healthy cleanse several times a year is an important part of your overall body health. There  are a lot of different cleansing options out there, but home cleansing may be the best. If you  do it right, itâ??s a very healthy and economical choice for cleansing. Fortunately, itâ??s easy  to learn how to do a good home cleanse to get the best results. Here are the top 3 steps you  need to take to get the most out of your cleanse.

1. Make sure youâ??re eating the right diet.
Specifically this means getting meat, dairy and wheat products out of your diet during the  cleansing period. Youâ??ll also need to eliminate fried foods, high sugar foods, junk food and  processed foods. That means you’ll be eating a diet of mostly fresh fruits and vegetables. The  alternative to changing your diet while on a homemade colon cleanse is to go on a water or  juice fast. This is difficult for most people, though, so if you go this route, make sure you  have supervision from your doctor.

2. Use a safe, gentle colon cleanser.
Use natural ingredients in your colon cleanser, such as flax seeds, lemon juice, apple juice,  and cayenne pepper. Youâ??ll want to use your cleanser one to two times a day during the  cleanse. Another option is to use a pre-made herbal cleanser, such as EverCleanse. Using a  pre-made cleanser is often easier than making your own, as everything is already mixed up for  you in the proper measurements, and you donâ??t have to go out and buy a lot of ingredients.  Pre-made cleansers with pro-biotics offer an especially healthy cleanse.

3. Give it time to work
Cleansing is a gradual process. You need to stick with the program and be patient. It usually  takes about a week to start seeing results. Itâ??s almost certain that youâ??ll see results within  10 days if youâ??re doing things correctly (99% of people see results within 10 days). If you  havenâ??t noticed a difference by then, you may need to re-evaluate your healthy cleanse program  and start again.

Read more

Body piercing has become wildly popular as a bold fashion statement. However, there are numerous risks involved with these procedures and it is crucial that you take the proper precautions before engaging in any non-traditional piercing.

It’s one thing to have your ears pierced. Our earlobes are less sensitive to infection, and easier to clean and maintain than many other regions of the body.

But body piercing is a whole new ballgame, so to speak. To avoid severe infection, serious injury, and even Hepatitis C, it’s vital that you take this decision seriously and proceed with caution.

There have also been numerous reports of moderate to serious injury occurring during piercing procedures. Especially when jewelry is being inserted into the genitals, it only takes a slight inaccuracy to cause significant damage.

Even if the piercing procedure goes well and no infection occurs, there are still risks to consider. For instance, a 19-year-old man in the U.S. suffered a severely damaged urethra when a car accident ripped a small ring out of its resting place; the fellow’s doctor says he’ll have difficulty urinating for the rest of his life.

First of all, despite the proliferation of piercing studios all across North America, Europe, and Australia, very few service providers have actually undergone any formal training or licensing procedures. While certainly great skill can be achieved through informal practice, you are well within your rights to ask where and for how long any prospective piercing specialist learned his or her trade.

It’s also a great idea to obtain references for a service provider. Talk with a few previous customers to be sure the procedure was performed without complication, both during the piercing process and in the following weeks.

And take the time to do a few online searches about the different material used to make body jewelry. Some metals and materials are safer than others for a variety of reasons.

For example, some raw material is intended for use with existing piercings and should not be used for initial penetration. Also, certain materials are more conducive to the healing process, while others will tarnish and cause irritation when exposed to bodily fluids.

The individual performing your piercing may or may not know these things! It is ultimately your responsibility to take care of your own body, so you need to do the proper research and be sure the jewelry that will be used in your piercing is appropriate.

In addition to the basic health concerns above, you need to take some time to be sure you really want the added responsibility of carrying a foreign object in your body on a long-term basis. Let’s face it: having a metal bar inserted through your nipple is going to be a potential hazard if you are involved in a fall, auto accident, or even a crowded concert where people are brushing up against you!

Body piercing can enhance your natural beauty when done tastefully. But it can also cause unnecessary problems when approached irresponsibly.

Before going through with your new piercing, be mature enough to consider all possibilities and take the basic precautions in this article.

Read more

If you can’t tell whether a guy or a girl is attracted to you or not, you’re missing out on quite a lot. But before you try those pick-up or dating tricks, have you ever thought of checking out a person’s flirting body language?

Body language often speaks louder than words. Flirting body language, on the other hand, gives you the cue to make the next move. This article will help you identify which moves mean what, and what you should do about it.

Flirting Body Language # 1: The Hair Flip

Women who flirt almost always do the hair flip. Why? Because it’s a way of showing off how beautiful and healthy their hair is.

Men can’t get enough of the hair flip. Experts believe that men are drawn to women who show characteristics of being in good health. It’s a mating and procreation theory widely believed.

Others believe that the hair flip highlights a woman’s femininity and grace—another major attraction factor.

Flirting Body Language # 2: Intense Eye Contact

When someone looks at you, looks away for a moment, and then catches your eye again with a smile, you’d better believe that that person is flirting with you.

Eye contact is the number one flirting body language choice for any gender, age and race. It’s safe (reduces the risk of self-embarrassment) and you get an immediate response.

If you like that person, flirt and smile back. If you don’t, then don’t give that person any more attention.

Flirting Body Language # 3: Light Touches

You can try touching the person you like accidentally, by reaching out for a glass and brushing your fingers against his or hers.

Don’t make the mistake of touching too much or touching inappropriate places. Stick to the arms or the hands. You can easily gauge the reaction as you “apologize” for the accident.

Being aware of flirting body language signs helps you determine the right move to make. When you want to attract a potential love interest, these subtle hints can come quite in handy, too!

Read more