Healthy Living

Potassium-Potassium versus sodium

2006-10-15T19:39:00.000-07:00

Potassium is a necessary nutrient that the body must have, is present in the body in varying amounts, is available in almost all foods, and has many important benefits. Among its benefits --it will lower high blood pressure, it is the body’s best electrolytes source, and it helps to prevent bone loss. Health research advocates recommend that 4700 milligrams per day should be taken, but the key is not so much of the amount of daily intake is of potassium as the ratio of potassium consumed of is to the amount of daily sodium consumed.

The recommended ratio is potassium 4 to l above sodium, but in recent years the increase in consumption of sodium has jumped in many instances to a one to one ratio which has caused a multitude of health problems. This increase in sodium intake has been because of the amount of processed foods in the diet. Processed foods are loaded with sodium which contributes to the danger of high blood pressure. Fruits and vegetables have an abundant of potassium so the recommended ratio can be reached by increasing the amount of fruit and vegetable servings and cutting back on processed foods.

Research for many years has indicated that potassium benefits high blood pressure. Recently a large clinical study proved that five servings of fruits and vegetables per day was just as effective in controlling high blood pressure as a single blood pressure drug. Green vegetables such as broccoli, green cabbage, lettuce, celery and tomatoes eaten raw will provide an abundance of potassium with few calories. The raw vegetables provide better nutritional values than the cooked versions. Other foods with large amounts of potassium include salmon, cod fish and chicken. Fruits with large amounts of potassium include bananas, avocados, and cantaloupes . Do not start this program before reviewing this with your doctor.
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Laugh Away Your Health and Medical Problems

2006-09-07T16:18:00.000-07:00

Several studies from the University of Maryland, from the Loma Linda University of California, and from the American College of Cardiology have confirmed the health and medical benefits of laughter. Research indicates that a hearty laugh is just as good as exercise in improving blood flow. A recent study at the University of Maryland consisted of 20 healthy nonsmoking volunteers , each with a blood pressure cuff and ultra-sound machine to measure blood flow in a major artery.

The opening scene of the war movie, Saving Private Ryan, which showed the violence of World War 2, was shown to half the group. The other half was shown a part of the comedy Kingpin, which was an extremely funny movie. The groups were switched two days later watching the same films. The difference was startling and indicates that blood vessels relax and dilate to improve blood flow while stress does just the opposite. In the test , 14 of the 20 had constricted blood flow a few minutes after watching Saving Private Ryan , but after seeing the funny movie, blood vessels opened up in 19 of the 20 participants .

Research revealed that patients undergoing surgery felt less pain when exposed to humor. A study published in the Journal of Holistic Nursing reported that patients after surgery and before receiving pain medication were told one liners. Those that were given the one-liners felt less pain than the ones who did not receive the one liner treatment. This has created the belief that laughter and humor will minimize pain and speed the healing process. This means that laughter and humor will cooperate with conventional medical and health remedies.

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Glyconutient Discovery

2006-08-22T06:44:00.000-07:00

Mannatech's g;yconutrient matrix is a “revolutionary advancement in vitamin, mineral and phytochemical supplementation.” In a July 27, 2006 press release, Mannatech announced “it plans to introduce PhytoMatrix, the nutrition industry’s first supplement containing fully standardized and completely plant-based vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals.”
In the press announcement, Mannatech includes the following points: “Modern farming practices have dramatically compromised the nutritional value of many fruits and vegetables. And while experts agree that supplementation can provide the body with
these missing nutrients, many supplements contain synthetic, chemically derived, mined or chelated minerals and vitamins that studies show are not readily absorbed or used by the body.”
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“Scheduled for sale beginning during the fourth quarter, PhytoMatrix will not contain any synthetic or chemically derived active ingredients. Instead, it will contain vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals that have been absorbed by a plant’s roots and stored in its tissue. When harvested, these plants provide all-natural ingredients.
“An article in the Vol. 71, 2000, edition of peer-reviewed Journal of Food Chemistry stated that plant-based minerals are much more easily absorbed by the body. The article referenced a study showing the body was able to use less than 10 percent of the synthetic minerals contained in the most popular brands of multivitamins. By contrast, the body was able to assimilate between 80 percent to 100 percent of the minerals derived from plants.
“Mannatech has obtained exclusive rights to a patented, hydroponic cultivation technology that allows plants to absorb significantly greater quantities of minerals. This 10-year agreement with INB:B Technology (AMEX-INB) of New Jersey makes Mannatech the only network marketing company allowed to use a blend of six or more INB-harvested minerals. PhytoMatrix will contain 10 minerals.
“INB developed its hydroponics process during the 1990s using Indian mustard, widely known as “nature’s magnet” for its ability to absorb minerals from the soil. Growing Indian mustard using enriched hydroponic cultivation can significantly increase the number and amount of minerals concentrated in the plant’s tissue.
“A recent study showed that Indian mustard grown using enriched cultivation produced concentrations of iron, zinc and chromium many times greater than concentrations found in mineral-rich vegetables purchased from a local market. The enriched cultivation used for PhytoMatrix will provide optimum quantities of the most essential minerals. In fact, a daily serving of PhytoMatrix will provide the same amount of minerals typically found in several pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables. The body uses minerals for many important functions, including the activation of enzymes, hormones and other molecules needed to sustain life.
“In addition to plant-sourced minerals, PhytoMatrix will contain plant-sourced vitamins. When derived from the plant matrix, vitamins come with the beneficial fibers, sugars and organic acids that reside in natural matrices – providing the body with maximum benefit and functionality.
“PhytoMatrix will provide a substantial portion of the Recommended Daily Allowance of vitamins and minerals as well as powerful plant-derived phytochemicals. A 2003 issue of Nature Reviews defined the role of phytochemicals as ‘halting or retarding the progression of pre-cancerous cells to malignant ones.’ Science has shown there is a synergy when various plant-sourced vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals are combined.
“Mannatech has filed for a patent protecting the combination of the key technologies that comprise PhytoMatrix. ‘PhytoMatrix is a revolutionary advancement that is indicative of the focus Mannatech places on securing the best technology to support the market’s best and most unique products,’ said Mannatech founder, CEO and Chairman of the Board Sam Caster. ‘While some companies focus on creating an extremely large product line, Mannatech tailors its research and development to create and maintain a few core optimal products.’
“Founded in 1993, Mannatech is a leading wellness company and a pioneer in the field of proprietary glyconutritional supplements and wellness products. The company announced a ground-breaking formulation in 1996 of a nutritional supplement comprised of a unique blend of plant-based sugars, which are also known as glyconutrients (‘glyco’ is the Greek word for ‘sweet’).
“Medical research acknowledges that eight glyconutrient sugars are needed at the cellular level for optimum immune system function. Considering that six of these glyconutrients are often lacking in modern diets, Mannatech sought new and better sources of the nutrients. The effort culminated in the Ambrotose complex. Twenty patents – including one from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office – have been issued to Mannatech for technology related to the Ambrotose complex.
“Today Mannatech has more than two dozen glyconutritional products for adults and children that address health and nutrition, sports performance, weight management and skin care.
“Mannatech is listed on the NASDAQ Global Select National Market under the symbol ‘MTEX."’ For over a decade, Mannatech has developed innovative, high-quality, proprietary nutritional supplements, topical products and weight-management products, which are sold through independent associates operating throughout the United States and the international markets of Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, Japan, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, Taiwan, Denmark, and Germany.
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Heart Failure News

2006-07-23T08:58:00.000-07:00

Heart failure is a dangerous condition in which the heart has lost its ability to pump the normal amount of blood throgh the circulatory system needed for all bodily activities. Many people confuse " Heart Failure" with "Heart Attack". Heart failure is a gradual deterioration of the heart with no immediate threat of death, but a heart attack is when a coronary artery blocks the flow of blood to the heart which can cause death in a short time. There are many causes for heart failure and most are other diseases that weaken the heart such as diabetes, myocarditis, obesity, coronary artery disease.and many other diseases plus poor habits such as a sedentery lifestyle, smoking, poor diet, and no weight control. Inborn heart defects can also be causes.

No matter how far the heart failure has advanced the most effective treatment and also the most effective preventative is to change the lifestyle into a healthy lifestyle of proper diet, exercise and weight control. Even advanced stages of heart failure will still give many more years of survival with a healthy lifestye. A healthy diet means to eat no refined carbohydrates or glucose, eat fruits, vegetables, cold water fish, lean protein, sprouted grain bread, and fiber. The exercise program should be thirty minutes three to six times per week. Special food should be two tablespoons of ground flax seed mixed with water,.fruit juice. or soy milk. Special supplements to take are a daily multivitamin and Co-Q10. Before starting this program consult your health provider.

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Turmeric--Its Multiple Health Benefits

2006-07-08T14:18:00.000-07:00

Western countries are taking notice of its health benefits too. According to an article in 2005 in the Wall Street Journal, the research on turmeric is exploding. Based on a search of the U.S. National Library of Medicine, two hundred and fifty-six papers were published in 2005 on curcumin, the active ingredient of turmeric. This has caused a significant increase in the sales of curcumin supplements – a 35% increase in 2005 over 2004. At the present time, the U. S. National Institute of Health has four clinical trials underway to study curcumin treatment for pancreatic cancer, colorectal cancer, Alzheimer’s and multiple myeloma.

Curcumin’s powerful antioxidant properties have long been considered a cancer fighter. A study involving genetically altered mice by UCLA-Veterans Affairs indicated that turmeric might inhibit the accumulation of harmful beta amyloids in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients and in addition may even eliminate existing plaques.

Other recent studies indicate turmeric can be effective against STDs including chlamydia and gonorrhea.

The low incidence of colorectal cancer among ethnic groups who consume large amounts of curries compared with groups who do not is an indication of cancer benefits from turmeric.

Studies have also shown the effectiveness of curcumin in the elimination of inflammation from arthritis.

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Green Tea--Its Multiple Benefits

2006-06-27T19:31:00.000-07:00

Tea is considered to have been discovered in China. It has been an important part of Asian culture for many centuries. Its health benefits were first described in a Japanese text in the 9th century. Green tea has been popular in China, Taiwan and Japan for centuries and in recent years has become popular in the Western countries, particularly in the U. S.

Research indicates that green tea may have health benefits for the following problems:

Atherosclerosis

High cholesterol

Cancer

Diabetes

Liver problems

Weight control

Alzheimer’s

Experts debate the health effects of green tea and some studies have not shown favorable results for its use.

However, other studies show green tea has health benefits for cholesterol, atherosclerosis, diabetes, and liver problems.

Additional studies show that polyphenols in green tea are an antioxidant that can help fight cancer.

According to clinical trials at the University of Geneva in Switzerland, green tea raises thermogenesis which increases the burning of calories and thereby assists in weight reduction.

A study in 2006 indicated that elderly Japanese people who drank two cups of green tea had a lower chance of memory loss than those who drank less than two
cups a day of green tea.

The U.S/ Food and Drug administration issued a report in 2005 that qualified health claims for consumption of green tea. This conclusion of the FDA was based on extensive studies in Asia.

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Selenium--Your protection against cancer.

2006-05-27T13:42:00.000-07:00

Selenium is a necessary nutrient that the body must have. It is a trace element that is only required in small amounts, but it is an element that the body must have to stay alive.

Antioxidents are a vital part of the immune system that eliminates oxygen free radicals before they can destroy cells and body organs. Although selenium is not an antioxident such as vitamin C, it prevents them from forming which makes it an important part of the immune system.

Selenium protects against cancer in its ability to build up the immune
system. This comes from the role selenium plays in protection against oxygen free radicals. Oxygen radical cells are produced by the body's immune system to destroy cancer cells. To do this job, the immune cells must be supplied with enough selenium to protect the immune cells from the oxygen cells they produce. Selenium is necessary for the enzymes that protect the immune cells.

Selenium has a variety of functions that is far superior to any other single element or ingredient in the body. Research on animals indicates that required amounts of selenium help to reduce the risk of most forms of cancer which include, kidney, lung, prostate, stomach, pancreas, rectum,colon, breast, liver, skin, leukemia, bladder, and ovary. Research on humans also indicates protection against cancer by selenium.

In addition to protection against cancer, selenium also protects against many other conditions helped by a strong immune system. Research in China indicates that selenium lowered incidence of Hepatitis B. Recent research indicates that selenium is helpful in protection against colds and flu. Selenium is needed for brain health as suggested by research that people with Alzheimer's had 40 percent lower amount of selenium in blood level than people without Alzheimer's.

To have adequate selenium in your blood requires from 200 to 300 micrograms per day. It is better to obtain this from foods instread of supplements. The main sources of selenium is in products such as eggs, meat, milk and whole grains. Brazil nuts are loaded with selenium and an ounce a day of Brazil nuts will provide 200 micrograms per day. It is not recommended to take more than 300 micrograms per day.

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Alzheimer's--Latest Research

2006-05-10T16:39:00.000-07:00

Alzheimer'a is one of the major causes of dementia. Its victims notice a gradual loss of memory. They forget names and appointments, cannot think as clearly and have an inability to make decisions. Although these symptoms can indicate Alzheimer's, they do not positively indicate Alzheimer's because other conditions of dementia have similar symptoms.

Alzheimer's can only be positively confirmed by an autopsy and an examination of the brain. Causes of the disease are not known and there is no cure but some drugs as directed by your doctor may be beneficial in slowing the progress of the disease. Recent research indicates that non-steroidal drugs such as aspirin, naproxin, and ibuprofen taken steadily over many years afford protection from Alzheimer's. However, these drugs have dangerous side affects if taken for long periods. The drugs may cause kidney failure or bleeding ulcers that are life threatening.

In this recent research there are indications that fish oil supplements may be helpful with no side affects. The latest research also indicates that Human Growth Hormone has been helpful in anti-aging, which includes help for preventing Alzheimer's or in slowing the progress of the condition. This therapy of HGH must be under a doctor's care and recommendation.

Just because you have the above mentioned symptioms does not mean that you have Alzheimer's, because anyone with advancing age may have problems remembering names and faces. Even if you have Alzheimer's, recent research indicates there are many things that can be done to prevent the disease or halt its progress.

Only recently have researchers been able to identify early warning signs which are called Mild Cognitive Impairment or MCI. A Mayo Clinic study revealed 15 percent of people with MCI will have the disease in one year compared to up to 2 percent of people without MCI. Fifty percent of people with MCI will have the disease within four or five years and after five years up to 90 percent will have it.

Additional research shows that a healthy lifestyle of physical exercise, mental exercise and proper nutrition will be extremely beneficial in preventing Alzheimer's or slowing its progress. For example, in a study in 2004 at John Hopkins, people who took 500 to 1000 milligrams daily of vitamin C or up to 1000 IU of vitamin E had a 78 percent lower risk of Alzheimer's than the ones who had not taken the vitamins. In a
Dutch study, people who had each day taken more than 23 IU's of vitamin E had a 43 percent lower risk of getting the disease compared to the ones not taken vitamin E. This Dutch study indicated all vitamin E was from food and not supplements.

In a Rush University study people who had 800 IU's each day had protection of 60 percent compared to the ones not taking the vitamins. Many other studies have also indicated that reducing the total intake of calories not only adds years to life, it also protects the body from many serious diseases and complications. There are indications that diabetics have increased danger of Alzheimer's and this can be helped with fish oil supplements which combats insulin resistence that is a precursor of diabetes.

The proper nutrition program means to eat no refined glucose or carbohydrates, to eat fruits, vegetables, whole grains, cold water fish or sardines two to three times per week, lean protein, and broiled or baked chicken. Every day eat two tablespoons of ground flax seed mixed with water or soy milk. Flax seed is an almost miraculous food that has an abundance of omega 3 fatty acids, has fiber, will lower triglycerides and cholesterol and has a wealth of anti-oxidents that build up the immune syistem. Food supplements that are important are multivitamins, fish oil and turmeric. Men should limit calories to 2ooo per day and women should limit calories to 1800 per day. Also, be sure to eat up to nine fruits, vegetables and whole grains a day with emphasis on plenty of raw plent food but keep portions low.

The physical exercise program should be thirty minutes three to six times per week but if needed, the thirty minutes can be split into five or ten minute segments. It is not necessary to join a club or have any special equipment because one of the best exercises could be a thirty minute walk in your neighborhood. Almost any kind of exercise will help.

The mental exercises could be working difficult crossword puzzles, reading books or articles that require concentration, studying a new subject or anything that makes you concentrate or think. Your mind is similar to other parts of your body. If you quit exercising your legs or quit walking by sitting in a wheel chair, it would not be long before your legs would be useless.

Your social life and interaction with family and friends will also be beneficial for a healthy lifestyle program for prevention of Alzheimer's. If you already have Alzheimer's, then you can develop a program for halting or slowing the progression of the disease. Before starting this program consult with your doctor or health provider.

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The Multiple Benefits of Fish Oil

2006-05-02T10:36:00.000-07:00

Fish oil has an abundance of benefits and each new study continues to expand the list of them.

The number one benefit is its ability to lower inflammation. Fish oil is nature's own anti inflammation remedy. It does it without the dangerous side affects that may happen if drugs are used for this. Moreover, fish oil heals the body at the same time it is reducing inflammation, whereas drugs give only relief of symptoms.

The Omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil help to repair brain cells.

In addition, these fatty acids in fish oil have been shown in laboratory studies to delay the tumor growth and keep cancer cells from spreading. Tufts University revealed that fish oil slowed down progression in prostate cancer.

The additional range of benefits of fish oil is impressively broad:

It lowers the level of triglycerides. This reduces the dangerous risk of heart disease.

It has vitamin D, a necessary nutrient for the body to absorb calcium. Vitamin D is only in few foods or it can be generated from exposure to sunlight.

It has a blood thinning affect that reduces the risk of sudden death from heart disease by 50 percent or more.

It builds strong bones.

It reduces pain in arthritis and many other conditions with its anti-inflammatoriy affects.

It helps to reduce the condition of dry eyes. This reduces the risk of macular degeneration.

It reduces risk of prostate and breast cancer.

One of the most recent discoveries of the benefits of fish oil comes from researches at Indiana University. Asthma patients had a 64 percent improvement in lung infection, and their blood markers of inflammation declined to the extent that symptoms fell below the criteria to indicate the disease.

Fish oil is also a protection from Alzheimer's. Although young people may not be concerned about Alzheimer's disease, the younger you start to improve your health, the greater is your chance to escape the dangerous conditions that occur as you age. Almost everyone can take a tablespoon full of fish oil a day for maximum health.

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Inflammation--Friend or Enemy ?

2006-04-26T10:59:00.000-07:00

Inflammation is a necessary component of the immune system. When the body is injured, inflammation is the first line of defense. It causes a build up of the blood in the injured area along along with an infusion of white blood cells to defend against foreign substances that include bacteria or other foreign substances. In healing a wound or other injury , inflammation may cause redness and swelling. This is the friendly phase of inflammation.

It becomes the enemy if it does not go away after the injury is healed. When inflammation persists, it can develop into a chronic condition that may be responsible for heart disease, diabetes, kidney disease and similar maladies. Sometimes an auto-immune disorder may arise from inflammation. This is a condition in which the immune system attacks instead of heals.

There are many drugs available for the rellief of inflammation, but most have a laundry list of side affects, many of which are worse than the inflammation. The safest and most effective treatment and prevention of persistent inflammation is to live a healthy life style of exercise, weight control, and proper nutrition.

Proper nutrition means to discontinue all refined carbohydrates and glucose. Refined carbohydrates are carbohydrates that have had some of the elements removed. White bread or any bread that is not made with whole grains is a refined carbohydrate. Refined glucose is table sugar. Instead of sugar and flour based foods , eat fruits, vegetables, whole grains, sprouted grain bread, cold water fish, sardines, and fiber. Special foods and supplements should include fish oil, a multivitamin, almonds, Brazil nuts, turmeric, dark chocolate, and ground-up flax seed mixed with soy milk.

Fish oil is one of the most important supplements to take since it provides the necessary omega-3 fats that will help to reduce inflammation. A good multivitamin will provide many necessary elements the body needs including trace minerals. Almonds have many benefits because it reduces the levels of C-reactive protein. A high level of C-reactive protein indicates inflammation. Almonds are often listed as one of the seven best foods for heart health. The cold water fish and sardines provide more of the omega-3 fats. Turmeric is an herb imported from India that reduces inflammation. Flax seed has many benefits including fiber, omega-3 fats, the effect of lowering LDL(bad cholesterol), increasing HDL(good cholesterol, and lowering triglycerides. Dark chocolate in moderation will provide anti-oxidents. Dark chocolate has the highest rate of anti-oxident production of any food measured on the ORAC scale.

The exercise program should be thirty minute periods three to six times per week. Weight control will be governed by the exercise and nutrition program. Obese people should cut calories twenty five percent per day until the weight is correct.

Stress control is an additional factor that will benefit inflammtion. Try to be calm and look for the best in everything that happens. Have an optimistic and positive outlook. The best is yet to come!!

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Chocolate--For Health and Happiness

2006-04-09T06:51:00.000-07:00

Chocolate has a long history that began in 600 AD when cocoa plantations were introduced by the Mayans in Mexico. The first chocolate drink developed by the Aztecs was produced from beans on the cocoa trees. The Aztecs revered cocoa believing that it was brought to earth from the gods as a blessing to the people.

Cortez, the Spanish conqueror of Mexico, introduced cocoa to Spain in 1528 during the reign of King Charles V. The Spanish would not divulge the secret of processing chocolate to any of the European countries and would allow only monks in the monasteries to process the beans into chocolate. The secret eventually was obtained by other countries as Spain declined as a political power.

Chocolate became popular, but in the 17th century only the rich could afford it and it functioned as a currency among the countries at that time. However, when the price of chocolate dropped in the early 18th century it was no longer only for the wealthy.

Although chocolate has been one of the most popular foods of the last two centuries, in recent years it has been considered junk food. However, present research has shown it to have great health benefits that may restore it to the elite status it enjoyed during the 17th century.

Here are some of the benefits:

1. It ranks number one as an anti-oxident. ORAC is a measurement of antioxident activitiy. On the ORAC scale, dark chocolate measures 13,120. Other foods ranked in comparison are raisins 2,830, blueberries 2,400, spinach 1,260, and broccoli 890. Antioxidents destroy free radicals, thus protecting the body from heart disease and cancer.

2. It lowers cholesterol and high blood pressure. A recent study indicated that dark chocolate dropped the level of blood pressure and cholesterol by 10 points in only two weeks of taking chocolate.

3. The flavenoids in dark chocolate decrease inflammation. Lowering inflammation helps to heal chronic disease and pain.

4. Dark chocolate helps to prevent blood clots thus reducing the danger of heart attack and stroke.

5. Dark chocolate helps reduce insulin resistance. Insulin resistance builds up too high a level of insulin in the body. A study on insulin sensitivitiy revealed that chocolate significantly improved the sensitivity healthy bodies should have.

6. Most people love the feeling they receive from chocolate and love it like nothing else. Few foods taste so good. Montezuma, the ruler of the Aztecs was reputed to have drunk 50 cups a day of chocolate! The euphoria obtained from chocolate may occur because it has a substance that regulates the build up of serotonin. If the brain has enough serotonin, a person feels relief from anxiety. Chocolate releases endorphins in the brain which give you a wonderful feeling of happiness.

Sure, chocolate is loaded with calories and fat. But the benefits cannot be questioned. The safe way to enjoy chocolate is to count the calories and take those calories out of other foods in your meals. Good quality dark chocolate can be obtained in health food stores and grocery stores. All of the major chocolate producers have special dark chocolate bars. One has a special dark chocolate bar in a small oblong pack about one inch long and one half inch wide that makes a nice serving of 50 calories. Look for bars with 55 percent or more of cocoa. Keep in mind that the benefits are from dark chocolate, not from milk chocolate. Be happy and enjoy your chocolate--dark chocolate, that is!

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Diabetes--The Plague of the 21st Century

2006-03-24T11:40:00.000-08:00

According to statistics in an article by David Ewing Duncan published in Discover Magazine, 194 million people in the world today have diabetes.

This is only the tip of the iceberg as this figure includes only known diabetics whose blood sugar is above the 110 milligrams which indicates diabetes. The number of diabetics could be far above this because the growth of this condition in Africa, Asia, and Latin America is staggering. Millions of people are unaware they are diabetics and more than 200 millions of pre-diabetics are waiting in the wings to join this group. Eighteen million people are known diabetics in the U.S. with another 41 million pre-diabetics. So one in every five Americans is a diabetic or will shortly be one.

The affect of this rapid development of the condition in the U.S. alone results in 40,000 diabetics with kidney disease, 82,000 with amputations, and 24,000 who are blind. Do you want to be one of these people? Life expectancy is reduced up to 20 years-a result which can cost America 130 billion a year. Millions of people will suffer life threatening conditions before being diagnosed with diabetes.

Diabetes 2 is no longer a disease only for the elderly, because young people are becoming increasingly obese--a common precursor of diabetes. Much of this obesity is due to the intake of sugars in soft drinks which now is estimated at 20 percent of total calories. During the last ten years the number of diabetics in young people has quadrupled and now is continuing at an even faster pace. The first symptoms of diabetes are often frequent urination and increased thirst. Other symptoms could be fatigue and increasing hunger with general fatigue.

Diabetes 2 is caused by a sedentary lifestyle and overeating, particularly of refined carbohydrates and sugar. The most effective prevention of diabetes is in a healthy lifestyle of exercise, proper nutrition, and weight control.

Proper nutrition means to eliminate all refined carbohydrates and glucose, to instead eat fruits, vegetables, lean protein, sardines, coldwater fish, sprouted grain bread, whole grains and fiber.

Because most diabetics are overweight, weight control is of the utmost importance. A reduction in body weight of five to ten percent may be all it takes to bring the blood sugar level within the normal 70 to 110 milligrams per deciliter of blood. An exercise program of thirty minute periods three to six times per week plus a reduction of 25 percent of calories per day will accomplish the weight control.

The best food for fiber and many other benefits is two tablespoons of ground golden brown flax seed each day. Take the flax seed in water or soy milk. Flax seed in soy milk tastes like a milk shake! The best food supplements to take are multivitamins and fish oil.

Also , take one fourth to one half of a teaspoon of cinnamon each day--research has shown this will lower blood sugar up to twenty percent!

Do not begin this program before reviewing this with your doctor.

More importantly, Do not be one of the casualties of the plague of the 21st century.

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Laugh Away Your Health and Medical Problems

2006-03-13T17:01:00.000-08:00

Read this recent news:

Several studies from the University of Maryland, the Loma Linda University of California, and the American College of Cardiology have confirmed the health and medical benefits of laughter.
Research indicates that a hearty laugh is just as good as exercise in improving blood flow.

A recent study at the University of Maryland consisted of 20 healthy non-smoking volunteers, each with a blood pressure cuff and ultra-sound machine to measure blood flow in a major artery. Here's what the study entailed:

Half the group was shown the opening scene of the war movie Saving Private Ryan, depicting the unspeakable violence of World War 2.
The other half was shown a part of the comedy Kingpin, an extremely funny movie.
The groups were switched two days later watching the same films.
The difference was startling.
The research showed that humor relaxes the blood vessels and improves blood flow while stress does just the opposite. In the test, 14 of the 20 had constricted blood flow for a few minutes after watching Saving Private Ryan, but after seeing the funny movie, blood vessels opened up in 19 of the 20 participants.

It seems that other studies have even indicated that humor and laughter can decrease pain associated with surgery. A study, published in the Journal of Holistic Nursing, reported that patients after surgery and before receiving pain medication were told one-liners. Those that were given the one-liners felt less pain than the ones who did not receive the one-liner treatment. This has created the belief that laughter and humor will minimize pain and speed the healing process! Who said that laughter shouldn't be part of post-surgical prescriptions? Thank God you don't need a doctor to get a laugh (well, bite my tongue). Remedy-yourself and watch something that makes you laugh or do something that makes you happy.

So, do yourself a favor.
Take advantage of the free health benefits (yes, and we know we could all use some free health benefits in current America's high-dollar health cost society...different topic...bite my tongue) of laughter and humor by watching more funny movies!
Avoid stressful movies.
Look at the funny side of life as often as possible.
If you need some help finding some good comedy sites or things that are funny to watch, write me and I'll give you some tips.

So, here is the moral of this 92-year-old Joe's story:

When your health is at bay,
Laugh it away!

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Banish Your Health Problems With Guided Imagery

2006-03-03T12:13:00.000-08:00

Guided Imagery is a technique similar to meditation, yoga, and self-hypnosis (forms of relaxation). It differs from most forms in that after relaxation, it focuses on specific subjects to visualize that can relate more to conditions of health.

Guided Imagery has been around about thirty years but with a limited few practictioners because the medical community had no interest in it. However, it is now gaining popularity and acceptance due to studies conducted at the Cleveland Clinic. Research at the Cleveland Clinic indicated that people recovering from open heart and colon surgery only needed half of the normal pain medication and were released two days earlier when they used guided imagery tapes for 15 to 30 minutes two sessions per day. In addition the people undergoing surgery had less anxiety and stress. Because of the Cleveland Clinic studies, many hospitals in the U.S. have adopted this procedure as it is a huge money saver and creates less dependence on medication which cuts down the side effects of drugs.

All health and medical problems create stress and anxiety and guided imagery with its relaxation decreases this condition and builds up the immune system at the same time. By directing their thoughts and visualizations on the health or medical problem involved, they can get specific results.

Here is how to get started on guided imagery: Visualize the place that is the most relaxing and pleasant place to be . Picture the time when you have been the happiest at this place. Gradually relax your entire body, close your eyes, enjoy seeing and re-living the wonderful times, you have had at this place. After the total relaxation and enjoyment, if you have a specific ailment or condition that needs to be corrected such as obesity, picture a dragon trying to coax you to eat and your immune system soldiers fighting him away.

Set aside two fifteen to thirty minute periods each day when you will not be disturbed. Try a period after lunch and a period before bed time or any period that is convenient or suits you. This may seem strange at first but after a while it will become natural and easy to do.

This technique can be extended into other activities. Basketball players have improved their shooting skills by picturing the practice of shooting at the basket while under guided imagery. Many of the most successful people in life have accomplished their goals by visualization of the goal.

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Eat Protein to gain 24 Hours a Day of Weight Control.

2006-02-21T05:34:00.000-08:00

A recent article in the Washington Post by Sally Squires reported that a
Dutch study indicated that eating more lean protein will increase metabolism not only during the day but also while sleeping at night. The researches reported that increasing protein up to thirty three percent of total calories per day caused the metabolism to work on a 24 hour period. This not only caused the metabolism to work at night, it also increased the metabolism rate in day time hours. Participants in the study which were all women stated that when they were on the increased schedule of lean protein that they had felt that the meals were more complete as they had less desire to continue eating than when they were on the ten percent diet. The participants felt more comfortable after a meal of the thirty three percent intake than the ten percent protein meal.

According to Margaret Westerterp-Plantenga, the study's lead author stated that the body does not store protein as efficiently as it does carbohydrates or fats, so protein is more likely to be burned, a process called thermogenesis. This requires more oxygen and helps a person feel more satisfied in the hours after eating.

This does not make the Atkins diet more desirable because the
Atkins diet had many drawbacks which included excessive amounts of fats with a major portion of the fats unacceptable. It also had no or extremely limited amounts of fruits and vegetables that have necessary nutrients that cannot be obtained from protein. Recommendations from this study are to increase the protein to no more than twenty five percent of total calories per day.

The best mix of foods should be fruits and vegetables at forty five percent, fats at thirty percent with a large portion of the fats of omega 3, and proteins at twenty five percent of total calories. Eliminate refined carbohydrates and glucose as much as possible from the fruits and vegetables category. Increasing the protein in the diet places more strain on the kidneys so no one with kidney problems, or altered glucose metabolism should go on this diet. Anyone considering this diet should consult with your doctor or health practitioner before adding protein to your diet.

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How to Overcome Social Phobia

2006-02-13T07:08:00.003-08:00

Social phobia is a condition in which a person is exceedingly shy or uncomfortable in normal activities with groups or even single persons. This condition might only extend to conditions such as anxiety if a speech or demonstration has to be made before a group or gathering. This could also happen when performing in a play or playing a musical instrument in front of an audience. Almost everyone has some nervousness while making a speech to a group or meeting a crowd of new people but in persons affected with social phobia, it could cause a person to avoid the situation whenever possible (and at other times to be terribly distressed from the ordeal).

Treatment is to do the thing you fear. Do the thing you fear at every opportunity.
For example, take a course from the Dale Carnegie School that teaches how to overcome fear of public speaking or join the Toastmasters Club that meets once a week and every member has a speaking assignment at every meeting.
Take every chance that comes along to speak before a group.
What a person fears most is the possibility of failure or making an embarrassing mistake. Preparation of the speech will give you more confidence than anything else.
If a person's problem is meeting new people, then take every opportunity to meet strangers. Always remember that the stranger may be as nervous as you are so make them as comfortable as possible which will decrease your uneasy feelings.
Overcoming social phobia will be the greatest stride you can accomplish to successful living.

Waist Measurement is Key to Weight Control

2006-02-06T05:24:00.000-08:00

A study recently published in the Lancet indicated that the size of the waist in relation to the hips is a much better indication of obesity than the BMI calculation, which measures body weight against height.
In other words, where the fat is stored is much more important than total body weight.
If the measurement of the waist in men is greater than .95 percent of their hip measurement, it is obesity and an indication of increased health risk. If the measurement of the waist in women is greater than .8 percent of their hip measurement, it is obesity and an indication of increased health risk.

If you would like to find an easy, simple way to reduce the size of your waist, just scroll down to my first newsletter. For best results do the exercises outlined in my letter and also have a general exercise program combined with proper nutrition. Proper nutrition means to eat no refined carbohydrates or glucose, but eat fruits, vegetables, lean protein, cold water fish, sardines, sprouted grain bread, whole grains, unsalted and unroasted almonds and brazil nuts and fiber. Cut the portions down by 25 percent of your usual amounts until you reach the desired weight and measurements. With the food outlined above you will have a diet that has all necessary nutrients for maximum health even with the calorie reductions.

Cold-Flu Prevention

2006-01-27T14:48:00.000-08:00

Prevent Colds and Flu With This Simple Remedy

Colds respond to very few medications and nutritional supplements because colds are viral infections. In studies selenium, which is a nutrient for the immune system, is helpful in preventing colds or flu. It is always more effective if you can get selenium from food rather than supplements. Brazil nuts have significant amounts of selenium. Just take one fourth of an ounce a day of these great tasting nuts. That will provide 200 micrograms of selenium. Since too much selenium can have side effects, limit the amount to no more than 200 micrograms per day.

A strong immune system is your best preventive for all kinds of illness. The best method of building a strong immune system is eating a properly nutritional diet. A healthy diet means to eat no refined glucose or carbohydrates, but rather eat fruits, vegetables, lean protein, cold water fish, sardines, whole grains, sprouted grain bread and fiber. The best source of fiber is ground golden brown flax seed mixed with water or soy milk. The best supplements are multivitamins and fish oil. Combine this with an exercise program consisting of thirty minute periods three to six times per week. If you are overweight or obese, cut 25 percent of calories from each meal until you reach your desired weight.

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Liposuction Without Surgery

2006-01-17T18:59:00.000-08:00

How to do liposuction on your waist line without surgery

Do these exercises and take inches off your waist line. These can all be conveniently done lying on your back with or without a pillow. Do these each morning when you wake up as you need no equipment or help.
The first exercise is to lie flat on your back with arms to your side and legs straight. Take a deep breath, lower and pull in your chin while tightening and flexing your stomach and pelvic mucles. Hold this position for ten seconds.

The second exercise begins while lying flat with legs extended and arms extended straight back parallel to your body. While in this position on your bed take a deep breath, lower and pull in your chin and tighten and flex your stomach and pelvic muscles and begin to rotate your arms alternately from the starting position to alongside your legs. Do this exercise for thirty repetitions.

The third exercise is identical to the second exercise except rotate your legs instead of the arms like walking by alternately bringing each leg up to where the knee touches your body then extending the leg to the starting position. Do this exercise for thirty repetitions.

The fourth exercise begins in the same position as the second and third exercises but after taking a deep breath, pulling in your chin, and tightening and flexing the pervic and stomach muscles, you do the exercise with arms and legs at the same time with fifty repetitions. After three or four days on these exercises increase the number of repetitions on this fourth exercise to one hundred or more repetitions.

The fifth exercise after the starting position in the first exercise is to take a deep breath, tighten your legs and stomach muscles then bring up your legs with bent knees and each hand holds the knees to the chest as tightly as possible. This exercise is to have four repetitions.

The sixth and last exercise is to start from the beginning position, with each arm extending sideways and knees brought in close to your body. While in this position move the legs together from the farthest left possible to the farthest right possible This is to be done with the chin in and stomach's pelvic muscles tightened and flexed. This should be ten repetitions.

If you are overweight, reduce the amount of your food for each meal by 25 percent and this will be helpful in both weight reduction and your fat loss in the areas needed.

To get maximum benefit you should have a diet that is properly nutritional. Eat no refined carbohydrates or glucose. Refined carbohydrates are foods such as white bread, cookies, doughnuts. Refined glucose is table sugar or sugar added to drinks such as tea or coffee. Eat fruits, vegetables, lean protein, cold water fish, sardines, whole grains, sprouted grain bread and fiber.

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