The Healthy Moments

2010-03-30T13:26:00.000-07:00

How to Stay Healthy for your Perfect Wedding During the Cold & Flu Season
by Rev. Ann Keeler Evans

Weddings are huge stressors. Stressors are not good for the immune system. So, hard as it may be, loosening up and letting go might be helpful. Hire some help, either for the wedding or your brains. No money? Solicit help from your friends.

Aside from that here are a few practical steps you can take. Exercise is always good anytime!

Get vaccinated as soon as possible. As far away from your wedding as you can.

Wash your hands. Maniacally. Use that horrible alcohol-based stuff and get clean. Then put cream on your hands. Repeat.

Use tissues to sneeze and cough into. Cover your mouth. Throw out the tissues immediately.

Talk to your doctor about the supplements you should take to keep your immune system up.

Stop casual hugging, kissing, and hand shaking. Be warm and comfortable, nod and bow instead.

Eat well. Eat things that keep your system strong. I know you're trying to loose weight for the wedding. Being thin and missing your wedding, not fun.

Sleep well. (see that thing about stress). But just make the time for sleep. And stop working at least a half-hour before bedtime so you CAN sleep. Keep changing those sheets and pillowcases so that the germs go away.

Let go of perfectionism. Do what you can. Do it well. Give up obsessing on work, home, wedding being perfect.

Ugh. Consider an Intimacy Fast. If you have two comfortable beds, think about sleeping separately that last week. No sense spreading this back and forth.

Give up the alcohol. It actually sucks sleep away from you. And doesn't do much for that dewy fresh skin.

Lastly, if you get sick, go to bed and stay there. Call the doctor, whine and plead for help. Find friends to deliver your favorite hot and sour soup to your door step. Sleep, sleep, sleep. Do what the doctor tells you. Last minute details will be fine, even if you can't obsess over them.

All your vendors have had weddings before. Give up control, let them make decisions. You focus on getting well so you can have a wonderful wedding. Whatever's happening is just going to be a great story 10 years from now. Breathe in, breathe out, through your mouth if you must!

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2010-03-13T13:28:00.000-08:00

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2010-03-09T19:20:00.000-08:00

BENEFITS OF APPLES

You must have heard of "An apple a day keeps the doctors day". Indeed, this is true. Apples are great for anybody and everybody.

First of all, an apple is a great constipation reliever. We all know that the more fiber you consume, the happier your colon is because fiber helps remove all the waste out of your colon. Not only does a medium apple have 4 grams of fiber, it also contains pectin, which is very effective at softening your stools and stimulate bowel movements.

However, if you are going to use apples to cure your constipation problems, eat them on an empty stomach, because their nutrients are best absorbed that way.. I recommend eating two apples every morning when you wake up. Simply eat them to detoxify your body!

Studies show that apples only have a small amount of vitamin C. But, it has an extremely high amount of antioxidants, which can protect your body from free radicals and other damages to your body.

If you have high cholesterol, eating apples can lower those numbers. By eating 2 apples a day, you can reduce it up to 10%!

If you think that is too troublesome, replace the apples with apple cider vinegar. It has the same benefits and is very convenient! You just add 2 to 3 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar to a glass of water and drink it when you wake up. It also aids in digestion.

Apples are no doubt great, but be cautious when eating them. You should never eat apple seeds because it can be very toxic if too many are eaten.. A friend had the habit of eating fruit seeds because he was too " to lazy" to spit them out ~~and he ended up with diarrhea!

Also, you should never buy apples that have not been stored in the cold because they can become over-ripe in just a few days. After buying the apples, make sure to always put them in the refrigerator to prevent further decaying.

Make eating apples or drinking apple cider vinegar a daily habit and you will soon be able to feel all the benefits of it. I personally feel like I have gained a lot of energy by doing it daily. Do what I do and you will receive the same benefits! Good Luck!!

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2010-03-06T17:41:00.000-08:00

FOOD THAT IS GOOD IN REDUCING SLEEPING DISORDERS!!

BY elaine_t

Here are the top 8 foods that will help in sleeping disorder and enhance your sleeping quality.

1. Banana

Banana helps in relaxing our tense muscle with the rich ingredient of magnesium. It serve as natural sleepy pill.

2. Chrysanthemum Tea
It helps in settle down your mind and thoughts, smooth the Qi in the body, get you into sleeping mode faster.

3. Warm Milk
Before sleep, drink a cup of warm milk does help a lot for better sleeping quality. Milk has something call Tryptophan that help in calming our mind and body. The calcium help the brain to fully absorb this Tryptophan and take effect quickly.

4. Honey based food
Too much of sugar will have excitement effect, but with a small proper amount of glucose help in signaling our brain to emit some Orexin that helps in calming down quickly. So suggest to have few drops of honey mixing into warm milk or vanilla tea does help in sleeping soundly.

5. Potato
Mix with warm milk and make into smashed potato and take a small cup before sleep. It helps in cleaning up the acidic compound sit in the gastrointestinal which is preventing the Tryptophan to take effects.

6. Oat Cereal
It has the most value and nutrition food before sleep, as it it easy in digestion.

7. Almond
It has both the Tryptophan and magnesium, so by taking some of the almond flakes as stacks does help in better sleeping.

8. Whole-wheat bread
A piece of whole wheat toast to go with honey topping is an ideal supper, since the whole wheat bread will have some kind of insulin that will accelerate the formation of serotonin which is called feel good hormone.

Hope you will enjoy these healthy supper suggestions! Try these foods and you'll be sleeping much better!

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2010-03-03T15:55:00.000-08:00

Why Quick Weight Loss is a Bad Idea
by Tony Farley

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Many people take steps to lose excess weight, but only few actually succeed. The reason for this is that most people expect to see results immediately, and they can't seem to lose weight quickly enough to be satisfied. What you need to understand is that weight loss is definitely achievable, but it will have to be done gradually and significant results take a bit of time to appear. The problem with quick fixes in regard to weight loss is that you are likely to gain the weight back just as quickly, and your health may even be adversely affected.

If you think that losing a pound or two each week is too slow then you had better change your way of thinking. This is not slow going, it is normal and it is the healthy pace at which you should shed excess weight. There are good reasons why experts recommend this pace, so be sure to keep your progress within this range. If you find that you are losing more than two pounds in a week then your approach to weight loss may be too aggressive, so you should take measures to ease up.

There is a big chance that you are losing muscle along with fat if you lose more than the prescribed amount of weight in any given week. The problem with this is that muscles can significantly speed up your metabolic rate, thus making you burn more calories. Consequently, your metabolism slows down if you lose too much muscle. This is why quick weight loss methods turn out to be counter-productive in the long run. Bear in mind that keeping the weight off is more important than losing it and the gradual approach is much more effective in allowing you to keep the weight off than any quick fix you will ever come across.

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2010-03-02T04:05:00.001-08:00

Travel Instructions

by Tamara Jahnel

The Center for Disease Control is a United States federal agency located in Atlanta, Georgia that functions as an independent non-profit organization. It was introduced by the Department of Health and Human Services to protect the public health and safety of citizens who move in and out of the country. This organization was first formed in 1942 subsequent to World War II as the Office of National Defense Malaria Control Activities. It is now used as a channel to inform persons and help them to make proper decisions concerning their health. The aim of the establishment is to apply health precautions and control techniques to protect individuals from environmental ailments like infectious diseases.

Persons should try and make an inquiry through the CDC before going to a foreign countries, this will notify you about any possible epidemics that may be affecting a country. Some of the more popular ailments include Swine Flu, Malaria, Typhoid, Hepatitis B. Outside of environmental health threats, the organization also seek to educated persons on chronic diseases, injury control, disabilities, terrorism preparedness, workplace hazards. CDC is now also tackles emerging diseases including birth defects, West Nile virus, obesity, avian, swine, and pandemic flu, E. coli, auto wrecks, and bioterrorism, to name a few.

The CDC would then provide information to travelers about the precautions that they need to take for safeguarding themselves against these ailemts when going across certain borders. The CDC have create spin off centers that persons can visit to get information. The CDC also provides a website you can visit for information, there you can receive general tips for protecting your health while on your journey. You can also get advice on the necessary vaccinations for travelling to certain countries. Persons should make certain that they review their immunization information to see that they are up to date.

Persons who travel and have trouble with certain ailments should travel with all their medications along with them. Persons who have certain health issues such as asthma, a lot of times need their medication to survive in case they get an attack, so it is essential that they travel with it. Before travelling to a destination take some time to research the area. This can be done by searching through newspapers or news on the web, they may provide information you need to know about what goes on in that region, healthwise. You may also get in contact with the American Embassy for more information.

Sometimes the CDC provides alerts and recommendations for certain countries. For example there have been instances that the CDC have asked persons to suspend their visits to Mexico due to a possible outbreak of the Swine Flu, so persons were asked to refrain from visiting Mexico unless completely necessary|called for. The CDC recommends that after persons return from a trip they should monitor their health for at least seven days following your visit. There is normally an incubation period after being exposed to a illness so persons should monitor themselves to see if there may have been signs you have overlooked.

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2010-02-28T14:04:00.000-08:00

INSECT BITE REMEDIES
by Alexa Rae Ciriaco

Parents, especially mothers would have their own ways of protecting their children against any possible danger; be it inside or outside the house. And with the frequently changing weather, there are so many threats to children's health. And among the factors that are posting danger to children insect bites prove to be one of the most prevalent. Insect bites may be done by several pests and insects that are feeding on humans' blood. These insects are very attracted to children, especially to infants due to their sweet scent and pure blood. Parents should watch out for the following insects and the dangerous illnesses they can incur among kids by just touching and biting their skins.

a. Mosquito

These insects normally inhabits in dark and cold places. That is why they are found to be lurking and flying under the table, in small crevices, empty and wet drums and bottles, and many other locations. They usually bite at night but there are types of mosquitoes who are attacking at day time and they are the Asian Tiger Mosquito. But among different types of mosquitoes, Aedes aegypti served to be the dreaded one because it is the one that can transmit dengue or the yellow fever. They can easily multiply in stagnant water, especially if kept in a dark or dim place.

The best preventive solution against any type of mosquitoes is cleanliness. Always put cover to all containers with water. Dispose old tires because it is also another nesting place for them. Schedule a regular fumigation paired with anti-mosquito aerosol sprays for more intensive action. As for your children, let them put on insect repellents every once in a while. There are available insect repellents in the market that are made of the Neem plant which is a natural insect repellent. It may be used for younger babies and infants.

b. Cockroach

Going through ancient history, cockroaches have already started sprawling and crawling around even before anyone of us has been born. It is said to be the last one standing after the nuclear bombings that killed millions of people. So, you can only imagine how many cockroaches there are now all over the world. You can see them in dirty places most of the time such as canals, sewers, and garbage bins. Just like any other insects, cockroaches can bite human skins. And once you have been bitten, the bite will leave a reddish mark that will gradually become swollen in a few minutes. The bite mark is usually a bit hard and warm. Cockroach bites are slower to heal than mosquito bites. It could even leave a dark mark once it finally heals. If kids are bitten, bites located near the face and neck area can be very fatal. Each cockroach bite is filled with poisonous substances that cause redness and swelling. The poison may spread easily in the sensitive areas of the face and neck. It can lead to suffocation, blood infection, and ultimately, death.

Insect repellents cannot protect your children from cockroaches. There are available home remedies in the market such as aerosol sprays, chalk markers, sticky traps, and many more. But the most effective prevention would be cleaning all places inside the house. And never leave any food crumbs or leftover foods in any part of the house.

c. Bed Bugs

These little critters resemble cockroaches but they are very small, you can only touch them through the tip of your finger. Bed bugs usually take comfort in the small crevices and holes through your furniture including your beds, especially if they are already old and worn out. They love to stay in dark and skimpy places. They attack in the night when the temperature is already cold. You can hardly feel them because of their small size. They only feed once or twice a month, but once they do, they really see to it that they are satisfied. It means they can bite you several times in one night. So, when you see small reddish marks on your skin that are close from each other, they have feasted on you as their food for the night which served as their breakfast, lunch, snacks, and dinner. These insects can reproduce so fast. If you see one at a certain time, surely, you have a bunch of them in your mattress. Their bites are very itchy and can get swollen but not as big as that of with cockroaches.

Bed bugs are hard to eliminate if you are going to do it by yourself. There are pest busters that offer pest control services which include bed bugs. Bed bugs control and elimination will take a day or two if the infestation is already worst. Some may require you to buy new furniture and renovate certain parts of the house.

If you have troubling cases of these insects in your house, do your best to eliminate them before they get to your family. Remember, a simple bite contains thousands and millions of toxins and poisonous chemicals that can be harmful to your child. And in all of these pest cases, the main solution and prevention would be CLEANLINESS.

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2010-02-10T16:22:00.000-08:00

BEAT DEPRESSION NATURALLY ~ 5 VITAL KEYS WHICH WILL MAKE IT ALL EASY!!

The Depression Workbook: A Guide for Living With Depression and Manic Depression

The human mind is the most complicated of all. It reacts to different situations differently and that is why it is often said that a man leads multiple lives within a particular lifetime. The human psyche has always been the subject of research and it still remains a riddle very little of which has been solved.The things that have been known about the behavior of the human mind are its emotional traits. The way a man reacts to a particular situation of happiness, sorrow, anxiety, stress.Depression happens to be a particular state of that arises out of a mental state characterized out of a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity.

Most people have experienced depression in his or her life. Depression becomes a part of life with continuous occurrence of things that lead a human mind within the clutches of depression.These feelings of depression become very severe with time if not treated properly it leads to prolonged fatigue, withdrawal from the society, lack of interest in ordinary pleasure, hopelessness, low self esteem and decreased productivity.If a person figures these symptoms within him he must seek help.

There are a number of theories that discusses the reason behind the occurrence of depression.One among which says imbalance of neurotransmitters, including serotonin, epinephrine, dopamine and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) leads to depression. Other theories suggest that depression is a reaction to loss or that depression is a anger without any aggression. Another model suggests that depression happens because lack of activity or excessive activity in different areas of the brain. If somebody suffers through depression then he would have

If you are suffering from depression then there is good news for you Treatment of depression can be done naturally. Low levels of serotonins is identified as the most prime cause of depression.It aims to increase the serotonin levels with anti depressant drugs.This is what modern psychiatry tells.

Natural Treatments for depression however include talk therapy that aims to identify with the problems that causes depression and helps in treating with mild symptoms. Teaching people to be more optimistic can be of major help in dealing with problems of curing depression naturally.

There are five different ways of Treating Depression Naturally:

1) Reduction of carbohydrates consumption can be of help. Carbohydrates contain sugar that alleviates blood pressure leading to depression, inability, fatigue and other symptoms.

2) Omega-3 oils are a major component of the membrane of nerve cells. It is important to keep nerve cells in proper help. It helps in the prevention and the curing of depression.

3) Decreasing the intake of alcohol and caffeine can be of major help. These are major toxins of blood, alcohol functions a brain depressant and increases cortisol level in the blood. These lead to depression.

4) Increasing exercise can be of great help in preventing depression.

5) Depressed people must consume more vegetables and vitamin supplements Depressed people are deficient in many vitamin contents like vitamin B6, Folic Acid,Iron and trace minerals. Lack of these inside a human body causes depression.

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2010-02-09T15:53:00.000-08:00

Useful Tips on Nutrients for Women for a Healthy Life

CHOCOLATES ~ yum yum!!

This article aims to give brief information about useful tips on nutrients for women.

It is important to increase the intake of fiber and protein in sufficient amounts with your diet. Because they are important for your body to build the constructive energy in your daily needs. My words may confuse you, but the fact is that. Add meat in your diet, normally skinless and boneless chicken and turkey breasts have high quantity of proteins with low calories. Here it doesn't mean to add some pork meat which is related to harmful red meat in your diet. Just concentrate on getting rich proteins from various nutrition food plans and supplements.

Proteins and fiber can help to produce large amount of antioxidants. These are powerful chemical compounds which improve the health of internal cells and give the power to them for fighting against the harmful molecules and deadliest diseases. So, it is must and should for you to include cereals, berries and black beans in your regular diet as they can release large amount of nutrients that jam packed initially.

It is also important to maintain good cholesterol levels in the blood vessels throughout the body to optimize your health. Eat fish and all veggies, sea foods to consume sufficient organic nutrients to your cells. The fatty acids and omega-3 acids can improve health of heart system, so it can pumps your blood purely without any toxins. Don't eat any junk, they give you only bad cholesterol and water saturated fat.

Considering the health cases of women, the factor of salt is effecting the water levels in their body, let me clear this. If you consume extra added salt from your diet it can cause dehydration to your body by cutting down the Percentage of water. This water retention may cause bloating that adds some extra pounds to your weight. So drink the sufficient amounts of water to speed up the rate of metabolism by saturating some minerals and vitamins to your body by eating a NATURAL DIET.

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2010-02-09T03:54:00.001-08:00

Dark Chocolate Wedding Favors Prove Health Benefit
by Leah Lee

When you think of Practical Wedding Favors; what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Truffles in a beautifully decorated box, specific chocolates loved by the couple with elegant wrapping... Whatever comes to mind, there is one thing that is certain. Lowering your guests’ blood pressure probably did not come to your mind, especially when thinking of chocolate wedding favors. Who knew you could even help someone lower his or her blood pressure, especially with something as simple as a wedding favor gift? Research has proven that dark chocolate can reduce the risk of high blood pressure, which makes dark chocolate the healthy and elegant choice for your wedding favors.

Let’s face it; with anything natural, darker is usually better for you overall. You have probably heard of such sayings as, ‘the darker the berry, the sweeter the juice’, ‘the brighter or darker the colors of vegetables the better they are for you’, and so on. Now we can add, the darker the chocolate, the healthier the heart. So, what makes dark chocolate good for you is the cocoa. Not hot chocolate, but the cocoa naturally found in cocoa beans, which are used to make chocolate. Cocoa helps the body naturally process nitric oxide: a chemical compound that helps the body’s natural blood flow. Flavonoids, a plant compound found in cocoa beans, are also beneficial in the prevention of clogged arteries. Researchers tested this study on a team of men and women between the ages of 55-64 who where diagnosed with mild to high blood pressure. After two weeks of two candy bars per day while balancing a healthy diet, those who enjoyed the dark chocolate displayed a significant drop in blood pressure!

Now your guests can enjoy a double treat with their wedding favors: something sweet and healthy without sacrificing great tastes.

Here Are A Few Ideas For Unique Chocolate Wedding Favors To Consider:

Truffles –
Truffles always work well with any event. A better idea would be to present the truffles in a favor box with personalized satin ribbon tied to a lovely bow. Find companies who will personalize the ribbon to your liking and in script quote your special note.

Chocolate CDs –
Ever think of chocolate CDs? This is the new craze in wedding party favors. It’s a chocolate CD that, of course, you can actually eat. You can also personalize it by placing a special picture on the chocolate and the picture is totally edible. Your guests would be overjoyed with this unique favor.

Chocolate Centerpiece – For your centerpiece, place chocolate dipped strawberries prepared as a bride and groom at each table or the appetizer setting.

Bring Back the Fondue – Get a bit creative and host your wedding shower at the authentic fondue restaurant Melting Pot. Make your bridal shower fun by setting a miniature fondue kit at each table setting for your guests to enjoy dipping fruits, crackers, nuts and even candies as they wish. Place a note next to the fondue kit that says: Have a healthy heart on us! Best yet, the miniature fondue kit can be used later for any fondue dish. Keep in mind when ordering your chocolates the time of year and delivery dates. For warmer seasons, most manufacturers require a 3-day shipping time to prevent chocolates from melting. Be sure the chocolate wedding favor provider you select will adhere proper packaging in warmer seasons and when shipping to warmer climates.

Encourage your guests to be heart smart with the little discovered facts about dark chocolate. Create some cards or flowing words on your dark chocolate wedding favors letting them know how good dark chocolate is for them, and that you wanted to give them something delicious and healthy for their wedding favors!

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2010-02-04T11:36:00.000-08:00

LOOSING THE BABY FAT ~ 4 WAYS TO DO IT FAST
by Teresa Brown

Realistically, due to our differences there is no magic "pill" to losing the baby fat. Life is what you make it so make the decision to start and commit to getting back in shape by living a healthy lifestyle. Here are some simple steps to help you on your way to a higher quality of life.

It's nothing new for new moms to see how incredibly fast the Celeb mums were able to lose their baby fat. But for most moms having a baby takes a toll on them emotionally and physically. Paparazzi pictures of Jessica Alba in skinny jeans within a few weeks of her baby's birth can persuade most women to console themselves with junk food.

What are you going to do about your situation? You can choose to start living for today by getting on with losing the baby fat or you can remain always living for tomorrow. Begin your fitness journey by commiting to the exercises that work for you.

1. Exercise During and After Your Pregnancy

It's very important to check with your practitioner before starting any exercise program. There are many fun and interesting pregnancy yoga or calisthenics classes. Any water workout can get and keep you fit for your labor and delivery and post-partum recovery. Daily exercise can make all the difference in losing the baby fat as quickly as two to six months based on the person.

2. Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding hastens a nursing mother's body in losing the baby fat. Unfortunately, not all nursing moms experience this benefit and not all moms breastfeed. The essential thing is to maintain a well-balanced diet and an exercise program and you will lose the pregnancy weight in due time and keep it off.

3. Montior your Pregnancy Weight

Logic tells us that if you consume more calories than you burn, you will indeed gain weight. Logic also tells us that when you are pregnant you will gain weight because your unborn baby is growing in your womb. Common sense tell us that pregnancy is not the time for no-holds-barred eating. Losing the baby fat in the postpartum months will be easier if you maintain a healthy pregnancy weight by eating the best quality of foods possible.

4. Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle Respect yourself by eating healthy and working out on a regular basis. There is no better way to losing the baby fat than to give your body the healthy advantage. It's never too late to start living a healthy lifestyle and putting your weight issue on the back burner. The great thing about living a healthy lifestyle is that it can be passed on to your baby and family and improve their quality of life.

Take advantage of your pregnancy and postpartum period by eating sensibly and keeping in shape. You will reap the benefits by having a healthy pregnancy, baby and being able to re-claim your pre-baby shape by losing the baby fat in a few months. Pregnancies come and go but a healthy lifestyle will keep the weight off and your sex appeal on.

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2010-02-04T08:43:00.000-08:00

Is Tooth Whitening Gel the Best Whitening Method?

Having whiter teeth is something that a lot of us dream about which is why there is such a huge industry in doing just that. There are plenty of different options for you if you would like to get whiter teeth, but the reality is that while they all claim to give you whiter teeth only some of them are effective. Tooth whitening gel is a popular choice but on its own it might not be so good.

Tooth whitening gel is usually a cheap option when it comes to getting whiter teeth which is why it's so popular, but its effectiveness is not that great compared to other methods. If you can get some professional gel from your dentist then it is likely to be much stronger and hence more effective.

Most of the teeth whitening products available will make a small difference in some cases, but to get real whitening you have to go to a dentist. He or she will be much more effective at whitening your teeth and although it will cost a lot more it will also be a lot quicker to do. Professional teeth whitening will take a few different treatments, while at home teeth whitening can take a much longer period of time.

If you can't afford to get professional teeth whitening then the next best option is probably to use a teeth whitening tray. These fit onto your teeth like mouth guards so that the whitening agent stays on the surface of the tooth for a long period of time.

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2010-02-04T08:08:00.000-08:00

GETTING THE REAL SCOOP ABOUT HIGH CHOLESTEROL NATURAL REMEDIES

by Rob D. Hawkins

For some the idea of high cholesterol natural remedies simply doesn't compute. Why not just go to the doctor and get a prescription medication? Why bother with that all this natural stuff when I can have my cake and eat it too! For most of these well -meaning people who share this view, one thing is for sure, they are serious about the cake. But treating cholesterol without at least implementing some lifestyle modification is like trying to hammer a small nail with a sledge hammer. On the other hand if you have a giant nail to hammer, perhaps a sledge hammer is needed.

For others, especially those trying to live a healthy lifestyle, high cholesterol natural remedies are a very appealing alternative treatment option. And despite the negative accusations of pundits there is good evidence to support their effectiveness.

Right at the top of everyone's list of high cholesterol natural remedies is dietary fiber. To date there have been well over 50 separate research studies confirming dietary fiber as a formidable player on the field of cholesterol reduction. The three that have garnered the most attention are pectin (apples, pears, pomegranates), guar gum (a plant based sticky fiber cultivated in India), and psyllium (plantago seed or plantain seed). It is important to point out that some people are allergic to psyllium so check with your doctor before going whole hog on high cholesterol natural remedies containing psyllium.

Garlic: I almost left garlic out of the mix due to the mixed research and the bad breath and body odor it causes. Nevertheless, many natural health advocates believe garlic to not only be very helpful for reducing cholesterol but for its other health benefits as well. If you are considering a garlic supplement additional research may be warranted.

Plant sterols: Plant sterols are similar in structure to cholesterol, and have been shown to reduce cholesterol absorption in the gut by competing for absorption. The plant sterol beta-sitosterol has been shown to reduce cholesterol absorption by 50 percent thus lowering overall blood cholesterol levels. Plants sterol have become popular as additives in products perceived to be high in cholesterol such as milk and butter. There is some thought that the amount of plant sterol is too small to make a difference, thus negating any benefit.

Eat the peel: Have you been throwing that orange and lemon peel away? Well not so fast! Orange and lemon peels contain D-limonene that has been shown to reduce cholesterol. It is also a natural remedy for gallstones. Gallstones are made up of cholesterol.

In summary, there are some really great high cholesterol natural remedies backed by a mountain of well documented research. Additionally, a handful of natural health companies have formulated products combining the most effective natural cholesterol lowering ingredients for maximum results. While high cholesterol natural remedies may not be for everyone, they definitely are a drug free option that can produce excellent results, especially when combined with diet and exercise.

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2010-01-25T03:52:00.000-08:00

THE BEST WEDDING DIETS

by Andy_G_Cooper

Is it the panic setting in with your big day fast approaching that's got you hunting desperately for wedding diets?

After all, this is the one day in your life you must look your absolute best. Think of the photos and video that will be around for the rest of your life - a permanent record that should be a source of pride, but which could turn out to be an embarrassing reminder of the flabby bride or chunky groom.

(And it's not just the happy couple: bridesmaids, the best man and groomsmen must also shape up. And let's not forget family and friends!!).

If you're a bride-to-be, perhaps it's the ever-expanding dress size; for the groom maybe it's the suit that's going to require some expert tailoring to accommodate a growing waistline.

Or maybe it's the naked truth you see in the bathroom mirror: You've just gotta lose that surplus weight - and fast!

Well, there's still time to get in your best wedding shape thanks to several best-selling Internet diet programs.

There are three in particular that will get the job done quickly: The Diet Solution, Strip That Fat and Fat Loss For Idiots. However, I'd encourage you to check out others, too, before you decide which one you're comfortable with.

As with all dieting, I always advise people to choose programs that encourage healthy eating. Whatever you do, avoid "miracle" diet pills or extreme protein or carb diets that can play havoc with you metabolism

If you're really in a hurry - like the wedding is in 10 days - you could try a variation on "the lemonade diet" with an inner-cleansing program like Master Cleanse Secrets. This is the method Beyonce Knowles told Oprah Winfrey to do, as it helped her lose 20 pounds for her starring role in the hit film Dreamgirls.

While this program is fast, it's tough. But Master Cleanse Secrets offers tips on staying healthy on a liquid diet as you shed those unwanted pounds.

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2010-01-25T03:34:00.000-08:00

THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF ACAI BERRY

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Acai berries have gained so much popularity in the recent years. This fruit is native to South America, specifically in Brazil and Peru. And as the Acai berries are well known to have plentiful of health benefits, it is quite interesting that the people of South and Central America have known about these benefits of acai berries for such a long time already, while the rest of the world have known about it only recently.

The acai plant, which provides us the acai berry fruit, nurtures on the cluster lands of Peru and Brazil. This is a natural and organic product with incredible health benefits. Then again, because the acai plants are only located in the inner regions of these countries, so many time has gone by before the benefits of acai has been discovered. The acai berry is a deep purple colored berry with a big seed inside. Astonishingly, the big seed that takes up most of the space inside the fruit has not been a hindrance for being a juicy as well as fleshy fruit. It is quite a petite berry, but the health benefits that it can give will certainly surprise you.

The acai palm which supplies us these miraculous berries, yield acai berry fruit at least two times a year. The natives of Brazil gather the berries as a food produce. These berries possess a slight bitter taste that very much taste like the chocolates. The acai berries comes in many forms for consumption and the most preferred way of taking them is in the form of fruit juice or smoothies.

The biggest health benefit that anyone can obtain from the acai berries is its antioxidant properties. It is really helpful as an antioxidant and can eliminate the harmful toxins from your body effectively. Plus, not like the other antioxidants, it can detox your body in as fast as within two hours after you have taken them.

One of the instant effects of taking the acai berries is that you will feel revitalized and more vigorous. It can eradicate all the exhaustion from your body in a split second. Aside from these, your digestive system will benefit too and will make you sleep better at night.

Furthermore, the acai berries also encourage weight loss. Compared to other weight loss products around, acai berries don't cause any adverse side effects on your overall health. Weight loss is where the acai berries' works best. It encourages weight loss through enhancing the over-all health of your body. It supports many vital functions like the digestion and works as a blood purifier.

Most of us desire to have a healthy and radiant skin. So we apply a lot of costly products to our skin, however, these products do not provide us with permanent results. And that is because your inner health is not in its best condition. Meanwhile, Acai berries can provide you with permanent nice-looking and smooth skin through cleansing your blood and providing you with great health not just from the outside but from the inside as well.

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2010-01-22T03:48:00.000-08:00

Tips on Caring for your Hair to Keep it Healthy & Dandruff-free
by Jorge Duvais

One of the first things you look at when meeting a new person is their hair, along with their face. If the hair is disheveled and not nice and shiny, the first 30 seconds of initial impression might be quite negative.

Particularly if you are on a job interview, for example. This is why caring for your hair is important to keep it healthy at all times. Even if your face is not particularly attractive, by having a nice, shiny and well kept hair, your personal appearance can be improved so much.

However not everybody finds it easy to care for their hair because this takes usually some time out of the usual things they are doing. One option is to visit regularly the hair salons so your hair gets the right treatment from a hair specialist. Even if you don't do it regularly, at least every 3 months a good hair treatment by a professional is a must.

Also you need to know what haircuts go well with your face. Don't follow the crowd aimlessly and get a haircut that is fashionable today. If your face is roundish and the latest trend focuses on haircuts suitable for longish faces, you might end up getting something worse than you started out with in the first place. At the professional hair salons a specialist can guide you through the various options that you have so you know which haircuts you can choose from safely.

Another problem that people are regularly dealing with is dandruff. This is quite irritating when you have it and if your dandruff is extensive, it might be difficult to get rid of it. However there are some remedies that you can use in order to minimize and control the dandruff issue. Here are just some of the home remedies that people successfully recommended as having treated their dandruff with.

Massage a mix of one teaspoon of lemon juice with two-three teaspoons of white vinegar in your scalp. Wait about 10 minutes after which you can wash off the mix with a good quality shampoo.

Also you can mix vinegar with regular water at a ratio of 2 teaspoons of vinegar to 5 teaspoons of water. Massage this on your scalp prior to going to bed. The next morning use a good quality shampoo to wash your hair.

Do not aimlessly use any hair dryer to dry your hair. There are good hair dryers and there are those that actually destroy your hair follicles, making your hair prone to breaking, splitting and even getting dandruff.

You need a good hair dryer that uses negative ions and tourmaline to fast dry your hair and leave it healthy, shiny and silky in place. The negative ions in the modern hair dryers break down the moisture into tiny droplets which are easily absorbed by the hair shaft. Using a good hair dryer you will get a shinier, fuller and softer hair, which also gets more manageable, while at the same time preserving the natural oils in your hair to keep your hair healthy and dandruff free.

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2009-01-06T15:39:00.000-08:00

SETTING YOUR DIET TO YOUR MENOPAUSE lIFE STAGE AND GENOME
by Lance Winslow

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Apparently there is a rather interesting research project going on in the EU, which involves the collaboration of many research facilities in some 10 nations there. Their goal is to create personalized diets and supplements to extend human healthy life spans. Individual Diets set to your personal Genome or Blood Type. More importantly, this research is perfect for post menopausal women, who need to adjust their diets to deal with the changes in their body.

Some women are affected more by menopause than other women, but with a little diet modification the side effects of menopause can be greatly curtailed. Currently, many nutrition specialists and women's issue doctors that deal with post-menopausal health issues believe if a woman really wanted to be smart she would make her diet, supplements, and food correspond to Blood-type, genetics and life-cycle age. By doing this many health risks could be avoided.

In the near future we will have hand-held genome tests for individuals and taking into consideration these other issues such as life-cycle and menopause, hitting that certain time in a woman's life will be a breeze considering the current aggravation that is generally felt during this adjustment period.

Indeed, right now no one knows if this project called NuGO in the UK is a viable concept? Perhaps they could say most Red Heads, most blacks, most Asians or most Caucasians or most Native Indians should have certain types of foods and thus adjust the dietary needs. Then also factoring in the menopause issue this could be a real winner.

One of the papers and reports discussed the womb nutrients to help judge what type of diet the individual needs, which makes sense. This along with the life cycle concept and it ought to work. For instance consider the cycle dog food products, it matters the age of the person.

Women both pre or post menopause, athletes, and even those with diabetes all need to have modified diets, why should it be a one-size-fits-all? Thus going with a good set of smart combinations based on all we know ought to be just as good.

What are your thoughts? Are you going to start your own Individual Diet that is set to your personal Genome, Life Cycle Position and/or Blood Type in the future? If you are a menopausal women, maybe you should be thinking here?

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2009-01-04T05:11:00.001-08:00

OPTIMAL HEALTH SEEKERS~ 11 SIMPLE WAYS TO STRENGTHEN YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM NATURALLY!

It is necessary to strengthen your immune system in order to meet the challenges that our body encounters on a daily basis . The good news is that you can still enjoy optimum health as long as you provide your body with the necessary tools. We can virtually heal, repair, regenerate, and restore optimal health without the use of expensive prescription drugs. A properly functioning immune system is equipped to deal with common illnesses, such as the common cold or influenza. It may also help prevent deadly illnesses such as cancer.

Eliminate all sugar and allergens from your diet.

Just a small amount of sugar has been proven to impair white blood cells up to 50% for very short periods of time. By discovering what our personal food allergies are, then eliminating or desensitizing them will help strengthen your immune system. By removing these triggers, our immune cells are strengthened in order to combat other invaders such as influenza rather than the allergen. The elimination of sugar from your diet can also strengthen/improve the immune system.
Eliminate or reduce exposure to dangerous toxins in your environment.

Air Pollution, smoking, cleaning products will stress your immune system with frequent exposure. Many common household cleaning products contains toxic and poisonous chemicals that are harmful to your health. There may not be much you can do with air pollution, but we can help reduce our exposure by purchasing cleaning products that are safe and non-toxic.

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Acute (short term) stress will positively strengthen your immune system function. On the other hand, responding wrongly to chronic (long term) stress will suppress your immune system function. By strengthening the adrenal glands( the stress glands), we are enabling ourselves to making wise decisions.

Regular, moderate exercise will strengthen your immune system, while intense or extreme exercise may suppress immune system function.

It appears that regular physical activity might contribute to ridding the lungs of the types of airborne bacteria and viruses that are linked to common upper respiratory tract infections, while also cleansing the body of certain carcinogens (cancer-causing cells) and waste products through increased output of urine and sweat.

An increase in blood flow associated with moderate exercise helps to circulate antibodies along with white blood cells necessary to fight infection more quickly. As a result, this provides our bodies with an early warning system to ward off potentially damaging germs. In addition, the increase in body temperature as a result of physical activity may aid in inhibiting the growth of bacteria; thus allowing the body to fight infection more effectively.

Finally, moderate exercise has been shown to reduce the secretion of stress-related hormones thought to contribute to the onset of illnesses such as the flu and the common cold, and give a temporary boost in the production of macrophages, the cells that attack bacteria.

Intense or extreme exercise pushes the body into a state of acidosis, due to build-up of lactic acid-the bi product of exercise; not allowing the body enough time to clear out the lactic acid leads to increased acidity, which is immune suppressive in the long term.

Sleep Helps Strengthen Your Immune System

During deep sleep , our body release potent immune-enhancing substances that strengthen your immune system function. By not allowing our body sufficient rest, the immune system will sputter, and as a result, not function at full capacity. We then are more likely to become ill with common illnesses. A healthy, deep sleep allows our body to release a significant amount of growth hormone that boost the immune system and aids in the growth and repair of the body.

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A Body Detox Will Strengthen Your Immune System

Body cleansing is essential because our bodies need to properly eliminate the toxic build up that has formed in our intestines (colon), which may lead to sickness and disease. Our body organs and tissues must be free of toxins for the immune system to function optimally thus enabling our bodies to receive the essential nutrients our bodies need.

Drink plenty of Water

Water is the medium that allows nutrients to get to the cells and toxins to be eliminated out of the body; it is essential for all living things and keeps our immune system operating optimally while improving the way we feel, look and live. Without sufficient amounts of water, you may experience routine fatigue, dry skin, headaches, constipation, and a decrease normal bodily function which may lead to your body unable to fight off diseases. Without water we would literally dehydrate which could result in the shutting down of vital organs and ultimately end in death.

Strengthen Your Immune System By Eating A Nutritious Diet

Quality food plays a major factor in keeping our cells healthy and our immune system strong. Food not only provides energy to your body, but all the nutrients that are essential for a healthy immune system.

A Greens supplement is a complete food supplement and is one of the very few products on the market that not only builds your body, but it also cleanses your body. Doesn't it make sense to use "Better than Green" super food to fill in the gaps in your nutrition and give the body what it needs to function at optimal level?

Supplement Your Diet with Immune Boosting Herbs, Minerals, Vitamins, and other foods.
Immune System supplements are needed because, given today's environmental conditions and stress levels, our bodies can not produce all the nutrients necessary to maintain optimum health. There are many nutrients needed in order to maintain a strong immune system. It is very challenging in the world we live in to obtain sufficient nutrition with the foods available to us. They are over processed and void of many essential nutrients. Additionally, food is grown in soils that have been over-planted and saturated with synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. Vitamin and mineral deficiency subjects us to more diseases, aging, sickness, and the weakening of our immune system.

Wash Your Hands to limit the risk of "catching an infectious disease"

It may sounds simple but maintaining a high standard of personal hygiene care is one of the most effective ways of avoiding infection and keep your immune system strong; diseases are communicable and the best protection against them is to prevent their spread.

Cultivate meaningful relationships. Our immune system, like every other system in the body, is coordinated and controlled by the nervous system, which is "happy" when we are happy and satisfied. If the Nervous System is not functioning properly, then the Immune System cannot function at 100%, thus the body becomes fertile ground for bacteria, viruses and illness.

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2008-07-07T15:05:00.000-07:00

You've been married and it's not working out? Need a Divorce Lawyer?

However, now you believe you've found the "perfect mate." Do you believe you're too old to "tie the knot" or to want a "fairy-tale wedding"? Nonsense!! If you are really meant for each other, plan the wedding you want!! Don't let anyone change your mind! This is the beginning of a new life together plus children, if there are any ~ the uniting of two families. Disregard ridicule about second marriages. It's your day for a happy occasion ~~~ Celebrate!!

When planning your wedding, think about your children. They should be the first to know about your decision to remarry. Your parents should be informed next!

Don't wear Wedding and Engagement Rings from the past!! This is your new beginning along with your new family.

If you are planning a church wedding, make sure you speak to the clergy as soon as possible. Some faiths don't allow second marriages to take place in the church. When speaking to the clergy, be prepared to talk about your intimate details of the divorce. Can't find a clergymen who will perform the church ceremony ~ well, think about a home, restaurant, or garden wedding with a Justice of the Peace officiating.

The perfect wedding invitation. are usually sent by the bridal couple themselves. Use your computer and design your own invitations. Besides saving money you'll have the lasting memories of designing your own invitations. You can invite anyone you want, but it might be a good idea not to invite the ex-in-laws !!

Pay close attention to planning your reception, since you might have children in attendance ~ yours or his. It should be a shared family event. A home wedding, brunch or a barbecue would be ideal so the children can participate in the activities.

It is quite popular these days to have a "family ceremony" after the exchange of rings. The children can do a special reading or some other activity for the bridal couple. The clergy can give a "special blessing" to the new family.

The bride can wear white as it is a symbol of joy and celebration. The wedding bouquet should not contain any orange blossoms as they symbolize virginity. Bridal veils also are aymbol of virginity, so wear just flowers, a tiara with no veil, combs or whatever you want in your hair.

The bride can walk down the aisle alone or with the groom, or the father can be her escort. It would be nice if the children could partake in the wedding ceremony, such as a flower girl or ring bearer.

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