tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45111875249715943292023-11-15T22:23:03.800-08:00Food for thought and health.This is my blog of healthy way of living, precisely nutrition. I collect and post the most interesting and useful articles here.dr.Philhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12248997621172205979noreply@blogger.comBlogger473125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511187524971594329.post-43005656234769967532009-01-23T03:25:00.000-08:002011-03-03T01:32:57.261-08:00The Role of Cellulite Massage for Cellulite ReductionA great number of modern day women are looking for effective ways to combat cellulite, one of the most distressful problems of theirs. Regular anti-cellulite massage <img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMO3DlWil4RMTJW8a1JoId9HzNJCCxYG3tLGaJA_kbao9lqNYVCyVJPmkUW9qDjKC5uHNHHAZeL8BPlc8ELvLGRcf81bnpyCk26ZzFFnWtRzAsf9DaLhuMEiQ-Pf1x9evcy_O_auBlO61Z/s400/anti-cellulite-massage.jpg" border="0" alt="anti cellulite massage" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294450913603872146" align="left" /> is supposed to be one of the easiest approaches, which can assist in cellulite reduction and control. Manual manipulations can be done at home with the help of special brushes, scrubs or gloves. Another advantage of cellulite massage is the opportunity to target it to the problematic areas of the body, which are affected the most by cellulite. If you plan to incorporate cellulite massage into your anti-cellulite program, it would be good to consult a specialist in order to provide the best relief and avoid possible negative effects of this treatment.dr.Philhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12248997621172205979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511187524971594329.post-72451662109503919112008-01-16T05:48:00.000-08:002008-01-16T05:50:01.768-08:00Treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome in a Natural WayIrritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional gastrointestinal disorder. It means that the bowels of an IBS patient do not function properly and it causes many IBS symptoms. The most common symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome are lower abdominal pain, changes in intestinal habits, abdominal irritation relieved with defecation, bloating resultong from changes in intestinal habits. In point of fact, there are several general patterns of irritable bowel syndrome that have their own specific symptoms. They are diarrhea-predominant (IBS-D), constipation-predominant (IBS-C), post-infectious IBS (IBS-PI), and IBS with alternating stool pattern (IBS-A). It is notable that all patterns can be accompanied by fever, vomiting, headache, excessive wind, etc. Also general malaise and lethargy, anxiety, stress, emotional disorders, back pain can also occur in patients suffering from irritable bowel syndrome. According to statistics, this gastrointestinal disease affects as many as 30% of Americans and women suffer from it three times more often than men.<br /><br />The difficulty is that there is no real understanding of why irritable bowel syndrome occurs and there is no specific scientific lab test which can be carried out to diagnose this condition. That’s why irritable bowel syndrome can be often confused with chronic functional abdominal pain (CFAP), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and some other gastrointestinal disorders. In case of irritable bowel syndrome the muscles that line the walls of the bowels go into spasm, but the inherent biochemical cause of it is not well established. Symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome can become looser and even disappear for quite long periods of time, and then suddenly recur, what adds more difficulty in IBS diagnosis.<br /><br />Notwithstanding the fact that irritable bowel syndrome is a chronic, irritating, and uncomfortable disorder, it is not fatal and its symptoms can be alleviated and even eliminated in case of proper treatment. Generally, stool softeners and laxatives are used in constipation-predominant IBS pattern, and various antidiarrheals (such as opioid or loperamide, diphenoxylate, codeine) are used in case of case of IBS-D (diarrhea-predominant patterns of IBS). Also the use of antispasmodic medications, such as anticholinergics such as hyoscyamine or dicyclomine, may be of special help to those people, who suffer from cramps or diarrhea.<br /><br />But according to medical practice the best treatment for irritable bowel syndrome is proper diet, coping with stress and depression, and natural IBS remedies and cures. One of the best natural IBS treatments on the market is Bowtrol. Bowtrol Natural Irritable Bowel Syndrome Treatment was developed to successfully ease and eliminate all typical IBS symptoms. Bowtrol Natural IBS treatment is an alternative herbal remedy that is 100% clinically proven to be very effective in alleviating and eliminating irritable bowel syndrome symptoms and at the same time it causes no side effects. It will help you relax and normalize functioning of your gastrointestinal tract almost immediately. Bowtrol Natural Irritable Bowel Syndrome Treatment normalizes digestive system by balancing intestinal movements and increasing body detoxification, eliminates parasites and hyper-contractions of the involuntary muscle and strengthening and protecting the intestinal mucosa.<br /><br />Bowtrol contains only herbal ingredients that are very effective in treating irritable bowel syndrome. Among those ingredients are Slippery Elm, Activated Charcoal, Turkey Rhubarb, Cascara Sagrada, Aloe, Bentonite, Wormseed, Black Seeds, Flax Seeds, Olive Leaf Extract, Garlic Extract, Peppermint, Certified Organic Cloves, Thyme Oil Powder, Senna and some more. All these components have been used throughout history as safe and reliable natural treatments of IBS, both diarrhea and constipation predominant. Now all of them are contained in Bowtrol Natural IBS Treatment. They have been carefully balanced to control all common IBS symptoms.<br /><br />Bowtrol is the most powerful natural product on the market of natural IBS treatments and it has already helped a great many people suffering from IBS to ease and eliminate its annoying symptoms.<br /><br /><i>Source: <a href="http://about-irritable-bowel-syndrome.net">http://about-irritable-bowel-syndrome.net</a></i>dr.Philhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12248997621172205979noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511187524971594329.post-64686952154225004192008-01-10T23:40:00.000-08:002008-01-10T23:41:18.582-08:00Stevia Sweeten Your Life With Out The Weight Gain It is possible to sweeten your life with stevia, and without any weight gain, since it as exceptionally sweet herb. In fact it is member of the sunflower family, and is native to parts of South and Central America where it has been used as a sweetener since time immemorial. Also known as sugarleaf, it is a commercial crop, and is available as a dietary supplement. <BR><BR>Extracts of stevia have been found to be up to 300 times as sweet as cane sugar, although does not metabolize in the body to glucose. In fact it is thought to enhance the glucose tolerance of some diabetics, and can be used by people suffering from that condition as a natural sweetener, thus dispensing with the need for artificial sweeteners. <BR><BR>It is also useful for those on diets, especially carbohydrate controlled diets, and any other sweet-toothed person wanting to lose weight and still enjoy their favorite drink or desert. Many recipes have been published using stevia for the preparation of delicious sweets. So why is stevia so sweet and what other uses does it have? <BR><BR>Basically the sweet taste comes from glycosides, which are molecules in which a sugar is bonded to another molecule. The two main glycosides in stevia are called stevioside and rebaudioside. These are formed through glucose combined with the diterpene steviol in different ways, though some minor glycosides also contain rhamnose. Although they contain glucose, the glucose is not released into the bloodstream during digestion and the subsequent biochemistry.<BR><BR>Japan began the cultivation of the plant in the 1970s rather than produce artificial sweeteners that were suspected carcinogens (saccharin and cyclamate). Japan is now the world's biggest consumer of stevia, even being used in the Japanese Coca Cola plants. Around 40% of Japan's total sweetener volume is stevia. However, apart from its use as a natural alternative sweetener to sugar, stevia has specific properties, already alluded to, that renders it of particular attraction to certain groups of people, and we shall now take a closer look at these.<BR><BR>Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that is essential to regulate the glucose content of the blood. It stimulates the cells of the body to take in blood glucose and convert it to glycogen that can be used for energy. Without insulin the blood sugars would increase in concentration without regulation leading to very serious health issues that would eventually result in death.<BR><BR>Diabetes is a condition in which the body either does not produce sufficient insulin, does not use the insulin it produces properly, or produces no insulin at all. Hence, a sweetener that did not exacerbate this situation by being eventually metabolized to glucose, as most sugars are in the body, would be of great benefit to diabetics. This is exactly what stevia is. It is a very powerful sweetener, 250 to 300 times sweeter to the taste-buds than sucrose, normal table sugar, and it does not metabolize to glucose. It is heaven-sent sweetener for diabetics that have a sweet tooth. <BR><BR>It is very safe for them and has been consumed for centuries without any side effects. In fact, studies have indicated that stevia might even regulate the pancreas and help to stabilize the levels of blood glucose in the body, rendering it an effective and safe supplement for those suffering from hypoglycemia (excess blood sugar), diabetes and candidiasis, a yeast infection that thrives on sugar. <BR><BR>Apart from that, stevia is also popular with those who are on a calorie controlled diet or any other diet for that matter, since an excessive sugar intake invariably leads eventually to weight increase. The 21st century western diet is drowning in sugar, with up to 10 spoonfuls of sugar in every small bottle of cola. There is sugar in cookies, hot dogs, bread, soy sauce, ketchup, cans of beans and peas, and even sugar in cigarettes, though that is the least of the health worries there!<BR><BR>For the first time in history, there are now more overweight and obese people in the world than hungry people, yet the sugar corporations claim that there is no scientific proof that sugar leads to weight increase. Worldwide, diabetes kills 6 people every minute, and obesity caused by the consumption of too much sugar leads to Type II diabetes. It had been shown that fructose is a major player in that corn syrup (fructose) is contained in many soft drinks and foods. <BR><BR>One of the major problems with refined sugars is that they contain nothing but pure carbohydrate. All the vitamins, minerals and other nutrients have been removed, so that when they are consumed, your body has to provide these nutrients needed to metabolize the sugar to glucose and then to energy. Humans cannot live on sugar alone, and in fact you are better drinking water than corn syrup or cane sugar solutions since at least water does not make demands on your existing nutrient store.<BR><BR>It was noted in 1929 by Sir Frederick Banting, one of those scientists credited with the discovery of insulin, that there was a significantly large proportion of diabetes among the sugar plantation owners that ate large quantities of refined sugar, whereas there was none detected in the cane harvesters who were able to chew on only the raw cane. The raw cane contains the minerals and vitamins needed to metabolize the sucrose.<BR><BR>Stevia is a potential answer to this problem, and it is such an obvious one that there are a lot of politics regarding its use. The big USA sugar corporations will undoubtedly be opposed to it, and the FDA has refused to allow its use as a food additive, only as a dietary supplement, yet its use in Japan has been very successful. It is also used throughout East Asia, including China, Korea and Taiwan, and also in South America, Israel and some areas of the Caribbean. It is available as a green powder in its crude form, and also brownish syrup redolent of licorice, but also as a more refined white powder that is likely best used as weak solution due to its sweetness. <BR><BR>It is totally free of calories; this may come as a surprise to many since it tastes so sweet. It is an excellent sweetener for children's drinks since it does not cause cavities: unlike sugar it is not degraded by bacteria to produce the corrosive acid that eats into the enamel. It does not metabolize to a burst of energy that is practically addictive, since that generally then leads to tiredness and the need for more sugar to make up for it. <BR><BR>Stevia does not cause diabetes in any form, is not a food for yeast and it is beneficial to the pancreas. In short, it is a completely safe food supplement that has been used for centuries without ill effect, and if you want to prevent yourself from adding weight and protect against the possibility of Type II diabetes in particular, then stevia should be your sweetener of choice. <br /><font size=1><i>Source: <a href="http://www.profoundarticles.com/articledetail.php?artid=70500&catid=720" >http://www.profoundarticles.com/articledetail.php?artid=70500&catid=720</a></i></font> dr.Philhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12248997621172205979noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511187524971594329.post-2209669831258727062008-01-10T23:27:00.000-08:002008-01-10T23:28:27.356-08:00Benefits of Soy Protein in 2008 Soy protein is emerging as one of the great alternative protein sources for human consumption. Health experts are all excited about how soy protein can change the face of nutrition. What's all the rage? Here are some great results you get with soy protein.<BR><BR>Soy Protein is Plant Protein<BR>Soy beans contain complete protein and have one of the best protein digestibilities among all protein sources. Soy beans also contain little or no fat and have virtually no cholesterol. Lactose intolerant ones will be pleased to know that soy beans contain no lactose.<BR><BR>Being a plant protein, soy is free from steroids and antibiotics animal protein contains. It is also free from the parasites that contaminate some of these products. They also contain none of the diseases one can contract from mean sources such as Mad Cow Disease, and Foot and Mouth Disease.<BR><BR>Vegetarians love this bean as it provides a comparable - if not better - source of protein as compared to its animal counterpart. It provides a protein that is better and easier to digest and is comparable to most protein supplements.<BR><BR>Soy Beans are Very Versatile<BR>Soy beans are very versatile. Various cuisines, especially Asian ones recognize the value of the humble soy bean. A variety of naturally yummy delicacies are all soy based: tofu, soy pudding, Soya milk, and meat substitutes - not to mention condiments such as soy sauce, and hoi sin sauce.<BR><BR>To counter the problem of world hunger, the growing of soybeans has been suggested. Not only are soybeans easy to grow and harvest, they will grow pretty much anywhere and produces much in a little time. There have been farmers reported to have replaced their entire crop line with soy bean plants. These hardy little plants produce much per harvest, and, as said earlier, can grow in even the most trying terrain.<BR><BR>The Great Substitute<BR>Soy is low in fat and can be used to substitute most protein sources. When cooking, you may use soy substitutes instead of flour for a low fat alternative. This makes it a great protein source for those that are looking to lose weight without compromising their protein requirements.<BR><BR>Bodybuilders are considering how this can make their jobs a lot easier. Without the fat and with all the protein goodness - easily digestible at that - bodybuilding has just received a great blessing of a food.<BR><BR>Although these bodybuilders are currently debating how soy can be a help to bodybuilders, it doesn't take away anything from what soy can contribute to the overall health of a person.<BR><BR>It is very advisable to stick to natural protein rather than processes protein if possible, as processed foods typically have some risk attached to them. The best use of this food can be attributed to how it perfectly fits into anyone's low-fat, high-protein diet.<BR><BR>Soy products can be incorporated into shakes and drinks. And being lactose-free, lactose intolerant people will still be able to get their milkshake fix without having to suffer so.<BR><BR>Soy products are also a great source of other nutrients such as saponins, isoflavones, and phytosterol. Saponins help support a healthy immune system. It also combines with cholesterol to avoid increased absorption of cholesterol in the body. Phytosterols also help reduce the absorption of cholesterol in the body in the same way saponins do.<BR><BR>Isoflavones are powerful antioxidants and prevent the effects of free radicals in the body. They prevent many of the signs of aging and have been known to help prevent cancer. This alone makes soy a miracle protein source in its own right.<BR><BR>Isoflavones, along with vitamins A,C, and E are among the front liners in the fight against such disease - they also counter the effects of pollution, and stress.<BR><BR>How Much is Too Much<BR>Unlike other protein sources, it is pretty safe to consume a wide amount of soy products. While allergies to soy products exist, cases are few and far between. When changing to a soy diet, however, it would be best to consult your physician or your nutritionist. Ask specifically if the soy interferes with any prescription drugs you are taking.<BR><BR>Soy can be great blessing for people who are looking for a great source of protein that does not entail the side effects of most of the other sources. It would be advisable for one to explore how it can improve one's diet. Drink Soy! <br /><font size=1><i>Source: <a href="http://www.profoundarticles.com/articledetail.php?artid=71621&catid=720" >http://www.profoundarticles.com/articledetail.php?artid=71621&catid=720</a></i></font> dr.Philhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12248997621172205979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511187524971594329.post-27651181690940331372008-01-10T23:24:00.000-08:002008-04-03T13:00:08.217-07:00Healthy Nutrition Diet Breakfast Is The Most Important Meal<span> </span> You've heard it your entire life: breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but is it true? Really true? You bet!<br /><br />When your body retires in the evening, it slows your metabolism while you sleep as your body, rests, relaxes and slowly works on repairing damaged muscle. Upon awakening, your body needs to refuel in order to give you the energy necessary to get through a hectic day filled with work, errands and family responsibilities.<br /><br />Eating breakfast is a great way to jumpstart your entire system by raising your metabolism and "turn everything on" for the rigors of the day ahead.<br /><br />It is true, eating breakfast can make you smarter, healthier, more creative, more patient, more energetic, plus it can even help you live longer!<br /><br />Eating a well-balanced and nutritious breakfast can also set the tone for everything else you eat throughout the day. If you grab a donut on the way out the door in the morning, the odds are you will have sugar rush that lasts just long enough to get to work and get started on your first project, but then a decrease in glucose levels will send you hunting for a quick snack before midmorning, followed by lunch at noon. People who take the time to eat a good breakfast normally don't need much of a snack in the morning and when they do, they are more apt to grab something that's good for them like an apple or banana.<br /><br />What if you're simply not hungry? Should you force yourself to eat breakfast? Yes! One way to ensure that you will be hungry in the morning is to avoid that late night nibbling.<br /><br />To begin your day on the right nutrition path, remember to include plenty of fruit, fiber and protein in your breakfast choices. But avoid fatty foods such as bacon, sausage and fried potatoes.<br /><br />Here are a few additional breakfast tips:<br /><br />Make Breakfast simple. Mornings are hectic, so make breakfast easy by laying out everything you need the night before. Eat easy to grab items like low-fat yogurt, whole-wheat muffins and bagels and lots of fresh fruit. Cereal is a good choice to, as long as it is high in fiber and low in sugar. Top it with some fresh blueberries, strawberries or banana, along with a glass of orange or cranberry juice and you'' have already satisfied nearly half of your fresh fruit requirements for the entire day!<br /><br />Avoid prepackaged bakery items such as Danish, donuts, croissants, etc<br /><br />In a hurry?<br /><br />Grab a half a bagel and an apple to eat on the way.<br /><br />Your mother always told you it was important, and now you know the truth - she was right - breakfast is the most important meal of your day! <br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><i><br />Source: <a href="http://www.profoundarticles.com/articledetail.php?artid=71267&catid=720">http://www.profoundarticles.com/articledetail.php?artid=71267&catid=720</a></i></span>dr.Philhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12248997621172205979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511187524971594329.post-67148805587359755012008-01-10T23:21:00.000-08:002008-04-03T13:00:54.151-07:00Resveratrol Is An Anti-Aging Pholyphenol That May Increase LongevityResveratrol is a chemical that is found naturally on the skin of red grapes, of the polyphenol family that includes such other members as the powerful antioxidants anthocyanadin and the flavanoids. They destroy free radicals that are responsible for many ill effects in the body, including cardiovascular disease and aging. Aging occurs through the destruction of body cells that free radicals initiate, and can theoretically be retarded by the destruction of the free radicals.<br /><br />Free radicals are becoming more common invaders of our bodies due to their increasing concentration in the atmosphere through vehicle and aircraft emissions, and also of our seas and rivers through industrial effluents. Free radicals are also created by excessive radiation, such as the harmful UV content of sunlight that is no longer effectively filtered by an adequate ozone layer.<br /><br />Resveratrol extract is known to be effective against cardiovascular diseases due to its anti oxidant properties, and also for other reasons, but it is also believed to be a possible anti-aging supplement, to beat off the effects of old age. There is the obvious reason of it being a very powerful anti-oxidant and so preventing cell damage through the effects of free radicals, but there is more to it than just that.<br /><br />The French do not seem to possess a longevity beyond that which could be expected from their diet high in saturated fats and alcohol. The fact that most of that alcohol is in the form of wines, especially red wines, is significant, but their high cheese intake with its cholesterol and saturated fat content, and other highly saturated animal fats, would be expected to cause a much lower average life expectancy that that which is actually normal in the area.<br /><br />Although resveratrol extract is commonly found on red grape skins, and is a constituent of red wine, the quantities are small and it is the Japanese Knotweed that is the major natural source. Resveratrol extract is currently manufactured from knotweed, which is the main source of the supplement in health food stores. In fact you can purchase online what is described as 'Greater than 99% pure knotweed Resveratrol extract that is not contaminated with plant residues.' A lot depends on your viewpoint I suppose!<br /><br />Perhaps the biggest contribution to be made to longevity by resveratrol is that it can activate the SIRT1 gene. This is the gene that activates the protein and enzyme sirtuin. Sirtuin is thought to be what is loosely terms a 'protector of cells' and helps cells to repair themselves when they are close to destruction. When the cell is not sure whether to carry on with the struggle or just give up and die, sirtuin persuades it to fight on and to repair itself. Without the sirtuin, the cell would have died, and as cells die, one ages.<br /><br />However, the amount of resveratrol found in red wine is insufficient to activate the SIRT1 gene that has to be active before the sirtuin is activated, and supplementation is generally needed. The SIRT1 gene is also activated by a calorie reduced diet, and this can also help to protect cells from dying under stress. Such diets are useful in some situations, but will not necessarily prolong life for those that adopt it.<br /><br />The SIRT1 enzyme is also thought by some to increase the activity of the mitochondria, the power packs inside cells that provide them with energy by processing fats. Mice fed with resveratrol extract appeared full of energy that was consistent with a surge in the number and efficiency of the mitochondria within their body cells. This is supported by an increase in muscle tissue. If this is true, and studies on this are continuing, then resveratrol extract fed to humans could also increase their energy as they age, since the aging process coincides with a reduction in the number and efficiency of the mitochondria within the cells.<br /><br />This could also tie up in a way with the calorie controlled diet, since an increase in the metabolism that comes with increased mitochondria activity results in a higher calorie uptake, and so a reduction in the free calories available in the body. However, one of the mysteries of the human body is that what makes logical sense does not necessarily work in fact, and so the jury will remain out until the results of the large number of studies underway have been published.<br /><br />For example, more evidence is required to prove the mitochondria activity theory unequivocally although all of the evidence so far tends to support it. At the moment resveratrol has restricted known uses, though the evidence is being collected and accumulated to provide support for the theories that exist on its ability to help us live longer and with more energy.<br /><br />As more studies are carried out over the next few years, it seems highly likely that many more beneficial effects will be discovered, and those we are aware of confirmed by scientific proof. Resveratrol extract has many medicinal properties in addition to its beneficial effect on aging, such as its antioxidant properties, and ability to destroy free radicals, its anti-inflammatory properties where it is of benefit in the treatment of conditions such as arthritis and other inflammatory conditions, and also its effect as an antiseptic agent.<br /><br />It is already known to increase the longevity of fruit flies, yeasts and worms and results on mice are just as encouraging. The theory behind its effect on human longevity is valid science, and it is known that if cells have a longer time to repair broken DNA, then they are able to do so. The enzyme sirtuin does this, and that is activated by the SIRT1 gene that is turn is activated by resveratrol. So the theory works, and so far laboratory tests are supporting this theory.<br /><br />Whether or not resveratrol helps us to live longer or look younger as we age is not yet known, but studies are under way. Since the material is natural and not a prescription drug, there is nothing to prevent you from using it, but you are advised to consult your doctor before trying out medication that you have not taken before. Author Resource:- More information on resveratrol supplements can be found at VitaNet, LLC Health Food Store. http://vitanetonline.com/<br /> <br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><i>Source: <a href="http://www.profoundarticles.com/articledetail.php?artid=71132&catid=720">http://www.profoundarticles.com/articledetail.php?artid=71132&catid=720</a></i></span>dr.Philhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12248997621172205979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511187524971594329.post-20151342879764512402008-01-10T23:18:00.000-08:002008-04-03T13:01:28.373-07:00Multivitamin The Average American Might Just Know More Than The So-called ExpertsAre mulitvitamin supplements a part of your daily routine? Healthcare experts have been telling us for decades that if we eat a balanced diet we do not need vitamin supplements. Americans have a mind of there own, they think for themselves and thet are no fools. Each year many and more Americans are taking multivitamin supplements than then the year before, however, confusion about who should take multivitamin supplements, and what should be in your multivitamin Supplement, is growing. The biggest problem is that there are no solid guidlines to follow when it comes to vitamin supplements. The closes thing we have is the RDA (recommended daily allowance) and that has fallen under intense scrutiny almost since its inception.<br /><br />Most nutritional authorities claim that the American diet is no longer providing adequate amounts of essential nutrients. There are several factor that contribute to this problem including vitamin and mineral depletion in over utilized soil. The introduction of unnatural growth stimulants into the food chain in the form of fertilizers, pesticides, and growth steroid hormones.<br /><br />While nutrition research continues to show the declining nutrition value in the staple foods of the average diet, getting our nutrients from a healthy, balanced diet is no longer the answer, many Americans tend to fall short in a variety of vitamins and minerals. So to answer the question who need to take a multi vitamin, we believe the answer is everyone.<br /><br />The most recent research indicates that several of the nutrients found in standard multi or Liquid Vitamin supplements play important roles in preventing chronic diseases like heart disease, cancer, and osteoporosis. A daily multivitamin ensures an adequate intake of several micronutrients that are not always present in the diet in optimal amounts. We cant over state enough the importance of taking a quality multivitamin. The benefits of using multivitamin supplements are many and have been documented numerous times. They are so important that in order for you and your family to remain healthy, you and everyone in your family, must use the best a multivitamin available for your needs, on a daily basis.<br /><br />The Anarem Report revealed that out of 21,500 individuals, "not a single individual consumed 100% of the 10 most needed nutrients in the body."<br /><br />And U.S. Senate Document #264 states, "99% of the American people are deficient in vitamins and minerals..."<br /><br />These are commonly cited sources and statistics that you may even be familiar with yourself.<br /><br />Multivitamin supplements help, BUT a Balanced diet is the key.<br />while taking a quality multivitamin is important for optimal nuturitional haelth, you can't expect that supplement to make up for a poor diet. You still have to eat well, taking in enough fruits and vegetables, beans, whole grains, and low-fat dairy, poultry, and fish. At the same time staying away from, or at least limiting fatty meats and full fat dairy products, commercially fried foods, pastries and sweets, weather you are taking a Multivitamin supplements or not taking multivitamin supplements. But a healthy diet and a quality multivitamin may be the best of both worlds. Author Resource:- Find out more about vitamins. Get even more vitamins info, and vitamin supplements information.<br /> <br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><i>Source: <a href="http://www.profoundarticles.com/articledetail.php?artid=70594&catid=720">http://www.profoundarticles.com/articledetail.php?artid=70594&catid=720</a></i></span>dr.Philhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12248997621172205979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511187524971594329.post-76076943408685347312007-12-30T03:44:00.001-08:002007-12-30T03:49:32.790-08:00The Best Natural Menopause TreatmentThere’s a common opinion that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is the only option for women seeking remedy for menopause symptoms. This kind of menopause treatment involves a series of medical preparations and drugs designed to artificially increase hormone levels and has been widely used by doctors and health providers throughout history of medicine. That’s why a great number of menopausal women don’t even suspect that there’s and alternative way to treat menopause and relieve menopause symptoms without resorting to synthetic HRT.<br /><br />There is a great deal of risk associated with hormone replacement therapy. HRT combines synthetic progesterone treatment with estrogen replacement therapy that is contraindicated for menopausal women with a history of cancer. That’s why the most negative point of HRT is the increased risk of cancer. What’s more, synthetic HRT is generally associated with cyclical bleeding and several other serious side effects. All this controversial information publicized about HRT makes more and more look for another menopause treatment that is more safe and reliable.<br /><br />Fortunately, there is really a better choice. It is a natural menopause and early menopause treatment that can effectively solve the problem of menopause and avoid health risks of synthetic hormones at the same time. Haven’t you heard of Menozac yet? Actually, it’s one of the best natural herbal remedy for menopause on the market. We’ll talk about in more detail.<br /><br />Menozac is a herbal menopause treatment that has been specially developed to ease the transition period of perimeopausal and menopausal women and to smooth and eliminate symptoms of menopause and early menopause almost immediately. It contains special<a href="http://store.menopause-remedy.net/menozac-menopause-treatment-ingredients.php"> herbs for menopause</a> and other natural botanical extracts and additives. Among them are: Soy seed, Damiana leaf, Black Cohosh root, and Vitamin E. All these components are well-known for being effective in menopause symptoms relief.<br /><br />Menozac restores and maintains woman’s hormonal balance and relieves <a href="http://store.menopause-remedy.net/menopausal-and-early-menopause-symptoms.php">menopause and early menopausal symptoms</a> such as vaginal dryness, hot flashes, night sweats, palpitation, anxiety, depression, urinary infections and other problems, mood swings, sleeping disorders, etc.<br /><br />According to recent scientific investigations, herbals work more effectively as remedy for menopause than estrogen. More than that, herbs for menopause help to prevent cancer. And all these herbals are contained in <a href="http://store.menopause-remedy.net/about-menozac-menopause-treatment.php">Menozac</a>, one of the best all-natural menopause treatment on the market today. It is fully reliable and it has no side effects. It is safe in contrast to other medicals and hormone replacement therapy.<br /><br />Menopause is a natural occurrence in every woman's reproductive life. Then why not treat it naturally?<br /><br /><i>Source: </i><a href="http://menopause-remedy.net"><i>http://menopause-remedy.net</i></a>dr.Philhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12248997621172205979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511187524971594329.post-20397764639727934542007-12-29T07:04:00.000-08:002007-12-29T07:08:46.725-08:00Gifts of nature in hair loss treatmentHere a nice article that my friend Devin Greenfield allowed my to publish here. Devin is a great specialist of alternative hair loss treatments and he conducts the website called <a href="http://regrow-hair.org/">How To Regrow Hair</a>. So here it is.<br /><br />Folk medicine is all about using gifts of nature in treatment of this or that disease. For ages people have been using different herbs and plants to solve the problem of hair loss. And even nowadays, it is very advisable to resort to natural hair loss treatments in several cases:<br />when other cures don’t seem to work any more;<br />as an addition to some specialized treatment in order to achieve quicker and better results;<br />as a safe substitution for strong drugs and medicines that are sometimes not quite safe (especially in case of long-lasting treatment).<br /><br />Nature usually gives its cure for most illnesses and diseases and alopecia or baldness is no exception. Natural hair loss treatments don’t have an immediate effect but they don’t have side effects either. Moreover, sometimes they may work even when other cures don’t and the situation seem to be hopeless.<br /><br />We have already spoken about the benefits of using essential oils to solve hair loss problems in the previous posts. This time we continue speaking about the ways to regrow hair naturally. Fortunately, there are so many gifts of nature to make your hair strong and healthy and beautiful.<br /><br />Saw palmetto. It grows in mild and warm climates and has the deep red fruit. Saw palmetto is an effective anti-androgen. It lowers levels of dihydrotestosterone in the body by blocking 5 alpha-reductase and receptor sites on cell membranes required for cells to absorb dihydrotestosterone. Therefore saw palmetto is effectively used in curing of benign prostatic diseases. We have already said in Hair Loss Causes that excessive amount of androgens can cause hair thinning and subsequent loss and lead to male pattern baldness. That is why more and more people in the world resort to the fruit of saw palmetto in androgenetic alopecia treatment.<br /><br />Bulb onion. It is a widely-spread and well-known garden plant that have been often used not only as a food product but also with a medical purpose in treatment of pneumonia, bronchitis, cough, scurvy, paronychia, rhinitis. Bulb onion is also used in cosmetics to lighten freckles and remove wart and callosities. As regard hair loss problems, the bulb onion juice is usually rubbed into the head-skin to improve hair growth, regrow hair and strengthen it. The bulb onion decoction is used to give hair a pleasant hue and make it stronger.<br /><br />Nettles. It is wide-spread all over the world. Nettles have been used as a folk cure for many centuries. It quickens blood coagulability and that is why is highly recommended in case of pubertal, climacteric and hemorrhoidic bleeding. Nettles improves metabolism. It also has an expectorant, antispasmodic, diuretic, astringent, and tonic effect. The extract of nettles is applied to the scalp to prevent hair loss and stimulate hair growth.<br /><br />Soy extract. According to recent studies, soy extract brings almost 30 % increase in hair growth. Like Saw palmetto that was touched upon in the first part of Gifts of nature in hair loss treatment soy extract prevents hair loss in case when androgens are the reason for it.<br /><br />As a matter of fact, people who consume a sufficient amount of genistein derived from soy beans have low rate of breast or prostate cancer, to say nothing of male pattern baldness. Unfortunately, the daily intake of soy extract of Americans is far from being enough, what results in the fact that hair loss has almost taken the form of epidemy. Though we are still inclined to think that the western diet that contains a plenty of fat is the main reason for this misfortune. But in reality heightened incidence of such disorders as breast and prostate cancer, acne and baldness results from deficiency of soy in our diet. Therefore, to stop hair loss and rogrow hair naturally it is recommended to take 300-500 mg of soy extract daily.<br /><br />Soy is an isoflavone-containing plant and soy extract derived from soybeans exhibits estrogenic activity and, consequently, inhibits hair loss. Administered either orally or topically it helps to maintain scalp hair integrity. Moreover, soy can be combined with other regrow hair pharmaceuticals without adversely affecting the beneficial effects of such cures and remedies. Soybean isoflavonoids may be taken alone or in combination with food or liquids without a considerate change of their efficiency.<br /><br />Pygeum africanum. Since the beginning of the nineties sales of herbal treatments have been significantly increased in the US and Pygeum africanum has become a cheaper and healthier alternative to many medications used to treat prostate disorders and hair loss. It is also widely used in Europe.<br /><br />Pygeum africanum is an African evergreen plant, which inhibits the enzyme 5-alpha-reductase. Though Saw palmetto is still number 1 in treatment of benign prostate hyperplasia and male pattern baldness, Pygeum africanum may be even superior for the treatment of the condition in some cases. It happens because it inhibits some hormonal processes that convert testosterone into dihydrotestosterone with almost the same efficiency and fewer side effects.<br /><br />Cayenne pepper. Cayenne pepper is a rubefacient plant. It causes irritation and redness of the skin and scalp when applied externally causing the attraction of the blood towards the place where it was applied. As a result it stimulates the skin, increases blood flow and circulation, relieves pain and reduce congestion and inflammation of the external tissues.<br /><br />There’s a number of tips and recipes how you can use Cayenne pepper. What’s important here is that it also has proved to be an excellent natural hair loss remedy. Most often it is mixed with water to make a paste. Then it is massaged into the scalp and left for 20 to 30 minutes. Also it is recommended to massage the scalp with a mixture of cayenne pepper, salt and fresh onion juice, as this mixture increases blood circulation and nourishes your scalp and hair.<br /><br /><i>Sources:</i><br /><a href="http://regrow-hair.org/gifts-of-nature-in-hair-loss-treatment/">http://regrow-hair.org/gifts-of-nature-in-hair-loss-treatment/</a><br /><a href="http://regrow-hair.org/gifts-of-nature-in-hair-loss-treatment-part-2/">http://regrow-hair.org/gifts-of-nature-in-hair-loss-treatment-part-2/</a>dr.Philhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12248997621172205979noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511187524971594329.post-19318017822319847112007-12-27T22:05:00.001-08:002007-12-29T09:12:11.502-08:00Beyond Bran The Difference Between Soluble And Insoluble FiberAt one point in time, when you went to the health food store you usually only had choice of wheat bran, which is a good source of the insoluble fiber that helps your digestive system stay on track, or oat bran, which contains the soluble fiber that helps lower cholesterol. Although both of these bran's are still popular, as they have good reason to be, remaining excellent sources of dietary fiber, these days store shelves are gathering more and more fiber supplements ranging from encapsulated forms to powders and specialized to deal with a variety of health concerns.<br /><br />Insoluble fiber has the ability to draw water into the intestines, preventing constipation and keeping waste matter from decaying within the body. However, it is the many types of soluble fiber that science has recently started investigating for health benefits. Part of soluble fiber's value is closely related to its mechanical action, as it forms a thick gel within the digestive track that moves slowly to stop sugar from entering the body too quickly, therefore, helping to keep glucose levels down and carrying some fat and sugar out of the body completely. Additionally, when soluble fibers gel up it helps to reduce blood level cholesterol by trapping bile preventing the bile from doing its action (breaking down fats in the digestive tract so the body can absorb it). Unlike insoluble fiber, soluble fiber undergoes fermentation inside the colon to produce fatty acids that do a little bit of everything, including: helping the body digest food, protecting against polyps, stimulating immunity, increasing mineral absorption, and helping to keep cholesterol and glucose levels in check.<br /><br />Soluble fiber is getting large amounts of research reviews. One study concluded that people who ate the least fiber are 63% more likely to have high levels of CRP (C-reactive protein). CRP is an inflammation marker that is associated with cardiovascular risk. Another study proved that flax seed improved glucose control. Another fiber source, psyllium, has been shown to bring relief to people with Chron's disease, an inflammatory intestinal disorder.<br /><br />Flax seed and psyllium are two of the best known types of soluble fiber available, but there are other types that aren't as well known. Others including arabinogalactan (AG) have been shown to have a special affinity for natural killer cells. Beta-glucans are another form of fiber that can help boost immunity. Lignans, which are found in flax, have been shown to cause lower breast-cancer rates. Fenugreek is a spice that is rich in galactomannan, a heart-healthy fiber. Some fiber formulations pair up different kinds of fiber with complementary herbs. An example of this is Garcinia cambogia and Gymnema sylvestre, which can be used for glucose control; or astragalus, Echinacea, olive leaf, and shiitake to assist the immune system. Some supplements even provide natural enzymes which help prevent bloating.<br /><br />It is, of course, important to eat a healthy and well-balanced diet. However, thanks to supplementation that is designed specifically for certain health concerns, it has become much easier to find the additional fiber that is needed by your body, no matter what kind of fiber that is. A large selection of fiber bran supplements can be found at your local or internet health food store.<br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><i>Source: <a href="http://www.profoundarticles.com/articledetail.php?artid=70030&catid=720">http://www.profoundarticles.com/articledetail.php?artid=70030&catid=720</a></i></span>dr.Philhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12248997621172205979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511187524971594329.post-21272756556960715122007-12-27T05:44:00.000-08:002007-12-27T05:45:07.522-08:00Water Basic Nutrient In Our Diet Question: What nutrient is the least discussed or thought of nutrient today? Answer: Water.<BR><BR>Water may be the most forgotten nutrient of all time. It's easy to underestimate the importance of water in our lives. After all, it's always there. Yet, without enough water, we would all surely die.<BR><BR>Consider this: The average sized adult can go as long as two months without food, yet they would die in just a few days without any water to drink. Despite it's importance, most adults don't drink enough water on a daily basis to keep their body in top form.<BR><BR>The human body has little reserves to store water, making it even more important to replenish your bodily supply each and every day. Believe it or not, our body loses almost three quarts of water every day. This includes:<BR><BR>-1 cup along from the soles of our feet.<BR>-2-4 cups just from breathing.<BR>-2 cups to sweating.<BR>-6 cups to urine output.<BR><BR>The average adult may be made up of two-thirds water, but that doesn't mean we don't need to drink 8-10 full glasses every day to make sure we have enough needed to be healthy. Why is water so important to our daily lives and health? Water helps all of our body's major organs and systems work properly including:<BR><BR>-Aiding digestion and the absorption of food.<BR>-Regulating body temperature.<BR>-Aiding in blood circulation throughout your body.<BR>-Carrying nutrients and oxygen to different areas of your body through your bloodstream.<BR>-Removing toxins and other dangers.<BR>-Cushioning joints.<BR>-Protecting tissues and organs including your heart, lungs, brain and spinal cord.<BR><BR>When you don't take in enough water to keep your body functioning well, you become dehydrated. This can become very serious is left untreated. Dehydration can lead to a number of physical maladies including high blood pressure (hypertension), allergies, migraine headaches and even asthma.<BR><BR>Signs that you might be dehydrated include:<BR><BR>-Joint pain.<BR>-Stomach pain (cramping).<BR>-Back pain.<BR>-Low energy.<BR>-Disinterest.<BR>-Poor concentration.<BR>-Thirst (of course by the time you actually feel thirsty, your body may already be in jeopardy).<BR><BR>Water may be something we don't all think about all of the time, but it's important to your health to take the time to watch how much water you take in on a daily basis and be sure that you're getting enough to keep your body's systems and organs functioning properly.<BR><BR>Now that you better understand the important jobs that water has to maintaining good health remember to drink at least 8 full glasses of water every day. Don't wait until you're thirsty to drink, since thirst is a sign of dehydration. <br /><font size=1><i>Source: <a href="http://www.profoundarticles.com/articledetail.php?artid=69945&catid=720" >http://www.profoundarticles.com/articledetail.php?artid=69945&catid=720</a></i></font> dr.Philhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12248997621172205979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511187524971594329.post-26526600790690278992007-12-26T21:55:00.001-08:002007-12-29T09:12:17.614-08:00Fight Acne by Eating Right to Lower Blood Sugar LevelsIf you are a teenager a cure for acne will likely be first on your list after finding a boyfriend or girlfriend, and most of us who have been teenagers can probably remember the misery that our perception of our looks gave us.<br /><br />There have been many theories as to the cause of acne, and it is highly likely that there is more than one. The basic reason for the appearance of acne is that oils, dead skin cells and bacteria block the pores of the skin to form a variety of different types of pimples or spots, such as whiteheads, blackheads and pustules than can be irritating or painful. They can also be very unsightly, affecting the face, neck and sometimes the chest and back.<br /><br />Studies have indicated that acne is caused by the over-production of sebum, a fatty oily substance secreted by the sebaceous glands of the skin to keep it supple and lubricated. If this is excessive, the sebum can block the pores causing blackheads, and become infected causing acne. So what causes this excess production of sebum? There are theories that it could be due to high insulin levels in the blood.<br /><br />High insulin levels are promoted by high blood glucose levels the more blood glucose in your blood then the more insulin your pancreas produces to help covert it into energy. Higher insulin levels are also associated with high levels of insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1). The result of this is an increase in androgens (male hormones), specifically dihydrotestosterone (DHT), metabolized from testosterone. This in turn causes an increased production of sebum leading to acne.<br /><br />The complete chain, therefore, begins with increased levels of glucose in your blood and ends in acne. In order to prevent acne you would have to break this chain anywhere in its sequence, and the only viable place to do this is at the beginning reduce your blood glucose level. In order to achieve this you would have to determine what foods you are eating that could cause an excessively high level of glucose in your blood.<br /><br />Glucose is metabolized from carbohydrates, ranging from complex carbohydrates to refined sugar. However, those that you should try to avoid are the refined carbohydrates such as pasta, white bread, rice and sugar. These are what are known as the high glycemic index foods that can cause a sharp rise in your blood glucose levels when consumed. The complex carbohydrates take longer to be metabolized and are not so prone to producing sudden increases in your sugar levels. These lead to more sustained and gradual increases in blood glucose that demand a steady insulin supply, rather than the sudden increase that can lead to acne. Such foods include high fiber whole grains, oats and the like.<br /><br />Studies have indicated that twelve weeks on a diet of low glycemic index foods resulted in a significant reduction in acne symptoms when compared to a control that did not change their diet. It therefore seems likely that your nutrition can affect your acne, and that changes in your diet could lead to a significant long-term reduction in acne symptoms such as pimples, pustules and other types of lesion.<br /><br />The same studies also proved a reduction in the androgen levels of those on the complex hydrocarbon diet compared to the controls, and also greater sensitivity to insulin. However, the test group also experienced a significant weight loss, and it was not conclusively proved whether the reduction in acne symptoms was due to the reduction in blood glucose levels or to the weight loss.<br /><br />However, the result is in accordance with the insulin and androgen theory, and it is known that diabetes is connected with obesity, so the two might in any case be related. Acne, diabetes, and weight are all related to your blood sugar level, which is in turn related to diet and carbohydrate intake.<br /><br />Although a low glycemic index diet is suggested, such a diet is not easy to apply properly, and a dietician could help you here. Persistence is the name of the game, and you will not see instant results. Note that the tests referred to above were over twelve weeks, and this is likely the minimum period you will need to stick to your diet. However, the minute you break it, and revert back to simple carbohydrates, your problem will return. There is no sudden cure, rather a continual dietary approach to the prevention of the condition. Acne is not a disease that you can catch and cure. It is a condition created by lifestyle and diet, and can only be controlled rather than cured until you grow out of it in your late teens or early twenties, although many people suffer from acne until later in life.<br /><br />Your diet should include plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables, whole grains and cereals, brown rice, fish, eggs and lean meats. You should avoid saturated and trans fats, and eat unsaturated fats and oils, with plenty of omega fatty acids, vitamins and minerals for a good skin and good health. Exercise will help by improving the blood flow to your skin.<br /><br />You can also help your condition by taking some specific supplements. Saw palmetto and zinc will help to reduce the levels of testosterone in your blood, and vitamins E and B6 are also believed to help. Selenium, pantothenic acid and essential fatty acids are other supplements that can help with acne, but your best bet is to discuss your condition with a naturopath or somebody trained in the use of natural remedies and supplements with your condition.<br /><br />Many swear by tea tree oil, although treatment has to be prolonged over a length period before it becomes effective, but you might prefer this to one of the chemical testosterone blockers that can be prescribed for acne in certain cases.<br /><br />Overall, acne is not a serious condition but can be disfiguring. Although you can seek medical help in the event of serious attacks, your recommended treatment initially is to eat plenty of healthy foods low in simple carbohydrates, to take the appropriate supplements and nutrients to keep you healthy and to take plenty of exercise to maintain a good blood supply to your face.<br /><br />In these ways you can reduce the number, depth and lasting effects of acne pustules, and in many cases clear the condition altogether.<br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><i>Source: <a href="http://www.profoundarticles.com/articledetail.php?artid=69872&catid=720">http://www.profoundarticles.com/articledetail.php?artid=69872&catid=720</a></i></span>dr.Philhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12248997621172205979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511187524971594329.post-84383121087037344752007-12-26T14:56:00.000-08:002007-12-29T09:12:25.200-08:00Eggs An Excellent Source of Omega-3 Oils for Better HealthEggs have many health benefits, among them being the fact they can be an excellent source of omega-3 oils that can promote better health in those that take it as a supplement. Hens fed on flax seeds are particularly high in omega-3 fatty acids, although eggs have many health benefits other than omega-3.<br /><br />Most of the health benefits of Omega fatty acids are well known, although many more are being continually discovered as scientists research the uses to which the substances can be put in our bodies. Omega-3 fatty acids have long carbon chains that are polyunsaturated, i.e. contain multiple double bonds in the hydrocarbon chain. As opposed to saturated fatty acids with no double bonds. They are important components of our neurological systems and help to build up cell membranes, but are probably best known for their effect in protecting us from cardiovascular diseases. Omega-3 fatty acids can help us to maintain a healthy heart, and so enable us to live longer.<br /><br />The current western diet has been changing to reduce cholesterol intake and improve our lifestyle. However, this has not all been well advised, and the resultant diet is rich in vegetable oils as opposite to animal fats, the relative levels of omega fatty acids having changed in favor of omega-6 fatty acids. These omega-6 fats are not as healthy for us as omega-3, and can lead to a thrombogenic state that more easily leads to cardiovascular diseases and blood clots. Rather than a normal omega-6 to omega-3 ratio of around 2:1, this improved diet has increased it to anything up to 50:1.<br /><br />The American Heart Association has been advocating a diet richer in omega-3 fatty acids since 1996, yet while research continues to favor omega-3, the increase in consumption of vegetable oils has continued to increase, and with it a reduction in the overall health of a nation.<br /><br />Omega-3 enriched eggs have been introduced as one means of redressing the balance. Hens fed on flax seeds lay eggs with a much higher proportion of omega-3 fatty acids than normal: up to and over 150mg per egg. Such eggs also have reduced cholesterol over 15% less, and also are higher in vitamin E, a strong antioxidant, by up to 300%.<br /><br />Two of the components of omega-3 oils, linoleic acid and linolenic acid, are what are known as essential fatty acids. The term means that they cannot be manufactured in your body, so must essentially be introduced through your diet. When the human body developed to what it is now, the consumption of fish and other oils rich in omega-3 fatty acids was a significant part of our diets, and allowed our bodies to develop the biochemistry and metabolism that it uses today.<br /><br />If we now upset that biochemistry by cutting our intake of unsaturated fatty acids, our metabolism will suffer and our general health decline. This is one reason why humans should interfere with their natural eating habits as little as possible, or if we do so excessively we should use supplements to replace what we are excluding from diets that have been natural to us for countless millennia. It is dangerous now for the human race to suddenly switch to a significantly different diet without suitable supplementation, because we do not know the long terms effects of doing so.<br /><br />One way to maintain a steady intake of the fatty acids our metabolism needs in order to ensure our survival is to eat eggs, and especially omega-3 enriched eggs. Of course, eggs have a lot more beneficial health effects than just omega-3. Take choline for example. This is a trimethylated compound that is important in the metabolism of fats. It is the newest official B vitamin, and is an essential component of cell membranes. It is particularly important for the maintenance of the health of your brain, and preventing many brain disorders.<br /><br />It is also important in methylation, an important biochemical process, and also in the biochemical synthesis of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. This substance is used to pass messages between nerve cells and from nerve cells to muscles, and a deficiency can cause many health problems, including heart disease and diseases of the vascular system. Methylation is a very important biochemical reaction, being used particularly in messages between body cells and is used to switch genes on and off.<br /><br />Up to 90% of Americans are deficient in choline, and subject to many diseases because of it. Symptoms include insomnia, fatigue, excess fat concentrations in the blood and problems with your nerves and muscular control. It can cause liver problems and heart problems, and cause a number of brain disorders.<br /><br />Choline is available in the diet from lecithin and egg yolks, and also soya beans, flax seeds, peanuts and potatoes. The typical American diet is not conducive to an adequate choline intake, and increased egg consumption can help to redress this. This is particularly true of eggs from hens fed with flax seeds, or linseed, from which the triple benefits of choline, omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin E are obtained. Just two eggs will provide you with almost 50% of your daily requirement of choline.<br /><br />Some are wary about the cholesterol content of eggs, but studies have indicated that it not so much the amount of dietary cholesterol that is eaten, but saturated fats that cause the excess deposition of cholesterol in the arteries. Cholesterol is an essential part of human biochemistry, and without any we could not survive. In fact, studies have shown that eating two eggs daily can improve your cholesterol levels<br /><br />Eggs are also rich in lutein, and contain more than vegetables such as spinach. Lutein is an important carotenoid that is believed to prevent age related macular degeneration, which can lead to blindness, and also prevents the development of cataracts. Eggs also appear to have anti-clotting properties on the blood, and so help to reduce the thrombogenesis of omega-6 fatty acids.<br /><br />Without a doubt, eating eggs is very good for your health, and especially so if they are rich is omega-3 fatty acids. They contain a wide variety of nutrients and truly are a complete food packaged by nature. Some may prefer to stay away from eggs and miss the omega-3 benefits so there is an alternative for diets that exclude eggs. Omega-3 is available in a supplement form that one can take on a daily basis to reap the benefits omega-3 presents.<br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><i>Source: <a href="http://www.profoundarticles.com/articledetail.php?artid=69746&catid=720">http://www.profoundarticles.com/articledetail.php?artid=69746&catid=720</a></i></span>dr.Philhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12248997621172205979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511187524971594329.post-34609488135854268382007-12-25T00:55:00.001-08:002007-12-29T09:12:30.700-08:00Healthy Nutrition Diet Vitamins and MineralsNever underestimate the power of the vitamin. We need the right amount of vitamins and minerals every day in order to stay healthy. While supplements are always a helpful way to fill in those nutritional gaps, nothing can beat eating a well-balanced variety of nutrient-rich foods in order to give your body what it needs most.<br /><br />Without the proper vitamins and minerals your body is unable to fight infection or repair damaged muscle and bone when injured. Choosing nutrient rich foods can enable you to stay strong and healthy - no matter what your age. Not sure what you should be eating for the best (and healthiest) results? Keep these basic nutritional guidelines in mind when creating a meal plan for the day:<br /><br />Be sure to eat at least 6-11 servings of grains, cereals and breads every day. Just be sure they are whole grain varieties. Those made with enriched white flour lack the nutrients you need.<br /><br />Fresh Fruit is also important, with the average required servings being 2-3 every day. While canned or packaged fruits give you some of the vitamins and minerals you need, they also come with high sugar levels, so try and opt for fresh fruit whenever possible. Besides, it usually tastes better!<br /><br />Vegetables are an important part of every nutritional diet. Three to four (one cup) servings a day are recommended. Again try and eat fresh or frozen vegetables whenever possible, and try a variety of different types and colors for the most nutritional benefit.<br /><br />Healthy Fats. Not all fats are bad. As a matter of fact, our bodies need some fats in order to give us the energy we need to get through our hectic days. Two to four servings a day are recommended. The key here is to opt for good fats found in olive oil, mackerel and salmon, and stay away from the bad fats found in processed and fast foods as well as bakery items.<br /><br />Eating 1-2 servings (per week) of beans and Legumes are a great way to get the vitamins and minerals you need.<br /><br />Low fat dairy is also important, especially for children and women. Most nutritional experts agree that a minimum of 2-4 servings of low fat dairy every day is important to maintaining good bone density and strength. Those who don't like to drink a lot of milk can find their dairy requirements in yogurt, cheese, cottage cheese, and other dairy products.<br /><br />Lean protein that comes from seafood, poultry and lean meats is also very important. Try to eat at least 2-3 servings every day to maintain a high energy level as well as the ability to fight off disease and infection.<br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><i>Source: <a href="http://www.profoundarticles.com/articledetail.php?artid=69346&catid=720">http://www.profoundarticles.com/articledetail.php?artid=69346&catid=720</a></i></span>dr.Philhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12248997621172205979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511187524971594329.post-65076738459110028402007-12-24T00:55:00.001-08:002007-12-29T09:12:36.083-08:00Nutrition Nutrients Building Blocks of LifeYou hear it all of the time: cut back on those carbs, fats and proteins. Your body isn't meant to eat dairy or animals. While the makers of a variety of fad diets may want you to think that your body doesn't need these important nutrients, they're wrong.<br /><br />Everything we eat breaks down into nutrients our body uses for energy. The basic building blocks of these nutrients are: carbohydrates, proteins and fats. Eaten in the right amounts every day they can help you become stronger, healthier and happier.<br /><br />Carbohydrates:<br />Carbohydrates are a primary source of the energy we need to think and move. Our body needs between 50-60% of the foods we eat every day to contain carbohydrates in order to have the energy stores necessary to complete our daily to-do lists and stay healthy. When you fail to get enough carbohydrates in your diet you may feel sluggish, get headaches, be irritable, find it difficult to sleep and concentrate and even crave sweets.<br /><br />So, what are the best carbohydrates to eat on a daily basis? Try a few of these:<br /><br />-Beans, peas and lentils.<br />-Oatmeal.<br />-Fresh fruits and vegetables.<br /><br />Stay away from breads, cakes, cookies, and refined flours and pasta.<br /><br />Proteins:<br />Protein is a primary component needed to build string muscles, ligaments and bone. Failing to eat enough protein will result in an inability to fight infection and repair bones and muscles after injury. The average adult needs 12-20% of protein in their daily caloric intake. The best sources of protein are:<br /><br />-Beans.<br />-Soy.<br />-Poultry.<br />-Seafood.<br />-Lean meats.<br /><br />Fats:<br />Believe it or not, we all need between 18-25% of our daily caloric intake in fats every day to remain strong and healthy. Fats give us endurance energy ad well as brain and nervous system function. Without enough fats in our diets our immune systems don't work properly. It can even affect a woman's ability to get pregnant. Plant and fish fats are the most beneficial fats for humans. They can be found in<br /><br />-Avocados.<br />-Olive oil.<br />-Nuts.<br />-Salmon.<br />-Mackerel.<br /><br />Although many popular diets stress limiting carbohydrates, fats and proteins in order to lose weight, most nutritional experts agree that the proper amounts of each are necessary to keep your body and mind healthy. Limiting any of these very necessary nutrients from your daily diet on a regular long-term basis can cause irreparable harm, to your major organs, muscle groups, brain, nervous system and even reproductive systems. Avoid injury, illness and an overall feeling of unwell ness by eating a well-balanced diet rich is vitamins, minerals and these three essentials: fats, carbohydrates and important proteins.<br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><i>Source: <a href="http://www.profoundarticles.com/articledetail.php?artid=68768&catid=720">http://www.profoundarticles.com/articledetail.php?artid=68768&catid=720</a></i></span>dr.Philhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12248997621172205979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511187524971594329.post-72393935278959063132007-12-23T21:55:00.000-08:002007-12-29T09:12:47.499-08:00The Elixir Of Life In The OfficeThe one thing that I have found when working in an office environment is that I tend to neglect myself somewhat by forgetting to keep up with my water intake, finding myself feeling lethargic and dehydrated even if there are floor standing water dispensers at each corner of the building.<br /><br />Most people underestimate the importance of hydration. It is common for people not to realise that they are dehydrating, until much later on in the day when it is too late to make up for the lost fluid. The most important part of keeping track of one's health and well-being is monitoring the amount of water consumption in a day. Unfortunately, the most common beverage in an office or any work environment is tea or coffee. More people consume caffeine based drinks rather than pouring themselves water from water dispensers or the tap and then thinking that this counts towards their daily water intake.<br /><br />Caffeine is both a stimulant and a diuretic, meaning it dehydrates the body. Therefore, when people consume more tea and coffee on a daily basis they are in fact losing fluid from their body. Though caffeine does provide an individual with stimulants, it is in fact doing more harm to the body than they know. We as humans are absolutely dependant on water and it is vital that we maintain a good balance in water consumption. For this reason, many work environments (namely offices) have water dispensers available.<br /><br />History<br /><br />Drinking safe water was a key issue in the past. Early water treatments and purifications can be dated back as far as 2000 BC, whereby treatment consisted of boiling the water, or placing a hot metal in the water to filter it through from sand or charcoal. Many years later, until the invention of the microscope, water filtration changed dramatically. Scientists and researchers were able to view tiny water particles and determine whether the water was clean or not. It also helped scientists connect certain diseases related to poor quality water such as cholera, and was able to decrease the number of cholera outbreak by improving water filtration systems.<br /><br />Water Coolers have been around since the 1900s, whereby large blocks of ice were used to chill the water.<br />Electric coolers were then created in 1938, following a variant supply of water cooling devices and many more improvements in the design. Many researchers during this period were already aware of the importance of water for a healthy lifestyle. Bottled water dispensers have been around since before the mid twentieth century, with water cooling units introduced later on.<br /><br />As well as offering a cool water to drink, many units offer a heating device, providing instant heated water along with cooled water. The units are also available in many shapes and colours and can even be available with fancy electrical devices and LCD screens. However, the most common and popular water units are freestanding bottled units that depend on gravity to provide water.<br /><br />Some are also designed with different modes and settings such as, energy saving features, temperature control and for purity a bacteriostatic water tube. It is very rare these days for offices not to provide water units for staff, therefore people do not have to go out and buy a bottle of water separately. Though, that being said, it is the responsibility of the individual to maintain their water intake regularly and with free water available there really is no excuse!<br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><i>Source: <a href="http://www.profoundarticles.com/articledetail.php?artid=68884&catid=720">http://www.profoundarticles.com/articledetail.php?artid=68884&catid=720</a></i></span>dr.Philhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12248997621172205979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511187524971594329.post-74012547764100256232007-12-19T14:55:00.000-08:002007-12-29T09:12:58.371-08:00How To Detect Food Allergy Symptoms<p>First things first... not every discomfort you feel after eating is a food allergy. It is possible that the discomfort which most people feel is just a kind of intolerance to a particular food. A very good example is an upset stomach or a sick feeling after a meal.<br /><br />To differentiate intolerance from food allergy is easy if you know the symptoms of food allergy. One of the first ways to know the difference is this - with intolerance, the reactions are mild while with food allergy, the symptoms are severe.<br /><br />Looking more closely, food allergens (the ones that causes allergic reactions) are proteins that unfortunately withstood the high temperatures of cooking as well as the acidic substances and enzymes of the gastrointestinal system. These allergens consequently live on to pass through the linings of the gastrointestinal tract, disperse into the blood circulatory system, and travel to organs of target, which results to different allergic symptoms all over the body.<br /><br />Other common food allergy symptoms include, but are not limited to:<br /><br />- Severe diarrhea or vomiting - Swelling on the skin, particularly by the side of the mouth - Rashes on the skin - Runny nose - Dizziness - Rashes<br /><br />Whenever you feel any of these food allergy symptoms, don't treat them with kid gloves. Get serious and seek help so that the situation doesn't get worse. The truth is that in any health related issue - delay is very dangerous. Didn't the wise ones say "a stitch in time saves nine"?!<br /><br />Individuals who are highly allergic are advised to put on medical alert necklaces or bracelets which declare your condition. As for the medications, some patients who are very vulnerable are also advised to bring with them at all times a self-injectible epinephrine, which is prescribed by the doctor, that can be of great help during sudden attacks of allergic reactions before seeking out for the assistance of an emergency team.<br /><br />Don't be like those who always procrastinate about everything, including their health. With such people, they tend to put off everything, until it becomes too late. Don't let this happen to you. Get help as soon as you notice any of the above symptoms of food allergy.<br /><br />Knowing food allergy symptoms can help you get started in treating the allergy before it becomes worse. When it comes to allergy and other such problems "ignorance is not bliss". The more you know about the various symptoms, the more prepared you will be in not only preventing it but dealing with it as well.<br /><br />Lastly, don't forget to NOT confuse the symptoms of intolerance with the symptoms of allergy. The symptoms of intolerance are mild and usually go away after a short time, but the symptoms of food allergy are severe and usually long lasting.</p><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><i>Source: <a href="http://www.classicarticles.com/Article/How-To-Detect-Food-Allergy-Symptoms/35813">http://www.classicarticles.com/Article/How-To-Detect-Food-Allergy-Symptoms/35813</a></i></span>dr.Philhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12248997621172205979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511187524971594329.post-90853641449488834592007-12-18T07:59:00.000-08:002007-12-18T08:07:27.080-08:00Achieving a Nutritious Diet We all know the importance of maintaining a healthy diet, and we even know how to achieve it for ourselves. The trouble is that for most people, there are too many other things to worry about, like the stresses and strains of daily life. By making small changes to your lifestyle, you can dramatically reduce your chances of serious disease and illness, and leave you feeling more refreshed, feeling great and looking noticeably better. <BR><BR>The first important change you can incorporate into your diet right away is to introduce more fruit and vegetables. Fruit and vegetables are jammed full of everything that's good nutrition wise, and by increasing your intake of fruit and vegetables, you will not only feel fuller, but also benefit from the range of vitamins essential for healthy body and mind. You could try a fruit salad as a desert, or replace snacks with an apple or banana through the day.<BR><BR>It goes without saying that for a healthy diet, you should cut down on alcohol, caffeine and processed food. That means stopping smoking too. These are all drastic steps to be taken, but if you're committed to achieving a healthy diet, it is important you take all these factors into consideration in establishing a healthier routine.<BR><BR>Any balanced and healthy diet must combine all the vital nutrient components; that is it must contain carbohydrates, proteins and fats. The idea behind a healthy diet is to find the correct calorific balance between the three main food groups, to ensure the best and healthiest source of fuel.<BR><BR>Although fairly underrated, the importance of wholegrain foods is steadily becoming established in our diets. With fantastic health properties arising from using the whole grain in the manufacturing process, wholegrain foods like pasta, rice and bread are the best carbohydrates to fuel your body.<BR><BR>Furthermore, in your diet planning it is important to consider the source of your calories, and that means considering the source of protein, carbohydrate and fats. There are differences between healthy fats, and unhealthy fats which are harder to burn.<BR><BR>Overall, a healthy diet should comprise balance, and in considering the balance, you should consider the nutrition from each source of calorific value to achieve a healthy, nutritious diet. By taking each element in relative moderation, you can provide the right energy balance for your body, which will ultimately keep you healthy, and help you lose weight. <br /><font size=1><i>Source: <a href="http://www.profoundarticles.com/articledetail.php?artid=68345&catid=720" >http://www.profoundarticles.com/articledetail.php?artid=68345&catid=720</a></i></font><br /><font size=1><i><a href="http://breastenlargementresults.blogspot.com" >Breast Enlargement Results</a></i></font> dr.Philhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12248997621172205979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511187524971594329.post-81777780271507120112007-12-18T00:57:00.000-08:002007-12-18T00:58:41.557-08:00Eating Raw Food To Feel Younger <p>Normally, raw food is something we might indulge in every once in a while, like when we have a salad. However, eating raw food is one of the healthiest things you can do for your body. Raw foods are things like vegetables, fruits, seeds, and nuts. <br><br>These things are incredibly healthy for you and provide you with essential vitamins and nutrients your body needs to perform necessary functions. Some of these include heart function, brain function, kidney function and more. <br><br>This is just one of the reasons why experts suggest that people eat 5 different colors of fruits and veggies each day. Eating raw food drastically reduces your risks of cancer, diabetes, stroke and heart disease. Eating a high raw food diet can actually reduce your cancer risk by 50% or more and that is huge. <br><br>Studies have shown that consuming this sort of diet also prevents diabetes and obesity as well. Eating raw foods on a daily basis keeps your digestive system clean and helps keep your colon and intestinal tract in good shape.<br><br>There are many different ways that you can eat foods like these and still feel satisfied. Create a salad full of differently colored vegetables and some crunchy seeds and nuts and have a nice big raw meal. Eating raw food should become a daily habit that you will continue for life. <br><br>Raw foods will enable you to stay healthy and happy for many years to come and the benefits you will experience are amazing to say the least. If you are a parent, you should consider training your children from the time they are young to love raw fruits and vegetables so it will be easier for them to maintain a healthy diet for life. Doing so will help prevent childhood obesity, and obesity that carries over into adult hood. Maybe you should have listened to your mother's advice to eat your fruits and veggies after all!</p><br /><font size=1><i>Source: <a href="http://www.classicarticles.com/Article/Eating-Raw-Food-To-Feel-Younger/35191" >http://www.classicarticles.com/Article/Eating-Raw-Food-To-Feel-Younger/35191</a></i></font><br /><font size=1><i><a href="http://breastenlargementresults.blogspot.com" >Breast Enlargement Results</a></i></font> dr.Philhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12248997621172205979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511187524971594329.post-44660450377965053442007-12-17T21:55:00.001-08:002007-12-17T21:55:52.854-08:00Food That Cause Gout: Getting Facts Straight <p>The best way to avoid gout is to keep away from the food that cause gout. To determine which foods are detrimental, you should first get to know the main factors that contribute to the development of gout. Uric acids and purines are precursors to gouty flare-ups, so you should look for food or beverages that are low in purines, low in uric acids and sufficient in Alkalines.<br><br>What happens when gout occurs?<br><br>A gout condition can happen when a person has an abnormally high level of uric acid deposits in certain areas of the body like the joints. The accumulation turns the uric acids into crystals that somehow "jam" your connective tissues, making it hard for you to move your fingers or toes. The crystals will grow overtime, usually in a matter of hours and therefore causes inflammation-you will see your skin physically swelling and turning red as a result. If left untreated, the swollen area will burst as the crystals exude through the skin.<br><br>What is uric acid?<br><br>Uric acid is a product of purine. We all naturally have uric acid in our bodies, but sometimes we could have abnormal levels either at birth or by eating certain types of food that cause gout. Uric acid can form into crystals that cause pain and swelling.<br><br>What are purines?<br><br>Purines are the chemicals in certain food that occur as nitrogenous compounds in nucleic acids. They are excreted as uric acid and are not considered vital in our diet. Since purines are excreted as uric acid high-purine sources are obviously food that cause gout. It is estimated that 50% of those who have high-purine diets have a higher tendency of developing gout. Purines can be found in food that cause gout, so listing food sources would be essential.<br><br>Below is a list of high-purine food that cause gout:<br><br>- Beef - Pork - Poultry: turkey, goose - Meat organs: liver, heart, tongue - Seafood: anchovies, herring, salmon, crabs, shrimps, scallops, mussels - Vegetables: asparagus, cauliflower, spinach, mushrooms. - Legumes: green peas, lentils, dried peas, beans, - Sauces / dressings: creamy sauces, gravies, meat broths - Beverages: coffee, alcohol (beer, wine, etc.) - Oatmeal, wheat bran and wheat germ, yeast - Sweetbreads<br><br>The above-mentioned are just some of the foods that can trigger high level of uric acid. One way to lower acidity is by eating alkaline foods.<br><br>What is alkali?<br><br>Alkali neutralizes the acids in our body. It raises pH levels to more than 7. Acid has a pH less than 7, so alkali can be used to dilute uric acid in the body.<br><br>Below is a list of alkaline foods that could help counteract high uric acid levels in your system:<br><br>- Bananas - Watermelon - Orange juice - Potatoes - Spinach - Figs - Dandelion Greens - Chocolate - Mineral water<br><br>Remember that sources high in fat are known to be food that cause gout. Also avoid foods that are high in proteins, because they are often high in purines that raise levels of uric acid in the body.</p><br /><font size=1><i>Source: <a href="http://www.classicarticles.com/Article/Food-That-Cause-Gout--Getting-Facts-Straight/35290" >http://www.classicarticles.com/Article/Food-That-Cause-Gout--Getting-Facts-Straight/35290</a></i></font><br /><font size=1><i><a href="http://affectacne.blogspot.com" >Affect Acne</a></i></font> dr.Philhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12248997621172205979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511187524971594329.post-27849913038576515392007-12-17T07:55:00.000-08:002007-12-17T08:02:53.318-08:00Nutrition Is Important Maintain A Balanced Diet It's an amazing fact: most American's eat as much as three times what their body requires, yet few actually meet their daily nutritional needs. How can you learn to break your bad eating habits and give your body the nutrients and minerals that it craves?<BR><BR>Try these simple steps to a more well-balanced eating plan:<BR><BR>Stop Eating When You're Satisfied, Not When You're Full.<BR>Your stomach should never feel bloated and stressed after eating -- if it does, you've eaten too much! Learn to recognize when you are satisfied and stop.<BR><BR>Only Eat When You're Hungry.<BR>Listen to your body instead of watching the clock when it comes to eating. It isn't only necessary to eat at scheduled mealtimes. Eat when you're hungry. If that means have a healthy snack at 3 pm, then go for it.<BR><BR>Just be sure not to gorge on high-sugar items and carbohydrates. That said, if dinner rolls around and you aren't hungry yet, either wait until later, or eat a smaller more satisfying meal.<BR><BR>Cut Back on Your Portion Sizes.<BR>Portion sizes have doubled in the United States since the mid-1950. Remember that your stomach is only about the size of your fist, so don't expect to be able to stuff more food that would fit into your fist into it.<BR><BR>Substitute Junk Foods for Healthy Ones.<BR>We all know that eating candy or donuts all day isn't good for us, yet how many of us run to the vending machine between meetings to curb a growling stomach? One of the easiest ways to meet your daily nutritional needs is to substitute those quick snacks laden with sugar with more nutritious things like fruit, cut veggies, a hard boiled egg, or even a whole grain muffin.<BR><BR>Don't Skip Breakfast.<BR>Breakfast really is the most important meal of the day. It's what gets your metabolism going early in the morning after slowing down overnight.<BR><BR>Watch Those Food Labels!<BR>While it's always a good idea to reach for a lower-fat food instead of their higher fat alternatives, be careful to watch those food labels for extra sugar and sodium found in many trendy "fat free" foods<BR><BR>Drink More Water.<BR>It is a good idea to drink only water whenever possible. Your body needs it and it doesn't contain any unhealthy ingredients like other drinks do.<BR><BR>Start with an Appetizer.<BR>Now, be careful here. Don't gorge on hot wings and bread, but starting off with a plate of cut up fresh veggies and dip is a great way to meet your vegetable requirements for the day and fill up on good stuff before the main course arrives.<BR><BR>Always Have a Salad.<BR>Include a small salad with every meal. It's filling and nutritious. Just be sure to fill it with tasty dark greens and lots of colored variety.<BR><BR>Create A Palette on Your Plate.<BR>Most nutritional experts agree, to be sure that you are getting just the right amounts of each food group, make your meal plate into a colorful palette featuring lots of different colors (browns, greens, oranges, reds, etc).<BR><BR>Try Soup. <BR>Not a big vegetable lover? Try making different varieties of soups. It's a great way to add taste and texture to mealtime and get those 5 a day servings of fresh fruits and vegetables.<BR><BR>As you can see, just making a few simple changes to your daily diet can make a big difference in getting the nutrients most important to a healthy body. <br /><font size=1><i>Source: <a href="http://www.profoundarticles.com/articledetail.php?artid=68246&catid=720" >http://www.profoundarticles.com/articledetail.php?artid=68246&catid=720</a></i></font><br /><font size=1><i><a href="http://acneskincareproducts.blogspot.com" >Acne skin care products</a></i></font> dr.Philhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12248997621172205979noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511187524971594329.post-65597763687473966402007-12-15T14:55:00.000-08:002007-12-28T01:16:55.898-08:00Teen Marketing And Body Image<p> You see them everywhere--magazines featuring emaciated teen models with brash, defiant looks that say "We express ourselves," their arms and ankles glistening with fashion accessories. The definition of "cool chick" in another magazine is a glossy-lipped, half-woman, half-child peeking ambivalently behind a set of heavily mascaraed eyes. "I am confection," she seems to say, her body eloquently displaying a padded push up bra. Such teen marketing tactics have succeeded in making their point. Girls, as young as ten, have made the word "diet" part of their vocabulary and the La Senza part of their identity.<br /><br />Body image and weight control have occupied mainstream culture since the beginning of the 20th Century when film and media images created prototypes of ideal male and female bodies--men with swashbuckling muscles and women with slender waists and boyish hips. The effect of teen marketing and media images on our teenage population cannot be overstated. It is not surprising then that teenagers of both genders have distorted body images that often lead to unhealthy behaviors.<br /><br />One study of adolescent girls shows that 53% of American girls are unhappy with their bodies. This figure grows to 78% by the time the girls reach seventeen--a situation which accounts for the 5--10 million girls and women who are struggling with eating disorders.<br /><br />In another study of over 10,000 teenagers, researchers noted that a large proportion of boys are unhealthily preoccupied with body building. Boys are preoccupied with defining muscles through weight gain, a goal that often leads to harmful use of supplements such as creatine, amino acids, growth hormone and steroids. This is not surprising considering the teen marketing of brawns and tight abs on Much Music videos which are broadcast on weekdays between 4:30--8pm when most teens and children are home from school.<br /><br />What is even more disturbing is the number of cosmetic procedures that have been performed on teens. According to a report by Diane Zukerman published in MediaFamily, in 2003, more than 223,000 cosmetic procedures were performed on patients 18 years of age or younger and 39,000 of those were surgical procedures that were incidental in nature--nose-shaping, breast lifts, breast augmentation, liposuction and tummy tuck. The author who reported on these procedures stated emphatically that media programs are responsible for distorted teen body image. Programs such as "extreme makeovers" have given our teenagers an unrealistic view of what constitutes "normal appearance."<br /><br />Ironically, however, children's eating habits have run amok, even in the midst of a cultural obsession with thinness. According to one study, the average child watches 10,000 food advertisements per year on television, most of which are commercials for fast food and junk food. Recent statistics indicate that 14% of children are now seriously overweight and 60% of overweight children between ages 5 and 10 have shown at least one risk factor for heart disease.<br /><br />Given the mixed messages and signals North American teens are getting about their bodies and food, what can we, as parents and professionals, do to help rectify the situation?<br /><br />First and foremost, we need to challenge the teen marketing goal of thinness and foster a concept of fitness that goes beyond the parameters of weight. A fitness regimen that includes a wide variety of enjoyable activities such as dancing, yoga, pilates, swimming, walking would put the "fun" back into activity rather than isolating exercise as a workout to be endured for the "perfect body."<br /><br />Secondly, we need to challenge the whole concept of weight loss and weight gain. The real issue here is not weight, as Los Angeles psychologist, Keith Valone suggests, but body composition. By taking the focus away from body weight to body composition, we can perhaps promote a better understanding of what a healthy and fit body means.<br /><br />Thirdly, we need to provide role models for our teens that go beyond body consciousness. We need to provide them with media images of strong, empowered men and women who eat well, exercise regularly and who are more concerned with living their truth than following the narrow market conceptions of beauty. It is encouraging to note as well that many publishers have already taken the initiative to profile heavier models in their magazines.<br /><br />Fourthly, we need to lobby for more responsible and ethical teen marketing. It is not surprising that pedophiles and child molesters have become such a significant problem online considering the fact that teen marketing of "sexiness" to children and teens seems to be an accepted business strategy in our culture.</p><p> Mary Desaulniers Ph.D is the author and will provide more information about body image on her Internet Radio show "Reclaiming The Body's Wisdom" at GreatBodyat50</p><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><i>Source: <a href="http://www.fullofarticles.com/Article/Teen-Marketing-And-Body-Image/252330">http://www.fullofarticles.com/Article/Teen-Marketing-And-Body-Image/252330</a></i></span>dr.Philhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12248997621172205979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511187524971594329.post-67143547953486715282007-12-15T07:55:00.000-08:002007-12-15T07:56:01.497-08:00Hair Care Routine - Some Tips <p>Hair are a reflection of your health & personality. Hair is a remarkably tough material. It can stand up to considerable abuse, but over time your hair gets damaged or loses its natural properties. If taken care off they can add to your beauty. Nutrition is the key to healthy hairs. Nutrition is the most effective way of getting awesome hair. Hair is a filamentous outgrowth of dead cells from skin, found only on mammals. It projects from the epidermis, though it grows from hair follicles deep in the dermis. Although many other life forms, especially insects, show filamentous outgrowths, these are not considered "hair" in the accepted meaning of the term. Humans have three different types of hair: Lanugo, the fine hair that covers nearly the entire body of fetuses. Vellus hair, the short, fine, "peach fuzz" body hair that grows in most places on the human body in both sexes. Terminal hair, the fully developed hair, which is generally longer, coarser, thicker, and darker than vellus hair. Hair texture is measured by the degree of which one's hair is either fine or coarse, which in turn varies according to the diameter of each individual hair. <br><br>Many hair care products is available in market. Head massage is a beautiful relaxing treatment practiced for thousands of years. Shampoos are designed to cleanse the hair and scalp, removing dirt and grime without stripping away too much of the natural sebum. Hair straightening is a technique used to eliminate curls and reduce wavy hair in which the basic structure of curly or wavy hair is changed to a straight form. Some important hair and scalp care is necessary for those donning the stylish braids. Dabbing a bit of sunblock on the scalp is critical to preventing sunburn. Hair extensions are a huge self-esteem booster because they give women the opportunity to get the long hair style look without the wait Hair extensions are individually glued to your own hair, causing damage to your hair and head. Hair rinse is one of the important ways by which we can protect the hair, make it smooth and easier to manage. Instead of running for costly hair products. Hair Brush is very necessary for getting beautiful hair. Beautiful Hair is an asset for any woman. Hair Conditioner is a way of giving the hair the nourishment it needs to look good. The hair follicles receive nourishment from the bloodstream, but the hair shafts ceases to receive nourishment by way of external care. <br><br>Hair Care Tips. <br><br>1.Castol Oil is better to apply castor oil for a healthy growth of hair.<br><br>2. If your hair is thin, wavy, curly or stick straight, try to accept the fact and don't be embarresed and torture your hair by using strong chemicals that may damage it just to straighten it or curl it. <br><br>3. Wash hair with tea once in a week. <br><br>4. Proper hair care is the use of proper hair care products and proper hair care techniques. Different types of hair need different hair-care products. The use of wrong products for hair care may even damage your hair permanently.<br><br>5. Apply besan in the hair and wash it with water drained from the cooked rice.<br><br>6. After cleansing, the scalp and hair need toning exercise. The toning of scalp and hair is achieved by gently massaging the head. This helps in stimulating and invigorating the blood circulation required for the healthy growth of hair.<br><br>7. Soak a handful of gooseberry in a cup of milk for two hours. Make it as a paste and apply it on your hair.<br><br>8. Maintain your hair with pride and consistency. Depending on the length and style, have it trimmed appropriately. If you wear your hair short, have the style refreshed every 3-4 weeks. If you are growing your hair longer, have it trimmed every 6-8 weeks to remove split ends.<br><br>9. Coconut Oil Massage: Massage hair with warm coconut oil an hour before washing with a hair shampoo. Let it soak. Cover your head with a hot towel and wash your hair after an hour or so. <br><br>10. Apply the mixture of an egg white, 2 spoon of castor oil, 1 spoon glycerin, in the scalp and hair. Wash it after some time.</p><br /><font size=1><i>Source: <a href="http://www.classicarticles.com/Article/Hair-Care-Routine---Some-Tips/31924" >http://www.classicarticles.com/Article/Hair-Care-Routine---Some-Tips/31924</a></i></font><br /><font size=1><i><a href="http://affectacne.blogspot.com" >Affect Acne</a></i></font> dr.Philhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12248997621172205979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511187524971594329.post-87526972762213981782007-12-15T00:55:00.001-08:002007-12-15T00:55:50.409-08:00Healthy Diet for Acne Treatment <p>Acne also known about Pimples, and Zits. Acne is a common skin disease that causes pimples. Acne is worldwide problem. Acne occurs when the natural oils that the skin produces clogs the pores of the skin. Acne is not just a problem for teenagers, it can affect people from ages 10 through 40. Pimples form when hair follicles under your skin clog up. Most pimples form on the face, neck, back, chest and shoulders. Acne happens when oil (sebaceous) glands come to life around puberty stimulated by male hormones from the adrenal glands of both boys and girls. Oil is a natural substance which lubricates and protects the skin, and under certain circumstances, cells that are close to the surface block the openings of sebaceous glands and cause a buildup of oil underneath. There are many misconceptions and rumours about acne. Several factors are known to acne. Hormone changes, such as those during the teenage years and pregnancy, probably play a role. There are many myths about what causes acne. Chocolate and greasy foods are often blamed, but there is little evidence that foods have much effect on acne in most people. Heredity with the exception of very severe acne, most people do not have the problem exactly as their parents did. Almost everyone has some acne at some point in their life. Most cosmetic and skin care products are not pore-clogging ("comedogenic.") Of the many available brands, those which are listed as "water-based" or "oil-free" are generally a better choice. Some medications may cause or worsen acne, such as those containing iodides, bromides, or oral or injected steroids (either the medically prescribed prednisone or the steroids bodybuilders or athletes take.). <br><br>Comedonal acne most often infects the forehead and the chin. Many teenagers get this type of acne. This acne might get worsen due to hormonal changes, humid weather and oily cosmetics such as sun-screens and petro-jelly based moisturizers. Cystic acne is often cause by the pinching or squeezing of small pus-filled acne. This causes the pus to burst deep into the skin tissue. This triggers a body mechanism which sends white blood cells to the infected site to fight off bacteria. This results in swelling, causes deep rooted inflammation, and this deep infection causes pain. So keep in mind to keep your hands off your acne-infected skin, otherwise you will be spreading the infection deeper and creating more trouble for yourself. One severe form of acne is acne conglobata . This acne affects the face, chest and back extensively. It is a severe form of nodular cystic acne vulgaris. It is characterized by a presence of multiple inflamed and non-inflamed nodules and scars. It is commonly found in men. Acne fulminans is a rare and very severe form of acne conglobata associated with systemic symptoms. It nearly always affects males.Infantile acne takes place in newborn babies, although not frequently. Sometimes it's even present at the time of birth. It's a mild form of acne and settles down in a few months. The reason is supposed to be fetal hormones, but sometimes excessive testosterone and follicle stimulating hormones are also found to be cause of infantile acne.<br><br>The skin is the largest organ of the body and it helps other organs with eliminating waste. One of the best acne treatments is a diet. Diet is a classic scapegoat for acne. the best natural acne treatments is diet which has many home remedies for acne in the foods that we eat. If you are unhealthy inside it will be reflected in your skin. bad diet is not a cause of acne. There are plenty of people in the world with very poor diets and excellent skin, however unjust that seems. There are several nutrients found in foods that promote an overall healthy body. Use Stevia, the no calorie natural sweetener rather than sugar. Regularly eating breads, cakes, chips and other staples of Western culture is likely to promote acne.Peanuts and peanut butter may provoke acne in some individuals.Eat as many vegetables as you wish, preferably organic. Eat a wide variety, not just the few that most American eat. The combination of fish and vegetables is likely to be the healthiest meal for those with acne. Increase intake of foods that may improve acne such as fish (halibut, salmon, tuna, sardines). These contain important omega 3 oils such as EPA and DHA. They will make a difference in the health of your skin. Using herbs to provide nutrients to your liver and other organs, as well as for cleansing. Vitamin B-2 is great at alleviating stress so obtaining B-2 can help keep acne at bay.Niacin or Vitamin B-3 improves circulation, promoting healthy skin. It also helps reduce cholesterol level in the blood and helps metabolize protein, sugar, and fat.</p><br /><font size=1><i>Source: <a href="http://www.classicarticles.com/Article/Healthy-Diet-for-Acne-Treatment/31926" >http://www.classicarticles.com/Article/Healthy-Diet-for-Acne-Treatment/31926</a></i></font><br /><font size=1><i><a href="http://affectacne.blogspot.com" >Affect Acne</a></i></font> dr.Philhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12248997621172205979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511187524971594329.post-74781556906873181132007-12-14T21:55:00.000-08:002007-12-14T21:56:41.516-08:00Vitamins And The Vital Role They Play For Health <p>Despite of whether you are a man or a woman, you may be watchful that you are getting sufficient essential vitamins for hair loss prevention. One of the best ways you can help to ensure that your lovely hair stays undamaged, and on your head, is to take appropriate amounts of vitamins for hair loss prevention. <br><br>Folic Acid is the number one most vital vitamin for hair loss prevention. Taking folic acid vitamins for hair loss prevention can not only greatly decrease your chances of experiencing hair loss to begin with, as well as help to prevent future hair loss. The second of the vital vitamins for hair loss prevention is vitamin A. To get a vigorous amount of A vitamins for hair loss prevention, you may make certain that you eat plenty of raw fruit and veges<br><br>Vitamin E is essential for promoting vigorous blood flow, which in turn helps to guarantee that the scalp has sufficient blood circulation as well. As you can see, there are a number of vitamins for hair loss prevention that you can take either as supplements or by eating a vigorous diet. As with any supplements, if you are pregnant or nursing, you may practice tremendous caution before taking any vitamins for hair loss. <br><br>We can come to the conclusion that the most successful hair loss help products will be the ones that focus on blocking the DHT from building up in your hair follicles. I've found that the majority of products on the market today are not at all helpful at doing this. I was looking for something that would block the DHT effectively, and I found that Natural hair loss prevention products were some of the best ways to do this. The accepted ingredients in these supplements are critical for hair growth and development. Also there are others like Zinc, pumpkin oil extract, nettle root, and saw palmetto just to name some. If giving in to hair loss is not an option for you, then do not wait in starting a hair re growth strategy. If you stick to a strategy and are consistent you may be able to stop hair loss and re grow your hair, thus helping to reach your goal of having a vigorous head of natural hair</p><br /><font size=1><i>Source: <a href="http://www.classicarticles.com/Article/Vitamins-And-The-Vital-Role-They-Play-For-Health/32047" >http://www.classicarticles.com/Article/Vitamins-And-The-Vital-Role-They-Play-For-Health/32047</a></i></font><br /><font size=1><i><a href="http://naturalweightlosstips.blogspot.com" >Natural Weight Loss Tips</a></i></font> dr.Philhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12248997621172205979noreply@blogger.com0