July 9th, 2008 -- Posted in general health |
Hi
I came across this post out in the old blogosphere and I thought I would share it with you as I believe that it is what this site is all about, and that is natural ways to keep healthy
Enjoy
The immune system, which is made up of special cells, proteins, tissues, and organs, defends people against germs and microorganisms every day. In most cases, the immune system does a great job of keeping people healthy and preventing infections. But sometimes problems with the immune system can lead to illness and infection.
Immune System Herbal Remedies
ASTRAGALUS - A powerful antioxidant, which protects the liver from toxins, boosts the immune system and generates anticancer cells in the body.
ECHINACEA - Enhances lymphatic function and boosts immune system.
GINKGO BILOBA - A powerful antioxidant, which increases circulation to brain cells.
GOLDENSEAL - An antibacterial which strengthens the immune system and cleanses the blood (Don’t take internally for more than a week at a time or if pregnant).
When dealing with colds and flu, the time to take action is when you first have an inkling that you might be getting sick. At this moment you can actually keep the cold or flu from coming on by taking immediate action. The early warning signs my be a scratchy throat, an achy tired feeling, or that feeling of just not quite being up to par.
Keeping your immune system healthy will also serve to ward off fatigue; if your body is worn down, you will be less successful at fighting infections. Immune system cells can be damaged or destroyed by what is known as ‘free radicals’; namely, unstable oxygen molecules. These free radicals develop due to poor nutrition, alcohol, cigarettes, and other pollutants in the air.
Vitamins from proper nutrition and eating healthy will help to stave off the forming of free radicals. If you find yourself lacking a certain vitamin or two in your diet, try taking a multi-vitamin once per day.
When the level of testosterone increases the body secretes hormone like substances to fight the inflammation caused by it. Immune system health and acne are thus interrelated and a strong immune system can effectively prevent acne. A healthy lifestyle that avoids junk food, regular exercise and herbs for strengthening immune system are natural means of preventing and fighting acne.
Diabetics suffering from Type 2 diabetes will find that they need a longer period for their cuts to heal. This is especially true when it comes to the person’s feet. This is considered to be an indicator because doctors are not quite sure why this is. The immune system is affected by the abnormal glucose level which seems to be the cause for the slower paced healing and infection fighting.
Source: herbal and natural remedy
June 23rd, 2008 -- Posted in food, general health |
I have put a few excerpts here from a great, if contradictory article about
the Mediterranean diet from The Telegraph.
In a nutshell Spain, Italy and a few countries, are bidding for the diet to be put on the world heritage list, which is fair comment after all everyone has heard of the benefits of following this kind of lifestyle.
However, there is an argument against because of the rising obesity in Europe as you can see from the clip below.
So is the Mediterranean diet rubbish? Of course it isn’t, the benefits of following the traditional style of food and cooking, using ingredients like olive oil and fish etc… has many benefits.
What is happening here is the same thing that is happening in Japan where obesity is rising, and that is through the introduction of rubbish fast food, and poor food choices.
If you want to find out more about the Mediterranean diet and how it can help you lose weight and increase longevity, take the time to click
here and check out this site
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Last year, in an exceptional case in the northern region of Asturias, social services removed a 10-year-old boy weighing 100 kg from the care of his grandparents because they would not stop overfeeding him.
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Yet, Spain’s problem with obesity does not undermine its case to have its traditional diet internationally recognised, says Chef Ferran Adria whose restaurant El Bulli was named best in the world by Restaurant Magazine.
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However, the diet it recommends is “based on the dietary traditions of Crete, Greece and southern Italy circa 1960 at a time when the rates of chronic disease were among the lowest in the world, and adult life expectancy was among the highest, even though medical services were limited”.
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June 22nd, 2008 -- Posted in general health |
I have included a little excerpt below from a great article covering stress.
I really wanted to get this in because as well as all of the other things stress does, it also makes you fat. This is because of the chemicals it releases into your body. You see when we were in our caves and we got stressed it was fight or flight, chemicals were used up and it was over. Nowadays it’s not like that stress can go on for days and days whether it be home, work whatever and these chemicals have nowhere to go. Anyway follow through to the main post as it is well worth the read.
It seems like everyone is trying to learn how to deal with stress. From work hassles, to family problems, to money issues, people’s lives are filled with potential stressors. One of the best ways to deal with stress is relaxing. Taking just 10 or 15 minute break away from your hectic life can do your mind and body a world of good.
But, surprisingly, many people don’t seem to know how to relax effectively. They know how to take a short break away from the stresses of work, or running after hyperactive kids. But they don’t know how to use that break to give them the most benefits.
So, how do you relax the right way? Here are some tips.
Let Go of the Tension: If you have been on your feet all day, sitting down for five or ten minutes can be a huge relief. But if you are sitting in your ..
Source: Self Help
