It's all about the cell. I found this link today on cancer and know that many have family involved with cancer. Cancer is a major disease and we need to know more about it. I am certainly no expert.
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Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Self Regulation is Key to a Better Body
Once athletes reach the top of their sport, going up to the next level is a really hard. But it's also difficult to sustain your level when you're at your peak- novice or expert. Physical and mental discipline is needed here. (Put that 4th cookie down!)
Self-regulation is the key. You can naturally keep it simple (KISS) and self monitor. To do this one has to think more like a thermostat; to detect the difference between the environmental factors and your internal standard. You are here now but want to be over there in the near future. What a neighbor or child at the supermarket say is not necessarily the truth; one of those environmental factors that are often taken to heart. With real information, like a BMI report, you can then adjust standards by raising the current status to meet with where you want to go. To do this, you start with a well thought out strategy and take action.
The first step is to become aware of where you are. Some people have natural self-regulatory skills, but many do not have that skill at all. Many consider walking down the block and back worth at least one extra candy bar-NOT. Keeping a food diary will tell you what you are eating (count everything) and what you are doing when you eat; are you on the couch snacking on chips, munching on an apple at your desk or at the dinner table with the family? Note what you are doing for exercise and how often and how long are important factors too. This will give you a benchmark for where you are and help you plot where you want to go. Those who do not have any real self regulatory skills need to probably consult with a specialist after doing the homework on where they are. Often a trainer at the local gym or a dietician can interpret your habits and give you a better direction or choices to achieve your goals. This may even be a free service-especially if you have done your homework first. Having an outsider look at what you are doing will give you better insight to causes of a lack of reaching your goals. They can give you pointers to keep you on track. Self sabotage is a real problem for many. Find resources that will tell you for your weight, how many calories you burn for various activities. This will give you a real understanding of how much or little it will take to achieve goals. Remember, start small so you do not overwhelm yourself and quit before you really start.
A sister of mine cut out 2 sodas a day and lost about 40 lbs. over 3-4 months. What a natural solution to weight loss! Regular soda or pop has as many as 150 calories of sugar per can or about 3 teaspoons of sugar. When you learn that it takes around 43 glasses of water to neutralize the acid in the pop, you come up with a pretty problematic drink. Diet sodas have all the acid and researchers say the sweetener causes the body to crave more sweets. Pop is just so easy to pick up. Luckily there are more natural choices at the vending machines now than ever.
Aerobics by itself is not a complete answer for losing weight. The natural change in body composition is what makes you look better, and for that some strength training is more effective. Ideally a combination of 3 days of aerobics and 2 days of strength training will go much further to get a body into a much better place. People need about 30 minutes per day of physical activity that will get the heart rate up for at least 20 minutes of that time. Consider staying away from the scales as muscle weighs more than fat. Every time I have seriously started back into any exercise routine, I have gained weight. Instead of the scales, take a measure of that BMI (body mass index) or just measure your waist once every 4-6 weeks. Some women can gain five pounds but go down three dress sizes.
There are free BMI calculators available by just typing in BMI into any search engine.
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Beet Juice and High Blood Pressure
According to a study by Dr. Amrita Ahluwalia in London, England, drinking a cup of beet juice will lower high blood pressure by as much as 10 points in just 3 hours. Mind you, they say 10 points is the average. Pretty Amazing!
Added benefits of beet juice include lowering cholesterol (LDL) and raising good cholesterol (HDL) when drinking this on a daily basis.
Beet juice can be found in either in your local health food store or buy some good fat beets and juice them yourself. Tip: Because many people find beet juice a little too strong tasting try adding some carrots, celery or whatever you like for even more health benefits and improved taste.
Beet juice is just one of many things you can use to improve your blood pressure and overall health naturally.
This was published in the American Heart Association journal/Hypertension. Dr Ahluwalia is Professor of Vascular Biology at Queen Mary’s William Harvey Research Institute in London.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Treating Irratable Bowl Syndrome
It seems that there is a program to treat IBS and it is not dependent on drugs or wacked out ideas; Statistics show that as many as 1 in 6 people suffer from IBS and have constant bloating and many other problems after eating. Twenty one days is all it takes to be back to normal health and actually feeling better on day one. Pretty impressive!
This is what they say about this program and the discount for their guide, which will only be good for a short while.
"The natural methods Julissa Clay teaches in this
guide are amazing. We've been selling a very limited edition of
this program for a few months now to test the results and people
are just raving about how effective it is.
Learn more and order the program with whooping $20 discount"
Yes, this is a shameless plug for this program that can help many, many people and I do not get anything for this. Wouldn't you want this information if you could not eat without pain and total discomfort?
Today I found another possible cause for irratable bowel syndrome and many other intestional problems. It is called Leaky Gut and is missdiagnosed most of the time because it mimiks many maladies. The program was developed by a woman who had this problem and could not get straight answers from any of her doctors. Many health foods are even a problem to a person with this problem. Knowledge is power and this may just be what you need. Click Here!
This is what they say about this program and the discount for their guide, which will only be good for a short while.
"The natural methods Julissa Clay teaches in this
guide are amazing. We've been selling a very limited edition of
this program for a few months now to test the results and people
are just raving about how effective it is.
Learn more and order the program with whooping $20 discount"
Yes, this is a shameless plug for this program that can help many, many people and I do not get anything for this. Wouldn't you want this information if you could not eat without pain and total discomfort?
Today I found another possible cause for irratable bowel syndrome and many other intestional problems. It is called Leaky Gut and is missdiagnosed most of the time because it mimiks many maladies. The program was developed by a woman who had this problem and could not get straight answers from any of her doctors. Many health foods are even a problem to a person with this problem. Knowledge is power and this may just be what you need. Click Here!
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Beating Stress With Better Nutrition
For most of us, stress and food go hand-in-hand. Food can give us the feelings of power, control and satisfaction that they require in stressful situations. It is no surprise that when our stress levels go up our resistance to 'comfort' foods goes down.
This is not always a bad thing because our favorite foods actually can reduce our stress levels. But moderation is key.
Giving your body the natural nutrition it needs is a positive step you can take every day toward combating stress. With the correct nutrition, you are better prepared to face the challenges of the day.
Adrenaline is produced in the event of intense stress. That gives you a burst of energy, but your blood-sugar level drops after the crisis is past. Sustaining food is necessary to replenish it. Some foods can increase the physical stress on your body by making digestion more difficult, or by denying the brain essential nutrients. Stress itself may cause bad digestion. Drinks that can have as great an effect include caffeine and alcohol. Both can put a substantial strain on the body.
With a sensible diet it is feasible to reduce the effects of stress, avoid some common issues, and protect your health.
Common Issues and Cures
Indigestion. This can result from eating in the midst of a stressful situation, as the digestive technique is not relaxed. It may also be due to eating on the run, so always sit down to eat and eat more slowly, chewing food properly. You will then taste and enjoy your meals and snacks.
Bloating. As all of us know, bloating is disagreeable, and stressful in itself. It could be triggered by wheat products (bread, pasta, cakes and biscuits) and dairy products (milk, cheese, butter and cream), so try cutting out each food group for a couple of weeks to see if the issue eases.
� Caffeine dependency. Relying on caffeine to keep you going is a bad idea. It raises stress hormones and can lead to insomnia and dehydration, affecting your body's ability to handle stress. There's lots of scrumptious caffeine-free options, such as herb teas.
Hangovers. Nobody functions well with a hangover, so drinking heavily will lead to bother the following day. This does not mean that you require to keep away from alcohol , be aware of its effects, and resist using it regularly as a coping system.
Cravings. These often hit in the middle of the afternoon, and increase at hormonal times and if under stress. To curb your cravings, include tiny portions of the craved item into your usual diet, than trying to resist . Or distract yourself by getting involved in something else, and the craving may pass. Keep healthy food nearby, and do not wait Sugar highs and lows. Although the brain needs glucose to enable it to perform effectively, very sugary foods cause your blood sugar level to spike and then plummet, leaving you sleepy and listless. This can lead to another sweet craving, and the cycle continues.
Theory into Practice
Some tips on improving your diet:
� Breakfast. Always plan to eat breakfast, even in the event you can only manage a piece of fruit. Breakfast gets you metabolism up and going after no 'fuel' for 10-12 hours. Fruit smoothies make a great choice for breakfast. They can be made with various combinations of fruits and with or without yogurt. Be adventurous by adding vegetables or spices.
� Lunch and the evening meal. Natural and healthy options include baked potatoes with baked beans or tuna, sushi, vegetable soup, whole-grain sandwiches or salads. In restaurants, baked fish or chicken with vegetables are lovely choices. Or go for pasta with a tomato-based sauce. It would be great if restaurants would use natural whole grain choices!
� In-between. To maintain your energy, snack on healthy food throughout the day. This calls for some planning. Bring a banana, yogurt, nuts and raisins, a few oatcakes or whole wheat crackers to work to have on hand.
� Drinks. Cut down on stimulants such as coffee, tea, and soda as much as you can. Trade them for decaffeinated coffee or tea, 100 percent fruit juice and herb teas. Drink lots of water to keep away from dehydration, protect your kidneys and to naturally flush out the bad stuff.
� Alcohol. Alcohol supplies few to no nutrients. Females ought to never have over seven alcoholic drinks a week, and men none over 14. Attempt to match each alcoholic drink with a glass of water or juice.
� Supplements. Think about a vitamin and mineral supplement to replace the nutrients depleted by stress, the B vitamins, vitamin C, calcium, magnesium and zinc. Herbal supplements to aid digestion include liquorice root, aloe vera, lemongrass and kava kava. Mint, dandelion, fennel, ginger, slippery elm and meadowsweet teas help digestion. Also, some green teas are supposed to help with weight loss but read labels as many are not decaffeinated.
This is not always a bad thing because our favorite foods actually can reduce our stress levels. But moderation is key.
Giving your body the natural nutrition it needs is a positive step you can take every day toward combating stress. With the correct nutrition, you are better prepared to face the challenges of the day.
Adrenaline is produced in the event of intense stress. That gives you a burst of energy, but your blood-sugar level drops after the crisis is past. Sustaining food is necessary to replenish it. Some foods can increase the physical stress on your body by making digestion more difficult, or by denying the brain essential nutrients. Stress itself may cause bad digestion. Drinks that can have as great an effect include caffeine and alcohol. Both can put a substantial strain on the body.
With a sensible diet it is feasible to reduce the effects of stress, avoid some common issues, and protect your health.
Common Issues and Cures
Indigestion. This can result from eating in the midst of a stressful situation, as the digestive technique is not relaxed. It may also be due to eating on the run, so always sit down to eat and eat more slowly, chewing food properly. You will then taste and enjoy your meals and snacks.
Bloating. As all of us know, bloating is disagreeable, and stressful in itself. It could be triggered by wheat products (bread, pasta, cakes and biscuits) and dairy products (milk, cheese, butter and cream), so try cutting out each food group for a couple of weeks to see if the issue eases.
� Caffeine dependency. Relying on caffeine to keep you going is a bad idea. It raises stress hormones and can lead to insomnia and dehydration, affecting your body's ability to handle stress. There's lots of scrumptious caffeine-free options, such as herb teas.
Hangovers. Nobody functions well with a hangover, so drinking heavily will lead to bother the following day. This does not mean that you require to keep away from alcohol , be aware of its effects, and resist using it regularly as a coping system.
Cravings. These often hit in the middle of the afternoon, and increase at hormonal times and if under stress. To curb your cravings, include tiny portions of the craved item into your usual diet, than trying to resist . Or distract yourself by getting involved in something else, and the craving may pass. Keep healthy food nearby, and do not wait Sugar highs and lows. Although the brain needs glucose to enable it to perform effectively, very sugary foods cause your blood sugar level to spike and then plummet, leaving you sleepy and listless. This can lead to another sweet craving, and the cycle continues.
Theory into Practice
Some tips on improving your diet:
� Breakfast. Always plan to eat breakfast, even in the event you can only manage a piece of fruit. Breakfast gets you metabolism up and going after no 'fuel' for 10-12 hours. Fruit smoothies make a great choice for breakfast. They can be made with various combinations of fruits and with or without yogurt. Be adventurous by adding vegetables or spices.
� Lunch and the evening meal. Natural and healthy options include baked potatoes with baked beans or tuna, sushi, vegetable soup, whole-grain sandwiches or salads. In restaurants, baked fish or chicken with vegetables are lovely choices. Or go for pasta with a tomato-based sauce. It would be great if restaurants would use natural whole grain choices!
� In-between. To maintain your energy, snack on healthy food throughout the day. This calls for some planning. Bring a banana, yogurt, nuts and raisins, a few oatcakes or whole wheat crackers to work to have on hand.
� Drinks. Cut down on stimulants such as coffee, tea, and soda as much as you can. Trade them for decaffeinated coffee or tea, 100 percent fruit juice and herb teas. Drink lots of water to keep away from dehydration, protect your kidneys and to naturally flush out the bad stuff.
� Alcohol. Alcohol supplies few to no nutrients. Females ought to never have over seven alcoholic drinks a week, and men none over 14. Attempt to match each alcoholic drink with a glass of water or juice.
� Supplements. Think about a vitamin and mineral supplement to replace the nutrients depleted by stress, the B vitamins, vitamin C, calcium, magnesium and zinc. Herbal supplements to aid digestion include liquorice root, aloe vera, lemongrass and kava kava. Mint, dandelion, fennel, ginger, slippery elm and meadowsweet teas help digestion. Also, some green teas are supposed to help with weight loss but read labels as many are not decaffeinated.
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