Health Benefits of Natural

Ramuan Untuk Lelaki

noreply@blogger.com (Hino Na Gata) — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 16:51:00 +0000

Cara termudah mempertahankan keperkasaan

Keperkasaan yang dimaksud adalah daya tahan tubuh sehingga tidak mudah terserang penyakit dan tetap mampu melakukan hubungan seks dengan kondisi prima. Keperkasaan yang tak dijaga atau dirawat bakal hilang karena tubuh kehilangan sejumlah vitamin dan energi vital.

Bahan : Bawang Putih

Caranya :

Dimakan mentah-mentah setiap hari, jika tak tahan makan mentah boleh dicampur dengan bahan sesuai selera. Misal dijadikan sambal kecap untuk lalapan makan nasi.

Rujak Rapet

noreply@blogger.com (Hino Na Gata) — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 16:30:00 +0000

Inilah rujak khusus untuk ibu-ibu yang baru melahirkan, bukan sembarang rujak melainkan rujak yang berkhasiat untuk merapatkan vagina sehingga anda tetap disayang dan dicintai suami. Minimal 41 hari sesudah anda melahirkan suami akan terkejut saat merasakan betapa anda tetap seperti perawan saja. Seakan-akan belum pernah melahirkan.

Bahan-Bahan :

2 buah penting nangka (babal)

1 buah pentil kelapa mudah

5 buah salak muda

1 pisang batu/pisang klutuk/pisang biji

1 buah nanas muda

5 buah cabe rawit/lombok kecil, garam dapur secukupnya

Gula aren secukupnya/jika tidak ada gula aren boleh gula merah yang terbuat dari kelapa atau tebu

Caranya :

Semua bahan dicuci bersih, diiris kecil-kecil dijadikan rujak atau boleh ditumbuk jadi satu untuk dijadikan rujak tumbuk atau jus

Pemakaian

Dimakan seperti makan rujak pada siang hari, jangan makan rujak ini pada pagi atau sore dan malam, siang hari saja dan cukup dilakukan seminggu dua kali

Ramuan Khusus Untuk Menyempitkan Vagina

noreply@blogger.com (Hino Na Gata) — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 16:09:00 +0000

Ramuan ini sangat berguna terutama bagi ibu-ibu yang baru melahirkan. Betapa banyak ibu-ibu muda yang sudah tidak menarik lagi bagi suaminya karena lalai merawat barangnya yang paling berharga itu. Nah supaya vagina menjadi rapat kembali gunakan ramuan di bawah ini.

Bahan-bahan :

Daun sirih 15 lembar

Gambir 3 buah

Kulit pinang muda secukupnya

Kapur sirih secukupnya

Caranya

Kulit pinang (jambe) dicabut - kecil , gambir ditumbuk lembut, kapur sirih diayak bersih. Semua bahan diremdam dengan 2 liter air mendidih, biarkan beberapa saat supaya mengendap dan agak dingin.

Pemaikaian

Digunakan untuk membasuh vagina berulang-ulang. Lakukan beberapa kali dalam 1 hari. Jika anda rajin melakukannya setiap hari niscaya vagina menjadi peret dan rapet

Membangkitkan Gairah Istri

noreply@blogger.com (Hino Na Gata) — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 02:44:00 +0000

Memang tidak jarang para wanita yang sudah berumah tangga kehilangan gairah seksnya. Lebih-lebih setelah melahirkan beberapa orang anak. Kehilangan gairah seks ini kadangkala tidak disadari oleh penderita itu sendiri. Padahal kegiatan seks dalam rumah tangga adalah perkara yang maha penting. Apa jadinya bila si suami sangat ingin sementara reaksi istri cuma tenang-tenang saja bahkan sama sekali tak menunjukkan reaksi alias dingin-dingin saja. Tentu suami kecewa, tidak mustahil akan mencari wanita lain yang lebih bergairah.

Nah, agar suami tidak berpaling kepada wanita lain maka gunakan ramuan ini.

Bahan-bahan :

Jahe 20 gram
Adas 5 gram
Pulosari 5 gram
Jintan 5 gram
Pala 2 butir
Kuning telur ayam kampung 2 butir
Madu murni

Caranya :

Jahe, jinten, adas, pulosari dan pala ditumbuk halus (boleh dihaluskan dengan blender listrik), lalu semua bahan dicampurkan jadi satu, ditambah sedikit air masak yang dingin lalu diaduk rata.

Pemakaian :

Diminum sekali habis
Buatlah ramuan ini dua kali dalam seminggu

Jika anda lakukan cara ini dengan tekun insya Allah anda kembali bergairah dan tidak akan kehilangan suami.
SELAMAT MENCOBA.....

Rahasia Memperbesar Senjata

noreply@blogger.com (Hino Na Gata) — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 02:30:00 +0000

Yang namanya usaha tidak ada salahnya. Terutama bagi mereka yangmemiliki ukuran penis dibawah normal alias terlalu kecil.

Bahan-bahannya :

2 ekor belut atau lindung

5 pucuk benalu cemara

1 sendok makan adas dan pulosari

Caranya :

Belut dipotong sebatas tubuh dan kepalanya. Ambil kepalanya saja. Panggang diatas api hingga menjadi arang lalu digerus menjadi bubuk yang halus.
Benalu dan adas pulosari ditumbuk, diperas untuk diambil sarinya, kurang lebih seperempat cangkir, campurkan dengan bubuk kepala belut sebanyak setengah sendok teh. Sisa dari bubuk belut dipergunakan pada hari berikutnya.
Aduk ramuan tersebut dan campurkan ludah basi (ludah yang diambil sesudah bangun pagi) aduk rata lalu gunakan ramuan ini untuk mengurut batang zakar dari atas ke bawah, yaitu mengurut menurun.
Esok paginya buat lagi ramuan baru lakukan cara ini selama 1 bulan, hasilnya dapat anda lihat sendiri.

Sesudah anda mempraktekkan ramuan ini cobalah ukur lagi, tentu penis anda akan lebih besar dari semula. SELAMAT MENCOBA.......!!!

Menghilangkan Jerawat

noreply@blogger.com (Hino Na Gata) — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 17:52:00 +0000

Jerawat adalah hantu bagi kaum wanita terutama wanita cantik atau gadis-gadis remaja. Untuk menghilangkannya ada berbagai cara dan harus dilakukan dengan cara sabar dan tekun.

Cara Peratama :

Ambil belirang 1/2 sendok makan ditumbuk dengan air jeruk nipis. Untuk menghilangkan bau belerang boleh ditetes minyak wangi kemudian oleskan pada wajah yang jerawatan

Cara Kedua

Tomat yang masak diiris-iris. Menjelang tidur malam dibalurkan ke bagian muka jerawatan

Cara Ketiga

Lumatkan beberapa lembar daun sirih lalu tempelkan pada wajah yang jerawatan

Cara Keempat

Minur air perasan kunyit yang dicampur air panas
Atau oleskan parutan kunyit pada wajah yang jerawatan

Jantan dan Perkasa

noreply@blogger.com (Hino Na Gata) — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 18:07:00 +0000

Cara lain untuk memperoleh kejantanan dapat ditempuh dengan cara seperti dibawah ini.
Bahan-bahan :

Petai Cina/Lamtoro 1 sendok makan
Merica 30 gram
Telur ayam kampung 2 butir (kuningnya saja)
Madu Murni 1 sendok makar

Caranya :
Merica ditumbuk halus, petai cina dijemur hingga kering lalu ditumbuk halus. Keduanya dicampur kuning telur ayam dan diaduk rata. Terakhir masukkan madu dan aduk lagi hingga rata. Jika ramuan ini diminum setiap pagi, niscaya jadi jantan yang diperiksa

Agar Pria Jantan Perkasa

noreply@blogger.com (Hino Na Gata) — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 18:00:00 +0000

Tentu yang kami maksudkan bukan perkasa karena otot-otot tubuh yang menonjol keluar. Melainkan perkasa dalam urusan hubungan suami istri. Sehingga mampu memuaskan istrinya. Bahan ramuannya gampang di dapat.

Bahan-bahan :

1. Buah jeruk nipis, beberapa potong kunir
1 butir telur ayam kampung (ambil kuningnya saja)
1 sendok makan madu murni/royal jelly

Caranya :

Peras jeruk nipis hingga didapat airnya setengah sendok makan. Kunir diparut dan diperas hingga didapat sarinya 1 sendok makan. Keduanya dicampur dengan kuning telur kampung, diaduk sampai rata.

Pemakaian :

Diminum sekaligus pada pagi hari, lakukan selama beberapa hari dengan tekun

Mengharumkan Vagina

noreply@blogger.com (Hino Na Gata) — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 10:01:00 +0000

Bahan :

25 gram daun kemangi
1 potong kunyit
2 sendok makan madu asli

Caranya :
Daun kemangi dan kunyit dihaluskan (ditumbuk) diberik 1/2 gelas air panas lalu diperas untuk diambil airunya. Kemudian masukkan madu asli dan aduk hingga rata betul

Pemakaian

Diminum setiap hari pagi
Lakukan berturut-turut selama 4 minggu

TELUR GORENG PERKASA PEMBANGKIT GAIRAH

noreply@blogger.com (Hino Na Gata) — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 23:08:00 +0000

By. Admin

Ini bukan sembarang goreng, melainkan telur yang diramu dengan bumbu khusus sehingga dapat menambah kejantanan dan keperkasaan sexsual kaum lelaki terutama mereka yang impoten.

Disamping itu telur ini juga berkhasiat untuk melancarkan peredaran darah, tubuh jadi hangat, sakit ginjal, sakit pinggang, encok dan kaki ngilu. Meningkatkan gairah setelah sembuh dan meningkatkan gairah bagi wanita yang baru melahirkan.

BAHAN

- 100 gram kucai
- 2 butir telur ayam kampung, jika telur terlalu kecil boleh 3 butir
- Minyak wijen secukupnya
- Daun ketumbar secukupnya (bukan biji)
- 1 buah cabe merah diiris halus
- Saus tomat secukupnya
- 50 gram tiram segar
- Minyak goreng secukupnya (usahakan yg tidak ada kolestherol)

CARANYA

Kucai segar dipotong-potong sebesar 5 cm. Telur ayam dikocok sampai rata, lalu masukkan kucai, tiram, cabai iris, minyak wijen dan garam secukupnya. Panaskan minyak goreng, masukkan telur yang telah dikocok tadi dan dibuat dadar telur sampai matang. Hidang sewaktu masih panas........SELAMAT MENCOBA SEMOGA SUKSES

Bing products for a Healthy You

noreply@blogger.com (Hino Na Gata) — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 03:06:00 +0000

Submitted by ambreen

Fat is out, Fit is in. People are looking for ways and means to cut their flab and become fabulous. Health supplements offered by bing products are out their to help the health conscious crowd turn their dreams into reality by its wide range of diet products, natural supplements, proteins, vitamins, sports and energy drinks.

Bing products best selling hunger suppressants and diet pills are made up of the Chinese herb ephedra that has been used by Asians for thousands of years because of its fat burning properties. Ephedra helps in faster release of fatty acids that helps curb hunger pangs and assist a person in losing weight. Besides diet pills, high protein shakes, different flavored meal replacement mixes and healthy snacking nutrition bars in chocolate and peanut flavors further help in reaching your goals.

Bing products also offers a wide range of vitamins and mineral caplets that are great bodybuilding supplements currently available. One of the most popular bing products is Myo-D that is rich in omega 3 EPA, which helps in building lean muscles by preventing protein breakdown in the body. Products such as ‘Joint care’, ‘joint repair’ and ‘therajoint’ helps in promoting the collagen growth and repairing connecting tissues that are needed for healthy joint movements. One can even try ‘one a day’ multivitamin caplets or ‘multi mineral’ capsules or even ‘super anti oxidant protective complex’, which are essential for a person’s overall well being.

Bing products offers a wide variety of products to help you in your quest toward your fitness goals. Taking advantage of super heavy weight gainer promoted by bing products can help a bodybuilder get 1200 calories from just 1 serving! Packed with essential fatty acids , vitamins and much needed minerals this product will help a person gain muscles without bloating. And if constant workout both for losing or for gaining weight has resulted in ugly stretch marks on your body bing products offers a solution in form of Studio tan or sunny day golden glow tanning lotions.

Fight Chemical Allergies With Natural Vitamins

noreply@blogger.com (Hino Na Gata) — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 03:04:00 +0000

Submitted by Darrell Miller

When the body is exposed to certain foreign chemicals, it may respond by producing antibodies to defend its self against the foreign invaders. Almost any substance can cause a reaction in some individuals. Some of the environmental contaminants that often cause problems include: air pollution, gas, oil, coal fumes, formaldehyde, chlorine, phenol, carbolic acid, insecticides, disinfectants, paint strippers, paint, hair sprays, household cleaning products, and metals such as nickel, mercury, chrome, and beryllium.

Chemical allergies often show up on the body as skin reactions. However, there are other possible allergic responses to foreign chemicals. Among these are watery eyes, ringing in the ears, stuffy nose, diarrhea, nausea, upset stomach, asthma, bronchitis, arthritis, fatigue, eczema, intestinal disorders, depression, and headache. Some people may have a reaction immediately after encountering a chemical allergen, while others may not react for up to twenty-four hours.

The following program of supplements is designed to protect you from and help you deal with the effects of chemical allergies. The dosages recommended are for adults unless otherwise specified. For a child between the ages of twelve and seventeen, the dosage should be reduced to three-quarters the recommended amount, while one-half the recommended amount should be used for a child between six and twelve. A child under the age of six should use one-quarter the recommended amount.

Vitamin A should be taken in dosages of 50,000 IU daily for ten days, then reduced to 25,000 IU daily in order equip the body with powerful free radical scavengers and immune enhancers. Vitamin B complex is essential as allergies hinder the absorption of B vitamins. 100-200 mg of each major B vitamin should be taken daily. Vitamin C with bioflavonoids protects the body from allergens and moderates the inflammatory response. It should be taken in divided dosages of 5,000-20,000 mg daily. 60 mg daily of coenzyme Q10 is important for helping the body to counter histamine, a body chemical that is involved in allergic reactions. Coenzyme Q10 also supports the immune system's detoxification of many dangerous substances and removes toxins from the body. Pycnogenol should be taken as directed on the label, as it serves as a free radical scavenger and aids in protecting bodily cells from damage.

Two hundred micrograms of Selenium should be taken daily because it is essential in immune function and protection of cells. SOD, a potent free radical scavenger, should be taken as directed on the label. 50 mg of zinc should be taken daily. It is important in proper immune function. Two capsules of garlic should be taken three times daily, as it is a powerful immune stimulant, while 500 mg of L-cysteine should be taken daily, as it is an excellent detoxifier.

Manganese should be taken as directed on the label, as it interacts with zinc and copper. Pancreatic enzymes should be taken as directed on the label. They are needed for proper digestion and assimilation of necessary nutrients. Raw thymus, which is important for immune function, should be taken as directed on the label. The following herbs are also helpful in dealing with chemical allergies: calendula, chamomile, elder flower, and tea tree oil.

If you hadn't noticed, most of the above listed supplements boost the immune system. Boosting the immune system is the first step to overcoming allergic reactions and in time will help one resist allergies for a life time. The above listed supplements are available at your local and internet health food store.

Curcumin Is Curry's Secret Agent That Can Fight Painful Inflammation

noreply@blogger.com (Hino Na Gata) — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 02:53:00 +0000

Submitted by Darrell Miller

Curcumin is a potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory that has the potential to provide far-reaching health benefits. It has been shown to be helpful in rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, pancreatitis, Alzheimer’s disease, heart disease, diabetic retinopathy, and cancer. All of these diseases share underlying inflammation that curcumin may help to diminish.

If you have ever eaten curry or cooked with the spice turmeric, you’ve consumed curcumin. It is obtained from the roots of Curcuma longa and consists of several curcuminoids. Turmeric is biologically related to ginger. Curcumin works as an antioxidant, boosting levels of glutathione S-transferase, which is one of the body’s principal antioxidants. This antioxidant blocks the formation of prostaglandin E2, which is a compound that promotes inflammation within the body. Curcumin also inhibits two inflammation-promoting enzymes: COX-2 and 5-LOX. Additionally, curcumin is able to prevent mutations to DNA, which is an effect that helps to maintain younger, healthier cells.

A study conducted at the University of Arizona Health Sciences Center in Tucson had researchers using a curcumin rich turmeric extract to treat rheumatoid arthritis in laboratory animals. The extract blocked joint inflammation as well as the breakdown of joint cartilage and bone. It did this by inhibiting the genes that are involved in inflammation. Curcumin also holds tremendous promise in preventing cancer, as well as an adjunct treatment. Studies on animals have found that curcumin can protect against colon, intestinal, oral, and skin cancers. Its benefits come from several mechanisms. First of all, it blocks the cell-growth cycle in cancer cells, which eventually leads to destruction. It also reduces free radicals and inflammation, both of which can lead to cancer-causing cell mutations.

Many studies have found that curcumin can protect the liver against a variety of toxic compounds, which is important news for those people who are suffering from liver diseases like hepatitis or cirrhosis. In a recent study, researchers reported that curcumin increased the clearance of creatinine and urea, which are signs of improved kidney function. Additionally, curcumin reduced liver damage from toxic chemicals and excess iron.

Another study found that curcumin has the ability to inhibit the activation and spread of the liver cells that play a role in the development of cirrhosis. Japanese doctors have recently used curcumin, drugs, or placebos to treat 89 patients that have ulcerative colitis. These doctors found that a combination of curcumin and conventional medications resulted in the greatest benefits over six months of treatment. Patients in this study took 1,000 mg of curcumin after breakfast and again after dinner.

Inflammation is the underpinning of all chronic degenerative diseases, making curcumin likely to be beneficial for many different conditions. So far, research has identified curcumin’s benefits for diabetic retinopathy, lung disorders, and skin problems such as psoriasis. A dose of 3.6 g of curcumin reduced PGE2 levels by two-thirds in only one hour. After consuming curcumin daily for one month, PGE2 levels were 57 percent lower than before supplementation began.

Turmeric has been used as a culinary spice for at least 2,000 years. It was listed in an Assyrian herbal in 600 BC, used by ancient Greeks, and widely recommended in Ayurvedic medicine. Native to India and other regions of South Asia, it may reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and help maintain mental function. Curcumin is safe in amounts of 500 to 8,000 mg daily, with most supplements providing 500 mg of curcumin.

Turmeric has been proven safe in larger amounts, but is usually limited by taste as a spice. One should look for a standardized supplement that contains at least 90 percent curcumin. Standardized Turmeric can be found at your local or internet health food store.

*Statements contained herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Curcumin from turmeric is not intended to diagnose, treat and cure or prevent disease. Always consult with your professional health care provider before changing any medication or adding Vitamins to medications.

A Copper Deficiency Can Lead To Several Health Problems

noreply@blogger.com (Hino Na Gata) — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 02:46:00 +0000

Submitted by Darrell Miller
Source: ArticleTrader.com

Copper is an essential trace mineral that can impair the ability of white blood cells to fight infection with even the slightest deficiency. Copper is necessary for the proper absorption of iron in the body. It is found primarily in foods that contain iron. If the body does not get a sufficient amount of copper, hemoglobin production decreases, causing copper-deficiency anemia to potentially result.

There are a variety of enzyme reactions that require copper. Copper is essential as a cross-linking agent for elastin and collagen. It is also a catalyst for protein reactions and is also needed for oxygen transport. Copper is used for the metabolism of essential fatty acids. Copper deficiency can result in a variety of symptoms. Among these symptoms are diarrhea, inefficient utilization of iron and protein, and stunted growth. The development of nerve, bone, and lung tissue can be impaired in babies and the structure of these body parts may also be altered.

Because the body is unable to manufacture copper, it must be obtained through the diet. Too much copper produces a condition known as copper toxicity or copper overload. In order for the body to work properly, it is essential that it has a proper balance of copper and zinc. An imbalance can lead to thyroid problems. Additionally, low copper levels can contribute to mental and emotional problems. For example, copper deficiency may be a factor in anorexia nervosa.

Although the FDA has never published a Recommended Daily Allowance for copper, the National Research Council recommends that adults get from 1.5 to 3.0 mg per day, while children obtain 1.5 to 2.5 milligrams and infants less than six months old obtain 0.4 to 0.6 milligrams. For most people, a normal healthy diet will provide the correct amount of copper.

Copper deficiency is most likely to occur in babies who are fed only cow’s milk, persons suffering from a malabsoprtion syndrome known as sprue, persons suffering from kidney disease, and those who chronically take mega-doses of zinc. Long-term use of oral contraceptives can upset the balance of copper in the body. This can cause either excessively high or excessively low copper levels. Copper levels can be determined through a blood test, urine samples, and hair analysis. The basis for a nutritional program to balance body chemistry is determining mineral levels and ratios.

The following nutrients are helpful in combating copper deficiency. The dosages recommended are for adults unless otherwise specified. For a child between the ages of twelve and seventeen, the dosage should be reduced to three-quarters the recommended amount, while one-half the recommended amount should be used for a child between six and twelve. A child under the age of six should use one-quarter the recommended amount.

Copper should be taken in dosages of 5 mg daily for a month, and then reduced to 3 mg daily. This helps to restore copper in the body. It is recommended that a copper amino acid chelate is used. 30 mg of zinc should be taken daily, as it is needed to balance with copper. This amount should not be exceeded and a zinc chelate form should be used. Iron should be taken as directed by a physician, as copper deficiency may cause anemia. Be sure to use a chelate form and do not take iron unless anemia is diagnosed. Additionally, a multivitamin and mineral complex should be taken as directed on the label since all nutrients are necessary in balance.

In conclusion, copper is a wonderful mineral that can help one with immunity and much more. Remember that copper should only be taken in low dosages of 1 to 3 milligrams per day. Copper can be found at your local or internet health food store.

*Statements contained herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Copper is not intended to diagnose, treat and cure or prevent disease. Always consult with your professional health care provider before changing any medication or adding Vitamins to medications.

Vitamins And Herbs May Help With Glaucoma

noreply@blogger.com (Hino Na Gata) — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 02:40:00 +0000

Submitted by Darrell Miller
Source: ArticleTrader.com

Glaucoma is a group of diseases that affect the optic nerve and can lead to irreversible vision loss. It is usually associated with elevated fluid pressure within the eye. All forms of glaucoma can cause damage to the optic nerve and lead to vision loss, even blindness, if left untreated. About 2.2 million Americans have been diagnosed with glaucoma and as many as 2 million more could have it and not yet know. It is one of the lading causes of blindness and is expected to become more prevalent in years to come due to the growing population of older adults.

Those people who are at greatest risk for developing glaucoma are people over the age of sixty, people of African ancestry, and people with diabetes, high blood pressure, severe myopia, or a family history of glaucoma. Smokers also have an elevated risk, as do those who have sustained eye injuries or who have used steroids for an extended period of time.

About 3 percent of Americans are believed to have open-angle glaucoma, which is the most common form of this disease. Because this disorder causes no symptoms until it is quite advanced, only about half of those who have it are actually aware of it. In open-angle glaucoma, there is no physical blockage and the structure of the eye appear to be normal. However, the drainage of fluid is inadequate to keep the intraocular pressure at a normal level.

The most pronounced symptoms of open-angle glaucoma are the gradual loss or darkening of peripheral vision and a marked decrease in night vision or the ability of the eye to adjust to darkness. Other possible symptoms include chronic low-grade headaches, the need for frequent changes in eyeglass prescription, and/or seeing halos around electric lights.

A far less common, yet more serious, form of glaucoma is closed-angle glaucoma. Closed-angle glaucoma is much more dangerous than open-angle forms because it almost never manifests any symptoms until very late in the condition. By that time, vision may be irreversibly damaged.

Glaucoma probably has many causes, with many scientists believing it may be closely linked to stress and nutritional problems or disorders like diabetes and high blood pressure. Some think that excessive amounts of glutamic acid, which is a nonessential amino acid, may be involved. Glaucoma has also been linked to deficiency in nitric oxide, which is a molecule that is critical for healthy blood vessels. Problems with collagen, the most abundant protein in the human body, have been linked to glaucoma as well. Collagen increases the strength and elasticity of tissues in the body, especially those of the eye. Collagen and tissue abnormalities at the back of the eye contribute to the clogging of the tissues through which the intraocular fluid normally drains. This results in elevated inner eye pressure, leading to glaucoma and related vision loss.

The following nutrients are considered to be very important when dealing with and preventing glaucoma: choline, essential fatty acids, glutathione, rutin, vitamin A, vitamin B complex, vitamin C with bioflavonoids, vitamin E, alpha-lipoic acid, magnesium, a multivitamin and mineral complex, and zinc. Additionally, the following herbs are helpful: bilberry, chickweed, eyebright, coleus forskohli, fennel tea, chamomile, ginkgo biloba, zinc sulfate, jaborandi, and rose hips.

To resolve issues with the eyes, one must change their diet, exercise, and take supplements and herbs like what are listed above. Medical doctors are at a loss as to how glaucoma happens but they can help stop the progression of this disease if detected early on. Always consult your doctor before adding vitamins and herbs to your diet, vitamins and herbs are available at your local or internet health food store.

*Statements contained herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Vitamins and herbs are not intended to diagnose, treat and cure or prevent disease. Always consult with your professional health care provider before changing any medication or adding Vitamins to medications.

Vitamins May Help Fight Hair Loss

noreply@blogger.com (Hino Na Gata) — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 06:34:00 +0000

Submitted by Darrell Miller

Loss of hair or baldness is often referred to as alopecia. Alopecia totalis means loss of all the scalp hair, while alopecia unviersalis means loss of all body hair, including eyebrows and eyelashes. If hair falls out in patches, it is termed alopecia areata. This condition is temporary and does not usually lead to baldness. Heredity, hormones, and aging are all factors that are involved in hair loss. Researchers have not yet determined the exact cause of hair loss, but some scientists believe the body’s immune system mistakes hair follicles for foreign tissue and attacks them. On the other hand, many suspect that hair loss is simply a genetic component.

A less dramatic, but much more prevalent type of hair loss is androgenic alopecia (AGA), which is also known as male pattern baldness. AGA is extremely common in men. As the name implies, a genetic or hereditary predisposition to the disorder and the presence of androgens, which are male sex hormones, are involved in this condition. Research has shown that the hair follicles of individuals who are susceptible to AGA may have receptors that are programmed to slow down or shut off hair production once they are influenced by androgens.

Women can also experience the same type of hair loss. However, it is usually not as extensive and most often does not occur until after menopause. All women experience some form of hair thinning as they grow older, especially after menopause. With some, it begins as early as puberty. Additionally, most women lose some hair two or three months after having a baby since hormonal changes prevent normal hair loss during pregnancy.

Demodex follicularum, a species of tiny mite, may be the cause of, or at least a contributing factor, to balding. These mites are present in almost all hair follicles by the time a person reaches middle age. In most cases, these mites cause no harm. Researchers believe that the difference between people who lose their hair and those who do not may be in how the scalp reacts to the presence of these mites. If the body initiates the inflammatory response as it tries to reject the mites, this can close down the hair follicles, which in turn, kill the mites and also kill the hair.

Additionally, hereditary factors that promote hair loss include poor circulation, acute illness, surgery, radiation exposure, skin disease, sudden weight loss, high fever, iron deficiency, diabetes, thyroid disease, drugs such as those used in chemotherapy, stress, poor diet, ringworm and other fungal infections, stress, chemicals such as hair dyes, and vitamin deficiencies.

The following nutrients are considered to be very important for dealing with and preventing hair loss: essential fatty acids, raw thymus glandular, vitamin B complex, vitamin C with bioflavonoids, vitamin E, zinc, coenzyme Q10, DMG, and kelp. Additionally, the following nutrients are helpful in dealing with hair loss: copper, grape seed extract, l-cysteine, MSM, and silica. The following herbs can also help prevent and deal with hair loss: apple cider vinegar, sage tea, ginkgo biloba, horsetail, green tea, pygeum, saw palmetto, and tea tree oil.

With proper diet, nutrition, and dietary supplements, one can rule out whether hair loss is dietary verses hormonal or fungal. Some supplements like evening primrose and omega-3 can help regulate inflammation hormones and hormones that can affect the immune system and hair follicles. Your local or internet health food store can better help you select the right products for each persons hair needs.

Natural Herbs Can Help Fight Gum Disease Like Halitosis

noreply@blogger.com (Hino Na Gata) — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 06:34:00 +0000

Submitted by Darrell Miller

Most of the time, halitosis is caused by poor dental hygiene. However, there may be other factors involved such as gum disease, tooth decay, heavy metal buildup, infection of the respiratory tract, improper diet, constipation, smoking, fever, diabetes, foreign bacteria in the mouth, indigestion, inadequate protein digestion, liver or kidney malfunction, postnasal drip, stress, and too much unfriendly bacteria in the colon.

Additionally, halitosis can be caused by a buildup of toxins in the gastrointestinal tract, salivary gland disorder, chronic bronchitis, sinusitis, or diabetes. It is also true that dieting, alcohol abuse, or fasting can also cause bad breath. “Morning breath” is the product of dehydration and the reduction in the amount of saliva. This saliva is necessary for washing away bacteria in the mouth.

Dieters and people who are fasting may often experience bad breath. This is because the lack of food causes the body to break down stored fat and protein for fuel. The metabolic wastes that are a result of this process have an unpleasant odor as they are exhaled from the lungs.

The following nutrients are beneficial for dealing with and preventing bad breath. One tablespoon of chlorophyll can be taken in juice twice daily, as green drinks are one of the best ways to combat bad breath. 2,000 to 6,000 mg of vitamin C with bioflavonoids should be taken daily. Vitamin C is important in healing mouth and gum disease and preventing bleeding gums. This nutrient also rids the body of excess mucus and toxins that cause bad breath. Acidophilus should be taken as directed on the label. It is needed to replenish the friendly bacteria in the colon. Insufficient friendly bacteria and an overabundance of harmful bacteria can often cause bad breath.

Garlic acts as a natural antibiotic by destroying foreign bacteria in both the mouth and the colon. It is recommended that you take 2 capsules of the odorless form 4 times daily, with meals and at bedtime. 30 mg of zinc should be taken three times daily as it has an antibacterial effect and neutralizes sulfur compounds. These sulfur compounds are a common cause of mouth odor. Bee propolis should be taken as directed on the label. It is helpful in healing the gums, aiding control of infection in the body, and also has an antibacterial effect. 15,000 IU of vitamin A should be taken daily; it is needed for control of infection and also in healing of the mouth. Additionally, 100 mg of vitamin B complex is needed for proper digestion.

The following herbs are also beneficial for dealing with halitosis. Alfalfa supplies chlorophyll, which cleanses the bloodstream and colon, where bad breath often begins. Gum disease, which is a major factor of bad breath, can be treated with goldenseal extract. This extract can heal the infected parts. Myrrh, peppermint, rosemary, and sage should be used to brush your teeth and rinse your mouth. Chewing a sprig of parsley after meals is an excellent treatment for bad breath. This nutrient is rich in chlorophyll, which happens to be a popular ingredient in breath mints. Other herbs that can be beneficial include anise, cloves, and fennel.

Whether you want to take it into your own hands to heal your gums from disease, a gum disease can be a sign of a more significant health problem that should be looked at by our health care provider. In either case, vitamins and herbs can be found at your local or internet health food store.

*Statements contained herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Natural Toothpaste is not intended to diagnose, treat and cure or prevent disease. Always consult with your professional health care provider before changing any medication or adding Vitamins to medications.

Fight Mononucleosis By Boosting The Immune System With Herbs

noreply@blogger.com (Hino Na Gata) — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 06:33:00 +0000

Submitted by Darrell Miller

Mononucleosis is an infectious viral disease that is most often caused by the Epstein-Barr virus. More rarely, it can be caused by cytomegalovirus. Both of these viruses are members of the herpes family. Once the virus enters the body, it multiplies in lymphocytes. Mono then affects the respiratory system, the lymphatic tissues, and glands in the neck, groin, armpits, bronchial tubes, spleen, and liver.

Symptoms of mono include depression, extreme fatigue, fever, generalized aching, headache, jaundice, and loss of appetite, sore throat, pain on the upper left side of the abdomen, puffy eyelids, swollen glands, and sometimes, a bumpy, red rash. Additionally, the spleen may become enlarged and liver function may be affected. Meningitis, encephalitis, and rupturing of the spleen are very rare complications that may develop as a result of mono.

The virus’s associated with mono are extremely contagious, often being transmitted from person to person by close contact such as kissing, which explains why mono is often referred to as the “kissing disease.” The disease can also be spread by sharing food or utensils, as well as through sexual contact or through respiratory droplets. The incubation period for mono is about ten days in children and thirty to fifty days in adults. A lot of mononucleosis cases occur in the military and in colleges, as living conditions are crowded and sleeping patterns are inadequate. High school students also have a high incidence of this disease. Mono is most common among children and adolescents, as about 90 percent of people over age thirty-five have mono antibodies in their blood, which means that they had the disease at some point in their lives, although many do not even know they had it.

The symptoms of mononucleosis are very similar to those of influenza, which often results in mono often being mistaken for it. However, with mono, the symptoms tend to be more persistent, with acute symptoms usually lasting from two to four weeks, and fatigue persisting for three to eight weeks after the other symptoms disappear. The disease can even linger for a year or more in some individuals. It can also produce recurring, but successively milder, attacks. If the immune system has been compromised by an organ transplant, HIV/AIDS, or other viruses, the mono symptoms can be extremely serious and chronic.

Mononucleosis is diagnosed through a blood test called a spot test. This test reveals the presence of specific viral antibodies and also confirms the presence of mono. Additionally, a liver function test can assist in the diagnosis.

The following nutrients are considered to be extremely important in dealing with mononucleosis: acidophilus, proteolytic enzymes, vitamin A with mixed carotenoids, and vitamin C with bioflavonoids. Other nutrients that have proven to be both important and helpful include: DMG, a free-form amino acid complex, garlic, vitamin B complex, zinc lozenges, maitake extract, reishi extract, shiitake extract, a multivitamin and mineral complex, and raw thymus glandular.

Astragalus and Echinacea are also beneficial in boosting the immune system, while cat’s claw has immune-enhancing properties that act against viral infections. Dandelion and milk thistle are beneficial in protecting the liver. Goldenseal helps to fight infection, while olive leaf extract helps to inhibit the growth of viruses that cause mono. Pau d’arco balances the bacteria in the colon and spirulina contains phytonutrients that are helpful in boosting the immune system.

Whether you want to combat mono symptoms naturally or use prescription drugs, always consult your family physician before taking matters into your own hands. A correct diagnosis is important to how one might want to combat sickness in general. Natural vitamins like the ones listed above are available at your local or internet health food store.

*Statements contained herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Vitamins and herbs are not intended to diagnose, treat and cure or prevent disease. Always consult with your professional health care provider before changing any medication or adding Vitamins to medications.

Reduce Symptoms Of Motion Sickness Naturally With Vitamins

noreply@blogger.com (Hino Na Gata) — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 06:29:00 +0000

Submitted by Darrell Miller

Motion sickness is the result of motion causing the eyes, the sensory nerves, and the vestibular apparatus of the ear to send conflicting signals to the brain, causing a loss of equilibrium or a sense of vertigo. Most often, it is experienced in a car, airplane, train, boat, elevator, or swing. Contributing factors to this illness are anxiety, genetics, overeating, poor ventilation, and traveling immediately after eating. A susceptibility to things like offensive odors, sights, or sounds can often precede an attack of motion sickness. Typically, women are affected by this condition more frequently than men are. Elderly people and children under the age of two are usually not affected.

Those people who suffer from motion sickness experience symptoms including severe headaches, queasiness, nausea, and vomiting while flying, sailing, or traveling in automobiles or trains. Other symptoms of motion sickness include cold sweats, dizziness, excessive salivation and/or yawning, fatigue, loss of appetite, pallor, severe distress, sleepiness, weakness, and occasionally, breathing difficulties that make one feel as if they are suffocating. If motion sickness is severe, an attack can make a person feel completely uncoordinated, and sometimes and injury can occur from loss of balance. The motion sickness typically goes away once the stimulus is removed. However, it can also persist for hours or days. If a person suffers from motion sickness for a prolonged amount of time, they may experience depression, dehydration, or low blood pressure. Motion sickness can also worsen any other illnesses that a person already has.

Many natural remedies have been greatly successful in treating motion sickness. The prevention of motion sickness is the key, as it is far easier to prevent than it is to cure. Once excessive salivation and nausea set in, usually it is too late to do anything but wait for the trip to be over so that recovery can begin.

The following nutrients have been recommended to help prevent motion sickness. Unless otherwise specified, the dosages given are for adults. For children between the ages of twelve and seventeen, the dose should be reduced to three-quarters of the recommended amount. For children between six and twelve, one-half of the recommended dose should be used, while one-quarter of the amount should be used for children under the age of six.

Charcoal tablets can be used as a detoxifier. Five tablets should be taken one hour before travel. Magnesium, which acts as a nerve tonic, should be taken in dosages of 500 mg one hour before a trip. To help relieve nausea, 100 mg of vitamin B6 should be taken one hour before a trip, and then 100 mg should be taken again two hours later. Additionally, black horehound can help to reduce nausea. Butcher’s broom, kudzu, and motherwort are great for helping to relieve vertigo. Ginger is beneficial in suppressing nausea, making it an excellent treatment and preventive for nausea and upset stomach.

Lastly, peppermint tea sooths and calms the stomach. Also, a drop of peppermint oil on the tongue is a great way to provide relief from nausea and motion sickness. Peppermint can also be taken in a lozenge form. To learn more information about the above nutrients, contact your local or internet health food store.

Fight The Mumps With Natural Vitamins And Herbs

noreply@blogger.com (Hino Na Gata) — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 06:07:00 +0000

by Darrell Miller

Mumps, a common viral illness mostly occurring during childhood, is caused by a type of virus that is known as a paramyxovirus that infects the parotid glands, which are the salivary glands that are located at the jaw angles below the ears. Symptoms include swelling of one or both glands plus headache, fever, chills, decreased appetite, sore throat, and pain when swallowing or chewing, especially when swallowing acidic substances such as citrus juices. A lot of times, one of the parotid glands will swell before the other, and as swelling in one gland subsides, the other begins to swell.

Mumps travels from person to person by means of infected droplets of saliva or direct contact with contaminated materials. This illness can be contracted through sneezing, coughing, kissing, talking, breathing, drinking out of the same glass as an infected person, and sharing utensils. This virus has an incubation period that can vary from fourteen to twenty-four days, with the average period being about eighteen days. A person with mumps is contagious any time from forty-eight hours before the onset of symptoms to six days after the symptoms have started. Although this attack is not as contagious as measles or chickenpox, it is similar in that one attack usually gives lifetime immunity.

Mumps occurs most commonly in those children that range between the ages of three and ten. However, it can occur through teenage years and, rarely, in adulthood. If this illness does occur after puberty, the ovaries or testes may become involved and sterility may result. If the testicles are affected, they become swollen and painful, while abdominal pain will result if the ovaries or pancreas is affected. Other organs that can be affected by mumps in rare or severe cases include the brain, pancreas, and kidneys. All of these can potentially cause serious complications.

The following bacteria are beneficial in dealing with mumps. Unless otherwise specified, the dosages given are for adults. For children between the ages of twelve and seventeen, the dose should be reduced to three-quarters of the recommended amount. For children between six and twelve, one-half of the recommended doses should be used, while one-quarter of the amount should be used for children under the age of six. Bifidobacterium bifidus should be taken as directed on the label to provide friendly bacteria, which contains antibiotic substances that inhibit pathogenic organisms. Vitamin C with bioflavonoids helps to destroy the virus and eliminate toxins if taken in dosages of 500 mg every 2 hours until improvement is noted.

One 15 mg zinc lozenge should be taken every 4 to 6 hours to aid healing. Acidophilus should be taken as directed on the label, as it contains antibiotic substances that inhibit pathogenic organisms. A free-form amino acid complex should be taken as directed on the label, as it is important for tissue repair and healing. 50,000 IU of vitamin A with mixed carotenoids should be taken daily, as it potentates immune function. Kelp, which contains essential minerals, iodine, and vitamins, should be taken in dosages of 1,000-1,500 mg daily. Additionally, the following herbs are beneficial in dealing with mumps: catnip, chamomile, dandelion, Echinacea, elderflower, lobelia, mullein, peppermint tea, slippery elm bark, barley, and yarrow.

Vitamin supplements are great to help fight off colds, but with the mumps always consult your doctor, if left untreated further life threatening complications may occur which is not desirable by anybody. Vitamin supplements are available at your local or internet health food store.

You Can Tell The Health Of Your Body By How Your Finger Nails Look

noreply@blogger.com (Hino Na Gata) — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 06:06:00 +0000

Submitted by Darrell Miller

The nails are responsible for protecting the nerve-rich fingertips and tips of the toes from injury. Nails are part of the epidermis, which is the outer layer of skin. They are mainly composed of keratin, which is a type of protein. The nail bed is the skin on top of which the nails grow, as they grow from 0.05 to 1.2 millimeters each week. If a nail is lost, it takes approximately seven months for it to grow out fully.

Those nail beds that are healthy are pink, which indicates a rich blood supply. Changes or abnormalities in the nails are often a result of nutritional deficiencies or other underlying conditions. The nails are able to reveal a great deal about the body’s internal health. Nail abnormalities on either the fingers or the toes can give evidence to an underlying disorder.

There are many changes that nutritional deficiencies can produce in the nails. A lack of protein, folic acid, and vitamin C are responsible for hang nails, while white bands across the nails are an indicator for protein deficiency. Dryness and brittleness indicates a lack of vitamin A and calcium. Horizontal and vertical ridges in the nails means that there is a deficiency of the B vitamins, while an insufficient intake of vitamin B12 can lead to excessive dryness, very rounded and curved nail ends, and darkened nails. Iron deficiency can lead to nails that develop a concave shape and/or vertical ridges. White spots on the nails can be caused by a deficiency of zinc. Inadequate amounts of friendly bacteria in the body can result in the growth of fungus under and around the nails, while a lack of hydrochloric acid contributes to the splitting of nails.

The following supplements are essential in promoting healthy nail growth. Unless otherwise specified, the dosages given are for adults. For children between the ages of twelve and seventeen, the dose should be reduced to three-quarters of the recommended amount. For children between six and twelve, one-half of the recommended dose should be used, while one-quarter of the amount should be used for children under the age of six.

Acidophilus should be taken as directed on the label, as it inhibits the harmful bacteria that cause fungal infection. A free-form amino acid complex can also be taken as directed on the label, on an empty stomach, to provide the building materials for new nails. Silica supplies silicon, which is needed for hair, bones, and strong nails. It should be taken as directed on the label. Vitamin A emulsion should be taken in dosages of 50,000 IU daily, as the body cannot utilize protein without vitamin A. Black currant seed oil is helpful for weak, brittle nails and should be taken in dosages of 500 mg twice daily. Calcium and magnesium should be taken as directed on the label, as they are necessary for nail growth.

Iron should be taken as directed by a physician, as deficiency produces spoon nails and/or vertical ridges. A vitamin B complex should be taken as directed on the label, as deficiencies result in fragile nails. To prevent hangnails and inflammation of the tissue surrounding the nail, 3,000 to 6,000 mg daily of vitamin C with bioflavonoids should be taken. 50 mg daily of zinc is beneficial for affecting absorption and action of vitamins and enzymes.

Additionally, the following herbs are helpful: alfalfa, black cohosh, burdock root, dandelion, gotu kola, yellow dock, horsetail, oat straw, borage seed, flaxseed, lemongrass, parsley, primrose, pumpkin seed, sage, butcher’s broom, chamomile, ginkgo biloba, rosemary, sassafras, and turmeric.

Healthy looking nails can tell you if your body is getting the right nutrients from your diet. When you find your nails are not looking well, consider the above vitamins, minerals and herbs to help restore healthy looking finger and toe nails. The vitamins and herbs listed can be found at your local or internet health food store.

Why Should You Buy From Bailey's Health Store?

noreply@blogger.com (Hino Na Gata) — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 05:59:00 +0000

Submitted by copitek

As with anything on the internet you are going to find that there is a plethora of diet nutrition and herbal supplement stores to shop at. Of course you want to find the store that has the best products at the most reasonable prices. These are just a couple of the many reasons why you will want to shop at Bailey’s health store.

As you enter Bailey’s health store online you are going to find that this is no store wasting your time on overpriced products. You are going to find products sold at the actual manufacturer’s suggested retail prices leading you directly to a great value.

The goal of this store is to provide you with high-quality diet nutrition products that you can benefit from. You have nothing to worry about as you will find targeted diet nutrition program kits that are created specifically for your needs and wants.

You will find a wide range of diet nutrition products and herbal supplements to take advantage of. Some of the products you will find include vitamins, packaged diet nutrition kits, herbal supplements as teas, tablets and snacks, physical fitness and sport nutrition vitamins and herbal supplements, and natural weight loss diet nutrition programs.

All of the products created by Bailey’s health store are targeted for your specific needs. They are going to help improve your cardiovascular health, help boost your immune system, strengthen bones, strengthen and heal joints and cartilage, and help you lose weight and maintain a healthy fit.

Not only will you find diet nutrition and herbal supplement products, but there is also a wide range of natural skin care products you can take advantage of at affordable rates. All of these skin care products are made from the best all-natural sources. Some of the all-natural sources that are found in these products include aloe vera, Australian tea tree oil and Vitamin E.

This online health store is a one-stop shop for all of your health needs. There is a wide array of products that are intended for anyone and everyone. You will find healthy snacks and drinks, health beauty products for your skin, hair and nails, physical fitness and nutrition products, and products made specifically for men’s and women’s health.

Whether you are looking to improve something in your lifestyle or maintain a specific level of fitness, this is the store for you. You will find quality products at affordable prices while tracking down the exact formula for you.

Vitamins Can Support The Cardiovascular System And Fight Inflammation

noreply@blogger.com (Hino Na Gata) — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 05:57:00 +0000

Submitted by Darrell Miller

Inflammation is a normal part of the body’s defense against pathogens. The increase in body temperature, flood of toxic free radicals and inflammation-signaling proteins, and release of killer macrophage cells are the main signs of an inflammatory event that is the body’s long-established means of defending against a clear and present danger. This adaptive response can now become a cause for debilitating disease. It is even thought that the aging process may be linked to the very defense mechanism that keeps us healthy when we are young. As we grow older, our ability to regulate inflammation begins to diminish. Instead of protecting us, inflammation becomes silent and systemic, allowing degenerative disease to take root. The symptoms of silent inflammation are extremely different from acute inflammation of redness, heat, swelling, and pain, and can lie undetected until it has been around for far too long.

Silent inflammation causes the body to turn on itself, as its immune system begins attacking its own organs. Over time, inflammatory cytokines such as C-reactive protein, interleukin-6, and inflammation producing eicosanoids like prostaglandin E-2 and leukotrienes B-4, start to destroy tissue all over the body. In response to this attack, the body produces even more inflammatory cytokines and free radicals, which creates a self-perpetuating cycle. Silent inflammation damages arteries, destroys nerve cells and organs, compromises the immune system, and promotes cancerous growths. Despite how well they feel today, those with silent inflammation are on a fast track toward degenerative disease. On the good side, preventative measures that are taken today to reduce inflammation can prevent degenerative diseases like heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s tomorrow.

When there are equal numbers of good and bad eicosanoids, a state of wellness is able to prevail within the body. However, when they become chronically unbalanced, many problems result. This balance is, interestingly, highly dependant upon the level of insulin that is found in the body. High insulin levels, whether they are induced by sugar overload, the onset of insulin resistance, or the hormonal effects of excess fat, set the stage for systematic inflammation. As insulin levels climb, oxidative stress increases dramatically, causing the production of inflammatory cytokines. Along with being too high in refined sugar, the average North American diet is filled with inflammation-promoting fats and scarce in inflammation-reducing omega-3 fats; the consequence of this chronic fatty acid imbalance in an increase in systemic inflammation.

As inflammation rises, so does the production of cortisol, which is produced in the adrenal glands and is intricately involved in the body’s response to stress. In an attempt to reduce inflammation, cortisol increases blood pressure, elevates blood-sugar levels, and suppresses the immune system. This means that systemic inflammation produces chronically elevated levels of cortisol, which then place a heavy physiological burden on all organs, causing a dramatic increase on the risk of degenerative disease.

Fortunately, changing the balance within the body to favor the production of anti-inflammatory eicosanoids can be achieved through a conscious dietary change. By simply increasing your dietary intake of fatty fish, eating raw nuts and grains rich in healthy fats, and supplementing with a high-quality cold-pressed fish oil or flaxseed oil, and concurrently decreasing your intake of red meats, eggs, high-glycemic foods, and foods high in saturated fats, chronic inflammation can be reduced greatly. Vitamin supplements can boost ones antioxidant intake and help fight inflammation as well. Quality vitamins are available at your local or internet health food store.

Optimal Nutrition For Optimal Health And Wellness

noreply@blogger.com (Hino Na Gata) — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 14:39:00 +0000

Submitted by Darrell Miller

The Food and Nutrition Board of the Institute of Medicine, US National Academy of Sciences, has been setting national standards for nutrient intake for over 60 years. The recommendations are often referred to and known as the Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs). Similar standards to the US RDAs have been adopted in over 40 countries. RDAs were originally developed during World War II when it was determined that a comprehensive set of standards was necessary to establish scientifically valid baselines for nutrient intake.

The standards were necessary to provide guidance for the development of wartime rationing measures amongst the armed forces and civilian populations. With this in mind, the recommendations were minimal in nature, as they established the lowest levels of nutrient intake required in order to avoid common maladies that were associated with nutritional deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies include diseases such as rickets, scurvy, pellagra, and beriberi. The RDAs were not designed or never intended, to address the ideal levels of intake required for optimal health.

The RDA for a particular nutrient is based on the amount of nutrient that is required in order to prevent failure of a specific function or the development of an observable clinical deficiency. Since these RDAs were developed fro demographic groups within a population, there are separate recommendation is for different ages, genders, and physiological states. The recommendations are made for healthy individuals only and do not consider the needs of those who have particular nutritional needs due to different disease states. Since their creation in 1943, the RDAs are revised each decade, with the evaluation of new scientific evidence that has emerged. In some cases, these revisions have resulted in the lowering of the recommended intake of certain nutrients.

The basis that the American population is “healthy” simply because its citizens do not exhibit classical symptoms of clinical nutritional deficiencies is extremely flawed. The decision of the US Food and Nutrition Board to reduce further the RDAs of several important nutrients seems to be a nonsensical choice. America and Canada are both nations that seem to be awash in illness, with two-thirds of adults being overweight and obesity running in epidemic. The incidence of heart disease is that major killer and reflects the dietary and lifestyle choices, while the rising prevalence of several cancers, type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, and neurodegenerative disorders threaten to take over our healthcare systems.

The dramatic increase in the consumption of nutritional supplements in order to achieve long-term health has not gone unnoticed by the pharmaceutical industry or the regulatory authorities in North America, as some governments have developed recommendations on tolerable upper levels of intake for several nutrients. Since RDA recommendations define the lower limits of daily nutrient intake that are necessary to avoid acute nutritional deficiencies, they do not address the requirements for optimal nutrition, as they were not designed to do so. Because of this, some governments are considering using the US RDAs to limit the levels of nutrients that are needed in commercial dietary supplements.

If such a policy were put into place, the validated benefits of high-dose supplementation for the maintenance of optimal health and the treatment of specific disease processes would be dismissed. Dietary supplements are an important part of many American diets. The ability for one to take health in to their own hands is important to all those people. Natural vitamins are available at your local or internet health food sore.

Fight Off Free Radical Damage Wtih Powerful Antioxidants

noreply@blogger.com (Hino Na Gata) — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 14:38:00 +0000

Submitted by Darrell Miller

Free radicals are highly unstable and extremely short lived. Their lifespan measures a trillionth of a second or less. Free radicals generally do not carry a net charge on the molecule, making their reactivity different from the reactivity of other similar ions. The unpaired electrons of a free radical create an activated energy state, which makes the molecule extremely reactive on a chemical basis. During their short existence, free radicals that are highly unstable can cause considerable damage to the cell, leaving a field of destruction in their wake.

One of life's strangest paradoxes is that oxygen, the giver of life, can also be our mortal enemy. Although it is essential for life, the involvement of oxygen in the cell's respiratory processes is one of the main factors of growing old. When the molecules that make up our entire body give up an electron, they are oxidized. On the other hand, when they accept an electron, they are reduced. Reduction is basically the controlled oxidation or combustion by proteins called enzymes. The result of this controlled oxidation is broken down molecules, releasing energy.

During cellular respiration, some of the electrons that are exchanged escape. These electrons are unstable due to their configuration, and are extremely aggressive, as they react with and damage other molecules in the cell. About 2-5% of the electrons that pass through the cell's respiratory processes are turned into this kind of unstable electron. These unstable electrons are often referred to as free radicals. A cell will often snuff out free radicals by neutralizing them with antioxidants, as they donate electrons in order to convert the unstable electron into a more stable form. During this process, the antioxidant itself becomes oxidized and needs to be replenished. Unfortunately, if the cell's antioxidant status has been depleted because of excessive physiological demands or a chronic nutritional insufficiency, the cells capacity is likely to become extinguished due to the continuous flux of free radicals.

Not everything about free radicals is bad for the cell. Free radicals are extremely important in a number of biological processes. They are crucial for the body's immune response, as they kill bacteria and other invading pathogens by neutralizing them. Free radicals also are important in certain cell signaling processes, including the initiation of the inflammatory response. The secret to free radicals lies in balance. Because of this, it is essential that the cells of your body be maintained in their optimal nutritional state.

Even a moderate amount of exercise can change the body's cellular redox balance, causing the release of tons of free radicals; for this reason, those athletes who push themselves to the limits of physical endurance need high levels of antioxidant protection daily. If left unchecked, free radical damage can threaten the integrity of essential bimolecular and structural components found in the cell, including lipids in the membranes of the cell, enzymatic and structural proteins, and DNA that encodes the cell's genetic blueprint. Once the damage begins, the process of degenerative disease and accelerated aging also begins.

It is essential for us to avoid the release of free radicals due to antioxidant stores or chronic inflammation in the cells and tissues of the body. This is why supplement manufactures have come up with antioxidant formulas to help restore the body to maximum performance. Quality antioxidant formulas are available at your local or internet health food store.