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Cranberry Juice Healthy Heart And Constipation

Marcus — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 03:29:04 +0000

A study published in the ‘Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry’ shows that drinking cranberry juice can lower blood pressure. (January 28 2010)

Oligometric Procyanidins in cranberries is the specific compound in cranberries identified which boosts the health of the blood vessels. Unpronounceable but this compound prevent blood vessel constriction and this helps prevents hearts disease.

It is good for constipation too.

Muscle Aches and Pains? Try Yoga

Marcus — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 07:45:44 +0000

I have always had a fascination with yoga. When I was younger, I thought of it as a technology that will take one to samadhic bliss. I was hooked on yogis floating in the air …WOW!

Well, now I believe that deep meditation is great for the end of a hard day but is limited. However, I am now WOWed by the physical benefits of doing yoga postures.

I tried out yoga – with a DVD yesterday. Yes that is the one you see at the header of this write. And I must say I recommend it.

Not trying to plant negative messages in your mind but irrespective of whether you have or do not have a problem with muscles and joints, prevention is better than cure. Yoga stretches are a great way to give those muscles a good stretch and workout.

The truth is that muscles lose their strength and tone as the years go by. The solution is to keep them toned. That way, the aches and stiffness which may account for bad backs and what-nots will not become trouble.

Simple stretches in yoga works out our entire torso. I find the mountain pose great for the neck, the upward facing dog great for the shoulders and the forward bend great for the back.

If you hate DVDs and a DIY sort of person, here are two sites you can visit. These sites provide good instructions.

http://www.yogasite.com/postures.html

http://yoga.org.nz/postures/yoga_postures_main_page.htm

Valuable information on water

Sandie — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 16:28:49 +0000

Received this email from a friend and thought it will be great to share with all. We all know how important water is to us and that water is the second most important nutrient for life, just after oxygen. More than two-thirds of the human body is made up of water, and the brain is nearly 85 percent water. So whether the information below is effective or not, we should all the same consume lots of water.

Timely intake of water will maximize its effectiveness on human body.

Two (02) glasses of water – After waking up – Helps activate internal organs

One (01) glass of water - 30 minutes before meal – Help digestion

One (01) glass of water – Before taking a bath – Helps lower blood pressure

One (01) glass of water – Before sleep - To avoid stroke or heart attack

Are you eating your orange the right way?

Sandie — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:16:55 +0000

Are you eating your orange correctly?

How do you eat your orange? Peel them, leaving the white pith intact or peel it really clean; skin and pith all out or you just quarter them and take it from there? Or juice it?

According to research, the white pith is an important source of fiber and flavonoids and the juicy orange segments contain vitamin C. So what happens when we discard the white pith and consume only the orange segments? Flavonoids in the orange are lost. Flavonoids and vitamin C work hand in hand to support our health through its interaction.

The best way to consume fruit is raw, with its skin or in some fruits, skin peeled, on an empty stomach about half an hour before meals. If your concern is on the pesticide level, you can either go organic or soak your fruits in enzyme water for about 5 minutes. Alternatively, you can give them a simple scrub with table salt and a good rinse.

Follow this link for some valuable information on orange

http://www.juicing-for-health.com/oranges-health-benefits.html

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Gastritis Cure – Drink Mineral Water

Marcus — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 03:25:50 +0000

Today I shall share a tip for those who suffer from gastritis or bloating of the stomach.

Gastritis or gastric pains is a terrible thing to suffer from. I know this from experience. It was by accident that I found myself cured.

When people suffer from sour stomach, indigestion, gas or a general stomach upset, the first thing that most would reach for would be antacids. It works by neutralizing the the acid in the stomach. The active ingredient could be aluminium hydroxide, calcium carbonate and a host of other similar chemicals. Some may have simethicone, which relieves gas.

These are not meant to be taken over long periods.

What helped me was mineral water. I was working in jakarta then and had constant gastric pains before I arrived. Now Jakarta was not known for its great hygiene and the solution was to buy drinking water. In fact, I had a dispenser and had a store house of mineral water bottles. Real mineral water fresh from the spring. I believe so because then, fake bottled water was not in vogue.

I used the water for soup, for cooking never the tap water. Over a few months, I noticed the gastritis did not bother me so much and my appetite improved. Before I realized it, I was cured. I could indulged in spicy and oily food without problems. Other than an increased cholesterol level!

The trick is to drink lots of water when the symptoms start. I found that drinking a big glass helps to neutralize the pain at the same time pushes the gas out resulting in a burp providing relief. Mineral water does not contain the chlorine and what-have-you which cause stomach lining irritations. Maybe the pH value was neutral which aids the stomach wall to heal.

Try it but as a word of caution, if your suffering persists, it is wise to see a doctor to check for other underlying problems.

Visit this link for info on antacids

http://www.faqs.org/health/topics/50/Antacids.html

Lower Blood Pressure Without Drugs – Apple Cider Vinegar

Marcus — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:28:22 +0000

Bragg Cider

Anyone who has a hypertension problem will agree that taking drugs to manage blood pressure is a daily chore. It is expenditure and unless you like visiting the doctor and pharmacist, it will be many trips to replenish your drug supply.

Natural health advocates have suggested drinking apple cider vinegar. I know an elderly friend who swears by the goodness of Bragg’s apple cider vinegar. She claims that it is good for arthritis, indigestion and back pain.

Another use is as a sleeping aid although I don’t see how. A glass of red wine maybe.

But no harm giving it a try. Monitor the results. It may be empirical but if you do have something to tell us, drop a line here.

Here is a good link for more info on apple cider

http://www.webmd.com/diet/apple-cider-vinegar

Lose Weight? Drink Black Coffee

Marcus — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 03:45:28 +0000

This is good news for coffee drinkers!

Apart from the anti-oxidant benefit, drinking coffee boosts our metabolic rate.

Although it is a short term boost, said to be over the next four hours after your favorite cuppa, that morning cup of coffee helps to burn about 25 calories. If we look at a 700 calorie daily intake as a guide, that equates to about 3.5% which is something.

The calorie requirement of course varies from individual but the point is that it has to be black coffee. If you add cream, syrup or sugar then you will be taking in more calories than what that cup of coffee is going to help your body burn.

I like my coffee without sugar but my tummy still grows some simply because I add in milk.

How about you?

Get that Pain off Your Back

Marcus — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 13:43:27 +0000

Hamstring Stretch A

Lower back pain can make a person miserable. Those who suffer from it know.

If you are one of those unfortunate majority, you must have tried many forms of treatments or therapies. You would also have received much well-intentioned advice from well meaning friends and even from strangers who have noticed you wincing in pain.

Well, here is another well-meaning tip. Through experimenting with the many exercises and postures, I have found that stretching the hamstring muscles helps.

The image at the beginning of this write is the hamstring stretch referred to. The hamstring is that muscle at the back of our thighs that go all the way from the back of the knees to the pelvis. It is a big and strong muscle and one of the work it does is provide stability to the pelvic area.

When the hamstring is cold, it contracts and over a prolonged period of time, it may not relax and release. When this happens, lower back muscle comes into action and if they are weak, pain is the result.

How and when to stretch? The best is to sit on the floor as shown in the picture A. Lean forward towards the out-stretched leg until the tension is felt at the back of the thigh. That is the hamstring stretching. If there is no stretch try leaning away or twisting your torso.

Hamstring Stretch B

Posture B works better for me. The trick to get that stretch feeling is to maintain your torso erect. By maintaining the torso erect, the hamstring is stretched rather than the back muscles.

Hold the stretch for at least 30 seconds. Release the stretch slowly to allow the muscle to contract gently. Stretch one leg and then the other. Important to remember not to do bouncing or pumping motions as you stretch. We often see people do this and it is incorrect. Bouncing only makes the muscle contract some more.

This stretching can be done at anytime. I have found that a good morning stretch is most effective inn having a less painful day. When we sleep,the heart works less and the blood supply to our muscles are not so good which explains why we often feel stiffer in the mornings.

It is also recommended to do this stretch after walking or exercise as it helps to make the hamstring limber. The sports people call this warming down.

Try it and see if it works. If you have other suggestions, I will be the first to want to know. Anything that helps me get this pain off my back is very welcome.

Passion does not rot with age

Sandie — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 09:17:39 +0000

I was introduced to passion fruit way back in the 70s. During that time, you can buy them only in the highlands, Camerons. I used to buy them back, mostly given away to friends and the balance to land in waste bins. Now I wonder if any of my friends ever ate them or they did exactly what I did.

Two reasons why they landed in waste bins. One was that they were so sour that your eyes shut automatically when you take a bite into the fruit and the other – when they turned wrinkled you think the fruit has turned bad.

As I age gracefully into my years, I had the wisdom to know that looks are deceiving. The wrinkled and dimpled passion fruit is more ‘passionate’ compared to the ‘teenagers’. The older it gets, the sweeter it tastes. So let us give more respect to this senior citizen.

Passion fruit is a fantastic source of vitamins A and C as well as potassium and iron. It is also an excellent source of dietary fibre.

You can just simply scoop out the fleshy pulp and seeds to eat or have it over your ice cream. I also had this at an organic shop – very light tea with the fleshy pulp and seeds, a slice of lemon with a dash of honey. It tastes better if the tea is iced. Or spoon it over your yogurt or as a mix to your green or fruit salads.

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Fungus Treatment Tip for your Dog

Marcus — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 07:12:36 +0000

My dog, who happens to be a scraggy looking fella had a problem. To us it was a problem, but to him, it was a very doggy thing – he has a very strong odor. Even though I have tried using the regular dog shampoo for his baths, the smell just would not go away.

Then this pharmacist friend taught me a neat little trick. She said it was fungus and recommended I used Selsun. I remember we used Selsun for dandruff but have not heard of it being used nowadays let alone for dogs..

So, I bought one small little bottle to try. It has to be the yellow one, my pharmacist said. There is another one which comes in a blue bottle.

It is a little coarse on the coat of my canine friend and he has to be given a conditioner rub down after this Selsun treatment.

Glad to say, it worked. Little doggy did not smell so bad for a few days but the smell returned. I guess a few more treatments may do the trick.

I had earlier used some fungal liquid sold at the pet store but that did not work. I would suggest try the blue bottle which is non-prescription. Understand it contains selenium sulfide at 1% concentration which may work in mild cases of fungus. Don’t forget the conditioner.

(for info on Selsun, click here)

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