December 31st, 2009 by admin
There are many things that we can do to help support a healthy lifestyle for the whole family, from healthy breakfast ideas and smart snacking solutions, to making smart choices at the grocery store. To view the Multimedia News Release see http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/backtoschoolhealthyeating/39222/
Duration : 58 sec
December 31st, 2009 by admin
Shenmin was recommended to me by my local health and nutrition store as a natural remedy for balding. I have seen ads for this product that "guarantee" that they will regrow your hair. I’ve also been told to try Avacore. What’s the truth?
do not know but you can try:
Baldness, hair grow & regrow formula
8 oz. avocado oil
30 gram rosemary
5 drops peppermint oil
mix these three ingredients
you can either place them in a glass container (heat resistant) and place in an oven for 20 minutes at 300 deg F OR place in a dark colored glass bottle and store a dark place for 6 weeks
once you have completed the above step, strain the oil to remove the rosemary
(use cheese cloth or similar cloth and squeeze the extra oil out)
once you have strained the oil you can massage one teaspoonful into your scalp three times a day
store the unused portion in a dark colored bottle in a cool dark place (not cold), you can store it for up to 3 months
December 31st, 2009 by admin
I’d like to read a book about healthy eating/nutrition as i wanna eat more healthily, but whenever i go into a book shop there never seems to be anything just on healthy eating, its all that latest fads like the GI diet or detox your body or lose a stone in a day type crap lol. I just want an everyday healthy eating plan that tells you how much of each type of food you should eat a day and maybe some recipes and a diet plan. I like Janette Marshall’s eat for life book cos that’s based on the world health organisation guidelines and not faddy diets, is there anything else out there like this???
And i’ve read skinny bitch but i don’t like it cos it tells you not to eat bread or meat. I want something that doesnt encourage you to cut large foodtypes out of your diet xx
get the book "Eat This, Not That!" its really informative and gives healthy alternatives of unhealthy food
December 31st, 2009 by admin
Tastes great hot or cold. 10 g Protein. Good source of : Dietary Fiber, Protein, Omega-3.
December 30th, 2009 by admin
Without herbal medicine, modern medicine would not be in the advanced stage that it is. Our species has relied on plants for thousands of years – not only for nutrition, but to ease ailments that develop within our minds and bodies.
The parts of an herb have helped us survive disease and pestilence and contributed to our survival for as long as humans have existed. Over time, we have learned which herbs and parts of a plant provide value to our lives and which have the potential to cause damage.
We know that our ancestors used herbal remedies because archeologists have unearthed evidence that they used plant-based treatments all over the world. What’s intriguing is that cultures on a global scale, which had no known contact with one another, all used herbal remedies in much the same way – testing and tracking what worked and what didn’t in the herbal world of remedies.
As time proved some assumptions correct, our ancestors passed the teachings about herbal treatments down through familial lineage. They also created texts to help others study and learn about the techniques used in taking a natural approach to healing.
It was from our ancestral roots that modern-day pharmaceutical companies derived their synthetic drugs today. They work to try to recreate the natural effects herbal treatments deliver to the human body, sometimes succeeding and often failing. Aspiring, for example, was created as a replica of the substance found in willow bark that provides a natural pain reliever.
Botanical treatments do not provide the same side effects that synthetic drugs do, which accounts for the reason why many modern-day consumers are steering away from man-made compounds and concentrating on the return to their roots of herbal remedies and natural treatments. When our ancestors began cultivating plants for their own use, they included herbal gardens that provided immediate access to particular plants they found soothing for their ailments, including aloe, peppermint, mustard, and more.
As the cultures began to merge throughout the years and travelers started exploring the world, ideas were exchanged and treatments one culture found useful were now in the hands of another culture who previously didn’t have access to such findings or even the plants themselves, before trade.
Herbs were so important to our ancestors that they became a part of religious rituals and were highly valued. Today, not only do consumers see the significance in promoting herbal treatments, but doctors are aligning with this way of thinking as well.
James Penn
http://www.articlesbase.com/non-fiction-articles/how-our-ancestors-introduced-herbal-remedies-to-the-modern-world-98670.html
December 29th, 2009 by admin
Liv.52 (also called LiverCare) was introduced in 1955 as a specially formulated liver support product. Since then, Liv.52 has been sold worldwide & is widely recognized by thousands of health professionals as one of the most effective liver formulas, with beneficial effects reported in over 300 studies. Liv.52 ensures optimum liver function through the protection of the hepatic parenchyma, and by way of its potent antioxidant properties, it acts as a powerful detoxification agent. Liv.52 neutralizes all kinds of toxins from food, water, air and medications. By protecting one of the body’s most important organs, Liv.52 has enormous health benefits for everyone. Alcohol users in partucular find Liv.52 helpful in maintaining a healthier liver. It also helps those taking necessary allopathic medications to protect themselves against the damaging hepatoxic side effects. Liv.52 is used by many bodybuilders and strength athletes who use substances that can cause stress on the liver. Take 1 or 2 capsules twice per day, preferably with meals. Allow several weeks for full benefit. The use of natural products provides progressive but long-lasting results. Liv.52′s ability to eliminate toxins has been well studied. In a study of process and the elimination of acetaldehyde, a toxin derived from alcohol (European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, 1991, 40 : pp. 189-91), Liv.52 was shown to enhance the urinary secretion of acetaldehyde, suggesting that Liv.52 prevents the binding of acetaldehyde to cell proteins in the liver. Additional Studies: Indian Journal of Experimental Biology, Vol. 37, August 1999, pp. 762-766. Indian Journal of Experimental Biology, Vol. 32, 1994, pp. 674. Supplement Facts Liv52 Serving Size: 1 capsule Servings Per Bottle: 90 Active Ingredients: Proprietary Herbal Extract Blend 450mg (Caper (root), Chicory (seed), Black Nightshade (whole plant), Arjuna (bark), Negro Coffee (seed), Yarrow (aerial parts), Tamarisk (whole plant)). Other Ingredients: 100%
December 29th, 2009 by admin
Herbal crohn’s teas can be an effective remedy, and can often be used in conjunction with vitamin supplements and the proper diet to further relieve and prevent gastrointestinal symptoms. Although herbs that are considered beneficial for crohn’s can be taken in forms other than tea (I.E. pills) herbal tea tends to be the best way to treat gastrointestinal issue.
Why? According to some studies, warm liquid is easy for the body to digest, and allows herbs to come in direct contact with the walls of the stomach and intestines. Conversely, herbal crohn’s supplements in pill form can be difficult to digest, and may contain alcohol which often results in most of the herb being absorbed in the mouth.
The following information is focused on the herbal teas that are considered the best for herbal crohn’s treatment.
Peppermint Tea
Peppermint is made up of the essential oil menthol. When ingested, menthol produces powerful antispasmodic effects that directly soothe the muscles in the digestive system, aiding in digestion. Furthermore, peppermint tea has a very calming aroma which can help relax nerves and subdue a nervous stomach. Peppermint tea can also alleviate stomach cramps and cramping of the intestinal muscles.
Peppermint tea helps alleviate the following crohn’s symptoms:
Bloating
Gas
Flatulance
Abdominal pain
Irregular bowel movements
It is best to consume peppermint tea after large meals and before bed.
Chamomile Tea
Chamomile has been used for centuries in treating a variety of health ailments including common gastrointestinal issues, and is an ideal herbal crohn’s remedy. Chamomile is a mild sedative and has anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and carminative properties that help aid in digestion and soothes and heals the mucous membrane of the digestive tract.
Chamomile tea alleviates and prevents the following crohn’s symptoms:
Gas
Flatulance
Digestive discomfort
stress
Chamomile acts as a mild sedative, and is therefore best taken before bed.
Note: Chamomile is part of the daisy family. Therefore, if you are allergic to daisies you should not drink this tea.
Fennel Tea
Fennel has a calming effect on the stomach and is one of the most effective herbal crohn’s remedies for relieving gas pain and reducing flatulence. Fennel tea aids the digestive tract, and is also recommended for use in conjunction with an herbal laxative to reduce cramps. In addition, fennel is known for its ability to boost the metabolism and works as a detoxifier.
Fennel tea is considered effective for relieving the following crohn’s symptoms:
gas pain
flatulence
bloating
stomach pain
Fennel tea is best taken after meals or when symptoms are present.
The following are five herbal crohn’s teas that aid in digestion which you can try:
1. Peppermint tea – see above
2. Chamomile tea – see above
3. Fennel tea – see above
4. Ginger tea – Relieves gas, bloating and pain. Ginger is exceptional at relieving nausea and vomiting. It does not have sedative properties, but it can make the body generate more heat and the warm feeling in the stomach may cause discomfort.
5. Lemon balm tea – Relieves pain and discomfort of indigestion, as well as gas and bloating. Lemon balm is also effective in alleviating anxiety, nervousness and mild insomnia. Lemon balm is like mint in the sense that it has a soothing effect on the stomach.
Where can you find herbal teas and which are best? You can find herbal teas in your local grocery store, health food or nutrition stores and online. Although loose leaf tea is best, teabags are fine as long as you can clearly smell the distinct aroma of the herb through the bag.
In addition, make sure herbal teas are caffeine free as caffeine can irritate the gastrointestinal tract and trigger symptoms. You should also ensure that the herb is the only or primary ingredient listed in the tea.
Sharon Dobson
http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/herbal-teas-for-crohns-disease-127407.html
December 28th, 2009 by admin
I am 47 and have had a lazy eye since youth. I also suffer with poor vision and was interested in perhaps nutritional support or herbal nutrition, or other natural help for vision.
I have friend age 65 who has been doing vision therapy with a specially trained optometrist for the last few months and having great results. These are specially trained optometrists who screen for obvious medical problems and then do a regimen of exercises and techniques designed to strengthen the eye and improve function.
Ophthalmologists do not generally offer this therapy and stick to medications and surgery to treat the eye. I’m not saying one is better than the other, but that depending upon what’s going on with your eyes holistically, that would guide you in choosing a path.
Get your eyes screened first from an optometrist. If there is a medical/surgical issue, they’ll refer you to an ophthalmologist. Get a referral from someone you trust.
December 27th, 2009 by admin
I’d like to treat what may be mild, chronic depression nutritionally. I can’t take herbals, I’m allergic to them. I believe I heard something about fish oil good for it, and also b-complex vitamins. I already take some Centrum once in a while. Would that plus eating a healthy, varied diet be enough? Would if be helpful if I go buy a bottle of fish oil and b-complex tablets?
I want to give this a shot before I go the "medical treatment" route because it’s not serious and it may be all I need.
Did some research for you, check more info on the link. Good luck!
http://www.newstarget.com/004919.html
Highlight:
Certain foods that contain high quantities of omega-3 fatty acids and/or a nutrient called uridine, such as salmon, herring, walnuts, sugar beets, and beet molasses, may have natural depression-fighting qualities, according to a research report published in Biological Psychiatry. Scientists have long known that nations consuming large quantities of fish had low levels of both heart problems and clinical depression.
December 27th, 2009 by admin
There are many websites that have nutrition information. www.foodfit.com has healthy menus including nutrition info. You can also use www.nutritiondata.com to search for certain food items. www.dietfacts.com has nutrition info for many restaurants. www.fitday.com is a website that allows you to keep track of your calories each day.
December 27th, 2009 by admin
http://FreeHerbCourse.com Nettle infusion is an excellent source of herbal nutrition, as most herbal infusions are. This video shows using nettle and how to make herbal tea. Watch and learn how to make nettle infusion.
Duration : 0:9:50
December 27th, 2009 by admin
MIKE SAFFAIE makes a heart healthy shake thats great for strength, endurance, and over all performance
*DO NOT EXCEED MORE THAN ONE TBSP OF CINNAMON DAILY* Nutritional Facts: cal. 454,carbs 63 gr., sugar 34 grm, protein 24 grm, fiber 13 grm.
Women Formula:
1 Acai pack
8 oz coconut water
1 scoop whey/hemp protein
everything else the same
Duration : 0:6:39
