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Benefits of Green Tea

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 07:17:25 -0600

Tea and Cancer Prevention Tea drinking is an ancient traditiondating back , years in China and India. Long regarded inthose cultures as an aid to good health, researchers now arestudying tea for possible use in the prevention and treatment ofa variety of cancers. Investigators are especially interested inthe antioxidants-called catechins-found in tea. . What are antioxidants? The human body constantly produces unstable molecules calledoxidants, also commonly referred to as free radicals. To becomestable, oxidants steal electrons from other molecules and, inthe process, damage cell proteins and genetic material. Thisdamage may leave the cell vulnerable to cancer. Antioxidants aresubstances that allow the human body to scavenge and seizeoxidants. Like other antioxidants, the catechins found in teaselectively inhibit specific enzyme activities that lead tocancer. They may also target and repair DNA aberrations causedby oxidants . . What is the level of antioxida...

Fighting Burn-out

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:13:24 -0600

The adrenal or 'stress glands' are small, triangular shapedglands located on the top of the kidneys. Their function is toprepare the body's resources to run or fight through thereleasing of specific hormones. When this primitive, instinctiveresponse is activated, blood is diverted from digestive systemwhile our blood pressure, pulse, blood sugar levels increase. Atthe same time, our pupils dilate and the speed of reflexesincreases. All of this happens as a way to ensure our survival. In modern times, we don't' have to worry about becoming dinnerfor a hungry tiger or being trampled by a herd of buffalo. Ourbodies, however, automatically respond the same way when we areunder physical, emotional or mental stress. Many of us live in astate of constant stress that strains our bodies to the point ofexhaustion. Over time, and through repetition, this can impactthe way the adrenal glands function, causing us to experienceadrenal insufficiency or 'burn-out'.If you think about it...

The Profect Solution for Diabetics

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:05:58 -0600

Diabetes, which affects more than of the US population orover ,, people i, is diagnosed when the body is notcreating or effectively utilizing the hormone called insulin. Asa result, much-needed energy from sugar, starch, and othersources are not being exploited as effectively as they should.This can lead to severe adverse health consequences, includingnerve, ocular, and kidney problems ii. While genetics andenvironmental factors play a role, the exact cause of diabetesis as yet undetermined. However, one thing is precisely clear tothose with this condition: eating right is vitally important.Generally speaking, people with diabetes do not eat a standard'one size fits all' diet. Rather, they must adhere very closelyto the healthy eating guidelines prescribed by their doctor.However, these recommendations, which generally apply to thegeneral public as well iii, include principles such as eatinga low-fat diet, and limiting calories from saturated fat to less...

Moducare - Immune System Supplement

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 09:14:41 -0600

Don't you envy those people who never seem to get ill and whosail through the cold and flu season without a sniffle. Brimmingwith energy and vigour no matter how busy they are. And wouldn'tyou just love to be one of them? What's the secret? Its simple.Tap into your body's inborn power to prevent and treat diseasesnaturally. Colds and flu ' fight them off! Infections ' keepthem away! Allergies ' ease symptoms like magic! Stop envyingthose people who never get sick. Unlock the secret to a powerfulimmune system. Short Story The following story graphically illustrates the importance thatyour immune system plays in whether or not you stay healthy. Aman gets on a flight from the Far East to Seattle with activeTB. Of the passengers exposed on that flight subsequentlytest positive to TB. What made the difference on those that wereable to ward off the infection? They had strong, vigilant immunesystems. Why we need to look after our immune system Our immune system is...

Fountain of Youth, The Special Properties of Water

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 07:33:02 -0600

It wasn't until the first half of the th century that waterwas even recognized or considered an element, but a compound. Itwas not until the first half of the th century that water wasfound to contain deuterium. This substance is said to have beenput there several million years ago by a radioactive cloud ourEarth passed through. In fact, current research is under way bythe scientific community to determine just how much this elementis the cause of aging. It was not until that a U. S.chemist discovered tritium oxide in water. The continuing studyof water has revealed another interesting fact, when it wentthrough this cloud, it changed our water. A French physicist, A.Bovis, quantifies or measures how positively or negativelycharged a substance such as water is. For living organisms, thekey reference point on the scale is found at ,. From to, the charge is in the NEGATIVE range, or life detracting;while above , the energy gradually becomes more posit...

Antioxidants - Your Best Defense Against Disease and Aging

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 06:58:38 -0600

Studies support the benefits of eating a diet rich in fruits andvegetables. This is due to their high antioxidant value. Why areantioxidants so important? Because they have a proven trackrecord of fighting free radicals.Your body is being constantly attacked by very harmfulsubstances known as free radicals or oxygen radicals. Freeradicals can destroy your cells, tissues and organs.Free radicals are highly unstable molecules that are naturallyformed inside our bodies by the process of oxidation. They arenormal by products of everyday functions like digestion andphysical activity. Free radicals also come from outside sources,such as smoking, environmental pollution, and syntheticchemicals that are added to our water and food.We are also all exposed daily to polluted air, ingest oxidizedor partially rancid foods, and oxidizing radiations from the sunand various electrical appliances.Free radicals lack one electron making them chemically unstable.To stabilize themselves, t...

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Thu, 16 Feb 2012 06:49:00 -0600

Mould spores are tiny structures produced by moulds forreproduction purposes. They are so small that we can hardly seesome of them even when magnified times. One cubic meter ofoutdoor air may contain as many as , spores. The volume ofair we inspire at rest per minute is estimated at litres.Therefore, in an hour we inhale close to , spores. The airin working environments including mouldy buildings may containup to ,,, spores per cubic meter of air. In indoor environments moulds grow on moist surfaces such as thedrywall, wallpaper, carpet, baseboards and heating, ventilationand air-conditioning systems HVACs. As these moulds grow, astage is reached when they produce spores. The spores becomeairborne after drying out or disturbed. Why are these spores so dangerous to our health? About ofthe population is allergic to mould spores. Apart from beingallergenic, spores of some mould species such as Stachybotryscontain toxic compounds called my...

A Healthy Start to a Healthy Year

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 06:25:41 -0600

Can your mind help your body keep your New Year's resolutions?Mounting evidence says, Yes.The evolving field of psycho-neuroimmunology, or the study ofthe mind-body connection - often considered fringe beliefs -could help you keep your resolutions. This intriguing subject ofscientific inquiry is still shrouded in mystery.Just as an experiment, put aside your skepticism, pretend thatthese ideas could be explained by science, and consider how youcould harness their power to promote your health.Placebo EffectWhen new medications are tested, one group gets the newmedication and another group gets the sugar pill or placebo.Why do this? Study after study shows that if you think you'retaking real medicine, your body will respond as if it actuallydid get the active ingredient, even if it's a sugar pill.Somehow the belief in the power of the medicine creates thedesired outcome of lowered blood pressure or heart rate orweight loss in about a third of people. Is this science?...

Voice Care for Coaches

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 06:54:54 -0600

By Catherine FranzCoaches rely heavily on their voice to service clients. If youalso give teleclasses or workshops, voice maintenance needs tobe one of their top self-care priorities. This information alsoapplies to singers, speakers, or sales professionals.During flu and cold season, vocal cords become highly sensitizedand need as much care as a valuable instrument. Think of yourvoice, and we should, as an expensive, rare violin. If you weregoing to play the violin the next day -- same relation as havinga speaking engagement or a full day of coaching -- you wouldn'texpose that violin to a night in a smoke filled room, lay cigarsor pour alcohol all over it and expect it not to suffer from theabuse the next day.Antibiotics don't help viral infections or laryngitis -- acommon result from a viral infection caused from a cold or flu.Recently, I suffered got the flu and suffered from a severe caseof laryngitis. I had to cancel a teleclass, lose a week of work,and almost a p...

Serious About Wanting To Improve Your Family's Healthy Eating

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:23:42 -0600

PERMISSION TO REPUBLISH: This article may be republishedin newsletters and on web sites provided attribution is providedto the author, and it appears with the included copyright,resource box and live web site link. Email notice of intent topublish is appreciated but not required. Dr. Christine Wood, M.D, a practicing pediatrician in Encinitas,California, is the author of How to Get Kids to Eat Great& Love It!, offers some sound advice about developinghealthy eating lifestyles for your family.Here's what Dr. Wood has to say. Today almost one out of threechildren in the United States is either overweight or borderlineoverweight and is likely to develop type diabetes.Furthermore, Dr. Wood warns that these obese children may notlive longer than their parents ' a depressing thought!What's causing this trend? Simply stated, Dr. Woodsuggested too many calories and too little activity, although itis more complex than that. The mainstream media is marketingfast food and sede...