Cancer is a disease that has no respect for persons. That means it strikes anyone. I know, as I've recently experience this in my immediate family with great sadness. Baby Boomers are totally concerned with the ravages of this disease.
The question continues to be, can cancer be cured?
More than that, the concern could be, can cancer be prevented? Here are a few articles that give some new information and thoughts on this question. Note the relevance of nutrition and healthy eating and healthy foods as wel as an active lifestyle as preventative measures.
Click the titles to go to the articles:
Proof that Cancer is a Man-Made Disease
The Coming Cancer Explosion
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Sunday, December 12, 2010
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Day 7 - Coffee Detox and Cleanse
CI can hardly believe a week has passed since I decided to make a drastic change in my life. Finally, I'm reaching the goals I've always wanted to reach by just saying "Yes" to my desire to be healthier and to help other reach their desires to be healthier.
Today, Day 7, I finally, finally, have relief in this coffee detox experience. My body is "sore" as if I've been on a long climb that used every muscle. But for the internal pain, it's essentially gone. I guess it was so bad that this relief is something that I am just thrilled to experience now.
I still realize that I'm a bit dehydrated. I always thought I was drinking a lot of water, but now I realize that the caffeine masked a lot of dehydration in the body. That certainly had a lot to do with the cramps. Also, I'm going to look for a high quality vitamin mineral supplement. Magnesium, calcium and zinc are three essential minerals that are depleted with high level caffeine intake.
As for the Raw Foods Cleanse, I'm happy to say that I really enjoyed going through that process too. I don't think I'll go completely raw in my life but I'm definitely adding more raw foods to my diet on a regular basis. I've learned that it's possible to exist with uncooked foods and feel satisfied. I missed hot foods. I know that foods can be heated to around 140 degrees without destroying their enzymes and all. But I really enjoy really hot foods; probably from my Peace Corps years in Africa where hot foods were all I knew.
Either way, my intention is to stay more vegetarian in my diet. I don't think this is best for everyone.
In fact, I have a client at this time that is studying to be a Personal Trainer and he is very interested in a high protein, meat based diet. Every body requires a different diet. That's the point of working with a professionally trained nutrition and health counselor. I certainly would love to be your health counselor and will continue to let you in my adventure this year as I become healthier.
Today, Day 7, I finally, finally, have relief in this coffee detox experience. My body is "sore" as if I've been on a long climb that used every muscle. But for the internal pain, it's essentially gone. I guess it was so bad that this relief is something that I am just thrilled to experience now.
I still realize that I'm a bit dehydrated. I always thought I was drinking a lot of water, but now I realize that the caffeine masked a lot of dehydration in the body. That certainly had a lot to do with the cramps. Also, I'm going to look for a high quality vitamin mineral supplement. Magnesium, calcium and zinc are three essential minerals that are depleted with high level caffeine intake.
As for the Raw Foods Cleanse, I'm happy to say that I really enjoyed going through that process too. I don't think I'll go completely raw in my life but I'm definitely adding more raw foods to my diet on a regular basis. I've learned that it's possible to exist with uncooked foods and feel satisfied. I missed hot foods. I know that foods can be heated to around 140 degrees without destroying their enzymes and all. But I really enjoy really hot foods; probably from my Peace Corps years in Africa where hot foods were all I knew.
Either way, my intention is to stay more vegetarian in my diet. I don't think this is best for everyone.
In fact, I have a client at this time that is studying to be a Personal Trainer and he is very interested in a high protein, meat based diet. Every body requires a different diet. That's the point of working with a professionally trained nutrition and health counselor. I certainly would love to be your health counselor and will continue to let you in my adventure this year as I become healthier.
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Day 6 Coffee Detox - Evening
Since it's July 3rd, my husband and I went to one of our favorite restaurants for lunch this afternoon. I choose to break the cleanse and ordered a roasted vegetable sandwich on Fortini bread with sweet potato fries. Probably should have ordered a simple salad but the food was getting boring to me with just veggies and fruits and nothing else. I miss various tastes. Still I realize that the best health comes with no fried foods and sweet potato fries are not the best to have. The common idea at this time is that sweet potato fries are healthier than regular fries, but oil is oil.
Before leaving I tried to find a raw food or vegetarian reswtaurant in the area. Being along the coast I was surprised to not find a lot of choices. Guess I never looked before. It was surprising to me that the choices weren't much more than deli's, Thai restaurants or other sandwich shops with vegeatable sandwich choices. It made me wonder how people that eat raw or strictly vegan or vegetarian ennjoy a family meal out in th earea? Do they have to bring their own foods?
The coffee temptation wasn't too much fortunately. I usually get coffee at this restaurant for lunch. After my week of detoxing from coffee, there was no temptation. I skipped it without a second thought and stuck with water.
Fortunately, the fries were shared so I didn't eat all of them. I also removed about 90% of the bread from the sandwich, eating it with a fork. I just wanted to get the fresh basil sauce from the bread which was actually quite delicious. The sandwich was simple; portabello mushroom, tomato, pesto sauce, roasted on the bread. It was good.
We usually go for a long walk along the shoreline after eating but neither of us was feeling up to it today so we just drove along the shore and came home. Something about the ocean is always refreshing and stress relieving. My legs are sore this evening but I'm praying the cramping is gone. It really hits when I try to rest so I'll find out in a little while. So far today has been much better. I'm having hope.
It's been a good day. I think the worse is over - I'll let you know.
Before leaving I tried to find a raw food or vegetarian reswtaurant in the area. Being along the coast I was surprised to not find a lot of choices. Guess I never looked before. It was surprising to me that the choices weren't much more than deli's, Thai restaurants or other sandwich shops with vegeatable sandwich choices. It made me wonder how people that eat raw or strictly vegan or vegetarian ennjoy a family meal out in th earea? Do they have to bring their own foods?
The coffee temptation wasn't too much fortunately. I usually get coffee at this restaurant for lunch. After my week of detoxing from coffee, there was no temptation. I skipped it without a second thought and stuck with water.
Fortunately, the fries were shared so I didn't eat all of them. I also removed about 90% of the bread from the sandwich, eating it with a fork. I just wanted to get the fresh basil sauce from the bread which was actually quite delicious. The sandwich was simple; portabello mushroom, tomato, pesto sauce, roasted on the bread. It was good.
We usually go for a long walk along the shoreline after eating but neither of us was feeling up to it today so we just drove along the shore and came home. Something about the ocean is always refreshing and stress relieving. My legs are sore this evening but I'm praying the cramping is gone. It really hits when I try to rest so I'll find out in a little while. So far today has been much better. I'm having hope.
It's been a good day. I think the worse is over - I'll let you know.
Day 6 Coffee Detox
Woke up this morning feeling a bit better. Some cramping was still there. The chills came and went yesterday by the way which I forgot to mention. Right now at 11:00 a.m. on day 6, my legs are still sore but feeling better. Mentally and emotionally, I need some relief from the pain.
I'm going to drink water like crazy today. I cleaned the water filter yesterday. I had put lemon in the tank but found they get rather funky. So don't take that step, just add lemon to the glass of water instead.
Today is also day 6 of my raw food cleanse. That's going pretty well. I have to admit that I cheated a bit on that. I started putting some raw cashews in my veggie salad about two days ago which set up eating the raw cashews. I guess I'm just really feeling hungry at times. Last night for dinner I fixed a piece of salmon for my husband and had a small piece in my veggie salad. Adding that small piece of protein probably wasn't too bad.
Overall I'm really pleased with the cleanse and detox. I feel much lighter in one week and it's obvious that some weight is coming off. That is a great reward for this "jump-start" program. No doubt I'll keep going on that. I doubt that I'll go back to coffee after this, even for a small amount. It just doesn't seem worth it right now; I'll see how I feel afterwards.
Getting through today will be the problem. It's the 4th of July holiday weekend so I expect my husband will want to go do something. I'm usually the one talking about getting bar-b-que ribs. I can't see doing that after a week of raw foods without tearing up my stomach. But I might fall for a bit of fish.
Everything on the coast will be fish and chips I know. We leave by the Pacfific Ocean where the smaller towns always have some type of festival or something on holidays. It's really a fun thing to enjoy.
I still need to get my green smoothie for the day. That's a part of this adventure that's going very well and I'll start letting you know about that soon.
I'm going to drink water like crazy today. I cleaned the water filter yesterday. I had put lemon in the tank but found they get rather funky. So don't take that step, just add lemon to the glass of water instead.
Today is also day 6 of my raw food cleanse. That's going pretty well. I have to admit that I cheated a bit on that. I started putting some raw cashews in my veggie salad about two days ago which set up eating the raw cashews. I guess I'm just really feeling hungry at times. Last night for dinner I fixed a piece of salmon for my husband and had a small piece in my veggie salad. Adding that small piece of protein probably wasn't too bad.
Overall I'm really pleased with the cleanse and detox. I feel much lighter in one week and it's obvious that some weight is coming off. That is a great reward for this "jump-start" program. No doubt I'll keep going on that. I doubt that I'll go back to coffee after this, even for a small amount. It just doesn't seem worth it right now; I'll see how I feel afterwards.
Getting through today will be the problem. It's the 4th of July holiday weekend so I expect my husband will want to go do something. I'm usually the one talking about getting bar-b-que ribs. I can't see doing that after a week of raw foods without tearing up my stomach. But I might fall for a bit of fish.
Everything on the coast will be fish and chips I know. We leave by the Pacfific Ocean where the smaller towns always have some type of festival or something on holidays. It's really a fun thing to enjoy.
I still need to get my green smoothie for the day. That's a part of this adventure that's going very well and I'll start letting you know about that soon.
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Day 4 - Caffeine Detox
Four days into this and I'm still feeling the detox. As a result of this, I've learned that caffeine can affect your levels of calcium in the body which can be serious in women at an older age. According to a Personal Trainer who is just starting to work with me to help me through this, large amounts of caffeine can affect glucose levels in the body. That means metabolizing fat is not normal in a body that is filled with this drug.
I've let you know that I love drinking coffee. It's a social event as well as a good tasting beverage for me. But I've turned into something else. I've allowed it to take over my life and my body.
On this fourth day, my legs are still cramping. I'm doing stretches and getting ready to do a few minutes on my Elliptical machine this afternoon. Keeping up with my workouts seem to help although I couldn't do it yesterday. I took a short nap today and that helped. I'm on my second green smoothie since they are so delicious. I know that keeping my body full of fresh vitamins and minerals will be the biggest help with this.
As you know I'm also doing a one week raw foods cleanse. Yesterday was difficult for that. I wanted to start eating everything in the refrigerator. I did fall a bit in that I act some raw cashews instead of sticking strictly with fruits and veggies. But I don't think that's going to hurt. I am looking forward to getting back on more food however.
I've fasted for up to five days before on just water so this is not a fast at all. Instead, it's a cleanse. If you need to get your body moving (can I be more direct and say, your bowels), this is a great way to do that in a gentle and natural way. If you don't have the detox going at the same time, you will love how you feel as your body starts rejuvenating itself.
I've let you know that I love drinking coffee. It's a social event as well as a good tasting beverage for me. But I've turned into something else. I've allowed it to take over my life and my body.
On this fourth day, my legs are still cramping. I'm doing stretches and getting ready to do a few minutes on my Elliptical machine this afternoon. Keeping up with my workouts seem to help although I couldn't do it yesterday. I took a short nap today and that helped. I'm on my second green smoothie since they are so delicious. I know that keeping my body full of fresh vitamins and minerals will be the biggest help with this.
As you know I'm also doing a one week raw foods cleanse. Yesterday was difficult for that. I wanted to start eating everything in the refrigerator. I did fall a bit in that I act some raw cashews instead of sticking strictly with fruits and veggies. But I don't think that's going to hurt. I am looking forward to getting back on more food however.
I've fasted for up to five days before on just water so this is not a fast at all. Instead, it's a cleanse. If you need to get your body moving (can I be more direct and say, your bowels), this is a great way to do that in a gentle and natural way. If you don't have the detox going at the same time, you will love how you feel as your body starts rejuvenating itself.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Cut Fat By Cutting the Fat
Fat is an essential part of the diet that provides your body with energy for daily activity and helps supply vitamins a,d, and e. But too much fat makes you fat. Reducing fat also helps reduce cholesterol and improves heart health which is my goal from now on. You probably heard that reducing fat in your diet will help reduce fat on your body. Here's some ideas on how to make that happen.
There are three kinds of fat = monounsaturated polyunsaturated and saturated. Unsaturated fats are found in nuts, seeds, vegetable oil products and similar products. Saturated fat is particularly bad for you and contributes to heart disease. Saturated fats are found in many meat and dairy products and these are the artery clogging fats. Eat these in moderation. By the way, certain vegetable oils contain lots of saturated fats so choose carefully and check labeling.
Moderation is more important than elimination when it comes to reducing fat for weight loss. Here's some tips for reducing fat
* Use nonfat salad dressing and herbs for your salad, fat can sneak up on you in condiments and relishes
* instead of frying food in butter or oil try using broth, tomato juice, or even wine cooking this way also adds a great deal of flavor
* bake, don’t fry
* use egg whites instead of whole eggs in your cooking
* avoid fast food or drive thru food
Taking simple steps to reduce your fats will pay off over the long run. You'll not only look better as the pounds come off, you'll feel better and have more energy too.
- http://www.shapeup.org http://www.bodybuildingforyou.com/articles-submit/ghf/reducing-fat.htm
There are three kinds of fat = monounsaturated polyunsaturated and saturated. Unsaturated fats are found in nuts, seeds, vegetable oil products and similar products. Saturated fat is particularly bad for you and contributes to heart disease. Saturated fats are found in many meat and dairy products and these are the artery clogging fats. Eat these in moderation. By the way, certain vegetable oils contain lots of saturated fats so choose carefully and check labeling.
Moderation is more important than elimination when it comes to reducing fat for weight loss. Here's some tips for reducing fat
* Use nonfat salad dressing and herbs for your salad, fat can sneak up on you in condiments and relishes
* instead of frying food in butter or oil try using broth, tomato juice, or even wine cooking this way also adds a great deal of flavor
* bake, don’t fry
* use egg whites instead of whole eggs in your cooking
* avoid fast food or drive thru food
Taking simple steps to reduce your fats will pay off over the long run. You'll not only look better as the pounds come off, you'll feel better and have more energy too.
- http://www.shapeup.org http://www.bodybuildingforyou.com/articles-submit/ghf/reducing-fat.htm
More About the DASH Eating Program
Getting back to the DASH eating program, I found there was a second study done, called "DASH-Sodium." By the way, DASH studies were sponsored by the National Heart Lung Blood Institute (NHLBI) and conducted by four medical centers. The studies were coordinated at Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research in Portland, OR.
This second study was designed to test the effect of a reduced sodium intake on blood pressure when individuals followed the DASH eating plan versus eating a typical American diet.
This second study showed that the individuals following the DASH eating plan had the lowest sodium level. The conclusion of the study was that it is important to lower your sodium intake because it will have a positive impact on your health.
Participants in the DASH eating plan noticed a reduction in their blood pressure as soon as 2 weeks after starting the DASH plan. Individuals with prehypertension as well as those with high blood pressure saw improvements in their blood pressure readings.
So following the DASH eating plan can not only lower your blood pressure. When you combine the plan with other lifestyle changes like losing weight, getting regular exercise and cutting down on alcohol consumption it can help prevent high blood pressure too.
Those who follow the DASH eating plan also received another benefit: the eating plan can lower the bad cholesterol (LDL) which when combined with its lowering of blood pressure can reduce your risk for heart disease. Of course that really peaks my interest because lower cholestral is one of my main needs.
Be sure to check ou the link on this article title to get more information to the DASH eating plan.
This second study was designed to test the effect of a reduced sodium intake on blood pressure when individuals followed the DASH eating plan versus eating a typical American diet.
This second study showed that the individuals following the DASH eating plan had the lowest sodium level. The conclusion of the study was that it is important to lower your sodium intake because it will have a positive impact on your health.
Participants in the DASH eating plan noticed a reduction in their blood pressure as soon as 2 weeks after starting the DASH plan. Individuals with prehypertension as well as those with high blood pressure saw improvements in their blood pressure readings.
So following the DASH eating plan can not only lower your blood pressure. When you combine the plan with other lifestyle changes like losing weight, getting regular exercise and cutting down on alcohol consumption it can help prevent high blood pressure too.
Those who follow the DASH eating plan also received another benefit: the eating plan can lower the bad cholesterol (LDL) which when combined with its lowering of blood pressure can reduce your risk for heart disease. Of course that really peaks my interest because lower cholestral is one of my main needs.
Be sure to check ou the link on this article title to get more information to the DASH eating plan.
Eat More Fruits to Lower Weight
Eating fruit is a great way to have a natural "Pick me Up" without eating a lot of refined sugar. Here's tips for selecting the best fruits for you.
Even fruit needs moderated portion sizes. Don't over do eating even the best fruits. One whole fruits is usually equivalent to one serving portion.
Fruits give natural sugars and provide different vitamins according to the fruit.
Some fruits are great at supplying energy and extra fiber. Fiber keeps you "regular" another necessary thing for good health.
For better results balance fruits with grains. For instance, use fruit as a topping for your cereals.
Try to get 5 servings of fruit and veggies a day. Eat whole fruits or juice whole fruits. Beware of sugars in bottled fruit juices; you'll just end up drinking your calories. You also want to beware of chemicals added to canned and dried fruits.
Here's a great website with charts that breakdown of vitamins and other nutritiaonl value facts for fruits. http://www.thefruitpages.com/contents.shtml
Even fruit needs moderated portion sizes. Don't over do eating even the best fruits. One whole fruits is usually equivalent to one serving portion.
Fruits give natural sugars and provide different vitamins according to the fruit.
Some fruits are great at supplying energy and extra fiber. Fiber keeps you "regular" another necessary thing for good health.
For better results balance fruits with grains. For instance, use fruit as a topping for your cereals.
Try to get 5 servings of fruit and veggies a day. Eat whole fruits or juice whole fruits. Beware of sugars in bottled fruit juices; you'll just end up drinking your calories. You also want to beware of chemicals added to canned and dried fruits.
Here's a great website with charts that breakdown of vitamins and other nutritiaonl value facts for fruits. http://www.thefruitpages.com/contents.shtml
10 Great Fat Burning Foods
Try these foods in your meals to naturally burn some extra caloires. Of course, no one food takes calories away. It's how you use them and not eating too much.
- cayenne pepper
- cinnamon
- ginger
- citrus fruits
- apples and berries
- soybeans
- bananas
- essential fatty acids
- garlic
- whole grains (beware of tricky wording on labels here!)
Losing weight will help to lower bad cholestral.
- cayenne pepper
- cinnamon
- ginger
- citrus fruits
- apples and berries
- soybeans
- bananas
- essential fatty acids
- garlic
- whole grains (beware of tricky wording on labels here!)
Losing weight will help to lower bad cholestral.
High Cholestral Problems
I finally found out why I'm always feeling sluggish and tired.
My cholestral has always been a problem, but another issue sent me to the doctor yesterday. Was I surprised at the status of my body! Okay, I'm not one to share this type of personal thing but haven't we all wondered about how to feel better. As Boomer years come around, don't you start to worry about each little ache and pain?
I've always been healthy. When others were falling victim to the latest flu or other epdemic, I walked around being healthy. My problem was feeling lagged out at times. The first time I just couldn't get up and going I was pretty young (relative, young - around 30 something). A full physical showed high cholestral. I didn't even know what that was.
I started exercising and watching my weight finally getting the problem under control. Over the years, the problem has returned no matter what.
Of course, gaining weigth didn't help. But I'm also one of those peole that could have a hereditary issue with cholestral meaning the liver produces too much cholestral. Bringing the levels under control becomes an uphill battle.
But I'm determined to get healthy. Are you on a cholestral control journey too?
My cholestral has always been a problem, but another issue sent me to the doctor yesterday. Was I surprised at the status of my body! Okay, I'm not one to share this type of personal thing but haven't we all wondered about how to feel better. As Boomer years come around, don't you start to worry about each little ache and pain?
I've always been healthy. When others were falling victim to the latest flu or other epdemic, I walked around being healthy. My problem was feeling lagged out at times. The first time I just couldn't get up and going I was pretty young (relative, young - around 30 something). A full physical showed high cholestral. I didn't even know what that was.
I started exercising and watching my weight finally getting the problem under control. Over the years, the problem has returned no matter what.
Of course, gaining weigth didn't help. But I'm also one of those peole that could have a hereditary issue with cholestral meaning the liver produces too much cholestral. Bringing the levels under control becomes an uphill battle.
But I'm determined to get healthy. Are you on a cholestral control journey too?
Monday, January 25, 2010
Green Power to Increase Boomer Energy
I'm working with a fabulous group of women led by Vicki White iin planning my 2010 goals. One assignment is to try Vicki's suggested Green Smoothie drink. Well, I've been on it for only two days and I'm sold.
This is a great detox program. A green smoothie includes fruits and vegetables blended together. The whole point is that the vegetables are pulverized providing you with their full enzyme, nutrient value. I've been using distilled or filtered water and adding some yogurt in my smoothies too.
I already feel increased energy and the detoxing is working! I'm on the way to the gym pretty soon (Curves actually). I didn't have much energy last week so I'm taking advantage of this great feeling.
I'm really impressed with a program that includes information on body detoxing and health to assist you to set new goals. Without your health all the goal planning in the world isn't going to do much good.
Unfortunately a lot of Boomers start to peter-out in the energy area; I know a lot of low-energy boomers. Learning about how to increase the intake of fruits and vegetables is a basic way to better mid-life nutrition. Boomers, take control of your nutrition and increase your energy too in simple yet effective ways.
This is a great detox program. A green smoothie includes fruits and vegetables blended together. The whole point is that the vegetables are pulverized providing you with their full enzyme, nutrient value. I've been using distilled or filtered water and adding some yogurt in my smoothies too.
I already feel increased energy and the detoxing is working! I'm on the way to the gym pretty soon (Curves actually). I didn't have much energy last week so I'm taking advantage of this great feeling.
I'm really impressed with a program that includes information on body detoxing and health to assist you to set new goals. Without your health all the goal planning in the world isn't going to do much good.
Unfortunately a lot of Boomers start to peter-out in the energy area; I know a lot of low-energy boomers. Learning about how to increase the intake of fruits and vegetables is a basic way to better mid-life nutrition. Boomers, take control of your nutrition and increase your energy too in simple yet effective ways.
Sunday, April 29, 2007
Green Tea and Three Other Natural Teas for Your Health
Many societies have always used herbal remedies to maintain health. Yet, others are slower in adapting natural remedies. Even now, some people still rely on modern medicine for problems that can be treated effectively with an herbal remedy. If you are leery about natural herbs or how to use them, make it easy on yourself. Get the benefits of herbs through drinking them in the form of tea.
Brewing a natural herb tea is a great way to get the benefits of the herb along with a great tasting drink. Here are four great herbal teas and what they can do to help you.
Before drinking herbal teas, taking herbal supplements, or taking any medications, you should talk to your doctor. Herbs can have side effects, complications, and drug interactions; just like prescription meds. You doctor will be able to tell you if it’s safe for you to use certain herbs or not.
Green Tea: For centuries, the Chinese have known about and used the medicinal benefits of green tea. It has been used to prevent and treat a variety of illnesses and health problems. Some of the benefits is that Green tea will strengthen your immune system, helps improve memory and sharpens mental focus, promotes younger looking skin, helps prevent arthritis, removes toxins from your body, helps prevent cancer, protects liver function, relaxes the body, to name a few of the benefits.
Scientific research has been conducted to prove these benefits of Green Tea not only in Asia but also in the US. Ressearch also sows that drinking Green Teac can help lower total cholesterol levels, as well as improve the ratio of good (HDL) cholesterol to bad (LDL) cholesterol. Green tea comes in many varieties. Go to the resources in the title link to find out more about this all-in-one healthy herbal tea.
Valerian Tea: Valerian has been used for centuries to help with a whole host of medical problems. Most recently it has been used to calm nerves and even soothe severe anxiety and restlessness. It is a great tea to enjoy at the end of the day when you want to unwind and relax. Because it acts as a sedative, Valerian is often used to cure insomnia and get a restful night’s sleep. It is commonly used to help with cramps and digestive problems such as irritable bowel syndrome.
You should also be wary of continued use because it can become addictive and produce withdrawal symptoms if you stop using it. When making Valerian tea, do not use boiling water as this could decrease its potency. Just pour hot water over the tea and let it steep.
Echinacea. Want to be able to strengthen your immune system and better fight off viruses like that flu? Or course you do. That’s why you should try to drink Echinacea tea regularly. This tea stimulates your cells and helps boost interferon production; both essential parts of immune functioning
My family uses echinacea tea at the slightest sign of a cold with good results. Still, a few people may be allergic to Echinacea, so if you experience any signs of an allergic reaction or an asthma attack, see a doctor immediately.
Hawthorn Tea: If you’re looking for a natural, effective way to help improve your heart function and circulation, you should try hawthorn tea. This herb has been known to help the heart, relieve blood pressure problems, lower cholesterol, and improve circulation. It’s also an antioxidant which means it helps prevent cancer and improves overall health.
If used properly, herbal teas can be a great way to naturally improve your health and help you live a happier life. If you benefit from these teas, there are many other options that you can try to maintain good health.
Brewing a natural herb tea is a great way to get the benefits of the herb along with a great tasting drink. Here are four great herbal teas and what they can do to help you.
Before drinking herbal teas, taking herbal supplements, or taking any medications, you should talk to your doctor. Herbs can have side effects, complications, and drug interactions; just like prescription meds. You doctor will be able to tell you if it’s safe for you to use certain herbs or not.
Green Tea: For centuries, the Chinese have known about and used the medicinal benefits of green tea. It has been used to prevent and treat a variety of illnesses and health problems. Some of the benefits is that Green tea will strengthen your immune system, helps improve memory and sharpens mental focus, promotes younger looking skin, helps prevent arthritis, removes toxins from your body, helps prevent cancer, protects liver function, relaxes the body, to name a few of the benefits.
Scientific research has been conducted to prove these benefits of Green Tea not only in Asia but also in the US. Ressearch also sows that drinking Green Teac can help lower total cholesterol levels, as well as improve the ratio of good (HDL) cholesterol to bad (LDL) cholesterol. Green tea comes in many varieties. Go to the resources in the title link to find out more about this all-in-one healthy herbal tea.
Valerian Tea: Valerian has been used for centuries to help with a whole host of medical problems. Most recently it has been used to calm nerves and even soothe severe anxiety and restlessness. It is a great tea to enjoy at the end of the day when you want to unwind and relax. Because it acts as a sedative, Valerian is often used to cure insomnia and get a restful night’s sleep. It is commonly used to help with cramps and digestive problems such as irritable bowel syndrome.
You should also be wary of continued use because it can become addictive and produce withdrawal symptoms if you stop using it. When making Valerian tea, do not use boiling water as this could decrease its potency. Just pour hot water over the tea and let it steep.
Echinacea. Want to be able to strengthen your immune system and better fight off viruses like that flu? Or course you do. That’s why you should try to drink Echinacea tea regularly. This tea stimulates your cells and helps boost interferon production; both essential parts of immune functioning
My family uses echinacea tea at the slightest sign of a cold with good results. Still, a few people may be allergic to Echinacea, so if you experience any signs of an allergic reaction or an asthma attack, see a doctor immediately.
Hawthorn Tea: If you’re looking for a natural, effective way to help improve your heart function and circulation, you should try hawthorn tea. This herb has been known to help the heart, relieve blood pressure problems, lower cholesterol, and improve circulation. It’s also an antioxidant which means it helps prevent cancer and improves overall health.
If used properly, herbal teas can be a great way to naturally improve your health and help you live a happier life. If you benefit from these teas, there are many other options that you can try to maintain good health.
Thursday, April 26, 2007
Boomers - Start Exercising
Have you started an exercise program, gotten all excited about it, but then gave up on it a week or two later. While you start out super motivated, that excitement can quickly fade. The key to sticking to an exercise program is finding a way to keep that original motivation. Here are a few tips for getting for getting and staying motivated.
1. Find a role model. Many boomers get motivated to diet and work out by taping up pictures of models or actresses. This is actually a great way to remind yourself what your goals are and keep a visual of them fresh in your mind. Just be sure to pick an appropriate role model and not someone with unhealthy eating and exercise habits or an unachievable image.
2. Set small goals. If you start out setting tough goals, you probably won’t achieve them and will then become discouraged. The key is to start with small, easy to achieve goals and work your way up. Start with “I will work out three days this week”. Once you get yourself into a routine, get yourself to work out harder and do more during each session.
3. Reward yourself. Setting goals is good way to get yourself into a workout program. If you have trouble keeping yourself going, try rewarding yourself when you reach a goal. Don’t go with big rewards, just small rewards for reaching small goals. For example, "I can go to that movie if I work out three times this week." If you’re working out to lose weight, don’t reward yourself with food.
4. Get a buddy. Find a compatible workout partner. That means you’re more likely to want to go work out. Having a buddy also makes it harder for you to skip your workout. You won't want to let your budyy down by not showing up for your workout. This keeps you accountable to your program. If you can’t find a workout buddy, hire a personal trainer to keep you going.
5. Make it fun. Exercise doesn’t have to be boring a repetitive. If you don’t like your exercise routine, change it. Keep looking until you find something you enjoy doing. This way, you’ll end up looking forward to exercise instead of dreading it. Learn new ways to do routine exercises so you don't get bored with them so easily. See if you find some ideas from this program http://www.flattenyourabs.net/?hop=nelag.
6. Mix it up. Even the most exciting workout can get boring if you do it over and over every day. Find several exercises you like to do and alternate. Try swimming Mondays, dance class Wednesdays, and a Pilates tape on Saturday. Get yourself going with a personalized set of workouts from the Workout Pass group http://workoutpass.com/. Any time you find yourself getting bored with a workout, replace it in your rotation for a while and start it again in a few months.
7. Don’t take it too seriously. If you start acting like exercise is hard work, it will become hard work. Make your exercise a light, fun, activity rather than a chore you have to do. This will keep you from getting a bad attitude and make you less likely to give up.
1. Find a role model. Many boomers get motivated to diet and work out by taping up pictures of models or actresses. This is actually a great way to remind yourself what your goals are and keep a visual of them fresh in your mind. Just be sure to pick an appropriate role model and not someone with unhealthy eating and exercise habits or an unachievable image.
2. Set small goals. If you start out setting tough goals, you probably won’t achieve them and will then become discouraged. The key is to start with small, easy to achieve goals and work your way up. Start with “I will work out three days this week”. Once you get yourself into a routine, get yourself to work out harder and do more during each session.
3. Reward yourself. Setting goals is good way to get yourself into a workout program. If you have trouble keeping yourself going, try rewarding yourself when you reach a goal. Don’t go with big rewards, just small rewards for reaching small goals. For example, "I can go to that movie if I work out three times this week." If you’re working out to lose weight, don’t reward yourself with food.
4. Get a buddy. Find a compatible workout partner. That means you’re more likely to want to go work out. Having a buddy also makes it harder for you to skip your workout. You won't want to let your budyy down by not showing up for your workout. This keeps you accountable to your program. If you can’t find a workout buddy, hire a personal trainer to keep you going.
5. Make it fun. Exercise doesn’t have to be boring a repetitive. If you don’t like your exercise routine, change it. Keep looking until you find something you enjoy doing. This way, you’ll end up looking forward to exercise instead of dreading it. Learn new ways to do routine exercises so you don't get bored with them so easily. See if you find some ideas from this program http://www.flattenyourabs.net/?hop=nelag.
6. Mix it up. Even the most exciting workout can get boring if you do it over and over every day. Find several exercises you like to do and alternate. Try swimming Mondays, dance class Wednesdays, and a Pilates tape on Saturday. Get yourself going with a personalized set of workouts from the Workout Pass group http://workoutpass.com/. Any time you find yourself getting bored with a workout, replace it in your rotation for a while and start it again in a few months.
7. Don’t take it too seriously. If you start acting like exercise is hard work, it will become hard work. Make your exercise a light, fun, activity rather than a chore you have to do. This will keep you from getting a bad attitude and make you less likely to give up.
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