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2 words that mean everything
thank you
Good job! Well done.
Thank you. Music to
our ears. All of us
enjoy–even need–
to be acknowledged,
our own efforts rewarded
with a bit of praise. All
too often people fail to
give these loving words–
a stinginess or envy
drying them on bitter lips.
Listen well, my brothers and
sisters. Our words hold great
power. Use them wisely and
with much love. Be quick
with loving words and slow
with those that wound. A
generous heart is a worthy
goal for all of us.
Rules of Existance
Posted on: July 9, 2012
Rules of Existence:
The Energetic Order represents the means by which manifest reality comes into being.
The Rules of Existence crucially recognizes that:
• All things are made of energetic substance,
• All energetic substance is made of consciousness.
• All consciousness is aware,
• All energy is consciousness
• Spirituality and Science are directly and inextricably intertwined
• Human reality and human consciousness are made of the same cosmic substance.
“Human” design is a multi-dimensional complex of conscious energetic reality structures which exist within a Cosmic System each of which reflects each other (as above so below) demonstrating that the human system IS and intrinsic part of cosmic order.
From this it can be deduced that body, mind and spirit represent a truly ordered structure which is in fact a system of mechanics, all of which is completely and irrevocably interwoven with the energy structure of the cosmos. (Cosmic Structure)
Bio energy healing
Posted on: July 9, 2012
That energy and matter are expression of Consciousness, which gives them vitality. That manifestation follows intention, that reality at any time can be completely changed by the activation of the creative forces inherent in all Consciousness.
If one is to become fluent in the art and science of Bio Spiritual Healing, it is necessary to become familiar with the primary structures of energy within which existence takes part.
Without this understanding one will be unable to identify the true nature of pain, grief, suffering, etc., and their intrinsic origin, while limiting our comprehension of the causal elements behind these external observable effects.
There is no one or no thing that “upsets you” – YOU “upset yourself” by allowing the emotional body to follow misperceptions of the mental body that tell you your power lies outside of yourself.
All conditions of disease, conflict, pain, anguish, and suffering are the direct result and manifestation of vibrational dissonance of individual consciousness with the God Mind within.
Absolute Love creates the experience of absolute joy and ecstatic fulfillment – and – in human terms generates the attributes of all those feelings and sensations deemed as ‘good.
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We are energy and made of star dust
Posted on: July 9, 2012
WE are Energetic Beings and Frequencies has an direct effect upon another’s vibration. It’s a vibration with no separation vibrating at different octaves. Mother Earth and the cosmos have a particular frequency in which We naturally resonate. Anything that does not flow in the natural vibration or frequency of the Cosmos, would in turn affect our perfect flow of synchronicity with the Universal and it’s delivery of Cosmic Energy, which permeates all things within and upon this Sacred Planet Gaia. Remember Every Thing is Alive.
Be aware of the excess use of laptops, cell phones, TV and any frequency control use devices. Frequency control is used by those who claim to own your planet and wish to control you and the Collective through the manipulation of your individual Vibration. Hence affecting your Mass Conscious Awakening at the present nexus.
We Are ONE.
Namaste
Basic home remedies
Posted on: July 9, 2012
BASIC HOME REMEDIES PART 1
When we’re feeling sick, we look at the medicine cabinet to see what pills we can take. We should check out the pantry instead. Many everyday ingredients can treat different ailments and unlike drugs, they are inexpensive and with less side effects.
1. HONEY is good for cuts and scrapes. It has three powerful components: sugar for absorbing moisture so bacteria can’t survive, hydrogen peroxide to disinfect and propolis to kill bacteria. Plus, the honey dries to form a natural bandage. Just spread thickly over the infected area.
2. OLIVE OIL is actually the basis of many skin moisturizers. For eczema, rub olive oil on the skin to keep it from drying out.
3. SPICY FOODS – Good for a stuffy nose or congestion, spicy dishes loosen the mucus by making the eyes and nose run.
4. GARLIC is antiviral, antifungal, antibacterial and an antioxidant so it has many uses. Take garlic when you have a cold to fight the infection and boost the immune system. Mix together minced garlic, warm water and honey for taste. Leave the garlic in the mixture for a few minutes then swallow without chewing. Another way of taking it is by chewing raw garlic cloves with honey. Repeat every two to three hours. Garlic can also be used for athlete’s foot due to its antifungal nature. Simply rub a clove of raw garlic to the affected area.
5. BAKING SODA is used to remove odor so it makes weird sense that you use it for body odor as well. Sprinkling baking soda on your armpits and feet will reduce the moisture you produce.
6. CHAMOMILE TEA – Wrapping cold, wet tea bags in paper towels can help sooth itchy eyes from colds or hay fever. The tannic acid in tea reduces the itch. Chamomile tea can also be used for calluses. Soak your feet in a diluted chamomile tea bath to soften the hard skin.
7. GINGER has anti-sickness properties so it can help in nausea. Pregnant women can also relieve morning sickness by taking ginger biscuits.
8. TURMERIC is good for treating many skin ailments. It can be used to sooth acne, scrapes and sunburn. Mix several drops of water with ½ teaspoon of powdered turmeric to make a thin paste. Apply the mixture on the blemishes or sunburn and leave for an hour. Be sure to rinse after because turmeric stains.
9. RICE WATER – Bangladeshis have been using rice water as a treatment for diarrhea forever. The proteins in the rice help stabilize the bowel and it’s tastier than any medicine.
10. BANANA – Who knew that aside from being a yummy snack, bananas can be used for bug bites? All you have to do is eat the fruit and apply the banana peel fruit side down on the bite. Hold it there until the itching subsides.
Note: This article is originally titled “Kitchen Cures” and published in ph.news.yahoo.com written by Denise V. Suarez.
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natural and whole food pain remedies
Posted on: July 9, 2012
DID YOU know that you can treat your illness using safe and effective natural home remedies? There are much easier and much safer solution that you can find right in your own kitchen cupboard! Try the following simple remedies as advised by experts:
1. Make muscle pain a memory with ginger
When Danish researchers asked achy people to jazz up their diets with ginger, it eased muscle and joint pain, swelling and stiffness for up to 63 percent of them within two months. Experts credit ginger’s potent compounds called gingerols, which prevent the production of pain-triggering hormones. The study-recommended dose: Add at least 1 teaspoon of dried ginger or 2 teaspoons of chopped ginger to meals daily.
2. Cure a toothache with cloves
Got a toothache and can’t get to the dentist? Gently chewing on a clove can ease tooth pain and gum inflammation for two hours straight, say UCLA researchers. Experts point to a natural compound in cloves called eugenol, a powerful, natural anesthetic. Bonus: Sprinkling a ¼ teaspoon of ground cloves on meals daily may also protect your ticker. Scientists say this simple action helps stabilize blood sugar, plus dampen production of artery-clogging cholesterol in as little as three weeks.
3. Heal heartburn with cider vinegar
Sip 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar mixed with 8 ounces of water before every meal, and experts say you could shut down painful bouts of heartburn in as little as 24 hours. “Cider vinegar is rich in malic and tartaric acids, powerful digestive aids that speed the breakdown of fats and proteins so your stomach can empty quickly, before food washes up into the esophagus, triggering heartburn pain,” explains Joseph Brasco, M.D., a gastroenterologist at the Center for Colon and Digestive Diseases in Huntsville, AL.
4. Erase earaches with garlic
Painful ear infections drive millions of Americans to doctors’ offices every year. To cure one fast, just place two drops of warm garlic oil into your aching ear twice daily for five days. This simple treatment can clear up ear infections faster than prescription meds, say experts at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. Scientists say garlic’s active ingredients (germanium, selenium, and sulfur compounds) are naturally toxic to dozens of different pain-causing bacteria. To whip up your own garlic oil gently simmer three cloves of crushed garlic in a half a cup of extra virgin olive oil for two minutes, strain, then refrigerate for up to two weeks, suggests Teresa Graedon, Ph.D., co-author of the book, Best Choices From The People’s Pharmacy . For an optimal experience, warm this mix slightly before using so the liquid will feel soothing in your ear canal.
5. Chase away joint and headache pain with cherries
Latest studies show that at least one in four women is struggling with arthritis, gout or chronic headaches. If you’re one of them, a daily bowl of cherries could ease your ache, without the stomach upset so often triggered by today’s painkillers, say researchers at East Lansing’s Michigan State University. Their research reveals that anthocyanins, the compounds that give cherries their brilliant red color, are anti-inflammatories 10 times stronger than ibuprofen and aspirin. “Anthocyanins help shut down the powerful enzymes that kick-start tissue inflammation, so they can prevent, as well as treat, many different kinds of pain,” explains Muraleedharan Nair, Ph.D., professor of food science at Michigan State University. His advice: Enjoy 20 cherries (fresh, frozen or dried) daily, then continue until your pain disappears.
6. Fight tummy troubles with fish
Indigestion, irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel diseases…if your belly always seems to be in an uproar, try munching 18 ounces of fish weekly to ease your misery. Repeated studies show that the fatty acids in fish, called EPA and DHA, can significantly reduce intestinal inflammation, cramping and belly pain and, in some cases, provide as much relief as corticosteroids and other prescription meds. “EPA and DHA are powerful, natural, side effect-free anti-inflammatories, that can dramatically improve the function of the entire gastrointestinal tract,” explains biological chemist Barry Sears, Ph.D., president of the Inflammation Research Foundation in Marblehead, MA. For best results, look for oily fish like salmon, sardines, tuna, mackerel, trout and herring.
7. Prevent PMS with yogurt
Up to 80 percent of women will struggle with premenstrual syndrome and its uncomfortable symptoms, report Yale researchers. The reason: Their nervous systems are sensitive to the ups and downs in estrogen and progesterone that occur naturally every month. But snacking on 2 cups of yogurt a day can slash these symptoms by 48 percent, say researchers at New York’s Columbia University. “Yogurt is rich in calcium, a mineral that naturally calms the nervous system, preventing painful symptoms even when hormones are in flux,” explains Mary Jane Minkin, M.D., a professor of gynecology at Yale University.
8. Tame chronic pain with turmeric
Studies show turmeric, a popular East Indian spice, is actually three times more effective at easing pain than aspirin, ibuprofen or naproxen, plus it can help relieve chronic pain for 50 percent of people struggling with arthritis and even fibromyalgia, according to Cornell researchers. That’s because turmeric’s active ingredient, curcumin, naturally shuts down cyclooxygenase 2, an enzyme that churns out a stream of pain-producing hormones, explains nutrition researcher Julian Whitaker, M.D. and author of the book, Reversing Diabetes . The study-recommended dose: Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon of this spice daily onto any rice, poultry, meat or vegetable dish.
9. End endometrial pain with oats
The ticket to soothing endometriosis pain could be a daily bowl of oatmeal. Endometriosis occurs when little bits of the uterine lining detach and grow outside of the uterus. Experts say these migrating cells can turn menstruation into a misery, causing so much inflammation that they trigger severe cramping during your period, plus a heavy ache that drags on all month long. Fortunately, scientists say opting for a diet rich in oats can help reduce endometrial pain for up to 60 percent of women within six months. That’s because oats don’t contain gluten, a trouble-making protein that triggers inflammation in many women, making endometriosis difficult to bear, explains Peter Green, M.D., professor of medicine at Colombia University.
10. Soothe foot pain with salt
Experts say at least six million Americans develop painful ingrown toenails each year. But regularly soaking ingrown nails in warm salt water baths can cure these painful infections within four days, say scientists at California’s Stanford University. The salt in the mix naturally nixes inflammation, plus it’s anti-bacterial, so it quickly destroys the germs that cause swelling and pain. Just mix 1 teaspoon of salt into each cup of water, heat to the warmest temperature that you can comfortably stand, and then soak the affected foot area for 20 minutes twice daily, until your infection subsides.
11. Prevent digestive upsets with pineapple
Got gas? One cup of fresh pineapple daily can cut painful bloating within 72 hours, say researchers at California’s Stanford University. That’s because pineapple is naturally packed with proteolytic enzymes, digestive aids that help speed the breakdown of pain-causing proteins in the stomach and small intestine, say USDA researchers.
12. Relax painful muscles with peppermint
Suffering from tight, sore muscles? Stubborn knots can hang around for months if they aren’t properly treated, says naturopath Mark Stengler, N.D., author of the book, The Natural Physician’s Healing Therapies . His advice: Three times each week, soak in a warm tub scented with 10 drops of peppermint oil. The warm water will relax your muscles, while the peppermint oil will naturally soothe your nerves — a combo that can ease muscle cramping 25 percent more effectively than over-the-counter painkillers, and cut the frequency of future flare-ups in half, says Stengler.
1. Give your back some TLC with grapes
Got an achy back? Grapes could be the ticket to a speedy recovery. Recent studies at Ohio State University suggest eating a heaping cup of grapes daily can relax tight blood vessels, significantly improving blood flow to damaged back tissues (and often within three hours of enjoying the first bowl). That’s great news because your back’s vertebrae and shock-absorbing discs are completely dependent on nearby blood vessels to bring them healing nutrients and oxygen, so improving blood flow is essential for healing damaged back tissue, says Stengler.
2. Wash away pain injuries with water
Whether it’s your feet, your knees or your shoulders that are throbbing, experts at New York’s Manhattan College, say you could kick-start your recovery in one week just by drinking eight 8-ounce glasses of water daily. Why? Experts say water dilutes, and then helps flush out, histamine, a pain-triggering compound produced by injured tissues. “Plus water is a key building block of the cartilage that cushions the ends of your bones, your joints’ lubricating fluid, and the soft discs in your spine,” adds Susan M. Kleiner, Ph.D., author of the book, The Good Mood Diet . “And when these tissues are well-hydrated, they can move and glide over each other without causing pain.” One caveat: Be sure to measure your drinking glasses to find out how large they really are before you start sipping, she says. Today’s juice glasses often hold more than 12 ounces, which means five servings could be enough to meet your daily goal.
3. Heal mouth sores with honey
Dab painful canker and cold sores with unpasteurized honey four times daily until these skin woes disappear, and they’ll heal 43 percent faster than if you use a prescription cream, say researchers at the Dubai Specialized Medical Center in the United Arab Emirates. Raw honey’s natural enzymes zap inflammation, destroy invading viruses and speed the healing of damaged tissues, say the study authors.
4. Cure migraines with coffee
Prone to migraines? Try muscling-up your painkiller with a coffee chaser. Whatever over-the-counter pain med you prefer, researchers at the National Headache Foundation say washing it down with a strong 12- ounce cup of coffee will boost the effectiveness of your medication by 40 percent or more. Experts say caffeine stimulates the stomach lining to absorb painkillers more quickly and more effectively.
5. Beat bladder infections with blueberries
Eating 1 cup of blueberries daily, whether you opt for them fresh, frozen or in juice form, can cut your risk of a urinary tract infection (UTIs) by 60 percent, according to researchers at New Jersey’s Rutgers University. That’s because blueberries are loaded with tannins, plant compounds that wrap around problem-causing bacteria in the bladder, so they can’t get a toehold and create an infection, explains Amy Howell, Ph.D. a scientist at Rutgers University.
6. Heal sinus problems with horseradish
Latest studies show sinusitis is the nation’s number one chronic health problem. And this condition doesn’t just spur congestion and facial pain, it also makes sufferers six times more likely to feel achy all-over. Horseradish to the rescue! According to German researchers, this eye-watering condiment naturally revs up blood flow to the sinus cavities, helping to open and drain clogged sinuses and heal sinus infections more quickly than decongestant sprays do. The study-recommended dose: One teaspoon twice daily (either on its own, or used as a sandwich or meat topping) until symptoms clear.
7. Fight breast pain with flax
In one recent study, adding 3 tablespoons of ground flax to their daily diet eased breast soreness for one in three women within 12 weeks. Scientists credit flax’s phytoestrogens, natural plant compounds that prevent the estrogen spikes that can trigger breast pain. More good news: You don’t have to be a master baker to sneak this healthy seed into your diet. Just sprinkle ground flax on oatmeal, yogurt, applesauce or add it to smoothies and veggie dips.
8. Tame leg cramps with tomato juice
At least one in five people regularly struggle with leg cramps. The culprit? Potassium deficiencies, which occur when this mineral is flushed out by diuretics, caffeinated beverages or heavy perspiration during exercise. But sip 10 ounces of potassium-rich tomato juice daily and you’ll not only speed your recovery, you’ll reduce your risk of painful cramp flare-ups in as little as 10 days, say UCLA researchers.
Source: Brenda Kearns, ivillage.com
WASH YOUR FACE. The most “Huh! Really?” basic thought but probably the most effective. Washing your face when you come in from the outside or even better, a shower, could help the allergens wash away, even before they begin to take effect.
AVOID CERTAIN FRUITS. Fruit allergies occur when, the body recognizes proteins in a fruit that are similar to those in pollen. So a person who suffers from ragweed allergies, might find that their mouth starts itching when they eat an apple, for example. Other fruits people can have problems with are apricots, cantaloupe or bananas. Make sure to talk to a doctor first to find out what exactly you’re allergic to. And keep them off your diet list.
AVOID PROCESSED FOODS. You may really want to keep off any processed food that contains a lot of sugar and salt; The reason is that anything that is going to cause a chemical reaction in your body — as processed foods do when they force the body to work hard to break them down — has the possibility of increasing inflammation, which can make your symptoms worse. There’s no specific data that if you stop eating things like processed meat and bread that you’re going to feel better in 2-3 days or even 2-3 weeks. But you could see those changes overall in 2-3 years.
EAT HEART-HEALTHY NUTS. We already know that nuts are a heart-healthy option because they’re high in Omega 3 fatty acids, which can help fight inflammation. That same anti-inflammatory property accounts for why they can also help reduce allergy symptoms, too. The operative word here is “Reduction in Symptoms”, as a pollen would still cause you to sneeze, but you would also have the immunity to ward the allergy off.
GET GOOD LEGUMES. Foods that are high in zinc, like legumes, have an antibacterial and antiviral effect in the body that help it “foster” immunity. Including zigh-zinc foods, like oysters and lean beef in your diet is also recommended.
EAT FRUITS RICH IN ANTIOXIDANTS. This is where it gets confusing, because certain fruits can help by fighting inflammation in the body, but others can trigger cross reactions or oral allergy syndrome, like we saw earlier. But fruits rich in antioxidants can help provide allergy sufferers with some relief. Nature is abundant with antioxidants; look for foods with those bright colors, like blueberries, strawberries and grapes. In the same way that oxidative stress causes inflammation, antioxidants help your body fight it off.
EAT CHERRIES. One more reason to seek out the glossy, fun-to-eat fruit at your supermarket on your next shopping trip. A study confirms that cherries may help fight the inflammation of arthritis, heart disease and cancer. In the study, participants had to consume 45 cherries for 28 consecutive days; At the end, the levels of 3 telltale indicators of inflammation—nitric oxide, C reactive protein and a marker for T-cell activation—dropped by 18% to 25%, in the cherry-enthusiasts.
EAT PINEAPPLES. The immune system detects a foreign object that it responds to by creating an inflammation, which is why some sufferers can reportedly experience relief when they eat foods with anti-inflammatory properties, like pineapples.
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation also keeps a list of unproven or alternative therapies that could possibly help, from acupuncture to other non allopathic (or Western) medicines; and scientists are also looking into Wellmune WGP, which has shown some success in helping with allergy symptoms in a small, Phase One trial. As always, consult your with your doctor to determine what course of action, if any, is best for you and about eliminating common food allergy triggers, which can make environmental reactions even worse.
Source: healthytimesblog.com
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Could your job be making you pack on the pounds?
Maybe so, according to a new survey from the folks at CareerBuilder.com. The findings pinpoints what the biggest contributing factors are. Another hint: stress and candy jars both play a role.
Fortunately, experts say there are plenty of tips and tricks you can use to fight the ol’ work-related weight gain — and even use your time in the office as an opportunity to promote good health.
“You have to know yourself, and you have to understand your triggers,” Samantha Heller, a registered dietitian, told The Huffington Post. “I think when you plan, it’s much easier to stick to healthy choices.”
Here are the top seven factors the survey participants said contributed to their weight gain, as well as expert-proven strategies to navigate them.
1. SITTING
According to CareerBuilder, 54 percent of workers chalked their weight gain up to sitting at their desks all day.
And the fix here, experts say, is straightforward.
“The simplest thing is to get off your butt,” said Heller. She recommended taking a quick five minute break every hour — and not just for coffee, and certainly not to smoke. Try walking a few flights of stairs or going out into the parking lot to do jumping jacks. The issue with sitting all day, Heller explained, isn’t just that you don’t burn a lot of calories; it’s that it can leave you feeling down and draggy, which is when people are apt to reach for unhealthy treats.
Other options? Take your calls standing up, said HuffPost blogger and registered dietitian Cheryl Forberg. Or turn your work area into a mini gym.
“Leave your dumbbells on the desk, right at eye-level so you don’t have to bend over to get them, and when you’re on a call or on hold, you can just stand up and pump some iron,” she suggested.
2. STRESS EATING
Some 37 percent of the respondents said eating because of stress was a major cause of weight gain. To stave off those stress-related pounds, experts say you’ve got two main options…
First, try to get your stress under control.
“Stress is a very common work-place phenomenon. We can’t always change the circumstances that create the stress, but what we can do is alter our response,” Heller said. She suggests taking five very deep, very slow breaths.
Second, it’s key to have good options on hand for when you do give into stress eating.
“Be sure that you keep healthy snacks at your desk, because when you do resort to stress eating — which we all do now and then — the only choices you have at your fingertips will be good ones,” Forberg said.
3. EATING OUT
Just over 20 percent of respondents said that regularly eating out contributed to their weight gain.
If it’s the culture of your office to head out for lunch food, then the key is to hit up places where you know there are healthier options, such as fish, grilled chicken or salads, explained Bethany Thayer, a registered dietitian and spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
The other question is really what “regularly” means to you. (In this survey, more than half of respondents said they ate out once a week, and nearly a quarter did at least three times a week.)
In general, Thayer advocates sticking to what she calls the 80/20 rule, which can really make a difference when it comes to eating out.
“If 80 percent of the time w’ere good about what we’re doing in [terms of] healthful eating and exercising, then you’ve got that 20 percent of the time you can play around with,” Thayer said. “If for you, that means you’re going to go out once a week and choose whatever you want off the menu, that’s fine.”
4. SKIPPING MEALS
Some 19 percent of workers said they had to skip meals because of time constraints.
And the message on this one’s all about tough love.
“I don’t buy it,” Heller said. “No. It’s not that difficult to have a yogurt or some trail mix. Or slap together a peanut butter sandwich and stick it in your purse.”
The key, she said, is planning ahead so on those crazy days where you don’t have more than a minute to pause and eat, you can still nourish yourself and avoid becoming too hungry and binging later.
5. CELEBRATIONS
Potlucks or birthdays were one of the main culprits according to 18 percent of workers.
One option, Thayer said, is talking to your co-workers about consolidation, so that the office cake becomes a slightly less common affair.
“You can proactively talk with your colleagues and say, ‘Could we do a birthday month for everyone who has a birthday that month?'” Thayer said. If that’s unappealing or not possible because of office size, there should always be a healthy option, she said. Her pick? A mixed fruit bowl.
6. THE CANDY JAR
While it might seem like a nice gesture, 16 percent of workers said that the office candy jar was just too much of a temptation for them and contributed to weight gain.
The experts say that having healthy snacks (like a handful of nuts or a piece of fruit) that you can reach for instead is essential.
Another option is hydration, Forberg explained.
“Be sure that you have bottle or even a bigger mug from home and maybe even set a quota for yourself,” she said. “Sometimes we mistake thirst for hunger.”
Also remember that out of sight is out of mind.
“Maybe start emailing that person that always has the M&Ms out, or give them a call,” she said. “Put a jar on your own desk with healthy trail mix or nuts, and that might encourage people to do the same.”
7. PRESSURE TO EAT CO-WORKERS’ SNACKS
Again, it may seem like a nice gesture when your cube-mate or boss brings in freshly baked goodies, but 10 percent of respondents said they felt pressure to eat those foods — and that pressure contributed to weight gain.
“It’s a tough one, because you can’t control the donuts that land on the desk next to you,” admitted Forberg. And your options here, she explained, are pretty clear and straightforward — there’s no magic solution. Make sure you have healthy options you can reach for instead, or if that doesn’t work, try having a frank chat with your colleagues about your concerns.
“If you’re really trying to be good to your body, you might need to talk to your co-workers, because some people have never had a weight issue,” she said.
Source: Catherine Pearson, huffingtonpost.com
Liver cleansing foods
Posted on: July 9, 2012
The primary way in which your body expels toxins is via the liver, which detoxifies and cleanses your body by continuously filtering the blood of poisons that enter it through the digestive tract, the skin, and the respiratory system. But when your liver becomes overworked as a result of stress or excessive exposure to toxins, your entire system can be thrown off balance, and your health severely compromised.
here are the important foods you may want to begin incorporating into your diet in order to maintain a healthy liver.
Garlic, grapefruit, green tea, and green vegetables
Garlic contains numerous sulfur-containing compounds that activate the liver enzymes responsible for flushing out toxins from the body. This bulbous relative of the onion also contains allicin and selenium, two powerful nutrients proven to help protect the liver from toxic damage, and aid it in the detoxification process.
Grapefruit is rich in natural vitamin C and antioxidants, two powerful liver cleansers. Like garlic, grapefruit contains compounds that boost the production of liver detoxification enzymes. It also contains a flavonoid compound known as naringenin that causes the liver to burn fat rather than store it.
Green tea is loaded with catechins, a type of plant antioxidant that has been shown in studies to eliminate liver fat accumulation and promote proper liver function. This powerful herbal beverage also protects the liver against toxins that would otherwise accumulate and cause serious damage.
Leafy green vegetables such as bitter gourd, arugula, dandelion greens, spinach, mustard greens, and chicory also contain numerous cleansing compounds that neutralize heavy metals, which can bear heavily on the liver. Leafy greens also eliminate pesticides and herbicides from the body, and spur the creation and flow of cleansing bile.
Avocados, walnuts, and turmeric
Rich in glutathione-producing compounds, avocados actively promote liver health by protecting it against toxic overload, and boosting its cleansing power. Some research has shown that eating one or two avocados a week for as little as 30 days can repair a damaged liver.
Walnuts, which contain high levels of l-arginine, an amino acid, glutathione, and omega-3 fatty acids, also help detoxify the liver of disease-causing ammonia. Walnuts also help oxygenate the blood, and extracts from their hulls are often used in liver-cleansing formulas.
Turmeric, one of the most powerful foods for maintaining a healthy liver, has been shown to actively protect the liver against toxic damage, and even regenerate damaged liver cells. Turmeric also boosts the natural production of bile, shrinks engorged hepatic ducts, and improves overall function of the gallbladder, another body-purifying organ.
To learn more, visit: http://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/liver-cleanse-foods/
TOP 14 ANTI-CANCER SUPERFRUITS
Posted on: July 9, 2012
TOP 14 ANTI-CANCER SUPERFRUITS
In these days when cancer seems so common, it is hard to trust the food we take. The most delicious is not necessarily the most nutritious, and the sweetest could be the deadliest. Hence, it is necessary to understand these foods, especially their immediate and long-term on our bodies.
Many types of cancer are induced by the food we eat. On the other hand, the incidence and worsening of cancer can also be prevented and alleviated by some other kinds of food. An excellent example is the superfruits. The term superfruits refer to fruits “which combines exceptional nutrient richness and antioxidant quality with appealing taste that can stimulate and retain loyalty for consumer products”. There are many fruits classified as superfruits. Some are very commonly served on our tables, while others are region-specific. Regardless of their origins, these fruits have one common denominator – their unquestionable health benefits.
Antioxidants, vitamins, fibers, and minerals are just some countless nutritional values of superfruits. One of the best characteristics of select superfruits is being anti-cancer. Well, here are 14 best anti-cancer superfruits.
BLUEBERRIES
Researchers have shown blueberries contain pterostilbene, anthocyanins, proanthocyanidins, resveratrol, flavonols, and tannins, which inhibit mechanisms of cancer cell development. Besides this, blueberry can also alleviate the effects of Alzheimer’s disease, prevent urinary tract infections, and reduce blood sugar.
GRAPES
A grape is a perennial and deciduous woody vine. Its berries can be eaten raw or be made into juice, jam, jelly, wine, raisins, and others. Grapes are found in almost all parts of the world. Grapes contain phytochemicals such as resveratrol which has been positively implicated to inhibit any type of cancer.
DRAGON FRUIT
Dragonfruit is rich in phytoalbumin antioxidants which help carcinogenic free-radical formation in the body. It is also rich in fiber, calcium, phosphorus, and vitamins C and B2, as well as its helps excrete metal toxins from the body.
CITRUS FRUITS
Citrus fruits include orange, lemon, grapefruit, etc. This kind of fruits contains a large number of bioflavonoids, which can enhance the activity of certain enzymes in human skin, lung, stomach and liver, and change the fat-soluble carcinogenic substance into water-soluble, so as to make them not easy to be absorbed and can be expelled out of the body. At the same time, they can enhance the absorptive capacity of vitamin C by the human body. Vitamin C is an important cancer substance, which can enhance human immunity, prevent the formation of nitrosamines–a strong carcinogen. What’s more, it also has certain effect in the prevention and treatment of gastrointestinal cancer.
A study published a few years ago in the journal Nutrition and Cancer, for instance, found that people who consume the highest amounts of flavonoids and proanthocyanidins, a subgroup of flavonoids, were 44 percent less likely to develop oral cancer, 40 percent less likely to develop laryngeal cancer, and 30 percent less likely to develop colon cancer compared to others.
AVOCADO
Avocados contain lutein, an anti-cancer carotenoid. Lutein lowers the risk of prostate cancer in men and protects eyes against fatal diseases like macular degeneration and cataracts. Another cancer-fighting component of avocado is glutathione that can significantly cuts the incidence of oral and pharyngeal cancer. Avocados are also rich in potassium, vitamins, and heart-healthy fats.
STRAWBERRIES
Anti cancer action is actually related to the polyphenols contained in the berries, rather than in their antioxidant potential, as is commonly assumed. A diet containing a high proportion of strawberries or raspberries (5% or more of total diet) in animals, has been found to significantly decrease the number of esophageal tumors triggered by NMBA, a known powerful carcinogen. Ellagic acid appears to prevent the activation of carcinogenic substances into cellular toxins, causing them to lose their ability to react with DNA and induce mutations capable of triggering the onset of cancer. In addition, strawberry also contains a kind of amine substance, which has good effect in the prevention of leukemia and other diseases related with blood.
ACAI BERRIES
Laboratory studies have shown that acai berries can kill off cancer cells. Extracts from the berries can induced the death of leukemia cells. Other beneficial contents of acai are its antioxidants (found to be twice than in blueberries), omega fatty acids, protein, vitamins A and C, iron, and fiber.
NONI
According to recent studies, noni has properties that may be beneficial in preventing cancer. The extract from the tropical plant indicates some anti-cancer properties useful for the immune system. Moreover, noni contains carbohydrates, dietary fibers, niacin, calcium, iron and potassium.
GOJI BERRIES
It has been found out that goji berries contain selenium, a trace mineral that acts an antioxidant which can neutralize free radicals that damage cells and cause cancer. Goji berries are also rich in other nutrients and phytochemicals like amino acids, carotenoids like beta-carotene and zeaxanthin, polysaccharides, antioxidants, calcium, potassium, iron, zinx, and riboflavin.
MANGOSTEEN
Mangosteen is anti-cancer and helps cancer prevention.
Various studies have shown that phytoceuticals in Mangosteen (in some cases known to be its xanthones) have properties such as: anti-tumor (shrinks tumors), anti-leukemia, antifungal (critical for all cancer patients), antibacterial (to protect DNA), antioxidants (at least two dozen different kinds of xanthones are in the mangosteen fruit), antiproliferation, kills cancer cells and causes apoptosis (programmed cell death) for some types of cancer. This is a pretty impressive list of cancer credentials!
This fruit has countless health benefits like ant-ulcer, anti-aging, antiviral, antibiotic, antifungal, anti-depressant, anti-obesity, anti-allergenic, anti-cataract, and many more.
Mangosteen also contains: catechins, polyphenols, minerals and vitamins.
SOURSOP
Soursop has anti-cancer characteristics and is best for all types of cancer. The fruit is also anti-stress, anti-bacterial, antifungal, anti-depressant, and anti-worms.
POMEGRANATE
Studies have reported that the fruits contain phytochemicals that can suppress aromatase, an enzyme which converts androgen into estrogen and which is associated with breast cancer. Furthermore, clinical trials have shown the pomegranate extracts can prevent prostate cancer in men.
KIWI
Kiwi contains plenty of vitamins, especially vitamin C, the content of which is 4 to 12 times as that of orange. Through the researches in recent years, it is confirmed that kiwi contains a kind of active ingredient, which can block the formation of carcinogenic “nitrosamines” in the human body. As a result, it has a good effect in preventing cancer.
APPLE
Apple peels contain as many as a dozen cancer-fighting chemical compounds, according to a study conducted by researchers at Cornell University and published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.
“We found that several compounds have potent anti-proliferative activities against human liver, colon and breast cancer cells, and may be partially responsible for the anti-cancer activities of whole apples,” said Rui Hai Liu, an associate professor of food science.
The researchers extracted each individual chemical compound found in the peels of 230 pounds of Red Delicious apples. They then tested these compounds individually against cultures of cancer cells in the laboratory. They identified 12 compounds, called triterpenoids, which inhibited the growth of cancer cells or even killed them.
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