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health and nutrictional benefits of cocoa

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0XU1MQ_GgmzerX_Gaew3syBLiLuSvuVx-y1uSwxAIsDvMCTJNqKbVICUQ7ayrCuhe1N2lVSyZvC9N3rc_FjCAsJ_wT75BXF1dR3nboX0U_cnF6iSwYcQZQuN_DpqYaI-oiPFJwjHL8vzU/s1600-h/cocoa+drink.bmp"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5263400847417963762" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0XU1MQ_GgmzerX_Gaew3syBLiLuSvuVx-y1uSwxAIsDvMCTJNqKbVICUQ7ayrCuhe1N2lVSyZvC9N3rc_FjCAsJ_wT75BXF1dR3nboX0U_cnF6iSwYcQZQuN_DpqYaI-oiPFJwjHL8vzU/s320/cocoa+drink.bmp" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a> Cocoa prevents hypertension Source-Professor Nonnnan hollenberg, Boston University, USA. Professor Hollenberg found that kuna ameridians who live on an island off the coast of panama have unique health characteritics. the kuna eat much salt but their blood pressures do not rise with age and they rarely suffer hypertension . it turned out that the answer to the Kuna’s unique health characteristics lies in their habit of drinking hot lightly processed cocoa at least five times a day COCOA DRINK REVERSED HEART RELATED DYSFUNTION IN SMOKERS. SOURCE-CHRISTIAN, MD, PhD, ANDRE DEJAN MD, PhD, SANDRE FERRE, MS HAGEN SCHPROETER,MD Journal of the American college of cardiology, vol 46, no7. the study was designed to assess the effects of acute consumption of flavonol-rich cocoa on endothelial dysfunction in smoker. What in cocoa prevents heart disease? Source-ghanascience.org. It is widely known cocoa contains high levels of chemicals known as phenolics, which may help to lower the risk of the heart disease. the bitter astringent taste of unsaturated cocoa indicates presence of the phonolics found in them. the phenolic compounds in chocolate include falconoid, which are well known anti-oxidants have been chemically proven to reduce oxidation, scientific evidence has long indicated that damage done in the body by free oxygen radical (in oxidation) is linked to heart disease, certain cancers, and physical degeneration maladies associated with the aging process, anti-oxidants in blood stream can help to eliminate free oxygen radicals, potential reducing the risk of developing heart disease, certain cancers, and cerebrovascular disease. How might the flanoids in chocolate ( or from other source) prevents heart disease? There is evidence that flanoids prevent fat like substances in the blood stream from oxidizing and clogging the arteries. Atiries are the vessels that carry blood pumped by the heart to every part of the body. The arteries that carry blood to the wall of the heart itself are the most susceptible to the formation of fatty deposits in the wall of the arteries are known a arteriosclerosis-present to some degree in the middle-aged and elderly is caused by oxidation of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) one of the cholesterol types. at first the atheroma causes subtle damage to the formation of advanced plague. the build up of plague can lead to the clogging of the arteries, a condition that is a major cause of heart attack.

health and nutrictional benefits of cocoa

Cocoa prevents hypertension Source-Professor Nonnnan hollenberg, Boston University, USA. Professor Hollenberg found that kuna ameridians who...

Jam, yoghurt help fight cancer

Daramola Tosin 0 9:24:00 PM

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE4aj75P_5RbD5vRJiURtyPqA-afU91Mf06J0t36-_btuNGWx7mpYtCEPRrs_OW3IxOgAQs5ad25IVm5K3CmZHJ9Cd5JWJt8UbYFc3kw7EKpqWMJGjWvtZHZINp1QdCGBZzNu02RyhFjI7/s1600-h/yogurt.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5265643102667816722" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE4aj75P_5RbD5vRJiURtyPqA-afU91Mf06J0t36-_btuNGWx7mpYtCEPRrs_OW3IxOgAQs5ad25IVm5K3CmZHJ9Cd5JWJt8UbYFc3kw7EKpqWMJGjWvtZHZINp1QdCGBZzNu02RyhFjI7/s320/yogurt.jpg" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 300px;" /></a> Regular intake of Yoghurt and jam help fight cancer, experts have said. In two separate studies, scientists declared that intake of yoghurt twice a day reduce bladder cancer risk by 45 per cent in women and 36 per cent in men just as jam prevents prostate cancer. The study, by Dr Susanna Larsson and colleagues at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden followed 80,000 patients to see whether there were any links between their consumption of cultured milk and other dairy foods. Food intake was recorded using a food frequency questionnaire, which was completed in 1997 at the beginning of the study. According to the findings, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, those who ate two servings a day were significantly less likely to go on to have the disease than those who ate yogurt only occasionally or not at all. Intake of cheese or milk was not significantly related to risk of bladder cancer. When they analysed the results separately for smokers and non-smokers, they found that the protective effect of cultured milk products on bladder cancer was only significant in non-smokers. The scientists said before now cultured milk products, such as yogurt, contain lactic acid bacteria, have been shown to suppress bladder cancer in rats and as such “Our research suggests a high intake (of yogurt in humans) may reduce the risk.” Though the study suggested that yoghurt may have a role to play in the development of bladder cancer, it is not yet clear which component of yoghurt might be responsible, or if the effect is due to other related dietary or environmental components, which may themselves be linked to yoghurt eating. A new weapon against cancer could be found in a jar of jam due to a basic ingredient it contains according to researchers in the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology journal. The research, led by Professor Vic Morris from the Institute of Food Research said, that under the right condition, jam releases a modified pectin fragment with anti-cancer properties. Pectin is a natural gelling agent made from the peel of citrus fruits such as oranges and lemons. Professor Morris, however explained: “I expect you would get some protection from jam, but it’s packed full of sugar. It might be better to get the same protection from fruit and vegetables which would give you other anti-cancer magic bullets as well.” Experts began to see pectin as a potential weapon in the fight against cancer last year when a study revealed that it might help slow the progress of prostate cancer. That study, published by a team from the University of Georgia in the journal Glycobiology, found that exposing prostate cancer cells to pectin under laboratory conditions reduced the number of cells by up to 40 per cent. Cancer is a complex disease with many risk factors. There are a number of questions that remain unanswered about the effects of pectin. Firstly, whether or not pectin has any effect on cancer in humans and, secondly, what the best dietary sources of the right kinds of pectin are. A team from the university’s cancer centre found that the cells literally “self-destructed” in a process known as apoptosis. Pectin even killed cells that were not sensitive to hormone therapy. Nutritionists already hail jam as an ideal snack to replace lost energy after a workout. The fast-releasing sugars help to get glycogen back into muscles quickly and efficiently.

Jam, yoghurt help fight cancer

Regular intake of Yoghurt and jam help fight cancer, experts have said. In two separate studies, scientists declared that intake of yog...

The many benefits of honey

Daramola Tosin 0 3:40:00 PM

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLF0-Lm3qFlnsrtO3Jj4MwUE6c1GVDyf00NRnmB-0FLKsrMhJlp4mNoS5xCJuC7fGNxPH3c14JwozQpQ9KOePi-etxmfLyQyFqmfEaczgksbcPCcivggCmFzQeAd2gyA0TT1IsHvExRC8O/s1600-h/honey.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5263105646541590194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLF0-Lm3qFlnsrtO3Jj4MwUE6c1GVDyf00NRnmB-0FLKsrMhJlp4mNoS5xCJuC7fGNxPH3c14JwozQpQ9KOePi-etxmfLyQyFqmfEaczgksbcPCcivggCmFzQeAd2gyA0TT1IsHvExRC8O/s320/honey.jpg" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a> If you are one those who avoid pap because you want to minimize your sugar intake, there is a way out. You can avoid sugar and still enjoy sweet tasting pap by simply adding honey. Honey is man's oldest sweetener, so it serves as a good substitute for sugar. But much more important than that, it is highly medicinal and have been scientifically proven to be able to penetrate certain tissue that some orthodox drugs cannot penetrate to take kill certain variants of virus that often prove stubborn. Honey is composed of sugars like glucose and fructose, as well as minerals like magnesium, potassium, calcium sodium, chlorine sulphur, iron and phosphate. It contains vitamins B1, B2, C, B6, B5 and B3, all of which charge according to the qualities of the nectar and pollen. Beside the above, copper, iodine and zinc exist in it in small quantities. If you have allergies, honey can be beneficial. If you eat the honey that is found in your locality, it may prevent your seasonal allergies. Honey may also be good for your skin. It has the ability to attract water. You can use honey instead of alpha hydroxyl masks because of its high content of the acid. it is also safe for sensitive skin. You can also use it as moisturizer and a hair conditioner; mix the honey with olive oil. Be sure to wash hand thoroughly before you go outside. If you have sore throat, take some honey. Due to its natural anti-inflammatory effect, it will help to heal the wounds more quickly. it also contain chemicals that are capable of killing viruses, bacteria and fungi, making it a good substitute for wound dressing. The taste also may take your mind off the pain. Experts are of the opinion that honey diluted in water can help to ease stomach aches and take care of dehydration. Honey may also be effective in the treatment of ulcer. A major advantage of honey is that it does not only prevents infections, it accelerate the healing of the wounds Because sugar molecules in honey can be converted into other sugars, like fructose to glucose, it is easily digested by the most sensitive stomachs, despite its high acid content. It helps kidneys and intestine to function better Another quality of honey is that when compared with the same amount of sugar, it gives 40 percent less calories to the body. Although it gives great energy to the body, it does not add weight. It has a laxarative effect on the digestion system of an individual and helps provide relief from constipation. Honey has been associated with treatments of persistent coughs and sore throat and its consumption is believed to provide relief from diarrhea and dysentery. It has been found to have anti-bacteria properties, which seem to increase when it is diluted with water. Honey helps in cleansing blood and has positive effects on the regulation of blood and has positive effects on the regulation of blood as well as circulation. Having antiseptic properties, honey is good for treating burns and infected surgical wounds. Honey help to improve appetite, especially in children. it reduces the production of acid in the mouth , so it is good for those who are trying to loose weight . When used in form of face packs, honey helps in rejuvenating the skin and also helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles. Honey has been found to be beneficial to those suffering from anemia, asthma, baldness, fatigue and exhaustion headache and migraine and exhaustion headache and migraine high blood pressure and insect bites

The many benefits of honey

If you are one those who avoid pap because you want to minimize your sugar intake, there is a way out. You can avoid sugar and still enjoy s...

Interrupted night sleep worsens ability to remember information (CONTINUATION)

Daramola Tosin 0 12:52:00 PM

While factors entirely, such as brain inflammation or genetic changes, might cause both cognitive decline and sleep disturbance at the same time, but the fact that when you are woken up from sleep in the middle of the night, it may leave you thinking less clearly, has great implications. This is very applicable to many categories of people, including medical doctors on call, emergency personnel and even parents. According to the expert in a study, published in the August issue of the Journal of Biological Rhythms, sleep inertia, the period of grogginess and impaired cognitive performance experienced upon awakening, was nearly four times stronger when people were awoken during the middle of their “biological night” (a period of normal night of sleep) compared to their biological day. The feeling was almost twice as strong during the person’s biological morning, the wake-up period following a normal night of sleep. People also showed the least thinking impairment after awakening during the middle of the biological day. The lead author, Frank A.J.L. Scheer, a neuroscientist in Brigham and Women’s Hospital Division of Sleep Medicine, in a release from the hospital declared also that, “This is especially important, considering that already following awakening during the morning, the cognitive impairment can be more detrimental than staying awake all night. This has been shown to be comparable to the effects of alcoholic intoxication.” Similarly, the amount of oxygen supplied to the brain may play a role in the relationship between sleep-disordered breathing (SDB such as snoring) and cognitive problems in children some experts also submitted in an American Thoracic Society news release. Dr. Raouf Amin, a professor of paediatrics and director of the division of pulmonary medicine at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Centre, said in the news release that a history of snoring is a predictor for cognitive deficit in children with SDB. “However, the frequency of snoring(apnea) events during sleep does not predict cognitive deficit and does not correlate with the degree of cognitive deficit. Such a paradox raised the question of whether there are some variables that we do not traditionally measure in the sleep laboratory that might modify the effect of SDB on cognition,” Amin said For this study, which included children aged between seven and 13, the results showed that children that snore had lower regional cerebral oxygen concentration than healthy children. However, children with sleep apnea (usually considered a more severe type of SDB) had higher regional cerebral oxygen concentration than children with just snoring, said the study published in the first issue for November of the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. However, Dr Stephen Oluwole, a neurologist at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, said that it is true that one’s quality of sleep can affect one’s cognitive skills, adding that studies have shown that those that have enough sleep are better in school than those who either sleep too much or too little. He said that the body has an optimal number of hours of sleep that it needs. If it is too long, the individual wakes up drowsy and if it is too short, you wake up not feeling fresh. According to the expert, very few people have uninterrupted sleep because most people experience micro awaking. Some individuals wake up and goes back to sleep and would not even remember waking up, some to go and urinate, check for the time, kill a disturbing mosquito and some to pray. However, he declared that the mere fact that you have your sleep interrupted because of a big noise or to read in the night, might not really affect your ability to regain your cognitive function. However, the situation may be different in the case of people, who because of their shift work, have to interrupt their sleep. He said that this would affect their whole body system and not only the cognitive aspect Dr. Mayowa Owolabi, a consultant neurologist also with UCH, Ibadan, also raised the fact that one’s ability to recollect one’s memeory can be affected in persons that have their sleep cycle interrupted by snoring. According to him, in people that snore, the respiratory tract is blocked during certain periods and so leading to a reduction in amount of oxygen available to the brain. This may lead to the function of the brain getting impaired. This might manifest in different ways, such as the individual feeling drowsy during the day, experience reduced reaction time and memory impairment.

Interrupted night sleep worsens ability to remember information (CONTINUATION)

While factors entirely, such as brain inflammation or genetic changes, might cause both cognitive decline and sleep disturbance at the same ...

Interrupted night sleep worsens ability to remember information

Daramola Tosin 0 10:28:00 PM

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj868_fUyAX3JEVJx4JDmE0wJWTBJoEC8sKdEP16WhN8w0ve4_I2pLWPwgI8o8RFN6fxVlAE8yBRn9oKtRcTzjYHZu6rl0KW9a4xEogWm2RtYqCkrHMCKjCOliwGscOab5Qdssw4NyOkLFp/s1600-h/sleep+and+brain.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5265666069380888386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj868_fUyAX3JEVJx4JDmE0wJWTBJoEC8sKdEP16WhN8w0ve4_I2pLWPwgI8o8RFN6fxVlAE8yBRn9oKtRcTzjYHZu6rl0KW9a4xEogWm2RtYqCkrHMCKjCOliwGscOab5Qdssw4NyOkLFp/s320/sleep+and+brain.jpg" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" /></a> Having one’s sleep interrupted sometimes may not be preventable. However, care must be exercised considering the fact that interruption of sleep may affect the brain functions in several ways, including one’s cognitive functions. For many people, waking them from sleep to attend to any issue is something they do not like. Some say this makes them develop headache, others say that they later find it difficult to go back to sleep. Some mothers too will rather not wake their children up for a late night dinner because it might mean their inability to fall asleep immediately. Sleep interruption sometimes may not be preventable. However, this is an act in which care must be exercised, considering that interruption of sleep may affect the brain functions in several ways, contribute to development of diseases that affect important organs of the body such as the brain, heart and reduce one’s life span. It also can affect one’s cognitive function. Cognition function refers to a range of high-level brain functions, including the ability to learn and remember information: organise, plan and problem-solve; focus, maintain and shift attention as necessary; understand and use language; accurately perceive the environment and perform calculations. The human body works, according to a natural 24-hour sleep-wake cycle referred to as a circadian rhythm, which controls body temperature, sleep/wake timing, and the way our organs and body systems work together. Past research has shown that irregular sleep patterns and shift work take a toll on even the healthiest person over an extended period of time. Experts have linked disruption of an individual’s natural sleep-wake cycle with reduced longevity and demonstrated it can actually cause heart and kidney disease when internal biological clocks in hamsters are out of sync with external rhythm regulators (i.e. light/dark); the heart becomes damaged and enlarged (cardiomyopathy) and the kidney tubules sustain significant scarring. In 2007, researchers at the San Francisco VA Medical Centre (SFVAMC) attributed cognitive decline in elderly women to interrupted or fitful sleep when they were younger, in a study that appeared in the July issue of Neurology. Though they said it is not how long they sleep but how well, they speculated that the first and most likely reason is that whatever neurodegenerative condition such as Alzheimer’s disease, is starting to cause cognitive decline, may also affect areas of the brain that govern sleep. <a href="http://myhealthcentre.blogspot.com/2008/10/interrupted-night-sleep-worsens-ability_30.html">NEXT PAGE</a>

Interrupted night sleep worsens ability to remember information

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Red Wine Can Help You Live Longer

Daramola Tosin 0 11:45:00 AM

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiPuQjucrigrgla1pEeu6A5XIM9WlCeFmPw6cqiSurPllccEhx4kgReY-AKPGlSidrXyHmHhaQEjNDDX2jKSgd_UEknDPqQqBL5OnMcD1yae69_9YNCX4IibUCQWxrJduEXbM_khgjh1-0/s1600-h/red+wine+benefits.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5265670333603128850" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiPuQjucrigrgla1pEeu6A5XIM9WlCeFmPw6cqiSurPllccEhx4kgReY-AKPGlSidrXyHmHhaQEjNDDX2jKSgd_UEknDPqQqBL5OnMcD1yae69_9YNCX4IibUCQWxrJduEXbM_khgjh1-0/s320/red+wine+benefits.jpg" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 246px; height: 320px;" /></a> Drinking Red Wine Offers Benefits Similar to Low-Calorie Diet By Kelli Miller Stacy Here's a new reason to toast red wine: A natural compound called resveratrol, found in certain red wines, may trick the body into thinking it's getting fewer calories than it actually is -- and you don't need to overindulge to reap the reward. Research published in the June 3 issue of the online, open-access journal Public Library of Science One (PLoS One) suggests that drinking red wine may offer many of the same benefits as a reduced-calorie diet. A team of international researchers found that low doses of resveratrol slowed the aging process in middle-aged mice and improved their overall heart health. Specifically, the results observed in the resveratrol-fed mice mimicked those often seen with caloric restriction -- the practice of cutting 20%-30% of calories out of one's typical diet in an effort to improve health and prolong life. Numerous studies have linked caloric restriction to a longer, healthier life. What's more, the study researchers discovered that resveratrol is active in much lower doses than previously thought. Until now, researchers believed that high doses of resveratrol -- impossible to obtain by drinking wine -- were necessary to ward off the unhealthy consequences of eating a high-fat, high-calorie diet. "This brings down the dose of resveratrol toward the consumption reality mode," study researcher Richard Weindruch, a University of Wisconsin-Madison professor of medicine and a researcher at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital, says in a news release. The researchers believe their findings provide strong evidence that resveratrol can improve one's quality of life and call the idea of low-dose resveratrol supplementation -- in the form of wine or perhaps one day a pill -- "a robust intervention in the retardation of cardiac aging." Drinking one or two glasses of red wine each day can protect against cardiovascular disease in certain people. However, more than that can result in negative effects that outweigh the positive ones. For example, drinking too much alcohol can raise the levels of triglycerides in some people. Finally, drinking red wine does not completely negate poor lifestyle choices. The calorie-restricted mice had lower rates of cancer. There was no comparable reduction in the incidence of tumors in the resveratrol-supplemented mice. So attaining and maintaining a normal weight, eating a sensible diet, and engaging in regular exercise remain important components for living a long and healthy life.

Red Wine Can Help You Live Longer

Drinking Red Wine Offers Benefits Similar to Low-Calorie Diet By Kelli Miller Stacy Here's a new reason to toast red wine: A natural com...

Medicinal use of Aloe Vera

Daramola Tosin 0 11:25:00 PM

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKeb3uXZ2UUHcI9Py_W4eeFv8kSu_UAIxqWK8JA8TEAA-tPZ5M1hIcGJuwWjfmpOgqNm1aarkYecFtPGnJLcau_eW_7w3SjfRLswcMGuRKihLVLZ41gOHEYN1MXuxupKq11j1W_qej4PfF/s1600-h/aloe+vera.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262459498946413506" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKeb3uXZ2UUHcI9Py_W4eeFv8kSu_UAIxqWK8JA8TEAA-tPZ5M1hIcGJuwWjfmpOgqNm1aarkYecFtPGnJLcau_eW_7w3SjfRLswcMGuRKihLVLZ41gOHEYN1MXuxupKq11j1W_qej4PfF/s320/aloe+vera.jpg" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 297px;" /></a> Aloe has been well known for centuries for its healing properties, and both oral intake and topical dressings have been documented to facilitate healing of any kind of skin wound, burn, or scald - even speeding recovery time after surgery. Situations to try it on include blisters, insect bites, rashes, sores, herpes, urticaria, athlete's foot, fungus, vaginal infections, conjunctivitis, sties, allergic reactions, and dry skin. The raw plant is best, but commercial preparations can also be used, especially for taking orally, as this plant tastes horrible. Other topical uses include acne, sunburn, frostbite (it appears to prevent decreased blood flow), shingles, screening out x-ray radiation, psoriasis, preventing scarring, rosacea, warts, wrinkles from aging, and eczema. Internally, aloe is showing real promise in the fight against AIDS, and the virus has become undetectable in some patients who used it on a regular basis, due to its immune system stimulant properties. It also seems to help prevent opportunistic infections in cases of HIV and AIDS. It appears to be of help in cancer patients (including lung cancer) by activating the white blood cells and promoting growth of non-cancerous cells. The National Cancer Institute has included Aloe Vera in their recommendations for increased testing because of these apparent cancer fighting properties. Taken orally, aloe also appears to work on heartburn, arthritis and rheumatism pain and asthma, and studies have shown that it has an effect on lowering blood sugar levels in diabetics. Other situations in which it appears to work when taken internally include congestion, intestinal worms, indigestion, stomach ulcers, colitis, hemorrhoids, liver problems such as cirrhosis and hepatitis, kidney infections, urinary tract infections, prostate problems, and as a general detoxifier. Lastly, many people who take aloe internally report just feeling better overall, which is in and of itself something of a testament to its remarkable properties. Commercially, aloe can be found in pills, sprays, ointments, lotions, liquids, drinks, jellies, and creams, to name a few of the thousands of products available. Unfortunately, the aloe industry is virtually unregulated, and some products that advertise aloe content actually have little to none. Therefore, if you are embarking on a regimen with aloe, you should become an avid reader of ingredients. Look for the word aloe to appear near the top of the ingredient list first and foremost, then follow the guidelines below: Sunburn treatments - 20% or more aloe content Creams & Ointments - 20% or more aloe content Juices - 95% or more aloe content Beverages - 50% or more aloe content Drinks - 10% or more aloe content Capsules - 5-10% or more aloe content As far as dosages are concerned, start small and work your way up to a therapeutic dose. Juices are a good way to start, and pills are probably the worst way to go with aloe. Aloe pulp is 95% water, and if you consider the process of drying this, then sticking it back together into a pill form, you can see why pills are probably not the best way to go. Also, give your regimen time to work. Sometimes it takes a couple of months for you to see the real effects of aloe treatments, so don't give up too soon. Aloe is safe when used in moderation, but there are a few contraindications. If you have a heart problem and use any kind of digitalis medication, consult your doctor before using any aloe product internally, as the interaction may cause irregular heartbeat. Avoid aloe preparations if you are pregnant, breast feeding, or menstruating, as it can cause uterine contractions.

Medicinal use of Aloe Vera

Aloe has been well known for centuries for its healing properties, and both oral intake and topical dressings have been documented to facili...

Saw palmetto safe for prostate health

Daramola Tosin 0 11:24:00 PM

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilcJC4v1-z2uX7-cGqRgYYnuFDBwQXI3Nn9_19wKw2Fa5VU4_L4gS4_C04quJZjQuWb8OrVUfSpsfXTMS09O_YThVCrcSWM7gh5tdcdC4Kq_v6feuvFdVNbZD2h_ynBKiGH5pTHNDQrWfj/s1600-h/Saw+Palmetto.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5265672120309182562" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilcJC4v1-z2uX7-cGqRgYYnuFDBwQXI3Nn9_19wKw2Fa5VU4_L4gS4_C04quJZjQuWb8OrVUfSpsfXTMS09O_YThVCrcSWM7gh5tdcdC4Kq_v6feuvFdVNbZD2h_ynBKiGH5pTHNDQrWfj/s320/Saw+Palmetto.jpg" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a> Safety concerns over saw palmetto supplements for prostate health may be unfounded, according to a new study from the US that reported no adverse effects. Results of the Saw palmetto for Treatment of Enlarged Prostates (STEP) study look set to be welcomed by all those with an interest in the herbal, which has been the focus of safety concerns. Indeed, the Danish food safety authorities withdrew saw palmetto products from the market pending an assessment of their safety in March 2006. “Because many men choose to take saw palmetto extracts, the potential adverse effects of this dietary supplement must be ascertained so that these individuals can make informed decisions about their use of this product,” wrote lead author Andrew Avins from Northern California Kaiser Permanente in the journal Complementary Therapies in Medicine. “The STEP study provided a unique opportunity to make detailed assessments about potential toxicities of saw palmetto…Overall, we found no evidence that consumption of this saw palmetto extract, at a dose of 160 mg twice daily over a period of 1 year, was associated with any clinically important adverse effects.” Saw palmetto, extracted from the berries of a dwarf palm tree, has a long history of use as a remedy for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a non-cancerous swelling in the prostate gland of older men, early in the 20th century. It was listed in the US Pharmacopoeia in the early 20th century. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a non-cancerous swelling in the prostate gland of older men. It affects approximately 25 per cent of American Caucasians over the age of 50, with the direct cost of BPH in 2000 calculated to be $1.1 billion (€ 0.9 billion). According to the European Association of Urology, 30 per cent of men older that 65 are affected by BPH. The randomised clinical trial recruited 225 men with moderate-to-severe symptoms of BPH and assigned them to receive either a daily saw palmetto supplement (320 mg per day, Cardinal Health) or placebo for one year. Avins and co-workers report no significant differences between the groups with respect to suffering at least one serious adverse event. The data showed that 5.4 per cent of men in the saw palmetto group experienced such an event, compared to 9.7 per cent in the placebo group. No significant differences were also observed with respect to non-serious symptomatic adverse event, with 34.8 per cent of men in the saw palmetto group experiencing such an event, compared to 30.1 per cent in the placebo group. Despite such ‘reassuring results’, the authors note that the study only lasted for one year, and therefore long-term safety cannot be supported. Moreover, generalization to other saw palmetto extracts and products is not possible, they said, since the extract used in this study may not be representative of other extracts. “Overall, the data from the STEP trial do not support the concern of serious clinical adverse effects of this saw palmetto extract over a period of 1 year. While these results are reassuring, further data are needed to more definitively address toxicity issues and will likely emerge from ongoing investigations of saw palmetto as well as population-based toxicity studies,” concluded the authors.

Saw palmetto safe for prostate health

Safety concerns over saw palmetto supplements for prostate health may be unfounded, according to a new study from the US that reported no ad...

Signs to watch out for in diabetes

Daramola Tosin 0 1:30:00 PM

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOEEuP9Fd6kCkt24MDoCsZ-IEBmkmPmFWFJWHP3Y8cgVAqgiXsiYCrSV9ENf45z3RZSdAKBGSe-9b70ZRDe8cwPozn3xjfTsn92KMMEACpnnECPAAnNocgUb2SC5pYYgZ3VyB6UuaOMjMZ/s1600-h/diabetes_skin.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262321750689980098" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOEEuP9Fd6kCkt24MDoCsZ-IEBmkmPmFWFJWHP3Y8cgVAqgiXsiYCrSV9ENf45z3RZSdAKBGSe-9b70ZRDe8cwPozn3xjfTsn92KMMEACpnnECPAAnNocgUb2SC5pYYgZ3VyB6UuaOMjMZ/s320/diabetes_skin.jpg" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 248px; height: 200px;" /></a> Signs to watch out for in diabetes Are you thirsty and tired all time? Do you constantly need to visit the toilet? And is your eye sight failing? If you experience all these symptoms, you could be suffering from diabetes; you are even at greater risk if you are overweight and have close family members with blood-sugar problems. Sadly a large percentage of those afflicted with the ailment do not realize it. And ignorance of the condition could make you blind even kill you. The experience of 20-years old Greg Richardson, an undergraduate at Cardiff University, United Kingdom, amply expressed the danger. When he began to feel unwell earlier this year, Richardson thought he had a hangover, “I’d been out with my mates for a few drinks on the Monday night-I was drinking liters and liters of squash and just assumed booze had dehydrated me”, he said. By Thursday, Greg was no better “I was still drinking loads and going to loo every 20 minutes” he said, adding “the worst thing was I was having trouble seeing. My sight was down to about five meters” When he went to Gloucester for the weekend, “my mum kept nagging me to go to the doctor but I didn’t think it was necessary” he said. But his mother Ava dragged him to their local pharmacy for a blood glucose test. It showed his level was almost six times what is considered safe-34mmol/1 compared with around 6. Another test was carried out to confirmed the result-and gave a reading of 31.7 “The pharmacist thought I’d broken the machine and sent me straight to hospital.

Signs to watch out for in diabetes

Signs to watch out for in diabetes Are you thirsty and tired all time? Do you constantly need to visit the toilet? And is your eye sight fai...

The health Benefits of drinking Red Wine

Daramola Tosin 0 1:28:00 PM

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpSgxJ1Rglt6shqws5uxXmC2jZ0Hvx63dmtPh8vvld_8Rj79XeOpMfdguGttGmvS-KtuFINHUJQD_IL7810f2qhjLKu2P1KW2al64usWcju3fVuzzMY7ZbnKK9iAet74w2_AMo6STyc93f/s1600-h/benefits+of+red+wine.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5265678229171643986" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpSgxJ1Rglt6shqws5uxXmC2jZ0Hvx63dmtPh8vvld_8Rj79XeOpMfdguGttGmvS-KtuFINHUJQD_IL7810f2qhjLKu2P1KW2al64usWcju3fVuzzMY7ZbnKK9iAet74w2_AMo6STyc93f/s320/benefits+of+red+wine.jpg" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 290px;" /></a> Nothing quite beats a night at home with a great DVD, some spaghetti, good company and a bottle of red (or two). But it's the next day when you think "alcohol is bad for me" that the shine of your great night at home dulls a little isn't it? Well you know how people say red wine is good for you? They're not in denial. It really is... here's why... Heart Protection Many studies investigated the benefits of red wine suggested that moderate amount of red wine (one drink a day for women and two drinks a day for men) lowers the risk of heart attack for people in middle age by, 30 to 50 percent. It is also suggested that alcohol such as red wine may prevent additional heart attacks if you have already suffered from one. Other studies also indicated that red wine can raise HDL cholesterol (the good cholesterol) and prevent LDL cholesterol (the bad cholesterol) from forming. Indeed, studies showed that people from the Mediterranean region who regularly drank red wine have lower risks of heart disease. Why? Red wine is a particularly rich source of antioxidants flavonoid phenolics, so many studies to uncover a cause for red wine's effects have focused on its phenolic constituents, particularly resveratrol and the flavonoids. Resveratrol, found in grape skins and seeds, increases HDL cholesterol and prevent blood clotting. Flavonoids, on the other hand, exhibit antioxidant properties helping prevent blood clots and plaques formation in arteries. So should I drink a bottle a day? In a word. Studies showed that alcohol drinking may result in weight gain due to its empty calories. Other studies also suggested that alcohol consumption is associated with cancer risk. The American Heart Association cautions people not start drinking if they do not already drink alcohol. If you already drink alcohol, do so in moderation. One to two drinks per day for men and one drink per day for women, is recommende

The health Benefits of drinking Red Wine

Nothing quite beats a night at home with a great DVD, some spaghetti, good company and a bottle of red (or two). But it's the next day w...

Detoxify your body, prevent cancer with green tea

Daramola Tosin 0 5:39:00 PM

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif0ymK9wq_yraUooy7IYPq6GGP6W4bsLmNfIR3N42x1stw4XA7ltK63zf9dRnhgufvVvRP1NftPncUTGtcnA0gYho_1X_bTMzFORm7DVXWk3VFb78Zd7Op54xIDZ1TA9fmnBpdtIpzm51t/s1600-h/green+tea.bmp"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5265685900857318322" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif0ymK9wq_yraUooy7IYPq6GGP6W4bsLmNfIR3N42x1stw4XA7ltK63zf9dRnhgufvVvRP1NftPncUTGtcnA0gYho_1X_bTMzFORm7DVXWk3VFb78Zd7Op54xIDZ1TA9fmnBpdtIpzm51t/s320/green+tea.bmp" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a> According to medical submission, cancer of the stomach and bowel is more likely to occur after the person reaches the age of 40. Stomach cancer for instance, may show few symptoms at the initial stage, but may later make the patient to complain of certain abdominal distress, which is often more noticeable after eating food. Not only that, cancer of the stomach may also present or manifest its symptoms in form of ulcer like pains, that may be felt in the upper part of the abdomen. Once this begins to manifest, there may be some loss of appetite and there may also be some occasional vomiting with dark brown granules, which medical doctors often referred to as “Coffee grounds” that usually indicate bleeding in the stomach patients with unexplained loss of weight should visit a hospital for proper and thorough medical test to find out the true cause of this unusual condition and to rule out a hidden malignancy especially in the gastrointestinal tract or elsewhere. Patients with larger ulcers in the stomach are also advised to be close to their doctor so that the physician can regularly monitor the patient to make sure that there is no malignant growth in the stomach. Malignant growth are rarely found in the small intestine and this according to medical explanation is often surprising when one consider the length of the small bowel and the numerous activities which are carried out within the small intestine. Malignancy is said to be more common in the large bowel possibly because the bowel content move more slowly and there is also the greater likelihood of irritation. However, there are growing scientific evidences that say green tea and black tea can reduce the risk of developing some forms of cancer like stomach, colon, rectum, liver, lungs as well as pancreas cancers. Both green tea and black tea according to researchers as well as natural health practitioners contain certain antioxidants known as polyphenols (Catechins), which appear to prevent cancer cells from dividing. This evidence of cancer preventing ability of green tea and black tea has also been buttressed by research report documented in the 2007 August issue of cancer epidemiology, Bio-makers and prevention - a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research, as well as a research study reported in the July 2007 issue of the Journal of Cellular Biochemistry. Green tea, was reported the best in cancer preventing ability when compared with black tea, although black tea is in the second position, while herbal teas was reported do not show this benefit. The polyphenols that are abundant in green tea and which make it prevent cancerous cells from dividing can also make the cancer cell to die. Red wine as well as olive oil also contain polyphenols and can also protect against various forms/types of cancer. But it should be noted that dry green tea leaves, which contain about 40 percent polyphenols by weight, may also have the ability of reducing the risk of cancer of the stomach, lung, colon, rectum, liver as well as pancreas. Other advantage of drinking green tea is that the concentrated chemicals derived from green tea dramatically boosted production of a group of key detoxification enzymes in people with low levels of these beneficial protein. Green tea concentrate may also help some people to strengthen their metabolic defense against toxins capable of causing cancer. The concentrate in green tea contain catechins, which belong to the gluthathione S - transferase (GST) family, by as much as 80 percent. For example, researchers have also reported that there is a lower rates of cancer development in population such as the Chinese and Japanese, which often consumed green tea. Not only that, regular drinking of green tea also help the body system to detoxify or get rid any toxic chemicals inside the body system

Detoxify your body, prevent cancer with green tea

According to medical submission, cancer of the stomach and bowel is more likely to occur after the person reaches the age of 40. Stomach can...

why a big breakfast is key to slimming

Daramola Tosin 0 4:47:00 PM

why a big breakfast is key to slimming

Eating a big breakfast is the key to keeping, according to new research. Experts say that the bigger the food and more cabohydrates-laden th...

Drinking green tea keeps off urinary tract infections

Daramola Tosin 2 4:44:00 PM

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXecoXoMsplWdCmiFlKLtPxafKRq4oH77VW0blfnCKRnKkSjdIJke5g1sfdJjmg-K6a7zkTR80PsD2tJsJ2dZdMadePAEmxB5r8u9FQ5mOKr3bsIuo7tC7KemHd1D_VYOsGYRQuqoDHhW_/s1600-h/green-tea.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264565199110576386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXecoXoMsplWdCmiFlKLtPxafKRq4oH77VW0blfnCKRnKkSjdIJke5g1sfdJjmg-K6a7zkTR80PsD2tJsJ2dZdMadePAEmxB5r8u9FQ5mOKr3bsIuo7tC7KemHd1D_VYOsGYRQuqoDHhW_/s320/green-tea.jpg" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 305px;" /></a> Millions of people have problems controlling their bladder. Bladders and bladder disease is not a respecter of sex or race. In fact, approximately ten million Americans are reported to have one type of bladder problem or the other and this disease can include incontinence or interstitial cystitis. Interstitial cystitis is a chronic inflammatory condition that causes frequent, urgent and painful urination and pelvic discomfort. Bladder infection (cystitis) may also arise from infections in other areas of the body, such as the kidneys, prostate or urethra. Continual draining of pus and germs from an infected kidney as in a condition known as pyelonephritis may also injure the epithelial lining of the bladder, leading to serious and painful condition. According to medical explaination, trouble may also arise from the presence of a stone in either bladder or kidney. An enlarged prostate or some stricture or narrowing of the urethra can also wear down the resistance of the bladder wall thus resulting in cystitis. Other condition that may also lead to the infection of the bladder include childbirth injuries and major surgical procedures within the pelvis. Diabetes especially if not properly controlled could sometimes be a major factor for the development of bladder disease. There is also another problem which new brides may sometime experience called honeymoon cystitis. When this happened, the bladder wall may become swollen and ulcerated to the extent that the bladder cannot may not hold the normal amount of urine. If not properly treated, germs may then find their way into the bladder and bring about chemical changes in the urine, and eventually, calcium may then be deposited in the wall of the bladder, thus increasing the patient’s discomfort. When a person suffer from bladder infection or disease and it does not tackle it on times she patient may complain of frequency or burning sensation while urinating, as well as continuous urge to void. The patient may also complain of feeling of pain in the pelvis and lower part of the abdomen. Blood may also be seen at the end of urination. Other physical symptoms of bladder infection include; chills and fevers, which could be precipitated by bacteria finding their way into the blood stream. However, to protect our bladder from bacterial infection and other diseases, there are preventive measures or “do-it-yourself” strategies that we can rembark upon to keep bladder disease at distance. Ctterbal agents, according to recent study done by scientists at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, could be used to treat inflammatory bladder diseases, according to a preliminary study carned out by the researchers when they looked at the ability of green tea to protect bladder cells from inflammation. The result of the study on green tea presented at the annual meeting of the American Urological Association (AUA) in Anaheim, California, USA, found that some components of green tea protected bladders cells from damage in culture. Green tea have many health benefits and it is rich in powerful antioxidants that make a possible natural remedy for many medical conditions. It contain a powerful compound Catechins, a plant metabolites that provide it with many anti-oxidative properties. According to a professor of urology, Michael. B. Chancellor, at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, “we discovered that catechins found in green tea protected both normal and cancerous bladder cells from inflammation when we exposed the cells to hydrogen peroxide. Although further studies are needed, these results indicate herbal supplement from green tea could be an alternative treatment option for various bladder conditions /infections that are caused by injury or inflammation.” The researchers exposed normal and cancerous bladder cells to two major catechin components of green tea epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) and epicatechin gallate (ECG), for 23 hours. The result outcome showed both significantly protected cell lines from exposure to hydrogen peroxide, which damages or kills cells. The concentrations of EGCG and ECG used in the study were also at level that may be achieved through dietary intake. Commenting about medicinal effects of green tea, a natural medicine practitioner, Dr. Nurudeen Animasaun said this story is not new to some of them who know the efficacy of certain compounds in green tea which not only fight bladder infections, but also protect, renew and give vigour to body organs including kidney. “There are certain compounds in green tea which has the ability of renewing liver and kidney cells. It could also be used in the prevention of some sexually transmitted infections , so I encourage people to be drinking this type of tea regularly. Green tea also protect against malaria and fever and most importantly, it is good for the anybody above the age of 40,” he stated.

Drinking green tea keeps off urinary tract infections

Millions of people have problems controlling their bladder. Bladders and bladder disease is not a respecter of sex or race. In fact, approxi...

How nutmeg, guinea pepper can prevent sickle cell crisis

Daramola Tosin 0 4:40:00 PM

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfar73OYIpyrZfwvinUCxETPrN9G3VBT-m318BaZJYO8VU1FBfiBFwkme2XOM83eNZmjP04ULRNMT3WGbVlMyfw2n6umcnaIzljdKsOQ734wqNhXt5-YQlDun9dtePlLTigdB-S4TLFc9R/s1600-h/nutmeg.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264566778429065282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfar73OYIpyrZfwvinUCxETPrN9G3VBT-m318BaZJYO8VU1FBfiBFwkme2XOM83eNZmjP04ULRNMT3WGbVlMyfw2n6umcnaIzljdKsOQ734wqNhXt5-YQlDun9dtePlLTigdB-S4TLFc9R/s320/nutmeg.jpg" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" /></a> The search for an effective treatment for sickle cell disease with less adverse effects have had researchers trying out many nutrients derived from plants and animals as possible and reliable option for the effective management of sickle cell disease. Expert believe that probably by augmenting abnormally low levels of certain micronutrients in sickle cell blood or certain dietary constituent such as thiocyanate, this might help ensure they are healthy. For instance, thery found that Ascorbic acid (or micro-nutrients such as zinc) is beneficial in ensuring that persons living with sickle cell disease have less incidences of severe anaemia and sickle cell crisis. Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder that affects red blood cells. People with sickle cell disease have red blood cells that contain mostly hemoglobin S, an abnormal type of hemoglobin. Sometimes these red blood cells become sickle-shaped (crescent shaped) and have difficulty passing through small blood vessels. When sickle-shaped cells block small blood vessels, less blood can reach that part of the body. Any tissue that does not receive a normal blood flow eventually becomes damaged. This is what causes the complications of sickle cell disease. There is currently no universal cure for sickle cell disease. While the disease may affect various ethnic groups such as the people of the Hispanic and Middle East descent, it affects those of African descent, the more. Due to a rapid destruction of sickle-shaped red blood cells in the body of people with the disease, this leads to anaemia jaundice and the formation of gallstones. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguPwUMb7wukpeMmdEz-se9wLxtO7z9IL1Zw5NHbYRIzZ47ZDjhEdO8UDNcMhYy1KpwkgDWRh0ocOFoxSHtYOOBXmLXV79dEoLK9a_h1wVqknXGyOVXOs2lM__laPhX-Luz33EdZgUl-XQl/s1600-h/nutmeg2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264567185696626226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguPwUMb7wukpeMmdEz-se9wLxtO7z9IL1Zw5NHbYRIzZ47ZDjhEdO8UDNcMhYy1KpwkgDWRh0ocOFoxSHtYOOBXmLXV79dEoLK9a_h1wVqknXGyOVXOs2lM__laPhX-Luz33EdZgUl-XQl/s320/nutmeg2.jpg" style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a> The sickled cells also block the flow of blood through vessels resulting in lung tissue damage, pain episodes (arms, legs, chest and abdomen), stroke and priapism (painful prolonged erection). It also causes damage to most organs including the spleen, kidneys and liver. Several root crops, spices, fruits and vegetables have been prescribed for persons with sickle cell disease. Some ripe fruit juices, edible legumes and free amino acids were shown in under laboratory conditions to reverse the sickle-shaped red blood cells. A new study titled, “In vitro antisickling effects of Xylopia aethiopica and Monodora myristica” have just added these spices to the list of food items that can help alleviate problems associated with sickle cell disease. The study was published in the June edition of the Journal of Medicinal Plants Research. It was carried out by Dr. A. A Uwakwe from the Department of Biochemistry, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria and Dr. R.N. Nwaoguikpe from the Department of Biochemistry, Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria. Meanwhile, studies have reported Xylopia aethiopica commonly called African guinea pepper to possess medicinal and nutritional values. In folk medicine, it is used for the treatment of biliousness, bronchitis and dysentery. Its chemical constituents include essential oils, resin, alkaloids, tannins, oxalate and flavonoids as well as vitamins, A, B, C, D, E, proteins, and minerals. Monodora myristica (nutmeg) is found in tropical Africa. The fruits contain brown-oval seeds, which have a mint smell. It is the seed that is used as spice. Its chemical constituents include resin, terpene, lactose, arocine, saponins, flavonoids and tannins. Nutmeg is used to prepare pepper soup as a stimulant to relieve constipation, mild fever and control passive bleeding from the womb immediately after childbirth. Testing the extracts of guinea pepper and nutmeg on blood samples that were collected from patients confirmed to have sickle cell disease, the reseachers found that irrespective of using the water, chloroform, methanol or butanol extract of these spices, they were able to prevent red blood cells becoming sickle in shape to varying extents- from 70 per cent to 90 per cent in 15 minutes. Also, the study stated that the crude and the water extracts of these spices equally improved the oxygen affinity of the red blood cells. Further analysis of the spices showed that they contain some antisickling amino acids such as Arginine and Tyrsine at varying concentrations. From the results, the crude aqueous extracts of the spices had the highest antisickling effectiveness, ensure better oxygen carriage by the blood and reversion of red blood cells that had developed sickle shape. From their results, the experts suggested that these spices when used in combination with other nutritious regimen like fruits, fish and legumes, might be a promising option for the effective management of sickle cell disease and its many complications. Given that many chemical substances ingested by breast-feeding mothers find their way into breast milk, they suggested that mothers should eat more of these spices in order that it might help prevent Sickle cell disease crisis even in their babies.

How nutmeg, guinea pepper can prevent sickle cell crisis

The search for an effective treatment for sickle cell disease with less adverse effects have had researchers trying out many nutrients deriv...

Vitamin E may slash lung cancer risk: Study

Daramola Tosin 0 4:39:00 PM

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTbDe8A0iNrA_MK3JQyRTpEmxKTPorUpB5eMILIgMXhXHsnD06V2Qk7zxSnEtgQM7_sQJaJ5IYnTFFfhjyik5NKmZc75gJR55ft7lrDdH0QeB98u3j3iKav0vw6NVG41MmHgBMxLHeBJOI/s1600-h/vitamin+E.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264560859585000402" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTbDe8A0iNrA_MK3JQyRTpEmxKTPorUpB5eMILIgMXhXHsnD06V2Qk7zxSnEtgQM7_sQJaJ5IYnTFFfhjyik5NKmZc75gJR55ft7lrDdH0QeB98u3j3iKav0vw6NVG41MmHgBMxLHeBJOI/s320/vitamin+E.jpg" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" /></a> Increasing intakes of vitamin E may decrease the risk of lung cancer by over 50 per cent, according to a new study from the US. Researchers from the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center report that intakes of vitamin E in the alpha-tocopherol form were associated with consistent and independent reductions in lung cancer risk. Other forms of the vitamin did not have any effects on their own, they added. “To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study to compare dietary intakes of the different forms of tocopherols (alpha-, beta-, gamma and delta-tocopherol) and lung cancer risk,” wrote lead author Somdat Mahabir in the International Journal of Cancer. “Our large lung cancer case-control study adds meaningful data on alpha-, gamma-, beta- and delta-tocopherol to the literature,” There are eight forms of vitamin E: four tocopherols (alpha, beta, gamma, delta) and four tocotrienols (alpha, beta, gamma, delta). Alpha-tocopherol is the main source found in supplements and in the European diet, while gamma-tocopherol is the most common form in the American diet. Study details Mahabir and co-workers report results from an ongoing study involving 1,088 patients with lung cancer (average age 61.7) and 1,414 healthy controls (average age 60.8). Dietary intakes were assessed using a modified version of the 135-item National Cancer Institute’s Health Habits and History Questionnaire Food Frequency Questionnaire. Demographic and lifestyle data were also collected, including smoking habits. The researchers calculated that the highest average intakes of alpha-tocopherol (more than 7.73 mg per day) were associated with a 53 per cent reduction in lung cancer risk, compared to the lowest average intakes (less than 4.13 mg per day). This result took into account the other forms of tocopherols. When the researchers accounted for the other tocopherols they observed no significant associations on lung cancer risk for beta-, gamma, and delta-tocopherol. Considering all the tocopherols together, the highest average intake (more than 12.95 mg per day) was associated with a 55 per cent reduction in the risk of lung cancer, compared to the lowest average intakes (less than 6.68 mg per day), said the researchers. found consistent independent associations for increased dietary alpha-tocopherol intake and risk reduction but did not find independent associations for gamma-, beta- and delta-tocopherol in lung cancer risk,” wrote Mahabir. “Our data should be useful in stimulating additional epidemiologic and basic science research in the relationship of different forms of vitamin E and cancer.” No mechanistic study was performed by the researchers, and they make no discussion of it in their article. Lung cancer is the most common form of cancer worldwide with over 1.2m new cases diagnosed annually, according to the European School of Oncology. It has one of the lowest survival rates with only 25 per cent of patients surviving more than one year after diagnosis (England and Wales). Source: International Journal of Cancer Volume 123, Pages 1173-1180 “Dietary alpha-, beta-, gamma- and delta-tocopherols in lung cancer risk” Authors: S. Mahabir, K. Schendel, Y.Q. Dong, S.L. Barrera, M.R. Spitz, M.R. Forman

Vitamin E may slash lung cancer risk: Study

Increasing intakes of vitamin E may decrease the risk of lung cancer by over 50 per cent, according to a new study from the US. Researche...

5 super cancer fighers and 5 to avoid

Daramola Tosin 0 4:36:00 PM

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj95aqR2O9Sl1wwXy74YNaOOf8kV-Y_U1ijralcWaQQ4FoLc64fWTnUqXLKg6OL9nP2AfAVRoUb01LGXjiOesWVEC28FVLqIMHWPrmt77F0qUo1SiqyKUlsOJQgAezIRAvFwulAcxXEiwVY/s1600-h/cancer+foods.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5258832827911724738" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj95aqR2O9Sl1wwXy74YNaOOf8kV-Y_U1ijralcWaQQ4FoLc64fWTnUqXLKg6OL9nP2AfAVRoUb01LGXjiOesWVEC28FVLqIMHWPrmt77F0qUo1SiqyKUlsOJQgAezIRAvFwulAcxXEiwVY/s320/cancer+foods.jpg" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" /></a> Cruciferous vegetables, cabbage, broccoli, water cress and mustard greens . all are rich in antioxidant phytochemidal and fibre, which are cancer protectors. Broccoli, cabbage and canliflower cotain indole-3-carbinol that can combat breast cancer by converting a cancer promoting estrogen into a more protective variety. Broccoli, canliflower and cabbage antioxidant lutien and zeaxanthing and other cancers. COLOURFUL FRUITS AND VEGETABLES; Protect your cells from ravage of free radicals produced by the body's metabolism and from the environment. colour means super nutriction, so eat at least nine helpings a day. A serving is one small to medium piece of fruit. Crunch on baby carrots, add tomatoes to salad, Deep orange, sweet potatoes. Mangoes and nectarines mean vitamin C and beta carotene. Rad grapes contain antioxidants called bioflavonoid and asre rich in resveratrol, which inhibits tumour growth. folate; Think green and brown, as in whole grains, beans and fortified breads and cereals. Green leafy vegetables and grain foods are rich in folate, and research points to higher risk for colon, rectum and breast cancer in poeple who get less folate than they need. FAT research shows that poeple who replace saturated fat from red meat with fish rich in omega 3-fatty acid have lower rates of breast and colon cancer. Omega 3s promote brain growth and development and they are also impotarnt in reducing risk of information and cancer. the best fats are found in tuna, malkecel and sandines. whatever you do, do not fry them ! 5 TO AVOID -Bad fats -Meat -Burnt meat -Too much achohol -sugary soda

5 super cancer fighers and 5 to avoid

Cruciferous vegetables, cabbage, broccoli, water cress and mustard greens . all are rich in antioxidant phytochemidal and fibre, which are c...

Apple as a special fruit

Daramola Tosin 0 4:34:00 PM

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIWXO5Tty32WS6_dzoZTchPqR7RmXCnoqyC_1ASzqRadKmY3h-mtAjgESn3RnHQGc5yx_To0EoI9X3VVfePaqK7Vy584zVGx8qmqASlH8FfVNGl-gjNopO_cVBjvGQsPfizEXPH-_e4dka/s1600-h/APPLE.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5252951982636923538" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIWXO5Tty32WS6_dzoZTchPqR7RmXCnoqyC_1ASzqRadKmY3h-mtAjgESn3RnHQGc5yx_To0EoI9X3VVfePaqK7Vy584zVGx8qmqASlH8FfVNGl-gjNopO_cVBjvGQsPfizEXPH-_e4dka/s320/APPLE.jpg" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" /></a> An apple a day: Fruit such as apples, bananas and oranges are though to prevent certain diseases Fruit may help prevent diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, according to research. Extracts from apples, oranges and bananas were found to reduce the damage the illnesses do to neurons - nerve cells in the brain and spine. Researchers found antioxidants in these fruits - the three most popular in the Western diet - prevented toxicity in neurons under stress. Unpeeled apples have the highest quantity of the antioxidants, followed by bananas and oranges, according to Professor Chang Y Lee, who led the research. He said: "We received many requests asking about the potential benefits of common fresh fruits in our daily diet, such as oranges or bananas. "To answer these questions, we did some additional work. "Many studies indicate that the brains of Alzheimer's patients are subjected to increased stress. "The resulting dysfunctions in cells are widely believed to be responsible for the nerve degeneration in these patients. "Our results suggest that fresh apples, bananas and oranges in our daily diet, along with other fruits, may protect neuron cells. "They may play an important role in reducing the risk of neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's disease."

Apple as a special fruit

An apple a day: Fruit such as apples, bananas and oranges are though to prevent certain diseases Fruit may help prevent diseases such as Alz...

Do-it-yourself solution to painful menstruation

Daramola Tosin 0 4:31:00 PM

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxi4eZmr70yAtlmOiQXqyJtl_-qxLkKo19tIEQWJ1LzPHjACXpCtOR50cqdICfaOv0Rw42n4YmT709yxYQ3U94cwlMkxpTZY_xpc8EdBmxNcPggfglhS2ClWH90ZDnWW8PM9hVlnuvdlLb/s1600-h/menstral-pain.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264551401104812930" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxi4eZmr70yAtlmOiQXqyJtl_-qxLkKo19tIEQWJ1LzPHjACXpCtOR50cqdICfaOv0Rw42n4YmT709yxYQ3U94cwlMkxpTZY_xpc8EdBmxNcPggfglhS2ClWH90ZDnWW8PM9hVlnuvdlLb/s320/menstral-pain.jpg" style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 169px; height: 320px;" /></a> By Seye Adeniyi Many times, we experience some ailments which may make us feel uncomfortable or sickly. Many of these minor ailments can even keep us indoor if not properly taken care of, and the reason why this happens is because we tend to overlook or under rate them. For instance, some women can be kept indoors for few days especially when they start their menstruation, these women are often uncomfortable or feel sickly even few days before the commencement of the monthly period. Some of the complements of such women who always dread their monthly period include; headache, undue tiredness, inability to walk properly, lack of appetite and redness of the eye . Women however should not see menstruation as something to fear, according to medical explanation. During the letter part of the female cycle, both female hormones, oestrogen and progesterone fall to a very low level in the blood stream. This then lead to what is called menstruation, which should be seen as normal process and nothing more than the shedding off of the uterus in preparation for the beginning of a new female cycle. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2yewyuORUWhtNQ9TqUi1e6eUfDCz3yCS3Skqt35hGeUZNk3ouLBz1h_grs4v_qzZBfQlh8rU9qW5vGBX43G8UWdHFtXw__Id8O67QMLdjedNrNAh9tEpq4z1RTBNuzFBfq90_KRXzrq-L/s1600-h/paniful+menstruation.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264551555625114674" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2yewyuORUWhtNQ9TqUi1e6eUfDCz3yCS3Skqt35hGeUZNk3ouLBz1h_grs4v_qzZBfQlh8rU9qW5vGBX43G8UWdHFtXw__Id8O67QMLdjedNrNAh9tEpq4z1RTBNuzFBfq90_KRXzrq-L/s400/paniful+menstruation.jpg" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 160px;" /></a> Menstruation it should be emphasised should normally continue for four or five days, and may sometimes be followed by a slight discharge which can last for several days. But any bleeding or discharge continuing for more than six or seven days should be considered abnormal and may be due to lack of hormone balance within the body. However, just before menstruations, it has become nervous and irritable, while some women’s problem with their menstruations is that they usually suffer from depression, headaches, fullness in the breasts while some may suffer or experience swelling in the lower extremities. According to explanation given by natural medicine doctors, this is probably due to increased hormone activity from the adrenal glands during the letter parts of the menstrual cycle, which may cause retention of sodium and water in the tissues. The question then is: How can women who often experience this unpleasant feelings prevent or avoid such uncomfortable condition prior to their monthly period? Answering the question, a naturopath, Dr. Nurudeen Animasaun explained that there simple natural preventive methods/ therapy that women can embark upon to prevent all these feelings. He said such simple natural therapy can be called do- it- yourself natural therapy without using any medication which can only ameliorate such unpleasant experiences. According to him, aromatherapy can relief pain and painful menstruations can be relieved by gentle massage over the abdomen with what he referred to as the anti- spasmodic oil such as majoram, lavender or chamomile. These oils according to the naturopath, also work for serious backache and stomach cramps. Those experiencing muscular pain can also get substantial relief both by massaging the affect musnules where the pain is being felt and by putting these essential oil in water and bath with it. This is because the massage movements and hot water bath heighten the medicinal effects of the oils. On what could cause regular painful menstruation, backache and stomach cramp, the natural medicine practitioner said severe pain before driving menstruation apart from hormonal problems may be due to some abnormality that need to be corrected. He said the painful menstruation may also be due to some endocrine imbalance which may clear up entirely following pregnancy or satisfactory marital relationship (Satisfactory Sexual Intercourse). Abnormal position of the uterus may also lead to menstrual pain or discomfort, while certain pelvic conditions, such as endometriosis and fibroids are also sure possibilities. Infections such as syphilis, gonorrhea, or tuberculosis, may sometimes cause pelvic pain which may be aggravated during menstruation. Also rectal conditions such as constipation can also aggravate.

Do-it-yourself solution to painful menstruation

By Seye Adeniyi Many times, we experience some ailments which may make us feel uncomfortable or sickly. Many of these minor ailments can eve...

MEDICINAL BENEFITS OF CASHEW NUTS

Daramola Tosin 1 12:38:00 PM

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJTXNJo_uLPmqMxV82GCAx9V4UQq4ln2Ut2fPyJ0TrjCrIRD2i-QzdATdnecCuHKfuRgmr0JY55XIGW4vPxb2U_islnrdqICuWJiY41eVftZd730fBaC3j44sAvcQ3IWPGJcsOSPBkvSYW/s1600-h/Cashew+NUT.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259732545307576530" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJTXNJo_uLPmqMxV82GCAx9V4UQq4ln2Ut2fPyJ0TrjCrIRD2i-QzdATdnecCuHKfuRgmr0JY55XIGW4vPxb2U_islnrdqICuWJiY41eVftZd730fBaC3j44sAvcQ3IWPGJcsOSPBkvSYW/s320/Cashew+NUT.jpg" style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" /></a> The cashew tree's leaves and bark as well as the popular cashew apple possess herbal health benefits that include killing bacteria and germs, stoping diarrhea, drying secretions, increasing the libido, and reducing fever, blood sugar, blood pressure and body temparature. The cashew nut, a popular treat found on groccy and health food store shelves accross the world, is jame-packed with nutrictional content. It packed 5 gramms of protein per ounce and high levels of the essentialsminerals, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, copper and maganese, which are utilized in holistic health solutions and healthy diets. Cashew nuts do heve a relatively high fat content (12 gramms per saturated fat), but it is considered "good fat". This is due to the agreable fat ratio in the nut, 1:2:1 for saturated, monosaturated, and polysaturated respectively, which scientist say is ideal ratio for optimal health. Cashew nuts also have fatty acid profile that contributes to good health. though phytosterol, and sqaulene, all of which lower the risk of heart disease combined with the nut's zero percent cholesterol content. With no cholesterol, a rarity for such a tasty and pleasing treat, cashew nuts are a healthy fat food for heart patients. And because of thier levels of monosaturated fatty acids, they also help support healthy levels of good (H.D.L) cholesterol. The cashew nut's high magnesium content content also takes the credit for it's healthy heart qualities.In thier raw form, cashews contain 82.5 milligramms of magnesium per ounce, or 21 percent of daily recommended vale of heart healthy minerals which also protects against high blood pressure, muscle spams, migarine headchaches, tension, soreness and fatigue. Magnesium also works with calcium to support with calcium to support healthy muscles and bones in the human body. And with high copper content too, cashew nut consuption helps the body utilise iron, eliminate free radical, develop bone and connective tissue, andf produce the skin and hair pigment melanin copper which is an essential component of the enzyme "superoxide dismutase, is vital in energy prodution and antioxidant defense producing greather flexibility in blood vessels, bones and joints. Recent clinical trials have shows that cashews and other nuts works with a person's lipid profile to have a beneficial on those with diabetes or at risk for diabetes. And with 37.7 percent of the daily recomended value of monosaturated fats, cashews can reduce triglyceride levels in diabetics, protecting them from further complications. Integrating frequent nut consumption into your diet, especially raw cashews, may lower the risk of developing type-2 diabetes.All nuts, including the cashew nut, have been associated with a reduced risk of gallstone disease. According to the nurses health study, looking at the dietary data of 80,718 women, integrating at least one ounce of nuts a week, such as cashews, gives a women a 25 percent lower risk of developing gallsstones. Eating cashews provide the body with a good source of copper. Cashew nuts are significant sources of *iron (essential for real blood cell funtion and enzyme activity), *magnesium (promotes energy release and bone growth) *phosphorus (builds bones and teeth), *zinc (essential to digestion and metabolism) and *solenium( has important antioxidant properties, thus protecting the body from cancer) These nuts are also good services of protein. In comparison to other tree nuts, cashew nut have lower fat content. They are also like all other tree nuts, cholesterol free cashew nut also contain significant amounts of phytochemicals with antioxidant properties that protects the body fron cancer and heart disease. HOW MUCH CASHEW NUT TO EAT Eighteen medium cashews count as one serving(30 gramms). Dont eat more than three servings per week. Unless you need to gain weight, then you can add two more servings to your weekly intake. Always ensure you are replacing other dietary facts by simply adding the cashew nuts to your diet, you will add many extra calories to your deit. A quarter-cup of cashew nuts supplies; -37.4% of daily recomended value for monosaturated. -38.0% of daily recommended value for coppwer _22.3% of daily recommended value for magnesium

MEDICINAL BENEFITS OF CASHEW NUTS

The cashew tree's leaves and bark as well as the popular cashew apple possess herbal health benefits that include killing bacteria and g...

Signs to watch out for in diabetes

Daramola Tosin 0 2:05:00 AM

Signs to watch out for in diabetes

Signs to watch out for in diabetes Are you thirsty and tired all time? Do you constantly need to visit the toilet? And is your eye sight fai...

EFFECTS OF ACHOHOL ON MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM

Daramola Tosin 0 1:34:00 AM

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigQsuk5hsqqEQZm3aBG-DdrWJvbXJXzUfkvfUjXZ9W0C5_HSjBSUXaXP-C5l4FDxzxA6KH1q1iepvF4C_n-iJFsy7efqM1xBamXsn5suG755qBSWWlwl7TArw8iNi_7Iy9zJcnvwTB9HTw/s1600-h/male+reprodutive+system.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257080812486229138" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigQsuk5hsqqEQZm3aBG-DdrWJvbXJXzUfkvfUjXZ9W0C5_HSjBSUXaXP-C5l4FDxzxA6KH1q1iepvF4C_n-iJFsy7efqM1xBamXsn5suG755qBSWWlwl7TArw8iNi_7Iy9zJcnvwTB9HTw/s320/male+reprodutive+system.jpg" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" /></a> Alcohol causes loss of libido, impotence, and sterility in males. Direct damage to testicular cells and impairment of control centers in the brain may help explain the sexual dysfunction. The association between alcohol abuse and reproductive dysfunction has long been recognized. For example, the Greeks proscribed the use of alcohol on the day of matrimony. Signs and symptoms of inadequate sexual function (hypogonadism) associated with alcohol abuse include testicular atrophy (shrinkage), sterility, impotence, loss of libido, reduction in size of the prostate gland, and decreased sperm production. Hypogonadism may be caused by direct effects of alcohol on the testis; it can also be caused by effects of alcohol on parts of the brain that regulate gonadal function. These parts of the brain include the hypothalamus, located approximately in the center of the brain, and the pituitary gland, located at the base of the brain just below the hypothalamus. The term "hypothalamic- pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis" refers to the interaction of these three levels of control of testicular function. Alcohol, Sexual Function, And The Liver Because hypogonadism was first reported in alcoholic men with cirrhosis of the liver (Table 1), alcohol-induced sexual dysfunction was initially attributed to liver disease. As reliable methods of quantifying sex hormones became available, levels of the male sex hormone testosterone were measured in the blood of cirrhotic men. Subjects with alcohol-induced liver disease were found to have markedly reduced testosterone levels, while those with advanced liver disease due to other causes often had normal testosterone levels Direct Effects of Alcohol on the Testis When assessing testicular failure, the two functions of the testis-- sperm production and testosterone production--must be examined independently.The cells responsible for sperm production occupy 95 percent of the testicular volume. Therefore, failure of spermatogenesis (sperm production) may be characterized by testicular atrophy associated with oligospermia (decreased sperm production) or azoospermia (absence of sperm). In contrast, decreased production of steriod sex hormones (principally testosterone) is characterized by a loss of male secondary sex characteristics, impotence, diminished libido, and other symptoms, but usually not by an obvious reduction in testicular size. With respect to spermatogenesis, the testes of both alcoholic men and rats fed alcohol chronically show advanced injury to the germ cells of the seminiferous tubules, the site of sperm production within the testis (Gavaler and Van Thiel 1987).

EFFECTS OF ACHOHOL ON MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM

Alcohol causes loss of libido, impotence, and sterility in males. Direct damage to testicular cells and impairment of control centers in the...

FRUITS FOR DIABETES

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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioRmfT6P8T2ZyvxOW8XgNU9UhiGufo-tnutQNANphK6U9RVU0D9WTtKb_9kSJByQoibjhTaRqnF77GN_hzbS7567LpYL4M1fW5YzFKzyQYCubtIiqWrRRM17Ru_wk4UkDqf8OzLzwob8lX/s1600-h/fruits+for+diabetes.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256032143890587634" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioRmfT6P8T2ZyvxOW8XgNU9UhiGufo-tnutQNANphK6U9RVU0D9WTtKb_9kSJByQoibjhTaRqnF77GN_hzbS7567LpYL4M1fW5YzFKzyQYCubtIiqWrRRM17Ru_wk4UkDqf8OzLzwob8lX/s320/fruits+for+diabetes.jpg" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" /></a> A person suffering from diabetes should abstain from eating foods that are rich in cholesterol and fats. The food should be light, non-greasy and easy to digest with lots of fibre content. Most fruits fit correctly in this category, and are known for rhier various beneficial effects on a patient suffering from diabetes. they are low on fats and highly rich in nutrients and vitamins and have a positive effect on the unussual rise in the blood glucose levels. However, one should avoid fruits juices and fruit concentrates, because they contain a lot of sugar and many fruits are required to make one glass of juice. Moreover, fruit juice do not provide a person with the dietary fibre. Although diabetes can have any frui, but they should preferably avoid mango, custard apple, grapes, chikoo, banana as they have a high sugar content. There are three fruits in particula that are especially beneficial for diabetics patients, apple, grapefruit and jambul (jamun) APPLE- One of the most popular fruit, apple have a high pectin content and are very beneficial to diabeticpatients, pectin is found in the rind and in the pulp, and acts as a detoxifier of the body by suplying an excessive amount of galacturonic acid. This helps remove harmful waste from the bloodstream and can lower a diabetics insulin requirments by up to even more than 35%. Besidesbeing rich in pectin, apples are also rich in in vitamins B1. Vitamin B1 prevents the damage of the brain cells that occur due to diabetic acidosis. GRAPEFRUIT-Grapefruit, a citrus with a typical refressing flavour has several medicinal properties that helps one fight diabetes can bring down the blood glucose level within a time span of three days. However, just a diet of grapefruit is not enough. One needs to take more of vegetables and fruits rather than a diet rich in fats. Nutrictionist recomend that anyone suffering from high blood sugar levels should be comsuming at least three servings of grapefruit everyday. Grapefruit can also be used as a peventive measure against high blood sugar levels, especially when used in conjuction with a low fat, low-sugar, low-starch diet. Diabetic patients should experience a change in less than three months. ROSE APPLE OR JAMBUL- The elements present in jambul have a strong positive effect on pancreas. It prevents effect on starch into bad sugar, thus controling the blood sugar levels. Apart from controling diabetes, it also relieves thirst and prevents excessive urination. In addition to the fruit, the bank of jambul tree is also used to treat diabetes. the bark itself is dried out entirely, and then burned into a white-coloured ash which is then taken. In ayurveda, a diabetic patient is given about two grams each in the evening an hour after meals. The questuin is not whether or not you should eat fruit but rather howe much and what kinds of fruit you should be eating. poeple with diabetes are encouraged to eat at least five portions of fruit and vegetableseveryday. Spreading the fruit you eat through the day will avoid a suddenrise in glucose levels. Although some fruits have a lower glycemic index, the impotant thing is to increase the variety of diffrent fruits that one eats. Eating more fruits and vegetable also help to improve the overall balance of the diet. Fruit is the perfect snack. however, one needs to be careful about the fruits chosen to eat, how often you eat them. It is advisable to choose fruits that low on glycemic index. Fruits high on the index are bananas, mango, chikoo, custard apple, dates and pineapple. How fast a fruit will raise your blood sugar also depends on considerations as whether you eat the fruit after a high calorie meal or drink it as a glass of fruit juice on an empty stomach. It is also important to pay attention to the size of the fruit you eat-choose a small or medium sized portion over a large one

FRUITS FOR DIABETES

A person suffering from diabetes should abstain from eating foods that are rich in cholesterol and fats. The food should be light, non-greas...

SPA TREATMENT

Daramola Tosin 0 7:25:00 AM

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcfCJ9tkNTtoIoYPo8_quavemuRrpi9IofUNdc-mTCI1DTAgTyEPepU3duuwaMLzm-LMoWaSMbw-0olf9AMRrXhFHpmJzhcbA4XLvyY2C8fmTM_AhcMKCAEWjHHchcf9MN1KTxQnUr0b72/s1600-h/spa.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5255622656352142946" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcfCJ9tkNTtoIoYPo8_quavemuRrpi9IofUNdc-mTCI1DTAgTyEPepU3duuwaMLzm-LMoWaSMbw-0olf9AMRrXhFHpmJzhcbA4XLvyY2C8fmTM_AhcMKCAEWjHHchcf9MN1KTxQnUr0b72/s320/spa.jpg" style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" /></a> Spas have become very popular nowadays with new outlets opening daily. So what treatment are available at the spa? Apart from facials which has been previously treated here, body treatment is major spa treat. find out more. Body treatments are essetially a facial for your whole body. It is just as important to cleanse, exfoliate and hydrate the skin of your body as it is the skin of your face. the most popular body treatment is a salt glow or sea-salt scrub, this is an exfoliation treatment that teke place on a massage table covered with a sheet and a large thin piece of plastic. As you lay your stomarch, the massage therapist rubs a mixture of sea salt, oil, and aromatics like lemon into your skin. This exfoliates the skin and leaves it feeling velvety soft. once your body is scrubbed, which may takes ten or fifteen minutes, you shower it all off without soap, leaving a nice coating of oil. Its a good ideal to get your scrub before your massage, if you are having both. Variations can come from the essential oils or scrub materals. You might get an orange blossom/peppermint, salt glow or cucumber salt glow, or a body scrub done with coffee grounds, finely ground pecan shells or grape seeds. A body mask and body wrap often takes place after a scrub . After you rinse off the salt, you return to the treatment table, if you are slathered with mud, algae or seaweed and wrapped in a thermal blanket, its a "detoxifying" treatment that stimulates your metabolic system, speeding its ability to carry away waste products. If the products is cream or lotion it is a "hydrating" treatment. A body wrap can also be a wrapping treatment used to treat cellulite. It sometimes has a diuretic effect that aids in temporary weight reduction. SALT GLOW- A salt scrub or glow (also known as a salt scrub or sea salt srub) is the most popular body treatment at the spa. The primary purpose of a salt glow is to exfoliate your skin. A skin also hydartes your skin because the salt is combined with oil and ussaully some aromatic like lemon, lavender or even figs. ( spas can get very creative here). The salt glow followed by a shower and an application of body lotion, and leaves your skin feeling very soft and fragnat. EXFOLIATION- Spas are always talking about exfoliation. But what is it? why is it important? and can you overdo it? Exfoliation is the removal of the oldest dead skin cells that cling to the skin's outtermost surface. When doen correctly exfoliation leaves the skin smooter and fresher looking. It also make penetration easier for products like serums that nourish the skin , exfoliation is an impotant part of facials and body treatments. There are two forms of exfoliation (1) Mechanical exfoliation (2) Chemical exfoliation

SPA TREATMENT

Spas have become very popular nowadays with new outlets opening daily. So what treatment are available at the spa? Apart from facials which ...

TOP 5 CANCER CAUSING FOODS.....BEWARE!!

Daramola Tosin 0 4:19:00 AM

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwuu05Jpc6Qc7Xiwm0mj4Vf9VPg_Tro6IwnYx2xvka0NqgURxrM8np0d74HLuyA82Jk4nQWtUlnUbJarjluJAKGEFAt5Ig3NxCpT7qlL9N1PQK0VX4Let1_cu_4qmbSDKEGmM5xxFmP3t4/s1600-h/nutrient+foods.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5253671237874498514" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwuu05Jpc6Qc7Xiwm0mj4Vf9VPg_Tro6IwnYx2xvka0NqgURxrM8np0d74HLuyA82Jk4nQWtUlnUbJarjluJAKGEFAt5Ig3NxCpT7qlL9N1PQK0VX4Let1_cu_4qmbSDKEGmM5xxFmP3t4/s320/nutrient+foods.jpg" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" /></a> There are some foods that people who are at high risk for developing cancer should definitely avoid. Generally, says natural health researcher Mike Adams, they should avoid foods that contain ingredients known to cause cancer, such as refined sugars and grains , hydrogenated oils, and nitrates. But which foods are the absolute worst? The top five cancer-causing foods are: 1. Hot dogs Because they are high in nitrates, the Cancer Prevention Coalition advises that children eat no more than 12 hot dogs a month. If you can"t live without hot dogs, buy those made without sodium nitrate. 2. Processed meats and bacon Also high in the same sodium nitrates found in hot dogs, bacon, and other processed meats raise the risk of heart disease. The saturated fat in bacon also contributes to cancer. 3. Doughnuts Doughnuts are cancer-causing double trouble. First, they are made with white flour, sugar, and hydrogenated oils, then fried at high temperatures. Doughnuts, says Adams , may be the worst food you can possibly eat to raise your risk of cancer. 4. French fries Like doughnuts, French fries are made with hydrogenated oils and then fried at high temperatures. They also contain cancer- causing acrylamides which occur during the frying process. They should be called cancer fries, not French fries, said Adams . 5. Chips, crackers, and cookies All are usually made with white flour and sugar. Even the ones whose labels claim to be free of trans-fats generally contain small amounts of trans-fats.

TOP 5 CANCER CAUSING FOODS.....BEWARE!!

There are some foods that people who are at high risk for developing cancer should definitely avoid. Generally, says natural health research...

APPLE AS A SPECIAL FRUIT

Daramola Tosin 0 8:16:00 AM

APPLE AS A SPECIAL FRUIT

An apple a day: Fruit such as apples, bananas and oranges are though to prevent certain diseases Fruit may help prevent diseases such as Alz...

RED PALM OIL WITH NATURAL REMEDIES (SPECIAL POISON ANTIDOTE)

Daramola Tosin 0 6:03:00 PM

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyFe7_IkI9CwAxLzGBNx9J2dHIKWXuqmeoJ-mV3VYrCzpKw-Nn_oE6YGEm6_1Fc7pRqJ6CwBRX41bd4YsxELCy3lsIdptHRr_7c6WYr1VfG3m6VwMjKUYHWK_uuv-IqW8zFaG9QPhEro-N/s1600-h/palm+oil.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5252365926841020418" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyFe7_IkI9CwAxLzGBNx9J2dHIKWXuqmeoJ-mV3VYrCzpKw-Nn_oE6YGEm6_1Fc7pRqJ6CwBRX41bd4YsxELCy3lsIdptHRr_7c6WYr1VfG3m6VwMjKUYHWK_uuv-IqW8zFaG9QPhEro-N/s320/palm+oil.jpg" style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" /></a> Palm oil is know to neutralise all forms of poison when up to 10ml unrefined crude oil is taken orally as soon as poison is accidentally comsumed Palm oil is the red oil obtained from the ripe fruit (mesocarp) of palm tree (elacis guineasis) Hardly will any indegenous foods be prepared in nigeria without the use of red palm oil, and this explain the vital role it plays in the daily diets. In traditional medicine, palm oil is a very popular poiso antidote. Oral consuption of a spoonful of red oil 30 minutes before bed time promotes restful sleep especially among those who have difficulty in sleeping (insomnia) at night. Chewing one whole raw onion before the palm oil promotes the mild sedative efforts of the oil. Taking a spoonful of red palm oil, first thing from waking up from bed brings quick and sustained relief to the patients suffering from peptic or dudenal ulsers. In the past, some health reason chers thought oil could increase the risk of hearth disease because of its high content of saturated fatty acid acid, but today further research by scientist has shown that palm, oil contains no cholesterol and that it has lots of the short-chain fatty acids which are helpful to the human. Recent discoveries sa shown that crude red oil is one of the richest sourse of CARTENOIDS, an example of carotenoid is beta-carotene. Beta-carotenoid is also found in carrot or in tomatoes (lycopene). Studies have shown that help in checking the cell-damaging effects of free redicals generated in heman body. The carotenoids found in palm oil and in other natural product *Help in preventing premature aging *Help to protect the liver *Help in reducing the risk of cancers .e.g prostate and breast cancer In natural medicine pratice, those who are highly suceptible tp prostate cancer are ussually adviced to eat regularly the soup made by coocking a mixture of ripe tomatoes, red pepper. red onions and palm oil as thier natural sourse of carotenoids.

RED PALM OIL WITH NATURAL REMEDIES (SPECIAL POISON ANTIDOTE)

Palm oil is know to neutralise all forms of poison when up to 10ml unrefined crude oil is taken orally as soon as poison is accidentally ...

Basic Weight Loss Mistakes

Daramola Tosin 0 2:39:00 PM

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi15FF-Km_ih9wudVUFmQfOnibRLAvVqQLmB2PZdYz1IqjNrJXlBb4S_OCrVi9NZwq4VPdXv3KoNdvrffRnP7XhkrFuYbFzKwKtVbob3n2Wc_1ys8Bvn6MwacRXQdGDCFzYwANhXpSmUY1q/s1600-h/weigth.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5252304286197113346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi15FF-Km_ih9wudVUFmQfOnibRLAvVqQLmB2PZdYz1IqjNrJXlBb4S_OCrVi9NZwq4VPdXv3KoNdvrffRnP7XhkrFuYbFzKwKtVbob3n2Wc_1ys8Bvn6MwacRXQdGDCFzYwANhXpSmUY1q/s320/weigth.jpg" style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" /></a> Basic Weight Loss Mistakes A lot of us are out there watching what we eat and exercising, but still not making a dent in our bellies and body weight. There are a few things we are probably not doing, or doing too much of, that would mean major improvements in our health. Get more sleep. After a very short period of time (about 6 nights), studies show that your glucose levels can rise if you get only 4 to 7 hours of sleep each night. New parents are excluded, but everyone else should try to hit the 8 hour mark as often as you can and get to bed BEFORE midnight. Every hour of rest before 12 a.m. is twice as valuable as the hours after midnight: Our cortisol levels are lowest before midnight therefore our recovery is the highest. Eating fewer refined and processed foods. Avoid fast and fried food and try to consume as many real foods as you can. It's also imperative to get enough fiber (helps with elimination); fruits and veggies are a great way to fill up. Avoid sugary drinks and reach for more water. Water is great for so many things like digestion, eliminating toxins in the body, and transporting important nutrients to our cells which need energy to burn calories. Americans drink 20% of their calories, so be careful of that silent pitfall. Get to know your kitchen. I realize it takes more work, but the simple truth is we eat out or order in too often. There is a greater opportunity to control what is in your food if you cook it yourself. Slow down. When you do sit down to a meal, don't wolf it down. Our culture encourages eating while driving or sitting at our desks. The only time we seem to sit down and enjoy our food is at Thanksgiving. The monks chew each bite of food 100 times (which is excessive), but they also eat only until they are full. They recognize that chewing their food more makes it easier for the body to digest. Breathe. There are so many days that I don't breathe deeply. In the morning, mid-afternoon, and at the end of the day take a 10 conscious, belly-deep breaths. Close your eyes, pull that air deep into your stomach via your nose and let all the junk out through your mouth. Whether its a stressful day, or you just want to start and end your day on the right foot, breathing is important. Don't starve yourself. Oddly enough some of you may not be eating enough, and the lack of calories is putting your body into save mode. Our bodies are so brilliant, and if they aren't getting enough food, your metabolism will tell your body to store each and every calorie it receives or to make energy from whatever muscle tissue you have. Not good. Oh and by the way, don't skip breakfast. People who skip breakfast are over 4 times more likely to be overweight. Do more than exercise. Even if you are working out, you can't eat and drink whatever you want. It really is a three sided puzzle: balancing exercise, food, and (oh yes) the spirit (which stress and happiness play into). I wish you the greatest of success, and remember, being healthy is like making your bed. It really is something we have to work at everyday.

Basic Weight Loss Mistakes

Basic Weight Loss Mistakes A lot of us are out there watching what we eat and exercising, but still not making a dent in our bellies and bod...

How to Train Your Brain

Daramola Tosin 0 2:26:00 PM

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQpa5dld4lBKYR3ObA9qJjBLwxGgPFuwsb07bx1aWkxLrqh5FGKvjJaiiemow7Lrdl3uCFNPYY7Wr0uzDCUsr1mLZbXrY6WJtvlWyR7KV5xL4yVFhXnrai0zW6UuKX7mnAuhLfbchQWQEm/s1600-h/brain.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5252301057585389810" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQpa5dld4lBKYR3ObA9qJjBLwxGgPFuwsb07bx1aWkxLrqh5FGKvjJaiiemow7Lrdl3uCFNPYY7Wr0uzDCUsr1mLZbXrY6WJtvlWyR7KV5xL4yVFhXnrai0zW6UuKX7mnAuhLfbchQWQEm/s320/brain.jpg" style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" /></a> How to Train Your Brain In our imaginations we fancy ourselves possessors of the wit and skill at repartee of a Robin Williams. Until we stand tongue-tied over cocktails. But it's not entirely a flight of fancy. It's entirely possible to think a little faster, a little smarter, a little wittier. Think of it as cross-training your brain. It's not all that difficult, insists Joel Saltzman, author of Shake That Brain. Conventional wisdom holds that we use a mere 10 percent of our brain cells. Why not put the rest of your head into gear? Saltzman offers some fun, simple techniques that will help flex your brain muscles. Question your assumptions. Give conventional wisdom a nudge and re-think your environment. Consider an everyday product and list everything you know to be absolutely true about the product. Now go back and question every assumption. Tony Basche did just that when he stopped assuming locks had numbers and invented the Wordlock—he won $25,000 plus royalties in a Staples contest for his innovation. Laugh. Watching Comedy Central may give your creative thinking a boost. Studies show that people are better at solving exercises designed to measure creative thinking immediately after exposure to comedy. Subjects said they felt more alert, active, interested and excited after watching comedy. But there's a caveat: Humor can be distracting and can decrease performance on non-creative tasks. Limit TV. When you watch television, your brain goes into neutral. In one study, people watching television had increased alpha brain waves—their brains were in a passive state, as if they were just sitting in the dark. No wonder TV watching has been tied to low achievement. Think beans for breakfast. Eating the right morning meal can have a big impact on brainpower. Kids who have fizzy drinks and sugary snacks for breakfast perform poorly on tests of memory and attention. You can get the biggest brain boost from—believe it or not—beans. High-protein beans up cognitive test scores by a wide margin. Exercise. Physical activity is as much a workout for your brain as for your body. Exercise actually stimulates growth in brain cells. Schoolchildren who exercise three or four times a week get higher than average exam scores. Senior citizens who walk regularly perform better on memory tests than their sedentary peers. In fact, as they age, walkers show far less cognitive decline than that of non-walkers. Master eloquence. Verbal charm is a powerful tool—it can get you that job you are seeking or that date you are after. Each day, prepare flashcards with a few new words and review them at least four times a day. Content yourself with fewer than eight new words per day; more than that could inhibit retention. At the end of the year, you will have increased your vocabulary by 2,000 words! Get your nutrients. Unlike muscles, the brain cannot store energy; it must be constantly replenished with nutrients. Studies show that a diet rich in antioxidants and vitamins boosts memory and cognition. The best way to meet needs is by eating a variety of foods. In fact, healthy individuals who eat a balanced diet rarely need supplements. So load up on foods like nuts, whole grains, vegetables, fruits and fish. Play with your brain. Learn a new language, master a new hobby or engage in friendly debate. Playing with your brain stimulates blood flow and strengthens the connections (synapses) between nerve cells in the brain. Read challenging books, do puzzles—and whatever you do, use your other hand to comb your hair or brush your teeth.

How to Train Your Brain

How to Train Your Brain In our imaginations we fancy ourselves possessors of the wit and skill at repartee of a Robin Williams. Until we sta...