March 27th, 2010 
My Health I am tall and skinny so I want to put on lots of muscle. Also want to be in all round good health so I also want to do cardiovascular exercises to increase my lung capacity and strengthen my heart. I just want to be in really good shape in a balanced way so that I have all round good strength, endurance, stamina , etc
What would be the best way for me to achieve such a goal?
March 13th, 2010 My Health
What does pH stand for? Is it personal hygiene? Or proper health? Or possibly hydrated? Well no. It actually stands for the power of hydrogen. But without going deeper into biochemistry, gout sufferers just need to know that raising body pH levels makes the body more alkaline, and lowering them, more acidic.
Raising your body’s pH levels is part of natural gout treatment. The theory is, supported by studies, that higher body pH levels (more alkaline) contribute to a reduction in uric acid levels because uric acid (diluted from drinking lots of water) becomes more soluble if the body is more alkaline. The higher the acid/alkaline ratio i.e. the higher the pH number on the pH scale, the more alkaline your body, and the more uric acid you should dissolve.
If you reduce your uric acid levels to below 6.0 mg/dL (men), slightly less in women, it is more likely that the troublesome MSU crystals will dissolve and a gout cure will be achieved.
ACHIEVING A MORE ALKALINE BODY
There are various ways to achieve a more alkaline body but probably the easiest is to drink alkaline (ionized) water which is water with excess oxygen in the form of OH-, not O2. It’s described as being lively and much tastier than regular water, and you can cook with it. The manufacturers of a well known ionizer brand say food cooked with alkaline water is tastier.
Another route is via eating more alkaline foods and drinking alkaline beverages. There is a silence on food and beverage product nutrition labels. They do not show the pH values of the product, but foods and beverages have a pH value.
THE pH SCALE
The pH scale ranges from 14 (most alkaline) down to 0 (most acidic). pH of 7 is neutral. It is a logarithmic scale. On this scale, as on pH test strips scales, a single whole number change (whether up or down) means a change of 10 times the previous number. So small number changes on this scale in fact mean very significant differences between the alkalinity and acidity of different foods.
As well as pH 0 food labels, neither the excellent USDA National Nutrient database, nor most cookery books and articles list pH values of foods and beverages. And it’s not the word off the lips of celebrity chefs. But you can find the pH of foods and drinks on the Internet. One good list is at http://home.bluegrass.net/~jclark/alkaline_foods.htm which can be downloaded.
USING pH VALUES IN DIET PLANNING
Most natural gout treatment involves a diet. Firstly, to reach your ideal weight if required, as it probably will be for most gout sufferers. Secondly, to assist the uric acid reduction process. The low purine gout diet, and any diet which has a positive effect on insulin resistance, are two useful diets in natural gout treatment. Dieting is hard work but most gout sufferers will not achieve a natural gout cure without diet.
“Miracle” foods for gout, such as cherries, celery and perhaps strawberries, (all have been reported to cure gout in some cases), will not work for everyone, probably only for a small minority. Neither will simple natural gout remedies such as avoiding alcohol, although this did work in one famous case in Japan.
So a gout sufferer aiming for a natural gout cure is on a diet. He/she has to carefully consider everything eaten or drunk and maybe consider the pH of foods too. This is a very tall order. In effect they would be on two diets simultaneously.
So how do you use the pH potential of foods numbers? Firstly learn the extent to which a food or drink is acidic or is alkaline. Any number above pH 7.0 is considered alkaline, and below pH 7.0 acidic. Study for a while the pH tables you have downloaded and get a rough idea of the values of your most eaten foods. For an easy, more exact reference, put up a pH foods chart, or printed downloaded lists, on your kitchen wall as a reminder.
Keep this natural gout treatment simple. Instead of two simultaneous diets, exclude some acidic foods especially if they are ones you consume a lot. But continue with your primary gout diet plan. Only exclude more acidic foods, if your body pH levels are not rising above pH 7.0 after testing with pH test strips for a considerable time and at different times of day. (The body’s pH numbers change frequently. perhaps even minute by minute).
Record the time and value of all your pH measurements and ensure you follow the test strip manufacturer’s usage instructions exactly. Don’t overdo it. Just as a highly acidic body can suffer from acidosis, an over alkaline body can suffer from alkalosis, which causes muscle cramps and spasms among other problems.
Remember too, that there are other ways of raising pH, notably drinking alkaline (ionized) water. Drinking lots of regular water daily also raises pH. So too do alkalizing minerals such as calcium, potassium, magnesium and zinc. Make your pH rise and your uric acid levels should fall. Ensure that your body is not acidic.
NB. The contents of this article contain medical information not medical advice. Please always discuss remedies with your doctor or other health care professional before implementing any treatment.
February 1st, 2010 My Health
Cholesterol is an essential substance that our bodies produce. Cholesterol is a waxy, soft material that is found around the lipids of our bloodstream and in our cells. Good cholesterol is important for our cell membrane formation, our hormones and other functions. However, when our cholesterol level gets too high because of the foods that compose our diets, it results in a condition called hypercholesteroemia. Cholesterol either LDL or HDL. LDL, i.e. low-density lipoprotein is the harmful cholesterol. HDL, i.e. high-density lipoprotein is the beneficial cholesterol. Our health is improved when we reduce our LDL level and increase our HDL level. An elevated LDL cholesterol level can result in heart disease which kills a third of us and takes 10-15 years off our average life-span. High blood levels of cholesterol and triglycerides can lead to arteriosclerosis, i.e. hardening of the arteries that results in less blood flow and so less oxygen for our cells and tissues. If arteriosclerosis develops near our heart, it puts us at risk for a heart attack. If arteriosclerosis develops near our head and neck, we are at risk for a stroke. Arteriosclerosis leads to high blood pressure because the walls of our arteries are lined with cholesterol making the passage for our blood flow smaller and even blocked which requires our heart to pump blood with more force in order for our blood to circulate.
A variety of synthetic, prescription drugs called “statins” are used extensively in our culture. Statins block an enzyme that our liver needs for the production of cholesterol. Statins do reduce LDL levels, but do not raise HDL levels which we need for our cells and tissues. The side effects of statins potentially include liver damage, fatigue, nausea and disruption of healthy digestion signaled by abdominal pains and craps, gas and constipation. We can avoid the potential harmful side effects of statins by turning to substances that occur naturally to reduce LDL cholesterol and increase HDL cholesterol. Not only are these substances natural and without the risk of harmful side effects, but they also carry many other health benefits beyond those of reducing cholesterol.
Chromium is a trace mineral that promotes healthy blood sugar levels and therefore the risk of insulin resistence that leads to high cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
Garlic supplement with standardized, high levels of allicin has been shown to lower LDL levels and raise HDL levels
Gugulipid or guggul. is the gum of the myrrh tree and is an ancient Indian medicine. Gugulipid is able to lower LDL and triglycerides. It connects to cholesterol in our intestines and we eliminate the cholesterol before it can enter our bloodstream.
Maitake mushroom extract is yet another naturally occurring material that has been shown to lower LDL cholesterol.
Flaxseed oil contains a soluble fiber that binds to cholesterol in the intestines and helps eliminate cholesterol. Flaxseed oil contains Omega 3 essential fatty acid that forms alpha-linolenic acid or LNA. LNA lowers triglycerides and slows the growth of arteriosclerosis plaque. Fish oil is also high in Omega 3 essential fatty acid.
Apple Pectin, oat bran, and psyllium are fibers that bind to cholesterol in the intestines where it can be eliminated.
Red yeast rice is rice fermented with a red yeast. It has been shown that red yeast rice balances cholesterol levels. It is recommended that red yeast rice should be used in combination with Co Q 10. Formulas of red yeast rice and Co Q 10 are available.
Niacin may help reduce cholesterol. Niacin is found in vitamin B3. Other B vitamins such as B6, B9 and B12 do not necessarily reduce cholesterol, but they do lower high homocysteine levels which carry a risk for heart disease.
Vitamin E may prevent the formation of fatty deposits on the inside of our arteries. Many medical journals contain articles praising the benefit of vitamin E for a healthy heart. It has been recommended that we get at least 400 IU of vitamin E each day.
Other natural substances that we can obtain in supplement form to lower and reduce cholesterol levels include, alfalfa, aloe vera juice, devils claw, fenugreek, ginger, grape seed extract, green tea, licorice, milk thistle, soy and evening primrose. We need not risk the potential harmful side effects of synthetic, prescription drugs, such as statins, in order to lower and reduce high cholesterol levels. All these natural nutritional materials give us many other health benefits as well as reduce cholesterol levels. We can also obtain heart healthy, cholesterol lowering and reducing formulas containing combinations of many of these natural substances in synergistic proportion.
January 31st, 2010 My Health
For a person with high cholesterol levels, the danger is for real. It is due to the cholesterol build up in the arteries and the cause of heart attack and stroke.
In order to prevent the increase of levels, there have been many ways on how to decrease cholesterol naturally without side effects. The main ways that been discussed can be grouped into 2 main categories:
1. Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes (TLC).
2. Nutritional Supplements.
First way on how to Decrease Levels Naturally – Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes (TLC).
Lifestyle changes are occasionally hard for some kind of people. It is hard to break peoples habits without determination. However, knowing what is needed to change is the major step towards that change.
* Watch your food and diet
* Reduce / stop smoking if you are a smoker and don’t smoke
* Exercise regularly and lose weight to normal balance
Second way on how to Decrease Levels Naturally – Nutritional Supplements.
Chose one of the clinically proven supplements on how to decrease cholesterol naturally is the most important step towards the stages. You should always consider nutritional supplements with solid proof and science backing up the claims on how to decrease cholesterol naturally through supplements.
* Policosanol
* Guggulipid
* Fish oil supplements
* Garlic cholesterol
* Flax seed and cholesterol
* Red yeast rice
There’s other way to deal with levels besides the 2 main ways listed, but that’s not natural. Using of statin drugs is the most common but have adverse side effects on your health, such as damaging your liver and weakening muscle.
Supplements are the most recommended solution without side effects that produce results more or less same as drugs. The only difference between both of the ways would be time. It might take longer periods to decrease cholesterol levels naturally through supplements.
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No Comments » December 6th, 2009 My Health Diabetes can be controlled when you learn the proper diet and exercise program. There are different stages of diabetes and some people can control it with medicine while others need to have insulin shots. It is important that you also change your dietary habits along with adding exercise in your life so that you can control your diabetes much easier.
Get Free: Diabetes Blood Sugar Remedies
To get the best results at keeping your blood sugar level regulated you want to stay with natural grown foods such as fruits and vegetables. You want to reduce the amount of carbohydrates in your diet because they can cause your blood sugar levels to spike. Carbs, once they are digested into your blood stream turn into sugar and this can make it harder to control blood sugar.
Find: Natural Diabetes Sugar Levels
It is a good idea to try to cook more because this way you can control the food that you eat. When you are eating out a lot it makes it more difficult to control your food intake overall. You can also get a recipe book that will help you to make foods that are low in carbs and high in protein and natural foods. When you change to natural foods you will also be able to keep your weight under control and this is a benefit for diabetes.
Remember that controlling your diabetes is not hard but you need to make some changes in your life. The first is to eat healthy natural foods and stay away form carbohydrates because they turn to sugar in your body and make your blood sugar hard to control. Also add an exercise plan such as walking 30 minutes a day because it will help keep your weight down and will also increase blood circulation.
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