Shortly after it was introduced in US, acai berry’s popularity has increased manifold. Celebrities, doctors and health enthusiasts all promote this purple berry’s amazing benefits. If you want to benefit too, start using acai berry daily. Acai berry extract helps you to lead a healthy lifestyle by decreasing your cholesterol levels. It is also beneficial for those suffering from sleep disorders. Acai berry contains nutrients which promote healthy sleep by enhancing dopamine and serotonin production in the brain.
Acai berry extract is also a rich source of energy. Brazilian soccer team members are known to take acai berry before their matches for enhanced performance. The biggest benefit of acai berry extract is that it boosts immune system. Its high level of antioxidants helps body ward off diseases and ailments. Antioxidants destroy free radicals causing damage to your system.
Many others use acai berry extract for colon cleansing properties. High in fiber, acai berries help to regulate the digestive system. So, if you want to lead a healthy life, start using acai berry extract now!
Filed under: Detox, Nutrition, Supplements on March 9th, 2010 | No Comments »
Emotions have to be differentiated from feelings, moods and disposition. Feelings are subjective and do not take into account the objective reality. Disposition refers to a durable and differentiating characteristic of a person.
The primary step towards managing emotions is to learn how to deal with stress. Moderate levels of stress are good since it motivates and challenges. But stress that builds up and reaches high levels can affect performance at work places and health.
1. Try to find what your feelings mean. If you are in fear, try to find ways that will make you feel safe. If you are sad, identify the cause and look for ways to comfort yourself. You may need help from a friend or a counselor.
2. If you are angry, identify the cause and fix it. Your anger could be due to another issue or an earlier bad experience. Go directly to the person you are angry with and try to settle the issue. This becomes easy if you try to understand the other person’s point of view.
4. If you are happy, make the most of it without getting complacent of your duties. At the same time mark the situation so that you can recreate it.
Filed under: Mental Illness on March 4th, 2010 | No Comments »
Bacteria, viruses, and toxins are common foreign substances that the body’s immune system considers as harmful. The system reacts with biological defenses to avoid infections. Inflammation is the first automatic responses of the auto immune system.
An anti inflammatory diet is based on the theory that the body does not need fat and therefore reacts with inflammation. The ingredient that reduces inflammation is Omega 3 essential fatty acids. Oily fish, is the best sources of Omega 3. Red meat on the other side, is considered to trigger inflammatory responses.
Some instructions that are part of the anti-inflammatory diet are:
1. Caloric intake of 2000 to 3000 calories per day depending upon your size and level of activity.
2. Use virgin oils for cooking and try to avoid saturated fats.
3. Avoid margarine and vegetable shortening that list them as ingredients.
4. Choose fruits and vegetables from all parts of the color spectrum: berries, tomatoes, orange , yellow
5. fruits and dark leafy vegetables.
6. Mushrooms are used as the preferred source of phytonutrients.
7. Drink tea over coffee and wine over whisky and beer.
Filed under: Dietary Health Tips on March 1st, 2010 | No Comments »
Detoxification basically means cleaning the body of toxins and chemicals. There are several types of detoxification ranging from colon cleansing to fasting and changing lifestyle choices.
The first step in detoxification process is to lighten the body load by eliminating alcohol, coffee, cigarettes, refined sugars and saturated fats. Drinking at least 2 liters of water each day helps stimulate kidneys, liver and digestive system to work efficiently, boost metabolism and accelerate fat elimination. Add more fiber to the diet, including organically grown vegetables and fruits, to clean out the colon.
You can start detoxifying through fasting. Nutritionists are of the view that fasting 24 hours every 14 to 30 days is actually healthy for the body. Through fasting occasionally (drinking only water and an occasional glass of juice), we rest our liver and intestines giving them a better chance to work more effectively. Sweat and perspiration is another technique to flush out toxins. Saunas, exercise and hot showers help the body eliminate wastes. Dry-brushing your skin can also help to remove toxins through pores. You can seek special brushes at any departmental store.
Filed under: Detox on February 25th, 2010 | No Comments »
Many people are unaware that they suffer from bad colon health. A sign of good colon health lies in excreted stool. Excreting two or three stools each day is a good pattern. The lengthiest and the first stool should come in the morning, with a stool half that size later in the day.
Colon cancer is the leading disease affecting both sexes. When you constipate, stool builds up within the colon which is unhealthy and can lead to inflammation of the colon. Stool buildup within the colon walls create a decaying that continues to cause build up of toxins, affecting other tissues and organs of the body, and later, the whole body.
So, the question is, “How do you maintain a good colon health?”. Consume a healthy diet rich in nutrients, including fiber, grains, fruits and vegetables. You can also include unprocessed bran. This would keep you away from constipation. Have at least 38 grams of fiber each day. Stop depending on laxatives as you would start depending on them often. Go to bathroom whenever you get the urge to poop. If you are constipated, drink prune juice or eat prunes before going for medication.
Filed under: Dietary Health Tips on February 23rd, 2010 | No Comments »
Found in Amazon rain forests, Acai berry is a small purple colored fruit. Natives settled along Amazon have used it for centuries for good health and energy. It’s high proportion of antioxidants, vitamins and nutrients have made it as one of nature’s best super foods. Antioxidants fight premature aging. Acai berry has ten times more antioxidants than red grapes and ten to thirty times than red wine. It also has healthy fats and dietary fiber important for good cardiovascular health and healthy digestion.
Acai berry has a high blend of essential amino acids, vitamins and minerals that maintain proper muscle contraction and regeneration and great for those having painful joints or inflammation. The fatty acids in Acai berry help cell membranes to remain supple permitting hormones, neurotransmitters and insulin receptors to function at maximum capacity.
A research conducted by the University of Florida concluded that acai berry extracts triggered a self-destructive response in eighty-six percent of leukemia cells. More uses of acai berry may come to light as research continues.
Filed under: Dietary Health Tips, Digestive Health, Supplements on February 18th, 2010 | No Comments »
The first phase of yeast infection starts mostly with digestive problems like gas, flatulence and bloating. The symptoms occur during the conversion of the yeast into the fungal form. Candida symptoms can change from superficial infections to chronic skin infections like psoriasis and ultimately become systemic and affect the entire body including the brain.
The health of the immune system is another area on which alternative therapies can be used while treating yeast infections. The allopathic doctor who prescribes anti-fungal conventional drugs also insists that you change over to a natural diet and restrict your sugar and carbohydrate intake to the bare minimum. Unless diet is under control, the possibilities of Candida recurring will always remain.
The key to inhibiting Candida is cleaning up the main source of the problem - the digestive system. Avoid constipation. Drink lots of water and good amount of fiber diet. It is better to regulate bowel movements the natural way and take antibiotics only when needed. Garlic is a natural anti-fungal herb that also helps with constipation, blood cleansing, and stimulates the immune system. Your weapon against Candida is your diet and patience. Candida is tenacious and unyielding.
Filed under: Digestive Health on February 16th, 2010 | No Comments »
Brain injury research addresses the problems of those suffering from minor to severe injuries. It aims to look over the treatment and prevention recommendations for the betterment of the individual, community and family. Community participation with assistance from hospitals and rehabilitation centres offer a great deal in treating the condition.
Brain injury research addresses the needs of diverse people, be it the brain injured children or coma patients. It looks into their treatment options and consequences on short-term and long-term basis, neurophysiology of the injury, treatment phase, recovery phase, head injury prevention, risk factor for athletes and sports-based injury management, educating coaches and parents on various brain injury related aspects.
During research, chances of patients receiving wrong care are possible, posing risks to the brain injured individual. On other occasions, the research includes checking the results of standard treatment protocols. By comparing MRI or CAT scan results with medications, ventilation or stabilization methods used during actual treatment, phase researchers can confirm the theories, helping them compare medical records all over the world.
Filed under: Mental Illness on February 11th, 2010 | No Comments »
Acne problems vary according to people, hormone fluctuations, stress, nutrition and age while some don’t suffer from acne at all. While there is no definitive cause for acne problems, there are identifiable triggers. In adult women, acne can be triggered by increased hormone levels of pregnancy, birth control pills and menstrual cycle.
For others, the triggers could include diet, high fat, chocolate or even junk food. Even men suffer from acne when their hormonal levels surge during their teen years. Acne has several different forms and symptoms. You can see whiteheads or pustules when the oil is just near the skin surface. But if the oil is stuck deep in the skin, it produces cystic acne.
People also see blackheads on their skin. This is caused when the oil breaks through the skin and gets oxidized by the air. Acne problems can cause severe emotional and psychological distress to the sufferer. Thankfully, severe cases are rare and most of them can be successfully treated with over the counter medications, reduced stress, improved hygiene and solid diet.
Filed under: Natural Skin Care on February 5th, 2010 | No Comments »
Tuberculosis occurs due to mycobacterium, which, after inhalation, passes to others through saliva droplets from the body of an infected person. Scientists are working to develop drugs to effectively treat and eradicate the disease.
Of late, scientists have established a new link between individuals with diabetes and tuberculosis. Diabetes affects the body’s immune system making it susceptible to tuberculosis bacteria. The inference comes following a Harvard School of Public Health research where 13 studies spanning over 40 years were conducted to assess the relationship between diabetes and tuberculosis. The data showed a threefold increase in active tuberculosis incidents.
These results suggest that efforts to diagnose diabetes can positively impact tuberculosis treatment. Though young people living in developing countries were shown to contract tuberculosis, no data showing tuberculosis sufferers standing a high chance of diabetes exists. According to the WHO, there are 180 million people estimated diabetics worldwide, a figure expected to double by 2030. Despite the goal to eradicate tuberculosis by 2050, 8.9 million new cases sprung up in 2004. Diabetes is expected to impact tuberculosis incidents negatively in the years to come. Further studies need to be carried out.
Filed under: Dietary Health Tips on February 2nd, 2010 | No Comments »