Nutrients for Healthy Blood Sugar Levels
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Friday, December 2, 2011
Saturday, November 5, 2011
Tips for Preventing Heart Diseases in women
Heart disease kills about half a million women every year, which is more than cancer, respiratory disease and Alzheimer’s disease combined. Since most risk factors for heart diseases are silent, therefore unless you have your blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol checked, you may never know if they’re elevated, and if any of these is on the higher side, greater will be your risk of heart disease.
Here are some simple tips for lowering risk of a heart attack:
1. Consume lesser calories, especially the junk ones. Since more obese you are, greater is the risk of heart disease.
2. Exercise for at least 45 minutes daily. You don't need to join gym for that, 45 minutes of brisk walking is sufficient.
3. Switch to water or tender coconut water instead of colas and other sweetened beverages to quench your thirst.
4. Practice meditation or Yogic breathing technique like pranayama daily. This helps to overcome stress and reduces the risk of heart disease.
5. You may be surprised, but laughing loudly is good for your health.
6. Having regular sex is also good for your heart.
7. Get at least 8 hours of sleep daily, out of which at least 6 hours should be continuous.
8. Low levels of vitamin D can increase the risk of heart disease, so get at least 15 minutes of sunlight early in the morning everyday.
9. Quit smoking, since smoking greatly increases the risk of heart disease.
10. Reduce the amount of salt in your diet, as it elevates yoour blood pressure and hence the risk of heart disease.
Here are some simple tips for lowering risk of a heart attack:
1. Consume lesser calories, especially the junk ones. Since more obese you are, greater is the risk of heart disease.
2. Exercise for at least 45 minutes daily. You don't need to join gym for that, 45 minutes of brisk walking is sufficient.
3. Switch to water or tender coconut water instead of colas and other sweetened beverages to quench your thirst.
4. Practice meditation or Yogic breathing technique like pranayama daily. This helps to overcome stress and reduces the risk of heart disease.
5. You may be surprised, but laughing loudly is good for your health.
6. Having regular sex is also good for your heart.
7. Get at least 8 hours of sleep daily, out of which at least 6 hours should be continuous.
8. Low levels of vitamin D can increase the risk of heart disease, so get at least 15 minutes of sunlight early in the morning everyday.
9. Quit smoking, since smoking greatly increases the risk of heart disease.
10. Reduce the amount of salt in your diet, as it elevates yoour blood pressure and hence the risk of heart disease.
Monday, March 7, 2011
Meratol - Advanced Weight Management Complex
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Meratol™ works with your metabolism to provide a complete weight loss solution that targets the 4 main areas of weight loss. Unlike the many harmful weight loss pills and diets available, Meratol™ takes a completely natural approach to losing weight. Meratol™ is able to provide powerful and natural weight loss by:
Reducing food cravingsBlocking Carbohydrate intakeControlling calorie intakeSpeeding up metabolismSuppressing appetiteBurning Calories
Together these weight loss techniques work as part of a 4-tier system to help you lose weight and make sure it stays off. The 4 stages of the Meratol™system are: controlling calorie intake, reducing body fat, burning calories and blocking carbohydrate intake. Meratol™ is the only weight loss program that focuses on the before, during and after stages of losing weight.
Weight Loss by Controlling Calorie Intake
Calorie intake is the starting point for all weight related problems. Anything you eat ends up in your stomach whether you like it or not. Fortunately there are ways to handle dietary fat before it gets absorbed into your system.
Reducing unnecessary food cravings is a big step forward for weight loss. When serotonin levels are low, our bodies start to crave carbohydrate rich foods. Giving in to these cravings can leave a huge impact on your weight loss efforts. Meratol uses the power of Cactus Extract to normalise blood sugar levels which effectively minimizes food cravings. The beauty here is that you've just replaced a junk food snack, with a little bit of Cactus Extract and your body not only feels satisfied, but it will also thank you in the long run.
Weight Loss by Reducing Body Fat & Blocking carbohydrate intake
Meratol™ contains the fat binding ingredients needed to save the day! We realise that in todays world people should be able to enjoy their favourite foods. This is why we included Brown Seaweed Extract in the formula which is clinically proven to reduce the absorption of up to 82% of carbohydrates, These powerful fat binding supplements work inside your stomach to bond with dietary fats. The result is a dietary fat compound that is simply too large for your body to absorb. The fat passes right through your system allowing you to enjoy your food without the consequences.
Weight loss by Speeding up your metabolism
The majority of modern diets and weight loss programs are only effective in the short term which explains why so many people report gaining back their weight faster than they lost it in the first place. Fortunately Meratol™ is a weight loss pill that conditions your body to stay thin by speeding up the metabolism.
When it comes to naturally losing weight your metabolism is your best friend. It is responsible for converting unwanted fat into usable energy. Typically those struggling with their weight have a slow metabolism which allows the fat to just add up. Luckily it is possible to influence your metabolism through your diet. Meratol takes advantage of this with the help of Prickly Pear which allows you to put your metabolism to work against accumulated fat. As you lose weight your fast metabolism continues to convert fat into energy at a quick rate, allowing you to maintain your weight.
Weight loss by Burning Calories
Meratol™ also helps you burn more calories naturally and feel more energetic. Capsiplex Capsicum Extract is a clinically proven, proprietary thermogenic that helps increase metabolism before, during and after exercise, helping burn up to 12 Time more calories cumulatively with it's unique ability to convert calories into heat rather than fat
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Top 6 Natural Cures for Dry Skin
1: Dab on olive oil.
When it comes to strategies for natural dry skin care, Gabriel swears by olive oil, an amazing multitasker. It instantly grooms dry cuticles, works wonders on hands and elbows, removes makeup, and soothes and conditions itchy, dry skin all over the body. "When your skin feels extra parched, you can dab a thin layer of organic extra-virgin olive oil under your moisturizer for an extra dose of antioxidants and good fatty acids," adds Gabriel.
2: Try natural exfoliants like yogurt, papaya, and pumpkin.
You can find plenty of options for natural dry skin care in your kitchen, or in the produce and diary aisles of your supermarket. Yogurt, especially the plain Greek variety, makes an excellent cleanser with a mild exfoliating action that will remove dry skin and leave you feeling refreshed and comfortable. Gabriel says it’s a particularly safe exfoliant for very dry skin because it exfoliates using lactic acid, not scrubbing granules.
Make a face mask by mixing ½ cup of Greek yogurt with 3 tablespoons of mashed-up papaya, and apply to skin. Mix one can of pumpkin and a ½ teaspoon of cinnamon powder.Leave mask either on face or body for 5 to 15 minutes. OR mix 3/4 cup each of strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries with ½ cup kefir in blender and apply on face.
3: Make a homemade skin scrub.
Economical and effective, a combo of sugar and any oil you may have around the kitchen makes a rich, nourishing body scrub for dry skin. Simply mix equal amounts of fine brown sugar and oil, and rub on using light circular motions. For an extra dose of vitamins and minerals, add a tablespoon of honey and lemon juice. Make sure to shower thoroughly afterwards.
4: Harvest the healing power of honey.
Honey is a time-tested cure for chapped, cracked lips. Apply a little organic honey in the evening and wake up to smooth, yummy lips. This trick also works to soothe cracked heels and rough elbows.
5: Try natural remedies for dry hair.
For dry hair, mix one egg yolk and a tablespoon of liquid Castile soap to shampoo your hair and condition your itchy scalp. Egg yolks, when massaged into the hair and left to work for 5 to 6 minutes, may strengthen the scalp, and some believe it prevents hair loss.
Or try a Hydrating Mask for Dry Overworked Hair: Mix 1 avocado with 2 tablespoons each of lightly heated rapeseed and olive oil. Massage into hair, and put plastic shower cap on head to retain heat and moisture. Leave on hair for 15 minutes. Double the ingredients for longer hair.
6: And don’t forget to treat your skin from the inside out.
A diet rich in magnesium, essential fatty acids, vitamin C, and beta-carotene naturally feeds your skin from inside and makes it less prone to dryness. It is also recommended to feed your skin with a meal plan that includes dark chocolate, salmon, and other fatty fish, oranges, mango, and carrots.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acids in preventing Diabetic Retinopathy
Retinopathy is a major cause of blindness and is becoming even more prevalent with the increase of obesity in Americans. A new study indicates that omega-3 fatty acids may help prevent the development of diabetic retinopathy.
The study is detailed in the journal Science Translational Medicine. Mice were fed a diet high in omega-3 fatty acids and researchers discovered that this prevented the growth of abnormal blood vessels in the retina. The omega-3 was converted into an acid called 4-HDHA which slowed the growth of the abnormal blood vessels.
Another benefit of this finding is that omega-3 is not affected by medicines such as aspirin or other painkillers. This is important since many diabetic patients take aspirin to prevent heart disease.
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Walking Boosts Brain Functions in Elderly People!!!
Science knows that not just the mind, but the physical structure of the brain declines among all adult humans. After age 60, the rate of mass loss increases. But the solution might be simple: aerobic exercise, or specifically, walking.
In a study published on January 31 in 'The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences,' researchers randomly assigned 120 healthy but sedentary men and women (average age mid-60s) to one of two exercise groups. One group walked around a track three times a week, building up to 40 minutes at a stretch; the other did a variety of less aerobic exercises, including yoga and resistance training with bands.
After a year, brain scans showed that among the walkers, the hippocampus had increased in volume by about 2 percent on average; in the others, it had declined by about 1.4 percent. Since such an annual decline is normal in older adults, 'a 2 percent increase is fairly significant,' said the lead author, Kirk Erickson, a psychologist at the University of Pittsburgh. Both groups also improved on a test of spatial memory, but the walkers improved more.
Friday, February 25, 2011
Ayurveda and Astrology
In ancient sciences, especially in Vedic Sciences, Jyotish Shastra (Astrology) has been given a special importance. Both astrology and Ayurveda have developed four thousand years ago are present in the ancient Sanskrit texts. This was the time when the early versions of the Ayurvedic thesis – the Sushruta Samhita and the Charaka Samhita – were developed.
Ayurveda provides treatments to remedy the diseases, whereas astrology provides suggestions to correct the effects of the harmful positions of the planets. Ayurveda directly indicates the necessity of astrology in completing its treatment procedures. By rectifying the bad influence of the planetary positions, diseases can be cured – this is one of the fundamental points under which Ayurveda works. Whether the diseases are of a simple type – like coughs, cold, fevers, constipation – or of a very complicated type – like diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular problems or mental problems – they can be treated over time with an effective balance of astrology and Ayurveda.
Ayurveda provides treatments to remedy the diseases, whereas astrology provides suggestions to correct the effects of the harmful positions of the planets. Ayurveda directly indicates the necessity of astrology in completing its treatment procedures. By rectifying the bad influence of the planetary positions, diseases can be cured – this is one of the fundamental points under which Ayurveda works. Whether the diseases are of a simple type – like coughs, cold, fevers, constipation – or of a very complicated type – like diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular problems or mental problems – they can be treated over time with an effective balance of astrology and Ayurveda.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Different Systems of Alternative Medicines
Ayurveda: Originating over 5000 years ago in India, Ayurvedic medicine predates all other known medical systems. This ancient form of healing stresses the mind-body-spirit connection. Ayurvedic doctors believe that prana — or life force — responds to equivalent treatments in a different way in each person. Healing and preventative regimens are customized specifically around a person’s body and spiritual type, or dosha. Ayurvedic medicine encompasses meditation, yoga, bodywork, aromatic oils, diet and medicinal herbs to foster balance in the body and cleanse impurities.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) / Traditional Oriental Medicine (TOM): As the standard of care in the Orient for over 3000 years, TCM incorporates the use of acupuncture, diet, and herbal remedies with physical movement (qi gong and t’ai chi) and massage (known in Japan as shiatsu, “finger-pressure” ). Oriental doctors see the body as an intricate web of organs interconnected by channels (meridians) through which universal energy (chi or qi) flows. Healthy bodies have a dynamic balance of yin and yang energy, opposites that occur in nature (female/male, moon/sun, etc.). According to the tenets of Oriental medicine, disease (dis-ease) arises when the flow of qi is blocked and balance is disturbed, either within the body or between the body and its environment. Disease is prevented and health maintained by restoring the balance and flow.
Homeopathy: Founded in early 19th century Europe, homeopathy is a medical discipline based on the ancient law of similar: the same substances that cause an illness will cure it when administered in infinitesimally small doses. (Vaccines operate on a similar principle). Using serially diluted remedies from natural sources, homeopaths (most of whom are naturopaths) treat and prevent illness using one medicine at a time at the lowest dosage possible to create the required response. Licensing requirements vary from state to state, and you will often find acupuncturists, naturopaths, herbalists, DO’s and MD’s who are also licensed homeopaths.
Naturopathy applies to a belief system that holds the body as innately capable of recovering from injury and disease, and that health is the natural state. Most naturopaths implement elements from various alternative methods to create health, including homeopathy, herbal medicines, acupuncture, nutrition therapy, and bodywork. Naturopathy has its roots in ancient medicinal practices, but took form as a separate discipline in Germany in the 19th century. Founded on the precepts of a medical regimen of hydrotherapy, exercise, fresh air, sunlight, and herbal remedies, this system has evolved today to include a wide spectrum of holistic practitioners.
Acupuncture: One of the main elements of Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture is now widely accepted in Western medicine for the treatment of pain, nausea, and other conditions. Studies support its effectiveness for many other issues, such as cramps, dysmenorrhea, and menopausal symptoms.
Aromatherapy: Aromatherapy and Flower Essences are two separate and very different approaches to healing that utilize plants to effect changes and thereby heal our bodies. Aromatherapy utilizes volatile liquid plant materials, including essential oils and other aromatic compounds of plants, to relax our bodies or stimulate its function, especially our senses. Essential oils are very aromatic, but that is an added side benefit — their healing actions are quite physiological. For example, they can stimulate the limbic system and emotional centers of the brain, activate thermal receptors on the skin, act as natural antibiotics and fungicides, and possibly enhance the immune response.
Bach flower essences: In the 1930’s Edward Bach, a British bacteriologist and homeopath, developed a line of plant essences that he claimed would remedy negative emotional states, along with a system of matching a specific essence to a specific problem. Perhaps the most famous among these is a formulation called Rescue Remedy. Flower essences do not contain any of the actual molecular structure of the original plant but rather embody the very “spirit” of the healing qualities of the plant.
Chelation therapy is an intravenously administered process used within the alternative medical community for many years to treat patients with dangerous levels of lead and other toxins in their system. In EDTA chelation therapy, a manmade amino acid known as ethylene diamine tetra-acetic acid acts as a “magnet” traveling throughout the body to bind (chelate) heavy metals and minerals, allowing them to be excreted through urination. An NIH study is currently underway to evaluate the effectiveness of EDTA chelation therapy for the treatment of coronary artery disease (CAD).
Chiropractic: This is a system of treatment based on the concept that good health stems from the unimpeded flow of nerve impulses from the brain and spinal cord to other parts of the body. Misaligned vertebrae of the spine, which chiropractors call subluxations, disrupt this flow and are adjusted by the chiropractor along with other joints. All 50 states currently have licensing procedures for chiropractic doctors. Many chiropractors use other natural remedies for adjunctive healing and prevention.
Herbal remedies: The ancient practice of herbal medicine is utilized in all the schools of medicine described above. Of course, it is likewise the basis for many prescription drugs in the Western paradigm, once the active ingredient has been isolated and synthesized in a laboratory setting. Therapeutic herbal remedies are the specialty of herbalists, but they are a component of many other practices and can take the form of teas, tinctures, oils, creams, and pills. Many herbs can be poisonous or interact dangerously with prescription drugs, so it is best to use them only under the supervision of a qualified practitioner.
Hydrotherapy encompasses a range of treatments involving water to prevent disease and promote healing. It may include cold and hot immersion baths, sitz baths, mud baths, steam baths, saunas, vigorous showers, salt rubs, hot/cold packs, foot baths, douches or colonic irrigation. Patients may also be asked to drink restorative waters and teas for digestive ailments.
Massage: One of the oldest forms of healing, massage therapy is used alone or in conjunction with a variety of treatments to alleviate stress, tension, and soreness and to increase blood flow to the muscles. Some forms claim to detoxify, others to open blocked energy channels through applying pressure on certain points in the body. Types of massage include reflexology, Rolfing, shiatsu, Swedish massage, and sports massage, among others.
Movement and exercise therapy: Treatments include yoga, Pilates, physical therapy, Alexander Technique, and Feldenkrais Technique, among many others. These therapies promote circulation, elimination, and flexibility while easing chronic pain and any postural misalignment interfering with mobility.
Nutrition therapy: This treatment promotes the links between your food, your metabolism, and your health. Depending on an individual’s makeup, a regimen of certain foods, vitamins and minerals can cure and prevent disease — both physical and psychological. Treatments range from dietary prescriptions such as macrobiotics to megadoses of vitamins and minerals. Dieticians, doctors, and many other practitioners receive certification from the American Board of Nutrition. Nutritionists may be licensed or certified depending on their state requirements.
Osteopathy: Osteopathic physicians (DO’s) are trained and licensed as rigorously as conventional medical doctors (MD’s), but the founding philosophy of osteopathic medicine is to treat the whole person, focusing on preventive care. In this regard osteopathy may be considered to be a “holistic” form of medicine, yet strictly speaking it is not an “alternative modality.” Osteopaths serve medical residencies, hold unrestricted licenses to prescribe drugs, and frequently perform surgery. Osteopathy is sometimes confused with chiropractic medicine because it involves osteopathic manipulative therapy (OMT), which includes spinal manipulation and craniosacral techniques. Emphasizing the neuromusculoskeletal system, osteopaths create health by balancing the energy between the organs and the connection between mind and body.
Reiki/energy medicine: This approach uses the vital energy of the body to enhance health. The Reiki practitioner has had his or her own energy channels cleared, and can thereby act as a funnel for the universal life force energy through touch to the patient. Energy medicine is frequently used in combination with diet therapy and herbal or homeopathic remedies to bring a person back into emotional and physical alignment.
Therapeutic touch: This technique is a form of energy medicine in which the practitioner’s hands are moved over a person’s body, often without direct contact, to break up energy blockages and promote healing. Therapeutic touch works with a person’s individual energy field, a concept that has its roots in the Chinese concept of Qi, the Ayurvedic principle of prana (life force), and the ancient practice of laying on of hands. Numerous studies have shown its efficacy in decreasing pain and anxiety, reducing the need for medication post-surgery, and increasing hemoglobin levels. It is now part of the core curriculum at many nursing schools.
Biofeedback: This is a series of techniques developed to help people overcome various forms of stress-related habits, illnesses, symptoms, and phobias. Electronic monitors help a person gauge and alter facets of their stress response by altering the electric signals. By increasing a person’s awareness of physiological activity in their muscles, they can be trained to control what are otherwise automatic physical responses to tension and stress, such as heartbeat, blood pressure, skin temperature, and brain-wave patterns. The efficacy of biofeedback for essential hypertension has been well established in clinical trials.
Guided imagery: Harnessing the imagination to create a “construct of reality” can give us powerful yet gentle insight into our unconscious mind. Using highly personalized themes, guided imagery invokes not just visualizations but taps into sounds, smells, and tactile experiences as well, to which the body responds as though they were the real thing. Studies show that a biophysical response to positive imagery can effectively override the hardwiring of engrained thought patterns and habits to help create better health and attain otherwise unreachable goals.
Hypnosis/self-hypnosis: A technique that renders an altered state of consciousness in the patient, hypnotherapy can be administered either through the help of a practitioner or on one’s own accord. Hypnotherapy can be used for behavior modification (e.g., smoking cessation), to treat trauma and phobia, or to relieve chronic or symptomatic pain such as that of childbirth.
Meditation/visualization: These techniques work by having the patient focus on one image or thought for a duration of time while practicing deep breathing. Meditation — a pillar of Ayurvedic medicine — is used to quieten the mind, often in tandem with physical exercise (yoga or other). Visualization works similarly, training the patient to gain control over pain or reduce anxiety by triggering deep relaxation.
The Relaxation Response: Pioneered by Herb Benson, MD, a Harvard internist, the Relaxation Response involves attaining a state of deep relaxation whereby a person can counteract the ill effects of pain, anxiety and stress. Employing a variety of mind/body exercises to achieve a meditative state, the Relaxation Response has been used for years to help people successfully overcome all sorts of physiologically and psychologically-based problems, including high blood pressure, addiction — even some stress-related infertility issues.
Spiritual/psychic healing: Using powers that are beyond our understanding — let alone medical knowledge — is an ancient practice. Prayer, touch, and other religious rituals have been successfully used throughout time to cure physical and mental illness. Practitioners work by channeling beliefs and creating a special link between the patient and a superior consciousness, thereby effecting change. Many studies documenting the efficacy of prayer in healing have been published in peer-reviewed journals over the years.
Past Life Regression Therapy: In past life therapy clients are regressed (to regress means to go or move backward) to the time and place where the original activating event occurred. This can be achieved through hypnosis, guided imagery, or other states of deep relaxation where memories that are normally unconscious can be accessed. Similar techniques can be used to access early childhood memories from the current lifetime that may be underlying present-day problems and issues. By bringing these memories into conscious awareness, one can release or diffuse the energy and emotional blockages that keep us stuck.
Source:http://www.womentowomen.com/womenshealth/alternativemedicine
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Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Natural face packs for dry skin
Dry skin requires maximum care and attention as it is more likely to look dull and scaly. Moreover, the lack of moisture also makes it more prone to aging and wrinkles. To maintain the right amount of moisture content in your, it is very important to keep yourself hydrated by drinking at least 7-8 glasses of water a day. One should also include plenty of vegetables and fruits in our diet. Consumption of fish and dairy products is also useful.
Dry skin also needs pampering, so apply a natural fruit and vegetable based face mask at least twice a week. These face masks can be easily made at home, and the advantage is that they are devoid of any harmful, synthetic chemicals, which can cause more harm than good. Below mentioned are some natural face masks that can be easily made at home.
1. Make a paste by mixing one small cucumber with one teaspoon of milk cream. Apply it on the face and leave for 30 minutes, before rinsing it off.
2. Add one teaspoon of turmeric powder, one teaspoon of sandalwood powder and two teaspoons of almond oil to half cup of gram flour. Add some water to make a paste. Apply it on the face and leave for 5-10 minutes before washing it off.
3. Mash about a quarter of ripe papaya along with a tablespoon of aloe vera gel into a fine paste. Apply it on the face and leave it for 15 minutes. Then wash it off.
4. Mash a ripe banana with one teaspoon milk cream, one teaspoon honey and half teaspoon butter. Apply it on face and leave for 5-10 minutes before washing it off.
5. Make a paste by mashing a quarter of avocado with half cup of buttermilk. Refrigerate for about 10 minutes, apply it on face and keep for 15 minutes before washing it off.
6. Add half a teaspoon of olive oil to half a cup of mayonnaise. Apply it on the face and leave for minutes before washing it off.
7. Mash a ripe banana along with a quarter of ripe papaya to make a smooth paste. Add half a teaspoon of olive oil and half a teaspoon of almond oil and apply it on face. Wash off after 10 minutes.
8. Mash a cucumber with a teaspoon of aloe vera gel. Add a teaspoon of rose water to the paste and apply it on face. Wash off after 15-20 minutes. This is an excellent face mask which gives a cooling effect on our skin.
9. Mash one cup of grapes along with one teaspoon of aloe vera gel and one teaspoon of honey. Refrigerate the paste for 10 minutes and apply it on face. Wash it after 10 minutes. This is also an excellent face mask for sun burnt skin.
Monday, February 14, 2011
Why Tomatoes and Grapes are good for your heart
Tomatoes and red grapes are considered as super foods for your heart because of the immense cardiovascular benefits they offer.
Tomatoes are a very good source of potassium and also good source of niacin, vitamin B6, and folate. Niacin is known for its cholesterol lowering properties. Potassium has been known to lower high blood pressure, thus reducing risk of heart disease. Tomatoes are excellent natural sources of antioxidants like Vitamin C, carotenoids like Beta carotene and lycopene, all of which have proven cardiovascular benefits.
The cardiovascular benefits of red grapes is due to a flavonoid-type compound called resveratrol and a flavonoid called quercitin.
To Read more, check this article here:
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/7724792/
Tomatoes are a very good source of potassium and also good source of niacin, vitamin B6, and folate. Niacin is known for its cholesterol lowering properties. Potassium has been known to lower high blood pressure, thus reducing risk of heart disease. Tomatoes are excellent natural sources of antioxidants like Vitamin C, carotenoids like Beta carotene and lycopene, all of which have proven cardiovascular benefits.
The cardiovascular benefits of red grapes is due to a flavonoid-type compound called resveratrol and a flavonoid called quercitin.
To Read more, check this article here:
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/7724792/
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Top 9 Yogasana to boost your sexual health!!!
*SIDDHASANA:
Posture:Sit on the ground with the heel of the left foot placed against the anus and the right heel against the testicles along the seevani nadi.
Benefits: Strengthens pelvic floor muscles awakens kundalini.
*BHADRASANA:
Posture:Kneel with the heels touching together beneath the testicles and under the buttocks, hands placed on thigh.
Benefits: Strengthens pelvic diaphragm, thighs, knees and legs.
*MUKTASANA:
Posture:Sit with the heel of the left foot near the anus and the right foot placed on the left foot in such a manner that it’s heel remains beneath the testicles.
Benefits:Strengthens pelvic diaphragm, tones up the lower abdominal muscles.
*VAJARASANA:
Posture:squat on the toes, placing heels beneath the anus and hands placed on the thighs with the trunk and neck erect.
Benefits:speeds up digestion, strengthens the body, supports pelvic diaphragm which plays a vital role during sexual intercourse.
*SIMHASANA:
Posture:squat on the ground on the toes with feet and heels together under the arms, with hands on the knees.
Benefits:the body developes power and virility which means your sexual organs become more efficient and more powerful.
*GUPTASANA:
Posture:sit on the ground with the left heel in contact with anus. then by lifting the buttocks, place the right foot on top of the left so that the toes are concealed under the thigh of left leg, with hands extended beyond the knees.
Benefits:cures seminal incontinence(low sperm count), improves circulation to genitals, cures ailments of anus and genitals.
*UTKATASANA:
Posture: squat on the toes with heels joined together and raised under the anus, elbows placed on the knees, while interocking the fingers.
Benefits: tones up pelvic diaphragm, strenghtens lower abdomen.
*KURMASANA:
Posture: squat on the ground with the heels on either side of the buttocks with toes touching each other, elbows placed against the navel and hands clenched.
Benefits:develops abdominal muscles and pelvic muscles.
*BHAGASANA:
Posture: sit on the ground with knees bent as wide as possible, join the heels and bring them near the testicles with the toes turned down and placed on the ground and heels joined and kept upwards.
Benefits:tones up pelvic muscles, lower abdomen and stretches thighs.
CAUTION: these asanas should be learnt/practiced under supervision of an expert only.
Posture:Sit on the ground with the heel of the left foot placed against the anus and the right heel against the testicles along the seevani nadi.
Benefits: Strengthens pelvic floor muscles awakens kundalini.
*BHADRASANA:
Posture:Kneel with the heels touching together beneath the testicles and under the buttocks, hands placed on thigh.
Benefits: Strengthens pelvic diaphragm, thighs, knees and legs.
*MUKTASANA:
Posture:Sit with the heel of the left foot near the anus and the right foot placed on the left foot in such a manner that it’s heel remains beneath the testicles.
Benefits:Strengthens pelvic diaphragm, tones up the lower abdominal muscles.
*VAJARASANA:
Posture:squat on the toes, placing heels beneath the anus and hands placed on the thighs with the trunk and neck erect.
Benefits:speeds up digestion, strengthens the body, supports pelvic diaphragm which plays a vital role during sexual intercourse.
*SIMHASANA:
Posture:squat on the ground on the toes with feet and heels together under the arms, with hands on the knees.
Benefits:the body developes power and virility which means your sexual organs become more efficient and more powerful.
*GUPTASANA:
Posture:sit on the ground with the left heel in contact with anus. then by lifting the buttocks, place the right foot on top of the left so that the toes are concealed under the thigh of left leg, with hands extended beyond the knees.
Benefits:cures seminal incontinence(low sperm count), improves circulation to genitals, cures ailments of anus and genitals.
*UTKATASANA:
Posture: squat on the toes with heels joined together and raised under the anus, elbows placed on the knees, while interocking the fingers.
Benefits: tones up pelvic diaphragm, strenghtens lower abdomen.
*KURMASANA:
Posture: squat on the ground with the heels on either side of the buttocks with toes touching each other, elbows placed against the navel and hands clenched.
Benefits:develops abdominal muscles and pelvic muscles.
*BHAGASANA:
Posture: sit on the ground with knees bent as wide as possible, join the heels and bring them near the testicles with the toes turned down and placed on the ground and heels joined and kept upwards.
Benefits:tones up pelvic muscles, lower abdomen and stretches thighs.
CAUTION: these asanas should be learnt/practiced under supervision of an expert only.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
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Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Diabetes and Carbs!!!
Carbohydrates include fruits, vegetables, starches, grains, low-fat milk and baked items. Your carbs should be proportional to the number of calories you take in. This creates a nutritionally balanced diet.
For most diabetics, daily calories should be somewhere between 1,600 and 2,800 per day. The calorie intake at the lower end of this range is for people who are overweight.
Out of these total calories, 45% to 65% should be carbohydrate calories. And at least half of your carbs should come from whole grains, fruits, vegetables and low-fat milk. Remember that in addition to providing healthy carbs, fruits and vegetables contribute fiber to your diet.
Aim for two to four servings of fruit, and three to five servings of vegetables per day. This breaks down an ideal diet into these parts:
Carbohydrates: 45% to 65% of calories
Protein: 15% to 20% of calories
Fats: 25% to 40% of calories
Make monounsaturated fats the main type of fat in your diet. These are found in olive and canola oil. They help raise your "good" cholesterol (HDL) to healthy levels. Take in no more than 10% of polyunsaturated fats. Minimize saturated fats and trans fats. They are found in meats and high-fat dairy products, hydrogenated and partially hydrogenated oils, and processed, packaged and fried foods.
For most diabetics, daily calories should be somewhere between 1,600 and 2,800 per day. The calorie intake at the lower end of this range is for people who are overweight.
Out of these total calories, 45% to 65% should be carbohydrate calories. And at least half of your carbs should come from whole grains, fruits, vegetables and low-fat milk. Remember that in addition to providing healthy carbs, fruits and vegetables contribute fiber to your diet.
Aim for two to four servings of fruit, and three to five servings of vegetables per day. This breaks down an ideal diet into these parts:
Carbohydrates: 45% to 65% of calories
Protein: 15% to 20% of calories
Fats: 25% to 40% of calories
Make monounsaturated fats the main type of fat in your diet. These are found in olive and canola oil. They help raise your "good" cholesterol (HDL) to healthy levels. Take in no more than 10% of polyunsaturated fats. Minimize saturated fats and trans fats. They are found in meats and high-fat dairy products, hydrogenated and partially hydrogenated oils, and processed, packaged and fried foods.
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Thursday, January 20, 2011
Yogasanas for Fat Reduction
Yogasanas, when combined with right diet plan, can surely help in reducing fat all over the body, and sport that slim-and-trim look. Here are four Yogasanas which have proved to be effective in reducing fat and cellulite all over our body.
1.Ushtra Asana Kneel down with your heels facing the ceiling, toes turned outward and arms hanging loosely by the sides. Breathe in. Raise arms gently to shoulder level, then higher, and finally backwards such that your palms touch the heel of the corresponding foot. Stretch your neck letting your head fall backwards. You will feel the stretch in your spine. Gently push the pelvic region forward, improving upon the curve of the spine. Breathe normally. Breathe in and return to the starting position. Repeat two to three times. Each time try to hold the stretch as long as you comfortably can.
Why it works: This asana stretches your entire upper body — the neck, chest and stomach. These places house the lymph glands such as the thymus, tonsils and the spleen. They are primarily responsible for filtering out bacteria and other waste from the blood. Inefficient lymph glands lead to inefficient drainage and collection of fat. Ushtra Asana mobilises the lymph glands, hence preventing cellulite. The increased blood circulation and faster cell rejuvenation within these regions helps bust existing cellulite, slowly but surely.
2.Virya-stambhan AsanaStand with feet spread wide apart, toes pointing straight ahead. Turn the right leg at a 90 degree angle. Then bend the right knee. Hold your right wrist with your left hand behind your back, bend to your right and gently attempt to touch your big toe with the tip of your nose. However ensure that as you bend, your right knee or right thigh doesn't come in way of your right shoulder. Hold this position for up to 30 seconds. Inhale and slowly return to the start. Repeat the exercise with your left leg. Repeat the asana two to three times.
Why it works:This asana really stretches the inside of your thighs. Rising back from the bend strengthens the thighs, exercising them is similar to working with weights in a gym. This helps burn fats in the thighs. It also exercises the lymph nodes present in the groin area and improves the blood circulation in lower region, thereby busting cellulite pockets.
3.Purna Shalbh Asana Lie on your stomach. Make a fist. Position it under your thigh, elbows straight. Breathe in. With the support of your folded fists, lift up both legs without bending them at the knees. Tighten the back of thighs and buttocks, holding on to the final pose for as long as possible. Relax the tightened thighs and buttocks. Breathe in. Now, holding your breath, gradually lower the legs to the ground. As your legs touch the ground, release your breath and breathe normal. Repeat two to three times, each time trying to hold on to the final pose for as long as possible.
Why it works:Lifting the legs and trying to hold them for a long time requires strength. As you try harder, the fuel required to get that energy is generated by burning up the fat in thighs and buttocks.
4.Paschimottan Asana Sit down with your legs outstretched in the front, touching each other, your arms to your sides. Keep your spine erect and raise both your hands above your head, while the inside of your arms touch your ears. Exhale and pull the stomach in and bend forward, stretching your hands towards your toes. Now try to hold your toes with your fingers and subsequently with practice, try to touch your forehead to your knees. Hold this final pose for as long as possible, after which you inhale and gradually come back to the starting position.
Why it works:As your body bends forward, your entire back area (considered your west side in yoga) is stretched. The bending movement affects every part from the heel's tip to the neck (inclusive of the hamstring muscles, buttocks, waist, back and the medulla oblongata). This extreme stretch works the major muscles of the back, along with the skin. The stretch causes better blood circulation within the region and prevents build up of fat. The skin too is stretched leading to better elasticity and over time can aid in reducing the dimpled look that cellulite is characterised by.
1.Ushtra Asana Kneel down with your heels facing the ceiling, toes turned outward and arms hanging loosely by the sides. Breathe in. Raise arms gently to shoulder level, then higher, and finally backwards such that your palms touch the heel of the corresponding foot. Stretch your neck letting your head fall backwards. You will feel the stretch in your spine. Gently push the pelvic region forward, improving upon the curve of the spine. Breathe normally. Breathe in and return to the starting position. Repeat two to three times. Each time try to hold the stretch as long as you comfortably can.
Why it works: This asana stretches your entire upper body — the neck, chest and stomach. These places house the lymph glands such as the thymus, tonsils and the spleen. They are primarily responsible for filtering out bacteria and other waste from the blood. Inefficient lymph glands lead to inefficient drainage and collection of fat. Ushtra Asana mobilises the lymph glands, hence preventing cellulite. The increased blood circulation and faster cell rejuvenation within these regions helps bust existing cellulite, slowly but surely.
2.Virya-stambhan AsanaStand with feet spread wide apart, toes pointing straight ahead. Turn the right leg at a 90 degree angle. Then bend the right knee. Hold your right wrist with your left hand behind your back, bend to your right and gently attempt to touch your big toe with the tip of your nose. However ensure that as you bend, your right knee or right thigh doesn't come in way of your right shoulder. Hold this position for up to 30 seconds. Inhale and slowly return to the start. Repeat the exercise with your left leg. Repeat the asana two to three times.
Why it works:This asana really stretches the inside of your thighs. Rising back from the bend strengthens the thighs, exercising them is similar to working with weights in a gym. This helps burn fats in the thighs. It also exercises the lymph nodes present in the groin area and improves the blood circulation in lower region, thereby busting cellulite pockets.
3.Purna Shalbh Asana Lie on your stomach. Make a fist. Position it under your thigh, elbows straight. Breathe in. With the support of your folded fists, lift up both legs without bending them at the knees. Tighten the back of thighs and buttocks, holding on to the final pose for as long as possible. Relax the tightened thighs and buttocks. Breathe in. Now, holding your breath, gradually lower the legs to the ground. As your legs touch the ground, release your breath and breathe normal. Repeat two to three times, each time trying to hold on to the final pose for as long as possible.
Why it works:Lifting the legs and trying to hold them for a long time requires strength. As you try harder, the fuel required to get that energy is generated by burning up the fat in thighs and buttocks.
4.Paschimottan Asana Sit down with your legs outstretched in the front, touching each other, your arms to your sides. Keep your spine erect and raise both your hands above your head, while the inside of your arms touch your ears. Exhale and pull the stomach in and bend forward, stretching your hands towards your toes. Now try to hold your toes with your fingers and subsequently with practice, try to touch your forehead to your knees. Hold this final pose for as long as possible, after which you inhale and gradually come back to the starting position.
Why it works:As your body bends forward, your entire back area (considered your west side in yoga) is stretched. The bending movement affects every part from the heel's tip to the neck (inclusive of the hamstring muscles, buttocks, waist, back and the medulla oblongata). This extreme stretch works the major muscles of the back, along with the skin. The stretch causes better blood circulation within the region and prevents build up of fat. The skin too is stretched leading to better elasticity and over time can aid in reducing the dimpled look that cellulite is characterised by.
Monday, January 17, 2011
A Potent Amino Acid to Boost Sexual Prowess in Men: L-Arginine
If you haven’t been getting the pleasure you deserve and desire from sex, it may be because you have a deficiency of the essential amino acid L-arginine.
L-arginine is found in protein meat, eggs, milk, cheese and so forth. And it’s critical to your sexual health, with deficiencies linked to decreased sexual desire and reduced sexual function.
Men who’ve tried it report that L-arginine dramatically increases their desire for sex, provides more pleasurable sexual experiences, promotes greater endurance, and helps them achieve longer and more intense orgasms.
L-arginine works by stimulating the production of a crucial compound in your body called nitric oxide. Nitric oxide dilates your blood vessels, which promotes blood flow to your genital tissues and helps them become fully engorged. This dramatically increases your sensitivity and enjoyment.
According to a study conducted at Canada’s University of Alberta and published in Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, rising nitric oxide levels also help lower your blood pressure, something long associated with sexual dysfunction, by relaxing your arteries and helping restore their youthful elasticity.
The increased blood flow L-arginine releases can bring you harder, larger, longer-lasting and more frequent erections. And it’s especially helpful if you’ve ever suffered from erectile dysfunction or an incomplete erection caused by insufficient blood flow.
Better yet, studies also suggest that L-arginine can improve male fertility by increasing both sperm count and motility.
L-arginine is found in protein meat, eggs, milk, cheese and so forth. And it’s critical to your sexual health, with deficiencies linked to decreased sexual desire and reduced sexual function.
Men who’ve tried it report that L-arginine dramatically increases their desire for sex, provides more pleasurable sexual experiences, promotes greater endurance, and helps them achieve longer and more intense orgasms.
L-arginine works by stimulating the production of a crucial compound in your body called nitric oxide. Nitric oxide dilates your blood vessels, which promotes blood flow to your genital tissues and helps them become fully engorged. This dramatically increases your sensitivity and enjoyment.
According to a study conducted at Canada’s University of Alberta and published in Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, rising nitric oxide levels also help lower your blood pressure, something long associated with sexual dysfunction, by relaxing your arteries and helping restore their youthful elasticity.
The increased blood flow L-arginine releases can bring you harder, larger, longer-lasting and more frequent erections. And it’s especially helpful if you’ve ever suffered from erectile dysfunction or an incomplete erection caused by insufficient blood flow.
Better yet, studies also suggest that L-arginine can improve male fertility by increasing both sperm count and motility.
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