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Friday, July 13, 2012
IBS, Mucous Colitis, Spastic Colon, Premenstrual IBS
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Also indexed as:IBS, Mucous Colitis, Spastic Colon, Premenstrual IBS
IBS—not your typical tummy ache. Symptoms may include abdominal bloating and soreness, gas, alternating diarrhea and constipation, backaches, and fatigue. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful.
- Find the right fiber Try different fiber sources, including high-fiber foods such as flaxseed, rye, brown rice, oatmeal, barley, and vegetables, as well as bulk-forming laxatives like psyllium husk and methylcellulose, to find the right balance of regularity without episodes of diarrhea
- Avoid problem foods Experiment with limiting dairy products and beans, as well as foods containing caffeine, fructose, or sorbitol, to see which restrictions may help reduce your symptoms
- Try peppermint and caraway oils Taking a coated herbal supplement providing 0.2 to 0.4 ml of peppermint oil, preferably combined with 50 mg of caraway oil, three times a day may reduce gas production, ease intestinal cramping, and soothe the intestinal tract
- Explore food sensitivities Work with a specialist to identify other foods that aggravate your condition
Anti-Wrinkle Foods
By Dr. Joey Shulman
We all like to look and feel our best. Part of looking our best is reflected in our complexion. Our skin is an excellent indicator of the state of our inner health. Pre-mature wrinkling, dry skin, roughness, eczema, rosacea and acne are all reflections that our inner health is “off”.
As we age, our skin tends to change as the body produces less oil, leaving our skin rough and dry. In addition, in the deeper layers, a decrease of two proteins called collagen and elastin causes the skin to thin, wrinkle and sag. Although the integrity of your skin is partially influenced by hereditary factors, other factors such as sunlight, smoking, eating inflammatory foods, harsh chemicals and stress can all accelerate the aging process.
In order to keep the look and feel of your skin young and radiant, it is best to consume as many anti-wrinkle foods as possible and to eliminate inflammatory foods that can accelerate the wrinkling process. By following the steps below, you will quickly discover that healthy “glow” you have been looking for.
Step 1 – Eliminate all inflammatory foods from your diet. According to Dr. Perricone, author of the Anti-Wrinkle Cure, wrinkles, sagging and discoloration are not due to aging, but to accumulated inflammation. While I do not agree with his statement entirely, I do agree that inflammatory foods such as sugar, trans fatty acids and saturated fats can accelerate the aging of our skin. For better health and skin, it is best to eliminate foods such as packaged cookies, cereals, pop, margarine, red meats and full fat cheeses from the diet. Focus on nutrient-dense foods such as fruits (especially berries), vegetables (mostly green, purple and orange foods), lean proteins, soy food, green tea, low-fat dairy products, beans and whole-grain breads and pastas.
Step 2 – Supplement with fish oils. Similar to the way a conditioner coats a hair follicle, consuming a minimum of two to three grams of fish oils daily will increase the oiliness of your skin. For more information on top quality fish oils, try TrueOMEGA. In addition, introduce low-mercury and low-toxic fish into your diet three to four times per week such as light canned tuna, wild Atlantic salmon, tilapia, sole, halibut and mackerel.
Step 3 – Pump up the amount of fruits and vegetables you consume to approximately five to nine servings per day. A recent study published in the American Journal of Nutrition concluded that consuming antioxidants from fruits and vegetables may decrease the oxidative stress that occurs during aging. Oxidative damage is partially responsible for wrinkles and the sagging of skin. Specifically vitamin C and phytochemicals found in berries and broccoli promote the production of collagen and elastin – elements that keep skin looking youthful and vibrant. As a general rule, the more colourful the fruit and vegetable, the healthier it is for you.
Step 5 – Minimize dehydrators such as coffee, tea and sugary pops or drinks. In addition to robbing the body of necessary hydration, these beverages also steal nutrients needed for a healthy and glowing complexion. Focus on liquids that promote skin health such as berry herbal teas, distilled or reverse osmosis water with fresh squeezed lemon and green tea.
Your skin is the largest organ in your body and one of the best indicators of health. By filling your diet with colourful fruits and vegetables filled with plant nutrients, minerals and vitamins, supplementing with fish oils and drinking plenty of water – your skin will soon become radiant and glowing. For meal plan options filled with all the ingredients necessary for inner health that translates into beautiful and flawless skin, visit the Truestar Nutrition Section and design a personalized meal plan just for you.
For more information please visit http://www.kimshealthyliving.com/
We all like to look and feel our best. Part of looking our best is reflected in our complexion. Our skin is an excellent indicator of the state of our inner health. Pre-mature wrinkling, dry skin, roughness, eczema, rosacea and acne are all reflections that our inner health is “off”.
As we age, our skin tends to change as the body produces less oil, leaving our skin rough and dry. In addition, in the deeper layers, a decrease of two proteins called collagen and elastin causes the skin to thin, wrinkle and sag. Although the integrity of your skin is partially influenced by hereditary factors, other factors such as sunlight, smoking, eating inflammatory foods, harsh chemicals and stress can all accelerate the aging process.
In order to keep the look and feel of your skin young and radiant, it is best to consume as many anti-wrinkle foods as possible and to eliminate inflammatory foods that can accelerate the wrinkling process. By following the steps below, you will quickly discover that healthy “glow” you have been looking for.
Step 1 – Eliminate all inflammatory foods from your diet. According to Dr. Perricone, author of the Anti-Wrinkle Cure, wrinkles, sagging and discoloration are not due to aging, but to accumulated inflammation. While I do not agree with his statement entirely, I do agree that inflammatory foods such as sugar, trans fatty acids and saturated fats can accelerate the aging of our skin. For better health and skin, it is best to eliminate foods such as packaged cookies, cereals, pop, margarine, red meats and full fat cheeses from the diet. Focus on nutrient-dense foods such as fruits (especially berries), vegetables (mostly green, purple and orange foods), lean proteins, soy food, green tea, low-fat dairy products, beans and whole-grain breads and pastas.
Step 2 – Supplement with fish oils. Similar to the way a conditioner coats a hair follicle, consuming a minimum of two to three grams of fish oils daily will increase the oiliness of your skin. For more information on top quality fish oils, try TrueOMEGA. In addition, introduce low-mercury and low-toxic fish into your diet three to four times per week such as light canned tuna, wild Atlantic salmon, tilapia, sole, halibut and mackerel.
Step 3 – Pump up the amount of fruits and vegetables you consume to approximately five to nine servings per day. A recent study published in the American Journal of Nutrition concluded that consuming antioxidants from fruits and vegetables may decrease the oxidative stress that occurs during aging. Oxidative damage is partially responsible for wrinkles and the sagging of skin. Specifically vitamin C and phytochemicals found in berries and broccoli promote the production of collagen and elastin – elements that keep skin looking youthful and vibrant. As a general rule, the more colourful the fruit and vegetable, the healthier it is for you.
Try TrueC for an added boost!
Step 4 – Do not smoke. Smoking is one of the fastest ways to accelerate the aging of your skin. If you do smoke and are thinking of quitting, acupuncture and hypnosis are natural and side-effect free methods to kick the habit.Step 5 – Minimize dehydrators such as coffee, tea and sugary pops or drinks. In addition to robbing the body of necessary hydration, these beverages also steal nutrients needed for a healthy and glowing complexion. Focus on liquids that promote skin health such as berry herbal teas, distilled or reverse osmosis water with fresh squeezed lemon and green tea.
Your skin is the largest organ in your body and one of the best indicators of health. By filling your diet with colourful fruits and vegetables filled with plant nutrients, minerals and vitamins, supplementing with fish oils and drinking plenty of water – your skin will soon become radiant and glowing. For meal plan options filled with all the ingredients necessary for inner health that translates into beautiful and flawless skin, visit the Truestar Nutrition Section and design a personalized meal plan just for you.
For more information please visit http://www.kimshealthyliving.com/
Potato Kale Chowder
Potato Kale Chowder
Recipe by Gail (Golda) Simon
You can use any type of milk you like (including soy milk), remembering that the higher the fat content, the richer the chowder will be.
Ingredients
- 2–3 tsp (10–15mL) unrefined light olive oil or canola oil
- 2 cups leeks, halved lengthwise and sliced in 1/2-inch (1-cm) pieces
- 1 cup red onion, quartered and then sliced thin
- 2 lbs Yellow Finn or Yukon Gold potatoes, scrubbed or peeled and cut in 3/4-inch (2-cm) dice
- 2 quarts unsalted vegetable stock
- 2 cups water
- 2 3-inch (8-cm) sprigs fresh thyme or 1 tsp (2g) dried thyme
- 1 Tbs caraway seeds
- 4 cups firmly packed kale leaves, sliced in ribbons
- Salt and white pepper to taste
- 2 cups milk (dairy, soy, rice, etc.)
Directions
- In a 3- or 4-quart (2.8 to 3.8L) pot, heat oil and sauté leeks and onions for 4 minutes on low heat. Do not brown them.
- Add potatoes, stock water, thyme, and caraway seed and bring to a boil, uncovered.
- Lower heat, cover pot, and cook about 20 minutes, until potatoes are almost soft.
- Add kale, salt, and pepper. Cover and cook 10 minutes longer or until kale is tender.
- Add milk to taste, adjust seasonings, simmer 5 minutes longer (without boiling), and turn off the heat.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 224
Calories from Fat 46 (21%)
(8%)Total Fat 5g
(7%)Saturated Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
(4%)Cholesterol 11mg
(15%)Sodium 363mg
(26%)Potassium 906mg
Total Carbohydrate 35g
(15%)Dietary Fiber 4g
Sugars 8g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(21%)Protein 11g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.
For more information please visit http://www.kimshealthyliving.com/
Recipe by Gail (Golda) Simon
You can use any type of milk you like (including soy milk), remembering that the higher the fat content, the richer the chowder will be.
Ingredients
- 2–3 tsp (10–15mL) unrefined light olive oil or canola oil
- 2 cups leeks, halved lengthwise and sliced in 1/2-inch (1-cm) pieces
- 1 cup red onion, quartered and then sliced thin
- 2 lbs Yellow Finn or Yukon Gold potatoes, scrubbed or peeled and cut in 3/4-inch (2-cm) dice
- 2 quarts unsalted vegetable stock
- 2 cups water
- 2 3-inch (8-cm) sprigs fresh thyme or 1 tsp (2g) dried thyme
- 1 Tbs caraway seeds
- 4 cups firmly packed kale leaves, sliced in ribbons
- Salt and white pepper to taste
- 2 cups milk (dairy, soy, rice, etc.)
Directions
- In a 3- or 4-quart (2.8 to 3.8L) pot, heat oil and sauté leeks and onions for 4 minutes on low heat. Do not brown them.
- Add potatoes, stock water, thyme, and caraway seed and bring to a boil, uncovered.
- Lower heat, cover pot, and cook about 20 minutes, until potatoes are almost soft.
- Add kale, salt, and pepper. Cover and cook 10 minutes longer or until kale is tender.
- Add milk to taste, adjust seasonings, simmer 5 minutes longer (without boiling), and turn off the heat.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 224
Calories from Fat 46 (21%)
(8%)Total Fat 5g
(7%)Saturated Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
(4%)Cholesterol 11mg
(15%)Sodium 363mg
(26%)Potassium 906mg
Total Carbohydrate 35g
(15%)Dietary Fiber 4g
Sugars 8g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(21%)Protein 11g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.
For more information please visit http://www.kimshealthyliving.com/
Facial Nerve Palsy, Facial Paralysis
Bell’s Palsy
Also indexed as:Facial Nerve Palsy, Facial Paralysis
When one side of the face suddenly feels weak and numb, a nerve disorder may be the underlying reason. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful.
- Get a checkup Visit your healthcare professional to find out if you have a disease, such as diabetes or hypertension, that is associated with Bell’s palsy
- Consider vitamin B12 injections Consult a healthcare practitioner knowledgeable in the use of vitamin B12 injections to find out if this treatment will speed your recovery
- Discover HBT Consult a healthcare practitioner knowledgeable in the use of hyperbaric oxygen therapy to find out if this procedure may quicken your recovery
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Acute Bronchitis, Chronic Bronchitis
Bronchitis
Also indexed as:Acute Bronchitis, Chronic Bronchitis
A constant, nagging cough may point to a case of acute or chronic bronchitis. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful.
- Fill up on fruits and veggies Help keep your lungs healthy by getting the antioxidant nutrients you need from fruits and vegetables
- Take some extra C Help recovery from acute bronchitis by supplementing with 200 to 2,000 mg a day of vitamin C
- Get to know NAC Taking 400 to 600 mg a day of the supplement N-acetyl cysteine may reduce the thickness of lung secretions and improve symptoms of chronic bronchitis
Is Water Safe to Drink?
Is Water Safe to Drink?
Q: I have been drinking reverse osmosis or distilled water for years. I heard recently that these types of water are highly acidic and dangerous for health. Is this true?
A: The water industry is a multi-million dollar industry with bottled water becoming a popular purchase item in nearly every convenience and grocery store. Most people who drink bottled water think they are doing a good thing for their body, but are they?
The body is comprised of 60% water and depends on this precious liquid for proper electrolyte balance, elimination, hydration, etc. The body can survive seven days without food, but only three days without water.
In terms of water quality, I do not recommend drinking tap water due to the presence of numerous impurities such as parasites, chlorine, lead or fluoride. In order to determine the state of your tap water, contact your local health official to have your water tested or bring it into an independent laboratory for testing. Although the latter will cost you approximately $100, it is well worth the investment.
When picking a water source, I believe any water purifying system is better than no system at all. Two types of water purifying systems that are popular at the moment include:
Reverse osmosis water – this involves the passage of water through a semi-permeable membrane and occurs due to the difference in osmotic pressure created by differing solid contents of the liquid.
Distilled water – is water that has been treated by boiling and condensation to remove solids, inorganics and some organic chemicals.
Although reverse osmosis and distilled water are “pure”, the problem lies in that fact that they are also quite acidic. The body does not thrive in a state of acidity and allows bacteria, fungi and viruses to proliferate in an acidic environment. In fact, the pH (potential of hydrogen – measurement of alkaline and acid states) of the bloodstream is fine tuned with a normal pH range of 7.35 to 7.45. The more acidic the environment is, the lower the pH number and the more alkaline in the body, the higher the pH number becomes. Acidic foods sources include red meat, alcohol, dairy products, refined flours and sugars.
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