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Is Inflammation A Threat To Your Health? (Part 2)

September 28, 2011 by 37 Comments

What can you do to reduce unnecessary inflammation in your body?  The answer could be found in the food you consume each day.  Yes, your favorite foods may actually causing big problems for you.

Dr. Andrew Weil has proposed an anti-inflammatory diet.  It’s not really a diet, but more of a “how to eat” guide.   He believes this is the way to tame inflammation.  Among his recommendations are:

  1. Minimize your intake of processed foods;
  2. Make eating lots of fruits and vegetables a daily habit;
  3. Avoid foods made with wheat flour and sugar, such as bread, chips, and pretzels;
  4. Eat more whole grains such as brown rice and bulgur wheat;
  5. Avoid all products made with partially hydrogenated oils;
  6. Eat more beans and sweet potatoes;
  7. Make a place for wild Pacific or Alaskan salmon in your weekly meal planning;
  8. Considering taking an Omega-3 supplement, if eating more fish is a problem for you.

You can find more tips from Dr. Weil at this link.  Check it out today!

The Bottom Line:  Inflammation is an ongoing process in your body.  Your goal is maintain a healthy immune response by reducing unnecessary inflammation caused by the foods you consume each day.  Improving your ”Food I.Q.” will contribute to the success of your mission.  Take control and tame the beast called inflammation.

How many servings of fruits and vegetables have you eaten today?

It’s your life, live well.

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Is Inflammation A Threat To Your Health? (Part 1)

September 20, 2011 by 10 Comments

Could failing to floss your teeth on a regular basis damage your overall health?  The surprising answer is YES!  By not flossing, bacteria accumulates leading to inflammation in your gums, and possibly something worse.

Inflammation is your body’s response to perceived threats like infection or injury.  The white blood cells form an army to defeat foreign substances such as bacteria, viruses, and infections.  While this is a good thing, continuous exposure to these threats can lead your body to a state of chronic inflammation, which in turn leads to a number of serious illnesses.

Medical experts have found chronic inflammation to be an underlying cause of diseases such as:

  • Parkinson’s disease;
  • Heart disease;
  • Arthritis; and
  • Cancer.

Dr. Michael Roizen, Chairman of the Wellness Institute of the Cleveland Clinic, gives his take on the causes of inflammation in the following video:

Health Videos – Dr. Roizen Explains Inflammation’s Causes and Natural Treatments

 

In the next post, you’ll find some natural ways to keep your body’s inflammation response in balance.  Your diet plays an extremely important role in controlling inflammation.  So, be ready to find out suggestions to help you tame this beast.  See ya next time!

It’s your life, live well.

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Could ED be a Sign of Something Worse?

September 19, 2011 by 5 Comments

You’ve probably seen those commercials on television.  The ones suggesting that all a man with erectile dysfunction (ED) needs to do is take a pill, and his sexual performance will have its “glory days” again.  However, what these commercials don’t tell you is what really may be causing the ED.

Currently, it’s estimated that 60-70% of ED is related to physical causes, rather than psychological reasons.  In fact, ED is often a symptom of a more serious underlying disease.

Some of the common physical causes of ED include:

  • Heart disease;
  • Diabetes;
  • Hypertension;
  • Hardening of the arteries; and
  • Obesity.

In the U.S. alone, it’s estimated that 18-30 million men aged 40-70years, are affected by some degree of ED.

Dr. Christopher Steidle, a specialist in male and female sexual problems, discusses the ED and Heart disease connection in the following video:

Health Videos – The Relationship Between Erectile Dysfunction and Heart Health

 

Now, do you believe a “little pill” is all you need to treat ED?

The Bottom Line:  Men, don’t take ED lightly.  If you’re having issues with sexual performance, see a health professional to rule out possible causes.  Honestly discuss your problems and get advice on all your options.  The problem may not be between your ears, but a sign of a more serious health problem.

Don’t bet your well-being and life, on a television commercial marketing a pill!

It’s your life, live well.

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How Can Glutathione Save Your Life?

September 15, 2011 by 9 Comments

If I told you that the best antioxidant is already inside your body, you’d probably call me crazy.  However, there a molecule produced in your body which is a part of every cell you have.  It’s name is Glutathione (gloota-thigh-own), and many experts consider it essential to preventing many chronic, degenerative diseases.

Your body naturally produces glutathione, but optimal levels are depleted by stress, inadequate diet, and environmental toxins.  Without this important guardian, your immune system begins to be overwhelmed from oxidative stress and free radicals.

According to Dr. Mark Hyman, author of Ultrametabolism and several other books, lower levels of glutathione means that your body is unable to recycle other antioxidants in sufficient amounts to ward off chronic illnesses, such as cancer and heart disease.  In short, you’re ability to remain healthy becomes compromised.

Dr Stephen Langer, explains how glutathione works in this short video, courtesy of ihealthtube.com:

Health Videos – Glutathione Goes Beyond Other Antioxidants

It seems complicated, but just think of glutathione as attracting the bad stuff in your body, like toxins and free radicals, and recycling the good.  In this case the good stuff, consists of vitamin C, vitamin E and other antioxidants.

A good primer on Glutathione, written by Dr. Mark Hyman, can be found at this link to Huffingtonpost.com.  I suggest you read it today.

The Bottom Line:  I’m looking at additional research, to see how to properly add a glutathione supplement to my health regime.  After all, I only have this life, so I’ll take all the help I can find to stay healthy.  Glutathione is not a silver bullet, in and of itself.  However, combined with other good health practices, it appears to be another tool for my overall wellness.

Are you going to take a good look at glutathione?

It’s your life, live well.

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How To Age Gracefully!

September 13, 2011 by 3 Comments

Like it or not, you’re getting older each day.  You no longer have to be “just lucky” to reach 70 , 80 or older during you life.  Thus, how can you age, with as much quality of life as possible?

Ann Boroch, is a Certified Nutritional Consultant (CNC) and Naturopath, with a private practice outside Los Angeles.  She has appeared on numerous television and radio programs, discussing wellness issues.  Ms. Boroch has some definite ideas on “Quality Aging”, and what it takes to enjoy peak health during this journey called life.

Ms. Boroch believes it’s imperative for you to take charge of your health, by doing the following:

  • Eating a healthy diet;
  • Reducing the toxicity in your living environment;
  • Getting plenty of physical activity;
  • Taking the right supplements; and
  • Lowering your acidity, to reduce inflammation in your body.

Take a look at this short video of an interview with Ms. Boroch, courtesy of ihealthtube.com:

Health Videos – A Quality Anti-Aging Checklist

These suggestions are the foundation of her “Anti-Aging” checklist.  Do you see any need for improvement in your life?

The Bottom Line:  You have two choices.  The first, is to continue health practices that leave your life to the mercy of chance, hoping for a good result.  Or you will take more responsibility for your health, by adopting a lifestyle more likely to end with “golden years” later.  It’s up to you. The one thing certain is, aging will happen.  The question becomes, how will you engage the process?

Do you want to age gracefully?

It’s your life, live well.

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