http://healthtoday.bloghi.com/ This blog is about total health. Wed, 15 Oct 2008 23:42:29 +0000 http://bloghi.com/ http://healthtoday.bloghi.com/img_ch.hi?id=12829 http://healthtoday.bloghi.com/ http://healthtoday.bloghi.com/2008/08/03/how-effective-is-dynamiclear.html http://healthtoday.bloghi.com/2008/08/03/how-effective-is-dynamiclear.html#comments Sun, 03 Aug 2008 19:14:56 +0000 http://healthtoday.bloghi.com/2008/08/03/how-effective-is-dynamiclear.html With each application of Dynamiclear, the symptoms of cold sore usually become less severe and less frequent, provided you use it for every outbreak. Furthermore, it prevents the virus from spreading to other body parts. This is because the virus'...
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]]> http://healthtoday.bloghi.com/2008/08/03/how-effective-is-dynamiclear.html#comments http://healthtoday.bloghi.com/2008/07/26/should-you-eat-raw.html http://healthtoday.bloghi.com/2008/07/26/should-you-eat-raw.html#comments Sat, 26 Jul 2008 06:01:06 +0000 http://healthtoday.bloghi.com/2008/07/26/should-you-eat-raw.html A diet is considered a raw food diet if it consists of at least 75% raw, uncooked fruits, vegetables, sprouts, etc. Raw and living foods are believed to contain essential food enzymes (living foods contain a higher enzyme content than cooked foods).... A diet is considered a raw food diet if it consists of at least 75% raw, uncooked fruits, vegetables, sprouts, etc. Raw and living foods are believed to contain essential food enzymes (living foods contain a higher enzyme content than cooked foods). The cooking process (i.e., heating foods above 116°F) is thought to destroy food enzymes.

People who follow the raw diet use particular techniques to prepare foods. These include sprouting seeds, grains and beans; soaking nuts and dried fruits; and juicing fruits and vegetables. The only cooking that is allowed is via a dehydrator. This piece of equipment blows hot air through the food but never reaches a temperature higher than 116°F.

Do you have to follow the regimen that strictly? Of course not. But it’s certainly worth it to incorporate some of these techniques and ideas into your diet. If you tend to snack at work, try taking in carrots or apple slices. Many of the bigger grocery stores now offer packaged vegetables or fruits that make it easier to pack them and take them to work. We’re a nation of convenience, and much of the resistance to healthier eating is that it does generally take a little more effort and time to buy and slice fruits and vegetables. Food retailers have been catching on, slowly, and it’s much easier now to get bags of sliced carrots, celery, apples, nuts and raisins.

Of course these aren’t necessarily organic foods, and organic is the better way to go, but we think anything raw is infinitely better than cooked, processed food. If you have the time, do buy organic and slice them yourself. But if you’re in a hurry, and nowhere near a natural food store, then don’t beat yourself up or sabotage your efforts because you can’t do this 100% all the time. That’s not realistic. Anything from the fruit and vegetable aisle is going to be better for you than a potato chip, or worse yet, a french fry! ]]> http://healthtoday.bloghi.com/2008/07/26/should-you-eat-raw.html#comments http://healthtoday.bloghi.com/2008/06/17/do-you-like-to-eat-raw-food.html http://healthtoday.bloghi.com/2008/06/17/do-you-like-to-eat-raw-food.html#comments Tue, 17 Jun 2008 06:53:16 +0000 http://healthtoday.bloghi.com/2008/06/17/do-you-like-to-eat-raw-food.html The raw food diet means eating unprocessed, uncooked, organic, whole foods, such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, legumes, dried fruits, seaweeds, etc. It means a diet that is at least 75% uncooked! Cooking takes out flavor and nutrition from... raw food diet means eating more the way our ancient ancestors did. Our healthier, more fit ancestors. They cooked very little, and certainly didn’t cook or process fruits and vegetables. They ate them RAW. Their water wasn’t from a tap; it was natural, spring water. Maybe they drank some coconut milk on occasion.

Doesn’t it just make sense that this is how our bodies were meant to eat? It’s a way of eating that’s in harmony with the planet and in harmony with our own metabolisms. Our bodies were meant to work, and need to work to be efficient. That means exercise, certainly, but it also means eating natural, raw foods that require more energy to digest them.  ]]> http://healthtoday.bloghi.com/2008/06/17/do-you-like-to-eat-raw-food.html#comments http://healthtoday.bloghi.com/2008/06/10/what-it-takes-to-build-a-strong-body.html http://healthtoday.bloghi.com/2008/06/10/what-it-takes-to-build-a-strong-body.html#comments Tue, 10 Jun 2008 06:50:23 +0000 http://healthtoday.bloghi.com/2008/06/10/what-it-takes-to-build-a-strong-body.html No one can argue that exercise is an important factor in not only the weight loss battle but also the larger war on a healthy body.  Regular exercise ensures a person will suffer from fewer ailments, feel stronger, and in many cases live... No one can argue that exercise is an important factor in not only the weight loss battle but also the larger war on a healthy body.  Regular exercise ensures a person will suffer from fewer ailments, feel stronger, and in many cases live longer.
 
Exercise isn’t all about running a mile, or doing one-hundred sit-ups to obtain a toned and trimmed stomach. It’s also about overall fitness. Conditioning the body as a whole including the muscles and most importantly the heart muscle is a key piece in the healthy body puzzle. 
 
Regular aerobic exercise is fundamental in keeping our hearts working exactly the way nature intended. This could include jogging, running, walking, cycling, or even swimming. Keeping the heart rate elevated for a prescribed amount of time is vital in building up the muscle of the heart. Doing this daily or even several times per week is an important first step in the journey to overall fitness.
 
Many younger people find fitness as a great fringe benefit behind enjoyment when they are participating in their favorite activity. Snowboarding and skateboarding have become extremely popular and the fitness benefits are substantial. Many muscles of the body are worked while these sports are enjoyed and the participants are not only having fun but also working out at the same time.
 
For those less adventurous a walk is a perfect alternative. Even a daily trip around the local park with the family dog is doing your body good. It’s working out your thighs, your buttocks and of course your heart. Many physically fit people depend on walking as their core daily exercise activity. Normally starting slow, it’s not unusual for people to find such enjoyment in getting out into the fresh air to stretch their legs, that the walks become longer and longer until they realize that it’s turned from a short stint to a few mile hike.
 
Swimming is one activity that almost everyone enjoys. It’s a great way to get fit for people of all ages. Youngsters can be enrolled in swimming classes, which are not only educational, but also a wonderful way for them to exercise in a fun environment. For older children, hanging out at the swimming pool with friends gives them the exercise that they otherwise might not be getting.   For adults swimming can be an important factor in their overall fitness.  The water can be soothing for those who suffer from knee or joint pains.  For older folks it affords them the chance to stretch and strengthen their bodies without the stress of some of the more strenuous exercise regimens.
 
]]> http://healthtoday.bloghi.com/2008/06/10/what-it-takes-to-build-a-strong-body.html#comments http://healthtoday.bloghi.com/2008/06/10/naturea-s-prescriptions-on-natural-remedy.html http://healthtoday.bloghi.com/2008/06/10/naturea-s-prescriptions-on-natural-remedy.html#comments Tue, 10 Jun 2008 06:30:54 +0000 http://healthtoday.bloghi.com/2008/06/10/naturea-s-prescriptions-on-natural-remedy.html More and more people are turning towards natural remedies to cure whatever ailment they might have. They’ve gained enormous popularity in recent years as the side effects of traditional medication are becoming more and more serious. Walking... More and more people are turning towards natural remedies to cure whatever ailment they might have. They’ve gained enormous popularity in recent years as the side effects of traditional medication are becoming more and more serious.
 
Walking into a health food store will unveil a multitude of herbs, vitamins, and treatments that can address almost every health concern imaginable. A core staple of the natural remedy arsenal is the weight loss aid. Numerous herbs and natural treatments can aid in a faster, more efficient trimming of body fat. Substances like green tea and apple cider vinegar and derived from natural sources and many people feel much more comfortable taking something supplied by the earth as opposed to a chemical that is produced in a stark, sterile environment.
 
Consumers are more aware of their bodies and the effects of traditional prescription medications. They normally come with a laundry list of damaging consequences including stomach ulcers, heart problems, and rashes. Ironically, these are all conditions that natural remedies can cure.  
 
Some of the brightest stars in the natural remedy world are the medications that are designed to relieve the pain and swelling of arthritis. Glucosamine and Chondroitin are becoming household words in a world that until now has believed that in order to effectively treat joint pain and swelling, medications that caused stomach damage were the only choice. With new natural remedy solutions, such serious side effects are becoming a thing of the past. By treating something as painful as arthritis with a natural treatment, patients are quickly discovering that they can rid themselves of the uncomfortable symptoms that are present with arthritis in a manner that is much easier on their entire body.
 
Vitamins are another area that has gained momentum as people realize the positive benefits of supplementing their basic diet with added nutrients. It’s difficult for even the most health conscious individual to consume all the food that is suggested by medical professionals each day. By taking one of the many vitamin and mineral supplements available, they are making certain that what they are lacking in caloric intake is being addressed naturally in the form of a capsule or a pill.
 
Natural remedies are here to stay. As their use increases, it’s entirely possible that the issues that so many people were facing as a result of consuming prescribed medications will fade into the medical landscape. Choosing nature over science is a great thing for your body. 
]]> http://healthtoday.bloghi.com/2008/06/10/naturea-s-prescriptions-on-natural-remedy.html#comments http://healthtoday.bloghi.com/2008/03/02/brazilian-turtle-for-treatment.html http://healthtoday.bloghi.com/2008/03/02/brazilian-turtle-for-treatment.html#comments Sun, 02 Mar 2008 10:08:41 +0000 http://healthtoday.bloghi.com/2008/03/02/brazilian-turtle-for-treatment.html I found an interesting research on P. expansa, a Brazilian turtle species that is being used for treating health problems.In the northern Brazilian Region, P. expansa is among the species most frequently used for medicinal purposes. Medicinal...
In the northern Brazilian Region, P. expansa is among the species most frequently used for medicinal purposes. Medicinal products derived from P. expansa are utilized in rural areas and are commercialized in outdoor markets for treatment of diseases. In the City of Belém products derived from P. expansa have been traded for medicinal and cosmetic purposes. According to the interviewees (n = 23, 100%), products originating from "tortoises" are useful for treating several diseases including rheumatism, bleeding (wounds), arthritis, tumors, inflammation, cellulite, acne, blemishes and scars. Medicinal products of P. expansa can be used solely or in combination with other zootherapeuticals and phytotherapeuticals. The main reasons for popularity of animal-based remedies in surveyed areas were cultural aspects, perceived efficacy and economic accessibility.

According to interviewees, fat is the most widely traded product from P. expansa. Fat is used to make a topical rub for wounds and aching muscles. This product can be taken orally for some illnesses. Soap is also produced from fat of P. expansa and has been used for treating acne and scars.

In Pesqueiro Beach, we observed that fat from P. expansa was prescribed to treat 12 different diseases: inflammation, acne, tumor, boil, rheumatism, skin spots, backache, earache, arthrosis, arthritis and swelling. Additionally, eggs shells of P. expansa are used to treat pterigium

Source: http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/4/1/3 ]]> http://healthtoday.bloghi.com/2008/03/02/brazilian-turtle-for-treatment.html#comments http://healthtoday.bloghi.com/2008/01/15/how-to-overcome-the-low-quality-of-today-s-nutrition.html http://healthtoday.bloghi.com/2008/01/15/how-to-overcome-the-low-quality-of-today-s-nutrition.html#comments Tue, 15 Jan 2008 17:57:55 +0000 http://healthtoday.bloghi.com/2008/01/15/how-to-overcome-the-low-quality-of-today-s-nutrition.html The world is facing a critical vitamin and mineral shortage. This health crisis has been growing at an alarming rate since the early 1900's.In the June 19, 2002 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association they announced: "Suboptimal...
In the June 19, 2002 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association they announced: "Suboptimal intake of vitamins should be seen as a risk factor for chronic disease, especially in the elderly."

Here are some tips on how to improve your physical health.

1. Make fresh, whole fruits, vegetables, and grains a larger part of your daily diet. These are the absolute best quality vitamins and minerals you can buy. Eat them raw, uncooked as much as possible. If necessary, cook slowly at low heat to keep the nutrients at the highest possible levels. Simply put - the less processing the better. Most people do not eat even the minimum recommended amounts, yet we all need much more than that today.

2. Look for organically grown produce at your grocery store or health food store. Generally this produce will contain the much higher levels of nutrients - as they did a century ago - without the chemicals. They cost more but you get a LOT MORE nutrients and much more succulent flavor than commercially grown produce.

3. Grow some of your own produce - in a yard garden, patio pots, or inside the home in window pots. It's fun, very easy, decorative, puts oxygen in the air and the taste and nutrition is just tons better than store-bought.

4. No matter how perfect our diet, we ALL need to invest in a GOOD vitamin supplement today. Even nutrition experts, who eat an "ideal" diet, take vitamin supplements. A good vitamin will require you to take 3 large tablets or six medium size tablets or capsules per day minimum. Anything less is a waste of money. ]]> http://healthtoday.bloghi.com/2008/01/15/how-to-overcome-the-low-quality-of-today-s-nutrition.html#comments http://healthtoday.bloghi.com/2008/01/15/stop-snoring-remedies-for-my-dh.html http://healthtoday.bloghi.com/2008/01/15/stop-snoring-remedies-for-my-dh.html#comments Tue, 15 Jan 2008 04:56:37 +0000 http://healthtoday.bloghi.com/2008/01/15/stop-snoring-remedies-for-my-dh.html I don't have to tell you how awful it is to sleep with a snorer. I can't imagine how I cope with this chain saw sound every night. I believe that his snoring has damaged our relationship. It has come to a stage that my relationship with my husband...
There are many reasons that people snore. I can't blame him if he has it since birth or some kind of defects in his septum. But he doesn't. His problems are down in his obstructed throat when he sleeps. This happen when the air travel through narrow passageway in the throat which causes resonance.

It would be a simple solution if he snores occasionally. I only need to drop by a pharmacy and buy some over-the-counter remedies that can clear his air passageway. Since he is concerned about the side effects, his friends recommend him some herbal remedies to stop snoring.

After much coaxing, he decides to visit a aromatherapist. But you need to be careful. Some essential oils can be detrimental. I think it is a wise move for him to consult a specialist. I don't want anything bad happen on him.Before using any oil, he check with a professional aromatherapist. Following the instruction, he applies the oil on his neck and slowly rub until the oil is absorbed into the skin. If he feels some irritations in his throat, then he will gargle in his mouth with certain oils. They do make him feel musch better. When he is in the mood, he adds some oils into a bath tub which is filled with hot water. See, how simple it is and it can clear any mucus that builds along the membrane of your throat. He has success with these home remedies to stop snoring. Now, I could hardly hear him snore.

I am lucky that he wasn't diagnosed with sleep apnea. This is a common condition among snorer. Usually a snorer will not know that he has sleep apnea until his wife reveals to him. This is not something you can laugh at because people do die from sleep apnea. This result in less oxygen for your body. Never left it untreated as your risk of getting strokes, high blood pressure, or heart attack increases. The only to avoid these diseases is to see a doctor and seek immediate treatment.

Mind you that whatever stop snoring remedies you have been recommended may not work for you.However, you may need surgery if you have tried all methods in an attempt to end these woes. ]]> http://healthtoday.bloghi.com/2008/01/15/stop-snoring-remedies-for-my-dh.html#comments