It is Thanksgiving day, once again. Today, family and friends gather to celebrate life and give thanks to God for all his blessings. It is also a day for roasting chestnuts....but, not horse chestnuts.
Horse chestnut seed extract(HCSE) has been proven to help chronic venous insufficiency. This condition can cause: leg swelling
varicose veins
leg pain
itchy legs
and ... skin ulcers.
However, the flower, branch bark and leaf are toxic.
Horse chestnut extract can be purchased in health food stores.
So, during this Holiday season. if you are experiencing leg problems; horse chestnut may be the answer. Siting by the open fire, roasting chestnuts, may not be good for your circulation. Get up, move around, and think about purchasing some of this wonderful seed extract. Then, sit down and enjoy some roasted chestnuts. By the way, if you are not familiar with roasting these tasty nuts, all you have to do is to clean them off...slit the shell in an X pattern....preheat the oven to 425 degrees .....and roast for 20 to 30 minutes. Don't forget to slit the shell, or the nuts will explode and shoot around the open like bullets.
Have a Great Holiday Season !!
Reference:
www.enotalone.com/article/9219.html
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Thursday, August 5, 2010
The Seven Bad Foods
Did you know that some foods are considered bad for you, when in reality they have nutritional value ? Learn more about the Seven Bad Foods. sevenbadfoods
Avocados and Your Health
Avocados have a bad reputation. They are listed among the Seven Bad Foods that people try to avoid. This list includes coffee, grape juice and 4 others. But, in actuality, avocados are good for you.
Avocados have a bad rep because they contain cholesterol. The fact of the matter is that dietary cholesterol does not increase cholesterol levels in the blood. Saturated fats increase cholesterol levels.
Avocados contain mono- and polysaturated fats that are heart healthy. This fruit also helps the body as a "nutrient booster" enabling the body to absorb fat soluble nutrients like alpha- and beta carotene and lutein. These are antioxidants, and lutein is also found in avocados.
Avocados contain 20 nutrients including:
fiber
potassium
Vitamin E
B vitamins
and..... folic acid.
So, don't be afraid of the "Bad " fruit. Enjoy the goodness of the "Good Avocado".
Reference:
www.avocado.org/healthy-living/
Avocados have a bad rep because they contain cholesterol. The fact of the matter is that dietary cholesterol does not increase cholesterol levels in the blood. Saturated fats increase cholesterol levels.
Avocados contain mono- and polysaturated fats that are heart healthy. This fruit also helps the body as a "nutrient booster" enabling the body to absorb fat soluble nutrients like alpha- and beta carotene and lutein. These are antioxidants, and lutein is also found in avocados.
Avocados contain 20 nutrients including:
fiber
potassium
Vitamin E
B vitamins
and..... folic acid.
So, don't be afraid of the "Bad " fruit. Enjoy the goodness of the "Good Avocado".
Reference:
www.avocado.org/healthy-living/
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Fathers Day 2010
Fathers Day 2020 has passed. Fathers Day is a day to remember and honor our fathers. It may also be a day for others to celebrate your fatherhood. I hope that everyone had a great day. I did.
After the festivities, I started to think about the origins of Fathers Day. So, I did a little research.
The idea of Fathers Day came from Sonora Smart Dodd. In 1910, in a church in Spokane, Wa., the idea came to her. Her father, William Dodd, raised herself and 5 sons after his wifes' death. She proposed June 5, her fathers' birthday. The date was moved to June 19 by church ministers who needed more time to prepare. The idea was supported by William Jennings Bryan, and received national support. Congress was slow to accept the idea since it was viewed as self congratulatory by the male Congress members.
In 1916, Woodrow Wilson and his family celebrated the day. But, it wasn't until 1972 that President Richard Nixon made Fathers Day a national holiday.
Historically, the Romans celebrated Fathers Day in February, but only honored deceased fathers.
If you enjoy Fathers Day, like I do, then it is important to take care of your health. You can't celebrate if you are ill or suddenly pass away.
Mens' health is an important issue.
To live healthy lives, men need to:
eat healthy
maintain a health weight
exercise
stop smoking
manage stress
Are you suffering from too much stress ?
Do you find it difficult to control your temper ?
To you think that you need anger management ?
Learn more about anger management classes.
stressmanagement
After the festivities, I started to think about the origins of Fathers Day. So, I did a little research.
The idea of Fathers Day came from Sonora Smart Dodd. In 1910, in a church in Spokane, Wa., the idea came to her. Her father, William Dodd, raised herself and 5 sons after his wifes' death. She proposed June 5, her fathers' birthday. The date was moved to June 19 by church ministers who needed more time to prepare. The idea was supported by William Jennings Bryan, and received national support. Congress was slow to accept the idea since it was viewed as self congratulatory by the male Congress members.
In 1916, Woodrow Wilson and his family celebrated the day. But, it wasn't until 1972 that President Richard Nixon made Fathers Day a national holiday.
Historically, the Romans celebrated Fathers Day in February, but only honored deceased fathers.
If you enjoy Fathers Day, like I do, then it is important to take care of your health. You can't celebrate if you are ill or suddenly pass away.
Mens' health is an important issue.
To live healthy lives, men need to:
eat healthy
maintain a health weight
exercise
stop smoking
manage stress
Are you suffering from too much stress ?
Do you find it difficult to control your temper ?
To you think that you need anger management ?
Learn more about anger management classes.
stressmanagement
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Spring is in the Air !!
Yes, spring is in the air. And, so are a wide variety of pollens. Tree pollen, grass pollen....oh, they can make our lives miserable. Runny nose, sneezing, itchy eyes...we all know the routine.
But, there are other allergens that can affect our health year round.
Do you have pets ?
Specifically, do you have
CATS ?
Cats are one of the most allergenic pets. Some evidence suggests that
dogs may be worse than cats, but cats are probably responsible for more allergic
reactions. The allergens from cats can cause hayfever like symptoms. They can
also cause asthma and cat scratch fever.
Cat fur is always blamed for the allergies.
But, the fur is not the problem.
Cats clean themselves, and the saliva deposited on the fur
drys and becomes dandruff.
Here lies the source of the allergic reaction:
DANDRUFF
The allergy occurs as a reaction to an allergen, and histamines are produced
Symptoms include:
itchy eyes
sneezing
and even rashes.
The allergen is a protein in the saliva.
FEL d 1
Petting the cat releases the dandruff from the fur.
That is why cats need brushing, and long hair cats need even more.
Bathing can reduce the allergen, but we all know how cats love water!!
Scratches from cats can cause cat scratch fever.
Although the name refers to fever, a fever rarely occurs.
The reaction is to a bacteria,
Bartonella henselae.
In stead of fever, systemic illness and lymph node
lesions can occur.
Healthy humans will have a minor infection.
Those with poor immune systems are at greater risk.
Learn more about cat disease and humans:
cats
But, there are other allergens that can affect our health year round.
Do you have pets ?
Specifically, do you have
CATS ?
Cats are one of the most allergenic pets. Some evidence suggests that
dogs may be worse than cats, but cats are probably responsible for more allergic
reactions. The allergens from cats can cause hayfever like symptoms. They can
also cause asthma and cat scratch fever.
Cat fur is always blamed for the allergies.
But, the fur is not the problem.
Cats clean themselves, and the saliva deposited on the fur
drys and becomes dandruff.
Here lies the source of the allergic reaction:
DANDRUFF
The allergy occurs as a reaction to an allergen, and histamines are produced
Symptoms include:
itchy eyes
sneezing
and even rashes.
The allergen is a protein in the saliva.
FEL d 1
Petting the cat releases the dandruff from the fur.
That is why cats need brushing, and long hair cats need even more.
Bathing can reduce the allergen, but we all know how cats love water!!
Scratches from cats can cause cat scratch fever.
Although the name refers to fever, a fever rarely occurs.
The reaction is to a bacteria,
Bartonella henselae.
In stead of fever, systemic illness and lymph node
lesions can occur.
Healthy humans will have a minor infection.
Those with poor immune systems are at greater risk.
Learn more about cat disease and humans:
cats
Thursday, March 25, 2010
St. Patty's Day Cabbage
Did you know that cabbage is really good for you ? Cabbage contains phytonutrients that can protect the body against free radicals that can damage cell membranes. These phytonutrients are antioxidants.
Cabbage is a :
muscle builder
cleanser
eye strengthener
Cabbage contains iron and sulfer. It also contains:
140mg potassium
46 mg calcium
per 100g serving.
Cabbage may lower the incidence of cancer in:
stomach
lungs
colon
Cabbage contains sulforaphone, a chemical that stimulates the production of
glutathione which is an antioxidant. This antioxidant is neccesary for liver detoxification. And, did you know that red cabbage is better than green cabbage ?
Red cabbage contains 6 to 8 times the vitamin C of
green cabbage.
It also contains anthocyanin, and antioxidant the protects brain cells and
may help in preventing Alzheimer's disease.
Antioxidant power in green or red !!!
Learn more about corned beef nutrition.
cornedbeef
Cabbage is a :
muscle builder
cleanser
eye strengthener
Cabbage contains iron and sulfer. It also contains:
140mg potassium
46 mg calcium
per 100g serving.
Cabbage may lower the incidence of cancer in:
stomach
lungs
colon
Cabbage contains sulforaphone, a chemical that stimulates the production of
glutathione which is an antioxidant. This antioxidant is neccesary for liver detoxification. And, did you know that red cabbage is better than green cabbage ?
Red cabbage contains 6 to 8 times the vitamin C of
green cabbage.
It also contains anthocyanin, and antioxidant the protects brain cells and
may help in preventing Alzheimer's disease.
Antioxidant power in green or red !!!
Learn more about corned beef nutrition.
cornedbeef
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Heart Healthy Vitamins
As you might know, February is heart month. It is important to realize that our diets do not always provide us with essential vitamins. Vitamins are necessary for proper cell function, organ function and overall wellness.
Heart vitamins keep our heart healthy and help to prevent cardiovascular disease. Heart vitamins include the following:
folic acid(B9)
B6 and B12
In general, the B vitamin family is good for your heart.
B vitamins can be found in meat.
Vegetarians should take supplements because of
their meatless diets.
Homocysteine , in high levels, can cause artery damage. B vitamins help to reduce homocysteine in the blood. B3 may also help to reduce cholesterol levels. More testing is necessary to establish this fact.
In addition, vitamins C and E help to keep your heart healthy.
These vitamins are antioxidants. There function is to help the body remove free radicals from our systems. Free radicals can cause heart disease, cancer and premature aging. It is important to eat healthy and to take supplements of these vitamins. Our bodies cannot produce vitamin C , unlike our domestic pets, the cats.
Also, minerals are needed for heart health.
Want to learn more ?
pomegranate
Reference:
www.healthy-heart-guide.com/heart-vitamins.html
Resource:
www.health-heart.org/vitamins.htm
Heart vitamins keep our heart healthy and help to prevent cardiovascular disease. Heart vitamins include the following:
folic acid(B9)
B6 and B12
In general, the B vitamin family is good for your heart.
B vitamins can be found in meat.
Vegetarians should take supplements because of
their meatless diets.
Homocysteine , in high levels, can cause artery damage. B vitamins help to reduce homocysteine in the blood. B3 may also help to reduce cholesterol levels. More testing is necessary to establish this fact.
In addition, vitamins C and E help to keep your heart healthy.
These vitamins are antioxidants. There function is to help the body remove free radicals from our systems. Free radicals can cause heart disease, cancer and premature aging. It is important to eat healthy and to take supplements of these vitamins. Our bodies cannot produce vitamin C , unlike our domestic pets, the cats.
Also, minerals are needed for heart health.
Want to learn more ?
pomegranate
Reference:
www.healthy-heart-guide.com/heart-vitamins.html
Resource:
www.health-heart.org/vitamins.htm
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Afro American Diseases: January 2010
The month of January brings the celebration of Martin Luther King day. As we know, Doctor King was an outstanding Afro american individual, who lead the crusade for equal rights with his example and oratory skills. As an Afro american, Dr. King
may have been subject to diseases associated with the Black community. I am not aware of any such information, however, having just observed the holiday; I became curious about any such acute or chronic complications.
Sickle cell anemia is a disease associated with Afro americans. It is an hereditary disease. It is a life long blood disorder characterized by sickle shaped blood cells. This sickling is caused by a mutation in the hemoglobin gene.
Life expectancy is short.
42 yrs. for males
48 years for females
It is genetically transmitted to descendants of individuals born in tropical or
sub-tropical regions. That is because malaria is common in these areas. Survival is increased by having sickle cells which halt the malaria infecting the blood cells.
1 in 500 black births
have sickle cell anemia.
Sickle cell anemia can lead to:
renal failure
stroke
jaundice
leg ulcers
and....even blindness.
Also, vaso-occlusive crisis can occur
where the sicklie cells block blood vessels. This can lead
to pain and organ damage. Usually, the spleen is affected.
Also, acute chest syndrome.
The patient suffers pain, fever, difficulty in breathing
and water buildup in the lungs, similar to
pneumonia.
For more information:
http://en.diagnosispro.com
Resource
http:// en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sickle_cell_anemia
Want to look your beautiful best ?
cosmetics
Learn more about diseases and the Afro american community:
http://en.wikipedia.org
Research Lupus nephritis, Tibia vara/Blount's disease
and Blackwater fever.
BECOME AWARE.
Every picture tells a story.
winter
may have been subject to diseases associated with the Black community. I am not aware of any such information, however, having just observed the holiday; I became curious about any such acute or chronic complications.
Sickle cell anemia is a disease associated with Afro americans. It is an hereditary disease. It is a life long blood disorder characterized by sickle shaped blood cells. This sickling is caused by a mutation in the hemoglobin gene.
Life expectancy is short.
42 yrs. for males
48 years for females
It is genetically transmitted to descendants of individuals born in tropical or
sub-tropical regions. That is because malaria is common in these areas. Survival is increased by having sickle cells which halt the malaria infecting the blood cells.
1 in 500 black births
have sickle cell anemia.
Sickle cell anemia can lead to:
renal failure
stroke
jaundice
leg ulcers
and....even blindness.
Also, vaso-occlusive crisis can occur
where the sicklie cells block blood vessels. This can lead
to pain and organ damage. Usually, the spleen is affected.
Also, acute chest syndrome.
The patient suffers pain, fever, difficulty in breathing
and water buildup in the lungs, similar to
pneumonia.
For more information:
http://en.diagnosispro.com
Resource
http:// en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sickle_cell_anemia
Want to look your beautiful best ?
cosmetics
Learn more about diseases and the Afro american community:
http://en.wikipedia.org
Research Lupus nephritis, Tibia vara/Blount's disease
and Blackwater fever.
BECOME AWARE.
Every picture tells a story.
winter
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