HEALTH ARTICLES
25 Yes for Men
posted on 22 Oct 2009 by editor
Sun Rays are good for the Skin
Be Sun Smart
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Human skin has special cells, melanocytes. These cells provide
natural, built-in sun protection. You can see it in action each
time you tan. Melanocytes produce dark brown substance, called
melanin, which does not allow sun rays to penetrate deep into
the skin layers as it would be damaging. At the same time sun
light stimulates cell generation, skin becomes thicker, and
therefore more resistant to UV rays. Turns out the sun is
actually good for the skin.
posted on 07 Oct 2009 by editor
The Story of Metabolism
Once upon a time, there was a little muscle cell. It was a smart little muscle cell. It knew that the best way to create energy was to burn fat and sugar together. It was also a conservative little cell and only used as much fat and sugar as it needed, so it wouldn't be wasteful because it knew that one day it may need to use that excess energy.
So the great body stored that extra energy as fat. Fat burns in our muscle cells like a big old log in a fireplace. The fireplace that our cells use is called mitochondria.
A mitochondria is a small organelle inside of the cell. Every cell has at least one, but the ones we really want to focus on our the ones in our muscle cells. When our muscle cells don't use much energy, they don't need very many mitochondria.
(Why would you light every fireplace in your home if it wasn't very cold?)
So the great body stored that extra energy as fat. Fat burns in our muscle cells like a big old log in a fireplace. The fireplace that our cells use is called mitochondria.
A mitochondria is a small organelle inside of the cell. Every cell has at least one, but the ones we really want to focus on our the ones in our muscle cells. When our muscle cells don't use much energy, they don't need very many mitochondria.
(Why would you light every fireplace in your home if it wasn't very cold?)
posted on 07 Oct 2009 by editor
A Brief Overview of Immunity
Nearly every cell, organ and tissue in the body is involved either directly or indirectly in the immune process. From the outside in, the skin and mucous membranes offer the first line of defense. The skin provides a magnificent and nearly impenetrable shield against most microorganisms. The ingenious design in which dead skin (epidermis) is placed over the live and active skin (the dermis and subcutaneous tissue) protects the live skin from damage and easy invasion. Although some microorganisms are able to enter the body through the sebaceous glands and hair follicles, the acid pH of sweat and sebaceous secretions, and the presence of various fatty acids and enzymes minimize their ability to penetrate and create infections.
posted on 07 Oct 2009 by editor
Milk Thistle, Dill, Plantain
Dill
(Anethum graveoluns L) is an annual winter crop, a native of the Mediterranean region and Southern Russia. It grows wild among the corn in Spain and Portugal and upon the coast of Italy, but rarely occurs as a cornfield weed in Northern Europe. In most part of the world it is thought that the word dill is associated to the Old Norse dilla that means "calm", "soothe" as it was used to relieve babies from stomach pain due to its anti flatulent power. The genus name Anethum is derived from Greek áneeson or áneeton, which means "strongly smelling".The feathery, thread-like leaves and cheerful yellow flowers are a great addition to any garden be it floral, herbal or culinary. The leaves have a slightly grassy tang with hints of lemon, pine and fennel; the flavor of the seeds is stronger and heavier on the fennel side.
Considered a symbol of good luck by first century Romans, dill has also been thought to possess magical properties. Over the centuries it has been used to guard against witchcraft, in medicines and in love potions.
posted on 07 Oct 2009 by editor
Homeopathy for Hay Fever
Hay Fever is Here Again
If you have a general or family practice or specialize in allergies or eyes, ears, nose, and throat problems, your phone, like ours, will start ringing to announce the opening of hay fever season. It is fascinating how such a comparatively mild condition can cause so much discomfort. You might not imagine that sneezing, a stuffy, drippy nose, plus itchy, watery eyes could be so annoying, but they are, often for weeks at a time, depending on the weather, pollen count, and whims of the gods. Many of us avidly await the arrival of the first tulip to announce that spring has sprung. But just ask any hay fever sufferer how he or she feels about spring fever and you will likely observe an expression of misery or dread. The allopathic crowd will reach for Afrin, Allegra, Claritin, or Sudafed. The more naturally informed grab stinging nettles, hesperidin, shea butter, or quercitin. In some cases, neither approach does the job.posted on 07 Oct 2009 by editor
Is Green Tea the greatest Antioxidant?
According to Chinese legend, tea was discovered accidentally by an emperor 4,000 years ago. Since then, traditional Chinese medicine has recommended Green Tea for headaches, body aches & pains, digestion, depression, immune enhancement, detoxification, as an energizer, and to prolong life. Modern research has confirmed many of these health benefits. All teas (green, black, and oolong) are derived from the same tea plant, Camellia sinensis. The difference is in 'how' the plucked leaves are prepared. The tea plant has long been cultivated in China. It is an evergreen shrub or tree that can grow to a height of 30 feet, but is usually maintained at a height of 2 to 3 feet by regular pruning. The hairy leaves of the tea plant are used both as a social and medicinal beverage. Green Tea, unlike black and oolong tea, is not fermented, so the active constituents remain unaltered in the herb. It is produced by lightly steaming the fresh cut leaf.
posted on 07 Oct 2009 by editor
Creatine and Glutamine
4Ever Fit L-Glutamine Advanced Recovery
In a land much like ours live two sisters, Creatine and Glutamine. Creatine's hot, there is no doubt about it. Long legs, a nice tan, and she looks good in a thong (thong sandals, that is). Yes, Creatine turns heads wherever she goes. She's even put on the cover of all the popular magazines. Glutamine, on the other hand, sticks to herself, wears glasses, braces, and rarely lets her hair down. She certainly doesn't get the same attention as Creatine. But that doesn't seem to bother her, even when guys brush her aside for a little extra "quality time" with Creatine. However, when you take off Glutamine's glasses, braces, and let her hair down, you've got one sexy little package. Oh yeah, she's also smart and has a big bank account...The total package you could say. I think it's time I got better acquainted with Glutamine...
Glutamine is one of those supplements that doesn't receive the attention it deserves. Unfortunately, it gets thrown into the shadows of some flashier products like creatine, growth hormone boosters, and prohormones. In the ultra-competitive sport supplement industry, manufacturers are racing forward in an attempt to bring to market the latest, greatest, cutting edge supplement. For many people glutamine just seems boring in comparison...until you get to know it.
posted on 07 Oct 2009 by editor
Prevent cold with a Echinacea
Echinacea is the best selling dietary supplement in the world, yet important questions about its use persist. For instance, which of the Echinacea plant's components produce healthful benefits, and are those particular components included in every commercial mixture? A recent study conducted at Southwestern University in Tempe, Ariz., provides some answers to these questions, and indicates that the kind of Echinacea you take this winter makes a difference in how effectively you fight off colds and flu.
The double-blind, placebo controlled study, completed in early November, indicates that Echinacea works best when it is standardized to a highly effective immune boosting component--a substance called Arabinogalactan (AG).
The double-blind, placebo controlled study, completed in early November, indicates that Echinacea works best when it is standardized to a highly effective immune boosting component--a substance called Arabinogalactan (AG).
posted on 07 Oct 2009 by editor
Help for Dry Skin
Water makes up 60% of the human body. Not only blood and other
body fluids have water as their main ingredient, water is stored
in all body tissues. Cytoplasm, cells and cell walls contain
lots of water. Skin is a large water storage, yet it gets dry,
itchy and flaky. Why?
Every day 4-8 oz. of water evaporates through the skin, and we
don't even notice how it happens. Replenishing water by drinking
more fluids is helpful, but does not guarantee smooth and
resilient skin. Moisture balance is regulated by chemical
reactions in tissues, and is not directly related to the amount
of water you drink.
posted on 07 Oct 2009 by editor
Cleansing The Immune System
We live in a highly toxic environment. We are surrounded by synthetic chemicals and materials and as a result are in a state of constant poisoning. Even our healthy food is sprayed and contaminated.
Many people suffer from heavy metal poisoning and we all breathe polluted air. The solution is, of course, to work on cleaning the environment; something we, as individuals, can only contribute toward, but cannot fully control. This is a war, and you, the victim, are losing the battle. Your only real solution is to seize command and resist this affray by taking control over your body.
Many people suffer from heavy metal poisoning and we all breathe polluted air. The solution is, of course, to work on cleaning the environment; something we, as individuals, can only contribute toward, but cannot fully control. This is a war, and you, the victim, are losing the battle. Your only real solution is to seize command and resist this affray by taking control over your body.
posted on 07 Oct 2009 by editor
Fitness Myths
(14 misconceptions about physical fitness, includes a related article on working out)by
Luise Light
Despite the well-publicized benefits of regular exercise, four out of five Americans are still couch potatoes, according o the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. People seem to find numerous reasons for avoiding their dates with exertion. Some are bored with repetitive activity; others are intimidated by having to bare their shape in public; and still others can't find the time. (Even if we have plenty too spend watching television or shopping.)
The only way to burn off fat is to live in a gym.
Wrong! The only way to burn off fat is to take in fewer calories than you spend. Try your favorite activity -- walking, biking or swimming for 30 minutes five times so don't be discouraged by slow progress. Noticeable changes may seem painfully slow at first, but they will come with time. As you build up muscle tissue, you will burn more calories because muscle burns many more calories than fat.posted on 05 Oct 2009 by editor
Glutamine
4Ever Fit L-Glutamine Advanced Recovery
In a land much like ours live two sisters, Creatine and Glutamine. Creatine's hot, there is no doubt about it. Long legs, a nice tan, and she looks good in a thong (thong sandals, that is). Yes, Creatine turns heads wherever she goes. She's even put on the cover of all the popular magazines. Glutamine, on the other hand, sticks to herself, wears glasses, braces, and rarely lets her hair down. She certainly doesn't get the same attention as Creatine. But that doesn't seem to bother her, even when guys brush her aside for a little extra "quality time" with Creatine. However, when you take off Glutamine's glasses, braces, and let her hair down, you've got one sexy little package. Oh yeah, she's also smart and has a big bank account...The total package you could say. I think it's time I got better acquainted with Glutamine...
Glutamine is one of those supplements that doesn't receive the attention it deserves. Unfortunately, it gets thrown into the shadows of some flashier products like creatine, growth hormone boosters, and prohormones. In the ultra-competitive sport supplement industry, manufacturers are racing forward in an attempt to bring to market the latest, greatest, cutting edge supplement. For many people glutamine just seems boring in comparison...until you get to know it.
posted on 05 Oct 2009 by editor
A -Z Guide to Health
Aspirin has yet to achieve "miracle drug" status. Most notable is its benefit to the circulatory system - lowering the risk of first ischemic heart attack in men by roughly 50% and in women by 30%. It has also been shown to reduce the risk of stroke. And, when given immediately after a heart attack, aspirin decreases deaths by 25%, 22% decrease in incidence of migraine attacks among people who took one aspirin a day.
Attitude - You can't control what happens to you -- troubles, challenges, even good times -- but you can control how you respond to these things. Attitude is the only thing in life over which you have absolute, complete control. No one can force an attitude on another human being; it's a personal choice.
posted on 05 Oct 2009 by editor
Oral Health
October 27 - 31, 2003 is California Dental Hygiene Awareness Week. This
‘awareness’ effort is limited to one week and one portion of the United
States, but stronger effort toward on-going public awareness
needs to be made and it is hoped that all will put a little more
attention in that direction - not only to save our teeth but to save
our lives.
For centuries man has struggled with maladies related with oral health;
tooth pain, bleeding, cavities, gum recession, malodor (bad breath),
loose teeth and the list goes on. In the past, the rule of thumb
was, “If thy tooth offends thee - yank it out!” Although this
‘treatment’ is still practiced more as a last resort, the dental
industries and professions have developed a list of alternatives which
are applied before resorting to extraction.
‘awareness’ effort is limited to one week and one portion of the United
States, but stronger effort toward on-going public awareness
needs to be made and it is hoped that all will put a little more
attention in that direction - not only to save our teeth but to save
our lives.
For centuries man has struggled with maladies related with oral health;
tooth pain, bleeding, cavities, gum recession, malodor (bad breath),
loose teeth and the list goes on. In the past, the rule of thumb
was, “If thy tooth offends thee - yank it out!” Although this
‘treatment’ is still practiced more as a last resort, the dental
industries and professions have developed a list of alternatives which
are applied before resorting to extraction.
posted on 05 Oct 2009 by editor
Eight Glasses of Water Myth
For years we've been admonished to chug eight glasses of water a day--for our skin, for our weight, for general good health. But--surprise!--experts say that advice might not hold water.
Talk about a drinking problem.
On the one hand, it seems that more people than ever are drinking heavily: College students bring bottles into classrooms; office workers nip from jugs all day long. Many of us are like Gerri Johnson, a 56-year-old kindergarten teacher living in Manhattan Beach, who says, "I carry a bottle of water throughout the day, and I'm always drinking. It flushes out my body, and it's good for my skin."
At the same time, some nutritionists insist that half the country is walking around dehydrated. We drink too much coffee, tea and sodas containing caffeine, which prompts the body to lose water, they say; and when we are dehydrated, we don't know enough to drink.
Talk about a drinking problem.
On the one hand, it seems that more people than ever are drinking heavily: College students bring bottles into classrooms; office workers nip from jugs all day long. Many of us are like Gerri Johnson, a 56-year-old kindergarten teacher living in Manhattan Beach, who says, "I carry a bottle of water throughout the day, and I'm always drinking. It flushes out my body, and it's good for my skin."
At the same time, some nutritionists insist that half the country is walking around dehydrated. We drink too much coffee, tea and sodas containing caffeine, which prompts the body to lose water, they say; and when we are dehydrated, we don't know enough to drink.
posted on 05 Oct 2009 by editor
L Carnitine
It is an amino acid from which certain proteins are made. It is synthesized in the liver and kidneys. The body requires it for the transport of long-chain fatty acids into the cells. According to the National Research Council, symptoms of carnitine deficiency include progressive muscle weakness and severe hypoglycemia. Carnitine is not found in vegetable foods but is mostly found in animal muscle tissue.
L-Carnitine is central to the body's ability to turn fat into energy, and anytime you are trying to get a leaner physique, lower cholesterol, or lose weight, that's exactly what you want to do: turn fat into energy. There is no more natural way to support that process than with l -Carnitine.
L-Carnitine is central to the body's ability to turn fat into energy, and anytime you are trying to get a leaner physique, lower cholesterol, or lose weight, that's exactly what you want to do: turn fat into energy. There is no more natural way to support that process than with l -Carnitine.
posted on 05 Oct 2009 by editor
Liver Detoxification
Weighing about 4 pounds, it is the largest organ of the body, and is responsible for approximately 620 functions. The average healthy liver produces over 2,000 recognized enzymes and 2,000 unrecognized enzymes.
Without the liver, digestion would be impossible and the conversion of food into living cells and energy nonexistent. It is the primary metabolic organ for proteins, fats and carbohydrates
It filters over a liter of blood per minute and produces from 1 to 1 1/2 quarts of bile each day. In most cases however, the liver operates at only 1/7th of its ability.
The liver is the body's primary 'anti-pollution' organ.
It is in charge of removing potential toxins from the blood stream. Through the bile, the liver is able to remove certain drugs and heavy metals such as mercury.
Without the liver, digestion would be impossible and the conversion of food into living cells and energy nonexistent. It is the primary metabolic organ for proteins, fats and carbohydrates
It filters over a liter of blood per minute and produces from 1 to 1 1/2 quarts of bile each day. In most cases however, the liver operates at only 1/7th of its ability.
The liver is the body's primary 'anti-pollution' organ.
It is in charge of removing potential toxins from the blood stream. Through the bile, the liver is able to remove certain drugs and heavy metals such as mercury.
posted on 05 Oct 2009 by editor
Diet Plateau
If you're exercising and eating right but find you just can't drop below a certain weight, many experts recommend jolting your body with a change--in effect sending a wake-up call to your system.
Don't get desperate if after certain periods of time you don't loose weight, even if you know you were absolutely... correct in your diet. It's normal! Our body reacts slowly to changes. Give it time to keep up the pace with you... to adapt to new changes
What happened? Your body was slowly regaining its normal shape. The body is not a balloon - you blow it and then you let the air out ... Slowly, the skin "stretched", your body "stretched" – visually you have the impression of losing weight, but in fact you're getting a new shape. Better one, of course!
Don't get desperate if after certain periods of time you don't loose weight, even if you know you were absolutely... correct in your diet. It's normal! Our body reacts slowly to changes. Give it time to keep up the pace with you... to adapt to new changes
What happened? Your body was slowly regaining its normal shape. The body is not a balloon - you blow it and then you let the air out ... Slowly, the skin "stretched", your body "stretched" – visually you have the impression of losing weight, but in fact you're getting a new shape. Better one, of course!
posted on 05 Oct 2009 by editor
Cold vs. Sinusitis
An average adult suffers a common "cold" two to three times per year, more often in childhood and less often the older he gets as he develops more immunity. The common "cold" is caused by any number of different viruses, some of which are transmitted through the air, but most are transmitted from hand-to-nose contact.
Once the virus gets established in the nose, it causes release of the body chemical histamine, which dramatically increases the blood flow to the nose, causing swelling and congestion of nasal tissues, and stimulating the nasal membranes to produce excessive amounts of mucus. Antihistamines and decongestants help relieve the symptoms of a "cold," but time alone cures it.
Once the virus gets established in the nose, it causes release of the body chemical histamine, which dramatically increases the blood flow to the nose, causing swelling and congestion of nasal tissues, and stimulating the nasal membranes to produce excessive amounts of mucus. Antihistamines and decongestants help relieve the symptoms of a "cold," but time alone cures it.
posted on 05 Oct 2009 by editor
Rebounding
Rebounding is a unique exercise in that you achieve a weightless state at the top of each jump then land with twice the force of gravity on each bounce. This twice-gravity bounce affects every muscle and cell of the body. Researchers at the University of Kentucky, in conjunction with NASA, concluded that "the magnitude of the biomechanical stimuli is greater with jumping on a trampoline than with running."
NASA did research back in the late 70s and 80s, and it discovered that astronauts, after some time in space, would lose close to 14-15% of bone mass. One way the scientists believed that astronauts could get the appropriate strength conditioning to counteract this loss was from rebound exercise. Their research indicated that rebounding was 68% less traumatic to the musculoskeletal system than jogging on a hardwood surface or cement surface. So, their study really gave credibility to rebound exercise as a non-jarring exercise and as something that could maintain the strength of the bones.
NASA did research back in the late 70s and 80s, and it discovered that astronauts, after some time in space, would lose close to 14-15% of bone mass. One way the scientists believed that astronauts could get the appropriate strength conditioning to counteract this loss was from rebound exercise. Their research indicated that rebounding was 68% less traumatic to the musculoskeletal system than jogging on a hardwood surface or cement surface. So, their study really gave credibility to rebound exercise as a non-jarring exercise and as something that could maintain the strength of the bones.
posted on 05 Oct 2009 by editor
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