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Which Fruit and Vegetable Juices Relieve Arthritis Pain?
Saturday, August 21st, 2010Which Fruit and Vegetable Juices Relieve Arthritis Pain?
By Ronnie B
Arthritis is a growing disease in this country (over 41 million Americans are afflicted), and many rely on drugs and surgery as a cure. The disease, arthritis, covers actually over 100 rheumatic diseases (inflation of the joints). The two most common forms are osteoarthritis (cartilage deterioration of the hand and foot), and rheumatoid arthritis (the auto-immune system breaks down causing inflammation of the joints).
Arthritis differs from other diseases in that it is not always chronic; it could flare up some days and remain subdued on others. Flare-ups are generally related to weather conditions, such as barometric pressure and cold temperatures.
If you suffer from arthritis, it is generally recommended that you avoid the following: “nightshade” vegetables (vegetables that grow at night, not during the day), such as potatoes, eggplant, peppers, and tomatoes; tobacco; coffee; caffeinated tea; salt; artificial colors; and preservatives.
Conventional medical theory says there is no cure for arthritis; only treatments to reduce the pain and inflammation (such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and a supplement called glucosamine). These provide short-term relief, but create long-term problems such as deterioration of the liver and stomach.
There are surgical procedures available including joint replacement. But these should represent the last resort. Any surgical procedure is a high risk approach, which could result is less than optimal outcomes.
Of growing interest amongst homeopathic doctors is the consumption of juices from certain fruits and vegetables. (See “Natural Physicians Healing Therapies” by Mark Stengler). Juices which contain phytonutrients help the body to regenerate cells, especially around joints. Vitamin C is also helpful, since it contains an antioxidant, which aids in the reduction of inflammation and swelling of the joints.
A List of Fruits and Vegetables
The following is a partial list of fruits and vegetables that could alleviate the symptoms of arthritis.
• Black Cherry Juice: 2 glasses daily.
• Vegetables containing anti-inflammatory nutrients: parsley; broccoli; carrots; apples; pineapple; ginger. Try mixing these together for maximum benefit.
• Fish Oil: at least 3 grams daily (consult a physician) for at least 12 weeks.
A daily diet of juices (fruit and vegetable) will help prevent arthritis. As the saying goes: “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”
An excellent juicer is the Sharper Image Super Juicer. It is easy to use, easy to clean, high quality (700 watt motor), and very efficient juice extraction. This juicer is priced under $100, and is an excellent choice towards living a healthy life through juicing.
Ronnie has been juicing for nearly 30 years. During this period, she has tested many different types of juicers, and various juice cocktails for major and minor illnesses. The suggested cocktails have been found to be effective for most if used on a continuous basis. However, if you suffer from any illness, it is imperative that you also seek the advice and consultation of a licensed physician.
If you would like to learn more about Juicers or about the Sharper Image Juicer, then click on the links.
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Some Surprising Super Foods
Thursday, February 11th, 2010Some Surprising Super Foods
By Graham Wallner
Even if you’re not a super hero, how would you like to enjoy the benefits of “super foods”? While it’s crucial to cover all the nutritional bases throughout the day, some foods have an extraordinary amount of nutrients and health benefits. These are the “super foods”. Here are some that might surprise you:
1. Almonds
Whether or not you’re nuts about nuts, you should definitely consider adding more of them to your diet. Almonds are one of your best choices. What’s fascinating about almonds is that they’re high in fat-but it’s the “good” kind. The antioxidants contained in their Vitamin E are effective in lowering the risk of various heart conditions. Make sure to eat almonds whole-with their skins!
2. Blueberries
Although other berries are usually in the limelight, blueberries are definitely one of the healthiest varieties. They’re high in Vitamin C, potassium, and antioxidants, making them one of the most recommended fruits by physicians and nutritionists. But wait, there’s more! Blueberries can also reduce your risk of cancer, heart disease, and inflammation.
3. Coconut
Did you know that “coco” once translated as “monkey”, since the shell resembles the mammal’s face? Coconut water and flesh is an excellent way to give your body a lasting boost of energy. Coconuts also increase your metabolism, which means that it’s a safe yet effective way to lose weight (and fat). And finally, coconut is excellent for the health of both skin and hair.
4. Quinoa
While less known than some of the other super foods, this is definitely one of the healthiest whole grains that you can eat. This grain is actually quite ancient, yet it’s a cinch to use. And regarding its health benefits, quinoa is full of Vitamin E, protein, fiber, iron, and zinc. It’s a fantastic food for reducing your risk of diabetes and heart disease, and weight loss.
5. Rutabaga
Experts believe that this veggie is in the family tree of both turnips and cabbages. The word “rota” means “root” in Swedish, so people often refer to the rutabaga as the “Swedish turnip.” Rutabagas are full of vitamins, and contain a significant amount of Vitamin A in particular. If you have trouble finding rutabagas where you live, then you could choose turnips instead.
6. Salmon
Many of us simply don’t eat as much fish as we should. Salmon is unquestionably one of the “super foods”. It’s full of Vitamin D, protein, “good” fats, and a variety of other nutrients. It’s also versatile, so you can prepare salmon using a variety of cooking methods. Just don’t fry it!
7. Sweet potatoes
This dark-orange veggie is much healthier than the white varieties. It’s brimming with Vitamin A, Vitamin C, calcium, and potassium. And its natural sweetness means that you won’t need to add sugar or butter, since it’s full of flavor already! Sweet potatoes are effective in reducing blood pressure and preventing bone loss.
If you want to have super health, then consider eating these super foods. While they probably won’t give you flying abilities, they’ll help your health to soar to new heights.
Graham has been writing articles for nearly 4 years. His current passion is cooking using a barbecue. Take a look at his selection of Bbq Grill Accessories and quickly snap up a bargain from his Gas Grill Sale.
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Are You a Fitness Wanderer?
Thursday, January 21st, 2010Are You a Fitness Wanderer?
By Todd Oly Olsen
Volume or Quality Service?
Like any business, owning and operating fitness gym has always been a challenge because of overhead. Gyms are forced to deal in volume instead of quality service to fewer members who are willing to pay a premium for that quality service. A “personal training” gym would be the exception.
One reason for this is that most members of the general public that would like to workout and get into shape do not really know what to do. So, they do the right thing and seek some kind of help. The problem is when people with little or no experience in physical training seek help they may be just looking at what program is popular at the present time or end up just wandering around the gym with no real direction sometimes for years. Basic fitness education is needed.
What happens during a workout?
First let us define what we mean by “workout”. It could be resistance training, cardio, or any other mode of exercise. When you do a movement and contract the muscle(s), you are stimulating muscle fibers. The same is true on the eccentric phase. The idea is to stimulate as many muscle fibers as possible and to accomplish that you need to have good contractions.
In order to have good contractions you need proper form and technique when lifting, running ect. You also need to know how to breathe properly and concentrate. Then, through repeated bouts of exercise and recovery, the muscles (and the cardiovascular system) adapt to the new stresses and become stronger, more powerful etc. It takes effort to seek out good instruction and to implement it.
How do you find good instruction?
The obvious answer is of course to hire a good personal trainer but that in itself requires much consideration. Personal training is expensive. Most trainers are worth whatever someone is willing to pay them but you can and should do research when hiring a private trainer. There are highly educated trainers that do not have much practical experience in the gym and there are trainers with a good certification and a lot of practical experience. Unfortunately, there are personal trainers who may not be educated or certified and may not have much practical experience either.
I know of a gym that trains the desk staff to be their personal trainers rather than hiring qualified trainers. It should be fairly easy to find some background information on Google, etc. Most private trainers will be visible on the internet. If you are in a “big box” gym it may take a little more effort to qualify your trainer but it will be well worth it. You want a trainer that will teach you. Do not be afraid to hire a trainer, just do your homework.
Todd Olsen is a Certified Personal Trainer at Physical Goal Personal Fitness Training in Mukilteo, WA. Todd’s background includes Competitive Bodybuilding, AAU Boxing, and a 15 year career in Professional Wrestling. Todd is Certified through World Instructor Training Schools, a nationally recognized program that is approved by the American Council on Education and qualifies for college credits. Todd is also CPR/AED Certified and Insured. Todd trains his Clients in a Private Personal Training Facility. Rates are very competitive and Todd offers a Free Consultation and Workout! physicalgoal.com, training@physicalgoal.com, 425-319-0476
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Healthy Eating Dos and Don’ts
Monday, January 18th, 2010Healthy Eating Dos and Don’ts
Healthy eating starts with learning new ways to eat, such as adding more fresh fruits, vegetables, and whole grains and cutting back on foods that have a lot of fat, salt, and sugar. A change to healthier eating also includes learning about balance, variety, and moderation. Eating a variety of foods each day will help you get all the nutrients you need. All foods, if eaten in moderation, can be part of healthy eating. Healthy eating will help you get the right balance of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients. Healthy eating is one of the best things you can do to prevent health problems, such as: Is healthy eating the same as going on a diet?
Everyone can benefit from eating healthy foods, but not everyone has the same nutritional needs. Aim for balance most days; eat from each food group -grains, vegetables, fruits, milk, and meat and other proteins, including beans. Listen to your body Eat when you’re hungry. For example, don’t reach for an apple every time you choose a fruit. Practice moderation don’t have too much or too little of one thing. It will help you feel your best and have plenty of energy. It means making changes you can live with and enjoy for the rest of your life. Diets are temporary because you give up so much when you diet, you may be hungry and think about food all the time. Making a few small changes can help ensure that you’re eating a variety of healthy foods. Everyone can benefit from eating healthy foods, but not everyone has the same nutritional needs. How can I stay within my budget while preparing healthy foods? Eating regular meals can help you be more aware of hunger and fullness. Do you rely on packaged convenience foods for a lot of your meals? If so, you may be getting more salt and sugar than what is healthy for you. Healthy eating: Changing your eating habits. To make healthy choices, you need to know how certain foods affect your body. Eat smaller servings, eat them less often, or look for healthy substitutes.
There are usually healthy options at every restaurant, even at fast-food places. The type of restaurant you choose can help you make healthy choices. Ethnic restaurants, such as Indian, Thai, or Japanese, have lots of healthy dishes on the menu. Another healthy choice is to dip bread in small amounts of olive oil instead. It’s just a matter of planning ahead, having the right foods on hand, and learning how to cook quick, healthy meals. Try following these tips for making fast, healthy meals and snacks: Healthy eating: Making healthy choices when you shop. Healthy, balanced eating habits provide nutrients to your body. Nutrients give you energy and keep your heart beating, your brain active, and your muscles working. As simple as this sounds, it’s not always easy to get the nutrition you need.
What are the Dietary Guidelines for Americans? To eat healthier, you first need to know what makes up a balanced diet. Make sure to track the number of servings you get from each food group. Get at least half of your grain requirements from whole grains. Ask yourself a few questions: Are you getting the minimum number of servings from each food group, on the average? Do you get plenty of fruits and vegetables throughout the day? Are most of the foods you eat low in fat, sugar, and salt? Do you prepare meals at home, or do you eat more fast foods or convenience foods? Do you drink beverages that contain a lot of sugar? Do you drink plenty of water?
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Start Each Day With a Healthy Breakfast Smoothie!
Monday, January 18th, 2010Start Each Day With a Healthy Breakfast Smoothie!
By Jacqueline Allyson
Most people’s breakfasts ARE totally NOT healthy - and this will seriously reduce your body’s ability to burn fat!
With today’s hectic lifestyles, chances are we rush around in the morning, grab something quick - piece of toast, banana and a cuppa… kids munching on sugar or choco coated cereals - sound familiar?
We forget that breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
In fact, the recommendation by nutritionists is that breakfast should make up at least 25% of your daily calories.
Eat breakfast like a King, lunch like a Queen and dinner like a beggar!!! This way, you front load your calories at the top end of the day, which makes sense because more calories are burned throughout the day than in the evening, all other things being equal.
Studies have also shown that people who habitually don’t have breakfast tend to have higher levels of cholesterol and so have a much higher risk of developing heart disease.
All the nutrition you get from a healthy breakfast really sets you up for the day. Not only is your energy high and your digestion improved, it’s been shown that people who eat breakfast tend to suffer less from illnesses, particularly the common colds and coughs.
Well, I totally advise everyone who wants to optimise their health and start controlling their weight to start the day off right with a modern, highly balanced nutrition smoothie for breakfast - even if it’s to supplement that piece of toast or bowl of cardboard - erm, sorry cereal.
Nutrition smoothies are super quick to make - you can even make up a job lot the night before if it’s for all the family - packed with high quality balanced nutrients, like protein, vitamins and mineral all in one easy and delicious mix - you just add milk, soya or fruit juice or any combination and shake or blend… each one works out very economical. You can mix it in a container or with a hand whisk or use a blender to add any soft or frozen fruits you want to.
Of course you need to pick a high quality brand of nutrition mix and you’ll feel the energy it gives you - you’ll know your body’s been missing out on its core nutrition after just a day or so.
This way you can really focus on the challenges of the day, not on what you are eating or not eating! For weight loss, it’s just as simple - just swap two nutrition smoothies for two of your daily meals, including breakfast.
Dr Jacqueline Allyson
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Ab Exercises at Home Tips
Sunday, January 17th, 2010Ab Exercises at Home Tips
By Louis Levenson
Abdominal exercises can greatly enhance the look of any tummy, whether of a guy or a woman. Abs exercises tone down the muscles around the stomach which is key to achieving those six packs. But the misconception is that one has to spend a lot of time in the gym to do these abs exercises. The reality is that these abs exercises can be conveniently done at home. Whether while watching the TV or listening to your favorite music, one can do these abs exercises at home.
There’s left lifts, which starts by lying with the back flat on the floor. An individual has to slowly lift the left leg into the air as high as possible. This should be held for several seconds, before slowly lowering the leg. Then the right leg should be raised and then held for an equal number of seconds. To complete the set, both legs should be raised over the middle and held for an equal number of seconds.
Most abs exercises at home can be enhanced by adding weights to the ankles, furthering resistance to any exercise. Weights can be purchased any sports store. An alternative is to fill up tube socks with enough litter to make up at least a pound of weight. By adding weights to the ankles there is more load that is given for the abs muscles to work on.
The sit up is another of those effective ab exercises at home. Simply lie down on the floor, bend the knees, and have the feet together. It helps to have someone holding the feet down. The hands must be kept together and behind the head to support the neck. Then slowly raise the torso and pull it towards the knees as far as possible. Keep this position for 5 seconds before reverting to the original position. The exercise should be repeated 25 times.
The cat stretch is another of those highly recommended abs workout at home. This is similar to the stretching technique of cats. To do this ab exercises at home, lie on the floor and relax the body muscles. Tighten the abs muscles while the back is pushed up as far as possible. This stance must be kept for at least 5 seconds, before releasing the muscles and relaxing the back. This exercise must be done 25 times.
Any abs workout should be done regularly, at least 4-5 times a week. This will help improve the flexibility and overall strength of the muscles in the middle part of the body.
Here’s another of those highly effective ab exercises at home- bicycling. To do this ab flattening workout, simply lie on the floor and place the hands beside the head. Slowly pull up the knees while moving the feet in a circular motion, as if pedaling a bike. This exercise should be repeated at least ten times.
When doing these abs exercises, it is important to breathe in and out completely. This will give the body additional oxygen to allow it to perform these exercises properly.
Are you looking to get a six-pack? Are you wanting to start losing weight and getting In shape? Louis Levenson is an freelance Expert Author and a health enthusiast who understands how you feel. Looking for good and effective ab exercises home to the problem so that she did feel proud about her stomach, Louis Levenson did the research and came up with some effective methods to get flat, sexy abs at home that anyone can try.
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10 Steps to stopping Holiday fat gain, Pt 1 of 2
Thursday, November 6th, 2008Let’s talk about fast tips to strip fat quickly when you want to drop body fat! Here’s what we do initially with our “cleaning house” strategies as we get ready to start out with a new client. And the things that we want to focus on is begin to eliminate all of the foods that didn’t exist 3,000 years ago and then break it down into 10 real simple steps.
First one, you want to eat 30 to 60 minutes after you get out of bed. And this will jump start your metabolism, get your body going, kind of put a little fuel in the tank. From this point you want to eat every two to three hours to keep blood sugar stable.
The 2nd step would be to eat protein with every meal. Basically anything that has eyes, had a heartbeat, walked on land, flew in the air or swam in the water get it, eat it. Sorry vegans, you can do your thing with your beans and sprouts.
The other thing is we have some low fat dairy choices and eggs. I’m not so wild about dairy but some people really have to have it. There are a lot of us that have allergies with it. But we will go into that a little bit more. Low fat cottage cheese would be my choice and then some of the low fat plain vanilla yogurts. You can find those at Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods places like that.
You can also augment your menu plan with some whey protein powders. Not everybody’s favorite and you hold off on the soy based products as well. Plenty of research indicates that it may not be the best for a fat loss strategy. Let’s first try to eat whole foods first without a whole lot of those supplements unless needed to keep calories lower.
Third, the next item would eating vegetables and/or fruit with every meal. And the idea would be to if you are interested in losing weight or body fat and you’re a big, big fruit eater, we will cut back on that and mainly focus on our vegetables. Mostly the green ones, great big, green leafy salads are very good. And again, we will talk about this some more in our show and tell video and audio series.
And the 4th item, “when” to eat “other” carbs. These would be those carbs consumed only post workout…. mainly brown rice, oatmeal, potatoes, yams, just no man made carbs here period. General rule of thumb for us is if a guy didn’t bring it in a bushel or in a basket to the market, don’t eat it. If it came out of a machine and it was mixed with chemicals, additives, flavoring and it was churned up and out comes a pretzel, out comes a bagel or bun. You get the idea. If it is not coming out of the ground, if it is man made then it’s not really a quality carb that we want to include in our menu plans folks.
And 5th, we want to focus on our essential fats omega 3, 6 and 9 basically nut butters, fish oil and vegetable oil. Nut butter is real simple….we go for peanut butter, cashew butter, almond butter, macadamia nut butter and maybe some sunflower seed butter but basically the butters that you find in the store that have the oil on them. Not the Jiffy, not the Skip, not the hydrogenated fats but the stuff that has the oil on the top of it when you open the lid. Don’t throw the out the oil, mix that in. You got to have it, it’s good for you.
The other item would be the fish oils, a lot of us don’t eat a lot of salmon every day so let’s go with a fish oil supplement. We use something called krill oil which is actually a superior type of oil which is very good. Omega 3 fat, also found in salmon oil and other cold water fish, can be consumed in supplement form in oil capsules about a gram each. You want to look for a combined EPH and DHA that gives you something in the neighborhood of 300 epa/dha combined strength or more. So look for that on the back of package label. Stay tuned for part two of this article for more helpful hints.
http://www.M2Fitness.com Emile Jarreau and Bea Fox, M2 Fitness Pros,Long Beach, California. (562) 435-4639 developers of an ongoing Mr.Fat Loss Teleseminar Series at MrFatLoss.com for details about complete strategies for maximum weight loss.
