Sunday, December 25, 2011
Monday, December 19, 2011
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Sunday, December 11, 2011
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Wednesday, December 7, 2011
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Saturday, December 3, 2011
Healthy Diet Healthy Women
Women's health (physical and mental) is closely related (and somewhat "mimics") hormonal status and "balance" in the body.
Hormonal status here refers to the interplay between female sex hormones (oestrogen and progesterone), stress hormones (specifically cortisol), and thyroid hormones (TSH, T4, T3). Sex hormone production and balance is particularly sensitive to levels of stress hormones.
Stress has a profound effect on oestrogen/progesterone balance, as well as creating unnecessary inflammation in the body.
A hormonal cycle in perfect balance helps a woman to feel confident, empowered, healthy and happy. A woman who feels "out of sorts", is depressed for no apparent reason, or shows other common signs and symptoms of hormonal imbalance (of which there are many), is either under too much stress, not taking enough exercise, and or, is eating a poor diet. She herself is out of balance!
Eating poorly results in the body not getting sufficient nutrients necessary to produce enough of the correct hormones in the correct balance.
Nutrients often lacking include essential fatty acids (especially GLA, EPA and DHA), B vitamins (especially B6), calcium and magnesium.
A "healthy diet for a healthy woman" should be "designed" to encourage normal healthy production, balance, detoxification and excretion of oestrogen and other hormones. The organs involved are the ovaries and adrenals (for production), the liver (for detoxification), and the kidneys and bowel (for excretion via faeces and urine). Naturally, these organs need to be in good working order, and nourished correctly!
The diet should contain a vast array of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agents to dampen any internal inflammation. It should aim to lower insulin levels (minimising fat storage), and improve insulin sensitivity, i.e. the way in which the body handles sugars. This helps to burn fat, as well as minimising excess fat being converted to oestrogen.
(N.B. Fat cells can convert fat to a "bad" oestrogen via a biochemical process called aromatisation).
Soya protein seems to encourage fat loss in the body together with an improvement in the amount of lean muscle tissue. Soya (especially soy concentrates) contains high levels of beneficial plant oestrogens... known as isoflavones. Isoflavones help to re-balance levels of good and bad oestrogens, and promote a healthier oestrogen/progesterone balance. Non-soya food sources of isoflavones include fennel, flaxseeds (ground or milled otherwise they are largely indigestible), fenugreek, cumin and other spices, blueberries, and the herbs red clover, black cohosh and kudzu. Ground flaxseeds incidentally are a great "soluble" fibre source that promotes the excretion of oestrogen via faeces, and also minimises oestrogens being re-absorbed back into the body.
Green tea "catechins" also contribute to healthy oestrogen detoxification and excretion.
A diet that is rich in cruciferous vegetables and wholegrains supports healthy liver function.... specifically in the healthy detoxification of oestrogen and other hormones through the liver.
Diet
The diet should be as clean as possible. This means eating food that contains NO unnecessary additives, preservatives, hormones or hormone-mimicking chemicals, sugars, or trans fats/hydrogenated fats. Eating only natural, unprocessed foods (in itself) will ensure that all these biochemically and hormonally disruptive substances are kept to an absolute minimum.
Highly beneficial foods...
Nutritional science has come a long way, and we now know that the following foods are highly beneficial for proper hormone production and healthy oestrogen metabolism.
Soya foods and soy concentrates - tofu, miso, Tamari, tempeh, soya beans, soya milk and plain soya yogurt
Chickpeas and beans in general - mung beans are easy to soak and cook in 45 mins, or sproutedWhole and ground Indian spices and herbs - fenugreek seeds (wonderful when sprouted), cumin, cinnamon, turmeric etc
Unpolluted oily fish (and other quality fish) and fish oil - choose high-grade unpolluted fish oil capsules
WHOLE grains - brown rice, wheat berries and rye berries (these are the whole wheat and rye grains that when soaked and cooked have a lovely chewy texture), barley, millet, whole oats
Cruciferous vegetables - broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, and Brussels sprouts
Ground/milled flaxseeds - 2 tablespoons per day
Sunflower and pumpkin seeds -preferably ground
Almonds and walnuts - preferably ground
Berry fruits (especially blueberries, raspberries, blackberries etc.), a little melon and citrus fruits such as lemons. Warm/hot water with the juice of a fresh lemon is the best way to start the day.
Highly beneficial drinks...
Organic Green tea - steep for 5-10 minutes
Miso soup - you can buy sachets or just add hot water to a tsp of miso paste
Soya shakes - blend soya milk, yogurt, berries and ground seeds
Filtered water with a little lime or lemon juice - remember that urine colour is an excellent indication of hydration status. It should be pale yellow/straw colour the majority of the time... so drink enough water and other fluid to achieve this. Drinking sufficient water is vital for normal kidney function and excretion of oestrogen via urine.
Meal ideas...
The majority of the meals and foods I have chosen contain slow-releasing carbohydrates. Slow-releasing carbohydrates (often call "complex" or low-glycaemic foods) are digested and broken down in the gut relatively slowly, releasing their sugars steadily into the bloodstream. This results in a steady rise in blood sugar, sustained energy, as well as efficient fat breakdown and hormone control. Eating complex carbohydrates help increase and control energy levels; aids weight loss, and controls and encourage a natural appetite.
N.B. Re: Women's health and hormone balance...
Eating natural whole foods keeps insulin levels low - high insulin increases testosterone and oestrogen production leading to potential oestrogen and/or testosterone dominance in relation to progesterone
Breakfast
* Berries with yogurt and cinnamon - Combine ½ a punnet of blueberries and ½ a punnet of raspberries with 100g of goat's yogurt. Mix in 2 tablespoons of ground flaxseeds and sprinkle on top ½ tsp of ground cinnamon.
* A small bowl of oat porridge or cooked oatmeal made with soya or almond milk (Ecomil/Evernat). Add grated apple, a handful of whole almonds, or sunflower seeds and 2 or 3 tablespoons of natural "bio" yogurt.
* Fruit bowl with yogurt and flaxseed - chop 2 pieces of fruit, top with plain soya yogurt and stir in 2 tablespoons of ground or ready-milled linseeds (flaxseeds), with a soya milk or almond milk and hot water. Add ¼ tsp of cinnamon too.
* Smoothies in a glass - A blend of raspberries and strawberries, yogurt, soya milk or almond milk, and 2 tablespoons of milled/ground flaxseeds (available from some Sainsbury's stores or health food shops), or wheatgerm. This meal provides essential fats, protein and fibre and flaxseeds (or other seeds) add a nutty taste to the mixture. A great start to the day!
Lunch
Chickpea dahl with dark green leafy and baby vegetable salad - gently fry off ½ tsp each of fenugreek seeds, coriander seeds and ground cumin. Add ½ can of chickpeas and 100g of cherry tomatoes. Cook gently for 10-15 mins. Make a salad of green leaves, chopped coriander, and add mange tout peas, sliced beetroot, cucumber, and sliced raw fennel. Drizzle with a little olive oil, balsamic or cider vinegar, and a little lemon juice. Serve with a slice of rye bread.
Dinner
Tofu and cruciferous veg stir-fry. Use a variety of cruciferous vegetables - broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, and stir-fry with onion, garlic and ginger. Use Tamari or a spoon of miso (try brown rice miso) mixed in a little water as a base or marinade. Stir in 100-150g of cubed tofu, tossing the mix until the vegetables are "al dente"... cooked but with a slight crunch!
Snacks if you need them...
A small handful of whole almonds
Hummus and vegetable crudités
A small bowl of sliced melon, blueberries and raspberries
Do supplements help?
Coupled with a good hormone-friendly diet, supplements can further naturally balance and control hormone levels.
The following are examples of beneficial supplements for hormonal balance...
Fish Oil (containing EPA and DHA) - vital for production of healthy prostaglandins and anti-inflammatory substances in the body.
B Vitamins, taken as a "complex" - B vitamins together with EPA and DHA are paramount for healthy oestrogen/progesterone balance, AND liver function.
Antioxidants such as green tea extract, d-limonene, turmeric or other quality antioxidants to support healthy cellular ageing.
Other oestrogen-supporting agents - isoflavones, non-soy isoflavones, phytonutrients, active folates (supporting methylation), support female health at all stages as well as benefiting breast health, bone health and cardiovascular health.
Calcium together with other essential nutrients to support bone health - calcium must be in an absorbable form, and taken with other nutrients, such as magnesium, vitamin D and boron. Microcrystalline "hydroxyapatite" (MCHC) is the ultimate form of calcium for proper absorption into bone, and studies show this to be effective in improving bone density in postmenopausal women.
N.B. Always seek advice from a registered Nutritionist before embarking on a specific supplement programme.
Balancing herbs can be very helpful for many women in dealing with stress or sex hormone imbalance (particularly during the pre-menstrual phase and during and after menopause). Examples include chaste berry (agnus castus), dong quai, black cohosh, red clover, ginger, evening primrose, peony root, red raspberry leaf, and St. John's Wort.
Many can be taken in isolation, or in combination with each other.
Always get professional advise before taking herbs, especially if you are on ANY medication, or hormonal treatment.
Exercise
Yoga and Pilates are two of the best forms of exercise for women to do regularly.
Stress management - meditation, deep breathing, cognitive behavioural therapy, transactional analysis (TA), are all useful and effective therapies and practises that can benefit women in a thousand ways!
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
How Many Carbs Per Day to Eat to Lose Weight?
Are you thinking of doing a plan like Atkins? Then you need to be asking yourself how many carbs per day are needed to lose weight on a plan like that. Low carb food plans are very specific about how many carbs per day you need in order to lose, maintain, or gain weight. Here's a glimpse into the low carb world that will help you learn how to lose, maintain, or gain weight and keep you in control of your weight loss goals.
Only Net Carbs Count
The first thing you need to understand when counting carbs is that the only carbs that count are net carbs. Net carbs are the only carbs that affect your blood sugar. Net carbohydrates are the carbs you get when you subtract the fiber of a food from the total carbohydrate count. So for instance, if you read the label on a can of vegetables and it says: Fiber 4 grams, Carbohydrates 10 grams, then your net carbohydrate per serving would be 6.
Don't Go Over 20 Net Carbs Initially
Studies have concluded that on the Atkins plan, in order to lose weight, you need to stay at or below 20 net carbs. 12 to 15 of those carbs need to come mostly from vegetables. You're allowed to eat most any kind of protein on this plan - as much as you need to feel full. So if you love bacon, sausage, veal, shrimp, steak with butter, this is a dieter's dream as long you eat your veggies.
What Does 20 Net Carbs Look Like?
So how do you fit in all those carbs that's supposed to come from veggies? Well, some vegetables are higher in carbs than others. During the first 2 weeks of induction, you pick vegetables from the low and medium carb group. So for instance, 20 net carbohydrates is the equivalent of roughly 4 cups of salad greens and 2 cups cooked vegetables.
That seems like a lot, but getting those 20 net carbs of veggies in is really quite easy. Here's a sample of a day on Atkins with a total net carbohydrate of 20:
Breakfast: 2 scrambled eggs and sausages; ½ cup steamed spinach
Snack: 1 stick string cheese; ½ Haas avocado
Lunch: Roast beef; 4 cups mixed salad greens; ½ cup mung bean sprouts; 5 black olives; 2 tablespoon chopped onions; 2 tablespoon lemon dill vinaigrette
Snack: 10 green olives; 1 slice cheddar cheese
Dinner: Baked salmon steak; 6 asparagus spears; 2 cups arugula; 5 cherry tomatoes; ½ cup sliced cucumbers 2 tablespoon Italian dressing
The total amount of net carbs for this menu is 20 net carbs. Out of those 20 carbs, 16 come from vegetables! This seems like a ton of food, and it is. But it's the right kinds of food that will enable you to lose massive weight in a very short period of time.
In fact, you can easily lose up to 15 pounds during the first two weeks eating on this plan as long as you stick within your allotted carbs. So in answer to the question, "How many carbs per day to lose weight?" The answer is 20 net carbs.
Friday, November 25, 2011
Natural Cures for Arthritis
I have to break it too you, there are no medical or natural cures for arthritis. If there were a "magic pill" it would be "BIG" news, nobody would suffer anymore and we wouldn't even hear about arthritis anymore.
However, there are a number of treatment options that make the management of arthritis a "very real" possibly.
Exercise
Exercise does a number of things, it helps to maintain, or even increase, the flexibility of joint and muscles and it also helps in achieving or maintaining a healthy body weight.
Being overweight increases the pain and discomfort of all forms of arthritis, and obesity or being overweight is one of the major causes of a number or health problems and diseases. So by getting rid of, or maintaining, a healthy weight not only will help you with your arthritis, but will also be helpful with your health in general.
Exercise specifically beneficial to those with arthritis includes:
o Water exercises (also called hydrotherapy) - Typically the water is very warm and classes can be found at most pools, the city, or in local health clubs.
o Yoga - classes are available in many communities and health clubs. I took a yoga class years ago at the local Junior College - if you have one nearby try there.
o Tai Chi
o And of course, just plain old walking. Whether it is fast or slow, just get out there.
Warm weather, or if you are inside, a warm environment, will probably be much easier on you. Even if it is cold out you will 'warm up', but it may take a while.
Your Diet, Vitamins and Supplements
To start with, doctors and many arthritic sufferers know that there are a number of vitamins, minerals and supplements that are very helpful in treating arthritis.
As any nutritionist will tell you the best way to get the vitamins and minerals you need is from food sources and by eating a healthy diet. Fortunately the majority of the vitamins and minerals, even supplements that are beneficial to arthritic suffers can be gotten from food sources.
In short the B vitamins, B3, 5 , 6 and 12, vitamins C, E and K. Calcium, Magnesium (which helps keep calcium in balance within your system), Zinc, Fish Oil (omega 3), glucosomine and chondrotin.
Not let's have a look at some diet improvements that will also help you in getting these vitamin minerals and supplements. Eating fats found in red meat and poultry have actually been shown to increase inflammation. Switching to cold water fish can help reduce the inflammation, besides being a source of vitamins this also will help with fish oils.
Antioxidants, vitamin C and beta-carotene can be gotten from blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, limes, lemons, oranges, guavas, papayas, cantaloupe, spinach, kale, brussel sprouts, and broccoli..
B vitamins can be found in whole grains, dried beans, split peas, and lentils.
Vitamin D. Food sources: Fish liver oils, milk, egg yolks, tuna fish.
Vitamin E can be found in wheat germ, nuts, and green leafy vegetables.
And of course the easiest diet, both for arthritis and being healthy in general is to eat 5 to 9 servings of fruits and vegetables, and go easy on fats and cholesterol.
The fruits and veggies will help you with vitamins and fiber, and be sure to talk with your physician or dietician as different types of arthritis have different needs as they may have ideas I didn't mention.
A good mutli-vitamin will help supplement the vitamins in your body, but it is much better and healthier to get the majority of your vitamins from the foods you eat.
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Both your diet, what you eat, and exercise are part of holistic medicine. Holistic medicine treats the entire body, not just the symptoms. So don't ignore the importance on your health of your diet or the exercise you get.
Monday, November 21, 2011
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Friday, November 11, 2011
Essentials For Sprouting Seeds For Your Parrot
Sprouting seeds is an easy way to provide vitamins, minerals, and trace elements to your bird and your bird will love them. Don't be intimidated by all the different directions for sprouting. There are thousands of different recommendations out there. The good news is that they all work so feel free to experiment. The key thing is to "Just do it!" Vitamins, Minerals, and trace elements are released during sprouting. Basically, sprouting is the beginning process of the seed turning into a plant. However, sprouting isn't limited to seeds. Seeds, grains and legumes can be used as sprouting sources. They will begin to swell when soaked in water. The germination process will begin and the nutritional value of the seed will change. One particular change is the protein level increases.
Sprouting seeds and seed-sprouter equipment (though not necessary) can be purchased at most health food stores. Seed-sprouters are basically jars with a lid that allows airflow (wire mesh). Simple dinner plates can be used instead of seed-sprouters as described in the directions below. Some good sprouting sources for beginners are sunflower seeds, mung beans, lentils and wheat berries. Other sprouting sources are amaranth, azuki, alfalfa, barley, buckwheat, canary grass, corn, popcorn, millet, oats, rice, rye, triticale, kamut, spelt, almonds, broccoli seeds, cabbage seeds, kale seeds, fenugreek seeds, teff, pumpkin seeds, radish seeds, quinoa, clover, garbanzo (Chickpeas) beans. As mentioned previously, there are several methods for sprouting. The key elements of the simple process are described below.
cover sprouting seeds in tap watersoak in tap water for an appropriate time (see below)rinse with tap waterplace on plate and cover with another platewait until seeds grow small tailsrinse with tap water twice daily while waiting on small tailsdrain off water on paper towelready to eat
One word of caution, sprouts have a very short shelf life and can be dangerous if they mold.
The process is very forgiving and that is why there are several descriptions of the process that all work. If you use small sprouting seeds then step 2 can be a few minutes. For example Buckwheat only needs to be soaked for 15-30 minutes while Barley needs to be soaked for 8-14 hours. Step 5 also depends on the sprouting seed and may not take as long as 24 hours. For example sunflowers usually sprout in about 18 hours while Alfalfa can take 6-8 days. As soon as the seeds starts to grow a little tail then it can be fed to your bird. If you wait too long, it will grow a big root and lose its nutrients. The small tail or "short sprout" is a sign that it is ready to be fed to your bird. A "long sprout" is typical of a sprout for human consumption. Also some sprouters prefer to rinse with an antibacterial solution such as Grapefruit Seed Extract (GSE) or a very diluted bleach solution instead of regular tap water. In my opinion this isn't necessary but it doesn't affect the process. You can refrigerate sprouted seeds for a couple days. However, it is recommended that you rinse them daily until they're used to remove the harmful by-products of the sprouting process.
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