Foods to Help Arthritis
The more you understand about any subject, the more interesting it becomes. As you read this article you'll find that the subject of Arthritis is certainly no exception.
Does eating certain foods help to cure arthritis? Conversely, is the elimination of certain foods any help in controlling this debilitating and painful disease? With over 100 different forms of arthritis and not a lot of research into its causes and cures, the debate rages on.
Because the symptoms of arthritis often seem to come and go without warning it’s hard to tell whether any sudden relief was due to a new diet or not. It is important for the sufferer to be able to choose a new treatment because it makes him feel to some degree in control of his life and also gives hope, an important consideration.
Researchers have discovered that a diet including too many calories can actually aggravate RA, while 5% of sufferers in another study showed a flare-up of symptoms after drinking milk. A reduction of fat, dairy and red meat was shown to relieve pain. In 1998, Finnish researchers found that the addition of lactobacillus improved symptoms of RA. This was supported by animal experiments, where mice given lactobacillus were found to be less likely to develop the disease and their immune systems were more able to cope with it if they did.
Now that we've covered those aspects of Arthritis, let's turn to some of the other factors that need to be considered.
One thing to remember when following any diet is that the nutrients lost through the elimination of any foods must be replaced by other means. Certain foods or food groups often seem to cause a worsening of arthritis symptoms. In this case, an elimination diet could be helpful. All suspected foods must be completely eliminated from the diet for several weeks, then reinstated one at a time over a period of several days. If the symptoms of pain and inflammation re-occur after each food is eaten again, then it could be a culprit. This should be done at least three times to determine that there were no other factors involved. If an elimination diet is followed, it is wise to keep two diaries: One of the foods eaten and at what times and dates, and the other of the dates and times of pain flare-ups. When the two are compared, it will be plain to see what was eaten that could have caused pain.
Some of the food groups that are suspected of causing pain are the nightshade group i.e., white potatoes, tomatoes, eggplant and bell peppers. Others are red meat, lemons, grapefruit, corn, wheat, rye and milk, eggs coffee, sugar and cheese.
One of the main studies done way back in the 1950’s has shown that fish oil has a very beneficial affect on arthritis pain. Fish oil supplements are widely taken, but in some cases cause unwelcome side effects like a fishy after-taste, gas and an upset stomach. Some researchers recommend simply adding omega 3’s to the diet by eating cold-water fish like mackerel, herring, tuna, salmon, anchovies, bluefish and mullet.
Another study, researched and supported by the University of Manchester, discovered that people with high levels of beta-cryptoxanthin were 40% less likely to develop arthritis. This is classed as a pro-vitamin A carotenoid which can be found in all yellow or orange- fleshed fruits and vegetables. It enhances bone, skin and immune health. Pumpkin, winter squash and peppers are the vegetables with the highest levels of beta-cryptoxanthin, while tangerines, persimmons and papayas are the fruits with the highest levels.
Once you understand some of the Arthritis facts, you may be able to share them with others who need help like friends or family.
Colin L Wolfenden
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Wednesday, February 22, 2006
Tuesday, February 21, 2006
7 Easy Remedies to Soothe Nighttime Heartburn and Indigestion
The following article presents the very latest information on Heartburn and Indigestion. If you have a problem with Heartburn and Indigestion, then this informative article is required reading.
Who hasn’t bolted upright in the night, awakened by a sudden and terrible burning sensation in the pit of their stomach? Whether you indulged in some overly spicy chili, or overdid it on those late-night leftovers, these quick heartburn remedies will soothe your fiery stomach and help you get back to sleep!
1. The first thing you’ll want to do when you’re awakened by heartburn pain, is to stand up. This helps keep the acid at bay while you go and get a full glass of cool water.
2. Drink the whole glass of water, and follow it with a mixture of 1 tablespoon of baking soda, and half a glass of water. Be careful though, if you have high blood pressure or are pregnant, this can cause water retention or increase your blood pressure.
3. DON’T drink milk or suck on mints to relieve heartburn. Milk might feel nice and cool going down, but it actually contains fats and proteins that cause your stomach to secrete MORE acid and make your heartburn worse! Mints, while they may feel soothing, actually relax the small valve between your esophagus and stomach, whose purpose it is to actually KEEP acid at bay! When this valve is relaxed, more acid can seep up and aggravate heartburn symptoms!
4. This is going to sound strange, but downing a teaspoon of vinegar can help soothe heartburn immediately! Why give your stomach MORE acid when it already seems to have enough, you ask? Sometimes, heartburn is caused as a result of too little acid, and vinegar helps quell indigestion by giving your stomach a little extra “juice” (no pun intended!) to do its job!
It seems like new information is discovered about something every day. And the topic of Heartburn and Indigestion is no exception. Keep reading to get more fresh news about Heartburn and Indigestion.
5. Certain foods can cause nighttime heartburn, including: soda pop or beverages with caffeine (which you shouldn’t be drinking before bed anyway!), alcohol, garlic, chocolate (sorry!), citrus fruits, tomatoes and tomato-based products. Avoiding these types of food can help ease your indigestion if you frequently find yourself awakened with that intolerable burning!
6. Eating a banana each day works like an antacid to soothe heartburn. If you’re already stricken with indigestion, eating pineapple or papaya (or drinking the juice) can help settle your stomach naturally. Some people also claim that eating a teaspoon of mustard (yuck!) can work immediately.
7. Avoid eating at least two hours before you go to sleep. Those late night snacks can keep your stomach busy all night and prevent you from easing into a deep, restful sleep. You may also find that sleeping on your left side or sleeping at a somewhat upright angle can keep acid down where it belongs.
If you are awakened by heartburn on a regular basis, or the pain is severe, or if you have heartburn with vomiting, you’ll want to consult your doctor immediately as it may be a sign of a more serious condition such as an ulcer. Above all, avoid spicy, fatty and caffeine-containing foods before bed, and you should be able to drift off to sleep easily.
There's no doubt that the topic of Heartburn and Indigestion can be fascinating. If you want to really get your heartburn or indigestion handled then you can't go past the Cure Your Heartburn solution.
Sweet dreams!
Colin L Wolfenden
http://www.impressiveebooks.com
http://www.my-resource.com
The following article presents the very latest information on Heartburn and Indigestion. If you have a problem with Heartburn and Indigestion, then this informative article is required reading.
Who hasn’t bolted upright in the night, awakened by a sudden and terrible burning sensation in the pit of their stomach? Whether you indulged in some overly spicy chili, or overdid it on those late-night leftovers, these quick heartburn remedies will soothe your fiery stomach and help you get back to sleep!
1. The first thing you’ll want to do when you’re awakened by heartburn pain, is to stand up. This helps keep the acid at bay while you go and get a full glass of cool water.
2. Drink the whole glass of water, and follow it with a mixture of 1 tablespoon of baking soda, and half a glass of water. Be careful though, if you have high blood pressure or are pregnant, this can cause water retention or increase your blood pressure.
3. DON’T drink milk or suck on mints to relieve heartburn. Milk might feel nice and cool going down, but it actually contains fats and proteins that cause your stomach to secrete MORE acid and make your heartburn worse! Mints, while they may feel soothing, actually relax the small valve between your esophagus and stomach, whose purpose it is to actually KEEP acid at bay! When this valve is relaxed, more acid can seep up and aggravate heartburn symptoms!
4. This is going to sound strange, but downing a teaspoon of vinegar can help soothe heartburn immediately! Why give your stomach MORE acid when it already seems to have enough, you ask? Sometimes, heartburn is caused as a result of too little acid, and vinegar helps quell indigestion by giving your stomach a little extra “juice” (no pun intended!) to do its job!
It seems like new information is discovered about something every day. And the topic of Heartburn and Indigestion is no exception. Keep reading to get more fresh news about Heartburn and Indigestion.
5. Certain foods can cause nighttime heartburn, including: soda pop or beverages with caffeine (which you shouldn’t be drinking before bed anyway!), alcohol, garlic, chocolate (sorry!), citrus fruits, tomatoes and tomato-based products. Avoiding these types of food can help ease your indigestion if you frequently find yourself awakened with that intolerable burning!
6. Eating a banana each day works like an antacid to soothe heartburn. If you’re already stricken with indigestion, eating pineapple or papaya (or drinking the juice) can help settle your stomach naturally. Some people also claim that eating a teaspoon of mustard (yuck!) can work immediately.
7. Avoid eating at least two hours before you go to sleep. Those late night snacks can keep your stomach busy all night and prevent you from easing into a deep, restful sleep. You may also find that sleeping on your left side or sleeping at a somewhat upright angle can keep acid down where it belongs.
If you are awakened by heartburn on a regular basis, or the pain is severe, or if you have heartburn with vomiting, you’ll want to consult your doctor immediately as it may be a sign of a more serious condition such as an ulcer. Above all, avoid spicy, fatty and caffeine-containing foods before bed, and you should be able to drift off to sleep easily.
There's no doubt that the topic of Heartburn and Indigestion can be fascinating. If you want to really get your heartburn or indigestion handled then you can't go past the Cure Your Heartburn solution.
Sweet dreams!
Colin L Wolfenden
http://www.impressiveebooks.com
http://www.my-resource.com
Saturday, February 18, 2006
Dietary Supplements – Calcium and Magnesium
You should be able to find several indispensable facts about Dietary Supplements in the following paragraphs. If there's at least one fact you didn't know before, imagine the difference it might make.
Many health care professionals don’t see the need for supplements of vitamins and minerals, but it is possible to become deficient in these building blocks for the human body when we are under the stress of illness, pregnancy or aging. Children can often eat junk foods to excess and miss out on their daily nutritional requirements. The unborn child makes heavy nutritional demands on the mother, while those in the older age bracket often find their stomach doesn’t absorb nutrients like it should.
Adolescents and young adults often have stress of an emotional kind with school exams and late hours for whatever reason. Mothers of young children rarely have a moment to call their own so their bodies are under constant stress and often they have to cope with sleep deprivation too. Sometimes we can go for years feeling overtired or with other minor problems without realizing that they could be alleviated by the addition of certain dietary supplements.
Cramps in the lower limbs, restless leg syndrome and sleeplessness are all eased by the addition of calcium and magnesium to the diet. Magnesium is more easily absorbed by the body in the form of dolomite, or with the addition of calcium. People who are too busy to eat properly, nursing or pregnant mothers and children who refuse milk and are picky eaters should all take calcium supplements. Children need lots of calcium to build strong bones and teeth that will serve them faithfully for the rest of their lives.
Calcium taken by the older age group will help to prevent osteoporosis, a disease that causes bones to become brittle and honeycombed. Fractures and broken bones in old age take so long to heal that the unfortunate victim sometimes never recovers fully from the results of a fall. It makes sense to prevent the problem rather than wait until it happens, to do something about it. Why not have a bone density scan to see if you are at risk of osteoporosis?
It's really a good idea to probe a little deeper into the subject of Dietary Supplements . What you learn may give you the confidence you need to venture into new areas. Magnesium helps to support a strong immune system and maintains normal muscle and nerve function. It is also known to be involved in every metabolism and protein synthesis and is needed for over three hundred biochemical reactions in the body, so it is very important.
One of the benefits of magnesium is its muscle relaxing properties. The heart is a muscle and high blood pressure is often caused by the heart not relaxing sufficiently on its outward (diastolic) beat. There is increasing interest in the role magnesium can play in managing hypertension and cardiovascular disease.
If irritable bowel syndrome is the problem, a magnesium supplement will help to reduce the cramping of the intestine by relaxing it. Add a little peppermint oil in a chelated capsule to aid in the removal of painful flatulence and gas build-up and the two main symptoms of this disease are disposed of or reduced significantly.
If you are taking prescription medication, always consult your health care professional before taking supplements. That's how things stand right now. Keep in mind that any subject can change over time, so be sure you keep up with the latest news.
Colin L Wolfenden
http://www.my-resource.com
http://www.impressiveebooks.com
Many health care professionals don’t see the need for supplements of vitamins and minerals, but it is possible to become deficient in these building blocks for the human body when we are under the stress of illness, pregnancy or aging. Children can often eat junk foods to excess and miss out on their daily nutritional requirements. The unborn child makes heavy nutritional demands on the mother, while those in the older age bracket often find their stomach doesn’t absorb nutrients like it should.
Adolescents and young adults often have stress of an emotional kind with school exams and late hours for whatever reason. Mothers of young children rarely have a moment to call their own so their bodies are under constant stress and often they have to cope with sleep deprivation too. Sometimes we can go for years feeling overtired or with other minor problems without realizing that they could be alleviated by the addition of certain dietary supplements.
Cramps in the lower limbs, restless leg syndrome and sleeplessness are all eased by the addition of calcium and magnesium to the diet. Magnesium is more easily absorbed by the body in the form of dolomite, or with the addition of calcium. People who are too busy to eat properly, nursing or pregnant mothers and children who refuse milk and are picky eaters should all take calcium supplements. Children need lots of calcium to build strong bones and teeth that will serve them faithfully for the rest of their lives.
Calcium taken by the older age group will help to prevent osteoporosis, a disease that causes bones to become brittle and honeycombed. Fractures and broken bones in old age take so long to heal that the unfortunate victim sometimes never recovers fully from the results of a fall. It makes sense to prevent the problem rather than wait until it happens, to do something about it. Why not have a bone density scan to see if you are at risk of osteoporosis?
It's really a good idea to probe a little deeper into the subject of Dietary Supplements . What you learn may give you the confidence you need to venture into new areas. Magnesium helps to support a strong immune system and maintains normal muscle and nerve function. It is also known to be involved in every metabolism and protein synthesis and is needed for over three hundred biochemical reactions in the body, so it is very important.
One of the benefits of magnesium is its muscle relaxing properties. The heart is a muscle and high blood pressure is often caused by the heart not relaxing sufficiently on its outward (diastolic) beat. There is increasing interest in the role magnesium can play in managing hypertension and cardiovascular disease.
If irritable bowel syndrome is the problem, a magnesium supplement will help to reduce the cramping of the intestine by relaxing it. Add a little peppermint oil in a chelated capsule to aid in the removal of painful flatulence and gas build-up and the two main symptoms of this disease are disposed of or reduced significantly.
If you are taking prescription medication, always consult your health care professional before taking supplements. That's how things stand right now. Keep in mind that any subject can change over time, so be sure you keep up with the latest news.
Colin L Wolfenden
http://www.my-resource.com
http://www.impressiveebooks.com
10 Easy Weight Loss Tips for the New Year
The following article lists some simple, informative tips that will help you have a better experience
with Weight Loss.
The New Year is here. One New Year's resolution for many people is to lose weight and to keep it off.
Unfortunately, for some, this can be such a daunting task that their resolve lasts for a few months at
best. The good news is that weight loss does not have to be difficult. With the right mindset, it is
possible to lose weight and keep it off. Here are 10 tips to assist in this process.
Tip #1: Focus on making small changes each step of the way. For most people, successful weight loss
involves not only a diet change, but a lifestyle change as well. Since this can be overwhelming for
some, it is best to take baby steps. For instance, instead of signing-up for a full year's membership
at a gym, go for a few months or try walking in the neighborhood three times a week for thirty
minutes. Once this is done habitually it becomes part of one's lifestyle.
Tip #2: Eat 100% organic, virgin, and unrefined coconut oil. There is research which supports this as
an aid in weight loss.
Tip #3: Eat apples, preferably organic, every day. Apples decrease appetite and stabilize blood sugar.
Eat at least one apple per day.
Tip #4: Stay away from fast foods. These foods are loaded with harmful fats, preservatives, and other
chemicals. If one has to eat out, try to eat at a restaurant and make healthy choices such as eating a
large salad, a baked potato, and broiled meats instead of fried foods.
Tip #5: Do a liver cleanse. Many people have livers which are clogged and not working efficiently.
Health food stores carry a variety of cleansing products.
How can you put a limit on learning more? The next section may contain that one little bit of wisdom
that changes everything.
Tip #6: Use organic apple cider vinegar. Apple cider vinegar helps to eliminate fat cells from the
body. Take a few teaspoons prior to each meal. Apple cider vinegar can be found in health food stores.
Tip #7: Add hot pepper to food. It is amazing what something hot and spicy can do for the metabolism.
Hot peppers not only increase metabolism, but also help the body burn off fat more efficiently.
Organic hot salsa is best.
Tip #8: Eat a large organic salad at lunch and dinner. The key is organic, if possible. If salad
dressing is used, it should be organic olive oil, organic vinegar, and fresh organic lemon juice.
Tip #9: Stay away from refined foods such as sugar and enriched products such as white flour, white
rice, white bread, and pasta that is not organic or whole grain. These foods have no nutritional
value.
Tip #10: Be positive! Don't say "I'm going to try to lose weight", but "I'm going to lose weight and
feel great." Be committed to staying on course and making those necessary lifestyle and dietary
changes. With this mindset, one cannot help but be successful.
Weight loss does not have to be overwhelming and difficult. Commit to trying at least a few of the
steps above and expect to lose weight and feel great!
As your knowledge about Weight Loss continues to grow, you will begin to see how Weight Loss fits into
the overall scheme of your life. Knowing how something relates to the rest of your world is important
too.
Colin L Wolfenden
http://www.my-resource.com
http://www.impressiveebooks.com
Sunday, February 05, 2006
Managing Stress 7 Days to a new You!
New Article uploaded to www.my-resource.com
Managing Stress 7 Days to a new You!
Is stress causing you to start tearing your hair out with all the frustration, grief, anxiety, and pressure? It's a state of mental conditioning that is like taking that bitter pill down your throat, causing you to lose your sense of self, and worse, your sanity. Just thinking about it can drive anyone off the edge. And they say that the proactive ones are already living off the edge.
Read the complete article here
Managing Stress 7 Days to a new You!
Is stress causing you to start tearing your hair out with all the frustration, grief, anxiety, and pressure? It's a state of mental conditioning that is like taking that bitter pill down your throat, causing you to lose your sense of self, and worse, your sanity. Just thinking about it can drive anyone off the edge. And they say that the proactive ones are already living off the edge.
Read the complete article here
Blood Circulation Problems and a River in Drought,
I've uploaded my latest article to the www.my-resource.com website. You can find it via the health menu link.
Blood Circulation Problems and a River in Drought,Similar Causes and Effects!
What possible similarities could there be between blood circulation problems, and a river in times of drought? Quite a few in fact!
Blood circulation problems plague many but the signs such as cold feet, swollen feet, leg and hip pains etc are merely a sign of bigger dangers. Read the full article here
Blood Circulation Problems and a River in Drought,Similar Causes and Effects!
What possible similarities could there be between blood circulation problems, and a river in times of drought? Quite a few in fact!
Blood circulation problems plague many but the signs such as cold feet, swollen feet, leg and hip pains etc are merely a sign of bigger dangers. Read the full article here
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