Word of the Day – Awareness

The Thesaurus definition of Awareness is knowledge.  When it comes to health, awareness is everything.  What are things we need to be aware of:

Heredity

Prevention

Food

Exercise

It’s important to be aware of heredity.  Heredity tells us which diseases/ailments the body is in a higher risk category.  This in turn assists in putting into place a prevention plan.  It also informs of proper testing for current and future health examinations.  Many chronic diseases can be eliminated if known in advance.

A prevention plan is very important to lessen the odds of contracting a disease/ailment.  This is where food and exercise come in.  Knowing what the body needs to function properly is crucial.  All systems need to be happy and healthy to fight off the ‘undesirables’ as I call them.  Undesirables consist of everything from sinusitis to heart disease to cancer.  A good prevention plan can save a life or at least make it more manageable.

We must also know how stress affects the body.  There are many different types of stress and knowing how the body responds to certain stresses, such as exercise, is very important to a healthy body.  Not every body responds to hard-core, extra strenuous exercise.  Some bodies respond better to slow, methodical exercise.  Some people thrive on high energy, high stress situations whereas some thrive on more calm, analytic situations.  Being aware of how the body deals with stress can prevent the body from getting beat up and responding in a negative way.

This is very general and just scrapes the surface of the importance of awareness.  I could go into so much more detail about the importance of heredity, prevention, food, and exercise but it would probably be as long as a book.  The bottom line is to eat right, exercise, practice prevention, and know if the body is at high risk for any short comings.

For help with figuring out high risk issues or putting into place a prevention plan, see us at http://www.deeraginhealth.com.

 

Superfood Cure All – Cinnamon and Honey

My good friend Patsy passed on this wonderful information.  Her Holistic Practitioner has had her on this mix for over a year and she is as healthy and vibrant as ever.  2 tablespoons of honey and cinnamon mixed a day.  Honey is the only food on the planet that will not spoil or rot.   What it will do is what some call ‘turning to sugar’.  In reality, honey is always honey.  However, when left in a cool dark place for a long time it will “crystallize”.  When this happens, loosen the lid, boil some water and sit the honey container in the hot water, but turn off the heat and let it liquefy naturally.  It is then as good as it ever was.  Never boil honey or put it in a microwave.  This will kill the enzymes in the honey. It is found that a mixture of honey and Cinnamon cures most diseases. Honey is produced in most of the countries of the world. Scientists of today also accept honey as a ‘Ram Ban’ (very effective) medicine for all kinds of diseases.  It can be used without side effects for any kind of disease.  Today’s science says that even though honey is sweet, when it is taken in the right dosage as a medicine, it does not harm even diabetic patients. Weekly World News, a magazine in Canada, in its issue dated 17 January,1995 has given the following list of diseases that can be cured by honey and cinnamon, as researched by western scientists: HEART DISEASE: Make a paste of honey and cinnamon powder, apply it on bread instead of jelly and jam and eat it regularly for breakfast. It reduces the cholesterol in the arteries and saves the patient from heart attack. Also, those who have already had an attack, when they do this process daily, they are kept miles away from the next attack. Regular use of the above process relieves loss of breath and strengthens the heart beat. In America and Canada, various nursing homes have treated patients successfully and have found that as one ages the arteries and veins lose their flexibility and get clogged; honey and cinnamon revitalize the arteries and the veins. ARTHRITIS: Arthritis patients may take daily (morning and night) one cup of hot water with two tablespoons of honey and one small teaspoon of cinnamon powder. When taken regularly even chronic arthritis can be cured. In a recent research conducted at the Copenhagen University, it was found that when the doctors treated their patients with a mixture of one tablespoon Honey and half teaspoon Cinnamon powder before breakfast, they found that within a week (out of the 200 people so treated) practically 73 patients were totally relieved of pain and within a month, almost all the patients who could not walk or move around because of arthritis now started walking without pain. BLADDER INFECTIONS: Take two tablespoons of cinnamon powder and one teaspoon of honey in a glass of lukewarm water and drink it. It destroys the germs in the bladder. CHOLESTEROL: Two tablespoons of honey and three teaspoons of Cinnamon Powder mixed in 16 ounces of tea water given to a cholesterol patient were found to reduce the level of cholesterol in the blood by 10% within two hours. As mentioned for arthritic patients, when taken three times a day, any chronic cholesterol is cured. According to information received in the said Journal, pure honey taken with food daily relieves complaints of cholesterol. COLDS: Those suffering from common or severe colds should take one tablespoon lukewarm honey with 1/4 spoon cinnamon powder daily for three days. This process will cure most chronic cough, cold, and clear the sinuses. UPSET STOMACH: Honey taken with cinnamon powder cures stomach ache and also clears stomach ulcers from its root. GAS: According to the studies done in India and Japan, it is revealed that when Honey is taken with cinnamon powder the stomach is relieved of gas. IMMUNE SYSTEM: Daily use of honey and cinnamon powder strengthens the immune system and protects the body from bacterial and viral attacks. Scientists have found that honey has various vitamins and iron in large amounts. Constant use of Honey strengthens the white blood corpuscles (where DNA is contained) to fight bacterial and viral diseases. INDIGESTION: Cinnamon powder sprinkled on two tablespoons of honey taken before food is eaten relieves acidity and digests the heaviest of meals. INFLUENZA: A scientist in Spain has proved that honey contains a natural ‘Ingredient’ which kills the influenza germs and saves the patient from flu. LONGEVITY: Tea made with honey and cinnamon powder, when taken regularly, arrests the ravages of old age. Use four teaspoons of honey, one teaspoon of cinnamon powder, and three cups of water and boil to make a tea.  Drink 1/4 cup, three to four times a day. It keeps the skin fresh and soft and arrests old age. Life spans increase and even a 100-year-old will start performing the chores of a 20-year-old. RASPY OR SORE THROAT: When throat has a tickle or is raspy, take one tablespoon of honey and sip until gone. Repeat every three hours until throat is without symptoms. PIMPLES: Three tablespoons of honey and one teaspoon of cinnamon powder paste. Apply this paste on the pimples before sleeping and wash it off the next morning with warm water. When done daily for two weeks, it removes all pimples from the root. SKIN INFECTIONS: Applying honey and cinnamon powder in equal parts on the affected parts cures eczema, ringworm and all types of skin infections. WEIGHT LOSS: Daily in the morning one half hour before breakfast and on an empty stomach, and at night before sleeping, drink honey and cinnamon powder boiled in one cup of water. When taken regularly, it reduces the weight of even the most obese person. Also, drinking this mixture regularly does not allow the fat to accumulate in the body even though the person may eat a high calorie diet. CANCER: Recent research in Japan and Australia has revealed that advanced cancer of the stomach and bones have been cured successfully. Patients suffering from these kinds of cancer should daily take one tablespoon of honey with one teaspoon of cinnamon powder three times a day for one month. FATIGUE: Recent studies have shown that the sugar content of honey is more helpful rather than being detrimental to the strength of the body. Senior citizens who take honey and cinnamon powder in equal parts are more alert and flexible. Dr. Milton, who has done research, says that a half tablespoon of honey taken in a glass of water and sprinkled with cinnamon powder, even when the vitality of the body starts to decrease, when taken daily after brushing and in the afternoon at about 3:00 P.M., the vitality of the body increases within a week. BAD BREATH: People of South America, gargle with one teaspoon of honey and cinnamon powder mixed in hot water first thing in the morning so their breath stays fresh throughout the day. HEARING LOSS: Daily morning and night honey and cinnamon powder, taken in equal parts restores hearing. Remember when we were kids? We had toast with real butter and cinnamon sprinkled on it! More references on the dynamics of this mixture: http://www.benefits-of-honey.com/honey-and-cinnamon.html http://current.com/groups/bees/89757152_life-benefits-of-cinnamon-honey.htm http://adrienne2.hubpages.com/hub/Natural-Cures-With-Honey-And-Cinnamon http://cruffychronicles.com/2012/10/03/honey-cinnamon-cold-remedy/ Visit www.deeraginhealth.com for more information on nutrition and wellness.

Choosing A Health and Wellness Program - Time

Reblogged from Focus On Fitness Health and Wellness:

I cannot tell you how often I hear, "I don't have enough time to exercise" or "I don't have time to prepare meals every day".  I also get, "I don't have time to journal" and "I am to busy to even think about being healthy".  My question is ,"Why not?".   I understand that time is an issue when it comes to doing the things that we need to be healthy but what happens if we do not make the time?  

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Common Mistakes of a Vegan and Vegetarian Diet

Many think that incorporating a vegetarian or vegan diet constitutes eating more healthy.  This is not necessarily so.  The correct choices for animal replacement foods is as important as ever.  Below, I’ve listed some things to be aware of as you consider or plan to make the lifestyle change to one of vegan or vegetarianism.

Choose healthful meat substitutes. When eliminating animal products, those nutrients have to be replaced with healthy foods which supply healthy nutrients provided by meat.  It’s impossible to stop eating all animal-derived food products and think that it is healthy.  Many vegans eat too much of one of the food groups that they do eat.  Too many high calorie, high starch and sugary foods are used to replace meats as opposed to plant based high protein foods.  One or more healthful protein sources several times a day is sufficient. These include foods with an array of amino acids, such as quinoa, nuts and seeds, as well as foods that are high in protein, including beans and tofu.

Beware of processed vegan foods. Vegans should steer clear of many processed foods that claim to be vegan substitutes for cheese and meat. They may be vegan but that doesn’t mean that they don’t include many chemicals found in “regular” processed foods. These substitutes may be high in sugar, fat and sodium in an attempt to mimic cheese and processed meat.  Remember to read the ingredients labels and don’t assume food is vegan friendly just because it says it is.  Also know that food items labelled “Vegan” are not the only foods that can be eaten.  All you have to do is read the label if not sure.

Get a full complement of nutrients. People on strict vegan diets tend to be deficient in vitamin B-12, iron, zinc, coenzyme Q10 and carnitine.  These nutrients are abundant in animal-sourced foods. If following a vegan diet, it’s best to check vitamin and  mineral levels regularly as well as take B12 Supplements as needed.  There are lab tests which tell exactly which vitamins and minerals have low levels.  A great yearly test is the Optimal Nutrition Evaluation (ONE), a comprehensive nutritional evaluation which identifies imbalances that may be preventing you from achieving good health.

Don’t expect people to know exactly what’s vegan.  Just because the chef at a restaurant or a well-meaning, non-vegan friend assures you that the food is vegan, doesn’t make it so.  You can find vegan/vegetarian restaurants on such sites as eat well guide or local harvest. Many non-vegans think that vegans are the same thing as vegetarians, or  they may forget that dairy, eggs, and animal additives are not okay for vegans.

Plan food intake initially until more familiar with vegan/vegetarian type foods.  Not being prepared can lend to becoming a ‘Junk-Food Vegan’ which constitutes weight gain and bad health.  Implementing a vegan/vegetarian diet doesn’t exempt from diabetes, high blood pressure, or heart disease.

Educate Oneself on a pure plant-based diet and lifestyle CORRECTLY.  There is much more to this lifestyle than most realize.  Food and exercise are just part of it.  Do your research.  This lifestyle is healthy when done correctly.  It’s a balance of mind, body, and soul.  There are many things which effect each of these categories besides food and movement.

For information on how to change your lifestyle to one of health and wellness, see Focus On Fitness Health and Wellness or email us at focusonfitness@deeraginhealth.com.

Dr. Mark Stengler – Feds admit to missing drug problems

I’ve re-posted this article by Dr. Mark Stengler regarding the practice by the FDA of approving drugs before they have been tested thoroughly because it is important.  In essence, we are being treated as guinea pigs for Big Pharma.  With the recent approval of the weight loss drug Belviq, which has been studied for only 2 years, and the recent side affects of statins coming to light, we need to be aware of how the FDA is approving these drugs and how it effects us.  It is more important than ever to ask our healthcare providers  questions regarding recommended drug treatments and even more important to research treatments other than drugs.

‘Imagine NASA patting itself on the back over the discovery of a new asteroid — but only after it crashed into the planet and wiped out Los Angeles.

It’s crazy, but that’s exactly what the FDA’s been doing lately.

Up to 50 percent of all drug side effects — including dangerous and even deadly risks — aren’t spotted until after a drug has been approved by the agency and given to millions of Americans.

It’s a shameful and downright embarrassing track record for any agency charged with drug safety — but the FDA seems to think the fact that they eventually spot those risks is worth bragging about.

In a new report with the comically ignorant title of “Advances in FDA’s Safety Program for Marketed Drugs,” the FDA says it’s required 385 post-market studies and made 65 changes to drug labels to reflect new safety guidelines since 2008.

Here’s an idea: How about requiring those studies before a drug is approved, so the label won’t have to be changed at all — because we’ll already know most, if not all, of a drug’s risks?

Apparently, that’s asking too much in today’s “approve first, ask questions later” environment.

What’s even more amazing is that the new report doesn’t even hint at the agency’s other huge problem with approved drugs — and that’s the fact that they often wait years to act even when they do learn of new risks.

Case in point: Statins.

Earlier this year, the FDA required a new warning for statin labels saying the drugs can cause diabetes, memory problems, confusion, and serious muscle pain.

We’ve known about those risks for years now. One friend of mine, a retired doctor, has battled neuropathy pain since taking statins a decade ago. And the diabetes risk was exposed in a major study four years ago.

Yet the FDA is only just getting around to revising the warning label.

And if you think that’s bad, just wait — because this is about to get a whole lot worse.

I’m sure you’ve heard plenty about all the gridlock in D.C., but there’s one area where both parties have been able to work together. In a rare act of bipartisanship, Congress is getting ready to make it easier for new drugs to reach the market quicker than ever.

That’s something to think about next time you read about a newly approved drug — and how “safe” it’s been shown in studies “so far.”‘

Article by:  Dr. Mark Stengler, House Calls,  Feds admit to missing drug problems

For a free copy of Dr. Stengler’s House Calls:  http://www.healthrevelations.com/housecalls/freecopy.html

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