Another common modern malaise. Probably the majority of people suffer because they do not eat properly, exercise or make enough time for relaxation.
It can be caused by chronic illness or anaemia. If you suspect it is the latter you need to make sure you get enough iron, vitamin B12 and folate in the diet, or even add supplements. It can also be a symptom of ME, Glandular Fever, stress and depression. Although, ironically, a lack of stress or stimulation i.e. boredom, can have the same effect.
Blood sugar levels and the glycemic index (G.I) of food is an in vogue topic for magazine articles. However, what is evident is that to maintain healthy blood sugar levels...
The rest of the article can be found here.
Monday, 27 October 2008
Sunday, 26 October 2008
Exercise and Keeping Fit
I often wondered why the over weight guys and gals at my gym never seemed to be winning their battle of the bulge contest, despite their regular aerobic exercise classes.
It is now scientifically known that the body, after an aerobic work out returns to its metabolic resting state an hour after the activity. In other words the body ceases to burn those calories off at the rate you would like. I can't remember the exact statistic, but to burn off a pound of fat takes something like a 4 hour run.
But before you rush off to burn your gym kit, there is some good news...
The rest of the article can be found here.
It is now scientifically known that the body, after an aerobic work out returns to its metabolic resting state an hour after the activity. In other words the body ceases to burn those calories off at the rate you would like. I can't remember the exact statistic, but to burn off a pound of fat takes something like a 4 hour run.
But before you rush off to burn your gym kit, there is some good news...
The rest of the article can be found here.
Thursday, 23 October 2008
Eczema
The link with allergy is apparently fiercely debated, but my personal experience of asthma and the medical establishment leads me to believe individuals should explore all possible avenues.
One of the ways to test for allergy is an exclusion diet. The following foods have been associated with the condition: -
* Eggs
* Wheat
* Milk products
* Fish
* Shellfish
* Tomatoes
* Nuts
* Soya products
* Yeast
* Some additives
Some of the usual suspects in other words. Try eliminating these foods from your diet for 2 weeks. If you notice an improvement then...
The rest of the article can be found here.
One of the ways to test for allergy is an exclusion diet. The following foods have been associated with the condition: -
* Eggs
* Wheat
* Milk products
* Fish
* Shellfish
* Tomatoes
* Nuts
* Soya products
* Yeast
* Some additives
Some of the usual suspects in other words. Try eliminating these foods from your diet for 2 weeks. If you notice an improvement then...
The rest of the article can be found here.
Tuesday, 14 October 2008
Diets
The only diet anyone needs is a good one. Please throw away all those
books you have bought. A good diet consists of a moderate intake of
complex carbohydrates, fat and protein, plus large helpings of fresh
fruit and veg.
Apart from a very small unfortunate group of people who genuinely have
biological reasons for being fat, the root cause of obesity is over
eating. We all have differing metabolic rates, which means that we
have to become aware of how much food we need. If you gain excess
weight it is because you are consuming more calories than your body
requires and it has stored it as fat.
Eating complex carbohydrates means wholemeal flour products, potatoes,
bananas, oats, brown rice and other cereals that have not been over
refined. It means drastically reducing the consumption of white flour
products, chips (french fries), crisps (potato chips), cakes, sweets
(candy) and chocolate.
Fat is an important constituent of the diet...
The rest of this article can be found at The Apothecary
books you have bought. A good diet consists of a moderate intake of
complex carbohydrates, fat and protein, plus large helpings of fresh
fruit and veg.
Apart from a very small unfortunate group of people who genuinely have
biological reasons for being fat, the root cause of obesity is over
eating. We all have differing metabolic rates, which means that we
have to become aware of how much food we need. If you gain excess
weight it is because you are consuming more calories than your body
requires and it has stored it as fat.
Eating complex carbohydrates means wholemeal flour products, potatoes,
bananas, oats, brown rice and other cereals that have not been over
refined. It means drastically reducing the consumption of white flour
products, chips (french fries), crisps (potato chips), cakes, sweets
(candy) and chocolate.
Fat is an important constituent of the diet...
The rest of this article can be found at The Apothecary
Monday, 13 October 2008
Diarrhoea
Diarrhoea
I am a big fan of homeopathic cures and for this particular troublesome malady I highly recommend New Era's tissue salts, just copy and paste and you will find a supplier. It stops diarrhoea quickly.
Dessicated coconut is apparently useful in controlling diarrhoea in chronic conditions such as IBS. If you do suffer from regular bouts it is possibly due to anxiety or allergy. If you suspect the latter then try removing the suspect food from your diet for a while. You may need to try an exclusion diet to pinpoint your allergens. Take medical advice before trying an exclusion diet.
Slippery elm and aloe vera are useful aids in digestive ailments, so try adding these to the diet along with a pro-biotic product containing live bifidobacteria and L. acidophilus.
I am a big fan of homeopathic cures and for this particular troublesome malady I highly recommend New Era's tissue salts, just copy and paste and you will find a supplier. It stops diarrhoea quickly.
Dessicated coconut is apparently useful in controlling diarrhoea in chronic conditions such as IBS. If you do suffer from regular bouts it is possibly due to anxiety or allergy. If you suspect the latter then try removing the suspect food from your diet for a while. You may need to try an exclusion diet to pinpoint your allergens. Take medical advice before trying an exclusion diet.
Slippery elm and aloe vera are useful aids in digestive ailments, so try adding these to the diet along with a pro-biotic product containing live bifidobacteria and L. acidophilus.
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