Vitamin E, Alpha-tocopherol, Fat Soluble, Antioxidant And Healer

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Vitamin E, also known as Alpha-tocopherol (which is the ONLY NATURAL form) is a fat soluble Vitamin. It stores in the body until it is needed, which means you don’t need to take it every day.

It acts as an antioxidant Vitamin and helps your body by neutralising potentially damaging free radicals, which have been known to support the development of cancer and cardiovascular disease as well as being very important in the safeguarding of cell membranes to protect them against the effects of dangerous free radicals also.

Vitamin E offers many more health benefits for your body. It aids in keeping your skin and heart, circulation and muscles, nerves as well as your red blood cells healthy. It can slow down aging and is a great healer for burns and wounds, after surgery, (only apply on closed wounds), topically on scars and other injuries. Muscle strength improves and it is useful in the treatment of fibrocystic breast disease, PMS, as well as painful or excessive menstruation.

Free radicals are stimulated during regular exercise, so Vitamin E should be taken on a regular basis. Being a natural anticoagulant, it even offers some protection against heart disease and some forms of stroke.

Vitamin E has also been known to alleviate respiratory problems as well as boosting the immune system, therefore fighting off infectious diseases.

If you suffer with Vitamin E deficiency, some symptoms may include the lack of vitality, disinterest in sexual performance, irritability, sensitivity, reduction in physical activity, neurological and reproductive problems as well as muscle weakness and maybe even depression.

Vitamin E has very low toxicity if taken in larger doses, so pregnant and breast-feeding women should avoid mega- doses.

By eating a varied, balanced and healthy diet, you should get the amount of Vitamin E you need. Some good sources are nuts and seeds, whole-wheat flour, wheat-germ, green leafy vegetables, avocados, vegetable oils and spinach.

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Vitamin K, Fat Soluble, Beneficial For Osteoporosis And Blood Clotting

Vitamin K is a fat-soluble Vitamin and as it stores in the body until it is needed, there is no need to take it on a daily basis.

It can be found naturally in two forms:

=> K 1 – phylloquinone – found in plants

=> K 2 – menaquinone – synthesized by many bacteria

(There is also Vitamin K 3 – menadione, which is a manmade form)

Vitamin K, long known for its critical role in blood clotting, it has a number of important functions. It is essential for synthesising the liver protein that controls the clotting. It also helps heal wounds properly as it is needed for the blood clotting. There has been increasing evidence that Vitamin K is also beneficial in the repair and development of building strong bones.

With the presence of cultured milk such as yoghurt in your diet, the function of the intestine producing Vitamin K is improved. The intestines are also the place where the Vitamin aids to convert glucose to glycogen which then will be stored in the liver.

There have been indications that Vitamin K decreases incidences or even severity of osteoporosis as well as slowing down bone loss.

With normal dietary intake toxicity does not easily happen unless the synthetic compound of Vitamin K 3 is taken. After taking high doses of the toxic synthetic form can include symptoms like flushing and sweating and in some cases Jaundice and anemia may develop.

Before you take a Vitamin K supplement consult your medical practitioner if you are also taking anti-coagulants, which prevent blood clotting.

Air pollution, radiation and freezing can destroy the nutrients in Vitamin K.

High Vitamin intake of Vitamin E, calcium, mineral oil, excessive refined sugar, rancid fats and antibiotics may decrease the absorption of Vitamin K.

In the last stages of pregnancy Vitamin K should be taken with caution, as it could be toxic for the baby.

You should be able to get all the Vitamins and Nutrients your body acquires from a good, healthy and balanced diet.

Good sources of Vitamin K include:

Green leafy vegetables, broccoli, spinach, Vegetable oils, cheese, liver, asparagus and green tea.

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Vitamin C is Water Soluble: Choose Time Release Supplements

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Learn Buteyko with Christopher Drake

In the 1950’s Professor K.P. Buteyko, a Russian medical scientist discovered a profound link between disease and the way we breathe.

Buteyko pioneered his method in Russia and came up against resistance from the general medical institutions. His theory between carbon dioxide and oxygen (the blood gases) was flawed and considered to be of no use within allopathic medicine. Professor Buteyko suffered from high blood pressure himself and therefore he used the method on himself first. The method worked with great effect and Buteyko spent another 45 years beyond his medically predicted end. He dedicated this time to develop and refine his method.

Buteyko taught his method not only to patients with a variety, a multitude of chronic conditions, but also to many medical professionals and others. Today some of them are known as Buteyko Practitioners.

I have recently taken part in a 5-day course with Christopher Drake and personally I find that the need for learning the Buteyko method is clearly evident. You be surprised.

Christopher Drake has been involved with the Buteyko Method of breathing since it was introduced in the early 1990’s.

“So far Western medicine believes that nature is stupid and one can interfere and recast it with impunity. Now you have learnt why nature is doing certain things and how sensibly we have to act towards it”
~ Professor K.P. Buteyko

Related links:
www.learnbuteyko.com
The History of K.P Buteyko – The Man and His Discovery
Buteyko Institute Method – The Evolution of Breathing for Health

If you like more information you could always e-mail “Martha Roe” at: martharoe@googlemail.com

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Financial Crises, Muscle Pain and Sex, SEX, SEX

It’s become a common fact. Due to the financial crisis people suffer more and more from back, neck and/or shoulder pain. Pain specialists claim that exercise, talk and sex could bring tremendous relief.

The financial meltdown causes millions of people to suffer from muscle pain. The result of worry loosing their jobs, savings and sadly, their homes. The stress and tension of all this is causing major causes of the most common illnesses.

Tension, anxiety, worry, fear and even anger are the outcome and we all know that stress has a huge affect on our health. Among other things, tension and stress can cause pain beyond words. Pain so severe to impair you. Good news is, there are ways and strategies which help to reduce or relieve pain.

You need effective physical activities. Pent-up energy. Break a sweat. Go for a brisk walk. Try jogging. Get yourself a bike. A membership at the local swimming center. How about that long overdue gym workout? Be spoilt at your local Spa. Share your thoughts with someone you trust. And have SEX!! SEX!! SEX!! Well, that doesn’t only sound like the ‘best’ choice, but the most relaxing

Footnote:
Remember that every emotion corresponds with a different muscle and tension comes from unexpressed anxiety and of course the fears that come with it.

Related reading:
Stress, Anxiety, Panic, Take Control of Your Thoughts

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Eating Nuts Reduces the Risk of Gaining Weight

I am a BIG fan of eating raw nuts. They are not only good for your health, they also good for loosing weight. Every time when I recommend eating them, people give me ‘funny’ looks and ‘preach’ about the calories and the amount of fat in them and that eating them will make me gain weight.

You may be surprised, BUT nuts are a rich source of nutrients and not to forget they protect your cardiovascular system. And it may surprise you even more to know that researchers from Spain and America, including Harvard and Purdue University came up with surprising results after studying almost 9,000 men and women. They found that eating nuts at least twice a week could lower the risk of gaining weight.

Nuts contain LOTS of fibre, which has an appetite suppressing effect, which makes it easier to stick to your diet.

Personally I snack organic, raw nuts every day between meals. Walnuts, almonds, and with my favourite being pine nuts, pecans, cashews and macadamia. Try them with green tea and you may find that they reduce hunger from one meal to another.

Make sure they are ORGANIC!!!

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The Power of Organic Living and Raw Foods

Last week Wednesday I started my Organic Living and Raw Food ‘Diet’. I’m into my seventh day today and I must say, not only have I lost 2kg in weight, I have slept much better, get up full of energy and also, the living and raw organic foods seem to be very supportive in the healing of my ankle.

Originally I planned to make this a 30 day diet, but I think I will stick to it after. Maybe not as strict though. For now, I look forward to making it 30 strict days.

23 STRICT DAYS TO GO!

I am sure that many of you have toyed with the idea and are reluctant. I know, you do get funny looks when you sit in a restaurant with your family and start getting your lunch out or your kids call you ‘boring’… I promise you, after seven days everyone is supportive and they are used to the ‘new idea’.

If you are interested in finding out more about The Power of Living and Raw Foods and what it can do for you, click on the link below:

Click Here to Visit:

There is also a Forum on the site. Membership is free and you can ask questions or get involved in others topics.

YOU SHOULD ALSO CHECK SHAZZIE’S SITE. Click here: Shazzie is the one who inspired me to change my diet.

You should start your Raw Living as soon as possible, so get informed!

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Barbeques – How you prepare your meat could affect your health

In the UK the weather is just about good enough for people to get their barbeques out. The MEAT SHELVES are empty. But not only here barbeques are popular, they seem to be as American as hot dogs and burgers. When you do so, please be aware that how you prepare the meat could affect your health, say experts for Cancer Research. They are urging people to change their grilling habits.

The health warning is based on a 2007 review of research showed that diets high in red and processed meats increase the risk of colorectal cancer. According to the “Centers for Disease and Prevention” Colorectal cancer for an example is the 3rd most common cause of death in the U.S.

If you like to read the online publication click on the link:
www.dietandcancerreport.org

I am a vegetarian, but each to their own and if you feel you can’t do without eating meat, researchers recommend no more than 16 ounces of red meat in a week, avoiding all processed meats, which INCLUDE hot dogs as well as sausages.

Cooking meats I.e. beef, fish and pork at high temperatures produces carcinogens! Carcinogens are known to cause changes in DNA that may lead to cancer.

(IF you must eat meat), here are some recommend tips:

=>> ONLY choose lean cuts of meat
=>> Keep the portion size limited
=>> Prevent fat from dripping and causing flare-ups by placing aluminium foil (with holes) over the grill> REMEMBER: flare-ups can deposit carcinogens from smoke onto the meat
=>> Before grilling/barbequing, marinate the meat for at least 10 minutes before
=>> Research suggests that soaking meat in any acidic liquid reduces the formation of carcinogens
=>> Flip the meat over as often as possible to reduce the temperature on both sides
=>> Avoid eating burned/charred parts of meat

It is not only easier to be a vegetarian, but also healthier. I dare you, try it!!

If you are interested and maybe need any ‘help’ on how to become a vegetarian click on the link below:
How to Successfully Become a Vegetarian

Don’t miss out on downloading the FREE e-book on “How to Successfully Become a Vegatarian”.

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Coconut Oil and Coconut Butter is a MUST in every household!

I use it every day. In cooking, after my shower from head to toe and I use it as a massgae oil. I also know people who use it on their hair overnight as a ’treat’.

Thanks Mike – www.naturalnews.com, another good article

Coconut oil contains healthy, healing, medium chain triglycerides (MCTs). This saturated fat is considered a rare and important building block of every cell in the human body, and can actually reduce cholesterol and heart disease.

The benefits:
>> Weight Loss from Coconut Oil/Butter
>> Coconut Oil/Butter is Packed with Lauric Acid
>> Coconut Oil/Butter Kills Candida (Yeast Infections)
>> Healthy Skin

This incredible food boosts immunity, kills bacteria and viruses, protects against cancer and other degenerative diseases, and prevents osteoporosis by promoting calcium absorption. It also slows down ageing and is good for skin radiance.

Click here to read more: “The Many Benefits of Coconut Oil and Coconut Butter“

Related reading:
The Great Fat Debate – Why Virgin Coconut Oil Is Best

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$10,000 Health Challenge to Big Pharma | Mike Adams, The Health Ranger

How healthy are you?

Do you honestly think prescription drugs make you healthy?

Mike Adams, the Health Ranger challenges drug companies to a $10,000 health challenge in this 10 minute long video.

To follow the Health Ranger’s $10,000 BIG PHARMA Health Challenge click on the link: Do Pharmaceuticals Make You Healthy? Health Ranger Announces $10,000 Health Challenge to Big Pharma

$10,000 Health Challenge to Big Pharma

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Fatigue – Food may be the reason for your tiredness

I know that most of us are aware that food is the cause for a lot of things. Needless to say that one of them is fatigue and it can show up from a number of different things. Do you eat junk food? What about sugar? How about white flour? Saturated fats? The above will not ONLY make you unhealthy, they will leave you sluggish and fatigued. And than there are also the food intolerances and of course, the many, many allergies. Even if you only have a mild food intolerance towards some foods, it doesn’t mean that you have to be aware of it. In some cases it is as easy as eliminating lets say dairy products. Dairy is among the most common allergy/intolerance. Lacking important nutrients in your body from unhealthy living can be responsible for your tiredness too. A lot of people change the food that they eat in order to eliminate tiredness.

As it isn’t that simple to determine if food is the real reason behind your tiredness, it would be a good idea to keep a food diary, which will help you to keep an eye on your eating pattern. Just think, you could be able to find out which foods leave you drained within a couple of weeks. You would also work out which foods would raise your energy levels.

We are all different, but still, here are some basic suggestions I can make as far as a healthy diet goes.

Almost anybody feels tired after a large, heavy meal. Eating 5-6 small meals a day will regulate your blood sugar and will put less ‘stress’ on your organism.

At least 5 fresh vegetables or fruit should be eaten a day. To get enough nutrients, I would suggest freshly made juices if you do not like vegetables or fruit.

The reduction of carbohydrates is important. They come in two different sorts: the refined and the complex. For example the refined once are white sugar, rice and also flour, which means that the outer shell has been removed and the outer shell contains most of the important vitamins and minerals. The average diet contains BIG amounts of ‘carbs‘ and can leave you with feeling ‘chronically’ tired.

Your fat intake should be limited to less than 30% of your daily calorie intake. Saturated fats are linked to a number of cancers and heart diseases. You find it in red meats, poultry skin and of course dairy products. Most experts would tell you to cut down on saturated fats.

Whenever possible, choose organic foods. Limit preservatives, additives, artificial flavours AND sweeteners! Always read the labels when you are going shopping.

Now go on and imagine feeling awesome.

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