Information on these pages is not intended as medical advice. Information about the condition is listed in each section, as well as resources for treating and curing the condition. The drug companies want you to stay ill so they can continue to sell you their drugs. We have tried to provide sources for treatment and cures so you can get off drugs. Food for thought: If the American Medical Association says most illnesses are caused by vitamin and mineral deficiencies, why do they only try to relieve symptoms rather than cure disease and reverse deficiencies? Please be patient as we complete each section and activate the links
Facts & Tips: •Men with the highest levels of boron intake are 65% less likely to develop prostate cancer than those who get less. Recommended dosage is 3 milligrams a day. Raisins and almonds are sources of boron. Other benefits are improved memory and concentration.
•Coenzyme Q10 helps manage your body’s energy supply. As you get older, your body produces less. A 100 mg supplement will help. Q10 may help fight cancer, Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease, slow signs of aging, and thin the blood to help prevent heart disease. Q10 is not available in most multi-vitamins.
•Folic Acid helps prevent clogged arteries and improves bloodflow to the brain by reducing homocysteine levels, an amino acid associated with blood clots. 500 mcg a day given in a study reduced homocysteine levels by more than 18%. Best food sources are citrus fruits, beans and fortified cereals and breads.
•Glucosamine helps reverse cartilage damage and actually rebuild cartilage. A British study showed that 88% of people with joint problems reported less pain after 12 weeks. Recommended dose is 1,500 mg a day.
•Take a Vitamin C supplement or drink orange or tomato juice before going someplace where there will be smoking. Vitamin C apparently helps prevent the damaging effects of secondhand smoke.
•Mustard and spicy Indian foods with turmeric may actually be medicine for your digestive tract, reducing risk of abdominal pain, diarrhea and constipation.
•People who take a multivitamin daily are 21% likely to develop heart disease.
•Individuals who took 50 microliters (mcl) of sage oil consistently performed better on memory tests.
•Wrapping a heating pad around your lower back can reduce the pain of passing kidney stones by 50%
•Taking antibiotics for sinus problems doesn’t work any faster, but can lead to antibody resistance and possibly cause diarrhea
•70% of asthma suffers reported significant reduction in ashma symptoms after acupunture during a 10 week study.
•Recent studies show that drinking green tea can indeed lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of developing cancer. Drinking 7 cups a day was shown to lower bad cholesterol levels by 16%. To save on the extra sugar and expense, consider making your own. It will actually have greater benefits. Even 1-2 cups a day can have a positive impact.
•Childhood allergies to peanuts should be retested. 50% of peanut allergy sufferers completely outgrow the allergy.
•A compound in chocolate is more effective at treating coughs than drugs. Drink hot chocolate for a cough or sore throat.
•Best energy snack to keep in your desk: a mix of various nuts and dried fruit. Buy some at your local store from the bulk bins to save money.
More Facts & Tips •Men who are exposed to car fumes several hours a day have lower quality sperm than men who do not commute.
•Recommended daily allowance of salt = 2,400 milligrams. That is one teaspoon.
•Those who express their anger are 50% less likely to develop heart disease.
•Lonely people are at greater risk of heart disease. Joining a group - any group - lowers the risk.
•People who drink two cups of tea a day are 25% less likely to die of heart disease.
•10 minutes of skin to skin contact, such as holding hands, hugs, etc., can keep your blood pressure and heart beat from spiking during stressful times.
•Drinking 5 or more 8 oz glasses of water each day can reduce risk of heart disease by 60%.
•Reading the Bible ½ hour each day lowers your heart rate significantly.
•Keeping a positive attitude reduces your risk of heart problems. Negative attitudes & stress release harmful agents into the bloodstream.
•Any regular vigorous physical activity reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease, even if only for 5 to 10 minutes at a time.
•Almost all large appliances - furnaces, water heaters, washers, dryers and fireplaces - can leak carbon monoxide. In small doses over a long term it can promote blood clots. Keep all appliances well ventilated.
•Replacing 127 calories of carbohydrates - approx. 14 chips - with 1 oz of nuts decreases risk of heart disease by 30%. So, switch from chips to nuts when you’ve got to snack.
•Magnesium deficiency has been linked to most risk factors for heart disease. 1 oz of pumpkin seeds contains more than a third of the recommended daily intake of magnesium.
•Research has found that many canned vegetables contain 40% more nutrients and antioxidants than fresh vegetable. The reason - canned vegetables are processed while the food is fresher and nutrients are locked in. Fresh vegetables lose nutrients while they wait to get to your table - transport, grocery store shelf, home storage and finally your table.
•Those whose diets are highest in fruits and vegetables are 70% less likely to develop digestive-tract cancers. Eating fruits and vegetables also have many other health benefits.
•Dry brushing your teeth with a soft brush, and then with toothpaste cuts tarter by 60% and bleeding gums by 50%.
•A study of more than 2,000 people who lost an average of 68 lbs and kept it off for at least 5 years found that 79% ate breakfast 7 days a week. You should eat breakfast within 3 hours of waking.
•People who perform volunteer at least once a week are 50% less likely to die of any cause.
•75% of lower-back pain can be prevented by building your abdominal muscles. Do a dozen or so sit-ups a day to strengthen your abs. Studies show that unassisted sit-ups on the floor build abs the best. Don’t hook your feet.
•The caffeine in 2 cups of coffee can add 16 beats per minute to your heart rate.
•Exercising on a regular basis can be more effective than prescription antidepressants like Prozac.
•Cherries and cherry juice contain concentrated levels of melatonin, which is found in many sleep aids.
•Short term leisure activities, non-competitive in nature, reduce stress levels significantly. Playing an instrument for 15 minutes, scrapbooking, sewing, drawing and a host of other activities will help keep stress levels low.
•Changing your clothes after work changes your attitude and helps reduce stress. Changing clothes changes your role from hard worker to something less stressful.
•Simply relaxing with your eyes closed for a short period, daydreaming or thinking about something pleasant will reduce your stress levels significantly.
•Repetitive actions like cleaning, ironing, sewing, etc., help block out conscious thoughts. The more you perform the task the easier it is to relax.
•Eat smaller portions. Portions are getting bigger at restaurants, but more importantly, over the past 20 years the portions we serve ourselves at home have doubled. No wonder we are getting fatter than previous generations.
•People may be getting too much vitamin A. Researchers have found that those who supplement the vitamin A in their diet and take more than 25,000 i.u. (international units) are 3 times more likely to break a bone, especially as they age. Carrots, spinach and mangoes are naturally high in vitamin A and are the best way to obtain the vitamin in your diet.
•The bigger you are, the more likely a sponge or other medical device will be left in you during surgery.
•Exercise can make your brain stronger. People who exercise lose significantly less brain tissue as they age than those who don’t regularly exercise.
•A lotion made from grape seed extract can help heal cuts more quickly.
•The body needs silicon for maintaining strong bones. Our consumption decreases as we age. Include more whole grains in your diet. Even beer is a source of silicon.
•Drinking 4 or more cups of coffee a day could raise your homosysteine levels. High homocysteine levels are a risk factor for heart problems. It doesn’t matter if the coffee is decaffeinated or not.
•People who maintain a higher pH level (alkaline, not acidic) in their body are less likely to develop any disease.
•The symptoms of a heart attack - you will feel as if someone is sitting on your chest. It is pressure that may radiate in the jaw, the left shoulder, the left are or between the shoulders. It is not sharp pain or a burning sensation which may be heartburn or muscle soreness.
•A daily dose of fish oil with omega 3 fatty acids can decrease depression symptoms and sleep better.
•Vitamin E may help ward off Parkinson’s disease. A third of a cup of nuts a day will provide the recommended 12-15 milligrams of vitamin E.
•Bread crust contains disease fighting antioxidants and may be the healthiest part of bread.
•Liposuction is the #1 plastic surgery in the US. Over 450,000 lipo surgeries were performed last year.
•30 minutes of weight training a week drops your risk of heart disease by 23%.
•More than a 3rd of US hospitals have a fast food restaurant on premises.
•Listen to music at least 25 minutes a day. You will sleep better and have less pain.
•Ask for tea instead of coffee. Drinking at least one cup of black tea daily has been credited with a 45% decrease in heart attack.
•C-reactive protein (CRP) is a better predictor of heart disease than cholesterol levels.
•1 in 3 Americans will die of Cancer.
•1 in 2 Americans will die of Heart Disease.
•21 million Americans are diagnosed with Diabetes. Estimated as many as 35% have diabetes but have not been diagnosed.
•43 million Americans suffer from Arthritis.
•Osteoporosis affects 28 million Americans.
•64% of the American population is overweight
Reasons to choose sugar-free peppermint gum •Encourages saliva production, which helps fights cavities.
•Peppermint helps release nausea
•Chewing spikes your metabolism by up to 20% while you chew.
•Peppermint scent improves your mood and helps you work harder
•Chewing increases bloodflow to the brain, boosting memory by up to 35%.•
The incredible edible - Grapefruit? A Grapefruit a day can •Increase your energy level by 43%
•Reduce narrowing of arteries by 46%
•Lower bad cholesterol (LDL) by 11%
•Help you lose up to 20 pounds a year.
•Lower blood pressure by 10 points
•Improve sleep quality by 64%
•Curb between meal hunger
More Facts & Tips •Inside some of us is a thin person struggling to get out, but he/she can usually be sedated with a few pieces of chocolate cake. Actually, jokes aside, dark chocolate is very good for you. Choose the cheap chocolate, not the expensive stuff. It contains less sugar and less fatty cocoa butter.
•Going 24 hours without sleep has the same effect on drivers as having a.10 blood-alcohol level. That is an illegal level.
•Need more sleep? Cut the caffeine, establish a set time to sleep, don’t rely on pills and relax an hour before bed.
It's been said that God first separated the salt water from the fresh, made dry land, planted a garden, made animals and fish - all before making a human. He made and provided what we'd need before we were born.
These are best & more powerful when eaten raw. We're such slow learners. God left us great clues as to what foods help what part of our body!
God's Pharmacy!
More Facts & Tips •You can save drug and supplement prices by purchasing your prescriptions, vitamins and minerals online.
•In a study of medical costs, 2 out of 3 dentists and hospitals would negotiate prices if asked. 3 of 5 doctors would also negotiate. If you’re facing paying out of pocket or a high deductible call an insurance provider and ask what rates they pay doctors in your area for various services. It will give you a bargaining rate. It costs them more to wait for payment.
•Doctors lose thousands of dollars each year from unpaid bills and credit cards fees. You should be able to get a 10% discount by paying upfront in cash.
•Radiologists and other specialists don’t always accept the same insurance as your doctor. Double check with them before receiving any service or you may be stuck with paying higher fees.
•10% of hospital visits each year are caused by people not following doctors’ instructions for taking medicine.
•Hospitals and doctors offices charge a significant mark-up on supplis like crutches, bandages, braces, etc.
•Check with your insurance provider regarding coverage for referrals. You have the right to choose anyone you prefer. Stay within your network to save money on out of pocket expenses.
•More insurance providers cover treatments such as acupuncture, chiropractic services, etc. Some even cover preventive care such as vitamins and bike helmets.
•If you have a high deductible (over $1,050 for individuals and $2,100 for families) you are eligible for a Health Savings Account (HSA). You will save money on taxes (about $300 for every $1,000 contributed) and any amounts you don’t use each year are rolled over to the next year. With Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) you will still save about the same on taxes, but you need to spend the money each year.
•Generic drugs are as effective as name brands and cost much less. Some 300 generics at most grocery store and drugstore pharmacies are only $4 each for a 30 day supply.
•Some insurance plans let you order online at their pharmacy to save 15-35%.
•High dosage pills are about the same cost as lower dosage pills. Ask your doctor to prescribe the higher dose so you can split the pills in half.
•Deduct all of your medical expenses over 7.5% of adjusted gross from your taxes if you itemize. This list is extensive, including prescribed weightloss or smoking programs lasik eye surgery, insurance premiums, fertility treatments and even the mileage to and from the medical offices.
•Ask your doctor for free samples. They get plenty from the drug companies pushing their poisons.
•Costco, Walmart & Sam’s Club offer less expensive drugs. Don’t forget about independent pharmacies. They can set their own prices unlike chain.
•The Partnership for Prescription Assistance - their website is pparx.org - has 475 assistance programs for over 2500 drugs if you can show financial need.
•To save on dental care go to a teaching school for dentistry. For clinics near you search at ADA.org for DDS/DMD programs.
•Eat foods like dried beans, nuts, seeds, apples, apricots, carrots, bananas, beets, celery, barley, brown rice, oats, wheat germ, basil, rosemary, ginger, and licorice that are loaded with important vitamins and minerals like vitamin B-complex, folic acid, vitamins A and E, zinc, magnesium, iron, chromium, selenium, and essential fatty acids that add to your brainpower. Avoid high sugar foods. They result in fluctuations in blood-sugar levels, causing breaks in concentration and energy levels.
•You don’t need the anti-reflective coating on glasses unless you are in the snow or water frequently, or you live in the desert.,
A sliced Carrot looks like the human eye. The pupil, iris and radiating lines look just like the human eye - and science now shows carrots greatly enhance blood flow to and function of the eyes. A Tomato has four chambers and is red. The heart has four chambers and is red. All of the research shows tomatoes are loaded with lycopine and are indeed pure heart and blood food.
Grapes hang in a cluster that has the shape of the heart. Each grape looks like a blood cell and all of the research today shows grapes are also profound heart and blood vitalizing food.
A Walnut looks like a little brain, a left and right hemisphere, upper cerebrums and lower cerebellums. Even the wrinkles or folds on the nut are just like the neo-cortex. We now know walnuts help develop more than three (3) dozen neuron-transmitters for brain function.
Kidney Beans actually heal and help maintain kidney function and they look exactly like the human kidneys.
Celery, Bok Choy, Rhubarb and many more look just like bones. These foods specifically target bone strength. Bones are 23% sodium and these foods are 23% sodium. If you don't have enough sodium in your diet, the body pulls it from the bones, thus making them weak. These foods replenish the skeletal needs of the body.
Avocadoes, Eggplant and Pears target the health and function of the womb and cervix of the female - they look just like these organs. Today's research shows that when a woman eats one avocado a week, it balances hormones, sheds unwanted birth weight, and prevents cervical cancers. And how profound is this? It takes exactly nine (9) mont hs to grow an avocado from blossom to ripened fruit. There are over 14,000 photolytic chemical constituents of nutrition in each one of these foods (modern science has only studied and named about 141 of them).
Figs are full of seeds and hang in twos when they grow. Figs increase the mobility of male sperm and increase the numbers of Sperm as well to overcome male sterility.
Sweet Potatoes look like the pancreas and actually balance the glycemic index of diabetics.
Olives assist the health and function of the ovaries.
Oranges, Grapefruits, and other Citrus fruits look just like the mammary glands of the female and actually assist the health of the breasts and the movement of lymph in and out of the breasts.
Onions look like the body's cells. Today's research shows onions help clear waste materials from all of the body cells. They even produce tears which wash the epithelial layers of the eyes. A working companion, Garlic, also helps eliminate waste materials and dangerous free radicals from the body
More Facts & Tips •Taking an aspirin a day (consult for doctor) can sharply lower your risk of heart disease.
•Stop smoking! If the savings you will achieve monthly with the current price of a pack of cigarettes isn’t enough to convince you, just remember that smoking is the number one suicide assistance device. It may take a while, but you’re killing yourself. If you do live long your quality of life will suffer. Stop smoking.
•Lose weight to save money. Obese people spend over 26% more than in-shape people for medical costs. Get moving.
•Brown-bagging your lunch can help you lose weight by packing healthier foods. Plus you will save money at restaurants where you will probably eat 26% more unhealthy fat and consume up to twice the calories.
Home accidents account for many emergency room visits. Check fire alarm batteries, don’t leave lit candles unattended or near anything that can catch on fire, install handrails on both sides of the stairs, use nightlights, use non-slip bath mats and rugs, teach the kids to put away toys and never leave the kitchen unattended while you’re cooking to help reduce accidents.
•Wash your hands thoroughly before handling food. You will save on lost work and medications because of the flu.
Drink Warm or Hot Water, Soup or Tea
Most Americans have cold drinks during or after a meal. Cold fluid will solidify the oily stuff that you have just consumed, slowing down digestion. Once this 'sludge' reacts with the acid it will break down and be absorbed by the intestine faster than the solid food. This leads to higher fatty content in the blood stream which is then stored as fat deposits.
So, if you eat a high fat content meal, it is best to drink hot soup or warm water after a meal.
Most researches shows that you should drink before your meal, not during or immediately after, as the fluid may slow down digestion. Drinking before a meal will make you full faster so you consume less calories. You should wait until at least a half hour after eating to enjoy another drink.
Heart Attack Symptoms
Most people know that intense pain in the left arm may be a heart attack warning, but not every heart attack symptom is going to be the left arm.
Be aware of intense pain in the jawline. You may never have the first chest pain during the course of a heart attack.
Nausea and intense sweating are also common symptoms.
Intense pressure on your chest as if someone were sitting on you is almost surely a sign of a heart attack.
60% of people who have a heart attack while they are asleep do not wake up
When people choose a snack higher in protein and fiber they will eat 16% less sugar at their next meal.
People who have dogs walk almost twice as much as those who don’t have dogs as pets.
The greatest predictor of death from cardiac arrest (heart attack) is the ability of your heart to recover from exercise. The faster your heart rate returns to normal after exercise, the healthier your heart. Should reduce by 25 beats per minute or more.
More Facts & Tips •Resveratrol, a substance in grape skins, activates muscle cell power, allowing the user to run up to twice as far before stopping.
•In a Swedish study people who added 5 or more teaspoons of sugar a day to their coffee, tea or cereal were 70% more likely to develop pancreatic cancer. Those who drank 2 or more sodas daily increased their risk to 90%. The study tracked diets of 77,000 people for 8 years.
•Most people don’t get enough micronutrients in their diets. The result is more damaged cells that can lead to cancer. Even though most people are not seriously deficient, what is consumed in the diet is utilized by the body immediately for its needs rather than also repairing damaged DNA of cells. Take a multi vitamin to build up stores in your body so you have what you need for all cellular processes.
•Americans consume an average 16% of their calorie intake from added sugar.
•Baking, frying and microwaving tomatoes caused the loss of up to 75% of the beneficial lycopene. Tomatoes used in tomato sauce, especially when cooked covered, had high levels of lycopene. Eat tomatoes raw for best benefits
•Be careful about cranking up the volume on your MP3 player. Listening to loud music at 80% of volume will cause long term hearing damage. Listening at full volume can damage hearing in less than 5 minutes. The earphones/buds concentrate the sound waves. Exercising while listening can amplify the sound waves increasing possible risk.
•CPR saves lives, but 3 times as many cardiac arrest patients are saved by skipping the breathing and continuing the chest compressions. Blood flow to the brain is vital to resuscitation. Stoping to breath halts that flow.
•Wearing socks to bed may help you fall asleep faster. Increases in the temperature of the feet just before bed by adding a pair of socks caused people to fall to sleep 27% faster compared to those who went to sleep barefoot.
•Flu patches? It may be reality before long. A lower dose is required and the patches don’t need to be refrigerated, making them less expensive and simplifying production and distribution.
•1600 I.U. of prickly pear cactus extract may reduce hangover symptoms by 50% when taken 4 hours before drinking. The supplement used in the study contained Tex-OE, a patented extract.
•60% of the most prescribed drugs either contain at least 1 plant compound or are designed to mimic the effects of plant based chemicals.
•Milk thistle extract has been shown to help protect the liver from toxins found in alcohol, smoking and drugs. It also helps in forming new liver cells.
•Ginger root extract has been shown to significantly reduce stomach discomfort. Add ginger to your cooking or supplement 250 mg capsules
•The theophylline in guaranaseed extract is a high energy octane booster which increased time-to-exhaustion rates in healthy men exercising hard in studies.
•90% of foods advertised during Saturday morning children’s TV are for junk food.
•People who eat apples are healthier than those who don’t regularly eat apples.
•Check out your local hospitals by going to hospitalcompare.hhs.gov and entering your zip code.
•Studies show that sleeping on a soft mattress may help relieve back pain, reducing daytime pain significantly and adding an extra hour of sleep.
•To save on medical costs 78% have switched to generic drugs 66% talk to their doctors about costs and options 64% only see the doctor for serious symptoms 28% skip doses or never fill a prescription
•Drinking 2 or more cans a day of soda is linked to increased rick for kidney disease.
•Almonds have as much protein per ounce as red meat. Adding almonds into your diet has been shown to help reduce the risk of heart attacks by as much as 50%
•Studies of cardiac patients that supplemented their diets with 1 gram of fish oil a day were 45% less likely to die of unexpected, heart-related problems.
•According to the Door Mat Study by the Air & Waste Management Association, taking your shoes off when entering your home will keep 85% of the dirt you are tracking out of your home and 60% of outdoor lead dust that can lead to allergies. Less dust means less cleaning and a safer environment for small children.
Want to find out more about your fruits & vegetables?
Look at the PLU code sticker they attach to products at your food store.
A four-digit number means it's conventionally grown.
A five-digit number beginning with 9 means it's organic.
A five-digit number beginning with 8 means it's genetically modified.
Egg Carton Labels •Cage Free - means producers keep hens uncaged in barns or warehouses (though often there's no outdoor access).
Free Range - means the hens are uncaged and have outdoor access - but nobody checks on the amount or duration.
Natural - the USDA says Natural food products can't contain "any artificial or synthetic ingredients, and it must be minimally processed" - vague enough that it could apply to just about any egg.
Organic - third-party audited label that means the hens are uncaged and have access to the outdoors, and get a diet of organic, vegetarian feed without using any antibiotics.
Pasture Raised - birds raised this way have the chance to go outdoors and eat an organic diet.
No Label - the hens were probably raised in a factory farm; if a company can make a claim, it usually will.
About Bananas Bananas contain three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose & glucose. Bananas are a good source of fiber. A banana gives an instant, sustained & substantial boost of energy. Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. Depression: According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND amongst people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana. This is because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood & generally make you feel happier. PMS: Forget the pills - eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood. Anemia: High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood & so helps in cases of anemia. Blood Pressure: This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low in salt, making it perfect to beat blood pressure. So much so, the US Food & Drug Administration has just allowed the banana industry to make official claims for the fruit's ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure & stroke. Brain Power: 200 students at a Twickenham (Middlesex) school (England) were helped through their exams this year by eating bananas at breakfast, break, & lunch in a bid to boost their brain power. Research has shown that the potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert. Constipation: High in fiber, including bananas in the diet can help restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives. Hangovers: One of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to make a banana smoothie, sweetened with honey. The banana calms the stomach &, with the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the water & ice re-hydrates your system. Heartburn: Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn try eating a banana for soothing relief. Morning Sickness: Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up & avoid morning sickness. Mosquito Bites: Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected area with the inside of a banana skin. Many people find it amazingly successful at reducing swelling & irritation. Nerves: Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system. Overweight & At Work? Studies at the Institute of Psychology in Austria found pressure at work leads to gorging on comfort food like chocolate & chips. Looking at 5,000 hospital patients, researchers found the most obese were more likely to be in high-pressure jobs. The report concluded, to avoid panic-induced food cravings, we need to control our blood sugar levels by snacking on high carbohydrate foods every two hours to keep levels steady. Ulcers: The banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders because of its soft texture & smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chronicler cases. It also neutralizes over-acidity & reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach. Temperature Control: Many other cultures see bananas as a "cooling" fruit that can lower both the physical & emotional temperature of expectant mothers. In Thailand, for example, pregnant women eat bananas to ensure their baby is born with a cool temperature. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Bananas can help SAD sufferers because they contain the natural mood enhancer tryptophan. Smoking & Tobacco Use: Bananas can also help people trying to give up smoking. The B6 & B12 they contain, as well as the potassium & magnesium found in them, help the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal. Stress: Potassium is a vital mineral, which helps normalize the heartbeat, sends oxygen to the brain & regulates your body's water balance. When we are stressed, our metabolic rate rises, thereby reducing our potassium levels. These can be rebalanced with the help of a high-potassium banana snack. Strokes: According to research in The New England Journal of Medicine, eating bananas as part of a regular diet can cut the risk of death by strokes by as much as 40%! Warts: Those keen on natural alternatives swear that if you want to kill off a wart, take a piece of banana skin & place it on the wart, with the yellow side out. Carefully hold the skin in place with a plaster or surgical tape!
When you compare it to an apple, it has four times the protein, twice the carbohydrate, three times the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A & iron, & twice the other vitamins & minerals. It is also rich in potassium. Maybe its time to change the phrase to, "A banana a day keeps the doctor away!"
More Facts & Tips •Rosemary is an antioxidant-rich herb that may help to inhibit free radical damage to cells. Using rosemary to season fish, vegetables, pasta, omelets and salads will give your system an antioxidant boost.
•A new study compared two groups of men 40 to 75 years old that did 30 minutes a week of weightlifting versus fast walking. Both groups reduced their risk of heart disease by 23% and 18% respectively. While earlier studies have clearly demonstrated the advantage of aerobic exercise, if you only have time for one thing, lifting weights may be what you should choose.
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Aspirin
1. If you take an aspirin or a baby aspirin once a day, take it at night. The reason: Aspirin has a 24-hour "half-life".. Therefore, since most heart attacks happen in the wee hours of the morning, the aspirin would be strongest in your system.
2. Aspirin lasts years in your medicine chest. When it gets old, it smells like vinegar.
ABOUT HEART ATTACKS There are other symptoms of a heart attack besides the pain on the left arm. Intense pain on the chin, as well as nausea and lots of sweating, are other symptoms, although they occur less frequently than chest pain. There may actually be no pain in the chest during a heart attack.
The majority of people (about 60%) who had an heart attack during their sleep, did not wake up. If it occurs, the chest pain may wake you up from your deep sleep. If that happens, IMMEDIATELY DISSOLVE TWO ASPIRINS IN YOUR MOUTH and swallow them with a bit of water.
Afterwards, phone a neighbor or a family member who lives very close by and state "HEART ATTACK!!!" and that you have taken 2 ASPIRINS. Take a seat on a chair or sofa and wait for their arrival and..... DO NOT LIE DOWN !!!
Power of pomegranate juice You’ve likely heard about the health benefits of antioxidant rich red wines and green teas. It now appears that pomegranate juice may belong on that list, too. That’s because pomegranate juice is rich in polyphenols, a large class of antioxidant compounds linked to a variety of disease fighting benefits. Pomegranate juice may, in fact, have three times more antioxidant activity than red wine or green tea.
While more research is needed, preliminary findings suggest that regular, daily consumption of concentrated pomegranate juice can lead to:
Healthier arteries. One study found that pomegranate juice helped reduce clogging of the neck’s carotid artery by up to 35 percent. This, in turn, could lead to decreased risk of stroke.
Reduce total cholesterol and LDL (“bad”) cholesterol levels in people with high cholesterol and type 2 diabetes.
A modestly reduced blood pressure. In one study, systolic blood pressure decreased by about 5 percent.
Improved blood flow to the heart in people who have coronary heart disease. This, in turn, can reduce the risk of heart attack.
By Brent Bauer, M.D., Director Complementary and Integrative Medicine Program, Mayo Clinic
