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Healthy Are We
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"Fitness and Nutrition Information"
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August 2006 Issue #8
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| Feature Article: Chronic Illness and Eating Healthy |
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Chronic illness which exhibits itself as a recurring disease, with lingering and lasting symptoms is a growing pandemic amongst people today. The question is how much of this is due to neglect on the basics of healthy living? Today’s fast paced life style could be a factor for these reoccurring problems. For example, we pride ourselves on keeping five things in the air at the same time; this has caused us to slip from eating three healthy meals per day to drinking a slim fast or popping a diet pill to keep going. Moving away from proper diet and nutrition may be the reason our bodies are breaking down today resulting in chronic illnesses.
Whether you are free from or burdened by illness it is time to take charge of your health! The first thing one can do is basic research. Studies on dietary supplements in scientific and medical research are an ongoing process both in the United States and internationally. If you are interested in finding citations on a particular chronic illness or research that is available I recommend looking at government agencies such as (i) The Office of Dietary Supplements, (ii) The National Institutes of Health (NIH), (iii) The National Agricultural Library (NAL), and (iv) United States Department of agriculture (USDA). It is also possible to obtain research abstracts from different major databases such as MEDLINE for biomedical related articles and AGRICOLA for botanical and agricultural science. To find these different databases and governmental agencies, search google using the respective agency/database name.
Research shows that stress reduction can help to improve energy levels, improve sleep quality, and reduce high blood pressure. The following are some suggestions for reducing stress:
Reducing stress is as simple as the following:
Exercise:
- Weight lifting is not just about barbells and muscle-building but about stressing the body as a means for relieving stress.
- Cardiovascular exercises such as jogging and bicycling.
- Exercise is helpful by increasing blood flow to the brain, release of hormones, stimulates the nervous system and produces a feeling of well being.
Eating healthy including supplementation:
- Vitamin C or ascorbic acid has the ability to boost the immune system. Vitamin C also helps to produce neurotransmitters by converting L-Tyrosine into dopamine. Along with dopamine, ascorbic acid also synthesizes norepinephrine and serotonin which have been found to be directly related to control anxiety and depression.
- B-Vitamins are also the important for reducing stress. For example, Niacin (Vitamin B3) helps the body fight stress in three ways, (i) controls blood sugars, (ii) improves blood flow and (iii) regulates the release of energy from carbohydrates.
Stress is a state of bodily or mental tension resulting from factors which are an unavoidable effect of living. Stress has been linked to coronary heart disease, psychosomatic disorders and various other mental and physical problems. Reducing stress is essential and can be done through diet and exercise. Nutritional science studies the relationship between diet and states of health and disease. Nutritional science has found human nutrition is very complex and varies widely and proper nutrition cannot be obtained by simply eating three meals a day because quite simply the average person just does not eat well. If you eat less than five servings of fruits and vegetables daily it is impossible to obtain all of the vitamins and minerals your body needs. In order to seek assurance that you are getting all your body needs I suggest you take a good multiple vitamins which supplies at least 100 percent of the daily value for various vitamins and minerals. It is a good idea however to discuss with your doctor the best choices as he or she knows your history and specific health needs best.
About the Author
More information on health articles and dietary supplements can be found at VitaNet, LLC Health Foods. http://vitanetonline.com/
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| Article: Help with Arthritis Pain – Using Diet to Control Arthritis Pain |
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Using Diet to Help With Arthritis Pain
- Wearing of the cartilage that protects the bones and joints causes arthritis, and both pain and inflammation result. Arthritis can be hereditary, but also can be triggered by many other health issues. If arthritis does run in one family, members can avoid it by taking care of themselves and eating a healthy diet.
- There are many different diet plans that work to help with pain associated with arthritis pain, and certain diets work better for specific types of arthritis. One example is gout, which is a type of arthritis cause by high levels of uric acid. A diet low in uric acid would benefit a gout patient, since they would want to avoid increasing the levels in their body.
- Eating a well-balanced diet is essential for those who suffer from any type of arthritis, because it helps with pain and can also help to promote overall health. It is also important to eat a healthy diet to stay in shape, because excess weight can actually put more strain on the joints. Overweight arthritis sufferers experience more severe pain then those who are at a normal body weight, because the weak joints are unable to relax and recuperate when they have weight on top of them.
- Certain foods have been shown to trigger or increase arthritis pain, so it is important to avoid these foods. Some arthritis diet plans recommend that tomatoes and other acid foods should be excluded from a diet, since these types of food can actually trigger additional pain in the joints and bones.
- Dietary supplements can be taken in order to promote bone and joint health, which can help to prevent arthritis from becoming any worse. Vitamin A and D both target the bones directly, and also help the absorption of calcium into the bones. By taking a daily vitamin or dietary supplement, you can keep your arthritis under control and also promote overall health for your body.
- Antioxidants are able to provide some pain relief to arthritis sufferers, and can be found in a number of different foods and supplements. Fruits, berries, and many other foods are high in antioxidants, and also provide the body with many other essential nutrients it needs. Ginger is an ingredient that targets the knees directly, so it works best for those who have arthritis in the knees. It can be added to foods or juices, and adds a great flavor and a little kick.
- Many arthritis patients have a deficiency is vitamin D, so it is important to keep your levels up. You can find vitamin D in supplements as well as dairy products, and it is essential in order to promote bone health. Hydrolyzed collagen, which is a cheap protein source used by bodybuilders, also works great at reducing pain in arthritis patients, and can even help to increase mobility. Because arthritis can get severe enough to leave a patient bedridden, it is important to keep the joints mobile and able to move without pain.
- Along with a healthy and balanced diet, exercise is essential when trying to live a normal life with arthritis. When someone is constantly inactive, the joints, bones, and muscles get used to the relaxed state. When that same person tries to walk or even stand up, their bones and joints will feel weak and painful. By constantly moving and exercising the joints, mobility will be much easier and less painful. Exercise is also important in order to maintain a healthy weight, as well as work out other organs in the body. Walking or running is great for cardiovascular health, along with many other activities that get the heart pumping. It only takes about 30 minutes a day to keep the joints comfortable, and it can save you time and money. Exercise acts as a natural pain reliever, so you will not have to go buy any medications or pain relievers.
- Just by maintaining a healthy lifestyle, you can live your life with little pain. Even though arthritis can be very uncomfortable and painful, it can be prevented and treated in just a few easy steps. By eating a healthy diet and exercising on a regular basis, you can continue your life as if arthritis were not around. Before starting any diet or exercise program, a doctor should be consulted in order to determine the best diet plan for each person.
About the Author
Biography of David Freeman
David Freeman is an author and expert on Arthritis and Joint Diseases. He has had many articles published on this subject. Most notable, his website www.help-with-arthritis-pain.com has provided many people with some hope and understanding of their various diseases and how to cope with the pain.
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| This Month's Recipe: Chocolate Raspberry Shake |
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Chocolate Raspberry Shake (serves 4)
Ingredients:
2 scoops Dutch Chocolate Formula 1 Nutritional Shake Mix
2 tablespoons Formula 3 Personalized Protein Powder (or more)
1 cup plain soy milk or nonfat milk
1 cup frozen raspberries
1/8 teaspoon orange extract
4 ice cubes
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Directions:
Place all ingredients in the blender and mix thoroughly until the ice cubes are completely crushed. Ice cubes are optional.
Nutritional Analysis (with nonfat milk)
Calories: 280
Protein: 30 grams
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