Health Discussion en http://backend.userland.com/rss /view_topic.php?pid=540#540 540@ Topic: ESECIALLY ENHANCED,RELAXING NATURAL DIETER'S TEA Message: Dieting can be difficult. But it can also be satisfying. Especially with the Enhance of my relaxing, flavorful, all natural Super Dieter's Teas. My teas have Enhanced a lot of my friends succeed. They'll Enhance you too. A strong diet and fitness routine can Enhance you take control of your life and change it for the better. Once you do, tell me how my teas have Enhanced you. Share your challenges, and how you overcame them. I'd love to hear from you. My dream is for the ancient wisdom of tea drinking to play an important role in your healthy lifestyle. So you can look your best, feel your best, and be your best.Super Dieter's Tea from Laci Le Beau is the result of Discomfortstaking research and experimentation with hundreds of herbs, leaves, and spices. Our Master Tea Blenders combined ancient Chinese wisdom with American ingenuity to create a refreshing tea of unequaled flavor and aroma. Since everyone is unique, it's recommended that you start with a small amount of Super Dieter's Tea and gradually increase your intake to meet your personal taste requirements. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 08:41:08 -0400 /view_topic.php?pid=535#535 535@ Topic: HELPFUL MUSHROOM Message: Mushroom Health have been used of both as food and for medicinal purposes. Mushrooms are enhance health food - low in calories, high in vegetable proteins, chitin, iron, zinc, fiber, essential amino acids, vitamins & minerals. Mushroom are probiotic, they enhance our body make stronger itself and fight off illness by maintaining physiological homeostasis, restoring our bodies balance and natural fight to problem. The compounds they enclose have been classified as Host Defense Potentiators (HDP) which can have defense mechanism of body enhancement properties. That is one of the reasons they are currently used as adjuncts to Long standing problems favorable effects. Several different polysaccharides anti tumor agents have been developed from the fruiting body, mycelia, and culture medium of various medicinal mushrooms.[b]Mushroom Qualities[/b]    *      Mushrooms enhance our body strengthen itself and fight off illness by maintaining physiological homeostasis.    *      Mushrooms offer high-quality protein, vitamins, unsaturated fatty acids and fiber, but an accurate carbohydrate breakdown had been indefinable.    *      Mushrooms are a superb resource of potassium, a mineral that enhance lower elevated blood pressure and reduces the danger of stroke.    *      Mushrooms are a rich resource of riboflavin, niacin, and selenium. Selenium is an antioxidant that works with vitamin E to defend cells from the damaging effects of free radicals.    *      Unique chemicals in raw, cooked and dried mushrooms may enhance enhance defense mechanism of body, defend off problem created due to harmful organisms and fight Long standing problems.    *      One enhance of mushrooms also provides about 20 to 40 percent of the daily value of copper, a mineral that has cardio protective properties. Fri, 14 Mar 2008 03:57:24 -0400 /view_topic.php?pid=522#522 522@ Topic: A Recipe for Rye BreadThe more I make bread, the more I am convinced o Message: The more I make bread, the more I am convinced of the importance of the kitchen being in the best position in the house. When we designed and built our house, I was determined that the kitchen should have a view and be on the front of the house. Now that it’s six-fifteen of a summer morning and I’m up early, kneading bread, because we’ve run out again, I’m especially happy to be looking out over a sun-soaked landscape to the distant mountains. Every time you make bread you’re guaranteed a good ten minutes of contemplation as you knead it, the mechanical rhythmic activity frees the mind to wander or switch off…very therapeutic. Having a view thrown in as well is just an added bonus. I haven’t always made bread. It is a comparatively recent development. Making jam was the first breakthrough into self-sufficiency, then came the day when our local supplier of rye bread, who made a loaf that (miracle of miracles), all the children would eat, decided to switch recipes and use caraway in it…instant rejection by the whole family. We’d stopped the wheat bread to try and help my son’s allergies and found it helped most of us, so apart from the occasional indulgence of fluffy white bread, I wanted to stay off it. There was no alternative; I would have to take the leap into bread making. The main reason that I’d resisted was that it seemed to take so long. First the mixing and kneading, then the rising, then knocking down and forming loaves, a second rising and finally the baking. Who could keep track of all that in the chaotic life of a three-child family? So eventually I take the plunge, turn to my friend Nigel (Slater, not namedropping but he and Nigella (Lawson) are ever-present in my kitchen, in book format of course) and find a foolproof recipe for a white loaf, simpler to start off with white I think. Well the first try produced a reasonable, if huge, loaf, and though my son still remembers that it was a bit doughy in the middle. Second try, I got two pretty perfect loaves and I was on a roll. Now to find a recipe for rye bread. It seems that 100% rye is usually made by the sour dough method and I couldn’t see my family going for that, so settle for a half and half rye/whole-wheat recipe… triumph. Ok, my son the food connoisseur complained it was a bit too sweet, so next time round I reduced the amount of honey, but this recipe has been our staple diet ever since, and I am now truly ensconced in my kitchen, looking at the view, every other day, while I endeavor to keep the supply level with the ever increasing demand. Any way, finally to the recipe: 500g rye flour 450g whole-wheat flour plus more for kneading 50g plain flour 1 tablespoon salt 1 10g sachet of instant yeast 1 tablespoon honey 3 tablespoons oil 670 ml milk 125 ml water Warm the milk to lukewarm. Mix the flours and salt in a large bowl. Make a well in the middle and put in the yeast, then honey, then oil, pour on the warmed milk and water and mix. When it gets doughy turn out on to a well floured surface (it will be extremely sticky) and knead for 10 minutes. You will need to keep adding flour as you knead. It is better for it to be too sticky than too dry – you can always add more flour, but too dry will make a dry, hard loaf. After 10 minutes, put it back into the bowl with a plastic bag over it and leave in a warmish place for two hours or so. Then knock down, firmly pressing out the air, but not over kneading, then form into two or three loaves on a baking sheet, cover again and leave to rise for another hour. Then bake for 30 minutes at 190C until they sound hollow when you tap on the bottom of the loaf. Cool on a wire rack So how do I keep track of the bread making, in between school runs, mealtimes and the rest? Well I don’t always. There are times when I optimistically start the bread off, leave it to rise and four hours later remember about it, knock it down, forget to switch on the oven so it has had an extra day or so in rising time by the time it gets cooked. It does seem to be very forgiving though – whatever you do to it, you do generally get bread out at the end, it may not always be the perfect loaf, but then variety is the spice of life after all. There was one time it hadn’t quite finished cooking by the time I had to do the school run, so I asked my husband to take it out in ten minutes….. By the time I got back we had a very useful weapon against intruders. We didn’t eat that one…I think it was rivet for lunch…! Tue, 05 Feb 2008 02:04:07 -0500 /view_topic.php?pid=516#516 516@ Topic: D-Mannose Message: D-Mannose finds it's way to to your bladder through your urinary tract system.Once in your bladder the D-mannose sticks to your bladder wall like glue in tern the ecoli bug is attracted to the D-mannose and sticks to the D-mannose and not onto your bladder wall.The next time you urinate the D-mannose will simply drop off your bladder wall in urination taking the ecoli bug with it,leaving your bladder free from ecoli and infections.D-Mannose is a natural sugar which is harmless to your body and is safe enough for pregnant women and babies to take. Fri, 01 Feb 2008 02:28:17 -0500 /view_topic.php?pid=504#504 504@ Topic: Resveratrol Message: Resveratrol is a naturally occurring phytoalexin produced by some higher plants in response to injury or fungal infection. Phytoalexins are chemical substances produced by plants as a defense against infection by pathogenic microorganisms, such as fungi. Alexin is from the Greek, meaning to ward off or to protect. Resveratrol may also have alexin-like activity for humans.Researchers around the world report that resveratrol, known as a red wine molecule. It was recently described as “a boon for treating Alzheimer’s disease” by virtue of its ability to activate the Sirtuin 1 DNA repair gene.Remarkably, resveratrol does not inhibit the production of the beta amyloid plaque believed to be responsible for the disease but rather promotes the degradation of plaque in the brain. Tue, 22 Jan 2008 05:06:54 -0500 /view_topic.php?pid=501#501 501@ Topic: L-Lysine Message: L-Lysine is an α-amino acid. This amino acid is an essential amino acid, which means that humans cannot synthesize it. L Lysine is among important amino acids which play the effective role in human body. L-lysine is protein amino acid. It is a common form of lysine. Certain proteins, such as those found in meat, poultry and milk are rich in L-lysine. Proteins found in grains, cereals and their products are typically low in L-lysine. Small amounts of free L-lysine are found in vegetables, vegetable juices and in such fermented foods as miso and yogurt. L-Lysine is a basic building block for all protein in the body. L-lysine helps get improved the absorption of calcium from the digestive area and prevent loss of calcium in the urine. Fri, 11 Jan 2008 06:24:56 -0500 /view_topic.php?pid=498#498 498@ Topic: Calm Plus Calcium Message: Calcium is an important nutrient essential to maintaining total body health. Your body needs it every day-not just to keep your bones and teeth strong, but to ensure proper functioning of muscles and nerves. It even helps your blood to clot. Calcium deficiency can be a serious issue and has been heavily promoted through the media and advertising. But the hidden cause of calcium deficiency is the fact that available calcium is not being assimilated by the body due to a lack of magnesium.         If you feel you are not getting sufficient calcium in your diet, Calm Plus Calcium is the answer. It blends Natural CalmTM, most absorbable and fastest acting magnesium available-with calcium and other key ingredients so the calcium you take will actually be fully utilized. Your body's magnesium level won't be depleted and there won't be any buildup of unabsorbed calcium.  Calm Plus Calcium prevents a surplus of calcium robbing the body's vital magnesium supply and avoid the symptoms associated with depleted levels of magnesium. Wed, 02 Jan 2008 05:03:48 -0500 /view_topic.php?pid=484#484 484@ Topic: Calm Plus Message: Its really good natural herb. Calm Plus which is formulated with three parts magnesium to two parts calcium-along with other ingredients for superior calcium absorption. This formulation will prevent a surplus of calcium and avoid symptoms associated with depleted magnesium levels. Calcium supplements taken without sufficient magnesium can actually LOWER the bone mineralization process .Natural Calm plus Calcium formulated which will prevent a surplus of calcium robbing the body's vital magnesium supply and avoid the symptoms associated with depleted levels of magnesium. Magnesium influences many bodily processes, including digestion, energy production, muscle function, bone formation, creation of new cells, activation of B vitamins and relaxation of muscles, as well as assisting in the functions of the heart, kidneys, adrenals, brain and nervous system. This is especially true when one is low in magnesium-often the case in today's diet of highly processed foods.Magnesium Stimulates hormone, calcitonin, that helps to preserve bone structure and draws calcium out of the blood and soft tissues back into the bones. It converts Vitamin D into its active form so that it can help calcium absorption. People with diabetes tend to have lower magnesium levels compared with those who have normal glucose tolerance. Supplementation with magnesium overcomes this problem11 and may help some diabetics improve glucose tolerance.Research also shows that magnesium deficiency will greatly inhibit calcium's absorption and subsequent effectiveness. For absorption and metabolism of calcium, adequate levels of properly formulated magnesium products are essential. Magnesium is necessary for muscles to relax. Calcium is needed for blood clotting but magnesium keeps the blood flowing freely. It is vital to keep these minerals in balance. Too little magnesium to balance calcium can be both uncomfortable and unhealthy. According to Dr. Susan Brown, director of the Osteoporosis Education Project in Syracuse, New York Dr Sue Brown director of the Osteoporosis Education Project in Syracuse, New York, magnesium is just as important as calcium to prevent and treat osteoporosis. Research shows that 50% of adolescents consume less than 2/3 the RDA (Morgan, 1985; Lakshmanan, 1984; Pennington, et al, 1986; Brown, 2005).n addition, as estrogen levels drop during menopause, magnesium levels seem to diminish as well. For this reason, magnesium may also help to relieve some menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes.The most commons sources of magnesium are oxide, citrate, glycinate, and malate. People use oxide and citrate if they suffer from constipation to take advantage of magnesium’s laxative effect. Glycinate seems to cause little diarrhea and is the best choice for people who already have loose stool. Magnesium malate has been promoted for people with fibromyalgia to help break up lactic acid that seems to be part of the fibromyalgia picture.Magnesium activates over 350 different processes in the body, including digestion, energy production, muscle function, bone formation, creation of new cells, utilization of B vitamins, relaxation of muscles, as well as assisting in the functionsof the heart, kidneys, adrenals, brain and nervous system. Lack of sufficient available magnesium in the body can interfere with any or all of these processes. Muscle spasms, cramps, jerks, tics and hiccups can all be caused by a lack of magnesium. Magnesium and calcium work together to control muscle action; an imbalance of either will cause tension and cramps. Magnesium relaxes the muscles. With insufficient magnesium the muscles stay tense, causing cramping. Magnesium supplementation may reduce dehydration of red blood cells in sickle cell anemia patients.In addition to calcium, the product contains magnesium (Natural Calm), vitamin C, vitamin D and boron, which assist in the assimilation, utilization and distribution of the calcium within the body. This results in the creation of strong bones, joints and connective tissue, and a healthy, active immune system to protect against invasion of bacteria, viruses and other uninvited guests. Natural Calm Plus Calcium also includes potassium, which is vital for a healthy heart, nerve function and energy production. Thu, 06 Dec 2007 15:38:40 -0500 /view_topic.php?pid=482#482 482@ Topic: Graviola Message: There are so many beneficial properties of Graviola. However those are not all particular and established as well. The FDA has approved Graviola for use only to support immune function. You may find an elaborate research and its myth to read the information about Graviola .Check out it.[url=http://www.ndri.com/article/graviola_its_effectiveness_and_precautions-416.html]Graviola fact[/url] Tue, 04 Dec 2007 18:02:37 -0500 /view_topic.php?pid=480#480 480@ Topic: Spirulina Message: Spirulina, (rhymes with 'ballerina'), is a traditional food of some Mexican and African peoples. . Spirulina is rich in gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), and also provides alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), linoleic acid (LA), stearidonic acid (SDA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), and arachidonic acid (AA). It possesses an amazing ability to thrive in conditions much too harsh for other algae. As might be expected, it has a highly unusual nutritional profile. Spirulina has a 62% amino acid content, is the world's richest natural source of Vitamin B-12 and contains a whole spectrum of natural mixed carotene and xanthophyll phytopigments.Several studies show Spirulina or its extracts can prevent or inhibit cancers in humans and animals. Some common forms of cancer are thought to be a result of damaged cell DNA running amok, causing uncontrolled cell growth. Cellular biologists have defined a system of special enzymes called Endonuclease which repair damaged DNA to keep cells alive and healthy. Thu, 22 Nov 2007 23:53:54 -0500 /view_topic.php?pid=479#479 479@ Topic: Apricot Message: Here is some good information about this great, delicious fruit. There are also some precautions of apricot. Read and enjoy this useful information. Check below: [url=http://www.ndri.com/news/apricot_has_nutritional_value_but_need_precautions-388.html]Apricot fruit[/url] Wed, 21 Nov 2007 18:51:13 -0500 /view_topic.php?pid=475#475 475@ Topic: SUPPORT PROTIEN Message: Jarrow FORMULAS® Arginine + Ornithine contains only crystalline, pure free form amino acids. L-Arginine is a semi-essential amino acid synthesized by the body from Ornithine. Arginine and Ornithine support protein synthesis as they are involved in the transport and storage of nitrogen. Arginine, as a part of physical performance, is used by muscle tissue to produce creatine. Thu, 15 Nov 2007 06:17:09 -0500 /view_topic.php?pid=467#467 467@ Topic: ENHANCE PSYCHOMOTOR PERFORMANCE Message: But sometimes there are much confusion for Pregnenolone, DHA and other such type of supplement and effect on psychomotor performance. I got some idea about those topics under the following resources. You may enjoy those:[url=http://www.ndri.com/article/pregnenolone_scientific_view_and_its_outweigh_benefit-412.html]Pregnenolone[/url] [url=http://www.ndri.com/article/psychomotor_performance_cause_and_effect-413.html]Psychomotor performance[/url] Tue, 30 Oct 2007 23:02:49 -0400 /view_topic.php?pid=464#464 464@ Topic: nettle tea Message: Nettle tea- A perennial with separate male and female plants, Nettle (Urtica dioica) grows up to 4 feet tall and has toothed, pointed leaves that sting when touched. This sting causes a burning sensation. This because each hair consists of a sharp, hollow spine that breaks off easily, allowing the liquid inside, formic acid, to be released into the object causing the injury. In spite of its stinging, Nettles are of considerable use in many ways, including culinary; they contain vitamins A and C, iron, and a variety of other minerals. The young shoots can also be boiled as a vegetable. Nettle fibers can be spun into rope and made into cloth. Cosmetically, Nettle is a good cleanser, especially for oily skin. As a tea, Nettle may be taken hot or cold and many prefer it sweetened and flavored with lemon. Tue, 23 Oct 2007 05:23:33 -0400 /view_topic.php?pid=457#457 457@ Topic: Coenzyme Q10 Message: CoQ10 or ubiquinone is essentially a vitamin or vitamin-like substance. CoQ10 is a micronutrient essential to all human life. It is a naturally occurring nutrient that works as a co-factor in the body’s electron transport system where all of the body’s energy is derived. CoQ10 regulates the flow of oxygen moving in and out of the mitochondria, which are the cell’s power plants. The body’s cellular power plants can’t function without CoQ10 (CoEnzyme Q10). Taking Coenzyme q10 as a dietary supplement may aid in maintaining youthful levels of this vital substance. Mon, 08 Oct 2007 01:31:26 -0400