7 common digestive problems
Diverticulitis – small pouches appear in the lining of the large intestine. These pouches become filled with waste products, becoming infected, causing pain. Symptoms are diarrhea and constipation, tenderness, bloating and feeling the need to go to the toilet the whole time.
In a nutshell
Oats, linseeds (flax seeds)
Need a lot more fiber – fruit, vegetables, beans, whole grains.
Cut down on tea, drink more hydrating fluids
Read More12 Ways to lower cholesterol simply
The more of the 12 natural things you incorporate into your lifestyle the more effective the outcome will be. To reduce cholesterol and maintain the lower levels will mean incorporating as many for as long as possible. Reducing your cholesterol and then returning to your old habits will encourage your cholesterol to rise again to their old levels. Reducing your cholesterol levels will enable you (with professional advice) reduce your cholesterol lowering medications like statins, blood thinners and the rest. With so many natural ways to reduce cholesterol it’s not worth risking the side-effects of pharmaceuticals until you have explored all natural avenues open to you. Taking the natural route will mean a healthier you and a healthier pocket. The money you save by not taking medications means you will have more money to spend on enhancing your lifestyle.
1) Lecithin is classed as a lipid (a fat) consisting of choline and inositol. Lecithin has been found to improve the absorption of vitamin A and thiamin, it promotes kidney and liver health, improves brain function, reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease and prevents arteriosclerosis.
Read MoreChromium will help slow down the aging process
A chromium deficiency can – increase sugar cravings, decrease muscle, increase fat, decrease metabolism, increase blood pressure, decrease bone density,and cause heart problems. Chromium is vital if you want to protect against AGEs (Advanced Glycation End-products). This is a major factor in the aging process, speeding up cell damage and cell death.
Continually high blood sugar levels will encourage more AGEs. Chromium will help reduce your craving for sugar, which will be the first step to stabilizing your blood sugar levels. Doing this will slow down aging and help you lose weight.
Read MoreGLA is an extremely important essential fatty acid
GLA (gamma linolenic acid)
Good source of GLA is Evening Primrose and Borage Oil. GLA is another invaluable supplement in our quest to slow down aging and reverse deterioration. Before you rush out and buy GLA supplements there is something I need to explain. The body can make its own GLA from linoleic acid. I realize you’re probably thinking, if this is the case why buy GLA supplements?
Everything needs to be in good working order and we need all the necessary nutrients in the right amounts, then we can convert linoleic acid into GLA. In reality our systems are struggling and most people are deficient in most nutrients. This means the process of conversion is blocked, hampered or slowed down.
What has a negative effect on this conversion?
Read MoreMagnesium – we need more
Magnesium is a vital component of bones and teeth. It is closely involved in the release of energy and the correct functioning of the nerves and muscles. This mineral is too often deficient in most people’s diet.
There are 300 different enzymes in the body that are dependent on magnesium. Unfortunately, it is very easy to be deficient in magnesium as typical diets lack the amounts needed. Stress drains this mineral.
Read MoreZinc is so important
Many people appear to be zinc deficient, hair and blood tests give little indication of this. Zinc is extremely important in so many functions and enzyme reactions, it also protects our DNA. It helps to maintain a healthy immune system and is needed for repair, for a healthy sperm count, healthy skin, wound healing and maintaining taste and smell.
Found in whole grains, some nuts and seeds especially pumpkin seeds. Deficiency symptoms are quite varied – white marks on the finger nails, appetite problems (especially associated with eating problems), poor skin –
Read MoreEucalyptus Leaves
The eucalyptus tree makes a welcome change in color, its stands out for its bluish silvery green, round leaves. The leaves are thick and when rubbed together in your hands release a wonderful aroma. The Eucalyptus essential oil comes from Australia, where the plant is very different, its leaves are long, thin and just a little curved. The koala bear has a diet of eucalyptus leaves, they yield very little in the way of nutrients or energy and this is probably why the bear is not very lively at the best of times.
Topical ointments containing eucalyptus oil have been used traditionally in Aboriginal medicines to heal wounds and fungal infections for centuries.
Read MoreInsomnia self-help improve sleep
There are some people that day dream of having a good night’s sleep. They desperately need sleep, they are certainly tired enough, but their bodies and minds just won’t switch off. They end up tossing and turning getting more uncomfortable by the minute and watching the clock makes the time even more drawn out and counting sheep just does seem to work.
Which one is you?
a) not being able to get to sleep for a few hours
Read More14 reasons you may not be getting enough nutrients?
As we get older we at even more risk of not getting adequate nutrients
1) food is refined and processed in general, which removes or destroys nutrients
2) due to the decline in our digestive function
3) a decline in our sense of smell and taste
5) our thirst mechanism is less strong, so dehydration is more likely
6) the stomach slows down its production of digestive juices and enzymes this in turn affects absorption of B12, iron and calcium to name but a few.
Natural Allergy Self Help
Are you someone that is plagued with allergies? If so, you might be using over-the-counter medicines and that is fine if it works for you. However some people find medication doesn’t work for them and the side-effects outweigh the benefits. Maybe it’s time to consider some natural remedies. It must be remember that natural remedies generally work slower than over-the-counter medication.
Some people have found organic live apple cider vinegar effective. However the taste is not fantastic but certainly milder than other vinegars. People who use apple cider vinegar to treat allergies recommend taking 2 tablespoons a day, to enhance the taste mix with apple juice or water.
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