#51 Laughter – Is the Best Medicine
How many times have you heard people say this. The fact is this may
be THE most important piece of health advice I can give you. Smile and
laugh as much as you can and feel your body laughing with you, as you
coax it back to great health. Read our article “Health and Fitness
Begins in Your Mind”.
#52 Acid and Alkali Balance – The Body Likes a Particular pH Balance
The body likes 3 times more alkali forming foods than acid forming.
The best sources of alkali forming foods are fresh fruit and vegetables,
so consume 3 – 4 times more of these foods than acid forming foods. By
doing this you will help alleviate joint problems which are one of the
first symptoms of an over acidic body.
#53 Green Tea – Helps You Feel Fuller for Longer
Apart from all its other properties like being a good anti-oxidant
and preventing cancer, green tea has now been proven to make you feel
fuller for longer when drunk after a meal.
#54 Weight Loss Tip – Eat Little and Often
To keep your body burning those calories at an optimum rate, you need
to keep your metabolic rate up. One way to do this is to eat regularly.
So eating a small meal every two hours is the best way to manage your
weight.
#55 Fatty Liver – A Vitamin E Study
A study of people with obesity related fatty liver disease has shown
that taking 800iu of Vitamin E per day has improved the symptoms of over
40% of the people on the trial
#56 Vitamin D – Good for Strength and Physical Function in the Elderly
A study in the U.S.A has shown that those people with the higher
blood levels of Vitamin D had the best muscular strength and physical
function, so maybe Vitamin D does have a role in anti-ageing.
#57 Exercise – Essential nutritional requirements
Regular exercise is extremely important for good health and weight
management, but it does exert a strain on the body for certain
nutrients, including B-Complex vitamins, potassium, calcium, magnesium
and antioxidants. A good quality multi-vitamin and mineral will offset
the stress of exercise and help the body and muscles to recover quicker.
#58 Lysine – The Uses, Deficiency Symptoms and Food Sources
The essential amino acid Lysine functions in giving support for the
immune system and cardiovascular system. It also helps with Calcium
absorption and heavy metal removal from the body. Deficiency symptoms
are low energy, appetite, hair loss and anaemia. Lysine is found in red
meat, parmesan cheese, fish, eggs, beans , peas, lentils and potatoes.
#59 Soya – Reduces the Risk of Heart Disease and Lowers Blood Pressure
Soya isoflavones have been shown to increase Nitric Oxide production,
which overall improves endothelial function. Endothelial dysfunction is
an imbalance between blood vessel dilation and the release of
constriction compounds which is associated with the signs of
cardiovascular disease. This improvement in endothelial function has
also shown to have blood pressure lowering properties.
#60 Cardiovascular Health – Essential Tips
Increase all soluble fibre in the diet which will help to lower
cholesterol levels, such as beans, fruit, vegetables, lentils and flax
seed. Increase essential fatty acids such as oily fish and nuts, also to
help with cholesterol but also for blood flow, healthy arteries, and
normal heart rhythm. Take garlic in food or tablets to maintain healthy
arteries. Antioxidants Co-enzyme Q10 and Vitamins C and E are good for
heart health. Also folic acid, Vitamins B12, B6 and B2 are all helpful
to avoid unhealthy methylation which has been linked to heart disease.
#61 Pomegranate Juice – The Natural Alternative to Red Wine
Pomegranate juice contains more polyphenols than red wine. These
compounds are what protect the heart, helps dilate blood vessels and
lowers blood pressure. It also is thought to lower cholesterol
production in the liver.
#62 Omega – 3 Fatty Acids May Slow Down Ageing
A recent American study showed that taking omega – 3 fatty acids can
extend the life of telomeres, the part of our DNA responsible for health
and longevity. Taking a regular multi-vitamin and green tea have also
been found to have a similar effect.
#63 Osteoporosis – More Calcium and Vitamin D Research
Taking Calcium and Vitamin D has been well known for avoiding reduced
bone density, but the latest findings confirm that taking these 2
nutrients can increase bone density whatever your age.
#64 Memory – The Best Nutrients To Help This Important Brain Function
Having a healthy circulation is good for memory so the amino acid
arginine and the herb ginkgo biloba should be used if poor circulation
is the cause. Choline which is a B complex Vitamin, is good for
maintaining memory, and Phosphatidyl Serine is good for the release of
the brain chemical Acetylcholine. Both of these nutrients are available
in Soya Lecithin. Thiamine, which is also known as B1, an adequate daily
dose of this vitamin has been shown to prolong healthy mental
functions. Acetyl-l-carnitine, which is similar to Acetylcholine is also
a memory booster.
#65 Asthma – Salt Pipe Therapy is a natural solution
Special salt mines in Hungary have been used as clinics for breathing
sufferers for many years. Nowadays people can obtain the benefit of
breathing air containing this salt in the Salt Pipe. Without any side
effects this amazing product is recognised by the medical establishment
by being granted a medical device licence.
For further information read our article “Salt Pipe Therapy”.
#66 Urinary Tract Infections – Cranberry Is a Proven Aid to Recovery
UTI which are usually caused by the bacteria E. coli have been found
to be effectively treated with Cranberry juice or tablets. Cranberry has
a unique ability to prevent the bacteria adhering to the urinary tract
or lining of the bladder. This benefit has been reported to begin within
as little as eight hours after consumption.
#67 Snoring – May Be Caused by Drinking Alcohol
Alcohol causes the muscles in the throat to relax and can cause snoring or even to make the condition worse.
#68 Snoring – Excess Mucus May Be the Cause
If you have congestion the mucus may be the cause of snoring. Try a
digestive enzyme supplement containing lipase, peptidase, amylase or
protease. Bromelain is also good at removing mucus.
#69 Diabetes – Omega – 3 Offers Some Protection
A recent study found that taking 1 gram of fish oil daily had a
definite effect on the insulin resistance parameters in the body, and
therefore may protect against diabetes.
#70 Common Cold – Zinc is a Proven Remedy and Preventative
According to a double-blind clinical study zinc was found to reduce
the intensity and duration of the common cold when taken within 24 hours
of the beginning of the onset of cold symptoms, and when zinc was taken
for over 5 months it was found that school children were absent from
school for less and the severity of the common cold was improved.
#71 Skin Elasticity and Moisture Content – Astaxanthin Has Known Helpful Properties
If your skin is dry and is losing its flexibility there is a powerful
antioxidant called Astaxanthin which helps to protect collagen fibres
from deterioration due to oxidative damage. It helps maintain elasticity
and moisture in the skin and will help to keep your skin
younger-looking.
#72 Respiratory Infections in New Born Babies – The Vitamin D Link
Studies have shown that babies born with a Vitamin D deficiency have a
higher risk of developing respiratory infections. In countries such as
ours which have low amounts of sunlight for a lot of the year, mothers
to be are prone to low levels of Vitamin D which is passed on to the
baby. Following a survey completed by mothers after their child had
reached 5 years of age, scientists found that in babies with the lowest
levels of Vitamin D in their blood, these children had twice the
incidence of respiratory infections.
#73 Dementia – Vitamin E Can Help
Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease has been shown to be slowed down by
using Vitamin E which is good at removing free radicals which cause
damage to brain cells.
#74 New Born Babies – Poor Bone Development Due To Vitamin D Deficiencies in Mothers to be
Studies have shown that babies born with a Vitamin D deficiency have a
higher risk of poor bone development. In countries such as ours which
have low amounts of sunlight for a lot of the year, mothers to be are
prone to low levels of Vitamin D which is passed on to the baby. By
taking a Vitamin D supplement during pregnancy mothers to be will be
protecting their unborn from serious future health risks.
#75 Eye Problems – Vitamin D Deficiencies May Be the Cause
Age related macular degeneration is an inflammatory condition when
the health of an area of the retina called the macula deteriorates and
causes a loss of central vision. People over the age of sixty are most
at risk, but one of the biggest factors causing this condition is an
inadequacy of Vitamin D in the diet or lifestyle. Ensuring the body has
sufficient amounts of Vitamin D will help avoid the possibility of
suffering from this very restrictive condition.
#76 Asthma – Magnesium May Help To Reduce Any Constriction of The Airways
When an asthmatic has any irritation in the airways, the muscles in
the walls constrict and the lining begins to swell. This causes
narrowing of the airways and breathing becomes difficult. A double blind
study of 55 asthma suffers were given daily magnesium supplements for 6
months, then they were subjected to a chemical known to cause an asthma
reaction. During the trial those taking the magnesium supplement showed
a 6% improvement in lung function, and they also required 20% more of
the chemical to bring on the asthmatic reaction. The results were
suggested to be due to magnesium’s ability to improve the properties of
the cell membranes, and its anti-inflammatory properties.
#77 Cardiovascular Disease – The Vitamin B6 Connection
An American study found that from blood samples of 1,200 people,
those subjects with the lowest levels of B6 had the highest levels of a
chemical made in the liver called CRP, which is a recognised good
predictor for cardiovascular disease.
#78 Dental Problems – A Possible Omega 3 Connection
Researchers in Japan studied 55 people of an average age of 74 over a
five year period. Their findings show that those people with the lowest
levels of DHA had a 1.5 more chance of having dental disease compared
to those with normal levels. This was considered to be because of
anti-inflammatory action of omega 3 fatty acids.
#79 Cervical Cancer – The Anti-oxidant Connection
A Korean study of 144 women with cervical cancer, were studied
against 288 women of similar age with no cervical cancer. The study
compared the levels of Vitamins A, C and E, and found that the top 25%
of those people with the highest amount of Vitamin E had a 47% lower
risk of cervical cancer, and the top 25% of those people with the
highest amount of Vitamin A and C had a 65% lower risk of cervical
cancer. This supports the need for more anti-oxidants in the diet to
lower the risk of cervical cancer.
#80 Crohn’s Disease – The Vitamin D Connection
Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory disease of the gut which is caused
by a problem with the immune system and the bacteria that live there.
Scientists have found that there is a connection between the disease and
a deficient or defective gene. The NOD2 gene requires Vitamin D to
switch on the gene so if you have Crohn’s disease it is important to
make sure that your children have a sufficient daily amount of Vitamin
D.
#81 Brain Function – Foods for a Sharper Brain
There are foods which can help to keep your brain sharp, help your
concentration and keep you focused. Phosphatidyl choline is a chemical
which helps to produce acetylcholine which is an important brain
neurotransmitter. Phosphatidyl choline is food in lentils, eggs, soya
beans and soya lecithin granules. The granules can be found in your
health store which you can sprinkle on cereals.
#82 Stress – What to do when you are stressed and fatigue sets in
The adrenal glands produce the stress hormones, adrenaline and
cortisol, but when you are constantly stressed, hormone levels fall and
you become constantly tired. If you are stressed and fatigued there are
natural supplements which can help. The herbs astragalus, ginseng,
rhodiola and ashwagandha together with B complex vitamins can be very
useful. Do everything you can to stay calm; do yoga, tai chi, chi gong,
meditation and take magnesium, passiflora herb and the amino acids
taurine and theanine.
#83 Xylitol – The Natural Sugar Substitute with Therapeutic Benefits
This marvellous substance looks like sugar and tastes like sugar but
performs totally different in the body, both to ordinary sugar and
artificial sweeteners. Found in vegetables and fruits such as
strawberries, raspberries and plums. Xylitol breaks down slowly and does
not upset blood sugar levels. As well as this xylitol is very good for
dental health. It is different to sugar in that it does not encourage
the growth of the bacteria in the mouth that causes tooth decay and also
it provides a more alkaline environment in the mouth which the main
bacteria responsible for tooth decay does not like.
#84 Multivitamins – The key to a Younger Body
Scientists have tested telomeres which are parts of our DNA that
deteriorate and shrink with age. A study of over 500 women aged between
35 and 74 found that those women who regularly took a daily multivitamin
had telomeres which were, on average, 5.1% longer, which is an
indicator that these people will live longer.
#85 Glucosamine – No Link With Hepatitis
After suspicions that people taking Glucosamine were susceptible to
contract hepatitis, a statement from the Food Standards Agency read
“Glucosamine occurs naturally within the human body and no plausible
mechanism by which it might cause liver damage is apparent”. Furthermore
the Arthritis Research Campaign said “It is reassuring to know that the
product is safe”.
#86 Weight Loss – FOS Has Been Proven To Help
Fructo-oligosaccharides or FOS has been proved by a Canadian study to
help over weight and obese people to lose weight. In the study 48
people were given 21g of FOS per day, while a control group were given a
placebo. After 12 weeks the group taking the FOS had lost 1.03kg of
body weight, while the control group gained an average of 0.45kg.
#87 High Blood Pressure – A Possible Link with Magnesium Supplementation
A recent Korean double blind study of 155 people for 12 weeks showed a
significant drop in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure for
those people supplementing with 300mg of magnesium daily compared to the
control group who were given a placebo.
#88 Menstrual Cramps – Ginger May Help
A double blind study which compared the effectiveness of ginger to
the drugs ibuprofen and mefenamic acid, concluded that ginger was
equally as effect as the drug treatment for relieving pain during the
first 3 days of menstruation.
#89 Colorectal cancer – A Vitamin B6 connection
Colorectal cancer claims hundreds of thousands of lives each year.
However, recent studies have shown that supplementation with Vitamin B6
can reduce the risk of this cancer by up to 50%.
#90 Prostate Cancer – A Vitamin K Connection
A recent study of 250 patients concluded that supplementing with
Vitamin K could reduce the risk of prostate cancer by up to 35%.
#91 Skin Wrinkles and Hydration – Improvement by Taking Collagen Supplements
A French and Asian study both concurred that supplementing with 10
grams of hydrolysed collagen decreased wrinkles by about 28% and
improved skin hydration by about 28%, compared to the control group.
#92 High Blood Pressure – Flax Seed Proteins Can Help
High blood pressure accounts for nearly 50% of all premature death in
Europe. However, a Canadian study has shown that flax seed proteins can
inhibit an enzyme called angiotensin converting enzyme. Angiotensin II
is a vasoconstrictor, which means it makes blood vessels tighten and
increase blood pressure. Fortunately there is an Angiotensin I which
only exists as a precursor to Angiotensin II, and has no other role in
the body. The angiotensin converting enzyme is involved in the change
from I to II, and therefore the action of flax seed proteins in
restricting this enzymes proves that it will help maintain a healthy
blood pressure.
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#93 Pregnancy – Taking Folic Acid is Extremely Important
Folic acid is necessary for every process in the body requiring cell
multiplication, and so it important to supplement with folic acid just
before, and for the whole of the pregnancy. Deficiencies of folic acid
may result in birth defects particularly spina bifida, which is a defect
of an under developed nervous system. The recommendations are to take a
single 400mcg tablet per day to ensure correct foetus growth.
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#94 Normal Tension Glaucoma – Take Ginkgo Biloba Herb to Reduce Pressure in the Eye
Glaucoma is a build-up of pressure in the eye, which can damage the
optic nerve and eventually cause blindness. NTG is a rarer form which is
possibly caused by impaired blood flow to the eye. After a scientific
study of patients with NTG and supplementation with Ginkgo it was
discovered that the Ginkgo group had improved eye test results compared
prior to the eight week trial.
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#95 Coeliacs – Poor Nutrient Absorption Requires Vitamin Supplementation
Coeliac disease affects about 1% of the population. This allergic
reaction to the protein found in certain grains called gluten, causes
damage to the lining of the gut, this results in a difficulty to absorb
certain nutrients, particularly B complex vitamins like B6, B12 and
folic acid. This causes a deficiency in these nutrients which can lead
to heart disease and other health issues. Studies of coeliac sufferers
supplementing with B complex vitamins have shown that their levels of
these important vitamins were back to normal compared to those not
taking extra supplementation.
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#96 Pre-eclampsia – Co-Q-10 May Cut Out the Risk
This condition affects about 2% of all pregnancies world-wide and can
be quite a worry for some newly pregnant mothers. A study of over 200
pregnant women who were suspected of being at risk of developing
pre-eclampsia, were given 200 mg of Co-Q-10 per day or a placebo. During
the study 25.6% of those who took the placebo developed pre-eclampsia
compared to only 14.4% of those taking Co-Q-10. The researchers
concluded that taking 100mg twice a day of Co-Q-10 from week 20 of the
pregnancy had a substantially reduced risk of having pre-eclampsia.
#97 Asthma in Children – Nutrients That Can Help
An Egyptian study of 60 children showed that by supplementing with
1000mg of omega-3, 15mg of zinc and 200mg of Vitamin C, either on their
own or together had positive improvements on these children’s asthma.
When all 3 nutrients were taken together the results confirmed that this
treatment was highly recommended for children with asthma.
#98 High Cholesterol – Omega-3 Helps Drugs to be More Effective
A 6 week Korean study showed that taking omega-3 fatty acids with
statins had a 41% reduction in blood triglyceride levels, compared to a
13% reduction by taking the statins alone. The researchers concluded
that this was a significant improvement and should be recommended,
especially as there are no contra-indications by taking the two
substances together.
#99 Menopause – The Herb, Black Cohosh is the Most Frequently Used
Black Cohosh is the most popular herb for relieving hot flushes and
night sweats in menopausal women. The herb is also useful for mood
changes during menopause such as restlessness and irritability. Black
Cohosh, like most herbs has no side effects and has a high success rate.
#100 Pregnancy – Advice for Vegetarian Mothers Who Need DHA
DHA fatty acid is excellent for foetal brain development but the best
known source is fish oils. For vegetarian pregnant mothers, DHA can be
manufactured in the body from flaxseed oil. However, a B-complex and a
zinc supplement are required to help make the conversion.