Site hosted by Angelfire.com: Build your free website today!
« December 2010 »
S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
26 27 28 29 30 31
Entries by Topic
All topics  «
Blog Tools
Edit your Blog
Build a Blog
RSS Feed
View Profile
You are not logged in. Log in
My Blog
Saturday, 25 December 2010
Raw Food Detox Diet Plan A raw food detox can also be more beneficial than traditional diet detox programs because of how the body responds to cooked foods. Few people understand that when you ingest foods that have been cooked, your body interprets the c

A raw food detox can also be more beneficial than traditional diet detox programs because of how the body responds to cooked foods. Few people understand that when you ingest foods that have been cooked, your body interprets the cooked food as poison and reacts accordingly. White blood cell production is increased and moved into your system to defend your body.

The production of enzymes and digestive products is an extremely heavy drain on the body's resources. If the food that we eat is full of these enzymes to start with then the body is released from the need to produce these and released from diverting energy toward their production. Once released from this energy consuming task it has much more energy spare to devote to the other tasks a body needs to concentrate on such as fighting illness, regenerating diseased and dysfunctional organs and parts of the body.

On a raw diet, you will get to experience various types of food that have very unique flavors. Oftentimes, people get stuck in a rut of eating the same foods everyday; however, eating raw will allow you to try different types of fruits, vegetables and recipes you never even thought possible. The foods on a raw detox diet are great and are quite tasty. This diet and detox is about breaking bad eating habits and putting new and healthy foods into your body.

To start your raw food detox diet, increase the amount of fresh produce in your cooked food diet. The cleansing process begins and helps flush out old toxins. Greens and fresh fruits are especially effective in pushing debris out of your cells and colon. These two primary raw sources attune your body to eating more and more raw food.

Detoxifying your body is the only way of cleansing your body of these toxins. It is a natural process that, in times gone by, our ancestors' bodies were able to accomplish all on their own. Today however, with poor diet and stressful lifestyles, many of us find our bodies are overwhelmed and unable to cleanse themselves properly.

Others who have followed this diet have experienced rapid weight loss, cellulite disappearing and much lower cholesterol and blood sugar levels. Skin glows and hair shines. Energy levels are much higher, with a sharper mental focus, far better sleep.

A raw food detox diet includes consuming only organic food and drink, whole foods such as grains, at least eight glasses of water per day and avoiding alcohol, caffeine, drugs and processed foods. Fortunately, this diet neither promotes starvation nor indulging in unhealthy food as much as you desire.

Taking the next part of that phrase, 'Detox Diet', we arrive at an extremely important part of any transformative process, the elimination of the old ways, toxins and patterns. This word 'Detox' is the popular word for an amazing and critical point in your journey. From a food and nutrition perspective we are talking about the elimination of stored debris, waste and toxins from a body that has, until now, been unable to eliminate these products from its system.

Read about herbal supplements like mucuna pruriens Also read about shatavari and safed musli

Also read more on natural cure by Ashlyn Baul


Posted by ashlynbaul at 1:55 AM EST
Post Comment | Permalink | Share This Post
Tips to Get Youthful Skin For Life

One of the best ways to ensure that you are getting youthful skin is by daily exfoliation. There are many products on the market that are great for daily exfoliation; some are in a cream form while others are in the form of a Luffa sponge. The creams that you find today are usually course and contain properties that are specifically developed to remove dry dead skin.

The problem with many of the ant-wrinkle creams that are on offer today is that they invariably cost more than many of us are comfortable paying. Creams to maintain and regain youthful skin are pretty much mid to high end beauty products. Added to this is the fact that these ant-wrinkle creams are ongoing expenses that are often used daily.

Attending a spa on a regular basis is a luxury that some individuals simply cannot manage to do. These people need not fret since there are many excellent products available on the market to help them maintain healthy skin. Various creams and lotions can be used in conjunction to cleanse and protect against dry, itchy skin. Eating a healthy diet can also aid in the quest for youthful skin.

In the midst of all this, someone could want to know just exactly how silica works, in giving its user a youthful skin. The asker of this question would most probably be someone who is not ready to take the promise at a face value, and who therefore wants to know how, exactly, a silica supplement works towards giving its user a youthful skin.

Wash your face twice a day with a face wash with NO active ingredients. This seems counter-intuitive to people who are used to smearing the strongest available brand of acne medicated wash on their face five times a day. This only leads to more irritation. Irritation is the name of the game in skin care: minimize irritation and you will minimize skin problems.

Moisturizer is your first defense against the debilitating functions of your skin. Seriously mull over your choices of moisturizers because you really have a lot of options today. Go for those with natural ingredients first as they are less likely to irritate your skin and you are not putting yourself at risk of possible intoxication.

If you want to have youthful skin, the first thing that you need to do is to look for a skincare line that will meet your needs. Different people with different skin types each have their own problem areas so make sure that you purchase a skincare line that is specifically designed to target your skin type.

Water is the liquid of life. This tasteless liquid is an indispensable part of our existence. To our skin, this is manna from heaven. Water helps moisturize skin tissues. Moisture acts as cushion to skin tissues so they don't get damaged easily. If the skin is dry and lifeless, the skin tissues wear out easily.

Stick to the very simple regimen of using natural moisturizer. It should be packed with anti aging ingredients such as CynergyTK and Phytessence Wakame. CynergyTK is taken from sheep wool and it is considered the most abundant source of functional keratin. This is a kind of protein that facilitates in the regeneration of collagen and elastin skin tissues.

Read about herbal supplements like tribulus terrestris Also read about terminalia chebula and brahmi

Also read more on home remedies by Ashlyn Baul


Posted by ashlynbaul at 1:30 AM EST
Post Comment | Permalink | Share This Post
Wednesday, 22 December 2010
Female Sex Pills - Increase Libido and Improve Overall Health

Climestra is one of the most popular female libido pills out in the market now. Researchers have found that this is the most effective as claimed by women who have tried of female libido pills. Aside from their increased libido, they also experienced increased energy levels and relief from PMS and menopause symptoms.

Tribulus Terrestris helps boost testosterone production. Though it is largely regarded as a male sex hormone, women also produce it in smaller quantities and low testosterone levels can trigger low libido in women.

Mucuna pruriens are known to stimulate the brain so that your can enjoy sex more.

Gingko Biloba - this herb boosts energy and blood flow. This can make arousal easier, as well as giving you enough energy to have sex.

Such supplements work by increasing blood flow to the genitals. Increased blood flow ensures engorgement of the clitoris and increases response to sexual stimulation. it also increases the level of excitement during foreplay. One of the most important advantages of such supplements is that they can make you climax soon after foreplay.

Although it is not just women that are older that may require the use of such supplements. There are other aspects of life that can affect our female sex drive and our libido levels. Many younger women will suffer from a low libido because of;

Stress - Money worries, Work concerns, Family problems

Pregnancy - This can make our hormones completely change

Ginseng represents high admiration for its comprehensive use as an medicative plant. All forms of ginseng are supposed to assist in cutting back stress, improving vital force and encouraging the immune system. Its considered an aphrodisiacal, and works synergistically with the other herbals to gain a woman's demand for sex.

Vaginal dryness, unable to reach orgasm, even weak or unsatisfying orgasms can be relieved through the use of female libido pills. There are also multiple brands so if one does not work as well as you like you have options. These pills provide the perfect way to help you get in the mood for an evening of romance with your partner. Female libido pills not only help to restore the natural balance of the body but also contain a number of ingredients that are designed to take it one step further and enhance your body's natural response.

Naturopathic medicine developed a solution for low sexual libido in the form of a tablet. This product is called Provestra and it is a blended herbal formula with specifically chosen ingredients for enhancing female libido. This product ca be considered as "the women's Viagra" since it enhances sexual vitality, intensity, interest and excitement.

Dong Quai - This herb is often taken to restore hormonal balance and fight the symptoms of the menopause and PMS. It also acts as a great blood circulation herb, balances blood sugar levels and boosts estrogen production and is seen as one of the best herbs for all round women's health.

Satavari boosts blood flow to the sex organs and also moistens them, for better sexual satisfaction. Avena Satvia enhances sensitivity in the vagina region which leads to more satisfying orgasms. Damiana, relaxes and calms the mind, bringing on a feeling of mild euphoria which increases sex drive and enhances orgasmic pleasure.

Read about herbal supplements like ashwagandha Also read about brahmi and guggul

Also read more herbal remedies by Ashlyn Baul


Posted by ashlynbaul at 7:18 AM EST
Post Comment | Permalink | Share This Post
Thigh Toning Exercises For Women

The mere fact that the women are almost absent-mindedly working their thighs indicates that there is, and will be, very little in the way of progress being made. In order to work out any muscle effectively, you need to put it under strain. In essence, doing these thigh toning exercises with machines is a waste of time, as no real effort is being made.

The best thigh toning exercises are squats and lunges. You can actually do this even in the office during breaks. Do these exercises alternately three times a week to be able to get best results. Do three sets of ten repetitions.You can also do activities that are fun and exciting at the same time help you tone those upper legs. These activities can also work out the major muscles including the hamstring and the quadriceps. Biking is good for over-all body toning but best for the upper leg areas. Rowing, swimming, aerobics, and skating are also very good thigh toning routines.

And there are a lot of exercises that you can do such as squats, lunges, step ups and dead lifts to get those slim thighs and tight butt that you want. These are the basics but you can add a lot of variety to those... but my point is that you don't need any of those thigh machines or inner thigh thing-ma-jigs to get an awesome workout.

Thigh toning exercise number three requires a bit different starting position. Place your hands on the chair at your sides, then lift, and extend one of your legs. You can start with the right one. Hold for 30 seconds and then lower your leg. You should repeat the exercise just this time start with your left leg.

Another choice at the gym is your inner and outer thigh machine usually made for the gals and normally in the ladies section. This machine does not have a gluteal component on it so you have to go over to your multi hip machine. This one is s sometimes used for inner and outer thigh and additionally for hip flexors.When using this machine for butt and thigh shaping you want to push the leg back starting with the knees inline, meanwhile keeping your pelvis neutral to avoid arching the back and losing the work from the glutes.

The other great thing about these thigh-toning exercises is that not only do they firm the thighs but are also great for helping burn fat. Using you legs to move your bodyweight plus other weights up and down uses a lot of energy meaning your burning more fat not just in the workout but for hours later.

Hip abductions are very effective thigh slimming exercises, but they must be performed correctly. And they must be done in conjunction with several other butt, hip and thigh exercises to bring you the results you a seeking.You may either need the help of a trainer, a good instruction manual or a DVD.

Squatting is the best thigh toning exercise. If the squat is performed properly and moderately, they will not only tone the thighs quickly but the butt as well! To really achieve great results, pair the squats with the right aerobic exercise. The best exercise that can be done that would help you burn those thigh fats quickly would be rowing, walking or any type of exercise that works your major muscles and your thighs.

Read about herbal supplements like mucuna pruriens Also read about gymnema sylvestre and ashoka

Also read more on natural remedies by Ashlyn baul


Posted by ashlynbaul at 7:07 AM EST
Post Comment | Permalink | Share This Post
Tuesday, 21 December 2010
Ways of Treating Chronic Sinus Infection

Inflammation of the sinus is known as sinus infection. But what is sinus? It is the cavities located in the nose. Sinus helps in pushing out the dry and mucous that is present inside the body. Therefore, when inflammation occurs in the sinus the dry and mucous is blocked inside the sinus.

When we turn to medicinal approaches, we find that the use of antibiotics has always been seen as the ideal sinus infection treatment. The reason behind this is, due to the fact that many sinus infections are considered to be caused by bacteria and bacterial infections have always been treated by antibiotics, it then seems suitable for sinus infections to be treated by the same.

If your symptoms are fairly mild, the best sinus infection treatment may be good old fashioned rest and hydration. Drink plenty of fluids, get plenty of rest and avoid cigarette smoke. Also, over-the-counter medications like acetaminophen or ibuprofen can help with soreness and fever, and antihistamines and expectorants may help with congestion.

For sinusitis caused by virus infection, antibiotic cure is not necessary. Only acute sinus infection from bacteria is generally taken care of with antibiotic treatment. That is when there is much facial pain pus generation and other self care treatment does not seem to work. Medicines for pain such as ibuprofen, aspirin, and naproxen can lessen the pain and inflammation.

A preventive sinus infection treatment  is adequate bed rest. In today world, there is no doubt that being in a continued stressed state has a taxing effect on your immune system. If you don't give yourself enough time to sleep, recovery and healing can be slow and inefficient.

Take a small towel and wet it in hot boiling water. Now you must be thinking what to do with this wet towel? No need to do much, just to keep this soaked towel on your face under and between your eyes softly. The benefit would be the balanced circulation of sinuses and cilia. Give rest to your whole body not just physically but also mentally. In addition to it, hot and steamy shower also works great on body.

Drinking hot liquids is also another way to help give you the sinus relief that you deserve. By drinking hot liquids you can promote the movement of you mucous out of your sinuses. It also helps improvement the circulation of blood in your sinus area. You can drink a variety of different liquids that are available on the market.

The symptoms of a sinus infection are pressure around the nose, a tenderness around the eyes and nose, pain in the jaws, headache, and a thick yellow discharge from the nose. These are often accompanied by an earache. Sinuses are present in pairs and there exist four pairs of sinuses. The symptoms and the corresponding treatment are dependent on the sinus area affected.

Some of the primary symptoms are cough and runny nose. If these persist for over 10 days, it could be due to a bacterial infection. Generally these are caused by virus and do not last for too many days. But if there are symptoms of pressure or sensation of pain on the side of the face, swelling around the eye, toothache in upper jaw region without any dental problems, one may have to go in for antibiotic treatment as per the sinus infection treatment guide.

Read about herbal supplements like safed musli Also read about phyllanthus niruri and holarrhena antidysenterica

Also read mote on natural supplements by Ashlyn Baul


Posted by ashlynbaul at 4:48 AM EST
Post Comment | Permalink | Share This Post
Pinched Nerve Pain – Causes and Treatment

A pinched or compressed nerve is a condition that happens to a lot of people these days. The cause for pinched nerves are often tissue that surrounds the nerve that puts pressure on it. Tissues such as muscles, tendons, and ligaments are common for causing pinched nerves, but even bone and the structure of the spine can put pressure on nerves. A condition called herniated disc is such a case. The discs between the vertebrae can slip out and put pressure on the nerves that run inside the spinal column.

There are four symptoms which you may feel from this injury. you must remember that although the nerve is being compressed in one place. The pain and symptoms that you are feeling could be anywhere from your neck right down to your hand. It may be a burning sensation or it may be sharp. A lot depends on where the nerve is being compressed, so the symptoms do vary slightly.

Common symptoms of nerve neck pain include neck anguish (chronic or less severe) as well as pain radiating down the neck and arms or sometimes even as far down as the hands. The reason individuals experience nerve neck anguish is because your nerves, the cells that specialize in transmitting messages throughout your entire body become damaged.

There are many causes of nerve pressure; injury, poor posture, osteoarthritis, sports activities, and obesity. These conditions may cause the tissue to compress resulting in inflammation. There is usually no permanent damage if the nerve is pinched for a short period of time but if the pressure continues there may be chronic pain and permanent damage.

Pain in the back is commonly manifested by a pain that usually originates at the lower part of the back that radiates down to the legs, this phenomenon is also coined as a referred pain. It can also be manifested by numbness, spastic back muscles that is usually painful, tingling and hot or cold sensations at the back.

Chiropractic treatment can provide relief to pinched nerves without the use of drugs and expensive surgery. It begins with knowing the medical history of the patient and then a chiropractor will conduct diagnostic tests on the patient to determine the exact location and the cause of the nerve disorder. Once they are identified, the chiropractor will make some spinal adjustments using different methods to treat the problem.

Peripheral neuropathy is a general term for disorders of the peripheral nervous system. The peripheral nervous system is the network of nerves outside the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord) connected to the spinal cord. Peripheral neuropathy is a common condition that can cause numbness and tingling. It can be caused by diseases of the nerves or by other illnesses.

The causes of pinched nerves are not simply defined. Historically, a compressed nerve has been determined to be the aftermath of such things as disc herniation, repetitive stress-related injuries, poor posture, being overweight, osteoporotic fractures and osteoarthritis. When your nerve is constricted in a manner as mentioned above; the symptoms usually surface in the form of a tingling sensation, numbness and weakness which then thus, cause pain.

Read about herbal supplements like boswellia Also read about bittermelon and holy basil

Also read more on herbal remedies by Ashlyn Baul


Posted by ashlynbaul at 4:38 AM EST
Post Comment | Permalink | Share This Post
Tuesday, 14 December 2010
How to Cure Kidney Stone Naturally

Fiber is a little complicated but it is mostly responsible for pushing food through the digestive tract to keep your body flushed and regular. For kidney stones, experts recommend soluble fiber because of the abundance of water in water soluble fiber.You should immediately begin to add fiber to your diet by eating plenty of fruits and vegetables that are rich in natural acids. Natural acids will help dissolve the stones before they are flushed.

 

Herbal Therapy- This remedy has been used for hundreds of years in the east! The herbal remedy uses various herbs including: dried hydrangea root, gravel root, marshmallow root, cleaver's herb, parsley and uva ursi leaves. Basically, the mixture of herbs along with fluids will create a natural kidney flush.

 

All the body needs is a specific type of acid that can be found in soft drinks. Phosphoric acid has been consumed by man for decades upon decades now. Besides consumption, it is also used for industrial purposes to remove rust. With direct application to rusted iron, steel tools, or surfaces to convert rust to a water-soluble phosphate compound. In other words, it dissolves substances as hard as steel rust.

 

Kidney and bladder stones are formed from the usual chemical found in the urine, such as uric acid, phosphate, calcium, oxalic acid, and many more. Too little vitamin A or too much vitamin D, because of overactivity of the parathyroid glands, may also produce kidney stones. Such patients should avoid taking to much milk because of the high calcium content. Patients with gout are likely to develop uric acid stones.

 

Asparagus is a great vegetable to begin eating regularly. This vegetable is loaded with chlorophyll which has been shown to help flush the kidneys. There are also other vegetables you can eat. Go for a jog, run or even elliptical. When you are active your body shifts and could actually help your kidneys to shift the stones. Shifting stones are much more likely to pass.

 

Keep drinking plenty of fluids. Water is beneficial but you can also add fruit and vegetable juices which contain high levels of citrates. Citrates reduce the buildup of uric acid and help eliminate the formation of calcium salts. This is extremely beneficial considering that most kidney stones are composed of calcium.

 

Reduction of calcium may lead to weaken the bones. The excretion of Citrate is increased by the daily intake of potassium bicarbonate and potassium nitrate. In an alternate way, lemon can also be considered as a good dietary source. Diseases known as the Hypokalaemia can be prevented as it in turns lead to a reduction in the excretion of citrate. After the kidney stones surgery, the patient should avoid the foods and liquids that are rich in salt like tomatoes, strawberries, tea, chocolate etc.

 

The kidneys filter minerals out of the blood and into the urine to rid the body of medications, toxins and heavy metals. A diet high in animal protein can create a highly acidic blood pH level. To fight this, the body overcompensates by taking calcium from the bones in attempt to restore normal pH level. But this excess calcium has to be excreted from the urine, creating calcium oxalate - which accounts for about 80% of all kidney stones.

 

Read about herbal supplements like trikatu Also read about garcinia cambogia and shatavari

 

Also read more on herbal supplements by Ashlyn Baul

 


Posted by ashlynbaul at 5:20 AM EST
Post Comment | Permalink | Share This Post
Thursday, 9 December 2010
Knowing More About Diabetes

When the body is processing or digesting the food you have eaten, the carbohydrates which were consumed are broken down by the body into glucose. Once this glucose has been broken down, it will be absorbed directly into your bloodstream. It is at this point that the insulin in your body has the task of absorbing whatever glucose is resent in your blood, which will allow it to be utilized as an energy source.

The best Type 1 Diabetes Treatment is understanding the disease, the affects that it can have on other areas of your health, and what you can do to prevent the onset of this disease symptoms. Management of your diabetes may require certain changes in your lifestyle, such as cessation of smoking, reducing your intake of alcohol, beginning a healthy regimen that includes both a healthy diet and regular exercise.

One diabetes treatment proposal is called the stem cell therapy. This form of diabetes treatment which will make use of viable cells injected with proteins to trigger an insulin response. This, however, is still on the developmental stages and is yet to be tested on humans; nonetheless, if all goes well, the stem cell therapy is certainly going to provide relief for diabetics as this can mean no more insulin injections.

Insulin is available in many different forms which can range from the long lasting to the brief, but intense. This is the reason your doctor may recommend a combination or mixture of insulin to be used. For example, the patient may use a dose of the intermediate acting insulin first thing in the morning and again in the evening, but may also need a type of insulin that is short acting, which can absorb more quickly, immediately before they consume a meal.

If you have trouble controlling your blood sugar levels with the above steps, your physician may need to take your diabetes treatment to the next level. There are various types of medication available to treat diabetes, which could include both oral and injection based medicine. Insulin is the only injection type of diabetes treatment used today. Typically, this is only used when insulin is no longer produced by the pancreas.

Regular exercise along with a healthy diet can help to prevent or delay the onset of this type of Diabetes symptoms. Regular exercise helps to maintain your muscles, cardiovascular system, and nervous system - all of which work together to make your cells less resistant to the insulin that your body creates naturally.

Diet is a terribly effective diabetes treatment that means changing your way of life to bring raised blood sugar levels down to ordinary, and it'll prevent you from suffering from other complications too. In truth, obesity is among the number one reasons for turning into a diabetic, which needs shedding weight so that it will help you become less of a diabetic, figuratively speaking.

Type 2 diabetes symptoms include: more recurrent urination, numerous yeast infections, sluggish healing of cuts and sores, upset stomach and unrelenting nausea, tiredness, visualization problems, inexplicable weight loss or gain, tingling or burning sensation in the feet, excessive hunger and thirst, and dizziness.

Read about herbal supplements like garlic supplements Also read about ashwagandha and guggul

Also read more on herbal remedies by Ashlyn baul


Posted by ashlynbaul at 6:12 AM EST
Post Comment | Permalink | Share This Post
Information on Thigh Liposuction
Cellulite are the kinds of fat that is going to be removed using inner thigh liposuction. These are the fat deposits in the connective tissues of the skin which spill over and make the skin appear like ripples. They look like dimples or even like wrinkles. It cannot be easily removed, even though one goes through exercise as well as diet.

Lack of noticeable improvement on the size and appearance of the outer thighs in spite of maintaining a healthy diet and performing rigorous exercise can really be frustrating. Having large outer thighs can limit you from wearing the jeans or clothes that you want. In addition, you feel embarrassed to sport a bikini since you are self-conscious about the appearance of your thighs. That said, to get those slender and sexy legs, undergoing outer thigh lipo treatment might just be the solution that you are looking for.

A word of warning bout thigh liposuction, it often does have to be paired with other types of cosmetic surgery. Not only do the rest of your legs have to often undergo some type of procedure to guarantee a uniform look, but if too much fat is removed, excess skin might be an issue. Other cosmetic procedures can take care of any excess skin looks you might receive.

In the case of inner thigh liposuction, it is often paired with other surgical procedures to create the look you want. Many people feel that if they get inner thigh liposuction that is all they will need to create the legs they want. However, if you think about it, it makes sense that other operations might have to be paired with it.

If you think the benefits of an improved body, and hopefully an approved attitude and self-confidence thanks to your new body outweigh the risks, than this procedure could be an option. This is a serious decision that is normally best discussed with your doctor, friends, and family. You are also going to want to have some nice long talks with the doctor performing the surgery.

Inner thigh liposuction is going to be a procedure that gets rid of the extra fat that is stored in your leg area. There are different ways to loosen up the fat in your body, but the basic way of removing fat is going to include using a local anesthetic, numbing your leg area, than sucking out the fat from that area with a cannula.

The other major goal is going to be improving the patients self confidence. Often people get liposuction, especially inner thigh liposuction, because they feel part of their body is not up to standard. This can really have a major effect on self confidence and the ability to do certain things. By correcting that problem the hope is the self confidence will increase, and the patient will believe in themselves again, leading to a fuller and more confident lifestyle.

A lot of plastic surgeons have payment programs that make even the poorest of patients glad that financing is available for them. Of course, the person getting that cosmetic procedure on financing terms will have to make sure they pay back what they owe the plastic surgeon's office. It may take several years to pay back the original cost of the cosmetic surgery, or it may only take a few months.

Read about herbal supplements like amla Also read about neem and terminalia arjuna

Also read more on home remedy by Ashlyn Baul

Posted by ashlynbaul at 6:06 AM EST
Post Comment | Permalink | Share This Post
Friday, 3 December 2010
Importance of Menopause Diet

Fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean protein and low-fat sources of calcium are all nutrient dense foods. Processed foods that have added sugars and oils are not nutrient dense. Alcohol is high in calories, but has no real nutritive value. If hot flashes are a problem for you, then you should avoid alcohol and sugar, as well as caffeine, salt and spicy foods.

Menopausal diet goes hand in hand with healthier living during the golden years. Reducing caffeine, refined sugars and spicy foods will ease the hot flashes most women experience. Getting plenty of calcium in the diet will save you from osteoporosis. Omega-3 fatty acids are vital for good vision and strong hearts. Omega-3 fatty acids reduce fatty triglyceride levels in the blood, the stuff that clogs arteries and leads to heart attacks.

Fat accumulation is a constant battle, for many women, for most of their lives. Prior to menopause, fat is accumulated subcutaneously, that is, just under the skin level. But during and after menopause, women tend to stop storing it subcutaneously (although not completely) and start storing the fat under the abdominal wall. This is called visceral fat storage, where fat accumulates around the organs.

To have a proper menopause diet, you should replace those choices with healthier options such as decaffeinated green tea and bottled water. Rather than frying your foods, go for the baking or broiling which will add less fat and keep the good stuff packed inside. You should also toss out the less nutritious choices such as potatoes and go for the sweet potatoes and yams which are packed with nutrients instead of empty calories if you want to relieve your menopause symptoms.

The menopausal diet should consist of at least 3 meals a day with healthy snacks in between. If you hate counting calories, the menopausal diet will please you, as it focuses more on portion size than calories counting.Eat less fat and carbohydrates. These two are the main culprits when it comes to weight gain. The truth is you don't have to give up fat and carbohydrates all together.

After menopause begins, fat is stored viscerally underneath the abdominal wall, in amongst your internal organs. This type of fat is hard and shows as a protruding belly. Finding that perfect menopause diet is going to be paramount for you, because visceral fat is a whole lot more dangerous for you than subcutaneous fat ever was. Visceral fat interferes with the body's organs and their proper functioning.

Menopause Diet are foods high in minerals and vitamins. When you are going through menopause your body often uses up certain vitamins and minerals more quickly than it did before. Choose foods high in vitamins C and E as well as foods high in Omega 3 fatty acids, soy, protein and phosphates. Foods with these elements can help keep your heart healthy as well as reduce the chance of osteoporosis.

A menopause diet includes the eating of natural whole foods such as fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and low-fat dairy. The vitamins and minerals found in these natural foods are imperative to ensuring the health of the menopausal woman. Menopause can increase a woman's risk of osteoporosis so increased calcium as part of a menopause diet is absolutely crucial.

Read more on herbal supplements like mucuna pruriens Also read about tinospora cordifolia and gymnema sylvestre

Also read more on natural cure by Ashlyn Baul


Posted by ashlynbaul at 6:24 AM EST
Post Comment | Permalink | Share This Post

Newer | Latest | Older