Gargle Drug, Not Substitute Tooth Brush

Gargle Drug - Brushing teeth is not yet complete it, without ending with gargling with mouthwash. Similarly, the message conveyed in advertisements mouthwash products. But, really very effective mouthwash to get rid of all bacteria?

Year 2010, the U.S. food and drug agency (Food and Drug Administration/FDA) warned on three mouthwash manufacturers to stop promoting that their products have fluoride as an active ingredient which can prevent gum disease and eliminate dental plaque.

Mouthwash really make a fresh breath in some time. The question is a breath of fresh content is generated by the killer bacteria or a strong flavor so as to cover up the smell in the mouth.

In 2008, analysis of numerous studies concludes that the two antibacterial agents are frequently used in mouthwash, ie, cetylpyridinium chloride and chlorhexidine, may reduce levels of bacteria that cause bad breath and other content in mouthwash (zinc, chlorine dioxide) could neutralize the smell of sulfur components trigger mouth.

However, mouthwashes containing chlorhexidine can only be obtained by prescription and the mostly used after oral surgery procedures.

The problem is, this material will cause the brown color of the teeth. Otherwise, it would be more products that use chlorhexidine mouthwash because this material is considered the most effective.

According Dr.Nadeem Karimbux, professor of the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, the bacteria that cause holes in teeth is different from the bacteria that cause gum disease.

Dozens of species of bacteria that cause gum disease will interact with the gum tissue causing inflammation and destroying gum tissue, including bone supporting the teeth. Brushing and flossing are the most appropriate way to get rid of plaque, although the content of antibacterial mouthwash gives a similar effect, although slightly.

UK prof receives Kentucky Academy of Family Physicians award

Dr. Samuel Matheny has received the 2011 Distinguished Service Award from the Kentucky Academy of Family Physicians. "It is his peers recognizing him for some of his unselfish activities, particularly things focused on the overall good for patients in the commonwealth, improving quality of life for patients and for the family physicians that take care of patients," said Gerry Stover, executive vice president of KAFP.

Matheny practices in Lexington, and for the past 17 years, has been a professor and chair of Family and Community Medicine in the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, of which he is graduate. He is double board certified in family and preventive medicine.

In service to the KAFP, he has invited renowned speakers to speak to the membership. He has also created new awards that honor physician volunteers and opened up nominations to community members for the citizen doctor award. He has also addressed the needs of the physician workforce Kentucky.

Trans Fatty Acids (TFA’s)

(NaturalNews) There is so much media hype from the mainstream media and leading health authorities, including the naturopathic community, suggesting the many ill effects of consuming Trans Fatty Acids (TFA’s) that the topic of the Great Fat Debate deserves a closer look for the sake of our heath and understanding.

Whilst there is unanimous agreement that TFA’s are problematic and are to be avoided at all costs, some explanations are confusing at best or misleading at worst. It is time for more clarity so we can all choose the fats that are good and avoid those that are bad.

Let’s look at some of these warnings:
Rekha Balu, writing for the Wall Street Journal, states that TFA’s are like saturated fats “which raise bad cholesterol, causing a build-up of fatty deposits in the arteries.” That is incorrect as saturated fats raise both the good and the bad cholesterol and they do not cause fatty deposits in the arteries. An under-active thyroid coupled with stress and a diet high in polyunsaturated oils cause a build-up of fatty deposits in the arteries.

Lynn Roblin, writing for the Toronto Star, advises consumers to avoid TFA’s by consuming more vegetable oils, such as olive oil and canola oil, in preference to butter and coconut oil. Let’s remember that vegetable oils such as canola and safflower are rich in omega-6 fatty acids which have now been proven to cause oxidation of our cells. This reaction leads to inflammation which in turn promotes degenerative conditions and premature aging.

Harvard nutritionist Frank Hu, featured in an article for the Washington Post, says butter is better than margarine, but tub or liquid margarine made from commercial vegetable oils is “a more healthful choice than butter.” What Mr. Hu is promoting is the omega-6 fatty acids which have been hydrogenated and these are technically TFA’s. Quite confusing indeed!

Why is there so much confusion amongst health authorities in relation to fats?
This is because in 1961, the American Heart Association published its first dietary guidelines aimed at the public. The authors, Dr. Ancel Keys, Irving Page, Jeremiah Stamler and Frederick Stare, called for the substitution of polyunsaturated oils for saturated fat. This was put forth even though Keys, Stare and Page had all previously noted in their published papers that the increase in Heart Disease was due to increasing consumption of vegetable oils. The 1961 report did not publish this fact, even after a 1956 paper by Dr. Keys suggested that the increasing use of partially hydrogenated vegetable oils (which is what TFA’s technically are) is one of the culprits in the heart disease epidemic.

Why was Dr. Keys report ignored?
For obvious economic reasons the vegetable oil industry then squashed the reports on the dangers of vegetable oils and stealthily began their phony attack on making saturated fats - meat, eggs, cheese, butter and coconut oil responsible for heart disease.

In actuality, saturated fats are shown to help in preventing heart disease. If we examine the health statistics along with the research on saturated fats consumption from the nations that consume large amounts of saturated fats in their diet, we find that they are among the healthiest nations /tribes/cultures in the world. Herein lies the big ‘fat’ confusion.

Let’s look closer at the FAT debate:
TFA’s are typically found in processed foods such as cookies, margarine, fried foods, fried potatoes, potato chips, crackers, breaded chicken, and fast food. McDonald’s has admitted its french fries contain a third more TFA’s than they had thought. In New York City, there are hefty fines imposed upon restaurants if they are not compliant with avoiding TFA’s in their cooking; this ordinance took effect as of July 2007.

Polyunsaturated Fats Defined
Polyunsaturated oils are liquid at room temperature. Polyunsaturated fats such as Safflower, Corn, Sunflower, Soybean and Cottonseed Oils all contain over 50% omega-6 fatty acids. Safflower oil contains almost 80% omega-6. Researchers have now discovered there are dangers in consuming more of omega-6 oils in our diet then we need. The ideal ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 (the essential fatty acid) is 1:1. This is easily achieved if one avoids the use of vegetable oils as omega-6 is far more abundant in our diet then omega-3 essential fatty acids, which is found in cold water fish - salmon, sardines and mackerel.

TFA’s Defined
In order to have polyunsaturated fats last longer and make them look more appealing, food manufacturers use a process called "hydrogenation". Hydrogenation is a process that takes unsaturated liquid fat (usually some kind of vegetable oil) and adds hydrogen. The result is a TFA.

During hydrogenation, oil is heated to an extremely high temperature; this causes the oil to rapidly oxidize and create free-radicals. In basic chemistry 101, free radicals cause prolific cell damage and is responsible for premature aging.

Even using the so called "healthiest" organic vegetable oils, which includes olive oil, in baking and frying creates free radicals. This is because all vegetable oils oxidize; especially when used in cooking. They not only produce TFA’s but form free radicals - lethal combination for our bodies. The only oil that does not oxidize, even at 170 degree Celsius, is Organic Virgin Coconut oil which is a saturated fat. Amazing!

Avoiding TFA’s at all costs is a must according to the WHO (World Health Organization). This is because TFA’s are injurious to the heart and have been linked to cancer, atherosclerosis, diabetes, obesity, immune system dysfunction, birth defects, difficulty in lactation, and problems with bones and tendons. So we want to exclude them from our diet, yet it is difficult when some of the most tempting foods such as commercial cakes, biscuits, chocolates, and potato chips are laden with TFA’s.

Why Saturated fats are not TFA’s
TFA’s have similar properties to saturated fatty acids when used in baked goods, but the claim that TFA’s are like saturated fatty acids is incorrect in view of their molecular bonding/structure and their biological effect in our bodies. This is the area that has been mostly ignored by mainstream media and even among the naturopathic community according to lipid and nutritional expert Dr. Mary G. Enig. Enig campaigned against TFA’s back in the late 1970’s after completing her most extensive research on the analysis of all fats. For more extensive information, see Mary G. Enig’s PhD Nourishing Traditions: The Cookbook that Challenges Politically Correct Nutrition (www.newtrendspublishing.com)

So which oils do we use now? A good option is Organic Virgin Coconut oil. This is a saturated fat that is unlike any other fat and truly deserves a classification of its own. With all the research and studies on saturated fats to date, health authorities still group TFA’s with healthy saturated fats like coconut oil. Coconut oil is not only the healthiest saturated fat but is one of the healthiest foods we can consume on a daily basis. Let’s examine the most misunderstood fat that is actually a super food.

Why is Coconut oil unique and unlike any other fat?
Coconut oil is made up of medium-chain fatty acids (MCFA’s). Two-thirds of the saturated fat in coconut oil is a medium-chain saturated fat. This important fact deserves clarification as MCFA’s actually helps us to lose weight, lower cholesterol, improve diabetic conditions and reduce the risk of heart disease.

One of the most outstanding benefits of consuming MCFA’s is that they do not require the liver and gallbladder to digest and emulsify them. This means instant energy and increased thermogenesis (increased metabolic rate in the body) which leads to more heat production as well as improved circulation. For anyone with impaired fat digestion or a removed gallbladder, coconut oil is the only oil to consume as it is very easily digested.

MCFA’s are also known for having antimicrobial and anti-fungal properties, so they are beneficial to our immune system. In addition, coconut oil assists people with under-active thyroids by increasing the metabolic rate of the body and creating more energy.

Ray Peat Ph.D., a physiologist who has worked with progesterone and related hormones since 1968, says that the sudden surge of polyunsaturated oils in the food chain post World War II has caused many changes in hormones. He writes:

Their [polyunsaturated oils] best understood effect is their interference with the function of the thyroid gland. Polyunsaturated oils block thyroid hormone secretion, its movement in the circulatory system, and the response of tissues to the hormone. When the thyroid hormone is deficient, the body is generally exposed to increased levels of oestrogen. The thyroid hormone is essential for making the ‘protective hormones’ progesterone and pregnenolone, so these hormones are lowered when anything interferes with the function of the thyroid. The thyroid hormone is required for using and eliminating cholesterol, so cholesterol is likely to be raised by anything that blocks the thyroid function (http://www.efn.org/~raypeat/efatox.rtf)

It is very interesting to note that high cholesterol is not a sign of eating too much saturated fat. High cholesterol in a lot of the cases is due to an under-active thyroid which affects the liver as well as the many loops and feedback systems within the endocrine system. Stress and the over consumption of carbohydrates/sugars also form high levels of cholesterol.

What are saturated fats and why do we need them?
Saturated fats are semi solid at room temperature and are found in animal products such as meat, poultry, lard, poultry skin, whole milk, cheese, eggs, butter and tropical oils such as coconut and palm oil.

Our body actually needs saturated fats to stay healthy. Why?
1) Saturated fats constitute at least 50% of our cell’s membranes - the phospholipid component of every cell. Saturated fatty acids are what gives our cells structural integrity, so the cell walls are not weak and can protect the inside of the cells.

2) Saturated fatty acids play a vital role in the health of our bones. For calcium to be effectively utilized by the bones, at least 50% of the dietary fats should be saturated.

3) Saturated fatty acids actually lower Lipoprotein (a), a substance in the blood that leads to heart disease, whereas excess consumption of vegetable oils increases it.

4) Saturated fatty acids protect the liver from alcohol and other toxins, including Tylenol, a pain reliever.

5) Saturated fatty acids are needed for the proper utilization of omega-3 essential fatty acids because omega-3’s are better retained in the tissues when the diet is rich in saturated fats (particularly organic virgin coconut oil)

6) Saturated stearic acid found in beef and cocoa, and palmitic acid found in coconut oil are the preferred foods for the heart; which is why the fat around the heart muscle is highly saturated. The heart draws on this reserve of fat in times of stress.

7) Saturated fatty acids such as caprylic acid found abundantly in coconut oil, is anti fungal and helps combat candida (yeast overgrowth that is common in our society).

8) While saturated fats raise both the bad and the good cholesterol, TFA’s as well as excess consumption of omega-6 fatty acids raise the bad Low Density Lipo-protein (LDL) and suppress the good High Density Lipo-protein (HDL) cholesterol, making it even worse.

In conclusion, avoiding TFA’s is a must. There are no tolerance levels. They are serious culprits of degenerative conditions disguised in some of the most tempting foods to date. Avoiding over consumption of polyunsaturated oils (omega-6 fatty acids) such as flax oil and completely avoiding corn, soy, safflower and canola is a great start, as polyunsaturated oils have been shown to contribute to heart disease, inflammation, under-active thyroid and weight gain.

Use virgin organic coconut oil. I stress the importance of using only virgin organic coconut oil because the refined version of coconut oil no longer has the same structure and same health benefits as the virgin organic coconut oil. In fact, consuming plain coconut oil can even give someone a headache or nausea.

The food manufacturers will not willingly return to using naturally saturated fats such as coconut oil, palm oil, butter and lard because they are more expensive. Only a concerted demand by educated consumers will bring traditional healthy fats back into our commercial food supply and restaurant cooking.

Using organic coconut oil in all cooking and baking is the best choice for a healthy alternative. Because virgin coconut oil is completely saturated and no TFA’s can be made from it, it is therefore harmless. In addition, it does not oxidize, even at 170 degrees Celsius.

Virgin Coconut oil is the fat of fats as it also helps us burn body fat for energy because of its unique molecular structure of medium chain fatty acids. So do enjoy eating more organic virgin coconut oil, drinking organic coconut milk/crème in your teas as well as pouring it over your porridge and munching on macaroons made from organic cocoa and desiccated organic coconut for health and longevity.

References
Keys, A., "Diet and Development of Coronary Heart Disease", J. Chron. Dis. 4(4):364-380, October 1956
Rekha Balu, “Trans Fat: Taste Buds Cry ‘Yes!’ but Arteries Demur,” The Wall Street Journal, June 8, 1998
Lynn Roblin, “Not all fats are created equal,” The Toronto Star Health Talk, June 24, 1998
Fred Tasker, “A Churning Controversy,” The Washington Post Health, June 2, 1997
Mary G. Enig PhD. Know Your Fats: The Complete Primer for Understanding the Nutrition of Fats, Oils and Cholesterol(Bethesda Press 2000)
Sally Fallon and Mary G. Enig, PhD Nourishing Traditions: The Cookbook that Challenges Politically Correct Nutrition and the Diet Dictocrats (NewTrends Publishing 2000, www.newtrendspublishing.com
www.mercola.com/2006/dec/26/the-health-harming-confusion-about-saturated-fats.htm
The Healing Miracles of Coconut Oil, by Bruce Fife (Piccadilly Books, 2001).
Eat Fat Look Thin by Bruce Fife (Piccadilly Books, 2002).

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How to Maintain Eye To Stay Healthy

How to Maintain Eye To Stay Healthy | Eye is one of the important body organ, because help the vision of some body. For protect it, in order free from the broken or disease, To maintain eye health, there are 7 way that we can do for it.
Structure and function of the eye to see is not simple. Required the cooperation of several parts of the eye to produce an image that will be sent to the brain.

1. Eating dark green leafy vegetables
Vegetables that have dark green leaves like spinach, broccoli or other vegetables contain lutein and zeaxanthin, two types of carotenoids that are known to reduce the risk of developing cataracts and decreased vision due to disturbances in central retina. Try to eat two servings a day, for example, one serving of spinach at lunch and one serving of broccoli at dinner.

2. consuming antioxidants
Foods such as berries, oranges, plums and cherries to help minimize damage caused by free radicals (such as from sunlight and pollution), and reduce the risk of hardening of the lens which can lead to cataracts. Consumption of antioxidants at least two servings a day.

3. Consuming omega-3 fatty acids
Evidence suggests omega-3 fatty acids from certain fish such as salmon, halibut and tuna can protect the tear ducts, to protect the lens, minimizing dry eye and prevent cataracts. Consumption of 2-3 servings of fish a week and reducing red meat, because it allegedly could increase the risk of eye disorders in old age.

4. consuming a multivitamin
National Eye Institute showed that the antioxidant vitamins C and E, vitamin B6 and B12, beta carotene and the minerals copper and zinc can slow the progression of vision decline due to disturbances in the central retina and cataracts. Before taking supplements, better fill the intake of natural materials in advance.

5. eating carrots
This crisp vegetables contain beta-carotene compound, which is a carotenoid that may help keep the eyes to stay healthy. These compounds can also be found on the pumpkin.

6. using goggles
UV rays are one of the main causes hardening of the lens, cataracts and decreased vision due to disturbances in the central retina. The use of glasses with dark lenses can filter up to 100 percent of UV rays when outdoors. If no glasses, can also use a hat to reduce exposure to UV rays.

7. exercise
Several studies have shown that aerobic exercise can lower the pressure inside the eye, thereby reducing the risk of glaucoma. Sports that do can walk for 30 minutes 3 ​​times a week, jogging, treadmill or take a fitness class.

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When Eyes Already Tired, What we do

When Eyes Already Tired | Too old to work at the computer, or focus on one thing, it can sometimes make the eyes become tired. But there are some natural ways you can do to cope with tired eyes.

The eyes are one of the senses have an important and valuable function. If someone already has tired eyes then this condition will affect his eyesight and ability to degrade performance.
Eye fatigue is generally caused by many things. But the cause is generally broadly classified into three categories namely:

1. Environment, such as stress at work, home and a noisy environment so that sleep time is reduced. Besides the pressure to the eye also can result from staring at the computer too long, too long to read in dim places without using glasses or contact lenses, inadequate oxygen supply, pollution and cigarette smoke.

2. Diet, lack of water intake and some vitamins such as vitamin B12, D and K can contribute to cause eyestrain.

3. Heredity and physiology, genetic factors sometimes influence, though not too large and increasing age and cause thinning of the eye muscles are sagging.

Symptoms appear when the eyes of experienced fatigue are: watery eyes, heavy, redness, dry eyes, blurred or double vision, irritation and is more sensitive to light.

Even so there are some natural ways you can do to cope with tired eyes, as quoted from Lifemojo, Tuesday (06/21/2011), namely:

1. Compress the eye with a cold towel or paper towels
Soak a cloth, towel or paper towels in cold water and place in the eyes, after a while lifting the towel and repeat until your eyes feel fresh. This method can also help to relieve itchy eyes.

2. Wash eyes with cold water
Wash eyes with cold water several times a day can help relax your eyes and reduce tensions that lead to fatigue.

3. Placing a cold spoon in the eye
One of the simple home remedies for tired eyes is to put two tablespoons into eyes that have previously been placed in the refrigerator.

4. Placing slices of cucumber, potatoes or strawberries in the eyes
Cut the cucumber or potato into slices and place over eyes for 15-20 minutes. It could also put the strawberries that have previously been stored in the refrigerator for a while at her closed eyelids.

5. Using cold tea bags
Pour boiling water 2 tea bags into boiling water in a small pot, after boiling turn off heat and let cool to remove. After the tea bag is really cool, place in the eye and create a relaxed condition.

6. Soak cotton balls in cold milk or rose water
Take a bowl of cold milk or rose water, then dip the cotton ball into it. After that put it at the closed eyelids with eye position.

Honda Beat Extreme Modification

Underestimated Bali motorcycle modification? Looks at this Honda Beat 2010 by Deny from Bali.
However, that does not mean there is no breakthrough. The power of art owned island
resort community reflected on this matic scooter. For example, oversize wheelbase to wide mode. When most of the features of bone fracture modifier, Denny just wrapped. "I made this because the base of the Honda Beat is a short wheelbase. So, if additional bone is left naked, make a comparison of the upper and lower body so it is not balanced," Denny reasons. That way, he added, disproportionate appearance and looks hollow.

Moreover, the Honda Beat, he lengthen wheelbase. Rear up to 40 cm and 20 cm forward.
In order not to seem empty, long bones were made full-fiber clothes. Here Deny's creativity appeared. Because the concept of low rider is a lot, it adds flavor chopper. "It's really made clothes to cover the wheel. So full of ideas created 'sepatbor'," said the fitness center business owners.

Making the body is not arbitrary. Denny must align indentations on the original body
BEAT with home made body. Curved line below 45 degrees to the body, for example, is
nothing but follow the original body. "So, no pull grooves or lines to the contrary," said the father who has three children.

Although the body was clad in clothes tub BEAT robes, Denny was able to shed their
creativity to be seen. One of them, two-pipe exhaust design model that protrude like
elephant nose. "Connecting the concept of low-rider chopper, 'knalpot' do so
characteristic of this model chopper, 'said Denny.

There's more. He slipped quite a sophisticated technology, such as the engine
indicator light "on / off" on the handlebars and concurrent panel indicator sein.
Then, the lights can stop blinking (when the rain), similar performance in F1 racing
car when it rains.

"All of operation simply by pressing a single button that innate BEAT. I also made the seat release button automatically using a hydraulic mechanism. This new idea I try to offer," Retro Motor boss proud of this.
Another breakthrough, replaced the front sokbreker rigid model. Damping using the
swing arm system, so sokbreker in the middle of the body so it works. "If there is
movement due to uneven roads, the handlebars will be down slightly, while the body
near the footrests slightly open. Handlebar movement and body openings only 2
centimeters," said Denny.

Hepatitis is Ancestor Cancer!

Hepatitis is Ancestor Cancer! | Every kind of disease should don't ever assume as simple, example: hepatitis or inflammatory condition of the liver.

Accord to prof Dr H Ali Sulaiman, PHD, SpPD-KGEH from division of Hepatology in Department of Medicine Faculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia (Faculty of medicine), most of the society still not attention to the hepatitis disease, because the impact that posed is indirectly.

In Fact, hepatitis B and C is two kind of disease that can cause the serious threat, except also need the expensive treatment.

"It must be told that hepatitis is a precursor to cancer, maybe people will be scared a little,"

Ali said on Friday (06/24/2011), in Jakarta.

According to Ali, based on the research titled "Chronic Hepatitis C Prevalence in Health Care Professionals" in 2008 revealed, about 3.4 million Indonesian population are infected with hepatitis C. And about 2 million infected with genotype 1 viruses that are difficult to treat.

"Hepatitis C have genotype, Type 1 and 2. Type 1 (one) is the largest and hard to treat," he said.

For the treatment of genotype 1, Ali said could be done by injecting Pegasys. However, the price for this drug is still relatively still very expensive. Just imagine, once syringe Pegasys, it will cost between Rp 1 million and Rp 2 million.

"In fact, for genotype 1 (a) it must be injected 48 times," he said.

Hepatitis can be caused by many things, including viral infections, parasites, bacteria, chemicals, auto immunity, drugs, alcohol as well. Hepatitis B and C can develop into cirrhosis and liver cancer, it can even lead to the need for liver transplantation.

Good news is that hepatitis B can be prevented through vaccination, and most infections with hepatitis C can be cured.

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7 most important things you need to know about sunscreen, sunlight and vitamin D

With summer here, this is very important information to read.  I live in Idaho and don't get sun in the long winter months and it is easy to get a vitamin D deficiency if you don't supplement.  Vitamin D deficiency can cause pain and muscle weakness and a host of other issues. 

I haven't used sunscreen products since I start researching toxic chemicals and ingredients in 2004.  I use 100% Pure Emu Oil as my sunscreen.  Like with ANY sunscreen product or natural tanning, you must start out slowly with your sun exposure and gradually build a base and then you can increase your time in the sun.  I am very fair skinned and normally burn in as little as 10 minutes.  With Emu Oil, I can gradually build my time in the sun and get a wonderful tan without burning my skin.  Avoid burning your skin as that causes premature aging and skin damage.

Article from (NaturalNews) Ask somebody about sunscreen and you're likely to receive an earful of disinformation from a person who has been repeatedly misinformed by health authorities and the mainstream media. Almost nothing you hear about sunscreen from traditional media channels is accurate. So here's a quick guide to the 7 most important things you need to know about sunscreen, sunlight and vitamin D:

#1) The FDA refuses to allow natural sunscreen ingredients to be used in sunblock / sunscreen products

It's true: If you create a truly natural sunscreen product using exotic botanicals with powerful sunscreen properties, you will never be able to market it as a "sunscreen" product. That's because the FDA decides what can be used as sunscreen and what can't, regardless of what really works in the real world. And there are really only two natural ingredients the FDA has allowed to be sold as sunscreen: Zinc oxide and titanium dioxide.

Any other non-chemical sunscreen ingredients, if sold as "sunscreen," would be considered mislabeled by the FDA and result in your products being confiscated... even if they offer fantastic sunscreen protection!

Not surprisingly, this whole monopoly over sunscreen chemicals is designed to protect the profits of the chemical companies while marginalizing the natural product companies which could easily formulate far better solutions. I have personally spoken to the founders of several health product companies who have figured out amazing sunscreen formulations using nothing but natural botanicals, but the FDA won't let them market their products as sunscreen products!

It's just another example of the FDA standing in the way of health innovation.

#2) Nearly all conventional sunscreen products contain cancer-causing chemicals

Read the ingredients list of any sunscreen product sold at Wal-Mart, or Walgreens, or any other mainstream store. I dare ya!

You will not be able to pronounce most of the chemicals found in the ingredients list. That's because most sunscreen products are formulated with cancer-causing fragrance chemicals, parabens, harsh alcohols, toxic chemical solvents and petroleum oils. A typical sunscreen product is actually a chemical assault on your body. That's why research shows that using sunscreen actually causes more cancer than it prevents. 

#3) In a nation where over 70% of the population is vitamin D deficiency, sunscreen actually blocks vitamin D production

Vitamin D deficiency is perhaps the most widespread vitamin deficiency in North America. According to the research, 70 percent of whites are deficient in vitamin D, and up to 97 percent of blacks are deficient.

Chronic vitamin D deficiency promotes cancer, winter flu and infections, depression, osteoporosis and hormonal imbalances. Depending on whom you believe, vitamin D alone can prevent anywhere from 50% to nearly 80% of all cancers.

By blocking vitamin D production in the skin, sunscreen products actually contribute to cancer-promoting nutritional deficiencies.

This doesn't mean you should never wear a sunscreen product, of course. If your skin is really pale and you're planning a day on the beach in Hawaii, you will obviously benefit from some level of sun protection using a truly natural sunscreen product. But an informed health-conscious person would try to allow their skin to achieve a natural, healthy tan (yes, a tan truly is healthy if it's combined with good nutrition, see below) through sensible exposure levels that activate vitamin D production in the skin.

#4) You can boost your internal sun resistance by changing what you eat

Here's the real secret about sun exposure that no one in conventional medicine is talking about (because, as usual, they are woefully ignorant about nutrition): You can boost your internal sunscreen by eating antioxidant-rich foods and superfoods.

The supplement astaxanthin, for example, is very well known for boosting your skin's natural resistance to sunburn. Its fat-soluble carotenoids are actually transported to skin cells where they protect those cells from UV exposure.

The more natural antioxidants you have in your diet, the more sunlight your skin will be able to handle without burning. Nearly everyone mistakenly believes that a person's sunlight burn response is purely a genetic factor. They're wrong. You can radically improve your resistance to UV exposure through radical dietary changes.

I'm a great example of this, actually, as I used to burn in just 20 - 30 minutes of sunlight when I was on a junk food diet years ago. But now, as someone who eats superfoods and high-end nutritional supplements every day, I can spend hours in the sun and will only turn slightly red (which fades a few hours later and does not result in a burn or skin peeling).

Except for one time on an all-day visit to a water park, I have not worn sunscreen in over 8 years. I spend a large amount of time in the sun, and I have absolutely no concerns whatsoever about skin cancer. My skin, most people tell me, looks significantly younger than my biological age. That's not from sunscreen; it's from nutrition. Sun exposure does not make your skin "age" if you follow a high-nutritional density diet.

#5) UV exposure alone does not cause skin cancer

It is a complete medical myth that "UV exposure causes skin cancer." This false idea is a total fabrication by the ignorant medical community (dermatologists) and the profit-driven sunscreen companies.

The truth is actually more complicated: Skin cancer can only be caused when UV exposure is combined with chronic nutritional deficiencies that create skin vulnerabilities.

To create skin cancer, in other words, you have to eat a junk food diet, avoid protective antioxidants, and then also experience excessive UV exposure. All three of those elements are required. Conventional medicine completely ignores the dietary influences and focuses entirely on just one factor: Sunscreen vs. no sunscreen. This is a one-dimensional approach to the issue that's grossly oversimplified to the point of being misleading.

The medical industry, it seems, does not want people to figure out they can literally eat their way to healthier skin. It's amazing, actually: Your skin is made entirely out of the food you eat, so how could your diet not affect your skin health? Yet no one in conventional medicine -- not the dermatologists, not the doctors and not the health regulators -- has the intellectual honesty to admit that what you eat largely determines how your skin reacts to UV exposure.

#6) Not all "natural" sunscreen products are really natural

Be careful when shopping for so-called "natural" sunscreen products. While there are some good ones out there, many are just examples of greenwashing, where they use terms like "natural" or "organic" but still contain loads of synthetic chemicals anyway.

A good guide for checking on sunscreen products is the Environmental Working Group guide (EWG) at:
http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/

Some of the products that are truly natural include Loving Naturals sunscreen and Badger All Natural Sunscreen. Read the ingredients labels to see for yourself. Don't use any sunscreen product containing ingredients that sound like chemicals:

• Methyl...

• Propyl...

• Butyl...

• Ethyl...

• Trieth...

• Dieth...

etc.

Always buy unscented sunscreen unless for some reason you just enjoy coating your skin with artificial perfume chemicals. A typical sunscreen product is made with over a dozen cancer-causing fragrance chemicals, and they're absorbed right through your skin. Most sunscreens, when applied as directed, are really just toxic chemical baths that heavily burden your liver and can give you cancer.

#7) Many "chemical free" sunscreens are loaded with chemicals

Search Amazon.com for "chemical free natural sunscreen" and you'll see a listing for:

Jason Natural Cosmetics - Earth's Best Sun Block Chemical Free, 4 oz cream

Click on the product and you'll find a listing of its ingredients which includes: C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Ethyl Macadamiate, Calcium Starch Octenylsuccinate, Stearalkonium Hectorite

So how are those not chemicals? Ethylhexyl Palmitate is NOT a chemical? Who are these people kidding? The Amazon.com description (title) of this product is false and misleading. In all fairness, however, this product title looks like it was added into the Amazon.com system by the vendor and not the Jason company itself. But it's an example of how the information you see from online vendors can often be misleading.

Always read the ingredients of any sunscreen product before using it. Don't poison yourself with sunscreen!

Beware the disinfo minefield surrounding sunscreen products

Perhaps more with sunscreen than any other personal care product, the "official" information distributed through the mainstream media is hopelessly misleading (if not downright false). Remarkably, no one in the media or the government is even willing to admit that fragrance chemicals are bad for your health. Similarly, no one is willing to admit that the chemicals you put on your skin get ABSORBED by your skin.

Without those two truths being acknowledged right up front, the rest of whatever they say about sunscreen is worthless babble. Any honest talk about sunscreen must acknowledge the simple truth that the chemicals you put on your skin get absorbed into your skin, and that most sunscreen products are made out of a chemical cocktail of cancer-causing substances.

This is the truth about sunscreen that both the sunscreen industry and the cancer industry doesn't want you to hear. It's the dirty little secret of sunscreen: The more you use, the more you CAUSE cancer in your body! (And the more money the cancer centers make "treating" your cancer with yet more deadly chemicals known as chemotherapy.)

So buyer beware. Sunscreen products are a minefield of lies, fraud and disinformation designed to keep you ignorant of the importance of sun exposure as well as the health risks associated with using cancer-causing chemicals on your skin.

Stick with truly natural sunscreen products (when needed) and try to build up a healthy tan while consuming large quantities of superfoods and antioxidants in your diet. Consider taking astaxanthin or other fat-soluble nutrients on a regular basis. Engage in daily juicing of fresh fruits and vegetables which are loaded with living nutrients. Time your sun exposure to build up a healthy tan so that you don't need sunscreen at all. Contrary to all the misinformation we've all been fed, a healthy tan is actually a good sign that you're achieving adequate vitamin D synthesis in your own skin.

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The Bacteria that Causes Cavities

The Bacteria that Causes Cavities - Problem of tooth decay is one of the many diseases in humans that often occur. However, there are still many who realized that the holes in the teeth generally occurs because of transmission of bacteria called Streptococcus mutants.

Streptococcus mutants are commonly found on human teeth cavity wounds and most conducive to bacteria that cause dental caries to email.

"If at birth no bacteria Streptococcus mutants, but this is usually transmitted from mother or from friends,"

said Anton Rahardjo drg, MSM, PhD, from the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Indonesia, in Jakarta, Thursday (06/23/2011).

Streptococcus mutants is the type most likely to cause cavities throughout the world, from all the other oral streptococci. These bacteria survive from a group of different carbohydrates. When sugar is metabolized to other energy sources, microbes produce acids that cause cavities in teeth.

Age between 11-33 months, according to Anton, was a time that is prone to transmission. Thus, if the vulnerable age a child is not infected with bacteria, the future is unlikely they will run the risk of cavities.

Transmission of bacteria destroyer teeth in children, said Anton, most often due to habits of society that has not been realized. For example, when mothers give their children eat, the mother will usually be a first taste of what is cool or not. In addition, it could be because parents are often kissed her child, especially in the mouth.

According to Anton, now many studies that lead to the dental health of a person's quality of life. "When the teeth have grown, and must be taken not to hole. From a small child must have a toothbrush. Teeth hole there are three causes, carbohydrates, dental, and germs. If all three stuck to it so the hole," he said.

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Strawberries Potentially Prevent Cancer

Strawberries Potentially Prevent Cancer - Food that contain anti-oxidant, free radical-fighter, During this time believed to protect the body from cancer hazard. One of the potentially cancer-fighting fruit is strawberries.

Research conducted in China showed people at higher risk for esophageal cancer is able to avoid the disease after a routine eating strawberry fruit extracts.

Tong Chen, cancer researchers from Ohio State Comperhensive Cancer Center, became interested in researching the benefits of strawberries in humans after research in laboratory animal experiments showed that tastes of fruit and fresh acid has anti-cancer benefits.

In research funded by the California Strawberry Commission, he studied the health of 36 people from three provinces in China which is famous as the region with the highest esophageal cancer cases in the world.

In many cases, esophageal cancer develops from pre-cancerous lesions, ranging from mild, moderate and most severe stage. Of the 36 participants who consumed powdered strawberries for 6 months, 29 people is improved stadium, for example of the scale is becoming lighter.

"The results of this study are very encouraging because strawberries proven to reduce the histology of precancerous lesions and reduce the level of division of cancer cells and inflammation,"

said Chen.

However, Chen did not want to rush to recommend strawberries to fight cancer. Large-scale studies, more rigorous, and involves the number of respondents varied, it is necessary to find out if the strawberries are effective in preventing cancer or a placebo.

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Benefit of Strawberry to Blood

Benefit of Strawberry to Blood - If we talk about strawberry, most of us may be usually related it with love, Sexual desire or libido, The fruit that first time found in Cile actually rich with Vitamin C and A. Even if compare by orange, The contain of vitamin C at strawberry more much.

Not long ago, experts found more other benefits of strawberries It's to increase the capacity of antioxidants in the blood. Researchers at the Polytechnic University of Marche (UNIVPM) in Italy and the University of Granada (UGR) in Spain found that strawberries can increase red blood cell response to cope with oxidative stress which is the root cause of several diseases.

The research involves a number of volunteers who were asked to consume 500 grams of strawberries for a period of two weeks. Their blood samples collected after day 4, 8, 12 and 16. The test report shows, the daily intake of fruit can increase blood plasma antioxidant power while enhancing the ability of the resistance of red blood cells against oxidative stress.

The researchers explained that certain types of strawberries can really help in combating oxidative stress. Oxidative stress is a state in which the amount of free radicals in the body exceeds the body's capacity to neutralize them.

Consequently, the intensity of oxidation processes of normal body cells become increasingly higher and cause more damage. Medical literature to prove that oxidative stress is a major cause of premature aging.

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Junk Food Damages Brain Cells

Junk Food Damages Brain Cells - Experts in the United States again warned, the danger of routine eating habits of junk food.

According to latest research, food with high fat content, but the nutritional value of this zero can damage cells in the brain that controls body weight, and trigger a cycle of obesity. These findings also explain why people who are overweight are so difficult to lose weight.

In his research, experts from the University of Washington gave the mice in the laboratory with the type of food which they call "high-fat diet of the American people". Only three days later, the mice are getting greedy and increase calorie intake until doubled.

Further examination showed that these mice also had inflammation or inflammation of the hypothalamus, the brain consists of nerve cells that control body weight. Inflammation was stopped within a few days, but then "relapsed" again after four weeks later.

Dr. Joshua Thaler, expert and researcher of Diabetes and Obesity Center of Excellence at the University of Washington in Seattle, said the experts also detect the presence of a brain injury recovery response, called gliosis.

"Gliosis considered together with the recovery of injuries to the brain, and specifically looks at the condition of nerve injury, such as stroke and multiple sclerosis. We speculate that the gliosis that we see probably in response to a failure of protection. We also detect any significant damage and loss of cell nerve cells that are important in controlling weight,"

said Thaler, who presented his research at the annual meeting of The Endocrine Society's 93rd in Boston.

He added that the injury of brain in mice may be a consequence of excessive consumption of junk food and this fact gives an explanation why the weight loss becomes very difficult for most of them are obese.

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Strawberry Fruit Improve Quality of Red Blood Cells

Strawberry Fruit Improve Quality of Red Blood Cells - Behind the fresh taste of strawberry, Strawberry fruit have much of seed that have benefit to health. One of it can and have ability to keep red blood cell from the damage of oxidation process, So the body be more strong in challenge of disease risks.

Benefit of strawberries and antioxidants in it is already known and proven in vitro or in laboratory. For the first time, researchers from the Marche Polytechnic University and the University of Granada to prove in vivo or direct in humans.

In the experiment whose results appeared in the journal Food Chemistry, researchers involved 12 participants. Each was given an additional 500 grams of strawberry food every day, and blood samples taken on day 4, 8, 12, 16 and a month afterwards.

The results of blood tests showed that consumption of strawberries on a regular basis can increase the capacity of red blood cells or erythrocytes to accommodate the content of antioxidants. Other impacts, the erythrocytes became more resistant to hemolysis or damage caused by oxidation process.

"We proved that the strawberries fruits are able to make red blood cells are more resistant to the effects of oxidative stress. The impact will be very influential in a variety of disease risk," said one researcher, Maurizio Battino as quoted by the ScienceDaily, Thursday (23/06/2011).

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Prevent Kidney Disease by Drinking Water 3 Liter/day

Prevent Kidney Disease - Kidney stone disease really difficult to detected, kidney stone also can derived, so many peoples that are active or have potential to kidney stone disease. People who have talent in kidney stone must give attention to drink or consumption on his water drinking.

People who have kidney stones, or kidney stones talent, cultivated volume of 2 liters of urine in 24 hours so it is recommended to drink 3 liters of water per day.

People whose talents kidney stones, discovered the disease appears usually after experiencing pain in the lower abdomen. Other symptoms include back pain, nausea, vomiting, abdominal distention, fever, shiver, and there is blood in the urine.

"Kidney disease is largely inherited, so there are talented people kidney stones and some are not. If one parent are affected by kidney stones, then the son has a rock flair," said Dr. Dr. Parlindungan Siregar, SpPD-KGH from renal division hypertension, Department of Medicine Faculty of medicine in a press conference Hydration and Health at the Gran Hotel Sahid Jaya as written on Sunday (03/20/2011).

Dr. Parlindungan said: for people who have kidney stones, or have a talent cultivated kidney stones as much as 2 liters of urine volume within 24 hours. For that he recommended to drink 3 liters of water every day. But with a record of who has renal function should be normal.

Whereas if a person known to have impaired kidney function, be it acute renal disorders, or chronic renal impairment stage 4 and 5, the intake of water consumed should be limited.

For people with kidney disorders, fluid intake as much as the volume of urine excreted in 24 hours plus 500 ml. For example the volume of urine is expelled as many as 500 ml, then the fluid intake was 500 ml + 500 ml = 1,000 ml or 1 liter a day.

In addition, people who have the talent of kidney stones should avoid alcohol consumption, because the levels of purines contained fairly high in alcohol so that it can trigger kidney stones.

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Drugs That Can Damage Kidneys

Drugs That Can Damage Kidneys - If you feel dizzy, headache or back pain, suggested for dont drink a drug by indiscriminate that sell freely in market. Because any types of drug can damage the function of kidney. What drug is it?

"Don't indiscriminate for drinking drugs, moreover if you are a people with high risk of kidney diseases. Any drugs are nephrotoxic or disturb the kidney function,"

said Dr. Dharmeiza, spPD-KGH from kidney Hypertension division, Department of Medicine RSCM, on the sidelines of the Media Rally 'The Importance of Blood Pressure Control in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease' in Duck Bengil Resto, Jakarta, Monday (03/21/2011).

Below some drugs that are nephorotoxic ar damage the kidney, like that have said by dr. Dharmeizar, these are:

1. Aminoglycosides
2. NSAIDs (Non-Steroid Anti Inflammatory)
3. Radiographic contrast agent
4. Analgesic (painkiller)
5. Some herbs stiff and arthritic
6. Some herbal slimming

"Drugs analgesic, or pain killer have a direct effect on the kidneys, causing direct damage. So do not carelessly take medication pain killer," said dr. Dharmeizar.

dr. Dharmeizar also explained that should not carelessly take medication when feeling a headache or dizziness, also when it is not necessary vitamins should avoid excessive drinking.

"The headache that was the cause much, could toothache, minus the eye increases, so do not take the medicine a little bit but look for the cause,"

he explained.

And as for vitamins, dr. Dharmeizar explained that the vitamin should be given only to people who just recovered from illness or because of low body immunity.

And dr. Dharmeizar also reminded that many people have misconceptions about drugs in drinking lifetime obliged by people with hypertension (high blood pressure) and cholesterol. According to him, the drugs used for the lifetime of even safer because it is not nephrotoxic alias does not damage the kidneys.

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Why Healthy Food Less Attractive?

Healthy Food Less Attractive | All of us wanna to consume healthy food, but why the healthy usually looking like not attractive, rare peoples love it, the researcher show that our stomach sent the unsatisfied signal after eating healthy food.

Otherwise, after we consume the food that are less on healthy, our nerve sent the satisfied signal. Like this the result of searching that done by Alia Crum and his team from Yale University.

In his research, Crum recruited 46 participant that notified on test for know the body respond at 2 milkshake drink that design by variety nutrient contain.

When in fact, these drinks contain the same, but the drinks are high in fat are described and contain 620 calories. These drinks are labeled "good" and promoted "good to drink". Meanwhile, drink another one described low-fat with 140 calories. The label stated "give satisfaction without guilt".

The participants were asked to feel the milkshake in the two weeks separately so they can tell the difference. In fact, every milkshake contains 380 calories.

Then, the researchers took blood samples to determine the level of participants' ghrelin, a hormone that increases when we feel hungry and when satiety level decreases. Apparently, stable ghrelin levels when participants consumed a drink that is labeled healthy. This means their bodies do not send signals of satisfaction or fullness after drinking the milkshake.

The experts concluded that, when we believe have been eating foods that are low in calories, the body will send signals that we are less satisfied and still hungry.

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Healthy Lifestyle | Mother Pattern Affect Infant Health

Healthy lifestyle | Mother Pattern Affect Infant Health | For get a healthy baby, the genetic factor only is not enough without being in balance with healthy lifestyle from both of the parents. A woman who wanted the pregnancy must prepare herself properly to allow the pregnancy went well and the children are born healthy.

Preparation condition of the body, according to dr.Inge Permadhi, Sp.GK, including keeping your weight within normal range, ensuring adequate energy needs, and no malnutrition or anemia.

"Mothers who are undernourished greatly impact on the quality of fetal health. For example, if the mother had her baby at risk of iron deficiency are born with low weight and have failed to grow,"

he said on the show Nutritalk, Jakarta.

Good nutrition will also support the process of conception, healthy pregnancy, and childbirth without complications. "Mother of anemia will be difficult to contract her uterus after childbirth, causing bleeding," explained the lecturer from the Faculty of Nutritional Sciences Faculty of medicine is. He added that awareness of healthy lifestyles should be owned by someone in his life, not just while undergoing pregnancy. In the event Nutritalk, Jakarta.

"There is no set number of months before pregnancy a woman should have a healthy lifestyle, ideally for life, even since I was a child we must have a good nutritional status," he said.

Healthy Food for Your Sex Passion

Healthy Food for Your Sex Passion | The food power as the libido energy have knew for many century ago. Sang flamboyan, Casanova that the first time now oyster can make his girl lovely honey can arise the sexuality passion.

Healthy food for sex

Fruits and vegetables infact handle the very important role in sex life. Complex carbohydrates such as wheat and oats as well as a simple protein without the fat contained in nuts is a meal that is also important in sex life. Healthy foods, especially vegetables and fresh fruits that are beneficial nutrients for peak condition and body energy. All this is very important to make love.

Although some foods seem irresistible and tempting, do not let one meal. Most of them could even make the sexual stamina and function weakens. Fried, cream sauce is a food that makes it difficult to achieve a sexy body said.

Moreover, excessive sugar, salt, saturated fats and refined processed foods (canned foods) are linked to frigidity, difficulty reaching orgasm and lack of interest in sex. If you reduce these foods then the sexual vitality will be maintained. Do not forget that it is a good idea to limit alcohol and coffee consumption, and to skip tobacco altogether in your life. The good news is that some of the beneficial enjoyment. Quality chocolate that contains phenylalanine, an amino acid that enhances the body's endorphins, our natural antidepressants can be enjoyed with a little piece. This chocolate can raise libido in your partner.

Fruit and vegetable choice

Fruits and vegetables are the main ones. Apples, apricots, bananas, cherries, coconut, dates, grapes, mangoes, papayas, peaches, pears, plums, pomegranates, raspberries and strawberries are fruits including fruit plants in erotic literature throughout the world.

Feasting on delicious vegetable is also an excellent choice. Asparagus, carrots, celery, corn, cucumbers, carrots, eggplant and some vegetables shaped phallus (penis) others have long been valuable for their aphrodisiac effects. Avocado is a fruit that no doubt is a good libido enhancer. No wonder the fruit shape is slit-like human uterus by the Spaniards formerly distributed worldwide reputation as a powerful stimulant.

Tomato juice is a potential source of antioxidant power. Lycopene, a substance contained in it once highly sought after as a libido enhancer. Other well-known vegetables include: beans, garlic, parsley, paprika, soy, spinach, radishes and watercress. Serve these foods often for optimal sexual health.

Seafood and meat

Shellfish, including clams, oysters, shrimp, lobster, cold water fish such as cod is the fuel of the body, brain and useful for the sex drive. Oysters, for example, are rich in zinc and iodine. Zinc, an important sexual nutritious food, is essential for testosterone production in men and women.

Meats such as chicken and turkey is a healthy intake of good. But excessive amounts can interfere with sexuality. If possible, choose organic meats to avoid hormones, antibiotics and other additives that are commonly found in food. Nuts, seeds and nuts is also an excellent source of protein.

Vitamins as a supplement

Vitamins include A, group B, C and E vitamins are necessary for sexual function. Vitamin E, for example, supplying inventory sex organs with sufficient oxygen. B vitamins, including niacin and B-5, can help men and women to reach orgasm and improve sexual stamina. Selenium, manganese and of course, zinc is also important in regulating hormones and sex drive.

Erotic element

Although so many healthy dishes, fruits and vegetables, do not forget the erotic element in preparing and presenting. Food served with love and in the right atmosphere can trigger arousal. Remember enjoy your meal perfectly with your partner, provide a supportive atmosphere, if you need to plug the romantic songs or memories you both. Undoubtedly this will give you and your partner a burning sexual desire, let alone have prepared the body and mind with healthy foods that are sexually.[kompas]

Good luck! by dr.Andri, SpKJ
Psychiatrist Psychosomatic Medical Field

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Spinach, Anti-Aging Vegetables

Spinach, Anti-Aging Vegetables | Spinach, green leafy vegetables are rich in vitamins A, C, and folic acid. Popeye's favorite vegetable is also have powerful antioxidant effects. Therefore, spinach is classified into food to prevent the effects of aging.

Spinach processed by boiling green oxalate levels will be reduced. However, calcium levels rise. "Cooking the spinach not only gives us the fiber, nutrients tettapi well," said Jill Nussinow, nutritionist and author of the book The Veggie Queen.

Spinach vegetables also contain carotenoids, lutein, one of which is beneficial to protect the eyes from macular degeneration disease. Research by scientists from Tufts University in 2008 which examined 1802 women ages 50-79 found that those who consume enough lutein and zeaxanthin in their diet to the risk of cataracts down 23 percent.

In addition to spinach vegetables. sources of lutein and zeaxanthin are the broccoli, salad, kale, radish leaves, and other dark green vegetables.

Karetenoid also works to neutralize free radicals in the skin, thus slowing down the aging process. The skin was still fresh, wrinkle-free.

To process the spinach, Nussinow suggested that spinach vegetable is inserted into the pot after boiling water and immediately removed. The leaves can also be eaten raw as a salad.

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5 Ways to Reduce Toxins in House

5 Ways to Reduce Toxins in House | Healthy house should not only look clean and beautiful, but also free from toxins. Many research showed that toxins chemistry compound easily found in our environment and our house, like pain and carpet.

Canadian Partnership for Children's Health and Environment (CPCHE) mentioned exposure to chemicals can cause various health problems in children, such as asthma, cancer, developmental disorders, and birth defects. For that CPCHE issued five recommendations to reduce exposure to toxins at home.

1. wiping the dust

Be diligent in wiping dust your furniture with a damp cloth because dust is a major source of toxic exposure. Wiping the dust with a dry cloth is not recommended because it will circulate back into the air.

"Dust the house is the main source of exposure to toxic substances at home, including lead even in very low levels," says Bruce Lanphear, children environmental health expert from Simon Fraser University, Canada.

2. Environmentally friendly cleaners

CPCHE recommend to switch to a cleanser that is non-toxic. Such as using baking soda to clean the sink or tub. Vinegar mixed with water is also a surefire formula for cleaning various surfaces, including glass windows and floors.

Scientists said the polishing is not required to work cleaning houses. Besides air freshener is also best avoided. To wash, choose fragrance-free detergents and avoid the dryer spreai because fragrance in this product may contain harmful chemicals.

3. Renovation of the house with the appropriate

Home remodeling project can be a source of toxic exposure to children and pregnant women because the ingredients used in paints, glues could spread a toxic gas.

Ideally you and your family are temporarily moved out of the house is being renovated. But if only a partial renovation, it is advisable to cover the area that was renovated with the meeting to avoid dust and other harmful substances.

CPCHE recommend to switch to a cleanser that is non-toxic. Such as using baking soda to clean the sink or tub. Vinegar mixed with water is also a surefire formula for cleaning various surfaces, including glass windows and floors.

Scientists said the polishing is not required to work cleaning houses. Besides air freshener is also best avoided. To wash, choose fragrance-free detergents and avoid the dryer spreai because fragrance in this product may contain harmful chemicals.

4. Carefully choose plastic

CPCHE advised to ignore the label "microwave-safe" and should never put plastic containers or plastic wrap in the microwave as harmful chemicals will leach from plastic into food.

Place the food in glass or ceramic container and only the consumption of fresh foods whenever possible. Chemicals in plastics, especially bisphenol-A (BPA) has been shown to be dangerous because it interferes with brain development and function of hormones.

In addition it is also advisable to avoid toys that contain PVC (vinyl), especially if the child still likes to bite. These chemicals contain phthalates, which has been banned from use in toys in the U.S. since June 2011.

5. reduce mercury

Mercury is a metal that is toxic to the brain. This material is often found in several species of fish and shellfish. Therefore be careful memiilih fish, especially from polluted waters.

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Supplements of vitamin E, Good and Bad

Supplements of vitamin E - It has been generally known that the vitamin is very beneficial for body, particularly in maintaining healthy skin (The womenfolk are very desirable, healthy skin). Also as a substance that plays an important role in counteracting free radicals, while also very involved at all in the body's metabolism. However, from several studies, vitamin E was also brought unfavorable impact on our health.

The article below may be inappropriate for us to consider in consuming this vitamin.

Historically, vitamin E is known as an antioxidant that can fight disease, free radicals and helps normal human reproduction. But you should not carelessly take supplements of vitamin E because it can increase the risk of stroke.

Researchers at Harvard Medical School, Boston, and INSERM in Paris found that vitamin E supplements may increase the risk of some types of stroke.

Haemorrhagic stroke (bleeding strokes) is the most rare type of stroke and occurs when the arteries that supply blood to the brain ruptures, causing brain damage. Researchers found that vitamin E increases the risk of stroke by 22 percent.

But the study also found that vitamin E could actually reduce the risk of ischemic stroke, the most common type of stroke, by 10 percent.

"However, supplements of vitamin E is only slightly reduce the risk of ischemic stroke and the results are generally even larger increases the risk of haemorrhagic stroke. So we suggest to be cautious and not arbitrarily take vitamin E,"

explained Dr. Peter Coleman, deputy research director of The Stroke Association, reported by BBC News, Saturday (11/06/2010).

Dr. Coleman also said that further research is still needed to find the mechanism of action as well as the safe limit of vitamin E.

EWG's 2011 Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce

EWG just released its 2011 Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce -- an update to the handy guide that helps you avoid the Dirty Dozen, conventional fruits and vegetables that are highest in pesticide residues -- and choose items from the Clean 15 list instead. Eat healthier and save money at the same time!

What's new? The popular apple is now at the top of the Dirty Dozen as the fruit or veggie highest in pesticides. And for the first time, cilantro is also on the list. Testing by federal scientists found 33 unapproved pesticides on 44 percent of the cilantro samples tested -- the highest percentage of unapproved pesticides recorded on any item since EWG started tracking the data in 1995. Mushrooms also make their first appearance on the Shopper's Guide as part of the Clean 15.

What else is new? Click here to see EWG's 2011 Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce!

Importance of water

Nearly 70 percentage of our physical body is made up of water. Our body desires anything from one to four liters of water a day, depending on the temperature, humidity, age and other additional factors. A normal person, however, must be drinking as much as 8 to 10 glasses of water a day, at the same time fifth of the body's necessity of water is sourced from food. The remaining is obtained moreover directly through water or through further liquids. It is water that mixes with our food, making it eatable. After that, it is water that helps to reduce waste products from our digestive system. It also helps us to uphold our body temperature.

Contrary to well-liked belief, you must never have very cold water. Water is best inspired at usual temperature as at excessive temperatures, it disturbs the digestive system of our body. It is an ordinary fact that sugar won't suspend in very cold water. Correspondingly, food too does not bring together well with cold water and this troubles the digestive process. Equally, when we eat very hot water, our digestive enzymes are not concealed fully and this impacts digestion. If possible, eat water half hour before or after meals, and if you should sip something along with your food, try lassi or buttermilk. Several people say tea is good, but in naturopathy, tea, coffee, non-natural juices, and cold drinks bring damage to the body and must be avoided. If you must have tea, choose for pure herbal or lemon tea. Also, you must never have carbonated drinks.

Vegetable and fruit juices are fine too. These are filled with vitamins and nutrients facts, antioxidants, minerals and enzymes. With a large amount of India reeling under huge heat, it is sensible to take cucumber, pomegranate, sweet lime or watermelon juice varied with lemon juice and honey. Green coconut and the stem of the banana fruit are moreover very good. A tremendous start to your day is when you eat three to four glasses of water stored in a copper vessel. Have it taste by sip, and never at one go. This is a superb make well for constipation as well.

Here are a few other tips regarding water:

• Juices must all the time be fresh. Avoid juices that have been stored for extended days.
• Drink water and juices gently, sip by sip.
• Not at all warm juices. Have them in their normal state - without sugar or salt.
• Do not eat lemon and honey with extremely hot water. The water must hardly be lukewarm.
• Take vegetable and fruit juices individually.

Tomato Lower Cholesterol and High Blood Pressure

Tomato Lower Cholesterol and High Blood Pressure - Are you among those who like tomatoes? Usually tomatoes can be eaten directly can also be used as juice and cooked for vegetables. But not many people know just how many benefits contained in tomatoes. Based on the research it turns out tomatoes can be useful for lowering cholesterol or high blood pressure was also lower.

According to research reports published journal maturity, food from the tomatoes are cooked like pasta turned out to have almost the same efficacy as cholesterol-lowering drug chemistry.

As reported by the Daily Mail, experts recommend that tomatoes can be "effective alternative" replacement statins, drugs commonly prescribed for conditions that cause heart problems.

According to the researchers, with only consume two ounces or about 60 grams of tomato paste or one-eighth of tomato juice every day is enough for the patient to receive such benefits.

The secret lies in lycopene compound that gives red light at the ripe tomatoes. This powerful antioxidant important to health in reducing the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Researchers emphasize, tomatoes are cooked is the best source. It has been proven in research in which the body can absorb more lycopene from cooked tomatoes than in ripe tomatoes yet.

This is a study of experts in Australia who analyzed 14 international studies on the benefits of lycopene in the last 55 years. They concluded that these compounds could provide natural protection against the effects of elevated levels of "bad cholesterol" or low density lipoproteins in the blood.

Cilantro Chelation Pesto

This is a delicious recipe!

Heavy metal poisoning is rampant. It is a major cause of hormonal imbalances, cancer, thyroid problems, neurological disturbances, learning problems, depression, food allergies, parasites, etc. etc. This is a great recipe that is not only easy to make but also really yummy, and it tells you how to remove heavy metals from the body! Cilantro is truly a healing food.

Cilantro Chelation Pesto

4 cloves garlic

1/3 cup Brazil nuts (selenium)

1/3 cup sunflower seeds (cysteine)

1/3 cup pumpkin seeds (zinc, magnesium)

2 cups packed fresh cilantro (coriander, Chinese parsley) (vitamin A)

2/3 cup flaxseed oil

4 tablespoons lemon juice (vitamin C)

2 tsp dulse powder

Sea salt to taste

Process the cilantro and flaxseed oil in a blender until the coriander is chopped. Add the garlic, nuts and seeds, dulse and lemon juice and mix until the mixture is finely blended into a paste. Add a pinch to sea salt to taste and blend again. Store in dark glass jars if possible. It freezes well, so purchase cilantro in season and fill enough jars to last through the year.

Cilantro has been proven to chelate toxic metals from our bodies in a relatively short period of time. Combined with the benefits of the other ingredients, this recipe is a powerful tissue cleanser.

Two teaspoons of this pesto daily for three weeks is purportedly enough to increase the urinary excretion of mercury, lead, and aluminum, thus effectively removing these toxic metals from our bodies. We can consider doing this cleanse for three weeks at least once a year. The pesto is delicious on toast, baked potatoes, and pasta.

Cilantro Pesto

1 clove garlic

cup almonds, cashews, or other nuts

1 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves

2 tablespoons lemon juice

6 tablespoons olive oil

Put the cilantro and olive oil in blender and process until the cilantro is chopped. Add the rest of the ingredients and process to a lumpy paste. (You may need to add a touch of hot water and scrape the sides of the blender.) You can change the consistency by altering the amount of olive oil and lemon juice, but keep the 3:1 ratio of oil to juice. (It freezes well, so you can make several batches at once.)

Can you imagine eating and detoxing? Yes by adding cilantro to your foods that's exactly what happens!

Many Doctors Recommend Meditation

Many Doctors Recommend Meditation | Now many doctor not only rely on pharmaceutical drug, but also recommend to do the yoga or meditation for health. The data in America showed that 3 % patient in hospital perform the meditation, because suggest their doctor.


The result of survey show that 6,3 million population use the body balance therapy based on their doctor recommendation, 34.8 percent do on their own initiative. The group followed the advice that doctors generally have worse health.

"The doctors advise their patients to complementary therapies as a last resort when conventional therapies fail. Therefore, we suspect, if complementary therapies were carried out early, perhaps the result is better,"

said Dr. Aditi Nerurkar from Harvard Medical School who did the research.

How to Fight Stress with Exercise | Eliminate Stress

Fight Stress with Sport - Are you stress? ya, i know if we get stress may be many of work can't we finish it rightly, but it's no problem, you can remove stress by sport regularly.

One of the main benefits of exercise is the link between mind and body. If someone has anxiety and stress, the exercise can help to soothe and improve mood.


Eliminate Stress with Exercise
When you starts to feel anxious or a little stress, try to start moving and doing some exercises to get the motivation and reduce stress.

The study, reported in Anxiety, Stress and Coping: An International Journal in 2008 noted that the sport could be a potential tool to overcome the symptoms of anxiety.

In the study, participants who exercise regularly have a lower index of anxiety than people who never exercise. This suggests that exercise may be an appropriate treatment for anxiety and stress.

The theory that there is: exercise causes the body to react, including the brain. In response, the brain releases many hormones, including endorphins and neurotransmitters that affect mood, as quoted from mayoclinic, Friday (3/6/2011).

Sunscreens to avoid

Good information.  Don't avoid the sun, we all need our Vitamin D but be smart about your sun exposure.  There is some research that the toxic sunscreens may be responsible for some of the skin cancers.  I personally use Pure Emu Oil as my sunscreen.  Like with any sun protection product, build up a base slowly by starting out your time in the sun for minutes a day and gradually increase your time.  I have very fair skin that burns in just minutes and I can build a tan and not get burnt with Emu Oil.  In my opinion, better than putting chemicals on my skin.  Janis

..By Lori Bongiorno and Sarah B. Weir

Shopping for sunscreen? The Environmental Working Group's (EWG) newly released 2011 sunscreen guide can help you make smart decisions.

This research and advocacy group recommends a mere 20 percent of the 600-plus beach and sport sunscreens it evaluated. To score high marks in the rankings, a product must be effective -- adequately protect skin from both UVA (which causes premature aging, skin cancer, and other skin damage) and UVB (which causes sunburn) rays. It must also be safe, meaning free of potentially harmful chemicals.

The 2011 products to avoid list contains some popular brands.

EWG's Sunscreens to Avoid:

•Aveeno Active Naturals Hydrosport Sunblock Spray, SPF 85

•Aveeno Sunblock Spray, Continuous Protection, SPF 70

•Banana Boat Kids UltraMist Sunscreen, SPF 110

•Banana Boat Kids UltraMist Sunscreen, SPF 85

•Banana Boat Sport Performance Active Max Protect Continuous Spray Sunscreen, SPF 110

•Banana Boat Ultra Defense UltraMist Sunscreen Continuous Clear Spray, SPF 85

•CVSExtreme Sport Clear Mist Sunscreen Spray, SPF 70+

•CVS Sheer Mist Sunscreen Spray, SPF 70

•Neutrogena Fresh Cooling Sunblock Lotion, Body Mist, SPF 70

•Neutrogena Spectrum+ Sunblock Spray, SPF 100

•Neutrogena Ultimate Sport Sunblock Spray, SPF 100+

•Neutrogena Ultimate Sport Sunblock Spray, SPF 70

•Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Body Mist Sunblock Lotion, SPF 100+

•Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Body Mist Sunblock Lotion, SPF 70

•Neutrogena Wet Skin Kids Sunblock Spray, SPF 70

•Neutrogena Wet Skin Sunblock Spray, SPF 85+

•Walgreens Sheer Body Mist Sunscreen, SPF 70

How did EWG come up with this list? Each of the products to avoid meets all of these criteria:

•SPF values above 50-plus. Higher SPF products are not necessarily best. In fact, the Food and Drug Administration says these numbers can be misleading. There's a concern that high SPF products may give people a false sense of security and encourage people to stay out in the sun for too long without reapplying sunscreen. It's also important to note that the SPF is based solely on UVB protection.

•Sunscreen sprays. They can fill the air with tiny particles that may not be safe to breathe in, according to EWG.

•Contains oxybenzone and vitamin A. Oxybenzone is a concern because it penetrates the skin, is associated with allergic reactions, and is a potential hormone disruptor. Retinyl palmitate is a form of vitamin A that may not be safe when exposed to sunlight. EWG recommends choosing products with one of these ingredients instead: zinc, titanium dioxide, avobenzone, or Mexoryl SX.

Which products does EWG recommend? Here's a list of its best beach and sport sunscreens.

Unfortunately, some of the safest and most effective sunscreens on store shelves can be expensive so it's worthwhile to shop around for deals. Here are the most affordable products that performed well in EWG's ratings (calculated by Yahoo! based on price per ounce).

Safer, Affordable Sunscreens:

•Alba Botanica Sun: Mineral Sunscreen Fragrance Free, SPF 30

•Alba Botanical Sun: Mineral Sunscreen Kids, SPF 30

•Aubrey Organics Natural Sun Saving Face Sunscreen, SPF 15

•All Terrain Aquasport Performance Sunscreen, SPF 30

•All Terrain KidSport Sunscreen, SPF 30

•BabyGanics Cover Up Baby Sunscreen for Face & Body, Fragrance Free, SPF 50+

•Carribean Solutions Natural/Biodegradable SolGuard, SPF 25

•Carribean Solutions Sol Kid Kare Natural Sunscreen, SPF 25

•Earth's Best: Sunblock Mineral Based, SPF 30+

•Goddess Garden Kids Natural Sunscreen, SPF 30+

•Goddess Garden Natural Sunscreen, SPF 30+

•Jason Natural Cosmetics Sunbrellas: Mineral Natural Sunblock, SPF 30

•Johnson & Johnson's Baby Daily Face & Body Lotion, SPF 40

•Mexitan Products Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 50 and SPF 30

•MelanSol Natural Sunscreen for Face and Body, SPF 25

•Nature's Gate Mineral Sportblock, SPF 20

•Purple Prairie Botanicals SunStuff, SPF 30

•Solbar Zinc Protection Cream, SPF 38

•Sunbow Dora the Explorer Pink Sunscreen, SPF 30

•Tropical Sands All Natural Sunscreen, SPF 50 and SPF 30

•Vanicream Sunscreen for Sensitive Skin, SPF 30

•Vanicream Sunscreen Sport, SPF 35

It's worth noting that using sunscreen is only one part of smart sun protection. Limit your time outside in the middle of the day when the sun's rays are most intense. Wear a hat, sunglasses, and protective clothing (dark and tightly-woven). Get more sun safety tips from EWG.