9
Oct
McDonald’s, Kentucky Fried Chicken, and Pizza Hut. Do the lyrics of this song sound familiar to you? Do you eat fast food four, five, six or even seven or more times a week?
I once fell into this habit. Hectic schedules, traffic and too many places to be at one time are just some of the reasons why we often find ourselves enslaved to the fast food grind.
It’s not your fault. Blame your fast food habit on the big slick corporate marketing machine for poisoning your mind and those of your family members. Have you ever driven down the road with your one- or two-year-old child in the back seat of the car while passing a McDonald’s rest stop with the Golden Arches some 150 feet in the air? It is amazing how your child can?t see out the window but those arches in the sky are always visible and bring a smile to a child?s face. While you?re trying to be more health conscious, you?re being sabotaged at every corner! You can’t control the marketing. You have to control yourself!
The negative effects of excessive fast food intake are numerous and include symptoms like the development of cellulite in all those icky places, loss of energy, increased bad cholesterol levels in your body, weight gain from excessive calories, and even insulin resistance that could lead to diabetes. These bad effects are just the tip of the iceberg. I think the inner physical effects of eating too much fast food are probably worse than the ones we see.
People are motivated to make changes in many different ways. What will motivate you to get off the fast food bandwagon? I just had to strip naked, look in the mirror, and let my loving husband whisper sweet nothings in my ear like, “I thought you are what you eat. Why don?t I see you eat cottage cheese?” Or my personal favorite when we share breakfast together, “Hey woman, do you need some mayonnaise with those Wheaties?”
The biggest problem from my excessive fast food intake was cellulite. It affected the bottom of my butt cheeks, my knees, and my triceps, making them ugly. Fortunately, my husband helped me kick the habit with plain old will power. We simply avoided the fast food heroin and did not succumb to our child’s tantrums for Happy Meals anymore. It?s not easy but it can be done.
So now, my husband cooks while I clean and take out the garbage. It?s a long walk down our driveway but the exercise is good for me. I also have to walk the same long driveway to get the mail before dinner so that?s two walks for me a day.. Don’t worry ladies, he still mows the lawn.
About three weeks ago, I received a “we delivered you were not home” tag from the US Postal Service. The next day, the mailman arrived and brought my package. The mystery package was a special delivery from the cellulite busters at www.celluthin.com At first I was skeptical that this popular fat-burning cream would help but after three weeks of using the stuff, I became a believer.
Now I have a great body that I can be proud of. Even better, I don?t have to take out the trash anymore.
Sharon Bell is an avid health and fitness enthusiast and published author. Many of her insightful articles can be found at the premiere online news magazine http://www.healthnfitnesszone.com
9
Oct
Diet plays a major role in life of diabetes patients. They always should try to follow healthy and fiber food diet plan. They must avoid fried and oily or spicy food, and keep far their selves from junk food. Diabetes patients must take green vegetables and fruits in their dinner or lunch more than other foods. Some of vegetables like celery, bitter melon, onion, garlic, artichoke, and spinach are useful to decrease the severity of diabetes.
There are some herbal drugs, which is really effected in diabetes. After research on some herbal plants, research centre make some drugs for diabetes. They include Neem, Pann, Amla, Haldi and other inter gradient, which is help to controlling blood sugar level in the body. Some herbal drugs can be very effective in any types of diabetes without any side effects. There are some herbal treatments for diabetes patients.
? Juice of bitter gourd = patients should take a glass of bitter guard juice minimum three to six months. It proves that bitter guard is very effective in diabetes patients.
? Sudha Silajit = Sudha Shilajit has long been used for the treatment of diabetes in Ayurvedic medicines. Shilajit is called as ?Asphaltum? (Latin name). it is counteracts diabetes and regulated the blood sugar level.Shilajit has been also used for physical strengthening, anti-aging, libido, injury healing, urinary tract rejuvenation, bone healing etc.
? Fenugreek = Fenugreek is also an effective herbs for diabetes. Take five grams from the powder of Fenugreek seeds twice a day with curds and you will get positive result.
? Karvellak = Karvellak is for definite action on the pancreas that stimulates production of insulin in the body.
? Guduchi Satva = it is used for treatment of diabetes in ayurveda. It maintains balance of Vata, Pitta and Kapha in our body.
? Chopchini = common name of Chopchini is ?Sarasapilla?, which stimulates production of insulin.
? Vijaya Saar = its common name is ?Malabar Kinotree?.Vijaya Saar stimulates the cells to utilize glucose from the blood stream.
? Haridra = we know it as ?Turmeric? and it?s well known and the best medicine for diabetes because it controlling Kapha dosha in the body.
? Other effective herbs in diabetes are Jamun and its seeds, Coriander seeds, Lettuce, Red rose flower, Fennel seeds and Gulair. Mixture of the powder from these all herbs, taken twice a day. It is also found to be effective in diabetes problems.
At last, it is very important know for diabetes patients that diabetes is a silent killer and if you want to keel this killer you must follow your diet plan and keep your self away from sugar, oil and fatty foods and must keep in touch with exercises daily in your whole life.
9
Oct
Diabetes is a disease that affects the body natural ability to change carbohydrates and sugars into energy. There is no known cause for the onset of diabetes. However, there are certain factors that place a person at higher risk of contracting diabetes.
The risk factors of diabetes can include:
- A family history of diabetes
- Obesity
- Poor diet
- Physical inactivity
Different Types/Different Causes of Diabetes
There are three main types of diabetes -type-1, type-2, and gestational. Type-1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease and most often affects children and young adults. An autoimmune disease is one in which the body ability to fight infections is decreased causing the body to attack its own cells. In type-1 diabetes, the body often attacks the beta cells in the pancreas -the cells that produce insulin in the body. The main diabetes causes of type-1 diabetes are:
- Infections with specific bacteria or viruses
- Food-borne chemical toxins
- Cows milk -an unidentified component in cow milk can trigger an autoimmune reaction in the body. Young infants who are given cow milk have a higher risk of contracting type-1 diabetes.
The main diabetes causes of type-2 diabetes are:
- Increasing age
- Obesity
- Physical inactivity
- Poor diet
- The main diabetes causes of gestational diabetes are:
- Hormones produced during pregnancy blocking actions of insulin
- Mother body can?t produce enough insulin
Common Causes of Diabetes
There are some common diabetes causes that include genetic causes as well as environmental causes. The risk of diabetes is higher if there is a family history of diabetes. Environmental factors that can lead to the onset of diabetes include poor diet, lack of exercise, obesity, and stress. Diabetes is a disease that can be prevented -or controlled once a diagnosis has been made.
Prevention and Control in Diabetes
While the symptoms of diabetes are not life threatening, diabetes can lead to other more serious diseases and illnesses. People who have been diagnosed with diabetes are at a higher risk of diseases and illnesses such as heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, neuropathy and nerve damage, foot conditions, and blindness. It is extremely important to control your diabetes in order to avoid the onset of these more serious and sometimes life-threatening illnesses.
There are medications that can be used in the control of diabetes, as well as many natural remedies. However, the single most important aspect of a diabetic management plan is a healthy diet and exercise. A healthy diet should consist of fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, carbohydrates in healthy portions, Omega-3 fatty acids, proteins in healthy portions, and fiber. A healthy diet not only helps your overall health, but also can be a major factor in offsetting the symptoms of diabetes. The longer you can prevent the symptoms of diabetes, the longer you can decrease the risks of more serious illnesses associated with diabetes.
A regular exercise routine is also an important factor in the prevention and management of diabetes. All parts of your body are designed to work together in order to sustain life. By keeping your muscles toned and your blood flowing correctly, you can help your body to fight off infections and your body will be able to help in managing the symptoms of many illnesses. Strong muscles in the abdomen are essential for helping your digestive system work normally.
A Long, Healthy Life
It is possible to live a long, healthy life. You can help ensure that your body will work properly for a long time by beginning a healthy diet and routing exercise program early in life. The old saying, ?An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure? has real meaning. By choosing to live a healthy lifestyle, you are choosing to consciously help your body fight of the symptoms of many illnesses and diseases. And, while some diseases are hereditary, such as diabetes, and you may still be at risk, by choosing to maintain a healthy lifestyle, you are helping your body become prepared to delay the onset of symptoms and to control the symptoms once they appear.
9
Oct
Diabetes is a disorder in which a person experiences a surge of blood sugar, which, in the long term, can lead to organ and tissue damage. Often referred to as diabetes mellitus, this disease is characterized by uncomfortable symptoms such as frequent urination, increased thirst, blurred vision, and wounds that take a long time to heal. Diabetes is also expensive to treat. This has prompted people to look for alternative treatments for diabetes that are just as good as available medications.
There are two common types of diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disorder, where the body’s immune system destroys the insulin-producing cells of the pancreas. Type 2 diabetes, on the other hand, happens when the body’s cells no longer respond to changes in insulin levels. There are alternative treatments for diabetes of either type.
Aside from alternative treatments for diabetes, patients are cautioned to follow their doctors’ orders and go by the traditional insulin route, along with a strict diet. Because diabetes has no known cure, any alternative treatments for diabetes are designed as palliative care; that is, they ease the symptoms and keep the body from accumulating dangerous levels of glucose.
Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese method that involves inserting needles into specific points on a patient’s skin. This supposedly redirects the body’s energy field, so that the body heals itself; scientists believe that acupuncture can prompt the body to release its own painkillers. There are also stress reduction methods, such as biofeedback, where patients with diabetes are taught to relax, which might allow their diabetes to be less painful.
Also included in alternative treatments for diabetes are dietary supplements, such as chromium, ginseng, magnesium, vanadium, co-enzyme Q10, garlic, and omega-3 fatty acids. For more information, talk to your doctor about alternative therapies that might be suitable for your diabetes case.
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