Arthritis: food you must avoid

cooldude — Sat, 12 May 2012 11:03:56 +0000

There are some diseases that are just so nagging that one gets irritated with them. These are also those diseases that are not easily curable and the medicines can only keep them in check for a time being. For these kinds of ailments it is very important to have a proper diet and avoid foods that aggravate the situation. Arthritis is one such ailment that is very nagging and needs a lot of strict control on food habits so that they can be kept in control.

There are certain foods that should be avoided by the affected person for their own good. One should not have any amount of nightshade vegetables. These vegetables include potatoes, eggplant, tomatoes and peppers. One should also be aware of milk products and if possible not consume them at all. Fruits should be taken in large quantities as they actually help in arthritis. While a food ban may be hard to sustain but it can help in reducing the pains in the long run.

Keep your blood pressure under control naturally

cooldude — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 20:34:45 +0000

Blood pressure is one of the biggest problems today. More and more people are diagnosed with either high or low blood pressure due to indiscipline lifestyle and extreme stress.

If you want to keep your blood pressure under control, then here are some natural enemies:

1) Increase your daily dose of calcium. Excess salt is bad for your pressure so reduce salt intake and increase the intake of calcium.

2) Exercise every day. Engage in aerobic exercise as they help you stay active. Aerobic exercises also help the blood vessels to open up and lower the blood pressure level.

3) Stay stress free and do not indulge in unnecessary tension and brooding. Staying cool and taking time off for yourself once in a while will help reduce your pressure or keep it in check.

4) Increase your mineral potassium intake as it is known to considerately decrease blood pressure. Your potassium intake should be in a way more than your salt intake.

Tips to get rid of dark skin blemishes

cooldude — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 06:57:20 +0000

Are you getting embarrassed to socialize with people for your dark skin problems? Well then follow these simple tips and ideas and get rid of your dark skin nightmare days. There are several home remedies for dark skin treatment and they are highly effective. First of all you should make it a point to wash your face on a daily basis with aloe Vera as it gives a brilliant skin tone.

It helps in killing the bacteria on your skin and makes your skin look brighter. If you are facing severe dark patches on your skins then you should include the supplements of vitamin C and vitamin E n your diet as they play a major role in fixing your damaged skin and also makes it healthier. If you take these vitamins on a regular basis then you will also be able to fight with the radical attacks on your skin.

What to eat when you have high cholesterol

cooldude — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 05:35:18 +0000

Are you worried about what to eat as being a patient of high cholesterol? Well according to the medical professionals all over the world cholesterol is nothing but accumulation of high percentage of liquid fatty tissues in your body. This is harmless until it remains in small amount, but high cholesterol can block your blood vessels and your heart eventually. Therefore you need to be extra cautious while deciding about your diet plan. Ice cream is a strict no-no for the patients with LDL cholesterol as it has high amount of sugar content and fatty acid into it. On the other hand meat is also consisting of high amount of cholesterol though chicken and meat of turkey is pretty harmless compared to chicken. Butter is another oil food which should be consumed the people with high cholesterol regularly; you can replace butter with fat free spreads that are available in the market.

What vitamin c rich food does to your health?

cooldude — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 09:39:26 +0000

We should always keep a check on our health because if our physical health fails, our mental health will fall short and we will have difficulty in concentrating on work and social life as well. Keeping ourselves healthy is possible through a healthy lifestyle and balanced diet. Vitamins, minerals, all the macronutrients, and a lot of water and fiber are what we need. A good way to help keep diseases at bay through vitamin C supplements, oranges, lemons, and other citrus fruits are rich in vitamin C.

Foods rich in vitamin C help in building our immunity. You can also take supplements. Making fresh lemon or orange juices are also good options. Our immunity is controlled by white blood cells, which produce antibodies, which keep foreign materials or antigens at bay. To help us keep the antibody production in progress, Vitamin C is an excellent option for people of all ages.

Wonders coconut water does to your skin

cooldude — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 17:29:09 +0000

Coconut water is one of the most unadulterated and natural solutions to the majority of your skin problems. After water, coconut water is the second best pure form of liquid which helps you with your skin problems and serves as a sure shot treatment for many. There are a lot of properties in coconut water that acts as a powerful anti aging solution thus making you look beautiful and younger.

Unripe coconuts are picked up while there is still water inside them and by drinking it or even washing with it, your face will look a lot younger than your actually age and will reduce the dark spots and marks on your skin. It works as a miracle in lessening wrinkles, improves skin sagging and promises supple flawless complexion bringing back the youthfulness of your skin. Hence, coconut water is a one stop solution to get younger looking, clear skin without any dark spots, wrinkles and spots.

Weight loss shakes, do they really work

cooldude — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 04:22:40 +0000

Today many people are becoming health conscious. Since the number of obese people in the world has increased by a large number over the last 30 years, the health issues connected to obesity is also high now. So people are looking for fast and easy options to lose the excess fat. Weight loss protein shakes are becoming quite popular these days. But how good are they for you? Let’s find out.

Also known as the magic bullet, these protein pills are taken to increase muscle mass. Some people have started replacing meals with these pills. This is only giving people the protein required by the body, not the other nutrients. Our meals have all the macro and micro nutrients required and by skipping meals, we are becoming deficient. There is more than what meets the eye so before taking any supplements, consult your doctor about the dosage positively. This will help you be healthy and be in shape as well.

Things to avoid when suffering from back ache

cooldude — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 06:04:53 +0000

Are you suffering from excruciating back ache? Well, severe pain in the back can become a hindrance to your regular lifestyle and you obviously don’t want that. Therefore, it is important to know about the things that you should not do while suffering from back ache. The first thing that you should avoid is doing anything that causes pain. This is very obvious. A lot of people take pain killers to kill the back ache and continue with their daily chores, but this only leads to more pain.

Another thing that you must absolutely avoid is stretching your back. You may think that stretching your back will help but you can be rest assured that stretching will lead to worsening of the pain. If you at all want to stretch, you can try stretching your hips, hamstrings and quads. You should also do something constructive about the back ache. Visit a doctor for a thorough check up.

Colon cleansing techniques to detoxify your body

cooldude — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 07:54:09 +0000

Eliminating the waste from the body is done through the colon in a human body. Thus, it is very important to maintain a clean and healthy colon to have good health and have high levels of energy. When waste materials clog or congest the colon, we have irregular bowel movements and the body cannot take in minerals and vitamins from our daily food. Colon cleansing is the best way to remove harmful waste materials from the colon and restart normal absorption of minerals and vitamins.

Foods which are high in fibre content can be used to effectively clean the bowel in a safe and natural way. Such foods include bran cereals and whole grain supported by vegetables like cabbage and broccoli. Clinical technique i.e. “colon irrigation” is a drastic way of cleansing the colon. It involves inserting a tube through the anus which then brings out the waste from the colon. Alternatively, one can also use herbal natural supplements to clean the colon in an effective manner.

Yoga for a healthy body and soul

cooldude — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 09:41:10 +0000

In today’s busy world, all you think of is work and success. Due to this your health is vastly neglected, the result being that health ailments strike early in life. Along with a healthy mind, a healthy body is also important. A little bit of exercise is all you need to keep you fit and active in the long run. If you dislike the idea of going to a gym, then you can easily sit at home and do yoga. Yoga woks miracle for your body and soul in the following ways-

1) Yoga postures relieve your body from stress. Your muscles relax and you get rid of sore muscles.
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3) Yoga involves meditation. When you meditate, you mind relaxes. All the tension, stress, worries and negative thoughts flow out and peace and calm flows in.

4) Some yoga postures increase the blood flow through your body and give your skin a healthier glow.