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Tuesday, August 23, 2016

[AlternativeAnswers] Men's Health Month: The Best Foods For A Man

 

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Men's Health Month: The Best Foods For A Man

1. Lean Meat: Red meat is an important component in a mans' diet and can be good for you. Lean cuts of beef (and even pork) are loaded with protein and is also one of the best sources of leucine, an amino acid that helps men build muscle. The Full Spectrum Diet rule of thumb: lean beef, 1 oz (round, sirloin, flank, tenderloin, chuck, rump), and lean pork, 1 oz (boiled ham, turkey bacon, tenderloin, chops) once or twice a week.

2. Fish and Shellfish: as well as, other types of seafood and fish are rich in zinc and omega 3 fatty acids. Zinc is a critical mineral for heart, muscles, and the male reproductive system. Zinc deficiency has shown to increase poor sperm quality as well as, male infertility. Studies suggest two servings of fish per week (salmon or halibut) can lower your chances of dying from heart disease. The Full Spectrum Diet rule of thumb: 2 sardines, 2 oz shellfish (clams, crab, lobster, scallops, shrimp), 1/4 cup of tuna (canned in water), 1 oz fish (fresh or frozen, not breaded).

3. Soy Products: The strongest protection against prostate cancer is soy. This includes tofu, miso soup, and soy milk. According to a study of more than 40 nations, soy offers an excellent source of dietary fiber and protein. It is rich in vitamin B6 and important in building amino acids and forming neurotransmitters. Soy is a rich source of isoflavones, the plant hormone that researchers believe could account for Asia's low rate of heart disease. In recent clinical trials, men and women with high LDL (bad cholesterol) levels were able to reduce them by consuming soy over an extended period. The Full Spectrum Diet rule of thumb: Tofu can be enjoyed as a meat substitute, one to two times per week. Do not consume soy if you have an estrogen dominant disorder.

4. Eggs: are a super source of lutein, protein, and iron, and that is from eating the whole egg. If you have high cholesterol, enjoy the egg whites. The Full Spectrum Diet rule of thumb: one whole Egg per serving or 3 egg whites.

5. High Fiber Cereal: Fiber ensures that the digestive system is working properly to expel waste and maintain good health over the course of our lifetimes! It is another well-known fact that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Fiber should therefore be incorporated into your daily breakfast to ensure that your system gets the best possible kick-start every single day. High fiber cereals are readily available and just a bowlful can often give you more fiber than the rest of your daily meals put together.

6. Brown Rice: an excellent source of manganese, and a good source of the minerals selenium and magnesium. The complete milling and polishing that converts brown rice into white rice destroys 67% of the vitamin B3, 80% of the vitamin B1, 90% of the vitamin B6, half of the manganese, half of the phosphorus, 60% of the iron, and all of the dietary fiber and essential fatty acids.

7. Berries: The colorful pigments that give berries their beautiful blue and red hues are also good for your health. Berries contain phytochemicals and flavonoids that may help to prevent some forms of cancer. Cranberries and blueberries contain a substance that may prevent bladder infections. A diet rich in blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, cranberries and strawberries may help to reduce your risk of several types of cancers. Blueberries and raspberries also contain lutein, which is important for healthy vision. Strawberries contains over 100 mg of vitamin C, almost as much as a cup of orange juice, as well as trace amounts of calcium, magnesium, folate and potassium.

8. Avocado: is rich in monounsaturated fat, a "good" fat, which benefits the body. Avocados can benefit cholesterol when it replaces saturated or trans fats in your diet. It can lower your "bad" cholesterol (LDL) as well as, your overall total cholesterol level. The Full Spectrum Diet rule of thumb: no more than 25%-35% of your daily calories come from all types of fat. Olive oil and nuts also contain good fats. Enjoy 1/8 of an avacado per serving.

9. Tomatoes: rich in lycopene, tomatoes are a preventative food and are beneficial. Cooked tomatoes and tomato sauce are known to have the phytonutrient, lycopene, which has shown to fight off prostate cancer by 35 to 45 percent in those who eat it ten times or more a week. Proper absorption is key and that includes lycopene with some good fat, which tomato sauce has. The Full Spectrum Diet rule of thumb: Ten tablespoons of spaghetti sauce will do the trick as opposed to 164 raw tomatoes per week. A note on tomatoes: once a man has a problem with the prostate eliminate tomato and tomato products as they are too acid for an environment where inflammation is present.

10. Vegetables In Every Color: because they are packed with phytochemicals, plant-based nutrients that boost immunity, cell health and protect against cancer. Eat different colored vegetables helps you get the many different types of phytochemicals you need. The Full Spectrum Diet rule of thumb: Enjoy 7-9 servings of different colored vegetables per day. 1/2 cup cooked or 1 cup raw is one serving size.

11. Whey Protein: Out of the many protein sources out there, whey protein is the ultimate. It comes from milk. During the process of turning milk into cheese, whey protein is separated out. It is found in powdered form, in milk and yogurt and is another source of leucine. Leucine is a great muscle-building amino acid. The Full Spectrum Diet rule of thumb: Choose yogurt that is plain and/or low fat or fat free. Greek yogurt is an even better choice. Yogurt is loaded with protein, potassium and the good "friendly" bacteria that keeps the gut healthy. Drink fat-free milk or ight yogurt, about 8 oz per serving.

12. Bananas: is rich in potassium. Potassium is a critical component in muscle contractions and bone health, Bananas can also help regulate blood pressure. The Full Spectrum Diet rule of thumb: 3 medium size bananas are all you need to fulfill your daily dose of potassium. Bananas should not be eaten if you have a phlegm condition as it can aggrevate this problem (sinus congestion, common cold, or expectorating phlegm.)

13. Tart Cherries: Cherry juice is an amazing remedy for soothing sore muscles. The pigment in cherries and cherry juice mimics the effects of certain anti-inflammatory drugs, without the side effects. The Full Spectrum Diet rule of thumb: Eat up to 12 cherries in one serving.

14. Ginger: like cherries, ginger has anti-inflammatory properties that help the body recover when you push yourself too hard. Eating ginger on a regular basis may help reduce exercise-related muscle injuries and pain from exercise or overexertion. The Full Spectrum Diet rule of thumb: Ginger can be enjoyed as a tea or supplemental tonic. Slice up a few slices and grate over salads or stir fry with meat or chicken.

15. Dark Chocolate: is a heart smart food. It may improve blood flow and circulation. The flavanols in dark chocolate, studies suggest, may decrease levels of LDL or bad cholesterol, improve circulation, and regulate blood pressure. Men with poor blood flow are more likely to develop many illnesses including, poor sex drive, erectile dysfunction, andropause, depression and poor muscle tone and function. The Full Spectrum Diet rule of thumb: dark chocolate, up to 1 oz per day instead of other sweets or sugars. More than this amount will cause weight gain. Mind your portions!

16. Nuts: are a great source of "good" quality fats and provide protein, fiber and zinc. It also satisfies the urge for that crunchy, salty, savory midday snack. Pistachios and walnuts stand out because they're higher in plant sterols that can improve cholesterol levels and also tonify the kidneys. A 1 oz. serving of Brazil nuts has seven times the recommended daily value of selenium. The Full Spectrum Diet rule of thumb: just one handful will satisfy your daily requirement of a good fat snack. More than this amount will cause the scales to tip in the wrong direction. Mind your portions!

17. Coffee: First, there's the potential effect coffee has on type 2 diabetes risk. Type 2 diabetes makes heart disease and stroke more likely. Coffee may counter several risk factors for heart attack and stroke. Besides that, coffee has been linked to lower risks for heart rhythm disturbances (another heart attack and stroke risk factor) in men and women, and lower risk for strokes in women.

In a study of about 130,000 Kaiser Permanente health plan members, people who reported drinking 1-3 cups of coffee per day were 20% less likely to be hospitalized for abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias) than nondrinkers, regardless of other risk factors.

A 2009 study from Finland and Sweden showed that, out of 1,400 people followed for about 20 years, those who reported drinking 3-5 cups of coffee daily were 65% less likely to develop dementia and Alzheimer's disease, compared with nondrinkers or occasional coffee drinkers. 

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Wednesday, August 17, 2016

[AlternativeAnswers] The Psychological Aspects of Cedarwood Essential Oil

 

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The Psychological Aspects of Cedarwood Essential Oil
 
I have always found the psychological aspects of herbs and oils fascinating and Cedarwood is no exception. Cedar wood (Cedrus) or cedar, is a genus of coniferous trees in the plant family Pinaceae.

Fully grown, cedar is a large coniferous evergreen tree. Prized by the Egyptians, The Celts and Native Americans, Cedarwood has a long history as an incense and perfume. The wood was burned by the Greeks and Romans to fragrant the air.
 
This steam distilled oil comes from the bark, and has a woody, balsamic scent with rich dry overtones. It has been used for stress reduction, anxiety and tension. Strengthening and comforting. When diffused into the air, this strengthening oil has a soothing quality that calms nervous tension and anxiety. It also helps alleviate upper respiratory and sinus problems.
 
Its fragrant base note blends well with bergamot, clary sage, eucalyptus, frankincense, ginger, juniper berry, lavender, neroli, palmarosa, patchouli, rose, rosemary and ylang ylang.  It's warm, sweet camphor- like note has a deep woody undertone. It is said that it becomes richer and softer as it evaporates.
 
Found in France, at the end of the 19th century, The Coligny-Calendar is a compilation of pre-Christian Celtic systems of timekeeping, including the Gaulish Coligny calendar, used by Celtic countries to define the beginning and length of the day, the week, the month, the seasons, quarter days, and festivals. On the calendar is a series of lines of glyphs, called Oghams.  The Ogham (commonly pronounced Oh-m) is an early Medieval alphabet used primarily to transcribe the early and late period, Irish language The glyphs are the only written form left by the Druids. The Ogham is sometimes called the Celtic Tree Alphabet, based on ancient medieval Br­atharogam tradition ascribing names of trees to the individual letters. Although, Cedarwood was not part of the first 13 trees, it was transcribed from later findings. These findings are the basis of Author, Robert Graves, who made reference to these trees in his book "The White Goddess" regarding the trees and their personas.
 
The Celts actually gave Cedar a persona and emotion, representing confidence. It is considered a rare beauty. Based on Celtic studies of the Ogham Tree Calendar, Robert Graves theorized that if the Oghams were associated with 13 sacred trees and that they followed the 13 moons of the calendar year then each moon, he thought, there must be an association with the tree of that month. Trees physically unite the heavens with the Earth, and this is probably why the Celts used so many of the trees' properties, like the bark, in herbal remedies and referred to others born during the days of the Cedar Tree (Aug 14 to Aug 23) as Cedar persons.
 
The "Cedar person"  is known to like luxury, the tenants of good health, is not in the least shy, tends to look down on others, is self-confident, determined, impatient, likes to impress others, has many talents, industrious, has a healthy dose of optimism, is waiting for the one true love, and able to make quick decisions.
 
The Native Americans worshipped this tree of knowledge and used it for grounding and worship. Cedar knows how to adapt in nature, which gave the tree great reverence for American Indians. The Cherokee tribe would look upon the Cedar as their ancestor. It is traditionally believed that the wood of the cedar tree holds powerful protective spirits from the Cherokee's past. Ceremonial drums would be made from cedarwood. It is a common practice to carry a small piece of cedarwood in your medicine bag worn around the neck. It is also placed above the entrances to the home in order to protect against evil spirits. By rubbing the bark or breaking some of the bows in your hand, you release the essential oils. You would then rub your hands together, cup them over your nose and mouth and breathe naturally for several minutes. This is a remedy for stress relief, soothing tension and to help with loneliness. You can also massage into the feet. This emotional "heart tonic" could be applied over the heart center.

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Monday, August 15, 2016

[AlternativeAnswers] Discovering Digestive Health: Top Herbs

 

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Discovering Digestive Health: Top Herbs

Our digestive system is one large system, with a lot of opportunity for things to go wrong along the way! The two major causes of almost every gastrointestinal disorder is diet and stress! Eating a healthy diet, maintaining a healthy weight, exercising regularly and quitting smoking if you smoke, can help protect against practically every digestive disorder as well as, heart disease, osteoporosis and some types of cancer.

Herbal medicine is a wonderful preventative solution. Complications can arise when taking herbal medicine and allopathic drugs your doctor has prescribed. Great caution should be used especially if you are on blood thinners, diuretics or any other heart related medication. Consult your doctor with any questions you may have, before taking additional herbs or supplements. Here are a list of my top 10 favorite herbs for digestive issues:

1. Cardamom, warms up the digestive tract, speed up and increase the thoroughness of digestion, and reduce gas. 

2. Cinnamon Cassia: In Ayurveda, this warming spice reduces vata and kapha and is traditionally used in cold formulas, regulates blood sugar and is used for strengthening digestion. Cinnamon is a useful remedy for sluggish digestion. The German Commission E recommends it for loss of appetite, dyspeptic complaints, bloating and flatulence. 

3. Fennel Seed: Foeniculum vulgare is a common spice that is traditionally used to improve digestion and absorption without increasing pitta. The seeds are also chewed after meals to freshen the breath and alleviate gas. 

4. Flaxseed Oil is an edible oil derived from the seeds of the Flax plant (Linum usitatissimum) and is one of the best plant sources of the Omega-3 fatty acid Alpha-Linolenic Acid available. Naturally occurring constituents in Flaxseed Oil may help to balance the production of prostaglandins and support cardiovascular and bowel health. 

5. Ginger Root: In Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda it is used as a general panacea that is especially useful for digestive and respiratory complaints. Also dispels nausea and acts as a diaphoretic. Ginger is a time-tested digestive remedy for stomach upset. European practitioners also use ginger in tea for indigestion. It reduces spasms and increases the secretion of digestive juices, including bile and saliva. Ginger contains ingredients that soothe the gut and aid digestion by increasing peristalsis that moves food through the intestine. Use 1 teaspoon of the chopped root brewed as tea, three times a day. 

6. Licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) guards digestive mucous membranes by increasing the production of mucin, a secretion that protects gut linings against stomach acid and other digestive juices. Deglycyrrhizinated licorice root (DGL) removes the glycyrrhizic acid (the ingredient in licorice root associated with the possibility of increasing blood pressure and water retention). The soothing part of the root, however, remains intact in DGL. Use 1 teaspoon of the chopped herb brewed as tea, three times a day, or 1 to 2 chewable wafers of DGL (250 to 500 mg) 15 minutes before meals and one to two hours before bedtime. 

7. Parsley Leaf: Natural diuretic, parsley helps eliminate wastes and lessen water retention, which can aid in weight loss. Its high enzyme content improves digestion of proteins and fats and absorption of nutrients. Parsley is a natural breath freshener. 

8. Peppermint: is a well-known digestive herb for easing tummy troubles. Enteric-coated peppermint oil capsules work well to prevent dyspepsia. Peppermint oil is a relaxant for the muscles of the intestinal wall. The essential oil can be massaged over the belly to relieve spasms. Take 1 teaspoon the liquid tincture or the dried leaf, brewed as tea, three times a day, or 0.2 to 0.4 ml of an enteric-coated capsule three times a day. 

9. Triphala: This formula cleanses the entire GI tract, supporting digestion and gently maintaining regulartity. Considered in Ayurveda to be general panacea for all doshas, it is also used to support weight management, improve the complexion and strengthen the urinary tract. 

10. Turmeric: A traditional Indian cooking spice that improves digestion and purifies the blood. Believed to act as a natural antibiotic and antiseptic. 


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