মঙ্গলবার, ২ জুন, ২০১৫
16 Health Benefits Of Drinking Warm Lemon Water
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Lemon is an excellent and rich source of vitamin C, an
essential nutrient that protects the body against immune system
deficiencies
- Lemons contain pectin fiber which is very beneficial for colon health and also serves as a powerful antibacterial
- It balances maintain the pH levels in the body
- Having warm lemon juice early in the morning helps flush out toxins
- It aids digestion and encourages the production of bile
- It is also a great source citric acid, potassium, calcium, phosphorus and magnesium
- It helps prevent the growth and multiplication of pathogenic bacteria that cause infections and diseases
- It helps reducing pain and inflammation in joints and knees as it dissolves uric acid
- It helps cure the common cold
- The potassium content in lemon helps nourish brain and nerve cells
- It strengthens the liver by providing energy to the liver enzymes when they are too dilute
- It helps balance the calcium and oxygen levels in the liver
In case of a heart burn, taking a glass of concentrated lemon juice can give relief
- It is of immense benefit to the skin and it prevents the formation of wrinkles and acne
- It helps maintain the health of the eyes and helps fight against eye problems
- Aids in the production of digestive juices
- Lemon juice helps replenish body salts especially after a strenuous workout session
বৃহস্পতিবার, ১৪ মে, ২০১৫
How to Be Extremely Confident
by Mitch Reid, Demand Media
Without confidence, any situation can feel threatening, says psychologist Marci Fox, Ph.D., in her PsychologyToday.com article, "The Key to Confidence." In fact, those who lack confidence are more likely to sabotage their own successes. Not only does an unconfident attitude limit your work abilities and personal life, it leaves you open to the consequences of stress and anxiety. Adopt several strategies to increase your self-confidence and open up a world filled with potential.
Don't Fear Imperfections
Accept your imperfections, suggests psychologist Leslie Sokol,
Ph.D., in her PsychologyToday.com article, "Six Ways to Boost Your
Self-Esteem." You won't always be right, and you won't always come in
first place so learn to be OK with these facts. Don't spend so much time
dwelling on your imperfections that you disregard your other, more
positive, traits, Sokol advises. Each time you have a negative thought
about yourself, counter it with a positive one. For example, if you
catch yourself thinking about how bad you are at giving speeches, praise
yourself for being a good listener. Understand that some traits you can
improve while others you can only accept.
Focus on Concerns, Not Worries
Worry is the enemy of self-confidence. Battle your worrisome
thoughts by recognizing worrying as a needless distraction, says Fox in
her PsychologyToday.com article, "Give up Worry by Recognizing It as a
Bad Habit." When you worry, you focus on negative 'what-if' statements.
In many cases, you cannot even confirm or address these sometimes
imaginary problems. On the other hand, a feeling of concern denotes
realistic problems, Fox explains. If you feel concern about a situation,
take action to prevent or reduce it. Focus only on concerns in your
life, and cast aside baseless worries.
Challenge Yourself
Take on new challenges. Whether these challenges come in the form
of a new workout routine or learning to play an instrument, always
congratulate yourself when you reach goals, even small ones, Sokol
explains. Practice congratulating yourself and avoid worrying about
certain outcomes as you work your way through challenges. Live in the
present and focus on your tasks at hand. View any failures as learning
opportunities. And remember: Nobody is perfect.
Avoid Arrogance
People often mistake arrogance for confidence and vice versa, but
key differences exist. Arrogant people insist on bragging or showing off
to earn the praise of others, explains clinical psychologist Leisa
Bailey, Ph.D., on her blog post, "The Difference Between Confidence and
Arrogance." Arrogant people tend to compare themselves with those around
them, whether financially, intellectually or physically. This is
because arrogance relies on a sense of external superiority, such as
high cash flow or constant praise -- all of which can easily vanish. On
the other hand, confident people find happiness even while being aware
of their shortcomings. After all, confidence comes from within.
মঙ্গলবার, ১২ মে, ২০১৫
The Harm Soft Drinks Can Do To Your Body
January 5, 2011 at 6:03 pm
Some people drink
soda pop as if it is water, some even instead of water. Sure, the
primary ingredient is water, but, with all the other “stuff” it contains
it can have a…toxic…poisonous…lethal…venomous… seriously harmful effect
on your entire body. Drinking soda pop is a sure way to age faster.
Here’s why:http://www.oleda.com/prodinfo.asp?number=D6PC
Soda Pop (or carbonated soft drinks) has
an alarming amount of sugar, calories and harmful additives in it that
have absolutely no nutritional value. Studies have linked soda to
osteoporosis, obesity, tooth decay and heart disease. And still, soda
accounts for more than one-quarter of all drinks consumed in the United
States….and we wonder why we can’t lose weight and why we have health
problems. WE encourage illness and disease little-by-little every day by
not preventing their cause. We know better, we try to fool ourselves,
but our bodies’ cells can’t be fooled about what we put in our mouths. I
hope the next time you look at a can of soda pop you take note of the
ingredients and smarten up for the good of your own healthy lifespan and
that of your children and grandchildren.
Here’s what’s in Soda Pop:
Phosphoric Acid: May
interfere with the body's ability to use calcium, which can lead to
osteoporosis or softening of the teeth and bones. Phosphoric acid also
neutralizes the hydrochloric acid in your stomach, which can interfere
with digestion, making it difficult to utilize nutrients.
Sugar: Soft drink
manufacturers are the largest single user of refined sugar in the United
States. It is a proven fact that sugar increases insulin levels, which
can lead to high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease,
diabetes, weight gain, premature aging and many more negative side
effects. Most sodas include over 100 percent of the RDA of sugar.
Aspartame: This
chemical is used as a sugar substitute in diet soda. There are over 92
different health side effects associated with aspartame consumption
including brain tumors, birth defects, diabetes, emotional disorders and
epilepsy/seizures. Further, when aspartame is stored for long periods
of time or kept in warm areas it changes to methanol, an alcohol that
converts to formaldehyde and formic acid, which are known carcinogens.
Caffeine: Caffeinated
drinks can cause jitters, insomnia, high blood pressure, irregular
heartbeat, elevated blood cholesterol levels, vitamin and mineral
depletion, breast lumps, birth defects, and perhaps some forms of
cancer.
How many sodas have you had today?
How about your kids? The average American drinks an estimated 56 gallons
of soft drinks each year, but before you grab that next can of soda,
consider this: one can of soda has about 10 teaspoons of sugar, 150
calories, 30 to 55 mg of caffeine, and is loaded with artificial food
colors and sulphites. Nutrition labels are not required to divulge how
much caffeine soda contains.
Let’s take a look at some of the major components of a can of soda:
Okay, so we already know that colas
contain a fair amount of caffeine. It turns out to be 35 to 38
milligrams per 12-ounce can, or roughly 28 percent of the amount found
in an 8-ounce cup of coffee. But few know that diet colas -- usually
chosen by those who are trying to dodge calories and/or sugar -- often
pack a lot more caffeine. A 12-ounce can of Diet Coke, for example, has
about 42 milligrams of caffeine -- seven more than the same amount of
Coke Classic. A can of Pepsi One has about 56 milligrams of caffeine --
18 milligrams more than both regular Pepsi and Diet Pepsi. Other sodas
including, Mello Yellow, Barqs, Jolt, Sunkist, and Mountain Dew also
contain high amounts of caffine.
Animal studies have shown that
phosphorus, a common ingredient in soda, can deplete bones of calcium.
Even so, there's been concern among the research community, public
health officials and government agencies over the high phosphorus
content in the US diet. Phosphorus -- which occurs naturally in some
foods and is used as an additive in many others -- appears to weaken
bones by promoting the loss of calcium. With less calcium available, the
bones become more porous and prone to fracture. Soft Drinks, especially
light-colored drinks, and canned iced tea appear to “aggressively”
erode teeth enamel in laboratory tests—and it didn’t matter whether they
were diet drinks or regular ones, according to a study published in General Dentistry.
The soft drink industry argues that the
phosphoric acid in soda pop contributes only about 2 percent of the
phosphorus in the typical US diet, with a 12-ounce can of soda pop
averaging about 30 milligrams. What happens when these soft-drinking
people become young or middle-aged adults and they have osteoporosis,
sedentary living and obesity? By that time, switching to water, milk or
fruit juice may be too little, too late.
শনিবার, ৯ মে, ২০১৫
Cancer: Can food prevent cancer?
Yes, says an American doctor who
has come up with a holistic plan to beat the disease. But you need to
change your lifestyle, too. Fiona Macdonald-Smith reports
Here's
your lunch. And indeed your supper - ideally for life. There are
vegetables, some olive oil, garlic, herbs, spices and maybe some meat or
eggs - but just enough for the flavour. It's not the most
exciting-sounding dish but, according to a new book, it could save your
life.
Dr David Servan-Schreiber,
author of Anticancer: A New Way of Life, calls it "the standard plate".
It's part of a range of measures - what you eat, your environment and
your mental attitude - that he has compiled from the latest scientific
evidence to help you beat cancer.
This
is, says Servan-Schreiber, the book he wishes he had when he became
ill. Fifteen years ago he was diagnosed with a brain tumour - and eight
years ago, having thought he had beaten the cancer, he suffered a
relapse. After further successful surgery and 11 months of chemotherapy,
he asked his doctor what he could do to prevent relapses. "I was
stunned when he said there was nothing - they would just evaluate me
regularly so if the cancer came back they could catch it early. It left
me feeling utterly powerless."
A
scientist himself - he is a clinical professor of psychiatry at the
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine - he proceeded to trawl
through all the available medical literature. "I discovered that there's
lots you can do."
The core of Servan-Schreiber's book is the idea
that you can build what he calls "an anti-cancer biology". Although
everyone's body harbours defective cells, only in some of us will these
go on to form tumours - in the rest of us, the body's defence mechanisms
will kick in and protect us. He believes you need to strengthen your
immune system's ability to fight cancer; reduce the inflammation that
cancer needs to invade neighbouring tissues; and reduce the growth of
new blood vessels that cancer needs to develop large tumours. The
purpose of his book is to tell you what measures you can take to achieve
this.
Most important, says Servan-Schreiber, you need to protect yourself against imbalances in the environment; adjust your diet to cut back on foods that promote cancer (sugar, white flour, animal fats) and eat more foods that contain phytochemical components that fight it (green tea, turmeric, cruciferous vegetables); heal the psychological wounds that aid the chemical processes that cause cancer; and stimulate your immune system.
As well as the more common-sense stuff, there are some unusual suggestions. Servan-Schreiber suggests wearing eau de toilette rather than perfume as it contains fewer potentially dangerous phthalates, which may be linked to cancer development; airing your clothes in the garden after having them dry-cleaned (to get rid of potentially carcinogenic ethylenes); even accepting your true identity, including unresolved matters surrounding your sexuality, as turbulent emotional states can inhibit the activation of immune-cell production.
But Servan-Schreiber's arguments for a holistic approach to cancer are all credible and one wonders why, if this information is available, this is the first time it has all been brought together. "If you're telling people to eat differently, exercise and manage their stress levels, there's no patent, no one's making money, so there's no incentive," he says.
He's not anti-conventional medicine, though. "It saved my life - it just doesn't help you prevent relapses. You need both approaches."
The concentration of polyphenols - which combat carcinogens - is greater in wine than in grape juice. Pinot noir is particularly rich in resveratrol, a polyphenol that protects cells from ageing.
Green tea
Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), found in green tea, is a molecule that blocks the formation of the new blood vessels needed for tumour growth.
Blueberries
These contain anthocyanidins and proanthocyanidins, molecules that force cancer cells to self-destruct, a process known as apoptosis.
Dark chocolate
Chocolate with more than 70 per cent cocoa is rich in antioxidants, proanthocyanidins and polyphenols, which slow the growth of cancer cells. Avoid milk chocolate, though.
Pomegranate juice
Used in ancient Persian medicine, pomegranates are now thought to halt the growth of prostate cancer. Drinking the juice daily slows the rate of spread by two thirds.
Seaweed
Seaweeds such as fucoidan and kombu, eaten in Asia, contain molecules that slow cancers of the breast, prostate, skin and colon cancer.
Broccoli prevents pre-cancerous cells from developing
Cruciform vegetables such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower and bok choi all contain sulforaphane and Indole-3-carbinols (I3C), powerful anti-cancer molecules that can detoxify carcinogenic substances.
Oranges stimulate detoxification
Citrus fruits contain flavonoids, which are anti-inflammatory and help the liver detoxify carcinogens. Flavonoids in tangerine skins help kill brain cancer cells and stop them from spreading. Citrus peel can be steeped in tea or hot water or grated over salads or cereal.
Aubergines reduce the spread of cancer cells
A key source of terpenes, which act on tumours by blocking the enzymes cancer cells need to invade other tissues. Herbs such as rosemary, thyme, oregano, basil and mint are also rich in essential oils of the terpene family.
Tofu blocks dangerous hormones
Soy isoflavones (found in tofu, tempeh, miso, mung beans and bean sprouts) are phytochemical molecules that battle cancer. They act like tamoxifen, a drug used to prevent breast-cancer relapses. There are far fewer breast cancer cases among Asian women who have eaten soy since adolescence.
Turmeric uniquely powerful anti-inflammatory
The principal spice in yellow curry, turmeric can inhibit cancer growth. In the lab, it combats cancers of the colon, liver, stomach, breast and ovary, plus leukaemia. Indians, who consume turmeric regularly, have one eighth as many lung cancers as Westerners.
Mackerel helps stop the spread of cancer cells
A key source of essential fatty acids, such as Omega-3s, which reduce cancer cell growth in tumours (lung, breast, colon, prostate, kidney). Studies show that eating fish twice a week helps prevent cancer. Also rich in selenium, which stimulates immune cells.
Tomatoes increase the body's capacity to attack tumour cells
Vegetables and fruits rich in carotenoids - tomatoes, carrots, beetroot, squash and apricots - contain vitamin A and lycopene, which slows cancer growth and combats a type of brain tumour known as a glioma. Men who eat tomato sauce twice a week may be protected against prostate cancer.
Garlic reduces carcinogenic effects
An ancient medicine, garlic is part of the alliaceous family. Their sulphur compounds reduce the carcinogens of tobacco and over-grilled meat and fight cancers of the colon, breast, lung, kidney and prostate, and leukaemia. Also regulates blood sugar, which helps limit cancer cells.
Most important, says Servan-Schreiber, you need to protect yourself against imbalances in the environment; adjust your diet to cut back on foods that promote cancer (sugar, white flour, animal fats) and eat more foods that contain phytochemical components that fight it (green tea, turmeric, cruciferous vegetables); heal the psychological wounds that aid the chemical processes that cause cancer; and stimulate your immune system.
As well as the more common-sense stuff, there are some unusual suggestions. Servan-Schreiber suggests wearing eau de toilette rather than perfume as it contains fewer potentially dangerous phthalates, which may be linked to cancer development; airing your clothes in the garden after having them dry-cleaned (to get rid of potentially carcinogenic ethylenes); even accepting your true identity, including unresolved matters surrounding your sexuality, as turbulent emotional states can inhibit the activation of immune-cell production.
But Servan-Schreiber's arguments for a holistic approach to cancer are all credible and one wonders why, if this information is available, this is the first time it has all been brought together. "If you're telling people to eat differently, exercise and manage their stress levels, there's no patent, no one's making money, so there's no incentive," he says.
He's not anti-conventional medicine, though. "It saved my life - it just doesn't help you prevent relapses. You need both approaches."
- 'Anticancer: A New Way of Life' by Dr David Servan-Schreiber (Michael Joseph, £14.99) is available from Telegraph Books for £12.99 + £1.25 p&p. To order call 0870 428 4112 or go to books.telegraph.co.uk.
A little of what you fancy...
Red wineThe concentration of polyphenols - which combat carcinogens - is greater in wine than in grape juice. Pinot noir is particularly rich in resveratrol, a polyphenol that protects cells from ageing.
Green tea
Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), found in green tea, is a molecule that blocks the formation of the new blood vessels needed for tumour growth.
Blueberries
These contain anthocyanidins and proanthocyanidins, molecules that force cancer cells to self-destruct, a process known as apoptosis.
Dark chocolate
Chocolate with more than 70 per cent cocoa is rich in antioxidants, proanthocyanidins and polyphenols, which slow the growth of cancer cells. Avoid milk chocolate, though.
Pomegranate juice
Used in ancient Persian medicine, pomegranates are now thought to halt the growth of prostate cancer. Drinking the juice daily slows the rate of spread by two thirds.
Seaweed
Seaweeds such as fucoidan and kombu, eaten in Asia, contain molecules that slow cancers of the breast, prostate, skin and colon cancer.
Broccoli prevents pre-cancerous cells from developing
Cruciform vegetables such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower and bok choi all contain sulforaphane and Indole-3-carbinols (I3C), powerful anti-cancer molecules that can detoxify carcinogenic substances.
Oranges stimulate detoxification
Citrus fruits contain flavonoids, which are anti-inflammatory and help the liver detoxify carcinogens. Flavonoids in tangerine skins help kill brain cancer cells and stop them from spreading. Citrus peel can be steeped in tea or hot water or grated over salads or cereal.
Aubergines reduce the spread of cancer cells
A key source of terpenes, which act on tumours by blocking the enzymes cancer cells need to invade other tissues. Herbs such as rosemary, thyme, oregano, basil and mint are also rich in essential oils of the terpene family.
Tofu blocks dangerous hormones
Soy isoflavones (found in tofu, tempeh, miso, mung beans and bean sprouts) are phytochemical molecules that battle cancer. They act like tamoxifen, a drug used to prevent breast-cancer relapses. There are far fewer breast cancer cases among Asian women who have eaten soy since adolescence.
Turmeric uniquely powerful anti-inflammatory
The principal spice in yellow curry, turmeric can inhibit cancer growth. In the lab, it combats cancers of the colon, liver, stomach, breast and ovary, plus leukaemia. Indians, who consume turmeric regularly, have one eighth as many lung cancers as Westerners.
Mackerel helps stop the spread of cancer cells
A key source of essential fatty acids, such as Omega-3s, which reduce cancer cell growth in tumours (lung, breast, colon, prostate, kidney). Studies show that eating fish twice a week helps prevent cancer. Also rich in selenium, which stimulates immune cells.
Tomatoes increase the body's capacity to attack tumour cells
Vegetables and fruits rich in carotenoids - tomatoes, carrots, beetroot, squash and apricots - contain vitamin A and lycopene, which slows cancer growth and combats a type of brain tumour known as a glioma. Men who eat tomato sauce twice a week may be protected against prostate cancer.
Garlic reduces carcinogenic effects
An ancient medicine, garlic is part of the alliaceous family. Their sulphur compounds reduce the carcinogens of tobacco and over-grilled meat and fight cancers of the colon, breast, lung, kidney and prostate, and leukaemia. Also regulates blood sugar, which helps limit cancer cells.
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