Sources: Web MD, TIME - A to Z Health Guide, Prevention Magazine and Site,

10 WORST DRINKS TO DRINK

The 30 Worst Foods in America

 Sleep the Forgotten Key in Health and Wellness  

 (running 1hr 26min)

DETOXIFICATION

FIBER IS OUR FRIEND

WEIGHT LOSS / METABOLISM

 CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING RESOURCES FOR MORE INFORMATION ON EACH TITLE

 WEB MD                               

 Excess Fat Around the Waist May Increase Death for Women 

Blood Protein Linked to Heart Disease Chronic Illness Main Factor in Supplement Use

THE US GOVERNMENT FOOD GUIDE PYRAMID

HEALTH AND FITNESS POD CAST 

HOME REMEDIES

BENEFITS OF POTASSIUM 

THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF WINE

We begin with a review of some of the published studies regarding the health benefits from wine and other alcoholic beverages.

   A new study offers more evidence that moderate wine consumption is associated with a significant reduction in all-cause mortality, cardiovascular disease and cancer among men.

How Wine Works: Emerging Research on Mealtime Alcohol Consumption

   A new study identifies a mechanism for how alcohol favorably effects arterial muscle cells. Alcohol, when consumed around mealtime, reduces the proliferation of smooth muscle cells (SMC) within the arteries. SMC growth is a key element in the development of atherosclerosis, which commonly leads to heart attacks and strokes.

   The study found that the ingestion of alcohol. equivalent to two glasses of wine or three beers, with a high-fat meal resulted in a 20% decrease in the growth of arterial muscle cells.

   Drinking red wine with meals resulted in a 20% reduction in the LDL (“bad”) cholesterol oxidation. Alcohol consumed with a meal may prevent blood clotting triggered by fat.

Women Wine Drinkers Have Fewer Kidney Stones

    More than 81,000 women participants drawn from the Nurses’ Health Study, found that an increase in fluid intake significantly reduces risk for kidney stones and that risk reduction was greatest for wine compared with other beverages. Out of 17 beverages, including tea, coffee, fruit juices, milk and water, wine was associated with the highest reduction in risk - 59%.
  
Regular, Moderate Alcohol Consumption Protects Against Atherosclerosis
Light to moderate alcohol consumers faced a lower risk of atherosclerosis (early atherogenesis) than either abstainers or heavy drinkers. Arteriosclerosis, the gradual build-up of fatty deposits in the arteries, is the leading contributor to coronary heart disease and fatal heart attacks.

   Notably, alcohol consumption during meals offered advantages. “Alcohol ingestion during meals tended to offer more protection, probably due to a delayed absorption and prolonged mode of action at a time when platelet reactivity increases under the influence of alimentary lipids.”

Studies Link Moderation Alcohol Consumption to Longevity

   Moderation can be part of a healthful diet for those who choose to drink.
In varying degrees, wine, beer and spirits have been shown to confer certain health advantages for those who consume in moderation. The most recent review study on the subject of alcohol and longevity was by esteemed British epidemiologist Richard Doll, M.D. In the British Medical Journal, Doll concluded,

Cardiovascular Benefits of Moderation Consumptions

   As early as 1980, the Honolulu Heart Study reported that moderate alcohol consumption was associated with a 50% reduction in the rate of coronary heart disease. Dozens of studies around the world have since confirmed this for both men and women. In the 1990’s, large-scale studies including the Health Professionals Follow-Up Study (over 44,000 men) and the Nurses’ Health Study of over 85,000 women have convincingly demonstrated reduced risks for heart disease. The data are so clear on this issue that leading Harvard researchers included moderate alcohol consumption as one of the best ways to cut heart attack risk. In 1996, they credited “one or two drinks of beer, wine, or liquor per day” to “a reduction in risk of 20-40%.
   The latest research has also found associations between moderation and other cardiovascular diseases. In early 1997, data was published showing that moderate alcohol con-sumers reduced their risk for stroke, angina pectoris (a painful precursor of heart attacks) and for peripheral artery disease, a condition in which internal blood clots form in the extremities.

   It was Dr. Arthur Klatsky of Kaiser Permanente Hospital in California who first noted that the association between consumption and heart disease resembled a “U” with moderate con-sumers at the lowest risk in the curve, and abstainers and abusers at higher risk. This U-shaped relationship between alcohol intake and disease continues to be seen for both cardiovascular and overall mortality studies. Moderate consumption appears to be most advantageous.

Drinking Wine May Lower Risk for Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
   Many research studies have associated alcohol consumption with increased risk of upper digestive tract cancers. But Morton Gronbaek and colleagues at the Institute for Preventive Medicine in Copenhagen, Denmark, report just the opposite. They speculate that previous studies did not analyze data for specific types of beverages and/or did not distinguish between use and abuse. Although they acknowledge that their analysis may not be perfect, the Danish researchers tracked the 13-year incidence of mouth, throat and esophageal cancers among 28,000 Danes. They report that heavy drinkers experienced a 12-fold increase in upper digestive cancers compared with abstainers. But among moderate drinkers, those who consumed at least 30% of their alcohol intake in the form of wine were at slightly lower risk than non-drinkers for these cancers. “A moderate intake of wine probably does not increase the risk of upper digestive tract cancer.” They speculate that compounds found in wine, such as resveratrol, may exert powerful anticarcinogenic effects that protect against any cancer-causing effects of alcohol. “Wine contains several components with possible anticarcinogenic effects - these may exert their action locally in parallel with the possible effect of ethanol.”

New Research Developments of the Antioxidant Front
   The Italian National Institute of Nutrition (Rome) found that phenolic compounds in wine are absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract and “might be directly involved in the in vivo antioxi-dant defenses.” This study clearly associated non-alcoholic
components in wine with increased plasma antioxidant capacity, which may lead to a reduced risk in coronary heart disease.

   A team of researchers from New York, Japan and the University of Illinois reported prelim-inary evidence that resveratrol (a compound found primarily in grapes and wine) may inhibit cancer growth in humans.

Light Drinking May Help Keep Leg Arteries Clear                                                             
Moderate drinkers may be less likely to develop blockages in the arteries that supply blood to the legs. In a study of almost 4,000 people over 55, Dutch researchers found that all women and non-smoking men who reported having 1 or 2 drinks a day were less likely than nondrinkers to have peripheral arterial disease (PAD). These results complement previous research that suggests light drinking can reduce cardiovascular disease risk.

The strongest effect was noted in non-smoking women who were 59% less likely to have PAD than teetotalers. PAD occurs when arteries in the legs become blocked by a buildup of fatty material, a process known as atherosclerosis. PAD can lead to leg cramps when walking. Atherosclerosis in general can bring on stroke and heart attacks. Alcohol may slow atherosclerosis by inhibiting the oxidation of cholesterol, which prevents it from accumulating inside arteries. Since atherosclerosis can lead to other cardiovascular problems, reducing this process may be the means by which light drinking promotes heart and blood vessel health in general. The benefits of alcohol may stem primarily from red wine. This could explain the stronger effect seen in women, since women tended to choose wine, whereas almost half of men liked beer best.

Moderate Drinking Helps Preserve Women’s Mental Functioning
Consuming less than one alcoholic drink per day may help preserve the mental function of older women. Between 1995 and 1999, 9,072 women in the Nurses’ Health Study, aged 70 to 79, were interviewed. Mental function was assessed using seven different tests. Information about their alcohol use had been collected at the beginning of the study in 1980, and was updated through 1994. After adjusting for other factors that could affect mental function, the researchers found that the women who drank moderately had better average scores on five of the seven tests and on a score that combined all seven tests. The effect seen on cognitive function was the equivalent of being 1 or 2 years younger.


THE BENEFITS OF GINGER:

Ginger has been used for its health benefits for over 5000 years and is a favorite medicinal as well as culinary herb. Unlike most spices, the part that has the most medicinal value grows under ground. Often mistakenly called “ginger root” this is actually the rhizome of the plant which is more of a subterranean stem than a root.

Although you can use dried ginger and powdered ginger for health benefits, fresh ginger is preferred. It is readily available in most supermarkets. Pieces of the rhyzome can be sliced off for use and the remainder stored in the refrigerator where it should keep for about 3 weeks as long as it is not fully peeled.

	Danish researchers found that ginger can block the effects of prostaglandin - a substance that cause inflammation of the blood vessels in the brain and can lead to migraines.
	Ginger was found to be effective for relieving the severity of nausea even in cases of pregnancy.
	Many women claim that ginger tea helps rid them of menstrual cramps.
	It has anti-inflammatory properties that can lessen the pain of rheumatoid arthritis.
	Respiratory infections - it is well known for its warming action on the upper respiratory tract, so it has been used to treat colds and flu.
	It has been found to be effective in cramps caused by stomach gas. Ginger also stimulates digestion.
	It has a wholesome effect on the circulatory system as it makes the platelets less sticky and is of great benefit in case of circulatory disorders.
	As a mood enhancer, ginger's cineole content may help contribute to stress relief. It is a great mouth freshener.

Benefits of LEMONS 

In traditional medicine, the lemon is widely known for its healing powers and is used in many different ways. In fact, the lemon is so powerful that it was used by the Romans as their cure for all types of poison.

Although the lemon is often thought of as acidic, it is very effective in curing many digestion problems when mixed with hot water, including biliousness, nausea, heartburn, disorders of the lower intestines like constipation and worm infestations. It is even known to relieve hiccups. Water plus a few lemons becomes lemon juice. Lemon juice, when taken regularly in the morning, acts as a tonic to the liver and stimulates it to produce bile making it ready to digest the day's food. It is also thought to help dissolve gallstones. Because of its high vitamin C content, it is thought to help prevent and treat many infections, hasten wound healing and temper down high fever. Lemon juice also relieves symptoms of asthma, tonsillitis and sore throat.

Lemon is also a diuretic. This means it is good for people with urinary tract infections and high uric acid problems, such as those with arthritis or rheumatism because it helps flush out all the toxins and bad bacteria. When lemon is mixed with coffee, it is thought to help treat malaria. This concoction is also effective for headaches.

When externally applied, lemon juice that is poured onto a small piece of cotton wool and gently applied to the nostrils could stop epistaxis (more commonly known as nose bleeds) although this may sting a bit. When massaged gently into gums, lemon juice may also stop gum bleeding. Lemon juice with glycerin is effective when used on the lips to treat chapping. This may be a little strange but lemon juice applied on your skin can also help prevent sunburn.

Lemons are also used as balms in highly concentrated forms. Some may know them as "cure-alls". Lemon balms are known for their ability to break fevers by encouraging the patient's body to perspire. Because of this, lemon balms are recommended for all fevers, no matter what the cause. Lemon balms are also popular treatments for cough and colds, even hay fever. Balms are also used in the treatment of flatulence and other digestive conditions. Menstrual cramps are relieved by lemon balms, as are dizziness, headaches and high blood pressure.

Psychologically, lemon balm is used to lift people's spirits, especially those who are undergoing menopause and are depressed, because it will calm anxieties, clear their minds and center their focus. It also supposedly improves memory storage and recall.

The Health Benefits of Lemons

                                ^Click here for more information on The Benefits of Lemons ^

 BENEFITS of BERRIES

Nutritional Benefits of Eating Berries

                        ^Click Here for more information ^

One cup of sliced strawberries contains almost as much vitamin C as one cup of orange juice.

Acai berry has many vital nutrients, vitamins and minerals. Even a short course of Acai berry product (pills, powder, juices) will increase your overall health and improve your immune system. That’s why it is so poular nowadays. So let’s see how Acai berry infuences your health:

* Greatly increases your stamina

* Fights cancer cells

* Improves blood circulation

* Improves your sexual function and libido

* Boosts the immune system

* Increases digestion

* Slows down aging process

* Grants you better sleep

* Improves mental focus

* Maintains normal cholesterol level

* Makes your skin healthier and better-looking

* Helps in maintaining healthy heart function

As you can see Acai berry posseses huge potential of increasing your overall health and improving work of your organs. No wonder that Acai berry easily becomes a lifestyle for many people. You can order free trial to make sure that this product is for you. Join healthy society of people for whom Acai berry became a lifestyle and live healthy and happy!

BENEFITS OF POTASSIUM  

The current Dietary Reference Intake recommendation is composed of:

• Estimated Average Requirements (EAR), expected to satisfy the needs of 50% of the people in that age group.
• Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA), the daily dietary intake level of a nutrient considered sufficient to meet the requirements of nearly all (97–98%) healthy individuals in each life-stage and gender group.
• Adequate Intake (AI), where no RDA has been established, but the amount established is somewhat less firmly believed to be adequate for everyone in the demographic group.
• Tolerable upper intake levels (UL), to caution against excessive intake of nutrients (like vitamin D) that can be harmful in large amounts.

The RDA is used to determine the Recommended Daily Value (RDV) which is printed on food labels in the U.S. and Canada. 

Vitamins and minerals

EARs, RDA/AIs and ULs for a 25-year old male are shown below. EARs shown as "NE" have not yet been established or not yet evaluated. ULs shown as "ND" could not be determined, and it is recommended that intake from these nutrients be from food only, to prevent adverse effects. Amounts and "ND" status for other age and gender groups, pregnant women, lactating women, and breastfeeding infants are different.^[2]

^bIncludes water from food, beverages, and drinking water.

^cBased on 0.8 g/kg of body weight