Health'Matters

[Rand]

I received this in an email.



INSTANT NOODLES

 Dear instant noodle lovers,

 Make sure you break for at least 3 days after one session of instant

 noodles before you eat your next packet! Please read the info shared

 to me by a doctor. My family stopped eating instant noodles more than

 5 years ago after hearing about the wax coating the noodles - the wax

 is not just in the Styrofoam containers but it coats the noodles.

 This is why the instant noodles do not stick to each other when

 cooking.

 

If one were to examine the ordinary Chinese yellow noodles in the

 market, one will notice that, in their uncooked state the noodles are

 oily. This layer of oil prevents the noodles from sticking together.

 

Wanton noodles in their uncooked state have been dusted with flour to

 prevent them sticking together. When the hawker cooks the noodles,

 notice he cooks them in hot water and then rinses them in cold water

 before cooking them in hot water again. This process is repeated

 several times before the noodles are ready to be served. The cooking

 and rinsing process prevents noodles from sticking together.

 

The hawker then "lowers the noodles in oil and sauce to prevent the

 noodles from sticking if they are to be served dry. Cooking

 instructions for spaghetti require oil or butter to be added in the

 water when boiling the spaghetti to prevent the pasta from sticking

 together. Othe rwise, one gets a big clump of spaghetti!

 

There was an SBC (now TCS) actor some years ago, who at a busy time

 of his career had no time to cook, resorted to eating instant noodles

 everyday. He got cancer later on. His doctor told him about the wax

 in instant noodles. The doctor told him that our body will need up to

 2 days to clear the wax. There was also an SIA steward who after

 moving out from his mother's house into his own house, did not cook

 but ate instant noodles almost every meal. He had cancer, and has

 since died from it.

 

Nowadays the instant noodles are referred as "cancer noodles".

Soya! Most instant food using soya has virtualy no nutrient value at all.

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[Anonymous]

Recipe for Aloe Vera / Honey Treatment against Cancer

 

1 Ingredients

 

A) 300 grams of Aloe Vera (Sábila) (fresh pulp of the leaf)*

 500 grams of bee honey (pure honey**)

 C) 4 - 5 tablespoons of rum or whisky (cañazo, aguardiente)

 

* Older plants are better (3 years or older).

 ** Note by Healing Cancer Naturally: If at all possible, I'd advise using raw (unheated) organic honey."

[Anonymous]

Antioxidants



 Drinking raw, unpasteurized honey can provide your body with an increased amount of protective, immune-boosting antioxidants. While all honey can provide benefits, unpasteurized honey retains greater healthful properties, according to the Manuka Honey USA website. A study performed by researchers at the University of California-Davis found that drinking 4 tbsp. of honey per day most likely increases the amount of antioxidants present in your blood stream. According to an article on the Medical News Today website, this UC-Davis study included 25 individuals who consumed 4 tbsp. of honey per day for 29 straight days. Each participant showed a distinct increase in the number of antioxidants circulating within their blood."



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Grave's disease is considered an autoimmune disease which occurs due to overactive thyroid producing an excessive amount of thyroid hormones. This disease is caused to a serious metabolic imbalance in the body resulting in hyperthyroidism. In this sort of disorder antibodies circulate and thyroid stimulating immunoglobulins also known as TSIs stimulate thyrotropin receptors which cause thyroid glands to breed and thyroid follicles to upsurge the production of thyroid hormone. In other words Grave's disease is also known as autoimmune thyroid disorder which can further lead to dysfunction of multiple organs in the body. This is not really a life threatening disease but if not tackled in time it can definitely turn fatal.

 How is it caused?

 There are several reasons which can be accounted for origination and reaction of this disorder. It usually happens due to dysfunction in the body's disease-fighting immune system according to a detailed research. Hyperthyroidism is another major cause of this disease when excessive thyroid hormones are produced in the body. Variations in body temperature, body muscles and menstrual cycles play a very vital role in the occurrence of Grave's disease.http://www.naturalherbsclinic.com/Graves-Disease.php">http://www.naturalherbsclinic.com/Graves-Disease.php



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Health Tips For Men



1. Eliminate "White Foods" from Your Diet. White flour, white sugar and other processed foods are not only devoid of vitamins and minerals, but they've also been stripped of their natural fibre. As a result, they rapidly drive up blood sugar levels, which contributes to weight gain, diabetes and a host of other health problems. Avoid breads and baked goods made with white flour, sugar-laden sodas and snack foods. Instead, focus on eating fibre-rich fruits, vegetables, legumes and whole grains.

 

2. Stay Away from Dangerous Trans Fats. While it's important to reduce your overall fat intake, it's even more important to watch the types of fat you eat. Deep-fried foods and anything made with hydrogenated oils (margarine, peanut butter, shortening, store-bought pastries and cookies) contain trans fats that raise your risk of heart disease. Eat only healthful fats, such as olive oil and the omega-3 oils found in salmon and other cold-water fish, which actually protect against heart disease.

 

3. Take a Potent Daily Multivitamin and Mineral Supplement. Although there is no substitute for a good diet, I am convinced that for optimal nutrition, you need to take a high-potency multivitamin and mineral supplement. Even if you are eating right, it's unlikely that your food contains all the nutrients you need. Poor soil quality, storage, processing and cooking deplete our food of vitamins and minerals. Taking a high quality daily supplement is "health insurance" against possible deficiencies.

 

4. Include Weight Training in Your Exercise Routine. Aerobic exercise is great for cardiovascular conditioning, but it's vastly inferior to weight training in attacking the "flab factor." Recent research has shown that as little as once-weekly resistance exercise can improve muscle strength. Even the busiest or laziest among us can find the time and energy for that. Join a gym, consult a personal trainer or ask an experienced friend to show you the ropes.

 

5. Maintain Your Optimal Weight. Current statistics suggest that half of us are losing the battle of the bulge, but maintaining a healthy weight is one of the best things you can do for yourself. You'll look better, feel better and reduce your risk of heart disease, diabetes, hypertension and other major killers. I know this is easier said than done, but if you just follow the four steps above, you'll be well on your way.

 

6. Drink Alcohol Only in Moderation. You've probably heard of the "French Paradox," and that drinking wine protects against heart disease. Repeated studies have shown that drinking moderate amounts of alcohol (all kinds) protects not only against heart disease, but also lowers risk of death from all causes. Remember that moderation is key. While one to two drinks a day are protective, excess alcohol consumption is devastating to health. And for some, one drink is too many.

 

7. Protect Your Prostate. Around the age of 40, the prostate gland begins a growth spurt that results in symptoms such as frequent nighttime urination. The good news is that this condition, known as benign prostatic hyperplasia, can be prevented or reversed by taking extracts of two herbs: saw palmetto (Serenoa repens) and pygeum (Pygeum africanum). Dozens of studies have shown that these herbs work in improving urinary flow without adverse side-effects. Suggested doses are 160 to 320 milligrams of saw palmetto and 40 to 80 mg of pygeum daily.

 

8. Reduce Your Risk of Prostate Cancer. Experts estimate that 80 per cent of all cancers can be prevented by making healthy lifestyle choices. Avoid saturated and trans fats, which may fuel prostate cancer growth, and incorporate protective foods, such as soy, green tea and tomatoes, into your diet. Soy contains isoflavones with specific anti-cancer activity. Green tea is rich in polyphenols that inhibit the formation of cancer-causing compounds and block the growth of prostate cancer cells. And tomatoes, particularly cooked tomato products, are an excellent source of lycopene, which is linked to a reduced risk of prostate cancer. In addition, make sure your daily nutritional supplement contains high doses of the antioxidant selenium (200 micrograms) and vitamin E (800 IU), which have been shown to dramatically lower the risk of prostate cancer.

 

9. Maintain Vigorous Sexual Function. Most cases of erectile dysfunction (impotence) have a physical cause: You're just not getting enough blood to the area in question. To improve overall circulation, follow the diet, exercise and supplement recommendations above. If you're taking drugs, review them with your doctor, as many can worsen erectile function and impair libido. Smoking also significantly impairs erectile function. Several herbs have been shown to improve sexual function. Ginkgo biloba increases blood flow to the dolphin, and Panax ginseng, oats, horny goat weed, maca and seroctin improve libido.

 

10. Maintain Close Relationships. Another thing women seem to do better than men is maintain close relationships. Make a point to strengthen ties with your family and friends. Volunteer work, religious ties, even petsâ€"anything that keeps you involved with others reduces stress and enhances health.

[Anonymous]

PORTLAND -- There's a new diet book that claims you can lose weight by simply changing the timing of your meals.

 

It says to go from thinking, "you are what you eat" to "you are when you eat."

 

The book called "The 8 Hour Diet" says you can eat almost anything you want within an 8-hour time span and some cheating is allowed. "I'm somebody who eats a lot of small meals," said Lake Oswego resident Claire McGuire, 53.

 

"I'm a believer in eating when I feel hungry," added Portland resident, Denise Dubois, 59.

 

"It's been over a year and one month, and I have walked 7 miles a day, everyday and that's all I do," said Portland Resident, Gloria Warner, 69.

 

Many people think about their diets for a huge portion of their days. What we're eating can consume our minds. So, what if you could eat anything you wanted?

 

The new book claims that people can effectively shed pounds by watching the clock.  It works like this: You eat for eight hours a day and then fast for 16. For instance, you could eat from noon to 8 p.m., but then not again until noon the next day.

 

"I think over time, I've just figured out what works for me and what doesn't," said McGuire.

 

So could this idea work for you? The book's best-selling author said most people eat all day long and also stay up too late. This throws off the body's natural clock and makes people both unhealthy and overweight. He said the key is to confine our eating to eight hours daily in order to go back to the way that our bodies should be operating.

 

On this diet, many foods are suggested, but no foods are forbidden. You can eat whatever you want, as long as it's within that 8-hour time span.

 

Nutritionist Valerie Edwards, a Providence outpatient nutrition and eating disorder therapist, said she does not agree with the premise of the new diet book.

 

"It's not a sustainable way to eat," said Edwards. "The most important thing to look at when you're considering a diet change is to ask yourself, 'Is this going to help me to develop healthy eating habits that I can sustain over time?' Immediately I think that this diet does not fall into this category."

 

Edwards added that even though this diet could promote some short-term weight loss, "It can lead to having to think about food all the time and also can lead to mood swings because your blood sugar can be going up and down."

 

And if that's not convincing enough, "No diets. Diets are silly because they're just short term. [They say] 'Eat now, don't eat now,' said Warner, throwing her hands up in frustration.

 

"It has to come from within," said Dubois, "You can do all the reading you want, but if you're not willing to put the time in and the effort and by the way, there are some days believe me that I don't want to do this [she points to the track where she'd been running], but if you're not willing to do it, you can read all the books in the world, and it's not going to do you any good."

 

Still, the book's author and editor said the "8 Hour Diet" works because it gives the body more time to burn the calories that are consumed