Cholesterol is very important to the body and its loss is prevented by its recycling within the digestive tract. Cholesterol is passed into the gut by our liver and reabsorbed by our gut wall in order to be used again. A high intake of fibre, especially of water-soluble mucilaginous fibre from oat bran (not wheat bran), legumes, carrots and apples is extremely important in lowering cholesterol levels. Mucilaginous fibre binds bile and cholesterol in the intestines and promotes its excretion. Dark green, leafy vegetables such as spinach, parsley and broccoli are particularly good. In addition to supplying small amounts of both essential fatty acids, Omega 3 and Omega 6, they are good sources of vitamins C and E. Vitamin C http://www.thenaturalway.ie/store/product/11207/Quest-Vitamin-C-1000mg-Timed-Release-60-Tablets/ is essential for maintaining arterial walls, and also helps to lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Vitamin E http://www.thenaturalway.ie/store/product/13179/Quest-Vitamin-E-400iu---30-Capsules/ prevents vein damage and is very helpful in preventing damage to the arterial walls. It has been found to halve the recurrence of heart attacks and strokes in patients with a previous cardiovascular accident. In one recent study, vitamin E (400 iu) and aspirin were shown to have a very high level of success in preventing heart attacks and strokes. Use of garlic, onions and ginger are very useful to thin the blood and should be used widely in our diet.
Using nutritional supplements cannot replace a healthy diet and exercise, but they can certainly quicken the reversal process and help to prevent the effects of ageing on the blood vessels.
Bromelain http://www.thenaturalway.ie/store/product/11346/Solgar-Bromelain-500mg---30-Tablets/ is a digestive enzyme which helps break down plaque deposits in the arteries.
The antioxidant vitamins, A, C and E, and the mineral, silenium, are important in preventing damage to the arteries by free radicals.
Vitamin C helps prevent atherosclerosis by directly promoting the breakdown of triglycerides and maintaining the integrity of the blood vessel walls. Vitamin C also helps lower cholesterol in those with higher than optimal levels.
Carnitine http://www.thenaturalway.ie/store/product/11380/Solgar-Maxi-L-Carnitine-500mg---30-Tablets/ is therapeutically effective in the treatment of coronary heart disease because normal cardiac function is dependent on concentrations of carnitine in the heart muscle. Carnitine lowers triglycerides and LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) while raising HDL (good cholesterol) and also helps increase muscle strength and stamina. L-carnitine transports fatty acids into cells so that they can be burned as fuel. In fact, some types of metabolic obesity are caused by a carnitine deficiency.
Lecithin http://www.thenaturalway.ie/store/product/18008/Lecithin-Granules-250g/, particularly from soya bean sources, lowers both triglyceride and cholesterol levels by acting on these fats in order that they can be excreted by the body.
Herbal remedies are excellent in preventing both the build up of plaque and lowering high blood cholesterol levels. Artichoke http://www.thenaturalway.ie/store/product/40318/Salus-Artichoke-Plant-Juice-200ml/ is a superb herb to aid the liver in its work of breaking down cholesterol into bile so that it can be excreted by the body. Garlic is well-known for its blood-thinning qualities and it can also lower cholesterol levels.
Hawthorn berries or flowers are said to be a friend of the ageing heart since they can help the heart work better due to their ability to lower the heart muscle’s need for oxygen. It is also known for its ability to widen the blood vessel and thus cease clogging of the arteries.
Cayenne pepper lowers cholesterol and inhibits platelet aggregations by dilating arteries. Many angina sufferers report a remarkable improvement in the chest pain and circulation with regular doses of cayenne capsules. Cinnamon and ginger also have the ability to ease angina pains. But don’t take cayenne if you have a peptic ulcer.
To summarise the use of supplements in the prevention and treatment of atherosclerosis:
Broad spectrum multivitamins and minerals;
vitamin C - 2g each day http://www.thenaturalway.ie/store/product/11240/Solgar-Ester-C-Plus-Tabs-1000mg-Vitamin-C-90-Tablets/;
vitamin E - 200-400 iu per dayhttp://www.thenaturalway.ie/store/product/20854/Quest-Vitamin-E-400iu---60-Capsules/ ;
fibre - oat bran or psyllium husks http://www.thenaturalway.ie/store/product/11291/Solgar-Psyllium-Husks-Fibre-500mg---200-Vegetable-Capsules/;
flaxseed oil - 1-2 tablespoons each day http://www.thenaturalway.ie/store/product/45011/Emile-Noel-Flax-Seed-Oil-250ml/;
If significant atherosclerosis is already present, take:
L-Carnitine - 900 mg per dayhttp://www.thenaturalway.ie/store/product/11380/Solgar-Maxi-L-Carnitine-500mg---30-Tablets/ ;
Bromelain http://www.thenaturalway.ie/store/product/11346/Solgar-Bromelain-500mg---30-Tablets/ - 500 mg 2-3 times per day between meals.
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Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a degenerative brain disorder that manifests as a progressive deterioration of memory and mental function, a state of mind commonly referred to as dementia.
In most people, 20% of brain cells die over a lifetime. By the age of 70 most peoples brain have shrunk by 10%.With this, often comes a gradual loss of memory. However , declining mental function is not inevitable. Though this may come as a surprise to many , you can build new brain cells at any age. Research clearly shows that healthy, well educated, elderly people can show no decline in mental functions right up to death.
Not everyone over fifty with memory problems has Alzheimer’s disease. Diagnosis is difficult because the evidence lies in the degeneration of nerve cells in the brain. Genetic factors play a major role, with several genes being linked to AD. However, although genes probably play a significant role in determining who is going to develop AD, like most chronic degenerative diseases, environmental factors also play a significant role. Traumatic injury to the head, chronic exposure to Aluminium and/or silicon, exposure to toxins from environmental sources, and free – radical damage have all been implicated as causative factors.
Aluminium has been found in plaques in the brains of AD sufferers. While plenty of studies have shown this increased accumulation of Aluminium, what isn’t clear is whether this is a cause on consequence of the disease. Aluminium is known to accumulate with age and, in any event, it is the best to limit exposure. This means avoiding Aluminium fats and pans, not cooking foods on Aluminium foil, not using tooth past in Aluminium tubes or Antiacids with added Aluminium. To a certain extend zinc protects against Aluminium and other metal toxity so ensuring a good zinc intake is helpful.
Perhaps more important is the brain toxin homocysteine, produced within the body from protein – if you are deficient in vitamins B6, B12 or folic acid. For the point of view of prevention the simplest way to eradicate this risk is to supplement a high potency multivitaminhttp://www.thenaturalway.ie/store/product/44460/Sona-MultiPlus-Complete-Multivitamin-%26-Minerals-30-Capsules/.
There is considerable evidence that oxidative damage from free – radicals, plays a major role in the development and progression of AD. Therefore taking antioxidants will help protect the brain against toxic substances and free – radicals which can contribute to Alzheimer’s disease.
Eat a diet high in antioxidants, nutrients, lots of fruit and vegetable, also eat seeds and nuts to ensure high levels of antioxidants. A good multivitamin http://www.thenaturalway.ie/store/product/44460/Sona-MultiPlus-Complete-Multivitamin-%26-Minerals-30-Capsules/ will also help. Ensure an optimal intake of brains fats ( the brain is mostly made up of these essential fatty acids ) especially Omega 3 fats from Fish and Flax seeds or fish oils and Phospholipids by taking a teaspoon of Fish Oil each dayhttp://www.thenaturalway.ie/store/product/45087/Eskimo-Brainsharp-Liquid-210ml/ .
Zinc defiency is one of the most common nutrients defiencies in the elderly and has been linked with the development of AD. Seeds and nuts are good sources of zinc esp http://www.thenaturalway.ie/store/product/11335/Solgar-Zinc-Citrate-30mg---100-Capsules/. Pumpkin seeds. Eat a handful each day.
Whether age – related memory loss nor AD are inevitable. What more the steps you need to take to prevent them are the same as those needed to maximise your memory and neutral alertness. So, whether you are 50 or 60 years old the time to act is now.
In most people, 20% of brain cells die over a lifetime. By the age of 70 most peoples brain have shrunk by 10%.With this, often comes a gradual loss of memory. However , declining mental function is not inevitable. Though this may come as a surprise to many , you can build new brain cells at any age. Research clearly shows that healthy, well educated, elderly people can show no decline in mental functions right up to death.
Not everyone over fifty with memory problems has Alzheimer’s disease. Diagnosis is difficult because the evidence lies in the degeneration of nerve cells in the brain. Genetic factors play a major role, with several genes being linked to AD. However, although genes probably play a significant role in determining who is going to develop AD, like most chronic degenerative diseases, environmental factors also play a significant role. Traumatic injury to the head, chronic exposure to Aluminium and/or silicon, exposure to toxins from environmental sources, and free – radical damage have all been implicated as causative factors.
Aluminium has been found in plaques in the brains of AD sufferers. While plenty of studies have shown this increased accumulation of Aluminium, what isn’t clear is whether this is a cause on consequence of the disease. Aluminium is known to accumulate with age and, in any event, it is the best to limit exposure. This means avoiding Aluminium fats and pans, not cooking foods on Aluminium foil, not using tooth past in Aluminium tubes or Antiacids with added Aluminium. To a certain extend zinc protects against Aluminium and other metal toxity so ensuring a good zinc intake is helpful.
Perhaps more important is the brain toxin homocysteine, produced within the body from protein – if you are deficient in vitamins B6, B12 or folic acid. For the point of view of prevention the simplest way to eradicate this risk is to supplement a high potency multivitaminhttp://www.thenaturalway.ie/store/product/44460/Sona-MultiPlus-Complete-Multivitamin-%26-Minerals-30-Capsules/.
There is considerable evidence that oxidative damage from free – radicals, plays a major role in the development and progression of AD. Therefore taking antioxidants will help protect the brain against toxic substances and free – radicals which can contribute to Alzheimer’s disease.
Eat a diet high in antioxidants, nutrients, lots of fruit and vegetable, also eat seeds and nuts to ensure high levels of antioxidants. A good multivitamin http://www.thenaturalway.ie/store/product/44460/Sona-MultiPlus-Complete-Multivitamin-%26-Minerals-30-Capsules/ will also help. Ensure an optimal intake of brains fats ( the brain is mostly made up of these essential fatty acids ) especially Omega 3 fats from Fish and Flax seeds or fish oils and Phospholipids by taking a teaspoon of Fish Oil each dayhttp://www.thenaturalway.ie/store/product/45087/Eskimo-Brainsharp-Liquid-210ml/ .
Zinc defiency is one of the most common nutrients defiencies in the elderly and has been linked with the development of AD. Seeds and nuts are good sources of zinc esp http://www.thenaturalway.ie/store/product/11335/Solgar-Zinc-Citrate-30mg---100-Capsules/. Pumpkin seeds. Eat a handful each day.
Whether age – related memory loss nor AD are inevitable. What more the steps you need to take to prevent them are the same as those needed to maximise your memory and neutral alertness. So, whether you are 50 or 60 years old the time to act is now.
Allergies
The level of allergies seems to be on the rise all the time. The levels of eczema, hay fever and asthma have risen dramatically in recent times. For example eczema now affects between 10 – 15 % of the population at some time during their lives.
Allergies are due to hyper – reactions of the body to some particular substance normally harmless to most people. The substance, which causes the allergy, is called an allergen. Some of the more common allergies to cause hay – fever or asthma are dust, pollen, animal hair and grasses. Milk, eggs, wheat and corn are frequent sources of food allergies. Metals found in costume jewellery and cosmetics are common sources of skin reactions, as well as household cleaning agents.
When an allergen comes in contact with the skin surface or a mucus membrane, such as the lining in the nose or bronchial tubes of the lungs, the immune system perceives it an enemy and triggers a series of reactions designed to fight this threat. The bodies over – reactions leading to inflammation, which tries to get rid of the allergen, but often the allergen, is very common, like dust mite dropping or pollen and the bodies immune system is put into a constant state of inflammation. Recognizing the allergic substance and eliminating it from the immediate environment is Paramount but often not practical.
Why do people get allergies? There are many reasons why a person develops an allergy. Genetic factors are high on the list, but also lifestyle can be a big factor in why a person develops an allergy. Stress, long-term illness, and poor diet can all pay a part. Allergies are becoming more common, I believe, due to the ever increasing number of chemicals in our air, water, food and clothing, which offers an extra load to our immune systems.
What can one do about allergies? A lot, I believe, can be gained by helping the immune system deal with the allergen. Optimising digestion is very important for alleviating allergies and food sensitivities. Simply removing the offending food will remove the symptom but often another substance then becomes another allergen. The only way to cure an allergy is by making the body able to digest the allergenic food (this is not true with severe allergic reactions to particular foods – anaphylactic shock type reactions). By eating lots of raw vegetables and fruits, taking digestive enzymes and chewing your food well, as well as taking a bitter before your meals can all help in improving the digestive function. Certain food combinations, such as vegetables and grain, minimize the strain on the digestive system. Incomplete digestion can reintroduce toxins into the bloodstream and cause allergic reactions.
The Omega – 3 essential fatty acids found in flax seed oil http://www.thenaturalway.ie/store/product/45011/Emile-Noel-Flax-Seed-Oil-250ml/ are excellent to reduce inflammation.
Getting the immune system working well, will limit the bodies reaction to an allergen. Astragalus http://www.thenaturalway.ie/store/product/44624/Astragalus-Tincture-215ml/ and ginseng http://www.thenaturalway.ie/store/product/40296/Floradix-Siberian-Ginseng-Elixir-250ml/are herbs, which will arm the body against allergens. Vitamin C http://www.thenaturalway.ie/store/product/11208/Quest-Vitamin-C-1000mg-Timed-Release-30-Tablets/ is also very good at stabilizing cell walls and inhibiting the release of histamine after an allergic reaction. Now is the time for hay fever sufferers to start building up their immune system before the pollen starts to arrive. Late - onset asthma sufferers will help their immune systems deal with allergens by taking Cordyceps for a good number of months.
Allergies are due to hyper – reactions of the body to some particular substance normally harmless to most people. The substance, which causes the allergy, is called an allergen. Some of the more common allergies to cause hay – fever or asthma are dust, pollen, animal hair and grasses. Milk, eggs, wheat and corn are frequent sources of food allergies. Metals found in costume jewellery and cosmetics are common sources of skin reactions, as well as household cleaning agents.
When an allergen comes in contact with the skin surface or a mucus membrane, such as the lining in the nose or bronchial tubes of the lungs, the immune system perceives it an enemy and triggers a series of reactions designed to fight this threat. The bodies over – reactions leading to inflammation, which tries to get rid of the allergen, but often the allergen, is very common, like dust mite dropping or pollen and the bodies immune system is put into a constant state of inflammation. Recognizing the allergic substance and eliminating it from the immediate environment is Paramount but often not practical.
Why do people get allergies? There are many reasons why a person develops an allergy. Genetic factors are high on the list, but also lifestyle can be a big factor in why a person develops an allergy. Stress, long-term illness, and poor diet can all pay a part. Allergies are becoming more common, I believe, due to the ever increasing number of chemicals in our air, water, food and clothing, which offers an extra load to our immune systems.
What can one do about allergies? A lot, I believe, can be gained by helping the immune system deal with the allergen. Optimising digestion is very important for alleviating allergies and food sensitivities. Simply removing the offending food will remove the symptom but often another substance then becomes another allergen. The only way to cure an allergy is by making the body able to digest the allergenic food (this is not true with severe allergic reactions to particular foods – anaphylactic shock type reactions). By eating lots of raw vegetables and fruits, taking digestive enzymes and chewing your food well, as well as taking a bitter before your meals can all help in improving the digestive function. Certain food combinations, such as vegetables and grain, minimize the strain on the digestive system. Incomplete digestion can reintroduce toxins into the bloodstream and cause allergic reactions.
The Omega – 3 essential fatty acids found in flax seed oil http://www.thenaturalway.ie/store/product/45011/Emile-Noel-Flax-Seed-Oil-250ml/ are excellent to reduce inflammation.
Getting the immune system working well, will limit the bodies reaction to an allergen. Astragalus http://www.thenaturalway.ie/store/product/44624/Astragalus-Tincture-215ml/ and ginseng http://www.thenaturalway.ie/store/product/40296/Floradix-Siberian-Ginseng-Elixir-250ml/are herbs, which will arm the body against allergens. Vitamin C http://www.thenaturalway.ie/store/product/11208/Quest-Vitamin-C-1000mg-Timed-Release-30-Tablets/ is also very good at stabilizing cell walls and inhibiting the release of histamine after an allergic reaction. Now is the time for hay fever sufferers to start building up their immune system before the pollen starts to arrive. Late - onset asthma sufferers will help their immune systems deal with allergens by taking Cordyceps for a good number of months.
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