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The American public has been deceived about foods for the last 90 years or so, starting with WW1 and the priority to send our real butter to the troops overseas, and the invention of margarine and shortening for the home folks. That began the domestic vegetable oil processing industry, and pretty much, the corruption of the whole food industry. The technology for converting cheap, liquid vegetable/grain oil into solid fat that had a nearly infinite shelf life was hydrogenation. Hydrogenation is a process of adding hydrogen atoms to the carbon chain that forms the backbone of every fat molecule, in locations where there were no hydrogen atoms before. Fats with missing hydrogen atoms are called mono- or poly-unsaturated fats, and so hydrogenation is a process of making more-saturated fats out of unsaturated fats. So, in addition to making margarine, the oil folks could make ‘partially hydrogenated’ oils with that nearly infinite shelf life for use in the entire baked goods industry, and nothing went rancid ever again.

But before hydrogenation takes place the raw oils must be ‘refined’ to get rid of the colors, smells, tastes and any – God forbid – cloudiness. These oils were promoted as being ‘pure’ and put on grocery shelves in clear bottles so we could feel good about their purity. The primary reason for refining is again, shelf life. Refining removes all the short-chain fatty acids that go rancid (oxidize) in a heartbeat, and are rapidly degraded by light. It also removes the thousands of nutrients locked in the seed or fruit that were available in simpler times to those primitive folks who used unrefined oils, pressed fresh in their markets on a daily basis. Understand this – everything needed to pass life from one generation to the next is present in the grains and seeds pressed for oil. The oil contains all the fat-soluble nutrients necessary for life, and that mankind evolved getting a big part of our nutrients from these oils.

In fact, there are two fatty acids that are ESSENTIAL to our life – we can’t make them in our bodies, and if we don’t get them we die. These are alpha-linolenic acid and linoleic acid. These are referred to as essential fatty acids or EFAs. They enable a huge number of functions in our bodies, including energy production, oxygen transfer in our lungs, hemoglobin production, cell division and growth, and are highly involved in brain development and operation. They are essential components of every membrane of every cell we possess, and control the flow of nutrients into and waste/toxins out of the cells.

Now, to add insult to injury, refining and hydrogenation create a type of fat molecule that rarely existed in the food supply before – the trans-fat. Normal unsaturated fats are bent molecules, because a missing hydrogen atom kinks the carbon chain; that’s what makes them functional in the body. Trans-fats, however, are straight because of the errant position of an extra hydrogen molecule, and can’t perform the same functions as the normal or sis-fat. But the body can’t tell the difference and tries to use them for the same functions, crippling cells and their operations. Tragically, there are mountains of evidence that the health impact of these changes is profound, but the food industry and our watchdog FDA show little concern.

The entire meat industry has been impacted as well. For decades we have been feeding livestock manufactured feeds based on hydrogenated oils, so that the composition of the fats in our meats is vastly different than it was in the 1800’s. It is now nearly devoid of EFAs and much higher in saturated fat and trans-fats than livestock that is free-range fed or wild game animals.

I want to impress upon you that fats and oils are essential for life, and the low-fat insanity of the last 30 years has damaged the health of two generations. But, you must avoid the harmful fats (refined oils and transfats) and eat the right fats to be healthy. For the most part that means Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Extra Virgin Coconut Oil and butter for cooking, and either flax oil or a balanced-EFA, unrefined oil mix such as Udo’s Oil by the tablespoon or as a base for salad dressings with meals. For general health take fish oil or cod liver oil as a supplement and everything will function better. For those of you who really want to get the truth in all its detail regarding the importance of fats in human physiology, I refer you to “Fats that Heal, Fats that Kill” by Udo Erasmus, 1993.

Also, the November,2005 edition of Life Extension Magazine (http://www.lef.org) has an article by Dr. Nicholas V. Perricone, MD. dealing with the history and detriment of the low fat insanity, as the primary cause of our rampant obesity, diabetes, autoimmune diseases and chronic inflammation, leading to heart disease, Alzheimer’s and more.

Good living – Frank

Frank Wilhelmi, a 66 year old electronic engineer still working in the defense industry, with a 33 year habit of bodybuilding and pursuing knowledge needed to keep fit and healthy. An avid student of the physical and biological sciences, and a certified fitness trainer, his website http://www.seniorfitness.com is an outgrowth of his personal lifestyle. He created the Senior Fitness website to pass on knowledge acquired over many years, and to collect the technical knowledge necessary to be fit into advanced age.

Black mold is one of the most harmful kinds of molds in the world. While it may not cause any problem out in the wild, it can cause many problems if it starts to grow indoors. Houses which are infected with mold are not suitable for living and can be quite dangerous.

Black mold in generally harmful for everyone but there are some groups of people who are more prone to the damaging effects of this mold. This includes children, the elderly, pregnant women, and people who already have some health problems such as asthma and allergies. For such people, mold can sometimes even be fatal.

There are many health effects of mold that make it so harmful. A shot exposure to mold can cause problems such as headaches, stomach aches, vomiting and digestion problems. Many people complain of stomach cramps and diarrhea when they have been exposed to this fungus over a period of few days, and these symptoms can then worsen.

Black mold can cause a number of allergies in people. People who already have allergies can see an increase in the problem when exposed. For example, if you have a skin allergy, mold will trigger it and make it even worse. It also causes flu like symptoms such as watery eyes, headaches and sneezing. This can also be followed by a fever. People with skin problems such as eczema and psoriasis are in great danger because mold can bring on a full attack on the skin.

The respiratory system is also badly affected. If a person is already suffering from asthma or bronchitis, mold can further deteriorate the condition and bring about an attack. Many people have to be hospitalized who have respiratory issues, because it can have severe effects on breathing. The main reason behind this is that this harmful fungus spreads through mold spores, which spread in the air of the house, and breathing in this air can expose the lungs directly to black mold.

If mold exposure is prolonged and spores enter the body for a long period of time, it can cause mold to grow inside the body. In certain cases, it has been seen to grow on entire organs, which can then cause organ failure. In the worst case scenario, death of the patient can also occur. This is why it is extremely important to take care of any black mold infestation problems as soon as they occur.

When buying a wheelchair vehicle, one of the first things you will likely do is ensure that the vehicle fits the needs of the disabled individual. It makes sense and should be one of the considerations you make. However, it is not the only thing to think about. In many instances, you also need to consider the needs of the individual who will drive the vehicle and who needs to be able to operate the system. The good news is that these wheelchair vehicles can accommodate virtually any need that you may have, even for the caregiver.

 

New Customizations Make It Easy

 

One of the nice things about the newest designs and customization options for a wheelchair vehicle is that they really can empower the caregiver to do his or her job easier. You know it is hard work, and you would do it no matter what, but the right vehicle can make your job easier to do. Here are some things to talk to your dealership about when you are considering the investment into these vehicles about your needs as the caregiver.

 

• Is it hard for you to help lift the individual into and out of the vehicle? If so, a lift may be a good option. Keeping the individual in his or her wheelchair or power chair may be an option too, with modifications to the roof or the floor of the vehicle.
• Do you find it hard to drive a large, conversion style vehicle? Many people do. The good news is that many of the latest models make this easier since these vehicles are less bulky and less difficult to maneuver. In addition, you can often find minivans and even cars that can be adapted to fit your needs.
• You may want a lift or a ramp that is easy to use, too. Some are heavy and hard to put into place. Others place the controls for the lift in the wrong place, making it hard for you to actually use them. These options can be fixed to fit your needs.

 

When you head in to buy a wheelchair vehicle, ask questions. Find out what your specific needs are by talking to the provider about your options. What you may not realize is that you do have more options than you think you have. Caregivers can have an easier time using these vehicles if they simply plan to buy a vehicle that serves everyone’s needs.

Curing my panic attacks naturally was the best thing to have ever happened to me! I wish I hadn’t dismissed
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My negative side-effects of drug therapy were starting to take hold of my life, I felt I was simply existing
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treat anxiety naturally. Don’t dismiss this as ‘hippie’ therapy like I did at first.

There are various methods available to treat anxiety naturally…

DIY – Do it yourself –  Accept that you have a problem that needs facing. Panic attacks are nothing to be ashamed

of or embarrassed about. There are people out there with the same condition as you. Keep telling yourself it’s
curable. Think positively and focus.

Medicines (natural) – These include herbs, roots, plants… These do not have side affects. Herbal stores can
diagnose and prescribe drug free natural medicines to suit your individual needs.

Mind state therapy – It doesn’t sound as bad as it suggests. As anxiety is a process of the mind, therapies such as Yoga, Meditation, Hypnotherapy, etc., can all help to establish a better state of mind. By simply relaxing and slowing the heart rate down you can help reduce and abolish anxiety and panic attacks for the long term. Considering the above may seem a long drawn out process, you should understand that current common drug treatments should only be for the short term. You should not ignore the results which will appear in the long term, don’t dismiss it. Natural treatments are the safest way to the life you want.

Now go to http://get-rid-of-panicattacks.blogspot.com where you’ll get the facts on a completely natural remedy to cure panic attacks successfully used by thousands of ex-sufferers worldwide. Plus, a free video of a panic attack as it happens.

Ear Infection
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Ear Infection Causes
An ear infection may be caused by one or a combination of the following factors. Within the ear are tiny bones which help translate sound waves to the brain. The sound waves travel to these bones through the Eustachian tube, which in children is placed in more of a level position. When liquid is introduced to the ear through swimming or bathing, and if the liquid is not cleaned out by a swab, it may linger there and allow bacteria to fester. Though the Eustachian tube is more slanted in adults, similar infestation may occur if water is not cleared.
Even without water, ear wax may build up, also leaving the ear open to bacterial infestation. Ear wax build up should be cleared regularly, especially because viruses may speed up the possibility of infection.
Ear Infection Symptom
There are many http://www.xlear.com/articles/ear-infection-symptoms.aspx ear infection symptom to be aware of. Feeling pressure in the ear, or even an http://www.xlear.com/articles/earache.aspx earache, is indicative of the general build up of fluid or pus in the infected area. The infection may cause dizziness, nausea, or a feeling of fatigue.
Headaches, ringing, hearing loss, and ear drainage may also develop. Often, as symptoms grow more severe, blurry vision, vomiting, and diarrhea may also occur. These symptoms are more prevalent in children, who suffer an ear infection four times as often as adults do.
Ear Infection Prevention
Prevention is the best way to avoid an ear infection. Because the Eustachian tubes are connected to the sinuses, many nasal sprays have appeared on the market to help flush out the build up and bacteria in the Eustachian tubes as well as the nasal passages and the sinuses.
Many of the nasal sprays and other medicines available include http://www.xlear.com/articles/xylitol.aspx xylitol, which is a natural substance found in fruits and vegetables and used in our everyday metabolism. Xylitol is looks and tastes like sugar, though it contains fewer calories and zero http://www.xlear.com/xylosweet/articles/net-carbs.aspx net carbs. Xylitol is a natural bacteria repellant used to prevent more than just ear infection.
In understanding ear infection and its symptoms, prevention becomes the natural step. Xylitol as a leading ingredient is proven to reduce ear infection risk.

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Dust and particles always build up in the most difficult places to clean. The particles are especially known to accumulate in a bed mattress because of deep encasing. If you want to keep your mattress clean and prevent allergies from stopping your sleep, then finding the right materials can help you to get the right results. Using an allergy mattress cover for your bed assists you in combating against allergies while stopping particles from disturbing your sleep.

The basis of an allergy mattress cover is to stop the most exposed areas to dust and particles to reaching you and your allergies. These are placed on the mattress before you place extra bedding, working as a barrier between you and the particles that collect in the area. This combines with options such as a zip encasing, which makes it easier to clean your mattress without the dust or particles sinking into the hard to reach areas while offering complete protection.

The covers available are inclusive of various formats used to protect you. This includes pillow coverings, options for comforters, box spring enclosures and a mattress encasing. This is available in the sizes of your bed, ranging from king to twin size mattresses. You can take the encasing, place it around your mattress and zip it so the dust and particles don’t enter into the areas of the mattress that are difficult to clean. The material is a simplistic solution to completely stop bed bugs, mites and particles from entering your bed.

The advantage of the mattress encasing, as well as the other alternatives, is based on the specialized options to stop allergies and to keep your bed clean. The mattress uses materials that protect you from bugs by using a bug shield system. This combines with protective materials that don’t attract the dust and particles required. The encasing is available with specialized formats, including encasings for travel or for specialized needs. This helps to build extra protection for the assistance in stopping allergies from intruding your sleep.

If you are searching for options to stop allergies before they stop your sleep, then using specialized covers can assist you. There are several materials available, all which provide you with better methods for sleeping while assisting you to combat against bed bugs, dust and particles that are in the main encasing. The encasings ensure you are able to get better sleep while stopping bed bugs and dust from interrupting your sleep.

Therapeutic uses of Honey in Ayurveda

The FAO Codex Alimentarius Commission defines honey as ‘the natural sweet substance produced by honeybees from the nectar of flowers or from secretions coming from living organisms feeding on plants, that bees gather, transform and combine with specific ingredients, store and leave to ripen in the combs of the hive.’

In Ayurveda honey is called as “Madhu”. Its qualities are explained as follows.

“Vaatalam guru sheetam cha raktapittakaphapaham |
Sandhatru cchedanam ruksham kashayam madhuram madhu ||”

“It has sweetness (madhura rasa) with added astringent as end taste (Kashaya anu rasa). It is heavy (guru guna), dry (ruksha) and cold (sheeta). Its effect on doshas is as follows It aggravates vata, scrapes kapha and normalizes pitta and rakta. It promotes healing process.”

The contents of Honey are
1. Sugars like fructose, glucose, sucrose, maltose, lactose and other disaccharides and trisaccharides.
2. Proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, enzymes and amino acids,
3. Volatile aromatic substances.
4. Ashes and water etc.
Various ingredients of honey have helped it to become not only a sweet liquid but also a natural product with high nutritional and medicinal value.
The medicinal quality, taste, texture, color, aroma of honey differs according to the geographical area and the species of plants from which it has been collected.

Types of Honey:

Eight types of honey are described in ayurveda depending on the type of bee which collects it. They are Pouttika ,Bhramara .Kshoudra, Makshika , Chatra , Arghya ,Oudalaka ,Dala .

Pouttika – This honey is collected by very large bees from the nectar of poisonous flowers. It increases vata, causes gout and burning sensation in chest.It is also sedative and reduces fat.
Bhramara – This honey is collected by large bees and Sticky in nature.

Kshoudra – (Honey collected by medium sized honey bees ) light and cold in nature. Dissolves Kapha.

Makshika – (Honey collected by small honey bees) very light and dry natured. Usefull in VataKapha diseases and kapha diseases

Chatra – Heavy and cold in nature usefull in gout, Leucoderma (Shwitra),

Arghya – Good for eyes but causes arthritis .

Oudalaka – Useful in skin diseases, and helps in modulation of voice.

Dala – Dry and reduces vomiting.

Amongst all the above “Makshika” is considered as the best type with immense medicinal properties.

Therapeutic uses of Honey:

1. As it contains sugars which are quickly absorbed by our digestive system and converted into energy, this can be used as instant energizer.

2. As it is hygroscopic it speeds up healing, growth of healing tissue and dries it up.

3. Honey acts as a sedative and is very usefull in bed wetting disorders.
4. Honey is very good antioxident which restores the damaged skin and gives soft, young looks.

5. Honey has antibacterial properties due to its acidic nature and enzymically produced hydrogen peroxide.

6. Constant use of honey strengthens the white blood corpuscles to fight bacteria and viral diseases.
In Ashtanga Hridaya the great classic of ayurveda, the therapeutic uses of honey are explained as follows.

“Chakshushayam Chedi tritshleshmavishahidmaasrapittanut |
Mehakushtakrimicchardishwaasakaasaatisaarajit ||
Vranashodhana sandhaanaropanam vaatalam madhu ||”

• Honey is very good for eyes and eye sight.

• It quenches thirst.

• Dissolves kapha.

• Reduces effects of poison.

• Stops hiccups.

• It is very useful in urinary tract disorders, worm infestations, bronchial asthma, cough, diarrhea and nausea -vomiting.

• Cleanse the wounds.

• It heals wounds.

• Helps in quick healing of deep wounds.

• Initiates growth of healthy granulation tissue.

• Honey which is newly collected from bee hive increases body weight and is a mild laxative.

• Honey which is stored and is old helps in metabolism of fat and scrapes Kapha.

Ayurveda explains another special quality of honey. Honey is called as “Yogavahi” . The substance which has a quality of penetrating the deepest tissue is called as Yogavahi. When honey is used with other herbal preparations it enhances the medicinal qualities of those preparations and also helps them to reach the deeper tissues.
Precautions to be taken before using honey:

• Honey should not be mixed with hot foods.

• Honey should not be heated.

• Honey should not be consumed when you are working in hot environment where you are exposed to more heat.

• Honey should never be mixed with rain water, hot and spicy foods, and Fermented beverages like whisky, rum, brandy etc, Ghee and mustard.

• Honey includes nectar of various flowers of which some may be poisonous. Poison has hot or Ushna qualities. When honey is mixed with hot and spicy foods the poisonous properties get enhanced and cause imbalance of doshas.

Few Home remedies with Honey

• Mix 2 tea spoon of honey with carrot juice and consume regularly. This helps to improve eyesight and is very helpful for those who sit before computer for long hours.

• In cold, cough and congested chest mix 2 tea spoons of honey with equal quantity of ginger juice and should be consumed frequently.

• A mixture of black pepper powder, honey and ginger juice in equal quantities, when consumed thrice daily help to relieve the symptoms of asthma.

• Regular use of one tea spoon of garlic juice mixed with two tea spoons of honey help to control blood pressure.

• One glass of warm water taken with two tea spoons of honey and 1 tea spoon of lemon juice in early morning reduces fat and purifies blood.

Consuming one spoon of honey daily help us to lead a healthy long life.

Biography of Dr.Krishna.R.S

Dr. Krishna.R.S has been an Ayurvedic Practitioner since 19 yrs , after getting a graduation degree in ayurveda (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery) in 1986 from University of Mysore, India. He completed his post graduation diploma about allopathic medicine and surgery from University of Bangalore, Karnataka, India.His articles about ayurveda and life sciences have been published in many magzines.

Dr.Krishna. R.S is a star athlete and has represented state and universities when he was in high school, pre university and college.

Dr.Krishna . R.S lives in Mysore , Karnataka, India. He gives consultations in Mysore and also in Bangalore the silicon valley of India.

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