ALL ABOUT HAIR AND HEAlTH

HIGH BP (Blood Pressure) Remedy

noreply@blogger.com (R) — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 13:05:00 +0000

A strong very unique and authentic home remedy to avoid even chronic high blood pressure problems.

Take a copper kitchen utensil in which water can be boiled but the utensil should be Unpolished/Bina Kalai Wala boil the water in it have the patient of high blood pressure drink it anytime he/she wants to drink water and within days you willsee the remarkable results yourself and within months of continuous use the problem of high blood pressure will go away.

This remedy can be used by anybody even people with no high blood pressure history as drinking water boiled in unpolished copper utensils is a very good precaution to avoid high blood pressure strong.

CURE FOR DENGUE!!!!!!!!!!

noreply@blogger.com (R) — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 11:10:00 +0000

DENGUE AND PAPAYA LEAF JUICE AS CURE
Just pasting this information which I received today for the benefit of the members (Please note: the 'I' is not myself but some original sender)

I would like to share this interesting discovery from a classmate's son who has just recovered from dengue fever. Apparently, his son was in the critical stage at the SJMC ICU when his platelet count dropped to 15 after blood transfusion also.
His father was so worried that he seeked another friend's recommendation and his son was saved. He confessed to me that he give his son raw juice of the papaya leaves.
From a platelet count as low as 45 after blood transfusion, it jumped to 135 after drinking the raw papaya leaf juice.Even the doctors and nurses were surprised. After the second day he was discharged. So he asked me to pass this good news around.
Accordingly it is raw papaya leaves 2 pcs just clean and pound and squeeze the juice through cloth filter. You will only get one tablespoon per leaf.Sotwo tablespoons per serving once a day. No need to boil or cook or rinse with hot water, it will lose its strength. Only the leafy part has to be taken, no stem or sap. It is very bitter and you have to swallow it. But it works wonders!!!!
Papaya Juice - Cure for Dengue
You may have heard this elsewhere, but if not, I am glad to inform you that papaya juice is a natural cure for dengue fever. As dengue fever is rampant now, I think it's good to share this with all.

A friend of mine had dengue last year. It was a very serious situation for her as her platelet count had dropped to 28,000 after 3 days in hospital and water had started to fill in her lungs. She had difficulty in breathing. She was only 32-years old. Doctor said there's no cure for dengue. We just have to wait for her body immune system to build up resistance against dengue and fight its own battle.

She already had 2 blood transfusions and all of us were praying very hard as her platelet continued to drop since the first day she was admitted.
Fortunately her mother-in-law heard that papaya juice would help to reduce the fever and got some papaya leaves, pounded them and squeezed the juiceout for her. The next day, her platelet count started to increase, her fever subsided. She was given papaya juice regularly and she recovered after 3 days!!! Amazing but true.

Papaya juice has a cooling effect thus, it helps to reduce the heat in one's body. It is also good when one is having sore throat

How To Make Your Own Hair Loss Treatment Formula

noreply@blogger.com (R) — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 12:01:00 +0000

In ones lifetime it is normal to lose about 100 hairs per day, but under normal conditions these hairs grow back. When you start to experience more loss than that, then thinning of the hair begins and does not stop unless you do something about it.

Hair loss for men and women can come about for many different reasons. It can be a hereditary condition known as Androgenic Alopecia. Basically this means that testosterone levels are too high. Many families that have a parent that is partially or fully bald may or may not inherit this condition.

Other reasons for hair loss can come about due to poor diet, excessive perms or dying the hair or long use of poor quality shampoos and rinse that can clog the pores. Hormonal imbalances, aging, radiation, illness and toxicity may also be contributing factors.

There are different treatment options that a doctor can prescribe or you can go to your local drug store and get over the counter medications, and for some, hair transplants may be the way to go.

But if you are like the growing number of people that want a safe, workable alternative to medications, then this homemade salve may be just the thing for you.

The ingredients for this salve are;
1 tbsp warmed olive or jojoba oil
1 tbsp honey
Several drops of liquid herbal saw palmetto, sage and (rosemary if you have dark hair) (lemon for light hair)
1 tsp of cinnamon

1)Warm the mixture like a hot oil treatment, and massage into scalp where hair is thinning (double batch for whole scalp).
2)Leave on for 15 minutes. For best results, use a shower cap to keep the scalp warm and to prevent drips. Saran wrap also works well.
3)Rinse and then use a gentle shampoo to get all the mixture out of your hair.

You should notice right away how soft your hair is, like youâ€™ve just done a professional hot oil treatment.

Olive oil taken on a daily basis has been shown to produce silky hair and soft skin. According to Adele Davis, a well known nutritionist, people on low or no fat diets, such as models, need the good fat such as olive oil to change dry hair and skin into being soft and beautiful. This is because olive oil is very high in menstruated fat and low in saturated fat. It also contains vitamins A, D and E. It can be used to make homemade topical creams that assist in softening skin and are helpful in healing wounds. Taken orally or topically, olive oil is beneficial.

Honey is one of natureâ€™s pure gifts. Not only is it a natural sweetener but has beneficial nutrients such as B vitamins, vitamin C, calcium, potassium, iron, sodium but it also has enzymes and amino acids. Honey does not go bad. In a recent archeological dig, a 2000 year old clay jar was found with honey in it that was just as fresh as the day it was put in. It was also discovered that viruses, bacteria, germs in general, do not survive in honey and it is therefore a fantastic anti-microbial. Honey converts to a food grade hydrogen peroxide and when applied to the skin, in combination with any body fluids and the other ingredients, will oxygenate the skin.

Saw Palmetto, Sage and Rosemary are herbs that also assist in preventing hair loss and possible regrowth. As a matter of fact, Saw Palmetto is a natural ingredient that is found in many prescription or over the counter hair growth products. Saw Palmetto is also an herb that is widely used to assist the prostate and ovarian health.

Internal feeding is every bit as important and probably more than topical treatments alone. A diet high in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, proteins such as fish, eggs and chicken and good oils will have an overall better health benefit for you. Regular exercise and a once or twice a week and natural hot oil treatments should do wonders for your hair and scalp.

13 Reasons for Hair Loss

noreply@blogger.com (R) — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 11:02:00 +0000

There are many reasons for hair loss, even more than you can imagine, but specialists have identified 13 such reasons, and we will show them to you right away. What you need to know before we get to that is that your hair grows in cycles, which means that it regenerates from time to time. If you have more hair falling than hair growing again, then you have a hair loss problem. Here are the main reasons that may be responsible for that:

1. Age
We do not lose our hair all of a sudden, this happens in many years. If we start losing hair when we are still young, we will experience massive hair loss earlier than others.

2. Cosmetic products
If you are used to bleaching or dying your hair, you are more prone to hair loss problems.

3. Medicines and radiation
Some diseases are treated with types of medicines that can lead to hair loss. Excess of antidepressants, anticoagulants, treatments for ulcer, blood pressure and such may become causes for this problem. Chemotherapy, which is used for treating cancer, is also well known for being a reason for hair loss.

4. Genes
If someone in your family was prone to baldness, there are chances that you are prone to this, as well. Men are mostly affected, but women can suffer from this cause, too.

5. Hormones
Hormonal imbalance in the body can be a reason for hair loss, such as a hyperactive or underactive thyroid gland.

6. Disease
There are many illnesses, such as hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, diabetes and lupus, that can lead to hair loss.

7. Defective immune system
Our immune system is responsible for our bodies functioning well, including regenerating hair. Disorders of the immune system, like alopecia areata and alopecia universalis can cause the loss of hair on the body and the head.

8. Appearance of menopause
Women have to deal with hair loss when they experience menopause. As this condition determines hormonal imbalance in the body, the hair becomes thinner.

9. Local circulatory problems
Our hair needs to grow on a healthy scalp, so if we experience poor circulation at this level, we can also experience hair loss.

10. Having a baby
Pregnancy has a huge impact on a womans body. After giving birth, many women experience hair loss, due to the hormonal changes occurred.

11. Damaging hair styles
If you use to pull your hair a lot, in tight pony tails, or braids, your hair will become damaged and you will lose a part of it.

12. Too much sebum
Too much sebum building up at the root of the hair bulb can suffocate it. What happens next is that the hair falls and the new one is too thin to survive for too long. The process repeats itself until the hair dies forever.

13. Stress related reasons for hair loss
When we are very stressed, our bodies feel this and it reacts accordingly. Regarding hair loss, you should know that stress causes the hair to stop growing, which means that large strands of hair are lost in the same time.
If you want to fight hair loss efficiently, first you need to know the reasons for hair loss. An advice from a physician will put you afterwards on the right track.

Biotin and Hair Loss -- The Wonder Vitamin For Your Hair?

noreply@blogger.com (R) — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:43:00 +0000

Biotin is primarily a component of vitamin B; individuals who go through treatment with medications such as Minoxidil and other hair loss medications (Propecia) typically need added supplementation with biotin for optimal results. This next brings us to the question of what exactly is biotin and its role in hair loss or propagation.

Biotin and Hair Loss -- What You Need To Know

Biotin is primarily, what makes up your hair and nails; this vitamin is not manufactured within the human body; instead it is received through the consumption of foods such as green peas, egg yoke, nuts (particularly, walnuts), soybeans, oats, brown rice etc..

A little known fact is that biotin and proteins bind very easily. When this occurs, it fails to reach the destination of hair and therefore hair loss will increase. Accordingly, it would be best to avoid all different kinds of protein powders and raw eggs.

The good news is that you can deliver biotin to your hair in various other ways other than through ingestion and/or injections. You could use shampoos that have biotin within them with and you would get virtually the same end results as you would have had if you would have attempted to take biotin orally. This is how a person can prove the connection that is between biotin and hair loss.

There are instances where regardless of all the possible recommendations as well as treatments, biotin does not appear to get absorbed well through the blood. When very studies have been taken, they have highlighted a problem between biotin and hair loss; it was discovered that some individuals were unable to absorb any amount of biotin at all. On additional investigation of biotin and hair loss, it was found very clearly that individuals who have type A blood are unable to absorb this type of vitamin.

The solution is that for those who have type A blood should not intake extra dosages of biotin. The optimal intake for these kinds of people would be five to eight grams per day. Fortunately there are little to no side effects, within the recommended limits of ingestion. The biotin and hair loss equation can also be interrupted when a person uses medicines for heartburn and/or acid reflux.

In addition to the above, there is nothing that would likely prevent biotin from working efficiently to restore hair growth for individuals who happen to suffer from hair loss. Individuals who need this type of vitamin can have it both in the form of pills (vitamin supplements), and through vegetables and fruits which are very rich in vitamin B. The biotin and hair loss connection has been distinguished well enough to be used as a natural remedy.

USE KOHL TO GROW HAIR ON BALD AREA

noreply@blogger.com (R) — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 15:12:00 +0000

Just pasting from an email I received today for the benefit of the members (Please note: the 'I' is not myself but some original person)

To grow hair on any part of your body which is bald/hairless from birth, massage Surma/Kohl on the affected area twice daily.

The Holy Prophet have said that the best amongst Surma/Kohl is Ithmid or Asmad. However you can use any for the remedy.

It is an excellent remedy for the brothers who have bald patches on their beard. Even if you apply it once before sleeping at night, it will work marvels InshaAllah!

If you apply it twice daily, you will get results of effectiveness in a week and thick hair in a month. If applied once daily, be patient for two months. If applied three days a week, be patient for three months and InshaAllah you will be glad with the result.

Personally tried and tested or I wouldn't have initiated this...

How does it works?

Basically Surma/Kohl strengthens and thickens hair. The brothers and sisters who apply it in their eyes before sleeping (which is a Sunnah) and have experienced its effectiveness will understand what I mean.

For people who have thin hair, this remedy will strengthen and thicken them so be sure where you want to use it. If you are applying it on your beard, don't apply it outside the 'Khat', you wouldn't want hair there. The regular you are, the quicker the result. Result is a guarantee InshaAllah.

I am not sure if it works for my baldy brothers :) but since it strengthens hair roots, you can start applying it but it might take a lot of time and patience. Have belief and give it atleast a 3 to 6 months period.

Don't bother trying if you don't believe it will work. Belief is a pre-requisite.

Remedy :

To turn your hair from white to black, keep a few fresh potatoes in water in an 'iron' pot for a 24 hour period and wash your hair with it daily.

15 Hair Care Myths

noreply@blogger.com (R) — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 11:52:00 +0000

Everyone has a favourite myth about hair care, and we usually never let the truth get in the way of a good legend! This article examines some of the most widely known - and the reality behind the myths.

1. Excessive washing of hair causes hair loss/dryness

FALSE: Frequency of washing doesn't harm hair. Wash it as often as you like, although the recommendation is three times a week. The right shampoo for your hair type and texture will actually add moisture, body and beauty to your hair.

2. More shampoo = cleaner hair

FALSE: Don't waste your shampoo! A dollop of shampoo, about the size of a quarter is usually enough for long hair. Very long hair may take a little more.

3. Conditioner helps repair split ends

FALSE. No conditioner can 'repair' damaged hair. What it can do is smooth down the cuticle and make hair seem in better condition. A good conditioner can also prevent damage from occurring in the first place

.4. Blow-drying produces hair loss

FALSE. Blow-drying can damage, burn or dry hair, which can cause it to fall, but the hair will grow back immediately. This is not permanent hair loss.

5. Sleeping with wet hair causes scalp fungus

FALSE. Scalp or fungal diseases can't be caught from sleeping with wet scalps. Scalp infections require prior involvement with infected sources such as humans, tainted hair care tools or animals. Scalp fungus (tinea capitis) mainly affects children, whose immune systems make them more susceptible to skin infections.

6. To get your hair to grow, brush 100 strokes each day

FALSE. Brushing that much can damage the hair cuticle. NOT recommended! Actually, your hair reacts better to a comb than a brush. Brushing it will only lead to split ends and hair breakage.

7. Sharing combs and brushes can spread scalp diseases

TRUE.Lice and other parasites can be transported from scalp to scalp through the sharing of combs, brushes and other hair care tools

.8. Cutting hair makes it grow faster and/or thicker

FALSE. This common misconception comes from the fact that hair is thicker at the base than it is at the tip, so shorter hair appears thicker at first. Cutting your hair does not affect its normal biologically determined growth rate or overall texture. Thin, limp or fine hair will not ever grow thicker in response to a haircut. Plump up your hair by using volume enhancing hair care products, experimenting with a hair fattening blunt cut or getting a texturizing perm or color treatment.

9. Color treatment causes hair loss

FALSE. Most hair coloring products contain chemicals that can do serious harm to the hair itself if not properly used, but it wont instigate hair loss.

10. Salon products are identical to drugstore products

FALSE. Although there are exceptions, salon products generally contain higher quality, more expensive ingredients that are designed to consistently provide more intensive cleansing, moisturizing and conditioning results. The quality ingredients found in salon products are not usually found in drugstore brands. If in doubt, read the labels.

11. Long sun exposure favors hair loss

FALSE. Your hair acts as a shield against the sun. Hair loss appears at the follicle level and so the sun would have to penetrate at this depth to do any damage.

12. Diet is related to hair loss

TRUE. it's important to eat right in order to be generally healthy. However, no individual food has been proven to be beneficial or detrimental to hair.

13. Stress causes hair loss

TRUE, Severe stress (e.g. surgery or a death in the family), can shut down hair production, causing temporary hairloss (alopecia areata). The scalp usually recuperates, though, and hair grows back

14. Wearing tight braids, ponytails or buns causes baldness

TRUE. Traction alopecia is a very real hair loss condition that is quite common amongst older African American women. It results from wearing tight ponytails, cornrows or buns over an extended period of time. Over time, hair breakage or loss as the result of tight, stressed styles, can become permanent. Avoid this potential problem by opting for looser styles that minimize scalp tension.

15. Smoking causes gray hair
TRUE. According to J. G. Mosley of the Leigh Infirmary in Lancashire, England in an article in Science News (January 11, 1997) smokers are four times more likely to have gray hair than non-smokers. Even worse, smoking has been conclusively linked to accelerated hair loss.

SUMMARYHeard another myth about hair? Do your research, ask an expert! This doesn't include your grandmother, best friend or local barmaid. Instead, talk to an experienced hairdresser or a trichologist. Always get the real facts before you act on any hair myths, you owe it to your hair.

Natural Remedies for Hair Loss, Dandruff and Hair Problems

noreply@blogger.com (R) — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 13:23:00 +0000

Hairs are very peculiar characteristics of mammalian groups in animal kingdom. It has a very important part to play in living beings. Humans also have hairs that serves important role in their lives.

From very ancient times hairs have been a beauty symbols for both men and women. People are now days spending a great part of their earrings for hair care. People around the globe have passion for hairs. And hair care industry is growing day by day to fulfill the requirements of the people.

But first we should know what are hairs and how do they grow?

Hairs are the outgrowths from the follicles present on the skin.

These follicles are situated on the dermis, the second layer of the skin and extend up to the epidermis that is the outermost layer of the skin. Through this follicle their grows out a hair.

Hair is composed of keratin with chemical constituent like carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, sulphur and oxygen.

Hair growth varies from person to person but on an average hair grows of about 5 to 10 mm per month.

Maximum growth of hairs takes place at the age of about 15 to 30 years. It is seen that hair growth is more in summers as compared to winters.

Scalp (skin on head) consists of seven components. These are papilla of hairs, hair shaft, mouth of follicle, stratum granulosum, sebaceous gland and oil duct.

Hair also possesses a life cycle. Firstly hairs grows from the follicle, then the hair enters a rapidly growing phase, then the hair enters a stagnant phase i.e. inactive phase and then hair dies off and ultimately fell off. An average life of hairs varies from 2 to 5 years.

Majorly seen hair related problems in general life are:
1. Hair loss

2. Premature graying of hairs

3. Alopecia

4. Dandruff

HAIR LOSS

noreply@blogger.com (R) — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 13:20:00 +0000

A disease common globally, which has really created chaos around the world now a days. A very common problem which as been faced globally. Recent data shows tendency of hair fall has increased in past two decades.

Causes of hair fall are
· Deficiency of useful minerals and vitamins in body

· Mental and emotional stress

· Prolonged illness

· Hormonal imbalance commonly seen in hyperthyroidism, imbalance in androgen and estrogen.

· Usually after child birth due hormonal imbalance

· Certain medications like blood thinners, vitamin A if taken in excess amount, non-contraceptive pills, anti depressant drugs and medicines used in chemotherapy for treating cancer patients.

· Certain infections that can promote hair loss for example fungal infection on scalp

· Diseases like diabetes may also be a precipitating factor in hair loss.

· Poor blood circulation or excess blood loss

· Poor nutrition

· Lack of sleep and life style disorder

· Hereditary factors.

PREMATURE GREYING OF HAIR

noreply@blogger.com (R) — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 13:15:00 +0000

Very common problem especially amongst teens now days. Due certain factors there is early graying of hairs in young people.

Color to hairs is provided by amount melalin content present in the body. More the melalin content darker is the hair colour and vice versa.

Following are the causes due to which premature graying of hairs occurs.

· Faulty dietary habits

· Lack of sound sleep

· Stress· Deficiency of minerals iron, copper and iodine

· Lack of vitamin B in diet

· Maintaing unhygienic condition of hairs

· Bad circulation of blood in scalp

.· Washing of hairs with hot water

· Drying hairs with electric dryer

· Use of chemicals like hair dyes, shampoos

· Hereditary factors.

Alopecia

noreply@blogger.com (R) — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 13:10:00 +0000

Aloplecia is a synonym of baldness. It is of many types

.1. Androgen aloplecia or male pattern baldness it is progressive thinning of hairs

2. Aloplecia areata- it involves loss of some hairs from head

3. Aloplecia totalis- it involves loss of all the hairs from head

4. Aloplecia universalis it involves loss of all hairs from head and body

Causes of alopecia

· Emotional stress

· Severe illness

· Hormonal changes

· Improper hair care

· Exposure to certain medication like antidepressant, blood thinning medicines

· Ringworm can also lead to aloplecia

· Fungal infection is also another reason by which aloplecia can occur

· Due to protein deficiency

· Iron deficiency can also lead to aloplecia

Dandruff

noreply@blogger.com (R) — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 13:06:00 +0000

Dandruff is a condition of flaking of scalp. It is known as seborric dermatitis in common terms, is the inflammation of upper layers of skin causing scales on the scalp and other body parts.

Dandruff appears when rate at which dead cells of the scalp shed and their replacement speeds up.

Regular dandruff appears as white or gray flakes in sever conditions it may include oily flakes, which are yellow in colour.

Dandruff begins at the age between 12 to 15years i.e. the age of puberty and is seen in old people.

Most prominent age grouped people who are affected are people who are in age between 25 to 35 years. Dandruff can affect any part of the body possessing hairs like eyebrows, cheeks ears and chest

Following are the causes of dandruff

· Hormonal imbalance

· poor health condition

· Poor hygiene of hairs

· Allergic reactions

· Emotional stress

· Consumption of high fatty and carbohydrate diet

· Consumption of innutritious food

· Hereditary factors

· Excessive use of chemicals on hairs like hair styling gels, colors, sprays etc.

· Cold and dry weather conditions

· In adequate washing of hairs.

Some hair maintenance tips:

noreply@blogger.com (R) — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 13:03:00 +0000

· Take proper nutritious diet·

Shampoo your hairs regularly with non chemical base shampoo or mild herbal shampoo·

Always dissolve shampoo in water before using it.

· Use a conditioner after you use shampoo· Always rinse off all the shampoo with clean and soft water·

Get your hairs trimmed regularly to avoid split ends·

Avoid using hairstyling gels, hair sprays, chemical based hair colors·

Comb and brush your hairs regularly· Avoid usage of electric driers and let them air dry·

Gentle hair massage should be done regularly to improve blood circulation·

Avoid undue stress· At least have a sound sleep for 6-8 hours·

Oil should be left on hairs and scalp for not more than 2 hours.·

Take proper amount of rest and about6-8 hours of sound sleep.

Hair growth and maintenance remedies by herbal methods:

noreply@blogger.com (R) — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:55:00 +0000

Amla: A powerful hair growth promoter, which helps us in redefining our lost hairline. As this herb is sheet virya i.e. of cold potency it helps in suppressing pitta dosha, which is the main culprit in causing hair fall and premature graying of hairs.

Indian women, for maintaing long and silky hairs have used Amla since ages and to deal with any kind of hair related problems. As it acts on enhancing liver functioning, which is very important in proper digestion, helps in creating a healthy environment in our body, which will lead to good growth of hairs, and body.

It is a well-established fact that by using Amla regularly, graying of hairs can easily be delayed, as it is a well-known rasayan mentioned in ayurvedic texts.

Brahmi: a well-known herb in India used since time immemorial for enhancing hair growth and memory power.

Due to its actions it helps in promoting hair growth faster. It possess certain properties which helps in repairing the damages occurred in hair follicles due to lack of maintenance and helps in normalizing the damage done to rediscover the lost persona of hairs.

This is the only reason you can still trace out Indian women having very long, black and beautiful hairs inspite of old age.

It is also categorized as rasayan in ayurveda and hence possesses the properties of delaying ageing signs in body like greying of hairs.

Brahmi also helps in relieving mental fatigue and hence helps in maintaing proper bodily environment that leads to healthy hairs.

ZYX herbal hair cream: a unique blend of ayurvedic herbs, which are very effective in hair, related problems. A total solution to hairs and its related problems.

ZYX contain certain powerful herbs that are used since centuries to rejuvenate the lost persona due to damage to hairs.

It contains herbs like Amla, bhringraj, jatamansi, naleeni, shikakai, mahendi, gambhari, neem and satpodina. These herbs have been used extensively in hair related problems in ayurvedic system of medicine.

It helps in revitalizing hairs, and provides new freshness and new power to hairs and hence is very helpful in rediscovering the beautiful hairs. This herbal formulation is completely free from any kind of side effects and chemicals that are the major cause of rise in hair problems in present era.

It helps us in getting relieved from hair loss, premature greying of hairs, baldness, aloplecia and dandruff. Its powerful herbal action helps you in getting rid of day-to-day hair problems to make it shiny and healthier day by day. It also helps in promoting growth by stimulating hair follicles.

So it can be said that ZYX is the new revolution in hair industry that will fade away all your problems and will make you more confident of yourself like never before when you find your hairs healthier and shinier

THE BEST HAIRLOSS REMEDY

noreply@blogger.com (R) — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 09:06:00 +0000

The most common cause hairloss is iron deficiency.

Iron deficiency is also known as anemia in medical terms wherein the body has a low iron level than what the body requires.

Due to iron deficiency the number of red blood cells is reduced in the blood and result in a number of ailments.

In most of the cases the person suffering from anemia will suffer extreme feelings towards hot or cold temperature (that is the person feels either too cold or too hot even at normal temperatures).

This is because iron is used to maintain the body temperature. Due to iron deficiency in the body the hair begin to fall. The person who is suffering from iron deficiency also takes time to recover from blood loss.

More than 80% women suffer from some type of anemia. The common reason for iron deficiency is that there is insufficient iron in their food.

Iron is one of the key elements in creating red blood cells in the body. Due to fewer red blood cells the person appears pale (due to loss of pigmentation) and the hair follicles become weaker. The weakened hair follicles cause hair loss.

The best method for hair loss prevention due to iron deficiency is, to consume nutritious food containing high iron content.

Doctors usually stress the patients to increase iron intake by consuming dried fruits, fish, legumes, meat, molasses, potatoes, dark green leafy vegetables, wheat germ, and grain products in the diet.

Sometimes lack of vitamins in body can also cause excessive hair loss in women.

Deficiencies in folic acid and B12 vitamin one of the causes for hair loss.

For immediate recovery doctors usually give iron and vitamin pills.

However these medicines are dangerous and should be consumed only after consulting a doctor.

Natural Cures for Hair Loss

noreply@blogger.com (R) — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:07:00 +0000

Hair is made of the protein kerotin, the same substance found in nails and skin. Each hair rises out of a bulb-like follicle and goes through a cycle of growth for up to five years. It then stops growing and goes into a period of rest, after which it falls out and a new hair starts to grow.Hair loss is a process that occurs everyday.

On a single day you can lose anywhere between fifty to hundred hair. But, since it is replaced everyday, you hardly notice any difference.

Alarm bells however, start ringing when the rate of hair fall occurs faster than the rate of hair growth. This can lead to depleting hair and eventually, baldness. But, there are methods you can use to stop hair loss.

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is by far the best solution for natural hair loss prevention - eat a balanced diet, exercise well, sleep well and avoid junk food and chemical treatments on your hair.

Hair is the fastest growing tissue of the body, made up of proteins called keratins. Every strand of hair is made up of three layers:

the inner layer or medulla (only present in thick hairs);
the middle layer or cortex, which determines the strength, texture, and color of hair; and the cuticle, which protects the cortex.

Hair grows from roots, which are enclosed in follicles. Below this is a layer of skin called the dermal papilla, which is fed by the bloodstream carrying nourishments vital to the growth of hair. Only the roots of hair are actually alive, while the visible part of hair is dead tissue, and therefore unable to heal itself.

Natural Products - Treatment with herbs can show significant results in achieving re growth of hair. However such treatments might not show any immediate results and takes longer than other treatments, but can at times work wonder.

Also, you must remember, the resultant effect will always vary from person to person.

Herbs like Ginkyo biloba are popular herb and are believed to improve blood circulation to the brain and skin.

Green tea is thought to inhibit the enzyme 5-alpha-reductase that converts testosterone into hair-unfriendly DHT. He Shou Wu is a Chinese herb and has traditionally been used to reduce hair loss.

Aromatherapy
A blend of six drops each of lavender and bay essential oils in a base of four ounces of either almond, soybean or sesame oil massaged into the scalp and allowed to sit for 20 minutes has been used by aroma therapists to stimulate the scalp.

A vigorous rubbing of the scalp with fingers after washing the hair with cold water is one of the most effective among the several home remedies for the prevention and treatment of hair loss.

The scalp should be rubbed vigorously till it starts to tingle with the heat. It will activate the sebaceous glands and energise the circulation of blood in the affected area, making the hair grow healthy.

Vitamin B5 - In addition to its beneficial effects in helping to counteract stress and promote metabolism, building new cells, and maintaining normal cell growth, vitamin B5 also helps to protect skin and cells against the signs of aging

Why You Have Hair Loss as You Age

noreply@blogger.com (R) — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 17:13:00 +0000

As you know, most of you at some point will start experiencing hair loss. There are some of you that became bald in your twenties or thirties. But most you, you will lose your hair gradually and then one day you will notice your hair thinning in one area. This occurs because as you age your health deteriorates.

Poor health and hair loss
There are quite a few areas that are related to hair loss. But in general they are all tied together in a fine puzzle. The major reason for hair loss is poor health, both physical and psychological. When you are in poor health, you will exhibit numerous symptoms and one that becomes obvious is hair loss.

The extreme poor health condition is when people are subjected to chemotherapy. All of the body systems are poisoned creating massive poor health. All hair is lost.

Hair loss and the endocrine system :

Hair loss relates to your body's endocrine system. It is these organs, thyroid, adrenal, thymus, and pancreas that control the function of your body's health by the hormones that they release. One hormone that controls hair loss and hair growth is testosterone.

Hair loss and testosterone

Testosterone is frequently converted to a substance call DHT by a specific enzyme. It is DHT that affects hair growth by disturbing your hair's follicle and destroying it. When the endocrine organs fail to control testosterone there is an excess, much of this excess is converted to DHT.
Women also have testosterone but this is balanced by the high level o estrogen that they have. But when the estrogen balance is upset, women will see hair loss because of more testosterone in their blood.

Diet and hair loss

The food you eat also determines how much testosterone is created in your body. It is important to eat a special type of natural diet to maintain healthy organs that can keep a hormonal balance in your body, so that you have good body health.

When you are not in the best of health and use various types of medication, your hormones are out of balance and your body is in need of nutritional help.

It is the vitamins and minerals that help the body rebalance it self, but it is best that these nutrients come from raw food. This is why a colon and blood cleanse is important to do to give your body some help in providing nutrients and giving it a rest from processing heavy foods.

Stress and hair loss

Then there is stress. This is a real hair killer. Stress uses up a lot of your vitamins and minerals. Your body protects you from stress by releasing cortisone and by adjusting your hormone levels to an un-natural condition.

Stress creates an imbalance in your hormones and now your hair loss increases and your health starts to deteriorate.

if you seek to improve your health in a natural way, your health gets better and your hair loss stops and maybe you may even grow some hair back.

HELPFUL TIPS TO PREVENT HAIR LOSS

noreply@blogger.com (R) — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 08:01:00 +0000

This article will give you some helpful tips on preventing hair loss.

For some men and even women, hair loss will be hereditary and there is not a lot they can do to prevent it. But if you don't have the hair loss gene, there are steps you can take to keep your hair healthy and prevent it from falling out.

First and most importantly eat a healthy balanced diet. Your hair needs nutrition to grow and be healthy. Try to eat a diet rich in vitamins and minerals. If this is not possible, take a good multi-vitamin everyday that can provide you with the required daily allowance of vitamins and minerals.

Get plenty of exercise and plenty of sleep. Exercise increases the blood flow to every part of your body, including your scalp. Increased blood flow can nourish the hair follicles and keep them strong and healthy. Your whole body, including your scalp and hair needs rest to rejuvenate, so try to get at least eight hours of restful sleep each night.

Avoid hair treatments that can damage your hair. Frequent dyeing, hot curling irons, blow dryers, perms and frequent brushing or combing can all do damage to your hair and result in hair loss.

Be gentle on your hair, using a soft bristled brush and letting it air dry whenever possible. Avoid vigorous combing when your hair is wet. It is more prone to breakage at this time.

If you notice excessive hair loss, see your doctor right away. Hair loss can be a sign of an underlying disease that needs treatment.

Autoimmune diseases such as lupus can cause hair loss. Also disorders of the endocrine system, such as diabetes may cause you to lose your hair.

Any type of hormone imbalance can be a big factor in hair loss also. It is important to find the cause of your hair loss and get treatment to prevent further hair loss and damage to other body organs.

Certain medications can cause hair loss. Talk with your doctor about your medicines and ask about the possibility of them causing your hair to fall out. You may be able to change to another medication that has less of a risk of causing hair loss.

There are a number of myths out there about hair loss.

Here are a few of them:
- Wearing a hat will cause hair loss. While it may be true that a lot of bald men may wear a hat to cover their thinning hair, a hat in no way caused their hair to fall out. If wearing a hat caused baldness, everyone in the national baseball league would be bald!

- Standing on your head can prevent baldness. This has never been proven to be true. But if you like to stand on your head, go for it!

- Hair loss in females means that you are not a proper woman with two X chromosomes. This is crazy because hair loss has nothing to do with chromosomes but has everything to do with hormones.

- Hair loss in women is a sign of an overactive brain. There is absolutely no scientific evidence to back this statement up.

Hair loss can be upsetting at any age. Do your best to stay healthy and follow the above tips for preventing hair loss

Knowing Some Heart Disease Symptoms Can Save Your Life

noreply@blogger.com (R) — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 06:10:00 +0000

Our heart has the most important function of pumping blood throughout our bodies, without which we cannot live.

Ensuring that one’s heart is in good condition and is functioning properly should be on our high priority list. However, sometimes one heart disease or the other creeps up on us. By being able to identify a heart disease symptom, that could potentially help to save someone’s life.

Heart Attack Symptoms

A heart disease symptom that is associated with heart attacks may be easier to read than some other diseases but at the same time it can be quite confusing since some of the symptoms occur for reasons not associated with heart attacks or heart problems. If you are not sure of any one symptom, check with your doctor right away. If someone is having a heart attack time is of the essence and is critical.

* Nausea, vomiting and/or general upper middle abdomen discomfort

* Sweating profusely

* Heartburn and/or indigestion

* Arm pain – more commonly left arm but sometimes the right arm as well

* Upper back pain

* Pain, fullness and/or squeezing sensation of the chest

* Jaw pain, toothache, headache

* Shortness of breath

* General feeling of being unwell

One or more of these symptoms may occur at the same time depending on the person. Each person is different and there are people where they have no symptoms whatsoever.

Learning to recognize a heart disease symptom is not easy and often it may turn out to be a false alarm. However, never ignore any symptom that might be related to a heart attack. It’s better to be too careful than sorry.

Coronary Heart Disease Symptoms

The symptoms associated with coronary heart disease are pronounced such as:

* Chest pain or angina – is the most common heart disease symptom related to Coronary Heart Disease however, the intensity of pain may vary from person to person

* Shortness of breath – this is a usual symptom of congestive heart failure; the heart is usually very weak at this point from lack of blood and oxygen and/or from a past heart attack

Heart disease symptom recognizing is usually hard as many of these symptoms can be caused by many other different factors as well; this is probably one of the main causes why some people walk into emergency rooms, sometimes too late to be able to be helped.

If you are faced with any kind of doubt about a heart disease symptom that you may have, check with your doctor as soon as possible in order to avoid a disaster.

Your health is the most important possession you can have. Learn to listen to your heart and protect yourself from any heart disease by conducting regular check ups and exercising as much as possible. Be on the silent lookout for any heart disease symptom.

Healthy Eating Tips which you must follow

noreply@blogger.com (R) — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 16:37:00 +0000

"Eat Healthy, Stay Healthy" - this is a common saying and it is very unlikely if you have not heard it in your lifetime. Every one of us wants to stay healthy. To maintain a healthy life, we need healthy diet too. Without having a healthy diet, we may not even survive too long. But healthy eating style does not necessarily mean a boring diet. On the contrary, you can add a great variety in your healthy diet and enjoy its delicious flavor.

Practically, there is no secret about healthy eating. This should be a perfect blend of variety, balance and regulation. Additionally, you need to promote healthy lifestyle in terms of maintaining few useful strategies such as not smoking, minimum level of alcohol consumption, and stress management. In this article, we will explore few great healthy eating tips that can keep you healthy without compromising your taste-buds.

Add fish meals at least twice a week

Typically fish is a 'must-have' inclusion in healthy eating tips. It is a great source of omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins and minerals. If you take at least 2 fish meals in a week, it offers you a great health benefits such as lowering high blood pressure, cardiac problems, and lowering cholesterol level.

Omega-3 fatty acids can not be produced by our body. Omega-3 fatty acids are helpful in decreasing cardiac problems, reducing high blood pressure, reducing the risk of arthritis, regulating abnormal heart rhythms, and promoting healthy brain function.

Add varied lean red meat meals several times a week

While considering healthy eating tips, a special emphasis must be given on lean red meat meals. You may have this meal several times a week. If you are a vegetarian, you must have legume or nuts daily in your diet. If you do not have it or its alternatives in your daily diet, it means you are lacking the required supply of iron and zinc. These are the essential minerals that can keep your brain healthy and active.

Add vegetables and fruits in daily diet Vegetables and fruits are great source of dietary fiber. We need dietary fiber in our daily diet. It helps us not getting constipated. Additionally, it has other health benefits such as lowering cholesterol level, regulating glucose level and reducing the risk of cardiac problems. Remember it as an important ingredient of healthy eating tips.

Avoid eating in heavy volume

This is one of the important healthy eating tips that you probably should not avoid. Different scientific studies confirm that if you take your food in frequent segments rather than having it in bulk at a given time, it promotes healthy metabolism. That means, if you supply low amount of foods in different periods of time in a day, you actually help you metabolic system to function more efficiently. Hence, it lowers the risk of accumulated fat in the body and allows you to stay fat-free and healthy.

Drink plenty amount of water

'Water is life' and possibly there is no one on the face of earth who can deny the fact. Every one knows the health benefits of water. This is an essential part of healthy eating tips.

Almost 2/3rds part of our body is made up of water. Our blood contains 83% water, our muscles contain 75% water, our brain consists of 74% water and bone contains 22% water. Literally, the benefits we receive from drinking water are countless. Water is essential to absorb vitamins and nutrients in the blood stream. It also promotes the detoxification process by carrying out the bodily wastages from the body. Apart from that, it helps keep skin glowing and healthy. You should drink 5-6 liters of water daily to keep your system clean and healthy

Exercise, Exercise and More Exercise

Health Risks Of Perfume And Perfume Allergies

noreply@blogger.com (R) — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 16:22:00 +0000

Although in ancient times perfume was merely the distillation of floral essences, perfume of today is created with both synthetic chemicals and nature based materials derived from either animals or botanical means.

Many individuals can suffer from health risks when using or being around others who use perfume as well as those who suffer from perfume allergies. Since the formulas used to make perfume is consider trade secrets by the manufacturers who make them, they are not required to list the ingredients of their perfumes, so they generally list them as fragrance on their perfume bottle labels.

Not knowing exactly what may be in any particular perfume leaves physicians lacking the information they need to make a determination of exactly what may be causing an allergic reaction or what may pose as a health risk to some people.

Here is a list of some ingredients that may or not be in any particular perfume:
- Benzaldehyde
- Benzyl acetate
- Benzyl alcohol
- Camphor
- Ethanol
- Ethyl acetate, which is on n EPA Hazardous Waste list
- Limonene
- Linalool
- a-Pinene
- g-Terpinen
- a-Terpineol
Some of these chemicals can make people ill, as they may suffer from these symptoms or illnesses that may be irritated by using or being in close contact with someone wearing perfume products.
- Rashes
- Hives
- Dermatitis
- Eczema
- Sinusitis
- Asthma
- Sever headaches
- Nausea
- Central Nervous System disorders
- Fatigue
- Drowsiness
- Impaired vision
- Trouble concentrating
- Irritation of the eyes or upper respiratory tract
Confusion
- Convulsions
- Uncontrollable coughing or sneezing
- any other numerous reactions depending upon the person and the chemical that is irritating them

Keep in mind when wearing any perfume product, especially a designer perfume , that it may not necessarily the scent that may be irritating an allergy sufferer, rather, it is a chemical of the perfume offsetting an allergic reaction or even a health risk. Most of the time you do not even realize that someone may be allergic to perfume until they suffer a bout with their allergies while being around you.
Since perfumes today are created by using different types of, chemicals they can in turn create allergic reactions and can sometimes make worse existing conditions. When using a new or different perfume you should try a perfume sample, to make sure you are not allergic to it.

Anytime you show signs of an allergic reaction or a health risk of perfume, you should immediately stop using it, while becoming aware of its ingredients. If an allergic reaction to perfume becomes sever, you should also consult with your physician to try to find out what may be an allergy trigger or allergen for you. However, if you find you are not allergic to perfume and it poses no health risk to you and those around you, you will more than likely be able to use that particular perfume product

Protein and Weight Loss - Is there any Relation in these

noreply@blogger.com (R) — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 16:00:00 +0000

Now it has become a trend that we all are trying to switch on to low carb diet. It occurs mainly due to the fact that high protein diet actually enhances weight loss. A recent British study confirmed that there is a strong correlation between diet high in protein and weight loss. The study also said that the diet high in protein triggers in releasing hormone that influences weight loss.

Protein consumption in diet ensures the release of PYY hormone that reduces the hunger. Researchers argued that high protein foods start out PYY secretion better than other foods. Scientific studies also suggest that PYY should be an integral part of weight reduction plan. Theoretically, as because a proportionate relation exists between protein and weight loss, therefore an obese individual must eat more calories to trigger PYY compared to a normal weight individual.

Typically, we avoid high calorie food to maintain healthy balance in life. But the truth is if we do not get enough protein in our diet, we may suffer from varieties of health complications. Lack of protein in our regular diet may cause harm to all the organs - from the heart to kidney. It also causes weaker immune system; hence our health may be affected by a variety of diseases.

The amount of protein in the diet depends essentially on three factors - sex, age and weight. However, for normal adult man and normal adult woman the daily protein intake would be 56 grams per day and 46 grams per day respectively.

About Weight Loss

In recent years, there are few high-protein diet programs available in the market claiming for weight loss. However, supports received from the diet gurus and health practitioners are generally inclined with the low calorie diet rather the high-protein ones.
However, the relation between protein and weigh loss is not appreciated by each and every research fellow. It is said that low carb diets are mainly linked up with reduced calorie intake and increased diet timing but not with decreased carbohydrate content.

The essential feature of low-carb high-protein diet is rapid weight loss. But it is viewed from a different perspective by the skeptics. They rejected the theory about the relation between the diet high in protein and weight loss and argued that it occurs mainly due to the fact of excessive urination. When the body makes up inadequate supply of dietary carbohydrates, it uses body's own carbohydrates stored in the liver and kidney. During this process, the water is mobilized. The mobilized water is then discharged from the body in the form of urine. Hence the rapid weight loss occurs at the initial stages high-protein diet.

Substituting few dietary carbohydrates with high-protein diet may lead to significant short term weight loss benefits. But the condition says that the diet must be low-fat one as well. Protein and weight loss may become a trendy topic in these days because of its known results contributing to rapid weight loss. But some scientific researches have shown some long term disadvantages as well. Therefore, a slow but certain weight loss can be ensured with a healthy high fiber, moderate protein and low fat plan. This is not a short term plan but a way of healthy living that we can maintain throughout of our lives.

Disadvantages of too much protein

Although, the relation between diet rich in protein and weight loss has become a up-to-the-minute topic in today's health discussion, but we should remember that high protein may imply high fat as well. So there is always a high risk for increasing LDL cholesterol and total cholesterol levels with high protein intake. Hence, there is high possibility for cardiac problems. High protein may imply low fiber as well. Low fiber diet is not at all healthy. If we use it on a regular basis, there is an increased possibility of getting constipated, increased risk of cancer, obesity, cardiac problem and type-2 diabetes.

Lifestyle Changes to Improve Your Health

noreply@blogger.com (R) — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 15:56:00 +0000

The choices you make are important to healthy living. If you are one of the many people who has begun to think about what lies ahead for you, it’s time to begin to look toward doing something about it. The choices you make now and in the future will determine how well you will stand up to the perils of life as you approach your senior years. By taking the time to learn some ways you can improve your life now can help you live longer and healthier.

Eating a Healthier Diet

Most of us are guilty of not eating foods that are good for our health. We develop poor eating habits at an early age, and we tend to put off making changes that will improve our well being. We may make small changes when the need for losing weight is important or during a time when certain foods may take a tool on the way we feel, but it takes something major for us to really make a change in the way we eat. The problem is that quite often by the time we make the decision to make changes, it’s too late for them to make a difference. We must begin early in life to develop healthy eating habits, and we must continue those habits through out our lives.

Develop an Exercise Routine

Exercise is an important part of remaining healthy. If you don’t have an exercise routine already, you should develop one based on your own abilities. Even if you are only able to walk around the block a few times a day, you will be doing something that is good for your body. No matter what the condition of your health may be it’s important to exercise on a regular basis. Aerobic exercises such as walking, swimming, skiing, and bicycling are best, and you want to perform your routine long enough to increase your heart rate.

Reduce Stress

Stress is always an important issue, but as we get older, it begins to take a greater toll on our health. It’s important to learn to reduce stress levels before they cause severe health problems, and the best time to do that is when you are still young enough to fight the impulse to allow stress to consume you. Even every day conditions such as asthma, allergies, and even colds and hay fever can be caused by stress. Stress can cause the immune system to break down, and when that happens, it is ripe for many different conditions and illnesses.

Maintain a Proper Weight

In order to stay healthy, you need to keep your weight within normal range. If you are overweight, you will have less energy and thus be unable to exercise or even do household chores. Excess weight also puts a strain on your heart and makes you more likely to have a heart attack. Of course, maintaining a proper weight falls in directly with the other methods of developing a healthy lifestyle since you need to exercise and eat healthy foods in order to maintain a proper weight. Since many people have a tendency to overeat when they are under stress, keeping that in control can also help you keep your weight within normal range. Although some recent evidence suggests that being up to 10% overweight is healthier than being 10% underweight, it is healthier to be as close to a normal range as possible.

Making the choice to change your lifestyle is essential if you want to live a healthy and pain free lifestyle. There is no substitute for healthy living, and healthy living comes from making lifestyle changes that affect your complete body and mind. Only by making those important changes can you expect to live a normal, healthy life into your golden years.

How to Cure High Blood Pressure- 7 Blood Pressure Secrets Doctors Won’t Tell You

noreply@blogger.com (R) — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 15:36:00 +0000

Do you know how to cure high blood pressure with no medication? Most people would probably say to eat healthy (lower your salt-intake) and make sure you exercise. Unfortunately, most doctors tell you this and forget to tell you the other treatments you can be doing to lower your score and eventually be med-free.

The truth is that doctors are educated in medical schools were natural health and simple 'common sense' secrets are not taught. Unfortunately, medicine and antibiotics are only being taught because our medical industry is completely reliant upon pharmaceutical companies.

But new research is now showing the sometimes medicines are not the only treatment. In fact, some natural treatments are just as effective as their medicine counterpart.

Which is making some think, "Is there something doctors are NOT telling us?"

Naturally Treat High Blood Pressure

High Blood Pressure Medications (Diuretics, Beta Blockers, Alpha Blockers, and Vasodilators) work because they lower your blood pressure. The problem is that they make it look that you are healthy but are your numbers showing the truth?

High Blood Pressure medications work because they synthetically alleviate the pressure of the arteries and blood. For instance, with diuretics the blood will become less salty (less thick) and your pressure with drop. Another example would be beta blockers which synthetically cause the heart to beat slower.

Though these medications look good on paper, they are NOT treating the disease known as the 'silent killer'. In fact, they could be prolonging your life but they will never fully treat the disease. And statistics show that users will eventually die from the high blood pressure.

But what if you could naturally treat high blood pressure.

7 Hypertension Tips Your Doctor Won't Share with You

So you want to know, 'how to cure high blood pressure'? First, you need to know how to prevent high blood pressure holistically. Because curing high blood pressure starts with a holistic treatment. Holistically treating hypertension simply means using the 'whole' body to cure the problem. This is completely different than taking a pill to synthetically thin out the blood.

1. Three Miracle Minerals- If you are suffering from high blood pressure, you should be supplementing your diet with 3 miracle minerals that lower high blood pressure. Magnesium, Calcium and Potassium have been shown to help lower blood pressure.

2. Garlic- Garlic has been shown to benefit the heart, lower cholesterol and lower high blood pressure naturally. The compound in garlic, allicin, is thought to naturally lower high blood pressure. Find a quality supplement today.

3. Folic Acid- Vitamin B which is found in green leafy vegetables reduces homocysteine levels in the blood. This vitamin will lower the risk of heart disease and alleviate the pressure naturally.

4. Apple Cider Vinegar- Many or my customers have found success with apple cider vinegar which contains vitamins C, A, E, B1, B2 and B6, in addition to potassium, magnesium, and copper.

5. Relieve Stress- Do you know there are numerous ways to relieve stress? Breathing exercises, exercising, or reading a book are simple ways to relieve stress and lower high blood pressure. And there are even more than this!

6. Your Diet! You know the major Do's and Don'ts about high blood pressure dieting. Just remember to be eating your water-soluble fibers (fruits and vegetables). Fibers, especially water-soluble, will flush your system and plaque. Also, switch to whole grains! With less plaque in the arteries you will eventually be hypertension-free! Our HBP report goes into great detail about how you can treat hypertension with your diet.

7. Green Tea! It is loaded with antioxidants and research shows it lowers high blood pressure. Whether it is the 'relaxing' factor or the natural herbs in green tea, 1 cup of green tea will be helpful for your health!

Top 10 Reasons Why you should NOT "go" on a Diet

noreply@blogger.com (R) — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 15:21:00 +0000

The only thing growing faster than the $65 billion diet industry is the American waistline. If one of your New Years resolutions was to Go on a Diet, the only place I guarantee you will go....is up in weight. It's a Fact - Diets will only make you fatter. When it comes to the latest in Diet fads, we are quite gullible and easily tempted by a Diet's empty promised. Reason being....the diet industry KNOWS we are in search of the "quick fix" and will only play with our emotions - our desperation for the quickest way to relieve looking and feeling fat. Diets are nothing more than Temporary Solutions with many lingering, negative side effects. Here are the Top 10 Reasons Why you should NOT "go" on a Diet

1. Diets do NOT work. Diets have a 99% Failure Rate. Have you noticed a pattern yet? Lose weight....quickly regain it? Over time, studies show if you diet you are more likely to be overweight than people who eat normally and make small gradual changes to their lifestyle. No, the Law of Averages does not apply to this faulty system.

2. Dieting can be Dangerous. Any time you severely restrict the amount or types of foods you eat you put your health and life at risk. Dieting has been related to injuries and sudden deaths from electrolyte imbalance, malnutrition, and heart arrhythmia's. Weight cycling, or yo-yo-ing weight, is associated with higher death rates - especially if some type of pills are being used. At no point should you ever place weight loss above your health.

3. Dieting Destroys your Metabolism. Diets will cause your weight to quickly cycle up and down. Sure, you may lose weight quickly because you are simply not eating enough. In the initial stages, the first seven to nine pounds lost are water, presenting a real danger of dehydration and mineral deficiencies. Even more terrifying ins the break down of lean muscle due to inefficient nutrients and calories. If you are losing more than 3-4 pounds a week, you can be sure this is what is happening - very little fat is lost this state. Now, any muscle loss will cause your metabolism slow to a crawl. The cumulative effect takes place for you cannot survive very long on very low calories (1200 or less) and you will eventually eat more - on top of a slower metabolism. All those excess calories will be stored as fat - causing rapid weight gain.

4. Dieting is Exhausting. Diets are just reduced calorie Fads disguised by a clever gimmick. "Lose weight while you sleep" "Eat all you want and still lose weight" Not eating enough or cutting out certain food groups means your body may not be getting the energy it needs, or may lack certain nutrients. You will feel exhausted, light headed and experience some not-so-fun mood swings.

5. Dieting is Disruptive. Dieting negatively affects your normal eating patterns. Diets can lead to binge eating, overeating and chaotic eating. When you diet, it is common to override your internal signals telling you to eat. You end up trying to use willpower or resist hunger signals and may even go as far as taking appetite suppressants. This results in being unable to know when you really are hungry or wore....when you're full.

6. Dieting can lead to eating disorders. Experts state that the high rates of eating disorders in the U.S. are due in part to people dieting, losing weight, rebounding, and becoming chronic dieters.

7. Dieting Causes Food Obsessions. If you spend a large amount of time and energy depriving yourself of food or certain types of food - you will spend more time thinking about food and become obsessed attempts to control your weight by what you choose to eat or not eat. How long do you want to live like this?

8. Dieting Diminishes Women. There is way too much attention focused on our appearance and an arbitrary number on the scale. In the midst of this focus - we end up avoiding what really matters to us - our dreams and ambitions. Even worse, it erodes our confidence and self-respect.

9. Dieting Intensifies Negativity. If you diet, you are more judgmental and critical of yourself and others. Once again, wasted time and energy.

10. Diets Put Your Life on Hold. Does this sound familiar...."I'll be happy when I weigh "x pounds." Guess what, the issues in your life are not related to your weight. Take responsibility and take back control of your life. Decide to be happy now and do what it takes to live a lifestyle that reflects your priorities. So this year resolve to NOT go on a Diet. Set Yourself Free from this miserable, guaranteed to fail weight loss cycle. Do NOT let the diet industry make money by taking advantage of you. It is time to stand up for yourself and take control.