Herbs for healthy life

Tomatoes and broccoli for greater fertility

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 13:37:00 +0000

Foods full of antioxidants that can preserve the quality of the male sex cells. Intake of vitamins C, E, zinc and folate helps to be healthy sperm.

Middle aged and older men who consume enough of the nutrient antioxidants, eating foods such as broccoli and tomatoes, have better quality sperm than those who do not get enough antioxidants.
Experts of California Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory conducted a study on 80 male smokers, aged 22-80 years, who completed a questionnaire about their diet and the potential use of dietary supplements and gave a sperm sample, reports Reuters.

Among those 45 and older, who have entered the most vitamin C, it was 20 percent less damage to sperm DNA, but among respondents who have at least entered the vitamin. The recommended daily intake of vitamin C is 90 mg.
Similar findings have been when it comes to vitamin E, zinc and folate. And here are middle aged and older subjects who entered the most concerned antioxidants had less damage to sperm DNA. Although their intake exceeded the recommended dosage, it was in the range considered safe.
The recommended daily intake of vitamin E is 15 mg, and 1,000 mg maximum safe.

The recommended daily intake of zinc is 11 mg and not more than 40 mg, while the recommended intake of folate 400 mg and not more than 1,000 mg.

In younger men, no evidence of the link between antioxidant intake levels and quality of sperm. Californian researchers think this is because the younger organism smaller "oksidantivnim stress" or the stress effectively neutralized.

Foods rich in vitamin C is citrus fruits, green and red peppers and tomatoes. Rich in vitamin E are some types of vegetable oils, nuts, particularly almonds, and green vegetables such as spinach and broccoli, while good sources of zinc are seafood, red meat, legumes, nuts, and dairy products.

Benefits of ginger tea

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 10:39:00 +0000

Due to the positive effects on health, Ginger is a common ingredient in a variety of dishes and drinks. Experts recommend that ginger root tea, which is rich in minerals and vitamins, consumes daily and thus reduce the level of accumulated stress in the body.

If you have the stomach "howling with worry," the key to your problem may be just ginger.
Stomach acid is essential for digestion and when we are under stress, this process can be broken.
Elis Macintosh nutritionist claims that ginger can stimulate digestive secretions.

"Warm water combined with lemon and cut ginger is a great way to encourage digestion. Ginger is full Gingerol antioxidant that helps to remove harmful chemicals produced by our body when we are worried, and ginger helps to reduce the psychological stress," says Macintosh.

This drink is also driven by mood and reverses negative feelings.

Benefits of ginger tea:

First Reduces motion sickness
Second Regulates discomfort in the stomach
3rd Reduces inflammation of any kind, especially the joints
4th Soothes coughs and colds
5th regulates circulation
6th Putting on the stomach lining, eases menstrual cramps
7th Strengthens the immune system because it contains antioxidants
8th Reduces stress and improves mood

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 11:41:00 +0000

For centuries, tea is considered the healthiest beverage for the organism. And that is exactly true if you drink tea made from a special plant, Camellia sinensis, which includes only four types of tea: green, black, white, and Chinese.

It is recommended that you drink tea everyday, but chilled as hot can have negative health consequences, and even cause throat cancer, according to The Times.

Here's why the tea is beneficial for our health:

First It helps us to be more durable during exercise. Scientists have found that the powerful antioxidants catechins in green tea extract increases the burning of fat.

Second Reduces the risk of heart attack
Also, regular consumption of this tea protects the body against cardiovascular and degenerative diseases.

3rd Antioxidants in tea inhibit the growth of cancer
These are breast cancer, small and large intestine, skin, lung, esophagus, stomach, pancreas, liver, ovarian, prostate, and oral cancer. However, keep in mind that you can remain healthy only with the help of tea. You have to adapt the whole diet.

4th Tea helps to fight bacteria
They destroy the DNA in our bodies and cause cardiac and neurological diseases.

5th Tea hydrates the body

6th Reduces the chance that you will become ill from Parkinson's disease.

7th Tea provides protection from UV radiation
Especially recommended consumption of green tea during vacations.

8th Tea keeps the girth of your waist
Studies have shown that people who drank tea regularly had a weight problem, and reduces the chance of developing diabetes, venous disease and stroke.

9th Tea reverses the negative effects caused by smoking cigarettes.

10th Diabetics who suffer from type 2 diabetes helps to break down the sugar.

11th It helps in the recovery of the body from radiation
Tea is like protection from potential degeneration of cells caused by radiation exposure.

12th Green tea nourishes bone minerals that increase their density and strength.

13th This drink effectively prevents and cures of neurological problems
Polyphenols in green tea encourage centers of learning and memory in the brain to work more effectively.

Rodiola: natural antidepressant

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 18:24:00 +0000

If you're stressed, missing you energy and I feel sad and exhausted, ask for a plant that is a natural antidepressant.

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- Antioxidant effect
- Anticancer effect;
- Increases the bioelectrical activity of the brain
- Prevents cardiac arrhythmias;
- Stimulates thyroid function;
- Supports the creation of muscle
- Enhances the functions of sex glands
- Increases serotonin level
- Relieves emotional stress
- Recovers from physical exertion
- Increases physical work capacity

Rodiola is a plant that comes from Siberia and China, and also referred to as golden root and mountain rose. Best known for being the person adapts to the physical and mental stress and gives her more energy and zest for life.

A recent study conducted in Sweden confirmed that rodiola improves intellectual performance, reduces stress and cortisol levels in the blood.

In another study published in the Journal alterantivne and complementary medicine, rodiola confirmed a positive effect on people with anxiety disorders.

A third study has demonstrated the effect rodiole as a natural antidepressant.

And more than 300 studies have shown that this plant has a beneficial effect on stress, anxiety, depression, and taking root extract rodiole no negative effects, as opposed to actions against those disturbances.

When you extract these plants, immediately feel the effect. People have reported increased energy, better mood, less burden of stress, better sleep and improved sexual performance.

The best foods for healthy bones

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 12:55:00 +0000

Olive oil is probably best known for its, heart-beneficial effects, but unsaturated fats protect against breast cancer, improve brain activity and make the hair, skin and nails nicer.

As if all this was not enough, the latest research suggests that olive oil strengthens bones, writes on page shape.com. A team of Spanish researchers examined 127 men aged 55 to 80 years. Those who ate a Mediterranean diet enriched with olive oil, showed a high level of osteocalcin in the blood, known markers of healthy bones, were transmitted to "The Independent reports."

"Entering olive oil is associated with the prevention of osteoporosis in experimental models and in vitro," said lead study author Dr. Jose Manuel Fernendes-Real and continued: "This is the first study to demonstrate that randomly olive oil keeps the bones and the blood markers ".

Earlier studies have shown that olive oil helps prevent osteoporosis because the disease affects the small Mediterranean country as opposed to the rest of Europe.

We love olive oil and additional information does not mean that it needs to drink instead of water, but it should definitely enter as much in their daily diet. "Olive oil does not reimburse the calcium and vitamin D," says Dr. Thomas Ajub Kit, Professor at the Faculty of Medicine "Albert Einstein." "But if the diet include all three, with a regular body exercise, you're on your way to healthy bones," he adds.

However, olive oil, milk and dairy products are not the only thing that keeps you strong bones. Here are some foods that are associated with the strengthening of bones.

First Soy. Soy foods are rich in protein, but not milk them so you can increase your intake of calcium, even though you are not tolerant to lactose. The average adult daily requirements of about 1000 milligrams of this essential nutrient. Half a measuring cup calcium fortified tofu contains about 25 percent of it. Cup of soybeans contains 261 milligrams of calcium plus 108 milligrams of magnesium.

Second Oily fish. Milk, cheese, yogurt and tofu will not help much with a daily dose of vitamin D, which helps the body to absorb calcium. Most people day to about 600 international units (IU) of vitamin D. Smaller servings of salmon contains nearly 450 IU, tin of sardines has 178 IU of a tin of tuna about 70 IU.

3rd Bananas. This tropical fruit is known as a goldmine of potassium, but are not able to see him often on the lists for healthy bones. However, 422 milligrams of potassium by the average amount of fruit is not that we should ignore.

4th Potatoes. Studies have shown that a diet rich in potassium can be compensated by a lack of calcium absorption typical Western diet. The average adult needs about 4,700 milligrams of potassium a day. One sweet potato with the skin on, medium size, has 542 milligrams, and white medium potato with the skin on has 751 milligrams of potassium.

5th Almonds. Nuts are similar to olive oil, rich in unsaturated fats and typical Mediterranean diet. A handful of almonds can contain up to 80 milligrams of calcium and 80 milligrams of magnesium, which is also very important in strengthening the bones. The average adult needs 300-400 milligrams a day.

Stevia - a real substitute for sugar

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 20:55:00 +0000

Researchers claim to have found the formula for muffin with stevia, which has all the characteristics of muffins with sugar and four times higher content of dietary fiber.

A recently published study in the journal, LWT - Food Science and Technology'' explains formula Muffins with Stevia in which 30 percent of the sugar is replaced with Stevia Rebaudioside A.
Researchers claim that muffin with stevia retains all the characteristics of muffins with sugar and dramatically increases the content of dietary fiber, when added inulin or polydextrose.

Future promising energy alternative

,, Glucosides from the leaves of Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni, native plants growing in the central parts of South America, can be an alternative to artificial sweeteners in baking production'', the report said.
Steviol glycosides last November approved for use in the European Union in the 31 categories of foods, including cereals with a high content of dietary fiber. However, Stevia can not currently be used in baked goods.

,, With respect to the natural history of the origin and use of stevia, can be expected to be alleviated, and regulations that steviol glycosides to be allowed in other types of sweetened foods, such as baked goods'', according to a study.

Stevia has the status of an ingredient that is safe for use in the U.S. and can be used in baked goods.

What is an alkaline diet?

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 18:30:00 +0000

It is completely contrary to all currently popular diet and is based on respect for the acid-base balance, and adhering to an alkaline diet keeps the line and Jennifer Aniston.

Hollywood is "insane" for alkaline diet, and she could not resist either Jennifer Aniston.
Instead of drinking fruit juices rich in acids, she swallows every morning alkaline drinks that give energy, a flat stomach and make your skin radiant. The list of users of the diet and Gwyneth Paltrow, Kirsten Dunst ...

What is the essence of an alkaline diet? It is completely contrary to all the currently popular diet and is based on respect for the acid-base balance, which is important for the health and can prevent the development of many diseases.

In fact, thanks to this diet manage to balance the effects caused by a high intake of protein, processed and fast foods, caffeine, sugar and grains. Therefore it is intended primarily to people who are constantly under stress and on whose menu has very few basic foods, such as vegetables.

An alkaline diet consists of about 75 percent alkaline and 25 percent acidic foods. To understand what we mean, it is important to know that the pH of the body slightly alkaline, it is generally in the range of 7.36 to 7.44, and by means of food should not reach that value. If you eat acidic foods, animal protein, sugar, and drink some coffee, then it goes haywire.

If you had gone too far with sour ingredients, the analysis of blood, and urine. But if you're constantly tired, you do not have enough energy, if you are bait for infections and colds, if you have weak nails, dry hair and skin, if you're nervous, get clean, if you often hurt the head, joints and muscles, if you have cramps , gastritis, neuritis, if you are struggling with obesity, have a bloated stomach, indigestion ... This means that overuse acidic foods.

Thanks to an alkaline diet will throw some food groups, but you will not count calories, which is partly the reason why this diet has become popular.In fact, you can eat and alkaline and acidic foods, but it is important to take care of their proportion, so that the dominant alkaline.

For three days after the application of the child, say nitrucionisti, you will feel that you have more energy, but to get a true picture of how effective it is necessary to eight weeks to follow the alkaline diet, which means that the more you eat vegetables, especially green ( kale, broccoli), less red meat and poultry (beef, lamb replace) and the more you fish, you use a lot of olive oil instead of other vegetable oils, wheat instead to use millet, to drink water with fresh lemon juice.

When it comes to alkaline foods, these include:
* Seaweed, Onions, white and young, parsnip, endive salad, ginger, broccoli, potatoes, peppers, mushrooms, cauliflower, eggplant, chard, kale, Brussels sprouts, shallots, coriander, carrots, celery, kohlrabi, beets, artichokes, fresh peppers, comfrey, cabbage, radish, parsnip, peas, peppers, cabbage, spinach, tomatoes, lettuce, beans, radish, black radish, alfalfa, fresh cucumber, dandelion, melon, pumpkin ... Fruit alakalni avocados, bananas, cherries, coconut, figs and dried and fresh, limum, lime. Then, pumpkin seeds, poppy seeds, chestnuts, almonds, avocado oil, flaxseed oil, coconut oil, olive oil, sesame, caraway seeds, capers, basil, thyme, soybeans, barley, oats, soy flour, lentils, millet, soy milk , sea salt, cinnamon, soy sauce, green tea, apple cider vinegar, ginger tea ... cheese, soy milk.
In acidic foods that should make up 25 percent of the diet, including:
* Beef, svinjetima, veal, tuna and canned sardines, poultry and game, crabs, oysters, liver, meat products ... plums, cranberries, cherries, pineapple, pomegranate, raspberry, currant, pomegranate, cherry, apple, peach, fresh or dried apricots, blueberries, blackberries, cranberries, medlar, grapefruit, papaya, mango, orange, pear, currant, strawberry ...

Then, hazelnuts, walnuts, Brazil nuts, cashews, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, pistachios, peanuts ... almond oil, sesame oil, safflower oil, sunflower oil, canola oil, white wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar. Also, eggs, cheese, ice cream, cow's milk, hard cheeses, pasteurized and unpasteurized milk, fruit and plain yogurt, butter, margarine. And mineral water, soft drinks, wine, coffee substitutes, fruit juice, black tea, coffee, beer. In it are the bread, cereal, pasta, rice, candy factory, jam, honey, jelly, yeast, chocolate, sugar, cocoa, saccharin, curry, ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard, soy sauce, canned food, everything from microwave, cooked vegetables.

Make the right combination and proportions when creating a dish, but making sure that certain foods should be kept at all on the menu, this is true for canned food, alcoholic beverages, chocolate milk, sweets.

All charms of tomato

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 13:48:00 +0000

Car summer landscape, tomato is inevitable not only in salads, but also in many other dishes. Here are some advice on how to more effectively take advantage of its benefits.

Eat fresh tomatoes during the winter

When winter comes, fresh tomato is hard to find. However, with one trick, you can supply a small stock, if you cultivate your tomatoes. Grasp a few pieces of tomato and the green and arrange them in a cardboard box. Razdvojte them paper / old newspapers so that the fruit does not touch any other. Then cover them with a thick layer of paper until you fill the box up to the top. Be sure to check that box is not punctured. Within a few months tomatoes will ripen and be ready for your dining table.

The best way to peel tomatoes

Yes, peel tomatoes is full of vitamins, but often not suitable when cooking some soup and sauces. So when you want to peel tomatoes, use this trick. At the bottom of the tomato knife commit an X, and let it cook for thirty seconds in boiling water. Then switch it directly into bowl of ice water. As soon as it cools, cover can easily be removed.

Cut the cherry tomatoes easily

Especially when you want to use for decoration, cherry tomato is a real refreshment on the table. Although you are used to serve the entire ga, next time try to garnish a dish or prepare a salad with rings. To make them easier to mash than pradajz, use the following trick. Put some tomatoes on a plastic tray and press them to the second from the top. Interdict them lightly with a knife in half and get precise slices.

Make the most effective face mask

Your skin also needs refreshment? Slice the tomatoes in half and sprinkle one side of the clayey tablespoon sugar. This massage your face for a few minutes - the sugar will remove dead skin cells and tomato acid will be further tightened.

When you stay empty sachets of ketchup, slashing them and grab the ketchup clues that were left on the inside of the cleaning copper cookware. Just like cloth, cut bladder good clean copper surfaces and rinse with water.

Grapefruit and drugs - a dangerous combination

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 12:34:00 +0000

Grapefruit, combined with a large number of drugs causes undesirable, often severe, consequences, carried by the French media.
Grapefruit juice, and other products based on the fruit, is a common cause of adverse reactions that occur in the interaction with dozens of drugs, including those for controlling cholesterol levels, anti-allergy drugs, antidepressants, drugs to lower blood pressure, pain medications, some antibiotics...

There are different assumptions regarding the negative effects, which relate primarily to the inhibition of certain enzymes.

Inhibition of increases in blood concentrations of certain drugs normally metabolized by these enzymes and leads to overdose and are registered and fewer cases of reducing the concentration of drug in the blood, and therefore less of their effectiveness.

Honey can heal drunkenness

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 17:54:00 +0000

Long list of amazing properties of honey and experts add that this is an excellent ally in the fight against overstating the effects of alcohol consumption! Also, instead of a face mask or a favorite lip care products to try sweet bee products.

For the famous Egyptian beauteous Cleopatra story that cherished swimming in milk which was previously dissolved honey.

Regardless of whether it was a contrived story or accurate data on the life of the legendary ruler, not surprisingly, are still talking about it.
Honey nourishes the skin perfectly, an effective antiseptic and a fantastic substitute for sugar.

However, it is known that "kicks" produced by bees to be a great ally after drunkenness.

After only two or three teaspoons of honey a glass of higher being forgotten in a jiffy thanks to fructose, which will speed up your metabolism and "expelled" alcohol from the body.

When you feel that all is not right, it was that cold or flu knocking on your door, sore throat most pleasant for the mixture that is obtained from the juice of one lemon and a few tablespoons of honey.

Instead of moisturisers on the face (or any part of the body where you have noticed that your skin is dry), apply some honey, wait thirty minutes and rinse.

The final advice of experts in this way - when you run out of your favorite products for lip care try honey!

5 good reasons to drink yogurt

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 12:25:00 +0000

For breakfast, snack or dessert, enriched with dry, fresh fruit and cereal, or sweetened fruit syrup or honey, the yogurt store worth admiring. In addition to being light and healthy foods this lactic hides incredible benefits.

First Yogurt for slender line

Yogurt contains very few calories. By entering yogurt into the body (as a snack), calcium intake, which indicates less cortisol secretion, which facilitates weight loss while amino acids help burn more fat. Start your day with yogurt that will perfectly blend with fresh or dried fruits and grains.

Second Yogurt for white teeth

Despite the sugar, yogurt does not cause tooth decay - the most common cause of tooth decay. Also, lactic acid protects gums and teeth, and calcium helps to keep teeth white. One yogurt daily for white teeth.

3rd Yogurt for health

Beneficial bacteria in yogurt fermentation occurring protect the body from infections and harmful microorganisms. Today, many brands of yogurt contain specific types of probiotics that help regulate digestion and boost immunity. Probiotics have the effect of antibiotics, so just for that reason it is very important, since they prevent the growth and development of various bacteria.

4th Yogurt is full of vitamins and minerals

Yogurt and milk products are an excellent source of protein, minerals and vitamins. On the food pyramid on the same level as meat, fish and eggs. Just one serving of yogurt is an important source of calcium, magnesium and potassium, and phosphorous, riboflavin, iodine, zinc, and vitamins B5 and B12. Yogurt is also important for muscle contraction, blood clotting and for ordinary working of the nervous system in its entirety.

5th Yogurt for blood pressure regulation

Studies have shown that as many as 70 percent of people daily consume twice as much salt than the recommended daily dose. Over time, this leads to high blood pressure, kidney disease and heart failure. Calcium and potassium in yogurt help in expelling excess salt from the body and lower blood pressure.

Best fruits for diabetics

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 18:13:00 +0000

Fructose is a type of sugar found in fruit, and can have a negative effect on diabetics. However, you can still enjoy the fruits if you do it moderately and choose the one that's right for you.

Doctors encourage diabetics to consume a certain fruit that is not only healthy but also may control insulin.

Red Grapefruit

Grapefruit resembles the orange but is sweeter and juicier. Grapefruit is an excellent option for people with diabetes, and doctors recommend one day.

Blueberries

Antioxidants from blueberries are great for health, and they also possess fiber, extremely small amounts of carbohydrates and many vitamins. One cup a day is the true measure..
Watermelon

Watermelons are rich in vitamins B and C and beta carotene and lycopene. One slice of a day will give you the necessary vitamins and energy.

Cherries

Cherries also possess antioxidant and very small amounts of carbohydrates. It is enough to eat 12 cherries a day.

Peaches

Peaches are a good source of vitamins A and C and are rich in fiber.

Apricots

Apricots possess very little carbohydrates and are rich in vitamin A.

Apples

Do not peel the apple. The bark is rich in antioxidants, and apples are an excellent source of vitamin C and fiber.

Kiwi

Kiwi fruit contains a lot of potassium, fiber and vitamin C. It also contains small amounts of carbohydrates that are essential for diabetics.

Banana - fuel for physical activity

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 15:07:00 +0000

If you want to get energies for a long workout or are recovering from physical exertion, leave aside an energy drink and take - a banana.

New research on the endurance cyclists revealed that banana with plain water, acting as well as sweetened carbonated "sports" drinks in the energy supply for the long term, intensive exercise.

The researchers gave one group of athletes half a banana and a glass of water, and other "Gatorade" before, after and every 15 minutes during the driving of 75 kilometers. Both choices carbohydrate gave almost identical results in performances such as increased production of glutathione, protection against inflammation and oxidative stress.

As is already known to be nutritious banana bombs, this news is not exactly rocket science, but the scientists surprised by the level of efficiency in the absorption of carbohydrates - despite the fact that the body has to work harder to make than svarilo banana drink.

"No one before us has not tested whether the carbohydrates from bananas sufficiently bioavailable to sustain high-intensity exercise," said David Niman, lead researcher and director of the Human Performance Laboratory at the University of North Carolina.

It turned out to be, thanks to its diverse composition. "The small intestine has many different parts of apsorciju and perception, and if you use a variety of carbon Jidr, it will absorb more material than if you use only one type. Bananas have the perfect cocktail of glucose, fructose and sucrose. In addition, it is also vitamin B6, potassium and polyphenols. "

Niman is hoped that this will contribute to taking the right foods before training instead of laboratory-generated products. "I think that coming to an end taking sports drink of bright colors."

Red grape lowers blood pressure

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 10:42:00 +0000

Bark and seeds of red grapes that are rejected while the wine, are a treasure of medicinal ingredients, say researchers at the University of Madrid.

They have one of these "waste" made extract named GADF, which they claim is extremely rich in fiber and antioxidants and, unlike other foods that contain either one or the other.

Its effectiveness was confirmed by practically on 34 nonsmoking volunteers, whose daily diet enriched with the extract of red grapes.

Tests were done on the condition of blood pressure before and after completing the study, the subjects showed a visible change. Blood pressure was reduced by five percent, and cholesterol, especially bad, as much as 14 percent.

This leads to the conclusion that this grape extract as part of the daily diet almost halved the risk of heart attacks.

It also could have special significance for the people who suffer from hypertension or high cholesterol.

Walnuts improve semen quality

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 12:36:00 +0000

Two handfuls of nuts a day will improve the quality of sperm in young men, according to a recently published study in the British journal "Biology of Reproduction".

Shape, motility and viability of spermatozoa were at a higher level in men who have a special feeding regimen during the study add walnuts, reports BBC.

The study involved 117 men who ranged in age from 21-35 years and who were fed the Western diet regime. They were in the study were divided into two groups, one of which is a day by eating 75 grams of nuts.

Twelve weeks long study found that the fatty acids found in walnuts support the growth and development of sperm, however, is not confirmed whether they have any effect on male fertility.

British statistics testify that every sixth couple has fertility problems and that was forty percent of the problems in the male partner.

Doctor Alan landscape, adult education at the University of Sheffield, said that such studies minimization very easy, but that changes in feeding regimen, men have large impact on the quality of sperm.

Scientists who worked on the study revealed that the next step is to investigate the influence of walnut fertility of couples who have logged on in vitro fertilization clinics.

Lime juice lowers cholesterol

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 12:10:00 +0000

This fruit, which resembles a lemon is rich in vitamin C and has a range of health benefits.

Citrus fruit similar to a lemon and rich in vitamin C has many health benefits.

Because it contains calcium and folic acid, lime is good for women's health, and that in its crust compound that inhibits the production of melanin, the pigment that gives color to the skin, it is excellent for treating skin that is exposed to UV rays for years.

Hyperpigmentation avoided if you apply a mask to the skin with pieces of lime peel.

Scientists have also found that lime has anticancer properties, antioxidants from it destroy cancer cells and prevent colon cancer, stomach and blood.

Lime juice contains more citric acid from oranges and grapefruit, and can prevent and stone formation in the kidney, and that the body took advantage of this fruit, fresh juice Drain and then combines it with water.

Experts have realized that flavonoid hesperidin from lime can lower cholesterol and triglycerides.

What do Olympians eat?

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 11:49:00 +0000

Unfortunately for people who enjoy eating, daily routines swimmer Michael Phelps that includes intake 12,000 calories is not true. How truly professional athletes calories a day and what they eat?

"I have never eaten so much, it's impossible," Phelps said in an interview with Ryan Sikrestom.

The average professional athlete day 6000 bring up to 10,000 calories in 6 meals a day.

Turkish wrestler Elif Jale Jesilirmak keeps diet from 3,000 calories a day.

"Instead of meat, I eat mostly salmon. I believe that the fish is considerably healthier and more nutritious than meat. I’m drinkinking plenty of water, a minimum of 5 liters a day. "

Canadian sprinter Dylan Armstrong brings a staggering 9000 calories a day.

"I love salmon. Of course, I eat a lot of beef and chicken as the efforts of my diet should contain plenty of protein and few carbohydrates. I eat five to six times a day. I like to have lots of small meals throughout the day. "

American swimmer Jessica Hardy maintains its form long training and a small, but frequent, meals. "It always pays to invest a little more money into health food."

However, there are athletes like seventy year old rider Hiroshi Hoketsu whose diet is quite different from many of today's athletes.

"I eat what I want when I want. I think I was born very lucky when it comes to food. You do not even fatter, even exaggerating the food. My weight and structure have not changed since I graduated so I'm pretty easy with the food. I do not care much about what I eat and drink. "

However, many of us spend hours practicing every day to burn all those calories and strengthen muscles. We are happy if we have a salad with our meal and if you get to walk a bit during the day.

Grapefruit stronger effect of drugs against cancer

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 13:49:00 +0000

Grapefruit juice has long been known to be dangerous in combination with medication, but in the case of drugs for various forms of cancer, the opposite happens.
Researchers at Purdue University have discovered that a glass of grapefruit juice increases the absorption of the drug sirolimus, which means that the dose in combination with the fruit could be reduced by one third, and still have full effect.

Smaller doses mean that patients will have less negative effects of the drug. If a similar mechanism is also valid in combination with other drugs, as researchers hope, doctors may prescribe in the future, fewer doses, and patients have fewer side effects and more money in your pocket.

According to Ezra Cohen, an oncologist at the University of Chicago, grapefruit juice reduces the effects of certain enzymes in the intestinal walls, which slows down the drug from entering the bloodstream.

Among these drugs include statins for lowering cholesterol, many medications for psychiatric conditions, analgesics, and many others.

Sirolimus, also known as rapamycin was originally used as an antifungal drug.

Since it was discovered that acts as a potent immunosuppressive, and is used to prevent rejection of transplanted organs.

More recently, it is also used to slow the spread of certain cancers, particularly brain tumors and incurable blood cancer.

However, it has certain side effects in doses exceeding 45 mg per week, causing digestive problems, dizziness and diarrhea.

The study came to the discovery of the effects of grapefruit included 138 people with incurable forms of cancer to reach the ideal dose.

A third only received sirolimus, sirolimus-third with 200 g of grapefruit juice, and the third with another sirolimus drug ketoconazole, which also increases the absorption.

The best results were shown in those patients taking grapefruit juice, because it took them only 25 to 35 mg sirolimus.

The study was published in the journal Clinical Cancer Research.

Vegetarian athletes: Yes or no?

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 13:23:00 +0000

There is opinion thay vegetarians are gentle creatures who recoiled within the sports arena. Despite the many successes of athletes who are vegetarians, people are still questioning their ability.

Lizzie Amistead was only 10 when he told to his parents that he wanted to be a vegetarian. Yesterday he won the Olympic silver medal in difficult bicycle race.

If you look at the runners from Kenya, although they are not strict vegetarians, their diet contains very little meat, but in most cases meals consist of rice, beans, green vegetables and dough. List of Kenyans who have won medals is pretty long, almost endless.

However, many nutritionists still do not believe all the benefits that a vegetarian diet can provide athletes. Diet with very little saturated fat, which is good, this diet requires athletes to be taking quite persistent in protein, iron and vitamin B12.

"It is hard work. Of course all this is possible, but I lift my cap to the people who manage it, "said Linia Patel, a sports nutritionist.

Although Lizzie Amistead vegetarian is not the first athlete who has achieved success at the Olympics, but we honor all the athletes who have no meat in their diet achieved a great success.

Paavo Nurmi

One of the largest long-distance runner in the history of the sport that has won 9 gold medals, including gold in the races at 5,000 and 1,500 meters in the same day.

Murray Rose

Known as the "Order of algae" because of his vegan diet, the Australian won four gold medals. Rose has been vegan since childhood.

Edwin Moses

Double gold medalist, Moses had an unprecedented series of victories in a row when he won 122 medals between the 1977th and 1987 year. In that period he broke four world records.

Bode Miller

One of the greatest alpine skiers ever. Miller won five Olympic medals, including gold in Vancouver in 2010th year. He grew up as a vegetarian on the organic farm in New Hampshire.

Carl Lewis

Lewis was a vegetarian when he won four gold medals in Los Angeles 1984th years, however, only a change of diet has improved his form. 1991st year won the race at 100 meters and at that time was broken down and a world record.

Emil Voigt

The last Briton that win the gold medal in the marathon. Voigt was a devoted vegetarian.

Martina Navratilova

Although she lost in the quarter-finals in her only appearance at the Olympic Games in Athens 2004th year, Navratilova is one of the biggest players in the history of the sport. She won 18 Grand Slam, including the nine at Wimbledon. She is a great supporter of vegetarianism.

5 foods that refreshes the skin

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 19:42:00 +0000

Certain foods contain powerful ingredients that can make the skin becomes soft and supple and resistant to time which creates wrinkles.

If you're wondering what to eat and what to lubricate the skin, here are some tips to help you find your skin type and natural balm for the same.

Strawberries

Strawberries have more vitamin C than oranges or grapefruit and the researchers confirmed that people who eat foods rich in this vitamin have fewer wrinkles and less dry skin, making old slower.

Vitamin C fights free radicals that damage the collagen in the skin. For softer and better hydrated skin, apply natural strawberry mask once or twice a week and eat foods rich in vitamin C.

Olive oil

Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory powers of olive oil are not good for our bodies but our skin and soften. Romans rubbed olive oil into your skin. When used regularly, olive oil makes the skin softer and brighter.

If you have dry skin, you will feel the benefits of olive oil quickly. Of course, consumption of olive oil in the Mediterranean diet also reduces inflammation in the body and destroys free radicals.

Green tea

Drinking green tea will relax while its antioxidant power but also knows the sparrows, but a recent study in Birmingham, has led to the conclusion that drinking green tea reduces the risk of skin cancer.

It is recommended that drinking three cups of green tea a day and the tea bags should be left in the fridge for 10-15 minutes. Then the bags lay on the skin due to tannins, reduces bloating.

Pumpkin

Pumpkin is an orange color of carotenoids, the pigment that neutralizes free radicals in the skin by protecting it from damage. Pumpkin is rich in vitamins C, E and A as well as powerful enzymes that cleanse and moisturize the skin shiny. Although the seeds for a great protein snack, antioxidants for the skin you get from the pulp.

Pomegranate

Pomegranate is especially good at fighting inflammation, and even better than green tea or wine. Eat fresh pomegranates or use it as a scrub. Once or twice a week, pomegranate juice can remove dead skin cells.

Food that lowers cholesterol

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 13:00:00 +0000

How to reduce bad cholesterol and increase good? To avoid the drugs and supplements or you should include in your diet as many of the recommended foods: grains, fish and apples will create a natural balance of desirable and undesirable cholesterol.

Cholesterol has a bad reputation, but it should be noted however, that our body needs adequate amounts of cholesterol. Wax-like substance travels through our veins and helps the production of some hormones and vitamin D.

But our bodies self-regulate this process and produce exactly the amount of cholesterol as much as we need on a daily basis. Our daily decisions about what we eat contribute to a rise in cholesterol.

High cholesterol leads to heart disease.

When it is considered too high cholesterol? Several important indicators:

- Total cholesterol

- LDL or 'harmful' cholesterol - it contributes most to the formation of deposits in the arteries

- HDL or 'good' cholesterol - it cleans arteries

- Triglycerides - a type of blood fat

A healthy cholesterol level is below 200 milligrams per deciliter of blood. LDL cholesterol should be below 100 mg, a desirable HDL is above 60 mg. The optimal triglyceride levels below 150 mg per deciliter.

If your cholesterol is high, one of the options are drugs or supplements that lower cholesterol. Another solution the changes in lifestyle: weight reduction, exercise and changes in eating foods that reduce the presence of excess cholesterol. There are many foods that are extremely useful.

Oats and barley

These grains are full of fiber, which keeps your satiety for a long time and reduces the need to reach for snacks.

But it's not just a matter of your slender filaments. Soluble fiber, the type that the body cannot digest, reduces cholesterol levels, which are absorbed.

Fish

Lean fish significantly reduce cholesterol levels. When you eat fish, do not eat meat, is a significant source of LDL cholesterol. Then, fish such as salmon, sardines and tuna have a high percentage of omega 3 fatty acids, which reduce triglycerides.

Nuts

Spray them on salads, add them oat flakes, and nibble them when you get hungry between meals. As confirmed by many studies, each nut will help reduce total cholesterol levels.

Olive oil

Replacing saturated fats found in margarine for the unsaturated oils is certainly a good idea - and girth of your waist and your heart. That way you can reduce cholesterol, and use olive oil at this level raises the good HDL cholesterol.

Apples

Average-sized apple contains about four grams of fiber, which reduce LDL, or about 17 percent of the desired daily intake. An apple a day can you save us from going cardiologist!

Strawberries

Strawberries are rich in pectin, a soluble fiber that can lower LDL. A recent study found that enrichment menu strawberries have the same effect for heart health as eating cereal!

Citrus fruits

All citrus fruits are rich in pectin - orange, grapefruit, and lemons. An extra fiber in your diet will reduce blood pressure - which is certainly good for your heart.

Peas and lentils

They are great sources of soluble fiber, which create a feeling of fullness and can lower cholesterol. A recent study by the University of Arizona found that people who eat a half cup of beans a day for 24 weeks reduced cholesterol by eight percent.

Soybean

Same as with the fish - if you eat soy, and will mainly of meat, which means you'll reduce your intake of saturated fat and cholesterol. Soy is unique, since it is an excellent source of protein, yet contains no cholesterol, as well as foods of animal origin. However, it is not as powerful eliminator cholesterol as recently thought. A study from 2010 indicates that frequent consumption of soy may reduce its level of moderate to eight to 10 percent.

Red wine

You probably know that moderate alcohol consumption, use your body because the occasional glass increases levels of good HDL cholesterol.

Red wine may be particularly useful, because it is rich in antioxidants, which reduce levels of LDL cholesterol.

Avocado

Like olive oil, avocado is rich in unsaturated fats that lower cholesterol. Monounsaturated acids, which are present in this tropical fruit, reduce levels of LDL and HDL cholesterol increased presence - but only if avocado consumption means that you reject unhealthy foods.

Basics of healthy eating

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 28 Jul 2012 12:44:00 +0000

Do you know what we should eat every day? Fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grain cereals, soy and soy products, as well as unrefined oil, with complete cessation of smoking, avoiding alcohol and quite moderate consumption of meat, fish, better yet, is one possible way of healthy nutrition. Every day eat food that contains cellulose fibers such as fruits, vegetables and whole grain cereals. The daily menu, enter green vegetables and dark yellow fruits and vegetables rich in vitamin C and beta-carotene. Regular use cabbage, kale buckled kohlrabi, broccoli, and cauliflower.

Avoid or eliminate foods that are preserved by salt, smoking, and nitrites. Avoid or eliminate animal fats, oil consumption reduced to 2 tablespoons cold-pressed oils unrefined.

What is possible to treat the increased weight?

Reject the use of alcoholic beverages or keep to a minimum - completely quit. In addition to general advice, it is recommended that the diet include foods that contain anticancer substances:

- Cabbage, buckled kale, broccoli, and cauliflower

- Carrots, apricots, pumpkin

- Leafy vegetables and small fruits

- Soy and soy products - cheese, flakes, minced, spreads, yogurt, milk

- Grains and legumes

- Seeds, nuts

- Linseed oil, olive oil, sesame and cold pressed sunflower oil

- Mushrooms

- Asparagus and artichokes

- Garlic

- Algae as a special addition to our daily diet boost immunity and protect against harmful environmental factors and toxins in food

Foods you should avoid are rectified foods, white sugar and white flour and products thereof, and any foods that contain additives, preservatives, nitrites. Meat should be kept to a minimum, consume only the white meat meatless and replace them with fish, but no more than 2-3 times a week. In particular, we recommend that you use REGARDING squashed VEGETABLE JUICE (squeeze the juice in the morning, drink sip by sip, before each meal, and what you cannot drink keeps the cold). Can be used with bran VEGETABLE WATER.

When food causes pain

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 08:25:00 +0000

We've all experienced the agony of overeating. But do our eating habit should be really blamed for arthritis, muscle pain, asthma and skin disorders?
Scientists have found a strong relationship between pain and food choices.

About 70% of our immune cells are leukocytes that are located in the digestive tract, so they come in daily contact with the food we eat. If the immune system may encourage bacteria from food or food as it marks an allergen or suffers from imbalance of important hormones such as insulin, it may include an alarm for the inflammation.

Although inflammation is an important part of the process of physical healing, chronic inflammation is the root of many deadly diseases. The good thing is that, with a good diet plan, we can fully heal and to prevent that.

Here are five ways to reduce inflammation:

Remove the flour and sugar, from your diet

White flour is prime carbohydrate. With the help of digestive enzymes in your mouth turns into sugar. A high amount of sugar in the diet increases the amount of final product (Advanced Glycation End / AGE), produced by binding to the protein molecules of glucose, so he gets wrecked (rigid and rigid structure).

As the body tries to break down these harmful AGE's, immune system cells secrete "couriers" for inflammation - cytokines.

Depending on where the AGE's occurred and of your genetic predisposition, it can lead to arthritis, cataracts, heart disease, poor memory or optional leather.

Avoid foods to which you may be sensitive or allergic

If you eat foods to which you are allergic to lead to destabilization of insulin and low blood sugar levels which in turn, increases inflammation. High levels of insulin increases the levels of cortisol, a stress hormone, which then pushes the body to retain fat rather than burn it for energy. Increased fat around the waist is an indicator of chronic inflammation.
Food allergies also may stimulate mast cells to relax histamine, which causes redness and swelling is also associated with inflammation.
You need to create an individual plan of diet to avoid foods to which you are allergic. The most common allergens are wheat, gluten, corn, dairy products, sugar and potatoes.
Longer eating

Red radishes, purple cabbage and dark green vegetables are rich in vitamin C and other antioxidants that help prevent inflammation. Eat broccoli, cauliflower, kale and cake; sulfur in this family of vegetables helps to cleanse the liver.

One study published in the Journal of Nutrition showed that eating berries every day can significantly reduce inflammation.

Eat lean protein

Beans, chicken, turkey and deer are excellent sources of lean protein. Harvard School of Public Health announced in March a study that linked the consumption of red meat (beef, pork and lamb) with a higher risk of early death.

Red meat has a high amount of arachidonic acid that can cause inflammation.

Oil Change

Rectified Avoid trans-fats, omega-6 oils (soya and maize), and use olive for cooking. Meat from cattle fed on pasture, oils of flax and hemp, wild salmon or smaller fish like herring, mackerel and sardines are the best choice for foods that prevent inflammation.

Top 10 foods for detoxification

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 08:24:00 +0000

Detoxification is an essential part of optimal health. Every man is biochemically unique, and therefore has a different body pleases. It is therefore important to consult with your doctor before you begin any detoxification program.

However, there are a number of universal foods that provides a daily dose of detoxifying the body.

Beet

Beet is an absolute champion. It is full of vitamins B3, B6 and C and beta-carotene. It is also an important source of iron, magnesium, zinc and calcium - all the essential elements that provide for detoxification.

Tail affects the health of the gall bladder and liver - organs that are critical in eliminating toxins. High levels of fiber in beet improve digestion.

Seaweed

Also known as sea grass, the excellent food contains many antioxidants that help to alkalize your blood and strengthen the digestive tract. Algae absorb toxins in a similar way as water diffused.

They offer a number of minerals from the ocean, which are found in human blood.

Dandelion

Powerful plant that poses an excellent nutrition characteristic that is the basis of any healthy diet. Dandelion is super oxidant that promotes cleansing the digestive tract and the liver regenerates.

Feel free to add dandelion leaves to your salad.

Broccoli

It contains very important Phytochemicals, which are released during chewing and digestion. Broccoli florets are much more effective, because they contain 20 times more sulforofan.

Do not hesitate to eat it in any form - fresh or boiled.

Flax seed

When you want to detoxificate your body, it is important to make sure to eliminate toxins in the right way. Flax seed is an excellent source of fiber and omega 3 oils. Try to eat every morning two tablespoons of seeds soaked in lemon juice.

Lemon

Who does not like lemon? This excellent fruit stimulates releasing enzyme that helps convert toxins into liquid and easier to expel from the body. If you drink water with lemon every morning, will help to balance the acidity of food you can enter the body.

Garlic

No detoxification plan cannot be successful without garlic. He is a powerful natural antiseptic and antibiotic. Frees the body from pathogenic microbes and reduces toxins in the body.

Artichokes

Not only are they delicious, they are also incredibly healthy. They stimulate bile production and protect the liver. They also have a diuretic effect.

Ginger

Curcumin is the active ingredient in ginger and gives it a yellow color. It is used in alternative medicine in treating liver and digestive disorders.

Apples

Source of fiber, vitamins, minerals, phytochemical such as D-Glucarate, bioflavonoids, and terpenoids. All of these substances help the detox process.

One of bioflavonoids, florizidin, stimulates production of bile, which helps the liver to resolve toxins. Apples contain pectin, which ejected metals and additives from the body. It is best to choose organic ones, given that non-organic apples are one of the largest sources of pesticides.

Apricot - for health and longevity

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 22 Jul 2012 15:20:00 +0000

Vital centenarians in the Hunza Valley of Pakistan are a good example of the impact of natural medicine. The secret to their longevity is hidden in a fruit - apricot. The health benefits of this fruit are truly impressive.

Nibbling nuts and dried apricots Hunza Valley residents have experienced a ripe old age. However, the impact of modern food has come to these mountain regions. The oil from apricot pits that were once used for cooking, all the less in use, and younger people are increasingly prone to sitting and inactivity.

Local doctor Kvanza Khan, told to Britain's Independent: "These people were wonderfully tough. If they survive childhood diseases, would be extremely long and productive life."

Besides the pure mountain air and climate impact and apricot oil from its seeds is often associated with very long and quality life of the said villagers.

Health care benefits are recognized and apricots in the west. Good against the constipation, various skin problems, muscle tension, pain in the ear, poor digestion...

Compound that is derived from apricot pits and thousands of other plants is amygdalin from which extraction is simple and gets Leatril or B17. About this leads to bitter debate and conspiracy theories.

Health benefits of apricot which there is no dispute:

- They are low in calories but rich in vitamins A, B2, B3 and C, as well as valuable natural sugars

- Contain 10 times more magnesium than other fruits

- Middle-known physician Avicenna / Ibn Sina (980-1037) wrote about the miraculous curative properties of this fruit

- Apricot juice is an excellent source of calcium and iron, and that is why it is recommended to pregnant women and small children. 100% natural juice (150 ml) meets our daily needs carotene

- Dried apricots (100-150 g per day) are recommended for children and the elderly as a natural remedy

- Dried apricots are rich in potassium carbonate necessary for people who suffer from heart problems, especially arrhythmias and HF

- Improved brain function due to its high content of magnesium and phosphorus. These elements can help to normalize blood pressure

- Positive effects on our eyes. Apricots contain good amounts of vitamin A and can help improve eyesight

- Juice can reduce the acidity in the stomach and alleviate symptoms such as bloating

- Apricot tea relieves pain associated with digestive system problems

- Apricot is the perfect diuretic. For maximum impact SEI recommended 70-80 g of apricot juice 6-7 times a day