NATURAL HEALTH & BEAUTY

Daily dry skin brushing is said to be one of the best ways to keep the body circulation going and to eliminate toxic wastes from the system.

The human body has a number of ways of eliminating the waste matter it generates. Sweating is one of the most effective means at its disposal to rid itself of toxic wastes. The skin – the largest body organ – is also the primary area through which the sweating-cum-elimination process is conducted; the skin is also the route through which beneficial elements like sunlight are drawn into the body. So the need to maintain an absolutely clean and unclogged skin surface, at all times, cannot be over emphasized.

We all use one or more of the many cleansing formulae in the market designed specifically for the skin to be kept clean – any number of soaps, bath gels, body washes etc are available, and we’re not against them. But, such applications do leave a residue on the skin surface, and such residue does build up over time. It is necessary to scrub this residue off, to remove all the dead skin cells and the debris left from dried up sweat. Then only can the skin breathe and renew – and work.

The best way is through dry skin brushing - more on the technique of dry skin brushing on our site.

Not only does this simple technique unclog the pores of the skin it stimulates the elimination of toxic wastes from the lymphatic system. However, a few things to remember: the brush has to applied to dry skin, wetting the skin will not have the same effect; and it is preferable that the ’brush’ used for the purpose be made of a natural fibre.

Coincidentally, on a visit to North East India, Roshmi noticed that every bathroom was equipped with a strangely shaped loofah - a naturally dried pith of a local gourd; on enquiring, she was told that a daily rub down with this implement is as routine for them as brushing their teeth. No doubt it’s the secret to the smooth flawless skins of the women of that area.

To your health,

Jay
www.youngagainforever.com

Hello there,

Please read this important message for the sake of your heart. The information is provided in an article by Galina Samitova.

Vitamins are very important when it comes to keeping your heart healthy. You need to eat the right foods of course, but you also need to supplement the food you eat with the vitamins necessary for your body to stay in shape and to keep your heart healthy.

Vitamin E is a vitamin that is essential to improving the overall health of your heart. Taken correctly, vitamin E will stop the cholesterol in the body from harming the arteries that surround the heart. Anytime cholesterol oxidizes, it sticks to the sides of the arteries and can lead to blockages. The blockages can cause heart attacks or other serious heart problems.

Eat foods that are naturally rich in vitamin E, such as nuts. Most nuts have high amounts of vitamin E. You can find other foods that contain vitamin E as well, although nuts are exceptionally rich in this vitamin.

Research has shown Vitamin E can help those who have already suffered a heart attack. This vitamin helps to prevent heart attacks in the future by opening up the arteries to eliminate blockage.

You can use vitamin C to boost the effects of vitamin E. Vitamin C is an antioxidant, which prevents the damaging effects that cholesterol has on the body. Along with preventing cholesterol from damaging the body, vitamin C also helps vitamin E with its functions, including protecting your arteries and your heart.

By taking both vitamin C and E as a combination, you will be taking steps toward a healthier heart. This is the accepted way of protecting your heart. If you have a history of heart disease or heart problems in your family, these vitamins are essential to your diet.

As far as your dosage goes, it will vary from person to person, although 400 international units of vitamin E and C are the recommended amounts for most people.

Finally, you should always try to ensure that you get the proper amount of vitamins in your daily diet. Taking additional vitamins and supplements is usually helpful to your overall health. For more information on natural health supplements

http://www.youngagainforever.com/Nutritional_Supplements.htm

To your good health and vision – for life!

Roshmi & Jay

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Welcome to our blog!

Below are some excerpts from Daily Health News, a natural health newsletter we subscribe to.

If you love pistachio nuts, you’ll love this.

Adding a daily handful or two of pistachios to a heart-healthy diet may help decrease a person’s risk of cardiovascular disease, confirms Penny M. Kris-Etherton, PhD, distinguished professor in the department of nutritional sciences at Pennsylvania State University in University Park, Pennsylvania. In a recent study at Penn State, researchers found that pistachio nuts deliver heart benefits and may help people maintain healthy cholesterol levels.

Pistachios have a unique nutrient and fatty acid profile, explains study co-author Sarah K. Gebauer, a graduate student in Integrative Biosciences at Penn State. She told me that pistachios are naturally:

a.. Low in saturated fatty acids (SFA) and rich in the good fats — monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) and polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA). Pistachio oil is low in saturated fatty acids and high in unsaturated fatty acids, including MUFA and PUFA. Other vegetable oils that are low in SFA and high in unsaturated fatty acids are soybean oil, canola oil, olive oil, safflower oil, sunflower oil and corn oil.

b.. One of the highest sources of phytosterols (plant components which have been shown to effectively reduce LDL cholesterol) in foods commonly consumed as snacks.

c.. Rich in disease-fighting antioxidants such as lutein, which is commonly known to be found in leafy green vegetables.

While this study was partially supported by the California Pistachio Commission, the findings are consistent with previous nutritional research data regarding pistachios — along with walnuts and almonds… these can be considered the body’s “nutty buddies.” As for the many times you couldn’t stop eating those pistachios because they tasted so good? Apparently your body knew best.

So keep snacking on those pistachios – in moderation.

For more information on nutrition

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We hope you are a regular visitor to our website.

To your good health and vision – for life,

Roshmi & Jay

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Heart disease can be an insidious killer. The more we learn about it, the better our chances of avoiding it.

The American Heart Association informs us that coronary heart disease is America’s number one killer. Stroke is number three, as well as being a leading cause of serious disability.

To reduce your risk factors for cardiovascular disease, know the warning signs and know how to respond quickly and properly.

According to the AHA, some heart attacks are sudden and intense. However,  most heart attacks start slowly, with mild pain or discomfort. People often aren’t sure what’s wrong and wait too long before getting help.

Here are some signs that can mean a heart attack is occurring:

    * Chest discomfort. Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes or that goes away and comes back. It can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain.

    * Discomfort in other areas of the upper body. Symptoms can include pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach.

    * Shortness of breath … with or without chest discomfort.

Other signs may include breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or light-headedness.

Women are somewhat more likely than men to experience some of the other common symptoms, particularly shortness of breath, nausea or vomiting, and back or jaw pain.

Get Help!

Learn the signs, but even if you’re not sure it’s a heart attack, have it checked out. Minutes matter. Fast action can save lives. Don’t wait more than five minutes to call 9-1-1.

Calling 9-1-1 is almost always the fastest way to get lifesaving treatment. Emergency medical services staff can begin treatment immediately, often much sooner than getting to the hospital by car. Emergency personnel are also trained to revive someone whose heart has stopped. Patients with chest pain who arrive by ambulance usually receive faster treatment at the hospital, too.

Heart attack and stroke victims can benefit from cutting edge medications and treatments. Clot-busting drugs can stop some heart attacks and strokes in progress, reducing disability and saving lives. But to be effective, these drugs must be given relatively quickly after heart attack or stroke symptoms first appear.

Heart disease is closely related to various risk factors, some we can change, and some we cannot.

Risk factors we cannot control:

    * Increasing age. Eighty-three percent of those who die of heart disease are 65 or older.

    * Gender. More men have heart attacks than women.

    * Heredity. Family history and race make a difference. Statistically, blacks have higher blood pressure and greater risk of heart disease than whites.

Risk factors we can control:

    * Smoking. Stop.

    * Drinking alcohol. Drink in moderation.

    * Cholesterol level. It can be improved by diet, exercise and prescription medicines.

    * High blood pressure. It can be improved by diet, exercise and prescription medicine. Losing weight usually reduces blood pressure and cuts one’s risk factors. Avoid or reduce saturated fats and salt.

    * Lifestyle. Be active. Begin an exercise program utilizing 30 minutes, five days a week.

    * Overweight or obesity. Medically, one is overweight when 10 percent above the recommended weight. Medically, one is obese when 20 percent above his recommended weight. Losing weight helps a whole range of health problems.

    * Stress. Reducing stress is heart-healthy.

For more information on heart disease

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To your good health – for life.

Roshmi & Jay

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Hello.

We would like to share some important observations by Jenny Hope, based on findings by researchers. There appears to be a link between a pot belly, regardless of whether you are overweight or not, and your risk of heart disease.

Researchers claim it is better to check your waist measurement than to get on the bathroom scales to keep heart disease in check.

Carrying even a small “pot belly” means a high risk of heart problems even when body weight is in the normal range, according to a study of almost 3,000 people.

It shows that three or four extra inches around the abdomen is the external sign of a build-up of fat in the arteries, and provides the clearest evidence yet of a direct relationship between additional inches on the waist and clogged arteries.

Those with the biggest waist measurements were twice as likely to have calcium deposits in the arteries, which form the plaque that hardens the arteries and increases the risk of heart attacks.

In those with the largest waists, there was triple the risk of build-up in the aorta — the body’s main artery.

The research, carried out at the University of Texas South-western Medical Center in Dallas, was published recently in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

Many experts now want waist circumference or waist-to-hip ratio, which indicates levels of abdominal fat, adopted as a more accurate guide than body mass index. This index relates weight to height.

Fat packed around the abdomen is more dangerous than fat on the hips because it’s “metabolically active,” releasing more of the acids that raise heart disease risk. Dr. James de Lemos, director of the coronary care unit at the center, said middle-aged spread was a sign of increasing risk of heart problems.

Dr. de Lemos and his researchers examined data from the ongoing Dallas Heart Study involving 2,744 men and women with an average age of 45. Using CT scans, they found that the likelihood of there being calcium deposits in the arteries grew in direct proportion with the increase in waist-to-hip ratio.

Even when factors such as blood pressure, diabetes, age, high cholesterol levels and whether a person smoked were taken into account, the link remained strong.

As a rough guide to healthy waist circumference, doctors regard over 40 inches for a man and 35 for a woman as danger signs.

Hip-to-waist ratio can be worked out by measuring hips at the widest part of the hip bones, and the waist above the crest of the upper hip bones and below the navel.

Divide waist by hip measurement to get the ratio. A ratio equal to, or lower than, 0.7 for women and 0.9 for men is a sign of general good health.

We hope you found this information useful. For more information on heart health, visit

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To your good health – for life!

Roshmi & Jay

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Hi!

Here are excerpts from Dr Kim’s newsletter on the benefits of eating raw dark chocolate.

Here are the key reasons why eating raw chocolate is good for your health:

*Raw chocolate is naturally rich in flavonoids, which are natural nutrients with antioxidant properties - the same nutrients that make berries, grapes, and green tea health-promoting foods.

* Flavonoids that are abundant in raw chocolate can protect your cells against damage by free radicals, which can help to prevent premature aging.

*Flavonoids in raw chocolate are good for your heart, as they can help to prevent stickiness of platelets, which are cells that play an important role in blood clotting.

*Flavonoids can help your body produce nitric oxide, a compound that promotes a healthy cardiovascular system.

The health benefits of chocolate are mainly due to its rich flavonoid content. And the more chocolate is processed, the fewer flavonoids it retains. Fewer flavonoids translates to less antioxidant content and less potential health benefits.

If you want to eat chocolate to optimally support your health, your best choice is raw, organic chocolate that has no added ingredients like sugar, milk, and oil. Your next best choice is dark chocolate with 70 percent or more cocoa content, but this ranks a distant second to raw chocolate, since conventional dark chocolate bars are exposed to significant heat and processing. Most varieties of milk chocolate have only about 25 to 50 percent the flavonoid content of dark chocolate, and white chocolate has no flavonoids.

The antioxidant content of different foods is measured by what’s called the ORAC test; the higher the ORAC value for a food, the greater its antioxidant content. Here is a list of ORAC values for foods that are known to be rich in antioxidants, as calculated by the United States Department of Agriculture and the Journal of the American Chemical Society:

Dark chocolate 13,120

Milk chocolate 6,740

Prunes 5,770

Raisins 2,830

Blueberries 2,400

Blackberries 2,036

Kale 1,770

Strawberries 1,540

Spinach 1,260

Raspberries 1,220

Brussels sprouts 980

Plums 949

Alfalfa sprouts 930

Broccoli 890

Beyond its value as a food that is super-rich in antioxidants, raw chocolate is also abundant in the following health-promoting nutrients:

*Serotonin (3 mg per 100 g) and tyramine (2 mg per 100 g) - both are capable of creating a mild calming effect.

*Copper (0.8 mg per 100 g) - needed for energy production, proper nerve signalling, optimal bone health, and formation of healthy connective tissue in your heart and blood vessels.

*Phenylethylamine (PEA) - can help to promote mental alertness and focus. It is also thought to combat feelings of depression, and is released within your brain when you are in love.

*Magnesium (131 mg per 100 g) - is needed for healthy bones and teeth, energy production, and optimal heart, nerve, and muscle health. Magnesium levels tend to be low during menstruation, which may explain why some women tend to crave chocolate on a periodic basis.

To keep raw chocolate as fresh as possible, it is best to store it in your refrigerator or a cool, dry place.

Thank you, Dr Kim.

To your good health – for life.

Roshmi & Jay

http://www.youngagainforever.com

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Hi there!

Rosalyn Carson-DeWitt, MD wrote a very informative article on one of the major causes of death in our society today – heart disease.

This is imperative information that could help you, or a family member, so please take the time to read it. It has been partitioned into 5 parts for your reading convenience. Here is what she said in her article.

Preventing or treating coronary artery disease may help prevent a heart attack.

* Maintain a healthy weight .

* Begin a safe exercise program with the advice of your doctor.

* If you smoke, quit .

* Eat a healthful diet , one that is low in saturated fat and rich in whole grains, fruits, and vegetables.

* Appropriately treat high blood pressure and/or diabetes .

* Manage stress .

* Ask your doctor about taking a small, daily dose of aspirin. It has been shown to decrease the risk of heart attack.

* Ask your doctor about taking cholesterol-lowering medications.

* Ask your doctor about taking medication to improve heart function or prevent future heart attacks, such as:

o Beta-blockers

o ACE-inhibitors

o Blood thinning medications

Please remember than when you are taking aspirin, certain painkillers (eg, ibuprofen), if taken together with aspirin, may put you at high risk for gastrointestinal bleeding and also diminish the effectiveness of aspirin.

This was the 5^th and final part of the Heart Attack series.

You can get more information on heart disease

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To your good health,

Roshmi and Jay

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Hello and welcome back!

Rosalyn Carson-DeWitt, MD wrote a very informative article on one of the major causes of death in our society today – heart disease.

This is imperative information that could help you, or a family member, so please take the time to read it.  It has been partitioned into 5 parts for your reading convenience. Here is what she said in her article.

Treatment may include:

    * Oxygen

    * Pain-killing medications (such as morphine)

    * Nitrate medications

    * Antiplatelet agents

    * Beta-blockers

    * Aspirin

    * Beta-blocking and/or ACE inhibitor medications

    * Anti-anxiety medications

    * Clot-busting agents: Within the first six hours after a heart attack, you may be given medications to break up blood clots in the coronary arteries.

    * Other medicines that may be given along with clot-busting agents (called platelet IIb/IIIa receptor blockers)

    * Cholesterol-lowering medications

    * Anti-anxiety medications

    * ACE inhibitors are also frequently given

There are many different medications that may be given in a combination dependent on a patient’s specific situation. Your doctors will determine which ones are the best for you

Surgery

Surgeries for people with severe blockages in their coronary arteries may include:

    * Coronary artery bypass surgery

    * Atherectomy

    * Balloon angioplasty with or without stenting

Physical or Rehabilitative Therapy

During recovery from a heart attack, you may need physical or rehabilitative therapy to help you regain your strength.

Psychotherapy or Antidepressant Medication

Some people have depression after suffering a heart attack. If you do, psychotherapy and/or antidepressant medications may help relieve depression.

You can get more information on heart disease

For information, free courses and products relating to a variety of natural health issues, visit natural health 

Do visit our Blog regularly to keep abreast of natural health issues.

To your good health,

Roshmi and Jay

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Welcome back.

Rosalyn Carson-DeWitt, MD wrote a very informative article on one of the major causes of death in our society today – heart disease.

This is imperative information that could help you, or a family member, so please take the time to read it.  It has been partitioned into 5 parts for your reading convenience. Here is what she said in her article.

Diagnosis and Tests

Diagnosis

If you think you are having a heart attack, call 911 immediately. You need emergency medical care.

Tests may include:

Blood Tests – to look for certain enzymes found in the blood within hours or days after a heart attack. Blood tests will be repeated every 6-8 hours to track the enzymes’ progressive elevation that indicates heart muscle damage.

Urine Tests – to look for certain substances found in the urine within hours or days after a heart attack

Electrocardiogram (EKG) – records the heart’s activity by measuring electrical currents through the heart muscle. Certain abnormalities in the EKG occur when there is significant blockage of the coronary arteries and/or damage to the heart muscle. The EKG will be repeated to track the progression of these changes.

Echocardiogram – uses high-frequency sound waves (ultrasound) to examine the size, shape, function, and motion of the heart

Stress Test – records the heart’s electrical activity under increased physical demand. A stress test can also be combined with an echocardiography. Patients who cannot exercise may be given a medication intravenously that simulates the effects of physical exertion. A stress test is done usually days or weeks after the heart attack.

Nuclear Scanning – Radioactive material (such as thalium) is injected into a vein and observed as it is absorbed by the heart muscle. Areas with diminished flow, and therefore uptake of the radioactive material, show up as dark spots on the scan.

Electron-beam CT scan (coronary calcium scan, heart scan, CT angiography ) – a type of x-ray that uses a computer to make detailed pictures of the heart, coronary arteries, and surrounding structures. This type of CT scan measures the amount of calcium deposits in the coronary arteries, and based on that and other health information, attempts to determines the risk of heart disease, including heart attacks. The American Heart Association (AHA) published guidelines in 2006 indicating that heart scans are not for everyone and those most likely to benefit from the procedure are patients at intermediate risk of coronary artery disease.

Coronary Angiography – X-rays are taken after a dye is injected into the arteries to look for abnormalities (narrowing, blockage) in the coronary arteries.

You can get more information on heart disease

For information, free courses and products relating to a variety of natural health issues, visit natural health 

Do visit our Blog regularly to keep abreast of natural health issues.

To your good health,

Roshmi and Jay

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Welcome to our Natural Health Blog.

Rosalyn Carson-DeWitt, MD wrote a very informative article on one of the major causes of death in our society today – heart disease.

This is imperative information that could help you, or a family member, so please take the time to read it.  It has been partitioned into 5 parts for your reading convenience. Here is what she said in her article.

Symptoms include:

    * Squeezing, heavy chest pain, especially with:

          o Exercise or exertion

          o Emotional stress

          o Cold weather

          o A large meal

    * Pain in the left shoulder, left arm, or jaw

    * Shortness of breath

    * Sweating, clammy skin

    * Nausea

    * Weakness

    * Loss of consciousness

    * Anxiety, especially feeling a sense of doom or panic without apparent reason

Unusual symptoms of heart attack (may occur more frequently in women):

    * Stomach pain

    * Back and shoulder pain

    * Confusion

    * Fainting

You can get more information on heart disease

For information, free courses and products relating to a variety of natural health issues, visit natural health 

Do visit our Blog regularly to keep abreast of natural health issues.

To your good health,

Roshmi and Jay

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The Natural Health Website

Hello there!

Rosalyn Carson-DeWitt, MD wrote a very informative article on one of the major causes of death in our society today – heart disease.

This is imperative information that could help you, or a family member, so please take the time to read it.  It has been partitioned into 5 parts for your reading convenience. Here is  what she said in her article.

Part 1 - Causes and Risk Factors

Definition

A heart attack occurs when blood flow to the heart muscle is interrupted. This deprives the heart muscle of oxygen, causing tissue damage or tissue death.

Causes

A heart attack may be caused by:

    * Thickening of the walls of the arteries feeding the heart muscle (coronary arteries)

    * Accumulation of fatty plaques in the coronary arteries

    * Narrowing of the coronary arteries

    * Spasm of the coronary arteries

    * Development of a blood clot in the coronary arteries

Risk Factors

A risk factor is something that increases your chance of getting a disease or condition.

    * Sex: male

    * Increased age

    * Obesity

    * Smoking

    * High blood pressure

    * Sedentary lifestyle

    * High blood cholesterol (specifically, high LDL cholesterol, and low HDL cholesterol)

    * High blood triglycerides

    * Diabetes

    * Stress

    * Family members with heart disease

You can get more information on heart disease

For information, free courses and products relating to a variety of natural health issues, visit natural health 

Do visit our Blog regularly to keep abreast of natural health issues.

To your good health,

Roshmi and Jay

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Hello!

We are happy to see you back at our blog. We try to bring you important natural health information as regularly as possible.

Here is a lifesaver.

Blood clots could potentially be very serious.

A doctor’s  recommendations for breaking up clots naturally are:

Nattokinase  -  two 138-milligram capsules every four hours to start. Then, as your condition improves, you can taper off to one capsule every four hours, eventually taking only one capsule three times daily.

Fish oil  -  1 tablespoon three times a day to start, tapering off to 1 tablespoon, twice daily after some progress is made. Eventually, you will be able to take a general maintenance dose of 1 1/2 tablespoonful daily.

Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols) — 400 IU, three times a day to start, tapering down to 600 IU daily.

Vitamin C — 2 grams, three times daily to start, then taper down to 1 gram, three times daily. Vitamin C isn’t a “clotbuster” itself, but it should always be included when your body is under stress.

Always consult your doctor before trying any other health therapy.

Get more information on heart disease

To your good health,

Roshmi & Jay

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Welcome back to our Blog.

This is part 2 of important excerpts from an article by SixWise, an excellent health newsletter that we subscribe to.

Leading a healthy lifestyle with plenty of whole foods and exercise is a proven way to lower your cholesterol and ward off heart disease.

Statin drugs are  known to block the production of important nutrients in the body, including CoQ10. CoQ10 is beneficial to heart health and muscle function.

Other potential risks detailed by The Weston A. Price Foundation include an increased risk of polyneuropathy (nerve damage that causes pain in the hands and feet and trouble walking) and, ironically, heart failure due to CoQ10 depletion. Dizziness, cognitive impairment, a potential increased risk of cancer, decreased function of the immune system and depression are other serious risks.

Statins have also recently been linked to a potential increased risk of Lou Gehrig’s disease.

Other cholesterol-lowering drugs also have side effects, most notably muscle pain and weakness.

HOW TO LOWER CHOLESTEROL NATURALLY

Much of the controversy surrounding cholesterol-lowering drugs has to do with the fact that cholesterol can often be lowered — and heart disease prevented — by making lifestyle changes.

THE KEYS TO LOWERING CHOLESTEROL NATURALLY INCLUDE:

Eating a healthy diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables

Exercising regularly

Not smoking

Managing stress in your life

The Mayo Clinic maintains that making the above lifestyle changes can reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke better than taking medication alone.

ARE CERTAIN STATINS SAFER THAN OTHERS?

What should you do if you’ve made positive changes in your lifestyle, yet your cholesterol is still high?

One controversial option is to not worry about it. A small but growing group says that high cholesterol is not, in fact, the cause of heart disease. Proponents of this controversial view point out that cholesterol is a crucial part of the human body, necessary for proper neurological function, hormone production, and repair, along with helping to digest fats and acting as a powerful antioxidant.

If your cholesterol is low, they posit, you can have adrenal problems, blood sugar problems, mineral deficiencies, chronic inflammation, reproductive troubles, allergies, asthma and difficulty healing, among other issues.

Getting your cholesterol to adhere to the national recommended levels, they maintain, is not necessary to be healthy.

Alternatively, you could consider taking a statin, keeping in mind that you could be taking them for the rest of your life. While all of the varieties carry risks, Lipitor and Crestor may be among the most risky options because they are typically given at higher dosages.

For some excellent remedies for heart ailments, visit heart disease

Do visit our blog regularly for information on natural health remedies and articles.

To your good health,

Roshmi and Jay

http://www.youngagainforever.com

The Natural Health Website

Welcome!

These are important excerpts from an article by SixWise, an excellent  newsletter that we subscribe to.

Heart health is a major issue for millions of people, and appears to be on the rise, because of bad diet and lack of exercise, among other things.

Millions of Americans take statin drugs, the so-called “wonder” drugs that lower bad cholesterol, thereby protecting against heart disease.

Statins, now the second-most prescribed drugs in the United States (antidepressants are the most prescribed), work by interfering with an enzyme that your body needs to make cholesterol. Along with lowering cholesterol, the drugs — which include Lipitor, Zocor, Mevacor, Pravachol, Crestor and others — may also help your body reabsorb cholesterol that has accumulated on your artery walls, helping to prevent further blockage.

Now the standard treatment for people at risk of heart disease or with high cholesterol, statins have become a household word.

“This is turning people into patients,” says Dr. Peter Brindle, a researcher in cardiovascular disease at Bristol University. “They are going to be offered this preventative drug for the rest of their life with all the risks and side effects. There has to be a public debate about whether society feels this should be done.”

Statin drugs, of course, are not without risk, and questions are being raised as to whether the benefits of lower cholesterol outweigh the drugs’ potential side effects — particularly when diet and lifestyle changes can often do the trick as well.

THE RISKS OF STATIN DRUGS

Statin drugs can cause an increase in liver enzymes, leading to permanent liver damage. Because of this, people taking the drugs must have their liver function tested periodically. Statins are also known to cause muscles pain, joint aches and tenderness — the most commonly reported complaints — including the serious rhabdomyolysis (muscle wasting), in which body tissues begin to break down, resulting in kidney damage and failure. Nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain, constipation, headaches and skin rash are other known side effects.

Our next broadcast will be a continuation of the topic of heart health.

For some excellent remedies for heart ailments, visit heart disease

To your good health,

Roshmi and Jay

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Welcome back! 

I read this article in Chet Day’s newsletter and thought it would be useful for you. 

Do NOT try these home remedies without consulting a health professional to make sure they are appropriate for you. 

“Garlic is an excellent herb for creating and maintaing overall health, but it also has some specific health uses very few people know about. 

Available in pills, capsules, tinctures, and of course raw forms, garlic is one of the most popular healthy herbs of today. 

It’s also a natural and extremely potent antibiotic. 

The most important part of garlic is called allicin. This is a natural antibiotic that’s effective against toxic bacteria, viruses, and fungus. 

Allicin is quite powerful as an antibiotic. In fact, it’s said that 1 milligram of Allicin has a potency of 15 standard units of Penicillin. 

The more popular version of garlic unfortunately tends to be the “odorless” pills and capsules found in health food stores. Allicin - the most important part of the garlic - is what causes the odor, though, so buying odorless garlic is ultimately a waste of money. It doesn’t have much of an effect at all as an antibiotic or general health promotion if it doesn’t have its trademark smell. 

Garlic also has germanium in it — this is an anti-cancer agent and garlic has more of it than any other herb. In some lab tests, garlic was fed to a group of mice. Those that received the garlic showed no cancer development, but those who weren’t fed garlic showed at least some. 

Garlic is a great herb for many other things too. It helps regulate the body’s blood pressure; so whether you have problems with low or high blood pressure, garlic may help equalize it. 

Garlic also helps strengthen your body’s defenses against allergies; helps loosen plaque from the artery walls; helps regulate your blood sugar levels; and is the best choice for killing and expelling parasites such as pin worms from the human body. 

In addition to having all these health benefits, garlic, like most herbs, is packed with vitamins and nutrients. Some of these include protein, potassium, Vitamins A, B, B2 and C, calcium, zinc and many others. 

Garlic is very cheap to buy at grocery stores, and in its raw form it’s also the best for your body. 

Below are two natural home remedies that involve garlic: 

1. For sore throats: Put a small slice of garlic in your mouth and suck on it for 10-15 minutes. You can put it between your teeth and cheek, then scratch it with your teeth a little to help stimulate juice from the garlic slice. This juice slides down your throat and may help with the pain. 

2. For ear infections: Wrap a small piece of garlic in tissue, then insert into the ear. Leave there overnight if possible. This may relieve the pain and even reduce the duration of the ear infection. “ 

Roshmi and I are great believers in the healthful properties of garlic, and recommend that you eat a raw clove daily. 

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Hello! Happy to see you back. We have a complimentary MP3
for you to help you cope with the stress of the Holiday
Season.
 

If your heart could speak, this is what it would probably
say:
 

Cut back on your salt.
 

Five grams daily is more than
enough. Don’t add salt to your food on the table, use
spices or pepper instead. Cutting salt intake can help
avoid water retention and also help with losing weight.
 

Limit fat in your diet.
 

Fat should not exceed 25 to 30
percent of daily calories, and certainly no more than 60
grams a day. Lean towards polyunsaturated fats, rather than
saturated or monounsaturated. Saturated fat turns into
cholesterol in the body. Your diet should include olive oil
and fish and fruits.
 

Eat more fruit.
 

Fruit in the diet is important because of
the plant chemicals fruits contain — especially a type of
antioxidant called “flavonoids,” These are found in red
wine, green tea, and many bright-colored fruits and
vegetables. Some studies suggest flavonoids make arteries
expand and improve cardiovascular health.
 

Get enough fiber.
 

Not only does a diet high in soluble
fiber — the kind found in oat bran, beans, peas, apples
and citrus fruits — create a feeling of fullness, cut
cravings and help with weight loss, it can also lower high
cholesterol and stabilize high blood-sugar levels. It is
recommended that soluble fiber account for 2 to 8 grams of
the daily fiber recommendation of 25 to 30 grams.
 

Take folic acid.
 

Preliminary studies suggest folic acid
might delay coronary disease by lowering a blood chemical
linked to heart attacks.
 

Exercise.
 

Regular physical activity is critical for
controlling blood pressure, cholesterol and weight. It also
reduces calcium loss and lowers the risk of osteoporosis.
 

So, for your heart’s sake, follow its advice!
 

Stress is extremely bad for the heart, so here is a
complimentary meditation MP3 for you.
 

Gratitude meditation