Vitamin D can Prevent Skin Cancer
A recent study shows that vitamin D can actually protect women from melanoma. And of course, the best source of vitamin D is – the sun. If you opt for the next best option – a good quality vitamin D3 supplement offers similar benefits. The researchers studied data on 36,000 women, between the ages of 50 and 79 and over a period of seven years. And what they found was quite remarkable. They discovered that the women who were taking vitamin D3 supplements had less than half (that’s less than 50%) risk of melanoma than those who were taking a placebo. Everyone, including men …
Sun Protection Creams and Skin Cancer
Sun Protection Creams and Skin Cancer The US government’s own researchers confirmed that retinyl palmitate (a form of vitamin A) and oxybenzone, found in many sunscreens, can actually advance skin tumours when exposed to ordinary sunlight. Stop trying to decipher the fine print on sunscreen labels. The best sun protection is common sense: Go inside, or into the shade, when you start to turn pink, or after 15 to 20 minutes. It is going to take time before we have legislation to protect the consumers against sun protection creams with harmful ingredients. …
Top Ten Superfoods
Superfoods Superfoods are raw whole foods with a high mineral, vitamin, nutrient and energy content. Because they natural they are well absorbed and utilized. Superfoods can help a lot for bad food cravings. Top 10 Superfoods 1. Chai Seeds – Omega 3, Protein 25% and Minerals Chia seeds have the highest source of omega 3 of all vegetable sources. It is the perfect brain food and stabilizes blood sugar because of a 25% protein content as well as minerals. You can sprinkle it over salad or eat in your porridge. 2. Baobab Powder – Vit C, Iron, …
Ten Tips for Good Digestion
10 Tips for good digestion When you digest your food better, you will experience all the benefit from the food that you eat. Tip 1 Eat when you are calm and eat in a relaxed way. Chew your food well. When you are in a hurry: eat fresh fruit, drink a juice or eat a protein bar. Tip 2 Exercise will assist digestion and keep you regular. Remember – two hours between a big meal and strenuous exercise. Tip 3 Drink enough water – 1.5 – 2 liters per day. Tip 4 Eat enough food with …
Women’s health: From puberty to post menopause
Puberty During puberty the body goes through rapid changes to accommodate sexual development and requires specific nutrients to prevent acne, obesity and behavioural problems. From 14 to 16 years of age girls and boys need more vitamin A, D, B6, biotin, zinc, calcium, magnesium and essential fatty acids. They also need more protein because of still being in a growth phase. Growing pains and acne are because of a zinc deficiency. The following key eating habits must be encouraged :- Seeds – rich in zinc, magnesium and EFA`s Eat fruit and little to no sweets Vegetables daily Proper sit down …
Brain Freeze – am I getting Alzheimers?
Brain Freeze – am I getting Alzheimers? Are you forgetting why you just walked from the kitchen to the living room. If you’re over the age of 40 and forgetting why you just walked from the kitchen to the living room. Most likely there’s no need to go for an Alzheimers’ test or a brain scan—it’s a normal part of aging, especially when you’re stressed—but it may be time to learn how to meditate and time management techniques. The culprit in brain freeze is cortisol, a hormone released by the adrenal glands in response to stress. Chronic stress which …
Sneezing and Wheezing all day long?
Sneezing and Wheezing all day long? You don’t have to suffer another spring through. Asthma Asthma is an inflammatory condition that affects the lungs and respiration and is characterized by difficulty in breathing and frequent coughing. In Britain one in 12 people are currently asthmatic – and it is on the increase. Asthma in children Asthma is difficult to diagnose in children because their lungs seldom wheeze. If a child gets regular bronchitis, or only coughs at night or only coughs when exercising – you can consider the possibility of asthma. In children it is common …
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Nuts
Nuts Nuts are a good snack and too many are not good because of Phytic Acid. Nuts, grains and legumes contain Phytic Acid. Nuts contain a lot of phytic acid, AKA phytate, AKA IP-6, AKA the storage form of a plant’s phosphorus, and antioxidant to the seed in times of oxidative stress (PDF). When something that contains it is eaten, phytic acid binds to minerals like zinc, iron, magnesium, calcium, chromium, and manganese in the gastrointestinal tract, unless it’s reduced or nullified by soaking, sprouting, and/or fermentation. Bound minerals generally cannot be absorbed in the intestine, and too many bound …
Facts about Sugar, Glucose and Fructose
Sugar, Glucose or Fructose Fructose has recently been the focus of much interest as a possible contributor to the current epidemic of metabolic diseases. Facts about Sugar, Glucose and Fructose Fructose and sugar are not essential for any physiological function – you don’t need it Glucose is essential to all cells to generate energy and an exclusive energy fuel for the brain Fruit and honey contain small amounts of fructose and glucose Our fructose intake today mainly comes from sugar (glucose and fructose combined) You don’t need to consume sugar to maintain blood glucose levels. (Until recently our dietary …
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