Why sugar is not good for you – sugar causes havoc with testosterone and oestrogen
Studies have shown that even moderate amounts of sugar can increase your risk of disease. Research performed at the Child and Family Research Institute in Vancouver, Canada identified that eating too much sugar can affect testosterone and oestrogen levels. When females experience elevated insulin levels, there is an enzyme known as 17,20 lyase that gets up-regulated and then converts some oestrogen into testosterone. In males, elevated insulin levels will increase the enzyme aromatase which will cause some testosterone to be converted into oestrogen. Oestrogen and testosterone are in certain amounts in both males and females for a reason. Testosterone and …
Deep venous thrombosis – act immediately and take the patient to the hospital
Deep venous thrombosis Deep vein thrombosis is the formation of a clot in the deep veins of the legs or arms. Causes Vein injuries Faster blood clotting Decreased blood flow rate in other cases, Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) can occur as a result of decreased blood flow rate noted due to conditions such as: Prolonged bed rest Decreased mobility of the legs due to injury or disease Prolonged sitting – at work, while travel Other causes: surgery, contraceptives, cancer, inherited diseases, smoking, dehydration and childbirth Signs and symptoms The leg is red in colour The leg feels warm Pain …
Week 3 : The importance of non-essential amino acids in a diet
Amino acids are the building blocks for protein and a life necessity for humans and animals. Amino acids are bonded with nitrogen and form proteins and nitrogen is the end product of protein digestion. Amino acids are the primary building blocks of your muscles, bones, enzymes and many hormones. We cannot live without protein and as long as we get sufficient protein from animal and or plant based diets, it is fine. There are 22 amino acids where eight is classified as essential. The essential amino acids cannot be manufactured by the body and must be supplemented by food and …
Artificial sweetners are bad news for you and your children
Aspartame accounts for about 75 percent of the adverse reactions to food additives reported to the FDA. Among these documented symptoms are listed in the aspartame report as part of aspartame dangers, as follows: – Headaches/migraines Dizziness Seizures Nausea Numbness Muscle spasms Weight gain Rashes Depression Fatigue Irritability Tachycardia Insomnia Vision problems Hearing loss Heart palpitations Breathing difficulties Anxiety attacks Slurred speech Loss of taste Tinnitus Vertigo Memory loss and Joint pain According to researchers and physicians studying the adverse effects of aspartame chronic illnesses can be triggered and /or worsened, such as:- Brain tumours Multiple sclerosis Epilepsy Chronic Fatigue …
MAC500 : Create an oasis of purified air, indoors
A healthy indoor climate can be crucial to your well-being. Airborne, harmful micro-organisms cause endless trouble for people who are sensitive to these pollutants. Sensitivities include: headaches respiratory problems asthma fatigue CLEAN TECHNOLOGY An air purification system, MAC500, is now available in South Africa which uses short-wavelength ultra violet light (UV-C) to eliminate germs, viruses and fungi. At the same time, a small amount of ozone is produced which is the equivalent to the level that surrounds us in nature on a sunny day. The ozone also works to destroy the pollutants and once the ozone(O3) has oxidised the offending …
Lifepak® Nano
Lifepak® Nano is a nutritional anti-aging program formulated to nourish and protect cells, tissues, and organs in the body with the specific purpose to guard against the ravages of aging. Lifepak® Nano offers the highest bioavailability with a first-ever nanotechnology process and advanced levels of key anti-aging nutrients in a comprehensive formula available exclusively through Pharmanex*. This proprietary formula protects DNA and cells, nourishes and protects the brain, bolsters the immune system, supports cardiovascular health, helps regulate blood sugar metabolism, protects eye health, helps build strong bones, promotes joint function and mobility, helps protect against the effects of sun radiation, …
Are supplements necessary or a waste of money?
Many people confront me on a daily basis wanting to know whether supplements are not just expensive urine. Now, unless you really have bad absorption levels, it is not true and supplementation is beneficial and can improve your health. 1. General information on the quality of our food that we consume daily Nutrition is lost as soon as the vegetables and fruit are harvested and then looses more nutrition when cooked. General fruit and vegetables are loaded with herbicides and pesticides. Normal meat and poultry are loaded with antibiotics and hormones. 2. The truth about our general population’s diet All …
Breakthroughs in treating and preventing diabetes
New discoveries are the order of the day and makes management of diabetes easier and better. Let us look at some interesting facts. No cow’s milk – if there is a Type 1 diabetic gene in your family – no milk – it can put your children at risk by destroying the beta cells in the pancreas because of allergy. Gluten – is a suspect in triggering Type 1 diabetes. Vit B3 non-flush: will rescue beta cells and restore pancreatic function and decrease or eliminate insulin injections (500mg twice a day). Bilberry – can stop and reverse capillary damage. …
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