Everyone seems to rush to the prescription drugs to cure depression; however there are natural supplements which can aide in relieving depression. This video introduces two important supplements that can help. More importantly the video touches on the needs beyond nutritionally to cure depression.
Its worth viewing. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3agIy5L4JMY
Friday, April 4, 2008
The OH soo Sweet Stevia
If one were to look up Stevia on the internet, you may find it was discovered by Paraguay. However, it is known that the Guarani Indians of South America assumed that the leaves of the plant had a significant value. If you chew the leaves they have a very unique and refreshing taste. It was not long after the discovery in the 1800’s that Paraguay took the shine for Stevia. It was used in teas, foods an a number of other mixtures. Once Fracne got a hold of this sweet plant, two chemist were successful in extracting crystalline compounds, known as steviosides Now in the Japan in the 60’s Steviosides were very useful, as Japan had outlawed chemical products in food. By 1990, Japan had accounted for over 40% of the word’s use of Stevia. The US banned the use of Stevia in 1991 for its questionable safety, to be later contradicted.
Stevia is nothing but a natural sweetener, which contains 100 phytonutrients. It does not have any calories and does not promote tooth decay.
Okay so theres all this good information on stevia from one article I read. Then when I looked it up online I saw all the studies one it, I guess from 1991, which said it was once handled as if were an illegal drug. Websites also stated it could not even be considered a sweetener? Now who do you listen to? I guess this is kind of like the whole debate between splenda being a carcinogen or consuming raw sugar.
Stevia is nothing but a natural sweetener, which contains 100 phytonutrients. It does not have any calories and does not promote tooth decay.
Okay so theres all this good information on stevia from one article I read. Then when I looked it up online I saw all the studies one it, I guess from 1991, which said it was once handled as if were an illegal drug. Websites also stated it could not even be considered a sweetener? Now who do you listen to? I guess this is kind of like the whole debate between splenda being a carcinogen or consuming raw sugar.
Detoxxx
I recently read an article in a health magazine, what else is new. Well it was about detoxifying the body; I have always heard about it but never done it. When I read the opening paragraph I instantaneously felt the need to cleanse. It stated “ even if you live in seclusion in a remote corner of the world, it is impossible to avoid pesticides, herbicides…” ECT. And you get the point. Because the body creates metabolic wastes, the body detoxifies itself naturally. However, when these chemicals accumulate, they can negatively affect your immune system, generate fatigue, add to PMS and depression. Thankfully we can help the body through this process with useful herbs. For first timers Karen McKinley suggest a cleanse for novice cleansers. This particular cleanse should be made of whole herbs rather than concentrated extracts.
When detoxifying, subjects usually forget about their daily lives. Usually cleansing is done once in the fall and once in the spring, though it is entirely up to you. Spring cleansing is especially beneficial due to winter stagnation. This cleanse also releases many of the heavy winter foods consisting of meat and grains. Fall cleanses releases the parasites that accumulate and prepare for the winter. Therefore, it is important to do at least twice a year, as our diets change due to seasons. Scary to think about the parasites as well. Huh?
Cleansing rejuvenates as it releases toxins in the liver and fatty tissue. Seems like it would almost be a liberating feeling knowing you are getting rid of unhealthy things in your body. During this process you are improving your digestions, for if those toxins remain in the body inflammation and auto-immune problems like arthritis can arise.
Three important herbs to remember when cleansing are oregano leaf, garlic bulb, and nettle leaf. Oregano leaf is known to fight drug resistant pathogens as well as anti-bacterial agent. Oregano also placates the power of caustic substances which damage the intestinal tract. Who knew the spice used in many foods was, twenty times the antioxidant than other herbs. Garlic bulb is used to cleanse the blood and protect against the damage of DNA and lower risk of cancer. It also clears the body of parasites and yeast. Last but not least Nettle Leaf cleans the urinary tract and aides in blood circulation. You can even use this as a diarrheic or a laxative.
When detoxifying, subjects usually forget about their daily lives. Usually cleansing is done once in the fall and once in the spring, though it is entirely up to you. Spring cleansing is especially beneficial due to winter stagnation. This cleanse also releases many of the heavy winter foods consisting of meat and grains. Fall cleanses releases the parasites that accumulate and prepare for the winter. Therefore, it is important to do at least twice a year, as our diets change due to seasons. Scary to think about the parasites as well. Huh?
Cleansing rejuvenates as it releases toxins in the liver and fatty tissue. Seems like it would almost be a liberating feeling knowing you are getting rid of unhealthy things in your body. During this process you are improving your digestions, for if those toxins remain in the body inflammation and auto-immune problems like arthritis can arise.
Three important herbs to remember when cleansing are oregano leaf, garlic bulb, and nettle leaf. Oregano leaf is known to fight drug resistant pathogens as well as anti-bacterial agent. Oregano also placates the power of caustic substances which damage the intestinal tract. Who knew the spice used in many foods was, twenty times the antioxidant than other herbs. Garlic bulb is used to cleanse the blood and protect against the damage of DNA and lower risk of cancer. It also clears the body of parasites and yeast. Last but not least Nettle Leaf cleans the urinary tract and aides in blood circulation. You can even use this as a diarrheic or a laxative.
"Lowdown" on vitamins
Our bodies need thirteen essential vitamins. They consist of vitamin A, C, D, E, K and the B’s : B-6 and B-12. In addition the body also needs, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, biotin, and folate. It is when we eat that we get most of our vitamins; however, the body generates vitamin D and K. Each vitamin serves an important purpose to the body whether it is to prevent disease or to prevent any deterioration. For example without vitamin D, you could develop rickets and vitamin A averts night blindness.
There are two types of vitamins out there:
Water-soluble and Fat-soluble. Water soluble are much easily absorbed into the body, though they do not store in large quantities. The kidneys then take the liberty of removing unwanted vitamins. On the other hand, fat-soluble vitamins take the use of bile acids in the stomach to be digested. The body then stores them similarly to fat and are used when need, just as we use stored fat as energy.
The 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans suggests a supplement to add more nutrition to those who are prone to not receiving enough vitamins. Additionally, the Director of FDA's Office of Nutritional Products states, “. . .supplements may be useful when they fill a specific identified nutrient gap that cannot or is not otherwise being met by the individual's intake of food. . . nutrient supplements are not a substitute for a healthful diet” Her point is well said, for one should not lack his or her food intake and substitute it with a vitamin or two. Food is our main source of nutrition.
****The FDA only approves vitamins as a dietary supplement intended to supplement the diet. In June 2007, FDA established dietary supplement "current Good Manufacturing Practice" (cGMP) regulations requiring that manufacturers evaluate their products through testing identity, purity, strength, and composition.
C: Potential protection against heart disease/May prevent allergies/May reduce symptoms of arthritis, skin ulcers, allergic reactions. You can find it in: Strawberries VegetablesBlack currants
D: Promotes healthy nervous and immune system as well as prevents breast and colon cancer. Found in: milk, oily fish, liver, and eggs.
E: Contains antioxidant also known as tocopherol. It plays a role in the formation of red blood cells. Spinach and other green leafy vegetables such as asparagus and vegetable oils contains this vitamin.
K: This particular vitamin encourages normal blood clotting and kidney function. dark leafy greens, oils from green plants, and some dairy products
B-6 This could be a possible anemia treatment, in a addition to reducing pms symptoms. It is found meat, fish, eggs, milk, and whole grain foods.
B-12 is good for skin, nails and hair, as well as working to release food energy. Again this is found in meats, fish, eggs, and dairy products.
Thiamine: keeps a normal nervous system heart and muscles. It also reduces fatigue and motion sickness. One can get this from meat, whole grains, fish, and nuts.
Riboflavin: This is necessary for the regulation of certain hormones. It could increase growth of body during development stages as well as a potential treatment for cheilitis. Riboflavin is in mixed vegetables, pork tuna, and wheat germ.
Niacin: decreases cholesterol, ear-ringing and dizziness meat, fish, and whole grains
Pantothenic acid: may relieve stress, fatigue and hasten healing in animals eggs, nuts, and whole-wheat products.
Biotin (Vitamin H): helps muscle pain, the formation of fatty acids and aids in relieving depression egg yolks, fish, nuts, oatmeal, and beans.
Folate necessary for the production of DNA, Any woman who is pregnant should be sure to get enough folate. Low levels of folate are linked to birth defects such as spina bifida. Green, leafy vegetables Fortified foods
There are two types of vitamins out there:
Water-soluble and Fat-soluble. Water soluble are much easily absorbed into the body, though they do not store in large quantities. The kidneys then take the liberty of removing unwanted vitamins. On the other hand, fat-soluble vitamins take the use of bile acids in the stomach to be digested. The body then stores them similarly to fat and are used when need, just as we use stored fat as energy.
The 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans suggests a supplement to add more nutrition to those who are prone to not receiving enough vitamins. Additionally, the Director of FDA's Office of Nutritional Products states, “. . .supplements may be useful when they fill a specific identified nutrient gap that cannot or is not otherwise being met by the individual's intake of food. . . nutrient supplements are not a substitute for a healthful diet” Her point is well said, for one should not lack his or her food intake and substitute it with a vitamin or two. Food is our main source of nutrition.
****The FDA only approves vitamins as a dietary supplement intended to supplement the diet. In June 2007, FDA established dietary supplement "current Good Manufacturing Practice" (cGMP) regulations requiring that manufacturers evaluate their products through testing identity, purity, strength, and composition.
C: Potential protection against heart disease/May prevent allergies/May reduce symptoms of arthritis, skin ulcers, allergic reactions. You can find it in: Strawberries VegetablesBlack currants
D: Promotes healthy nervous and immune system as well as prevents breast and colon cancer. Found in: milk, oily fish, liver, and eggs.
E: Contains antioxidant also known as tocopherol. It plays a role in the formation of red blood cells. Spinach and other green leafy vegetables such as asparagus and vegetable oils contains this vitamin.
K: This particular vitamin encourages normal blood clotting and kidney function. dark leafy greens, oils from green plants, and some dairy products
B-6 This could be a possible anemia treatment, in a addition to reducing pms symptoms. It is found meat, fish, eggs, milk, and whole grain foods.
B-12 is good for skin, nails and hair, as well as working to release food energy. Again this is found in meats, fish, eggs, and dairy products.
Thiamine: keeps a normal nervous system heart and muscles. It also reduces fatigue and motion sickness. One can get this from meat, whole grains, fish, and nuts.
Riboflavin: This is necessary for the regulation of certain hormones. It could increase growth of body during development stages as well as a potential treatment for cheilitis. Riboflavin is in mixed vegetables, pork tuna, and wheat germ.
Niacin: decreases cholesterol, ear-ringing and dizziness meat, fish, and whole grains
Pantothenic acid: may relieve stress, fatigue and hasten healing in animals eggs, nuts, and whole-wheat products.
Biotin (Vitamin H): helps muscle pain, the formation of fatty acids and aids in relieving depression egg yolks, fish, nuts, oatmeal, and beans.
Folate necessary for the production of DNA, Any woman who is pregnant should be sure to get enough folate. Low levels of folate are linked to birth defects such as spina bifida. Green, leafy vegetables Fortified foods
Must See!
Have you ever seen the show “The Truth About Food”. It is a highly informative hour long show on the discovery health channel. I saw it for the first time last night and actually learned a lot of information. I wanted to grab a pen and paper and jot a few things down! What they do on the show is propose an idea, such as does adding calcium to a women’s diet can reduce PMS, and follow the study throughout.
However, this would not be what the show is based on essentially; there are plenty of other topics. They not only tell you what to eat, but it is like they investigate why. The show aims to please every part of the body, from the mind to the immune system. Not only your body, but your every day moods, and fertility.
I looked on the website and it stated that they have conducted thirty “ground breaking experiments”, breaking many myths you may have on the way food effects the body. Their scientist conduct their tests using the most up to date technology consisting of feces analysis, MRI scans, retina laser screening, blood tests and genetic testing. There is always something to learn, especially with all the new research taking place. I would defiantly tune. Check your local listings for times. I have posted the next show and its contents.
***Catch the next episode airing tonight at 12:00 on: discover how the mere color of some foods can fight the aging process, how eating spinach might save your eyesight, and how eating tomatoes could stop you from getting wrinkles
However, this would not be what the show is based on essentially; there are plenty of other topics. They not only tell you what to eat, but it is like they investigate why. The show aims to please every part of the body, from the mind to the immune system. Not only your body, but your every day moods, and fertility.
I looked on the website and it stated that they have conducted thirty “ground breaking experiments”, breaking many myths you may have on the way food effects the body. Their scientist conduct their tests using the most up to date technology consisting of feces analysis, MRI scans, retina laser screening, blood tests and genetic testing. There is always something to learn, especially with all the new research taking place. I would defiantly tune. Check your local listings for times. I have posted the next show and its contents.
***Catch the next episode airing tonight at 12:00 on: discover how the mere color of some foods can fight the aging process, how eating spinach might save your eyesight, and how eating tomatoes could stop you from getting wrinkles
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