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line-height: 29px; width: 1275.03px;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-top: 0px;">Sniffles and tummy aches are a normal part of being a kid. Pediatricians say toddlers average seven to eight colds or other minor illnesses per year, and grade school–aged kids average five to six.</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-top: 0px;">The good news is that the germs young children encounter educate their immune systems, so when they become teenagers, pediatricians say they experience an average of only four colds per year—similar to adults.</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-top: 0px;">But as common as the occasional cough and runny nose may be for kids, they’re never fun or convenient. With hopes of minimizing the sleepless nights and days missed from work, parents increasingly seek ways to support their children’s immunity, especially through the fall and winter months.</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-top: 0px;">Fortunately, many of the same strategies that support healthy immune function in adults also apply to children. Eating a healthy diet, exercising outdoors, and getting restful sleep are important habits at all stages of life. There are some nuances, however, when it comes to supporting strong immune defenses in children.</p><h2 style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 24px; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; margin-top: 0px;">Step 1: Support the Microbiome</h2><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-top: 0px;">Babies have no exposure to microbes until the day they’re born. Without having encountered germs in the womb, they have no antibodies to specific microbes, and their innate immune function is still immature. Contact with the hostile world of bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms rapidly teaches the infant immune system to distinguish friend from foe over the first few months of life.</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-top: 0px;">Some of the most critical players for training the infant immune system are the beneficial microbes that take up residence in the gut. These probiotic bacteria interact with the gut mucosa and gut-associated lymphoid tissue (GALT), where more than 70 percent of the body’s immune cells reside. Probiotic microbes not only regulate gut mucosal immunity, but also support healthy intestinal-barrier function and interact directly with potentially harmful pathogens.</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-top: 0px;">Babies born vaginally get their first inoculation of bacteria as they pass through the birth canal. Breast milk continues the process of establishing the infant microbiome. According to a study published in 2018 in Frontiers in Immunology, human breast milk contains an estimated 1,000 colony-forming units (CFUs) of bacteria per milliliter, and breastfed babies are thought to ingest up to 800,000 bacteria daily. Breast milk also contains human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs), which are indigestible by the infant and act as prebiotics to encourage the growth of beneficial bacteria strains like Bifidobacterium infantis.</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-top: 0px;">A balanced diet is an important part of supporting a healthy microbiome in children. Dietary fiber acts as a fermentable fuel source for beneficial gut bacteria, promoting microbial diversity which is why fruits, veggies and whole grains are important.</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-top: 0px;">Prebiotic fibers, including inulin, fructo-oligosaccharides and arabinogalactans support a healthy microbiome, with resulting immune support effects. Research has demonstrated their positive influences on NK cells, macrophage activities and the complement system. Part of the mechanism is now attributed to the healthy short-chain fatty acids generated by prebiotic fermentation by the microbiota, but there may be more direct influence as research continues to try and understand additional mechanisms.</p><h2 style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 24px; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; margin-top: 0px;">Step 2: Minimize Toxic Exposures</h2><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-top: 0px;">From toys to household cleaners to mattresses, potentially toxic compounds are everywhere. Although popularly termed endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), many of these compounds are now known to also impact immune function.</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-top: 0px;">Some of the most common offenders that affect children are bisphenols (in food and drinking containers), triclosan (in hand sanitizer), parabens (in lotions), phthalates (in plastic toys), phenols (in disinfectants and plastics), and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (in flame retardants).</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-top: 0px;">These and other chemicals have been found to affect the development, function, and life span of immune cells—including monocytes, neutrophils, mast cells, eosinophils, lymphocytes, and natural killer cells.</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-top: 0px;">Opting for alternatives to plastic is one way that families can minimize children’s exposure to toxic chemicals. Encourage your patients to store food in glass containers, and use stainless-steel rather than plastic lunch containers. Food should always be transferred from plastic containers to ceramic or glass for microwaving. Beeswax wraps instead of plastic cling wrap can be used to cover leftover food, and stainless-steel straws can replace plastic ones.</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-top: 0px;">Families can also opt for nontoxic alternatives to soaps, shampoos, lotions, and toothpaste as well as using non-toxic laundry detergent and household cleaners. Look for products that are free of parabens, phthalates, and synthetic dyes or fragrances.</p><h2 style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 24px; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; margin-top: 0px;">Step 3: Encourage Activity</h2><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-top: 0px;">Children are meant to run around and play. Staying active helps build strong bones and muscles—and also immune function. Studies repeatedly show that frequent exercise supports immune health across all ages. Even a single bout of exercise appears to enhance immune function.</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-top: 0px;">The World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend that children between the ages of 6 and 17 get at least 60 minutes per day of moderate to vigorous physical activity. Kids can easily spend this much time running around outdoors, riding bikes, or playing competitive games like basketball or soccer.</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-top: 0px;">One reason that children often resist activity and exercise is because of the temptation of video games, movies, or other activities on screens and devices. Not only does screen time detract from time that can be spent outdoors, but studies show it also interferes with sleep.</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-top: 0px;">School-aged children and teens who spend more time on devices have more trouble getting optimal amounts of shut-eye—another health habit that’s essential for immune function. Limiting screen time to less than two hours per day and emphasizing large and small motor development through physical activity and play, games, arts, crafts, reading and nature exploration supports better sleep, better learning and normal physical development.</p><h2 style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 24px; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; margin-top: 0px;">Step 4: Optimize Nutrient Intake</h2><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-top: 0px;">Many different macronutrients and micronutrients work in concert to support immune function in both children and adults.</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-top: 0px;">For example, omega-3 fatty acids serve as substrates for signaling molecules involved in immune cascades and modulate the molecular events of inflammation. Fish, grass fed or pastured milk, butter, meat, poultry and eggs can be good sources. However, many children are not accustomed to eating omega-3-rich foods and would benefit from supplementation. Liquid fish oils are nearly flavorless and can be mixed into most foods, but many children enjoy the mild lemony flavor right from the spoon.</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-top: 0px;">Vitamin D is another powerful nutrient for supporting the immune response. Receptors for this vitamin are found on monocytes and macrophages and support the phagocytic abilities of these immune cells. Adequate vitamin D is also important for supporting healthy inflammatory responses in the GI tract, the skin and mucous membranes.</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-top: 0px;">Vitamin D insufficiency is a widespread problem. Unless your kids are outside in the sun every day between 10 and 2pm, supplementation offers great immune benefit for children. Meta-analyses suggest that vitamin D supplementation in both adults and children support immune defenses in the respiratory tract.</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-top: 0px;">Vitamin A is essential for mucosal immunity of the oral, sinus, respiratory and gastrointestinal tracts, where it not only supports the epithelial cell lining but also immune cells.</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-top: 0px;">Vitamin E and selenium are important for antioxidant defenses, and magnesium is a cofactor for numerous enzymes related to immune function.</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-top: 0px;">Vitamins B6, B12, and folate, along with copper and zinc, are all needed to support natural killer cell activity as part of the innate immune response.</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-top: 0px;">Many of these nutrients also participate in pathways related to healthy inflammation response and oxidative stress. As you can see from table 1, there’s a clear need for a variety of essential micronutrients to support immune function.</p><ul style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-top: 0px;"><li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bolder;">Micronutrients Involved in Immune Function</span></p><ul style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bolder;">Immune Function & Micronutrients Involved</span></p><ul style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-top: 0px;">Physical barriers—Vitamins A, D, C, E, B6, B12, and folate; iron; zinc, omega 3</p></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-top: 0px;">Healthy inflammatory response—Vitamins A, C, E, and B6; zinc; iron; copper; selenium; magnesium, omega 3</p></li></ul></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bolder;">Innate Immune Response & Micronutrients Involved</span></p><ul style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-top: 0px;">Oxidative burst—Vitamins C and E, iron, zinc, copper, selenium, magnesium</p></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-top: 0px;">Innate immune-cell proliferation, differentiation, function, and movement—Vitamins A, D, C, E, B6, B12, and folate; zinc; iron; copper; selenium; magnesium</p></li></ul></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bolder;">Adaptive Immune Response & Micronutrients Involved</span></p><ul style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-top: 0px;">T cell proliferation, differentiation and function—Vitamins A, D, C, E, B6, and B12; zinc; iron; copper; selenium</p></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-top: 0px;">Cell-mediated immunity—Vitamins A, D, C, E, B6, B12, and folate; zinc; iron; copper; selenium</p></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-top: 0px;">Antibody production and function—Vitamins A, D, C, E, B6, B12, and folate; zinc; copper; selenium; magnesium</p></li></ul></li></ul></li></ul><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-top: 0px;"><i style="box-sizing: border-box;">Source: Gombart AF, Pierre A, and Maggini S. Nutrients 12, no. 1 (2020).</i></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-top: 0px;">Of course, children don’t need the same micronutrient intakes as adults, and can sustain health and immune function on lower amounts. Still, children around the globe are at risk of micronutrient deficiencies, with the most common being iron, iodine, and vitamin A. Even children in industrialized countries may be at risk of micronutrient deficiencies or insufficiencies—particularly B vitamins, magnesium, zinc, vitamin D and omega 3 fatty acids.</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-top: 0px;">Micronutrient deficiencies are known to compromise the immune response. Less is known about whether suboptimal nutrient levels impair immune defenses, or how to even define suboptimal levels. The recommended daily allowance (RDA) ensures that the majority of the general population won’t be deficient, but the amount of each nutrient that’s required to actually optimize immune status is not known and could potentially be much higher than the RDA.</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-top: 0px;">Children can be picky eaters, at times refusing entire food groups and missing out on important nutrients. To ensure that children consume all of the essential micronutrients for immune support every day, they can take a high-quality multivitamin and mineral. Be sure it includes the full complex of B vitamins as well as an array of minerals, such as iron, magnesium, selenium, copper, and zinc. There are also children’s nutrient shake powders designed to supply optimal nutrition in a daily “smoothie”. Depending on the child’s vitamin D status, an additional vitamin D supplement may be warranted. Also consider a fish oil or other omega-3 supplement to ensure adequate intake of essential fatty acids, and probiotics or prebiotics to support the microbiome.</p><h2 style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 24px; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; margin-top: 0px;">Step 5: Target Immune Pathways</h2><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-top: 0px;">When a child’s body is dealing with a more physiologically demanding situation, there may be an increased need for nutrients beyond the typical daily amount.</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-top: 0px;">A good example is vitamin C. Although there’s less research on the amounts needed in children, adults may require as much as 6 grams per day of vitamin C to meet physiologically demanding conditions.</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-top: 0px;">Vitamin C is an essential nutrient needed to support antioxidant pathways for normal redox balance and detoxification in everyone, even kids. Given the safety and low cost of vitamin C, it’s reasonable to consider daily supplementation to support immune health in children, and they usually enjoy the sweet-tart treat of chewable vitamin C- it’s an easy win.</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-top: 0px;">Additional nutrients that are involved in immune pathways and may occasionally be in higher demand include vitamin A and zinc.</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-top: 0px;">Vitamin A supports mucosal immunity in the skin, digestive tract, and airways. Dietary surveys indicate that most children and adolescents (ages 2-18 years) have vitamin A intakes equivalent to the estimated daily requirement, primarily due to intake of fortified milk and cereals. We know that serum retinol concentrations are decreased by inflammation and infection, and that ensuring adequate vitamin A status year-round supports a healthy immune response when needed. Vitamin A is available as a micellized liquid that is easy for children to take for a couple of days when they are beginning to feel unwell.</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-top: 0px;">Zinc is a cofactor for metalloenzymes, which are required for the integrity of mucosal membranes. This mineral is also required for T cell activation and antibody production—particularly IgG. Zinc lozenges have demonstrated immune benefit when used occasionally, but the studies involved high intakes in adults.</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-top: 0px;">Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) is another option for daily immune support in children. Available in juice, syrup, lozenges, gummies, or other forms, elderberry is a rich source of antioxidant compounds.</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-top: 0px;">Putting Together a Plan</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-top: 0px;">When you educate families on the five steps described above, you’ll help them establish a solid foundation for children’s immune health. Kids who learn at an early age how to eat healthy foods, stay active, and choose natural rather than chemical products will be at an advantage for the rest of their lives.</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bolder;">Summary: How to Support Immunity in Kids</span></p><ul style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-top: 0px;"><li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-top: 0px;">Eat a balanced, high-fiber diet</p></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-top: 0px;">Exercise at least 60 minutes a day</p></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-top: 0px;">Sleep nine to 12 hours per night (for grade-schoolers)</p></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-top: 0px;">Minimize exposure to synthetic chemicals in plastics and personal care products</p></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-top: 0px;">Consider daily supplementation with a multivitamin and mineral, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D and probiotic or prebiotic (like larch arabinogalactan)</p></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-top: 0px;">Consider daily or occasional supplementation with vitamin C, zinc, and elderberry</p></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div><br /></div></li></ul><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-top: 0px;"></p></div></emerson-blog-text-block></div><div _ngcontent-serverapp-c33="" class="nav-buttons d-flex justify-content-center my-5" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #212529; display: flex !important; font-family: Roboto, Ariel, san-serif; font-size: 16px; justify-content: center !important; margin-bottom: 3rem !important; margin-top: 3rem !important;"></div>Health Mattershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09464736586791491191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1844712545128196146.post-39469382386229318822020-05-14T11:03:00.001-07:002020-05-14T11:09:36.948-07:00Back to School Immune Support<div _ngcontent-serverapp-c33="" class="content-block ng-star-inserted" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box;">
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "roboto";"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><b>Kids will benefit from a strong foundation with omega-3 fatty acids, probiotics, </b></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "roboto";"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><b>and targeted nutrients such as A, C, D3 and zinc</b>.</span></span></div>
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A successful school year requires a strong immune system. From a dietary<br />
supplement standpoint, there are many ways to support immunity throughout<br />
the school year. Kids will benefit from a strong foundation with omega-3<br />
fatty acids, probiotics, and targeted nutrients such as A, C, D3 and zinc.</div>
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Alot of energy and excitement accompany back-to-school activity and<br />
preparation.Adjusting to new classrooms, new teachers and new friends<br />
can be stressful in many ways and taxing on the immune system. A<br />
successful school year requires a strong immune system. From a<br />
dietary supplement standpoint, there are many ways to support<br />
immunity throughout the school year. Kids will benefit from a<br />
strong foundation with omega-3 fatty acids, probiotics and targeted<br />
nutrients such as A, C, D3 and zinc.</div>
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Many integrative practitioners recommend fish oil to their patients<br />
on a regular basis. One of the reasons they suggest fish oil supplements<br />
is because they have been shown to support immune cell function.*<br />
A 2018 pilot study featured in The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry<br />
demonstrated that it specifically supported B-cells.*</div>
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Probiotics are another foundational supplement. We often think of gut health<br />
when we think of probiotics, but research also shows that probiotics support<br />
immune function as well.* In a 2018 double-blind, randomized prospective<br />
trial published in the journal Synthetic Systems Biotechnology, probiotics<br />
helped specifically support upper respiratory tract function compared to placebo.*<br />
The microbiome has an important role in digestion, absorption and assimilation<br />
of nutrients, helping kids get the most out of the food they do consume.<br />
Probiotics which help children support a healthy microbiome will also help<br />
to boost their overall health and immune system function.*</div>
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Research also shows that vitamins A, C and D3 can help support innate<br />
and adaptive immunity.* Zinc is also an important nutrient for immune<br />
system support. According to a 2017 review published in the International Journal of Molecular<br />
Sciences, zinc homeostasis is necessary for the immune system to<br />
function properly.*</div>
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In addition to these foundational nutrients, many botanicals have been shown to<br />
support immune function for kids including astragalus, curcumin, elderberry and<br />
mushrooms (maitake, shiitake, lion’s mane, and turkey tail).*</div>
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When preparing for the journey back to school, consider these three key<br />
lifestyle areas:</div>
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1. Sleep—Getting enough sleep is critical for the immune system. It is recommended<br />
that school-age children get nine hours of sleep each night. 2. Nutrition—A colorful<br />
diet that features lots of fresh vegetables and fruits, avoiding processed and “fast”<br />
foods is better for the immune system. 3. Physical activity—Exercise has been shown<br />
to support immunity and is good for a kid’s body, mind and emotional health.</div>
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Preparing for the back to school adventure is a bigger deal for kids than we might<br />
realize. Counseling parents and kids on the benefits of immune system support<br />
can contribute to another successful school year.</div>
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Every autumn or early winter, people become increasingly concerned with how to best support their immune system. Fortunately, there are steps we can take to support our immune systems and gear up for <a href="https://www.emersonecologics.com/blog/post/immunity-winter" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #115ea5;"><u style="box-sizing: border-box;">a long winter</u></a>. Here’s how you can help protect yourself not only during the rough season, but year-round. </div>
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How to Support Your Immune System Naturally</h2>
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A healthy immune system is the best line of defense, so it’s important that we do whatever we can to support it. On one level, that means simply taking care of yourself: <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/data_statistics/sgr/50th-anniversary/pdfs/fs_smoking_overall_health_508.pdf" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #115ea5;"><u style="box-sizing: border-box;">avoiding smoking</u></a>, <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4590612/" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #115ea5;"><u style="box-sizing: border-box;">refraining from alcohol</u></a>, and <a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2095254618301005" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #115ea5;"><u style="box-sizing: border-box;">staying active</u></a>. However, there are other things you can do to support your immune system naturally. </div>
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Here are a few ways to support your immune system according to a handful of medical professionals we interviewed.</div>
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Supporting Immunity Through Food</h3>
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<a href="https://www.drjenhaley.com/" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #115ea5;"><u style="box-sizing: border-box;">Dr. Jen Haley, MD FAAD</u></a> has a compelling way of looking at supporting immunity through food. She says that “everything you put in your mouth should be considered medicine or poison.” It’s through that vantage point that you should examine how you’re fueling your immune system — regardless of if you’re fighting off an illness, or just hoping to avoid one.</div>
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Generally speaking, fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins are good rules of thumb here. But there are some specific foods and herbs that have demonstrated the ability to support the immune system in specific ways. </div>
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Highly Pigmented Fruits and Vegetables</h4>
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Similar to Dr. Haley, Nurse Practitioner <a href="https://www.pix11.com/news/morning/how-to-make-homemade-hand-sanitizer-immune-boosters" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #115ea5;"><u style="box-sizing: border-box;">Cynthia Thurlow likes to say that</u></a> “everything starts with food.” What we eat has a direct impact on how our bodies function. If we put nutrient-poor foods into our bodies, they won’t work as well as they would if we ate nutrient-dense foods, and one of the major markers for nutrients is the color of the food.</div>
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Thurlow recommends highly pigmented fruits and vegetables, such as kale, spinach, multi-colored peppers (which contain more vitamin C than an orange!) and pomegranates. All of these healthy options are packed with nutrients that your body needs.</div>
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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/doctor.g_/?hl=en" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #115ea5;"><u style="box-sizing: border-box;">Dr. Christian Gonzalez</u></a>, Naturopathic Doctor, Non-Toxic Living Expert<i style="box-sizing: border-box;"> </i>frequently recommends blueberries as a great way to support immunity through food. “Blueberries contain a type of flavonoid called anthocyanin, which has antioxidant properties that can help boost a person’s immune system. Researchers found that people who ate foods rich in flavonoids were less likely to get an upper respiratory tract infection, or common cold, than those who did not.” </div>
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Medicinal Mushrooms</h4>
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<a href="https://drkellyann.com/" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #115ea5;"><u style="box-sizing: border-box;">Dr. Kellyann Petrucci, MS, ND</u></a> is a fan of <a href="https://edu.emersonecologics.com/2019/04/04/seasonal-immune-support-with-mushrooms/" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #115ea5;"><u style="box-sizing: border-box;">medicinal mushrooms</u></a> as a means of immune support. This doesn’t mean the regular cremini mushrooms you’ll find in the produce aisle at the grocery store — you’ll probably have to look in a health food store, or order some online. Medicinal mushrooms are specialized and have been linked to immune support in a very specific way.</div>
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<a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4684115/" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #115ea5;"><u style="box-sizing: border-box;">A 2014 study</u></a> focused on five different species of mushrooms (Agaricus blazei, Cordyceps sinensis, Grifola frondosa, Ganoderma lucidum, and Trametes versicolor) in relation to how they affected cancer patients. </div>
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Researchers in the study believe that one of the major benefits of these species of <a href="https://edu.emersonecologics.com/2018/11/15/many-mushrooms-effectively-support-immunity/" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #115ea5;"><u style="box-sizing: border-box;">mushrooms</u></a> is that they stimulate production of cytokines, which are crucial to immune system performance.</div>
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<a href="https://www.drlaurendeville.com/" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #115ea5;"><u style="box-sizing: border-box;">Dr. Lauren DeVille, NMD</u></a> often recommends shiitake and maitake mushrooms because they’re “high in beta glucans, which stimulate a <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29614757" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #115ea5;"><u style="box-sizing: border-box;">wide variety of immune responses</u></a>.”</div>
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Lisa Murray, RDN, and Emerson Ecologics’ Medical Education Manager, is also a big proponent of mushrooms for immune support. “Mushrooms are the number one food for immune support and modulation. Mushroom extracts, capsules and powders are an important part of every immune support program. <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28605319" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #115ea5;"><u style="box-sizing: border-box;">Extensive research</u></a> has demonstrated their important and diverse health benefits, especially when used daily. Furthermore, they support the microbiome, which supports immune response.”</div>
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Bone Broth</h4>
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Both Dr. Petrucci and Nurse Thurlow are big advocates for bone broth (in fact, Dr. Petrucci literally formulated a diet around it). “Bone broth is packed with proteins (glycine and proline) that are well-known for nourishing the lining of your gut,” says Petrucci. Research confirms that strengthening the health of your gut will support your immune system. </div>
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You can buy bone broth in stores, but most people who are familiar with it recommend the homemade variety. It’s not difficult — it’s just a matter of simmering bones and water (and a crock pot works great!). However, doing it yourself is not entirely necessary. There are plenty of excellent brands to choose from if you don’t have the time or motivation to do so.<br />
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Fermented Veggies</h4>
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Dr. Petrucci is also a proponent of fermented vegetables, which she says “are an excellent source of nutrients as well as good bacteria.” If this sounds weird, remember that sauerkraut, kimchi, and pickles are fermented vegetables, and you probably eat those occasionally already. </div>
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The great news about fermented veggies is that you can make them yourself with very little effort. There are tons of recipes online — but don’t be confused by the term “lacto-fermented vegetables,” which may come up in your search. Contrary to what the name would lead you to believe, there’s no dairy involved. </div>
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<a href="https://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-lactofermented-mixed-pickles-recipes-from-the-kitchn-194011" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #115ea5;"><u style="box-sizing: border-box;">Here’s a good recipe</u></a> to get you started. Remember that one size does not necessarily fit all with fermented veggies — when they taste right to you, they’re done, no matter how long you let them ferment.</div>
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Garlic</h4>
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The research demonstrating the positive effects of <a href="https://edu.emersonecologics.com/2019/08/16/rebalancing-the-microbiome-with-herbs/" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #115ea5;"><u style="box-sizing: border-box;">garlic</u></a> on the body is overwhelming. Studies have shown that <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24564587" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #115ea5;"><u style="box-sizing: border-box;">garlic stimulates the immune system</u></a> and increases white blood cell counts. Dr. Petrucci points out that “most of the immune benefits of garlic come from the sulfurous compounds which give it its pungent odor and flavor.” </div>
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Murray highly recommends garlic as a daily supplement. “Garlic is the number one herb for supporting immune health and response to immune challenges and it's included in many immune formulas. Plus, it has many other general health benefits, including support for cardiovascular health.”</div>
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Don’t be afraid to throw a clove or two of garlic into your dinner. <a href="https://www.aafp.org/afp/2005/0701/p103.html" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #115ea5;"><u style="box-sizing: border-box;">Four grams</u></a> (one or two cloves) is considered safe and beneficial for adults daily. For those who hate the taste or smell of garlic, supplements are available, and the recommended maximum there is 600-1,200 milligrams daily. </div>
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Stay Hydrated</h3>
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Staying hydrated is something we’re always told to do, but very easy to forget about. In fact, there’s an entire market dedicated to devices and apps designed to remind you to drink water throughout the day (i.e. the little lights you can attach to your water bottle to remind you to drink every 20 minutes or so).</div>
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Drinking water (or other hydrating liquids) not only helps flush toxins out of the body, but it helps cells and organs function to their best of their abilities. If you’re dehydrated, the body will automatically kick into survival mode, rather than trying to thrive. </div>
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Eight 8-ounce glasses of liquid per day is the most common recommendation for how much you should drink. For some reason, many people have come to believe that all of that liquid must be plain water. As you probably know, that’s not the case. Coconut water, bone broth, water, or tea can all count toward your daily hydration totals. </div>
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The only exception to this would be caffeinated beverages, because caffeine increases fluid loss. And of course, sugary beverages are not recommended. </div>
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Incorporate Elderberry</h3>
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Using <a href="https://www.emersonecologics.com/blog/post/elderberry-winter-immune-health" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #115ea5;"><u style="box-sizing: border-box;">elderberry</u></a> as a means of immune support had a resurgence in 2019. That’s not surprising, as some studies have shown that <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22972323" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #115ea5;"><u style="box-sizing: border-box;">it’s effective</u></a> in “stimulating immune response” in mice, and that it may potentially help <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15080016" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #115ea5;"><u style="box-sizing: border-box;">reduce the time</u></a> someone experiences flu symptoms by up to four days. </div>
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DeVille, Haley, and Thurlow all recommend elderberry to support the immune system. Elderberry is most popular as a syrup, but it's also available in capsules and as concentrated liquid extracts.</div>
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Vitamins and Supplements</h3>
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Vitamin C</h4>
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For immune support, Haley typically recommends 1,000 milligrams per day, taken three times throughout the day — so in total, you’d be taking 3,000 milligrams of vitamin C each day.</div>
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Vitamin D</h4>
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<a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21310306" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #115ea5;"><u style="box-sizing: border-box;">According to data collected</u></a> by the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), nearly 42% of their sample size (of 4,495 people) were found to be vitamin D deficient. Other studies state a higher number than that, but the general consensus among researchers is that more people are lacking in <a href="http://wellevate.me/mark-waterman" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #115ea5;"><u style="box-sizing: border-box;">vitamin D</u></a> than in previous generations.</div>
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Reasons for this increase aside, vitamin D has been studied in many different capacities over the past few decades because of the links researchers have found between the “sunshine vitamin” and so many ailments. </div>
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For immune support, the recommended daily dosage of vitamin D is 5,000 IU (125 mcg) per day.</div>
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Zinc</h4>
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Based on decades of research, zinc is believed to play a vital role in immune health. <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9701160" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #115ea5;"><u style="box-sizing: border-box;">According to the researchers</u></a> who conducted one such study, “Zinc is crucial for normal development and function of cells mediating nonspecific immunity such as neutrophils and natural killer cells.”</div>
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Dr. DeVille says that zinc is “incredibly ubiquitous” and “necessary for development of the <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3397346/" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #115ea5;"><u style="box-sizing: border-box;">immune system’s T-cells</u></a>.” (She also recommends that you take it with food, because it tends to upset people’s stomachs.)</div>
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As such, <a href="http://wellevate.me/mark-waterman" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #115ea5;"><u style="box-sizing: border-box;">zinc</u></a> has become commonly added to liquids and lozenges to reduce symptoms. If using these products, be sure to follow the recommendations on the box, as adverse side effects can occur. </div>
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For immune support, the recommended daily dosage of zinc is 25-30 milligrams per day. However, DeVille cautions against taking too much without also taking a copper supplement. Be sure to check with your primary care physician if you’re concerned about zinc or copper deficiency.</div>
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Other vitamins and supplements our experts recommended were: </div>
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<a href="http://wellevate.me/mark-waterman" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #115ea5;"><u style="box-sizing: border-box;">Vitamin A</u></a></div>
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B Vitamins</div>
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<a href="http://wellevate.me/mark-waterman" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #115ea5;"><u style="box-sizing: border-box;">Magnesium</u></a> (at night) </div>
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Echinacea</div>
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Andrographis</div>
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Olive Leaf</div>
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Astragalus</div>
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Ginger</div>
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Oregano</div>
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<a href="http://wellevate.me/mark-waterman" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #115ea5;"><u style="box-sizing: border-box;">Probiotics</u></a></div>
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Colostrum</div>
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Of course, be sure to check with your healthcare practitioner before starting a supplement regimen. They may have dosage recommendations based upon your unique health history and will check for interactions with any of your medications..</div>
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Exercise</h3>
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As a general rule, the medical community <a href="https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/expert-answers/exercise/faq-20057916" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #115ea5;"><u style="box-sizing: border-box;">recommends at least</u></a> “150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity a week,” or some combination of the two. Furthermore, strength training that works on every major muscle group is recommended at least two times per week. </div>
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Aiming for about 30 minutes of physical activity per day is a good starting point. Even if you can’t do a 30-minute chunk, breaking it up into three 10-minute chunks is fine. Every little bit helps.</div>
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Remember that you should always consult with your doctor about any kind of <a href="https://edu.emersonecologics.com/2016/12/09/inspiration-wintertime-exercise/%E2%80%9D" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #115ea5;"><u style="box-sizing: border-box;">exercise</u></a> regimen — especially if you’re just starting to exercise for the very first time. Your personal health history is likely to impact the advice your primary care physician would provide. </div>
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For example, those with heart disease or a previous heart attack may be advised to get 30 minutes of low-impact cardiovascular exercise per day, such as walking or riding a stationary bike. </div>
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Sleep</h3>
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It may seem like an overused recommendation, but our bodies <i style="box-sizing: border-box;">need</i> <a href="https://edu.emersonecologics.com/2019/08/23/supplements-for-sleep/" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #115ea5;"><u style="box-sizing: border-box;">sleep</u></a>. If you’re not getting enough sleep, your body cannot function the way it’s supposed to and you’ll be more susceptible to colds, flus, and any other little bug that is going around your workplace or your child’s school. </div>
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One of the very best ways to naturally support your immune system is to get sufficient sleep. While the necessary amount may vary according to age and individual, the <a href="https://www.sleepfoundation.org/articles/how-much-sleep-do-we-really-need" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #115ea5;"><u style="box-sizing: border-box;">National Sleep Foundation recommends</u></a> that adults get between seven and nine hours of sleep each night. </div>
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The Best Immune Support</h2>
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When searching for the best way to support your own unique immune system, remember that every body is different. What helps one person may not necessarily do much for another person. Exercise and a healthy, balanced diet is typically the first line of defense, but while some people are able to let that slide, others need to adhere to a strict diet in order to stay healthy.</div>
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Vitamins and supplements can be good additions to a <a href="https://www.emersonecologics.com/blog/post/time-for-slow-food" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #115ea5;"><u style="box-sizing: border-box;">healthy lifestyle</u></a>, and can help fill in the gaps where your particular medications or health concerns may be causing vitamin or mineral depletion. As always, be sure to discuss changes in activity level or diet with your doctor beforehand.</div>
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<b>By Dr. Mercola</b></div>
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Many people needlessly shun <a href="http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2012/03/29/raw-nuts-health-benefits.aspx">raw nuts</a>
from their diet, believing their fat content contributes to weight
gain. A new study once again puts this myth to rest, showing instead
that eating nuts doesn’t lead to weight gain and may actually help you
to slim down.<br />
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<b>Eating Nuts May Help You Achieve Your Ideal Weight</b><br />
In the new review of 31 trials, those whose diets included extra
nuspts or nuts substituted for other foods lost about 1.4 extra pounds
and half an inch from their waists.<a href="http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/05/11/eating-nuts.aspx#_edn1"><sup>1</sup></a><br />
The weight loss, though small, suggests that adding healthful amounts
of nuts to your diet can help you to maintain your ideal weight over
time. And at the very least, researchers concluded:<br />
<i>“Compared with control diets, diets enriched with nuts did not
increase body weight, body mass index [BMI], or waist circumference in
controlled clinical trials.”</i><br />
In fact, if you’re watching your weight, a small handful of nuts like
almonds is a better snack choice than a snack high in complex
carbohydrates, such as a bran muffin. Past research also bears this out,
showing that eating nuts is beneficial for your weight.<br />
In one study comparing those who ate a low-calorie diet that included either almonds or complex carbs, the almond group had a:<a href="http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/05/11/eating-nuts.aspx#_edn2"><sup>2</sup></a><br />
<ul>
<li>62 percent greater reduction in their weight/BMI</li>
<li>50 percent greater reduction in waist circumference</li>
<li>56 percent greater reduction in body fat</li>
</ul>
A separate study in the journal <i>Obesity</i> also found that eating nuts two or more times per week was associated with a <i>reduced</i> risk of weight gain.<a href="http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/05/11/eating-nuts.aspx#_edn3"><sup>3</sup></a><br />
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<b>Nuts Help Your Heart, Lower Your Risk of Diabetes</b><br />
As a natural, whole food, nuts are excellent sources of antioxidants,
vitamins and minerals that can boost your health in numerous ways above
and beyond weight control.<br />
For instance, a study published in the <i>Journal of the American College of Nutrition</i> found that those who ate nuts gained numerous benefits compared to non-nut eaters, including:<a href="http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/05/11/eating-nuts.aspx#_edn4"><sup>4</sup></a><br />
<ul>
<li>Decreased body mass index and waist circumference</li>
<li>Lower systolic blood pressure</li>
<li>Lower weight</li>
<li>Less likelihood of having two risk factors for metabolic syndrome:
high blood pressure and low HDL (good) cholesterol (for nut consumers)</li>
<li>Less likelihood of having four risk factors for metabolic syndrome:
abdominal obesity, high blood pressure, high fasting glucose and a lower
prevalence of metabolic syndrome (for tree nut consumers)</li>
</ul>
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Researchers concluded:<br />
<i>“Nut/tree nut consumption was associated with a decreased
prevalence of selected risk factors for cardiovascular disease, type 2
diabetes, and MetS [metabolic syndrome].”</i><br />
If you’re interested in protecting your heart health, snacking on
nuts is a far better option than snacking on whole grains, which are
often touted as a heart-healthy choice. A study in the journal <i>Circulation</i>
found people with abnormally high levels of lipids, such as
cholesterol, in their blood, were able to significantly reduce their
risk factors for coronary heart disease by snacking on whole almonds
while those who snacked on whole-wheat muffins got no such benefit.<a href="http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/05/11/eating-nuts.aspx#_edn5"><sup>5</sup></a><br />
One reason why nuts are so beneficial is that many, such as walnuts,
hazelnuts, pecans, Brazil nuts, almonds, cashews and peanuts, contain
the <a href="http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2011/07/23/this-amino-acid-help-protect-you-from-different-diseases.aspx">amino acid l-arginine</a>,
which offers multiple vascular benefits to people with heart disease,
or those who have increased risk for heart disease due to multiple
cardiac risk factors.<br />
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<b>Are Certain Nuts Better Than Others?</b><br />
With the exception of peanuts (which are technically a legume,
heavily pesticide-laden and often contaminated with the carcinogenic
mold aflatoxin), most nut varieties have something to offer your health.
Generally speaking, each type of nut will offer a slightly different
mix of nutrients for your health. For instance:<br />
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<li><b>Raw macadamia nuts</b> are a powerhouse of a nut, containing a
wide variety of critical nutrients including high amounts of vitamin B1,
magnesium, manganese and healthful monounsaturated fat, just to name a
few. I eat about two pounds of macadamia nuts a week not only because I
enjoy them, but also because they are relatively low in carbs and
protein and high in olieic acid, omega-9 monounsaturated fatty acid,
which is the same fatty acid found in olive oil.</li>
<li><b>Walnuts:</b> <a href="http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2012/03/07/fda-says-walnuts-are-drugs.aspx#_edn5">Walnuts</a>
are good sources of plant-based omega-3 fats, natural phytosterols and
antioxidants that are so powerful at free-radical scavenging that
researchers called them “remarkable.”<a href="http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/05/11/eating-nuts.aspx#_edn6"><sup>6</sup></a>
Plus, walnuts may help reduce not only the risk of prostate cancer, but
breast cancer as well. They’ve also been shown to reverse brain aging
in rats and boost heart health in people with diabetes.</li>
<li><b>Almonds:</b> One of the healthiest aspects of almonds appears to
be their skins, as they are rich in antioxidants including phenols,
flavonoids and phenolic acids, which are typically associated with
vegetables and fruits. A study in the <i>Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry</i>
even revealed that a one-ounce serving of almonds has a similar amount
of total polyphenols as a cup of steamed broccoli or green tea.<a href="http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/05/11/eating-nuts.aspx#_edn7"><sup>7</sup></a></li>
<li><b>Pecans:</b> Pecans contain more than 19 vitamins and minerals,
and research has shown they may help lower LDL cholesterol and promote
healthy arteries. One of my favorite treats is candied pecans in a salad
at a restaurant. I know they have sugar but a few grams or less a day
is harmless.</li>
<li><b>Brazil Nuts:</b> Brazil nuts are an excellent source of organic selenium, a powerful antioxidant-boosting mineral that may help prevent cancer.</li>
</ul>
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<b>Soaking Nuts Helps Break Down Phytic Acid</b><br />
Phytic acid, which is found in the coatings of nuts, is an
“anti-nutrient” responsible for leeching vital nutrients from your body.
Phytic acid also blocks the uptake of essential minerals such as
calcium, magnesium, copper, iron and zinc. The presence of phytic acid
is one reason why I recommend avoiding non-fermented soy… and it’s also
the reason why I strongly recommend soaking nuts for at least eight to
12 hours before eating them. This will help to get rid of the phytic
acid and enzyme inhibitors, which can interfere with the function of
your own digestive and metabolic enzymes, in the nuts. To make them
more palatable you can you a dehydrator (I like the Excalibur) to
improve the texture.<br />
Enzyme inhibitors in nuts (and seeds) help protect the nut as it
grows, helping to decrease enzyme activity and prevent premature
sprouting. When nuts are soaked, the germination process begins,
allowing the enzyme inhibitors to be deactivated and increasing the
nutrition of the nut significantly, as well as making them much easier
to digest. Macadamia nuts (and other white nuts) have only negligible
amounts of enzyme inhibitors, so soaking is not as necessary.<br />
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<b>Choose Raw Organic Nuts, Ideally</b><br />
To increase the positive impacts on your health, look for nuts that
are organic and raw, not irradiated or pasteurized. Be aware that
pasteurized almonds sold in North America can still be labeled “raw”
even though they’ve been subjected to one of the following
pasteurization methods:<br />
<ul>
<li>Oil roasting, dry roasting or blanching</li>
<li>Steam processing</li>
<li>Propylene Oxide (PPO) treatment (PPO is a highly toxic flammable
chemical compound, once used as a racing fuel before it was prohibited
for safety reasons)</li>
</ul>
There are generally no truly “raw” almonds sold in North America, so
don’t be misled. It is possible to purchase raw almonds in the US, but
it has to be done very carefully from vendors selling small quantities
that have a waiver from the pasteurization requirement. The key is to
find a company with the waiver that is not pasteurizing them.<br />
When consumed with these guidelines in mind, raw, organic nuts are a
convenient and enjoyable superfood to add to your diet. And this is
precisely why they’re recommended as one of the best sources of healthy
fats in my <a href="http://www.mercola.com/nutritionplan/beginner_fats.htm">nutrition plan</a>.<br />
www.mercola.com<br />
<b>[-] Sources and References</b><br />
<ul>
<li><a href="http://ajcn.nutrition.org/content/early/2013/04/17/ajcn.111.031484">American Journal of Clinical Nutrition April 17, 2013</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/04/26/us-nuts-idUSBRE93P17K20130426?feedType=RSS&feedName=healthNews">Reuters April 26, 2013</a></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/05/11/eating-nuts.aspx#_ednref1"><sup>1 </sup></a><a href="http://ajcn.nutrition.org/content/early/2013/04/17/ajcn.111.031484">American Journal of Clinical Nutrition April 17, 2013 </a></li>
<li><a href="http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/05/11/eating-nuts.aspx#_ednref2"><sup>2 </sup></a><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14574348">Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord. 2003 Nov;27(11):1365-72. </a></li>
<li><a href="http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/05/11/eating-nuts.aspx#_ednref3"><sup>3 </sup></a><a href="http://www.nature.com/oby/journal/v15/n1/full/oby2007507a.html">Obesity (2007) 15, 107–116; doi:10.1038/oby.2007.507 </a></li>
<li><a href="http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/05/11/eating-nuts.aspx#_ednref4"><sup>4 </sup></a><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22331685">Journal of the American College of Nutrition December 2011; 30(6): 502-510 </a></li>
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Autoimmune diseases are created by the immune system's
overworking where it's not needed. So the host, one's body organs, blood
or nervous system are attacked by the immune system instead of foreign
invaders.<br />
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In other words, white T-cells begin attacking healthy
cells to create several potential autoimmune disorders and diseases.
Most health experts have come to agree that inflammation, often caused
by inappropriate immune activity, is the source of almost all autoimmune
diseases.<br />
Avoiding
vaccinations, detoxing heavy metals and avoiding other chemical toxins
are all friends of a healthy immune system that does what it's supposed
to do instead of attacking one's own body's healthy cells.<br />
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A
contemporary of Louis Pasteur, whose twisted plagiarism of Antoine
DeChamp's earlier work created the misguided germ theory of all disease,
was directly challenged by Claude Bernard who proclaimed, "The [inner]
terrain is all; the germ is nothing." But Big Pharma salivated over
creating harmful medications to kill germs instead. [1]<br />
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How vitamin D adds to the inner terrain's immune strength</h1>
Research
concluded in 2013 at Heidelberg University in Germany was published in
the British Journal of Nutrition. The study was initiated after several
international studies had noticed associations of increased mortality
from different diseases with low <a href="http://www.naturalnews.com/vitamin_D.html">vitamin D</a> blood levels.<br />
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Using
the 25(OH)D test as their standard, the research team determined that
almost 40% of the world has low vitamin D levels. [3] [3a]<br />
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But
the standard used was typically too low compared to what experts on this
side of the pond have come to realize. The standard they used was 50
mol/l (moles per liter). In America, the measurement of ng/ml (nanograms
to milliliters) is used.<br />
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They conversion of mol/l to ng/ml is created by dividing mol/l by 2.<a href="http://www.naturalnews.com/5.html">5</a>.
So dividing the 50 by 2.5 comes to 20 ng/ml. That was considered the
line below which vitamin D is too low by the German researchers. <i>That's pathetically low.</i><br />
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Even
much of mainstream American medicine considers below 30 ng/ml or 75
mol/l too low, while the more progressive Vitamin D Foundation and
others recommend a <b>50 to 80 ng/ml serum level range for optimum <a href="http://www.naturalnews.com/health.html">health</a> protection.</b> [4]<br />
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The
40% figure for world-wide vitamin D deficiency is probably much higher
using a more realistic standard of 50 ng/ml or 125 mol/l. Less sunshine
exposure with increasing environmental and food toxins should motivate
many to take 5,000 or more IU of inexpensive cholecalciferol vitamin D3
supplements daily.<br />
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The body shuts off vitamin D production from
sunlight if it gets too high. As people age, the capacity for converting
UVB ray sunlight diminishes and supplementing becomes necessary.<br />
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The
potential for vitamin D toxicity from supplementing comes at around 100
ng/ml serum level with the 25(OH)D test, which can be done every six
months if you're concerned.<br />
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<b>Sources for this article include:</b><br />
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[1] <a href="http://www.mnwelldir.org/docs/terrain/lost_history_of_medicine.htm" target="_blank">http://www.mnwelldir.org</a><br />
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[2] <a href="http://www.vitasearch.com/get-clp-summary/40802" target="_blank">http://www.vitasearch.com</a><br />
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[2a]<a href="http://scienceindex.com/stories/3405658/Highdose_cholecalciferol_supplementation_significantly_increases_peripheral_CD4_Tregs_in_healthy_adults_without_negatively_affecting_the_frequency_of_other_immune_cells.html" target="_blank">http://scienceindex.com</a><br />
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[3] <a href="http://preventdisease.com/news/13/090913_Systematic-Review-Shows-Almost-40-Percent-Of-World-Has-Low-Vitamin%20D.shtml" target="_blank">http://preventdisease.com</a><br />
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[3a] <a href="http://journals.cambridge.org/action/displayAbstract?fromPage=online&aid=8969207&fulltextType=RV&fileId=S0007114513001840" target="_blank">http://journals.cambridge.org</a><br />
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[4] <a href="http://www.drlisawatson.com/10-things-you-need-to-know-about-vitamin-d" target="_blank">http://www.drlisawatson.com</a><br />
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The Autoimmune explanation is not the most accurate I've ever read, but the important part of this research is that Vit D reduces or eliminates auto immune reaction.</div>
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With radioactive isotopes detected in rainwater in Minnesota and other
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to protect the long-term health of their families.<br />
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While there are a lot of drawbacks to using iodine, there are plenty of foods that naturally protect our bodies from radiation.<span class="text_exposed_show"><br /> <br /> Here's 19 of the best:<br /> <br /> Brown rice<br /> Seaweed<br /> Kelp<br /> Miso<br /> Pumpkin<br /> Spirulina<br /> Bee pollen<br /> Wheat grass<br /> Rosemary<br /> Blue-green algae<br /> Beets<br /> Garlic<br /> Ginger<br /> Alfalfa sprouts<br /> Broccoli<br /> Onions<br /> Olive oil<br /> Leafy greens<br /> Apples and other sources of pectin<br />
These foods protect the body from radiation in different ways. For
instance, brown rice is high in fiber and phosphorous, which help remove
harmful toxins from the body. Sea vegetables contain a polysaccharide
that binds to radioactive strontium to help eliminate it from the body,
as well as being high in natural iodine. Pectin has also been shown to
bind to radioactive residues, and Cysteine (in onions) binds with and
deactivates radioactive isotopes. Alfalfa sprouts and greens are high in
chlorophyll, which has been shown to help protect against radiation
damage, as well.<br /> <br /> Keep in mind that you should aim for organic
and be aware of the sources. For example, fresh sprouted alfalfa sprouts
from your windowsill are preferable to those shipped from thousands of
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They help you do almost everything - from pumping blood throughout your body to lifting a heavy backpack. You control some of your muscles and others, like your heart, do their jobs without you thinking about them at all.</div>
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Muscles are all made of the same material, a type of elastic tissue similar to the material in a rubber band. Thousands of small fibers make up each muscle. You have three different types of muscles in your body: smooth muscle, cardiac muscle, and skeletal muscle.</div>
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DRINK. Here are 8 home made vitamin water recipes to help you keep the
water flowing!<br /> <br /> <br /> 1) The classical : lemon/cucumber:<br /> Mix
in a pitcher: 10 cups of water + 1 cucumber and a lemon, thinly sliced +
1/4 cup fresh finely chopped basil leaf + 1/3 of finely chopped fresh
mint leaves. Leave in the refrigerator overnight bef<span class="text_exposed_show">ore serving.<br /> <br /> 2) The granite : Strawberry/Lime or Raspberry/Lime<br />
Mix in a pitcher : 10 cups of water + 6 strawberries / 0r Raspberries
and one thinly sliced lime + 12 finely chopped fresh mint leaves. Leave
in the refrigerator overnight before serving.<br /> <br /> 3) The digestive : Fennel/citrus<br /> First: infuse 1 to 3 grams of dried and crushed fennel in 150 ml of boiling water for 5-10 minutes. Allow to cool.<br />
Mix in a pitcher: 10 cups of water + lemon juice (put the leftover
lemon in the mix) + a small thinly sliced orange + 12 fresh chopped mint
leaves + the infusion of fennel seeds. Leave in refrigerator overnight
before serving.<br /> <br /> 4) The antiOX : Blackberry/Sage<br /> Note that a part from the berries, sage leafs is the herb that has the highest antioxidant content.<br />
Mix in a pitcher : 10 cups of water + 1 cup of blackberries that have
been very slightly crushed + 3-4 sage leaves. Leave in refrigerator
overnight before serving.<br /> <br /> 5) WATERmelon : watermelon/Rosemary<br />
Mix in a pitcher : 10 cups of water + 1 cup of watermelon cut into
cubes + 2 rosemary stems. Leave in refrigerator overnight before
serving.<br /> <br /> 6) The exotic : Pineapple/Mint<br /> Mix in a pitcher :
10 cups of water + 1 cup of pineapple cut into cubes + 12 fresh mint
leaves finely chopped. Leave in the refrigerator overnight before
serving.<br /> <br /> 7) The traditional : Appel/cinnamon<br /> Mix in a
pitcher : 10 cups of water + 1 cup of apple cut into cubes + 2 cinnamon
sticks + 2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon. Leave in the refrigerator
overnight before serving.<br /> <br /> 8.) The zingibir : Ginger/tea<br /> In advance: heat 1 teaspoon of ginger in two cups of tea,...</span></span><br />
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(NaturalNews) Heavy metal toxins are all around us and in us to varying
degrees. They tend to accumulate in tissue. Most household products have
some sort of heavy metals that leach into our food and beverages.<br />
<br />
See those <i>lingering contrails</i> in the sky? They are actually <b>chemtrails</b> filled with aluminum, barium, and cadmium.<br />
<br />
Is
your electricity provided by a nearby coal burning plant? You're
breathing in some mercury. No coal burned nearby? That's okay. The
amalgams your dentist used to fill your cavities have enough mercury to
send toxic vapors into your body as you chew your food or gum.<br />
<br />
Let's
not forget those compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs that are being
encouraged to replace incandescent filament bulbs that are being phased
out. Break one, and you'll have to evacuate the room or breathe in
mercury vapor.<br />
<br />
And beware of what type of fish or fish oil you
consume and its oceanic source. A Chicago stage actor almost died from
mercury toxicity after going on a Sushi binge for several days.<br />
<br />
Lead
used to be so pervasive and toxic that it was banned from gasoline and
paint a few decades ago. But some lead piping remains in much of our
water supply piping.<br />
<br />
Still think vaccinations are protective?
Vaccines contain mercury and/or aluminum that's injected directly into
your blood. They are both able to cross the blood-brain barrier and
create neurological problems. Health Ranger video: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=3AgKBVaPKWo" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=3AgKBVaPKWo</a><br />
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These
and many other heavy metals are being released in our environment by
direct exposure or indirect exposure through our food and water. We have
to be <b>detoxing constantly</b> using our food and water.<br />
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Here are five food tips to help you detox heavy metals</h1>
<b>(1)</b>
Drink lots of purified water through reverse osmosis and carbon
filtration or a portable Berkey purifier or similar purifier. Fluoride
is rocket fuel for getting aluminum through the blood-brain barrier.
Chlorine in tap water can mix with lead in piping to create dangerous
lead/chlorine compounds.<br />
<br />
<b>(2)</b> Don't underestimate garlic.
It's not just an antibiotic. In the 1970s, before lead was banned from
paint, Robert I. Lin, president of <i>Nutritional International</i> in Irvine, California, successfully used garlic to <a href="http://www.naturalnews.com/detox.html">detox</a> lead from children.<br />
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Dr.
Al Sears, MD, also cites raw garlic as an excellent detox food for
other heavy metals as well. It's easy to add three to five fresh cloves
to your daily diet.<br />
<br />
<b>(3)</b> Cilantro is excellent for extracting <a href="http://www.naturalnews.com/mercury.html">mercury</a>
from your body's organs. Use chopped, organic cilantro as a garnishment
for your food or make a pesto out of it. It mobilizes mercury so well,
it could overwhelm your liver if you don't use one to five grams of <a href="http://chlorella.naturalnews.com/">chlorella</a> daily to help flush the mercury out.<br />
<br />
<b>(4)</b>
This one may surprise you: Studies have demonstrated that probiotics
from fermented foods such as sauerkraut, other fermented veggies, and
kefirs help detox heavy metals. Commercial yogurt isn't good enough. (<a href="http://www.naturalnews.com/036265_fermented_foods_gut_health_probiotics.html" target="_blank">http://www.naturalnews.com</a>)<br />
<br />
<b>(5)</b>
Grapefruit helps eliminate heavy metals. Lemons and limes also help.
The pectin in rinds from all citrus fruits is used to create the
powerful supplement known as modified citrus pectin, which has
demonstrated dramatic heavy metal detox capacity in clinical trials.<br />
<br />
Chlorella,
by the way, is an intensely concentrated chlorophyl food. So eating
lots of dark greens daily adds to your overall heavy metal detox
capacity. Veggies also contain fiber to help eliminate <a href="http://www.naturalnews.com/heavy_metals.html">heavy metals</a> flushed out of organs and lingering in the lower GI tract.<br />
<br />
It's
important to understand that using conventionally grown veggies
recycles toxicity back into your system. So try to consume all organic
or at least use the following list to avoid the most heavily sprayed
crops. (<a href="http://www.ewg.org/foodnews/guide/" target="_blank">http://www.ewg.org/foodnews/guide/</a>)<br />
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<b>Sources for this article include:</b><br />
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<a href="http://curezone.com/forums/fm.asp?i=839798" target="_blank">http://curezone.com/forums/fm.asp?i=839798</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.naturalnews.com/029701_garlic_superfood.html" target="_blank">http://www.naturalnews.com/029701_garlic_superfood.html</a></div>
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"Superpowers" are what coconut oil has, Dr. Mehmet Oz
told his TV audience last year. The benefits of coconut oil are "near
miraculous," says Internet osteopath and entrepreneur Joseph Mercola.<br />
<br />
"Protect against cancer," "dissolve kidney stones," and "lose excess
body fat," promises a coconut oil distributor on its Web site. And, if
you believe a new book and the Internet buzz, coconut oil might even
cure Alzheimer's disease.<br />
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Thinking about switching to this hot tropical fat? Here’s what you need to know.<br />
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<h2>
What makes coconut oil stand out from other oils?</h2>
<br />
First, 92 percent of its fat is saturated. That makes coconut oil far
more saturated than most other oils and fats. Olive and soybean oils,
for example, are about 15 percent saturated, while beef fat is about 50
percent saturated and butter is 63 percent saturated. (Only palm kernel
oil, at 82 percent saturated, rivals coconut oil.)<br />
All those saturated chemical bonds explain why coconut oil is solid
at room temperature and doesn't go rancid quickly. That makes it
attractive to many candy makers, who use it in chocolate, yogurt, and
other coatings that don’t melt until they hit your mouth. (It's also why
some vegans—who eat no meat, fish, eggs, or dairy foods—use it as a
butter substitute.)<br />
Coconut oil is also unusual because it contains a high percentage of medium-chain triglycerides, or MCTs.<br />
Most oils consist entirely of long-chain triglycerides, or LCTs,
which are more than 12 carbons long. Soybean oil, for example, is 100
percent LCTs. Medium-chain triglycerides are 6 to 12 carbons long.
Coconut oil contains roughly 40 percent LCTs and 60 percent MCTs.<br />
The difference matters because our bodies metabolize MCTs differently than LCTs.<br />
"MCTs are transported directly from the intestinal tract to the
liver, where they're likely to be directly burned off as fuel and raise
the metabolic rate slightly," explains researcher Marie-Pierre St-Onge
of Columbia University. That means less is available to be circulated
throughout the body and deposited in fat tissues.<br />
So if you use coconut oil instead of other oils, will those extra pounds melt away?<br />
<h2>
WEIGHT LOSS</h2>
"The first of the health benefits of coconuts—the one
you're going to care about a lot—is weight loss," Mehmet Oz announced on
his TV show last year.<br />
By eating more coconut oil, "you might slim your waist in one week,"
notes health guru Joseph Mercola. (Mercola sells coconut oil for $65 a
gallon on his Web site.)<br />
But the evidence behind their claims is pretty thin. Only one
published study, a master's thesis in Brazil, has tested whether coconut
oil could help people lose weight. It didn't.<br />
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Forty obese women cut their food intake by 200 calories
a day and exercised four days a week. Half of them used two tablespoons
of coconut oil (about 240 calories' worth) every day in their cooking
and half used soybean oil.<br />
After three months, both groups had lost the same amount of weight,
about two pounds. And, contrary to what Mercola claims, the average
waist circumference at the end of the study was the same—about 38
inches—in both groups.1<br />
"People may be attributing to coconut oil the results from studies of MCT oil," suggests St-Onge.<br />
MCT oil is specially formulated—often from coconut oil extracts—to
consist of 100 percent medium-chain triglycerides. In several small
studies that typically lasted one to four months, dieters who used small
amounts of MCT oil lost more weight than dieters who used liquid
vegetable oil.<br />
In the largest and longest of St-Onge's studies, for example, she and
her colleagues told 31 overweight or obese men and women to eat
1,500-to-1,800-calorie-a-day diets that got 12 percent of their calories
either from MCTs (1½ to 2 tablespoons a day of MCT oil) or from olive
oil.<br />
Over the four months of the study, the people getting MCT oil lost
about four more pounds than those getting olive oil.2 There's no way to
tell whether the MCT users would have continued to lose more weight
beyond four months, though.<br />
St-Onge's bottom line: "The effect of MCT oil on weight loss is
modest." Since coconut oil contains only about half as much medium-chain
triglycerides as MCT oil, would coconut oil have just half of that
"modest" impact on weight? The studies haven't been done.<br />
<h2>
ALZHEIMER'S</h2>
Florida pediatrician Mary Newport was desperately
trying to enroll her husband, Steve, in a clinical trial of a promising
new Alzheimer's drug in 2008. But he couldn't score high enough on a
mental screening test to qualify, Newport wrote in <em>Alzheimer's Disease: What If There Was a Cure? The Story of Ketones</em> (Basic Health Publications, 2011).<br />
Then she remembered reading on the Internet that a company claimed
promising results from giving medium-chain triglycerides made from
coconut oil to Alzheimer's patients. Thinking they had nothing to lose,
Newport bought a jar of coconut oil from a health food store and put
several tablespoons in her husband’s oatmeal the next morning, hours
before another test.<br />
That afternoon she was astonished to learn that Steve had passed and
was accepted into a study of an experimental drug. He could remember
things like the day of the week, the month, the season, and what city he
was in, all of which he had trouble doing the day before.<br />
"He said he felt as if a light had switched on," she recalled.<br />
So began the Newports' journey, with Steve eating coconut oil every
day (sometimes mixed with MCT oil) and Mary spreading the word about
coconut oil's potential as an Alzheimer's cure through her blog, a new
book published last year, and by lobbying scientists and politicians.<br />
Unfortunately, the evidence doesn't match the level of Newport's enthusiasm.<br />
"Our brains normally use only glucose for energy," explains National
Institutes of Health researcher Richard Veech, who has worked with the
Newports.<br />
"But during fasting or starvation, when we draw on our fat stores for
energy, our brains can switch to using products of fat metabolism
called ketones as a replacement for glucose, provided the ketone levels
get high enough in the brain."<br />
Early on in diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, the brain
starts to lose its ability to use glucose, which leads to a kind of
starvation of the brain. But the brain can still use ketones.<br />
"If we could get the level of ketones in the brain up high enough in
Alzheimer's patients, the hope is that they can use this for energy in
place of glucose and we may be able to restore some of the brain's
mental functions," says Veech.<br />
But don't expect that to happen from consuming coconut oil or MCTs,
Veech cautions. While cells produce ketones when they metabolize the
medium-chain triglycerides in coconut oil, "that doesn't lead to levels
anywhere near high enough in the brain to do much good," he notes.<br />
Three years ago, a Colorado company—Accera, Inc.—tested a powder
consisting of 100 percent MCTs extracted from coconut oil and palm
kernel oil on 140 patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease.
According to Accera, the MCT takers scored better than the placebo
takers on a test of cognitive impairment given after 45 days (though the
study found no difference after 90 days).3<br />
However, that was only true if the researchers included 17 patients who were assigned—but not <em>randomly</em>
assigned—to get MCT powder or the placebo. In a good study, patients
are all randomly assigned. Otherwise, scientists might stack the placebo
group with sicker people.<br />
When Accera looked only at the 123 randomized patients, the MCT takers scored no better than the placebo takers.<br />
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Accera did find one group of patients that scored
better when taking MCT powder than the placebo, though the effect seemed
to weaken by the end of the 90-day study. It was the patients without
ApoE4, a version of a gene that increases the risk of Alzheimer’s
fourfold.<br />
Veech wasn't impressed with the results. "We're trying to interest
food companies in producing ketones directly, bypassing the MCT stage,"
he says.<br />
Accera sells its MCT powder, under the name Axona, as a prescription
"medical food" for the "clinical dietary management of mild-to-moderate
Alzheimer's disease." (A medical food needs far less evidence than a
drug does.)<br />
<h2>
HEART DISEASE</h2>
Conventional coconut oil—the kind used in some candies,
coffee creamers, and movie theater popcorn—is made from dried coconut
that is pulverized, cooked, and treated with chemicals to produce a
bleached, refined oil for use in foods.<br />
"It's bad stuff," says Cornell University researcher Tom Brenna.
"This kind of coconut oil jacks up cholesterol levels in laboratory
animals like rats, rabbits, and hamsters, which scientists use to study
the effects of fats in humans."<br />
About ten years ago, "virgin" coconut oil started to
become a popular alternative. "It's made with a mild extraction
procedure from fresh coconut meat," says Brenna. "You purée it, heat it
gently, and skim off the fat that rises to the top."<br />
Proponents of this "cold-pressed" virgin coconut oil say that it's a
healthier, more natural fat than conventional coconut oil. But there's
little evidence for that.<br />
For one thing, both virgin and conventional coconut oils contain the
same saturated fats. In fact, their chemical compositions are so similar
that only trained experts can tell them apart, using color, aroma, and
taste.4<br />
Nor is there evidence that cold-pressed oils are healthier than
highly processed ones. "I am not aware of any studies," says Brenna. But
he also notes that "we see no data suggesting that heart disease is
rampant in several small islands in Polynesia, where people consume most
of their fat as coconut fat from fresh coconuts."<br />
Of course, it's possible that something else about the islanders'
diets or physical activity or genes neutralizes the rise in cholesterol
that coconut oil produces.<br />
Studies looking at the effect of coconut oil—virgin or conventional—on heart disease in humans are scarce.<br />
In the only study done in people in the last 17 years, Malaysian
researchers last year found that when they fed young men and women 20
percent of their calories from coconut oil for five weeks, LDL ("bad")
cholesterol was 8 percent higher and HDL ("good") cholesterol was 7
percent higher than when the participants were fed 20 percent of their
calories from olive oil.5 (The researchers didn’t respond
to inquiries about whether they used virgin or conventional coconut
oil.)<br />
But just because HDL went up along with LDL doesn't mean that coconut
oil is healthy, points out Frank Sacks, professor of cardiovascular
disease prevention at the Harvard School of Public Health in Boston. "We
know that raising LDL levels increases the risk of heart disease," he
notes, "but we can't say that raising HDL with diet or drugs can lower
the risk of
cardiovascular disease."<br />
Sacks' bottom line: "Since polyunsaturated oils lower LDLs and
coconut oil raises LDLs, we can't recommend that people replace olive,
canola, or other liquid oils with coconut oil."<br />
<h2>
The Bottom Line</h2>
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<li>There is no good evidence that coconut oil can help you lose weight or cure Alzheimer's disease.</li>
<li>MCT oil may lead to modest weight loss when substituted for other oils.</li>
<li>There is no good evidence that "virgin" coconut oil does less damage to your heart than conventional coconut oil.</li>
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1 Lipids 44: 593, 2009.<br />
2 Am. J. Clin. Nutr. 87: 621, 2008.<br />
3 Nutr. Metab. 6: 31, 2009.<br />
4 Trends Food Sci. Tech. 20: 481, 2009.<br />
5 Am. J. Clin. Nutr. 94: 1451, 2011.</div>
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We need to make sure we have every advantage so as to do
well in our increasingly stressful world. Good health is a key factor
that impacts all aspects of our daily affairs. Therefore, taking steps
to ensure optimal wellness provides a payoff in multiple arenas.<br />
These steps include making sure we’re eating nutritious
foods. Importantly, these steps also include getting regular
chiropractic care. Nutritious foods, including fresh fruits and
vegetables, organic grains, healthy sources of protein, and plenty of
water, provide the building blocks for active cells, tissues, and
organs. Regular chiropractic care helps ensure that these valuable
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Pasta, pizza, and peanut butter. We've all been there. For some
of us, these three delicious, yet nutritionally limited, pantry items
constituted our three main food groups for months, if not years of our
20s and 30s, possibly even our 40s. But there comes a time when the
party's over and we need to deal with reality in the form of tight
clothes that used to fit nicely, expanding waistlines, and other
unwanted signs of overweight and general lack of fitness.</div>
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The fact is that each of the three Ps is high in nutritive
value when they are composed of organic ingredients. Pasta that is not
organic probably is manufactured from processed flour and has lost most
of its original nutritional quality. The same is true for pizza and
peanut butter. Organic pizza actually covers three food groups - grains,
fruits and vegetables, and dairy. Organic peanut butter is high in
protein and essential fatty acids. So the three Ps are good for you. The
problem, of course, is when they represent the majority of your weekly
food intake.</div>
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What is a "well-rounded, healthful food plan", actually? The
basic answer is provided by the well-known food pyramid. The federal
government (the U.S. Department of Agriculture) has recently replaced
the traditional food pyramid with MyPlate, which is simplistic and not
necessary an improvement. The Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH)
has designed a Healthy Eating Plate graphic which is more detailed and
provides better guidance. The general rules are to fill half your plate
with fruits and vegetables, fill one-quarter of your plate with whole
grains, and fill one-quarter of your plate with a protein source such as
fish, chicken, beans, and/or nuts. The Healthy Eating Plate reminds
people to drink plenty of water and to use healthy oils. The graphic
contains information on choosing whole grains and how to select healthy
fruits and vegetables.</div>
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Overall, this tool is an excellent resource and may be used in
combination with the Healthy Eating Pyramid, created by the Department
of Nutrition at HSPH. When a family takes the action steps recommended
by these tools and applies the "five to stay alive" rule (the
recommendation to eat at least five portions of fruits and vegetables
each day),<sup>1</sup> both adults and children will be well on their way to improved health and wellness.<sup>2</sup></div>
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Eating a well-rounded diet takes some effort. That's a main
reason why so many adults default to the three Ps. Pasta, pizza, and
peanut butter are not only fun to eat, they are also easy to prepare.
But over time, relying on the three Ps for your nutritional needs will
lead to problems.<sup>3</sup> In contrast, the guidelines recommended by
the Healthy Eating Plate, in association with "five to stay alive"
principle, will provide a delicious, nutritionally sound food plan. We
greatly assist our long-term health and that of our children when we
begin to recognize the value of these guidelines, and are willing to
spend a little extra time and effort at the market and in the kitchen to
put the recommendations into action.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><sup>1</sup></span>Liu RH: Potential synergy of phytochemicals in cancer prevention: mechanism of action. J Nutr 134(Suppl 12):3479S-3485S, 2004</div>
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health people goals for reducing childhood obesity: closing the energy
gap. Am J Prev Med 42(5):437-444, 2012<br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><sup>3</sup></span>Drewnowski A, et al: Sweetness and food preference. J Nutr 142(6):1142S-1148S, 2012<br />
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Instead of getting a cup of coffee, why not replace it with a warm water lemon drink!? Below are the good factors to consider.
1. Boosts your immune system: Lemons are high in vitamin C, which is great for fighting colds. They’re high in potassium, which stimulates brain and nerve function. Potassium also helps control blood pressure.
2. Balances pH: Drink lemon water everyday and you’ll reduce your body’s overall acidity. Lemon is one of the most alkaline foods around. Yes, lemon has citric acid but it does not create acidity in the body once metabolized.
3. Helps with weight loss: Lemons are high in pectin fiber, which helps fight hunger cravings. It also has been shown that people who maintain a more alkaline diet lose weight faster.
4. Aids digestion: Lemon juice helps flush out unwanted materials. It encourages the liver to produce bile which is an acid that required for digestion. Efficient digestion reduces heartburn and constipation.
5. Is a diuretic: Lemons increase the rate of urination in the body, which helps purify it. Toxins are, therefore, released at a faster rate which helps keep your urinary tract healthy.
6. Clears skin: The vitamin C component helps decrease wrinkles and blemishes. Lemon water purges toxins from the blood which helps keep skin clear as well. It can actually be applied directly to scars to help reduce their appearance.
7. Freshens breath: Not only this, but it can help relieve tooth pain and gingivitis. The citric acid can erode tooth enamel, so you should monitor this.
8. Relieves respiratory problems: Warm lemon water helps get rid of chest infections and halt those pesky coughs. It’s thought to be helpful to people with asthma and allergies too.
9. Keeps you zen: Vitamin C is one of the first things depleted when you subject your mind and body to stress. As mentioned previously, lemons are chock full of vitamin C.
10. Helps kick the coffee habit: After taking a glass of warm lemon water, most people suggests of less craving for coffee in the morning.
Why it has to be warm water not cold? Cold water likely provides a shock or stress factor to the body. It takes energy for your body to process cold water.
The recipe is really simple - a cup of warm water (not hot) and the juice from half of a lemon.
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1. Boosts your immune system: Lemons are high in vitamin C, which is
great for fighting colds. They’re high in potassium, which stimulates
brain and nerve function. Potassium also helps control blood pressure.<br /> <br />
2. Balances pH: Drink lemon water everyday and you’ll reduce your
body’s overall acidity. Lemon is one of the most alkaline foods around.
Yes, lemon has citric acid but it does not create acidity in the body
once metabolized.<br /> <br /> 3. Helps with weight loss: Lemons are high in
pectin fiber, which helps fight hunger cravings. It also has been shown
that people who maintain a more alkaline diet lose weight faster.<br /> <br />
4. Aids digestion: Lemon juice helps flush out unwanted materials. It
encourages the liver to produce bile which is an acid that required for
digestion. Efficient digestion reduces heartburn and constipation.<br /> <br />
5. Is a diuretic: Lemons increase the rate of urination in the body,
which helps purify it. Toxins are, therefore, released at a faster rate
which helps keep your urinary tract healthy.<br /> <br /> 6. Clears skin:
The vitamin C component helps decrease wrinkles and blemishes. Lemon
water purges toxins from the blood which helps keep skin clear as well.
It can actually be applied directly to scars to help reduce their
appearance.<br /> <br /> 7. Freshens breath: Not only this, but it can help
relieve tooth pain and gingivitis. The citric acid can erode tooth
enamel, so you should monitor this.<br /> <br /> 8. Relieves respiratory
problems: Warm lemon water helps get rid of chest infections and halt
those pesky coughs. It’s thought to be helpful to people with asthma and
allergies too.<br /> <br /> 9. Keeps you zen: Vitamin C is one of the first
things depleted when you subject your mind and body to stress. As
mentioned previously, lemons are chock full of vitamin C.<br /> <br /> 10.
Helps kick the coffee habit: After taking a glass of warm lemon water,
most people suggests of less craving for coffee in the morning.<br /> <br />
Why it has to be warm water not cold? Cold water likely provides a
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42 Flowers You Can Eat</h1>
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<li> All blossoms from the allium family (leeks, chives,
garlic, garlic chives) are edible and flavorful! Flavors run the gamut
from delicate leek to robust garlic. Every part of these plants is
edible. <strong>By Dr. Mercola</strong>
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Edible flowers are ordinarily associated with haute cuisine and
wedding cakes, but you may have several tasty varieties right in your
own backyard.<br />
Adding flowers to your meals will not only make an ordinary dish look gourmet, they can be quite flavorful <em>and</em> nutritious.<br />
Historically speaking, many different cultures valued fresh flowers
in their culinary endeavors; rose petals were popular among Asian
Indians, daylily buds often appear in oriental dishes, Romans used
violets, and stuffed squash blossoms were popular in Italian and
Hispanic cultures.<sup style="font-size: 10px;"><a href="file:///C:/Users/Dr%20Mark%20W/Downloads/42-edible-flowers.aspx.htm#_edn1" name="_ednref1">1</a></sup><br />
If you're used to adding fresh herbs to your food, adding in a
sprinkling of fresh flowers is not much different, but there are some
unique guidelines to be aware of.</blockquote>
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Not Every Flower is Edible</h2>
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Before eating any flower, you need to make sure it is edible. As a
general rule, assume any flower from a florist, nursery or garden
center is not edible, as these are nearly always heavily treated with
pesticides. The same goes for flowers you find near a roadside or in
any garden that has been treated with chemicals. Stick to organically
grown flowers, or those you grow yourself (without
pesticides/herbicides).<br />
Some flowers, however, even organic ones, can make you very sick if
eaten. Daphne, foxglove, daffodils, and hyacinths are just a few
examples of poisonous flowers that should not be used for food
purposes. The slideshow above contains 42 examples of flowers that <em>are</em>
safe to eat, but there are many others. Consult a reference book on
edible flowers, or ask an expert in this area, before branching out
further, and if you're not sure, don't eat it.</blockquote>
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Flower Power: Are Flowers Good for You?</h2>
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Flowers are natural plant foods, and like many plant foods in nature
often contain valuable nutrients for your health. For instance,
dandelions contain numerous antioxidant properties and flavonoids,
including FOUR times the beta carotene of broccoli, as well as lutein,
cryptoxanthin and zeaxanthin. They're also a rich source of vitamins,
including folic acid, riboflavin, pyroxidine, niacin, and vitamins E and
C. Other examples include:<br />
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<li>Violets contain rutin, a phytochemical with antioxidant
and anti-inflammatory properties that ay help strengthen capillary walls</li>
<li>Rose petals contain bioflavonoids and antioxidants, as well as vitamins A, B3, C and E</li>
<li>Nasturtiums contain cancer-fighting lycopene and lutein, a
carotenoid found in vegetables and fruits that is important for
vision health</li>
<li>Lavender contains vitamin A, calcium and iron, and is said to benefit your central nervous system</li>
<li>Chive blossoms (the purple flower of the chive herb)
contain vitamin C, iron and sulfur, and have traditionally been used to
help support healthy blood pressure levels</li>
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Flowers are Fragile, Handle with Care</h2>
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Flowers are extremely perishable and do not do well when stored in
the refrigerator. Ideally, pick them fresh and serve them as soon as
possible (store them upright in a glass of water while preparing). If
you must store them, place them carefully between two moist paper
towels, wrap in plastic or place in an airtight container, and put them
in the fridge. When ready to use, rinse each flower gently with water,
and blot it carefully dry. You can use a knife or tweezers to remove
the stem, leaves and pistil, then separate the petals (generally only
the petals are eaten).<br />
Flowers can be eaten raw in salads (nasturtiums, dandelion and
primrose are popular for this purpose), added to appetizers or infused
into sauces and other dishes. Every flower has a unique taste, so you
will find the ones that appeal to you most just like any other herb or
spice. For instance, bee balm tastes similar to oregano, carnations
have a clove-like flavor, and marigolds are sometimes called "poor man's
saffron" because of their peppery, saffron-like flavor.<br />
If they're not available for free in your own backyard, you can find
edible flowers at gourmet food shops, farmers' markets and other
specialty food shops.</blockquote>
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Start Slowly When Eating Flowers</h2>
Flowers are tiny but they can pack a powerful punch, especially if
they're new to your diet. Introduce them sparingly at first to avoid
any potential digestive upset or allergic reactions. This is especially
important if you have allergies to pollen, as eating flowers may
exacerbate your symptoms. Even high-quality, nutritious edible flowers
can cause an unexpected reaction in some people. Try them one at a time
and in SMALL amounts to see how your body is going to react. </li>
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<b style="font-size: xx-large;">Back pain and Sciatica tips for the Holidays</b><br />
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Traveling can be rough on the body. Whether you are traveling
alone on businessor on your way to a sunny resort with your family, long
hours in a caror an airplane can leave you stressed, tired, stiff and
sore.<br />
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"Prolonged sitting can wreak havoc on your body," says Dr.
Scott Bautch, immediate past president of the American Chiropractic
Association's (ACA) Council on Occupational Health. "Even if you travel
in the most comfortable carrier opt to fly first class, certain
pressures and forces from awkward positions can result in restricted
blood flow. One of the biggest insults to your system from prolonged
sitting is the buildup of pressure in the blood vessels in your lower
legs. Contracting and relaxing the muscles helps the blood flow
properly."<br />
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Dr. Bautch and the ACA suggest the following tips and advice to fight the pains and strains of travel before they occur.<br />
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Warm Up, Cool Down</h3>
Treat travel as an athletic event. Warm up before settling into a
car or plane, and cool down once you reach your destination. Take a
brisk walk to stretch your hamstring and calf muscles.<br />
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In the Car</h3>
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<li>Adjustthe seat so you are as close to the steering wheel as
comfortablypossible. Your knees should be slightly higher than your
hips. Placefour fingers behind the back of your thigh closest to your
knee. If youcannot easily slide your fingers in and out of that space,
you need tore-adjust your seat.</li>
<li>Considera back support. Using a support behind your back may
reduce the risk oflow-back strain, pain or injury. The widest part of
the support shouldbe between the bottom of your rib cage and your
waistline.</li>
<li>Exerciseyour legs while driving to reduce the risk of any
swelling, fatigue ordiscomfort. Open your toes as wide as you can, and
count to 10. Countto five while you tighten your calf muscles, then your
thigh muscles,then your gluteal muscles. Roll your shoulders forward
and back, makingsure to keep your hands on the steering wheel and your
eyes on the road.</li>
<li>Tominimize arm and hand tension while driving, hold the
steering wheel atapproximately 3 o'clock and 7 o'clock, periodically
switching to 10o'clock and 5 o'clock.</li>
<li>Donot grip the steering wheel. Instead, tighten and loosen
your grip toimprove hand circulation and decrease muscle fatigue in the
arms,wrists and hands.</li>
<li>Whilealways being careful to keep your eyes on the road, vary
your focalpoint while driving to reduce the risk of eye fatigue and
tensionheadaches.</li>
<li>Take rest breaks. Never underestimate the potential consequences of fatigue to yourself, your passengers and other drivers.</li>
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In an Airplane</h3>
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<li>Standup straight and feel the normal "S" curve of your spine.
Then userolled-up pillows or blankets to maintain that curve when you
sit inyour seat. Tuck a pillow behind your back and just above the
beltlineand lay another pillow across the gap between your neck and
theheadrest. If the seat is hollowed from wear, use folded blankets
toraise your buttocks a little.</li>
<li>Checkall bags heavier than 5-10 percent of your body weight.
Overheadlifting of any significant amount of weight should be avoided to
reducethe risk of pain in the lower back or neck. While lifting your
bags,stand right in front of the overhead compartment so the spine is
notrotated. Do not lift your bags over your head, or turn or twist
yourhead and neck in the process.</li>
<li>Whenstowing belongings under the seat, do not force the object
with anawkward motion using your legs, feet or arms. This may cause
musclestrain or spasms in the upper thighs and lower back muscles.
Instead,sit in your seat first, and using your hands and feet, gently
guideyour bags under the seat directly in front of you.</li>
<li>Whileseated, vary your position occasionally to improve
circulation andavoid leg cramps. Massage legs and calves. Bring your
legs in, and moveyour knees up and down. Prop your legs up on a book or a
bag under yourseat.</li>
<li>Do not sit directly under the air controls. The draft can increase tension in your neck and shoulder muscles.</li>
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<h3>
Safe Travel For Children</h3>
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<li>Always use a car seat in a car when traveling with children below the age of 4 and weighing less than 40 pounds.</li>
<li>Askthe airline for their policy on child car seat safety. Car
seats forinfants and toddlers provide added resistance to turbulent
skies, andare safer than the lap of a parent in the event of an
unfortunateaccident.</li>
<li>Makesure the car seat is appropriate for the age and size of
the child. Anewborn infant requires a different seat than a 3-year-old
toddler.</li>
<li>Carseats for infants should always face the rear. In this
position, theforces and impact of a crash will be spread more evenly
along the backand shoulders, providing more protection for the neck.</li>
<li>Carseats should always be placed in the back seat of the
car-ideally inthe center. This is especially important in cars equipped
with airbags. If an air bag becomes deployed, the force could seriously
injureor kill a child or infant placed in the front seat.</li>
<li>Makesure the car seat is properly secured to the seat of the
vehicle and isplaced at a 45-degree angle to support the head of the
infant or child.</li>
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Scientists have tried to isolate exactly what it is about whole grains that makes them so great.</div>
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back into your diet, these whole grain benefits don't return. Nor do those benefits if you add just the vitamins.</div>
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A survey of studies by David R. Jacobs and Lyn M. Steffen published in <i>The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition </i>in 2003 concluded that components of whole grains are good on their own,but when combined in exactly the quantity found in whole grains, they have an <b>added benefit.</b> The whole is literally greater than the sum of its parts.<br />
Science is starting to uncover how complex and perfect the natural process of wheat growth is. Its hundreds of natural chemicals all works together to power human health. When just one of these chemicals is eaten by itself, it doesn't have the same benefit. You could take some vitamins in pills, eat the fiber on its own, and get your calories from white bread. You could find some way to still get all the components that make up whole grains, but that still wouldn't be as good for you. When eaten inside the natural, untouched grain, these chemicals are mixed together in the perfect ratio to give us the maximum health benefit.<br />
Jacobs and Steffen called this <i>food synergy</i>. It should be noted that Dr. Royal Lee of Standard Process, felt that there was some unknown food nutrient destroyed when you process food too much. (He was about 80 yrs ahead of his time). One might say our creator knows more than scientists in drug labs making synthetic vitamins.<br />
So, knowing this, why do the drug companies make synthetic vitamins and/or fraction off a piece of a vitamin complex and tell people "this is the most important part"? With over 35yrs of research and study in nutrition, what I've found is: (1) the law states "you cannot patent a natural substance". (2)<br />
Patents mean millions even billions of dollars. What you end up buying is a patented product disguised the <i>hope</i> of health.<br />
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Society's understanding of just how good natural food is has grown slowly over the past couple of centuries. Consider the exampl of white flour. </div>
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When we first began milling white floour, it was said to be an improvement over brown...better for you, and without the nasty, dirty, gritty stuff. Science, however, quickly proved that wrong.</div>
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In 1826, the <i>Lancet </i>medical journal detailed a study where one dog was fed " coarse" bread exclusively and another ate white only. The first dog was reported to be healthy. the one that ate white bread died within 50 days.</div>
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More rigorous studies followed. Scientists realized that refining white flour stripped out not only the germ and the bran, but also the fiber, vitamins, and minerals, leaving only calories.</div>
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Instead of nourishing people, white bread made them ill. By the 1930's, it was clear that white bread was not giving people the nutrients they needed. However, rather than getting to the root of the problem...that refined flour simply isn't good enough to eat--- governments and millers came up with a quick fix. Now, the law in many countries requires that food processors add certain nutrients back into the white flour(and synthetic nutrients made in a laboratory at that).</div>
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Enriching the flour prevented some of the new illnesses caused by refining flour.But nutrtionists still didn't see all the other benefits of whole wheat.</div>
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Over the last couple of decades, many studies have shown that eating whole grain improves overall health. It can lower blood pressure, aid weight loss and digestion, and help prevent heart disease, diabetes and several types of cancer. One fourteen year health study suggested that anyone who avoids smoking, exercises 30 minutes a day, avoids being overweight, and eats a diet containing, among other things, a high amount of whole grains and a low amount of heavily processed fats will experience dramatic benefits: 80% reduced risk of coronary heart disease, 90% of type 2 diabetes, and 70% of colon cancer. Even after adjusting for factors like weight, sex, and lifestyle, those who habitually eat whole grains have a mortality rate 15% lower--- in other words, they tend to live longer. Why, though, are whole grainsso much better for us? Scientists continued to press for answers.</div>
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Does your diet include this simple ingredient? The health benefits are too great to ignore!</div>
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Why is healthy eating so complicated? One month, a product is heralded as the latest miracle food, the must have for every diet. The next, it's a leading cause of cancer. Never has so much been written about diet. And never has bad diet been so wide spread. </div>
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Straight out of science fiction have come edible substances grown in labs and dispensed from machines, formulated to be convenient, taste great and make a profit. Yet these concoctions, (like margarine, high-fructose corn syrup, refined flour, genetically modified foods (GMO's), and the like.) are huge failures. They may taste good, but they are destroying our health. Diet-related diseases like diabetes and heart disease are more common than ever. A third of Americans are overweight and another 36 percent are obese. The link between our diet and these diseases has been shown to be quite strong.</div>
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Here is a wonderful truth you can count on. It is simple, and it is powerful. All it takes is a dash of humility about the limits of food science. You have to acknowledge that the healthiest food is natural food as it was created. one has to also consider that newer foods in the ecosystem; such as milk, milk products, and soybeans take thousands of years for us to adapt to fully digesting them. Soybeans, for example, have only been in the european diet about 500 yrs. The orientals usually ferment it as well,(which helps make it more digestable). Americans almost never ferment it.</div>
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The key to a healthier diet is this: eat whole, natural foods and in as ancient a form as possible. GMO's, pasteurization, hybrid foods even can be a problem. Why is there so much talk about gluten sensitivity? Did you know that wheat used to be about 3% gluten? Through hybridization, we now have strains of wheat with 50% gluten. How natural is that?</div>
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Election Cake: A Touch of American Culinary History </h1>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Election Cake</span>, like a bite
from American history, makes its rounds every November. I make it every
year, but only once a year – just before the election. Preparing <strong>Election Cake</strong> is a celebration of love, of patriotism, of politics and of history. And for those of you who’ve read <em>Nourished Kitchen</em>
for some time, you know that I keep my politics to myself (and think
you should too), but share my love of vintage and historic recipes like <a href="http://nourishedkitchen.com/a-recipe-staititai-ancient-greek-sesame-honey-pizza/">staititai</a>, <a href="http://nourishedkitchen.com/whole-grain-buttermilk-biscuits/">buttermilk biscuits</a> or <a href="http://nourishedkitchen.com/homemade-cream-of-chicken-soup/">cream of chicken soup</a>.
We’ve even hosted whole dinner parties based on historic cuisine. Among
all the historic cookery I’ve sampled in my kitchen, this Election Cake
recipe is one of our favorites.<br />
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Election Cake: A History</h2>
In early America, the electoral process brought communities together
in festivity and revelry. Families traveled from the far reaches of
their region to town centers where they enjoyed a holiday – visiting
neighbors homes, dancing at balls, drinking, carousing and mustering for
the local militia. Indeed, for a time before America revolted and
became a nation in her own right, these celebratory spiced cakes that we
know (or used to know) as election cakes were called muster cakes.<br />
After the revolution, mustering for the occupying forces no longer
proved a necessity, but festivities still surrounded the electoral
process and these spiced and fruit-studded cakes were renamed for the
annual elections. Election cakes commissioned by local government could
often command several hundred dollars by today’s standards, as they were
massive – intended to feed an entire community of voters. By the middle
of the 19th century, states and municipalities no longer commissioned
the cakes and what was first a symbol of conviviality and festivity
began to take on an ulterior motive: slices of election cake were
provided as an incentive to vote a straight ticket or for a particular
candidate.<br />
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Election Cake: A Traditional Sourdough Cake</h2>
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</span></a>A charming old-world recipe, preparing an election cake is a
slow process – a process that fell from favor once by the late 19th
century when cakes leavened by baking powder became all the rage. Now,
it’s all but forgotten.<br />
Cakes of the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries were typically produced through soaking or sour leavening – like <a href="http://nourishedkitchen.com/no-knead-sourdough-bread/">sourdough breads</a>,
while those cakes that weren’t prepared in this manner, such as
Portugal cake, excluded wheat flour in favor of blanched almond meal.
Interestingly, it’s these traditional methods – soaking flour in sour
milk, leavening dough with sourdough starter or blanching nutmeats and
removing their papery skins – that optimized nourishment received from
these foods.<br />
The simple, traditional acts of soaking and souring grains and flours
degrades antinutrients such as food phytate which would otherwise bind
up minerals, particularly iron and zinc, preventing your body from best
absorbing these vital micronutrients2. Despite what ill-informed
detractors have stated, the processes of soaking and souring cereal
grains is so effective that researchers in human nutrition suggest that a
return to traditional methods of grain preparation such as soaking,
fermenting or sprouting result in improved nutrient status, increased
lean-body mass and increase in resistance to infection – particularly
among those populations who adhere to a largely plant-based diet either
from necessity or from choice. (Learn more about the value of <a href="http://nourishedkitchen.com/soaking-grains-nuts-legumes/">soaking grains</a>). Traditional foods nourish.<br />
Not only were election cakes prepared through a long soak in fresh or
sour milk coupled with sour leavening, but they were filled with
wholesome fats – raw butter, farm eggs, and served with a heavy
seasoning of wine and brandy or molasses, allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg and
coriander. Cooks studded the spiced cakes with dried fruit – mostly
prunes, raisins and currants.<br />
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Traditional Election Cakes could feed an entire community.</h3>
A special occasion food, cakes were prepared in magnificent
quantities – enough to make a modern cook blush. In one of the first
recorded recipes for election cake, Amelia Simmons calls for more than
three dozen eggs, a quart of brandy and fourteen pounds of sugar.
Incidentally, both sugar and flour available in early America would have
remained whole and unrefined – refined foods were a luxury few
colonialists could afford.<br />
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Election Cake: Thirty quarts of flour, 10 pound butter,
14 pound sugar, 12 pound raisins, 3 doz eggs, one pint wine, one quart
brandy, 4 ounces cinnamon, 4 ounces fine colander seed, 3 ounces ground
alspice; wet flour with milk to the consistence of bread over night,
adding one quart yeast; the next morning work the butter and sugar
together for half an hour, which will render the cake much lighter and
whiter; when it has rise light work in every other ingredient except the
plumbs, which work in when going into the oven. <strong>- Simmons, American Cookery, 1796</strong>.</blockquote>
Now that elections are upon us again, go vote and while you’re add
it, soak some flour in milk, stir it with spice and brandy and take a
bite of American culinary history.<br />
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Where to Find Sourdough Starter for Your Cake</h2>
Modern versions of <strong>Election Cake</strong> typically veer away
from the traditional method of sour leavening – after all, sourdough
baking is a bit of a lost art and most modern cooks who have even the
faintest interest in sourdough usually relegate it to the realm of
breads alone.<br />
To prepare a traditional election cake, you will need sourdough starter. The election cake recipe below uses my method for <a href="http://nourishedkitchen.com/how-to-make-a-sourdough-starter/">making a sourdough starter</a> which involves water, bread flour or high extraction einkorn flour (<a href="http://nourishedkitchen.com/where-to-buy/#flours">find it here</a>) and a bit of an established starter to kickstart the fermentation process (you can find <a href="http://nourishedkitchen.com/where-to-buy/#starters">sourdough starters online here</a>).<br />
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Election Cake</h2>
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<li><b>Yield:</b> <span class="yield">1 cake (8 Servings)</span></li>
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<li><b>Prep:</b> <span class="preptime"><span class="value-title" title="PT10M"></span>10 mins</span></li>
<li><b>Cook:</b> <span class="cooktime"><span class="value-title" title="PT45M"></span>45 mins</span></li>
<li><b>Ready In:</b> <span class="duration"><span class="value-title" title="PT8H55M"></span>8 hrs 55 mins</span></li>
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Election
Cake is a traditional cake historically served at the time of mustering
or elections in early America. It is a sour-leavened caked sweetened
with unrefined cane sugar, molasses, dried fruit, brandy, white wine and
spices. This recipe calls for sourdough starter which you can <a href="http://nourishedkitchen.com/where-to-buy/#starters%22">find online</a> or <a how-to-make-a-sourdough-starter="" href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=1844712545128196146" http:="" nourishedkitchen.com="">make yourself</a>.</div>
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Ingredients</h3>
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<li class="ingredient"><span class="amount">4 1/2 cups</span> <span class="name">sifted spelt or soft white wheat flour</span> <i class="notes"></i></li>
<li class="ingredient"><span class="amount">1 1/4 cups </span> <span class="name">buttermilk or sour milk</span> <i class="notes"></i></li>
<li class="ingredient"><span class="amount">1/4 cup</span> <span class="name">proofed and bubbly sourdough starter</span> <i class="notes"></i></li>
<li class="ingredient"><span class="amount">1/2 pound</span> <span class="name">butter</span> <i class="notes"></i></li>
<li class="ingredient"><span class="amount">1/4 cup</span> <span class="name">blackstrap molasses</span> <i class="notes"></i></li>
<li class="ingredient"><span class="amount">1 tablespoon</span> <span class="name">white wine</span> <i class="notes"></i></li>
<li class="ingredient"><span class="amount">2 tablespoons</span> <span class="name">brandy</span> <i class="notes"></i></li>
<li class="ingredient"><span class="amount">2 </span> <span class="name">eggs</span> <i class="notes">(beaten)</i></li>
<li class="ingredient"><span class="amount">1 tablespoon</span> <span class="name">ground cinnamon</span> <i class="notes"></i></li>
<li class="ingredient"><span class="amount">1 tablespoon</span> <span class="name">ground coriander</span> <i class="notes"></i></li>
<li class="ingredient"><span class="amount">1/2 teaspoon</span> <span class="name">ground allspice</span> <i class="notes"></i></li>
<li class="ingredient"><span class="amount">1/2 teaspoon</span> <span class="name">freshly grated nutmeg</span> <i class="notes"></i></li>
<li class="ingredient"><span class="amount">1 cup</span> <span class="name">chopped prunes</span> <i class="notes"></i></li>
<li class="ingredient"><span class="amount">1 cup</span> <span class="name">dried currants</span> <i class="notes"></i></li>
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Instructions</h3>
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<li>Combine
four and one-half cups spelt or soft white wheat flour together with
one and one-quarter cups sour milk and one-quarter cup bubbly sourdough
starter until a thick dough resembling the texture and consistency of
bread dough is formed. Form the dough into a round ball, place it in a
bowl and allow it to rest, covered, at room temperature for eight to
twelve hours.</li>
<li>After the dough has rested for eight to twelve
hours, beat one-half pound butter, one and one-quarters cup unrefined
cane sugar, one-quarter cup blackstrap molasses together with one
tablespoons white wine and two tablespoons brandy. Once the mixture of
butter, sugar, molasses and liquor is thoroughly combined and fluffy,
stir in two beaten eggs.</li>
<li>Beat butter, sugar and egg mixture
with dough, adding one tablespoon ground cinnamon, one tablespoon ground
coriander, one-half teaspoon ground allspice, one-half teaspoon ground
nutmeg and one-half teaspoon unrefined sea salt to the mixture, until
the batter resembles a that of a thick cake then fold in dried fruit.</li>
<li>Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit, allowing the dough to rise until doubled in bulk while the oven preheats.</li>
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the cake in an oven preheated to 375 degrees Fahrenheit for about
forty-five minutes to one hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the
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(NaturalNews) Another member of the <i>labiatae</i>, or mint, family, thyme is an herb native to the Mediterranean basin and comes in many varieties. There is only one plant, <i>thymus vulgaris</i>,
but the composition of the oil distilled from the plant shows
variations in chemical components based on the location or region the
plant grows in, despite being botanically identical. The microbial power
of thyme is so powerful that some oils are safe to use in all
situations, and some are not. <i>Thymus vularis ct. linalol</i> is the
best oil for beginners to use and it is the safest to use on the skin,
in baths, and on children and the elderly. Other chemotypes (ct) such as
<i>thymus vulgaris ct. thujanol, thymus vulgaris ct. thymol</i>, and <i>thymus vulgaris c.t carvacrol</i>
should be left to qualified aromatherapists. Thyme is one of the most
used and most useful oils in aromatherapy, but always use thyme oil with
care, in moderation.<br />
<br />
Thyme has remarkable antiviral,
bactericidal, fungicidal, antibiotic, diuretic, antispasmodic,
expectorant, and antiseptic properties that make it wonderful to have
around during cold and flu season. In addition to killing microbes,
thyme helps the body to eliminate toxins and boosts the immune system by
supporting the formation of white blood cells, increasing resistance to
invading organisms. Its familiar, warm, herbaceous aroma is powerful
and penetrating, and the origin of its name, which comes from the Greek
word 'thymos' meaning 'to perfume.'<br />
<br />
<h1>
The history of thyme</h1>
Thyme
has a long and fascinating history. Used by all the early civilizations
of the Mediterranean as a medicinal plant, both Hippocrates and
Dioscorides described its uses in their writings. The ancient Egyptians
used it for embalming. The ancient Greeks burned it as an incense in
their temples and used it in their baths for courage. The Romans brought
the herb to Europe, and used it to purify their rooms and give
'aromatic flavor' to cheese and liqueurs. In the Middle Ages, <a href="http://www.naturalnews.com/thyme.html">thyme</a>
was placed in bedrooms to ward off nightmares, given to knights for
courage, taken into courtrooms to ward off diseases, and used at
funerals to assure safe passage to the afterlife. Before modern
antibiotics, thyme was used to medicate bandages.<br />
<br />
Thyme is an
easy to grown perennial shrub that can tolerate hot, sunny places well.
It has long been used as a culinary herb. It delays the putrefaction of
meat, a very useful trait in warm climates before refrigeration. Studies
in modern times have verified this use with tests that prove adding
essential <a href="http://www.naturalnews.com/oil.html">oil</a> of thyme
slowed the proliferation of bacteria, preserving the food for an
additional three days. Ingesting thyme also stimulates the digestive
system and serves as an intestinal antiseptic.<br />
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<h1>
Health benefits throughout thyme</h1>
Other
traditional uses of thyme include the treatment of respiratory
infections. An excellent pulmonary disinfectant, thyme is useful against
flus, <a href="http://www.naturalnews.com/colds.html">colds</a>, sore
throats, asthma, catarrh, coughs, laryngitis, whooping cough, and
bronchitis. Inhale for nose, throat, and chest infections; for mouth and
gum infections (such as thrush, gingivitis), use in toothpaste or
mouthwash/gargle. As little as a .1 percent solution is effective. After
a study in Germany, many researchers believe the effectiveness of cough
medicines is due to the exhalation (after swallowing) of the local
action of the <a href="http://www.naturalnews.com/essential_oil.html">essential oil</a>
on the respiratory tract. Extensive research has shown the
effectiveness of essential oils, including thyme, as expectorants and to
increase mucus secretions to relieve dry coughs. Inhalation in small
amounts worked best; too strong has the opposite effect. Inhaled
treatments are especially effective when treating chronic infections
that linger in the sinuses.<br />
<br />
Thyme is used as a remedy for
physical and psychological weakness, and still is today. Useful for
regaining strength after illness, chronic fatigue, or depression it can
also be used to help insomnia as its effects are balancing. It
stimulates circulation, aids concentration, raises blood pressure that
is too low, and has even been thought to increase intelligence and
memory. It revives, strengthens, and balances both mind and body.<br />
<br />
The
essential oil of thyme is antibacterial, acting on the bacteria's
enzymes. As such, it has been used in soapy solutions for disinfecting
hands before surgery, being a stronger antiseptic than most used in
hospitals. Thyme can destroy staphylococcus at a dilution of 1,000
times. A study in France showed thyme to be among several essential oils
that were found to destroy 90 percent of microbes within three hours,
when used in a vaporizer. It deodorized the air and purified it from <i>proteus, staphylococcus, streptococcus</i>, and <i>cryptococcal</i>.<br />
<br />
Additional uses include:<br />
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• Thyme is useful on infections of the urinary tract and bladder, and also acts as a diuretic, increasing its effectiveness<br />
<br />
• Also use for candida and vaginitis<br />
<br />
• Use to kill nail fungus<br />
<br />
• Thyme is an ingredient in natural hand sanitizers<br />
<br />
•
Add thyme to a hot compress to relieve rheumatic pain, muscular aches
and pains, sprains, sports injuries, sciatica, arthritis, gout<br />
<br />
• Crush the fresh herb or use diluted oil as first aid on insect bites and stings<br />
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•
Use on athlete's foot. For this use, you can apply the oil neat, or
undiluted, but protect the skin with some fatty cream. Other neat
applications include animal bites and boils.<br />
<br />
• Use a one percent solution as an antibacterial wash for fresh produce<br />
<br />
• Use in hair and skin care regimes, as a hair tonic or in a face wash and for treatment of things like acne or warts<br />
<br />
• Use thyme in a sitz bath or massage to stimulate menstruation for weak or missing periods<br />
<br />
• Use to kill parasites<br />
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•
Thymol, a chemical constituent in thyme essential oil, has been found
to increase blood-flow to the skin, thought to speed healing<br />
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• Thymol has been found to protect and increase the percentage of healthy fats found in cell membranes<br />
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•
Dietary consumption of thyme has been shown to increase the amount of
DHA (docosahexaenoic acid, an omega-3 fatty acid) in brain, kidney, and
heart cell membranes<br />
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• Thyme will discourage insects from invading your home<br />
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•
Use thyme with rosemary, lavender, and cedarwood in a mixture of
grapeseed and jojoba carrier oils to treat alopecia areata. According to
the double-blind controlled clinical trial, massage the mixture into
the scalp daily for several months.<br />
<br />
• Because of the risk of
irritation, it is a good idea to use thyme in blends. It blends
particularly well with bergamot, grapefruit, lemon, lavender, rosemary
and pine.<br />
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<h1>
Contraindications and considerations for use</h1>
It
is not recommended to use thyme essential oil in its pure, concentrated
form directly on the skin as it can be irritating to sensitive skin.
The stronger oils, used in concentrated form could cause sensitization
to the immune system or stimulate the thyroid gland and lymphatic
system. Do not use if pregnant, but useful during labor to move along
'failure to progress' and expel afterbirth. Avoid in the presence of
high blood pressure or epilepsy. If you have cancer, liver damage, or
other serious health conditions, use under the guidance of a qualified
practitioner.<br />
<br />
A conservative but effective way to use essential
oil of thyme is to massage it into the soles of the feet. This method is
typically well tolerated, reaching the lower bronchial capillaries,
then through the circulatory system, the whole body, all without being
absorbed into the liver. It is also very effective to inhale thyme,
using a few drops on a tissue or handkerchief, or putting in an aroma
burner or vaporizer/humidifier.<br />
<br />
<b>Sources for this article include:</b><br />
<br />
Davis, Patricia. <i>Aromatherapy: An A-Z.</i> Barnes and Noble Books, New York 1995. P. 313-315.<br />
<br />
Fischer-Rizzi, Susanne. <i>Complete Aromatherapy Handbook</i>. Sterling Publishing Co, New York 1990. p. 212-213.<br />
<br />
Worwood, Valerie Ann. <i>The Complete Book of Essential Oils & Aromatherapy</i>. New World Library, San Rafael, CA, 1991. P. 21-22.<br />
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<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thyme" target="_blank">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thyme</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.naturalnews.com/030814_rosemary_herbs.html" target="_blank">http://www.naturalnews.com/030814_rosemary_herbs.html</a></div>
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What Are the Benefits of Boswellia?</h1>
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Boswellia is an herb that is taken from the Boswellia serrata tree in the form of a gummy resin. Boswellia has been used for thousands of years to help with and heal several medical conditions. Research has shown that the ingredients in Boswellia have many health benefits, such as improving blood flow.</div>
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The Boswellia serrata tree is found in the dry hilly areas of India. For thousands of years, Indian healers have used the gummy resin to treat <a class="itxtnewhook itxthook" href="http://www.ehow.com/facts_5035505_benefits-boswellia.html#" id="itxthook0" rel="nofollow" style="border: 0px none transparent !important; color: #6fa602; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="itxtrst itxtrstspan itxtnewhookspan" id="itxthook0p" style="border: 0px; bottom: auto; display: inline !important; float: none !important; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; height: auto; left: auto; line-height: normal; margin: 0px !important; outline: 0px; padding: 0px !important; position: static; right: auto; top: auto; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: nowrap !important;"><span class="itxtnewhookspan" id="itxthook0w" style="border-color: transparent transparent rgb(0, 204, 0); border-style: none none solid; border-width: 0px 0px 1px; bottom: auto; color: #009900; display: inline; float: none; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; height: auto; left: auto; margin: 0px !important; outline: 0px; padding: 0px !important; position: static; right: auto; text-decoration: underline !important; top: auto; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: normal;">ringworm</span><img class="itxtrst itxtrstimg itxthookicon" id="itxthook0icon" src="http://images.intellitxt.com/ast/adTypes/icon1.png" style="border: 0px !important; bottom: auto; display: inline !important; float: none !important; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; height: auto !important; left: auto; margin: 0px !important; max-height: none; max-width: none !important; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 4px !important; position: static; right: auto; top: auto; vertical-align: bottom; white-space: normal; width: auto !important;" /></span></a>, diarrhea and pulmonary disease, and for its anti-inflammatory properties.</div>
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Significance</h2>
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The anti-inflammatory properties of Boswellia help to reduce the pain of <a class="itxtnewhook itxthook" href="http://www.ehow.com/facts_5035505_benefits-boswellia.html#" id="itxthook1" rel="nofollow" style="border: 0px none transparent !important; color: #6fa602; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="itxtrst itxtrstspan itxtnewhookspan" id="itxthook1p" style="border: 0px; bottom: auto; display: inline !important; float: none !important; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; height: auto; left: auto; line-height: normal; margin: 0px !important; outline: 0px; padding: 0px !important; position: static; right: auto; top: auto; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: nowrap !important;"><span class="itxtnewhookspan" id="itxthook1w" style="border-color: transparent transparent rgb(0, 204, 0); border-style: none none solid; border-width: 0px 0px 1px; bottom: auto; color: #009900; display: inline; float: none; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; height: auto; left: auto; margin: 0px !important; outline: 0px; padding: 0px !important; position: static; right: auto; text-decoration: underline !important; top: auto; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: normal;">rheumatoid</span><img class="itxtrst itxtrstimg itxthookicon" id="itxthook1icon" src="http://images.intellitxt.com/ast/adTypes/icon1.png" style="border: 0px !important; bottom: auto; display: inline !important; float: none !important; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; height: auto !important; left: auto; margin: 0px !important; max-height: none; max-width: none !important; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 4px !important; position: static; right: auto; top: auto; vertical-align: bottom; white-space: normal; width: auto !important;" /></span></a> arthritis and osteoarthritis. Boswellia also has a high level of gugglesterones, which help people to lose weight. The Boswellia can easily be found in many over-the-counter weight-loss supplements.</div>
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The acid from Boswellia increases the blood flow to joint tissues and prevents the breakdown of connective tissue. Boswellia is beneficial in reducing weight because it stimulates the thyroid. Once the thyroid is stimulated, this leads to an increase in thyroid efficiency, and an increase in calories burned.</div>
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These 2 herbs are some of the best for inflammation and are often combined in many formulas</div>
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such as our Boswellia Complex(available at our office) or Relief First</div>
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(available @ our office or <a href="http://greensfirst.com/1838/gf_content2_2011.asp?node=2">http://greensfirst.com/1838/gf_content2_2011.asp?node=2</a>)</div>
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(NaturalNews) Natural plants have unique ways of protecting their offspring and guaranteeing the future of their species. Grains, nuts, seeds and legumes all contain special agents protect the precious seeds and poison predators in order to ensure the continuation of their plant. The process of soaking, fermenting and sprouting these seeds removes the poisons and unlocks the dormant nutrient potential of the plant food.<br /><br />Grains, seeds, nuts and legumes all contain enzyme inhibitors and phytic acids that deplete important nutrient stores when consumed. These anti-nutrients dwell in the outer fibers and protect the crop from being eaten by mammals including humans. If the mammal were to eat a large amount of these foods with anti-nutrients intact, it would be enough to cause disease and potentially death. This allows the crop to continue to survive.<br /><br />Nature has a natural process to remove the enzyme inhibitors, phytates and other toxic anti-nutrients while maturing the naturally present enzymes. In the wild, these seeds would encounter rainfall that would completely soak them and initiate the fermentation and sprouting process.<br /><br />Phytic acids are organic acids that are bound to phosphorus. These are found in the outer layer of bran. The phytates block the absorption of essential minerals such as calcium, magnesium, copper iron and zinc and sweep them out of your system. A diet high in un-soaked/sprouted nuts, seeds, grains and legumes can lead to very serious health challenges. This would include mineral deficiencies, food allergens and major digestive problems.<br /><br /><h1 style="font-family: 'Segoe UI', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 24px; font-weight: lighter; line-height: 30px; margin-top: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">
Soaking removes phytates</h1>
The soaking process neutralizes enzyme inhibitors and washes off phytic acids. This process also activates beneficial enzymes and microorganisms that break down other indigestible toxins. Most of the phytic acids are gone after soaking for a period of seven to ten hours. Lactic or acetic acid-based soaking methods work most effectively to remove <a href="http://www.naturalnews.com/phytates.html" style="color: #3366cc; text-decoration: none;">phytates</a>. This would include using liquid whey and apple cider vinegar mixed with water.<br /><br />The practice of soaking, fermenting and sprouting also breaks down gluten and other challenging proteins into much simpler forms that are easily metabolized by the body. Sprouted legumes, seeds and nuts are basically a pre-digested food that has unlocked its full potential of <a href="http://www.naturalnews.com/enzymes.html" style="color: #3366cc; text-decoration: none;">enzymes</a> and nutrients.<br /><br />Sprouts are an incredibly rich, living food that is rich in enzymes and anti-oxidants. The fermentation process unlocks huge nutrient potential within the seed. Sprouted foods have five to ten times higher B vitamins, double the vitamin A, vitamin C, zinc, calcium and iron content of its pre-soaked and sprouted counterpart. The enzymes will also make the protein much more bioavailable for consumption.<br /><br />Always choose fresh and whenever possible, organic <a href="http://www.naturalnews.com/seeds.html" style="color: #3366cc; text-decoration: none;">seeds</a>, nuts, grains or legumes to sprout. Soaking time should be between four to twelve hours depending on the size and hardness of the seed. Large beans need 12 hours while small grains like quinoa need four hours.<br /><br />After the soaking process, it is necessary to keep the seeds damp but not super wet. They can easily be placed in a glass jar with a non-chlorinated paper towel over the top harnessed in by a rubber band. This allows the seeds to breath as they ferment without any bugs from getting inside the jar.<br /><br />Smaller seeds will begin to sprout in a matter of hours while large beans and nuts often take two to three days to sprout. Be sure to look out for mold. It will appear slightly gray, white or green and will typically smell bad. Using pink salts on the seeds helps prevent mold formation but can also slow the fermentation cycle.<br /><br /><b>Sources for this article include</b>:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.growyouthful.com/recipes/sprouts.php" style="color: #3366cc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">http://www.growyouthful.com/recipes/sprouts.php</a><br /><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sprouting" style="color: #3366cc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sprouting</a><br /><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phytates" style="color: #3366cc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phytates</a><br /><br /><b>About the author:</b><br />Dr. David Jockers owns and operates Exodus Health Center in Kennesaw, Ga. He is a Maximized Living doctor. His expertise is in weight loss, customized nutrition & exercise, & structural corrective chiropractic care. For more information go to <a href="http://www.drjockers.com/" style="color: #3366cc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">www.drjockers.com</a> To find a Maximized Living doctor near you go to <a href="http://www.maximizedliving.com/" style="color: #3366cc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">www.maximizedliving.com</a> Dr. Jockers is also available for long distance phone consultations to help you beat disease and reach your health goals<br /><br /><br /></div>
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EPA May Slow Cognitive Decline</div>
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<span class="yiv958756031normal-negrilla">ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE, DEPRESSION, COGNITIVE FUNCTION <span class="yiv958756031cursiva">-</span></span><span class="yiv958756031cursiva"> Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Medial Temporal Lobe, EPA, DHA</span></div>
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<span class="yiv958756031cursiva">"Plasma
long-chain omega-3 fatty acids and atrophy of the medial temporal lobe,"
Samieri C, Maillard P, et al, Neurology, 2012 Aug 14; 79(7):642-50.
(Address: Cecilia Samieri, Epidemiologie de la nutrition et des
comportements alimentaires, Centre INSERM
U897-Epidemiologie-Biostatistique, Bordeaux, France. E-mail:
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A clinical study involving 281 community
dwellers aged 65 years or older found that supplementation with omega-3
fatty acids may be linked to lower gray matter atrophy. Subjects' plasma
fatty acid levels were measured at baseline, and MRI examinations were
performed at baseline and at 4 years. Results found that higher plasma
EPA, but not DHA, was associated with lower gray matter atrophy of the
right hippocampal/parahippocampal area and of the right amygdala. These
results indicate that EPA intake may slow cognitive decline. Additional
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Statin Drugs May Influence Impact of Omega-3 Fatty Acids</div>
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<span class="yiv958756031ne">METABOLIC SYNDROME -</span> Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Statin, Myocardial Infarction, EPA, DHA, ALA</div>
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<em>"Effects of omega-3 fatty acids on
major cardiovascular events in statin users and non-users with a history
of myocardial infarction," Eussen SR, Geleijnse JM, et al, Eur Heart J,
2012 Jul; 33(13): 1582-8. (Address: Olaf H. Klungel, Division of
Pharmacoepidemiology and Clinical Pharmacology, Utrecht Institute for
Pharmaceutical Sciences, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
E-mail: O.H.Klungel@uu.nl ). </em></div>
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A randomized, blinded, placebo-controlled
trial involving 3740 statin users and 413 statin non-users found that
statins modify the effects of omega-3 fatty acids on major adverse
cardiovascular events in patients with a history of myocardial
infarction (MI). Subjects received daily either 400 mg eicosapentaenoic
acid (EPA) plus docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), or 2 g alpha-linolenic acid
(ALA), or both, or placebo. Results showed that statin non-users who
received EPA-DHA plus ALA experienced a reduced incidence of
cardiovascular events, while for statin users, omega-3 did not reduce
the incidence of CV events. Results indicate that statins may modify the
effect of omega-3 fatty acids, but that for patients with a history of
MI who are not treated with statins, low-dose supplementation with
omega-3 fatty acids may reduce major cardiovascular events.</div>
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