ANTIOXIDANTS

Antioxidants are substances or nutrients in our foods that protect cells against the effects of free radicals. When our body cells use oxygen during breaking down of food or when the body is exposed to environmental toxins and radiation, free radicals are produced. Free radicals are highly reactive and they cause damage in the body. They are believed to play a role in heart disease, muscular degeneration, cancer and other diseases.

Antioxidants may also enhance immune defense and therefore lower the risk of cancer and infection.

 

Scientist Reuven Zimlichman and his research team at Wolfson Medical Center in Israel conducted a study which has just been reported in BioMed Central's journal Nutrition and Metabolism. According to the report, "Antioxidant supplementation significantly increased large and small artery elasticity in patients with multiple cardiovascular risk factors. This beneficial vascular effect was associated with an improvement in glucose and lipid metabolism as well as significant decrease in blood pressure," Dr. Zimlichman said in a statement to the media. "The findings of the present study justify investigating the overall clinical impact of antioxidant treatment in patients with multiple cardiovascular risk factors."

The researchers concluded "antioxidant supplements have the potential to alleviate atherosclerotic damage."

Read full report here http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20604917

Antioxidants occur naturally in abundance in beans, grain products, fruits and vegetables. Fruits with bright colours are rich in antioxidants. It is a good idea to obtain antioxidants from fruits by eating lots of different kinds. In fact, a study conducted by researchers from London found that 5 servings of fruits and vegetables reduce the risk of stroke by 25 percent.

There are also supplements

Sources of Antioxidants

Vitamin A and Carotenoids

Carrots,

squash,

broccoli,

sweet potatoes,

tomatoes,

kale,

collards,

cantaloupe,

peaches

apricots

Vitamin C

Citrus fruits like Oranges and Lime etc,

Green peppers,

Broccoli,

Green leafy vegetables,

Strawberries

Tomatoes

Vitamin E

Nuts & seeds,

Whole grains,

Green leafy vegetables,

Vegetable oil and

Liver oil

Selenium

Fish and Shellfish

Red meat,

Grains,

Eggs,

Chicken

Garlic

Cosmetics And Toxic Chemicals.

We all love cosmetics, powder, shampoo, body creams, lotions,  and much more. The danger is, these are all full of chemicals.
It is a fact that the average home contains 2 to 10 gallons of hazardous materials. Think about your carpet, tile, furniture, toys, cosmetics, shampoos, soaps and cleaning products. Most of these products contain toxic heavy metals plus synthetic and artificial chemicals.
The new cosmetics animation video you are about to watch takes aim at the toxic cosmetics industry, exposing how many popular brand-name products contain cancer causing chemicals.





Talking about shampoo products, Annie says, "Pantene contains a chemical linked to cancer. And lots of other products in my bathroom, from sunscreen to lipstick and even baby shampoo, also contain chemicals linked to cancer or other problems like learning disabilities, asthma and even damaged sperm."

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 I hope that this video has a message for all of us.

Use Natural Healing for Anxiety and Panic Disorders

(NaturalNews) Anxiety disorders are characterized by an overwhelming sense of apprehension. Sometimes such apprehension may become constant. Numerous physical symptoms may accompany anxiety with over 100 physical anxiety symptoms reported, including muscle tightness, heart palpitations, chest tightness/pain, dizziness, numbness, tingling, and electric shock feelings. Anxiety disorders often tend to progress to what is called a panic disorder and panic attacks.

The Mayo Clinic definition of a panic attack is: "A panic attack is a sudden episode of intense fear that develops for no apparent reason and that triggers severe physical reactions. Panic attacks can be very frightening. When panic attacks occur, you might think you`re losing control, having a heart attack or even dying." That is why it is common for a person experiencing a panic attack to feel that death is imminent. Fortunately, there are some good natural solutions to combat anxiety and panic symptoms.

Anxiety and panic disorders are very common, having reached epidemic proportions. They affect an estimated 2.4 million Americans. That means that one in 113 Americans lives with this condition.

The causes for this disorder are varied. Sometimes it simply has a physical source. However, many times the disorder is due to emotional issues. Contributing to this disorder are environmental factors, one of the most important of which is poor nutrition. Sugar, processed foods, junk foods, fast foods, etc., all contribute to its devastating effects. Medications given by conventional medicine, such as SSRI`s and benzodiazepines, only mask the symptoms.While at times appearing to bring relief, they come with.....

Read more @Use Natural Healing for Anxiety and Panic Disorders

Do You Suffer Allergies?

Allergy is a condition of hypersensitivity to a substance,an allergen, considered harmless to most people. Exposure to such substances byconsumption, inhalation, physical contact, etc  causes the body to undergo a reaction, often resulting in symptoms such as difficulty breathing and/or swellings/rashes of the skin. For many people, their allergy symptoms vanish within weeks.

It is Spring and some people are already suffering from allergies, it might just be that you are reacting to a chemical.

Try cleaning out your personal care products and tossing anything containing synthetic chemicals or fragrance. 

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Good Health

NaturalNews Tip of the day (from Mike):   
Fresh air is essential for life, and far too many of us live indoors most of the time. Try to open your windows and get some fresh air into your house even if it's only for an hour a day. You'll experience improved respiration and you'll sleep better, too!