Susan G. Komen for the Cure openly denies science by claiming BPA exposure has no connection to breast cancer, insists chemical is safe
Click on the link above to read the full article and supporting documentation that these groups are more interested in getting funds than in protecting women from breast cancer.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Lower Blood Pressure Naturally
NaturalNews.com printable article
Originally published December 28 2008
Five Easy Ways to Lower Blood Pressure Using One Great Fruit
by Frank Mangano, citizen journalist
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(NaturalNews) Have you had your lycopene today? If you ate a green salad with fresh chopped tomatoes, then you not only got a healthy dose of this powerful antioxidant, but you have also taken significant action toward lowering your blood pressure. A 2006 double-blind study conducted in Israel has confirmed what heart-healthy Italians have enjoyed for centuries – tomatoes (and tomato sauce) lower blood pressure and the risk of heart disease.
The Israeli study was led up by Dr. Esther Paran, head of the hypertension division of Soroka Medical Center. It involved patients who were already being treated for hypertension, but were not responding well to the medications. Dr. Paran had patients take a supplement of tomato extract. The results were a significant drop in blood pressure after just four weeks.
Tomatoes are so effective at lowering blood pressure because they contain lycopene. This potent antioxidant is even the focus of some hybrid tomatoes grown by the Israeli company, Lycomato, in order to have higher concentrations of lycopene in each piece of fruit. Other antioxidants found in tomatoes make this one super-food in the prevention of heart disease. It can even help keep LDL cholesterol from oxidizing, which makes it stick to the arteries and narrow the passage way causing blood pressure to increase.
Even during the peak growing season it can be difficult to consume four whole tomatoes each day, which is the recommended amount for having a positive impact on blood pressure. Here are some ways to get the benefits of tomatoes without having to eat them straight off the vine.
1. Make Chili. Using tomato puree, which is a concentrated form of tomatoes, as the base for your chili utilizes the antioxidants without the bulk of a whole tomato. Add some ultra-lean and high protein ground bison and kidney beans with minced garlic and onions, and cayenne pepper and you have a heart-healthy main course and a full day’s allowance of tomato.
2. Since using olive oil with the tomatoes enhances the curative quality, make your pasta sauce red with tomatoes, tomato paste and olive oil to sauté the garlic and onion. Tomato paste used in making sauce contains more than 10 times the nutrients of a single tomato.
3. Have a fresh salad as a side dish to either of these entrees and cut one whole tomato on top. You’ll get one-quarter of you tomato intake right there.
4. Drink tomato juice. It is better to make your own fresh juice so that you can control the sodium. Store bought juices can be high in sugar and sodium-based preservatives. If you have a juicer, you can make some incredible veggie juices to suit your own tastes by adding carrots, celery and some low-sodium seasonings.
5. Take a tomato supplement. If you just can’t stomach tomatoes, then a 200 mg supplement provides the equivalent of more than the recommended four tomatoes.
Adding tomatoes to your diet can reduce systolic blood pressure by 10 points and diastolic pressure by 4 points as was evident in the Israel study. Whatever way you slice it, tomatoes will keep strengthen your immune system and lower blood pressure.
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Frank Mangano is a consumer health advocate and natural health writer who has authored and published hundreds of articles pertaining to natural health. He's the author of three books and teaches you how to dramatically improve your health naturally, without expensive and potentially dangerous prescription drugs. Frank is an independent researcher and has absolutely no financial ties to any pharmaceutical drug company or supplement company.
To learn more, visit one of the most comprehensive and reliable sources for natural health information on the web:
http://www.naturalhealthontheweb.com
All content posted on this site is commentary or opinion and is protected under Free Speech. Truth Publishing LLC takes sole responsibility for all content. Truth Publishing sells no hard products and earns no money from the recommendation of products. NaturalNews.com is presented for educational and commentary purposes only and should not be construed as professional advice from any licensed practitioner. Truth Publishing assumes no responsibility for the use or misuse of this material. For the full terms of usage of this material, visit www.NaturalNews.com/terms.shtml
Originally published December 28 2008
Five Easy Ways to Lower Blood Pressure Using One Great Fruit
by Frank Mangano, citizen journalist
See all articles by this author
Email this author
(NaturalNews) Have you had your lycopene today? If you ate a green salad with fresh chopped tomatoes, then you not only got a healthy dose of this powerful antioxidant, but you have also taken significant action toward lowering your blood pressure. A 2006 double-blind study conducted in Israel has confirmed what heart-healthy Italians have enjoyed for centuries – tomatoes (and tomato sauce) lower blood pressure and the risk of heart disease.
The Israeli study was led up by Dr. Esther Paran, head of the hypertension division of Soroka Medical Center. It involved patients who were already being treated for hypertension, but were not responding well to the medications. Dr. Paran had patients take a supplement of tomato extract. The results were a significant drop in blood pressure after just four weeks.
Tomatoes are so effective at lowering blood pressure because they contain lycopene. This potent antioxidant is even the focus of some hybrid tomatoes grown by the Israeli company, Lycomato, in order to have higher concentrations of lycopene in each piece of fruit. Other antioxidants found in tomatoes make this one super-food in the prevention of heart disease. It can even help keep LDL cholesterol from oxidizing, which makes it stick to the arteries and narrow the passage way causing blood pressure to increase.
Even during the peak growing season it can be difficult to consume four whole tomatoes each day, which is the recommended amount for having a positive impact on blood pressure. Here are some ways to get the benefits of tomatoes without having to eat them straight off the vine.
1. Make Chili. Using tomato puree, which is a concentrated form of tomatoes, as the base for your chili utilizes the antioxidants without the bulk of a whole tomato. Add some ultra-lean and high protein ground bison and kidney beans with minced garlic and onions, and cayenne pepper and you have a heart-healthy main course and a full day’s allowance of tomato.
2. Since using olive oil with the tomatoes enhances the curative quality, make your pasta sauce red with tomatoes, tomato paste and olive oil to sauté the garlic and onion. Tomato paste used in making sauce contains more than 10 times the nutrients of a single tomato.
3. Have a fresh salad as a side dish to either of these entrees and cut one whole tomato on top. You’ll get one-quarter of you tomato intake right there.
4. Drink tomato juice. It is better to make your own fresh juice so that you can control the sodium. Store bought juices can be high in sugar and sodium-based preservatives. If you have a juicer, you can make some incredible veggie juices to suit your own tastes by adding carrots, celery and some low-sodium seasonings.
5. Take a tomato supplement. If you just can’t stomach tomatoes, then a 200 mg supplement provides the equivalent of more than the recommended four tomatoes.
Adding tomatoes to your diet can reduce systolic blood pressure by 10 points and diastolic pressure by 4 points as was evident in the Israel study. Whatever way you slice it, tomatoes will keep strengthen your immune system and lower blood pressure.
Buzz up!
vote now
About the author
Frank Mangano is a consumer health advocate and natural health writer who has authored and published hundreds of articles pertaining to natural health. He's the author of three books and teaches you how to dramatically improve your health naturally, without expensive and potentially dangerous prescription drugs. Frank is an independent researcher and has absolutely no financial ties to any pharmaceutical drug company or supplement company.
To learn more, visit one of the most comprehensive and reliable sources for natural health information on the web:
http://www.naturalhealthontheweb.com
All content posted on this site is commentary or opinion and is protected under Free Speech. Truth Publishing LLC takes sole responsibility for all content. Truth Publishing sells no hard products and earns no money from the recommendation of products. NaturalNews.com is presented for educational and commentary purposes only and should not be construed as professional advice from any licensed practitioner. Truth Publishing assumes no responsibility for the use or misuse of this material. For the full terms of usage of this material, visit www.NaturalNews.com/terms.shtml
2 Easy Ways To Motivate Yourself To Get Rid of Belly Fat
Brought to you by Daniel Silver
Everyone knows that weight loss is all
about modifying your lifestyle habits to a considerable extent. What
many don't realize that this cannot be done overnight! If you try to
make significant changes in your lifestyle within a very short time,
chances are that you will only be frustrated and disappointed with
your weight loss efforts. Also, there is more to weight loss than
just diet and exercise. In this article I will take you beyond the
world of strict diets and rigorous exercise routines!
1. Avoid self-sabotaging thoughts:
Self-sabotaging thoughts will do you more harm than fake diet pills.
Just imagine, if you always think that you cannot do the things you
need to do in order to lose weight, how can you ever achieve your
weight loss goals? If you think that you cannot do sit-ups and
push-ups, you are probably jumping to conclusions and being too
self-analytical even before you have tried these workouts!
If you think that doing thirty push-ups
is overwhelming for you, start small. Start with 10 push-ups, and
thank yourself once you have done it successfully! Then try to add
one or two extra push-ups every day to your routine until you reach
your target of thirty. You see, when you start small, it becomes much
easier to reach your goals!
Instead of thinking too much, just take
action and DO it! The amount of time you spend on thinking and
criticizing yourself, you may as well as spend it on some exercise.
While the former will do you no good, the latter will help you burn
fat and lose weight!
2. Get support: Proper support is
essential in order to keep you determined and motivated. Without
support, you won't be able to lose weight successfully. That is why
it is essential that you enlist the support of your friends and
family who understand you and support your goals. It is also
essential that you choose a weight loss program which offers support
to its members in the form of a support group or forum. In a forum,
you will get support and tips from your peers and experts alike!
Surround yourself with supportive
people and stay away from the negative people who can only find
faults with you!
If you follow these tips there is no
reason why you won't be able to lose weight! Remember that you can
achieve whatever you believe in your mind. If you believe you can
lose weight, you WILL! It does sound cliche but is very much true!
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Calorie/Exercise Guide
Calorie/Exercise
Guide
Every
extra pound
=3500
calories
=
3
hours
of
running
The only reliable basis
for weight loss is reduction in intake of calories.
Exercise alone rarely
produces the amount of weight loss people think it does. For example,
it would take 26 minutes of running -or 1Y2 hours
of walking
to burn up 500 calories!
Most beneficial is a
combination of decreased caloric intake and exercise,
to keep the muscles firm and the -heart and blood vessels healthy.
Safe, steady weight loss of between 1 and 2 pounds a week is a
realistic goal for most people. Based on your height, body frame, and
the type of exercise you normally get, your doctor can estimate the
number of calories you require in a day.
Estimated calories per
hour used during certain activities.
|
|
Calories
Used
|
|
|
Type
of Activity
|
Per
Hour
|
Examples
|
|
Sedentary
|
10-40
|
Reading,
watching TV, writing, eating, sewing, playing cards,
|
|
|
|
miscellaneous
office work.
|
|
Light
|
50-100
|
Office
and other activities requiring some standing and
|
|
|
|
arm
movement, preparing and cooking food, dusting,
|
|
|
|
handwashing
clothes, ironing.
|
|
Moderate
|
110-180
|
Light
housework (making beds, mopping, scrubbing, sweeping,
|
|
|
|
light
polishing and waxing), light gardening and carpentry work,
|
|
|
|
walking
moderately fast.
|
|
Vigorous
|
190-270
|
Heavy
housework (heavy scrubbing and waxing, hanging
|
|
|
|
laundry,
stripping beds), walking fast, bowling, golfing, dancing,
|
|
|
|
riding,
skating, doing calisthenics.
|
|
Strenuous
|
300-700
|
Heavy
manual labor, cycling fast, swimming, climbing,
|
|
|
|
playing
tennis, running, skiing.
|
|
Desirable
weights for MEN of ages 25 and over
|
|||
|
Weight
in pounds according to frame (in indoor clothing)
|
|||
|
Height
|
Small
|
Medium
|
Large
|
|
(Shoes
on 1" heels)
|
Frame
|
Frame
|
Frame
|
|
5'2"
|
112-120
|
118-129
|
126-141
|
|
5'3"
|
115-123
|
121-133
|
129-144
|
|
5'4"
|
118-1
26
|
124-136
|
132-148
|
|
5'5"
|
121-129
|
127-139
|
135-152
|
|
5'6"
|
124-133
|
130-143
|
138-156
|
|
5'7"
|
128-137
|
134-147
|
142-161
|
|
5'8"
|
132-141
|
138-152
|
147-166
|
|
5'9"
|
136-145
|
142-156
|
151-170
|
|
5'10"
|
140-150
|
146-160
|
155-174
|
|
5'
11"
|
144-154
|
150-165
|
159-179
|
|
6'0"
|
148-158
|
154-170
|
164-184
|
|
6'1"
|
152-162
|
158-175
|
168-189
|
|
6'2"
|
156-167
|
162-180
|
173-194
|
|
6'3"
|
160-171
|
167-185
|
178-199
|
|
6'4"
|
164-175
|
172-190
|
182-204
|
|
Desirable
weights
for WOMEN of ages 25 and over
|
||||
|
For
girls between
18 and'25,
subtract 1 pound for each year under 25
|
||||
|
Height
|
Small
|
Medium | Large | |
| Frame | Frame | Frame | ||
| 4'10" | 92-98 |
|
96-107
|
104-119
|
|
4'11"
|
94-1
|
|
98-110
|
106-122
|
|
5'0"
|
96-104
|
|
101-113
|
109-125
|
|
5'1"
|
99-107
|
|
104-116
|
112-128
|
|
5'2"
|
102-110
|
|
107-119
|
115-131
|
|
5'3"
|
105-113
|
|
110-122
|
118-134
|
|
5'4"
|
108-116
|
|
113-126
|
1
21-1 38
|
|
5'5"
|
111-119
|
|
116-130
|
125-142
|
|
5'6"
|
114-123
|
|
120-135
|
129-146
|
|
5'7"
|
118-127
|
|
124-139
|
133-150
|
|
5'8"
|
122-131
|
|
128-143
|
137-154
|
|
5'9"
|
126-135
|
132-147 | 141-158 | |
| 5-10' |
130-140
|
|
136-151
|
145-163
|
|
5'11"
|
134-144
|
|
140-155
|
149-168
|
|
6'0"
|
138-148
|
|
144-159
|
153-173
|
Friday, September 9, 2011
Not all diets are created equal.
Here are several tools to see how and why your diet is working or not working as it should for you.
It may not be your fault at all. The real reasons that diets do not seem to work can be found here.
Do not give up till you have had a chance to see this info for yourself. Not all diets are created equal.
Get other related weight control problems.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
TLC for Skin with Acne
TLC for Skin with Acne
When you have acne, you have to give
extra care to your skin for as you know, there are factors that
changed your skin from those who have normal type. As recommended by
the experts, you have to treat your skin affected with acne with more
care and more caution. There are some helpful tips you must consider
in order for you to gradually get that acne cured or if not at least,
not let your condition turn even worse.
These are the things you must do and
embrace as habits that you may be able to achieve better skin.
*The simplest way is by washing and
cleaning your skin gently.
There are gentle soaps that would
surely wash your skin mildly. You are of course not allowed to use
soaps that are that strong for they may leave harsh effects on your
skin. Toners and cleansers are not also recommended for they have
active components that may worsen your skin’s condition. When you
feel the need of a toner or a cleanser, see to it that it has an
approval from your dermatologist or else you would just cry more and
have even the worse acne condition.
Always see to it that you do not use
skin products like skin scrubs for they would surely harm your skin.
Be very careful in treating your skin, if you would not, you would
definitely regret the outcomes. So, be disciplined and do not risk
the health of your skin just for temporary things.
*For men, shave carefully
In order not to increase the
possibility of harm that your skin might get due to the things you do
or the products you use. Well, for men who shave off their skin hair,
it is very advisable that they shave carefully and use cream or soap
before doing so. The soap or cream would make the hair softer. Be
sure to choose the right shaver as well.
Shaving is a really hygienic routine
and sees to it that you do it properly without harming your skin. You
have to remind yourself of this for it is really very important.
*Choose cosmetics carefully.
This is a special condition when you
have acne. Cosmetics must be chosen well most especially, they are
recommended by your dermatologist. When you have cosmetics that are
needed to be changed, you need to switch to products that are oil
free and are noncomedogenic. But, there are cases that the use of
cosmetics is of no good at all. So, in this case, it would be best to
leave your skin free of cosmetics.
These are just some of the things you
need to consider as reminders for those who have acne. The right
caution and care would surely give you the best results.
Friday, May 13, 2011
Activities for Seniors: Creating the Right Exercise Program
Seniors need regular exercise to maintain muscle tone, boost endurance and gain independence. There are several other benefits that workouts render, that keep the elderly living longer and staying away from disease. You should draw the perfect exercise program that adequately suits their capacity and needs. Here are some tips to get your started.
What They Can Do
The primary rule is to only provide enough exercise that will stimulate adequate blood flow to all the vital organs, as well as maintain muscle mass. Muscle tends to atrophy during the later stages of a person's life. You should keep hard-earned tissues through both cardiovascular exercises, stretching routines and weight training. In the beginning, it is important that you do an overall assessment of the senior citizen first, to ensure that he or she can do all the exercises without much trouble.
Very strenuous exercise can be detrimental to the overall condition of seniors. You need to check their response by listening to their verbalization's and observing how they cope. If you find some negative signs such as heavy breathing, profuse sweating, loss of balance, droopy eyelids and mild to severe pain, immediately stop the activity.
Being Flexible
Exercise routines should be individualized, which means that one program is only meant for a single individual. The specific approach is highly recommended since it takes away much of the risk of over training. You can also map out progress more efficiently by giving the exact type of exercises, number of repetitions and sets and duration of each workout. Use a log book and fill in all the details of every workout.
Exercise programs should be very flexible, in the sense that the routines and kinds of movements change every week or so, depending on the response of the patient. Your goal is to maintain or boost strength, flexibility and strength, if possible, so the exercises need to be upped as the individual gets stronger and better.
Getting a Professional
If you happen to be a concerned son or granddaughter taking care of a senior citizen in your home, it is always useful to get the opinion of a professional when creating your exercise plan, so you can select the right type and intensity that suit the needs of the patient. Professionals include dieticians, gym instructors, physical therapists, nutritionists, nurses and physicians who will check if the program is acceptable or too strenuous.
During the first few sessions, you can ask the professional to help you in assisting the senior go through the different movements. Proper execution is crucial to attain the various objectives and goals. Professional help is important every now and then, especially during the times when you're already supposed to evaluate the senior's response to treatment.
Other Sources
When defining the exercise routine, you can refer to exercise DVDs that caters to seniors, visit online forums and watch videos online. You can also visit senior centers to have an idea how a typical routine goes. Take some tips from instructors and the experts about evaluation and adjusting the routine for the patient. Over time, you will develop the skill in keeping the senior comfortable while giving him or her a truly sensible workout. Be reminded that diet and rest are the other two components that will sufficiently support the exercise program for seniors.
What They Can Do
The primary rule is to only provide enough exercise that will stimulate adequate blood flow to all the vital organs, as well as maintain muscle mass. Muscle tends to atrophy during the later stages of a person's life. You should keep hard-earned tissues through both cardiovascular exercises, stretching routines and weight training. In the beginning, it is important that you do an overall assessment of the senior citizen first, to ensure that he or she can do all the exercises without much trouble.
Very strenuous exercise can be detrimental to the overall condition of seniors. You need to check their response by listening to their verbalization's and observing how they cope. If you find some negative signs such as heavy breathing, profuse sweating, loss of balance, droopy eyelids and mild to severe pain, immediately stop the activity.
Being Flexible
Exercise routines should be individualized, which means that one program is only meant for a single individual. The specific approach is highly recommended since it takes away much of the risk of over training. You can also map out progress more efficiently by giving the exact type of exercises, number of repetitions and sets and duration of each workout. Use a log book and fill in all the details of every workout.
Exercise programs should be very flexible, in the sense that the routines and kinds of movements change every week or so, depending on the response of the patient. Your goal is to maintain or boost strength, flexibility and strength, if possible, so the exercises need to be upped as the individual gets stronger and better.
Getting a Professional
If you happen to be a concerned son or granddaughter taking care of a senior citizen in your home, it is always useful to get the opinion of a professional when creating your exercise plan, so you can select the right type and intensity that suit the needs of the patient. Professionals include dieticians, gym instructors, physical therapists, nutritionists, nurses and physicians who will check if the program is acceptable or too strenuous.
During the first few sessions, you can ask the professional to help you in assisting the senior go through the different movements. Proper execution is crucial to attain the various objectives and goals. Professional help is important every now and then, especially during the times when you're already supposed to evaluate the senior's response to treatment.
Other Sources
When defining the exercise routine, you can refer to exercise DVDs that caters to seniors, visit online forums and watch videos online. You can also visit senior centers to have an idea how a typical routine goes. Take some tips from instructors and the experts about evaluation and adjusting the routine for the patient. Over time, you will develop the skill in keeping the senior comfortable while giving him or her a truly sensible workout. Be reminded that diet and rest are the other two components that will sufficiently support the exercise program for seniors.
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