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Wednesday, May. 27th 2009
With the increase rate of obesity diabetes has been a common problem that affects the body’s ability to use blood sugar for energy. There are three types – type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes and gestational diabetes. Of the three, Type 2 diabetes is called non-insulin dependent diabetes, and it is the most common form of diabetes, affecting 90% - 95% of people. Many serious diabetes complications may arise if blood sugar levels not managed for a long period of time.
Diet no doubt plays a huge role in reducing the risk of diabetes. Doctors generally prescribe diabetic diet which if followed properly with regular exercise will help one to control diabetes. Diabetic diet can be taken alone or one can combine it with medicines or insulin, it’s up to your wish. It’s difficult to change food patterns all of a sudden, start slow. Start with adding high-fiber foods - more of fresh fruits and vegetables and less meat and sweets into your diet. Fiber helps the body to regulate blood sugar. One can eat whole grains such as brown rice, grits and oatmeal. Eat up to three to four daily servings of fresh fruits and vegetables high in fiber. You can add fish and seafood to your diet. Eggs are also an excellent option. Read the rest of this entry »
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Thursday, May. 14th 2009
No one can imagine life without salt, salt is all around us. Salt has many sacred qualities. This everyday item is more useful than we thought! Epsom salt most of us has heard the name from our grandparents and aunts. It may sound boring but this one ingredient acts as a miracle cure for many ailments. We are so use to modern products, lotion, ointments that we hardly know about the holistic healing benefits of this amazing gift of nature. It is one of the active ingredients in many beauty and medicinal products that we use. It is use as bath salts, salt scrubs, aromatherapy treatments, spa baths and soaps.
Magnesium sulfate know to us as Epsom salt is a nature’s gift which is can be utilized to treat numerous skin problem, draw toxin from the body and most important to soothes and relaxes the nervous system. Epsom salts actually have dozens of healthful benefits.
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Thursday, Apr. 30th 2009
Lavender is known to all for its aromatic fragrance but do you know its beneficial qualities. For its aromatic fragrance, it is use in soaps, shampoos and also for scenting clothes. Lavender comes from a Latin word ‘lavare’ that means ‘to wash’. In ancient times Lavender was used for flavoring dishes, to comfort the stomach and for bathing purpose. It was considered to purify the body, mind as well as the spirit. Whatsoever the purpose is, lavender is use from ancient time for one or the other thing. There are different types and species available in different colors and shade - Lavender-hued gray to a vibrant royal purple, white, pink, and a yellow-green.
Though the flower is known for its aroma, yet it is also considered as a natural remedy for a variety of ailments like alopecia, insomnia, anxiety to depression and mood disturbances. Medical research confirms that lavender generates very soothing, calming and sedative effects on human beings. That’s why essential oil is extracted from the fresh flowers of the lavender plant and used for medicinal purposes. Let’s see some its uses. Read the rest of this entry »
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Saturday, Apr. 25th 2009
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition, which is characterized by widespread pain in muscles, ligaments and tendons. Tender points are places on our body like the neck, shoulders, back, hips, arms or legs where slight pressure causes pain. Fibromyalgia makes one feel tired, lethargic and it may be a reason for other complains such as morning stiffness, headaches, sleeping disorder and may also experience cognitive dysfunction such as “fibro fog”. Read the rest of this entry »
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