Quality Living With Rheumatoid Arthritis

By Andrew John

If you or someone from your family suffers from rheumatoid arthritis and you need some help and advice, you're reading the right article. Rheumatoid arthritis as you probably already know all too well, is a potentially dangerous autoimmune disorder that is responsible for much more than just problems with joints, but may also affect the condition of heart and lungs. What is worse, rheumatoid arthritis always attack both sides of the body simultaneously. For example, inflammations always happen at both hands at the same time. If you add to this the sad truth that this form of arthritis is also extremely painful, it is clear that this disease will cause problems to all who suffer from it - in every area of their lives.

Currently, there is no way to cure rheumatoid arthritis. Fortunately, there are a few ways to help those who suffer from this disease. From medications that slow down the progress of the disease and get rid of pain to small changes in one's lifestyle - there are still hundreds of things one can do to make the life a bit easier.

The first thing you can do is, of course, some physical activity like swimming, jogging or other similar sports such as tennis. Ask your doctor about the specific exercises that could be the most beneficial in your situation. Basically, rheumatoid arthritis is much less dangerous if you keep your muscles and joints in top condition. Do not put too much stress on your joints though - learn how to bend properly, avoid lifting heavy weighs and make sure that your joints do not work too much - you have to keep them moving, though.

Another main issue is the pain which may sometimes become strong enough to prevent sleeping. The first thing one should do is to talk to a doctor. She will be able to give you some sleeping pills that will make getting to sleep much easier. For pain however, you should rely more on heat and cold to reduce it rather than on the pills. Hot baths and ice placed right on the joint in pain will surely help a lot.

The diet may also have a profound effect on rheumatoid arthritis. Omega-3 fatty acids are known to improve the condition of joints and seriously reduce the pain felt by those affected with rheumatoid arthritis. Omega-3 can be found in fish or in food supplements such as Omega Daily. - 17274

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Acai berries face stiff competition

By Mark Goodman

1. Blueberries

Blueberries are really a no-brainer if you're looking for a fruit high in antioxidants. A favorite pie ingredient of North American grandmothers. They are available at most any grocery store in the US and the cheapest of those on our list. I personally eat a bowl of them a day just because I enjoy the taste so much. The ORAC rating for one cup of cultivated blueberries has been listed at 9019.[1] The ORAC rating for one cup of wild blueberries is listed at 13427.[1]

2. Blackberries

Along with blueberries, blackberries are probably one of grandma's favorite pie ingredients. What grandma probably never realized was that blackberries are an excellent source of highly concentrated antioxidants. With an ORAC rating of 7701 per cup, blackberries are near the top of the list of antioxidant-rich berries.[1]

3. Cherries

Everyone's heard of cherries, those unmistakable sweet, shiny red berries. However not everyone realizes what a great source of antioxidants they are. Next time you dive into a cherry pie, you'll be happy to know it's helping to ward off free radicals. One cup of cherries has been determined to have an ORAC rating of 4873 which puts them a few steps below blueberries, but they're so tasty you'll probably end up eating twice as many anyway![1]

4. Wolfberries

Wolfberries, also known as goji berries are relatively unknown in North America, but the opposite is the case in China. The Chinese have been eating wolfberries for centuries. They have probably realized the health benefits of wolfberries longer than North Americans have known how good blueberries taste. While it's hard to track down an ORAC rating for wolfberries which hasn't been skewed by commercial interests, it's probably safe to assume the value is somewhere near or slightly greater than that of blueberries.

5. Acai berries

Acai berries are an antioxidant-rich fruit which had been relatively unknown outside South America until recently. Consumed for centuries in their native Brazil in ways similar to how blueberries are consumed in North America. Acai berries have been shown to have higher ORAC ratings than blueberries in numerous, yet conflicting studies. Many non-independent studies have listed their ORAC rating as being much higher than that of blueberries and even wolfberries. Until an official, independent study determines an ORAC rating it should be assumed the free radical scavenging capacity of acai berries is at least equal and perhaps slightly greater than that of blueberries.

6. Noni berries

More commonly known as Indian mulberries in their native region, noni berries are similar to acai and wolberries in the way they have been marketed as health and diet supplements. Sponsored studies have determined the ORAC rating to be leagues ahead of blueberries, blackberries and cherries, but an independent study determined their antioxidant value to be even less than that of oranges.[2]

When thinking about how healthy a berry or fruit might be for you, it would be wise to also consider and research the concentrations of phytochemicals, flavonoids and xanthones. Probably the best decision would be to consume a variety of berries and fruits so you receive all the benefits. Some berries and fruits might even have synergistic effects when eaten together.

Reference:

1. Nutrient Data Laboratory, Agriculture Research Service, US Department of Agriculture, Oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC) of Selected Foods - 2007.

2. Nutrient composition of the blended Noni Juice, a PDF file located on-line at http://ec.europa.eu/food/fs/sc/scf/out151_en.pdf - 17274

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Mark Goodman is a nutrition expert who has been following the recent popularity explosion of acai berries. Contact Mark if you need any more information about acai berry scams.

Energy Shots exposed, Verve Enegy Shot versus 5 hour energy

By Dr. Haywood Jablome

The energy shot market is huge as people are being depressed by all the crappy economic news. I am going to show the difference between market leader, 5 hour energy and newcomer, the Verve Energy Shot.

The Energy ingredients in 5 hour Energy is Citicoline, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Taurine, Malic Acid, Glucuronolactone, Caffeine. The Vitamins in 5 hour energy shot are Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Niacin (Vitamin B3), Folic Acid (Vitamin B9).

The Verve Energy Shot contains Taurine 1000 mg Guarana Seed Extract (standardized extract yielding 120 mg of caffeine) 300 mg D-Ribose 50 mg Inositol 50 mg Choline Chloride 10 mg Vitamin A (100% as beta carotene) 2500 IU 50% Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) 300 mg 500% Vitamin D3 (as cholecalciferol) 1000 IU 250% Vitamin E (as d- alpha tocopheryl acetate) 60 IU 200% Thiamin (as thiamine hydrochloride) 1.5 mg 100% Riboflavin (as riboflavin U.S.P.) 1.7 mg 100% Niacin (as niacinamide) 20 mg 100% Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine hydrochloride) 5 mg 250% Folate (as folic acid) 800 mcg 200% Vitamin B12 (as cyanocobalamin) 15 mcg 250% Biotin (as d- Biotin) 300 mcg 100% Pantothenic Acid (as calcium d-pantothenate) 10 mg 100% Selenium (as selenium amino acid chelate) 140 mcg 200% Proprietary Wildcrafted Mangosteen, Organic Glyconutrient-Rich Aloe Vera And Organic Green Tea Blend 25.2 g Reconstituted Mangosteen Juice (Garcinia mangostana L.) (fruit), Aloe Vera Gel (leaf), Green Tea (leaf) (decaffeinated), Mangosteen Extract (pericarp) (standardized 10% xanthones) Proprietary Plant-Sourced Mineral Blend: 956 mg Carbon (Organic), Calcium, Sodium, Sulfur, Magnesium, Chloride, Bromide, Fluoride, Iodine, Potassium, Niobium, Aluminum, Iron, Phosphorus, Silica, Manganese, Boron, Strontium, Titanium, Tungsten, Copper, Zinc, Tin, Zirconium, Molybdenum, Vanadium, Chromium, Selenium, Nickel, Cobalt, Lithium, Gallium, Barium, Yttrium, Neodymium, Hafnium, Cadmium, Thorium, Antimony, Cerium, Tellurium, Beryllium, Samarium, Dysprosium, Erbium, Bismuth, Gadolinium, Cesium, Lanthanum, Praseodymium, Europium, Lutetium, Terbium, Ytterbium, Holmium, Thallium, Thulium, Tantalum, Germanium, Gold, Platinum, Rhodium, Rubidium, Ruthenium, Scandium, Silver, Indium.

When you glance at the list of what's in the bottle of both of these, there really is no comparison. The Verve Energy Shot has all you need for your daily nutrition and hands down, 10 times the ingredients that the 5 hour energy shot has. There is no comparison.

The really funny thing is that the Verve Energy Shot is actually priced lower that the 5 hour energy shot. The Verve Energy shot retails at #3 where the 5 hour energy shot is more.

The packaging difference between between the two is significant as well. 5 hour energy comes in a dinky little cheesy container and is only two ounces. The Verve energy shot is 3 ounces and comes in a cool unique shaped package that looks really cool.

I tasted both and hands down, the Verve Energy shot tastes way better. The Verve energy shot tasted better cold, but wasn't too bad at room temperature as well. The 5 hour energy taste wasn't bad but had a strange after taste.

If you are one of these people that lives on Energy drinks and energy shots, I would recommend giving the Verve Energy shot a try. It really serves two purposes, it is an energy shot and a full vitamin and mineral supplement, meaning you won't need to take another pill or any other supplement all day. - 17274

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Juvenile Diabetics Get Benefits from a Fish

By Michael Byrd

Sometimes big problems just need simple solutions. Isn't that great? According to the latest research, there is a very simple solution that can help in the prevention of juvenile diabetes for children all over the world ? and this simple solution is known as salmon!

Research conducted by the Norwegian Institute of Health reveals that children who were given cod liver oil (relax, I'll talk about salmon later) while they were still very young, are at 25% lesser at risk to juvenile diabetes; quite a significant number. The result of this research was viewed as very important that it was published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

The Scientists who studied these results believe that the anti inflammatory capabilities of omega 3 fatty acids in some fishes that contain high amounts of EPA and DHA are the ones responsible for this. Oh that was quite a mouthful, but it can work wonders. Salmon happens to be the biggest source of EPA and DHA. (Like I told you I'd get to salmon!)

In the two types of diabetes ? type 1 and type 2, the body is not able to produce insulin or store glucose properly thus, causing problems in the blood sugar. The type 2 diabetes is often seen amongst adults. But lately, because more and more people are developing bad health habits and poor lifestyle, children are also getting the type 2 diabetes.

Juvenile diabetes, or also known as the type 1 diabetes normally begins in childhood or adolescence. With this type of diabetes, the insulin production stops, hence the need for daily insulin injections. These insulin injections have complications though, and within 15 years of the onset of diabetes, an estimate of 80% of patients ends up having major eye damage. Some may experience kidney failure and may need dialysis. But the scariest thing is 35% of juvenile diabetics' die of heart attack as they reach the age of 50.

It can really be remarkable how omega 3 fish can save lives of diabetics. Years ago, research has already begun proving that EPA and DHA can give lots of health benefits including the management of type 2 diabetes. The latest research however reveals that it can also be used for type 1 diabetes. It can make you so happy that you may want to kiss a fish.(Or on second thought!)

Do you know that EPA and DHA are sourced from cold water fish, like cod and salmon? The salmon that is found at the Arctic Ocean waters is said to have the purest and most potent omega 3. Because the most common cause of the type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease, scientist are convinced that the anti-inflammatory properties of the omega 3 found in fish oil is what helps prevent juvenile diabetes.

Mothers who take in fish oil during pregnancy and lactation give their babies life-long of health benefits. The EPA and DHA in fish oil improve the baby's nervous system, hearing and vision. Omega 3 fish oil is also essential in the development of a baby's brain and produces intelligent babies according to research.

If you want to have a smart, strong and healthy child, I recommend that you make sure your family has plenty of cold water fish in their diet and add high amounts of omega 3 salmon oil to it. - 17274

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Natural Diets For Individuals With High Blood Pressure

By Michael Byrd

It is a must for individuals with high blood pressure to have natural diets.

That is true if they desire to live life that is happy and healthy.

The reason is foods having poor nutrients that lead to high blood pressure also cause other health problems like heart disease, cancer, diabetes and arthritis.

So, let us begin with the basics. Be aware that a food that is less-processed is the one that is healthier for you. Precisely because lots of processed food found on the market today are proven to have been stripped of nutrition.

In addition, most processed foods have been injected with additives that are proven to be not healthy for us, such as preservatives, coloring, flavor-augmenting chemicals, and sodium glutamate- among others.

This is the reason why I follow this eating-formula: Eat whole foods

Aside from being better tasting, whole foods are certainly much healthier for you since these are packed with the necessary nutrients that you need.

This means they can help to avoid having a high blood pressure.

So what are these natural diets that are proven to help individuals with high blood pressure? Here is a simple set of ideas for you.

To begin, we have unprocessed whole grains such as brown rice, whole wheat and non-GMO soy.

They do taste a lot better, as well as provide the essential fatty acids and phytosterols. Studies show that these vital nutrients enhance your cardiovascular system. [American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Vol. 80, No. 5, 1159-66]

Absolutely true; you can lessen your level of cholesterol, blood pressure, triglycerides and LDLs by putting unprocessed grains as alternatives.

This is probably a good time to discuss the benefits of not eating high glycemic foods, instead the low glycemic ones. For high glycemic foods to increase the sugar level while the low glycemic ones don't.

The moment insulin is released it converts the excess blood sugar into fat and this is stored in your body.

This accumulation of fats and repeated insulin secretion cause damage on your arteries which leads to hardening and increase of blood pressure.

Those effects of this process can be lessened or stopped by the help of glycemic foods.

Additionally, there are fatty acids found only in oily fish like salmon, tuna, sardines-and the like-which are vital for our body. Several studies revealed that these are rich in omega 3 that helps greatly for your heart health and naturally lower blood pressure.

Making use of omega 3-rich foods as part of your diet only does additional benefits for your health.

And, increasing the quantity of fresh fruits and vegetables in your daily diet is another best thing you can do.

Fruits and vegetables are prime sources of fiber, vitamins, minerals and enzymes-vital nutrients for your body.

Essential vitamins such as C complex help to improve the ability of your arteries to do a recovery from a certain damage and B vitamins which reduce stress. Both contribute to stabilize your blood pressure.

Phytonutrients are found in veggies and fruits that contain carotenoid, flavonoid and cruciferous compounds. These are known as special antioxidants which help reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes, cancer and several inflammatory problems. More phytonutrients are found in veggies and fruits which are more colorful.

That's it-natural diets and there benefits for individuals with high blood pressure.

It is up to you to take it easy or jump right in. Your blood pressure may just be in your control without you noticing it ? the natural way. - 17274

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