Enteric Coated Fish Oil Can Help With Asthma

By Dr. Bill

I haven't been able to get back to Long Island so I'm still enjoying the Florida sunshine. One of my cats needs surgery so he has to stay put until Wednesday. So I'm doing my best to suffer through the 70 degree weather.

A friend of mine coached girls basketball for many years, and we got to talking about "sports" or "exercised induced" asthma, when exercise causes acute narrowing of the airways, making it tough to breathe.

99% of the time this was alleviated by the use of an inhaler, and 30 minutes of inactivity. Then, the girl was good to go again. These girls were exceptions to the general rule, in that most kids with this problem opt not to participate in athletics, or anything strenuous. Inactivity is not a good habit to get into at any age, but this is what happens, and many misinformed parents push their kids in this direction, not wanting them to get hurt, or embarrassed.

On my friend's team they had a remarkable system. The other girls would help out with the inhaler while the assistent coach supervised. And the affected girl's breathing would get back to normal as she calmed down.

Then, as if nothing had happened, the girl would leap right back into the game.

I've just seen a study showing that a low salt diet combined with pharmaceutical grade fish oil supplementation reduces the incidence of bronchoconstriction, or "sports" asthma.

The study, which was done in 2006 at the University of Indiana, demonstrated post-exercise lung function of adults with moderate to mild persistant asthma, improved by 64%. Their use of emergency inhalers decreased by roughly 31%.

One of the key findings in the study was that airway pro-inflammatory cells and markers, which are responsible for airway inflammation and subsequent airway obstruction, were reduced, while on the diet and fish oil supplementation.

Where do kids get all the salt, which is a key factor?

Doritos, potato chips, frozen pizza, hot dogs, and most microwavable food. Tons of salt.

If you're around kids much, then you already know they put this stuff away by the quart.

I advise you to get rid of this stuff if it's in your home. And everyone will benefit if you start introducing your kids to better food.

And enteric coated pharmaceutical grade fish oil isn't just for yourself, it's for the whole family. It's never too late to start everyone on the path to healthy eating and living.

Good food and good exercise, plus enteric coated pharmaceutical grade fish oil, mean your chances of contracting this type of asthma may be very slim indeed. - 17274

About the Author:

Dr. Bill is an author and doctor. He takes this enteric coated fish oil for its incredible health benefits.

Dr. Atkins

By Charlie Reese

There seems to be a lot of debate about the late Dr. Atkins. His new diet revolution, as he called it, is something that many have used successfully, but there is a raging debate about the long term effects this style of eating might have on the body.

If you ask any of the people who have been on his program for any length of time, they will tell you that they will not eat any other way, and that they are healthier than they have ever been. They also have the blood work to back up that claim. However, that is not enough for some.

The main complaint that many who criticize Dr. Atkins is that the diet is too high in fat to be healthy. On this eating plan, the first two weeks are supposed to be high in fat and very low in carb. That alone would be a problem, but that phase of the diet is something that is only supposed to last for two weeks, or a few more for some people. After that, fats are slowly weaned down and more carbs in the form of vegetables, berries, whole grains, and diary are added. The resulting eating plan for maintaining weight loss is actually not much more fatty than the average low fat dieter might try to eat.

That does not stop those who want to say that Dr. Atkins was crazy however, and the debate may never end. Many on the diet report that their health has improved and their doctors are amazed at the amounts of good cholesterol versus bad cholesterol they have in their systems, and how healthy they get over a period of time. Dr. Atkins has repeatedly defended his position, and there are thousands out there that stand up for him whenever they can.

The best way to decide if you think the diet that Dr. Atkins published is good for you or not is to read though his book. Better yet, read though it a few times. Only then can you really understand what the way of eating is all about. There are many out there who dont get the book and they do their own version of Atkins and wonder why they are failing. It is not a high protein diet as some suggest. It is a balance of protein and fat, along with a select number of healthy carbs. Dr. Atkins encourages, or rather demands, vegetables be an important part of the plan, along with exercise, and a lot of water. Find out what is going on before making a judgment. You cant decide until you know all the facts. - 17274

About the Author:

Charlie Reese enjoys giving health and psychic advice on his free psychic website daily.

Did The Pittsburgh Steelers Have A Secret Weapon

By Dr. Bill

I'm getting ready for another road trip, and then I'm going to be settling in for a couple of months in Long Island. Hopefully Spring isn't far off, and the sunshine is coming quickly. Really quickly, because these bones don't like the cold much anymore.

Today I read an article published in Sports Health: A Multi-Disciplinary Approach. It's a medical publication, and those always make for pretty dry reading ordinarily.

To prove my point, what I read was titled "Evaluation of Lipid Profiles and the Use of Omega 3 Essential Fatty Acid in Professional Football Players." I am sure most of you would have opted for the box score of a Celtics game as more interesting, but this sort of stuff fascinates me. By now you might have guessed I'm slighty nerdish. But, it all works in your favor.

To make it easier for you to understand, 36 members of the Steelers were given pharmaceutical grade fish oil, and then evaluated using what is called a VAP(R)Cholesterol Test. What they were looking for was emerging cardiovascular risk factors, and determining whether omega 3 EFAs (essential fatty acids), found in pharmaceutical grade fish oil can reduce these factors.

Each participant was given 2560 mg per day during the period of study of EPA/DHA omega 3 fatty acid supplements.

A partner in the study, Dr. James Erlick (who is also Chief Medical Officer of Atherotech), has found professional football players have a higher risk statistically than normal for future cardiovascular disease and sudden heart attack.

Watching games these days, it's pretty easy to see why. These guys are gigantic. 280 is considered "light" for a lineman and 300 pounds is now commonplace. This weight will catch up to them sooner or later. Usually sooner.

Back to the study. The VAP Tests found that pharmaceutical grade fish oil improved good cholesterol in Steeler players, and lowered triglycerides and damaging particles. By the way, high levels of triglycerides are associated with cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

Taking the pharmaceutical grade fish oil may not have helped much when they played against the Cardinals, but it will help them after the game's over, for the rest of their lives. These guys are tough, big, strong, and kind of crazy. After all, they play professional sports.

And too many die too young, often from strokes or heart attacks. Giving these gridiron players pharmaceutical grade fish oil is a definite step in the right direction.

Keep in mind that fish oil is not just for professional athletes, or just 300 pounders. It can help virtually anyone, from helping to quell joint pain to assisting in the flushing of your arteries to stopping migraines.

If you want to extend your stay at this grand hotel, get on the bandwagon. - 17274

About the Author:

If you're looking to improve your heart health and skin energy levels, Dr. Bill recommends this kind of pharmaceutical grade fish oil.

Simple Tofu Recipes - Offering Versatility in Food Dishes

By Doug Schlette

Tofus versatility is what makes it a very popular food item amongst many. Tofu can be used to prepare any of the dishes such as breakfast, side dish, main dish, desserts, soups, salads and many more. The reason for its popularity not only lies in the fact that it is a versatile food item but it offers a number of health and nutritional benefits. Tofu is made from soy food which itself offers a number of health benefits such as breast cancer, decreasing high blood pressure, helping cardiovascular system and many more.

Tofu offers almost zero calories, zero amounts of saturated fat and cholesterol but at the same time it is rich in iron. It might also contain high amount of magnesium and calcium depending on the type of coagulant used when it is manufactured.

Tofu can be easily purchased from the market or prepared at home. Tofus are either firm or soft. Firm tofu can be used for deep-frying, in soups and stews. Soft Tofu, together with other ingredients, can be used to make scrumptious dishes, desserts, creamed soups and many more.

Getting simple tofu recipes is not very difficult. Tofu recipes are easily available over the internet. All you have to do is search the internet and get simple tofu recipes. Alternatively, one can also get a cookbook containing simple tofu recipes from a nearby bookstore. Just follow the directions given in the recipe and prepare a delicious tofu dish. Ensure perfection by following useful tips along with the recipe.

Here are some tips for you so that you can also make perfect tofu dishes. These tips are given below: a. For firming tofu, place it in freezer for one night and next day thaw it out before squeezing water out of it completely. b. When you are cooking tofu, move it from time to time in the oil or else it will stick to the bottom. For moving tofu around use a long spoon so as to avoid burning your hand if oil drops splash out. c. Generally, a cooked tofu rises to the top of the oil d. Always make sure that the tofu is fully cooked or else it will become hard from the outside while uncooked from the inside. The outside will look as if about to burst. e. When the tofu is cooked, get rid of excess oil by placing it on paper towel.

Given below is a simple tofu recipe. The ingredients required are 4 pieces of firm tofu, salt (as per requirement), oil for deep frying, 1 cup of finely shredded cucumber, 1 cup of sprout beans.

Place tofu on paper towel after cutting it in triangular shape. Then rub the surface with salt before deep frying in hot oil. Let them fry until the edges are crisp and tofu turns deep brown. Dry them on paper towel. Slice tofu horizontally for filling.

For filling, first blanch bean sprouts. Using cold water rinse the beans. Then mix with cucumber and fill the tofu. Your dish is ready. Serve tofu with chili sauce. - 17274

About the Author:

Doug Schlette is constantly doing his best to provide you with some good advice on cooking and using simple tofu recipes. Go and check out his other cooking articles at http://simpledinnerrecipes.com.

Adaptogens, Nitric Oxide, and Stress Treatment

By Lawerence Ogard

NO or Nitric Oxide can be considered one of the most important molecules in the body. Communication between cells in the body depend on Nitric Oxide for direction. Some of the busiest cells in the human body include immune system cells, blood cells, and brain cells.

Nitric oxide (NO) helps keep our body functioning properly. It helps maintain a normal blood pressure, helps in clear thinking, and is even responsible for helping our body fight infections. NO also helps prevent atherosclerosis and blood clots. Diseases associated with aging can, in many instances, be associated with a deficiency of Nitric oxide.

A study looking at Nitric oxide activity was recently conducted on adaptogens and adaptogen blends. Some blends were found to contain natural nitric oxide metabolites. These metabolites help normalize the balance of Nitric oxide in the human body. High levels of antioxidants along with molecules that could adapt to stress were also identified in certain formulas.

Parts of Siberia and Asia that have some of the coldest and harshest environments in the world are the home of some of the most amazing plants called adaptogens. In 1947 a Russian Phytopharmacist named Dr. Nicolai Lazarev discovered and named this class of plants. An adaptogen has the ability to create homeostasis with the body.

Adaptogens are said to help the body fight stress, like that from anxiety, trauma, and fatigue. Dr. Lazarev said that they help increase the body's natural resistance. Specifically, Adaptogens recharge the adrenal glands, which are the body's important mechanism for responding to stress

As we age, our body gradually loses its ability to produce nitric oxide. Stress, pollution and a nutrient-deficient diet also reduce our nitric oxide reserves. A healthy diet, sleep, and exercise contribute to nitric oxide activity " and to good health!

There is a long list of ailments related to insufficient Nitric Oxide within the body. Elevated blood pressure, Alzheimers, coronary heart disease, stroke, diabetes, are just a few.

Many diseases can be treated for and protected against by helping the body increase its levels of Nitric Oxide. It seems that patients respond favorably when we help them raise their levels of Nitric Oxide.

There are a few adaptogen compounds that have been shown to activate Nitric Oxide due to their high antioxidant levels. As described above, stress kills Nitric Oxide, and it's the adaptogens that kill stress. Adaptogens are certainly a great Stress Treatment .

The amount of NO in some adaptogen formulas has been shown to help protect against vascular inflammation, reduce injury from a heart attack or stroke and restore NO homeostasis (a sense of balance) in animal models.

Make sure you do your research when looking for good adaptogen formulas. There are a lot of products out there with very little clinical backing. You can purchase them in some health food stores but I recommend doing some background investigation on the internet first. - 17274

About the Author:

The Author has an extensive background in health, nutrition, and the treatment of stress. Before you purchase an adaptogen product, please read these articles on taking adaptogen as a stress treatment

Naturally Avoid the Aging Process

By Sam G. Smith

Getting old, developing wrinkles, arthritis and other age-related diseases are inevitable. Being so, you may be apt to think that there isn't much you can do about it, but to let it run its course. Even though you can not prevent the occurrence of any of these things, you can delay their onset by adopting a healthy and happy lifestyle.

Natural human growth hormones (HGH) were developed by nutrition and scientists to combat the body's aging process. These products help you repair damaged tissues, regeneration of cells in bones, combat infections and diseases.

However, there are many steps and strategies available to delay the aging process.

To maintain long and healthy life, your body needs healthy diet and regular exercise. Studies have found that craving is the main cause of obesity and this can lead to diabetes and heart problems. By controlling the craving, you also slow down the progression of the aging process.

Saturated fats will increase the chances of heart disease. To avoid heart disease, cut down on foods, such as meats, butter, cheese and milk products, that contain saturated fats.

Fired foods served from the fast food restaurant are one of the major causes of heart disease and digestive system problems. Fried foods are rich in saturated fats. It is best to bake your foods than frying. Baked foods have less grease contents.

Once you have your diet all worked out, another thing you should work on is, your exercise program. You do not have to do anything strenuous to see the effect of exercise on your general health. In fact, it is highly recommended that you do things gradually. Start by walking small distances a day, and then increase the distance when you are already adjusted to the situation. You will be amazed at how something as simple as walking can make you feel a lot better, and when you feel better, you feel happy and young.

So, if you do not want to get old all of a sudden, just have healthy eating habits, and exercise regularly --- these will delay the formation of age-related wrinkles! - 17274

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Women Health Supplements Needed to Achieve Six-Pack Abs

By Dr Adel Cosmet

More and more supplements for women are becoming available in the market especially for those who are looking forward to having six-pack abs. These women health supplements usually include vitamins, minerals and other acids that aim to provide the body with the nutrients it needs for the rigorous work out or to supply the amount of nutrients the body lacks.

As defined, health supplements refer to products that intend to supplement a person's need for nutrients that contain one or more ingredients like vitamins, minerals, herbs or other botanicals. These are usually taken orally and come in the form of pill, capsule, tablet, or liquid. Health supplements can easily be recognized because they are usually indicated on the label of the container along with information on nutrient contents and other claims.

For women who are gearing towards having six-pack abs, the most common supplements include products that aim to boost health and energy levels. These supplements are usually composed of vitamins including Vitamin A, B, C, D, E, K, and "X"; minerals that include calcium, magnesium, potassium, boron, zinc, copper, manganese, and chromium among others that are beneficial for women's health; and a set of amino acids that are said to be vital to women's physical and emotional being.

Finding the best supplements for six-pack abs

If you are training to get six-pack abs and you feel that you need health supplements, your must look for products that are complete multi-vitamin, mineral, and herbal formulas especially created and formulized for women's needs. Experts say that a good women health supplement to aid the development of six-pack abs should also have a quality formula that is composed of the most natural ingredients as well as food factors available and should not use synthetic chemicals and substitutes that can be harmful to the body.

To find the right health supplements needed to achieve six-pack abs, women should:

- consult a physician or a registered nurse first before trying on a specific supplement to know if there would be possible complications if you are dieting;

- educate one's self through simple research which can help you be familiarized with the essentials of women supplements and what they must contain and read about different minerals and vitamins such as Vitamin A, Vitamin, Vitamin B, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, and Vitamin E to make sure that you know what kind of nutrients that enter your body.

- only use the supplements appropriate for one's age to adapt to the different physical, intellectual, and emotional changes along the way;

- get feedback from people who have tried it to get first hand information about its effects and possible side effects;

- follow the instructions on the label carefully and religiously so you will not have greater risks of getting side effects and will more chances in getting the desired results.

The market is now full of supplements for women who are looking forward to having six-pack abs. But before trying any of which, it is very important for you to determine quality of the health supplements by buying only to companies that are pharmaceutical GMP compliant. Also, always check the label intently to see if the health supplement is made up of cheap additive fillers like cornstarch, rice, sugar, silica, artificial colors, and flavorings. It is also of high importance to buy a health supplement with a local consumer product help line so you can for inquire about the product anytime you need to. - 17274

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