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A Lack Of Vitamins.

Everyone knows that the human body requires a certain amount of vitamins and minerals everyday to function properly and remain healthy.

A well balanced diet will supply you with all the vitamins and minerals you need. But a poor diet can result in problems and disorders when your diet does not supply your body with what it needs.
The symptoms of vitamin deficiency normally present themselves when the lack of vitamins is at an advanced level.

People lacking in vitamins A B1 and B2 for example will always feel tired and can suffer lack of appetite. Other symptoms include mental and emotional stress, chapped lips and other annoying or painful habits.

Common causes of deficiency include poor diet, alcohol stress a lack of vitamins or medication. Some medications interfere with the digestive systems ability to injest vitamins. If you constantly feel tired or lacking in energy you are probably short of vitamins that your body needs to have on a daily basis.
Visit your doctor and explain how you feel, he will probably recommend vitamins and a supplement that will give your body what it needs. What ever you do do not over dose on what you have been lacking in, you cannot catch up and will probably do more harm than good.

It is still possible that with a healthy diet you might still need vitamins and supplements. No matter how healthy you eat you should still use the right vitamins to give your body what it needs. Vitamins are a great back up source, they will provide your body with necessary nutrients should your diet fail.

Take a vitamin supplement before or after every meal.  If you are deficient in any vitamins make sure you do never miss taking the vitamins you need. You may not know but being vitamin deficient can greatly hamper your performance as well as the general health of your body.

When looking for vitamins look for ones that contain vitamin B6, B12, D, E and folic acid. These well known vitamins will help you fight  cancer and help your heart remain healthy as well as being known as good dietary supplements.
This combination of vitamins will boost your immune system, keep the body healthy and keep you  feeling refreshed.

Remain healthy and keep your body operating as it should by investing in good vitamins and supplements. Search on line or at your local pharmacy or health food stores. you should be able to pick up good quality vitamins and supplements at reasonable costs.

Keep in mind that vitamins and supplements are not a replacement for food. No matter what age you are you need to make sure are eating the right foods and taking the right vitamins and  supplements. Vitamins and supplements are back ups to ensure your body gets all it requires to function properly.

Anytime you are unable to eat properly take vitamins, they are one of the best investments you can make. Although you might look at the costs and think they add up over time. For what you spend you will be keeping your body healthy and preventing deficiency in vitamins.

Vitamin deficiency is very common these days and really doesn’t need to be

Candidasis is the scientific name for yeast infection. For women yeast can usually be found under the breasts and the vagina, but yeast can be found every where in our bodies. Yeast likes warm dark places so it likes to live in skin folds and  particularly in our mouths, abdomen, under arms and nail beds.

Common yeast infections.

Yeast infection can affect anyone, women,men and children. the most common types of yeast infection are vaginal yeast infection, thrush, diaper rash and nail bed infections.

Vaginal Yeast Infection.

Most women will be familiar with the vaginal, burning, itching and discomfort associated with vaginal yeast infection.
If you are going through the menopause you are more likely to suffer from yeast infection due to hormonal imbalances and other factors.
Pregnancy also upsets the hormonal balance making the body more receptive to yeast overgrowth. Younger women do not escape easily either, the contraceptive pill, sperm, diabetes, and steroids can all promote yeast and candida over growth.

The first signs are usually a creamy white of whitish discharge from the vagina that causes itching in that area. Experiencing pain or urgency during urination and or sex are other symptoms.

Thrush is a yeast infection of the mouth. Taking antibiotics, anti inflammatory drugs and the birth control pill all promote the growth of candida albicans. Smokers and denture wearers, especially if the dentures are too small or too big. Mothers can also get thrush from their babies through breast feeding.

An indication of thrush of the mouth is seeing  white creamy cuts appear any where in the mouth. They are often slightly raised and will sting when scratched off. If you have trouble swallowing of suffer from  fever then this is an indication that the infection has spread to the throat.

Diaper rash

The Candida fungus thrives in warm, moist, dark places so it is not uncommon that areas where diaper meets skin will get affected. Diaper rash happens to adults who have to wear diapers and young babies no more than 2 years old. It appears as bright red blotches in the skin. taking antibiotics can make diaper wearers more prone to thrush.

it is fairly easy to spot diaper rash. The irritated area of diaper rash can quickly spread to other areas like the bottom, genitals and other areas. It cab also appear in folds of the skin,

Nail bed Infection 

Bad manicures, false nails, frequent exposure to water are all common ways for the yeast to affect the nail bed. the worse kind of infection is when the yeast separates the skin from the nail bed leaving the nail thickened and yellow – brown in colour

Yeast infection is a treatable disease that should treated with out complications. These common types of yeast infection can be cleared up in no time. One to two weeks usually.

The best defense  against yeast is to eat well and build build your immune system. This will protect you from the recurrence of such a disease.

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The Effects of Prolonged Hypoglycemia

If you are obese your blood sugar levels are most likely elevated, even though you might not be diagnosed with diabetes.

High blood sugar levels held in the body over a prolonged period of time can have devastating affects on the body. even though you might not be showing symptoms of high blood sugar your doctor will most likely do a routine blood test if you are obese to check for pre diabetes or type 2 diabetes
It is possible to go for years even decades with undiagnosed pre diabetes or type 2 diabetes. over this time the raised glucose in the blood being above average range will do internal damage.

If you find you are pre diabetic it is wise to change diet and lifestyle habits to prevent the onset of diabetes. If you have diabetes you can still experience damage from hyperglycemia if you do not control your diabetes effectively.

Hypoglycemia that goes unchecked in the body over a period of time will cause kidney damage to the point of kidney failure where kidneys fail  and dialysis or transplant become necessary.  It causes nerve damage especially in the lower legs and feet. People suffering from hypoglycemia heal slowly and will have intestinal problems including diarrhea. They can also experience problems with their eyes and eyesight.

As soon as you discover you are diabetic check your glucose levels regularly to keep it balanced. work closely with your health care team to keep your blood sugar levels under control.

By keeping your diabetes under control you lessen the affects of prolonged hypoglycemia. How ever if you have not been diagnosed diabetic bu blood  you are pre diabetic then follow a healthy eating plan and make sure you get plenty of physical activity to get healthier and to keep your blood sugar levels in check.

Here are some more exercises you can do to firm up your body and reduce belly fat.

Stand firm lower body firm your butt and your thighs exercises

Great set of exercises here but please watch and take your time if you have any problems with knee joints, the instructer spends time explaining various ways you can do this set without hurting your joints. But a great set of isolated combat exercises to firm your thighs and lift your butt!

Here is some good advise on calorie burning while you are sedantary. Once you start exercising and get your metabolic rate up you will continue to burn calories even when you are not working out.

 This guy looks a little scarey but there are good tips on how much calories you can burn when you are not working out. Just get your metabolic rate up first and burn calories while you are sitting at your desk or watching tv.

There are many benefits to regular exercise you will see all over body improvements.
Regular exercise nourishes your skin due to increase blood flow. You release toxins in your sweat and contrary to some thought the practice of regular exercise will not aggrivate acne flare ups.
Regular exercise will help to regulate hormonal imbalances .
Regular exercises can also promote collogen growth in your skin cells which helps with skin elasticity a common problem when we get older. Aging brings on the onset of of lines and wrinkles regular and because exercise helps to promote the growth of collagen which will help to plump up skin cells.
Any exercise that you you routinely do such as biking, yoga, pilates, boxing, will help to lessen stress and help prevent stress related acne and other skin problems you may have.
And don’t forget regular exercise will help you reduce belly fat.

 10 Cleanse Recipes

By Jenn Schanz

Stress, lack of exercise and bad eating habits can lead to a congested colon, which can create weight gain, sickness and bowel irregularity. In recent years, millions have chosen organic and natural colon cleanses, instead of drastic or surgical measures, to rid the colon of toxins.

The rationale behind colon cleansing is different for everyone; some choose to cleanse to rid their body of parasites and unwanted bacteria. Others claim cleansing improves digestive health, and some find that occasional cleansing provides quick and efficient weight loss. Whatever your purpose, you’ll find no shortage of cleansing recipes from which to choose.

The Master Cleanse

1.  Master Cleanse Diet You will need 2 tbsp. fresh-squeezed lemon juice, 2 tbsp. organic maple syrup grade B, 1/10 tbsp. cayenne pepper powder and 10 oz. glasses of distilled water.

2. Lemon Detox  You will need 2 tbsp. fresh-squeezed lemon juice and 2 tbsp. of brown rice syrup.The Lemon Detox Cleanse uses fresh lemon juice and brown rice syrup added to water and used as a meal replacement for one to two weeks. Some add a pinch of fresh grated ginger to mellow out the taste.

3  Apple Detox 

This convenient cleanse requires that for 3 days, all that can be consumed are apples, applesauce, apple juice and apple cider. This cleanse is simple and works well for anyone who likes fruit and is new to colon cleansing. The natural enzymes and vitamins found in apples can drastically cleanse your colon

  4.  Salt Water Cleanse 

You will need 1 liter hot distilled water and 2 tbsp. natural Himalayan sea salt (not iodized, as the weight of iodized salt disrupts kidney regularity). You may add natural lemon or lime juice to mellow the taste.

Using distilled water and natural sea salt, this is a quick way to flush out the digestive tract without spending a lot of prep time, or a lot of time cleansing. If done properly, this cleanse is complete in just 1 hour.

5. Fat Flush Cleanse

 All the Fat Flush Cleanse requires is that you cut alcohol and caffeine from your diet. All solid meals are high protein, and daily caloric intake shouldn’t top 1,300. Fat Flush Cleanse is designed to last a week, but because of its flexibility can easily be stretched longer.

Drink One is apple juice, spring water, 1 tbsp. bentonite clay liquid, colofiber and psyllium husk seeds. Mix this thoroughly until a thick mixture is formed.

Drink Two is 1 tbsp. honey, 10 oz. spring water and 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar.

 6.  Double Drink Cleanse 

This double drink colon cleanse only requires one round of each drink, and is designed for anyone who wants to rely on natural ingredients. Drink one should be followed by drink two. 
An herbal cleanse cleans out your system without drastic tastes or textures. Simply add any of the following herbs to 10 oz. of water: aloe leaf, senna, cascara sagrada, ginger or cayenne pepper. Use the liquid as a meal replacement for three to five days. 

7. Herbal Cleanse

Herbal Cleanse

 An herbal cleanse cleans out your system without drastic tastes or textures. Simply add any of the following herbs to 10 oz. of water: aloe leaf, senna, cascara sagrada, ginger or cayenne pepper. Use the liquid as a meal replacement for three to five days.

8.  Aqua Cleanse  

The aqua cleanse is by far the most basic of all colon cleanses. No caffeine, no alcohol, no food and no calories can be consumed for 3 days. Because water is the only thing your body is taking in, be careful not to over-hydrate or dehydrate. Spring water is best to use.

9.   High Fiber Cleanse

 High-fiber foods can naturally cleanse your colon if consumed exclusively for seven days. The guidelines for the High Fiber Cleanse include only eating brown rice and high-fiber fruits and vegetables, and only eating until you’re 80 percent full. Try this brown rice with apples and celery meal idea: Combine 2 cups brown rice, 1 celery stalk, 10 cherry tomatoes, 1 apple and the juice from 1/2 a squeezed lemon.

10.  Spirulina & Tea Cleanse

Start your day off with 200 to 500g of green or unripe papaya, with the skin on, in the blender, mixed with other fresh tropical fruits and organic apple cider vinegar. After your meal eat 10g of spirulina, followed by a bowel-cleansing tea. This fruit smoothie-tea cleanse demands patience; results start after about a week.

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Bullies Target Obese Kids
By Serena Gordon, HealthDay Reporter – Mon May 3, 11:04 AM PDT
- MONDAY, May 3 (HealthDay News) — For kids, a few extra pounds may invite trouble from the schoolyard bully.

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New research suggests that just being overweight increases the risk of being bullied. And factors that usually play a role in the risk of being bullied, such as gender, race and family income levels, don’t seem to matter if you’re overweight — being overweight or obese trumps all those other factors when it comes to aggressive behavior from other children.
The study found that being overweight increased the risk of being the target of bullying by 63 percent.
“One of the reasons we started this study is that obesity is so much more common today. Now that about half of kids are overweight or obese, it doesn’t make you such an outlier anymore, so we thought maybe kids wouldn’t be bullied for being overweight anymore,” said study author Dr. Julie Lumeng, an assistant research scientist at the Center for Human Growth and Development at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. She added that the researchers also hoped they might be able to find some protective factors against being bullied, such as doing well in school.
“What we found, much to our dismay, was that nothing seemed to matter. If you were obese, you were more likely to be bullied, no matter what,” she said.
Results of the study will be published in the June issue of Pediatrics, but were released online May 3. 
The study included 821 boys and girls from a nationally representative sample of children selected from 10 sites around the United States. Bullying behaviors were assessed in third, fifth and sixth grades. The youngsters were mostly white, half of them were male and 15 percent were overweight in the third grade.
By sixth grade, teachers reported that 34 percent of the study children had been bullied, and mothers reported that 45 percent of the children had been bullied, while 25 percent of the children themselves said they had been bullied.
Previous research has shown that boys, minorities and children from low-income groups are more likely to be bullied, so the researchers took these factors into account to see if they made a difference. The study authors also considered a child’s social skills and academic achievement in their analysis.
“No matter how much we retested, the findings were very robust. Obese kids are more likely to be bullied,” said Lumeng.
She said that one of the reasons she believes the findings were so consistent is that prejudice against overweight or obese people is “so pervasive that it’s acceptable.” But, she added, “Obesity is really complex. It’s not all about willpower. It’s a brain-based disorder, and I hope that message becomes clearer.” 
Dana Rofey, an assistant professor with the Weight Management and Wellness Center at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, said she wasn’t surprised by the findings. “Bullying is the most common psychosocial complaint that our patients present with,” she said.
“For parents and pediatricians, one of the issues our study raises is that if you’re caring for a child who’s overweight, you need to be alert to this and you might want to gently bring it up with the child. Ask, ‘How are things at school going?’ or ‘Does anyone ever say something that makes you feel bad?’ because this may be an issue that’s difficult for kids to bring up,” said Lumeng.
If your child lets you know that he or she is being bullied, Lumeng said your first response should be to validate your child’s feelings and let them know that it’s not OK for someone to treat them like that.
What to do next can be tricky, agreed both experts. 
“Be supportive, and let your child know that you’ll help them. Consult with your child and ask how he or she would like you to get involved,” advised Rofey. Many youngsters may ask their parents to take a hands-off approach, she said. But she recommends setting some guidelines. “Say something like, ‘It seems you have this under control right now, but let’s keep talking and checking in about it.’”
Rofey also recommends teaching your child how to avoid situations that might lead to teasing or bullying, and talking with your child about how to reach out to adults if they need to. Depending on the situation, she said that parents may need to step in and advocate for their children at the school. But, she advised always letting your children know what steps you’ll be taking.

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Intestinal Parasites: Different Types of Parasites in Stomach and Colon

and Associated Illnesses

When it comes to writing on Parasites: Intestinal, I don’t know where to start and where to end for it is impossible to write on 3200 different varieties of parasites in 1 short article. On top of that the human body is a virtual breeding ground of more than 100 different types of parasites.

Let me now divide these parasites into 4 major categories: nematode, cestoda, trematoda and protozoa.

Protozoa                                                       

nematode roundworm

Protozoa refer to the single cell parasites or unicellular parasites such as trichomonas vaginalis, sarcocystis, giardia, cryptosporidium, toxoplasmosis, neospora, protozoa infections and amoebae.

Nematodes

Nematodes refer to the trichinosis, toxocara worm, caninum, ancylostoma, stercoralis, strongyloides, heart worms, pin worms, whip worms, hook worms and common roundworms. These types of nematodes usually vary in size between 35 cm and 0.2 cm.

Trematodes

Trematodes or flukes refer to intestinal flukes, kidney flukes, lung flukes, liver flukes, blood flukes, bladder flukes and flat worms.

Cestodes

These are tapeworms. They refer to rat tapeworms, dwarf tapeworms, dog tapeworms, broad fish, pork tapeworms and bladder worms.
These are some of the broad spectrum divisions of Parasite Intestinal.

Associated illnesses  

The associated illnesses with Intestinal Parasites are bloating, gas or flatulence, a bloated stomach, constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, allergies, dermatological problems, skin rashes, nervousness, low immune system, fatigue, digestive disorders, diarrhea, asthma, anemia etc.

Parasites can be making you sick

Nervousness, restlessness, anxiety, sleeplessness, decreased immunoglobulin, immune dysfunction, lack of concentration, depression, apathy, flu like symptoms, tiredness, iron deficiency, sensitivities, food allergies, skin rashes with blisters are all associated illnesses that you witness as a result of Parasite Intestinal.

Parasite Intestinal diseases in children

When children suffer from Parasite Intestinal infections, they display symptoms like a bleeding nose, bleeding rectum, twitching gum or eyelids, sensitivity to light, headaches, bed wetting, hyperactive behavior, dark circles under the eyes, grinding of the teeth especially while sleeping, restlessness while sleeping, wiping the nose frequently and other such symptoms.

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One more very common symptom of Intestinal Parasite infection in children is the appearance of blisters on the lower lip insides. Sometimes human beings can feel toxic, there will be a lack of concentration and one would not be able to think or remember clearly, there might be frequent bouts of memory loss.

And there might be eruptions on the skin. Many people suffer from digestive disorders, asthma and allergies. Whereas feelings of gnawing hunger assault others. These are all results of worm infections.

In short, Intestinal Parasites has the power to make Swiss cheese out of body organs. These worms burrow through and perforate the liver, lungs, the circulatory system, the intestines, in fact the whole body and cause severe physical trauma.

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Putting The Spotlight On Acid Reflux.

Acid Reflux or Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) as it is known by the medical term, is defined as the abnormal reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus therefore creating a mucosal damage otherwise known as the chronic syndrome.

Primarily adults are struck down with this disease but infants and children can be affected. It is normally spurned on by eating certain foods, or pregnancy, sleeping after heavy meals. A large number of people will suffer from acid reflux at some point.

It can often be referred to as heart burn or acid indigestion. Heart burn is the the major symptom of Acid Reflux in the esophagus is usually described as a burning uneasiness at the back of the sternum.

The symptoms vary from person to person and may come in the form of coughing, hoarseness, voice transformation, constant earache or sinusitis. Acid Reflux can be quite serious if complications occur which may led to esophageal ulcers or worse still esophageal cancer.

Avoiding illness is the precaution you should take to prevent numerous trips to the doctors and to prevent maybe having to injest large amounts of prescription medicines. Consider this, doctors treat your symptoms and rarely get to the root cause of your problems. It is not your doctors job to stop you from getting sick. That responsiblity lies with you and you alone.

There is a lot of scientific research available now in the study of longevity. In Health Wars by Philp Day he covers the Hunzas, Abkhazians and other long lived peoples and summerises the Principals of Longevity as follows;

A. Live in a toxin free environment.

B. Have an alkalised system

C. Keep well Hydrated

D. Eat nautral, properly constituted foods.

E. Be active

F. Maintain an optimism and positive outlook for the future

The problem with our western diet is the heavy reliance on acidic foods like meats, sugars, grains, transfats and chemicals which encourage dangerous levels of damaging fungi and yeasts to grow prolificaly in the body.. Your body functions best when fed with a diet of high quality vegetables, fruits and nuts.. Keep your protein intake to around 20 – 40 grams per day. Balance is the key point here,  so it is important to use your common sense.. Making simple changes daily will soon see you reaping the benefits and rewards.

Your diet should be properly combined with alkali -ash foods (unrefined, uncooked, plant dietry) Habits cans  be changed but you have to want to change.  Avoiding disease means deciding which ones you want to avoid then taking the necessary steps in adapting your diet and lifestyle.

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Try these healthful tips:                                                                            

1. Little or no meat.  If you must eat meat make sure it is hormone and pesticide free.

2. Keep away from alcohol, sugar and coffee

3. Increase your intake of raw foods. Briefly steam vegetables if you msut cook them but do remember that cooking kills the enzymes that are good for your body.

Avoid these foods

1. Pork products like bacon, sausages, hot dogs, luncheon meats, ham, and spam. All these meats are high in nitrates and known homotoxins. These cause high blood urea and dikitopiprazines that cause brain tumours and leukemia.

2. See the Bible,  Leviticus 11, although you might think this silly old hat even because the writings are so old but scavenger meats, carrion eaters, all shell fish in particular have high concentrations of toxins from other animals in their tissues. Which you will end up in  you. The same applies for elimination organs from commercially raised animals. Livers, kidneys can be high in drugs like antibiotics and pesticide residue.

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3. Sugars; All artificial sweetners, aspartame, saccharin are all known to cause mental impairment and increases cancer risk.

Refined sugars, rice and flour. SUCROSE FEEDS CANCER

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Restricted amounts of wholewheat flour is permissable and wholegrain brown rice as well. Only eat sugars that come naturally in foods like fruit.

Of course hydrogenated,  partially hydrogenated fats (margarines), junk foods, processed foods, fizzy sodas, drinks from aluminium cans that contain phosphoric acids  should be avoided at all cost.

It’s Time to Get Wise.

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