Installment number four....
Fibromyalgia - from all the research on line, they have no idea what causes it... but that it is becoming one of the most common conditions. Inflammation, nerves, muscles. Remember our discussion on what happens to toxins when we are not properly hydrated? Those toxins get stuck in the muscles and will cause a variety of issues, including the possibility of fibromyalgia. A diet in foods that are anti-inflammatory, and that strengthen the immune system are recommended.
Recommended Reading - http://www.holisticonline.com/remedies/cfs/fib_alt_med.htm
High Blood Pressure - high salt and fatty food diets are known for their cause of hypertension. People that are overweight, do not exercise enough, drink excessively, and smoke are all prime candidates for high blood pressure concerns. So, obviously a change in lifestyle and diet will make a huge difference. Not everything can be accomplished in one day - so take it a step at a time. For some people diabetes, adrenal, and / or thyroid problems will also increase blood pressure, as will some medications.
Foods / Herbs for hypertension include garlic, hawthorne, omegas (3/6/9), calcium, magnesium, potassium, plenty of fruits, vegetables, nuts, and grains/seeds. Reduce the amount of fried, fatty, sugary foods in your diet.
Recommended Reading - http://altmedicine.about.com/cs/herbsvitaminsek/a/Hypertension.htm
High Cholesterol - There have been loads of studies for high cholesterol and there are plenty of websites out there that will help you naturally manage your high cholesterol. Primarily - be very careful in the foods you eat - and exercise, exercise, exercise!
Certain foods help keep your body alkaline and help maintain good cholesterol numbers - you might be surprised at several of them... almonds, walnuts, oatmeal, blueberries, salmon / tuna, red wine, soy, extra virgin olive oil, cayenne, green tea, apples, shitake mushrooms, artichoke, garlic, avocado, and dark green leafy vegetables. And again, if there is a list of what you should eat... there is also a list of what to stay away from: fast food, fried food, processed foods, junk food, dairy, tropical oils, and sweets / baked treats. You also have herbs that help - fenugreek, cayenne, garlic, hawthorne berries, flax seed, and ginger.
Since LDL is broken down in the liver, good liver health is necessary... which means lowering alcohol and caffeine intake and increasing the intake of foods high in B complex vitamins, magnesium, vitamin C, vitamin E, zinc, and iron. Green leafy vegetables, broccoli, organic fruit juices, nuts, seeds, legumes, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, and brussles sprouts.
Recommended reading - http://www.webmd.com/cholesterol-management/guide/heart-healthy-diet
Diabetes - There are many contributing factors for diabetes including hypertension, sedentary lifestyle, poor diet, obesity, certain medications, smoking, high stress lifestyle and certain illnesses. Certain illnesses (hypothyroidism / iodine deficiency) can lead to diabetes if not treated in time.
Super foods for diabetes include asparagus, blueberries, grapefruit, beans, broccoli, carrots, fish, flaxseed, cranberries, apples, melon, nuts, oatmeal, red onions, raspberries, spinach, soy, green tea, tomatoes, and Greek yogurt.
Recommended Reading - http://www.diabetes.org/food-and-fitness/food/#"
Fibromyalgia - from all the research on line, they have no idea what causes it... but that it is becoming one of the most common conditions. Inflammation, nerves, muscles. Remember our discussion on what happens to toxins when we are not properly hydrated? Those toxins get stuck in the muscles and will cause a variety of issues, including the possibility of fibromyalgia. A diet in foods that are anti-inflammatory, and that strengthen the immune system are recommended.
Recommended Reading - http://www.holisticonline.com/remedies/cfs/fib_alt_med.htm
High Blood Pressure - high salt and fatty food diets are known for their cause of hypertension. People that are overweight, do not exercise enough, drink excessively, and smoke are all prime candidates for high blood pressure concerns. So, obviously a change in lifestyle and diet will make a huge difference. Not everything can be accomplished in one day - so take it a step at a time. For some people diabetes, adrenal, and / or thyroid problems will also increase blood pressure, as will some medications.
Foods / Herbs for hypertension include garlic, hawthorne, omegas (3/6/9), calcium, magnesium, potassium, plenty of fruits, vegetables, nuts, and grains/seeds. Reduce the amount of fried, fatty, sugary foods in your diet.
Recommended Reading - http://altmedicine.about.com/cs/herbsvitaminsek/a/Hypertension.htm
High Cholesterol - There have been loads of studies for high cholesterol and there are plenty of websites out there that will help you naturally manage your high cholesterol. Primarily - be very careful in the foods you eat - and exercise, exercise, exercise!
Certain foods help keep your body alkaline and help maintain good cholesterol numbers - you might be surprised at several of them... almonds, walnuts, oatmeal, blueberries, salmon / tuna, red wine, soy, extra virgin olive oil, cayenne, green tea, apples, shitake mushrooms, artichoke, garlic, avocado, and dark green leafy vegetables. And again, if there is a list of what you should eat... there is also a list of what to stay away from: fast food, fried food, processed foods, junk food, dairy, tropical oils, and sweets / baked treats. You also have herbs that help - fenugreek, cayenne, garlic, hawthorne berries, flax seed, and ginger.
Since LDL is broken down in the liver, good liver health is necessary... which means lowering alcohol and caffeine intake and increasing the intake of foods high in B complex vitamins, magnesium, vitamin C, vitamin E, zinc, and iron. Green leafy vegetables, broccoli, organic fruit juices, nuts, seeds, legumes, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, and brussles sprouts.
Recommended reading - http://www.webmd.com/cholesterol-management/guide/heart-healthy-diet
Diabetes - There are many contributing factors for diabetes including hypertension, sedentary lifestyle, poor diet, obesity, certain medications, smoking, high stress lifestyle and certain illnesses. Certain illnesses (hypothyroidism / iodine deficiency) can lead to diabetes if not treated in time.
Super foods for diabetes include asparagus, blueberries, grapefruit, beans, broccoli, carrots, fish, flaxseed, cranberries, apples, melon, nuts, oatmeal, red onions, raspberries, spinach, soy, green tea, tomatoes, and Greek yogurt.
Recommended Reading - http://www.diabetes.org/food-and-fitness/food/#"
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