HEALING BENEFITS OF GARLIC, ONION, AND PEPPER

Garlic, onion, and pepper contain natural chemicals that have powerful health boosting effects on the body. The health benefits of eating garlic, onions and peppers on a daily basis were well known to our ancestors. The used them to protect themselves from illness and to act as an antiseptic for a wide range of infection, modern dietary advice supported by scientific evidence, emphasizes the benefits of a daily intake of garlic, onion, and peppers. These pungent natural contains chemicals that can protect the body from many major and minor illnesses, including:

Cardiovascular disease

Infections

Diabetes                         

Respiratory problems

Cancers

GARLIC

Since early civilization, mankind has used garlic for its powerful healing qualities. Today, there worldwide scientific evidence to support the many health benefits that can be derived from daily consumption of garlic. Extensive tests on human have concluded that a regular intake of garlic can:

Lower total cholesterol [but raise the good-type HDL cholesterol]

Produce more ‘’natural killer’’ cells in the blood that will tackle infections and tumour

Lower blood pressure

Reduce the risk of blood clots [that are responsible for most heart attacks and strokes]

Destroy infection causing viruses and bacteria

Garlic is best eaten raw. Cooking can destroy some of the ‘’allicin’’ compounds which is responsible for the powerful healing effects.

SEX - A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR TO A HEALTHY LIFE

 There are quite a number of solutions [health tips] people have proffered for life elongation and the likes but there are still some very important tips left without discussion, even the doctors don’t talk about it. Sequel to my research, I have come to discover that ‘SEX’ is essential for good health apart from the pleasure derived from. The following are some of the reason why sex is essential for a healthy life:

1                    SEX PROTECTS AGAINST COUGHS AND COLDS: Having regular orgasms is one great way to protect against coughs and colds. Sex saturates the blood with an antibody called immunoglobulin A that is known to boost immunity. At the moment of climax, a powerful chemical called DHEA is released, which also balances the immune system, as well as aids in tissue repair, improves cognition, and promotes bone growth.

2                    SEX HELPS YOU SLEEP BETTER: The oxytocin released during orgasm promotes sleep; and getting enough sleep has been linked with a host of other good things, such as maintaining a healthy weight and blood pressure. Something to think about, especially if you've been wondering why your guy can be active one minute and snoring the next.

3                    SEX CONTRIBUTES TO WEIGH LOSS: Sex is also wonderful for weight loss since 30 minutes will burn 200 calories! In addition sex calms food cravings because it stimulates the production of phenetylamine, a natural amphetamine that regulates the appetite.

4                    SEX IS A NATURAL ANTIDEPRESSANT: Several studies have shown that semen just might be a natural antidepressant. Woman who had regular unprotected sex were less likely to be depressed than women who did not have sex or used a condom. One explanation might be that the vagina absorbs all sorts of goodies from her lover's spunk including zinc, calcium, potassium, and protein.

5                     SEX BOOSTS IMMUNITY: Good sexual health may mean better physical health. Having sex once or twice a week has been linked with higher levels of an antibody called immunoglobulin A or IgA, which can protect you from getting colds and other infections. Scientists at Wilkes University in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., took samples of saliva, which contain IgA, from 112 college students who reported the frequency of sex they had. Those in the "frequent" group -- once or twice a week -- had higher levels of IgA than those in the other three groups -- who reported being abstinent, having sex less than once a week, or having it very often, three or more times weekly.

6                    SEX BURNS CALORIES: Thirty minutes of sex burns 85 calories or more. It may not sound like much, but it adds up: 42 half-hour sessions will burn 3,570 calories, more than enough to lose a pound. Doubling up, you could drop that pound in 21 hour-long sessions. "Sex is a great mode of exercise," says Patti Britton, PhD, a Los Angeles sexologist and president of the American Association of Sexuality Educators and Therapists. It takes work, from both a physical and psychological perspective, to do it well, she says.

7                    SEX IMPROVES CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH: While some older folks may worry that the efforts expended during sex could cause a stroke, that's not, so, according to researchers from England. In a study published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, scientists found frequency of sex was not associated with stroke in the 914 men they followed for 20 years. And the heart health benefits of sex don't end there. The researchers also found that having sex twice or more a week reduced the risk of fatal heart attack by half for the men, compared with those who had sex less than once a month.

THE IMPORTANCE OF ROUTINE IMMUNIZATION

Before vaccination was available for common childhood diseases, thousands of children died or were left with permanent disabilities from these illnesses. Unfortunately, even now, many people become ill or even die every year from diseases that are readily prevented by vaccines.

One reason some children are not protected is that parent refuse to have their children immunized or vaccinated, fearing the rare chance that procedure might be harmful. Vaccines have in these cases become victims of their own success. They have been so effective at preventing diseases that people have been lulled into a false sense of security. Reports of adverse effects of vaccination have led some people to falsely believe that the risk of vaccination is greater than the risk of diseases. Although, there is some risk associated with almost any medical procedure, there is no question that the benefit of routine immunization outweighs the very slight risk.

Routine immunization against pertussis [whooping cough] caused by a marked decrease in its incidence in United States and saved many adverse reactions to the killed whole cell vaccine being used at the time however, many parents refused to get their children vaccinated. By 1990, this refusal of vaccination resulted in the highest incidence of pertussis cases in 20 years and the deaths of some children, mostly those under one year of age.

The immune system, which is made up of special cells, proteins, tissues, and organs, defends people against germs and microorganisms every day. In most cases, the immune system does a great job of keeping people healthy and preventing infections. But sometimes problems with the immune system can lead to illness and infection.

WHAT IS IMMUNE SYSTEM

The immune system is the body's defence against infectious organisms and other invaders. Through a series of steps called the immune response, the immune system attacks organisms and substances that invade body systems and cause disease.

The immune system is made up of a network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to protect the body. The cells involved are white blood cells, or leukocytes, which come in two basic types that combine to seek out and destroy disease-causing organisms or substances.

Leukocytes are produced or stored in many locations in the body, including the thymus, spleen, and bone marrow. For this reason, they're called the lymphoid organs. There are also clumps of lymphoid tissue throughout the body, primarily as lymph nodes, that house the leukocytes.

The leukocytes circulate through the body between the organs and nodes via lymphatic vessels and blood vessels. In this way, the immune system works in a coordinated manner to monitor the body for germs or substances that might cause problems.

THE SECRETS OF HEALTHY LIVING: SOLUTIONS TO MENSTRUAL DISORDERS

THE SECRETS OF HEALTHY LIVING: SOLUTIONS TO MENSTRUAL DISORDERS

SOLUTIONS TO MENSTRUAL DISORDERS

There are quite a number of women who have in one time or the other regretted the day they were born female, the reason is not far fetch, the agony or pains they pass through during their monthly menstrual cycle. In fact, I have come across many women with diverse complaints about menstruation. This experience has made me to believe that any time I see a woman with mixed-feeling I will assume that she is passing through her monthly menstrual cycle. The questions are; what are the ways to manage your cramps, heavy bleeding, irregular, cycles, PCOS, endometriosis and other menstrual related problems?

There are several ways to alleviate the problems encounter during menstrual cycle that are better than birth control pills which some doctors usually recommend. Though the pill may be the best choice for certain women, many women would prefer to have other options.
Diet
Many menstrual disorders can be improved by modifying the diet. This could mean eliminating common triggers such as sugar, caffeine, salt and alcohol. Food sensitivities can cause a worsening of symptoms. Many women have IBS or poor digestion and are unable to appropriately absorb nutrients or eliminate waste. Starting with a hypoallergenic diet and digestive cleanse is an excellent way to explore the effects that diet can have on your symptoms.
Exercise
Movement is a key ingredient to health. Getting regular exercise throughout the month plays a large role in how you feel when your period comes. Numerous studies have proved that 30 minutes a day of aerobic exercise lifts your mood and reduces bloating that often accompanies PMS. For overall health, aim for a balance of aerobic, weight bearing and stretching exercises.

Body Loving Microorganisms [Normal Flora]

        Contrary to the general believe or knowledge about microorganisms, there are quite a number of benefits human beings derive from microorganisms of which without, this life wouldn’t have worth living. In this article, I will explore some of the benefits we derive from microbes living on our body surface. Many people think of microorganisms as ‘germs’ that should routinely be avoided, failing to recognize that the microbial cell on the body actually outnumber human cells. Nearly all these microorganisms co-exist peacefully with the human body, often providing beneficial aspect.

The organisms that routinely reside on the body surfaces are called ‘’Normal Flora’’. It is a delicate balancing act, however, normal floral as well as microbes that make incidental contact with humans are quite able to exploit body fluids and tissues and a source of nutrients should the opportunity arise. Pathogens have developed the ability to make the products such as the toxins or molecules to subvert defence system causing a disruption in the delicate balance. Weaknesses or defects in the innate or adaptive defenses can make people vulnerable to invasion even by their own normal flora; the individual is said to be immunologically compromised or immune-compromised. Factors that can make individual becoming immune-compromised includes mal-nutrition, cancer, AIDS or other diseases, surgery, wounds, genetic defects, alcohol or drugs abuse, and immune-suppressed therapy that accompanies procedures such as organ transplant.