Research has reported that glutathione is depleted in people with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and that this deficiency causes their muscular fatigue and myalgia.
It is also speculated that depleted levels of glutathione allow viral and toxin exposures to trigger cell dysfunction and lead to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
Chronic viral infections, toxins, chemicals, and elevated hormones can promote the conditions that deplete the liver’s glutathione stores. These are all linked to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome too.
Low glutathione also contributes to metal and chemical sensitivity that is associated with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
*** Detoxifies your bodyAntioxidants are well documented and known to possess vital roles in health maintenance and disease prevention. Glutathione is your cell's own major antioxidant. Maintaining elevated glutathione levels aids the body's natural antioxidant function.Biochemical Pharmacology 47: 2113-2123 1994 learn more...
Saturday, December 29, 2007
Nutritional Supplements for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Your physician will likely perform some laboratory testing to assess nutrient deficiencies. Consult a nutritionally oriented physician for proper selection, dosing, and safe application of the following treatments.
• High potency multiple vitamin and mineral supplement.
• Consider additional antioxidants such as Vitamins C and E.
• Co-enzyme Q 10.
o One study found that 80% of chronic fatigue syndrome patients are deficient and supplementation led to significant improvement.
o This nutrient is also an essential component of cellular energy production. It can be depleted from the body by certain medications, such as statin drugs for lowering cholesterol.
• L-Carnitine
o An amino acid that is required for cellular energy production.
o Deficiency of carnitine has been documented in some CFS sufferers and supplementation has led to improved energy in a preliminary study.
o One third of CFS patients respond to supplementation with carnitine.
• L-Tryptophan.
o Depressed in 80% of chronic fatigue syndrome patients.
o Supplemented in the form of 5-hydroxy tryptophan (5-HTP).
• Essential fatty acids.
o EFAs are fatty acids (also known as Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids) which are essential to life, but which cannot be produced in the body and must be taken in through diet.
o One study found that after 3 months of treatment, 85% of patients with chronic fatigue syndrome reported improvement, compared to 17% of controls.
• Myer's Cocktail
o An intravenous (IV) vitamin and mineral treatment with relieves symptoms in about 50% of cases of CFS.
• Vitamin B12
o B12 deficiency seen in 30% of chronic fatigue syndrome patients (Wallach).
o Deficiency symptoms include fatigue and depression.
o Even people without documented B12 deficiency report improved energy levels after supplementation.
o Dosing is best if given as an intramuscular injection or sublingually (under the tongue).
o The preferred form of B12 supplementation is methyl- or hydroxycobalamin, rather than cyanocobalamin.
• Folic acid.
o Deficient in a subset of CFS patients.
o Deficiency can lead to immunosuppression, fatigue and depression.
o Supplementation for 3 months lead to improvement in 1 study.
• Vitamin C.
o Deficiency symptom: fatigue and depression.
• NADH (Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide)
o NADH is an important nutrient in cellular energy production.
o Preliminary studies have found it to be effective in the treatment of chronic fatigue syndrome.
• Magnesium.
o Magnesium is involved in every energy dependent reaction in the body. It is depleted with chronic stress.
o CFS patients typically report improved energy with supplementation of magnesium.
• Potassium and magnesium aspartate has shown benefit for people with chronic fatigue syndrome.
• Sodium
o Supplementation may be of benefit in people with low adrenal function or neurally mediated hypotension.
• Zinc.
o Frequently deficient in CFS.
o Deficiency symptoms: immunodepression, muscle pain, and fatigue.
• Antioxidant treatment:
o Vitamin E
o Vitamin C
o Selenium. Supports glutathione levels.
o Glutathione. Directly increases glutathione levels.
o N-Acetyl Cysteine. Raises glutathione levels.
o Alpha Lipoic Acid. Increases intracellular glutathione.
o Co-Q 10. Improves energy production. Neuroprotective.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Diet
· Drink plenty of pure water.
· Eliminate caffeine and alcohol.
· Eliminate refined sugar and other refined carbohydrates. Simple carbohydrates suppress immune function.
· Consume a diet of whole, preferably organic foods with an emphasis on lean meats, vegetables, fruits, whole grains, nuts, and seeds.
o Pesticide residues have been found to be higher in chronic fatigue syndrome patients, therefore choosing organic foods is important.
· Increase dietary antioxidants through consumption of fruits and vegetables, especially blueberries.
· Focus on getting adequate high quality protein and fiber, both of which stabilize blood sugar.
· Identify and eliminate food intolerances. One study found that of chronic fatigue syndrome patients who eliminated wheat, milk, benzoates, nitrites, nitrates, food colorings and other additives from their diet, 90% reported improvement in severity of symptoms.
We also suggest to click here to read this article that will demonstrate to you why Glutathione is so important to your health and well-being.
· Eliminate caffeine and alcohol.
· Eliminate refined sugar and other refined carbohydrates. Simple carbohydrates suppress immune function.
· Consume a diet of whole, preferably organic foods with an emphasis on lean meats, vegetables, fruits, whole grains, nuts, and seeds.
o Pesticide residues have been found to be higher in chronic fatigue syndrome patients, therefore choosing organic foods is important.
· Increase dietary antioxidants through consumption of fruits and vegetables, especially blueberries.
· Focus on getting adequate high quality protein and fiber, both of which stabilize blood sugar.
· Identify and eliminate food intolerances. One study found that of chronic fatigue syndrome patients who eliminated wheat, milk, benzoates, nitrites, nitrates, food colorings and other additives from their diet, 90% reported improvement in severity of symptoms.
We also suggest to click here to read this article that will demonstrate to you why Glutathione is so important to your health and well-being.
Lifestyle for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Helpful tips:
· Identify stressors and learn to manage them through relaxation, meditation, counseling, etc.
· Work to address the mental and emotional components of chronic fatigue syndrome which can be both a cause or an effect of the illness.
· Learn and implement diaphragmatic breathing techniques.
· Correct posture, if this is an issue.
· Participate in regular, low intensity exercise.
· Work to support optimal sleep hygiene.
Glutathione in Natural Medicine
Practitioners of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) have long advocated the use of milk thistle for liver problems. It turns out that this herb works by modestly elevating glutathione levels. The mineral selenium also produces subtle elevations in glutathione by becoming integrated into the glutathione peroxidase.
Glutathione in Health and Disease
It is believed that glutathione has an important role to play in the prevention and treatment of disease. It may in the future be considered as important to health as an alkaline diet, exercise and alkaline lifestyle.
· Identify stressors and learn to manage them through relaxation, meditation, counseling, etc.
· Work to address the mental and emotional components of chronic fatigue syndrome which can be both a cause or an effect of the illness.
· Learn and implement diaphragmatic breathing techniques.
· Correct posture, if this is an issue.
· Participate in regular, low intensity exercise.
· Work to support optimal sleep hygiene.
Glutathione in Natural Medicine
Practitioners of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) have long advocated the use of milk thistle for liver problems. It turns out that this herb works by modestly elevating glutathione levels. The mineral selenium also produces subtle elevations in glutathione by becoming integrated into the glutathione peroxidase.
Glutathione in Health and Disease
It is believed that glutathione has an important role to play in the prevention and treatment of disease. It may in the future be considered as important to health as an alkaline diet, exercise and alkaline lifestyle.
Natural or Alternative Treatment for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Treatment Strategy for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Treatment strategy may vary considerably depending on the suspected or apparent cause of the chronic fatigue and may include:
Treatment strategy may vary considerably depending on the suspected or apparent cause of the chronic fatigue and may include:
· Support and enhance immune function.
· Support and enhance liver detoxification.
· Support and enhance gastrointestinal health.
· Support and enhance adrenal function.
· Identify and address food sensitivities.
· Identify and address any metabolic abnormalities.
· Identify and treat nutrient deficiencies.
Over the past thirty years, researchers have explored the role of antioxidants in good health as well as the treatment and prevention of diseases involving oxidation or fermentation by metabolic acids.Well known and widely used antioxidants such as vitamin A, vitamin E and selenium neutralize acid.
They occur naturally in nature, but not in the body. They must be introduced as part of a balanced diet.Given the critical role of antioxidants in good health, it is not surprising that the body itself manufactures its own natural antioxidants.The most important of these is glutathione. Because all other antioxidants depend upon the presence of glutathione to function properly, scientists call it 'the master antioxidant.'Glutathione binds to toxins, forming a water-soluble complex - which is ultimately excreted in the urine or bile as waste.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Treatment
Conventional Treatment for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome:
• Because the cause is not known, treatments for chronic fatigue syndrome focus on symptoms, typically through the use of pharmaceutical drugs. It is essential that the drug chosen must not exacerbate fatigue (fatigue is a common side effect of many drugs).
• Tricyclic antidepressants and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), two classes of antidepressants, are commonly used with patients with chronic fatigue syndrome. Tricyclic antidepressants have been shown to have some benefit in reducing depression and improving sleep patterns.
• Cognitive therapy and support groups are often recommended and have shown benefit.
*An antioxidant-rich diet is important for all individuals, whether they are healthy, diseased, active, or sedentary. To the aerobic athlete, increasing antioxidant and glutathione status is particularly meaningful. While we have yet to determine a practical way to optimize glutathione, we do know that an antioxidant-rich diets help maintain intracellular glutathione concentrations.
Why is Glutathione Essential to Health?
Glutathione's three major roles in the body are summarized by the letters A-B-C.
- Anti-oxidant
- Blood Booster
- Cell Detoxifier
• Because the cause is not known, treatments for chronic fatigue syndrome focus on symptoms, typically through the use of pharmaceutical drugs. It is essential that the drug chosen must not exacerbate fatigue (fatigue is a common side effect of many drugs).
• Tricyclic antidepressants and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), two classes of antidepressants, are commonly used with patients with chronic fatigue syndrome. Tricyclic antidepressants have been shown to have some benefit in reducing depression and improving sleep patterns.
• Cognitive therapy and support groups are often recommended and have shown benefit.
*An antioxidant-rich diet is important for all individuals, whether they are healthy, diseased, active, or sedentary. To the aerobic athlete, increasing antioxidant and glutathione status is particularly meaningful. While we have yet to determine a practical way to optimize glutathione, we do know that an antioxidant-rich diets help maintain intracellular glutathione concentrations.
Why is Glutathione Essential to Health?
Glutathione's three major roles in the body are summarized by the letters A-B-C.
- Anti-oxidant
- Blood Booster
- Cell Detoxifier
Leaning more about CHRONIC FATIGUE
Chronis fatigue is a energy processes can be disrupted and put into a state from which they seem unable to recover. Many people have fallen down this state, and not been able to get back out.
Chronic Fatigue has no established cause, and no confirmed cure. There is still a group of medical doctors who believe the condition is totally "psychosomatic", that is, people with CFIDS are perfectly healthy and simply imagining their health problems, perhaps to avoid "real life".
Whether officially labeled or not, one cannot find themselves in this category until all other "recognized" possible causes are eliminated.
Be careful though, because a person with this condition is almost always going to be diagnosed as depressed, if presented to a psychiatrist. The ensuing prescription drugs may worsen the true underlying condition.
Since there is no proven cause or cure, and based on our founders personal experiences. This is clearly an alternate hypothesis, since majority medical dollars are still pursuing the elusive, and as of yet undiscovered virus inhabiting all CFIDS patients.
Glutathione can help!!!
Besides the personal anecdote of our founder, we have heard it reported that Dr. Paul Cheney has found depressed Glutathione levels as a compelling correlation across the CFIDS population. Dr. Patricia Salvato of Houston, Texas is injecting CFIDS patients with glutathione and ATP, and reporting excellent results in alleviating several key symptoms.
Curiously, James F. Balch M.D. and Phyllis A. Balch C.N.C in their book "Prescription for Nutritional Healing" say this about Glutathione deficiency.
"A deficiency of Glutathione first affects the nervous system, causing such symptoms as lack of coordination, mental disorders, tremors, and difficulty maintaining balance. These problems are believed to be due to development of lesions in the brain."
For furhter information view this video Interview with Dr. Keller
Further, we have included many Medical / Scientific Journal References for you to consider. Glutathione is essential in protecting the proper function of normal energy processes, and much more.
Glutathione can be depleted by a host of agents working alone or together. Environmental pollutants, tobacco smoke, alcohol abuse, acetaminophen, mercury from dental fillings, and a sustained immune response against persistent toxins, can all rob you of this most important health asset. Mercury can impair your body's ability to synthesize Glutathione by normal means.
Glutathione from the diet requires that proteins be eaten, digested, absorbed, then "deconjugated" to create free form amino acids which are then made available to form Glutathione and other essential compounds in the cells.
When you supplement Glutathione amino acid precursors you are in many ways jumping to the last step. On an empty, or near empty stomach, free form amino acids absorb rapidly, and disseminate through out the body via the blood stream. Supplementing glutathione precursors is believed to be the most reliable way to boost Glutathione without involving a needle.
Restoring nutritional status is only half the story if you are depleted of Glutathione.
Eliminate all the Glutathione depleting, and immune targeted pollutants you can identify and control.
Safely remove mercury dental fillings with a dentist who uses a properly installed rubber dam, air respirator for you, and air scavenging system to protect everyone else in his dental office.
Discontinue the use of acetaminophen, and aspartame. Stay away from smokers and alcohol.
Consider getting an activated charcoal filter for your drinking and cooking water, and metal-free glass cookware.
To boost Glutathione and antioxidant levels we suggest MAX GXL.
We are confident that for people with chronic fatigue -- health and normal energy can be restored over time.
Chronic Fatigue has no established cause, and no confirmed cure. There is still a group of medical doctors who believe the condition is totally "psychosomatic", that is, people with CFIDS are perfectly healthy and simply imagining their health problems, perhaps to avoid "real life".
Whether officially labeled or not, one cannot find themselves in this category until all other "recognized" possible causes are eliminated.
Be careful though, because a person with this condition is almost always going to be diagnosed as depressed, if presented to a psychiatrist. The ensuing prescription drugs may worsen the true underlying condition.
Since there is no proven cause or cure, and based on our founders personal experiences. This is clearly an alternate hypothesis, since majority medical dollars are still pursuing the elusive, and as of yet undiscovered virus inhabiting all CFIDS patients.
Glutathione can help!!!
Besides the personal anecdote of our founder, we have heard it reported that Dr. Paul Cheney has found depressed Glutathione levels as a compelling correlation across the CFIDS population. Dr. Patricia Salvato of Houston, Texas is injecting CFIDS patients with glutathione and ATP, and reporting excellent results in alleviating several key symptoms.
Curiously, James F. Balch M.D. and Phyllis A. Balch C.N.C in their book "Prescription for Nutritional Healing" say this about Glutathione deficiency.
"A deficiency of Glutathione first affects the nervous system, causing such symptoms as lack of coordination, mental disorders, tremors, and difficulty maintaining balance. These problems are believed to be due to development of lesions in the brain."
For furhter information view this video Interview with Dr. Keller
Further, we have included many Medical / Scientific Journal References for you to consider. Glutathione is essential in protecting the proper function of normal energy processes, and much more.
Glutathione can be depleted by a host of agents working alone or together. Environmental pollutants, tobacco smoke, alcohol abuse, acetaminophen, mercury from dental fillings, and a sustained immune response against persistent toxins, can all rob you of this most important health asset. Mercury can impair your body's ability to synthesize Glutathione by normal means.
Glutathione from the diet requires that proteins be eaten, digested, absorbed, then "deconjugated" to create free form amino acids which are then made available to form Glutathione and other essential compounds in the cells.
When you supplement Glutathione amino acid precursors you are in many ways jumping to the last step. On an empty, or near empty stomach, free form amino acids absorb rapidly, and disseminate through out the body via the blood stream. Supplementing glutathione precursors is believed to be the most reliable way to boost Glutathione without involving a needle.
Restoring nutritional status is only half the story if you are depleted of Glutathione.
Eliminate all the Glutathione depleting, and immune targeted pollutants you can identify and control.
Safely remove mercury dental fillings with a dentist who uses a properly installed rubber dam, air respirator for you, and air scavenging system to protect everyone else in his dental office.
Discontinue the use of acetaminophen, and aspartame. Stay away from smokers and alcohol.
Consider getting an activated charcoal filter for your drinking and cooking water, and metal-free glass cookware.
To boost Glutathione and antioxidant levels we suggest MAX GXL.
We are confident that for people with chronic fatigue -- health and normal energy can be restored over time.
Friday, December 28, 2007
Treatment of Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)
Often, simply making the diagnosis of CFS and explaining what this means will help the person affected greatly.
It is important to be aware that the cause of CFS remains a mystery and that there is no simple cure. Recovery may take months, or even years, but most people do recover.
People with CFS need a regular review every couple of months by either a specialist or their general practitioner. If any new symptoms appear, treatment will need to be reassessed. People with CFS who do not respond to these treatments may be referred to a team including a doctor, psychiatrist, psychologist, occupational therapist, physiotherapist and liaison nurse.
With chronic fatigue syndrome, treating both physical and psychological factors is important.
To help with the physical aspects, the following may be beneficial:
Gentle exercise
Getting regular gentle exercise helps relieve and control symptoms. Most people with CFS can only tolerate light exercise, so it’s best to follow a "graded exercise programme", which means starting with an activity that can be done comfortably, and increasing the level of activity every few days. Getting too much exercise or increasing the level of exercise too quickly can make symptoms worse.
Painkillers
Pain relievers such as ibuprofen, aspirin or paracetamol may help relieve muscle and joint pain, headaches, and other physical symptoms. Some prescribed painkillers can become addictive and should only be used in the most severe cases on a short-term basis. Long-term use of any medication should be under the supervision of a doctor.
Daily routine
Adjusting the daily schedule to improve sleep habits may help.
To help with the psychological aspects, the following may help:
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
This is the most successful treatment for chronic fatigue syndrome. CBT helps people identify how their thoughts affect their behaviour. It can help people to develop ways to cope more successfully with fatigue and other symptoms of CFS. Referral to a psychiatrist for this treatment does not mean that the doctor believes it is "all in the mind".
Antidepressants
These may be beneficial for some people with CFS where depression is a significant symptom.
Complementary treatments
Complementary medicine such as relaxation therapy, acupuncture, special diets or mineral supplements may alleviate symptoms. However, although some people may find them useful, there is no scientific evidence that these are effective.
The outlook
With or without treatment, most people who have CFS find that their symptoms get better over time and that they are able to resume normal daily activity within 1 to 2 years. Some people will continue to have symptoms for many years.
Glutathione (GSH) in Our Body
This article will demonstrate to you why Glutathione is soimportant to your health and well-being.
Glutathione (pronounced 'gloota-thigh-own') is the body's essential healthABC's - Antioxidant, Blood Booster and Cell Detoxifier.
It is important to be aware that the cause of CFS remains a mystery and that there is no simple cure. Recovery may take months, or even years, but most people do recover.
People with CFS need a regular review every couple of months by either a specialist or their general practitioner. If any new symptoms appear, treatment will need to be reassessed. People with CFS who do not respond to these treatments may be referred to a team including a doctor, psychiatrist, psychologist, occupational therapist, physiotherapist and liaison nurse.
With chronic fatigue syndrome, treating both physical and psychological factors is important.
To help with the physical aspects, the following may be beneficial:
Gentle exercise
Getting regular gentle exercise helps relieve and control symptoms. Most people with CFS can only tolerate light exercise, so it’s best to follow a "graded exercise programme", which means starting with an activity that can be done comfortably, and increasing the level of activity every few days. Getting too much exercise or increasing the level of exercise too quickly can make symptoms worse.
Painkillers
Pain relievers such as ibuprofen, aspirin or paracetamol may help relieve muscle and joint pain, headaches, and other physical symptoms. Some prescribed painkillers can become addictive and should only be used in the most severe cases on a short-term basis. Long-term use of any medication should be under the supervision of a doctor.
Daily routine
Adjusting the daily schedule to improve sleep habits may help.
To help with the psychological aspects, the following may help:
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
This is the most successful treatment for chronic fatigue syndrome. CBT helps people identify how their thoughts affect their behaviour. It can help people to develop ways to cope more successfully with fatigue and other symptoms of CFS. Referral to a psychiatrist for this treatment does not mean that the doctor believes it is "all in the mind".
Antidepressants
These may be beneficial for some people with CFS where depression is a significant symptom.
Complementary treatments
Complementary medicine such as relaxation therapy, acupuncture, special diets or mineral supplements may alleviate symptoms. However, although some people may find them useful, there is no scientific evidence that these are effective.
The outlook
With or without treatment, most people who have CFS find that their symptoms get better over time and that they are able to resume normal daily activity within 1 to 2 years. Some people will continue to have symptoms for many years.
Glutathione (GSH) in Our Body
This article will demonstrate to you why Glutathione is soimportant to your health and well-being.
Glutathione (pronounced 'gloota-thigh-own') is the body's essential healthABC's - Antioxidant, Blood Booster and Cell Detoxifier.
Symptoms of Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)
The main symptom of CFS is a new, severe fatigue that lasts for over six months and does not improve after rest.
It is disabling all or most of the time. Even normal physical activity exacerbates the feeling of tiredness.
Heart Dis-Ease, Stroke and CholesterolRaised glutathione levels fight the oxidation of fats circulating in the bloodstreamincluding cholesterol, retarding the process of plaque formation in the arteriesleading to most heart attacks and strokes.
It is disabling all or most of the time. Even normal physical activity exacerbates the feeling of tiredness.
People who have CFS may also have other symptoms such as:
forgetfulness, memory loss, confusion, or difficulty concentrating,
sore throat,
tender lymph nodes in the neck or armpits,
muscle pain,
joint pain without redness or swelling,
headaches,
unrefreshing sleep (waking up feeling tired or unrested) or trouble getting to sleep,
fatigue that lasts more than 24 hours after exercise or exertion at a level that the person was previously able to manage without fatigue.
Other symptoms may include:
feeling hot or feverish even though temperature may be normal,
sensitivity to light or sound,
orthostatic hypotension, which causes light-headedness or dizziness as a result of a drop in blood pressure when standing or sitting up from a reclining position.
Diagnosis
When a doctor examines someone with CFS, they usually find no physical abnormalities. Diagnosis of CFS is made by taking a medical history, and by ruling out other possible conditions. Blood tests may help to rule out other illnesses, and in people with CFS the results will be negative. There is no specific test for diagnosing CFS.
Fights Inflammation and the diseases of AGING
It is well known that aging is accompanied by a precipitous fall inglutathione levels. Lower glutathione levels are implicated in manydiseases associated with aging including cataracts, Alzheimer's,Parkinson's atherosclerosis and others.Journal of Clinical Epidemiology 47:1021-26, 1994.
Heart Dis-Ease, Stroke and CholesterolRaised glutathione levels fight the oxidation of fats circulating in the bloodstreamincluding cholesterol, retarding the process of plaque formation in the arteriesleading to most heart attacks and strokes.
Nutrition Reviews 54: 1-30, 1996One of the best antioxidants is an amino acid called glutathione. I'm not alone in considering it one of the most powerful cancer-curbing, age-slowing nutrients ever discovered.
CFS-Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and the use of GlutathioneChronic fatigue syndrome
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a condition that causes fatigue severe enough to interfere with a person’s normal life. It is the term used to describe the symptoms formerly known as ME (myalgic encephalomyelitis).
About chronic fatigue syndrome
In the past, doctors tended to believe that chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) was related to depression and that the symptoms were "all in the mind". But most experts now agree that chronic fatigue syndrome is a distinct disease with physical symptoms. Although poorly understood, CFS is real and can be disabling for many people who have it.
It can affect any age group including school children and the elderly, but it most commonly affects young adults. About 1 in 1000 people are affected in the UK.
What causes CFS?
The cause of CFS is unknown but can’t be passed from person to person.
Some people appear to develop CFS after a viral or bacterial infection, though it is not the same as the normal fatigue that often follows immediately after a bad infection like flu. Glandular fever is a common trigger.
CFS may also follow distressing life events such as bereavement, divorce, or redundancy.
Some doctors believe CFS may be linked to disorders that affect the body’s natural defences (the immune system) and to abnormalities of the hormonal system. Some research indicates that CFS involves the nervous system as well. However, the exact significance of these factors in chronic fatigue syndrome is not clear, as there is no definitive scientific evidence.
Some doctors believe that there is a strong psychiatric or psychological element to CFS, and that some cases may be depression in another form.
Strenthens your immune system
Lymphocytes, cells vital for your immune system, depend on glutathione for their proper function and replication.IMMUNOLOGY 61: 503-508 1987 " A review article published in the Annals of Pharmacology stated that glutathione is important in DNA synthesis and repair, protein and prostaglandin synthesis, amino acid transport, detoxification of toxins and carcinogens, enhancement of the immune system, and protection from oxidation and enzyme activations.
" The Immune System Cure, Lorna R. Vanderhaeghe & Patrick J.D. Bouic, Ph.D. - Prevents heart disease - Shimizu H, Kiyohara Y, Kitazono T, Kubo M,Ibayashi S, Fufishima M, Lida M.Relationship Between Plasma Glutathione Levels and Cardiovascular Disease in a Defined Population: The Hisyama Study. Stroke. 2004 Sep; 35(9):2072-7." We literally cannot survive without this miraculous antioxidant," according to Dr. Earl Mindell, What You Should Know about the Super Antioxidant Miracle
About chronic fatigue syndrome
In the past, doctors tended to believe that chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) was related to depression and that the symptoms were "all in the mind". But most experts now agree that chronic fatigue syndrome is a distinct disease with physical symptoms. Although poorly understood, CFS is real and can be disabling for many people who have it.
It can affect any age group including school children and the elderly, but it most commonly affects young adults. About 1 in 1000 people are affected in the UK.
What causes CFS?
The cause of CFS is unknown but can’t be passed from person to person.
Some people appear to develop CFS after a viral or bacterial infection, though it is not the same as the normal fatigue that often follows immediately after a bad infection like flu. Glandular fever is a common trigger.
CFS may also follow distressing life events such as bereavement, divorce, or redundancy.
Some doctors believe CFS may be linked to disorders that affect the body’s natural defences (the immune system) and to abnormalities of the hormonal system. Some research indicates that CFS involves the nervous system as well. However, the exact significance of these factors in chronic fatigue syndrome is not clear, as there is no definitive scientific evidence.
Some doctors believe that there is a strong psychiatric or psychological element to CFS, and that some cases may be depression in another form.
Strenthens your immune system
Lymphocytes, cells vital for your immune system, depend on glutathione for their proper function and replication.IMMUNOLOGY 61: 503-508 1987 " A review article published in the Annals of Pharmacology stated that glutathione is important in DNA synthesis and repair, protein and prostaglandin synthesis, amino acid transport, detoxification of toxins and carcinogens, enhancement of the immune system, and protection from oxidation and enzyme activations.
" The Immune System Cure, Lorna R. Vanderhaeghe & Patrick J.D. Bouic, Ph.D. - Prevents heart disease - Shimizu H, Kiyohara Y, Kitazono T, Kubo M,Ibayashi S, Fufishima M, Lida M.Relationship Between Plasma Glutathione Levels and Cardiovascular Disease in a Defined Population: The Hisyama Study. Stroke. 2004 Sep; 35(9):2072-7." We literally cannot survive without this miraculous antioxidant," according to Dr. Earl Mindell, What You Should Know about the Super Antioxidant Miracle
Fibromyalgia Symptoms
Fibromyalgia include widespread musculoskeletal pain, severe fatigue, and disturbed sleep. Fibromyalgia means pain in the muscles, ligaments, and tendons – the soft fibrous tissues in the body.
Patients with fibromyalgia say that they ache all over. Their muscles may feel like they were pulled or overworked. Sometimes fibromyalgia symptoms include muscle twitches and burning sensations. More women than men are afflicted with fibromyalgia, and it shows up in people of all ages.
While the severity of symptoms differs from person to person, fibromyalgia may resemble a post-viral state. This similarity is the reason experts believe that fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) may actually be the same condition.
Common symptoms of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome:
• Pain - The pain of fibromyalgia has no boundaries. People describe the pain as deep muscular aching, throbbing, shooting, and stabbing. Intense burning may also be present. Quite often, the pain and stiffness are worse in the morning and you may hurt more in muscle groups that are used repetitively.
• Fatigue - This symptom can be mild in some fibromyalgia patients and yet incapacitating in others. The fatigue has been described as "brain fatigue" in which patients feel totally drained of energy. Many patients depict this situation by saying that they feel as though their arms and legs are tied to concrete blocks, and they have difficulty concentrating, e.g., brain fog.
• Sleep disorder - Most fibromyalgia patients have an associated sleep disorder called the alpha-EEG anomaly. This condition was uncovered in a sleep lab with the aid of a machine that recorded the brain waves of patients during sleep. Researchers found that the majority of fibromyalgia patients could fall asleep without much trouble, but their deep level (or stage 4) sleep was constantly interrupted by bursts of awake-like brain activity. Patients appeared to spend the night with one foot in sleep and the other one out of it.Sleep lab tests may not be necessary to determine if you have disturbed sleep. If you wake up feeling as though you've just been run over by a Mack truck—what doctors refer to as unrefreshing sleep—it is reasonable for your physician to assume that you have a sleep disorder. Many fibromyalgia patients have been found to have other sleep disorders in addition to the alpha-EEG, such as sleep apnea (as well as the newly discovered form of interrupted breathing called upper airway resistance syndrome, or UARS), bruxism (teeth grinding), periodic limb movement during sleep (jerking of arms and legs), and restless legs syndrome (difficulty sitting still in the evenings).
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome - Constipation, diarrhea, frequent abdominal pain, abdominal gas, and nausea represent symptoms frequently found in roughly 40 to 70% of fibromyalgia patients. Acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) also occurs with the same high frequency.
• Chronic headaches - Recurrent migraine or tension-type headaches are seen in about 70% of fibromyalgia patients and can pose a major problem in coping for this patient group.
• Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome - This syndrome, sometimes referred to as TMJ or TMD, causes tremendous jaw-related face and head pain in one-quarter of fibromyalgia patients. However, a 1997 published report indicated that close to 75% of fibromyalgia patients have a varying degree of jaw discomfort. Typically, the problems are related to the muscles and ligaments surrounding the jaw joint and not necessarily the joint itself.
• Other common symptoms - Premenstrual syndrome and painful periods, chest pain, morning stiffness, cognitive or memory impairment, numbness and tingling sensations, muscle twitching, irritable bladder, the feeling of swollen extremities, skin sensitivities, dry eyes and mouth, dizziness, and impaired coordination can occur. Fibromyalgia patients are often sensitive to odors, loud noises, bright lights, and sometimes even the medications they are prescribed.
• Aggravating factors - Changes in weather, cold or drafty environments, infections, allergies, hormonal fluctuations (premenstrual and menopausal states), stress, depression, anxiety and over-exertion may all contribute to fibromyalgia symptom flare-ups.
Detoxifies your bodyAntioxidants are well documented and known to possess vital roles in health maintenance and disease prevention. Glutathione is your cell's own major antioxidant. Maintaining elevated glutathione levels aids the body's natural antioxidant function.Biochemical Pharmacology 47: 2113-2123 1994
Glutathione and Athletic Performance
Many world-class athletes are discovering that well-maintained glutathione levels give them the edge over their competitors, bringing greater strength and endurance, decreased recovery time from injury, less muscle pain and fatigue, and muscle-promoting activity." Glutathione: Essential Health AID - Antioxidant. Immune Booster. Detoxifier, Dr. Jimmy Gutman, MD, FACEP
Patients with fibromyalgia say that they ache all over. Their muscles may feel like they were pulled or overworked. Sometimes fibromyalgia symptoms include muscle twitches and burning sensations. More women than men are afflicted with fibromyalgia, and it shows up in people of all ages.
While the severity of symptoms differs from person to person, fibromyalgia may resemble a post-viral state. This similarity is the reason experts believe that fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) may actually be the same condition.
Common symptoms of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome:
• Pain - The pain of fibromyalgia has no boundaries. People describe the pain as deep muscular aching, throbbing, shooting, and stabbing. Intense burning may also be present. Quite often, the pain and stiffness are worse in the morning and you may hurt more in muscle groups that are used repetitively.
• Fatigue - This symptom can be mild in some fibromyalgia patients and yet incapacitating in others. The fatigue has been described as "brain fatigue" in which patients feel totally drained of energy. Many patients depict this situation by saying that they feel as though their arms and legs are tied to concrete blocks, and they have difficulty concentrating, e.g., brain fog.
• Sleep disorder - Most fibromyalgia patients have an associated sleep disorder called the alpha-EEG anomaly. This condition was uncovered in a sleep lab with the aid of a machine that recorded the brain waves of patients during sleep. Researchers found that the majority of fibromyalgia patients could fall asleep without much trouble, but their deep level (or stage 4) sleep was constantly interrupted by bursts of awake-like brain activity. Patients appeared to spend the night with one foot in sleep and the other one out of it.Sleep lab tests may not be necessary to determine if you have disturbed sleep. If you wake up feeling as though you've just been run over by a Mack truck—what doctors refer to as unrefreshing sleep—it is reasonable for your physician to assume that you have a sleep disorder. Many fibromyalgia patients have been found to have other sleep disorders in addition to the alpha-EEG, such as sleep apnea (as well as the newly discovered form of interrupted breathing called upper airway resistance syndrome, or UARS), bruxism (teeth grinding), periodic limb movement during sleep (jerking of arms and legs), and restless legs syndrome (difficulty sitting still in the evenings).
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome - Constipation, diarrhea, frequent abdominal pain, abdominal gas, and nausea represent symptoms frequently found in roughly 40 to 70% of fibromyalgia patients. Acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) also occurs with the same high frequency.
• Chronic headaches - Recurrent migraine or tension-type headaches are seen in about 70% of fibromyalgia patients and can pose a major problem in coping for this patient group.
• Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome - This syndrome, sometimes referred to as TMJ or TMD, causes tremendous jaw-related face and head pain in one-quarter of fibromyalgia patients. However, a 1997 published report indicated that close to 75% of fibromyalgia patients have a varying degree of jaw discomfort. Typically, the problems are related to the muscles and ligaments surrounding the jaw joint and not necessarily the joint itself.
• Other common symptoms - Premenstrual syndrome and painful periods, chest pain, morning stiffness, cognitive or memory impairment, numbness and tingling sensations, muscle twitching, irritable bladder, the feeling of swollen extremities, skin sensitivities, dry eyes and mouth, dizziness, and impaired coordination can occur. Fibromyalgia patients are often sensitive to odors, loud noises, bright lights, and sometimes even the medications they are prescribed.
• Aggravating factors - Changes in weather, cold or drafty environments, infections, allergies, hormonal fluctuations (premenstrual and menopausal states), stress, depression, anxiety and over-exertion may all contribute to fibromyalgia symptom flare-ups.
Detoxifies your bodyAntioxidants are well documented and known to possess vital roles in health maintenance and disease prevention. Glutathione is your cell's own major antioxidant. Maintaining elevated glutathione levels aids the body's natural antioxidant function.Biochemical Pharmacology 47: 2113-2123 1994
Glutathione and Athletic Performance
Many world-class athletes are discovering that well-maintained glutathione levels give them the edge over their competitors, bringing greater strength and endurance, decreased recovery time from injury, less muscle pain and fatigue, and muscle-promoting activity." Glutathione: Essential Health AID - Antioxidant. Immune Booster. Detoxifier, Dr. Jimmy Gutman, MD, FACEP
Thursday, December 27, 2007
Emotional Health in Teens
In order for people to feel good about them selves and have positive relationships, they must have control over their thoughts, behaviors, and feelings. People who have good emotional health often display these attributes.
Emotionally healthy people are able to keep problems in perspective without blowing minor difficulties all out of proportion or failing to realize the seriousness of major issues. Being aware of oneself and having self control are sure signs of good emotional health.
If you are a teenager wondering if you are emotionally healthy, know that this is not uncommon. Teens often have trouble maintaining emotional health. The combination of physical and emotional changes that happen during this often difficult period can easily overwhelm a teenager.
Teenagers often endure many pressures while struggling to learn how to deal with the complexities of growing older. Sometimes you wonder if you are emotionally healthy just because you are torn between trying to be cool for your friends, get good grades for your future and your parents, and excel at sports or other extracurricular activities. You feel a lot of pressure from your peers to fit in, and their pressure can be counter to the pressure your parents, teachers and other adult caregivers are putting on you.
Wanting independence while not knowing how to be independent can also have a major impact on a teen’s emotional health. When you are a teen you are transitioning from your childhood into adulthood. You want to depend on your parents but you want to be independent too. All this struggle, and all these changes may make you wonder, are you emotionally healthy?
In order to combat emotional health problems in teens, parents or caregivers need to learn how to look for the warning signs that something is wrong emotionally. Not recognizing and acting on these signs can lead to severe social problems such as alcohol or drug abuse, unprotected sex, eating disorder or depression.
Common signs of an emotionally troubled teen often show up as noticeable to sever changes in appearance, behavior, and their social environment. They may seem to have trouble concentrating or have unusual problems in schools, getting poor grades when they had excelled before, or playing hooky or getting into fights or arguments. They may seem agitated or overly restless and may lose or gain weight at a greater than normal pace.
Teens who are not emotionally healthy may seem sad most of the time, and may stop caring about people and things that used to matter a lot to them. They may seem like they are no longer motivated by the things and activities that used to excite them. They might quit the football team or give up cheerleading. They may seem always tired, and seem to have only a fraction of the boundless energy they used to exhibit. They may seem to suffer from low self-esteem and their hygiene and wardrobe may suffer. They may have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep or both.
MaxGXL is a patented nutritional supplement formulated to promote and enhance the body's production and use of its most important antioxidant, glutathione (GSH) at the cellular level. Increased levels of GSH strengthen your immune system, increase your energy level, and enhance the body's fight against aging and the diseases of the aging. Increased levels of GSH also result in a faster recovery from strenuous exercise regimens, as well as environmental toxins and emotional stress.
Emotionally healthy people are able to keep problems in perspective without blowing minor difficulties all out of proportion or failing to realize the seriousness of major issues. Being aware of oneself and having self control are sure signs of good emotional health.
If you are a teenager wondering if you are emotionally healthy, know that this is not uncommon. Teens often have trouble maintaining emotional health. The combination of physical and emotional changes that happen during this often difficult period can easily overwhelm a teenager.
Teenagers often endure many pressures while struggling to learn how to deal with the complexities of growing older. Sometimes you wonder if you are emotionally healthy just because you are torn between trying to be cool for your friends, get good grades for your future and your parents, and excel at sports or other extracurricular activities. You feel a lot of pressure from your peers to fit in, and their pressure can be counter to the pressure your parents, teachers and other adult caregivers are putting on you.
Wanting independence while not knowing how to be independent can also have a major impact on a teen’s emotional health. When you are a teen you are transitioning from your childhood into adulthood. You want to depend on your parents but you want to be independent too. All this struggle, and all these changes may make you wonder, are you emotionally healthy?
In order to combat emotional health problems in teens, parents or caregivers need to learn how to look for the warning signs that something is wrong emotionally. Not recognizing and acting on these signs can lead to severe social problems such as alcohol or drug abuse, unprotected sex, eating disorder or depression.
Common signs of an emotionally troubled teen often show up as noticeable to sever changes in appearance, behavior, and their social environment. They may seem to have trouble concentrating or have unusual problems in schools, getting poor grades when they had excelled before, or playing hooky or getting into fights or arguments. They may seem agitated or overly restless and may lose or gain weight at a greater than normal pace.
Teens who are not emotionally healthy may seem sad most of the time, and may stop caring about people and things that used to matter a lot to them. They may seem like they are no longer motivated by the things and activities that used to excite them. They might quit the football team or give up cheerleading. They may seem always tired, and seem to have only a fraction of the boundless energy they used to exhibit. They may seem to suffer from low self-esteem and their hygiene and wardrobe may suffer. They may have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep or both.
MaxGXL is a patented nutritional supplement formulated to promote and enhance the body's production and use of its most important antioxidant, glutathione (GSH) at the cellular level. Increased levels of GSH strengthen your immune system, increase your energy level, and enhance the body's fight against aging and the diseases of the aging. Increased levels of GSH also result in a faster recovery from strenuous exercise regimens, as well as environmental toxins and emotional stress.
What the Philosophy of Tai Chi Can Do For You
The Tai Chi Philosophy
In the philosophy of Tai Chi, it is said Chi (life energy) follows the mind; each posture and movement creates a different energy flow, which has a beneficial overall affect on overall well-being. The aim of the Tai Chi form is to create streams of energy to flow through the body.
Tai Chi has many physical benefits. It stimulates the body’s circulation and organs, aids in digestion, and helps to correctly align the joints of your skeleton. It also increases strength and muscle tone, while improving balance, breathing, and co-ordination.
But Tai Chi has a greater benefit that transcends the physical. Tai Chi focuses thought, so that mind and body energy works together as one. It affects both the mind and the spirit, raising the energy levels of the body as well.
Tai Chi reflects both Taoism in terms of effortless interaction and yin and yang in terms of reconciling two opposing forces, to create harmony and equilibrium. This combination is the very essence of the Tai Chi philosophy.
The origins of Tai Chi go back over 5,000 years and are based in Taoist philosophy developed and refined by the great Taoist thinkers such as, Tao Te Ching, Lao Tzu and Chuang Tzu.
The core concept of Taoism and Taoist philosophy is that everything in the universe is subject to change and when dealing with this change we should act not to fight it but work with it and avoid conflict. Actions should always be effortless and come from spontaneous creativity, but this should not require mental or physical effort.
According to Taoist philosophy change is constant but, by understanding change and acting in accordance with the laws that govern it, we can work effortlessly to achieve our aims.
Taoism is about working within the laws of change, not struggling to oppose them, this is seen as futile and a waste of energy.
In Tai Chi this manifests itself in that a posture will always be difficult and a struggle, unless there is union of mind and body, to make the move an effortless interaction.
Yin and YangAnother concept in Chinese philosophy related to change is yin and yang. Yin and yang are two opposing, yet complimentary forces that come together in harmony to create a balanced whole in the universe and in our lives.
The simplest example of this is breathing. We breathe in and we breathe out - an opposing action that comes together to create balance and harmony. Change and harmony, is the basis of yin and yang and of Tai Chi.
The principles of yin and yang are reflected in the form the sequence of movements that make up the Tai Chi discipline. The form is actually a sequence of movements that flow continuously representing both change and harmony. A movement begins, grows, completes and empties then another begins until the sequence is completed.
MaxGXL is a patented nutritional supplement formulated to promote and enhance the body's production and use of its most important antioxidant, glutathione (GSH) at the cellular level. Increased levels of GSH strengthen your immune system, increase your energy level, and enhance the body's fight against aging and the diseases of the aging. Increased levels of GSH also result in a faster recovery from strenuous exercise regimens, as well as environmental toxins and emotional stress.
In the philosophy of Tai Chi, it is said Chi (life energy) follows the mind; each posture and movement creates a different energy flow, which has a beneficial overall affect on overall well-being. The aim of the Tai Chi form is to create streams of energy to flow through the body.
Tai Chi has many physical benefits. It stimulates the body’s circulation and organs, aids in digestion, and helps to correctly align the joints of your skeleton. It also increases strength and muscle tone, while improving balance, breathing, and co-ordination.
But Tai Chi has a greater benefit that transcends the physical. Tai Chi focuses thought, so that mind and body energy works together as one. It affects both the mind and the spirit, raising the energy levels of the body as well.
Tai Chi reflects both Taoism in terms of effortless interaction and yin and yang in terms of reconciling two opposing forces, to create harmony and equilibrium. This combination is the very essence of the Tai Chi philosophy.
The origins of Tai Chi go back over 5,000 years and are based in Taoist philosophy developed and refined by the great Taoist thinkers such as, Tao Te Ching, Lao Tzu and Chuang Tzu.
The core concept of Taoism and Taoist philosophy is that everything in the universe is subject to change and when dealing with this change we should act not to fight it but work with it and avoid conflict. Actions should always be effortless and come from spontaneous creativity, but this should not require mental or physical effort.
According to Taoist philosophy change is constant but, by understanding change and acting in accordance with the laws that govern it, we can work effortlessly to achieve our aims.
Taoism is about working within the laws of change, not struggling to oppose them, this is seen as futile and a waste of energy.
In Tai Chi this manifests itself in that a posture will always be difficult and a struggle, unless there is union of mind and body, to make the move an effortless interaction.
Yin and YangAnother concept in Chinese philosophy related to change is yin and yang. Yin and yang are two opposing, yet complimentary forces that come together in harmony to create a balanced whole in the universe and in our lives.
The simplest example of this is breathing. We breathe in and we breathe out - an opposing action that comes together to create balance and harmony. Change and harmony, is the basis of yin and yang and of Tai Chi.
The principles of yin and yang are reflected in the form the sequence of movements that make up the Tai Chi discipline. The form is actually a sequence of movements that flow continuously representing both change and harmony. A movement begins, grows, completes and empties then another begins until the sequence is completed.
MaxGXL is a patented nutritional supplement formulated to promote and enhance the body's production and use of its most important antioxidant, glutathione (GSH) at the cellular level. Increased levels of GSH strengthen your immune system, increase your energy level, and enhance the body's fight against aging and the diseases of the aging. Increased levels of GSH also result in a faster recovery from strenuous exercise regimens, as well as environmental toxins and emotional stress.
The Health Benefits of Dancing
Throughout history, dancing has been a way for people to interact without words to satisfy their recreational and social needs. Dancing is very much like a mating dance. Most dances are about the seduction that takes place between lovers. However, dancing is now not only an important social activity but also a competitive sport, and with the popularity of ABC's "Dancing with the Stars" competitive dancing has reached all new heights.
While dancing is great fun, there are many health benefits derived from dancing, including improvement in your overall health, a reduction in stress, enhanced energy, easier digestion, weight loss, conditioning of the heart as well as lungs, improved cardiopulmonary functions and enhanced muscle tone and bone density.
It has also been revealed that dancing can reduce the chances for developing such ailments as Alzheimer's disease as well as other types of dementia that are commonly found in elderly people.
Studies even reveal that dancing regularly reduces the risk of developing disorders such as carcinoma of the large intestine, diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart-related ailments. Besides these health benefits, dancing allows you to remain slim and young. It is also a great way to get rid of worries as a result of a hectic work schedule and other personal tensions.
Dancing is great aerobic workout that is not only fun, but also provides a great number of astounding health benefits. Dancing is an aerobic exercise consisting of different unique steps, that are choreographed to music. Depending upon the type of dancing, whether it is the waltz or the samba, the charleston or the merengue, will determine the type of steps taken to correctly complete the dance.
There are many different dance forms that offer terrific benefits to your health. However, each dance form possesses different characteristics. Benefits derived from each of these dance forms are also different, and mostly depend upon the duration of the dance, apart from your level of skill.
For instance, belly dancing is an important dance form that finds a prominent position during celebrations and festivals. The benefits of this dance form are the prevention of lower back problems, stress reduction, and enhanced posture. Not to mention an amazing stomach. Many women belly dance to improve the firmness of their stomach.
Likewise, ballroom dancing, sometimes known as social dancing, renders such advantages as body conditioning, increased stamina, improvement to the circulatory system, and enhanced flexibility. Not to mention that you get to wear those beautiful gowns. Ballroom dancing is considered to be the most elegant form of dance. It requires procision and grace, as well as perfect timing.
Salsa, or the "forbidden dance" which offers benefits including endurance building, weight loss, the release of toxins through sweating, enhanced cholesterol levels, maintenance of high blood pressure, and a reduced heart rate. Salsa, with it's closer than close dance steps is the basis for "dirty dancing" and we all know how sexual that is.
Swing Dancing, popular in the 20s, 30s and 40s as a response to big band swing music, combines triple steps and steps with syncopated music inspired by the African American and West African cultures music and dance. It is a high paced dance form with lots of energy, and its popularity has not dwindled over the years. Swing dancing is probably one of the most popular forms of dance.
There is also square dancing, a very popular form of dance in the South, conditions the cardiovascular system, enhances cholesterol levels, strengthens the bones, and conditions the muscles.
Other important dance forms that offer different health benefits are jazz dance that combine diverse steps; Flamenco dancing, an essential part of Spanish culture; tap, an important rhythmic as well as recreational dance form; modern dance of distinctive styles; folk dance, an important segment of most festivals and celebrations; Chinese dance consisting of classical as well as ethnic steps; ballet, which builds incredible stamina and balance.
Above all, dancing is considered a great way to burn calories. However, the amount of calories depends upon the type of dance. For example, swing dancing burns almost 235 calories per hour. Likewise, ballroom dancing burns nearly 265. In the case of square dancing, it burns about 280. Dance forms such as belly and salsa burn 400 plus calories per hour.
Apart from these health benefits, dancing is also considered an excellent way to add that extra cheer to your life, thereby making each day more fulfilling. Life is full of emotions, and an exercise plan coupled with rhythmic movements such as dance is a great way to lift your emotions, bringing more joy and fulfillment to your life. Dance might just be the perfect aerobic exercise that can help you move according to your life's changing emotions and rhythms.
Nowadays, a number of options are available to practice different types of dance. One can lean how to dance by taking a class locally at their gym or at a dance studio or perhaps on their own by purchasing a DVD on a particular style of dance. However you choose to approach the subject I strongly encourage you to get out there and dance
MaxGXL is a patented nutritional supplement formulated to promote and enhance the body's production and use of its most important antioxidant, glutathione (GSH) at the cellular level. Increased levels of GSH strengthen your immune system, increase your energy level, and enhance the body's fight against aging and the diseases of the aging. Increased levels of GSH also result in a faster recovery from strenuous exercise regimens, as well as environmental toxins and emotional stress.
While dancing is great fun, there are many health benefits derived from dancing, including improvement in your overall health, a reduction in stress, enhanced energy, easier digestion, weight loss, conditioning of the heart as well as lungs, improved cardiopulmonary functions and enhanced muscle tone and bone density.
It has also been revealed that dancing can reduce the chances for developing such ailments as Alzheimer's disease as well as other types of dementia that are commonly found in elderly people.
Studies even reveal that dancing regularly reduces the risk of developing disorders such as carcinoma of the large intestine, diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart-related ailments. Besides these health benefits, dancing allows you to remain slim and young. It is also a great way to get rid of worries as a result of a hectic work schedule and other personal tensions.
Dancing is great aerobic workout that is not only fun, but also provides a great number of astounding health benefits. Dancing is an aerobic exercise consisting of different unique steps, that are choreographed to music. Depending upon the type of dancing, whether it is the waltz or the samba, the charleston or the merengue, will determine the type of steps taken to correctly complete the dance.
There are many different dance forms that offer terrific benefits to your health. However, each dance form possesses different characteristics. Benefits derived from each of these dance forms are also different, and mostly depend upon the duration of the dance, apart from your level of skill.
For instance, belly dancing is an important dance form that finds a prominent position during celebrations and festivals. The benefits of this dance form are the prevention of lower back problems, stress reduction, and enhanced posture. Not to mention an amazing stomach. Many women belly dance to improve the firmness of their stomach.
Likewise, ballroom dancing, sometimes known as social dancing, renders such advantages as body conditioning, increased stamina, improvement to the circulatory system, and enhanced flexibility. Not to mention that you get to wear those beautiful gowns. Ballroom dancing is considered to be the most elegant form of dance. It requires procision and grace, as well as perfect timing.
Salsa, or the "forbidden dance" which offers benefits including endurance building, weight loss, the release of toxins through sweating, enhanced cholesterol levels, maintenance of high blood pressure, and a reduced heart rate. Salsa, with it's closer than close dance steps is the basis for "dirty dancing" and we all know how sexual that is.
Swing Dancing, popular in the 20s, 30s and 40s as a response to big band swing music, combines triple steps and steps with syncopated music inspired by the African American and West African cultures music and dance. It is a high paced dance form with lots of energy, and its popularity has not dwindled over the years. Swing dancing is probably one of the most popular forms of dance.
There is also square dancing, a very popular form of dance in the South, conditions the cardiovascular system, enhances cholesterol levels, strengthens the bones, and conditions the muscles.
Other important dance forms that offer different health benefits are jazz dance that combine diverse steps; Flamenco dancing, an essential part of Spanish culture; tap, an important rhythmic as well as recreational dance form; modern dance of distinctive styles; folk dance, an important segment of most festivals and celebrations; Chinese dance consisting of classical as well as ethnic steps; ballet, which builds incredible stamina and balance.
Above all, dancing is considered a great way to burn calories. However, the amount of calories depends upon the type of dance. For example, swing dancing burns almost 235 calories per hour. Likewise, ballroom dancing burns nearly 265. In the case of square dancing, it burns about 280. Dance forms such as belly and salsa burn 400 plus calories per hour.
Apart from these health benefits, dancing is also considered an excellent way to add that extra cheer to your life, thereby making each day more fulfilling. Life is full of emotions, and an exercise plan coupled with rhythmic movements such as dance is a great way to lift your emotions, bringing more joy and fulfillment to your life. Dance might just be the perfect aerobic exercise that can help you move according to your life's changing emotions and rhythms.
Nowadays, a number of options are available to practice different types of dance. One can lean how to dance by taking a class locally at their gym or at a dance studio or perhaps on their own by purchasing a DVD on a particular style of dance. However you choose to approach the subject I strongly encourage you to get out there and dance
MaxGXL is a patented nutritional supplement formulated to promote and enhance the body's production and use of its most important antioxidant, glutathione (GSH) at the cellular level. Increased levels of GSH strengthen your immune system, increase your energy level, and enhance the body's fight against aging and the diseases of the aging. Increased levels of GSH also result in a faster recovery from strenuous exercise regimens, as well as environmental toxins and emotional stress.
Protect Your Hearing
The prevalence of hearing loss in the U.S. has doubled in the last 30 years, affecting more than 28 million Americans, according to the American Speech-Language Hearing Association. Clinical audiology professor Robert Novak of Purdue University has been randomly examining college students and finding a level of hearing loss normally seen in middle-age adults. Novak believes a big reason for the increase in Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) is the use of portable music devices, which were introduced in 1979.
Once you damage your hearing, the impairment becomes permanent. Anything that makes loud noises can potentially affect your hearing. Lawnmowers, motorcycles, jet skis, snowmobiles, power tools, guns, many toys, and loud music pumped through headphones can all affect hearing. The extent of NIHL depends on loudness, pitch, and length of exposure to sound.
The danger of MP3 players is that they are made to blast music directly into the ear canal with very little leakage of sound. The loudness and pitch of sounds are much more intense when focused within the ear, unlike sounds that are projected through speakers, which have a chance to dissipate as they travel over distance. It’s this intensity, coupled with the cumulative effects of continued exposure that can severely damage hearing.
Listening to music on MP3s or other portable devices for hours each day has become a trend amoung teens. If and when hearing problems develop, they just turn up the volume to compensate.
This practice worries hearing experts such as Professor Novak, who claims to be seeing more and more patients with older ears on younger bodies.
To protect your hearing, wear earplugs anytime you are exposed to loud noises, and by all means tone it down when you listen to music through headphones. Cut back on the time you spend listening and give your ears an occasional break.
Hearing experts from Boston Childrens Hospital say it is safe to listen to your MP3 player or iPod at 60% volume for 1 hour a day.
The last thing I need while running or cycling is music. For me, part of the enjoyment of physical activity is the opportunity it provides to daydream. For me, running has always been that time to generate new ideas or solve old problems.
Occasionally I focus on my workout, monitoring intensity of effort, breathing, speed, foot strike, arm carriage, or pedal rotation on a bike. I like listening to music behind the wheel of a car, but I find it very distracting during a normal workout.
Unfortunately, I may be in the minority. Not long ago, a popular running website published an article featuring the benefits of listening to music while running. It took me a while to realize that this particular piece was actually a paid advertisement sponsored by a well-known company that makes portable music devices.
By coincidence or not, this cleverly disguised ad just happened to appear shortly following a well-publicized story linking hearing impairment to use of portable music devices.
Take my advice. Learn to run without music, and let your mind work on something else to avoid boredom. If you must listen to music while you run or workout, keep the volume as low as possible.
Hearing is something you want to preserve for a lifetime.
MaxGXL is a patented nutritional supplement formulated to promote and enhance the body's production and use of its most important antioxidant, glutathione (GSH) at the cellular level. Increased levels of GSH strengthen your immune system, increase your energy level, and enhance the body's fight against aging and the diseases of the aging. Increased levels of GSH also result in a faster recovery from strenuous exercise regimens, as well as environmental toxins and emotional stress.
Once you damage your hearing, the impairment becomes permanent. Anything that makes loud noises can potentially affect your hearing. Lawnmowers, motorcycles, jet skis, snowmobiles, power tools, guns, many toys, and loud music pumped through headphones can all affect hearing. The extent of NIHL depends on loudness, pitch, and length of exposure to sound.
The danger of MP3 players is that they are made to blast music directly into the ear canal with very little leakage of sound. The loudness and pitch of sounds are much more intense when focused within the ear, unlike sounds that are projected through speakers, which have a chance to dissipate as they travel over distance. It’s this intensity, coupled with the cumulative effects of continued exposure that can severely damage hearing.
Listening to music on MP3s or other portable devices for hours each day has become a trend amoung teens. If and when hearing problems develop, they just turn up the volume to compensate.
This practice worries hearing experts such as Professor Novak, who claims to be seeing more and more patients with older ears on younger bodies.
To protect your hearing, wear earplugs anytime you are exposed to loud noises, and by all means tone it down when you listen to music through headphones. Cut back on the time you spend listening and give your ears an occasional break.
Hearing experts from Boston Childrens Hospital say it is safe to listen to your MP3 player or iPod at 60% volume for 1 hour a day.
The last thing I need while running or cycling is music. For me, part of the enjoyment of physical activity is the opportunity it provides to daydream. For me, running has always been that time to generate new ideas or solve old problems.
Occasionally I focus on my workout, monitoring intensity of effort, breathing, speed, foot strike, arm carriage, or pedal rotation on a bike. I like listening to music behind the wheel of a car, but I find it very distracting during a normal workout.
Unfortunately, I may be in the minority. Not long ago, a popular running website published an article featuring the benefits of listening to music while running. It took me a while to realize that this particular piece was actually a paid advertisement sponsored by a well-known company that makes portable music devices.
By coincidence or not, this cleverly disguised ad just happened to appear shortly following a well-publicized story linking hearing impairment to use of portable music devices.
Take my advice. Learn to run without music, and let your mind work on something else to avoid boredom. If you must listen to music while you run or workout, keep the volume as low as possible.
Hearing is something you want to preserve for a lifetime.
MaxGXL is a patented nutritional supplement formulated to promote and enhance the body's production and use of its most important antioxidant, glutathione (GSH) at the cellular level. Increased levels of GSH strengthen your immune system, increase your energy level, and enhance the body's fight against aging and the diseases of the aging. Increased levels of GSH also result in a faster recovery from strenuous exercise regimens, as well as environmental toxins and emotional stress.
Dealing with Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a serious condition that causes your bones to become weakened or fragile to the point where they might break or shatter the slightest of movements. Active joints like the hips, wrists, and spine are particularly affected. The most common patients of osteoporosis are post-menopausal women and men over fifty. The older you get, the more likely you will be affected by Osteoporosis, due to reduced hormone levels in the body from age and menopause, and years of erosion to the bones, giving way and causing pain, fractures, and spinal deformity.
These are some common factors of Osteoporosis:
-Increasing age-Hereditary-Women are more prone to osteoporosis than men.-Low estrogen and testosterone level in women and men respectively.-Calcium and vitamin D deficiency-Lack of exercise-Smoking and drinking alcohol, which can adversely affect bone density.-Use of certain medication or drugs
Remedies for Osteoporosis
A healthy diet rich in calcium and vitamin D can greatly reduce or potentially reverse the effects of osteoporosis. Low-fat milk, yoghurt, cheese, orange juice, green leafy vegetable like spinach, cereals and breads are all good sources of calcium.
A cup of milk has 100 international units of vitamin D. Four cups a day could be your daily dose of vitamin D. Studies have also shown that post-menopausal women can have supplements containing manganese (5 mg/day), copper (2.5 mg/day), and zinc (15 mg/day) in combination with a calcium supplement (1,000 mg/day). It is termed to be more effective than having the calcium supplement alone.
Exercise regularly and cut down on alcohol and cigarettes, which can interrupt the processes of maintaining health bone density.
Exercise helps not only to strengthen the body, but also strengthens your bones. A twenty minute walk three to four times a week may help you tremendously. You can also go biking, swimming or join aerobic dancing classes to improve the bone condition. Engage in weight-bearing exercises as these help in strengthening the bones. If you have a swimming pool or a beach around your house, go walking in chest deep water for 30 minutes at least three days a week. This prevents stress on your bones hence there is less erosion.
Consume less salt and avoid food products which have more than 300 milligrams of salt per serving. Stay away from carbonated beverages like cola and soft drinks. The phosphoric acid present in carbonated drinks contains phosphorus, which if had in excess, can cause elimination of calcium from the body.
Studies have shown that vitamin K is very useful in maintaining healthy bones. It is found in green, leafy vegetables such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, collard greens, lettuce and spinach. You can also consume vitamin K supplements.
If you want to increase calcium content include Parmesan cheese in your diet. To lessen fat intake and increase calcium, add powdered non-fat dry milk powder in soups, casseroles and other beverages. Some of the food products that promote healthy bones are avocado, black pepper, cabbage, cod liver oil, Dandelion, garlic, onions, Parsley, Pigweed and Horse tail. Eating pineapple also prevents bone fractures due to the presence of manganese in pineapple.
Warning: The reader of this article should exercise all precautionary measures while following instructions on the home remedies from this article. Avoid using any of these products if you are allergic to it. The responsibility lies with the reader and not with the site or the writer.
MaxGXL is a patented nutritional supplement formulated to promote and enhance the body's production and use of its most important antioxidant, glutathione (GSH) at the cellular level. Increased levels of GSH strengthen your immune system, increase your energy level, and enhance the body's fight against aging and the diseases of the aging. Increased levels of GSH also result in a faster recovery from strenuous exercise regimens, as well as environmental toxins and emotional stress.
These are some common factors of Osteoporosis:
-Increasing age-Hereditary-Women are more prone to osteoporosis than men.-Low estrogen and testosterone level in women and men respectively.-Calcium and vitamin D deficiency-Lack of exercise-Smoking and drinking alcohol, which can adversely affect bone density.-Use of certain medication or drugs
Remedies for Osteoporosis
A healthy diet rich in calcium and vitamin D can greatly reduce or potentially reverse the effects of osteoporosis. Low-fat milk, yoghurt, cheese, orange juice, green leafy vegetable like spinach, cereals and breads are all good sources of calcium.
A cup of milk has 100 international units of vitamin D. Four cups a day could be your daily dose of vitamin D. Studies have also shown that post-menopausal women can have supplements containing manganese (5 mg/day), copper (2.5 mg/day), and zinc (15 mg/day) in combination with a calcium supplement (1,000 mg/day). It is termed to be more effective than having the calcium supplement alone.
Exercise regularly and cut down on alcohol and cigarettes, which can interrupt the processes of maintaining health bone density.
Exercise helps not only to strengthen the body, but also strengthens your bones. A twenty minute walk three to four times a week may help you tremendously. You can also go biking, swimming or join aerobic dancing classes to improve the bone condition. Engage in weight-bearing exercises as these help in strengthening the bones. If you have a swimming pool or a beach around your house, go walking in chest deep water for 30 minutes at least three days a week. This prevents stress on your bones hence there is less erosion.
Consume less salt and avoid food products which have more than 300 milligrams of salt per serving. Stay away from carbonated beverages like cola and soft drinks. The phosphoric acid present in carbonated drinks contains phosphorus, which if had in excess, can cause elimination of calcium from the body.
Studies have shown that vitamin K is very useful in maintaining healthy bones. It is found in green, leafy vegetables such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, collard greens, lettuce and spinach. You can also consume vitamin K supplements.
If you want to increase calcium content include Parmesan cheese in your diet. To lessen fat intake and increase calcium, add powdered non-fat dry milk powder in soups, casseroles and other beverages. Some of the food products that promote healthy bones are avocado, black pepper, cabbage, cod liver oil, Dandelion, garlic, onions, Parsley, Pigweed and Horse tail. Eating pineapple also prevents bone fractures due to the presence of manganese in pineapple.
Warning: The reader of this article should exercise all precautionary measures while following instructions on the home remedies from this article. Avoid using any of these products if you are allergic to it. The responsibility lies with the reader and not with the site or the writer.
MaxGXL is a patented nutritional supplement formulated to promote and enhance the body's production and use of its most important antioxidant, glutathione (GSH) at the cellular level. Increased levels of GSH strengthen your immune system, increase your energy level, and enhance the body's fight against aging and the diseases of the aging. Increased levels of GSH also result in a faster recovery from strenuous exercise regimens, as well as environmental toxins and emotional stress.
Have You Ever Considered Trying Yoga?
Yoga is a method for toning and sculpting the human body. It can be easily performed anywhere in your home. All you would need is a five foot square area in your living room, basement, or bedroom with enough space for freedom of movement without colliding with your furniture. You can easily find space in your home by comparing what furniture you have in what area, and then putting a mat or a carpet down on the area for your comfort.The best way to get started with yoga is to pick up a video or book as a guide. There are many sources of instruction for yoga available. Proper posing and stance are crucial if you want to get the most out of your yoga routine. Using a book or video will help you to perform the proper movements and make a great difference in body toning.As with all types of exercise, there are beginner levels and upper levels - always look for books and tapes that fit your personal levels of fitness.
Stretching is one of the most important parts of yoga. Stretching your muscles will help you to avoid any injuries while you are performing yoga. Without proper stretching to warm up and loosen your muscles, you might end up suffering from a pulled muscle or potentially severe muscle strain. In the long run, stretching takes just a few seconds and can save you from a lot of pain.
While performing yoga, learn to listen to your body. Don’t be too anxious or try to advance too quickly. If you feel aches and pains and are overly tired after your yoga session, you might want to stay at the beginner levels a little while longer. You must build a strong foundation and prepare and strengthen your body for toning. Higher levels of yoga have a much greater impact on the body and are much more difficult to accomplish. Stay with the easier levels of yoga until you feel completely comfortable performing all the positions.
One simple yoga practice is the act of sitting at the edge of your chair with your back held straight. If you do put your arms up on the desk, remember that your back position is really important. Sit with your back straight and your legs out in front of you, and your feet flat on the floor. This will be difficult for the first few minutes, but as you continue practicing over a few days, you will be able to sit better, longer, and your back will be much stronger for it.
If you are going on holiday, you can use the gym or the exercise room in the hotel as an area to perform your yoga. Virtually all gyms will have a television and a vcr or dvd player. If you find a time when others are performing yoga, this will help you in keeping to your schedule. You can use the dvd or vcr player to insert your tapes and get busy performing your exercise routine.
MaxGXL is a patented nutritional supplement formulated to promote and enhance the body's production and use of its most important antioxidant, glutathione (GSH) at the cellular level. Increased levels of GSH strengthen your immune system, increase your energy level, and enhance the body's fight against aging and the diseases of the aging. Increased levels of GSH also result in a faster recovery from strenuous exercise regimens, as well as environmental toxins and emotional stress.
Stretching is one of the most important parts of yoga. Stretching your muscles will help you to avoid any injuries while you are performing yoga. Without proper stretching to warm up and loosen your muscles, you might end up suffering from a pulled muscle or potentially severe muscle strain. In the long run, stretching takes just a few seconds and can save you from a lot of pain.
While performing yoga, learn to listen to your body. Don’t be too anxious or try to advance too quickly. If you feel aches and pains and are overly tired after your yoga session, you might want to stay at the beginner levels a little while longer. You must build a strong foundation and prepare and strengthen your body for toning. Higher levels of yoga have a much greater impact on the body and are much more difficult to accomplish. Stay with the easier levels of yoga until you feel completely comfortable performing all the positions.
One simple yoga practice is the act of sitting at the edge of your chair with your back held straight. If you do put your arms up on the desk, remember that your back position is really important. Sit with your back straight and your legs out in front of you, and your feet flat on the floor. This will be difficult for the first few minutes, but as you continue practicing over a few days, you will be able to sit better, longer, and your back will be much stronger for it.
If you are going on holiday, you can use the gym or the exercise room in the hotel as an area to perform your yoga. Virtually all gyms will have a television and a vcr or dvd player. If you find a time when others are performing yoga, this will help you in keeping to your schedule. You can use the dvd or vcr player to insert your tapes and get busy performing your exercise routine.
MaxGXL is a patented nutritional supplement formulated to promote and enhance the body's production and use of its most important antioxidant, glutathione (GSH) at the cellular level. Increased levels of GSH strengthen your immune system, increase your energy level, and enhance the body's fight against aging and the diseases of the aging. Increased levels of GSH also result in a faster recovery from strenuous exercise regimens, as well as environmental toxins and emotional stress.
What are the Health Benefits of Yoga?
Yoga is a method for toning both the body and the mind. It is the combination of both spiritual and physical training. One of the reasons for its popularity is that it can be performed by anyone at any age. It's a system that can be performed at your leisure, providing many significant health benefits, and you can still feel the benefits no matter how little you do.
Most people who decide to try yoga are looking for a means to relax, to increase their flexibility, or to release or deal with stress. However there are so many additional benefits; some are minor while others could change your life.
Yoga has many physical benefits. Aside from toning your muscles, yoga can increase the body’s flexibility, lower blood pressure, help to improve breathing, and may also help to decrease your level of fatigue and give you more stamina. Yoga can also stimulate internal glands and organs which can decrease the chance of disease in the body.
Yoga also has many benefits for the mind. It can improve your memory and your ability to concentrate and cause an increase in learning skills. Yoga can positively affect your mood, decreasing depression, improving your overall well-being. Yoga can improve your strength and physical well-being. If you constantly feel weak and run down, yoga will make you feel like a stronger person. You will feel lighter and stronger at the same time and you may find bursts of energy you didn't know you had.
Yoga may be the fountain of youth. Performing yoga can slow your aging and actually make you feel younger. Studies have shown that aging of the body is affected more by the health and condition of your spine than by how long you have lived. Yoga achieves this by strengthening the muscles around your spine and abdomen, improving posture, making your spine more flexible, and removing tension from your body.
Yoga can also aid in losing weight. Strengthening and toning your muscles with yoga increases the body’s metabolism, which helps the body to burn calories faster and more efficiently. This helps a lot towards achieving weight-loss. Also, there are more vigorous types of yoga that can help you to lose weight.
Yoga can improve your sex life. Many couples who have performed yoga insist that it has made their sex life better; this is due to yoga helping you to harness your sexual drive. The increased strength and stamina, along with the decreased tension has a direct positive impact on the physical performance during sex. Yoga also improves the sexual environment in indirect ways as keeping your mind and body more relaxed which definitely is a help during sex.Yoga is known to help with the healing of asthma, heart disorders, insomnia, bronchitis and many other conditions. It's also being used to treat osteoporosis and cerebral palsy.
Even though yoga is not completely magical, it can make you beautiful. It cannot make an unattractive person into a model but it can definitely improve a person's look and figure. Yoga allows a person to be in a peaceful and highly relaxing state of mind and being very calm and relaxed. Muscle toning from yoga can help to keep unwanted pounds off, and can reduce the appearance of wrinkles, making you look younger. This will go along way in making you look more beautiful.
It's difficult to describe exactly how you will feel from performing yoga; it really can make you feel like a new and better person. You will feel completely different once you set a routine and stick to it for a while. Remember the benefits discussed here may depend on the actual type of exercise performed. It's highly recommended you add yoga to your lifestyle because your health really can benefit.
MaxGXL is a patented nutritional supplement formulated to promote and enhance the body's production and use of its most important antioxidant, glutathione (GSH) at the cellular level. Increased levels of GSH strengthen your immune system, increase your energy level, and enhance the body's fight against aging and the diseases of the aging. Increased levels of GSH also result in a faster recovery from strenuous exercise regimens, as well as environmental toxins and emotional stress.
Most people who decide to try yoga are looking for a means to relax, to increase their flexibility, or to release or deal with stress. However there are so many additional benefits; some are minor while others could change your life.
Yoga has many physical benefits. Aside from toning your muscles, yoga can increase the body’s flexibility, lower blood pressure, help to improve breathing, and may also help to decrease your level of fatigue and give you more stamina. Yoga can also stimulate internal glands and organs which can decrease the chance of disease in the body.
Yoga also has many benefits for the mind. It can improve your memory and your ability to concentrate and cause an increase in learning skills. Yoga can positively affect your mood, decreasing depression, improving your overall well-being. Yoga can improve your strength and physical well-being. If you constantly feel weak and run down, yoga will make you feel like a stronger person. You will feel lighter and stronger at the same time and you may find bursts of energy you didn't know you had.
Yoga may be the fountain of youth. Performing yoga can slow your aging and actually make you feel younger. Studies have shown that aging of the body is affected more by the health and condition of your spine than by how long you have lived. Yoga achieves this by strengthening the muscles around your spine and abdomen, improving posture, making your spine more flexible, and removing tension from your body.
Yoga can also aid in losing weight. Strengthening and toning your muscles with yoga increases the body’s metabolism, which helps the body to burn calories faster and more efficiently. This helps a lot towards achieving weight-loss. Also, there are more vigorous types of yoga that can help you to lose weight.
Yoga can improve your sex life. Many couples who have performed yoga insist that it has made their sex life better; this is due to yoga helping you to harness your sexual drive. The increased strength and stamina, along with the decreased tension has a direct positive impact on the physical performance during sex. Yoga also improves the sexual environment in indirect ways as keeping your mind and body more relaxed which definitely is a help during sex.Yoga is known to help with the healing of asthma, heart disorders, insomnia, bronchitis and many other conditions. It's also being used to treat osteoporosis and cerebral palsy.
Even though yoga is not completely magical, it can make you beautiful. It cannot make an unattractive person into a model but it can definitely improve a person's look and figure. Yoga allows a person to be in a peaceful and highly relaxing state of mind and being very calm and relaxed. Muscle toning from yoga can help to keep unwanted pounds off, and can reduce the appearance of wrinkles, making you look younger. This will go along way in making you look more beautiful.
It's difficult to describe exactly how you will feel from performing yoga; it really can make you feel like a new and better person. You will feel completely different once you set a routine and stick to it for a while. Remember the benefits discussed here may depend on the actual type of exercise performed. It's highly recommended you add yoga to your lifestyle because your health really can benefit.
MaxGXL is a patented nutritional supplement formulated to promote and enhance the body's production and use of its most important antioxidant, glutathione (GSH) at the cellular level. Increased levels of GSH strengthen your immune system, increase your energy level, and enhance the body's fight against aging and the diseases of the aging. Increased levels of GSH also result in a faster recovery from strenuous exercise regimens, as well as environmental toxins and emotional stress.
Anti-Aging Diet And Exercise
Why do we have such an interest in the aging process? Is it vanity or is it just a fear of death? Either way a tremendous amount of time and research has gone into anti-aging research. Two factors stand out for all researchers in search of the fountain of youth - Diet and Exercise. Both play a major role on the impact on our health and on our life span.
Each and every one of us will have to face death one day. But all living organisms age over time and have a normal life span. With the amount of money being spent on research trying to slow down the aging process, most researchers believe it is only a matter of time until the aging process is slowed down and possibly to some extent even reversed.
Many people treat the symptoms of aging with the use of surgery, lotions, acupuncture, hair coloring, and cosmetics. But that does not change the underlying cause of aging. The fact is, if you abuse you body you will wear it out faster than if you took care if it. We are often more willing to treat the symptoms of aging, but spend very little effort in treating its causes.
We take care of our clothes, computers, cars and homes to keep them from aging and maintain a good appearance. But unfortunately, most of us will not put the same kind of effort into maintaining our bodies.
The fact of the matter is that we have control over the two most important factors that determine how well we are able to slow down the aging process - Diet and Exercise. If we took care of our bodies like we took care of our cars, our bodies a lot longer. If we are willing to change the oil in our car regularly and use high quality fuel, then why not see your health care provider regularly and put only high quality nutrients into your body?
Caloric restriction and exercise contribute to the process of slowing down the destruction of our cells and tissues when aging. Scientists are not yet sure how it works and why it is one of the major factors in contributing to aging, however, they have developed numerous theories.
Caloric restriction seem to reduce the damage from the chemical metabolic process which can produce Free radicals which are thought to be the leading cause of cellular damage. Substances called antioxidants can neutralize free radical by pairing up or binding with the free radical elections thus inhibiting them from damaging cells in the human body.
Exercise may be the fastest way to look younger but unfortunately, this is the one activity that we most likely want to avoid. It has always been proven that exercise not only make us feel good and look good, it also gives us more strength and energy, and also give us a better bone density.
Other benefits that we could get from exercising are, it speeds up our metabolism, increase the circulation in our entire body, increase our lung function, and the release of endorphins that drives away our stresses in life and depression. Lastly, and the most important, it increases our lymphatic function.
Just small improvements on diet and exercise can produce a great impact on promoting a healthier and longer life.
Common Vitamins and over the counter products can help with aging such as Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Vitamin E, and Selenium. Up to one-third of older people can no longer absorb Vitamin B from their food. Vitamin B is needed to form red blood cells and keep nerves healthy. Vitamin C, E and some forms of Vitamin A and the mineral Selenium are known to be antioxidants that help to protect the body from these free radicals.
The mineral Selenium has been associated with a significant reduction in the incidences of lung, colorectal and prostate cancer. Good sources are fish, asparagus, brazil nuts, meat, poultry and bread.
Always consult your doctor before using this information.
This Article is nutritional in nature and is not to be construed as medical advice.
Each and every one of us will have to face death one day. But all living organisms age over time and have a normal life span. With the amount of money being spent on research trying to slow down the aging process, most researchers believe it is only a matter of time until the aging process is slowed down and possibly to some extent even reversed.
Many people treat the symptoms of aging with the use of surgery, lotions, acupuncture, hair coloring, and cosmetics. But that does not change the underlying cause of aging. The fact is, if you abuse you body you will wear it out faster than if you took care if it. We are often more willing to treat the symptoms of aging, but spend very little effort in treating its causes.
We take care of our clothes, computers, cars and homes to keep them from aging and maintain a good appearance. But unfortunately, most of us will not put the same kind of effort into maintaining our bodies.
The fact of the matter is that we have control over the two most important factors that determine how well we are able to slow down the aging process - Diet and Exercise. If we took care of our bodies like we took care of our cars, our bodies a lot longer. If we are willing to change the oil in our car regularly and use high quality fuel, then why not see your health care provider regularly and put only high quality nutrients into your body?
Caloric restriction and exercise contribute to the process of slowing down the destruction of our cells and tissues when aging. Scientists are not yet sure how it works and why it is one of the major factors in contributing to aging, however, they have developed numerous theories.
Caloric restriction seem to reduce the damage from the chemical metabolic process which can produce Free radicals which are thought to be the leading cause of cellular damage. Substances called antioxidants can neutralize free radical by pairing up or binding with the free radical elections thus inhibiting them from damaging cells in the human body.
Exercise may be the fastest way to look younger but unfortunately, this is the one activity that we most likely want to avoid. It has always been proven that exercise not only make us feel good and look good, it also gives us more strength and energy, and also give us a better bone density.
Other benefits that we could get from exercising are, it speeds up our metabolism, increase the circulation in our entire body, increase our lung function, and the release of endorphins that drives away our stresses in life and depression. Lastly, and the most important, it increases our lymphatic function.
Just small improvements on diet and exercise can produce a great impact on promoting a healthier and longer life.
Common Vitamins and over the counter products can help with aging such as Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Vitamin E, and Selenium. Up to one-third of older people can no longer absorb Vitamin B from their food. Vitamin B is needed to form red blood cells and keep nerves healthy. Vitamin C, E and some forms of Vitamin A and the mineral Selenium are known to be antioxidants that help to protect the body from these free radicals.
The mineral Selenium has been associated with a significant reduction in the incidences of lung, colorectal and prostate cancer. Good sources are fish, asparagus, brazil nuts, meat, poultry and bread.
MaxGXL is a patented nutritional supplement formulated to promote and enhance the body's production and use of its most important antioxidant, glutathione (GSH) at the cellular level. Increased levels of GSH strengthen your immune system, increase your energy level, and enhance the body's fight against aging and the diseases of the aging. Increased levels of GSH also result in a faster recovery from strenuous exercise regimens, as well as environmental toxins and emotional stress.
Always consult your doctor before using this information.
This Article is nutritional in nature and is not to be construed as medical advice.
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