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<title>Superior Absorption of Coral Calcium</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 22 Oct 2005 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ <br>Over the past few years, Coral Calcium has received a lot of media attention as the widely preferred source of readily absorbable calcium. In 2003, a study was undertaken to compare and contrast the absorption of Ryukyuan Coral Calcium, as opposed to carbonate derived calcium.<br><br>Twelve normal subjects, including six men and six women, were selected to participate in the study. None of them had taken any or other supplements that may have affected their calcium metabolism during the month preceding the experiment.<br><br>The subjects were divided into three groups, one of which ingested crackers with coral based calcium added, and another of which ingested similar crackers with carbonate calcium. The third group served as a control, and did not ingest any crackers, whatsoever.<br><br>The results of the study showed that 4 hours after ingestion, the group receiving coral-added crackers had significantly higher calcium levels in their urine than did the other group, even though both were tested as having the same amount beforehand. These findings indicate that the body is able to absorb coral calcium far more quickly and easily than other standard formulas.<br><br>One reason for the increased absorption of coral based formulas may be that the calcium derived from coral in Ryukyu, Japan also contains magnesium at and average ratio of 1 part magnesium for every 2 parts calcium. Because of the fact that this is the one of the main distinguishing features of Ryukyuan Coral Calcium, it may be logical to assume that high magnesium content has some bearing upon the intestinal absorption of calcium.<br><br> <br><br> <br><br> <br /><br />--<br />

 

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<title>Hoodia Gordonii Review</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2005 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ If you want to lose weight safely and quickly chances are you've heard of the astonishing weight loss effects of <b>Hoodia Gordonii</b>.<br><br>But what exactly is Hoodia, what does it do, and will it help you lose weight? <br><br>Here is a review of Hoodia Gordonii as well as what you need to know before you buy Hoodia. <br><br><br><b>What is Hoodia?</b><br><br>Hoodia Gordonii is a cactus of the "succulent" cactus family, which has grown for thousands of years in the Kalahari Desert region.  Hoodia has been used by the indigenous Bushmen as a natural appetite suppressant and thirst quencher during their long hunting trips for generations.<br><br><br><b>How Does Hoodia work?</b><br><br>Scientists believe that the reason for Hoodia's appetite suppressing abilities is a molecule called "P57".  Normally, when you eat the glucose in your body rises and eventually signals to your brain (the hypothalamus) that you are full.  It is believed that "P57" molecule in Hoodia mimics the effect that glucose has on your brain, telling part of your brain (the Hypothalamus) that you feel full. Consequently, you have no desire to eat.<br><br>It has actually been shown that pure Hoodia is 100,000 times more powerful than glucose in telling your brain to stop eating.<br><br><br><b>Does Hoodia Help People Lose Weight?</b><br><br>One of the first studies of Hoodia Gordonii was done in the UK on obese patients.  Half of the volunteers were given Hoodia Gordonii, the other half were given a placebo.  The subjects were allowed to read, watch television and eat.  <br><br>After 15 days it was found that those taking Hoodia had <b>reduced their calorie intake by 1000 calories a day</b>. Despite having unlimited access to food, the Hoodia subjects lost weight.<br><br><br><b>Is Hoodia Safe?</b><br><br>Since Hoodia is a plant (versus a man-made chemical), it is completely natural and experts say it is safe to eat.  Scientists have been studying Hoodia for almost 10 years and have not found any side effects. (Not to mention the San Tribesman who have been eating Hoodia for years with seemingly no ill effects).<br><br><br><b>The Downside</b><br><br>Even as public interest in Hoodia skyrockets, there is a downside: Not all Hoodia is created equal.  <br><br>Because of the incredible surge in interest for Hoodia, many South African suppliers were simply unprepared for the demand (It takes 5 to 7 years for the Hoodia Gordonii plant to even reach maturity).  <br><br>As a result the market has been flooded with 'Hoodia Gordonii' pills that are not as effective as real Hoodia. There have been reports of companies not putting the stated amount of Hoodia in their pills, using a 'Hoodia plant substitute' (not the real thing) or even filling their pills with silica, leaves, sawdust and other filler products that have none of the powerful Hoodia ingredients in them. <br><br><br><b>What Can You Do?</b><br><br>One way to tell if a Hoodia pill is real is to look for a document called the C.I.T.E.S. Certificate (The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora).  Since the Hoodia plant is a protected plant species it can only be sold to an exporter who has this certificate. <br><br>Another way to tell if the Hoodia is pure is to look for a company that displays a current Alchemists Lab report which runs HPLS, TLC and Micropscopy tests that prove whether the Hoodia is genuine or not.<br><br>Confused?  It can be confusing to do all the research yourself (even if you want to save yourself 1000 calories a day!). If you're interested in 2 brands of Hoodia that fulfill the above requirements, you are welcome to check out Hoodia reviews at: <a href="http://www.freetobethin.com/article_Hoodia_Gordonii_Review.html">http://www.freetobethin.com/article_Hoodia_Gordonii_Review.html</a>.<br><br>Bottom Line?  Hoodia looks like it offers something many other diet pills cannot: all natural, safe effective weight loss - without feeling deprived.<br /><br />--<br />Vienna Miller is a contributing writer to <a href="http://www.freetobethin.com">Diet and Weight Loss Reviews</a>.

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<title>Anxiety Treatment - The Natural Remedy for Anxiety Relief</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ L-Theanine, naturally occurring in green tea, proves effective in dealing with anxiety symptoms and providing anxiety relief<br><br>Anxiety is a state of intense fear, uncertainty, uneasiness, or apprehension due to anticipation of an imagined or real threatening future event. Anxiety can be both physically and psychologically devastating to the Anxiety sufferer's life. Anxiety is often sub-categorized according to the focus of the perceived threat. There is social anxiety, separation anxiety, dating anxiety, performance anxiety, math anxiety, etc. Stress and anxiety often go hand in hand and can result in anxiety depression as the individual feels powerless to receive any anxiety help.<br><br>There are a variety of anti-anxiety treatments to consider in overcoming anxiety. For some, anxiety medications prove to be a source of anxiety relief. Other's prefer not to use any of the anti-anxiety drugs and opt for more natural cures for anxiety management. These may include herbs for anxiety, acupuncture anxiety treatments, anxiety vitamins, aromatherapy for anxiety relief, even hypnosis has has proved beneficial overcoming anxiety.<br><br>This article discusses the perhaps little known amino acid L-Theanine as a natural remedy for anxiety relief.<br><br>L-Theanine is a unique free form amino acid found only in the tea plant and in the mushrooms Xerocomus badius and certain species of genus Camellia, C. japonica and C. sasanqua. Often drinkers of green tea report a feeling of calmness they feel after ingesting a cup or two even though green tea has roughly half the caffeine of coffee. This is due to the high L-Theanine content.<br><br>In addition to reducing anxiety symptoms, studies have shown L-Theanine may be effective in promoting concentration, supporting the immune system, improving learning performance, lowering blood pressure, increasing formation of the inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA, and increasing brain dopamine levels among other positive benefits with no known downside.<br><br>Studies in cooperation with Taiyo Kagaku Co., The University of Shizuoka, and The Family Planning Institute of Japan have shown that women taking 200 mg L-Theanine daily have lower incidence of PMS symptoms. These symptoms include physical, mental, and social symptoms. Overall, a significant alleviation of PMS symptoms by L-Theanine was observed. <br><br>While still under investigation, L-Theanine appears to have a role in the formation of the inhibitory neurotransmitter Gamma Amino Butyric Acid (GABA). GABA blocks release of the neurotransmitters dopamine and serotonin, playing a key role in the relaxation effect. <br><br>Everyone knows the effects stress and anxiety can have on an individual's physical state of well-being. Fascinating neurochemistry research has revealed that given a shot of GABA essentially turned back the clocks in the brains of older monkeys, whose brain function briefly operated at levels normally seen in monkeys less than half their age.<br><br>GABA, or gamma-amino butyric acid, is a neurotransmitter chemical that is essential for optimizing how brain cells transmit messages to each other and acts to put a damper on unwanted brain signaling activity. Although GABA's age-related decline has not been documented in humans, a host of studies in mammals, including other primates, suggests that a similar process is at work in people.<br><br>Monkeys ages 26 and 32 -- considered old age for monkeys -- that got GABA directly delivered to their neurons responded to visual patterns, such as flashing vertical and horizontal lines, in much the same way as monkeys aged 7 to 9 years old did. <br><br>Without GABA delivery, the monkeys' aged brains had more difficulty firing neurons that specifically gauge various aspects of depth perception, motion and color. Instead, older monkeys have more random firings that make it difficult to observe visual nuances. In younger monkeys, GABA had no effect since their brains already had optimal GABA functioning.<br><br>L-Theanine is considered to be safe based on its historical use as a component of tea and on favorable toxicology studies. Tea is the most consumed beverage worldwide after water, and has been consumed for thousands of years by billions of people. It is estimated that a heavy tea drinker (6-8 cups daily) will consume between 200 to 400 mg of L-Theanine daily.<br><br>While dosage for depression and anxiety disorder remain individual, it is recommended to take 100 to 200 mg 1 to 3 times daily for anxiety relief. Based on the results of clinical studies, it has been established that L-Theanine is effective in single dosages in the range of 50-200 mg. It is suggested that subjects with higher levels of anxiety take a dose at the higher end of the effective range (100 - 200 mg) for overcoming anxiety.<br><br /><br />--<br />Post by Steve Adair, independent researcher, freelance writer and vitamin and nutritional supplement consultant to <a href="http://www.vitamincountry.com">VitaminCountry.com</a>. 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<title>Vitamin A</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ A fat-soluble vitamin essential for growth and bone development in children, for vision, for healthy skin and mucous membrane surfaces, for reproduction and the integrity of the immune system.<br><br>Vitamin A consists of several active compounds, including alpha-carotene, beta carotene, retinal, retinol, retinoic acid and the carotenoids. Natural sources of vitamin A are egg yolks, fish-liver oils, liver, cream, butter, green leafy and yellow vegetables, pineapples, prunes, cantaloupes, oranges and limes. The richest sources include cod-liver oil, butter, butterfat in milk and egg yolk. Vitamin A can also be synthetically produced.<br><br>Early in the 20th  century, Englishman Frederick Gowland Hopkins discovered a growth-stimulating substance inn milk. Later, a German researcher named Stepp identified a substance he  had labeled “minimal qualitative factors” as a lipid. In 1913, E. V. McCollum and Marquerite David demonstrated an essential growth factor for rats in butter and egg yolk, which they called “fat soluble A.”<br><br>Simultaneously, Osborn and Mendel, working in New Haven, Connecticut, found a similar fat soluble substance in cod-liver oil and butter.<br><br>Moore, an English scientist, demonstrated that beta-carotene obtained as a colored substance from plants was transformed in the human body to a  colorless form of vitamin A, which was then stored in the liver. It was not until 1930 that Karrer and his group in Switzerland determined the chemical structures of vitamin A and beta-carotene. In 1935, Wald defined a biochemical in the retina that he termed retinene, later renamed retinal.<br><br /><br />--<br />Douglas Adams is the owner of  <a href="http://www.allwellbeing.com" > All Wellbeing.com</a> , a website dedicated to increasing knowledge of health related issues.

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<title>Beta-carotene</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ A pro vitamin, precursor chemical or building block that the human body converts to vitamin A, beta-carotene is one of many pigments called carotenoids that give the deep coloring found in orange or green vegetables and fruits. <br><br>Beta-carotene is the only carotenoid that can be converted to significant amounts of vitamin A, and only about one-sixth is converted in humans. Dietary fat is required for the adequate absorption of carotene. The deeper the orange coloring of a carrot, the higher the concentration of beta-carotene.<br><br>In an Arizona study, 26 of 49 patients with oral leukoplakia, a premalignant lesion, were given 60 milligrams daily of beta-carotene for six months, resulting in a significant reduction in the size of their lesions. However, excessive ingestion of beta-carotene and other carotenoids from dietary sources or supplements may cause a yellowing of the skin. Fortunately, the skin pigmentation<br>is reversible with reduction in the quantity of beta-carotene consumed. There is no evidence that natural sources of beta-carotene are more effective than synthetic sources.<br><br>Retinol<br>The major vitamin A compound is found naturally in eggs, dairy products, liver and fish-liver oil. The compounds require proteins for their absorption from the intestines. Etretinate, a synthetic retinoid, appears to be effective in the treatment of psoriasis. Half of 32 patients being treated for advanced cervical cancer had a 50 percent regression in the size of their tumors when treated with oral 13-cis-retinoic acid and alpha interferon.<br /><br />--<br />Douglas Adams is the owner of  <a href="http://www.allwellbeing.com" > All Wellbeing.com</a> , a website dedicated to increasing knowledge of health related issues.

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<title>Vitamin A Deficiencies</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Nyctalopia, or night blindness, is the initial indication of inadequate vitamin A.<br><br>With continued vitamin insufficiency, xerophthalmia and keratomalacia occur with perforation and ultimately cause blindness. This is especially common in the children of underdeveloped countries, where vitamin A deficiency may be responsible for an estimated 250,000 cases of blindness annually. Although most symptoms of vitamin A deficiency improve with vitamin A supplementation, there may be a permanent stunting of growth if the epiphyseal, or growth, plates close prematurely in bones.<br>	<br>Data collected from the 50,828 women enrolled in the Nurses' Health Study b researchers at the Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston suggest that consuming foods high in vitamins A and C may reduce the incidence of cataracts. Antioxidant rich vegetables such as spinach, sweet potatoes and squash appear to proteins in the lens that lead to the formation of cataracts.<br><br>Measles seems to have a poorer prognosis in children who are vitamin A deficient. Children with severe measles infections should be given vitamin supplementation.<br><br>One study of AIDS patients demonstrated that individuals with vitamin A deficiency died sooner than those with normal levels of the vitamin.<br><br>Dosage<br><br>The liver stores several months' supply of vitamin A in well nourished individuals. Protein and possibly zinc may be involved in the utilization of the liver stores. Rarely should adult doses exceeding 25,00 I.U. daily be taken unless a deficiency is especially severe.<br><br /><br />--<br />Douglas Adams is the owner of  <a href="http://www.allwellbeing.com" > All Wellbeing.com</a> , a website dedicated to increasing knowledge of health related issues.

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<title>Review on Goji Berry and its Health Benefits</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Goji, Lycium barbarum, has long been used as a general energy restoring tonic tea, its leaves and berries have a wide range of benefits from skin rashes to eyesight and diabetes. A tea made from the berries has been known to lower blood pressure and cholesterol, help with eyesight, vertigo, menopause complaints, impotency, and help improve liver and kidney function. The bark and root can be used as an antibacterial to control coughs, lower fevers, and control blood pressure and cholesterol as well.<br><br>Goji is rich in natural phytonutrients and vitamins such as:<br><br>* Polysaccharides<br>* Zeaxanthins<br>* Flavonoids<br>* Carotenoids<br>* Riboflavin<br>* Ascorbic acid<br>* Thiamine<br>* Nicotinic acid<br>* Glycocojugates<br>* monosaccharides<br>* 17 Amino acids<br><br>As you can see Goji is rich in nutrients and traditionally was made into a juice to drink from the berries, this poses a problem in the supplement industry because in order for the juice to be preserved it needs to be pasteurized, pasteurization is heating the juice this could destroy the important nutrients in the berries. Preparing the Goji berry as an extract and standardizing the berries to its polysaccharide fraction (LBP) is much more desirable and all the research has been done on the LBP.<br><br>Goji has been shown to impact the immune system in a positive way, boosting production of the immune system proteins IL-2 and tumor necrosis factor-alpha in vitro. Also, Goji extract has increased the production of lymphocytes an important white blood cell involved in immunity. Feed your body the right nutrients to boost the immune system and your body will fight off cancer and disease.<br><br>Every day our bodies produce damaging free radicals that cause oxidative damage to every cell in the body, when these cells are damaged they can go on living replicating them selves causing all sorts of damage and cancer. Goji is high in antioxidants and these antioxidants can help the body’s cells protect its self form free radical oxidative damage. Recent research has suggested that free radical damage to the body can cause premature aging, so consuming quantities of supplements and herbs that protect one from free radical damage can help slow the aging process, it’s by far the fountain of youth supplement but may help one live long and disease free.<br><br>Animal research has shown Goji to protect DNA from damage and accelerate the rate at which DNA is produced. Also, Goji protects the liver which makes Goji similar to milk thistle in action. Goji has been shown to be a good adaptogen, helping the body recover from exercise and help the body restore muscle and liver glycogen, this berry could be promising for bodybuilders and the exercise enthusiast.<br /><br />--<br />Visit VitaNet® Health Foods at http://vitanetonline.com/. VitaNet sells high quality vitamins and herbs with a wide selection of discount vitamins and <a target="_blank" href="http://vitanetonline.com/description/DRB-00153/vitamins/Best-Goji-Berry-Extract/">Goji Extract</a> that are in stock and ready to ship. Please link to this site when using this article.<br><br><br>Source: <a href="http://www.articletrader.com/">http://www.articletrader.com</a> ]]></description>
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<title>Review on Noni and its health benefits</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 10 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Noni (Morinda Citrifolia) was originally indigenous to Southeast Asia but thanks to the Polynesians, the Noni plant has been domesticated and cultivated around the world.  Today you can find Noni in India, Tahiti, the Caribbean, South America, West Indies, and Hawaii.  When Noni ripens on the vine it has a rancid smell and tastes somewhat cheesy described by those who have eaten it ripe off the vine.  Noni has a long list of medical uses in many of the aforementioned cultures.  <br><br>In many cultures the Noni fruit, flower, leaves, bark and root have all been used for medicinal purposes.  The Polynesians have a long history of use for this plant.  It has been said the leaves can be mixed with oil and applied to the skin to help with rheumatic pain, inflammation, gout, ulcers, neuralgia, cough and colds, ringworm, and boils.  It has even been said that the juice could help control blood sugar in adults.  In 1930’s the Noni fruit was used internally for a wide range of aliments.  Noni fruit can be used as a cleansing formula, to help remove intestinal worms, and to help improve respiration and lung function.<br><br>Noni is packed full of phytonutrients and vitamins such as the following:<br><br>* anthraquinones<br>* damnacanthal<br>* Vitamin A<br>* octanoic acid fatty acids<br>* linoleic acid<br>* oleic acid<br>* acetic acid<br>* palmitic acid<br>* esters<br>* Ketones<br>* lactones<br>* alcohols<br><br>The above list of phytonutrients and vitamins in Noni can also help the body fight microbes, help fight against inflammation, help fight carcinogens, and boost the immune system.  In research conducted on mice, Noni has been shown to boost the immune system directly by increasing the activity of macrophages and or lymphocytes in the immune system. In recent studies, the polysaccharides in Noni have shown to exhibit an anti-tumor effect and when taken in conjunction with chemotherapeutic agents it can help improve recovery time.<br><br>Noni has been traditionally used as an analgesic pain reliever and sedative.  Researchers recently put this to the test with mice in an experiment and found that in fact Noni did demonstrate a non-toxic analgesic pain relieving effect and sedative effect on the mice.  The researcher’s findings did confirm the traditional analgesic properties and uses of the Noni plant.<br><br>Noni is a valuable medicinal plant, given the recent discoveries about Noni the future looks bright for this plant, but further studies should be performed to discover its full potential.  If you want to relax one evening, drink some Noni tea and if you have a headache or mild aches and pains in the body, try Noni which comes in a liquid, capsule, or tea bag forms. <br /><br />--<br />Visit VitaNet® Health Foods at http://vitanetonline.com/. VitaNet sells high quality vitamins and herbs at discount prices. <a href="http://vitanetonline.com/description/1417/vitamins/Noni-Fruit/" target="_blank">Noni Fruit</a> also available in stock and ready to ship. Please link to this site when using this article.<br><br><br>Source: <a href="http://www.articletrader.com/">http://www.articletrader.com</a> ]]></description>
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<title>Healthy Eating</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Healthy eating is difficult to achieve because we have so many health factors to consider and food choices to make. We know antioxidants are good for us so we want to eat lots of colorful fruits and vegetables because they contain phytochemicals like carotenoids and flavonoids which neutralize the free radicals that cause the age-related degenerative diseases. We know that we may not get all the antioxidants that we need in our food so we take supplements to ensure an adequate supply of <a href="http://www.benefits-of-antioxidants.com"><b>antioxidants.</b></a> But what about the actual food we eat. One of the major problems with our modern diet is that the food we eat is a tasty combination of saturated fats and highly processed and quickly digested carbohydrates. However in the last several years, people have become so concerned about fats in their diet that they have substituted carbohydrates and avoided even the good unsaturated fats in lean meat, olive oil and other plant oils. Now everybody seems to be eating a medium- to high-carbohydrate diet without giving proper attention to the type of carbs that they eat.<br><br>Not all carbohydrates behave the same in our bodies. We have been told for years to avoid simple carbs like honey and white bread and eat complex carbohydrates that our body doesn’t digest and turn to glucose as quickly. However determining whether a food containing carbohydrates is absorbed and raises our blood sugar quickly or slowly is not at all intuitive. Scientists have done a lot of rigorous testing over the past several years and have found that white bread and baked potatoes raise our blood sugar level much faster than honey, jams and chocolate bars. These scientists developed a numerical index called the Glycemic Index or GI to compare the ability of different carbohydrate containing foods to raise the body’s blood sugar levels – or in other words the speed of conversion to glucose. GI values are determined by feeding human subjects who have fasted overnight a fixed amount of the food and then measuring their blood glucose levels at fixed intervals of time. Pure glucose is set at 100 and then other foods are compared to this profile. Testing is time consuming and the tests have to be averaged for a number of individuals. However these studies have yielded some surprising results such as the fact that the starches in rice, bread, potatoes and many types of cereals were absorbed and raised blood sugars very quickly but the sugars in fruit, candy, chocolate and ice cream did not result in prolonged rises in blood sugars. In other words many of the starchy foods had a much higher Glycemic Index than many of the sugary foods. Needless to say these results seem counter intuitive and have caused a lot of controversy in the food industry. The rate of absorption is very dependant on how the carbs are bound up with the food fiber and the particle size. For example less gelatinized products like al dente spaghetti and oatmeal have lower GI values and stone ground flours have lower GI values than finely ground flours. The fibrous coat surrounding beans and seeds stop enzymes from getting at the starchy carbs inside and will slow the digestion of grainy breads, legumes and barley. The acidity of foods also slows down digestion and vinegar, lemon juice, pickles and sourdough bread will result in lower GI meal values.<br><br>The Glycemic Index is important not only to diabetics but also to non-diabetics because we need to know what foods will keep our blood sugars on an even keel and not raise them too high and then have them plummet down again causing hunger. The slow digestion of low GI foods and the gradual rise and fall in blood-glucose response helps people with diabetes control their blood sugar levels and increase their sensitivity to insulin. Low GI foods will help healthy people delay hunger pangs and promote weight loss in overweight individuals. In addition low GI carbohydrates can reduce blood cholesterol levels and also reduce our risk of heart disease. High blood glucose spikes can result in oxidative stress leading to the formation of plaque that can cause atherosclerosis and even blood clots. So keeping our blood sugar levels fairly level and low seems like what we should be trying to achieve through healthy eating. How do we go about achieving this?<br><br>The first step is to look at what carbohydrates we are consuming and the GI levels of the meals that we are eating. Then we should try and ensure we have at least one low GI food in each meal to keep the overall meal GI close to 50. Most fats and proteins have no effect on the GI level of our meal because they don’t contain carbs. However watch out for saturated fats and too many calories. Let’s look at some meals and see what substitutions we could make. The GI values are shown in brackets.<br><br>Breakfast<br><br>Cut back on Corn Flakes (92), Rice Krispies (82) and substitute All-Bran (32) or switch to a cereal based on oats, barley or bran. Stop eating white bagels (72), white bread (70) or whole-wheat bread (77) and switch to pumpernickel (50) or sourdough (55). Fruits are mostly low GI foods and surprisingly orange juice (46) is very good.<br><br>Lunch and Dinner<br><br>Eat your colored vegetables and make your salad dressings with olive oil and vinegar. Avoid parsnips (97) and substitute pastas like al dente white spaghetti (38), linguini (46) or macaroni (47) for Instant white rice (87) and potatoes – baked (85), red-skin peeled and boiled (88). Except for parsnips and potatoes most vegetables have a low GI value.<br><br>Additional information on GI values can be found at the University of Sydney website www.glycemicindex.com/ or in the “The New Glucose Revolution: Shopper’s Guide to GI Values 2006.<br /><br />--<br />Mark Ransome is a contributing editor and writer for the popular new website – <a href="http://www.benefits-of-antioxidants.com"><b>Benefits of Antioxidants.</b></a> Visitors to www.benefits-of-antioxidants.com will have access to a new free diet and weight loss program – The Psychiatrist’s Weight Loss Program.<br><br>Source: <a href="http://www.articletrader.com/">http://www.articletrader.com</a> ]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[ How could this be happening? Our dog (Storm) just received her one year checkup in June and was given a clean bill of health. In shock by the news, we refused to put Storm down and defied the recommendation of our vet oncologist.<br><br>What followed could only be described as a long exhaustive internet and phone search for cancer alternatives for dogs. After 100 hours of research in two weeks, we stumbled across a homeopathic vet in our area. What we learned was shocking.<br><br>Dogs like humans - even puppies who are barely adult dogs are exposed to triggers every single day that can kick off a serious of unfortunate health events. These triggers can come from the air we breath, the water we drink, the food we eat, and the vaccinations we take to stay healthy - yes even vaccinations can be a trigger to cancer.<br><br>Listening with abated breath, we continued to learn from our homeopathic vet that traditional doctors treat most auto immune diseases (like cancer) at the symptom level; but they never address the underlying question which is why did we get sick in the first place?<br><br>When your body is out of balance, your body fails to do what it was designed to do - which is heal itself. When your cells stop talking to each other efficiently they become corrupt. These corrupt cells can lead to illnesses and in the case of our Storm - Lymphosarcoma.<br><br>It was recommended that we put Storm on a glyconutrient supplementation program coupled with a raw diet high in protein and low in carbs. We started her on a leading brand of glyco supplements. These supplements contained the eight simple sugars that provide your body the building blocks it needs to enhance cell to cell communication.<br><br>Within two weeks of this program, the tumor that Storm had was 90% gone. This was a tumor that was twice the size of her heart on the ultrasound just two weeks before. At the end of the first month, Storm was diagnosed as being in remission.<br><br>Don't get me wrong. Cancer is a smart, nasty disease that mutates and has one purpose - survival. Is there a cure for cancer? - probably not. Is there a better way to treat cancer? - absolutely. Are glyconutrients part of that better treatment? - my opinion is YES.<br><br>Holly and I have seen first hand what these glyconutrients can do. We both take them; and our dogs both take them. Did we know about glyconutrients before Storm was diagnosed with cancer? - NO. Do most doctors know about them? - NO.  This is because the discovery of glyconutrients is fairly new and has only recently been added to the curriculum at medical schools.<br><br>If you are or a loved one are suffering from an auto immune disorder I strong urge you to check out this website. <a href=http://www.glyconutritionforlife.org>www.glyconutritionforlife.org</a><br><br>"Your body is an amazing health machine if you give it the tools necessary to heal itself"<br><br>David Filer is a corporate professional that works hard; and believes that everything in life shoudl be done in moderation. He believes in fitness and nutritiona and overall well being. His interest and passion for glyconutrients started when his dog was diagnosed with cancer. His exhaustive search led to his personal discovery of glyconutrients; and his amazing story.<br /><br />--<br />David Filer is a corporate professional that works hard; and believes that everything in life should be done in moderation. He believes in fitness and nutrition and overall well being. His interest and passion for glyconutrients started when his dog was diagnosed with cancer. His exhaustive search led to his personal discovery of glyconutrients; and his amazing story.<br><a href=http://www.glyconutritionforlife.net>Ambrotose</a><br><br>Source: <a href="http://www.articletrader.com/">http://www.articletrader.com</a> ]]></description>
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