28 April 2016

Vitamin B12

Vitamin B12, also known as cobalamin, contributes to our body’s natural energy production and other related biological processes.

For example, B12 plays an important role in the formation of DNA. It is crucial to the processes that create healthy blood cells and keep our nervous system working properly.

Along with its role in red blood cell production, vitamin B12 also helps keep our overall cardiovascular system in check. Thus even a small B12 deficiency can have serious consequences for our health.

Running low on this important B complex nutrient can lead to general fatigue, and long-term deficiencies can lead to even worse health concerns.

According to VeganHealth.org, “Unlike animals, most, if not all, plants have no B12 requirement for any function, and therefore have no active mechanisms to produce or store B12. When B12 is found in them it can be due to contamination which is not reliable.”

And so B12 comes almost exclusively from fish and animal food sources (Sardines, Salmon,Tuna, Cod, Lamb, Scallops, Shrimp, Beef, Turkey, Chicken), cheese and eggs.

Vegetarians and vegans who eat no animal products, along with the elderly who absorb less vitamin B12 are the two most at-risk populations.

Because of its large chemical structure, vitamin B12 is not as easily absorbed as other vitamins. But it can be stored in our body up to a year.

22 April 2016

Uses of apple cider vinegar

The uses of apple cider vinegar are:
      On the whole
  • ease digestion,
  • aid in flu prevention,
  • reduce inflammation,
  • regulate pH balance,
  • lower blood sugar levels
  • help with type 2 diabetes
  • alleviate allergy symptoms,
  • ease nausea and heartburn,
  • as a staple in detox regimens,
  • for a number of skin conditions, including reducing acne and smoothing wrinkles, soothing sunburn skin and helping to heal faster,
  • ease sore throat pain,
  • stop burning pain in chest,
  • destroy harmful (and odor-causing) bacteria in mouth and help break down plaque,
  • keep body odors at bay,
Its ingredients
  • Potassium: promotes cell tissue and organism growth, and helps prevent brittle teeth and hair loss,
  • Iron: important for blood health,
  • Magnesium: vital to heart health,
  • Enzymes: boosts chemical reactions in the body,
  • Malic acid: protects vinegar from viruses, bacteria and fungus,
  • Acetic acid: slows the digestion of starch,
  • Calcium: builds strong bones and teeth,
  • Pectin: helps regulate blood pressure and cholesterol,
  • Ash: maintains a healthy alkaline state in the body.

12 April 2016

Three healing effects from Honey

First, honey supports our immune system and fights off harmful bacteria.

Second, it provides unique antioxidants and micronutrients that benefit our body.

Lastly, honey burns differently in our body than “normal” sugar. All the extra enzymes and nutrients in honey not only help the body rebuild itself — they also regulate how the body uses the sugar.

05 April 2016

Body acidity

When our human body is functioning at its optimal level, human body fluids and tissues exist in a slightly alkaline state. However, if our diet consists largely of "acidifying" foods,our pH balance can quickly become unbalanced.

These acidifying foods would result in our blood and body tissues to become bathed in an acidic solution. If left untreated, this acidic condition leads to diseases such as heart disease, high cholesterol and even obesity.

And so if you experience more than 2 of the symptoms listed below, there is a high chance that your body is acidic and you may need to change your diet before it accumulates and turn into deadly diseases or cancer one day.

a. Pimples & Acnes
b. Agitation
c. Rapid panting breath
d. Rapid heartbeat
e. Muscular pain
f. Pre-menstrual and menstrual cramping
g. Pre-menstrual anxiety and depression
h. Cold hands and feet
i. Light headedness & dizziness
j. Exhausted easily and low energy
k. Joint pains that travel
l. Food allergies
m. Excessive gas
n. Hyperactivity
o. Lack of sex drive
p. Bloating
q. Heartburn & acid reflux
r. Yellow & strong smelling urine
s. Headaches & migraines
t. Irregular heartbeat
u. White coated tongue
v. Hard to get up in morning
w. Excess head mucous (stuffiness)