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, January Issue Of Natural Alternatives January 06, 2006 |
January 2006 Hello, and welcome to this edition of my Natural Alternatives Newsletter!
I am wishing you a healthy, happy and prosperous 2006!
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IN THIS ISSUE: 1) EAT MORE OF THESE FOODS FOR HEALTHY 2006 2) IMMUNE DEFICIENCY
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EAT MORE OF THESE FOODS FOR HEALTHY 2006 Don't start the new year on a negative note by focussing on what you can't eat until the holiday pounds are gone. Embrace what you know you should eat. No surprise, the good list is loaded with fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean protein that will fill you up, not out. Feeling satisfied is important as you go through cookie, eggnog and candy cane withdrawal. These foods are touted to fight cancer, reduce cholesterol and prevent strokes. They may even make your coat shine. Meet your new best buddies for 2006.
Mushrooms
Kiwi
Apricots
Dark chocolate
Onions
Cereal
Tofu
Corn
Steamed clams
Green tea
Garlic
Extra-virgin olive oil
Spices and herbs
Sweet peppers
Pineapple
Sources: "New Foods for Healing" by Selene Yeager and the editors of "Prevention" magazine (Bantam Books, 2003); "Power Food" by Janette Marshall (Lyons Press, 2003); "Newsweek"; and www.healthchecksystems.com
2) IMMUNE DEFICIENCY The immune system protects the body from viruses, bacteria, fungi and other harmful organisms. Toxins in the environment, in foods, poor diet and stress can also contribute to weakened immune-system. In this case your body is subject to fatigue and illness and can not fight infections. Immune-system cells are produced by the thymus gland, the spleen and other organs. They are than carried through the body via the lymph vessels to the lymph nodes, which store these cells and help to create an effective barrier against infection. Immune cells can be damaged by unstable oxygen molecules in the body called free radicals, which may be generated in dangerously high numbers by poor nutrition, X rays, alcohol, cigarette smoke and pollutants. A balanced diet, rich in vitamins and minerals, provides the building blocks for healthy cells. Vitamins such as C and E - known as antioxidants - stimulate immunity and protect against cancer by neutralizing free radicals. Vitamin A also helps strengthen the immune cell. The daily dose for vitamin A is 1,000 RE (1 carrot), 60 mg. for vitamin C (1 orange) and 8-10 mg. for vitamine E (2 tbsp. of vegetable oil). Popular immune-system boosting herbal remedies are echinacea, Siberian ginseng, wild indigo, thuja and chamomile. Deep breathing and fresh air replenish vital oxygen, regular exercise boosts oxygen intake and helps build cardiovascular and immune-system health. The thymus gland is a nursery for immune-system cells that help fight infection. It is located in the upper part of the chest behind the breastbone. This organ shrinks as we grow older and its effectiveness gradually diminishes. To stimulate your thymus gland here is a quick and easy exercise: every morning tap on the middle of the breastbone with your fingers for 5 minutes.
PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE!
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