By Cory Quirino
Philippine Daily Inquirer
HERE IS A YEAR-ENDER ON WELLNESS.
Body
You are exactly what you eat. For every morsel of live green food, as in vegetables, the more life you put into your body.
Keep it fresh and raw. Uncooked vegetables and fruits are packed with life-giving enzymes. The more raw food you eat, the more energy you will have. Remember that raw food is your best defense against lifestyle diseases like cancer, hypertension and diabetes.
Keep calories down by not drowning your salad with dressing. Try a simple mixture of 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil, squeeze of lemon, 1 anchovy fillet (or one tsp bagoong isda run through the blender, optional) and sprinkle of herbs.
Anti-aging simply means you can delay the aging process by avoiding toxic food with chemicals, preservatives, coloring or artificial seasoning. And one of the surest ways to become young-looking and vibrant is to exercise.
Go easy on your exercise program. Slow but sure is better than quick and intense (unless you’re an athlete). Know that exercise produces free radicals. This is why you need to load up on antioxidant-rich foods.
Wherever you dine, one can never be too sure about the way food is prepared—overcooked/undercooked, reused oils, hygiene, kitchen presentation/sanitation, etc. So always remember your Vitamins A, B, C, E and minerals zinc, calcium, magnesium, selenium. These basics can fortify one’s immune system.
Sleep the sleep of angels, as they say. Nothing can replace a good night’s sleep. And never forget that one night’s sleep lost is difficult to make up for. You can literally age overnight. Practice the art of napping twice a day—it’s rejuvenating.
Make probiotics a part of your daily regimen. Two tablespoons of kefir daily is all you need to ensure great health.
Overeating, alcohol consumption, antibiotics and unclean food can cause hyperacidity and amoebiasis (bad bacteria in the gut). Try kefir power from Bukidnon with 14 strains of good bacteria. Call World of Wellness at 7233878, 3323864.
Green blood is in. Taking wheatgrass everyday will fortify one’s body with iron, magnesium, calcium, fiber and enzymes. Its high-alkaline benefits cut stomach acidity instantly and restore balance to one’s system. It is super food. Weight-conscious people should take one sachet of tea 30 minutes before meals to control appetite. Call 8901111, Easy Phamax.
Mind
The mind is so connected to the brain that most experts do not know where their boundaries belong. Is there an overlap?
Stress-free—If you can manage stress, then half if not most of your illnesses will disappear. Doctors believe stress is a major cause of disease. The mind is directly connected to the body. Therefore a stressed mind will depress the immune system. Thus, if you can adopt a calm and positive attitude in life, chances are your vitality and strength are guaranteed. Stress management should be a major component of many health/wellness regimens. Take deep, long deliberate breaths to ease pressure on the mind and heart.
Adopt a “tomorrow will be better” attitude. Reciting this in your head is enough. If you want to magnify its power, read it out loud then watch the good things come your way.
Spirit
There is no discounting the power of a prayerful heart. When the spirit moves you, it also moves mountains. Make time for meditative prayer everyday. If you can achieve harmony in all its aspects, then you have discovered the true meaning of wellness.
Affirmation: “I am fit to live and fit to love.”
Love and light!
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Wednesday, September 2, 2009
High-fat diet can cause impotence
By Cory Quirino
Philippine Daily Inquirer
DO you know that men who eat food high in cholesterol are at great risk of becoming impotent?
Studies have shown that men aged 25-83 whose cholesterol levels are higher than 240 mg/dl are twice as likely to have trouble achieving or maintaining an erection than men with cholesterol levels below 180 mg/dl.
Cleansing cures
A high-fat diet of saturated fats/animal meats narrows arteries and blocks blood flow to your heart. These are the same arteries that carry blood to the penis.
Note: Blood has to reach the penis for an erection to take place.
Tips
1. Load up on lean meat, poultry, fish.
2. Exercise daily.
3. Take a multi-vitamin, multi-mineral supplement.
4. Increase vegetable/fruit intake.
5. Don’t smoke. Smoking limits blood flow and contributes to blockages in the arteries.
6. Try a new, potent combination of five mushrooms such as reishi, shiitake, agaricus, maitake, cordyceps (regarded by Chinese, Japanese herbal natural medicine experts as effective).
Incontinence
Afflicting mostly women, incontinence is defined as the “lack of bladder and/or bowel control.”
Stress incontinence–leakage of small amounts of urine when you lift or strain, cough/sneeze caused by menopause, pregnancy, pelvic injury and excessive weight.
Urgency incontinence–urgent need to urinate caused by stroke, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease.
Overflow incontinence–spilling over of small amounts of urine when the bladder is very full.
Causes: urinary blockage, nerve damage, spinal cord injury.
Remedies: Pelvic muscle exercises.
Kegel exercise can strengthen your pelvic muscle if you do it regularly.
Here’s how: Imagine that you are trying to hold back bowel movement by tightening the muscles around your anus.
These muscles are powerful. Exercising them without involving your legs, buttocks or belly muscles will give you back not only bladder control but also more orgasms. Start exercising—contract, release, contract, release at least 100 times a day.
Smoking affects your bladder, so don’t smoke. A smoker’s cough places a great amount of stress on your bladder. The tobacco itself affects the urethra and bladder.
Coconut water therapy– Drink one glass of coconut water daily to cleanse your bladder.
Red juice cleansing–a synergetic blend of 30 vegetables and fruits, including sambong and cranberry will expel toxins from your bladder.
The amazing recovery of 36-year-old Julius Castillo from stage five chronic renal failure after consuming two bottles of red juice in 10 days was featured in a TV show (red juice is available at World of Wellness, V-mall, SM Fairview and all Mercury drugstores).
Irritability
Declare freedom from mood swings, outbursts of anger and impatience. Relax. Take vitamin B.
More tips
Declare a few minutes of “Don’t bother me.” Do slow breathing, close your eyes and visualize your stress is gone.
Take an anti-stress capsule called Morin, made from natural moringa, known to cleanse the blood and boost iron levels.
Affirm: “I declare my freedom from illness.”
Love and light!
Philippine Daily Inquirer
DO you know that men who eat food high in cholesterol are at great risk of becoming impotent?
Studies have shown that men aged 25-83 whose cholesterol levels are higher than 240 mg/dl are twice as likely to have trouble achieving or maintaining an erection than men with cholesterol levels below 180 mg/dl.
Cleansing cures
A high-fat diet of saturated fats/animal meats narrows arteries and blocks blood flow to your heart. These are the same arteries that carry blood to the penis.
Note: Blood has to reach the penis for an erection to take place.
Tips
1. Load up on lean meat, poultry, fish.
2. Exercise daily.
3. Take a multi-vitamin, multi-mineral supplement.
4. Increase vegetable/fruit intake.
5. Don’t smoke. Smoking limits blood flow and contributes to blockages in the arteries.
6. Try a new, potent combination of five mushrooms such as reishi, shiitake, agaricus, maitake, cordyceps (regarded by Chinese, Japanese herbal natural medicine experts as effective).
Incontinence
Afflicting mostly women, incontinence is defined as the “lack of bladder and/or bowel control.”
Stress incontinence–leakage of small amounts of urine when you lift or strain, cough/sneeze caused by menopause, pregnancy, pelvic injury and excessive weight.
Urgency incontinence–urgent need to urinate caused by stroke, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease.
Overflow incontinence–spilling over of small amounts of urine when the bladder is very full.
Causes: urinary blockage, nerve damage, spinal cord injury.
Remedies: Pelvic muscle exercises.
Kegel exercise can strengthen your pelvic muscle if you do it regularly.
Here’s how: Imagine that you are trying to hold back bowel movement by tightening the muscles around your anus.
These muscles are powerful. Exercising them without involving your legs, buttocks or belly muscles will give you back not only bladder control but also more orgasms. Start exercising—contract, release, contract, release at least 100 times a day.
Smoking affects your bladder, so don’t smoke. A smoker’s cough places a great amount of stress on your bladder. The tobacco itself affects the urethra and bladder.
Coconut water therapy– Drink one glass of coconut water daily to cleanse your bladder.
Red juice cleansing–a synergetic blend of 30 vegetables and fruits, including sambong and cranberry will expel toxins from your bladder.
The amazing recovery of 36-year-old Julius Castillo from stage five chronic renal failure after consuming two bottles of red juice in 10 days was featured in a TV show (red juice is available at World of Wellness, V-mall, SM Fairview and all Mercury drugstores).
Irritability
Declare freedom from mood swings, outbursts of anger and impatience. Relax. Take vitamin B.
More tips
Declare a few minutes of “Don’t bother me.” Do slow breathing, close your eyes and visualize your stress is gone.
Take an anti-stress capsule called Morin, made from natural moringa, known to cleanse the blood and boost iron levels.
Affirm: “I declare my freedom from illness.”
Love and light!
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