Sacramento-Nutrition-Examiner May 24, 10:25 PM
After your dental cleaning, make a soothing anti-viral and anti-bacterial mouthwash with exotic myrrh and clove oil. Disinfect those mouth sores caused by a virus. Oxygenate away those anaerobic bacteria that create the roots of gum disease. Start by making a safe antimicrobial oil-based mouthwash using herbs, oils, minerals, non-corrosive vitamins, and water.
Mix 4 drops of clove oil, 2 drops of myrrh, one tablet of zinc, and one tablet of folic acid (that you buy in a health-food store) in 16 ounces (473 mil.) of water. Let the tablets dissolve in the water and oils mixture, and then shake well. Add anti-bacterial herbs of your choice such as sage, mint, or ginger.
Don't make a mouthwash with vitamin C powder from ascorbic acid or with any citrus oil, vitamin, vinegar, acid, or fruit that corrodes teeth. Keep your mouthwash alkaline. Don't swallow this mouthwash. Rinse, swish, and spit it out. Choose edible oils. A few drops of edible oils can be added to your home-made mouth wash.
To make a simple mouth wash, mix four drops of clove oil, 2 drops of myrrh essential oils, a folic acid vitamin tablet dissolved in water, and a zinc mineral tablet dissolved in water. You can purchase all these ingredients at a health food store.
Mix oils and tablets in a pint of distilled water until the folic acid and zinc tablets are dissolved. Use as a mouthwash. Don’t swallow any. Store your mouthwash in a covered glass jar in your refrigerator for up to a week.
Make your own mouthwash with three to five drops of natural, wild organic oil of oregano in water. Swish it in your mouth or put it in your Water Pik® that’s already filled with warm water. Move the water and oregano oil between your teeth.
If you have canker sores inside your mouth, rinse the roof of your mouth with extra virgin olive oil. Another way to soothe virus-caused canker sores in your mouth is to make a paste of monolaurin and water.
Open a monolaurin capsule and mix with a few drops of water. When you have a paste, spread it inside your mouth, on your tongue and on your hard palate. Leave it for a few minutes. You can swallow one capsule of monolaurin after it’s been moved around your mouth for a few minutes. It’s made from lauric acid, which comes from coconut oil.
Remember that your skin absorbs anything you put on it, and you never know what you’re allergic to at any time. Make a mouthwash from edible oils or extracts that are anti-viral and not acid-based. You want your mouth to be alkaline.
Your oil base for mouthwash can be extra virgin olive oil, virgin coconut oil*, sesame seed oil, monolaurin*, clove oil, or oregano oil and water. Don’t put the oil of oregano directly on a sore in your mouth as it will burn. Keep it diluted with olive oil and water. Mix oil of oregano first with water.
Take a sip of water, put a few drops of oil of oregano in your mouth, and swish it around. Take another sip of water and either swallow or spit it out. Don’t use more than one or two drops of oil of oregano with water if you plan to swallow it. If you buy essential oils in a health food store make sure you purchase oils safe to put inside your mouth, not oils meant for external massage. Never put oils that burn your mouth in any other body orifices.
Oils are for rinsing out the mouth. The only oil you could swallow safely after swishing around in your mouth would be extra virgin olive oil, sesame oil, or coconut oil*. Some oils are toxic if swallowed, and others are toxic if swallowed while not diluted one part of oil to 25 parts of water.
Before you use any particular oil for making your own mouthwash, check the aromatherapy sites to make sure the oil you select is not toxic.
** Monolaurin is one of the main chemical components of coconut oil
Friday, 29 May 2009
Solon calls for quick action versus swine flu
by Negros Chronicle Published in Daily News Updates
By EDMUND B. SESTOSO
A partylist solon has urged the House of Representatives to immediately determine the government’s preparedness against swine flu which may develop into a worldwide epidemic.
Montemayor who represents ABA-AKO partylist was also a former secretary of the Department of Agriculture has passed House Resolution No. 1121 where he pointed out that 150 deaths have already been reported in Mexico, while cases of swine flu have also been detected in the United States, Canada, Britain, Spain, Israel and New Zealand.
The former agriculture secretary express fears that that if swine flu will hit the country, other nations may ban meat imports from the Philippines that will result to hurting not less than 2 million hog raisers and corn farmers in the country.
Montemayor visited Dumaguete City as a resource person of the farmer-leaders forum initiated by the Negros Farmers Council and the Negros Farmlands.
“Congress should also inquire if local governments and defense authorities are prepared to meet local outbreaks.
He said the House of Representatives must ascertain if anti-swine flu vaccines and other remedies are readily available or need to be quickly developed and pre-positioned in sufficient quantities in order to ensure people’s health and safety.
Virgin coconut oil: best defense versus swine flu
On the other hand, Rep. Montemayor said that the same crisis can also be turned into a big opportunity for coconut farmers and processors.
He said that the high lauric content of virgin coconut oil (VCO) is known to strengthen the human immune systems against microbes and viruses.
“Research and development of the possible use of VCO against swine flu should be accelerated” he said.
House Resolution No. 1121 directs the House committees on health, agriculture and food, science and technology, transportation and communication, justice trade, local government and national defense and security to come up with recommendations to address the problem.
Historically in 1918, a different type of swine flu brought about a pandemic that resulted to the deaths of at least 40 million people worldwide.
By EDMUND B. SESTOSO
A partylist solon has urged the House of Representatives to immediately determine the government’s preparedness against swine flu which may develop into a worldwide epidemic.
Montemayor who represents ABA-AKO partylist was also a former secretary of the Department of Agriculture has passed House Resolution No. 1121 where he pointed out that 150 deaths have already been reported in Mexico, while cases of swine flu have also been detected in the United States, Canada, Britain, Spain, Israel and New Zealand.
The former agriculture secretary express fears that that if swine flu will hit the country, other nations may ban meat imports from the Philippines that will result to hurting not less than 2 million hog raisers and corn farmers in the country.
Montemayor visited Dumaguete City as a resource person of the farmer-leaders forum initiated by the Negros Farmers Council and the Negros Farmlands.
“Congress should also inquire if local governments and defense authorities are prepared to meet local outbreaks.
He said the House of Representatives must ascertain if anti-swine flu vaccines and other remedies are readily available or need to be quickly developed and pre-positioned in sufficient quantities in order to ensure people’s health and safety.
Virgin coconut oil: best defense versus swine flu
On the other hand, Rep. Montemayor said that the same crisis can also be turned into a big opportunity for coconut farmers and processors.
He said that the high lauric content of virgin coconut oil (VCO) is known to strengthen the human immune systems against microbes and viruses.
“Research and development of the possible use of VCO against swine flu should be accelerated” he said.
House Resolution No. 1121 directs the House committees on health, agriculture and food, science and technology, transportation and communication, justice trade, local government and national defense and security to come up with recommendations to address the problem.
Historically in 1918, a different type of swine flu brought about a pandemic that resulted to the deaths of at least 40 million people worldwide.
Ten Commandments for Wellness:
* Walk, Exercise, Breath and Meditate
* Eat moderately
* Go Vegetarian
* Drink minimum 2 Liters of Water per day
* Eat 3 hrs before Sleeping
* Check Your words before talking (Mind yr words)
* Vibrate Love : Love everyone : Universal Love
* Be Thankful and express the same : Show Gratitude : Thanks giving
* Care for Mother Earth
*Manage your stress
Few tips to live longer and live healthier..
· Human system is not designed to digest Non Vegetarian food. Our teeth are not designed for NV. The sooner we shift to Vegetarian food the better. Most NV food have toxins which harm us. Dead food even if it is fresh is harmful. Eat living food like fresh fruits, fresh vegetables. The more the food is stored / even in a frig, the poorer it is. All the food decay over time. NV Food decays faster. In a way Japanese Raw Fish food is a smarter choice if it is fresh. But avoid fish as well.
· Man kind knows cooking only in the past 1,000 or 1,500 years. Man kind existed millions of years eating fresh food without cooking.
· Fruits are the best food possible as they are pre digested. The early humans in the jungle were eating fruits only; not even vegetables. Vegetables probably came after civilization. Nuts are OK.
· Do not drink RO Water as there are no minerals. Do not use bottled water also. Use UV Filtered water after boiling. When we use RO or Bottled water, they take away the minerals from our body and the same is lost via Urine. Hence they are doubly harmful. We need minerals: we can drink mineral water or UV / Boiled water.
· We need minimum 2 liters of water to cleanse the toxins in our body- sort of auto detox.
·The whole body’s daily biological function can be divided into 3 zones: 4 am to 12 noon : Cleaning or Cleansing ; 12 noon – 8 pm : Digestion / energizing ; 8 pm – 4 am : Regeneration / relaxing. Hence we should eat multiple meals of very small quantities during the energizing cycle only (12 noon to 8 pm). For breakfast, it is ideal to eat only Fruits ; any fruits : only fresh fruits ; seasonal and regional fruits are designed by nature basing on the climate and seasons. So prefer seasonal those available / grown in your area. Quantity is not an issue. Settle down with your own comfort level – but use moderation. Diabetes is not an issue.
· Strictly No food after 8 pm. Passing bowls after every meal is good. Passing bowls only once in the morning is not as healthy as one thinks.
· Do drink water during eating any food. We need the concentration of the digestive juices. Water will dilute the same. Drink water either 30 minutes before eating or 60 to 120 minutes after eating.
· Mental and spiritual Wellness is a pre requisite for the physical wellness and hence mind your words as you can never take back the words once spoken. Think twice before speaking. Your words may make or break a relationship. Better make than break.
· Hatred and anger are always counter productive. It is very important you love and show the love. Love is not just between two persons. Love everyone universally. Express your love to everyone you meet. This also helps you mentally for the well being. Don’t be shy in expressing your love.
· Show gratitude and say thanks. Thanks-giving is a part of all religions. Be grateful for what you have. Thank the earth, your parents, your boss and whom so ever gave something to you. Do not take anything for granted. Expression of thanks pleases all. Don’t be shy in saying thank you.
· We need to give something back to earth. Care for your mother earth like you will care for your own mother. When you care for earth, she will care for you. You will get back what you give.
· Manage your stress. Manage anger. Face the stress and learn to manage stress. Read the book ‘ the Secret’. Understand the laws of attraction. If you keep thinking of something all the time, that is what will be given to you. So don’t think of stress.
Ten Poisons we consume regularly:
White Milk
White Sugar
White Sea Salt
White Rice
White Flour : any processed / packaged flour – even colored
Refined / hydrogenated oils
Coffee and Tea
Carbonated drinks including Soda or sparkling water
Ice Cream
Non Vegetarian food
· Even animals do not drink milk after they grow out of the childhood. Only children need mother’s milk. Not goat’s milk. Milk is the most poisonous food we take. It is the Milk Industrial lobby which has created the myth about Milk. Avoid milk and your wellness is guaranteed. Auto Immune system in our body works when milk enters our body and destroys good cells as it is misled. Almond milk, Dates Milk, Banana Milk, fresh Coconut may be substitutes. Persons with Asthma will feel the relief immediately after stopping milk consumption.
· White sugar can cause about 136 diseases. So may harmful chemicals are used to bleach and double refine the sugar. Use Brown sugar or unrefined sugar.
· To refine the salt, again many chemicals are used. Salt causes high BP. Use un refined Rock Salt.
· White rice : there is nothing left as every nutrient is polished away. Use brown rice or unpolished rice moderately.
· Wheat Flour or any packed flour contains Glutton which is harmful. Most processors use Potassium Bromide which is very harmful. Bread or Roti or Nan are all harmful if made out of packed flour. If natural grain is powdered at home, you may use. Eat fruits, vegetables instead of breads. We need about one tenth of water to grow fruits or vegetables when compared to rice or wheat. This is eco friendly.
· Refined oils are very harmful because of the chemicals used. Use 4 different oils by changing them on a daily basis: like use one oil today oil 2 on next day etc. Or use only Virgin Olive oil or Virgin Coconut oil. These are the only two oils which are good. Never Reheat the oils. Throw away after the first heating. Do not give the used oils to the poor as you are spoiling their health.
· We all know about the ill effects of caffeine. Alkaloid nature of Coffee and tea are harmful. Use Green tea, herbal tea, ginger tea, Brown tea etc. You can create an exciting new range of tea drinks which are tasty and create a wealth of well being.
· All carbonated drinks have CO2 and we all know it. Most contain sugar and lots of it. They have enough chemicals to act as pesticides. Avoid all carbonated drinks
· Ice creams contain flavors which are from Oil. They also have phosphoric acid which destroys the stomach lining. Avoid all ice creams. If there are some ice creams with natural flavors from natural fruits and without phosphoric acid, then it is ok. But still remember all ice creams contain the WORST poison : milk.
· Natural cocoa is ok. But processed cocoa is not ok.
· Most junk food is harmful. Potato finger chips are the worst. They use an acid and a chemical to make the finger chips crisp, straight and long.
Other Important Tips:
· Never take Fruits after Dinner or any meal. Take them before the meal. Try for a month and you will feel the difference. Fruits are predigested food. They do not need much time in the stomach and the stomach tries to send them on to send to the intestines. Fruits do not need energy for digestion and in fact are ready to give out energy immediately to our system. Whereas the regular meal we take needs time and energy to be digested. Thus we are creating a conflict by taking fruits after food. Some times, fruits manage to push the regular food through the intestines before they are digested.
· Chew the food – any food properly ; not only to grind them. There are sensors in our tongue, mouth and teeth which pass on the signal to our glands as to what digestive juice and quantity and when they are required. When we do not chew, we are not giving enough time for these sensors and glands.
· Head aches : Don’t take pain killers. The pain is in your mind; not in the head. Rest and close your eyes and ask yourself : where is the pain; what is its color, what is its shape, how deep or wide it is, how much is the pain on a scale of 1 to 10 etc. Ask these questions repeatedly till you realize that there is no pain.
· Read the book “What the Doctors Don’t Tell you”
- This was the lecture given by Dr. Peter (Founder of Divine Noni India) during his visit to Thailand couple of weeks back. He made a research on this and you can get to know about his product NONI in the following websites : www.devinenoni-international.net ; www.worldnoni.org ; www.devinenoniinternational.net
(Thanks to Mr. Devadoss of Lucky Spinning for this nice narration!)
If you want to attend Dr. Peter's forthcoming Seminors in Bangkok or you want him to conduct a seminar in your group, you may contact Mr. Vijay @ 086 338 1613
* Eat moderately
* Go Vegetarian
* Drink minimum 2 Liters of Water per day
* Eat 3 hrs before Sleeping
* Check Your words before talking (Mind yr words)
* Vibrate Love : Love everyone : Universal Love
* Be Thankful and express the same : Show Gratitude : Thanks giving
* Care for Mother Earth
*Manage your stress
Few tips to live longer and live healthier..
· Human system is not designed to digest Non Vegetarian food. Our teeth are not designed for NV. The sooner we shift to Vegetarian food the better. Most NV food have toxins which harm us. Dead food even if it is fresh is harmful. Eat living food like fresh fruits, fresh vegetables. The more the food is stored / even in a frig, the poorer it is. All the food decay over time. NV Food decays faster. In a way Japanese Raw Fish food is a smarter choice if it is fresh. But avoid fish as well.
· Man kind knows cooking only in the past 1,000 or 1,500 years. Man kind existed millions of years eating fresh food without cooking.
· Fruits are the best food possible as they are pre digested. The early humans in the jungle were eating fruits only; not even vegetables. Vegetables probably came after civilization. Nuts are OK.
· Do not drink RO Water as there are no minerals. Do not use bottled water also. Use UV Filtered water after boiling. When we use RO or Bottled water, they take away the minerals from our body and the same is lost via Urine. Hence they are doubly harmful. We need minerals: we can drink mineral water or UV / Boiled water.
· We need minimum 2 liters of water to cleanse the toxins in our body- sort of auto detox.
·The whole body’s daily biological function can be divided into 3 zones: 4 am to 12 noon : Cleaning or Cleansing ; 12 noon – 8 pm : Digestion / energizing ; 8 pm – 4 am : Regeneration / relaxing. Hence we should eat multiple meals of very small quantities during the energizing cycle only (12 noon to 8 pm). For breakfast, it is ideal to eat only Fruits ; any fruits : only fresh fruits ; seasonal and regional fruits are designed by nature basing on the climate and seasons. So prefer seasonal those available / grown in your area. Quantity is not an issue. Settle down with your own comfort level – but use moderation. Diabetes is not an issue.
· Strictly No food after 8 pm. Passing bowls after every meal is good. Passing bowls only once in the morning is not as healthy as one thinks.
· Do drink water during eating any food. We need the concentration of the digestive juices. Water will dilute the same. Drink water either 30 minutes before eating or 60 to 120 minutes after eating.
· Mental and spiritual Wellness is a pre requisite for the physical wellness and hence mind your words as you can never take back the words once spoken. Think twice before speaking. Your words may make or break a relationship. Better make than break.
· Hatred and anger are always counter productive. It is very important you love and show the love. Love is not just between two persons. Love everyone universally. Express your love to everyone you meet. This also helps you mentally for the well being. Don’t be shy in expressing your love.
· Show gratitude and say thanks. Thanks-giving is a part of all religions. Be grateful for what you have. Thank the earth, your parents, your boss and whom so ever gave something to you. Do not take anything for granted. Expression of thanks pleases all. Don’t be shy in saying thank you.
· We need to give something back to earth. Care for your mother earth like you will care for your own mother. When you care for earth, she will care for you. You will get back what you give.
· Manage your stress. Manage anger. Face the stress and learn to manage stress. Read the book ‘ the Secret’. Understand the laws of attraction. If you keep thinking of something all the time, that is what will be given to you. So don’t think of stress.
Ten Poisons we consume regularly:
White Milk
White Sugar
White Sea Salt
White Rice
White Flour : any processed / packaged flour – even colored
Refined / hydrogenated oils
Coffee and Tea
Carbonated drinks including Soda or sparkling water
Ice Cream
Non Vegetarian food
· Even animals do not drink milk after they grow out of the childhood. Only children need mother’s milk. Not goat’s milk. Milk is the most poisonous food we take. It is the Milk Industrial lobby which has created the myth about Milk. Avoid milk and your wellness is guaranteed. Auto Immune system in our body works when milk enters our body and destroys good cells as it is misled. Almond milk, Dates Milk, Banana Milk, fresh Coconut may be substitutes. Persons with Asthma will feel the relief immediately after stopping milk consumption.
· White sugar can cause about 136 diseases. So may harmful chemicals are used to bleach and double refine the sugar. Use Brown sugar or unrefined sugar.
· To refine the salt, again many chemicals are used. Salt causes high BP. Use un refined Rock Salt.
· White rice : there is nothing left as every nutrient is polished away. Use brown rice or unpolished rice moderately.
· Wheat Flour or any packed flour contains Glutton which is harmful. Most processors use Potassium Bromide which is very harmful. Bread or Roti or Nan are all harmful if made out of packed flour. If natural grain is powdered at home, you may use. Eat fruits, vegetables instead of breads. We need about one tenth of water to grow fruits or vegetables when compared to rice or wheat. This is eco friendly.
· Refined oils are very harmful because of the chemicals used. Use 4 different oils by changing them on a daily basis: like use one oil today oil 2 on next day etc. Or use only Virgin Olive oil or Virgin Coconut oil. These are the only two oils which are good. Never Reheat the oils. Throw away after the first heating. Do not give the used oils to the poor as you are spoiling their health.
· We all know about the ill effects of caffeine. Alkaloid nature of Coffee and tea are harmful. Use Green tea, herbal tea, ginger tea, Brown tea etc. You can create an exciting new range of tea drinks which are tasty and create a wealth of well being.
· All carbonated drinks have CO2 and we all know it. Most contain sugar and lots of it. They have enough chemicals to act as pesticides. Avoid all carbonated drinks
· Ice creams contain flavors which are from Oil. They also have phosphoric acid which destroys the stomach lining. Avoid all ice creams. If there are some ice creams with natural flavors from natural fruits and without phosphoric acid, then it is ok. But still remember all ice creams contain the WORST poison : milk.
· Natural cocoa is ok. But processed cocoa is not ok.
· Most junk food is harmful. Potato finger chips are the worst. They use an acid and a chemical to make the finger chips crisp, straight and long.
Other Important Tips:
· Never take Fruits after Dinner or any meal. Take them before the meal. Try for a month and you will feel the difference. Fruits are predigested food. They do not need much time in the stomach and the stomach tries to send them on to send to the intestines. Fruits do not need energy for digestion and in fact are ready to give out energy immediately to our system. Whereas the regular meal we take needs time and energy to be digested. Thus we are creating a conflict by taking fruits after food. Some times, fruits manage to push the regular food through the intestines before they are digested.
· Chew the food – any food properly ; not only to grind them. There are sensors in our tongue, mouth and teeth which pass on the signal to our glands as to what digestive juice and quantity and when they are required. When we do not chew, we are not giving enough time for these sensors and glands.
· Head aches : Don’t take pain killers. The pain is in your mind; not in the head. Rest and close your eyes and ask yourself : where is the pain; what is its color, what is its shape, how deep or wide it is, how much is the pain on a scale of 1 to 10 etc. Ask these questions repeatedly till you realize that there is no pain.
· Read the book “What the Doctors Don’t Tell you”
- This was the lecture given by Dr. Peter (Founder of Divine Noni India) during his visit to Thailand couple of weeks back. He made a research on this and you can get to know about his product NONI in the following websites : www.devinenoni-international.net ; www.worldnoni.org ; www.devinenoniinternational.net
(Thanks to Mr. Devadoss of Lucky Spinning for this nice narration!)
If you want to attend Dr. Peter's forthcoming Seminors in Bangkok or you want him to conduct a seminar in your group, you may contact Mr. Vijay @ 086 338 1613
Common-sense solution: Virgin coconut oil
By Cory Quirino
Philippine Daily Inquirer First Posted 20:50:00 05/11/2009
MANILA, Philippines – The World Health Organization (WHO) raised the worldwide disease alert to phase 5—a strong signal that a pandemic or a worldwide epidemic was imminent. Countries such as the United States and Mexico have set up extensive measures to control the spread of the Influenza A(H1N1) virus.
Already, a public health emergency has been declared in the US and many countries. There have been measures to produce the prescription anti-viral drugs oseltamivir and zanamivir. And the world’s medical scientists are urgently working on a new vaccine against the virus, but this mission could take five to six months.
Common sense
In the meantime, what else is to be done besides waiting? There is no known drug today that can effectively combat the swine flu virus. Anti-viral drugs are expensive, not everyone can afford them. There is not enough supply of these drugs.
Simple as it may seem, there is a food supplement that can quickly boost the immune system—virgin coconut oil (VCO). There are scientific studies validating that the major component of VCO, lauric acid, is an effective anti-viral, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal compound. A natural derivative of lauric acid, monolaurin, has been shown to be a potent disease fighter.
Coconut oil is made up of 60-percent medium-chain triglycerides, which is an efficient source of energy for the body. This non-fattening oil is converted by the liver into energy (and not fat) within 20 minutes of ingesting it.
While there is no direct proof of VCO’s effectiveness against the A(H1N1) virus, there is, however, evidence of its success against regular influenza, cold, bronchitis, chronic fatigue, etc.
There is more to virgin coconut oil than meets the eye or stimulates the palate. Countless testimonials of users from across generations support several health claims:
The story of Karen, a 50-year-old homemaker whose husband was a chain smoker. He had the nasty habit of smoking before bedtime and for 25 years, she was a victim of second-hand smoke. Fearful that she may contract cancer, since second-hand smoke is more toxic for non-smokers, Karen went for an executive check-up with her husband.
Doctors were surprised to find her in good health. But her husband had stage 2 lung cancer. When asked what her regimen was, she replied that her strictest regimen was two tablespoons of VCO daily before breakfast. This, plus mega doses of Vitamin C.
George, a 35-year-old businessman, was born asthmatic. All his life he survived on antihistamines, steroids and antibiotics. Three years ago, he discovered VCO through a friend who swore he never caught a cold or the flu since consuming it. After a month of taking three tablespoons of VCO a day, he noticed he had not had a single asthma attack. He is now a VCO advocate.
There are many other success stories of people with chronic fatigue, yeast infections, hemorrhoids and skin problems who not only drank VCO but used it as topical treatment. All of them, including myself, are proponents of a healthier life through virgin coconut oil.
Take one to three tablespoons of VCO on an empty stomach before breakfast. Or mix it in your juice or oatmeal. Great as a drizzle over salads too.
Beauty oil
For scalp: Rub a few drops of VCO on your scalp for dandruff problems, just before bedtime. The itchiness and flakiness will disappear in 24-48 hours. Falling hair will stop within one week with Nubo Hair, available at Mercury and World of Wellness.
For face and body: After a shower, massage into the skin a few drops or a mist of cocogen VCO. Get more supple skin within minutes. Call World of Wellness.
Affirmation for the week:
“I am a powerhouse of energy and happiness.”
Love & light!
Philippine Daily Inquirer First Posted 20:50:00 05/11/2009
MANILA, Philippines – The World Health Organization (WHO) raised the worldwide disease alert to phase 5—a strong signal that a pandemic or a worldwide epidemic was imminent. Countries such as the United States and Mexico have set up extensive measures to control the spread of the Influenza A(H1N1) virus.
Already, a public health emergency has been declared in the US and many countries. There have been measures to produce the prescription anti-viral drugs oseltamivir and zanamivir. And the world’s medical scientists are urgently working on a new vaccine against the virus, but this mission could take five to six months.
Common sense
In the meantime, what else is to be done besides waiting? There is no known drug today that can effectively combat the swine flu virus. Anti-viral drugs are expensive, not everyone can afford them. There is not enough supply of these drugs.
Simple as it may seem, there is a food supplement that can quickly boost the immune system—virgin coconut oil (VCO). There are scientific studies validating that the major component of VCO, lauric acid, is an effective anti-viral, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal compound. A natural derivative of lauric acid, monolaurin, has been shown to be a potent disease fighter.
Coconut oil is made up of 60-percent medium-chain triglycerides, which is an efficient source of energy for the body. This non-fattening oil is converted by the liver into energy (and not fat) within 20 minutes of ingesting it.
While there is no direct proof of VCO’s effectiveness against the A(H1N1) virus, there is, however, evidence of its success against regular influenza, cold, bronchitis, chronic fatigue, etc.
There is more to virgin coconut oil than meets the eye or stimulates the palate. Countless testimonials of users from across generations support several health claims:
The story of Karen, a 50-year-old homemaker whose husband was a chain smoker. He had the nasty habit of smoking before bedtime and for 25 years, she was a victim of second-hand smoke. Fearful that she may contract cancer, since second-hand smoke is more toxic for non-smokers, Karen went for an executive check-up with her husband.
Doctors were surprised to find her in good health. But her husband had stage 2 lung cancer. When asked what her regimen was, she replied that her strictest regimen was two tablespoons of VCO daily before breakfast. This, plus mega doses of Vitamin C.
George, a 35-year-old businessman, was born asthmatic. All his life he survived on antihistamines, steroids and antibiotics. Three years ago, he discovered VCO through a friend who swore he never caught a cold or the flu since consuming it. After a month of taking three tablespoons of VCO a day, he noticed he had not had a single asthma attack. He is now a VCO advocate.
There are many other success stories of people with chronic fatigue, yeast infections, hemorrhoids and skin problems who not only drank VCO but used it as topical treatment. All of them, including myself, are proponents of a healthier life through virgin coconut oil.
Take one to three tablespoons of VCO on an empty stomach before breakfast. Or mix it in your juice or oatmeal. Great as a drizzle over salads too.
Beauty oil
For scalp: Rub a few drops of VCO on your scalp for dandruff problems, just before bedtime. The itchiness and flakiness will disappear in 24-48 hours. Falling hair will stop within one week with Nubo Hair, available at Mercury and World of Wellness.
For face and body: After a shower, massage into the skin a few drops or a mist of cocogen VCO. Get more supple skin within minutes. Call World of Wellness.
Affirmation for the week:
“I am a powerhouse of energy and happiness.”
Love & light!
Monday, 27 April 2009
'Anti-diet' uses simple diet, exercise to change your life
Reported by: Jennifer Harrington
Email: jharrington@abc15.com
Last Update: 23 Apri 2009
Are you ready to ditch dieting for good? Who isn’t? Then maybe it’s time to go to Plan D.
Dee McCaffrey is the certified diet counselor who created Plan-D: The Amazing Anti-Diet That Will Change Your Life Forever.
She says Plan-D is a comprehensive health plan designed to enable your body to function at its optimal level.
She claims it provides followers with a basic yet solid education in the fundamentals of nutrition, in addition to teaching them what to look for on ingredient lists, how to shop organic on a budget, tips for eating out and traveling, sample menus, and over 50 healthy and delicious recipes.
The plan itself is very detailed, telling readers exactly what and how much to eat each day, with a list of foods and portions sizes in each category.
McCaffrey says what makes her Plan-D different from some of the other diet plans on the market is that its focus is to get people to really value their health now, so that they can improve or avoid degenerative health conditions later.
Its focus is on eating foods in their closest to natural form as possible along with moderate exercise, which she says allows the body to do what it will naturally do-lose weight, get strong, and stay healthy.
The Plan incorporates what McCaffrey calls several all-natural secret weapons that help speed up the body's metabolism and assist in fat burning.
She says the inclusion of raw unfiltered apple cider vinegar and extra virgin coconut oil in the daily meals provide not only an increase in calorie burning, but they also help to lower cholesterol, strengthen the immune system, and prevent heart disease and cancers.
There is also an exercise plan with the “anti-diet.” It focuses on stimulating a little-known circulatory system, called the lymphatic system, which McCaffrey claims flushes fat and toxins from our bodies when you jump on a rebounder or walk while swinging our arms rigorously.
She created Plan D to provide ways for you to participate in the care of your own health, and set you on a path of lifelong learning about nutrition and the healing effects of whole foods.
If you have intuitively turned to nutrition as a means to better health, if you want to understand how and why foods affect us, and if you want to learn more about the place of food in the human story-McCaffrey hopes Plan-D will help you.
She believes an understanding of food can lead to increased health and happiness, and has the potential to become a profound catalyst for improving nearly every aspect of your life
ABC 14.com - Your Health segment
Email: jharrington@abc15.com
Last Update: 23 Apri 2009
Are you ready to ditch dieting for good? Who isn’t? Then maybe it’s time to go to Plan D.
Dee McCaffrey is the certified diet counselor who created Plan-D: The Amazing Anti-Diet That Will Change Your Life Forever.
She says Plan-D is a comprehensive health plan designed to enable your body to function at its optimal level.
She claims it provides followers with a basic yet solid education in the fundamentals of nutrition, in addition to teaching them what to look for on ingredient lists, how to shop organic on a budget, tips for eating out and traveling, sample menus, and over 50 healthy and delicious recipes.
The plan itself is very detailed, telling readers exactly what and how much to eat each day, with a list of foods and portions sizes in each category.
McCaffrey says what makes her Plan-D different from some of the other diet plans on the market is that its focus is to get people to really value their health now, so that they can improve or avoid degenerative health conditions later.
Its focus is on eating foods in their closest to natural form as possible along with moderate exercise, which she says allows the body to do what it will naturally do-lose weight, get strong, and stay healthy.
The Plan incorporates what McCaffrey calls several all-natural secret weapons that help speed up the body's metabolism and assist in fat burning.
She says the inclusion of raw unfiltered apple cider vinegar and extra virgin coconut oil in the daily meals provide not only an increase in calorie burning, but they also help to lower cholesterol, strengthen the immune system, and prevent heart disease and cancers.
There is also an exercise plan with the “anti-diet.” It focuses on stimulating a little-known circulatory system, called the lymphatic system, which McCaffrey claims flushes fat and toxins from our bodies when you jump on a rebounder or walk while swinging our arms rigorously.
She created Plan D to provide ways for you to participate in the care of your own health, and set you on a path of lifelong learning about nutrition and the healing effects of whole foods.
If you have intuitively turned to nutrition as a means to better health, if you want to understand how and why foods affect us, and if you want to learn more about the place of food in the human story-McCaffrey hopes Plan-D will help you.
She believes an understanding of food can lead to increased health and happiness, and has the potential to become a profound catalyst for improving nearly every aspect of your life
ABC 14.com - Your Health segment
Sunday, 19 April 2009
Coconut Oil Helps Improve Thyroid Function
By Darren Craddock Ezine Articles
Many people who are looking into coconut oil may be asking does it really work when it comes to coconut oil and thyroid function but there are studies that show that coconut oil helps thyroid function. If you are unsure based on this, take a look at what coconut oil contains and what effect it has on the body. To do this you need to understand what the thyroid effects and what it does. The thyroid is what controls the metabolism of the body. It is what decides how fast energy and food are processed in the body. Healthy thyroid processes equal a metabolism that promotes body health. Environmental factors also have an effect on thyroid function so you need to take this into account as well.
Coconut oil helps to increase metabolism. This means it helps to increase the processed by which food is processed into energy and those things, which are considered waste products, are removed quickly from the body. This promotes over all health and well being. Many people do not have the energy to cook healthy meals and rely on frozen dinners or fast foods to get by. They do not have the energy even if they can find the time for exercise and as a result the functions of the body slow down including the thyroid. By adding coconut oil to the body you can get the benefits of it when it comes to thyroid function. It is true coconut oil helps thyroid function and there is a direct correlation between coconut oil and thyroid effectiveness.
If you could give your body the energy to exercise even after a long day at work, to cook a good healthy meal instead of having to rely on fast food you would surely see an increase in your health and well being and a decrease in the feeling of tiredness and a decrease in your weight. Maintaining a healthy weight is one of the essential things to having energy, feeling young and being able to do the things that you want to do when you want to do it.
The thyroid is an essential for the body to function correctly and the elements that are found within coconut oil, the MCTs or medium chain triglycerides, the omega-3 fatty acids, the various other nutrients creates the perfect balance needed for the body to reach its maximum potential. There are plenty of research studies and various findings that can tell you the mechanics of how the coconut oil chemically affects the body but the best way to tell if something works for you is to try it and talk to others who have tried it and hear first hand how it has helped them in their lives.
As well as see for yourself how coconut oil can help you in your life. You can cook with it, add it to just about any type of food and you can enjoy all the benefits that coconut oil can bring to your life. Luckily coconut oil has recently become readily available over the internet and you can have it shipped right to your door. It is not difficult to add this to your diet and see the benefits for yourself.
Strengthen your immune system and Improve Thyroid function with Coconut Milk Powder, a rich source of healthy Coconut Oil Darren Craddock shares his Secret to staying Energized for life in this Free http://www.enerhealthbotanicals.com
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Darren_Craddock
Many people who are looking into coconut oil may be asking does it really work when it comes to coconut oil and thyroid function but there are studies that show that coconut oil helps thyroid function. If you are unsure based on this, take a look at what coconut oil contains and what effect it has on the body. To do this you need to understand what the thyroid effects and what it does. The thyroid is what controls the metabolism of the body. It is what decides how fast energy and food are processed in the body. Healthy thyroid processes equal a metabolism that promotes body health. Environmental factors also have an effect on thyroid function so you need to take this into account as well.
Coconut oil helps to increase metabolism. This means it helps to increase the processed by which food is processed into energy and those things, which are considered waste products, are removed quickly from the body. This promotes over all health and well being. Many people do not have the energy to cook healthy meals and rely on frozen dinners or fast foods to get by. They do not have the energy even if they can find the time for exercise and as a result the functions of the body slow down including the thyroid. By adding coconut oil to the body you can get the benefits of it when it comes to thyroid function. It is true coconut oil helps thyroid function and there is a direct correlation between coconut oil and thyroid effectiveness.
If you could give your body the energy to exercise even after a long day at work, to cook a good healthy meal instead of having to rely on fast food you would surely see an increase in your health and well being and a decrease in the feeling of tiredness and a decrease in your weight. Maintaining a healthy weight is one of the essential things to having energy, feeling young and being able to do the things that you want to do when you want to do it.
The thyroid is an essential for the body to function correctly and the elements that are found within coconut oil, the MCTs or medium chain triglycerides, the omega-3 fatty acids, the various other nutrients creates the perfect balance needed for the body to reach its maximum potential. There are plenty of research studies and various findings that can tell you the mechanics of how the coconut oil chemically affects the body but the best way to tell if something works for you is to try it and talk to others who have tried it and hear first hand how it has helped them in their lives.
As well as see for yourself how coconut oil can help you in your life. You can cook with it, add it to just about any type of food and you can enjoy all the benefits that coconut oil can bring to your life. Luckily coconut oil has recently become readily available over the internet and you can have it shipped right to your door. It is not difficult to add this to your diet and see the benefits for yourself.
Strengthen your immune system and Improve Thyroid function with Coconut Milk Powder, a rich source of healthy Coconut Oil Darren Craddock shares his Secret to staying Energized for life in this Free http://www.enerhealthbotanicals.com
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Darren_Craddock
How to lose weight with virgin coconut oil
by Kevin Lee SelfGrowth.com
Are you tired of endless fad diets that don't work? There are thousands of books and gadgets out there claiming to help you lose those unwanted pounds. One problem with a lot of diets is they're hard to stay on for long periods of time. We end up 'falling' off our diets and we gain back the weight we might have lost. Not only that, we feel frustrated and feel that we’ve failed when we can't 'stick' to a diet.
Low-fat diets have been around for years. Unfortunately, low-fat diets eliminate a very important nutrient that our bodies need...fats! Our bodies need fats to absorb certain minerals and vitamins. Fats are also used to make cellular membranes and important hormones. Cutting fats completely from your diet can really affect how well your body functions.
Introducing virgin coconut oil. Virgin coconut oil is gaining popularity as a healthy way to lose weight. Now before you jump the gun and say that coconut oil is bad for you, listen to this...What we're talking about is 'virgin' coconut oil. Regular coconut oil is highly refined and loaded with cholesterol. Virgin coconut oil is a completely different form of coconut oil by the way it's processed. It's one of the healthiest dietary oils on the planet.
Polynesian societies have been using virgin coconut oil for centuries. They've enjoyed excellent cardiovascular health and vitality by consuming coconut oil and coconut food products.
Here's why virgin coconut oil is so good for you:
1. Virgin coconut oil is not bleached, refined or deodorized
2. Virgin coconut oil is a stable, healthy saturated fat - completely free of dangerous trans-fatty acids.
3. Virgin coconut oil contains no cholesterol or hydrogenated fats
4. Virgin coconut oil is made up fats that are digested more efficiently than regular saturated fats
Virgin coconut oil is different than other fats. Traditional fats from butter, meats and whole milk are stored in your body cells; waiting to be burned for energy at a later time. This can lead to increased fat stores, increased body weight, and higher cholesterol levels.
Virgin coconut oil is made up of special fats called medium chain fatty acids (MCFAs). When you eat MCFAs, they're immediately sent to your liver and converted into a rapid source of energy. This means more energy levels for you. Increased energy levels means you'll burn even more calories - leading to faster weight loss.
Another good thing about virgin coconut oil is that it reduces your food cravings. One problem with low-fat diets is they don't supply you with enough dietary fat for normal metabolic functions and growth. This makes your body crave fat....Did you ever notice how a low-fat diet always seems to leave you feeling hungry and unsatisfied? This is your body's way of telling you that it's missing something from your diet. These food cravings may cause you to snack throughout the day, leading to more weight gain and frustration. Adding virgin coconut oil to your diet may help reduce food cravings you might get with a low-fat diet. Eliminating food cravings means you won't be snacking as much during the day. This lowers your total calories which can lead to faster weight loss for you.
How much virgin coconut oil should you take to lose weight? Most literature suggests you start with 1 tablespoon per day and work your way up to 2 - 3 tablespoons per day. Since you're getting a healthy source of dietary fat in your diet, you need to cut back on all other saturated fats in your diet. Most of your healthy fat calories will be from the virgin coconut oil, which are digested and metabolized faster than traditional fats. A great way to take virgin coconut oil is by mixing it into fruit smoothies or protein shakes.
Virgin coconut oil is also one of the healthiest oils to use for frying foods in. Most vegetable oils can suffer heat damage when used during high heat frying. Oils such as olive oil make great salad dressings, but may suffer oxidative damage from high heat frying. Virgin coconut oil is not affected by high heat or experiences chemical changes during frying.
How much weight can you lose with virgin coconut oil? This is a good question and a hard one to answer. It will depend on your general level of health and your overall metabolism. Every body is a unique individual and will respond differently when they try to lose weight. I believe the key to successful weight loss is by eating a healthy diet, along with consistent moderate exercise. Please remember to consult your physician before beginning any weight loss/exercise regimen.
In conclusion, virgin coconut oil is a healthy alternative to traditional vegetable oils that can help you lose weight. Your body gets a great source of dietary fat for optimum health. This leaves you feeling full and satisfied after each meal, reducing food cravings. The medium chain fatty acids in virgin coconut oil are rapidly converted to energy. This speeds up your metabolism and you burn more calories.
Don't forget that virgin coconut oil isn't refined, bleached or deodorized. It's a healthy oil with no cholesterol or hydrogenated fats. What more could your body ask for?
Author's Bio
Kevin Lee is owner/operator of http://www.healthy-oil-planet.com a website dedicated to the health benefits of fish oils, emu
Are you tired of endless fad diets that don't work? There are thousands of books and gadgets out there claiming to help you lose those unwanted pounds. One problem with a lot of diets is they're hard to stay on for long periods of time. We end up 'falling' off our diets and we gain back the weight we might have lost. Not only that, we feel frustrated and feel that we’ve failed when we can't 'stick' to a diet.
Low-fat diets have been around for years. Unfortunately, low-fat diets eliminate a very important nutrient that our bodies need...fats! Our bodies need fats to absorb certain minerals and vitamins. Fats are also used to make cellular membranes and important hormones. Cutting fats completely from your diet can really affect how well your body functions.
Introducing virgin coconut oil. Virgin coconut oil is gaining popularity as a healthy way to lose weight. Now before you jump the gun and say that coconut oil is bad for you, listen to this...What we're talking about is 'virgin' coconut oil. Regular coconut oil is highly refined and loaded with cholesterol. Virgin coconut oil is a completely different form of coconut oil by the way it's processed. It's one of the healthiest dietary oils on the planet.
Polynesian societies have been using virgin coconut oil for centuries. They've enjoyed excellent cardiovascular health and vitality by consuming coconut oil and coconut food products.
Here's why virgin coconut oil is so good for you:
1. Virgin coconut oil is not bleached, refined or deodorized
2. Virgin coconut oil is a stable, healthy saturated fat - completely free of dangerous trans-fatty acids.
3. Virgin coconut oil contains no cholesterol or hydrogenated fats
4. Virgin coconut oil is made up fats that are digested more efficiently than regular saturated fats
Virgin coconut oil is different than other fats. Traditional fats from butter, meats and whole milk are stored in your body cells; waiting to be burned for energy at a later time. This can lead to increased fat stores, increased body weight, and higher cholesterol levels.
Virgin coconut oil is made up of special fats called medium chain fatty acids (MCFAs). When you eat MCFAs, they're immediately sent to your liver and converted into a rapid source of energy. This means more energy levels for you. Increased energy levels means you'll burn even more calories - leading to faster weight loss.
Another good thing about virgin coconut oil is that it reduces your food cravings. One problem with low-fat diets is they don't supply you with enough dietary fat for normal metabolic functions and growth. This makes your body crave fat....Did you ever notice how a low-fat diet always seems to leave you feeling hungry and unsatisfied? This is your body's way of telling you that it's missing something from your diet. These food cravings may cause you to snack throughout the day, leading to more weight gain and frustration. Adding virgin coconut oil to your diet may help reduce food cravings you might get with a low-fat diet. Eliminating food cravings means you won't be snacking as much during the day. This lowers your total calories which can lead to faster weight loss for you.
How much virgin coconut oil should you take to lose weight? Most literature suggests you start with 1 tablespoon per day and work your way up to 2 - 3 tablespoons per day. Since you're getting a healthy source of dietary fat in your diet, you need to cut back on all other saturated fats in your diet. Most of your healthy fat calories will be from the virgin coconut oil, which are digested and metabolized faster than traditional fats. A great way to take virgin coconut oil is by mixing it into fruit smoothies or protein shakes.
Virgin coconut oil is also one of the healthiest oils to use for frying foods in. Most vegetable oils can suffer heat damage when used during high heat frying. Oils such as olive oil make great salad dressings, but may suffer oxidative damage from high heat frying. Virgin coconut oil is not affected by high heat or experiences chemical changes during frying.
How much weight can you lose with virgin coconut oil? This is a good question and a hard one to answer. It will depend on your general level of health and your overall metabolism. Every body is a unique individual and will respond differently when they try to lose weight. I believe the key to successful weight loss is by eating a healthy diet, along with consistent moderate exercise. Please remember to consult your physician before beginning any weight loss/exercise regimen.
In conclusion, virgin coconut oil is a healthy alternative to traditional vegetable oils that can help you lose weight. Your body gets a great source of dietary fat for optimum health. This leaves you feeling full and satisfied after each meal, reducing food cravings. The medium chain fatty acids in virgin coconut oil are rapidly converted to energy. This speeds up your metabolism and you burn more calories.
Don't forget that virgin coconut oil isn't refined, bleached or deodorized. It's a healthy oil with no cholesterol or hydrogenated fats. What more could your body ask for?
Author's Bio
Kevin Lee is owner/operator of http://www.healthy-oil-planet.com a website dedicated to the health benefits of fish oils, emu
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