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HEALTH
NEWS
by Lynne Gully |
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January 2006 |
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Happy
New Year I hope you had an excellent
Christmas break and I wish you good health and lots of happiness in 2006. So did you over-indulge over
Christmas? It’s so easy to eat too many chocolates, mince pies and slices of
Christmas cake. Then there’s the alcohol with the extra calories. Does all
this sound too familiar? It is so nice to socialise over the holiday period
but the extra pounds always appear. So, it’s time to shift that extra weight
and get back into shape. And also to get healthy which should be the main
objective. There are just so many adverts
on television promoting ways to diet. The celebrities are out in force
selling their brand new exercise DVD “guaranteed” to shift the pounds. So why
is it that every year we are bombarded with different ways to lose weight and
get fit and yet by March or April most people have given up. The gym
membership taken out in good faith in January is no longer being used and it
just seems an impossible task to lose the extra pounds. The mistake some people make is
to go on a crash-diet. This might work in the short-term but in the longer
term you’ll put the weight back on – and more! Also cutting out meals during
the day doesn’t work, as you need to keep your metabolism stable. The latest
TV advert to lose a jeans size by eating two bowls of Special K or Crunchy
Nut Cornflakes in place of two meals is positively dangerous. Not only do
they contain unacceptable levels of salt and sugar but also they do not
contain enough nutrition to satisfy the needs of your body. These boxed cereals will give
your body a sugar rush resulting in more insulin being needed. These foods
are high on the Glycaemic Index and if your diet contains too many refined
foods you could find yourself becoming diabetic in your forties or fifties.
Take heed as I know more and more people who have developed diabetes in their
forties and they are unaware that it was caused by poor food choices. Educate Yourself |
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Contact Lynne at lynne.gully@optimumhealth.co.uk
or tel: 0030 28920 42356 |
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So, what is the best plan of action to get into
shape? The first step is to start a detox programme, as it will
help to shift a few pounds and give you more energy. The body stores toxins
in fat cells and the body may refuse to let go of the fat until you first
release the toxins. This may sound a bit crazy but some people have tried
everything and yet have still failed to lose weight. So we’ve all re-toxed
over the holiday period so now it’s time to de-tox. The accumulation of toxins can overwhelm even the
strongest body, resulting in health problems such as allergies, constipation,
depression, fatigue, headaches, indigestion, insomnia, lethargy, obesity,
parasites, sinus congestion and skin conditions. Ways to start the detox process
Chinese Tiao He Cleanse This is a 10-day detox programme specially created
to help cleanse the digestive, intestinal and circulatory systems of the body
and to prepare them for improved assimilation of nutrients. It combines
Chinese and Western herbs known to absorb toxins from the bowel, improve
elimination, expel parasites and worms, detoxify the kidneys and liver,
purify the blood and cleanse the body of cellular wastes. Health specialists recommend taking Tiao He Cleanse at
least twice a year. Stock no 4000. Complementary Detox
Products Bifidophilus – certain bacteria called
‘friendly flora’ reside in the body and are essential for healthy bodily
functions including the processing of foods, nutrients and maintaining a
healthy immune system. Nature’s Sunshine’s Bifidophilus has 3.5 billion
friendly bacteria together with fructo-oligosaccharide and carrot powder in
each capsule. Stock no 4100. Liquid Chlorophyll – provides an excellent source
of health promoting nutrients; serves as a whole body cleanser and
deodoriser; powerful antioxidant and protects DNA against breakdown. In
recent years many health specialists have used chlorophyll as a tonic for the
blood as its molecule bears a striking resemblance to the red pigment in
human blood. Stock no 1683. Zambroza – a drink that has helped so
many people. This powerful antioxidant drink has helped people to lose
weight, alleviate stiff joints, improve eyesight, lift vitality and spirits.
At the Nature’s Sunshine health seminars everyone has something positive to
say about how it has helped their health problems. Made from berries it
tastes good even to children. Stock no 4098. Bioenergy Foot Detox This involves putting your feet in a bowl of water into
which an electrode is placed. The toxins are drawn out of your organs through
the thousands of pores in the soles of your feet. This is the gentlest form
of detoxing and requires no self-discipline whatsoever! You
will be amazed at what comes out. There are local practitioners but I also
have a machine in Crete if you ever visit me! |
Aloe Vera – The Health Benefits Excerpts from a paper written by Dr Lawrence G. Plaskett B.A. Ph.D., C.Chem Aloe vera is a succulent
prickly plant of the Lily Family which grows in warm, frost-free climates and
which has been known for centuries as a potent medicinal plant according to
various cultures around the world. The complaints that Aloe
has been shown to address, with varying degrees of scientific backing
include: Acne, dermatitis,
abrasions, boils, cuts, hair loss, headaches, high blood pressure,
indigestion, nausea, peptic and duodenal ulcers, colic, ulcerative colitis,
gum sores, burns, heart disease, diabetes, allergies, viral infections,
constipation, dandruff, oedema, chronic fatigue syndrome, genital herpes,
gingivitis, haemorrhoids, herpes simplex, insomnia, insect bites, menstrual
cramps, irregular periods, radiation burns, rashes, sprains, sunburn,
tendonitis, leg ulcers, vaginitis, varicose veins, arthritis, gout, rheumatism,
Candida, psoriasis and warts. How Does
Aloe vera work? ·
It stimulates the immune system by
activating macrophages, antibodies and T-cells. Resistance to infections is
increased whether it is bacterium, virus or fungus. ·
The anti-inflammatory action of Aloe in
acute inflammation is one of the best-known actions. It can calm internal
inflammation associated with arthritis or rheumatism. Aloe vera gel applied
externally to wounds, cuts and abrasions of all kinds increased the rate of
healing by 50% or more. ·
The third major action of Aloe tones up the
functions of the digestive system. Experiments have shown that after
taking Aloe vera juice, digestive enzymes are increased and the bacterial
population of the intestines is improved. There is then less putrefaction of
food in the intestines and intestinal acidity/alkalinity is improved. There
is very good scientific evidence supporting the use of Aloe against ulcers.
The anti-inflammatory effect in the intestinal system could help conditions
such as Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, diverticulitis and irritable
bowel syndrome. Also helps alleviate an ‘acid stomach’. Many people use
pharmaceutical antacid remedies but in doing so expose themselves to the
potentially toxic aluminium they may contain. ·
Aloe has an anti-diabetic effect and in many
cases brings the blood glucose down within the normal range. Any user of Aloe should
bear in mind that certain suppliers dilute it with extracts of water and so
reducing its effectiveness. NSP’s Aloe Vera Juice is formulated according to standards set out by
the International Aloe Science Council. In fact, NSP’s product actually
exceeds their criteria for the highest quality and purity of aloe vera juice.
Aloe
Vera Juice – stock no 1680 Aloe
Vera Gel for external use – stock no 1679 To order Nature’s
Sunshine Products – call the Order Hot Line on 08458 40 50 60 or the main telephone line on 01952 671600. |
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