Burdock Root For Liver Issues

Burdock root. This herb is a favorite blood purifier among Ayurvedic medicine doctors. Just like the other liver-friendly herbs, burdock root stimulates bile flow and helps a weakened liver by purifying the blood and restoring damaged cells. If you are a tea person, burdock root can be bought as rough cut root chunks which you can use during tea time.

Walnut For Help To Combat Dementia

Maybe it’s not just a coincidence that walnuts look like miniature human brains. A new study indicates that a diet including walnuts may help combat dementia.

The study, published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, found walnuts help reduce the risk, delay the onset, slow the progression of, and may even prevent Alzheimer's disease.

The research — led by Abha Chauhan, head of the Developmental Neuroscience Laboratory at the New York State Institute for Basic Research in Developmental Disabilities — found mice fed a walnut-rich diet experienced significant improvements in learning skills, memory, and motor development. They also had lower anxiety levels.

"These findings are very promising and help lay the groundwork for future human studies on walnuts and Alzheimer's disease – a disease for which there is no known cure," said Chauhan. "Our study adds to the growing body of research that demonstrates the protective effects of walnuts on cognitive functioning."
 

The researchers suggested that the high antioxidant content of walnuts may be a contributing factor in protecting the brain from the degeneration typically seen in Alzheimer's disease. Oxidative stress and inflammation are prominent features in this disease, which affects more than five million Americans.

How Irish Dancing Started - now I understand the origins of Irish dance- its rooted in excess beer and having nowhere to piddle, cleverly disguised by the sound of a fiddle....!!!

How Irish Dancing Started - now I understand the origins of Irish dance- its rooted in excess beer and having nowhere to piddle, cleverly disguised by the sound of a fiddle....!!!

Rice Bran i & Sesame Oil Part 2

The diastolic blood pressure also improved dramatically. A 12 points decrease was observed in the group that took medication, 11 points in those who tried the oil blend and 24 points in the group that used the combination.

But here is the most interesting part of the research – the oils did something better that the medications failed to do! It caused a drop in LDL cholesterol level by about 26 percent and a 9.5 percent increase in HDL level. No such effect was observed in those who took only the medication.

It is believed that all the beneficial effects are due to the healthy fatty acids and antioxidants present in the oils such as sesamin, sesamol, sesamolin and oryzanol.

Natural Thigs To Do To Ease The Symptoms Of Menopause Part 2

Mood swings

• Increase complex carbs, which can help the brain produce serotonin, a chemical that helps settle your nerves. Try barley instead of white rice or pasta in soups, substitute a sweet potato for a regular one, sprinkle oatmeal instead of breadcrumbs in meatloaf, and bake with whole-grain flour and oat bran instead of white flour.
• Exercise at least 30 minutes, 5 times a week. Moving your body increases endorphins — those feel-good chemicals in your brain.

Vaginal dryness

• Try an over-the-counter vaginal moisturizer to address dryness and replenish moisture.
• Water-based, over-the-counter lubricants can make sex more comfortable.
• You know the saying use it or lose it? It’s true here. Staying sexually active helps by increasing blood flow to the vagina.

Another super important note: After menopause, a woman’s calcium needs go up to maintain bone health. Women 51 and older should get 1,200 mg of calcium each day.

Vitamin D also is important to bone health. Women 51 to 70 should get at least 600 IU of vitamin D each day. Women ages 71 and older need at least 800 IU of vitamin D each day. Higher amounts, at least 1,000 IU each day, may be needed to achieve and maintain optimal body stores, not only for bone health, but to support immune health, promote healthy cell division and maintain muscle strength.

Natural Things To Do To Ease The Symptoms Of Menopause Part 1

Data suggests that up to 80% of women will experience hot flashes in their lifetimes. And this is just 1 symptom of menopause — other symptoms range from night sweats and mood swings to trouble sleeping.

And the symptoms can last for a long time. In fact, some women will experience symptoms for up to 8 years.

Even worse, while the average age of menopause is 51, changes in your body begin years earlier.

This time leading up to menopause is called perimenopause. During perimenopause, estrogen and progesterone production are out of whack …

And you sometimes experience symptoms of full-blown menopause.

Luckily, there are some straightforward, natural things you can do to ease the symptoms. Let’s take a look at the most common symptoms and how to address them:

Hot flashes

• Keep a diary of when you experience the flashes. See if any patterns emerge, then try to avoid your triggers. Common causes include spicy foods, alcohol, caffeine, stress and being in a warm room.
• Dress in layers so you can peel as necessary.
• Use a portable fan.
• Don’t smoke! You already know that smoking increases your risk of heart disease, stroke, osteoporosis, cancer and a range of other health problems. Did you know it also can bring on early menopause? And it may also increase hot flashes.

Sleep troubles

• Make sure your room is dark, quiet and cool (65 degrees is ideal).
• Use your bedroom for sleep and sex only.
• Wear wicking pajamas that draw sweat away from your skin.
• Try valerian root herb tea 45 minutes before bed.
• Avoid hot and spicy foods and alcohol, as well as caffeine several hours before bedtime.