https://nutra.blog/ Recent content in Home on Nutra Blog Hugo -- gohugo.io en-us Wed, 18 Jul 2018 13:03:28 -0400 https://nutra.blog/privacy-policy/ Wed, 10 Oct 2018 13:46:00 -0500 https://nutra.blog/privacy-policy/ Effective date: October 1, 2018 Monkey Media Inc. ("us", "we", or "our") operates the https://nutra.blog website (the "Service"). This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our Service and the choices you have associated with that data. We use your data to provide and improve the Service. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. https://nutra.blog/contact-sent/ Sat, 29 Sep 2018 13:00:00 -0300 https://nutra.blog/contact-sent/ Thank you for contacting us. We have received your message. https://nutra.blog/posts/7-empowering-facets-of-t-ai-chi/ Wed, 19 Sep 2018 15:30:38 -0400 https://nutra.blog/posts/7-empowering-facets-of-t-ai-chi/ 1. The Tao Tai Chi has its roots in Taoism, which began with the first emperor, Fu Hsi, at the start of Chinese civilization. Tai Chi today is an exercise regime, but it has its roots in a system that was a religious and political way of life. Fu Hsi was the first of the legendary emperors of ancient China. His reign marked the starting point of Chinese civilization, and the Tao concept that originated at the same time also reflected the spirit of Chinese culture from this ancient beginning and the birth of Taoism. https://nutra.blog/posts/12-reasons-why-doctors-are-changing-their-minds-about-cholesterol/ Tue, 18 Sep 2018 15:12:35 -0400 https://nutra.blog/posts/12-reasons-why-doctors-are-changing-their-minds-about-cholesterol/ 1. Cholesterol Is Not the Bad Guy Cholesterol is a waxy substance, defined by the lipoprotein that carries it to and from the blood cell. The two types the Doctors have been concerned about are: Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL) and High Density Lipoprotein (HDL). LDL takes the cholesterol into the cell and HDL takes it out of the cell. Both are equally important. Apolipoproteins are particles that contain triacylglycerol (TAG), phospholipids, as well as cholesterol. https://nutra.blog/posts/12-features-of-psoriasis-what-to-eat-not-eat-and-apply-to-reduce-symptoms/ Thu, 06 Sep 2018 14:13:47 -0400 https://nutra.blog/posts/12-features-of-psoriasis-what-to-eat-not-eat-and-apply-to-reduce-symptoms/ 1. What Causes Psoriasis? Biochemical distress (damaged tissue, pathogens, sores and cuts) send signals to specialised cells and proteins to seal off the injured area, destroy damaged tissue and to kill the pathogens. This is the inflammatory response. When inflammation is chronic in auto-immune disease, it is thought to be due to the natural anti-inflammatory mediators being blocked by C5a a pro-inflammatory protein which prevents elements from attacking the pathogens. Cathelicidin is a healing peptide that is blocked especially if there is a lack of vitamin D which releases it. https://nutra.blog/posts/tuberculosis-19-warnings-signs-to-watch-out-for/ Thu, 06 Sep 2018 11:01:54 -0400 https://nutra.blog/posts/tuberculosis-19-warnings-signs-to-watch-out-for/ 1. History Warns Us Tuberculosis used to be called Consumption and was the major cause of death, with Hippocrates naming it as the most widespread disease of his age. TB has never gone away and is today one of the top 10 causes of death worldwide. Therefore it is essential that symptoms are not ignored. TB needs several months of antibiotics before the disease is under control. Hippocrates identified phthisis, or consumption, as the most widespread disease of his age. https://nutra.blog/posts/10-interesting-facts-about-the-healing-art-of-reiki/ Sun, 29 Jul 2018 14:35:09 -0400 https://nutra.blog/posts/10-interesting-facts-about-the-healing-art-of-reiki/ 1. The History of Reiki Dr. Mikao Usui is generally attributed to bringing Reiki to the world and he put all his knowledge and inspiration together in 1922 when he began practicing his form of Reiki in earnest. He was born in the village of Taniai, Japan, near the Tenyo Shrine to a wealthy Buddhist family in 1865. He studied at a Buddhist monastery where he was taught among other things, Kiko, a Japanese form of Chi Kung (Qi Gong). https://nutra.blog/contact/ Thu, 26 Jul 2018 13:00:00 -0300 https://nutra.blog/contact/ Contact us today! https://nutra.blog/search/ Thu, 26 Jul 2018 13:00:00 -0300 https://nutra.blog/search/ https://nutra.blog/posts/11-reasons-to-heal-with-reflexology/ Wed, 25 Jul 2018 14:13:47 -0400 https://nutra.blog/posts/11-reasons-to-heal-with-reflexology/ 1. History Backs It Up It has been suggested that Reflexology was first seen in Egyptian Hieroglyphics, with roots dating as far back as 3000BC. But, the hieroglyphics demonstrate a foot massage. Foot Massage is poles apart from reflexology. Reflexology is not massage. Instead, it’s the use of pressure of the therapist’s thumb or finger on points on the soles of the feet. The points that are pressed are said to relate to organs or organ systems in the body. https://nutra.blog/posts/16-medical-benefits-of-marijuana-you-never-knew/ Wed, 11 Jul 2018 15:14:00 -0400 https://nutra.blog/posts/16-medical-benefits-of-marijuana-you-never-knew/ 1. Is It a Cure-All? No, but its thousands of years of use would suggest otherwise. There is so much evidence available concerning so many conditions, according to a paper written by Peter Reynolds in 2015 and published in the The British Medical Journal, that marijuana almost could be called that. It is widely claimed that there is insufficient evidence to support medicinal use but this is not borne out by the facts, let alone 10,000 years of human history. https://nutra.blog/posts/12-enchanting-facts-about-acupuncture/ Thu, 05 Jul 2018 15:14:00 -0400 https://nutra.blog/posts/12-enchanting-facts-about-acupuncture/ 1. It Has a Long History Acupuncture dates back thousands of years, and some evidence has been found that pointed stones were used on the body around 1600 B.C. This is a testimony to its integrity as a medicine, and it has evolved to include other aspects to help release toxins and encourage the flow of energy. Ancient Wooden Face Showing Acupunture Points Pixeljoy / shutterstock.com 2. There Are Different Styles While it originated in China, it has spread across the globe to encompass different techniques. https://nutra.blog/posts/10-thoughts-about-the-importance-of-mindfulness/ Wed, 27 Jun 2018 14:53:26 -0400 https://nutra.blog/posts/10-thoughts-about-the-importance-of-mindfulness/ 1. What Are Its Origins? Mindfulness dates back to the beginning of the Buddhist religion in 5000 BC when Buddhists rejected the main religion of India, Vedic teachings of Hinduism. It also has roots in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The main principals behind this mental state are to produce peaceful, non-judgmental thoughts by meditation. While mindfulness can be practiced quite well without Buddhism, Buddhism cannot be practiced without mindfulness. In its Buddhist context, mindfulness meditation has three overarching purposes: knowing the mind; training the mind; and freeing the mind. https://nutra.blog/posts/10-facts-about-the-healing-benefits-of-the-noni-fruit/ Tue, 26 Jun 2018 15:16:22 -0400 https://nutra.blog/posts/10-facts-about-the-healing-benefits-of-the-noni-fruit/ 1. The History of the Noni Fruit The latin name for Noni is Morinda Citrifolia, not to be confused with Moringa, a totally different plant altogether. Noni is a tree in the coffee family, Rubiaceae; there are over 100 names for the fruit across different regions, and the most common English names are great morinda, Indian mulberry, beach mulberry, and cheese fruit. The Noni fruit is so revered that the University of Hawaii at Manoa has an entire website dedicated to it. https://nutra.blog/posts/10-things-you-should-know-about-inflammation/ Mon, 18 Jun 2018 15:51:08 -0400 https://nutra.blog/posts/10-things-you-should-know-about-inflammation/ 1. There Are Two Types There are two types of inflammation, acute and chronic. Acute is when the immune system rushes to protect an area of the body that has been hurt because of a graze or cut on the skin or a twisted ankle. It is seen as red, hot and swollen in the area of pain. Also acute inflammation can be through the whole body causing a fever to kill off a bacteria or virus. https://nutra.blog/posts/10-benefits-of-walking-the-most-underrated-exercise/ Wed, 06 Jun 2018 13:47:44 -0400 https://nutra.blog/posts/10-benefits-of-walking-the-most-underrated-exercise/ 1. Walking Can Decrease Your Blood Pressure The American College of Sport’s Medicine (ACSM) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) both suggest a daily physical activity of 30 mins of moderate intensity as part of a healthy lifestyle, but whether this lowered blood pressure was not certain. However, a study conducted in 2001 showed that by the 12th week of a prescribed 24-week daily walk of 3 kms, the blood pressure did reduce. https://nutra.blog/posts/10-things-you-need-to-know-about-the-importance-of-sleep-rest-and-relaxation/ Wed, 06 Jun 2018 13:22:05 -0400 https://nutra.blog/posts/10-things-you-need-to-know-about-the-importance-of-sleep-rest-and-relaxation/ 1. It Can Foster Your Problem-Solving Skills In various studies it has been found that a particular part of sleep called REM sleep really does help to find resolutions, making the idiom: ‘I’ll sleep on that’ to be a fairly accurate solution to a problem. Research led by a leading expert on the positive benefits of napping at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine suggests that Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep enhances creative problem-solving. https://nutra.blog/posts/12-causes-and-remedies-for-constant-bloating/ Wed, 30 May 2018 15:05:12 -0400 https://nutra.blog/posts/12-causes-and-remedies-for-constant-bloating/ 1. Sugars in Foods The sugars in foods are called Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides and Polyols hence the term FODMAP. These saccharides are various sugars found in vegetables and fruits that some people cannot absorb due to the lack of the enzymes: salivary amylase, pancreatic amylase and maltose necessary for their digestion. The saccharides naturally attract water to themselves and then travel to the large intestine undigested (due to the lack of digestive enzymes) where fermentation takes place, which then bloats the abdomen causing causing gurgling, gas and diarrhea. https://nutra.blog/posts/12-reasons-why-you-should-start-using-apple-cider-vinegar/ Tue, 29 May 2018 09:46:16 -0400 https://nutra.blog/posts/12-reasons-why-you-should-start-using-apple-cider-vinegar/ 1. It Might Lower Your Risk of Heart Disease Every year, 735,000 Americans have a heart attack, and 610,000 people die of heart disease every year, according to the CDC. Studies have shown that apple cider vinegar may cut down your chances of developing heart disease due to the phenolic acid content in ACV. Apple cider vinegar samples produced with inclusion of maceration in the surface method had the highest total phenolic content, chlorogenic acid, ORAC, and TEAC levels. https://nutra.blog/posts/14-ways-to-help-your-copd-symptoms/ Wed, 02 May 2018 15:08:10 -0400 https://nutra.blog/posts/14-ways-to-help-your-copd-symptoms/ 1. Breathing Exercises Breathing not only brings in oxygen to the blood via the lungs, but breathing also expels carbon dioxide out of the blood via the lungs and out of our bodies. This is known as the gaseous exchange. It is essential not just for supplying very necessary oxygen but for expelling toxic carbon dioxide. In COPD, the gaseous exchange is impaired due to the causes of COPD, inflammation in the lungs, damaged lung tissue and a narrowing of the airways which all makes breathing difficult. https://nutra.blog/posts/16-natural-treatments-hemorrhoids/ Wed, 02 May 2018 15:08:10 -0400 https://nutra.blog/posts/16-natural-treatments-hemorrhoids/ The good news is that this embarrassing medical problem can be avoided with a few simple diet and lifestyle changes. Read on for the full list of natural treatments for hemorrhoids. 1. Aloe Vera Aloe vera gel is often used to soothe hemorrhoids and various skin problems. Rumoured to have anti-inflammatory properties, which might help sufferers. Aloe or Aloe vera fresh leaves and slices Valentyn Volkov / shutterstock.com 2. https://nutra.blog/posts/pancreatic-cancer-10-symptoms-and-what-to-eat-to-reduce-them/ Tue, 01 May 2018 14:12:35 -0400 https://nutra.blog/posts/pancreatic-cancer-10-symptoms-and-what-to-eat-to-reduce-them/ 1. Jaundice Jaundice in pancreatic cancer is often painless, and can develop quickly, but can take several weeks to disappear once the obstruction is removed. Obstructive jaundice in pancreatic cancer is a condition caused by the tumour blocking the bile duct. Jaundice can be seen when the whites of the eyes and the skin has a yellow hue, due to an accumulation of a liquid called Bilirubin. Bilirubin breaks down heme iron in red blood cells which is excreted in the bile and urine. https://nutra.blog/posts/16-warning-signs-of-lupus-to-watch-out-for/ Fri, 27 Apr 2018 15:03:06 -0400 https://nutra.blog/posts/16-warning-signs-of-lupus-to-watch-out-for/ 1. Unexplained Fever Lupus can affect everyone differently and some may have experienced a low grade fever for some time before Lupus is diagnosed. Low grade fevers are generally below 101 degrees F. An unexplained fever does not indicate Lupus as the low-grade fever can be due to any amount of reasons, it is a symptom that combined with other symptoms, or signs, may aid the Doctor to make a diagnosis of Lupus. https://nutra.blog/posts/21-features-of-kidney-disease/ Fri, 27 Apr 2018 12:25:15 -0400 https://nutra.blog/posts/21-features-of-kidney-disease/ 1. Dizziness Kidney Disease is when the kidneys are not filtering blood thoroughly and symptoms such as anemia may occur. Apart from filtering out the waste and excess fluids from the body, the kidneys, triggered by Vitamin D, tell the bone marrow when to release a hormone called erythropoietin, which helps form red blood cells. When the kidneys are not operating optimally, a lack of red blood cells can cause anemia, which can produce many symptoms, including a lack of concentration and dizziness. https://nutra.blog/posts/top-10-foods-to-nourish-your-thyroid/ Thu, 19 Apr 2018 14:29:32 -0400 https://nutra.blog/posts/top-10-foods-to-nourish-your-thyroid/ Did you know that the food you eat can affect your thyroid health? Some foods can help boost your thyroid function and bring it into balance – while others will do the exact opposite. Since our thyroid influences our metabolism, immune system, and digestion, it's essential that it's nourished with these 10 healthy foods. 1. Cod Liver Oil Cod liver oil supports the functioning of the thyroid gland because of the nutrients it contains. https://nutra.blog/posts/12-facts-about-your-borderline-personality-disorder/ Tue, 17 Apr 2018 10:34:30 -0400 https://nutra.blog/posts/12-facts-about-your-borderline-personality-disorder/ 1. It's Finally Classified As a Mental Illness Borderline Personality Disorder, or BPD for short, doesn’t manifest itself in an individual until early adolescence. BPD is now established as a serious mental illness affecting 5.9% of adults, which is 50% more people than Alzheimer’s disease. Nearly 20% of mental health patients admitted to psychiatric hospitals have been diagnosed with BPD. Mental Disorder alexskopje / shutterstock.com 2. Living with BPD Affects Personal Relationships Living with BPD not only affects the sufferer, but it affects their loved ones as well. https://nutra.blog/posts/12-common-factors-that-trigger-rosacea-flare-ups/ Fri, 13 Apr 2018 12:45:27 -0400 https://nutra.blog/posts/12-common-factors-that-trigger-rosacea-flare-ups/ 1. Makeup Some products used on the face and body or in the mouth ie: make-up, shampoos, shower gels, moisturizers and toothpaste, may trigger Rosacea symptoms. If after using any of these products, your skin feels tight, itchy, slight stings or burns or your skin becomes dry and scaly, you may need to change the products you use. Some chemicals in skincare products are known to trigger Rosacea, these are menthol, camphor and sodium lauryl sulfate. https://nutra.blog/posts/22-common-symptoms-of-type-ii-diabetes/ Fri, 13 Apr 2018 12:20:06 -0400 https://nutra.blog/posts/22-common-symptoms-of-type-ii-diabetes/ 1. Mood Changes Mood change is sometimes one of the first symptoms to suggest someone may have diabetes. When there are extreme fluctuations to their mood, diabetes may be the cause. Generally the person will suddenly get impatient or angry and their friend or partner may suggest that they are hungry and need something to eat; after which the mood becomes more convivial. If this happens, it would be sensible to get checked by a GP.