We take the word disease so much for granted. We know it refers to sickness of some kind but when we study the etymology of the word, we find it is made up of the prefix dis (a negative) as for example in the word displeased and the root word ease. This means the word disease literally means ‘not at ease’ from the health point of view. I read this in a medical book several years ago and it’s stuck in my mind!!!
When we reflect on the meaning of the word, it does make sense. We're meant to be in a state of ease and any imbalance caused by external or internal forces leaves us in a state of disease.
Friday, November 7, 2008
Chronic diseases is preventable!
Chronic diseases is preventable according to the WHO. WHO's statistics show that 80% of heart related diseases, stroke, cancer, respiratory disease and diabetes and 40 % of all cancer can be prevented simply by:
- taking a balanced diet
- exercising and
- by not smoking
Not a tall order is it? Merely an adjustment in lifestyle which would pay lifelong dividends.
Remember living with chronic diseases is no fun for the victim or the loved ones.
So, get off the couch and start jogging. Eat lots of greens and fruits.
And of course, get rid of the pack! It only barbecues your organs (mortuaries have shown those who smoke have blackened organs)
- taking a balanced diet
- exercising and
- by not smoking
Not a tall order is it? Merely an adjustment in lifestyle which would pay lifelong dividends.
Remember living with chronic diseases is no fun for the victim or the loved ones.
So, get off the couch and start jogging. Eat lots of greens and fruits.
And of course, get rid of the pack! It only barbecues your organs (mortuaries have shown those who smoke have blackened organs)
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Detoxify with Oranges and Lemon
Oranges and lemon - is a refrain from an old nursery rhyme. But add to the list : grapefruits, pears, apples, cherries, grapes, mangoes, pineapples, melons, tomatoes, and papayas, eaten when it is in season would be just marvelous as a detoxifying agent.
What happens when we eat fruit? Fruit is rich in fiber and has a very high water content. The fiber would absorb the toxic and the water flushes it out.
Fruit is also rich in vitamins, minerals, enzymes, amino acids and fruit pectin. Studies have shown that pectin binds with heavy metals, such as lead, helping to eliminate them from the system.
So, what are you waiting for? Detoxify with fruits to begin with!
What happens when we eat fruit? Fruit is rich in fiber and has a very high water content. The fiber would absorb the toxic and the water flushes it out.
Fruit is also rich in vitamins, minerals, enzymes, amino acids and fruit pectin. Studies have shown that pectin binds with heavy metals, such as lead, helping to eliminate them from the system.
So, what are you waiting for? Detoxify with fruits to begin with!
Detoxification is a buzz word
Detoxification is a buzz word for health addicts and that's meant to be a compliment. With the kind of food we take in, not to mention the stress and pollution of both air and water, we need to have regular detoxification to flush out the toxic stuck to our colons.
It is toxic or poison that causes us to fall ill. Flush it out and you'll feel brand new, like a car with new engine oil.
The first time is always the hardest, but once you've undergone a detox, you'd want to do it on a regular basis.
It is toxic or poison that causes us to fall ill. Flush it out and you'll feel brand new, like a car with new engine oil.
The first time is always the hardest, but once you've undergone a detox, you'd want to do it on a regular basis.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Do you ever listen to your body?
Do you ever listen to your body?
When the body is tired, do you take a break?
When it's meal time, do you feed it?
When it's crying out for a drink, do you offer one?
When it's getting heavy on the waist, do you workout?
When it's beginning to show signs of fatigue, do you
Stop to find out why before its too late
Remember health is wealth
Its better to have health than wealth
And even better to have both
May you be healthy, body, mind and soul.
Lena
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Indeed, health is wealth. You may have stacks of cash but without the health, how can you enjoy it? In a similar vein, health is not just a question of the body but of the mind and soul as well.
Do stick around.
May you be healthy, body, mind and soul.
Lena
It is my hope that individuals looking for better ways to improve their health will find useful resources here.
Indeed, health is wealth. You may have stacks of cash but without the health, how can you enjoy it? In a similar vein, health is not just a question of the body but of the mind and soul as well.
Do stick around.
May you be healthy, body, mind and soul.
Lena
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