Archive for the ‘Natural Health and Well Being’ Category
Thursday, February 9th, 2012
A new animal study shows that carvacrol, the active component of oregano oil, can actually prevent diet-induced obesity by modulating genes as well as reducing inflammation in white adipose tissue. Carvacrol (2-methyl-5-isopropylphenol) is a monoterpene phenolic constituent of the essential oil produced by numerous aromatic plants and spices such as oregano oil.
The main objective of the study was to investigate effects of carvacrol in mice fed with a high-fat diet, which is an important model and cause of modern day obesity, and to study the potential underlying mechanisms focusing on the gene expression involved in adipogenesis, thermogenesis and inflammation.
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Tags: allergies and asthma, carvacol, healthy diet, inflammation, oregano oil, Oregasil, weight loss
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Monday, January 23rd, 2012
Swedish researchers have discovered that the lower your brain levels of tocotrienols and tocopherols (the entire family of vitamin E) the higher the chance that you will experience mild cognitive impairment or Alzheimer’s disease. The study led by Mangialasche, F. and colleagues from Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden discovered that among study participants, high serum levels of vitamin E were associated with approximately a 50 percent reduction in the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. The Swedish researchers analyzed the vitamin E status in 168 people with Alzheimer’s, 166 people with mild cognitive impairment, and 187 cognitively normal people.
The blood samples from the subjects, who were dementia-free at baseline, were analyzed to determine plasma levels of vitamin E (alpha-, beta-, gamma, and delta-tocopherol; alpha-, beta-, gamma-, and delta-tocotrienol). The subjects were then followed up for 6 years to record any incidents of Alzheimer’s disease. The risk of Alzheimer’s disease was reduced by 45 percent among participants who had their total tocopherols in the highest tertile, 54 percent among those whose total tocotrienols were in the highest tertile and 45 percent in those who had their total vitamin E in the highest tertile, compared to those in the lowest tertile.
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Tags: Optimum E 100/100, Vitamin E; Tocopherol; Tocotrienol; Alzheimer's disease; Mild cognitive impairment; Oxidative stress; Nitrosative stress
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Wednesday, December 14th, 2011
More than one-in-five adult Americans took at least one pharmaceutical drug commonly used to treat a psychiatric or behavioral disorder in 2010 according to “America’s State of Mind,” a Medco Health Solutions, Inc. analysis of trends in mental health medication usage among approximately 2.5 million insured Americans, comparing utilization of antidepressants, antipsychotics, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) drugs and anti-anxiety treatments from 2001 to 2010. Even more concerning about this situation is that for American women, the numbers rose to one in four. While I’m not totally surprised at these numbers considering all the advertising that pharmaceutical companies are allowed to do, it does cause me to stop and think about better solutions to this health crisis.
As far as use, not surprisingly, antidepressants come in number one with over 20 percent of women on a drug typically prescribed to treat depression. Anxiety treatments used by women are at almost twice the rate of men; however, greatest use is found among middle-aged women (45-65 years old – note these ages are normally the ages of peri-menopause and post menopause), 11 percent of whom were on an anti-anxiety drug last year.
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Tags: anxiety, depression, emotional health, natural health and well being, stress reduction, women's hormones
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Sunday, November 6th, 2011
Did you know that Researchers estimate that half of the world’s population is chronically dehydrated? And in America that level rises to 75 percent of the population? These are very eye-opening statistics when we consider that so many people are sipping on sodas, tea and coffee almost all day long. However, without the adequate hydration of pure and clean water your body’s biochemical and electrical processes quickly begin to break down.
Even with all the beverages available to most people, I still see dehydration at an alarming rate. Dehydration impairs your ability to think, drive, and perform crucial tasks. With age, many confuse thirst with hunger causing overeating and thus more dehydration.
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Tags: cancer prevention, dehydration, MegaHydrate, natural health, organic living
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Thursday, October 27th, 2011
Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) is one of the 13 vitamins our body must have for good health and wellness. It is not only essential for the production of red blood cells but also supports the protection of a healthy nervous system. It is also an essential element in the construction of our DNA. B12 deficiency damages the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and nerves of the eye.
In 1934, Whipple, Murphy, and Minot shared the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their life saving discovery found in liver. The disorder was referred to as “pernicious anemia” because before this discovery, death was inevitable. In 1948, the substance in the liver was isolated and named cobalamin (vitamin B12).
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Tags: Anemia, B12 Deficiency, Cancer, Emotions, stress elimination
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Tuesday, September 20th, 2011
- Pray about everything.
- Talk less; Listen more.
- Go to bed before 10:30 p.m. Sleep in a cool dark room.
- Get up on time so you can start the day unrushed.
- During your morning shower/bath think of at least five blessings in your life.
- Learn to politely say “No,” to projects/activities that do not fit into your time schedule.
- Learn to delegate tasks to others.
- Simplify and un-clutter your life. Keep your home, car and your office organized.
- Less is often more.
- Allow extra time to do things and to get to places. Constantly being late is fertile ground for stress.
- Respect other people’s time just as you want them to respect yours. If you are held up in traffic then call ahead and/or be willing to re-schedule the meeting, appointment, etc.
- Pace yourself. Spread out big changes and difficult projects over time; don’t lump the difficult things all together. Don’t procrastinate.
- Take one day at a time. Learn to live in the “now”.
- Separate worry from concerns. If a situation is a concern, find out what God would have you to do and let go of the anxiety. Remember that there are always solutions and answers to every situation and concern. Worry will rob you of your joy.
- Live within your budget and means. Save some money from every paycheck, even if it is only $5.
- Have backups; an extra car key in your wallet, an extra house key buried in the garden, extra stamps, extra sunglasses, extra garage door opener, etc.
- K. M. S. (Keep Mouth Shut!) This single piece of advice can prevent an enormous amount of trouble and stress. Practice it regularly.
- Do something for the child in you everyday.
- Carry an inspirational book with you to read while waiting in line or waiting for an appointment.
- Get daily exercise and sunshine. A daily walk in the sunshine is not only healthy but will help to minimize life’s stressors.
- Eat healthy at every meal and pass on the fast food and sugary drinks/snacks.
- Organize your desk/work area so that everything has its place.
- Listen to a self-help or inspirational CD while driving that can help improve your quality of life.
- Write thoughts and inspirations down. Keep a Blessings List or Notebook and add to it every evening before bed.
- Every day take 20 minutes to be alone. Practice deep breathing exercises, take a hot bath, read, meditate, pray, sip a cup of herbal tea, listen to soothing music or just close your eyes and relax. Set up a comfy chair with a nice throw/blanket in your bedroom or den. Include a side table to hold a lamp, books, IPOD, CD player, etc. Let your family know that when you are in that chair, you are unavailable unless someone or something is on fire!
- When concerns arise, talk to God on the spot. Try to nip small concerns in the bud. Don’t wait until its time to go to bed to pray – most of us are too tired.
- Cherish your friends and acknowledge their special days (birthday, anniversary, etc.)
- Keep a folder of favorite scriptures and sayings on hand.
- Remember that the shortest bridge between despair and hope is often a good “Thank you God!”
- Flash a big smile at two people (that you don’t know) everyday…just for fun!
- Remember to laugh!
- Learn to control your temper. Harsh words said in anger can never be taken back. They have a negative effect on every cell of the body and actually bring the immune system down.
- Take your work seriously, but yourself not at all. Don’t be too hard on yourself.
- Develop a forgiving attitude and spirit (most people are doing the best they can). We all make mistakes. Practice forgiveness and soon it will become habit!
- Be kind to unkind people (they probably need it the most).
- Sit on your ego. Don’t talk about yourself and your accomplishments all the time.
- Slow down and enjoy each moment. Make a practice of being aware of all that is going on around you—flowers, refreshing rain, dew drops on trees, deep colors of nature, cool breeze, the aroma of cookies in the oven, etc.
- Take an organic multi-vitamin/mineral supplement every day. Include a natural sourced B-Complex to help your body manage stress. It’s a proven fact that vitamins and minerals can help with stress.
- Eliminate EMF (electromagnetic fields) stress by using EMF protection. Research now links long term exposure to manmade EMFs with chronic health issues — from stress and fatigue to cancer.
- Be positive! Look for the good in every event and situation that comes your way.
- Be teachable and desire to learn. Know-it-alls are tiresome to the spirit and often avoided by others.
- Eliminate negative TV and movies.
- Decide to do more reading, listening to good music, outdoor activities, family night game playing, crafting, evenings with good friends, etc.
- Invest in family relationships. Give your spouse and children your undivided attention, support and love. Tell them you love them every day!
- Remember that you are not the general manager of the universe.
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Tags: EMF protection, intraMAX, stress, stress elimination, stress management, stress reduction
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Monday, August 15th, 2011
Summer is quickly coming to an end and soon it will be time to send your children back to school or off to college. By the middle of August a flurry of preparation for students and parents is in full swing. New backpacks, new school supplies, new clothes, new shoes and renewing of friendships (who isn’t in touch with their friends to see what everyone is wearing on that “all important” first day of classes?) all go along with the excitement that back-to-school brings. However, returning to classes filled with students in close quarters also means more germs and for many children, more illness.
This doesn’t have to be a down-side if you are prepared in advance. So grab a pencil and paper because I have some effective tips for the school year to help you promote good health and well-being in your children.
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Tags: back to school health, children illness, children wellness, childrens health at school, healthy children, healthy foods for children, intraKID, probiotics for children
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Wednesday, June 29th, 2011
Summer is the time of year when most families find themselves constantly on-the-go and in a never-ending flurry of activities. Offering a variety of healthy snacks can be daunting even for the most healthy conscious parent and because of this is often placed on the back burner. Idealy children should snack every 3-4 hours to keep insulin levels normal and to provide the extra vitamins and nutrients their growing body needs. Below are some easy and healthy snack ideas that can help you plan delicious and nutritious snack foods for your children and their friends! But…shhhh!…don’t mention the “healthy” part.
1. Provide organic fruits such as grapes, orange slices, cherries and strawberries washed, sliced and ready-to-eat in a cool-looking bowl in the fridge. Kids will love the convenience and will be refreshed by cold fruit on those hot summer afternoons. If you are traveling, place ice packs in a cooler and put the sliced fruits in baggies.
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Tags: childrens health, healthy children, healthy living, healthy snacks for kids, healthy snacks for kids; healthy living; natural health; summer snacks for children; childrens health; natural snacks; healthy children, natural health, natural snacks, summer snacks for children
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Thursday, May 5th, 2011
As CEO and Founder of Oasis Advanced Wellness, I am very honored, humbled and, yes, proud to annouce that for the third year in a row, Oasis Advanced Wellness LLC has been awarded the Award of Distinction by the Better Business Bureau of Greater Houston.
The BBB Award of Distinction is awarded to a very select group of Houston TX area businesses who have been found to maintain a superior commitment to ethics, overall excellence, and quality in the workplace. The 2011 winners were announced at the BBB Awards for Excellence Luncheon on Wednesday, May 4 at the InterContinental Hotel, 2222 West Loop South Houston TX. (more…)
Tags: Awards of Excellence, BBB Winner of Distinction 2011, Dr. Loretta Lanphier, Houston Better Business Bureau, natural medicine, Oasis Advanced Wellness
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Thursday, May 5th, 2011
According to a new study by The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute as well as researchers in China, consuming strawberries may be a viable way to help those at risk of esophageal cancer to protect themselves from this serious disease. The study is the first-ever collaborative Ohio State cancer clinical trial to be conducted in China.
Strawberries are an excellent source of vitamin C. They contain more vitamin C than citrus fruit and are also a good source of folate, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B6, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin E, vitamin A and vitamin K. Strawberries also contain an plethora of beneficial phytonutrients, including flavonoids, anthocyanidins and ellagic acid.
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Tags: Cancer, esophageal cancer, esophageal growth, natural remedies, organic strawberries, strawberries, strawberry cancer study
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Wednesday, February 9th, 2011
After doing a month of chemo in 2001, I became very sensitive to certain perfumes/smells/odors. For example, I used to wear a wonderful high-end perfume and now just about all perfumes make me feel ill. My husband has had to return several colognes because I just could not stand the fragrance. I have even found that many of the home fragrances do not set well with me and can actually make me sneeze. However, I love a nice smelling home – who doesn’t? We knowthat “smells” can lift the spirit and actually calm the soul. Below are some great non-toxic wasy in which to keep your home smelling clean and fresh all year long.
1) Plants. Plants. Plants. A very natural and easy way to add oxygen to the air. Examples of plants to include are several palms, like Areca, Lady, Dwarf Date, and Bamboo, as well as Rubber Plant, Dracaena, English ivy, Boston fern, and Spider Plant. Make sure to keep the soil fresh (use organic potting soil) and the plants healthy.
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Tags: home fragrance, home fresheners, homemade home fragrance, natural home fragrance, non-toxic air fresheners, non-toxic cleaners, non-toxic scents for home
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