Ancient Ayurvedic Secrets to Lose
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Ayurvedic Suggestions For Attaining Ideal Weight Naturally
1. Improve Your Digestion:
The key to weight management is effectively metabolizing what you eat, eliminating wastes efficiently and letting the digestive system get a break between meals. Fasting will only further disrupt your metabolism by putting stress on the body. A strong digestive fire is the key to weight loss according to Ayurveda. Using fresh ginger and spices such as fennel, coriander, and cumin in food will result in a better digestion. Cravings and food addictions may be tempered, as the body receives the deeper nourishment it needs from proper absorption and assimilation of nutrients. Sipping hot water or ginger tea throughout the day will also eliminate cravings. Adding grated lemon or orange zest to your dishes not only tastes delicious and fresh but also improves digestion as well.
2. Eat according to your constitution:
Strawberries are Vata-Pacifying In Ayurveda weight gain is a Kapha imbalance, however, the root problem is often not Kapha. Individuals with a Vata imbalance easily gain weight when stressed, overwhelmed or overworked. When Vata is out of balance addictions to food are common. Vata people need regular meals, warm nourishing foods, with warming spices and adequate amounts of ghee or healthy fats. No protein shakes, green drinks, raw salads or coconut oil! Even though touted as a health food, coconut oil is very cold in nature and clogs the channels. Crackers, chips and rice cakes should also be avoided. Pitta individuals should never skip meals or they will get irritable! They need regular meals that are lightly cooked with plenty of dark green bitter vegetables, summer squashes, asparagus, green beans and mild spices such as fennel or coriander. Juicy pears are a good healthy treat for Pitta’s sweet tooth. Kapha individuals are good-natured, stable and not easily stressed. They need to get moving, since they tend to be a little bit lazy. Warming spices and foods are recommended as well as bitter leafy greens and fresh herbs. Cold drinks, coconut oil and raw salads should also be avoided.
3. What to eat when:
Breakfast should be a warm cereal or stewed apples. Ayurvedic experts recommend eating your big meal at midday, which will give you long-lasting energy to power past prime craving time in the mid to late afternoon. If you’re voracious at dinner you haven’t eaten enough lunch. Dinner should be the lightest meal. I cannot over emphasize this point. Digestion is much weaker in the evening, plus lying down to sleep a few hours later further slows down digestion, metabolism and circulation. The body simply cannot assimilate large evening meals properly. The result is that much of the food is digested poorly and eventually creates toxins, fat and excess weight. Especially avoid in the evening: cheese, yogurt, rich desserts, red meat, leftovers and large salads. Green Beans, Fresh Fenugreek and Asparagus Are Great for Losing Weight
4. Conscious Eating Habits:
How you eat your food is even more important than what you eat. Even foods, which normally cause imbalances, will be digested reasonably well if the proper rules are followed. Likewise if you eat the correct food in the wrong way your digestion will be compromised. Agni (digestive fire) is damaged and formation of ama or toxins will follow. I have a problem with protein and green drinks or shakes. I call them astronaut food. They will only slim down your wallet and may be detrimental to your health if consumed in excess. From an Ayurvedic standpoint they will damage agni, derange Vata and disturb the body/mind. If you believe you do not have the time to enjoy a fresh, lovingly prepared sit-down meal, take a look at your life and shift priorities. Every meal should be a sacred ritual. Take a moment to breathe, relax and say a blessing at every meal. No phone, TV, newspaper or work while eating. Your body digests food best when you relax, so eat slowly and sit quietly for 10 minutes after you eat to aid digestion.
5. Cleanses:
I am not in favor of juice fasts or harsh cleanses, simply because they put the body under too much stress. Stress of any kind triggers the fight-or-flight response. In this state, the body not only craves carbohydrates for fuel, but also holds on to fat, particularly around your middle. I do recommend panchakarma, (the massage, steam treatments and internal cleansing therapies of Ayurveda) to be done twice a year to prevent toxins from accumulating and eliminating their buildup in bodily tissues. Panchakarma will result in healthier eating habits, balanced weight and increased energy levels.
6. Exercise:
Enjoy your exercise activity and it will be easier to stick to it. Also, remember that all of us don’t benefit from the same amount or type of exercise. Choose your exercise program according to your constitution. The ideal exercise options to balance Vata should incorporate slow movements, not be too tiring, and help settle the mind and body. Slow dancing, low impact aerobics, tai chi, leisurely swimming in warm water, walking and yoga are examples of Vata-balancing exercise activities. While walking is universally beneficial, Pitta persons might also gravitate towards water sports while Kapha individuals need to add something really energetic such as brisk walking or jogging.
7. Stress reduction:
There are many ways of stress reduction such as aromatherapy, massage, acupuncture, meditation, tai chi, chi gong, breathing exercises, and simple yoga poses that will boost your energy and stimulate your metabolism.
8. Ayurvedic Herbs:
An Ayurvedic practitioner may suggest herb formulas that gently detoxify the system while kindling the digestive fire, allowing proper digestion, absorption and assimilation. Excess Kapha in the form of fat and water can be successfully reduced as the herbs contribute to stronger pancreatic, splenic, hepatic and renal functions. Strengthening and cleansing these organs may lead to a more efficient metabolism and regular elimination. These herb formulas should always be prescribed by a licensed health practitioner. However, the following herbs and spices can be safely added to anyone’s daily diet:
Triphala – Triphala can be used daily for rejuvenation and detoxification. Popular for its unique ability to gently cleanse and detoxify the system while simultaneously replenishing and nourishing it, this traditional formula supports the proper functions of the digestive, circulatory, respiratory and genitourinary systems. Most people can benefit from adding Triphala to their regime.
Fennel - Fennel removes mucus and fat from the intestinal tract, and is a natural appetite suppressant.
Fenugreek - Fenugreek seeds burn fat and help absorption. They are useful for dissolving fat within the liver. Fresh fenugreek leaves can be found at the farmer’s markets in late winter/ early spring. They are one of nature’s super-food due to their beneficial effect on fat metabolism, blood sugar and also their cancer-fighting properties.
Fresh Curry Leaves Improve functioning of the stomach and small intestine. They are mildly laxative and thus can tackle multiple digestive problems caused by food intake. They are directly added to food or as an extract in the form of juice added to buttermilk and consumed at the end of lunch/dinner. Ayurvedic research shows that curry leaves may control noninsulin dependent diabetes mellitus. Fresh curry leaves are also known to reduce the bad cholesterol (LDL) and increase the good one (HDL). You can find them at the farmer’s market.
For Ayurvedic herbal and dietary recommendations suited to your constitution, seek the advice of a qualified practitioner.
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Facts:
1. Melanoma is the fastest growing and most deadly type of cancer.
2. One out of five Americans will eventually develop skin cancer.
3. 40-50% of Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 65.
4. With awareness, skin cancer can be easily prevented.
5. In Caucasians, most skin cancers present initially on the skin itself, usually in areas of sun exposure such as the face, scalp, back, nose, and arms.
6. In Asian, African, or Hispanic people with darker complexions, melanomas often present in non-sun exposed – or less pigmented – areas such as the palms of the hand or on the nail beds…
Answer These Questions:
1. As a teenager, did you work at least three summers outdoors?
2. Have you had three or more blistering sunburns before age 20?
3. Do you have red or blonde hair, and fair skin that burns easily?
4. Do you have lots of freckles on your upper back?
5. Has anyone in your family had melanoma?
6. Do you have rough, red spots on parts of your body that are seldom – or never – exposed to the sun?
If you answered “yes” to only three of these questions, your risk of developing a melanoma is 20-25 times higher than that of the general population.
Early Detection Is The Key: The “ABCD” System
A is for Asymmetry, or irregularity of shape – meaning that you cannot draw a line through it to create matching halves. Non-cancerous pigmented lesions usually are round and symmetrical (when divided down the middle, their halves have matching shapes), but early malignant melanomas usually are asymmetrical.
B is for irregular Border – common to cancerous growths. Benign growths usually have regular margins.
C is for Color. A harmless growth generally is one color overall and flat. Cancerous growths, however, harbor various shades – from tan to brown to black, sometimes mixed in with pink, red, or white.
D is for Diameter. If the growth measures more than 6 millimeters across (about ¼”), it is dangerous.
All of us – black-skinned to fair – need sun protection. The sun’s ultraviolet light harms our skin, including the soles of our feet and our palms. There is evidence that damage done during childhood and the teen years creates the greatest risk, so we must educate our children.
An annual check-up by a dermatologist is crucial; however, you can also take your health into your own hands by keeping an eye on moles and skin lesions.
“When in doubt, check it out!”
To Prevent Sun Damage And Dangerous UV Rays:
1. Avoid the sun, especially during the hours of 10 AM to 3 PM. As long as the sun is shining, you are getting exposure. Wear a sun block/moisturizer with a minimum rating of SPF #30, 365 days a year, no matter what.
2. Wear a broad-brimmed hat to shade the face.
3. Wear long pants and long sleeves. There are some companies out there that sell clothing and hats especially designed to protect the wearer from harmful UV rays.
4. Wear UV-protecting sunglasses.
5. Reapply sun block after excessive sweating, swimming, or exercising.
6. Wear makeup with UV protection.
7. Avoid tanning beds; they give off UVA radiation which is harmful to the skin.
And finally, in addition to the fact that sun exposure increases your risk of skin cancer, it is also the main cause of wrinkles and premature aging of the skin. Research indicates that 78% of the sun damage that one gets in a lifetime is from incidental exposure. That means that activities such as driving your car, walking to the mailbox, sitting in your office next to a window give you the majority of your sun exposure! We highly recommend Daily Protection SPF 30, like Obagi Nu-Derm Sun Shield SPF 50!
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April 15 marks the 10-year anniversary of the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of Botox for cosmetic use. But it has been nearly two centuries since the toxin was identified. Here’s a timeline in the development of the now-popular wrinkle reliever, beginning in the early part of the 19th century. Apparently, it all started when someone encountered a spoiled sausage.
And the rest is history …
Happy Birthday Botox!
1820s: German doctor Justinus Kerner identifies a toxin in spoiled sausages that causes food poisoning. The paralytic illness caused by Kerner’s “sausage poison” earns the name “botulism,” from a Latin word (“botulus”) for sausage. Kerner speculates that small doses of the toxin might be used to treat nerve disorders and excessive sweating.
1895: Belgian bacteriologist Emile Pierre van Ermengem discovers that Clostridium botulinum bacteria produce the botulism toxin.
1920s: Botulinum Toxin Type A is first isolated from the Clostridium botulinum bacteria in a purified form as a stable acid precipitate by Dr. Herman Sommer at the University of California, San Francisco.
1940s: During World War II, American scientists explore potential use of botulinum toxin as a weapon. The U.S. produces botulinum toxin capsules for Chinese prostitutes to drop into the food of high-ranking Japanese officials. The plan is not put into effect because the military found it to be ineffective as a weapon.
1946: Researcher Edward J. Schantz, Ph.D. succeeds in purifying Botulinum Toxin Type A into crystalline form, for the first time providing scientists with the raw material necessary to study the molecule in greater detail.
1949: Researcher Dr. Arnold Burgen and colleagues in London discover that botulinum toxin blocks communication between nerves and muscles.
1960s: Ophthalmologist Alan Scott in San Francisco injects botulinum toxin into monkeys to see whether it relaxes muscles that cause crossed eyes.
1978: Scott wins approval from the Food and Drug Administration for extensive multi-site tests of botulinum toxin as a treatment for crossed eyes in humans. He calls the drug Oculinum and establishes Oculinum Inc. to make and sell it.
1987: Canadian ophthalmologist Dr. Jean Carruthers (pictured above with her husband) notices that patients injected with the toxin were losing their frown lines. Her husband, Canadian dermatologist Dr. Alastair Carruthers, injects botulinum toxin into the forehead of their receptionist, Cathy Bickerton Swann, to smooth her wrinkles.
Late 1980s: Doctors begin using botulinum toxin as a treatment for involuntary contraction of neck muscles, also called cervical dystonia.
1988: Allergan acquires the rights to Dr. Scott’s product, Oculinum.
1989: Allergan secures the first FDA approval for Oculinum as a treatment for crossed eyes and excessive blinking and received FDA approval to change the name to Botox.
1993: Doctors in England notice that spasm patients sweat less when treated with Botox.
December 2000: FDA approves Botox as a treatment for cervical dystonia.
April 15, 2002: FDA approves Botox injections for frown lines between the eyebrows under the name Botox Cosmetic.
2004: Allergan launches clinical trials of Botox for migraine sufferers.
2004: Los Angeles socialite Irena Medavoy sues Allergan for ailments that she says were caused by Botox that was injected to ease her migraines. A 9-3 jury verdict goes against her.
July 2004: FDA approves Botox as a treatment for severe underarm sweating.
May 2007: Actress Virginia Madsen becomes the first celebrity to openly discuss her Botox cosmetic treatments and is featured in the Botox advertising campaign, “Keep the Wisdom. Lose the Lines.” She tells People magazine, “I am not using these injectables to look 25. I don’t want to be 25. I just want to look like me. I am 45, and I am in the best shape that I have ever been in my life.”
2008: U.S. Department of Justice launches probe of Allergan’s marketing practices, subpoenas documents related to off-label use of Botox as a treatment for migraines.
2008: Advocacy group Public Citizen urges FDA to impose stricter regulations on Botox and similar products, cites 16 patient deaths that occurred after neurotoxin injections.
2009: Actress and singer Vanessa Williams reveals she has been treated with Botox cosmetic. She becomes the spokesperson for a charitable education campaign whereby Botox Cosmetic donates $250,000 to non-profit Dress For Success.
April 2009: FDA requires Allergan to expand warnings on the Botox label, but says cosmetic use of Botox is not linked to deaths.
October 2009: Allergan sues the FDA, seeking the right to tell doctors about all the effects of Botox and other drugs, not just the effects related to FDA-approved therapies.
March 2010: In $60 million lawsuit, Santa Ana jury decides that Botox injections did not cause the death of cerebral palsy patient Kristen Spears, 7.
March 2010: FDA approves Botox as a treatment for spasms of the arms and hands in adults.
May 2010: Oklahoma jury orders Allergan to pay $15 million to Dr. Sharla Helton, 47, who says cosmetic Botox injections left her in pain and unable to work.
September 2010: In court in Santa Ana, Allergan settles the case of Sondra Bryant of Texas, a 70-year-old nurse who died in 2008 after injections to ease her neck pain. Terms of the settlement were not announced.
October 2010: FDA approves Botox to treat chronic migraines.
April 2011: A federal jury in Virginia orders Allergan to pay $212 million to a 67-year-old man who said he was left brain-damaged and bedridden in 2007 after receiving off-label Botox injections to ease trembling and cramps in his hand. The Virginia jury rejects Allergan’s contention that Botox was not to blame for Douglas Ray Jr.’s disabling injuries. The panel awarded him $12 million in compensatory damages plus $200 million in punitive damages.
August 2011: The FDA approves Botox for treating overactive bladders in those who lose control because of damage to the nervous system, including those with multiple sclerosis or spinal cord injury.
September 2011: Allergan settles the case of a San Francisco-area woman who had cosmetic injections and said she developed systemic problems, including weakness and fatigue, her attorney Ray Chester said. Terms of the settlement were not released.
October 2011: Actress Courtney-Thorne Smith becomes the latest actress to promote Botox, and tells People magazine she’d been getting the injections for about 10 years.
October 2011: A suit brought by Cynthia Van Den Boom of Richmond, Va., was settled before trial was to start the following month. Van Den Boom, who was injected with Botox for neck pain, suffered brain damage, her attorney Ray Chester said. Terms of the settlement were not disclosed.
February 2012: An Orange County jury hangs on the question of whether Allergan is to blame for a 46-year-old man contracting a devastating disease — Guillain-Barre Syndrome – that he says he got four days after getting Botox injections for back pain. Allergan’s attorney, Vaughn Crawford, said while the company was looking into potential risks in 2008, the year Thomas McGee got his injections, there was no medical evidence that Botox caused the disease.
March 2012: After Allergan alleges its trade secrets were stolen, a federal judge in Santa Ana blocks another company, Merz, from marketing Botox rival Xeomin. U.S. District Judge Andrew J. Guilford says he was troubled that some Allergan employees signed contracts with Merz and then e-mailed themselves Allergan company data before giving their final notice.
March 2012: Allergan discloses it has submitted an application with the FDA for the use of Botox as treatment of overactive bladder in adult patients with symptoms of urinary incontinence who have not responded to other treatments for OAB (overactive bladder).
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‘K-E Diet’: Feeding tubes used for extreme weight loss.
Would you put a feeding tube in your nose for 10 days to lose weight? That’s being reported as the latest diet craze to hit the U.S., and it’s how some women are getting ready for their wedding photos.
BURN, BABY, BURN
Feeding-tube diet is latest weight-loss craze
Could you stick to an 800-a-day calorie for 10 days? How about by eating no food, and with a feeding tube hanging out of your nose?
The process, known as the K-E, or feeding-tube, diet, is being reported as an “increasingly popular” alternative to ordinary weight-loss programs.
From Good Morning America:
“The program has dieters inserting a feeding tube into their nose that runs to the stomach. They’re fed a constant slow drip of protein and fat, mixed with water, which contains zero carbohydrates and totals 800 calories a day. Body fat is burned off through a process called ketosis, which leaves muscle intact, Dr. Oliver Di Pietro of Bay Harbor Islands, Fla., said.
“It is a hunger-free, effective way of dieting,” Di Pietro said. “Within a few hours and your hunger and appetite go away completely, so patients are actually not hungry at all for the whole 10 days. That’s what is so amazing about this diet.”
Di Pietro says patients aren’t hospitalized. They wear the tube and carry the food solution around with them in a bag.
“I get a lot of brides,” he said in a New York Times story. “Nervous eating.”
From The New York Times:
“While the tube diet is fairly unknown in this country, it has been popular for years in Italy and Spain, where it is used casually to lose weight before a big event, as well as for more significant weight loss. In England, where it has been offered for the past year as the KEN (or ketogenic enteral nutrition) diet, The Daily Mail asked if it was ‘the most extreme diet ever,’ before adding that a National Health Service doctor was offering it.”
A bride-to-be featured in the stories, Jessica Schnaider, had the tube removed early because she met her goal in 8 days, losing 10 pounds. She said though she wasn’t hungry, it was not an easy experience.
The Times story puts the price for the procedure at $1,500 for the 10 days, including a screening and equipment.
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Bad skin care habits can increase your risk of acne, premature aging, wrinkles, and more. Some are habits you’re totally aware of and others are seemingly innocent things you do every day that can impact the health and beauty of your skin. Here are a few skin sins to shed, starting today.
- Sun sins. Indoors or out, tanning is considered the number one skin sin no-no. Always, always use sunblock when you go outdoors and if you simply must have a little color, consider alternatives like sunless tanners and bronzers.
- Lifestyle issues come to the surface. Too much alcohol and caffeine can dehydrate your skin and give it a dull appearance. Smoking has been reported to contribute to the formation of fine lines and wrinkles. If you sleep less than 8 hours a night, you’re shortchanging your skin, which could mean dark circles under your eyes.
- Don’t be picky. Resist the urge to pick that blemish. This quick fix can be nothing but trouble for your skin. It may look like you’re getting rid of the problem, but you’re actually pushing the bacteria deeper into your skin, which could lead to the formation of even more acne spots. Long-term picking can also create the possibility of scars—so stop picking, pronto. If you have acne-prone skin, make sure to be vigilant about skin care with the Obagi CLENZIderm M.D.™ System.
- Put this bad habit to bed. Going to bed with your makeup on is a skin sin that can leave the entire day’s accumulation of dirt, grime, and oil on your skin to seep into pores, clogging them and putting you at risk for acne. Make a clean break with this habit by creating a healthy evening routine where you cleanse, tone, and moisturize.
- Some like it too hot. You may enjoy a long hot shower, but your skin can’t take the heat without being stripped of its natural oils. This can result in dry, flaky, itchy skin. Eliminate this skin sin by turning down the heat and lingering less in the shower.
- Let’s talk about your phone. Holding your phone against your cheek creates a warm and moist environment where bacteria can thrive, which can lead to skin irritations. Make sure to lightly wipe your phone off daily and alternate which side of your face you hold your phone against to minimize the risk of developing skin problems.
Did we miss your skin sin? Have you recently reformed a bad skin care habit? Share your skin sin story by commenting below!
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