Some Info About Foot Health Care

Let us talk about foot health care today. Who do you think is more risky to acquire sore feet, men or women? Can you suggest some foot care treatments for people who are prone to suffer from sore feet after reading this? Yes, women are more prone to foot pain especially those who loves to wear high heeled shoes. Some women suffered sore feet during pregnancy due to weight gain and hormonal changes.

Notice some pregnant women who suffered from swelling of feet, ankles and calves due to fluid retention. Aside from that, pregnancy hormones progesterone and relaxin not just relaxes the ligaments for childbirth but also the ligaments in feet and hips, causing the the foot size to expand  that could last up to six months after giving birth before it goes back to its normal size. To prevent sore feet during this stage, it is much better to always check out your foot health and wear comfortable shoes.

Weight gain does not just affects women but men as well regardless of age. Extra weight could add stress to the feet that may cause foot pain or injuries to the ankles. People who stand most of the time during their working hours like those who are working in the department stores has great chance to suffer from sore feet too. Long hours spend for dancing and some sports could cause not just foot pain, particularly heel pain but pain on other parts of the body as well. But, people who are suffering from certain health ailments like diabetes, arthritis and circulatory diseases are the most prone to sore feet.

Some foot care treatments? For those who are suffering from overweight better take time to loosen some weight not just for foot health care reason but for your health in general. Have time for exercise aside from changing your diet into healthy one. Why not start with a walk in the neighborhood or at the park?  It could burn as many calories per mile jogging. Aside from that, walking is one of the best way too to strengthen and keep your feet in shape. It strengthens muscles and tendons in feet, so they may hurt less often.

Wear shoes that fits well, those shoes that let your feet breath and conform to the shape of each foot. And, have time to check your feet and care for it as you usually do with your face to assure good health.

Potential Healing Powers of Cinnamon

Cinnamon is not just an ordinary spice in your kitchen, it has great potential healing powers too. It could relieve indigestion, controls blood sugar of those who are suffering from type II diabetes, fights against tooth decay and gum problems, it could protect against urinary tract infections (UTI), ward off vaginal yeast infections, and reduce pain with connection to arthritis. Chinese herbalists even advice  it to be taken by those who suffer from fever, diarrhea and menstrual problems.

To those who are suffering from diabetes, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) researchers and Malmo University Hospital researchers in Sweden led by Joanna Hlebowicz showed that cinnamon may help control blood sugar level. Dr. James Duke, PhD., the author of he CRC Handbook of Medicinal Herbs said that 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon per meal could help a lot diabetic patients in lowering their sugar level. So, why not open this up to your doctor for you to try it?

Scientist proves that cinnamon could kill bacteria that causes tooth decay and gum problems. And, that cinnamon herb supresses Escherichia coli (E. coli) that usually causes urinary tract infection and Candida albicans (C. albicans) that is responsible for vaginal yeast infection.

I really love cinnamon rolls and cinnamon bread even before I knew the health benefits of cinnamon. And, I love it even more since the day I knew it’s value to my health.

Know More About Chelation Therapy

Have you heard about chelation therapy? It uses EDTA to cleanse the arteries and veins for better blood circulation. As a Medical Technologist, I’ve known EDTA as one of the anticoagulating agents for the blood samples that we collect for laboratory examinations that needs an anticoagulated blood like whole blood and plasma.

The great benefits of EDTA chelation is not just for the cardiovascular system but on different organs of the body as well. It gives great hope to lots of people because it treats various illnesses. Since it promotes good circulation, it promotes good blood flow resulting to great amount supply of oxygen and nutrient to all parts of the body as our body demands it.

Aside from cardiovascular diseases like arteriosclerosis, hypertension, stroke and its common precursor the high blood cholesterol level, oral chelation is also best for those who are suffering from various diseases. Some of it are diabetes, gangrene, psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, Macular Degeneration and glaucoma (eyes), Peyronie’s Disease and erectile dysfunction (male sexual organ). It could even help with simple problems like age spots and hair loss.

Chelation therapy, particularly oral chelation, is a great alternative of cleansing your body from toxic substances that causes illnesses. It is not absorbed by the body, it just acts as sweeper of toxic substances that blocks your veins and arteries. So, why go for a medication that is just good for one particular health problem if you have a great alternative of irradicating the precursor of almost all your illnesses? Better talk to your doctor about this healthy alternative.

Great Juice For Diabetics

How come I came to know the great juice for those who are suffering from diabetes or high blood sugar level? Here in our house we usually only take fresh fruit or vegetable juice as our dinner. And, for us to have variety of juices, we searched for great combination of vegetables in which we found out that it could also cure diseases. But, just like medicines, you have to have faith that it could help you in your condition and take it in moderation as well.

All you need to have is a quality made extractor and a measuring instrument for the extracted juice.You should take this in an empty stomach too(it means at least 2 hours after meal and  at least 1 hour before meal) for great absorption of juice in your digestive system. Here are the great vegetable combinations for those who are suffering from HIGH BLOOD SUGAR LEVEL or DIABETES:

Note: These vegetable combinations and measurements are based on the book
title: FRESH VEGETABLE AND FRUIT JUICES
subtitle: what’s missing in your body?
formerly titled: Raw vegetable Juices
author: N. W. Walker

#1: carrot 10 oz
spinach 6 oz

#2: carrot 16 oz
celery 4 oz
parsley 2 oz
spinach 4 oz

#3: carrot 6 oz
lettuce 4 oz
string beans 3 oz

#4: carrot 7 oz
celery 5 oz
endive (escarole) 3 oz
parsley 3 oz

#5: carrot: 9 oz
celery: 5 oz
parsley: 2 oz

#6: carrot: 8 oz
radish 4 oz
lettuce 4 oz

#7: carrot: 6 oz
Brus. sprouts: 5 oz
string beans: 5 oz

Now that you have 7 combinations of vegetable juices that are good for those who have high blood sugar level or diabetes, you may label them what combination to drink on sunday, monday, and so on and so forth.

I am just your concerned health advocate friend, a nobody compared to your doctor but firmly believes that what we eat and drink has great impact on our health. We are not diabetics in our house but we include this combinations in our daily juice intake for our dinner. And for those that have high sugar level “BETTER TRY IT THAN NOT AT ALL.” My friends who have this problem could testify that it is effective, better try it for you to judge if it is effective or not.

Weight Loss Pill for My Sister

My sister-in-law almost everyday says that she need to take weight loss pill. She has gained so much weight after giving birth. She is a little bit chubby. Actually, she is starting to change her diet now and find time to exercise. But, she said she really need the help of weight loss pill for her to trim down.

All of us in the family wants her to lose weight because weight gaincould trigger lots of diseases including diabetes, high cholesterol level, hypertension and cardiovascular diseases. We hope she’ll lose some weight soon and maintain her weight on an ideal range.