Healthy Foods

Food is a necessity of life. The food we eat determines how one looks and feels or in other words determines our wellbeing. The function of food is to supply us with the energy for the different activities of the body, the structural materials for every cell of the body, and the thousands of regulatory substances essential for all the body processes.

Energy is supplied by carbohydrates and fats. Minerals and vitamins are not sources of energy but are essential for many steps in the release of energy. Amino acids and mineral elements are constantly required for the growth and maintenance of body tissues. Eating food should be a necessary function as breathing is, but most people regard it as a means of gratifying their desire for the nice things in life, which is a wrong thing to do and is very harmful. That is why it is said "eat to live" and not "live to eat". Proper eating habit or proper diet is a must for good health.

Proper diet can also cure most of the diseases for which we prefer modern day medicine not being concerned about the ill effects that comes with these medicines. Food is the fuel for the body, various types of food for various types of functions of the body. If someone is a robust individual without any constitutional disorders one may take any type of food, but in a morbid condition special food becomes a necessity. Food contains every type of necessary vitamins and minerals for the maintenance of good health but a misunderstanding of the vital functions of food has led modern day man to ignore the facts and rely on modern medicines.

Hippocrates the renowned scholar had thousands of years ago emphasized on the importance of food. Also known as the father of medicine by historians he had said "let food be thy medicine". From the times of Hippocrates, it has been known that certain foods have disease preventing and disease healing properties. However this knowledge is hardly in use as most people want immediate relief which is provided by modern day medicine rather than permanent cure from food only because it takes more time.No therapy or drug known to modern medical science can rebuild tissue that has been damaged by disease or trauma.

Food alone can achieve this feat. It is therefore that nutrition is an important and an indispensable weapon against disease. Food or nutrition is not only about cure but about wellbeing. Foods that heal by rebuilding damaged tissue will enhance wellness by increasing the efficiency and energy levels of the under active endocrine glands and tissues.

Food Groups And Its Nutritive Value
Nutritional Classification of Foods
Acidic And Alkaline Foods
Vegetables That Heal
Beet Root
Cabbage
Carrots
Onions
Spinach
Tomato
Fruits That Heal
Apple
Banana
Date
Figs
Lime
Mango
Orange
Papaya
Watermelons
Spices and Herbs That Heal Asafoetida
Fenugreek
Flax Seeds Garlic
Ginger
Turmeric
Other Foods
Almonds
Curds
Soya Bean
Tea

Articles on Health

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Blood Pressure Disease – 2 Tips to Prevent Hypertension

Author: Charles Gerdson

Blood pressure disease can be termed by two deficiencies. One is high blood pressure and the other is low blood pressure. In this article I will explain how to prevent high blood pressure or hypertension. Hypertension occurs when the blood in the patient’s arteries and veins pushes on the walls of their enclosure in a dangerous manner. This can lead to aortic strain and cause vessel ruptures. It is very dangerous if the blood pressure is extremely elevated and everyone should focus on understanding and maintaining their blood pressure. 2 tips to prevent hypertension are;

• Eat foods high in potassium. This will combat hypertension as the more potassium a patient’s body has the less potent their hypertension will become. Avoid foods with sodium in them such as salt and licorice.

• Check your blood pressure as often as you can. This will help enable you to anticipate how much you need to exercise and what to eat as you will understand your blood pressure flaws. Keep up these tips and you will be sure to improve your blood pressure.

So once you have these steps in place what next? Try aerobic exercising, do it with a friend and you will be encouraged. Compare blood pressure results and make a competition about it, this will keep it in your mind, it can be difficult but it is definitely worth it in the end. Another tip to consider is to educate others about hypertension, this will help your confidence in what you are doing and improve others lifestyles too. Blood pressure disease plagues the developed countries and is becoming a real threat to everyone’s health. For other information and ways to prevent high blood pressure follow the link bellow but most of all Stay Healthy and Good Luck.

Charles Gerdson

About the Author:

Charles is passionate about health and helping other people achieve their goals. Discover a natural way to lower blood pressure and improve your lifestyle today. For more information visit http://www.squidoo.com/naturalwaytolowerbloodpressure

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Blood Pressure

Blood Pressure Tables

Author: Charles Gerdson

People often ask “What is High Blood Pressure.” Here I have compiled some blood pressure tables in hope to answer that question. The following table explains what blood pressure is considered hypertension and what is not. It is for adults only and is useful in understanding your own blood pressure. Understanding Blood Pressure is very important to stay healthy and protect the bodies systemic respiration as well as maintain a healthy heart.

• Blood Pressure Classification Chart (Adults)


• Category Systolic pressure (mm Hg) Diastolic pressure (mm Hg)


• Optimal Less than 120 Less than 80


• Normal Less than 130 Less than 85


• High-normal Less than 140 Less than 90


• Mild Hypertension Less than 160 Less than 100


• Moderate Hypertension Less than 180 Less than 110


• Severe Hypertension 180 or more 110 or more

The above table shows what is considered to be the level of hypertension or normality an adult patient is when measuring their blood pressure. It is important to take into account variables such as stress, that can temporarily raise your blood pressure, or measures at home are usually lower than clinical measurements. This is because the patient is usually nervous at the doctor. Patients are often confused as to how high their blood pressure can go before becoming “too” high, and the above table answers this. So Always keep in mind what your blood pressure is to help combat hypertension. For more information on how to prevent hypertension and high blood pressure click on the link bellow. For now stay healthy and good luck.

Charles Gerdson

About the Author:

Charles is passionate about health and helping other people achieve their goals. Discover a natural way to lower blood pressure and improve your lifestyle today. For more information visit http://www.squidoo.com/naturalwaytolowerbloodpressure

Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/diseases-and-conditions-articles/blood-pressure-tables-758629.html

Chicken pox - Highly infectious disease

It is an acute, highly infectious disease caused by a Varicella-Zoster virus (V-Z virus). Chickenpox and Herpes Zoster are now considered as different host responses to the same virus. There is vesicular rash (fluid filled lesions) accompanied by fever. It usually occurs in children under 10 years of age. The disease will be severe if it occurs in adults. One attack gives durable immunity.
Second attack is rare. The source of infection is usually a case of chickenpox. The virus is present in secretions from the mouth & lesions of skin and mucosa. Most of the patients are infected by person-to-person contact.

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Thyroid - Hypothyroidism

What is hypothyroidism?

Hypothyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland produces less than the normal amount of thyroid hormones. The result is the “Slowing down” of many bodily functions. Although hypothyroidism may be temporary, it is usually a permanent condition. Some of the studies have shown that as many as 10% of women and 3% of men have hypothyroidism. At the beginning of this disease, the symptoms are mild and may not be detected. In time the symptoms get more severe, produce discomfort, and eventually may become disabling.

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PNEUMONIA - an infectious disease.

Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs. Different types of germs including viruses, bacteria and fungi can cause it.A person of any age from infant to old can suffer from pneumonia. Small children can succumb to the disease within a matter of days and case fatality rates are higher in young infants and malnourished children. Under 3 years of age children are affected more often and more severely.The viruses that have been found in association acute respiratory disease are numerous. The severity of the illness is often determined by whether or not secondary bacterial infection occurs. A common cold or flu can irritate the lungs, creating a situation where it is easier for the germs to move and cause the pneumonia. It can be an extension of the infection of nose, ear or throat.
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