Archive for January, 2006

CHOLESTEROL SECRET – SUGAR vs. ACIDOSIS

Sunday, January 29th, 2006

Americans Are Addicted To SUGAR… and they don’t know it!

It is a forced addiction because almost every food product
contains a CORN SYRUP – the worst possible sugar source for
human consumption. After all it is man-made substance at the
cost next to zero… just like all generic drugs.

And knowing that corn and soy are either Genetically Engineered
or Genetically Modified… you know the answer…

SUGAR is the real culprit in addition to fats. SUGAR is the
major hidden cause of High Cholesterol!

So, why doctors are pretending it is the fat? It is really
interesting because indirectly it is… but not animal fat, your
own body converts unused sugar into fat.

It takes only a few hours and if sugar is not used for the
energy, it turns into fat. So… if your life style is busy, if
you face health challenges preventing you from physical
activities you are facing high cholesterol sooner or later, even
diabetes and heart disease.

Because low fat diet won’t address this problem focus should be
on Hidden Sugars.

Where to look for HIDDEN SUGARS?

Sugar in food products can appear under deceptive names like
glucose polymers… maltodextrins and Carbohydrates.

In addition, starchy foods like potatoes, bread, pastry, noodles
etc. can easily turned into sugars… It is normal.

What is not normal how body is handling that extra sugar. 32
teaspoons of sugar each day the average American consumes
according to statistics. And often they don’t know it.

BAD NEWS

It is no SECRET that 12 ounce can of soda contains 9-12
teaspoons of SUGAR!

So… what else can be worse?

DIE-T drinks! All of them should be banned. Die-t or Die
prematurely… should be the slogan.

Soft Drinks and so call Juices where (Water + Corn Syrup are the
main ingredients) are next in line after Soda Drinks, competing
for the second place in the sugar content.

SUGAR is ACID forming and can contribute to Acidosis. As the
result too much acid can makes you very sick.

Acidosis can mimic many different symptoms… Whole body
chemistry is affected when that happens and can be dangerous.

Metabolic Acidosis is trigger by starvation or missing meals,
diarrhea or kidney failure. And don’t forget about Aspirin!

ASPIRIN is acidic and causes an increase in the acid production
by cell metabolism. There is another yet Acidosis to be
concerned… Respiratory Acidosis.

Your breathing pattern can contribute to Respiratory Acidosis
when too much carbon dioxide is accumulated in the blood… The
end result is increased blood acidity.

HOW TO PREVENT ACIDOSIS?

If you skip meals or if you feel too ill to eat blood sugar
drops quickly setting stage for the Acidosis. Symptoms are
troublesome: nausea, vomiting and stubbing headache.

The above symptoms are often mimicking illness itself… In such
case you should go to the Emergency.

HOW TO STOP MILD ACIDOSIS?

Acidosis can be prevented if at the onset some food containing
sugar is taken every hour or so. Any fruit is fine raw or cooked
but not much… eggnog or milk with honey but only little sips
at the time.

Plus… if vomiting sets in sweet orange juice or water with
honey every 15 minutes can help… alternate with salty water to
replace lost fluids and electrolytes. (*See tip below)

DON’T stop the above even if vomiting is persistent.

And when the crisis is over… All focus should be on the extra
nutrition and rest. Soft Drinks should be avoided at that time.

WHY doctors are blaming the fat not the Sugar?

It is so much easier to prescribe Cholesterol lowering drugs
than to educate patients…

By the way, too much Sugar reduces Immunity up to 90% according
to available data… More than 50% population is medicated and
over medicated regardless of age.

SWEET ALTERNATIVE TO SUGAR

Stevia is non-caloric sweet herb and only 1 drop or 2 can
satisfy your desire for sweets. After all it is 300 times
sweeter than sugar.

Check your Health Food Store… Stevia is widely available in
the liquid form.

* Quick TIP: Celtic Salt is rich in all natural minerals… you
can buy Celtic Salt in your loco Health Food Store.

Most Salt brands are striped from minerals! The same minerals
are later added to various supplements and other Health Foods.
And because the extra processing you are overpaying for those
minerals when you buying supplements mixed with synthetic
Vitamins.

Bo Jeune-Fille

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If you don’t have Health Insurance you
need to see this Website:
http://www.best-lowering-cholesterol-links.com

About the author:
Freelance writer from Europe – Bo Jeune-Fille Background:
Alternative Medicine and Biochemistry. For more tips on
Self-Healing visit:
http://www.best-lowering-cholesterol-links.com
mailto:ldl@best-lowering-cholesterol-links.com

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How do you tackle controlling your weight?

Sunday, January 29th, 2006

If you ask around, most people are on one form of a diet or
another. But while losing weight may be a popular goal, for some
it’s an absolute necessity. Becoming overweight or obese starts
with a few extra pounds that quietly turn into 20 extra pounds,
and then 40, and so on. With the extra weight comes an increased
risk of heart attacks, diabetes, and some cancers. Other related
health issues include:

Sleep apnea Fatigue Liver disease Urinary incontinence
Depression or anxiety Premature aging Early death

In addition, factors like stress, heredity, and lack of activity
can cause further damage. Weight loss is the most significant
way to reverse and eliminate these health concerns. This can be
done through exercise, eating a balanced diet, and taking
supplements to increase your metabolism. Of course, you should
check with your doctor before beginning any exercise program.
However, you can get moving today by taking short walks or
bicycle rides around your neighborhood. A diet that involves all
food groups will help you fight fatigue and arm your body for
battle against destructive elements. Through the use of
supplements, you will also increase the rate at which body fat
is burned and maximize the benefits of physical activity.

You may be unsure whether or not your weight is a legitimate
problem. To find out, you can use the Body Mass Index (BMI)
guidelines. Your BMI is a number that will help you analyze your
current health situation. Your personal BMI uses your weight and
height to estimate your body composition, which directly
correlates with your body fat. A BMI of less than 20 is
considered low. A low BMI may indicate an underweight status
that can be just as serious as being over weight. A BMI of 20-25
is considered to be good, while one greater than 25 is
considered high for most people. A BMI of 30 or more places you
in the obese category. To calculate your BMI, use the following
formula: BMI = Weight in Pounds divided by {( Height in inches )
x ( Height in inches )}x 703

Don’t let the needle on your scale advance a single notch.
Everyone can learn to enjoy life to the fullest by taking
control of those things that can be controlled–your weight,
your reactions to stress, and your lifestyle. There are many
activities and products that can help to improve the condition
of our heart, lungs, muscles, and other systems.

About the author:
Paul is Head of Training for a major UK Charitable Organisation.
He owns one of the UK’s Leading Information Providers PK eBooks
(http://www.pk-ebooks.co.uk)and also owns
http://www.weight-loss-ebooks.co.uk and
http://www.recipes-ebooks.co.uk

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Dyslipidemia and the Metabolic Syndrome

Sunday, January 29th, 2006

The metabolic syndrome poses a serious risk to health. Compared
with persons who do not have the metabolic syndrome, those who
are affected have a twofold risk of developing cardiovascular
disease (CVD) and at least a fourfold risk for type 2 diabetes.1
Because it affects more than 1 in 5 US adults,2,3 and because
its prevalence is expected to increase as overweight and obesity
become more widespread, most medical practitioners can expect to
encounter the syndrome frequently.4,5 Physicians can help reduce
the incidence of CVD and diabetes by recognizing the features of
the metabolic syndrome and by implementing clinical
interventions aimed at managing the associated risk factors.For
more details go to www.lipidhealth.org.

About the author:
I write articles for www.lipidhealth.org, offering continuing
medical education (CME) online to healthcare professionals.

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