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Holistic Roads - July 2010

Why We Should Limit Our Carbohydrates Intake

July 31st 2010 16:54

Carbohydrates is a very important nutrient needed by the body. It is the body's fuel. It gives us energy. Without carbohydrates, we will become so weak and unable to function our daily tasks. However, carbohydrates intake should be taken in moderation as too much intake would also result to some diseases where some of them is life-threatening.

Too much carbohydrates in the body will be stored as fats. These results to big belly and fat deposits in some parts of the body. Weight loss is a very popular topic and lessening our carbohydrates intake will help us achieve a healthy and sexy body.

Excessive carbohydrates in the body will also lead to diabetes later which is a very dangerous and life-threatening disease. When diabetes becomes severe, it will affect some organs of the body and to some may even cause blindness. Diabetes also lessens or even eliminates the body's capability to heal. This is the reason why the wounds of diabetic patients don't heal immediately.

These are just some of the dangerous effects of too much carbohydrates in the body. More complications will arise later most especially if there is no change in diet is done.

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A Great Solution To Your Muscle Pains

July 31st 2010 16:29

Pain is the body's way of telling us that our sense organs are functioning properly. In this way, the body sends messages to the brain that some of its organs need extra care and attention. Without pain, our organs will deteriorate and eventually die without us knowing that there’s something wrong with our body already. Pain is an important part of our system but when pain becomes permanent, intolerable and hinders our daily activities, this would mean immediate attention and treatment is needed by the affected organ.

In order to help control pain, Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation or TENS Units was introduced. It is a drugfree and non-evasive method of controlling pain. It helps control the pain and is effective in the reduction or even elimination of pain in some patients. It helps lessen or control the pain in cases like pelvic pain, tendonitis and bursitis, shoulder pain, postherpetic neuralgia, dental pain, cancer pain, fibromyalgia, among others.

One of the most intolerable causes of pain is muscle pain. Muscle pain is caused by different factors. It may be caused by myofascial pain which is a pain and inflammation in the body’s soft tissues. This condition affects the fascia or the connective tissue covering the muscle which is an already chronic condition. This usually is caused by injury on the muscle or the excessive strain on either a specific muscle or group of muscles, ligament or tendon. Muscle pain can also be caused by excessive activity like excessive exercise, muscle strain or injury, virus or bacterial infection, fibromyalgia, dermatomyositis, depression, chronic fatigue, and many more.

The discoveries in medical technology introduces Muscle Stimulators as a remedy for pain most especially to excessive and intolerable muscle pain. Electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) is a way of treating muscle injuries which was proven and is already accepted around the world. Electronic pulses are then sent to the specific muscle that needs treatment. This awakens the muscle and causes it to exercise passively. It also helps improve muscle tone and blood circulation as well as prevent atrophy.

The LG-TEC Dual Combo TENS Unit and Muscle Stimulator is a combination combo that will help you benefit from both the TENS Pain Relief and the Muscle Stimulator. You may Visit LGMedSupply Online or you can get more information at their online customer blog.

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Pass the Popcorn

July 30th 2010 16:50

Contributed by Lavern Pena

It was an hour before the crime show I watch every week on Illinois direc tv I was at our local drug store and suddenly remembered that I did not have any snacks in the house. How could I get through my crime show without a snack?

I hurried like a squad car to the snack aisle. Choices galore abounded. The peanuts were too heavy of a snack. The caramel corn would be a gooey sweet. The cookies and candy bars were chocolate, but full of unhealthy ingredients. Then I spotted it. The microwave popcorn jumped out at me like a fresh piece of evidence. Its saltiness would be refreshing.

Soon after arriving home I popped the popcorn in the microwave. The buttery aroma saturated the air with its beckoning fragrance. Smelling it pop was the same anticipatory feeling I was having for my t.v. show.

I like to eat popcorn while watching satellite television. As the tension builds in my crime show, I crunch out my stress while chewing the popcorn. If I don't want to hear a scream, I heap a fistful of popcorn into my mouth which drowns out the sound.

Watch t.v. the right way. Pass the popcorn!

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Health Benefits of Strawberries

July 22nd 2010 11:29

We all love strawberries. Many people love to eat it fresh or with their favorite cereals in the morning. I love strawberry jam on my bread with my favorite health drink. My nephew loves strawberry cake and we make sure we have it on family gatherings. Yes, we all love strawberries. However, aside from its delicious taste, strawberries also have good benefits to the human body.

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Simple Ways to Keep You From Stressing About Your Home While Traveling

July 15th 2010 16:18

Thanks to guest blogger Heather Richards for the post.

When leaving for a vacation you want to leave behind all of your daily stresses. However sometimes the worry of your home being safe while you are away can cause you the most stress and ruin a vacation. There are several things you can do to help ensure your home remains safe while you are away. The first and most important is to make sure you have set your home ADT alarm system. This will give you the biggest peace of mind. Make sure there are batteries in each of your smoke detectors and that they are each working properly. You can do so by using the test button on the smoke detector itself. Have a neighbor keep an eye out for suspicious activity. Often a neighborhood watch program is your best defense. This same neighbor may also collect your mail for you while you are away or you can simply stop your service until you return. It will be obvious you are away if you have a pile of old newspapers on your porch. Set automatic light timers for lights in your home to come on each evening. This may prevent a thief from coming in for a closer look if lights are on inside. Above all do not forget to leave your number with a friend or neighbor in case of an emergency.

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Health Benefits of Green Tea

July 15th 2010 16:14

Many people love drinking green tea as they believe that it has many good benefits to the human body. It cleanses the bode of the toxins that are accumulated and helps aid weight loss as it helps boost the body's metabolism which helps the body to burn fats faster.

Aside from the above benefits, green tea also helps lessen the body's cholesterol levels. Green tea also helps prevent certain cancers in the body as the enzyme polyphenols in it, helps kill the unhealthy and cancerous cells in the body

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