Arnold talks with raw food chef, Michelle, about her decision to change her lifestyle to incorporate raw food and exercise. She discusses the many benefits of consuming only raw fruits and vegetables.
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Joint Pains — A Chinese Herbal Prescription (12)
29 Jun 2010
JOINT PAINS – - A Chinese herbal prescription.
Everybody has suffered from joint pains one time or another except those at very young age.
Causes of joint pains:
Age will definitely worsen your joint pains.
Overexertion in work, sports or other activities.
Overexposure to cold, wind and damp such as insufficient clothing to protect the body against the elements.
Not enough rest due to work, travel, and other activities.
Sudden change in weather especially humidity.
Uric acid from food, known as Gout in Western medicine.
A previous joint injury may result in periodic pains after recovery.
Flu or cold can cause temporary aches and pains, which will disappear when the flu passes.
Nature of joint pains:
Long-term condition subject to occasional flare-ups triggered by the causes described above.
Aging causes more pains, possibly deformation of joints too.
Joint pains accompanied by swelling are more serious.
Very difficult to cure joint pains completely. Expect only improvements in the following areas: intensity of pains, duration, degree of swelling if any, and the frequency of flare-ups.
A certain degree of tiredness always accompanies the pains.
Painkillers or numbing with ice can only reduce the pains but cannot get to the roots of the problem.
External treatment:
Gentle and slow exercise such as Tai Chi, Yoga, or swimming.
Heat treatment with pad or lamp.
Massage by people or machine.
Acupuncture.
* Various oitments with different ingredients.
Internal treatment:
The Chinese approach is to enhance the blood circulation with herbs. The Chinese name for joint pains is , literally translated as “wind damp disease”. This is related to the observation that joint pains become more acute in windy and damp weather conditions. The herbs used to enhance blood circulation will flush out the wind and damp, as well as cold absorbed by the body from the environment. Improved blood circulation also helps reduce swelling. The effects will last much longer than external treatment since the herbs also strengthen the bones and tendons.
The basic prescription for joint pains is focused on strengthening blood circulation, bones and tendons. It also tries to expel the environmental factors being absorbed into the body such as wind, damp and cold:
1) Blood circulation
Sang Ji Sheng
Gui Zhi
Du Huo
u Jia Pi
2) Bones and tendons
San Qi
Niu Xi
Gu Sui Bu
Bu Gu Zhi
3) Expel wind/damp/cold
Jiang Huo
Fang Feng
Bi Xie
Ze Xie
A combination of 12 herbs is recommended.
Drink one cup (8 oz) of herb tea a day, preferably in the morning to allow time for dissipation of excess heat.
This is just one formula with countless variations depending on:
* How acute is the pain and where.
* Any swelling and where.
* How sensitive is your body to the strengthening herbs.
www.herbsandtea.com Click the Askjohn button to pose a question.
Herbal capsules or concentrates can be tailor-made for your conditions.
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A recipe for a lemon cleanse involves squeezing one lemon into 1 cup of clean water, adding 1 teaspoon of pure maple syrup and a pinch of cayenne pepper and drinking several of these concoctions throughout the day. Consider cleansing the body for a day with health advice from a professional wellness consultant in this free video on natural remedies.
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For more info. go to www.CaptainColon.com or http://www.VolcanoHealing.com testimonials
http://www.volcanohealing.com/testimonials.htmlWhat is irritable bowel syndrome? Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a
common problem with the intestines. In people with IBS, the intestines squeeze too hard or not hard enough and cause food to move too
quickly or too slowly through the intestines. IBS usually begins around age 20 and is more common in women. IBS is also called
functional bowel syndrome, irritable colon, spastic bowel and spastic colon. It’s not the same as
inflammatory bowel diseases like ulcerative colitis.
What are the symptoms of IBS? Common symptoms of IBS
Bloating and gas
Mucus in the stool
Constipation
Diarrhea, especially after eating or first thing in the morning
Feeling like you still need to have a bowel movement after you’ve already had one
Feeling a strong urge to have a bowel movement
Abdominal pain and cramping that may go away after having a bowel movement
The symptoms may get worse when you’re under stress, such as when you travel, attend social events or change your daily
routine. Your symptoms may also get worse if you don’t eat enough healthy foods or after you’ve eaten a big meal. Some people
are bothered by certain foods. Women who have IBS may notice more frequent symptoms during their menstrual periods.
How is IBS diagnosed? Your doctor may start by asking you questions about your symptoms. If your symptoms have
had a pattern over time, the pattern may make it clear to your doctor that IBS is the cause. If your symptoms have just
started, something else may be the cause. Your doctor may need to do some tests, such as a blood test or colonoscopy, to
make sure that your symptoms aren’t caused by something other than IBS.
How is IBS treated? The best way to handle IBS is to eat a healthy diet, avoid foods that seem to make you feel
worse and find ways to handle your stress.
Why may fiber be helpful? Fiber can be helpful because it improves how the intestines work. There are 2 types of
fiber: Soluble fiber helps both diarrhea and constipation. It dissolves in water and forms a gellike material. Many
foods contain soluble fiber such as apples, beans and citrus fruits. Psyllium, a natural vegetable fiber, is a also a
soluble fiber. You can buy psyllium supplements (some brand names: Fiberall, Metamucil, Perdiem) to drink and
you can add it to other foods. Insoluble fiber helps constipation by moving material through your digestive
system and adding bulk to your stool. Insoluble fiber is in whole grain breads, wheat bran and many vegetables.
Increase the fiber in your diet slowly. Some people feel bloated and have gas if they increase their fiber intake too quickly. Gas
and bloating usually improve as you get used to eating more fiber. The best way to increase your fiber intake is eat a wide variety
of high fiber foods. For more information, read the handout, Do certain foods cause IBS? No. Foods don’t cause IBS. But some
foods may make you feel worse. Foods that may make symptoms worse include foods high in fat or caffeine. Fat and caffeine can
cause your intestines to contract, which may cause cramping. Alcohol and chocolate may also make you feel worse. If gas is a
problem for you, you might want to avoid foods that tend to make gas worse. These include beans, cabbage and some fruits.
Keeping a diary of what you eat and what your symptoms are for a few weeks may be a good way to find out if a food bothers
you. If you think a food makes you feel worse, don’t eat it. But don’t cut out foods unless they have caused you problems more
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Teh Cheh Lo interviewed at anti-oxidant centre.
http://www.anti-oxidantcentre.com
How does anti-oxidant therapy benefit you?
Anti-ageing
Detoxification
Slimming
Improves blood circulation and metabolism
Reduces cholesterol
Relieves rheumatism pains, swelling, cold and
constipation
Promotes healthy gum and helps prevent tooth decay
Improves asthma and other respiratory illnesses
Acts as natural anti-depressant
Enhances mental performance and concentration
Aids in the treatment of burns
Promotes general good health
Generally, anti-oxidant refreshes, revitalises and
rejuvenates. Fast paced, stressful lifestyle and an
unhealthy diet exacerbate the natural tendency to form
free radicals.
THE ANTI-OXIDANT THERAPHY :
The treatment is simple and relaxing, lasting only 40
minutes. The centre provides a standard Japanese style
Yukata clothing, bath and face towels for visitors to
wear during the treatment. This is to ensure customers
convenience, comfort while standardising the use of
suitable and practical attire for all customers. Spread the
bath towel on the ceramic floor tiles (hotbed) and the face
towel on top of the wooden pillow. You will be provided
with a glass of anti-oxidant water to drink after the first 20
minutes and upon completion of the entire treatment. The
anti-oxidant water purportedly improves blood circulation.
To refresh your body, you are advised to drink the antioxidant water before commencing treatment. If you feel
thirsty in between or after the treatment, it means your
body lacks water and therefore, the intake of the antioxidant
water should be increased.
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