Green Health and Complementary Medicine
Beta-glucans are naturally occurring polysaccharides which are found in the cell wall of fungi and yeasts. However, modern agricultural practices and processes have removed the majority of the beta-glucans in our diet. In the Victorian era, even though infant mortality was high, research suggests that following childhood, life expectancy was not markedly dierent than it is today. It is thought that the consumption of foods rich in beta-glucans may have played a key role in the Victorians’ long and healthy life spans.1
Good health cannot exist independently from a strong immune system. Every minute of every day, this complex system is under constant attack from pollution, germs, viruses or stress.
A weakened immune system is susceptible not only to colds, flu and infections, but also to more serious health conditions. Various factors can negatively impact immune health such as alcohol,
sugar consumption, lack of sleep and a nutrient poor diet.
Ginkgo Biloba
GinkoBiloba herb helps the body to maintain normal blood sugar levels.
Information in this article is restricted to drugs available by in the US and US brand names unless otherwise noted. We refer to drugs by their generic names and include their most common US brand names in parenthesis. Although generic names are the same worldwide, brand names outside the US often differ. Moreover, the same drug may be sold under many different brand names within the US. This listing is not complete, so always check a trusted source such as the PDR or drugs.com before mixing any unknown drug with alcohol.
Here are more details on the supplements I am recommending, with special reference to why they should be part of a program of healing for chemotherapy patients.
Bosivellia serrata
Commonly known as Indian frankincense, Boswellia serrata has a long history in Ayurvedic medicine, currently used worldwide. Numerous research studies found Boswellia to be helpful for degenerative joint diseases because it promotes the regeneration of tissue by improving the circulation in the affected areas. Other studies concluded that Indian frankincense has similar action to NSAIDs, and is therefore useful for reducing the swelling and improving the mobility of the joints in inflammatory’ arthritis.
Planning a gluten free diet for your child may seem restricting at first, but what you have to realize is that eliminating gluten in the diet doesn’t need to compromise the variety, palatability, and most importantly, the nutrient content of the food you serve.
One thing is for sure, the Paleo Diet has been getting some serious attention lately, but many people are still confused as to what the whole diet entails.
There are food supplements that some people take regularly, sometimes several times a day.
Even though basil is a natural product, it may still cause side effects. You can safely add it to your food. When you use it to treat certain conditions, however, it would be best to take it for short term. Because it can reduce blood sugar levels, you need to ask your physician about its recommended dosage, especially if you have diabetes. Keep in mind that having low blood sugar is bad enough for your condition.
A sore throat resulting from a viral infection such as flu, cold or for other reasons like allergies, changing weather patterns, smoking or dry air can be generally treated with effective home remedies. Here are some tried and tested remedies that you can try out at home if you are undergoing any sore throat related discomforts.
Coffee, alcohol, sugary juices and sodaCutting out these categories can be a challenge for some people, which is why it makes sense to start early to reduce withdrawal pangs. All of these can contribute to toxin build-up in the body, so it’s important to focus on water, water and more water during your detox diet.
