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Low Sugar Diet (FODMAP Diet) Helps in IBS and Chron’s Disease

Posted: August 5th 2008 By Editor       under: Diarrhea, Diet, General, Health, Sugar and Carbohydrates    Tags: , , ,

What are FODMAPs?

FODMAPs (Fermentable Oligo-, Di-, Mono-saccharides And Polyols) are short-chain carbohydrates which have high osmotic activity (they drag water into intestine) and are regularly fermented by small and large intestinal bacteria.

FODMAPs include:

  • oligosaccharides: fructans (inulin, fructo-oligo-saccharides (FOS) or oligofructose), galactans, and raffinose;
  • disaccharides: lactose;
  • monosaccharides: fructose;
  • polyols: sorbitol, mannitol, xylitol, isomalt, erithrytol, arabitol, erythritol, glycol, glycerol, lactitol, ribitoll.  

Who Can Benefit from Low Sugar Diet?

People diagnosed with IBS, lactose intolerance, fructose malabsorption (Dietary Fructose Intolerance - DFI), Crohn’s disease, chronic diarrhea, toddler’s diarrhea, and those with ‘indigestion’, ‘dyspepsia’, unexplained bloating, or irregular bowels may all benefit from low sugar (FODMAPs) diet. FODMAP diet may be a way to lose weight in obese but otherwise healthy people.

Can FODMAP Diet be Dangerous?

FODMAP diet should not be introduced by any person with diabetes, hypoglicemia or other metabolic disorders, or in malnutrition without prior consultation with a doctor. It may be necessary to interrupt FODMAP diet in any severe acute disease, after injury or surgery, and in other urgent situations. 

What Symptoms Can FODMAPs Cause

FODMAPs malabsorption may result in bloating, gas, abdominal pain, diarrhea, weight loss, symptoms of vitamin and mineral  deficiency, headache, lethargy, and depression.

Benefits of Aerobic Exercise

Posted: May 21st 2008 By Admin       under: Exercise, General    Tags: , ,
Benefits of aerobic exerciseAbstract

Aerobic exercise is basically concerned to improve the oxygen level in the human body. Aerobic is described as “with oxygen” to the body. It burns the fats of body which are linked to cardiovascular exercises. Aerobic exercise makes the muscles strong and keeps the heart healthy. Aerobic exercise is pretty much beneficial to keep lung, heart and muscles healthy. It also improves mental health and gives immense energy.

Types of aerobic exercise

Aerobic exercise includes brisk walking, jogging, stretching, swimming, biking as well as cross country skiing. It also involves the exercises such as racquetball, downhill skiing, weight lifting, running, softball, soccer and football.

Benefits of aerobic exercise

Healthy heart

Aerobic exercise builds a strong heart. It maintains the maximum level of oxygen in the body and discharges the carbon dioxide. The breathing system becomes fitter and fitter by working on aerobic training. It sustains the healthy rhythmic heart rate which keeps less than 60 beats per minute. Normally, the heart pumps more or less 70 times a minute and about a hundred thousand (100,000) thumps a day. The healthy heart beats around 40 times a minute and around sixty thousand (60,000) pumps a day. So, it shows healthy heart and good physical strength.

How to Slow Down Aging.

Posted: January 10th 2008 By Admin       under: General    Tags:

It is impossible to go back in time, but in today’s world there are many options that not only slow down aging but also reverse many of the signs that are brought by the aging process. With regard to many researches the fundamental tool for combating and slowing down the aging process is a balance diet and sufficient nutrition. The very ancient saying, “You are what you eat” is now proved to be in fact very true than ever before.

However, the hustle bustle of the human life makes it practically very difficult to stick to proper nutrition. However, at the same time we expect our bodies to portray maximum performances when we are not eating enough. Moreover, we expect to stay healthy and full of vitality as we gradually move towards ageing.

Everyone is aware of the basic health benefits of whole foods and the interference of processed foods containing chemicals, preservatives and additives with our bodily functions. Instead of an unhealthy diet of junk foods and sugars, a balanced-diet will produce many benefits including a powerful agent of anti-aging.

A balanced diet promotes a healthy lifestyle combating aging factors. For instance, a balance diet reduces the cholesterol and triglycerides levels and brings them to healthy levels. Furthermore, a balanced diet supports the healthy running of the liver, which is a strong factor in the slow down of the aging factor.

As hormonal unbalances contribute a major part in the aging process, healthy eating balances the hormonal imbalance. Healthy diets and eating programs are recommended to those who do not want to risk of unbalanced hormones contributing to their aging.

For a person who chooses a suitable healthy lifestyle, dietary and nutrition and given that he has no influence of genetic factors; should not have difficulty in slowing down aging. Accordingly, numerous anti-aging therapies are being introduced and developed. In short, the only means by which one can slow down the aging process is by opting for a healthy lifestyle.

Massage Therapy - Its Physical and Mental Benefits.

Posted: January 2nd 2008 By Admin       under: General    Tags:

Massage benefits is a topic that can be literally be discussed for hours! The most important benefits of massage are increased flexibility and circulation. Similarly, another important massage benefit is its effect on blood stimulation. Massage therapy gives a feeling of being cared for and being nurtured. Massage also slow down the aging process.

Physical Benefits:

Among the many massage benefits, specialists consider flexibility and circulation the most important benefits of massages. Massage benefits also include the increase in lubrication between muscle fibers resulting in optimal muscle movement. Muscle fibers usually become rigid and clump together when they dehydrate, with massage therapy, the muscles fibers are able to soften and regain flexibility when fluid is again introduced.

As the body gets older, it looses water, and hence aging is defined as the process of dehydration, which causes the muscles to shrink and it’s fibers to clump together, ultimately the skin wrinkles. Massage benefits substantially slow down the aging process, as they increase the circulation of the muscles. Furthermore, massage therapy benefits to prevent many other diseases also caused due to dehydration. According to Bible, life is in the blood, as blood carries oxygen around the body, a good circulation of blood is vital for optimal health. Massage therapy increases the blood circulation and hence, contributes to good health.

Psychological Benefits:

Massage is a sort of vacation from all kinds of pressures and tensions in life. The soothing touches of the massage therapy encourage a natural and psychological response. It is able to provide the feelings of relaxation and comfort; it increases mental alertness and also improves accuracy in calculations. Furthermore, massage therapy helps to improve the circulation of many “feel good” hormones all around the body, which directly affects the way you think and feel. It also helps to promote a profound sense of calm and wellbeing in the mind and a person’s attitude.

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