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Vitamin D is important for northern residents
Vitamin D is stored in the sun from summer, but stocks alone are not enough for the long winter season. In this article, we talk about the functions and benefits of vitamin D, the symptoms of deficiency, and the main sources of the vitamin. You will learn to take care of your vitamin D intake through diet and lifestyle. You will also learn about vitamin D measurement.
Sarfraz HussainPublished 3 years ago in LongevityLose 10 Pounds By Getting Up Early
Weight gain can be an extremely sluggish cycle. For the vast majority, it involves one pound here, one pound there, and the before you know it you're 10 pounds heavier. This is the reason nearly everybody, at some point, will need to shed 10 pounds. To shed 10 pounds is practical for nearly everybody, and is feasible through some little changes in diet and by practicing more.
yes weight lossPublished 3 years ago in LongevityBest Ways To Get Cost-Efficient Hair Transplant In Bangalore
Hair loss is more distressing than we think that a sufferer can only understand. Hair transplant has come up as a permanent and perfect solution of your hair loss problem which offers maximum hair growth and natural looking results. If the surgery is performed under the expert hands then in most of the cases the procedure delivers undetectable results. This is possibly the reason of the huge popularity of the hair transplant procedure.
Lucifer RalfPublished 3 years ago in LongevityPALM WINE AND DATES
PALM WINE: The health benefits of this drink will amaze you. There is nothing that is as beneficial to our health than the various gifts of nature. Unarguably, palm wine is one of them. Palm wine is a sweet, tasty drink that is gotten from the sap of various species of palm tree such as the Palmyra, date palms, and coconut palms. It is one of the most popular drink in the world. As a matter of fact, it can be said to be the most popular; as almost anyone who has lived in West Africa, Central Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and South America can tell you something about it. Especially the sweetness. However, what is believed to be unknown by many is the amazing health benefits of this heavenly drink. Palm wine is exceptionally good for our health. Its health benefits cannot be overemphasized. HERE ARE SOME Of THE AMAZING Health BENEFITS Of PALM WINE. 1. Palm wine has the ability to fight against cancer Although this might sound unbelievable, it is true. Palm wine contains riboflavin, which is also known as Vitamin B2. Riboflavin is an antioxidant which helps in the fight against some cancer-causing agents called free radicals. A moderate consumption of fresh palm wine is enough to bless the body with the right amount of Vitamin B2. 2. Palm wine increases eyesight Palm wine contains the antioxidant, Vitamin C. And Vitamin C, on the other hand, helps in maintaining good eye health. Additionally, it contains Vitamin B1 (thiamine), which also helps in improving our vision. This is why it is still argued till date that our grandparents in the village have better eyesight than us because palm wine is their beverage. 3. Palm wine helps in maintaining a healthier skin, hair, and nail Palm wine is a proud carrier of Iron and vitamin B complex. And iron and vitamin B are needed for a healthy skin, hair, and nail. Also Iron is very very useful for the development, growth, and functioning of some cells in our body. This is why palm wine is helpful in promoting wound healing. Because it repairs the tissues and promotes the growth of healthy cells. 4. Palm wine reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases Research shows that heart failure, which is an example of cardiovascular disease, can be regulated by drinking moderate amounts of palm wine. The study was conducted by Lindberg and Ezra in 2008.Additionally, the potassium which is contained in palm wine has been proven to improve heart health and bring down hypertension. However, an excess consumption of palm wine has adverse effects like destroying the liver. 5. It promotes lactation DATES: The health benefits of this fruit will surprise you. From the prevention of abdominal cancer to the development of bones, modern medical survey approves that dates are extraordinary. The fruit of the holy month The massive health benefits of dates have made them one of the most medicinal fruits on earth. In fact, taking one date per day will not only help you to maintain your eye health all your life, it will also prevent the problem of night blindness. HERE ARE SOME OF THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF CONSUMING DATES: 1. It promotes digestive health and relieve constipation It is a well-known fact that fiber is very effective when it comes to promoting health and bowel movements. Owing to the insoluble and soluble fiber found in dates, it helps to clean out the gastrointestinal system, therefore, allowing the colon to work at greater levels of efficiency. Some other benefits relating to fiber and colon health are reduced risks of colitis, colon cancer, and hemorrhoids. 2. It helps in boosting heart condition Just like it helps in the promotion of colon health, fiber is also known to boost heart condition. And one dates per day will help do the magic. 3. It is an anti-inflammatory agent Dates are very rich in magnesium, and magnesium is a mineral known for its anti-inflammatory benefits. One study found that “inflammatory indicators in the body such as CRP (C-reactive protein), TNF (tumor necrosis factor alpha), and IL6 (interleukin 6) were all reduced when magnesium intake was increased.” Furthermore, inflammation in the arterial walls was also reduced with magnesium intake. Based on magnesium’s anti-inflammatory properties and the findings of this study, magnesium can effectively reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, arthritis, Alzheimer’s disease, and other inflammation-related health ailments. 4. It helps reduce blood pressure Apart from having anti-inflammatory benefits, magnesium has been shown to also help lower blood pressure; and again, dates are rich in magnesium. Additionally, potassium is another mineral in dates that has several functions within the body. It helps put the heart to a proper working condition and also help reduce blood pressure. 5. It helps reduce stroke risk After evaluating 7 studies published over a 14 year time period, researchers found stroke risk was reduced by 9% for every 100 milligrams of magnesium a person consumes per day. This research can be found in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 6. It assists healthy pregnancy and delivery Studies and researchers have concluded that dates fruits are very impactful with regards to labor parameters and delivery outcome. As a matter of fact, after studying 69 women for a year and 1 month, the researchers found that “the consumption of date fruit in the last 4 weeks before labor significantly reduced the need for induction and augmentation of labor, and produced a more favourable, but non-significant, delivery outcome. The results warrant a randomized controlled trial.” Another surprising one, isn’t it? 7. It helps boost brain condition According to studies of JAMA Internal Medicine, sufficient vitamin B6 levels are associated with improved brain performance and better test scores. And dates are rich in vitamin B6. countries like Cameroon, Ghana, and Nigeria, palm wine to help a lactating mother when she has limited breast milk production. It is very effective, and it works like magic. PRECAUTION: Preservatives and sweeteners distort the originality of the wine; therefore making it not good for our health. Also, like every other thing that is excessively consumed, palm wine can have its negative effect as well. Here are some negative effect of excessive consumption of palm wine In conclusion, try as much as you can to avoid fermented palm wine in excess, because it is detrimental the health. A fermented palm wine is like spoilt fruits. Only in rare cases can they be said to be useful. If we must consume palm wine for its sweetness and various health benefits, then we should concern ourselves with fresh palm wine. DATES: The health benefits of this fruit will surprise you. From the prevention of abdominal cancer to the development of bones, modern medical survey approves that dates are extraordinary. The fruit of the holy month The massive health benefits of dates have made them one of the most medicinal fruits on earth. In fact, taking one date per day will not only help you to maintain your eye health all your life, it will also prevent the problem of night blindness. HERE ARE SOME OF THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF CONSUMING DATES: 1. It promotes digestive health and relieve constipation. It is a well-known fact that fiber is very effective when it comes to promoting health and bowel movements. Owing to the insoluble and soluble fiber found in dates, it helps to clean out the gastrointestinal system, therefore, allowing the colon to work at greater levels of efficiency. Some other benefits relating to fiber and colon health are reduced risks of colitis, colon cancer, and hemorrhoids. 2. It helps in boosting heart condition Just like it helps in the promotion of colon health, fiber is also known to boost heart condition. And one dates per day will help do the magic. 3. It is an anti-inflammatory agent. Dates are very rich in magnesium, and magnesium is a mineral known for its anti-inflammatory benefits. One study found that “inflammatory indicators in the body such as CRP (C-reactive protein), TNF (tumor necrosis factor alpha), and IL6 (interleukin 6) were all reduced when magnesium intake was increased.” Furthermore, inflammation in the arterial walls was also reduced with magnesium intake. Based on magnesium’s anti-inflammatory properties and the findings of this study, magnesium can effectively reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, arthritis, Alzheimer’s disease, and other inflammation-related health ailments. 4. It helps reduce blood pressure. Apart from having anti-inflammatory benefits, magnesium has been shown to also help lower blood pressure; and again, dates are rich in magnesium. Additionally, potassium is another mineral in dates that has several functions within the body. It helps put the heart to a proper working condition and also help reduce blood pressure. 5. It helps reduce stroke risk. After evaluating 7 studies published over a 14 year time period, researchers found stroke risk was reduced by 9% for every 100 milligrams of magnesium a person consumes per day. This research can be found in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 6. It assists healthy pregnancy and delivery Studies and researchers have concluded that dates fruits are very impactful with regards to labor parameters and delivery outcome. As a matter of fact, after studying 69 women for a year and 1 month, the researchers found that “the consumption of date fruit in the last 4 weeks before labor significantly reduced the need for induction and augmentation of labor, and produced a more favourable, but non-significant, delivery outcome. The results warrant a randomized controlled trial.” Another surprising one, isn’t it? 7. It helps boost brain condition. According to studies of JAMA Internal Medicine, sufficient vitamin B6 levels are associated with improved brain performance and better test scores. And dates are rich in vitamin B6.
Favour OluchukwuPublished 3 years ago in LongevityAtrial Fibrillation
Atrial Fibrillation (AFIB) Life is filled with many complicated situations. We are faced with situations that we would never imagine. However, we seem to never be prepared for worse case scenarios. Which was the case, within the last two weeks my family has been through turmoil. One situation we are facing is a family member dealing with AFib, which is what I would like to explain to others. We have heard of it multiple times but we never really know how to deal with it till we are faced with it.
MICHELLE SMITHPublished 3 years ago in LongevityDiabetes—“The Silent Killer”
Behind the Name The term “diabetes mellitus” comes from a Greek word meaning “to siphon” and a Latin word meaning “sweet like honey.” These words aptly describe the disorder, for water passes through the person who has diabetes as if it were being siphoned from the mouth through the urinary tract and right out of the body. Furthermore, the urine is sweet with sugar. In fact, prior to the discovery of more efficient techniques, one test for diabetes was to pour a patient’s urine near an anthill. If the insects were attracted, this indicated the presence of sugar.
Raquel RecinosPublished 3 years ago in LongevityAdventures in Yoga Land
Yoga sounds good in theory, but how many of us started watching a youtube video of some random yoga lady only to be confused half way through? I've always wanted to try yoga. It is such a great way to relax, tone your body, release stress and help with healing your body. There are endless amounts of benefits practing yoga. When you finally complete a session, you feel great! Getting started can be overwhelming at times and it is easy to fall off track. Well for me at least. I have been trying to practice yoga for the past 4 or 5 years. I have had many successful days where I could hold a pose after many failed attempts. There are so many youtube videos that are marketed towards beginners but they feel way too advanced for me. One day I decided if I wanted to commit to learning yoga, I wanted to learn the very basics of it. I discovered a course where you could learn to be an instructor for a very decent price. With words of encouragement from my friends, I enrolled. I'm going to share with whoever is out there my journey to becoming a student and how I plan to use what I learn to help people heal.
Keioni WimesPublished 3 years ago in LongevityPoverty of the Soul
The soul needs nourishment to thrive. So it would help if you didn’t neglect your soul. Otherwise, in doing so--you then keep yourself in an utterly lonely and dark place. In comparison, as the brain or heart--you must keep it healthy and in working order.
L.B.E (Lee)Published 3 years ago in LongevityHow Zumba Changed My Life
Let me tell you a little bit about myself, I am asthmatic and far from being the most athletic person, in fact, I lose my breath if I try to run to the dumpster to throw out my trash. I enjoy watching shows and movies, reading books, and am generally someone who enjoys being “cozy” over going to the gym. Despite all of this, I fell in love with Zumba! Yes I know what you’re thinking, the colourful leggings and Latin inspired music and dancing, the cult like following, there is a reason for it! And hey, wouldn’t we all love to rock something that bold?
Vala RogersPublished 3 years ago in LongevityHow to meditate to reduce anxiety and enhance brain power
Here you find a general meaning of meditation, and a simple meditation method is discussed. Meditation is a group of mental training techniques. You can utilize meditation to enhance mental health and capacities, and also help enhance physical health. A few of these techniques are simple, so you can learn them from a book or an article; others require guidance from a qualified meditation teacher.
Therapeautic Remedies
As we all know our physical health is important. But what is also more important is our Mental Health. If our minds are not in the right place we can’t take care of ourselves physically. Strong 💪🏽 mind = Strong 💪🏽 Body.
Butterfly NationPublished 3 years ago in LongevityOne Bad Habit at a Time: A Serious, Tongue In Cheek Guide On How to Change Your Most Stubborn Ones For Seriously Average People
Some bad habits are actually kind of fun. Like snarfing a whole pint of Ben & Jerry's "Phish Food" or cursing like a sailor on shore leave at your husband for putting the toilet paper roll on backward.
Rick MartinezPublished 3 years ago in Longevity