Hangover Prevention: Scientifically Proven!
In reading a friend's post about abstaining from alcohol, I realized that I best write something about prickly pear cactus juice. In fact, I should have done this a week ago.
Anyhow, if you are one who does not abstain from alcohol and do get hungover at times, you will be happy to know that a plant that grows in Arizona is a friend of yours.
Prickly Pear Cactus, Opuntia ficus indica
Yep. The juice from prickly pear cactus is scientifically proven to help prevent hangovers.
Compared to placebo:
prickly pear reduced the nausea, dry mouth and appetite loss of being hungover prickly pear reduced the amount of c-reative protein by 40% prickly pear reduced the risk of a severe hangover by 50% Those are some very solid numbers.
The study concluded that the main benefit from prickly pear juice came from its ability to limit inflammation. When the body limits inflammation, health is likely present.
The inflammation caused by drinking is partly caused by the toxic effects on the liver's mitochondria. These cells make energy for the liver and without them, the liver cells die.
The prickly pear juice does not stop the mitochondrial intoxication of liver cells but it does limit the amount of c-reactive protein [CRP] enzyme released by the liver. It is this reduction which reduces the effect of hangovers.
On your next drinking event, consider having Pricky Pear Cactus Juice on your shelf at home. It stays for a long time if frozen in little cubes.
How to Prevent a Hangover:
Before your night out, take a tablespoon of prickly pear cactus juice. That's it. This does not excuse the crazy evenings, empty wallet or otherwise obnoxious events that may occur.
Be safe. Be smart. Be less hungover.
Acid Reflux-cause and natural remedies
Natural stomach acid is in your stomach for a reason. The actual acid is not the cause of acid reflux disease. It is not a nasty poison that someone put there. The acid breaks down foods and sorts them out into the right department so to speak. Proper digestion depends on the presence of adequate stomach acid while you are eating.
When you eat, food moves from the mouth through the esophagus and into the stomach to be digested. At the end of the esophagus, there is a band of muscles that open and allow the food to go into the stomach. It then closes to prevent the food and acid from coming back up into the esophagus. Many people experience acid reflux when foods or digestive juices escape the stomach and come back up through the esophagus.
To make sure your stomach has enough acid at mealtimes, make sure you chew your food thoroughly. Getting saliva mixed into the food as you chew will get the digestion process off to a good start.
Snacking throughout the day causes the stomach to pump out acid gradually instead of saving it for mealtimes when it is needed the most. It is best to not eating closer than three hours apart. For example - if you eat breakfast at six a.m. and lunch at twelve p.m. then a snack at nine a.m. would be fine.
Next, make sure you do not drink too much liquid while eating a meal. Too much liquid dilutes the necessary acid in the stomach. The best policy is to drink a glass of water 30 minutes to one hour before or after your meal, with only a few ounces consumed during the meal. After you have eaten, one hour or two feel free to guzzle down all the pure natural water you want.
Another cause of acid reflux comes from eating large meals. This increases pressure on the stomach causing the stomach contents to be forced out and up into the esophagus. You will need to give your body at least two hours to digest your food properly. In addition, never ever lie down immediately after eating a large meal.
To avoid overproduction of acid eat smaller portions of food at each meal. It would also help a lot to eliminate any fried food or food that contains refined sugar, or caffeine.
Obesity can also increase abdominal pressure, and your risk of suffering from acid reflux as well. If you are overweight, cutting back on the amounts of food that you eat at each meal, and exercising daily should put you on the right path to helping you shed a few pounds.
Acid reflux is caused in some people when the sphincter muscle at the end of the esophagus becomes weak or does not close correctly. Prescription drugs, certain foods, alcohol, and smoking have been known to weaken the sphincter muscles.
Try not to use antacids since they cut down the acids you will need when you eat. Without enough acid, your stomach is unable to do its job of breaking down the food into the various nutrient components.
Inadequate digestion of proteins can cause the liver to increase production of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, which is the bad cholesterol that does the most damage to your body.
Instead of taking antacids, try the following natural approach. If you still have sour stomach in between meals try eating something that will settle it without triggering more acid production such as sauerkraut. Your stomach should relax after eating sauerkraut in five to ten minutes.
The benefits of natural solutions are they normally cost a lot less, but even more important is the fact that natural solutions are a healthier alternative. They tend to reduce the possibility of becoming dependant on addictive chemical drugs.
There are also three herbs that are well known for soothing stomach muscles, which are chamomile, gentian, and ginger. If your problem does not respond successfully to natural remedies within a few days, please see your health care provider.
For more information about acid reflux disease and remedies, visit Acid Reflux and Herbs
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Why Working-Out is Crucial When You Work At Home
When you work at home you will find yourself often "tied" to a desk, sitting on your "rump" for hours at a time. Not the most physical activity I'd say
In order to make certain that you always maintain a peek level of productivity, it's vital that you get some sort of exercise. It's so important in order to stay focused and moreover, just to maintain a good level of physical fitness.
Remember this is YOUR business, there are NO sick days allowed. Now more than ever, it's vital that you get pro-active about your health. Your business and YOUR family depend on it!
Soooo you know what to do...u gotta EXERCISE!!!
I make my work-out part of my work schedule. Despite what the TV ads portray, we all know that working-out is NOT fun. If you associate it with recreation or a fun activity, you will learn to hate it because it's definitely NOT fun!
I get so annoyed when I see commercials on TV with people working out and smiling and laughing, just having a grand 'ol time. For God sake, they don't even sweat!!! Man who u foolin'...WORKING OUT SUCKS!!
I HATE the thought of working out, but I absolutely LOVE having worked out. And that my friends is the KEY.
The ends justifes the desire. I look at the results and that is what solely drives me to keep on doing it. Now it's actually gotten to the point where I "like" doing certain exercises; however, I still can't stand the "thought" of having to work-out.
Because I hate thinking about it, I've made it part of my work schedule so that I don't think about doing it anymore. It's just a regularly scheduled work task that I must do, just like all other work tasks. I actually have it programmed into my Outlook to remind me everyday!
Now everyone has their own idea of what exercise, or exercise program, works best for them. Some people go for walks, others jog and others go to the gym. But I work out in the comfort of my living room and I suggest, as a work-at-home pro, you do the same.
When operating a home-based business, your time is everything. Working out from home saves you loads of time, by not having to pack-up and get out of the house, drive to a gym, wait your turn for apparatus, shower, change clothes, etc. It just makes sense for people who work-at-home.
Whatever you do, just get off your caboose and start moving!
You can read more about the work at home exercise program I used to lose 25lbs. in 6 weeks.
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