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| Creatine - Effects of Long-term Creatine Supplementation | | The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of long-term Cr supplementation on blood parameters reflecting liver and kidney function | | Click here for more information >> |
| | Phytate prevents tissue calcifications in female rats. | | Findings demonstrated that the absence of phytate in the AIN-76 A diet is one of the causes of renal calcification in female rats.
Biofactors. 2000;11(3):171-7.
Grases F, Prieto RM, Simonet BM, March JG. | | Click here for more information >> |
| | Thyme oil is beneficial for age-related changes in rats. | | Biochim Biophys Acta. 1999 Apr 19;1438(1):140-6.
Beneficial effects of thyme oil on age-related changes in the phospholipid C20 and C22 polyunsaturated fatty acid composition of various rat tissues.
Youdim KA, Deans SG.
These results show that dietary supplementation with thyme oil tended to maintain higher PUFA levels in all tissues studied. | | Click here for more information >> |
| | Pumpkin seed oil produces significant beneficial hypotensive action in rats. | | Pharmacol Res. 2000 May;41(5):555-63.
Pumpkin-seed oil modulates the effect of felodipine and captopril in spontaneously hypertensive rats.
Zuhair HA, Abd El-Fattah AA, El-Sayed MI.
Results showed that pretreatment of spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHR) with pumpkin-seed oil (PSO) for 4 weeks, then i.v. administration of the calcium antagonist felodipine (FEL) or captopril (CPT) produced a significant beneficial hypotensive action. The results were explained in the light of the antioxidant properties of PSO. | | Click here for more information >> |
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| Health Info |
| Kidney/Bladder | | The kidneys and bladder can easily become inflamed or infected as they excrete waste materials such as sodium, drugs, toxins, poisons, pesticides, heavy metals, etc. Diabetes, hypertension, lupus, liver disease and other disorders also affect kidney/bladder processing. |
| | Cystitis | | Cystitis is an infection causing inflammation of the bladder's inner lining. Pure, unsweetened cranberry juice, at least 10 glasses of fluids (pure water, herbal tea, etc.), Vit.A, C, E, zinc, garlic and acidophilus are recommended. | | Click here for more information >> |
| | Edema | | Edema, fluid retention, is linked to PMS, high blood pressure, mineral (electrolyte) imbalances, obesity, adrenal, thyroid, kidney, liver and heart disorders. B6, Vit. C, minerals and diuretic herbs can be beneficial. | | Click here for more information >> |
| | Fluid Retention | | Fluid retention, edema, is linked to PMS, high blood pressure, mineral (electrolyte) imbalances, obesity, adrenal, thyroid, kidney, liver and heart disorders. B6, Vit. C, minerals and diuretic herbs can be beneficial. | | Click here for more information >> |
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| Acupressure | | Definition & History: Acupressure is an ancient healing art and science of alleviating health problems based on traditional Japanese and Chinese medicine and developed 5000 years ago. Acupressure is a branch of alternative medicine where a diagnosis, prevention and cure to ailments are done through the touch of a doctor’s hand or by application of pressure by the doctor on the surface of the patient’s body. Acupressure is a traditional mode of treatment where a cure to an ailment develops without the need of taking pharmaceutical agents. This prevents any side effects often associated with conventional drugs. Acupressure is similar to acupuncture because it treats blockages of energy at specific points along fourteen meridians, or channels, along the body. While acupuncture uses needles placed at strategic points along the meridians, acupressure utilizes manual pressure. The practitioner uses fingers, hands and elbows to put pressure on the specific points in order to relieve pain and discomfort, prevent tension-related ailments, and promote good health. | | Click here for more information >> |
| | Ayurvedic Medicine | | Definition & History: Ayurvedic medicine is a holistic system of healing that originated in ancient India. The concept of Ayurvedic medicine is practiced as eight major clinical sub-specialties, with other numerous adjunctive specialties. These eight sub-specialties include: internal medicine, general surgery, otorhinolaryngology, pediatrics & obstetric/gynecology, psychiatry, toxicology, nutrition-detoxification-rejuvenation and fertility/virility. Modern Ayurveda will include other adjunctive specialties such as preventative healthcare, addiction treatment, and weight loss approaches.
Ayurvedic Medicine, the oldest form of healing known, translates literally to "the science of life"; it is refered to as the "Mother of All Medicine". Since it encompasses the spirit and soul with strong focus on dietary and lifestyle choices, it is much more than a medical science. It is recognized by the World Health Organization as an effective health science.
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