Curing Diseases Through Your Diet

Every week, news stories reveal that taking a particular herb, food or supplement can have a positive effect on our health. Many diseases can be reversed, controlled and cured if we change the way we eat or through other natural means.

Doesn't it make sense to learn how what we eat can help prevent and even cure such diseases. This blog is dedicated to providing such information directly and through valuable links and other resources.

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Fighting the Flu and Flu Prevention

Not catching the flu has become more serious this year than ever. It is never any fun to be sick, but with the swine flu - your life might be in danger - especially if you have other health risks. (Click this link for the latest news about the: Swine Flu.)

What can you do? First make sure you and your family practice good hygiene - this means washing your hands properly and covering your mouth and nose when you cough and sneeze.

Keep your distance, if you can, from others who are sick and stay home if you get sick.

Here are a couple of supplements I recommend you add to your diet, right now, to help boost your immune system. Or if you already have a cold or some type of flu - start taking these as you they should help you recover more quickly and help fight off secondary infections from bacteria.

Organic Oregano Oil. Oregano oil kills viruses, bacteria and even superbugs! It helps with your digestions, and has other health benefits as well. For a good source of organic oregano oil, click here: Organic Oregano Oil.

Colloidal Silver - This is a water infused with silver. And what does silver do? It prevents bacterial infections. Often when one catches a virus like the swine flu - we also come down with secondary infections caused by bacteria. In serious situations, this can lead to pneumonia and death...

Taking silver impregnated water can help you recover from bacterial infections and keep them from being a threat in the first place. For more about the health value of silver infused water, visit Silver Fuzion.

On the medical front, many states and health organizations are stocking up with the general anti-flu medicine known as Tamiflu. This drug works on various flu viruses and appears to be effective against the swine flu. This is a prescription drug so you will need to contact your doctor about it. For more information about this drug, visit Tamiflu News.

If you do get sick, stay home, get plenty of rest, stay away from refined sugars and eat organically if you can. And drink plenty of fluids.

Here is a tip: Remember to sterilize your toothbrush before each use - this will help keep you from reinfecting yourself over and over from germs left on your toothbrush.

And after you have recovered, remember to restock your digestive tract with good bacteria that may have been destroyed by any medications you took. Our body has a relationship with good bacteria and needs them for good health and for a good immune system. To find out more about beneficial bacteria, visit Latero-Flora.

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

MSG - A Deadly Killer in Your Foods!

What is worse for your health than alcohol, nicotine and many drugs and yet can be found in many kitchen cabinets? The answer is monosodium glutamate (MSG), a flavor enhancer. Originally associated with Chinese Food, MSG is now being added to thousands of food products found on your local grocery shelves and at restaurants.

MSG is used in canned soups, crackers, meats, salad dressings, frozen dinners and much more. It is found in food served at restaurants and school cafeteria and, even in baby food and infant formula.

MSG was invented in Japan in 1908. It is an artificial flavor enhancer based upon chemicals found in seaweed. And it does make processed food taste fresher and smell better, but at what cost to your health?

Why is MSG dangerous? It it overexcites your cells to the point of damage or death, causing brain damage to varying degrees -- and potentially even triggering or worsening learning disabilities, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, Lou Gehrig's disease and more. It is a brain killer!

Other adverse effects linked to MSG use are: Obesity Eye damage, Headaches Fatigue & disorientation and Depression. Symptoms of MSG poisoning include: Numbness, Burning sensation, Tingling, Facial pressure or tightness, Chest pain or difficulty breathing, Headache, Nausea, Rapid heartbeat, Drowsiness and Weakness.

Getting MSG out of your diet, may not be easy as the FDA does not care to regulate this poisonous substance. Almost any processed food is likely to contain MSG - so stick to whole foods whenever possible. Ask restaurants for the MSG free items on their menu.

Eliminate any foods from you diets that contain: Autolyzed Yeast, Calcium Caseinate, Gelatin Glutamate, Glutamic Acid, Hydrolyzed Protein, Monopotassium Glutamate, Monosodium Glutamate, Sodium Caseinate, Textured Protein, Yeast Extract, Yeast Food and Yeast Nutrient.

Additionally, stay away from: Flavors and Flavorings Seasonings, Natural Flavors and Flavorings, Natural Pork Flavoring, Natural Beef Flavoring, Natural Chicken Flavoring, Soy Sauce, Soy Protein Isolate, Soy Protein, Bouillon Stock, Broth, Malt Extract, Malt Flavoring, Barley Malt, Whey Protein, Carrageenan, Maltodextrin, Pectin, Enzymes Protease, Corn Starch, Citric Acid, Powdered Milk, Anything Protein Fortified, Anything Enzyme Modified and Anything Ultra-Pasteurized.

Remember that the processed food industry cares about money first and your health last. Get MSG out of your diet by eating real, whole foods.

The source for this information and more details can be found at: MSG: Is This Silent Killer Lurking in Your Kitchen Cabinets.