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9 Triglyceride-Lowering Foods to Eat Every Day: Going Greek to Reduce Triglycerides Naturally
9/29/2014 10:00:00 AM
A Diet to Reduce Triglycerides Naturally?
According to the Mayo Clinic, "A recent analysis of more than 1.5 million healthy adults demonstrated that following a Mediterranean diet was associated with a reduced risk of overall and cardiovascular mortality, a reduced incidence of cancer and cancer mortality, and a reduced incidence of Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases."[1] So if your doctor has warned you about your higher than desirable triglyceride levels, try this delicious diet to reduce triglycerides naturally.
The Mediterranean diet is modeled after the eating patterns in regions of Southern Europe that surround the Mediterranean Sea, and specifically the Greek island of Crete. In these regions, the rates of heart disease are relatively low. The diet emphasizes fresh fruits and vegetables, grains, legumes and healthy fats. Unfortunately, many Americans struggle in knowing how to implement this diet using American foods.
Research from the University of Michigan Health System helps in this regard as it creates for the first time a method to achieve the major Mediterranean nutrient intakes using American foods. The end result is that those women in the study using the approach were able to follow this diet and stick to it much better than those who did not.[2] What is the method? Using an “exchange list” of foods that are common in a Mediterranean diet involving suggested foods in a number of categories:
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9/29/2014 10:00:00 AM
According to the Mayo Clinic, "A recent analysis of more than 1.5 million healthy adults demonstrated that following a Mediterranean diet was associated with a reduced risk of overall and cardiovascular mortality, a reduced incidence of cancer and cancer mortality, and a reduced incidence of Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases."[1] So if your doctor has warned you about your higher than desirable triglyceride levels, try this delicious diet to reduce triglycerides naturally.
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What is the Mediterranean diet?The Mediterranean diet is modeled after the eating patterns in regions of Southern Europe that surround the Mediterranean Sea, and specifically the Greek island of Crete. In these regions, the rates of heart disease are relatively low. The diet emphasizes fresh fruits and vegetables, grains, legumes and healthy fats. Unfortunately, many Americans struggle in knowing how to implement this diet using American foods.
Research from the University of Michigan Health System helps in this regard as it creates for the first time a method to achieve the major Mediterranean nutrient intakes using American foods. The end result is that those women in the study using the approach were able to follow this diet and stick to it much better than those who did not.[2] What is the method? Using an “exchange list” of foods that are common in a Mediterranean diet involving suggested foods in a number of categories:
- One or more servings (or exchanges) a day of dark green vegetables, such as broccoli, peas and spinach
- At least one exchange per day of garlic, onions and leeks
- One tablespoon or more per day of green herbs, such as basil, cilantro, peppermint and sage
- One or more servings a day of red vegetables, such as tomatoes, tomato sauce and salsa
- One or more servings a day of yellow or orange vegetables, such as carrots, red bell peppers and pumpkin
- One or more servings a day of other vegetables, such as artichokes, cucumber, green beans and sugar snap peas
- One or more servings a day of vitamin C fruits, such as oranges, mangoes and strawberries
- One or more servings a day of other fruits, such as apples, bananas and grapes
- 8-10 servings (or exchanges) each day of high monounsaturated fatty acid (MUFA), such as olive or hazelnut oil, avocados, and most nuts and seeds.
- Limits on fats that are low in MUFA, such as corn oil, margarine, tahini, pine nuts and sesame seeds.
[1] Mayoclinic.org
[2] J American Dietetic Association, 2008; 108 (12): 2059.
Originally published on April 26, 2012.
Originally published on April 26, 2012.
Natural Remedies for Depression: Bach Flower Remedies
9/27/2014 9:45:49 AM
Scientists at the University of Copenhagen discovered that plant compounds from the South African flower species Crinum and Cyrtanthus (related to daffodils) may be useful in treating diseases originating in the brain, including depression. The study findings show why these plant compounds are so effective – they can cross the brain's protective blood-brain barrier, something that has proven challenging for many conventional drug treatments.[1]
What Are Bach Flower Remedies?
Healing with flowers is not a new idea as the ancient Egyptians and Romans used flowering plants for medicinal purposes. But, the modern tradition of healing with flowers began in the early 1930's with physician and bacteriologist, Dr. Edward Bach (pronounced Batch). Dr. Bach believed (and modern physicians now agree) that a person's mental state plays a vital role in physical well-being and the ability to recover from illness and injury. In order to improve his patients' mental health, Dr. Bach utilized 38 various dilutions of flower essences, termed "Bach Flower Remedies," as natural remedies for depression and anxiety. Each flower is believed to have very specific qualities, and they can be taken alone, in combination or together with other natural remedies for depression. Determining which of the flower remedies to utilize depends mostly on the specific depression symptoms a person experiences:
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9/27/2014 9:45:49 AM
Scientists at the University of Copenhagen discovered that plant compounds from the South African flower species Crinum and Cyrtanthus (related to daffodils) may be useful in treating diseases originating in the brain, including depression. The study findings show why these plant compounds are so effective – they can cross the brain's protective blood-brain barrier, something that has proven challenging for many conventional drug treatments.[1]
What Are Bach Flower Remedies?
Healing with flowers is not a new idea as the ancient Egyptians and Romans used flowering plants for medicinal purposes. But, the modern tradition of healing with flowers began in the early 1930's with physician and bacteriologist, Dr. Edward Bach (pronounced Batch). Dr. Bach believed (and modern physicians now agree) that a person's mental state plays a vital role in physical well-being and the ability to recover from illness and injury. In order to improve his patients' mental health, Dr. Bach utilized 38 various dilutions of flower essences, termed "Bach Flower Remedies," as natural remedies for depression and anxiety. Each flower is believed to have very specific qualities, and they can be taken alone, in combination or together with other natural remedies for depression. Determining which of the flower remedies to utilize depends mostly on the specific depression symptoms a person experiences:
- Gentian – For people who have depression symptoms of pessimism and discouragement. Gentian is used as one of the natural remedies for depression when a person knows the reason for his or her sadness i.e. loss of a job, death of a close family member or friend, etc.
- Elm – For people who experience depression symptoms of feeling overwhelmed, anxious and exhausted, typically caused by being overworked or under a tremendous amount of stress.
- Agrimony – For people who suffer from emotional anguish and constant feelings of despair.
- Cherry plum – For people who experience fear on a "more-than-normal" basis. This fear can be due to a genuine, real threat (such as an impending loss) or it can be fear caused by a perceived or imaginary danger.
- Gorse – For people who have overwhelming, persistent feelings of doubt, despair and hopelessness i.e. feeling "nothing can be done to help" or their "fate is sealed".
- Sweet chestnut – This is also for people who have persistent feelings of despair and hopelessness.
- Mustard – For people who experience the depression symptoms of sadness or gloom that have no apparent cause – like "a dark cloud" has blocked out all joy.
- Willow – For people who are highly critical, hold a grudge, have a tendency to blame others for their problems in life or often experience self-pity.
- Honeysuckle – For people who constantly focus on past events and have overwhelming inadequacies of being able to "let go" and live in the present.
- Wild rose – For people with anxiety and depression symptoms of apathy, lack of interest, lethargy or feeling like they are "drifting" from life.
- Rescue remedy – This is the most popular of the Bach Flower Remedies and is useful to stabilize emotions in a crisis or emergency, shock, stress or acute anxiety episode, that is, a panic attack. (When you're not sure which remedy to choose, rescue remedy is a good choice initially.)
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How to Take the Drops- First, try to find an integrative physician or practitioner who specializes in Bach Flower Remedies. This person can help you determine which remedy or combination of remedies may be most useful for you. If you are taking prescription medications, consultation with an integrative physician is strongly encouraged before beginning Bach Flower Remedies.
- You can purchase Bach Flower Remedies online or at your local health food store. There are a variety of manufacturers; therefore, the dosage depends largely on the specific brand of flower essence you purchase. Be sure to follow the directions on the bottle. The typical dose is two to four drops diluted in water four times daily: upon rising, before lunch, before dinner, and before going to bed.
[1] "South African Daffodils For Depression?" Medical News Today.
Originally published as, “Flowers Used as Natural Remedies for Depression” on July 25, 2012.
Originally published as, “Flowers Used as Natural Remedies for Depression” on July 25, 2012.
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