Sinus Infections are caused by Fungus!

Mayo Clinic researchers have proposed that most chronic sinus infections may be caused by an immune system response to fungi.

There were additional studies at Mayo Clinic in Rochester to further investigate the role of fungi in inflammatory diseases of the respiratory tract.

Fungus allergy was first thought to be involved in less than 10 percent of cases. The new studies indicate however, that fungus is likely the cause of at least 96% of chronic sinus problems. And it is not an allergic reaction, but an immune reaction.

Chronic sinusitis, is an inflammatory response that effects an estimated 37 million people in the United States. Common symptoms are runny nose, nasal congestion, loss of smell and headaches. Frequently, the chronic inflammation leads to polyps, in the nasal passages which hinder breathing.

Although antibiotics and over-the counter decongestants are widely used to treat chronic sinusitis, they are not effective…Why? Because, antibiotics target bacteria, not fungi, and over the counter drugs have no effect on inflammation.

There are thousands of kinds of single-cell fungi (mold and yeast) found everywhere. The reproductive part of the organism called a fungal spore becomes airborne, just like pollen. This new evidence from Mayo Clinic suggest that people develop an immune system response to fungi, which can result in sinusitis.

Build your immune system! Kill the fungus!! You may breath better for it!

The Numerous Benefits of Water!

Drinking water is one of the most simple yet important steps you can take with regards to your health. Not only does water play a role in nearly every bodily function, from cushioning your joints to removing waste from your body, adequate water consumption is crucial to good health. Almost every cell in your body needs water to function properly.

Drinking enough water makes everything function at optimal levels. When we don’t keep our bodies well hydrated, they may react with a variety of signals. Some of these include:

• Fatigue
  
• Headaches
  
• Constipation
  
• Dry Skin

Over the long term, dehydration can affect kidney function, digestion, or blood pressure.Without ample water intake the pancreas is less efficient, acids in the stomach are not properly neutralized and the functions of the intestines are inhibited.Water is just what the body needs. Not only as a source of energy but also as a vital aid to help cleanse the body and ensure that every cell in the body functions properly.

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Aspartame: A Toxic Choice!

Aspartame: What you need to know!

There has been a great deal of controversy circulating on the internet as of late, regarding aspartame. Even with this the news and media seem for the most part to keep the damaging effects of this artificial sweetener under wraps.

However the information that we’ve seen points to a very toxic and possibly lethal substance which for many reasons has managed to get the approval of the FDA.

There seems to be a conspiracy of sorts to keep us from being informed about the dangers of this poison. But after more than 20 years of aspartame use, the public is beginning to discover for themselves that aspartame is at the root of many of their health problems.

Sold commercially as Equal or Nutra Sweet, and owned by Monsanto, this artificial sweetener was hailed as a solution for those trying to lose weight and refrain from sugar.

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Liver Detox Diet!

The liver is an amazing organ. Tasked with removing toxins from the body, the liver acts as a natural filter. However, with today’s poor, overly processed dietary habits and overindulgence, it is easy for your liver to become overwhelmed and “clogged”.

The liver filters the toxins from the bloodstream, chemically changing them into harmless substances that can be excreted easily. As one of the largest and most important organs in the body, the liver’s efficiency is vital to overall health.

If the liver is unable to remove all of the harmful substances from the bloodstream, the toxins build up in our tissues and cause numerous health problems, including elevated cholesterol (and all of the problems related to high cholesterol), digestive problems including constipation, nausea and irritable bowel syndrome, allergies, depression and disruption of sugar levels within the bloodstream. Chronic fatigue and pain are often signs of a liver that is not functioning efficiently.

There are many herbal supplement plans on the market to help with liver detoxification. Many of them have great testimonials and are not too uncomfortable to use. Try to avoid the harsh colon cleansers and complete fasts, as these tend to “shock” your system and release a large volume of harmful substances into the bloodstream at one time.

You should always start with a simple less stressful plan for liver detox. Make a lifestyle change that will allow your liver to function more efficiently. First, have a liver detox diet that eliminate toxins from your diet and flush your system with filtered water. Eat organic foods and wash your fruits and vegetables carefully. Substitute organic, lean meats and fruits and vegetables in their natural form for processed foods. Switch to “liver healthy” foods that will support liver function: beats, artichokes, broccoli and cabbage, seaweed and radishes. Add a good multi-vitamin and support liver function with milk thistle, shown to regenerate liver cells.

Liver detoxification may be the answer if you are feeling achy and tired. Support your body’s natural filter and eat a liver healthy detox diet. You may be surprised at how much better you’ll feel.

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About the Author: Sandra Kim Leong publishes information on detoxification and cleansing. Her site includes information on colon cleansing, liver cleansing, kidney cleansing, detox diets and juice fasting. Please visit http://www.Detox-Cleansing.com.

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Probiotics...The Key to Good Health!

Did you know that the gastrointestinal track is the key to good health? Many don’t know this, including some doctors. It’s just been in recent decades that this information is making its way to the masses. Mostly due to the access of the Internet.

The digestive tract manages the bodies fuel and expels its waste in an effort to aid the body in staying healthy.

What most people don’t know is that there are 3 ½ pounds of microorganisms in their intestinal tract. Within these 3 ½ pounds are at least 400 different species of organisms.

Keeping a delicate balance of beneficial bacteria in the digestive tract is key to health and longevity.

There are many factors in the world today that contribute to the loss of the beneficial bacteria. Stress, changes in diet, pollution, even the aging process can lead to the depletion of beneficial bacteria in the body. This depletion can lead to digestive upsets such as diarrhea, constipation, gas, and indigestion, malabsorption of nutrients and the list goes on.

Probiotics (which means: for life) are beneficial organisms (the good guys) and help to protect you from the onslaught of disease causing microorganisms. They protect and defend the body against bad bacteria (pathogens) yeast/fungi and viruses.

Keeping a healthy ratio of good to bad organisms, keep these negative pathogens in check and the immune system strong.

MSG...Obesity, Food Addiction, and Bad Health!

Eating out as well as eating boxed or canned foods is commonplace today. Over the last thirty or forty years fast food restaurants have sprung up on every corner. And almost everyone eats at one of these quickie restaurants at least once or twice a week. But, at what cost to the body and the mind!

There are many ingredients in today’s food that are unnatural, keep food fresh, make foods tasty and also cause disease. One such ingredient is MSG…Monosodium Glutamate.

Whether you consider yourself health-conscious or not, it would benefit you and your family to have information on this additive. Making healthy choices and taking appropriate action can save you or a loved one, a slow poisoning via our food supply.

Tests run on mice and rats that have been injected with MSG show that this ingredient tripled the amount of insulin in the pancreas, causing the rats to become obese. Could ingesting this ingredient act the same on humans? MSG has not only been linked to obesity but also to Diabetes, Migraines, Autism, ADHD, Depression, and Alzheimer’s.

What’s that old milk commercial slogan…it does a body good.

In this case…Not!

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Medications cause nutrient depletion!

We all know that medicine has its place, but too often when we are sick we take medications without fully realizing the consequences of our actions. Prescription drugs frequently come with serious side effects. Some of these side effects are initially invisible, yet contribute to disease in a slow and insidious way.

Many prescribed drugs and over the counter medications can cause a depletion of vital nutrients or interfere with nutrient absorption. This can create additional health problems.

Informing yourself is the most important step you can take to maintain and regain your health. Acquiring information about diet, exercise, healthy supplementation (to give back what your body loses everyday ) and making additional lifestyle changes can help you reverse this trend.

Taking a good multi-vitamin and mineral formula can assist you in addressing the damage and help you reverse the nutrient depletion. You can add additional supplements when a specific health challenge is recognized. Soon you will be on your way to recovering your health!

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