یک مطالعه در دانشگاه ایالتی اورگان نشان می دهد که رژیم های حاوی چربی و قند بالا در مقایسه با یک رژیم غذایی سالم، باعث ایجاد تغییرات در باکتریهای روده می شوند که به نظر می رسد با فقدان قابل توجه «انعطاف پذیری شناختی» یا قدرت انطباق و سازگاری با شرایط متغیر در ارتباط باشند.

تاثیر فوق در رژیم حاوی قند بالا جدی تر است زیرا در نتیجه مصرف این رژیم، اختلال در یادگیری در هر دو حافظه بلند مدت و کوتاه مدت رخ می دهد.

یافته های فوق بر برخی دیگر از مطالعات مربوط به تاثیر چربی و قند بر عملکرد شناختی و رفتاری  منطبق است و نشان می دهد که برخی از این مشکلات ممکن است به تغییر میکروبیوم که یک ترکیب پیچیده در دستگاه گوارش حدود ۱۰۰ تریلیون میکروارگانیسم است، مرتبط باشد.

تحقیق فوق از طریق موش های آزمایشگاهی صورت گرفت. بر این اساس، موش ها رژیم های غذایی مختلف را مصرف می کردند و پس از آن تحت انواع آزمایشات، مانند تست ماز آبی (water maze test)، قرار می گرفتند تا تغییرات در عملکرد ذهنی و جسمی اشان مورد کنترل قرار گیرد و اثرات مرتبط بر انواع مختلفی از باکتری ها مورد بررسی قرار گرفت. یافته های فوق در مجله علم عصب شناسی، با حمایت بنیاد میکروبیولوژی و بنیاد ملی علوم، منتشر شده است.

به گفته کتی ماگنوسون استاد دانشگاه کالج OSU و محقق اصلی این مطالعه،«روشن است که باکتریهای روده (میکروبیوتا) با مغز انسان در ارتباط هستند.»

وی معتقد است: باکتری ها می توانند ترکیباتی را خارج کنند که به عنوان انتقال دهنده های عصبی عمل می کنند، اعصاب حسی یا سیستم ایمنی بدن را تحریک کنند و بر طیف گسترده ای از عملکرد های بیولوژیک تاثیر گذارند. ما در مورد نوع پیغام های ارسالی مطمئن نیستیم اما رهگیری مسیر و اثرات مربوطه را مورد بررسی قرار داده ایم.

در این تحقیق، تنها پس از چهار هفته مصرف رژیم پر چرب و پر قند، عملکرد موش- در مقایسه با آنهایی که رژیم غذایی طبیعی داشتند- در آزمون های مختلف عملکرد ذهنی و جسمی کاهش یافت. یکی از مهم ترین تغییرات در انعطاف پذیری شناختی بود که خیلی هم زیاد بود.

ماگنوسون می گوید: فرض کنید در حال رانندگی در مسیری هستید که برایتان آشناست. یک روز جاده بسته می شود و شما مجبور به یافتن راه جدید می شوید. فردی که سطح بالای انعطاف پذیری شناختی را دارد بلافاصله خود را با شرایط مختلف وفق می دهد، بهترین مسیر را تعیین می کند، و همان مسیر را صبح روز بعد نیز به یاد می آورد. فردی که دچار اختلال انعطاف پذیری شناختی است، ممکن است یک راه طولانی، آهسته و استرس زا را انتخاب نماید.

«رژیم غذایی غربی» و یا غذاهای سرشار از چربی، قند و کربوهیدرات های ساده منجر به طیف وسیعی از بیماری های مزمن در ایالات متحده می شوند که عبارتند از اپیدمی چاقی و افزایش بروز بیماری آلزایمر.

Flaxseeds have a warm, deliciously nutty flavor that can compliment many foods ranging from baked goods and smoothies to roasted vegetables. Flaxseeds are slightly larger than sesame seeds and range in color from reddish brown to dark orange, depending on the variety.

Flaxseeds are available whole, crushed, or in the form of oil. These versatile seeds are considered an all-star food because they contain omega-3 fatty acids, soluble fiber and lignins, which all have beneficial health effects.

Eating two to five tablespoons of ground flaxseed per day, has been associated with reductions in total and LDL cholesterol, especially for people with high cholesterol.

Flaxseed Nutrition Facts

When you look at the nutritional benefits of flax seeds, there are many things that will catch your attention.

A 1 ounce (3 tbsp) serving of flaxseeds contains:

Omega-3 (ALA) 6,338mg
Fiber 8g
Protein 6g
Vitamin B1 31% RDA
Manganese 35% RDA
Magnesium 30% RDA
Phosphorus 19% RDA
Selenium 10% RDA
Also, flaxseeds contain a good amount of vitamin B6, Iron, potassium, copper and zinc.

Lemon Flaxseed Drink

Ingredients:

1 cup hot water
1/4 lemon
1 tsp ground flaxseed

Directions
Mix thoroughly. Drink and enjoy.

7 Other Health benefits of flaxseed drink

1.Flax seeds health benefits include their use in treating and fighting lyme disease, systemic lupus erythematosus, arrhythmia, multiple sclerosis, preterm labor, ulcers, etc.

2.The flax seeds can reduce the risk of colon cancer, skin cancer and endometrial cancer, as Omega 3 from flax seeds kill certain cancer cells without any effect on the normal cells and this can be therefore called the most important flax seed benefit.

3.Flax seed oil helps reduce the inflammation due to lupus, gout and kidney dysfunction. Flax seed oil offers an anti aging effect and it helps in healing sprains and bruises too.

4.Flax seed benefits include boosting of circulatory system, nervous system and reproductive system too.

5.Flax seeds strengthen the immune system by reducing nerve damage and by triggering nerve impulses.

6.Flax seed health benefits also include nourishing dry skin, reducing acne, psoriasis, sunburn, rosacea and for eczema treatment.

7.Flax seeds minimize the risk of heart attack, stroke and cardiovascular diseases.

Hypoglycemia is a condition that affects many people all over the world. It is a condition dealing with the blood sugar levels in the body. When people are diagnosed with hypoglycemia, it is because they have low blood sugar levels. Low blood sugar levels are the cause of the body being unable to produce enough sugars or maintain a proper sugar level to keep the body well fueled with energy to get daily tasks done.

What causes blood sugar levels to drop low?

Blood sugar levels drop for various reasons depending on your current health condition. Sometimes all it takes for blood sugar levels to drop drastically is vigorous exercise where a lot of calories and sugars are burned too fast. Other times low blood sugar is caused by poor diet, particular medications and illness, cancer or disease. The only way to figure out what is truly causing your blood sugar levels to drop low is to visit a doctor and have him or her run some blood test on you.

What are some of the signs of Hypoglycemia?

    Mild to Moderate Confusion
    Extreme Dizziness
    Trembling or Shaking Feelings
    Extreme Hunger with Headaches
    Pounding or Racing Heart Beat
    Pale Skin Color
    Excessive Sweating
     Extreme Weakness
    Anxiety and Panic Attacks
    Poor Coordination and Concentration
    Numbing Sensations in the Mouth and Tongue
    Blacking Out
    Suffering from Awful Nightmares Occasionally
    Aches and Pains Throughout the Body
    Muscle Aches and Weaknesses
    Digestive Issues

 What is typically the main cause of hypoglycemia?

Typically, the main cause of hypoglycemia is diabetes. Some of the particular types of medication used to help manage diabetes can sometimes be the culprit of low blood sugar levels. Some of those particular medications are known as sulfonylureas drugs such as:

    Amaryl
    Glucotrol
    Glyburide
    Micronase
    Gliclazide
    Diabinese
    Starlix
    Tolinase
    Orinase

What are some of the ways to control hypoglycemia?

    Hypoglycemia is often controlled by eating six small nourishing meals throughout the day. Those meals must contain simply sugars from fruits and vegetables as well as natural sweeteners such as maple syrup, honey and agave nectar.
    Eating a rich protein diet consisting of lean meats such as chicken or turkey, low-fat yogurts and cottage cheeses and nuts and seeds can also help.
    Staying well hydrated is also essential for keeping the blood flowing properly and keeping sugar levels stabilized.
    It is also essential to do gentle workouts with this particular condition and eat a light snack before and after working out so levels do not have the chance to drop drastically causing you severe side effects such as dizziness and passing out.
    Sometimes even eating bedtime snacks before falling asleep can prevent blood sugar levels from dropping too low during the nighttime causing you to feel sick and weak in the morning.There are some herbal remedies you can try:
    Licorice: The root of the licorice is used to treat many common health conditions including hypoglycemia. It has properties like anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties, and it’s considered that when taken it in proper amounts, licorice root has ability to control the blood sugar levels by balancing the adrenal gland production.
    Green Tea: Green tea alleviates the glutamine activity, thus helps in maintaining proper levels of the blood sugar. Drink it 2-3 times a day, as it is a great source of anti-oxidants and is considered that it has no side effects.
    Other herbal remedies that may be successful in balancing your low blood glucose levels include ginseng, raspberry leaves, gentian root dandelion and gymnema.

Notes

If you feel like your blood sugar levels are dropping drastically it is important to stop immediately and get some sugars into your bloodstream immediately by:

    Consuming a few tablespoons of honey
    Drinking organic fruit juice
    Snacking on a piece of fruit or dried fruit snacks
    Having a cup of yogurt
    Sipping on a cup of milk
    Having a small meal
     Eating a protein bar

Do not drive or do anything until you get your blood sugar levels back under control because you will just end up feeling worse and causing injury to yourself or others. Once your blood sugar levels are stabilized simply keep snacking until you feel good again and then go about your daily life doing all the tasks that you need to get finished up.

Lung cancer is a difficult problem all over the world, and it accounts for a great percentage of the total cancer death. For person with lung cancer, having proper diet is important. Following are some dietary advices for someone with lung cancer:

Get enough protein

According to American Cancer Society, deficiency of protein will delay the healing of lung cancer. It’s recommended to consume high-quality protein items in your diet if you’re suffering from lung cancer, including fish, egg whites and a small amount of beef.

Eat more vegetables and fruits

Add more vegetables and fruits in a lung cancer patient’s diet, they will boost the metabolism and energy levels.

Drink more green tea

Drink at least 2 cups of green tea every day, as this super drink is believed to be with almost 500 times of antioxidants than vitamin C sources.

The magic of lycopene

Foods such as tomatoes, watermelon and papaya contain lycopene, which disrupts the growth of cancerous cells and prevents cancer from being severe.

Small servings and more times

Provide small frequent meals throughout the day will help the patient is getting sufficient amounts of protein, carbohydrates as well as other nutrients.

Ginger tea to ease an upset stomach

For relieving an upset stomach, sip a cup of ginger or mint tea will help. They can also help strengthen the immunity due to the high levels of antioxidants.

Enough fiber intake

Due to the treatment, a lung cancer patient may suffer from constipation. Include high fiber foods in the daily diet will help, such as oatmeal and whole-grain products.

Make vegetables soft

Steam the vegetables to make them easy to chew and swallow, because for some lung cancer patients, they may feel difficult to swallow foods.

Note: Always talk with your doctor or dietician to determine the proper diet.

Acne is a skin condition can be caused by a variety of nutritional deficiencies, as well as food allergies food intolerances and fungal infections. Natural remedies for acne include vitamin B6, zinc, vitamin A, vitamin C and herbs like tea tree oil. Acne occurs when the skin becomes inflamed. Oil glands secrete sebum that is a normal component of skin lubrication, however when the glands produce too much oil, the pores become blocked and blackheads and pimples occur. The pores then become filled with bacteria, which causes inflammation and redness. Acne occurs commonly during the teen years because of the increase of hormones during this time. However, this type of acne usually resolves itself by the time people are 30 years old. Acne usually occurs on foreheads, cheeks, chins, noses, and sometimes on backs or torsos. Acne can cause whiteheads, blackheads, pimples and inflamed lesions on the skin, which can leave scars. Cysts can also occur, which are inflamed lesions that form under the skin.

Causes of the excess sebum vary and can include any form of inflammation or blood sugar irregularity. Hormonal imbalances can also cause acne, because it causes increased sebum production.

Blood sugar imbalances, or insulin resistance, create an inflammatory cycle that leads to acne as well. Some pharmaceutical drugs also can lead to acne, especially oral contraceptives, steroids, Phenobarbital, excess iodine, and lithium. Those with a family history of acne are more at risk for the condition. Food allergies and fungal infections, such as Candida, also can cause acne.

Fat consumed in the diet goes into the bloodstream and reduces the body's ability to regulate insulin. Air pollution or exposure to second-hand smoke can cause acne, as can food allergies. White sugar and other chemical additives in foods find their way to the skin and cause acne as well.

Hygiene to treat acne
Washing the face twice a day is recommended for those with acne. Mild cleansers are advised, as strong soap or scrubbing the skin can make the condition worse. Use of water-based skin care may help alleviate the clogging of pores. Clothing, such as headbands or collared shirts, can encourage acne to develop.

Vitamins to treat acne
Studies have shown that adding zinc to the diet may reduce the appearance of acne. The dosage used was 30 mg twice a day for one month. Niacinamide as a 4% gel may also be useful. Vitamin C is also important for skin health. L-carnitine has been found helpful but can interfere with some pharmaceutical medications, such as Coumadin. Vitamin A, another helpful nutrient for skincare, can cause toxic reactions from overdosing, so a doctor's recommendation is advised.

Herbal remedies for acne
Herbal remedies may help reduce the appearance of acne as well. The herb Guggul from the Commiphora wightii, plant, taken internally, has shown some effectiveness, as has the use of tea tree oil externally. Tea tree, or melaleuca alternifolia in a 5% gel can be applied to the skin to reduce inflammation. Studies reported that the effects of the gel were similar to using benzoyl peroxide lotion.

موهای شما درباره آنچه در بدن‌تان می‌گذرد، سخن می‌گوید. دلایل متعددی برای این مساله وجود دارد که روزانه هنگام شانه‌زدن، تعداد زیادی از موهایتان را روی برس می‌بینید؛ کمبود ویتامین، مشکلات تیروئید و یائسگی از عوامل اصلی ریزش مو است.

اغلب زمانی که اولین بار ریزش موهایتان آغاز می‌شود، دقیقا یادتان نیست،‌ با این حال زمانی متوجه از بین رفتن بسیاری از موهایتان می‌شوید که قسمت عمده‌ای از موهایتان را از دست داده‌اید و احساس می‌کنید که کف سرتان دیده می‌شود.

دکتر حسن صیرفی، متخصص بیماری‌های پوست و مو و عضو هیات علمی دانشگاه تهران در این باره می‌گوید: افزایش فعالیت غده پاراتیروئید به ریزش موها منجر شده و بیماری کبدی و کلیوی مزمن هم کاهش تراکم موها را در پی دارد. ریزش مو در بیماری‌های بدخیم، بیشتر ناشی از کمبود پروتئین است و در مواردی می‌تواند اولین علامت بیماری لنفوم باشد. ریزش مو گاهی در بیماران بستری که از راه وریدی تغذیه می‌کنند، مشاهده می‌شود که این امر به علت کمبود ریزمغذی‌ها،‌ چربی‌های اساسی و کمبود روی است.

داروهایی که موها را دوست ندارند

دکتر صیرفی می‌گوید: مصرف بعضی از ویتامین‌ها با مقادیر بالا مانند ویتامین A، می‌تواند باعث ریزش موها شود. یکی از علل شایع ریزش مو، مصرف بعضی از داروها برای درمان بیماری‌های مختلف مثل داروهای جلوگیری‌کننده از لخته‌شدن خون و ضدتشنج است. معمولا دو تا سه ماه پس از مصرف داروها ریزش مو ایجاد شده و سه ماه بعد از قطع دارو به حالت اولیه بازمی‌گردد.

به موهایمان خوب غذا دهیم

این عضو هیات علمی دانشگاه در پاسخ به این پرسش که آیا رژیم غذایی نادرست می‌تواند در ریزش مو موثر باشد، می‌گوید: رژیم غذایی که در آن، مواد مغذی به اندازه کافی وجود نداشته باشد روی مو تاثیرگذار است. رژیم‌های غذایی سخت و طولانی و کمبودهای تغذیه‌ای به اختلالات ساقه مو و ریزش موها منجر می‌شود. کمبود پروتئین ناشی از تغذیه نادرست یا اختلالات متابولیکی نیز به ریزش می‌انجامد، اما این مورد زمانی که ناشی از زایمان، سقط یا قطع قرص‌های جلوگیری باشد، امری فیزیولوژیکی است و خود به خود بهبود می‌یابد.

بررسی موهای خانواده

به گفته دکتر صیرفی، حدود ۵۰ درصد از خانم‌ها در ۵۰‌ سالگی از ریزش مو شکایت می‌کنند. عوامل ایجاد‌کننده ریزش موها شامل ژنتیک ، عوامل هورمونی، بیماری‌های متابولیک و اختلالات تغذیه‌ای و عوامل محیطی است.

این متخصص پوست و مو با اشاره به این‌که کم‌خونی و فقرآهن و تجویز آن به‌تنهایی عامل ریزش مو نیست، می‌افزاید: در سنین مستعد بارداری که کم‌خونی و فقرآهن به‌صورت خفیف یا متوسط بین زنان شایع است، تجویز آهن می‌تواند موثر واقع شود.

وی توصیه می‌کند: بهترین آزمایش در این مورد تعیین میزان فریتین سرم (بیش‌باری آهن) است. از آنجا که اندازه‌گیری هموگلوبین، هماتوکریت و شمارش گلبول‌های قرمز خون، روش مطمئن برای نشان دادن فقر‌آهن نیست، در کسانی که دچار بیماری‌های التهابی مزمن، عفونت‌ها، بیمارهای مزمن کلیوی یا بدخیمی‌های داخلی هستند اندازه‌گیری فریتین سرم هم قابل اعتماد نبوده و تست‌های دقیق‌تر برای تعیین میزان آهن لازم است.

مصرف محتاطانه قرص آهن

به گفته دکتر صیرفی، تجویز آهن به دنبال کمبود آن لازم است، اما در افرادی که میزان آهن آنها طبیعی است، تجویز آهن ممکن است ریسک بیماری‌های قلبی و عروقی را افزایش دهد.

وی تاکید می‌کند: کمبود ارثی روی و کمبود اکتسابی آن ناشی از بیماری‌های التهابی روده یا فقر تغذیه‌ای می‌تواند باعث ریزش موها شود. در آزمایش‌های خونی که برای بررسی علل ریزش مو انجام می‌گیرد، ممکن است کمبود روی یا آهن ملاحظه شود و با تجویز پزشک با مصرف مکمل‌‌های تغذیه‌ای حاوی روی و آهن، ریزش مو درمان نشود که در این صورت این مسأله به علت ریزش موی ارثی ـ هورمونی یا آندروژنتیک است که شایع‌ترین نوع ریزش مو در آقایان و خانم‌ها محسوب می‌شود.

دکتر صیرفی ادامه می‌دهد: در چنین مواردی استفاده از ترکیبات موضعی یا خوراکی بهترین راه درمان ریزش مو تلقی می‌شود، همچنین هر چه درمان ریزش مو سریع‌تر انجام گیرد، نتایج مطلوب‌تر است. نباید فراموش کرد که جذب آهن از طریق مواد تغذیه‌ای یعنی منابع گوشتی بسیار بهتر و سریع‌تر از منابع گیاهی یا مکمل‌ها صورت می‌گیرد.

یاقوت رویان محصولی را وارد بازار نموده که در درمان، رشد و تغذیه پوست و مو بسیار مفید است.
این مکمل که Rigendiet Retard نام دارد حاوی روی(zinc) به عنوان یک ماده معدنی و عامل اساسی در سلامت و بازسازی بافت های آسیب دیده بشمار میرود و همچنین حاوی مس برای تولید ملانین ، سلنیم جهت خنثی کردن رادیکال های آزاد  که موجب پیری پوست می شوند، ویتامین E ، ویتامین B۱۲، پانتوتنیک اسید، فولیک اسید ، و متیونین و سیستین می باشد.
این مکمل  که محصول ESI ایتالیا است در تمام داروخانه های سراسر کشور در دسترس شما قرار دارد.

Previous research included another two-year study, published in 2010 in Neurology, that found that vitamin B12, vitamin B6, and folic acid supplements did not improve the mental abilities of men 75 and older. Eight years after the study ended, though, the men had a small decrease in their risk of cognitive impairment, though it was not a significant change.

Certain people taking the supplements in the new long-term study did experience some small positive effects. One analysis of the data found that people with low blood levels of holotranscobalamin, the active form of vitamin B12, improved their thinking speed with the vitamin B12 and folic acid supplements.

 

“This agrees with the entire clinical picture of B12-related to memory trouble,” said Zwerling.

The supplements given to both groups in the new study also included 15 micrograms of vitamin D3, which may improve brain function at high levels. It is possible that vitamin D3 diluted the effects of the other supplements on mental performance, although it could have simply eliminated any vitamin D3 deficiency among the participants.

“Individuals, especially the elderly, differ in their metabolism of vitamin D and susceptibility to vitamin D deficiency,” said Zwerling. “Overall, the use of D3 just ‘evened the playing ground’ in a population known to have high rates of deficiency.”

Although this new study failed to demonstrate the mental benefits of vitamin B12 and folic acid supplements, vitamin B12 remains essential for overall health.

The thyroid gland is the body’s master controller. It controls how the body uses energy, makes proteins, and controls how sensitive the body is to other hormones.

Hormonal output from the thyroid is regulated by thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) produced by the anterior pituitary. Most doctors only look at the TSH level when testing for thyroid issues. Unfortunately, this only tells a small part of how your hormones are functioning.

There are many things that can affect how your thyroid functions. Here is an article from OrganicHealth.co that lists 9 ordinary household items that can destroy your thyroid.

The Dangers of Thyroid Toxins
Toxins are present in our environment, and there’s very little we can do to eliminate all of them. We can, however, limit our exposure to toxic compounds, reducing the likelihood of experiencing issues with our thyroid. Supplementing with iodine is also an important step toward protecting your thyroid from toxic compounds. Learn these 6 toxins that can destroy your thyroid so you can prepare yourself. (S1)
7 Toxins that Destroy Your Thyroid

Pesticides
One study found that women married to men who used pesticides in their daily work were at a much higher risk of developing thyroid problems than other women. Another study warns that about 60 percent of pesticides used today may affect the thyroid gland’s production of hormones. Many antifungals and weed killers used on produce have been shown to decrease thyroid function and increase weight-loss resistance.

Soy
Phytoestrogens in soy proteins have been found to inhibit thyroid peroxidase. Soy is able to disrupt normal thyroid function by inhibiting the body’s ability to use iodine, blocking the process by which iodine becomes the thyroid hormones, inhibiting the secretion of thyroid hormone, and disrupting the peripheral conversion of T4 to T3. Researchers have also found that infants fed soy formula had a prolonged increase in their thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels, compared to infants fed non-soy formulas. Soy is also commonly a genetically modified food (GMO), which adds another variable to consider.

Fluoride
Almost 70 percent of the U.S. moisten supply is fluoridated to help debar cavities. Many people don’t be aware of, however, that fluoride was actually prescribed in the same proportion that a remedy for an overactive thyroid during the first half of the 20th centenary. According to some reports, 2 to 5 mg of fluoride per day over a period of months was all it took to lower thyroid form of ~; this becomes a problem when you effectuate that’s about the same aggregate people drinking fluoridated water are exposed to daily.

Bromine
Bromine is toxic to the thyroid, but with it in everything from pool cleaner to pasta, finding something without the endocrine disruptor can be tricky. [3] Often, even healthy patients can have high levels of the flame-retardant substance in their bodies.

Perchlorates
The Center for Disease Control says that almost everyone on earth have perchlorates in their bodies. Perchlorate is a byproduct when they produce fuels for jets and rockets, fireworks and airbags. Unfortunately this toxin is not in our drinking water, which is then used to water our food sources. A study done by the CDC says that there is a direct link between perchlorate levels and the hormones in your thyroid. It’s difficult to avoid all perchlorates, but you can limit your exposure by always drinking filtered water and eating organic fruits and vegetables.

Halogens
No, not the headlights on your car, we are referring to fluoride and chloride. Overexposure can lead to an interruption of the iodine transport. Fluoride suppress thyroid function and the dose needed to lower the functioning of the thyroid is quite low, just 2 to 5 mg per day. These halogens are absorbed through food, water, even the environment. Because their makeup is similar to iodine, these halogens occupy the iodine receptors in your body and make the natural iodine in your body ineffectual.

Plastics
Plastics are hazardous to both the environment and your body. A chemical that leeches from plastic bottles, antimony, is just one concern. A study done at the University of Copenhagen found that the levels of antimony in juices that were stored in plastic bottles were more than 2.5 times higher than what is considered safe for tap water. BPA and phthalates have also been shown in studies to reduce thyroid function.(S2)
Use This Drink To Heal Thyroid naturally

 چرا مصرف ویتامین ها اهمیت دارد؟ و چه ساعتی مناسب ترین زمان برای مصرف و جذب ویتامین ها است؟ این سوالاتی هستند که خیلی ها به دنبال جواب آن هستند. شما حتی اگر از یک برنامه غذایی مناسب برخوردار باشید در حد درصد کمی هم که باشد لازم است نیازهای تغذیه ای بدن از طرق مصرف مولتی ویتامین ها برطرف شود. اگر هم ورزشکار هستید و یا رژیم دارید مصرف مولتی ویتامین ها ضرورت بیشتری پیدا می کند.

اهمیت مصرف مولتی ویتامین و مناسب ترین زمان مصرف ویتامین هامتخصصان تغذیه به این مواد، ریز مغذی می‌گویند که کمبود آن ها در بدن باعث بروز بیماری می‌شود. پروفسور کراس استاد تغذیه دانشگاه کلمبیا معتقد است که اگر افراد رژیم غذایی سالم و مناسب داشته باشند، دریافت این ریز‌مغذی‌ها بسیار راحت است. متأسفانه اغلب مردم این‌کار را نمی‌کنند و با مصرف تنها یک تا دو واحد میوه و سبزیجات مقدار کافی از ریز‌مغذی‌ها را دریافت نمی‌کنند. این در حالی است که برای دریافت ویتامین‌ها و املاح مورد نیاز بدن، باید حداقل ۵ واحد در روز میوه و سبزی مصرف شود. شاید به همین دلیل بعضی متخصصان برای مردم مولتی‌ ویتامین تجویز می‌کنند، چون اکثریت آن ها رژیم غذایی مناسبی ندارند.

چرا مصرف مولتی ویتامین ها مهم است؟

همانطور که بارها به این نکته اشاره کرده ایم، مولتی ویتامین ها هیچ وقت نمی توانند جایگزین مواد غذایی باشند، اما در شرایطی که رژیم و سبک غذایی شما نیاز بدن را تأمین نکند اینجاست که باید از مولتی ویتامین ها استفاده کنید.

    مکمل‌ها تنها برنامه غذایی را از لحاظ دریافت ویتامین و املاح غنی‌تر می‌کنند.

مصرف مولتی ویتامین ها به عنوان مکمل در کنار مواد غذایی، نه تنها موجب تأمین نیازهای تغذیه‌ای تأمین نشده از غذاها می‌شود بلکه در بسیاری موارد موجب پیشگیری یا کاهش عوارض یک بیماری می‌شود. برای مثال مصرف فولیک اسید در کم خونی و یا قرص‌های کلسیم + ویتامین D در پیشگیری یا کاهش عوارض پوکی استخوان و حتی پیشگیری از سرطان!


بهترین زمان برای مصرف مولتی ویتامین ها

معمولا" برای خیلی ها پیش آمده که شنیده اند، صبح ها یا شب قبل از خواب بهترین زمان برای مصرف مولتی ویتامین ها است، یا شاید هم شنیده باشید که مصرف آن ها با غذا جذب بهتری دارد. به عنوان مثال خیلی ها خوردن کلسیم را در شب پیشنهاد می کنند زیرا کلسیم در شب مورد استفاده قرار می گیرد و همچنین به دلیل اینکه کلسیم می تواند زمانی که در رختخواب هستید به خوابیدن تان کمک کند. برای مثال خوردن یک لیوان شیر را قبل از خواب به خاطر بسپارید.

اهمیت مصرف مولتی ویتامین و مناسب ترین زمان مصرف ویتامین هابیشتر پزشکان و متخصصان تغذیه معتقدند که خوردن ویتامین ها و املاح در زمان هایی می تواند جذب بیشتری داشته باشد یا برعکس همراه کردن آن ها با بعضی از خوراکی ها می تواند از اثربخشی آن ها بکاهد. در بین مکمل های خوراکی به زمان مناسب خوردن نمونه هایی از آن ها اشاره می کنیم، مثلا"  بسیاری خوردن کلسیم را در شب پیشنهاد می کنند به این دلیل که مصرف کلسیم در بدن بیشتر در شب صورت می گیرد و همچنین به دلیل این که کلسیم می تواند به خوابیدن کمک کند.

اما چرا برخی مصرف مولتی ویتامین ها را همراه با غذا پیشنهاد می کنند؟  ویتامین های محلول در چربی برای جذب به چربی نیاز دارند بنابراین آن ها باید همیشه با غذاهایی که چربی دارند مصرف شود. این ویتامین ها شامل ویتامین A، ویتامین D، ویتامین E، و ویتامین K  هستند.  در مورد مجموعه ای از ویتامین های گروه B مثل B 1 تا B 12 گفته می شود چون ما در حالت عادی این ویتامین ها را که از جمله ویتامین های محلول در آب هستند با غذا دریافت می کنیم پس بهتر است این ویتامین ها هم همزمان با خوردن غذا به خصوص میوه ها و سبزی ها مصرف شوند.

 دقت کنید در صورتی که قرص آهن برای شما تجویز شده است از نوشیدن شیر و لبنیات و همچنین قرص کلسیم با آن خودداری کنید چون جذب آهن را کاهش می دهد.

ویتامین C هم از ویتامین های محلول در آب است اما تفاوت آن با دیگر ویتامین ها این است که فقط چند ساعت در خون می ماند و به سرعت از راه کلیه ها دفع می شود به همین علت برای کسب نتیجه بهتر، ویتامین C  بهتر است در هر سه وعده غذایی تقسیم و مصرف شود. خوشبختانه ویتامین C تنها ویتامینی است که خوردن میزان بیش از نیاز آن دفع می شود و عارضه ای ندارد. ویتامین های محرک مثل ویتامین C، نباید قبل از خواب مصرف شوند زیرا شخص را بیدار نگه می دارد. بعضی ها معتقدند که آب مرکبات و ویتامین C خواب را برهم می زند اما این مورد تأیید نشده است.

هنگام مصرف مولتی ویتامین به این نکته توجه کنید

فیبر(مانند پوست میوه و یا سبزیجات) در روده می تواند مانع جذب ویتامین ها شود، زیرا به عنوان یک پوشش برای روده عمل می کند، بنابراین بهتر است قبل از مصرف فیبر ویتامین استفاده نکنیم. اگر از فیبر خوراکی هم برای رفع یبوست یا کاهش وزن استفاده می کنید، بهترین زمان برای جذب آن صبح است و لازم است که قرص های مکمل ویتامینی و املاح همراه با آن میل نشوند چون فیبر مانع جذب ویتامین ها می شود. در واقع پودرهای حاوی فیبر به عنوان پوششی برای روده عمل می کنند، بنابراین بهتر است مصرف فیبر را به صبح ها موکول کنیم و ویتامین ها را با وعده دیگری از غذا میل کنیم. آهن نیز همراه با فیبر به خوبی جذب نمی شود.

قبل از خرید و مصرف مولتی ویتامین این موارد را به خاطر بسپارید

از ویتامین‌هایی استفاده کنید که برچسب شرکت‌های تولیدکننده مطمئن و معروف را دارند. به این ترتیب اطمینان خواهید داشت که محصول مربوطه، واقعا حاوی همان مواد و ترکیباتی است که روی برچسب آن چاپ شده است.  سن، جنسیت و شرایط جسمی خود را همواره در نظر بگیرید و مولتی ویتامینی را انتخاب کنید که فرمول آن مخصوص شرایط شما باشد. از مکمل‌هایی استفاده کنید که فاقد هر نوع ماده مضر مثل قند، نشاسته، گلوتن یا رنگ‌ها و طعم دهنده‌های مصنوعی باشند.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly one in three American adults suffers from high blood pressure. This is a problem of great concern, since this condition puts people at higher risk for even more serious health issues like heart attacks and strokes and is considered the number one risk factor for fatal heart attacks. While there are a number of prescription medications available to help treat high blood pressure, they all come with unwanted side effects ranging from the mild (dizziness when standing) to the severe (permanent kidney damage).

There are however, more natural options that people with high blood pressure have to treat this condition. Extract of certain plants, for instance, have been found to be extremely beneficial to normalize blood pressure levels. Read on to find out more about how these extracts can improve cardiac health.

Olive leaf extract
Olive leaf extract contains compounds called secoiridoid glycosides. These compounds, in the body, react with the angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE), with the result that angiotensin is not able to cause the blood vessels to constrict and the result is a wider blood vessel and lower blood pressure. In short, these act much like the prescription drug group called ACE inhibitors, but also can lower cholesterol. In one study, participants taking olive leaf extract showed, at the end of eight weeks, a drop of 13mn Hg in systolic blood pressure (the upper number) and 3mm Hg in the diastolic blood pressure (the lower number).

Celery seed extract
Celery seed extract is another natural way to lower the blood pressure; it acts much like the drug group calcium channel blockers. These act different than ACE inhibitors and are able to lower the blood pressure through dilating (widening) the arteries. There appear to be no serious side effects to this extract, and in one clinical trial, patients with mild to moderate high blood pressure took a dosage of 75 mg of this extract every day and on average, at the end of the study, both systolic and diastolic blood pressure dropped around eight points.

Garlic extract
It is not surprising that garlic, long known for its positive effects on the heart, should be able to help treat blood pressure as well. One clinical trial studied patients whose blood pressure was treated but uncontrolled and found that, with use of garlic extract supplements, participants showed as much improvement in their blood pressure at the end of 12 weeks as would have been expected if they had been taking front-line drugs.

In conclusion, then, before considering traditional treatment for blood pressure and risking the unwanted side effects, consult with a naturopath or similar practitioner to discuss these and other natural remedies for normalized blood pressure that will improve cardiac health without unintended consequences like kidney damage or other serious complications.

Fresh, raw, organic produce heals. Produce heals everything. Other than that, foods high in iodine and foods that are high in selenium are known to aid thyroid function.

The thyroid gland requires iodine to function. Iodine taken by itself or ingested through fortified salt can be problematic. Good food sources include: meat, seafood, yogurt, milk, and eggs, but there are vegan sources as well.

Vegan Food Sources of Iodine

Blackstrap molasses
Seaweed
Himalayan sea salt
Navy beans
Cranberries
Selenium is required for the body to convert T3 into T4. Without enough selenium in the diet, the thyroid suffers. Seafood and meat are high in selenium, but there are also some vegan choices.

Vegan Food Sources of Selenium

Brazil nuts
Shiitake/white button mushrooms
Lima/pinto beans
Chia seeds
Brown rice
Seeds (sunflower, sesame, and flax)
Broccoli
Cabbage
Spinach
Supplements For Hypothyroidism

A number of vitamins and minerals are critical to thyroid health, and many herbs can help boost thyroid function as well. Due to the fact that thyroid conditions are associated with inflammation, anti-inflammatory herbs can aid in thyroid healing as well.

B Vitamins

Vitamin B12 is found in every cell of the body. It is required for cellular metabolism and energy production, so obviously, without B12, the thyroid can't function optimally. B12 deficiencies are very common with hypothyroidism. A lack of B12 can cause and worsen hypothyroidism. Even though most people actually consume enough vitamin B12 in their diets, a deficiency occurs in many due to an inability to absorb the nutrient in the blood. This goes back to gut health. The body cannot absorb and assimilate nutrients properly with a poorly functioning digestive system.

In addition, if the liver is not up to par, this radically inhibits the body's ability to utilize B12. Unless a knowledgeable naturopath recommends it for a limited amount of time, do not take vitamin B12 alone. We recommend a B vitamin complex with extra B12.

Vitamin D

Over a billion people worldwide do not get enough vitamin D. A recent study showed that vitamin D levels were significantly lower in people suffering from hypothyroidism than the general population. While vitamin D deficiencies and hypothyroidism do tend to take place together, a lack of vitamin D and pretty much every other disease coincide as well. It's unlikely anyone's hypothyroidism is primarily caused by a lack of vitamin D, but it's a certainty that the body will not fully heal without enough vitamin D.

Vitamin A

We all know vitamin A is required for good vision. We also need vitamin A for the immune system, hormone synthesis, and the production of T3. Without enough vitamin A, thyroid hormone levels drop quickly.

Bromelain

Bromelain is the enzyme that makes pineapple the superfood that it is. Bromelain helps reduce inflammation.

Ashwagandha

Ashwagandha is an adaptogenic herb that has many benefits, including the ability to significantly improve liver function, and it can help stabilize cortisol levels. This helps stimulate T3 and T4 hormone synthesis.

Licorice Root

Licorice root can benefit the thyroid and adrenal glands for people who have low cortisol (adrenal fatigue).

Reishi Mushroom

Reishi mushroom is a good source of selenium, and it has a ton of other benefits including boosting the immune system.

Schisandra chinensis

This is another adaptogenic herb that helps the thyroid and has many other health benefits.

Selenium

Selenium is the major cofactor for the key thyroid enzyme 5'deiodinase. This enzyme converts T4 into T3 and can help normalize the thyroid hormone balance.

Zinc

A zinc deficiency has been shown to inhibit T3 production. Zinc also contributes to immune modulation, which may reduce thyroid antibody levels. Additionally, like selenium, zinc also contributes to 5'deiodinase activity.

Iodine

A lack of iodine inhibits the body's natural detoxification, leads to cancer cell growth, and causes hypothyroidism. The thyroid absorbs iodine and, in doing so, replaces other toxins it has accumulated.

It's also important to avoid excessive iodine intake for anyone with Hashimoto's or hyperthyroidism. As stated above, we highly recommend that any iodine consumed come from whole food sources.

Traditional Asian Herbs

Coleus forskohlii(Indian coleus)
Melissa officinalis(lemon balm)
Ningpoensis(Chinese figwort)
Prunella vulgaris(common selfheal)
Radix scrophulariae(xuan shen)
Conclusion

If the gut is healed and the diet is healthy, in most cases, the thyroid will eventually heal. Unfortunately, it can take a very long time, often many months. With desiccated thyroid, the process is much faster, and relief from hypothyroid symptoms are immediate. But again, you must fix the gut! Be sure to check out How to Kill Candida and Balance Your Inner Ecosystem to heal the intestinal tract. And see Understand Hypothyroidism - Prevention and Natural Remedies for more information, including a specific supplemental protocol.

A diet consisting of a variety of raw fresh vegetables is the best prevention and also a potential cure for cancer, depending on how far the cancer has progressed and how easily the body can digest and properly assimilate nutrition. Berries, grapes, broccoli, leafy greens, sprouts, avocados, red and yellow peppers, red cabbage, dandelion, beets, and many more foods have been proven in numerous scientific studies to not only prevent, but to also destroy, cancer cells. If we did research on every single piece of produce we eat, we'd probably find that most of them, if not all of them, prevent and fight cancer in some way or another. This is what the modern diet is missing, fresh raw produce. Early humans ate pounds of it a day, all day, every day. Whether you have cancer now, or are just trying to prevent it, cut out the refined and processed foods, and eat more produce.

Herbs and Spices

Garlic, oregano, cloves, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, and ginger have been shown in multiple studies to fight cancer. Spice up your meals, especially those big salads. Fresh raw produce works synergistically with herbs and spices. In other words, the combination of garlic, oregano, and a bunch of vegetables is more powerful than garlic and/or oregano alone. Make big salads with lots of vegetables and add in fresh herbs and spices.Speaking of combinations, turmeric and black pepper make for a powerful cancer-killing duo. Most of you have heard of the incredible benefits of turmeric and it's cancer-killing properties. Turmeric is known to actually outperform many pharmaceutical drugs for various diseases. The only problem with turmeric is that the beneficial component to which all the hoopla is about, curcumin, is not easily absorbed by the body. Black pepper contains piperine, a chemical with powerful antioxidant properties. Pepper and turmeric together allow the body to absorb more turmeric. Reports range from a 200% increase to over 2,000%! It's no coincidence that two of the main ingredients in curry powder are black pepper and turmeric. Come to think of it, ginger and cinnamon, two other powerhouse herbs known to fight cancer, are also almost always found in curry spice blends as well. It's no wonder...

Herbal Supplements, Vitamins, and Minerals

Getting a wide range of vitamins and minerals should be easy when you're eating lots of produce, but it's not always that simple. Our soil is so degraded, even organic produce doesn't have the nutrition it used to have. If you cannot grow your own produce in the most optimum conditions with the best soil, we recommend a primarily food-based nutrition powder from a source you know and trust. That's not "whole food sourced"; we mean actual food, like rose hips, lemon peels, chlorella, etc. And when these nutrition formulas are done right, the enzymes are left intact. There are a ton of herbal tinctures, extracts, and other supplements that kill cancer cells. Echinacea, oil of oregano, clove oil, goldenseal, barberry, astragalus, pau d'arco, red clover, and skullcap are a few of the many plant based herbal supplements that kill cancer cells. Study after study shows that many of the right plants and plant extracts have more power to kill off cancer cells than conventional treatments. Wormwood is a very powerful herb that is often used to kill parasites and Candida. Wormwood, more specifically, wormwood extract, kills cancer cells.

Kill 98% Of All Cancer Cells In Less Than 24 Hours

A new study shows that a derivative of the wormwood plant, artemesinin, turns deadly in the presence of iron. Breast cancer cells have high levels of iron. When artemesinin senses these higher than usual levels of iron, it destroys the cancer cells with little damage to the surrounding healthy cells. This results in an herbal killing machine that killed 98% of the breast cancer cells present within 16 hours! Although this study is in its first phase in a lab with petri dishes, artemesinin tablets are "widely and successfully" used to fight malaria for the same reason, the parasite responsible for malaria uptakes a large amount of iron, just like the breast cancer cells. Artemesinin zeros in on the iron and destroys the parasite.Wormwood is known to be one of the best herbs for killing a number of parasites, and it is anti-microbial and anti-fungal, making wormwood a great addition for people who need to heal their gut.