Some people eat when they are under stress. Others are eaten by it. How can we use food to help us deal with stress better?
Our body’s ability to create the feeling of stress allows us to survive in condition that is less than optimal. If it were not for the adrenal gland’s production and emission of stress hormones, we would not be able to live through temperature changes, minor injuries, physical work, lack of sleep, skipping a meal, mental anguish and worry.
Problems arise when we are afflicted with stress for a prolonged period of time. The same hormones that assist us in times of need can harm our health if they reside in our bodies for longer than needed, or at too high a level. High blood pressure, an abundance of cholesterol in our blood, a rise in sugar levels, a lack of calcium in our bones, depletion of memory and immunity strength - these are only some of the side affects of long- term stress hormones.
An additional long term side effect has to do with the adrenal gland itself. Like every machine when it is overworked, the gland can also reach a state of exhaustion. Due to the fact that modern man is exposed to more long term stress than humanity has every known before, the adrenal gland is designed to support stress for a much shorter time span. The habits of our society require the gland to react to stress for months and years. It is no wonder that middle-aged people begin to experience general weariness.
A large number of people who suffer from stress simply walk around with a shriveled adrenal gland that is no longer able to produce sufficient hormone levels. The fatigue is usually accompanied by a feeling of tension, an increased sensitivity to allergies, and a general difficulty in performing various physical functions. The general ability to function for the fatigued person is reduced to a minimum, and even if they wish to work, travel, meet people, or exercise - their body no longer allows it.
The human body has a great capacity for endurance and can deal with many physical demands on a daily basis. Some people reach a breaking point, as if their body is saying: “Enough! I cannot do it anymore. I have done the best I could over X amount of years, I have no resources for energy left, I am giving up”.
The good news is, it is possible to give the adrenal glands nutritional support that will protect it from depletion, and allow us to function for many years with our desired quality of life. Here are some suggestions that will support the adrenal glands:
1. It is important to engage in aerobic exercise within the first hour of waking. This should last at least 20 minutes, and you must break a sweat. This releases Serotonin, which is responsible for calm. After exercising it is recommended to drink a glass of fresh squeezed seasonal fruit juice. Two hours later it is good to have a mix of nuts, peeled nuts (not roasted), and dried fruit without sulfate.
2. Drink plenty of clean water throughout the day.
3. Potassium is one of the essential minerals needed for a healthy physical balance. During the body’s adjustment to stress over the course of time, potassium is released in urine due to the effect of the stress hormones. The body’s emptying of potassium is a sign of the system’s collapse in a state of exhaustion. Daily consumption of 3-5 grams of potassium is sufficient. You can reach this level of potassium consumption by eating plenty of fruits and vegetables, legumes and nuts.
4. You must avoid as much as possible the consumption of stimulants to the nervous system such as nicotine (cigarettes), and caffeine (coffee, tea, soda).
5. For people who live a busy life style or endure prolonged states of stress, it is recommended to take supplements regularly to assist with the adrenal gland: vitamin B complex, vitamin C, calcium and magnesium.
6. It is possible to enjoy various soothing herb concoctions such as chamomile, melissa, verbena, and linden. Valerian and passion fruit concoctions before bed time will help soothe and relax, and will allow for a more peaceful sleep, which can help in dealing with the next day.
7.Foods that have sufficient amount of potassium: dried apricot, dried figs, peanuts, beat leaves, soy beans, lima beans, grapefruit juice, potatoes, avocado, beat, mushrooms and squash.
Also:
Don’t forget to take a deep breath....Stop....See life as an onlooker...Wonder...
Ask: “Where are we running too and why?” Smile...Love...Be thankful...Move forward...
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יום ראשון, 25 ביולי 2010
Are You an Environment for Health or Disease
Disease is a natural by product of an unnatural and unhealthy lifestyle. These force the body into such a condition that it loses its ability to maintain a natural, healthy balance. Therefore, disease is a creation, not an accident. We do not acquire disease. We do not get germs or catch cold just because of external forces. We cannot “catch” a germ, a bacteria, yeast, or parasite – until after we have create the right circumstances and environment for its propagation. We must create the disease environment before we can have a disease.
We never see a any species of animal existing outside of its natural environment. Likewise, we will never see pathogenic bacteria, yeast, or parasites in a clean, healthy and balanced body. A wise lifestyle will strengthen our immune system and protect our body from disease causing factors
Here is some advice on how to build a strong immune system in order to protect our body against the development of disease:
• Add regular physical exercise to your routine. It helps to remove congestion and improves immune function.
• Avoid or decrease animal protein, dairy and eggs. They cause mucus, toxins and excess acids.
• Stay away from alcohol, coffee and smoking.
• Ingest whole, natural foods that contain enzymes, life force and vital nutrients like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, seeds and nuts.
• Perhaps the most important thing is to develop a positive belief system that is supportive of your health and wellness. Your belief system has a hand to glove relationship with your immune system. Positive belief systems open the channels for creative healing energy to work. Start to believe in yourself - that you are the one that can keep your body strong and healthy. So take charge of it and keep well
We never see a any species of animal existing outside of its natural environment. Likewise, we will never see pathogenic bacteria, yeast, or parasites in a clean, healthy and balanced body. A wise lifestyle will strengthen our immune system and protect our body from disease causing factors
Here is some advice on how to build a strong immune system in order to protect our body against the development of disease:
• Add regular physical exercise to your routine. It helps to remove congestion and improves immune function.
• Avoid or decrease animal protein, dairy and eggs. They cause mucus, toxins and excess acids.
• Stay away from alcohol, coffee and smoking.
• Ingest whole, natural foods that contain enzymes, life force and vital nutrients like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, seeds and nuts.
• Perhaps the most important thing is to develop a positive belief system that is supportive of your health and wellness. Your belief system has a hand to glove relationship with your immune system. Positive belief systems open the channels for creative healing energy to work. Start to believe in yourself - that you are the one that can keep your body strong and healthy. So take charge of it and keep well
The Wisdom of Fasting
There are many reasons to fast, and different methods, depending on one’s purpose. Fasting has been used throughout history to heal the body and to enhance spiritual awareness. The wisdom of fasting, obtained over the last 5,000 years, is largely unknown to mainstream society.
Fasting promotes healing through detoxification. It keeps practitioners free from major health crises, addictions (including to cooked food for aspiring live-foodists), stress and fatigue. Between fasts, a reasonable diet and moderate exercise are necessary. Periodic fasts facilitate a healthful lifestyle by enabling one to engage in physical activities and practices such as meditation more easily, and by increasing the desire for high quality food.
A pro-fasting clue provided by nature comes from animals who stop eating to regain health when they get sick. Humans do not follow suit largely due to an irrational fear of starving to death. Contrary to this misguided belief, it has been determined a person can safely consume only organic raw vegetable juice (known as a juice fast) for at least 100 days. In fact, this juice is so nutrient dense it has been debated whether its use is appropriate in a fast. During a fast the body is freed from the huge energy demands of digestion so it can utilize metabolism for cleansing and reparation. The latter is a process of detoxification known as autolysis, where dead cells and toxins are removed from the body through the eliminative organs (lungs, bowels, kidneys, liver and skin). The definition of a fast is met with juice consumption in that the nutrition provided does not require the release of digestive enzymes and autolysis occurs.
The signal to end a fast is the return of hunger and a clear tongue free of the white mucus that signifies toxicity. Fasts that do not continue until this point still provide benefit due to the rest given to the digestive system and the elimination of some toxins. Fasting should be accompanied by other activities that aid the body in detoxification such as mild exercise, skin brushing, tongue scraping, and enemas.
Addictions may be overcome more easily through fasting since “cellular memory craving” is eliminated when the associated toxins are cleared from the body. Another important physical benefit derived from fasting is weight loss. Lowered caloric intake is associated with longevity, whereas obesity is linked to many chronic conditions such as heart disease and diabetes.
The benefits of fasting are cumulative, so periodic fasts are advised. Some experts recommend that those who are able, especially those on a plant-based diet, fast four times a year for seven to ten days at three-month intervals. This period of time has proven safe for unsupervised fasts. Relative fasts, whereby one refrains from a toxic habit such as meat eating or sugar consumption, can be employed at repeated intervals to improve health over time. Those with medical problems, or who wish to engage in longer fasts, should obtain professional supervision so the process of detoxification can be monitored. There are also conditions for which fasting are not advisable, such as some cancers and neurologic diseases.
After the first few days of a fast, hunger dissipates. The appetite is freed from stimulation which, in turn, frees the mind to dwell on higher aspirations. Historically, this has included the object of a social protest. Fasting is a way to use the body to transcend the body. Empirical evidence suggests fasting leads to feelings of tranquility, well being and even bliss. Eventually the goal is to realize one’s true or divine identity, apart from the mind-body complex.
As the body is freed from toxins, the nadis or channels are cleared to allow an enhanced flow of energy via the chakras and auric field. Increasingly more prana, the universal energy, then connects to the pituitary and pineal glands of the endocrine system through the crown chakra. This facilitates the awakening of kundalini energy, located in the first chakra at the base of the spine. When this occurs the body becomes a superconductor of pranic energy, thus accomplishing the goal of the spiritual aspirant.
However, any type of fasting should be done under professional supervision, like a doctor, dietician, or nutritionist.
Fasting promotes healing through detoxification. It keeps practitioners free from major health crises, addictions (including to cooked food for aspiring live-foodists), stress and fatigue. Between fasts, a reasonable diet and moderate exercise are necessary. Periodic fasts facilitate a healthful lifestyle by enabling one to engage in physical activities and practices such as meditation more easily, and by increasing the desire for high quality food.
A pro-fasting clue provided by nature comes from animals who stop eating to regain health when they get sick. Humans do not follow suit largely due to an irrational fear of starving to death. Contrary to this misguided belief, it has been determined a person can safely consume only organic raw vegetable juice (known as a juice fast) for at least 100 days. In fact, this juice is so nutrient dense it has been debated whether its use is appropriate in a fast. During a fast the body is freed from the huge energy demands of digestion so it can utilize metabolism for cleansing and reparation. The latter is a process of detoxification known as autolysis, where dead cells and toxins are removed from the body through the eliminative organs (lungs, bowels, kidneys, liver and skin). The definition of a fast is met with juice consumption in that the nutrition provided does not require the release of digestive enzymes and autolysis occurs.
The signal to end a fast is the return of hunger and a clear tongue free of the white mucus that signifies toxicity. Fasts that do not continue until this point still provide benefit due to the rest given to the digestive system and the elimination of some toxins. Fasting should be accompanied by other activities that aid the body in detoxification such as mild exercise, skin brushing, tongue scraping, and enemas.
Addictions may be overcome more easily through fasting since “cellular memory craving” is eliminated when the associated toxins are cleared from the body. Another important physical benefit derived from fasting is weight loss. Lowered caloric intake is associated with longevity, whereas obesity is linked to many chronic conditions such as heart disease and diabetes.
The benefits of fasting are cumulative, so periodic fasts are advised. Some experts recommend that those who are able, especially those on a plant-based diet, fast four times a year for seven to ten days at three-month intervals. This period of time has proven safe for unsupervised fasts. Relative fasts, whereby one refrains from a toxic habit such as meat eating or sugar consumption, can be employed at repeated intervals to improve health over time. Those with medical problems, or who wish to engage in longer fasts, should obtain professional supervision so the process of detoxification can be monitored. There are also conditions for which fasting are not advisable, such as some cancers and neurologic diseases.
After the first few days of a fast, hunger dissipates. The appetite is freed from stimulation which, in turn, frees the mind to dwell on higher aspirations. Historically, this has included the object of a social protest. Fasting is a way to use the body to transcend the body. Empirical evidence suggests fasting leads to feelings of tranquility, well being and even bliss. Eventually the goal is to realize one’s true or divine identity, apart from the mind-body complex.
As the body is freed from toxins, the nadis or channels are cleared to allow an enhanced flow of energy via the chakras and auric field. Increasingly more prana, the universal energy, then connects to the pituitary and pineal glands of the endocrine system through the crown chakra. This facilitates the awakening of kundalini energy, located in the first chakra at the base of the spine. When this occurs the body becomes a superconductor of pranic energy, thus accomplishing the goal of the spiritual aspirant.
However, any type of fasting should be done under professional supervision, like a doctor, dietician, or nutritionist.
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