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[www.keralites.net] Health: Pomegranates Helps Fighting Hepatitis C

 





    
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By breaking the replication cycle of Hepatitis C, a new health benefit of pomegranate has been confirmed.

Hepatitis C is a tenacious, sneaky virus that may be rendered a bit less tenacious and sneaky by pomegranate. For the estimated four million Americans with Hepatitis C, improvements in medication cocktails have improved the odds of being cured of Hepatitis C. However, thousands of individuals must manage this potentially lethal illness on their own. Evidence has been mounting of pomegranate's value to heart and liver health, but a new study demonstrates this fruit's specific capability to inhibit the Hepatitis C virus.

Hepatitis C is Tenacious and Sneaky

First discovered as a new virus causing liver damage in the 1980s, Hepatitis C was properly identified in 1989 and screened for in 1991. Unfortunately, a significant percentage of the population acquired Hepatitis C prior to these dates. These individuals typically harbor the Hepatitis C virus in their liver for 20 to 30 years before evidence of its presence emerges. Occasionally regarded as a 'silent killer,' the Hepatitis C virus can reproduce and gain strength for years in someone's liver without exhibiting any symptoms. Once symptoms do emerge, the person affected likely has an advanced form of the sneaky Hepatitis C infection.
Upon learning of a chronic Hepatitis C infection, treatment is far from simple. Besides being costly, physicians are now relying on a combination of potent medications that can have severe side effects. These side effects may require additional drugs be added to the treatment regimen, or they can result in an inability to complete treatment. Even for those who are able to complete a course of Hepatitis C therapy with the most up-to-date medications, approximately 25 percent will be unsuccessful. Although the success rate is better now than it ever has been before, Hepatitis C remains a tenacious virus that refuses to succumb easily.

The Powerful Pomegranate

The pomegranate's name is derived from the Middle French "pomme garnete," which literally means seeded apple. Many scholars believe that the forbidden, irresistible fruit that Eve indulged of in the Garden of Eden was actually a pomegranate.
The pomegranate is a red fruit with a tough outer rind that houses a plethora of seeds compartmentalized by waxy pith. Only the juice surrounding each seed (and the seeds) are edible, and it takes a bit of work to get to the seeds. However, the labor involved is worthwhile because pomegranates contain high levels of potent antioxidants – substances that prevent damage to our body's cells. Some sources claim that the pomegranate contains the highest level of antioxidants of all fruits.

Pomegranate and Hepatitis C

Despite the belief that food is medicine, rarely does a natural food demonstrate a capacity to stop a tenacious, sneaky virus like Hepatitis C. The pomegranate appears to be an exception. Nutritionists have known for a long time that the benefits of pomegranate include liver protection, a likely consequence of its high antioxidant content. Yet pomegranate's health benefits go beyond simple liver protection and extend to fighting the Hepatitis C virus.
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bangalore found that three compounds in pomegranate (punicalin, punicalagin and ellagic acid), suppresses the Hepatitis C virus. More specifically, these three pomegranate compounds found in the fruit's peel successfully inhibit the NS3 protease enzyme in Hepatitis C.
Regarding Hepatitis C, lead researcher professor Saumitra Das of the department of microbiology and cell biology said, "The NS3 protease enzyme is very important for the virus for the polyprotein process, in which the virus replicates. The compounds we have found in the pomegranate's peel inhibit the enzyme and appear to block the catalytic site of the enzyme in a cell-culture system." To simplify, healthy cells were:
  • pretreated with the pomegranate compound, then
  • inundated with the Hepatitis C virus, then
  • spared because the pomegranate blocked Hepatitis C infection.
Because the pomegranate compounds blocks Hepatitis C's life cycle, they inhibit virus entry and replication – two primary, therapeutic goals for stopping Hepatitis C. According to Das, about one liter of pomegranate juice provides between 1.5 and 2 grams of these compounds. Based on Das's research, expect to see future generations of Hepatitis C drugs based on punicalin, punicalagin and ellagic acid.
Few would have guessed that the ancient "seeded apple" holds the key to unlock the secrets of the sneaky and tenacious Hepatitis C virus. Until the day comes when the primary Hepatitis C vaccine or therapy is based on this powerful fruit, drinking pomegranate juice is a safe way to use this revered food as potent, Hepatitis C medicine.

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[www.keralites.net] SIMPLE EXERCISES TO PREVENT OSTEOPOROSIS

 





    
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 Simple Exercises to Prevent Osteoporosis

 
Starting at age 30 and onwards, our bones become more porous and less dense, which makes them vulnerable to fracture, bad  posture and even a shrinkage of our stature. That said, there are good ways of preventing loss of bone density through  exercise. Below I will explain a bit about bone density, why we lose it with age and what exercises you can perform to  maintain it.

Osteoporosis

Why does osteoporosis occur? 
During our lifetime, the bones in our body are dismantled and rebuilt, but after age 30, the bone gets to a state where  the deconstructed material is more prevalent than the built. This situation causes osteoporosis and damages the overall  strength of our frame. The osteoporosis makes our bones vulnerable and causes possible fractures. The most common places for a fracture are in the wrist, the vertebra and the hips. 
 
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Who suffers from osteoporosis?
Because of the function estrogen plays in this process, women after menopause are the biggest sufferers of osteoporosis.  That said, men also suffer from this problem. Osteoporosis gets faster with women around age 50, while with men it appears around age 70.

There are various types of medication for osteoporosis, usually given when the situation is especially bad. Still, the  best known way of treating osteoporosis is prevention by exercise. Once the process of osteoporosis has already begun,  exercise slowly loses effect, and so the medical recommendation is to begin regular exercise as early as possible.


8 Exercises for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis

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The exercises laid out here are not overly complicated, but can be performed on rising levels of difficulty. The idea is  to challenge your body in order to strengthen it and remain at a rising level of difficulty. But one must understand and  know what the limitations of the body are, so as to not cause damage during training. Regular, persistent exercises,  rising in difficulty, will help you improve your bone density and slow down its breakage. The training should combine  exercises that work on your balance, coordination, strength and flexibility. 

Each exercises explained here will have a basic and advanced versions. If you already suffer from osteoporosis - stick to  the basic version. If you feel these exercises are too easy, slowly move to the advanced version.

During the activity, avoid stretching your spine and wrists, keep your neck and shoulders relaxed, and don't forget to  breath during the exercise. After a light warmup of walking or going up the stairs for 5-10 minutes, perform 2 sets of  each exercise and rest for about 45 seconds between each set. Complete the sets of each exercise before moving on to the  next. For optimal results, perform this activity 3-4 times a week, do aerobics for 30 minutes at least 3 times a week and  built a diet menu rich in calcium.

Retracting Arms
Works on: Posture, bone strength, back and shoulder muscles.

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1. Sit with your back straight on a well-balanced, strong chair, with your feet flat on the floor.

2. Lift your arms to the sides of your shoulders and hold your forearms at a 90-degree angle.

3. Make sure your wrists are just above your elbows.

4. Squeeze the shoulders muscles one against the other by retracting your arms back and downwards.

5. Hold for 2 seconds, release and repeat.

6. Don't let your head pull you forward.

Advanced version:
Lay on your stomach and make the same action with your arms and shoulders. Lift your arms as high as possible. Hold for 2  seconds, lower back down and repeat.
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Bridge
Works on: Bone strength, buttocks, thigh muscles, quadriceps and hamstring.

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1. Lay on your back with your arms at your sides and lay your feet flat on the floor with your knees bent.

2. Exhale, clench your buttocks and your stomach muscles, and lift your hips as high as possible.

3. Remain in this form for 1 second, return to the lying down position and repeat the action.

4. Make sure that when you are raising your hips your thighs and body form a straight line.

Advanced version:
Make things harder on yourselves by crossing one leg over the knee of the other. Complete the action and change legs.
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Squat

Works on: Balance, strengthening your hips, quadriceps and buttocks.

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1. Stand in front of a sturdy chair with your back to it.

2. Slowly distance your legs from one another until they are hip wide.

3. Slowly sit by bending your knees.

4. Keep your knees at a line with your toes.

5. Stand up and repeat the movement.

6. If the movement is too hard for you, put down a pillow to make the seat taller.

7. Repeat 5-10 times (according to your ability) over 3 sets.

Advanced version:
 
Stand to the side of the chair and hold it for support. Perform a sitting movement while one leg is on the floor and the  other in the air for balance. Get down to the height of the chair and slowly rise. Then change legs and repeat.

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Plank
Works on: Balance, strengthening the wrists, bone strength and shoulder muscles.
 
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1. Stand about 30 inches (80 cm) away from the wall, facing it.

2. Put your hands on the wall at shoulder height and lean on the wall.

3. Transfer the weight of your body to your hands.

4. Keep your stomach muscles clenched and your neck aligned with your spine.

5. Hold this position for 10 seconds, and then return to your first posture.

6. Try to raise the amount of time you can hold the position, until you reach 45 seconds. You can also take a little more  distance fro mthe wall to make things harder on yourselves.

Advanced version:
 
Lie down on the floor and push yourselves with your hands, with your toes anchored to the floor. The palms of your hands should be just under the shoulders. If this is too hard, start with your knees on the floor and try to work your way up to the full form.

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If you're interested in a more formal frame for your workout, there are other types of exercises you can integrate into your daily routine:

Tai Chi: Tai Chi builds on your coordination and muscles. It is highly recommended for women. A 45 minute exercise a day, 5 times a week, can really do wonders.

Yoga: Raises the density of minerals in the spine, hip and wrist bones. It also works on your balance, coordination, concentration and bodily awareness.

Dancing: This can be an exercise that combines dancing such as the zoomba, but also tango or salsa dancing will do the trick and strengthen your bones.

Tennis: Mainly improves bone density in the area of the shoulders and arms, but also works on the legs and feet.

Strength training: Using free weights to exercise can contribute to bone growth. Twice a week will lead you to good results.




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[www.keralites.net] FRUITS AND VEGETABLES WITH LOW RISK PESTICIDES

 





    
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Fruits and Vegetables with Low Risk of Pesticides.

I'm sure that you have all been told that if you want to live a healthy life and eat healthy food then you should "switch to organic". This means eating organic fruits and vegetables which have not been treated with chemical fertilizers or pest control products. There are many reasons why organic food is so much better for us and for the environment, but they are also much more expensive then regular fruits and vegetables. So what if I told you there is a great way to balance the health benefits of organic food with a decent price?
Some fruits and vegetables are a lot less exposed and vulnerable to the chemicals used by conventional agriculture and as such as very safe to eat. By going over this list of products you can reduce the cost of your shopping cart by only buying the organic food that you really need to protect your family. You can feel safe to buy these non-organic items, and can save quite a bit of money by doing so:
Onion
Because of its strong smell and taste, the onion doesn't attract many pests, and therefore doesn't need to be treated with any pesticides. This makes the onion a safe choice to buy from just about anywhere, with no need to pay extra. Just make sure that the one you buy doesn't have any soft spots or signs of damage.
 
Avocado
No need for Organic
The avocado has a thick skin that protects the green flesh from pesticides. Search for one without any holes or missing parts in the skin and also one that's not too soft. It is still advisable to wash the avocado before cutting it to avoid any leftovers of chemicals from the outside mixing with what you'll eat.
 
Corn
No need for Organic
While corn does normally take a lot of fertilizers to grow, it's very unlikely that you will find any pesticides on it. A good way to tell if you are getting a healthy, clean, corn is to feel the green leafs around it. If they are smooth but not greasy to touch then you are safe to buy the corn.  
 
Pineapple
No need for Organic
Like the avocado, the pineapple has a hard "shell" that keeps the inside unaffected by most of the things farmers spray on their crops. Don't be tempted to buy the ones that smell too sweet or too strong, as they are usually too ripe. 
 
Mango
No need for Organic
Look for bright consistent colors like red yellow and orange with a strong fruity smell. This will guarantee that you take a mango that has not been harmed by any pesticides or other hazardous compounds.
 
Asparagus
No need for Organic
This is another kind of vegetable that's not really affected by pests and therefore isn't exposed to any chemicals, so you don't have to buy the organic kinds to avoid them. Any kind with a light green color and slightly purple tips is fine to buy, regardless of size.
 
Peas
No need for Organic
Peas are one of the least likely vegetables to have any leftovers of pesticides on them.. Go for the big and green pods and you can safely say that you have a healthy, clean product.
 
Kiwi
No need for Organic
That hairy brown skin might taste bad but it works wonders when it comes to keeping harmful chemicals away from the sweet center. Much like other items on this list, it is still recommended to wash the kiwi before eating it.
 
Cabbage
No need for Organic
Cabbages are very easy to grow, so they aren't exposed to many fertilizers or pesticides. Pick any cabbage that looks shiny but still feels strong and crunchy, avoid any with yellowish spots and always remove the most outer layers of the cabbage.
 
Eggplant
No need for Organic
With a smooth and thick skin to protect it, the eggplant is a safe buy, organic or not. Look for ones that still feel hard to touch but have smooth, even color.
 
Papaya
No need for Organic
While pesticides are known to be found on the skin of the papayas, it has also been found that a good wash with water and a simple towel will remove almost all of them. If you see one in the store that looks a bit wrinkled it's still ok to buy, just give it a few days to ripen.
 
Watermelon
No need for Organic
If you are having trouble opening a watermelon then you can be sure that hardly any fertilizers and chemicals can make it past its hard exterior. If you want to make sure you pick a sweet one have a look at the stem, dry and small will mean you are in for a sweet healthy treat.
 
Broccoli
No need for Organic
Out of all the vegetables that are treated with pesticides, broccoli has the smallest amount of chemical residue on it when being sold. Buy a dark green and stiff broccoli,  dip it in cold water and replace those water a few times, it would be as clean as any organic broccoli.

Yam
No need for Organic
Like other root vegetables, yams are far less exposed to pests and pesticides. It's very easy to pick a good yam, just take any that don't look damaged in any way and that aren't too big.
 






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