Silicon And Prostate Health

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Silicon And Prostate Health

Silicon is an essential trace mineral. The human body contains approximately 7 grams of silicon, which is present in various tissues and body fluids. The highest concentrations of silicon are found in tissues in the aorta, trachea, tendons, bones and skin. As we age, silicon levels in the body decrease.

Silicon is required by the body for stronger bones, healthy skin and more flexible joints. Silicon has many uses: 1-4

Silicon helps maintain bone density and strength by facilitating the deposit of calcium and other minerals into bone tissue. It also has a catalytic role in the mineralization of new bones.
Silicon is essential for the proper functioning of nerve cells and tissues, and the synthesis of Vitamin B1 or thiamine in the human body. It controls the transmission of nerve impulses.
Silicon helps relieve irritation in mucous membranes.
Silicon is essential for the healthy growth of hair, nails, and teeth; and is, therefore often called the 'beauty mineral'.
Silicon is essential for the strength and integrity of the arteries, assisting in the maintenance of cardiovascular health.
Silicon makes the eyes bright and protects the skin from becoming flabby by the building of collagen. Thus it helps slow down the aging process.
Silicon helps support the immune system.

Based on current research, silicon is now being considered a critical mineral that may nutritionally support the body and help it better manage the effects of aging.

Silicon deficiency may be caused by consumption of a highly refined diet that is low in essential nutrients. The refining and processing of food removes silicon-containing fibers contributing to a lower dietary silicon intake. Aging is reported to be associated with an increasing gastric pH. Thus, elderly people may have a decreased capacity to absorb silicon into the body5, making supplementation a healthy choice.

Natural Food Sources
The main food sources of silicon are apples, oranges, cherries, raisins, almonds, peanuts, raw cabbage, onions, endives, carrots, eggplants, pumpkin, red beets, celery, cucumber, fish, honey, and corn.

As we grow older, our ability to metabolize dietary silicon declines. As a consequence, silicon supplementation may be necessary to support a healthy urinary tract.

Prostate health is related to nutrition. The American Journal of Epidemiology reports that lower rates of enlarged prostate are found in men who eat a lean-protein diet, at least four servings of vegetables a day and red meat just once a week. A healthy diet is essential with supplementation and regular PSA checkups are recommended for older men.

References:
1. Carlisle EM. Silicon: a possible factor in bone calcification. Science 1970, 167:179-280.
2. Loeper J, et al. The antiatheromatous action of silicon. Atherosclerosis 1979, 33:397-408.
3. Seaborn C, et al. Silicon deprivation decreases collagen formation in wounds and bone, and ornithine transminase enzyme activity in liver. Biol Trace Elem Res 2002, 89(3):251-61.
4. Calomme MR, Vanden Berghe DA. Supplementation of calves with stabilized orthosilicic acid. Effect on the Si, Ca, Mg, and P concentrations in serum and the collagen concentration in skin and cartilage. Biol Trace Elem Res 1997;56:153-65.
5. Emmanuel Biss, Thomas Epting, Annette Beil, Gabriele Lindinger, Helmut Lang and Heinrich Wieland, Reference values for serum silicon in adults, Department of Clinical Chemistry, University Hospital Freiburg, D-79106 Freiburg, Germany

Significance of Maintaining Blood Glucose Levels in Diabetic Patients

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Significance of Maintaining Blood Glucose Levels in Diabetic Patients

Since it has now been established that you are suffering from diabetes, making a few changes to your habits can help you live a healthy life. Among several other things, you might also require a small device known as blood glucose meter. Do you know the significance of monitoring blood glucose level on a regular basis?

Why is it extremely essential for you to monitor blood glucose levels on a regular basis?

There are many people out there who have no symptom unless they experience hyperglycemia, a condition in which level of glucose is very high, or hypoglycemia in which glucose levels become too low. Hyperglycemia can damage vital body organs which can cause complications of diabetes. Some of these include the following:

Problems with scarring as well as circulation which might lead to amputation
Kidney problems such renal failure which might require dialysis
Sexual problems like erectile dysfunction
Vascular or cardiac event such as stroke or heart attack
Eye problems which may lead to blindness

In order to avoid complications consequential to diabetes, it becomes important to control presence of blood glucose levels to minimize the peril of hyperglycemia. This will further let you prevent the complications related to diabetes.

Monitoring glucose levels on a daily basis is also called self-testing, is an important part of diabetes management, and is similar to intake of medicines and changes in lifestyle. It lets you notice the impact of necessary measures which you are taking for controlling diabetes including:

Doing regular physical activity
Reducing extra weight
Taking medication
Changes made to diet regime

Blood glucose meter indicates presence of glucose in blood. This helps you in managing the diabetes by making necessary changes to your lifestyle and diet. These changes include increase or change in medication or making modifications to diet chart.  In case, glucose levels are high then consult healthcare professionals for the right and effective follow-up. Work out a strategy for rectifying and improving the condition.

Monitoring blood glucose levels needs commitment and dedication

The moment a person learns that he or she is suffering from diabetes, there is high motivation to take care of health. All possible measures are taken to avoid developing hyperglycemia. At first, the person monitors blood sugar levels with diligence as recommended by the healthcare professional or doctor. However as time passes, they start forgetting the significance of doing the same on a regular basis. 

Self-testing of presence of blood sugar levels in blood is something for which you should be committed. No matter what, it should top the priority of your daily routine. Without any doubt, your healthcare professional will assist you in every possible way. Remember that at the end, it is you who will benefit.  You can buy a glucose meter that you like the most, which meets the needs of your lifestyle and is easy to use as well. Buying an easy to use device is one of the best ways to keep blood sugar levels in check.

Diabetes is one condition which can be maintained, however getting rid of it completely is pretty impossible. Struggling with the condition on daily basis strikes so many questions as well as thoughts in your mind. Your healthcare professional, doctor or pharmacist is very well-aware of the different aspects of diabetes. Seeking knowledge and tips from them goes beyond any medicine to stay fit and healthy. Make sure that you spare out time and consult doctor or healthcare professional at regular intervals so that you can benefit from their experience as well as expertise.  

If you have complete knowledge about the significance of monitoring blood glucose levels and the kind of positive changes it can bring to your life, it becomes all the more easier to remain diligent.  It is one of those ailments that can be treated in a proper way only when taken seriously. It is you who has the power to stay fit as well as happy even if you have diabetes.

Set a Healthy Family Table

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Set a Healthy Family Table

The holidays are a time for celebration. Yet for so many Americans, trepidation brews. What causes this? To some people they feel that the celebration comes with tempting foods that will sabotage their healthy diet and they usually do, if planned strategies are not in place.

Some time ago, a study conducted by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, the National Institute of Diabetes and the Digestive & Kidney Diseases declared this theory to be false that many Americans tend to gain between 5 and 10 pounds between Thanksgiving and New Years Day. Notably, the same study did show that the long term effects of gaining even one pound each winter can add up to a substantial, incremental increase in body weight over time resulting in obesity and other at-risk diseases in the future.

A few special holidays lie ahead. Dont attempt to lose weight during the holidays. It is unrealistic to try to lose the weight at that time. The more sensible approach is trying not to gain weight. Focus on the celebration you plan with the family, friends, and enjoy the food. Choose wisely and dont become obsessive about avoiding tempting holiday favorites. You are only setting up yourself to become emotional, unhappy, or even depressed.

Make a plan, and learn about the food groups. Know the foods in the groups that are packed with nutrients, yet low in calories that are good for your waistline and your overall health. Start by making smart and healthy food choices when you shop for foods for your meal preparation for the home, parties, and getting-together and at restaurants.

A good habit to practice is to eat protein rich snacks before you go to a party or once you get there. A handful of nuts, shrimp, turkey, salmon, chicken based appetizers will fill you up and you wont be tempted to eat as many high fat and fried items. Look for raw vegetables, with salsa, heart healthy guacamole, tofu spinach spreads, hummus dips, accompanied with whole grain flat bread or crackers. These are all good for you.

Put these appetizers on small plates instead of large dinner plates. Nibble on a few nuts, seeds or dried fruit combination, and or fresh fruits. Chew slowly. Enjoy the flavors, textures of your food selection and the people with whom you are celebrating. These few strategies can help you manage your food intake to keep you in control. From that perspective, you can select small tastes of various items rather than a full serving of everything you see. The key points to remember are:

o Eat more of the healthier foods.
o Lower, and take less of the high-fat, high calorie
items
o If you were invited to a potluck celebration,
bring something healthy that you enjoy and eat
more of what you bring.
o Dont deprive yourself of desserts, split a piece
of cake or cookie with someone.
o Eat slowly and savor the flavors of each bite.

If you are planning to eat a rich dessert the day of the celebration, keep your fat and carbohydrates intakes low the rest of the day to compensate.

Keep your alcoholic beverages and drinks under control. Drink a lot of water and fewer alcoholic drinks. You can switch with sparkling water with lemon, berries or mint. Red Wine is a healthy choice and is good for your heart. However, you can alternate

sparkling water between the first and second glass of red wine when you are at a party.

Keep moving make time to fit in some exercises during the holidays. Use your lunch break and go for a walk. You can also split up your 30 minutes of exercise into three ten-minute or two 15 - minute intervals dependent on your schedule. The importance of exercise allows you to burn more calories. You will raise your blood sugar levels so you wont feel very hungry. Exercise is also a good destressor. It enhances your mood and puts you in the celebration mode for the holidays.

Try these strategies and think about ones that you can create for yourself and your family in making your holiday spirited and joyful. After all, you know yourselves best. You are creative and complete.

Sensual Toys for Valentine's Day

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Sensual Toys for Valentine's Day

Valentines Day is just around the corner, and hopefully any men reading this who are part of a couple have already made plans and invested in some appropriate gifts. But even if the romantic dinner and other plans are all set, maybe theres an area that hasnt been investigated yet - such as sensual toys? Valentines Day can be a perfect time to explore some sensual toys with a mate - and they can also help to improve a guys sensual and male organ health by providing new exercise for his "love muscle."
Many couples are already into sensual toys and may feel they have all they need in that area. But for those who still have room in their sensual toys chest, or for those just starting out exploring this exciting area of sensual activity, following are some toys they may wish to explore.

- Male organ ring. Start with the basics. For many men, a male organ ring is the go-to "first sensual toy" option. Its simplicity itself: a ring which fits snugly around the member (or the base of the member and underneath the sacks, depending on the style purchased). Male organ rings impede the flow of blood from the manhood so a member can stay harder longer. They are made from many different materials, including rubber, metal and leather. Some rings come with "bumps" on them, which many women find pleasurable during coupling. Some rings also vibrate, which can be pleasurable for both the man and the woman. In addition, some rings are made with a vibrating "extension" that can more directly stimulate the woman.

- Finger vibrator. Manual stimulation, either before or after penetration, is key to the sensual lives of many couples. Men may want to explore the use of a finger vibrator, which many women find helps create a more intense release than stimulation by finger or hand alone.

- Manhood copier. If a mans partner truly adores his member, perhaps she would like a copy of it for when he is unavailable? There are a number of DIY kits on the market that enable a man to make a mold of his own tumescent member and use liquid plastic to create a very personalized replica.

- Remote controlled vibrators and plugs. Many vibrators and vibrating posterior plugs now come with remote controls so a partner can determine the amount of stimulation. While this is an especially attractive option for couples who are into submission and domination, many couples who are perfectly happy with "plain vanilla" coupling also get a kick out of these toys - especially if each member of the couple is controlling the others vibratory rate.

- Double male organ replica. Many men have found pleasure through posterior stimulation in recent years, especially when their partner has demanded a "turnabout" for being on the receiving end of posterior play. A double male organ replica is designed for penetration of two people at one time, so a man can be stimulated in the posterior at the same time his female partner is pleasured in her female organ.

- Massage oils. Finally, sometimes a couple just wants a low tech accessory - such as simple massage oils. Gentle touches from a partners hand are made extra special with oils that add an extra layer of soothing.

Sensual toys arent all that a man may want to have handy on Valentines Day. A healthy, exuberant manhood is also nice, so he needs to be using a first class male organ health crme (health professionals recommend Man1 Man Oil, which is clinically proven mild and safe for skin) regularly. When making a selection, find a crme that contains both L-arginine and L-carnitine. The former is an amino acid that helps boost nitric oxide production, thereby better enabling male organ blood vessels to expand as needed. L-carnitine is another amino acid, one which helps to protect against loss of sensation in a member which is handled too roughly.

Visit www.menshealthfirst.com for more information about treating common male organ health problems, including soreness, redness and loss of male organ sensation. John Dugan is a professional writer who specializes in men's health issues and is an ongoing contributing writer to numerous online web sites.

Sensual Positions for Different Member Sensation

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Sensual Positions for Different Member Sensation

When a man practices expert male organ care, he wants to show off his manhood and everything it is capable of to a willing partner. Mutual pleasure is usually the preferred way of doing this, but sometimes a guy finds that typical sensual positions, such as missionary or doggy, dont produce the kind of fantastic member sensation he desires (and deserves). If thats the case, he needs to talk with his partner about expanding the range of sensual positions they use. And why not? Trying something new may open up exciting avenues for the partner as well.
Since every mans member is different, its hard to guess what sensual positions may induce new degrees of member sensation for an individual. Below are a few common and not-so-common positions he may want to explore. A word of caution: some require a certain degree of limberness, so take into consideration any physical obstacles that may make a particular position difficult.

1) Cowgirl. Also known as woman-on-top, in this position, the man lies flat on his back while the woman faces the man, straddles his midsection and lowers herself on his manhood. She may choose to remain sitting straight up or may opt to lean forward or backward while riding up and down. This position is often very helpful for female stimulation.

2) Reverse cowgirl. Essentially the same as the cowgirl, but in this position the woman faces away from her partner.

3) Flying buttress. This is similar to the reverse cowgirl, except that the woman is lying face down, with her legs spread out rather than bent.

4) Kneeling and standing. For this position, the woman kneels on all fours on the edge of the bed; the man stands and enters her from behind, holding onto her hips for support and guidance. Many men report that this induces member sensation in different areas of the organ.

5) Bending woman. The woman kneels on the floor, with her front torso, arms and head on the floor and her hips slightly elevated. The man slides his midsection in so that his member can enter the female organ and his legs spread straight out on either side. He lifts himself up with his arms so no excess weight rests on the womans legs and feet. Some say this is especially good for stimulating the underside of the manhood.

6) Butter churn. A position requiring commitment and stamina from the woman, it involves the female lying on her back, then thrusting her body up in the air and bending her knees. The man then mounts her in a sitting position, legs on either side of her body. (He should be careful not to place more than a small amount of weight on the woman.) "Churning butter" in this way often results in deeper penetration.

7) The crab. The man sits with his legs apart and his torso leaning back, resting his weight on his arms. The woman lies down, her weight on her elbows, and opens her legs inside of his. He moves his member inside and the two rock back and forth. This is another position which many claim induces a unique member sensation - and a female organ one as well.

Exploring and alternating sensual positions can keep a couples sensual life fresh and invigorating, as well as help increase member sensation. The member will be more receptive if a man already makes daily use of a top notch male organ health crme (health professionals recommend Man1 Man Oil, which is clinically proven mild and safe for skin) . He definitely wants to find a crme with L-carnitine, as this amino acid has neuroprotective properties that can help reduce loss of member sensation, especially due to rough handling. The crme should also include alpha lipoic acid, a potent antioxidant that helps prevents damage due to oxidative stress.

Visit www.menshealthfirst.com for more information about treating common male organ health problems, including soreness, redness and loss of male organ sensation. John Dugan is a professional writer who specializes in men's health issues and is an ongoing contributing writer to numerous online web sites.

Sea Vegetation and Heart Problems

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Sea Vegetation and Heart Problems

In China and Japan sea plants have been used for many heart problems. It helps lower the risk for heart disease, and can help detoxify the blood that is pumped through out the heart.

China and Japan aren't the only cultures that have used sea plants for heart problems. All over the world cultures have used sea plants for heart burn, reflux disease, and the prevention of heart disease.

The natural chemicals and elements in sea plants is able to almost completely counter heart problems. It has been researched and proven that sea plants were able to keep people from even having heart attacks in old age.

Now sea plants are not able to do that all the time, but for someone who has a strong diet of sea plants is less likely to have heart problems then someone who takes medicine for it.

No one fully sees that sea plants are able to cure you of just about everything. The sea plants are actually able to take out the toxins that cause heart problems and dispose of them before they are able to start tearing up your heart.

Some people even believe that sea plants are the reason why live expectancies have actually risen in the past few years. People who are on a sea plant diet are not only eating right, but are insuring their hearts safety and proper workings.

If sea plants can be put onto open wounds to prevent infection, and can be used to help with obesity and such, then using sea vegetation for heart problems is basically a natural thing to do.

Sea plants are capable of so much and yet not many people know that. Some of the greatest civilizations have lived off of sea plants for years before they were able to grow their own food.

And unlike land grown food, sea vegetation doesn't require a time of year or a certain season.

Sea Vegetation in Health.

When someone says they are using sea vegetation for dieting or health eating, what do you think of? Does your mind suddenly picture them eating a big glob of see weed? Or do you see them making a salad out of coral reef?

Sea vegetation is actually one of the few types of plants on earth that is still perfectly healthy. Sea vegetation has more things in it, such as vitamins, elements, and irons then most of the vegetation grown on land does.

There are three main groups of sea vegetation too, but instead of being classified by hard to pronounce words, they are classified by the color of them. The red sea vegetation has three different types, the green sea vegetation has two different types, and the brown sea vegetation has four different types in it.

Sea vegetation has been known to have as many things as vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B6, B 12, C, D3, E, K, phytohormones, pigments, proteins, polysaccharides, alginic acid, carrageenans and cellulose, a high concentration of potassium, chlorine, sodium, calcium, magnesium, sulfur phosphorus, iodine, iron, copper, manganese, and others.

You don't see that type of combination in your every day garden salad. Another great thing about sea vegetation is that it is almost completely untouched. It sits there out in the ocean, growing, and when it is done growing, it just survives until it is washed up or taken out of the water.

Even sea animals feed off the vegetation down there. Sea vegetation has been known to help with carb diets, maintain a good percent of calcium, and the best part, it has been used by other cultures for hundreds of years.

Sea vegetation has been used for healing, heart problems, as a food source, and more. So when you put it all together and get down to it, eating sea vegetation, which you usually picture as slimy and green, is better for you then eating a hamburger and fries.

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Science Finally GETS Meditation, Do You

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Science Finally GETS Meditation, Do You

Science Finally Gets Meditation, Do You?
1. Have you tested mindfulness-meditation? You seem to know that you hate it, and its a waste of time.

2. Sure, a dozen times, and it gives me a headache, and seems like its a way to take a nap when you should be working.

3. The University of California, Davis, Johns-Hopkins School of Medicine, and the journal, Health Psychology, (March 28, 2013), say meditation reduces the stress hormone, Cortisol. That a serious physical indication of its usefulness.

4. The result of regular meditation is more bang-for-the-buck. Even ten-minutes of Mindfulness Meditation results in serious mental & physical improvements in our functioning at school & career.

5. What kinds of benefits, touchy-feely, or something that offers career growth?

6. It improves our learning of facts, both information and knowledge, procedural skills, and memory and associations links. Physically, it helps lower your heart rate, improves your immune system, enhances respiration, and sharpens your five major senses.

7. A majority of people have heard of meditation as a non-medical procedure for deep relaxation. The University of California, Davis in a report dated, March, 2013, is the first research to establish the reduction of Cortisol, the stress hormone.

8. This is physical evidence, not subjective statements or psychological reports based on a limited sampling.

9. What is Mindfulness meditation? It is relaxation with closed eyes, and an attitude of NOT judging the thoughts that occur. It is awareness and observation without analysis. We focus on our breathing process, and give our attention to the nature of consciousness.

10. Sounds too easy to have any value? It is critical to maintain your attention on the present-moment, stay in the here and now, & not on reliving emotions & behaviors from the past, or what well do in the future.

11. The results indicate a link between a high score for mindfulness, & a decrease in the Cortisol hormone. Please get this: chronic-stress (high-cortisol) is involved in the Big Three Killers: Heart Disease, Cancer & Stroke.

12. How to meditate? First, trigger your Willpower. How?
Point your dominant index finger 2-inches above your left-eyebrow. Where?

13. Its located at your left-dorso-lateral-pre-frontal-cortex. Activate it with a 10-second mental-movie of one Goal to control your consciousness.

14. It is your thoughts and emotions that create your mind-set, mood & attitude. Tell your brain what you DO want, not what you want to avoid. Its baby-easy.

15. Anxiety, angst, worry, fear & panic lead to chronic-stress. A consistent time-line of negative, anxiety-ridden consciousness, raises the production of the Cortisol by your Adrenal Gland. Disease is a predictable result over time.

16. Step One: sit down, close your eyes, and let go of your present thoughts. In ten-seconds your brain shifts from Beta to Alpha cycles per second (brainwaves). Its measured by an EEG (Electroencephalogram). Your Electro-Magnetic Field production creates your Attitude & decision-making.

17. Step Two: Take a deep diaphragmatic-breath from your nose, and on exhaling through your mouth, repeat four times, the sound, HUM-m, Hum-m, Hum-m, and Hum-m.

18. Deep breathe again, three-more times, for a total of sixteen Hum-ms. Keep your hand on your belly-button and feel it rise & fall. Thats diaphragmatic-breathing.

19. Diaphragmatic breathing causes switching from your Sympathetic to and its reliance on the fight-or-flight response, using adrenaline & Cortisol, to your Parasympathetic Nervous System, and its deep relaxation using Acetycholine. Which is your healthy choice?

20. Focus your attention on inhaling through your nose and exhaling from your lips. We use a Mantra a meaningless word or sound, to keep track of our breathing. Mentally repeat on inhaling - Be-e. Now exhale and mentally-repeat, the mantra, Di-vine.

21. Step three: please maintain a Smile on your face while meditating. There are two-kinds of smiles: one is showing your teeth only, and the other consists of your eyes (crows feet on sides of each eye), and showing your teeth.

22. Smiling deeps your meditation for relaxation & self-improvement. Oh yeah, it permits you to become a Speed Reader for life.

23. Step four: with your eyes closed, intentionally BLINK your eyes opened and closed, five-times. Why? It washes (moisturizes) your eye lenses, located behind the IRIS (the colored area of your eyes).

24. Intentional-Blinking exercises your extra-ocular (six ciliary muscles in each eye), and keeps them flexible and oiled. We do not Blink enough at the computer, causing Dry-Eye and blurred-vision over time.

25. A ten-minute meditation of not judging what your consciousness produces, and merely observing, creates a deep relaxation that lasts up to four (4) hours. Nice ROI.

Endwords

It is our thinking, which creates emotions, & decision-making. Cortisol, the Stress hormone, is a product of our mind, and can be controlled by our Willpower.

These ten-minutes of Mindfulness (non-thinking), by just observing without reacting & judging, is an example of mind-over-matter, and cause-and-effect. Take control.

Our goal is Stimulus (mental-movies) without Response. Your take-away from meditation is self-growth, health, & success in school & career. Do a mind-experiment, & you be the judge.

See ya.
Copyright 2013, Bernard Wechsler
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