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March 8, 2010

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Herbs can be helpful but they don’t work for everyone. Dr. Mercola explains why
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March 7, 2010

Feel Better Now with Helichrysum Essential Oil

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By Erica Allen

  The essential oil distilled from the small yellow flowers of the Helichrysum plant is quickly becoming one of the most popular essential oils used in aroma-medicine (perhaps the more appropriate term than ‘aromatherapy’ for the growing medicinal use of volatile plant extracts in the United States). Other monikers for this important oil include Everlasting and Immortelle — they all refer specifically to Helichrysum italicum — one of more than 500 known Helichrysum species. What’s making this oil so popular? It’s not due to its somewhat medicinal aroma — Rose or Jasmine it is not (though many people do love the scent). It has to do with its fantastic healing potential. Helichrysum has an array of therapeutic effects, all supported by the science in its natural chemical makeup. Here’s a look at the marvel of healing found in the chemistry of Helichrysum…

Healing Muscles, Joints and Connective Tissue

Reducing pain and healing of the tissues of the body require several concurrent actions for the best results. No other oil manages to do so much all at once: Reduce inflammation, loosen stiff muscles and connective tissue, relieve pain and stimulate healing. Helichrysum italicum does it all; and while proponents of conventional medicine still claim the oil to be unproven, this doesn’t prevent one from experimenting, and reaching their own conclusions about its efficacy. The oil is considered one of the safest in aromatherapy — it is listed as ‘non-toxic, non-irritating and non-sensitizing’. The only known contraindication for the oil is refraining from use if one is using wafarin or similar blood thinners, as Helichrysum has anti-coagulant properties. Now here’s a review of what the aroma-scientists know about this exceptional essential oil.

Soothing Inflammation

A great many drugs today, including the most popular over-the-counter pharmaceutical medicines, are made to specifically reduce inflammation. Swollen, irritated tissue will tend to both HURT, and cause MORE INFLAMMATION — which of course HURTS MORE! And that’s just the surface of it — inflammation not only causes pain, but ages our body more quickly. Inflammation has been targeted by pain relieving drugs as well as anti-aging medicines. Curcumin, the extract of the spice Turmeric, has become a very popular dietary supplement to treat inflammation. Helichrysum essential oil is high in a related compounds also with strong anti-inflammatory activity: alpha-, beta- and gamma- curcumene. The essential oil can be made up of 10-25% curcumenes, depending on the region where the plant is grown (Serbian and Croatian varieties may have the highest values of curcumenes). One of the oil’s most important uses is the application during the initial stages of physical trauma, greatly reducing slow-healing hematomas from forming.

Getting Muscles to Let Go

The first place where the ’serotinum’ sub species shines is in the area of relieving tight muscles. Much back and neck pain, for example, is the result of the muscles being chronically cramped. Helicrysum contains a natural chemical called ‘neryl acetate’ which acts to relax these cramped muscles. Helichryum italicum essential oils contain in the range of 5% to 50% neryl acetate. This natural chemical is from a group of compounds called Esters, found in a great many relaxing essential oils — most notably that of Lavender, the most widely-studied and highly revered ‘relaxing’ essential oil.

The ’serotinum’ sub-species is nearly all grown on the island of Corsica (the island is well-known for its bounty of many high quality, therapeutic essential oils). The Corsican variety has the highest neryl acetate levels of all, in the range of 25-50%. Some aromatherapists believe this makes this Helichrysum type the most valuable for its more esoteric applications, that of relieving deep emotional wounds. And this may have a solid foundation, in that many therapies, such as yoga and massage, acknowledge that emotional trauma is often ‘held’ in the physical body. Releasing muscle and connective tissue tension (which can happen even on the smallest, cellular levels) is crucial to the healing process, as it allows the movement of damaged material OUT, and new healthy material IN.

Regenerative Effects

Helichrysum contains molecules regarded for their ability to signal our cells to heal and regenerate. These compound are called ‘di-ketones’, of which Helichrysum specifically contains several Italidiones. You’ll find the essential oil an ingredient in nearly every wound healing and scar reducing formula in aromatherapy. (It should not be used on open wounds due to its anticoagulant effects, but is suitable once an injury is no longer likely to bleed). These same regenerative di-ketones make the oil an excellent choice for all sorts of skin-care recipes; the regenerative action can be complemented by a carrier oil like Rosehip seed, whose carotene content also supports skin healing — these two oils together form the foundation of many anti-aging skin care blends.

Taking Care of Bruising

Helichrysum essential oil is called for at 100% strength in one particular use: preventing the formation of bruises and hematomas. When an impact injury occurs, one of the first physiological responses is the filling of the damaged tissues with fluid, and the blocking of further blood flow through the area. Blood already in the area will stagnate and turn dark, resulting in a bruise. This is a natural response to prevent us from causing further damage. However, it also slows the healing process. One ore more applications of the essential oil will prevent the initial swelling from occurring, and limit the formation of a bruise. This typically gets one ‘back into the game’ much more quickly, as many avid users who are also fitness addicts will attest to. Twist an ankle, apply some oil. Bump your head, do the same. Works every time!

Anecdotal Experiences Count!

The use of Helichrysum essential oil on the world stage of medicine has been very brief. While use in aromatherapy has been significant, the cross over into the greater world of natural health is only just happening. As a result, formal testing of its efficacy is limited. However, because the oil is so safe, its really worth a try to see if it works for you. The critics of natural health say over and over that so many plant medicines are ‘unproven’ — we counter that so many ‘proven’ medicines are actually dangerous, lack truly unbiased scientific backing, and don’t actually result in healing, but rather a temporary cessation of symptoms. A fairly small amount of Helichrysum essential oil will either give you the results you’re looking for or it won’t. MANY users HAVE reported excellent results: profound relief from back pain, neck pain, joint pain scar tissue tightness. Extreme sports enthusiasts have called it ‘the magic oil’ for its quick pain relief. If Helichrysum sounds like it may help you, there’s every reason to give this wonderful, effective, organic natural medicine a try!

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March 6, 2010

Crazy Weight Loss Diet Fads

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By Paul Strachocki

  You may see the hottest models in the world supporting the great new diet fad. You may even see a famous fat person turned skinny talking about how the diet fad made it possible. Some of these celebrities may even have diet fads marketed under their names. There is a strong pull inside of us to believe them. After all, they are society’s ideal for what we should look like. But what exactly do they know about nutrition and health? How many years have they remained skinny? As a society, we really need to learn how to analyze celebrity endorsements more critically.

Many of the more recent diet crazes have been driven by book sales. To fight back, nutrition experts such as Jo-Ann Heslin and Annette B. Natow have written books of their own urging more caution in the acceptance of fad diets. These ‘miracle’ weight loss diets often throw out a lot of information that is assumed to be scientific, but in reality is at best speculative information. Many times these diets gain quick acclaim and everybody reads fad diet books instead of legitimate books written by nutritionists and health scientists.

While celebrities are typically the faces of these fad diets, there is usually someone else behind them. When these people can’t find celebrity endorsers, they will often try to market their fad diet books themselves. For example, you may have heard of the grapefruit diet, cabbage soup diet, and eggs and fasting diet. The lack of scientific data behind such extreme fad diets makes them dangerous.

The cabbage soup diet is an interesting example. It has yet to be endorsed by any medical establishment. In fact, the American Heart Association says it can be harmful. The people who created the diet say they have witnessed 15lbs of weight loss in a week, without telling that it was likely mainly water weight that was lost. Once you return to drinking and eating the way you did before, your weight will likely go up higher than ever. Worse still, you may suffer from stomach cramps and diarrhea while you’re on the diet.

You’ll find a variety of other really strange fad diets out their too. One set of fad diets is based on an idea that the types of foods you mix during your meals determines whether you gain or lose weight. Another set of fad diets goes into mind over matter types of ideas. One product even claims to make you dream more so you’ll lose more weight while you sleep.

A really common fad diet ploy is to sell you a gimmick food that is supposed to get rid of your hunger when eaten in place of a meal. You’ve probably seen such weight loss candy bars, teas, and milkshakes in your local grocery store. How many skinny people do you know that are taking part in these types of fad diets? There is no scientific evidence from reputable sources to support these claims. The reality is that they’re the works of cunning individuals who know how profitable your desperation can be. Just remember that such fad diets are no substitute for patience and self-discipline.

After years of neglect, I found that my health had suffered. My website, contains the result of my journey back towards health.

Paul Strachocki


The Health Aspect of Weight Loss Supplements

By Paul Strachocki

  Within the United States alone, voluminous bucks are spent annually on products that are marketed as weight loss supplements. Many individuals notice the steps required to lose and maintain a healthy weight are just too inhibiting. The thought that weight loss will be as easy as popping a pill every day is an excessive amount of of an easy shortcut to resist. In a very world where most people are currently overweight, and several are even obese, the market for weight loss supplements is very large. The actual fact that so several folks fail to lose weight suggests that that there are a great several people desperate enough to strive anything with even the faintest possibility of success.

The Food and Drug Administration can typically ban substances that have been clinically proven to cause serious health problems and those substances marketed by corporations that build absurd claims. But the FDA can do very little to stop those who market unhealthy weight loss supplements and apprehend a way to skirt the law. Many consumers don’t have any idea of the doable, and generally even probably, aspect effects of the ingredients listed on the labels of weight loss supplements.

One common weight loss supplement ingredient with which you ought to become familiar is EGCG. This phytochemical that is commonly found in green tea is believed to increase metabolism. There is some evidence that it will facilitate the body burn a few extra calories every day, that would add up over a protracted period of time. However, it’s not known what facet effects there may be to using medicinal concentrations of this substance over a protracted period of time.

Some weight loss supplements are solely effective as a result of they interrupt the absorption of nutrients. Chitosan is an example of one that interferes with the absorption of carbohydrates, but it may additionally stop you from getting the nutrients you need and it’s no impact on fat absorption levels. This could be half of the reason that it takes months, or perhaps years, to note even the slightest loss of body fat when using this product. Many women never show results even once long-term use.

Guar gum is an example of a weight loss supplement that functions by decreasing your sense of hunger. It’s a heap easier to eat less food when you have less hunger. But, it should be noted that recent studies forged doubt about its effectiveness as a hunger suppressant.

You’ll see a lot of weight loss supplements that have psyllium within the ingredients list. This can be merely a type of fiber rich plant. It’s widely included in these supplements with the idea that it adds to satiety, thus it can scale back appetite. However, none of this studies lend support to it as an effective weight loss ingredient.

Nowadays you’ll even see weight loss supplement creams that are said to be absorbed into the skin to treat fatty areas. There’s no scientific proof to support this sort of targeted treatment. As forever, your best bet for weight loss is really to eat right, exercise often, and be consistent at each, day once day.

After years of neglect, I found that my health had suffered. My website, contains the result of my journey back towards health.

Paul Strachocki


Mastering Weight-Loss in an Expanding World.

By Thomas Newman

  The Results Now: Mastering Weight-Loss in an Expanding World.

It is natural that we have cravings for sweet things especially chocolates and other confectionary. Some of us have the tendency to eat whenever we see food. We use parties as an excuse to stuff ourselves. Whenever you are offered something to eat do not decline it completely but just break of a nibble so that you appear to mind your manners and at the same time can watch your diet. The art of weight loss is a skill that many people throughout the United States lack. Mastering the art of weight loss is important because people who are overweight have a greater risk for coronary heart disease and chronic diseases, according to the American Heart Association.

Thousands of studies have been done to find out what foods are best when losing weight, what weight loss programs are the most effective and even if its possible to lose weight simply by taking pills.

So you’re gearing up to eat better and lose some weight. Discover the common sense way to lose weight without dieting that the doctor’s DON’T want you to know. In fact, having a goal like looking great at a wedding or reunion can be a great motivator, as long as you follow a weight loss plan that you can keep up after the special event. Losing weight is a simple mathematical formula: You need to burn more calories than you eat. Start a weight loss program that works and is healthy. How to approach a weight loss plan that takes pounds off and keeps them off. Start keeping a record of what you eat each day and how much exercise you get. Once you start writing it down, you may learn things you never knew about your habits. You have to decide that you’re motivated to make changes that will last for the rest of your life. Basically, almost any diet plan will work for weight loss. It will give you tips on eating less and you can lose weight. But the problem is that almost none of them work for weight loss maintenance. People tend to do a lot of physical activity. They tend to eat a low-fat diet and pay attention to overall calories. They self-monitor: they weigh themselves and keep periodic food diaries. In some cases you have to detach yourself emotionally from the frustration. What I am saying is detach yourself from the obsession. In other words, losing weight may come down to you continually looking at the bigger picture, not your immediate needs? The bigger picture is you are in this for the long haul, no matter what.

Have I let myself go too long and caused permanent damage to myself? No not at all, this is the worst thing that you can deal with, why because if you give into these thoughts, well it’s over. Do Not Go There.

According to the Harvard School of Public Health, cutting calories will result in weight loss regardless of what type of food people eat. But what about those times when you really need to lose weight fast? Well there plenty of programs for that, but please do not sacrifice your health for a fast diet. Follow these healthy tips. Join the nutrition revolution today and feel better through better health.

Hope this helps, you can learn more at TheResultsNow.com

Thomas is the owner of The Results Now .com a professional research developer who started his internet business simply to inform readers and end users of great products and writing information rich articles .

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