Foods and Fruits women should eat during their Menstrual Period.

Women, Ladies, Girls. You notice that during your period, you experience serious pains? Like headache, fatigue, cramps and many others. Well, your diet could be the cause. The foods elucidated below should orientate you a bit.
- Beans
The high fiber content of beans and peas reduces the congestive symptoms of cramps by producing bulkier stools with higher water content. This rids the body of excess fluid and also normalizes digestion, reducing both constipation and diarrhea, according to Dr. Susan Lark, director of the PMS Self-Help
Center in Los Altos, California, and author of "Dr. Susan Lark's Menstrual Cramps Self Help Book." Legumes are also a good source of B vitamins, which prevent cramps and menstrual fatigue. Although beans can create excess gas, this can be minimized by eating small amounts and increasing slowly, or by taking a digestive enzyme like Beano.
- Green Vegetables
Green vegetables are high in calcium,
magnesium and potassium, which relieve and prevent the spasms that lead to cramping pain. Lark also adds that these minerals can calm and relax emotions, reducing irritability.
Dark green vegetables also contain high amounts of vitamin K, which is needed to coagulate blood and prevent excess bleeding.
- Omega-3 Fatty Acids
A group of hormone-like substances in the body called prostaglandins are involved in muscle contractions and menstrual pain. One way to shut down the prostaglandin effect is by consuming omega-3 fatty acids like those contained in salmon, walnuts and flaxseed. A 1995 study in the "European Journal of Clinical Nutrition" found that women whose diets are balanced in favor of omega-3s, rather than other fats, tend to have milder menstrual symptoms.
- Pineapple
A report from Dr. Phyllis Johnson, of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Human Nutrition Center in Grand Forks, North Dakota, found that young women who consumed low amounts of manganese had an increased menstrual flow of up to 50 percent, leading Johnson to recommend that women with menstrual discomfort increase their
manganese consumption. Fruits are high in manganese, but one of the richest manganese food sources is pineapple. Pineapple also contains high levels of bromelain, an enzyme
thought to help relax muscles and therefore prevent menstrual cramping.
- Tea
Tea is another source of manganese,
according to Johnson, although women should avoid the caffeinated version, which can actually lead to greater menstrual discomfort.
Ginger tea may be helpful in relieving nausea and bloating, and chamomile tea also contains properties that relieve muscle spasms and reduce the tension that can lead to anxiety and irritability.
- Water
Excessive fluid retention is one of the main causes of congestive symptoms seen with cramps, which are characterized by dull, aching pain. One of the very best ways to help decrease water retention, even though it may seem counterintuitive, is to increase water consumption--if a woman isn't drinking enough, her body may overcompensate by retaining extra water.
- Whole Grains
A study by British doctors found that eating small amounts of carbohydrates every three hours and within one hour of going to bed combated PMS symptoms in 70 percent of women. Dr. Lark adds that whole grains are excellent sources of magnesium, which reduces neuromuscular tension. Whole grains
also have B-complex vitamins and vitamin E to combat fatigue and depression.
- Yogurt
Yogurt contains live and active cultures of bacteria that promote a healthy digestion.
Yogurt is also a good source of calcium, and getting twice as much calcium as an average women consumes on a daily basis, 1,300 milligrams instead of 600, seems to alleviate menstrual discomfort, according to James G. Penland, Ph.D., a psychologist at the Department of Agriculture. However, since meat and dairy products contain arachidonic acids, which increase the production of cramp-causing prostaglandins, women may prefer to choose nondairy forms of calcium such as broccoli, kale, canned salmon with bones and calcium fortified foods like cereals and juices.

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Why salt baths are Good.

The skin is the body’s largest organ, and as such, has an amazing ability to absorb, filter toxins, and deliver nutrients to the body. It is also a visible sign of the health of the body as a whole.
When the skin has rashes, eczema, psoriasis, dry skin, acne, or other problems, this is often a sign of deeper issues within the body. As the skin is also an elimination organ, the body will push out toxins through the skin when the other organs of elimination (gut, liver, kidneys, etc.) are taxed or burdened.
A damaged gut can also make absorbing magnesium and other minerals through the digestive system more difficult, so topical magnesium oil or magnesium baths are a great solution.
Salt Baths are great for…
- Stress relief
- Muscle aches
- Increasing insulin sensitivity
- Improving circulation
- Better nutrient absorption
- Headache relief
- Speeding up wound healing
- During illness, especially respiratory illness
- For children to help mineral absorption and improve sleep
- For acne
- For eczema and other skin problems
- For joint pain relief
- To help relieve poison ivy or skin reactions
- Improving skin hydration

It sort of pills your skin thats why it recommended for Acne patients. Many times, the pilling can be excess.

Benefits of Cucumbers - Why you should eat them.

Ehen. So cucumbers are good?. I do remove them whenever I find it in my salad. Wow. I won't throw them away again. Wow. See the benefits below...
- Protect Your Brain
Cucumbers contain an anti- inflammatory flavonol called fisetin that appears to play an important role in brain health. In addition to improving your memory and protecting your nerve cells from age-related decline,1 fisetin has been found to prevent progressive memory and learning impairments in mice with Alzheimer's disease
- Reduce Your Risk of Cancer
Cucumbers contain polyphenols
called lignans (pinoresinol, lariciresinol, and secoisolariciresinol), which may help to lower your risk of breast, uterine, ovarian, and prostate cancers.
- They also contain phytonutrients called cucurbitacins, which also have anti-cancer properties. According to the George Mateljan Foundation: 4
"Scientists have already determined that several different signaling pathways (for example, the JAK-STAT and MAPK pathways) required for cancer cell development and survival can be blocked by activity of cucurbitacins."
- Fight Inflammation
Cucumbers may help to "cool" the inflammatory response in your body, and animal studies suggest that cucumber extract helps reduce unwanted inflammation, in part by inhibiting the activity of pro- inflammatory enzymes (including
cyclo-oxygenase 2, or COX-2). 5
- Antioxidant Properties
Cucumbers contain numerous antioxidants, including the well- known vitamin C and beta- carotene. They also contain antioxidan flavonoids, such as quercetin, apigenin, luteolin, and kaempferol,6 which provide additional benefits.
For instance, quercetin is an antioxidant that many believe prevents histamine release—making
quercetin-rich foods "natural antihistamines." Kaempferol, meanwhile, may help fight cancer and lower your risk of chronic diseases including heart disease.
- Freshen Your Breath
Placing a cucumber slice on the roof of your mouth may help to rid your mouth of odor-causing bacteria. According to the principles of Ayurveda, eating cucumbers may also help to release excess heat in your stomach, which is said to be a primary cause of bad breath.
- Manage Stress
Cucumbers contain multiple B vitamins, including vitamin B1, vitamin B5, and vitamin B7 (biotin)
. B vitamins are known to help ease feelings of anxiety and buffer some of the damaging effects of stress.
- Support Your Digestive Health
Cucumbers are rich in two of the most basic elements needed for healthy digestion: water and fiber.
If you struggle with acid reflux, you should know that drinking water can help suppress acute symptoms of acid reflux by temporarily raising
stomach pH; it's possible that water-rich cucumbers may have a similar effect.
Cucumber skins contain insoluble
fiber, which helps add bulk to your stool. This helps food to move through your digestive tract more
quickly for healthy elimination.
- Maintain a Healthy Weight
Cucumbers are very low in calories, yet they make a filling snack (one cup of sliced cucumber contains just 16 calories).
- The soluble fiber in cucumbers dissolves into a gel- like texture in your gut, helping to slow down your digestion. This helps you to feel full longer and is one reason why fiber-rich foods may help with weight control.
- Support Heart Health
Cucumbers contain potassium, which is associated with lower blood pressure levels. A proper balance of potassium both inside and outside your cells is crucial for your body to function properly.
As an electrolyte, potassium is a
positive charged ion that must maintain a certain concentration
(about 30 times higher inside than
outside your cells) in order to carry out its functions, which includes interacting with sodium to help
control nerve impulse transmission,
muscle contraction, and heart
function.

Walking barefoot - Why it is good for our health.

Hmm. Not much to say but I don't like walking barefoot even in my house, maybe I would start now. This post orientated me, hope it does the same to you, and infact a lecturer of mine was talked briefly about this.
1.) Decreased impact.
Irrefutably the most well-known benefit.
Wearing shoes blocks our natural feedback to the ground. When we can feel the ground, we step lighter. Take two minutes for this test:
1st, run down the sidewalk for 50 feet with shoes on and 2 nd , now do it barefoot – you will see the immediate, unmistakable difference. As you feel the ground you learn to
walk lighter and strike with the balls rather than heels of your feet, drastically decreasing impact on muscles and joints. Impact in a
running shoe: 12 times your body weight in pressure jolting into your system with every step
2.) Healing injuries.
Trust us we’ve heard it all. Can’t run anymore because of bad knees? A chronic case of shin splints? Weak ankles? Torn ACL? Plantar.fasciitis? Michael was told he would never run
again after a shattered femur and hip, both of which are now replaced with titanium rather than bone, he has no ACL and barely any lateral meniscus, and one knee has undergone 10 surgeries (there’s much more but we’ll spare you). If he can heal from a laundry list of debilitating injuries, it’s likely you can too.
All of the benefits of going barefoot
consolidate into one giant injury recovery plan in disguise. If we had a dime for everyone that said they hadn’t run for years because of
injuries but now run pain and injury-free when going barefoot, well, we’d feel like the Rockefellers.
Danish film maker, actor, and stuntman, Adam Brix (far left) uses barefoot running to tone his body and improve his martial art practice.
3.) Increased muscle tone.
Barefoot walking helps give you abs of steel that would make John Basedow jealous, and legs worthy of the Greek Gods. When you’re not supported by your shoes, you have to do the work of balancing yourself. This comes directly from engaging your core muscles (abs and back) and creating a wall of strength in your midsection. Legs will gain better tone and balance as well as symmetrical strength since they’re forced to do the job of supporting you, rather than your shoes. If you
commit to barefoot running, we can promise that you will have the best calves you have ever experienced in your life. Yes, that’s a guarantee.
4.) Better balance.
No matter how fit we are, we’re all concerned about tripping, falling or twisting an ankle.
Raise your hand if you’ve said this: where did that rock come from? When we’re barefoot or in more minimalist shoes, we feel the ground
better, giving our brains more information to prevent falls and better handle challenges coming our way (cracks in the sidewalk or a
rocky trail). Interesting fact: did you know that we have more nerve endings in our feet than anywhere else on the body? No, that doesn’t
mean that barefoot running will be incredibly painful. It means that when you’re barefoot you reboot the supercomputer (the nervous system between your feet and brain) to become awake and aware. The feet can now communicate better with the brain, helping the entire balance mechanism of the body (vestibular system).
5.) Stronger feet.
Why would you want stronger feet? There are lots of reasons. Want to grow arches where you once had none? Want to reduce bunions and straighten out your toes? Want feet that no longer ache at the end of the day, but feel like they could go on effortlessly step after step? Gradually working into barefoot running (or walking) helps strengthen every muscle of your feet and lower legs. It helps you regain the function of the foot you’ve lost since you were a little child. Think of it as a fountain of
youth for your feet – they will slowly go back to how they were when you were born (before the years of unintentional damage). Through
this natural process your foot transforms into the healthiest, pain-free version of itself.
6.) Peace of mind.
When you’re fully barefoot, you’re awarefoot - studying the ground and your surroundings for everything. Until your skin grows strong
(about 2-3 weeks) you’re hyper-vigilant, looking at the ground for any sign of danger.
Going barefoot means that from this step forward, you are now one with the terrain, not just a spectator. Focusing on your steps, rather than your problems, helps empty the mind and put you at ease. Consider it forced quieting of the mind (which all of us could use). This gives you a great sense of peace or mindfulness, as you’re now focused purely on
the run (or walk), not on the troubles you’ve left behind.
7.) Happy happy, joy joy.
Studies show going barefoot can reduce your blood pressure and cortisol levels (stress hormones). Study after study also illustrates
that regular physical exercise not only reduces stress but also reduces anxiety and depression while conversely elevating mood and self-
esteem. Truthfully, we don’t need these studies to know that these claims are true. As human beings it is an innate and instinctual response
to know that physical activity is good for you.
So when you are tempted to loaf (as we all are) ask yourself – do I want to pass up that runner’s high?
8.) Better posture.
The stronger your feet and core, the taller and lighter you will stand. When you go barefoot, you naturally start to stand and walk more like a dancer, tall and light, elongating the
entire body and straightening the spine. Look like a Julliard scholar without the torture of becoming one!
9.) Increased circulation and blood flow.
Want to reduce those varicose veins? Want toastier feet in the winter and cooler feet in the summer? Do you want to overcome bodily injuries or heal a nagging foot condition (plantar fasciitis anyone?) In a shoe, your foot can’t bend, rotate or flex - it’s in a two- dimensional box! Once you’re out of a shoe, you’re moving your foot more three dimensionally, giving your feet a workout. The
more your feet work, the stronger they become and the more blood flow they need (and the body provides). Increased blood flow helps with varicose veins, temperature regulation, healing, and much more.
10.) Social Stimulus
Looking for a new way to meet new people and/or the opposite sex? Yes, puppies are a surefire conversation starter, but if you are looking for less responsibility, try barefoot running. You are guaranteed to stand out in a
crowd, enough for curious onlookers to stop and ask you about your bare feet. Trust us, we know from experience. Oh, the stories we could
tell! No icebreaker necessary, just take off those shoes and watch the conversations start flowing.

Sighs!. Roger that?.

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Basic reasons why sweating is good for the body.

Lol. Many people were probably scared after reading my previous post and decided to ban sweating at all cost but nope, sweating has its benefits, if you noticed, I had noticed though, Whenever you are sick, maybe headache, fever or whatever, and you sleep(maybe after taking drugs). You wake up and find yourself sweating. Mehn, that's enough confirmation that you now hale and hearty. Me, anytime am sick, I just pray I sweat, whenever I do, I know that wow, Tobi you back!. Lol. I know you also feel that way, mind you there are more benefits of sweat, read below...
- You didn’t know sweat glands help heal wounds?
For the last few years, more and more
research has been done on eccrine sweat glands which exist in the millions on our skin.
At the University of Michigan, researcher Laure
Rittie is discovering that these glands host an important reservoir of adult stem cells which aid in the process of wound closures. “By
identifying a key process of wound closure, we can examine drug therapies with a new target in mind: sweat glands, which are very under-
studied,” Rittié says. “We’re hoping this will stimulate research in a promising, new direction.”
- Amazing benefit of toxin release
What exactly happens when we sweat it out?
It’s true…we literally release toxins from our system using sweat as the conduit. Experts agree that we mainly release excess salt, cholesterol and alcohol. Which means that a sweaty work-out will de-bloat us, clean our clogged arteries and help with a hang-over?
Johnny Cash and skateboarders take this theory for a RIDE .
- Sweating as an antibiotic
Who needs antibacterial ointment when sweat spreads highly efficient antibiotics on to our skin! If our skin is wounded by a small cut, a scratch, or the sting of a mosquito, antibiotic
agents secreted in sweat glands , such as dermcidin, rapidly and efficiently kill invaders.
- The enemy of kidney stones is an amazing sweat benefit.
Its pain has been dubbed worse than
childbirth! Avoiding kidney stones should be a goal for anyone who imbibes in too much of a high fat, high salt diet and has difficulty
“flushing” their bladder on a regular basis due to their schedule. Research shows that regular exercisers and dedicated water drinkers flush their system more efficiently and help to
control the onset of kidney stones. Sweating during exercise causes the body to demand more hydration which in turn keeps the kidneys flushed.
- Regular physical training produces amazing sweat glands
In the grand fight against ill health and obesity, we’re pushing ourselves into whole new arenas of training. 5Ks, marathons, IronMenWomen competitions demand intense and regular training sessions. Fortunately, our body’s incredible anticipation of these sessions allows it to begin cooling earlier as well increasing the actual size of sweat glands to keep up with body’s needs. Evaporating Wonders
- Pollutants and the amazing sweating benefit of cleansing
When BPA and DEHP were introduced to our environment with modern industry, we were unable to determine its impact on our health.
All agree now that having these chemicals in our systems is detrimental to our health.
Remarkably, our amazing sweat glands tend to be one of the ways our body rids itself of these and other dangerous pollutants. Even when not detected in blood or urine, our sweat
has shown potential to effectively eliminate BPA from our system.
- Sweating is happy juice for the brain
The proof is in the smiles after the sweat!
Believe it! Exercise puts you in a better mood.
But before you think that tiny dumb bells or casual walks can give you happiness, be aware that you have to SWEAT with heavier weight training or anaerobic exertion to get the real benefit. Your endorphin level is unique and it will be through trial and error to find the right kind of physical activity that will induce your very own brain “opiates” and get you hooked on feeling the “rush” after
sweating it out.
- Pain, pain go away
Those exercise endorphins not only stimulate your brain’s mood enhancers, they also are natural pain relievers. Who knew that a run
around the block or a dance class could help relieve aches and pains? As noted by sports medicine physician, Dr. James Ting of Hoag
Orthopedic Institute, “Exercise stimulates neurochemical pathways in the brain, resulting in the production of endorphins that act as
natural painkillers.” As the body becomes accustomed to this relief and your overall fitness improves, you may find yourself reaching less for the aspirin and more for your
sneakers.
- The Zit Hit is an amazing sweat benefit
We were supposed to be done with the “zit hits” after puberty but like a bad penny, they keep showing up as we journey through hormonal changes throughout adulthood.
Sweat to the rescue! By opening up your pores, the perspiration process helps them release the grit and grime that holds in bacteria which as we all know, leads to ZITS.
Don’t be lazy, though. Getting all the yuck out onto your skin’s surface means it has to be washed off. Don’t encourage its re-entry by leaving it lying around!
- Sweating as our personal HVAC system
It was mentioned before that our past P.E. teachers kept us “sweating to the oldies” and then dashing for liquids. As we go throughour day, our bodies adapt to temperature changes in our environments. Perhaps you’ve
dealt with cold offices, hot automobile interiors, MENOPAUSE, etc. and wonder if your personal HVAC system is out of whack?
Regular exercise, which keeps our sweat glands in tip top shape, help our bodies regulate its temperature more easily in these modern society environments.
Lol. I want to sweat pls

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The un-exposed: Why meat is good for our us

Just like they say, every good thing always have its bad and every bad thing always have its good.
Get orientated...
One of the greatest and most harmful nutrition myths is that meat doesn’t belong in a healthy diet. Meat consumption is blamed for high cholesterol, high blood pressure, heart disease, and obesity. But if you want to point fingers at the culprit behind these health issues, point at sugar . Blame the overconsumption of carbohydrates like grains and potatoes that break down into sugar in the body.
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For more than two million years we were primarily meat eaters. Only in the last 10,000 years did the human diet shift, with the cultivation of grains and legumes . But are we
more suited to this diet lower in meat? In the last 10,000 years we’ve gotten smaller in stature and brain size. With a heavily grain-and sugar-based diet, we are suffering increased rates of obesity, cancer, diabetes, and osteoporosis. We’re also experiencing alarming incidence of skin problems, heart disease, and inflammation of all kinds.
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I have to politely disagree with the anti-meat argument. Our genes were developed before the agricultural revolution, when we were not
only meat eaters, but enthusiastic ones at that. On top of that, the human genome has changed less than 0.02% in the last 40,000 years. Our bodies were genetically programed for optimal functioning on a diet including meat, and that programming has not changed.
There’s plenty of information circulating about why we shouldn’t eat meat. Here are some reasons why we should:
We Were Created That Way
By nature, humans are meat eaters, and our bodies are designed for it. We have incisors for tearing meat, and molars for grinding it . If we were meant to subsist on vegetables alone, our digestive system would be similar to that of the cow, with four stomachs and the ability to ferment cellulose in order to break down
plant material.
The degenerative health conditions that are prevalent now weren’t around when the cavemen were living off meat, vegetables, fish, nuts, seeds, and fruits. In hunter/gatherer
societies, 45-65% of energy requirements were derived from animal sources, and heart disease, obesity and type 2 diabetes
- the diseases that plague society today - were not a problem.
With the introduction of grains
and processed foods, these diseases reared their ugly heads at alarming rates.
Stable Blood Sugar
Meat helps keep blood sugar levels stable due to its fat and high protein content . Steady blood sugar is critical in preventing type 2 diabetes, as well as other chronic diseases. It
also helps keep energy levels steady and creates a feeling of satiety between meals, reducing cravings for unhealthy foods. With stable blood sugar, you’re less likely to drool for fattening snacks and sweets between
meals. Battle sugar cravings by eating more meat.
Muscle Growth
You can work yourself to the bone trying to gain muscle or bulk up, but if you don’t nourish your body appropriately , you might as well toss your training schedule and start long
distance running. You have to fuel your body with the right nutrients to achieve sufficient muscle repair and recovery to make gains.
You can take protein supplements, but the best source of protein is meat. Meat also contains vitamins and minerals that aid in muscle growth like zinc, which assists in
muscle repair, and iron, which boosts energy levels and combats fatigue. Meat also contains creatine, a nitrogen-containing compound that improves protein synthesis and
provides muscles with energy, encouraging muscle gain .
If meat’s positive - strike that, crucial - role in muscle growth isn’t enough, meat also helps burn fat. Meat has a high thermogenic effect because of its protein content, so that approximately thirty percent of its calories are burned off during digestion alone.
Digesting
carbohydrates produces only a six to eight percent increase in energy expenditure, while digesting the protein in meat typically produces a whopping 25 to 40 percent increase.
Neurotransmitter Health
People who don’t eat meat are especially vulnerable to neurotransmitter imbalances because of the absence of meat protein, which provides all of the essential amino acids human bodies need. Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that regulate many of our functions, including physical, cognitive, and mental performance, as well as our sleep
cycle, weight, and emotional states. Meat protein provides all of the essential amino acids human bodies need. People who don’t eat meat are especially vulnerable to.neurotransmitter imbalances, which can result in problems like depression, anxiety, and hyperactivity.
According to research conducted at the University of Graz, vegetarians are two to three times more likely than meat eaters to suffer from depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and somatoform disorders and syndromes.
We rely on prescribed medication to cure some of these conditions, when the answer may be as simple as eating a juicy hamburger or tender
chicken breast.
Long-Lasting Energy
Everyone has experienced that post-meal slump when caffeine is the only thing that can keep one’s head off a pillow. Simple carbs are broken down into sugar that our body burns
through quickly, causing us to crash.
Conversely, our bodies utilize the protein in meats for sustained, long-lasting energy.
Another critical component of feeling
energized is the stimulation of orexin cells in the brain. The stimulation of orexin cells is directly linked to energy expenditure and wakefulness. Scientists at the University of
Cambridge discovered that amino acids stimulate orexin cells more than any other nutrients do. Thus, consuming meat protein leads to burning more calories and more
energy. Reduced activity in orexin cells has been linked to both weight gain and narcolepsy.
In addition, meat is one of the best sources of iron. Iron deficits put you at risk for anemia and low energy , which is why anemia is a chronic problem for vegetarians. Pair meat
with vegetables boasting a low glycemic index, and you’ll be feeling like the energizer bunny all day long.
Essential Nutrients
There are many nutrients in meat that are critical to overall health. While there are many sources of protein, meat is a great source of
complete protein, containing all the amino acids our bodies needs, including the ones our bodies can’t produce.
All B vitamins are found in greater
concentration in meats than in plant sources, and vitamin B-12 can only be found in animal sources. The B vitamins are critical to health,
especially mental health. Deficits in these vitamins can cause confusion, impaired senses, aggression, insomnia, weakness, dementia, and peripheral neuropathy.
The Bottom Line
The last reason to eat meat? It tastes pretty damn good. Steak off the grill , roasted chicken, tender pot roasts, need I say more?
For most of us, a meal is not a meal without a delicious cut of meat at the center of it. We love meat, and meat loves us back with a host of critical health benefits. So be true to your
human nature and to your taste buds . Don’t cut meat out of your life. It has way too much to offer.

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