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Judul : Health Advice

Do you like grapefruit?
The interaction between grapefruit juice and some medications can cause negative effects,
especially on kidney level, and sometimes it can be fatal. A woman that uses birth control
pills and then suddenly drinks too much grapefruit juice can get pregnant because this juice
makes the effects of the pills disappear.
Grapefruit juice is not indicated to drink while taking anti-depressing medication, antibiotics
and medicine for cardio-vascular diseases. A person that takes anti-depressives and adds to
that grapefruit in huge quantities can feel that he has all of a sudden too much or too little
energy, depending on the pills taken. Combining it with antibiotic can cause stomach sickness
or can extend the illness you are taking medication for because the antibiotics will diminuate
their effect. Heart drugs dont work anymore, the blood pressure stays up and the heart beat
irregularly. For those that love grapefruit juice, witch is more concentrated than the fruit
itself, a recommendation would be to restrain from drinking it while they are taking
medication.
Doctors try to raise attention upon avoiding and combating the combination of grapefruit
with medicine especially because in some diets grapefruit juice is recommended in huge
quantities.
Grapefruit is benefic to organism if used properly. It belongs to that class of aliments that
burn calories, because it takes more calories to digest them than they have. Eating the fruit is
not a problem, nor is drinking a glass of juice once in a while. The problem appears where
human reasoning disappears. Wanting to loose more weight faster, people weaken their
bodies and eat only grapefruits. It is efficient for a diet, but it also loosens the imunitary
system. They become more vulnerable, more tired and nervous and if taking any medications
they are risking their health in this combination.
So use this aliment wisely, go ask a specialist of its precise effects in your case and dont
abuse drinking grapefruit juice. Abusing something has never brought anything good, and it
wont in this case either. If you want to go on with your diet and keep your health find an
alternative solution or make sure this does not affect your organism.

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Judu: Herb
Herbs are the culinary and medicinal plants. These are the low-growing aromatic plants
which are used fresh or dried for seasoning, for their medicinal properties, or in perfumes.
There are a wide variety of herbs such as super kelp, garlic, parsley, green tea extract, horse
chestnut, milk thistle and oregano oil.
Herbs are very useful in strengthening the body and in treating the diseases. However they
contain active substances that can trigger side effects and interact with other herbs,
supplements, or medications. So, they should be taken on the advice of an herbal practitioner.

Super Kelp
Super kelp (also known as Sea kelp and Sea wrack) is a sea herb that is one of the best
sources of natural iodine and trace elements. It is also used as the principle agent in cures for
obesity. In addition, it cleans out the kidneys and stimulates the thyroid and pituitary gland to
produce growth hormones.
Garlic
Garlic is a natural anti-biotic and is used to disinfect wounds, treat ear infections, cholera and
typhus. This herb is anti-fungal and anti-oxidant agent and can help lower cholesterol. It may
also be beneficial for risk factors for heart disease, including high blood pressure, high
cholesterol, diabetes and cancer. The excess of garlic can cause upset stomach/flatulence,
occupational asthma, postoperative bleeding, bloating, bad breath, body odor, and skin
irritation. People with bleeding disorders should not use garlic.
Parsley
Parsley (Petroselinum) is one of the best known, diuretic and most nutritious herbs which
contain large quantities of vitamins A, B, C and minerals calcium, iron, phosphorous,
potassium and magnesium. Its very useful for kidney and urinary problems and water
retention. Its usefulness can be judged by the saying: if parsley is thrown into fishponds it
will heal the sick fishes therein.
Green Tea Extract
Green tea extracts are one of the natures most powerful anti-oxidants. It helps prevent both
heart disease and cancer by helping prevent vascular blood clotting and reducing cholesterol.
It possesses antimicrobial properties that support immune-system health and protects against
digestive and respiratory infections. The excess of green tea extracts may cause irritability,
insomnia, heart palpitation, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headaches, and loss of
appetite.
Horse chestnut
Horse chestnut supports the vessels of our circulatory system and helps strengthen capillary
cells and reduce fluid breakage. It is believed to be an excellent antioxidant to prevent
wrinkles. It also helps in the treatments of phlebitis, varicosity and hemorrhoids.
Milk Thistle
Milk thistle has some active substances that helps maintain healthy liver function by
protecting the liver from damage caused by viruses, toxins and alcohol. It is a herbal remedy
for anthrax, asthma, bladder stones, cancer, catarrh, chest ailments, dropsy, fever, bleeding
from the lungs or bronchia, hepatitis, rabies, jaundice, vaginal discharge, malaria,
melancholy, piles, plague, pleurisy, spasms, and spleen and uterus problems. Taking excess of
milk thistle may cause stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, rash or other skin
reactions, joint pain, impotence, and anaphylaxis. It should not be taken in pregnancy and
while nursing.
Oregano Oil
This herb has healing, antioxidant and anti-microbial properties. It is used to treat a mildly
upset stomach, bronchitis, nervous tension, insect bites, rheumatism, earache, toothaches and
even athletes foot. It is also useful in relieve bloating, gas, urinary tract problems,
rheumatoid arthritis, swollen glands, and lack of perspiration. In addition, it is as powerful as

morphine as a pain killer.

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Judul: Improving Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms
Rheumatoid arthritis is a disease where white blood cells suddenly attack healthy tissues,
specifically joints and cartilage. There are a few ways to help ease the symptoms, depending
on which stage of the disease you are in. If you are in the early stages of rheumatoid arthritis
there is a new disease modifying anti-rheumatic drug (DMARD) which has done an excellent
job in controlling symptoms. It works best in the initial stages, so if you suspect you may
have rheumatoid arthritis, see your doctor as soon as possible.
There are other options if you are in later stages of rheumatoid arthritis. These are also
helpful if you are still in early stages. One is to use anti-inflammatory drugs such as aspirin,
ibuprofen, and naproxen. This does a great job reducing pain and inflammation. However,
these have side effects including heart problems and gastrointestinal bleeding. You can also
use acetaminophen for your rheumatoid arthritis, which does not have these side effects.
When symptoms are mild, moderate exercising including stretching, weight lifting, and
aerobics ease rheumatoid arthritis symptoms. Be sure to rest when your joints flare up as this
would just add strain to your aching joints. Stretching is important because it increases
flexibility and is easy enough to do at any age. When stretching, stop when you feel mild
discomfort and hold for 10 to 30 seconds. Then repeat 3 to 5 times. Weight lifting also
improves flexibility as well as strength and balance. Barbells are easy, convenient, and
inexpensive. Remember to stretch before lifting any weights. Start with 3 sets of 8 to 10
repetitions. If you would like you can start with no weights at all (such as going leg lifts for
rheumatoid arthritis in the knees), then add weights when you can. Lift the weights slowly
and evenly to not damage the cartilage.
Some other popular forms of exercise for rheumatoid arthritis are aqua therapy and Tai Chi.
Be sure to find an actual therapist as they have specific exercises they do for arthritis
patients. Aerobics instructors may push to far and do further damage. Tai Chi has no long
term studies proving its effectiveness, but due to testimonials from patients who have taken
Tai Chi, the Arthritis Foundation began offering the class. Remember to always check with
your doctor before starting an exercise program.
Some other ways to relieve rheumatoid arthritis pain are to lose weight to take additional
pressure off joints, eating a healthy diet, getting enough sleep, using heat or ice, and possibly
using devices such as a cane, brace, or splint. There are many resources for additional
information on rheumatoid arthritis including websites, flyers, periodicals, books, etc. Your
doctor should be able to provide you with some reference on where to look for additional
help.