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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,
energy, depending on the pills taken. ombining it with antibiotic can cause
c ause stomach sickness
or can e!tend the illness you are taking medication for because the antibiotics will diminuate
their effect. "eart drugs don#t work anymore, the blood pressure stays up and the heart beat
irregularly. $or 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.

%octors 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. &t belongs to that class of aliments that
 burn calories, because it takes more calories to digest them than they have. 'ating the fruit is
not a problem, nor is drinking a glass of juice once in a while. The problem appears where
human reasoning disappears. (anting
(anting to loose more weight faster, people weaken their
 bodies and eat only grapefruits. &t 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.

)o use this aliment wisely, go ask a specialist of its precise effects in your case and don#t
abuse drinking grapefruit juice. Abusing something has never brought an ything good, and it
won#t in this case either. &f 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
"erbs 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 e!tract, horse
chestnut, milk thistle and oregano oil.

"erbs are very useful in strengthening the body and in treating the diseases. "owever they
contain active substances that can trigger side effects and interact with other herbs,
supplements, or medications. )o, they should be taken on the advice of an herbal practitioner.
 )uper +elp
)uper kelp also known as )ea kelp and )ea wrack/ is a sea herb that is one of the best
sources of natural iodine and trace elements. &t is also used as the principle agent in cures for
obesity. &n 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-o!idant agent and can help lower cholesterol. &t may
also be beneficial for risk factors for heart disease, including high blood pressure, high
cholesterol, diabetes and cancer. The e!cess of garlic can cause upset stomach0flatulence,
occupational asthma, postoperative bleeding, bloating, bad breath, body odor, and skin
irritation. 1eople with bleeding disorders should not use garlic.

1arsley
1arsley 1etroselinum/ is one of the best known, diuretic and most nutritious herbs which
contain large quantities of vitamins A, 2,  and minerals calcium, iron, phosphorous,
 potassium and magnesium. &t#s very useful for kidney and urinary problems
problems and water
retention. &ts usefulness can be judged by the saying3 if parsley is thrown into fishponds it
will heal the sick fishes therein.

Green Tea '!tract

Green tea e!tracts are one of the nature#s
nature#s most powerful anti-o!idants. &t helps prevent both
heart disease and cancer by helping prevent vascular blood clotting and reducing cholesterol.
&t possesses antimicrobial properties that support immune-system health and protects against
digestive and respiratory infections. The e!cess of green tea e!tracts may cause irritability,
insomnia, heart palpitation, di44iness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headaches, and loss of
appetite.

"orse chestnut
"orse chestnut supports the vessels of our circulatory system and helps strengthen capillary
cells and reduce fluid breakage. &t is believed to be an e!cellent antio!idant to prevent
wrinkles. &t also helps in the treatments of phlebitis, varicosity and hemorrhoids.

5ilk Thistle
5ilk thistle has some active substances that helps maintain healthy liver function by
 protecting the liver from damage caused by viruses, to!ins and alcohol. &t is a herbal
herbal remedy
for anthra!, asthma, bladder stones, cancer, catarrh, chest ailments,
a ilments, dropsy, fever, bleeding
from the lungs or bronchia, hepatitis, rabies, jaundice, vaginal discharge, malaria,
melancholy, piles, plague, pleurisy, spasms, and spleen a nd uterus problems. Taking e!cess of 
milk thistle may cause stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, rash or other skin
reactions, joint pain, impotence, and anaphyla!is. &t should not be taken in pregnancy and
while nursing.

6regano 6il
This herb has healing, antio!idant and anti-microbial properties. &t is used to treat a mildly
upset stomach, bronchitis, nervous tension, insect bites, rheumatism, earache, toothaches and
even athlete#s foot. &t is also useful in relieve bloating, gas, urinary tract problems,
rheumatoid arthritis, swollen glands, and lack of perspiration. &n addition, it is as powerful as
 7morphine# as a pain killer.
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Judul: Improving Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms

8heumatoid 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. &f you are in the
the early stages of rheumatoid arthritis
there is a new disease modifying anti-rheumatic drug %5A8%/ which has done an e!cellent
 job in controlling symptoms. &t works best in the initial stages, so if you suspect you may
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. 6ne is to use anti-inflammatory drugs
drugs such as aspirin,
ibuprofen, and napro!en. This does a great job reducing pain and inflammation. "owever,
these have side effects including heart problems and gastrointestinal bleeding. 9ou can also
use acetaminophen for your rheumatoid arthritis, which does not have these side effects.

(hen symptoms are mild, moderate e!ercising including stretching, weight lifting, and
aerobics ease rheumatoid arthritis symptoms. 2e sure to rest when your joints flare up as this
would just add strain to your aching joints. )tretching is important because it increases
fle!ibility and is easy enough to do at any age. (hen stretching, stop when you
you feel mild
discomfort and hold for :; to <; seconds. Then repeat < to = times. (e (eight
ight lifting also
improves fle!ibility as well as strength and balance. 2arbells are easy, convenient, and
ine!pensive. 8emember to stretch before lifting any weights. )tart with < sets of > to :;
repetitions. &f you would like you
you can start with no weights at all such as going leg lifts for
rheumatoid arthritis in the knees/, then add weights when
when you can. ?ift the weights slowly
and evenly to not damage the cartilage.

)ome other popular forms of e!ercise for rheumatoid arthritis are aqua therapy and Tai hi.
2e sure to find an actual therapist as they have specific e!ercises they do for arthritis
 patients. Aerobics instructors may push to far and do further damage. Tai Tai hi has no long
term studies proving its effectiveness, but due to testimonials from patients who have taken
Tai
Tai hi, the Arthritis
Arthritis $oundation began offering the class. 8emember to always check with
your doctor before starting an e!ercise program.

)ome 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
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. 9our
doctor should be able to provide you with some reference on where to look for additional
help.