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Spirulina May Lower Cholesterol, Blood Pressure

Rob — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:40:55 +0000

Wikipedia states:

A 2007 study found that 36 volunteers taking 4.5 grams of spirulina. per day, over a six week period, exhibited significant changes in cholesterol and blood pressure.: (1) lowered total cholesterol; (2) increased HDL cholesterol.; (3) lowered triglycerides.; and (4) lowered systolic and diastolic blood pressure.

They say the study is not 100% because there was no control group.

Well – I would certainly try the Spirulina if I had any of those conditions!

What can you lose?

Spirulina is a super-nutrient, so you can only do yourself good. If it cures one of the problems mentioned, what a huge bonus!

Worth trying and see if it works for you.

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Test Person For Stroke

Rob — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:27:13 +0000

Doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions. Remember them with the acronym STR.

Why is this useful? Sometimes a person may stumble for no reason – or blame it on new shoes or tripping. To check if they might have had a mini-stroke, use this test.

1. Identify a Stroke – S

Ask the individual to SMILE.

2. Identify a Stroke – T

Ask the person to TALK and SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE (Coherently) (Eg “It is sunny out today.”)

3. Identify a Stroke – R

Ask the person to RAISE BOTH ARMS.

If he or she has trouble with ANY ONE of these tasks, call emergency number immediately describe the symptoms to the advisor.

A Final Test

A final test which can be helpful – ask them to stick out their – if the tongue is ‘crooked’, that is, if it goes to one side or the other, that can also be an indication of a stroke.

Is this true? Well, it comes from a cardiologist and it smacks of common sense to me. I think it could save a life.

Let me know what you think in the comments.

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Special Offer On Unique Herbal Programmes

Rob — Thu, 21 May 2009 22:01:04 +0000

There is a special offer on 90-day Herbal Programmes, where you will save a third on the price – so you get 90 days of herbal support and only pay for 60.

On the right is the 90-day Colon Programme. This is the 30-day pack – so you get 3 of these for the price of 2. There are also programmes for liver, kidneys, detox, menopause, periods, digestion and other areas.

The products are additive-free and most are carefully formulated and hand-made.

90-day Herbal Programmes – 33% off until end of May 2009

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Wheat Grass

Rob — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 18:48:06 +0000

The SHS blog has some interesting information about Wheat Grass and Spirulina in a recent post.

Wheat Grass and Spirulina are two highly nutritious herbs which can be part of anyone’s diet. Just take either of them every day – much like you’d take a multi-mineral-vitamin.

Spirulina is loved by small children. 2 and 3 year olds just love chewing the tablets – and getting green lips, which is really quite amusing. Don’t know why they like the taste – but they do.

The Wheat Grass can be taken in tablets, or there is a powder which you stir into juice and drink – this is what the serious Wheat Grass takers do! (It’s also cheaper this way.)

SHS blog entry about Wheat Grass and Spirulina

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Bowel Flora (Probiotic) for IBS

Rob — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 10:34:26 +0000

Bowel Flora (Probiotic) supplements may help relieve Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), according to a new meta-study (an analysis of past studies).

There is little in the conventional armoury to treat IBS successfully; so it is good that the medics have identified as beneficial something which won’t do any harm; i.e. it’s not a drug.

The study was carried out by colleagues from Oxford University, UK.

The results of the analysis showed significant improvements after just a few weeks of treatment.

Half the studies analysed showed significant improvements in "abdominal pain, flatulence, bloating and quality of life - a great result.

Slippery Elm – Top Herb for IBS

There are also valuable herbal approaches which will often help IBS in additional to the use of flora or probiotics. The top herbs for IBS, for most people, is Slippery Elm. This is a wonderful herb which coats the lining of the intestines, soothing, nourishing and healing the inflamed tissues.

If you have IBS then it’s best to use a multiple approach including Slippery Elm, a probiotic, managing your stress level and dietary control – including eliminating potential allergens.

Though you can do a lot of this yourself, it is often better to have the guidance of a skilled practitioner in natural therapy, and well as your doctor’s advice to consider.

Using methods like these, you can often deal with IBS without drugs.

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