A good starting point for our health

A GOOD STARTING POINT FOR OUR HEALTH NATURAL ALTERNATIVES TO ANTIINFLAMMATORY DRUGS Every now and then we come across situations where the antiinflammatory drug is taken long-term to relieve inflammation. However, by taking this drug long term, we will probably have side effects, which would be best avoided. Nature has provided us with many products that can claim to be anti-inflammatory, now we will see what we are talking about.

Let's make a premise, some time ago, drugs of this type could cause problems with stomach ulcers, now they no longer have this type of contraindication; in fact, you can easily buy them in supermarkets.

However, equally, some damage can be caused to the intestine, especially to the bacterial flora, at the level of the large intestine and small intestine.

In fact, in the long run, those who use these drugs excessively enough, even once a day, will end up destroying all the healthy bacteria in their intestines, consequently encountering problems of dysbiosis, i.e. alteration of the bacterial flora, poor digestion, and increased systemic inflammation, i.e. conditions in which inflammatory processes are chronically stimulated at low levels, affecting the entire body, which is why you were taking antiinflammatories, the cat chasing its tail! So, let's avoid taking these drugs for a long time, and take them only for extreme needs. Having finished this premise, let's see what could replace this drug, preventing you from having negative effects and long-term problems. Too often we decide for heartburn, a headache, or something of that kind, to take antiinflammatories, which will take away the problem now, but it won't cure it permanently, so you'll start taking them continuously, end result: you'll

become a loyal customer of pharmaceutical companies. But then what to do? What can we find that can help us in times of inflammation and pain, but which does not cause us harm?

TURMERIC A plant that grows in Asia, especially in India, which we can also find in supermarkets in the form of powder or tablets. Turmeric is widely used in India and China for its anti-inflammatory properties, but not only for that, also for many other reasons. The anti-inflammatory action is the consequence of all the benefits that turmeric brings, in fact it prevents, intervening on the body, so that no type of inflammation is created. What it does, in addition to reducing inflammation, is bringing enormous benefits at a protective gastro, hepatic and anti-cancer level. Turmeric has the property of being choleretic, that is, stimulating the production of bile, which will help you digest fats better, it also has cholagogue properties, which is the ability to expel bile from the gallbladder, avoiding and preventing the possibility of gallstones. Another very important aspect is that turmeric is a very strong antioxidant. On the one hand it combines well with free radicals, neutralizing them, on the other it stimulates your body to produce those antioxidant, and therefore anti-aging, enzymes.

Turmeric stimulates the production of neurotrophins, which are a family of proteins that determine the survival, development and function of neurons, therefore, this makes it a very useful food for avoiding the risks of Alzheimer's. If you have cardiovascular problems, if the risk of heart attack is high, turmeric is definitely a food to add to your diet. Turmeric has a positive effect on the endothelium, which is the lining of the blood, lymphatic and heart vessels, therefore, it makes them more flexible, because, with cardiovascular problems, they can stiffen and thicken, therefore, easier to break. But there is an extraordinary effect of turmeric, it is the anti-cancer effect, as a prevention, but also as an improvement in the prognosis, if there are already ongoing cancer problems. In particular, on polyps, which can be found during a colonoscopy, Turmeric has the property of reducing the formation of malignant cells, and has the ability to block the formation of blood vessels of an expanding tumor. For these countless reasons, it is better to prefer turmeric to an anti-inflammatory drug found on a supermarket counter. The doses are one thousand milligrams per day, but if you want to obtain even more beneficial effects, you must combine it with black pepper, in this way these effects multiply

by two thousand percent. Capsules containing a thousand milligrams of turmeric together, with black pepper and other components that increase its benefit are on sale, or buy it ground at the supermarket and sprinkle it on all your foods: salads, infusions, etc.

GINGER

It also pairs with turmeric, it comes from China and India, it is a root, and has many beneficial effects. Studies done indicate that ginger taken by people with osteoarthritis and chronic stiffness would reduce pain and improve stiffness in those who suffer from it. But like turmeric, ginger has a lot of properties, and acts like a medicine even though it isn't one. Ginger reduces nausea, both in a pregnant person, in a person receiving chemotherapy, or after a surgical operation. It reduces muscle pain after you have done physical exercise, but it has a positive effect on controlling and lowering blood sugar levels, and for many it is considered an excellent anti-diabetic. Other benefits of ginger: it reduces bad cholesterol in the blood, and is equally effective in preventing tumors and infections. If you suffer from esophageal reflux, take some ginger, this is because it reduces and speeds up the waiting time for food in the stomach, up to fifty percent faster, so just a sachet of ginger powder before eating, or sprinkled on food, and esophageal reflux problems will be alleviated.

ROSEMARY Rosemary also has countless properties, as well as being always within everyone's reach and therefore always fresh. Some of its properties are those of: helping to lose weight, controlling sugar levels, reducing inflammation, controlling cancer. But two of its properties are particular, the first is its antifungal capacity, that is, to fight and intervene in the increase and production of pathogenic fungi or bacteria, which could nest in your intestine. Taking rosemary will allow you to neutralize the increase in these bacteria, and to neutralize toxic substances, which could be spread by these bacteria. The second important property is to improve vision, and slow down or reduce the risk of macular degeneration, which means, a reduction in the functionality of the most central part of the retina, so, if you have eye problems, always add rosemary to your diet. You can use rosemary both in leaves in condiments, but even better as an infusion, its properties will be more concentrated there, and you can drink it whenever you want.

CAYENNE CHILI PEPPER Cayenne pepper contains capsaicin, a substance with innumerable and very beneficial qualities, which in addition to having anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, anti-oxidative, but above all the ability to reduce pain, in those cases where chronic pain occurs, but without inflammation. Take capsaicin, either within meals, or as a cream to spread on the painful part, It will lower the intensity of the pain and allow you to move optimally again.

Capsaicin also has the power to increase metabolism, therefore making you burn fat more, reducing the hunger hormone. Therefore, eating chili pepper will help to have all these beneficial effects. A warning, before consuming chili pepper, if you use aspirin or other drugs to thin the blood, ask your doctor before you run into any trouble.

OMEGA 3 Omega 3 can be found in fish, dried fruit and flax seeds, it is an essential oil that is very good for your health, and should be well balanced with omega 6, why? Because nowadays, a person who lives in Western countries takes an excess of omega 6, due to the various oils he consumes in foods, such as sunflower oil, therefore, by taking omega 3, he will restore that perfect balance which necessary. Always taken with thousand milligram capsules per day, or through a food called: algae. It is precisely from algae that fish obtains omega 3, then finding it in fishmongers or supermarkets. But by directly consuming the algae, therefore omega 3, we will avoid spending money on fish.

GREEN TEA Green tea should be introduced at least every day if possible, and a difference should be made between supermarket green tea and real green tea, such as Macha tea, which is a fine, bright green powder. Green tea is very important because it is rich in catechins. Catechins are a group of antioxidant substances, belonging to the category of flavonoids. They help support cardiac functions, and contribute to maintaining a good state of health, more catechins, lower incidence of cardiovascular diseases and tumors. Catechins, once introduced into the body, act by blocking those molecular fragments known as free radicals, which can damage proteins and DNA, and promote the onset of tumors, but also inflammation. Research shows that catechins have additional health benefits due to their hepatoprotective properties, immunostimulants, and positive effects on blood circulation and blood pressure. So drinking green tea is important for our health.

We have seen these six products, which can help us stay healthy: turmeric, ginger, rosemary, cayenne pepper, omega3, and green tea. Don't take antiinflammatories if you can! You have many products available from nature with which to replace them, but not only that, they can be taken daily, creating nothing but well-being for your body. Put spices in your kitchens, less salt, more spices, and the cooking will be natural and healthy.

Introduce your children to spices, let them smell them and explain to them that they are important, and then ask them what food they would like to put it in, so they can learn to use them.

DO YOU HAVE AN SWOLLEN BELLY? FOLLOW THESE SEVEN TRICKS The desire of all of us is to have a flat and toned stomach, unfortunately this is not always the case; so, let's see what things we do wrong in our

diet. Many times, through sacrifices, we are unable to obtain good results, so the right thing is to pay attention to the combinations in our daily meals.

So let's see the correct things to do.

1- DO NOT GO TO LIE DOWN IMMEDIATELY AFTER MEALS After eating, many people can't resist having a good post-lunch nap, this is not good. Why isn't it good? Because lying down immediately after eating slows down the digestion process, resulting in abdominal swelling. The ideal is to wait two hours, so that the food passes from the stomach to the intestine.

2- AVOID FRUIT AT THE END OF THE MEAL Fruit is a very important element in our diet, however, taken at the end of meals will create bloating in the belly, in fact, it means digesting it more slowly, favoring the fermentation of previously eaten foods. It is therefore easy to find yourself with a swollen belly after a meal, especially if you have consumed complex carbohydrates such as: pasta, potatoes and bread, and then fruit. The swelling will be caused by the fermentation of the sugars contained in the fruit. Better to eat it between meals, at least two hours later, this is also recommended for desserts.

3- COMBINATION OF FOODS TO AVOID If we ingest two foods that require two different digestive processes, we experience a slowdown in digestion, resulting in fermentation and gas production. Let's see combinations to avoid: the classic milk-coffee combination; do not combine pasta, bread, potatoes with meat; no cheeses in combination with tomatoes; avoid legumes with different proteins, for example meat; do not eat salad after the first course, raw vegetables taken at the beginning of meals help to fill you up sooner and improve digestion. Consumed afterwards it remains longer in the digestive tract, creating fermentation and gas.

4- EAT SLOWLY AND CHEW WELL It is important to reflect on how we eat. If we take the right time at the table we will have a flat stomach. If we do not chew well, we will favor the formation of intestinal gas and bloating, whereas by chewing slowly, the food will be more liquid and easier to digest. Furthermore, it takes about twenty minutes for the satiety stimulus to reach the brain, therefore, if you eat quickly it is easy to exceed the necessary amount of food.

5- A FENNEL SEED HERBAL TEA Fennel seed herbal tea is an excellent ally for having a flat stomach. You can find them in herbalist's shops or specialized herbal tea shops, or to prepare it at home, you will use wild fennel, which is an aromatic plant, very widespread and which grows spontaneously. Flowers, leaves and seeds can be used from wild fennel, but if we want to make a herbal tea or decoction, the seeds are the most appropriate, as they are rich in essential oils, with digestive and diuretic properties. Therefore perfect, after a meal, against slow digestion, bloating and flatulence. The recipe for this herbal tea is: a spoonful of wild fennel seeds, in boiling water, leave to infuse and then filter.

6- USE OF ENZYMES AND PROBIOTIC DIGESTIVES Digestive enzymes are molecules of a protein nature, aimed at helping the digestive system to break down the foods introduced through nutrition, making them easily assimilable. If these enzymes are not present, digestion becomes more difficult and long, therefore, accumulating more waste, the body becomes bloated. As regards probiotic ferments, let's say that the bacterial flora must always be strengthened to eliminate swelling problems, therefore, it is necessary to consume live lactic ferments during nutrition, favoring a balanced intestinal microbiota, which will improve the processes linked to the digestion of food, and we will see that the swollen belly will remain only a memory.

7- THE FIBERS

When we see a swollen belly and constipation problems, we must know that our diet is low in fiber and rich only in animal proteins. To have a flat stomach and promote good intestinal transit, we must have whole grains in our daily diet such as: pasta, brown rice and spelled, vegetables, raw or cooked, and fruit. To explain better, the soluble fibers contained in cereals are not digested or assimilated by our body, but they carry out the important job of expelling feces and making them soft. Water-soluble fibres, present in fruit, reduce the absorption of fats and dietary sugars. I would recommend with your fiber intake, but also throughout your life, to drink water, but drink adequately and not during meals.

With this last point, we have finished this roundup of tricks to have a flat stomach. If you intend to follow this type of diet, without taking anything off your plate, you will see your body change in a positive way. I would end by saying: "When there is health... there is everything!".

HOW TO ELIMINATE ESOPHAGEAL REFLUX Gastroesophageal reflux disease, also called GERD, is very well known in our society, especially due to the consumption of heavy foods, which in the long run will cause this type of problem. We will understand what lifestyles can worsen this pathology, and how to resolve it naturally. When acid regurgitation occurs at least twice a week, we can already talk about

esophageal reflux disease. The first piece of advice is to talk to your doctor about it, because these acids rise from the stomach to the esophagus, and can damage it, given that the esophagus, which is a kind of tube that transports food to the gastric pouch, is not organized to resist the attack of hydrochloric acid, which rises from the stomach. Instead, structured by nature which is perfect, the stomach can manage very high acidity, having no problem digesting acids, we are talking about a pH around two.

Hydrochloric acid is used to digest all types of foods we ingest, otherwise it would not be possible to do so. Between the esophagus and the stomach, there is a valve called: cardia. This valve is a muscular opening, which has the function of opening when food passes through, and then closing to prevent the acids from rising to the level of the esophagus. Unfortunately, in some cases this does not happen, for example when the cardia loses this ability to contract and close, then this reflux of acids at the esophageal level can occur. It can travel up the throat or behind the paranasal sinuses, which is why we can have symptoms, in addition to the acidity caused by these gastric juices, such as a sore throat, or the presence of a hacking cough and even sinusitis, the symptoms can be various, there may also be persistent hiccups, or abdominal pain or swelling. At this point, we need to understand what can be done to avoid all this. Currently, at a pharmacological level, reflux is treated with proton pump inhibitors, PPIs, these drugs inhibit the production of hydrochloric acid at the gastric level, but they do not cure the real problem at the root, they only decrease the acids that travel up the esophagus. These inhibitors are consumed, many times, for too long and this causes a decrease in the absorption of some micronutrients such as: vitamins, minerals, specifically vitamin b12, iron, zinc, and this can lead to diseases such as depression. Always ask your doctor and above all do not do it yourself, it is a great recommendation, also ask how long to take them, and how to disengage from them. At the root of this problem are lifestyle and nutrition, so be careful, the change in both must be made, inhibitors or not. So in summary, if you are taking these drugs do not abuse them, too much will damage you. What can be done to make this valve called Cardias work better, so that it does not become irritated? There are three elements to eliminate:

1- Nicotine, therefore, stop smoking 2- Caffeine and theine, use decaffeinated and without theine, there are good brands on the market 3- Alcohol, do not drink alcohol When everything has been restored, the stomach, the cardia and the acids, then maybe every now and then a glass of wine can be allowed, but not before. There is also some advice to give regarding nutrition: stay away from very fatty foods containing hydrogenated fats, such as French fries, pizza and hot dogs, these foods drastically worsen the reflux situation, so let's avoid eating junk food and be more balanced in our diet. With these heavy foods, the stomach takes much longer to digest; therefore, the longer the food remains in the stomach, the greater the possibility of reflux, for this reason we should also have dinner with light food in the evening, and do it at least two or three hours before going to bed. Another thing: when we lie down at night, being lying down, our stomach will be in perfect line with the esophagus and therefore, this will create reflux. Many people who have this problem use two or even three pillows to sleep, this is not good! Because the cervical problem will also be added to the reflux, rather place five or ten centimeter wooden cubes under the feet of the bed, on the head side, the bed will tilt from top to bottom. Thus you will be able to have the esophagus and stomach no longer in line, but downhill, this will ensure that the reflux will no longer go back up towards the throat. Another recommendation, drink lots of water, but how to drink it?

Not during meals, but on an empty stomach. Drinking water during meals slows down digestion, that is, in the stomach, food plus water creates more difficult digestion, and times become longer, we saw before what happens when digestion takes too long, let's drink it at least an hour after eating.

Let's get into the good habit of drinking water in the morning on an empty stomach, this gesture is very beneficial for our stomach, because if there are already small lesions, the water, by stimulating growth factors, will ensure that they heal. After that, remember that nature gave us aloe, which is a natural healing and anti-inflammatory, perfect to drink in these situations, but also as a prevention, given that the aloe acts from head to

toe. Second natural element that can help esophageal reflux is: licorice, by sucking the sticks or eating a little pieces in the cans on sale, will be a good healing and anti-reflux agent, However, be careful with people who suffer from hypertension, for them liquorice is deglycyrrhizinated, that is, without glycyrrhizin. A third piece of advice: avoid applying abdominal pressure that is too strong, for example: when you are constipated and go to the bathroom, this can cause so much pressure that your stomach move up the chest, creating the hiatal hernia, with the cardia no longer closing well.

The solution is to eat fibre, this will help us have a regular bowel movement, and will prevent us from pushing when we go to the bathroom.

Fourth, visceral fat can also cause reflux, so we need to lose weight to avoid this, and other health problems. Fifth, don't dress too tight, squeezing the intestines and stomach will cause reflux. Wear soft sizes, where you will also feel better. Always remember that our body sends us signals, this means that something is wrong and therefore, it must be repaired, like a car, when a warning light comes on. It is important for our body to function well, which is why we need to live a peaceful life and eat properly.

ACUCENE MAKES YOU CRAZY, HERE'S HOW TO DO Those who suffer from tinnitus suffer a lot due to those types of noises that become background noises forever in their ears. When you go to the doctor or specialist, they can never tell you how to cure it, because they say there is no cure. Or they give you devices, which emit a sound, to cover what is already there, but it is not a solution. Tinnitus is one of the worst things that can happen to you, it's hissing, whistling, continuous noises, day and night, without the person being able to do anything about it. Then the intensity of the sound varies from person to person. Many of the people who don't have it believe that it is a creation of the minds of those who suffer from it, but this is not the case. Tinnitus, according to science, is the result of the brain trying to compensate for the loss of hair cells. There can be many causes: exposure to loud noises, ear infections, negative reactions to drugs, neck or head injuries, and other untreated health conditions. However, there have been some fundamental steps that have made it possible to understand exactly how this pathology works and how to learn to cure or manage it. In a scientific article, way back in time, an Austrian doctor did an experiment: he took five hundred young university students and put them in a dark, soundproof room for ten minutes. At the end of the experiment, all the boys, who left the room, declared that they had heard background buzzing and whistling while they were in the room.

Why do we ask ourselves? Because in the absence of other sound stimuli, disturbances caused by light, and other distractions, we can all hear background noise, similar to tinnitus. It's all about attention, when your attention is low, you won't realize you have these underlying disorders, but when you are closed in a room, soundproofed and without light, your attention will rise, and you will hear them. Let's now also look at what other causes may be that can lead to this condition: mental stress, for example. What can we call psychological stress? Negative thoughts, thoughts about the past or future. If you continually think about the past,

how it could have gone, the mistakes you made or the things you didn't do, the result is stress. Or maybe you think about the future and are afraid of what could happen to you, which can create anxiety and stress. So you will live constantly worried. All this to say, that the body and mind, when you are stressed, react and create tension. Why does a stressed person attack you as soon as you bump into them? Because it is a reaction to that tension, and the attention is at its maximum, which is why they will also hear tinnitus. So when you feel stressed, take a day off. Go for a long walk, look around, observe what you see and breathe, you'll see that you'll feel better afterwards. Don't let everything fall on you, react quickly, otherwise the stress will consume you, and you will start to hear ringing in your ears, tinnitus.

SYSTEMIC OZONE THERAPY

This type of therapy, widely used today, is given to the patient for therapeutic purposes, through various routes of administration. But let's see how this ozone is created. In the machine used for this therapy, it conveys oxygen, which through an electric discharge gives rise to ozone, so, in practice, a very simple principle. What kind of problems does he face?

Ozone, used both locally and systemically, has multiple biological effects on the organism, the most important of which are: improvements in microcirculation, improvements in oxygenation, antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal properties, immune system improvements, anti-inflammatory issues, pain relievers and others. Attenzione, non usatela come terapia principale, perché l'ozono terapia serve solo come supporto alla malattia.

How does it work? Blood is taken from the patient, then this gaseous substance is infused, mixed with the blood taken, and then put back into the patient himself. We must know that it is not a blood transfusion, nor even an autotransfusion, because the patient is never disconnected from the circuit. In practice, the patient is connected to an IV, one hundred milliliters of blood will flow into a bottle, to which the gaseous mixture will be added, and immediately returned to the person, procedure time: approximately twenty minutes. Naturally, there will be an anticoagulant in the bottle, otherwise the blood would clot. It is important that the patient has no problems having his blood taken, otherwise, the fact of creating bruises or discomfort would take away the benefits that ozone therapy would provide. The systemic ozone therapy protocol is: two administrations per week, spaced three days apart, for six weeks, if you want to achieve a good goal. Are there also any contraindications to systemic ozone therapy? The presence of few contraindications and side effects, in addition to the long-term action, as it stimulates cellular regenerative processes, makes ozone therapy preferable to pharmacological therapy, especially in patients who are already forced to take many medicines because they suffer from multiple pathologies.

However, when you consult your doctor you can ask for all the information that concerns you. Mine is intended to be a help, to make you understand this type of therapy, which many do not know, or have little information to be able to deal with it.

TWO RECIPES TO REGROW YOUR HAIR For the treatment of hair loss and the regrowth of bald areas, we will give two recipes to follow, choose the one you like best, and you will see results never seen before. But let's start with the first recipe. We take a small saucepan, and put in it a teaspoon of white rice, and a spoonful of cloves, add a glass of water and boil for five minutes. After the ingredients are well boiled, we will filter them into a bowl. Using a small funnel, pour the liquid into a spray bottle, like the one you take on a trip. What is the way to use it? Spraying the solution on the scalp, in areas of slightly sparse hair, or bald areas. Massage the scalp well with your fingertips. Once you have done this, you can leave it on your hair for an hour, and then wash it, or keep it on until you take a shower. You will notice, from the first time, that the hair will no longer fall out, and will grow back precisely in the places where it was missing. They will be thicker and more beautiful. You can use this solution twice a week. Let's move on to the second recipe. We always

take a small saucepan, and put in it three bay leaves, a spoonful of clove powder, a clove of garlic, and a glass of water. Boil everything for seven minutes, when the infusion is ready, it should be filtered and placed in the spray bottle, like the previous recipe. We pour this solution from the roots to the ends of the hair, which we wrap well in a shower cap and leave to act for an hour, then rinse. We will use it once a week. We can create this solution in larger quantities, to have it available for longer. Here too the result is guaranteed, the hair will grow back lush and strong. In these two recipes the important element is: the clove. In these two recipes the important element is: the clove. It will cure your hair from all problems: it will treat gray hair, dandruff, baldness and hair loss. You can choose one of the two recipes, and continue until you get a good result.

CONCLUSION

Being in full health consists in the ability to keep one's mind in balance, because we live in family, cultural, social and economic contexts where we feel fully welcomed, respected, valued, encouraged. Health is a fundamental element of our life. There would be other things to say about this topic, but the important thing is that we must understand that health is everything to us, taking care of ourselves is the most beautiful and vital thing we can do. Good health can be taken for granted, but it is not always so, health is the most precious asset we have, because everything depends on how we are, we are able to organize our daily life, take care of the family and be successful work, cultivate our hobbies, and recharge the batteries during free time, but above all to face the most difficult moments. Finding this balance is truly a lifelong task, and one that changes with time. For example: the older we get, the more important the role of our health becomes. Not having any symptoms becomes less obvious and we spend more time keeping ourselves healthy. To this end, a lot can be done: a healthy lifestyle and a positive attitude constitute very solid foundations. A conscious lifestyle has positive effects on our health, especially when we reach an advanced age. Good healthy life!

Sommario NATURAL ALTERNATIVES TO ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DRUGS TURMERIC GINGER ROSEMARY CAYENNE CHILI PEPPER OMEGA 3 GREEN TEA DO YOU HAVE AN SWOLLEN BELLY? FOLLOW THESE SEVEN TRICKS 1- DO NOT GO TO LIE DOWN IMMEDIATELY AFTER MEALS 2- AVOID FRUIT AT THE END OF THE MEAL

3- COMBINATION OF FOODS TO AVOID 4- EAT SLOWLY AND CHEW WELL 5- A FENNEL SEED HERBAL TEA 6- USE OF ENZYMES AND PROBIOTIC DIGESTIVES 7- THE FIBERS HOW TO ELIMINATE ESOPHAGEAL REFLUX ACUCENE MAKES YOU CRAZY, HERE'S HOW TO DO SYSTEMIC OZONE THERAPY TWO RECIPES TO REGROW YOUR HAIR CONCLUSION POINT, DRUGS, ANTI-INFLAMMATORS, NATURALS, HEALTH, LIFESTYLE

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