Health Tips and Pearls

Heart burn-. Caused by malfunction of the muscle around the lower end of the esophagus.  (For Sandra)

It is aggravated by large meals filling the stomach, overweight, and foods such as chocolate , fried foods, oils such as olive oil coffee, alcohol . It is prone to occur while laying down or some times bending over.. Therefore , avoid the above mentioned foods,( in excess,) elevate the head of the bed six or eight inches, avoid large meals, avoid tight cloths. Volume is very important . It is better to eat more frequent small meals. If possible do not eat anything for three to five hours before bed time.  Small evening meals are healthier anyway. Drugs such as prilosec or nexium used daily to relieve symptoms . MOST IMPORTANT--ELEVATE HEAD BED--- NO MEALS AT NIGHT.                                          ----------------------------------------

Antioxidants are intimately involved in the prevention of cellular damage -- the common pathway for cancer, aging, and a variety of diseases. Antioxidants are molecules which can safely interact with free radicals and neutralize their damage.  The principle micronutrient (vitamin) antioxidants are vitamin E, beta-carotene, and vitamin C. Additionally, selenium, a trace metal that is sometimes  included. These micronutrients so they must be supplied in the diet. Free radicals are atoms or groups of atoms with an odd (unpaired) number of electrons and can be formed when oxygen interacts with certain molecules.  Their chief danger comes from the damage they can do when they react with important cellular components such as DNA, or the cell membrane. Vitamin E : d-alpha tocopherol. A fat soluble vitamin present in nuts, seeds, vegetable and fish oils, whole grains (esp. wheat germ), fortified cereals, and apricots. Vitamin C : Ascorbic acid is a water soluble vitamin present in citrus fruits and juices, green peppers, cabbage, spinach, broccoli, kale, cantaloupe, kiwi, and strawberries. Beta-carotene is a precursor to vitamin A (retinol) and is present in liver, egg yolk, milk, butter, spinach, carrots, squash, broccoli, yams, tomato, cantaloupe, peaches, and grains. http://www.rice.edu/~jenky/sports/antiox.html There is no conclusive evidence that supplemental antioxidants are effective in preventing cancer or aging . However researchers in the field are optimistic and take supplements.  To be safe -- take them. A prebreakfast snack -----Dried fruit   ----  Two prunes , one black fig, two strawberries,crasins, raisans, a few walnut and pecans and two tablespoons blue berries. ( can be found at Walmart or Sams. This helps kill the desire for a large fatty, hi calorie breakfast.) For Joe newberry----- http://my.webmd.com/content/article/84/98299.htm http://www.peakperformance.on.ca/cjohtv/antioxidants_jul04.htm#2

Don't forget excercise

Poisonous

Antioxidants and  Omegas

Recommended Foods

Prunes    highest     sardines saloman

Red Chili-Enciladas unfried tortillos

Doughnuts   hot cakes

spinach,cauliflower, salmon,2 eggs wk blueberries and yogart, nuts(limited)

sugar , white flower fatty foods

All colored fruit and vegetables. Walnuts and seeds

Oatmeal with honey and cinnamon

Honey,cinnamon in tea can be added as pointed out by Joe Newberry