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Health
9 Reasons To Add Pineapple To Your Water
Pineapples can help your body is so many ways, it’s incred- ible. Here are just a few...
1. Fights inflammation. Bromelain is an enzyme that has anti-inflammatory properties. Bromelain helps the body get rid of toxins by fighting off inflammation which impacts all the tissues and organs in the body. Regular consumption of pineapple can help to treat mild forms of arthritis and sports injuries by reducing inflammation and pain.
2. Helps with weight loss. Due to the fiber contained in pineapple, it takes more time to digest, thus causing a pro- longed feeling of satiety. Drinking pineapple water in the morning prevents sugar and fat cravings. Thiamine helps boost your body metabolism by converting carbohydrates into energy.
3. Flushes parasites from liver and intestines.
Pineapples contain an enzyme bromelain that is anti-parisitic. A couple sources state that a three day pineapple fast will kill tape worms.
4. Regulates the thyroid. Pineapples contain iodine and bromelain that are effective in improving various autoim- mune disorders; thus, effective in easing symptoms associated with thyroiditis.
5. Balances electrolytes. Pineapple contain potassium which helps make our body a lot stronger and maintain the proper balance of electrolytes in your body preventing... cramps or other injuries.
6. Helps digestive system. Bromelain in pineapple helps the body digest proteins more efficiently.
7. Strengthens gums and helps whiten and pre- serve teeth. Research found that the enzyme bromelain in pineapples acts as a natural stain remover, according to Dr. Frawley. Bromelain also helps break up plaque effectively.
8. Improves vision. Yes, vision. Pineapple contains beta-carotene and vitamin A that good for eyesight. Data re- ported in a study published in the Archives of Ophthalmology indicates that eating 3 or more servings of pineapple per day may lower your risk of age-related macular degeneration (ARMD), the primary cause of vision loss in older adults.
9. Fights cancer. Research published in the journal Planta Medica found that bromelain was superior to the chemotherapy drug 5-fluorauracil in treating cancer in an an- imal study.
Cinnamon: A Beauty Must Have
The smell and the
taste are a definite
reason to love cin-
namon, but the
benefits that this
spicy seasoning can
bring to your beauty
and health regimen
is enough for you to
begin to hoard it. Try these four ways to make cinnamon your newest beauty staple.
Skin In The Clear
A natural anti-inflamma- tory is acne-prone skin’s best friend. Cinnamon is just that! It will help reduce redness, and calm down those red ir- ritated pores. Make a mix- ture of 3 Tbsp. of honey and 1 tsp. of cinnamon in a bowl. Apply the mixture on your face, and let sit for 10 min. then rinse with cool water.
Cramps Be Gone!
If you have bad cramps, than you will probably be willing to try just about any- thing for relief! Next time you are on a hunt for a pain easer, try steeping your fa- vorite tea with a cinnamon stick, then drink. The cinna- mon will help to relax the muscles and increase circula- tion in your abdomen. As an added bonus the cinnamon will also help to lower your cholesterol (with consistent ingestion).
Spirits Be Lifted
Having a bad day? Well the scent of cinnamon is a mood enhancer. Never apply cinnamon to the skin di- rectly. Always make sure to dilute it with something first. Try mixing 10 cinnamon leaf drops with 1 oz. of water in a spray bottle. Now you can spray this lovely smelling mixture into the air around you whenever you need a bit ofapickmeup!
What Do Cholesterol Numbers Mean?
LDL cholesterol builds up on the walls of your arteries and increases your chances of having heart disease. This is referred to as the “bad” cholesterol. The lower your LDL, the lower your risk of heart disease. You want your LDL number to be 190 or less. If it is higher than that you may be prescribed statin drugs to lower your levels.
HDL cholesterol protects against heart disease. This is referred to as the “good” cholesterol. HDL removes
the LDL and prevents it from building up in your ar- teries. You want your HDL to be 60 or more.
Triglycerides (TG) are the form in which most fat ex- ists in food and the body. A high TG level has been linked to higher risk of coro- nary heart disease. You want your TG level to be 150 or less.
Your total blood choles- terol is a measure of LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol and other lipid components.
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