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Wednesday, April 20, 2016

IS IT SAFE TO ELIMINATE SUGAR FROM OUR DIET?

God Bless You Dear Readers.

It has become necessary to address this topic in view of the fact that
sugar, a household name, is said to be harmful to health, when used
excessively.

Sugar, a crystalline carbohydrate, a. sweetener, and a preservative of
other foods, is in different forms, e.g. glucose, fructose, lactose,
sucrose, and maltose. Glucose, lactose, and fructose occur naturally
in fruits, vegetables, and other foods. Sucrose occurs in sugar cane
or sugar beets, and maltose in a form of fermentable sugar which
occurs in starch.

Some of the foods we consume contain "added sugars," i.e. adding of
sugar to foods or manufactured products to enhance their flavour,
e.g. fruit drinks, soft drinks, pies, desserts. A can of soft drink
contains about 7 teaspoons of sugar, it is said.

According to Health Experts, "added sugars" is responsible for many
ailments such as poor dental health, high blood pressure, increased
death from cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity and overweight,
alzheimers, etc.

Following the arrays of Studies that reported negative implications of
added sugar, the World Health Organization (WHO) revisited their added
sugar recommendations in 2014, issuing a draft guideline, reducing
their recommended daily free sugar intake from 10% to 5%, in order to
reduce the risk of noncommunicable diseases in adults and children,
with a particular focus on prevention and control of weight gain and
dental caries.

A Study reported that consuming added sugars at recommended levels may
be harmful to health, after finding that such levels reduced lifespan
in mice.

Many Health Experts were in support of a "no sugar" bandwagon. But the
question is, is it possible or even safe to completely eliminate sugar
from our diet?

Also it is said that using artificial sweeteners, aspartame,
saccharin, sucralese, as sugar alternatives may still cause diabetes
and obesity, as it was reported that long-term consumption of
artificial sweeteners was associated with increased weight, abdominal
obesity, higher fasting blood glucose levels, and increased
glycosylated hemoglobin levels. Incidentally, the increase in
artificial sweetener consumption, councides with the increase in
obesity and diabetes epidemics.

In March 2015, the World Health Organization (WHO), published new
guidelines, recommending that adults and children alike, reduce their
consumption of free sugars to less than 10% of their total energy
intake, with further reduction to below 5% associated with additional
health benefits. The term "free sugars" includes glucose, fructose,
and sucrose added to foods and drinks, as well as sugars naturally
present in syrups, honey and fruit juice. The term does not apply to
sugars found naturally in fresh fruits, vegetables, or milk, and to
date, there is no evidence associating the consumption of those sugars
with adverse effects.

At the same time, Health Experts say it is unhealthy to completely do
away with all sugar from our diet as fruits, vegetables, dairy
products, and dairy replacements, eggs, alcohol and nuts, which
contain sugar, cannot be removed from our diet. If we remove them,
then we have only meat and fats to eat.

Sugars occur naturally in a wide range of foods, including fruits,
vegetables, dairy products, and so can promote a healthy, balanced
diet and active lifestyle. Balance and variety in a diet is the most
important thing for people to remember.

These Health Experts recommend that consumers reduce sugar intake to
within recommended guidelines as follows -

1. You should cut down on sugar you regularly add to your foods and
drinks, such as tea, coffee, cereals, pancakes.

2. You should replace sugar-sweetened beverages with sugar-free or
low-calorie drinks.

3. Always compare food labels and select the products with the lowest
amounts of added sugars.

4. The quantity of sugar in the recipe when baking cakes should be
reduced by a third.

5. Replace sugar in recipes with extracts or spices such as cinnamon,
ginger, almond, or vanilla.

6. You should add fresh fruit to cereals or oatmeals instead of sugar.

7. Avoid fruits canned in syrup and go for fruits canned in water or
natural juice.

Please note that sugar, white or brown, are the same, except that
brown sugar has molasses flavor and slightly more minerals than white
sugar, which does not make it any better than white sugar.

Some common everyday foods and drinks, together with their sugar
content as reported are as follows -

1. Chocolate Bars (per bar) - from 5.5 - 10 teaspoons of sugar

2. Breakfast Cereals (per 100 grams)
(a) Corn Flakes - 2.4 teaspoon of sugar.
(b) Others - from 1 - 14 teaspoons of sugar

3. Fruits contain fructose, a type of sugar. Fresh fruits have no
"added sugar," but as you can see below, it is said that their levels
of sugar range from 1 teaspoon per100 grams in Cranberries to 4
teaspoons in grapes, per 100 grams.

(a) Mangoes - 3.2 teaspoons of suger
(b) Bananas - 3 teaspoons of
suger
(c) Apples - 2.6 teaspoons of suger
(d) Pineapples - 2.5 teaspoons of suger
(e) Tomatoes - 0.7 teaspoons of sugar

In view of the foregoing, please consume very minimal quantity of
sugar, when necessary. Also please detoxify with our Tianshi and
Fohow supplements from time to time, to rid the body of toxins and
accumulated waste matters, including excess sugar. Ensure you and your
family visit your family doctor regularly, check your blood pressure,
blood sugar level, etc. to ensure that all is well. This is very
important.

I will tell you a story. Sometime last year, a man went into coma or
should I say died. As he was being rushed to the hospital, his
family, etc. were in tears. At the hospital, the doctor examined him
and told his family that he lacked sugar, prescribing a bottle of soft
drink for him. This was quickly administered and the man woke up.
This I guess is a case of too little of everything is bad.

Dear Readers always check your blood pressure and sugar level. Your
sugar level must never be less that 70 (preferably not less than 75),
and must never be above 100 (preferably not more than 95). If it is
too low boost it with soft drinks, and if it is too high take Tianshi
or Fohow supplements to reduce it without delay.

Stay Healthy Always And Remain Blessed.

Monday, April 11, 2016

HEALTH BENEFITS OF DRINKING WATER

God Bless You Dear Readers.

It is said that about 60 percent of the body is made of water.
Therefore when you drink enough water, you maintain the body's fluid
balance which helps transportation of nutrients in the body,
regulation of the body's temperature, absorption, digestion, creation
of saliva, etc.

We loose a lot of water continuously from skin evaporation, breathing,
urine, and stool, and we need to replace these losses daily to
maintain good health.

The functions of water are as follows
1. Boost the Immune System, thus protect the body from ailments.

2. Promotes Weight Loss - A good number of Studies have revealed that
when you drink enough water, to the required specification daily,
naturally you consume fewer calories, so this leads to weight loss.

3. Increases Energy and Relieves Fatigue - When you do your exercise,
you perspire and lose water, and eventually you are tired. To regain
energy and relieve that fatigue you drink water.

4. Flushes Out Toxins And Maintains A Clear Complexion -

When you drink enough water, it flushes out toxins in the body, thus
helping you maintain a clearer skin. Water can reduce the risk of
pimples, giving you a younger skin, healthier body, and shinier hair.

5. A Remedy For Headache - When you have had enough alcohol, and you
experience hangover, drink a glass of water to hydrate the body and
stop any severe headache.

6. Prevents Cramps And Sprains - And when the body is dehydrated,
this could cause aches in the joints, muscle cramps and sprains.
Water can make that all go away.

7. Helps The Kidneys, Colon, Etc. Function Effectively - The kidneys
with the aid of water, process 200 quarts of blood daily, sift out
waste and transport urine to the bladder. The kidneys certainly need
enough water to eliminate waste from the body.

When you drink enough water, this adds fluid to the colon and aids digestion.

8. It Supports Your Heart - It is said that water helps the heart
work at full speed. When you get dehydrated, your blood becomes
thicker thus it makes the heart work harder. And if the heart is weak,
it can lead to more serious heart problems later in life. And
according to a Study, drinking more than 5 glasses of water daily
could reduce your chances of having a heart attack by 41%, compared
with people who drank less than 2 glasses a day.

9. Relieves Problems of Constipation and Pile - If you have problem
of constipation or pile, increase your consumption of foods rich in
fibre, such as, cereals, spinach, carrots, grains, wheat bread, sweet
potatoes; fruits, e.g. apple, orange, banana, pear, almonds, etc.,
vegetables, etc. However, you will need to drink enough water for the
fibre to work properly. Otherwise it could have an adverse effect and
worsen your condition.

10. Promotes Clear Thinking - A Study revealed that drinking of
sufficient water promotes clear thinking/intelligence.

Now let us talk about the quantity of water to consume daily in order
to maintain optimal health.

First form the habit of brushing your teeth first thing in the morning
and thereafter drink a glass of water. Likewise end the day by
brushing your teeth, and drinking a glass of water.

When you are low on fluids, the brain triggers the body's thirst
mechanism, and you should drink a glass of water, and another, and
another, until the day is over. Of course you could also go for some
juice or soft drinks, but anytime, water is the best because it is
much healthier for you as it lacks calories or sugar which can cause
damage to your teeth.

Know that once you are thirsty you are dehydrated. Just keep drinking
water from time to time to keep yourself hydrated.

It is in your best interest to also eat water-rich foods like,
tomatoes, broccoli, carrots, lettuce, cucumber, watermelon,
grapefruit, each of which contains over 85% water. Some other foods
can also give you some quantity of water.

For those who find it difficult to drink water as they should, such
as, a sick person, a pregnant woman experiencing morning sickness, add
a little lime, lemon, or ginger to your water, to improve the taste
and help you drink more water than you usually do.

If you are drinking enough water, your urine will be clear. If
however it is dark yellow and cloudy, it means you are dehydrated and
need to drink more water.

If however, after you have done all required, you are getting thirsty
a lot and visit the toilet more, you may have an underlying problem
like. diabetes. You should see the doctor to verify the ailment and
treat it. But note that Fohow International has cure for a lot of
ailments, including diabetes, hypertension, stroke, etc.

Recent Research has revealed that although it is good to drink plenty
of water, too much water can lead to excessive sweating, insomnia
(inability to sleep), and even death; a clear case of too much of
everything is bad, I guess!

It is said that the appropriate quantity of water that a woman should
drink is 8 glasses, and a man 10 glasses daily. However, you are the
consumer, and you are to decide what you can conveniently consume
daily.

Here comes a very relevant question. Are you to drink cold or warm
water? Opinions differ on this issue.

According to Ancient Chinese Medicine, warm water activates the
digestive system, stimulates blood flow to the intestines and prevents
constipation, detoxifies the body, prevents acne and other skin
problems, relieves nasal congestion, combats pains especially joint
pains and menstrual cramps, increases blood circulation along with
protecting internal organs from damage. They do not recommend cold
water because of the belief that it causes contraction of muscles.
Indeed most health professionals recommend drinking warm water for
optimal health.

PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU TAKEYOUR TIANSHI AND FOHOW SUPPLEMENTS WITH WARM
WATER, NOT COLD WATER, FOR BEST RESULTS.

A doctor opined that drinking cold water along with or immediately
after a meal, causes indigestion. For menstrual cramps, warm or hot
water is an excellent remedy.

However, during your excercise, especially on a hot day, naturally you
should drink cold water to cool your body temperature. Anyone going
for warm water will be doing that at his/her own peril. When you have
a fever, cold water helps to cool the body. Some, however, are of the
opinion that anyone who has fever should not drink cold water as it
would worsen the ailment. It is said that drinking cold water and
having cold baths help to burn fat.

I advise at this stage that you either boil your drinking water, or
use the water purifyer. This will safeguard you from diseases.

In conclusion, I wish to say that occasions will arise when it is more
appropriate to drink warm or cold water. Follow your instincts, and
at the same time play safe by listening to the warnings given by the
professionals, in order to maintain optimal health. It is all in your
best interest.


Stay Healthy Always And Remain Blessed.

Monday, April 4, 2016

HEALTH TIPS

God Bless You Dear Readers.

Here are some health tips. Please read and also practise them for more benefits.

1. When you take sugary drinks daily and do not take water, this
will cause ailments, and you will develope a wrinkly skin. Take plenty
of water daily.

2. One Study revealed that, reducing time spent sitting down to less
than 3 hours a day, may increase your life expectancy by 2 years, and
reducing time spent watching TV, to less than 2 hours a day, may
increase it by 1.4 years. People who are sedentary have a shorter
lifespan.

3. In view of the fact that by the nature of most jobs, people sit
down for prolonged periods, try getting enough exercise daily. Take
frequent breaks every 1 hour or a little more, to stand up, hover
around a little, and go back to work.

4. Many Studies have proven that exercise has some anti-aging
effects, and infact exercise can stop aging in its tracks.

5. A mixture of fresh berries such as black berries, blue berries, or
straw berries, rich in antioxidants, daily taken, will prevent damage
to tissues, and reduce the risks to age-related ailments. Also berries
contain fiber, which will reduce your cholesterol level and could even
protect you from some cancers.

6. Gardening can help relieve physical and mental stress. So
cultivate vegetables, etc. You will be getting these fresh from the
garden for your family's use. Aside from the health benefits derived,
you do a little bit of saving.

7. Exercise daily with your family; a walk around your neighbourhood,
swimming, playing games, etc. It creates a bond for families, in
addition to the health benefits derived from taking exercise.

8. It is important that you take good care of your teeth and gums.
Otherwise this can spread bacteria to the bloodstream and lead to
inflammation and heart disease.

9. Remember to always wash canned foods and drinks before opening and
use. A couple drank canned drinks without first washing the
containers, contacted lasser fever, and died. Please always work with
the information you read and stay safe. Do not say, "I am too tired,
I can eat or drink from this can safely if I just clean it with my
hands." What is that? Do you want to end your life? Please there is no
room for laziness because lasser fever is real. Remember, life has
no duplicate.

10. Also, remember to take your Tianshi, Fohow, and Tahitian Noni
Supplements regularly for better health, and longer life.

Stay Healthy Always And Remain Blessed

Friday, April 1, 2016

EAT INSTANT NOODLES WITH CAUTION

God Bless You Dear Readers.

This topic is a must read by everyone as it will help all to know why
they should eat Instant Noodles with caution.

Instant Noodles, oh sweet noodles, is a household name, with the world
gobbling about 102.7 billion instant noodle serving in a year,
according to a Report. A lot of people go for instant noodles because
of the ease in preparing it, and also because they enjoy it. Thus
people have started replacing real meals with fast food.

Some Doctors have identified ingredients used for manufacturing
Instant Noodles. They also carried out experiments to know if it is
safe to eat instant noodles.

According to some Reports, instant noodles are made to bear a longer
shelf life, they are highly processed, low on nutritive content, high
on fat, calories and sodium, laced with artificial colours,
preservatives, additives and flavourings.

According to an experiment, women
who ate instant noodles twice a week or more had a higher risk of
metabolic syndrome than those who ate less or who did not eat. It was
concluded that excessive instant noodle consumption can trigger
obesity, metabolic ailments like diabetes, high blood pressure, heart
problem, etc.

In most cases, Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) as well as
Tertiary-Butylhydroquinone (TBHQ) - Chemical Preservatives derived
from the Petroleum Industry, MAY be present in instant noodles, for
their taste enhancing and preserving properties. Dietary intake of
these elements is allowed within a limit, regular intake can cause
serious health issues, according to a Doctor.

It was said that the Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) in instant noodles is
reason enough to avoid it. MSG is an excitotoxin, which means it
overexcites the nerve cells to the point of damage or death, causing
brain dysfunction and damage to varying degrees - and potentially even
triggering or worsening learning disabilities, Alzheimer's Disease,
Parkinson's Disease, Lou Gehrig's Disease, etc. MSG is also used to
fatten up mice for Scientific Study; it is therefore the perfect
obesity drug. In order for one to achieve the ideal body weight and
health, avoid MSG at all cost.

According to a Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives, exposure to
just 1 gram of TBHQ (the chemical preservative derived from the
Petroleum Industry) can cause nausea and vomiting, ringing in the
ears, delirium, sense of suffocation, collapse.

These additives will probably remain in the stomach along with the
noodles, and this is not good for health. Even if the body is able to
eliminate these toxicants, the continous consumption of instant
noodles could give the body prolonged exposure.

A group of Doctors in 2013, with the aid of micro, pill-sized camera,
were able to view the digestive process functions when one eats
instant noodles. They were able to see the noodle churning process on
their computer screen. According to the Report on this, it was
observed that the stomach took a couple of hours to digest and
completely breakdown the noodle strains. The Doctors explained that
the processed nature of these noodles usually make them hard to
digest, thus putting a strain on the digestive system, which is forced
for hours to breakdown this highly processed food.

All told, the Studies and Reports on this subject suggest that too
much of everything, including instant noodles and all types of
processed foods, is bad. It is unfortunate that people are replacing
real meals with fast foods, as this is a big problem.

When you occasionally eat instant noodles, it will do you no harm. But
when you make it a habit of substituting convenience foods for real
foods, it will only create health problems for you. It will make you
sick and fat when you indulge too much, i.e. a couple of times a week.

Now looking at processed foods generally, it is said that processed
foods encourage weight gain and chronic disease because they are high
in sugar, fructose, refined carbohydrates, and artificial ingredients,
and low in nutrients and fibre. Processed foods are addictive and
designed to make one overeat; they also encourage excessive food
cravings, leading to weight gain. Eating processed foods also promote
insulin resistance and chronic inflammation, which are features of
most chronic and serious diseases.

Therefore Dear Readers, When you occasionally eat instant noodles, it
will do you no harm, But when you form a habit of going for instant
noodles rather than real food, and you do this daily, or every other
day, it will create health problem for you.

Plan your food menue and eat real meals to provide required nutrients
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Stay Healthy Always And Remain Blessed.