Healthy nuggets of news to keep your motor humming

Welcome to the 15th issue of our newsletter:

Healthy World Digest

In this issue: * Lemon as an herbal remedy, part 2

* Split exercise sessions burn up 2x the calories

* Exercise bests meal manipulation for weight control

* Sex and the sun

* Herbal remedies for under arm perspiration, odor

* Spring cleaning for your body

* Three Quick summer season {health|wellness|health tips

* Fiber for longevity

* Recipe - Using fresh parsley

Oh, and we wont harass you with numerous mailings or with articles that are longer than the Bible.

Just a few important, interesting, up to date, super beneficial health items that you could easily apply to you life or pass along to loved ones.

Again, getting and staying healthy isn't revolutionary. It's evolutionary. A little change here, a little there. Be persistent, consistent and patient and you'll do just fine.

* Lemon as an herbal remedy, part 2

We've written in past issues on how to use your humble lemon as an herbal remedy I adore these juicy, dimpled, yellow globules.

So, we got another page up on additional health benefits of lemon

Here's one. Use it as a condiment instead of the unhealthy flavor enhancers and table salt. Just mix up equal parts lemon zest, garlic & parsley. Add fresh basil for even more flavor.

Flavor fish, chicken and vegetables with this healthy, delightful flavorer.

P.S. Oh, and you get the numerous health benefits of garlic and parsley and basil to boot.)

P.S. #2 Lemon zest is gotten by grating rind of clean lemon

* Split exercise workouts uses up 2x the calories

That's right. Splitting your one hour of cardio into two half hour sessions, done several hours apart, burns 2x as many calories as the one hour session.

There might be several reasons for this. One big reason is that the split sessions raise your metabolism for many more hours than the one longer session.

That's one reason I do a few short workout sessions throughout my sedentary days usually spent reading, on the PC and otherwise sitting on my rear. I just do some squats, push ups, sit ups, yoga stretches. Takes 5 minutes. I call these mini workouts, Metabolic Boosters.

* Exercise bests meal manipulation for weight control

You've read that chomping smaller meals, several times daily will rev your metabolism, and keep it elevated which helps burn more calories throughout your day. Makes sense, right?

But the New York Times points out that while some studies have found modest health benefits to eating smaller meals, those studies usually involved extremes.

Many weight-loss books and fad diets claim 6 meals a day is a more realistic approach. But does this meal staggering really make a difference?

The New York Times reports the following:

As long as total caloric and nutrient intake stays the same, then metabolism should stay the same... One study in 2009...involved groups of overweight men and women randomly assigned to very strict low-calorie diets for eight weeks. Each subject consumed the same number of calories per day, one group took in three meals a day and the other six.

Both groups lost significant and equivalent amounts of weight. No differences in fat loss, appetite control or measurements of hormones that signal hunger and satiety. Other studies support results.

However, exercise seems to effectively increase metabolism according to studies.

So, yes, diet matters but exercise is King!

* Sex and the sun

As many of us head into the warm months, new research finds that one hour of sunbathing heightens male testosterone by 69%. The key is vitamin D. And, no I didn't just make up the 69%? - that's just an amazing coincidence.

Try to get 20 minutes of sunshine and use your judgement when it comes to need for sunscreen and limitations on sun exposure.

* Herbal remedies for under arm perspiration, odor

I don't sweat like a big, fat pig but do sweat more in the summer. Unfortunately, I can't use most anti-perspirants because they cause my skin to break out terribly.

Remember, they usually contain aluminum which serves to clog the pores. Not good.

What are some safe, effective alternatives?

Use witch hazel. Native Americans and early settlers used witch hazel in many natural remedies to treat bruises, aching muscles and skin inflammations.

Witch hazel's astringent properties make it an excellent odor fighter. It tightens skin tissues which reduces sweat production. The pleasant smell of distilled extract of witch hazel also helps fight armpit odors.

Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) is often used as a natural deodorizer and cleanser.

Many people find that baking soda cuts through armpit odors. It doesn't stop perspiration, but it breaks down the bacteria into something more like water.

Dust freely with baking soda after showering. You can also sprinkle baking soda on a clean, wet washcloth and apply to underarms.

Caution: Persistently bad underarm odor may be a signal for medical attention. Body odor can be a sign of various medical problems including kidney and liver disease. So do consult your doctor if simple measures do not work.

* Spring cleaning for your body

That's what a targeted body cleanse can do for you.

Here's an quick and easy strategy. Add a lot of fiber to clean out the colon and take aloe to help ease it out. I like a tablespoon of fresh aloe right from the plant. For fiber, add several bean dishes.

* 3 quick summer health tips

Are you dragging on intentions to improve your health? Well here's a big 'Let's go!?

How about 3 easy to implement tips.

1) Drink water, especially in the morning

2) Having 3 - 4 small meals and a snack or two every day? Make one meal a low carb, high value meal. I toss a can of tuna in a salad. Or have an Atkins peanut butter crunch bar. Or have part skim cheese with some crunchy celery. The options are endless.

3) Again, exercise. Start now. Start at any level. Just make sure to increasingly progress.

* Fiber for life

More on fiber. Maybe this item should have been added to tips above. Add 10 grams of fiber to your daily diet, cut mortality by 9%. It also reduces percentage of death from cardiac disease by 17%.

* Recipe - Using fresh parsley

Here's a recipe, sort of. Fresh parsley is really, really good for you. Full of nutrients, it also helps you lose excess fat and is good for kidney stones.

But really, apart from a little sprinkling of parsley in various recipes, how can you incorporate enough parsley for its health benefits?

My family had no problems using a whole lot of fresh parsley. Some examples:

Add some chopped parsley to scrambled eggs. They go great together.

My dad loved making a chunky mashed potato dish with a whole lot of chopped fresh parsley. The key is to simmer peeled, diced (2 - 3 inches) potatoes, with parsley, in just enough milk to almost cover potatoes. Cover and simmer until tender. Add a little salt, butter or extra virgin olive oil. The aroma, the taste. Yummy.

Also, if you juice, add some parsley to the apple, celery and carrot combos.

See you next month!

Sal

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