Cholesterol, Both Good and Bad
The best six doctors anywhere and no one can deny it are sunshine, water, rest, air, exercise and diet. – Wayne Fields What is Cholesterol? Click Here to View See the two types of cholesterol and how one harms while the other can help 01:40 minutes Scroll down. Video embedded in the report. Did you know that cholesterol is a waxy substance that’s helpful, especially in building the body’s cells. Live Strong reports that cholesterol also produces hormones like estrogen and testosterone. It creates bile acids that help digestion, and is so important that the liver makes all the cholesterol the body needs. Too much LDL [Low-density Lipoprotein Cholesterol] can clogs blood vessels and lead to heart attacks and strokes. HDL [High-density lipoprotein Cholesterol] gathers excess cholesterol and takes it to the liver where it’s broken down and removed from the body. So, when discussing cholesterol with a physician, knowing the LDL and HDL levels helps. See source. Also helpful are natural ways of maintaining healthy cholesterol levels, which can include:: A teaspoon of apple cider vinegar daily Consuming polyunsaturated fats like flax seeds, flax seed oil, walnuts and fish Moderation in eating monounsaturated fats like olive, canola and safflower oil Eating soluble fibers [the type that dissolve in water to form a gel-like substance, which includes prunes, kidney beans, carrots, broccoli, oranges and pears Physical, aerobic activity that raises heartbeat and breathing Read more tips at: Healthline Very Well Health Metamucil According to the 1-minute video embedded in the article, “How to Lower Cholesterol Naturally,” Swiss researchers found napping can also help! Succeed and Soar! COMMENT Shop Succeed & Soar’s Weekenders Details: Chic tote perfect for a day on the town, staycation or weekend Soft, spun poly-poplin fabric Double-stitched seams for added durability Size: 24”x16” 1” thick rope, color choices: White or Natural Cleaning: spot clean or dry clean Shop All Weekenderes Thanks !
Bilberry Benefits
Consider Our primary health care should begin on the farm and in our hearts, and not in some laboratory of the biotech and pharmaceutical companies. – Gary Hopkins BILBERRIES A quick, sweet snack that helps the eyes. Video Length: 90 seconds Click here to view. I’d never heard of bilberries until looking for foods that would lower my blood pressure. For me, making tea from dried bilberries helped. [They look like small, dark purple grape nuts.] My doctors were satisfied with the results. Bilberries are closely related to blueberries and look similar on the outside. Bilberries are also called whortleberry and huckleberry and are made into jam, juices, or pies, also powder, juice and supplements [extracts]. Very Well Health states that bilberries are rich in antioxidants known as anthocyanins and polyphenols and “have been used for medicinal purposes ranging from eye conditions to diabetes.” Read more. The 25 benefits of bilberry tea [also called boldo] listed by Health Tis include: Strengthens immune system Improves blood circulation Helps rheumatism Read more Benefits and Uses mentions that bilberry, Improves night vision Cures sore throats Lowers blood sugar and cholesterol Read More NOTE: Bilberry tea should be avoided during pregnancy, while lactating and cautiously with children. The tea should be drunk in moderation. Because the natural chemicals in bilberries could alter medications, discuss its use with a doctor. Because studies suggest bilberries may improve learning and memory in older adults, fight off certain bacteria, and reduce symptoms of ulcerative colitis, there are delicious ways to add them to the diet. They have a similar yet slightly more intense flavor than blueberries. Beyond drinking as tea, they can be eaten fresh or dried, on their own, or as part of any recipe that might include blueberries. More Ways to Use Bilberries Here are some fabulous recipes, including bilberry soup, bilberry jam, bilberry and apple salad. And here are five ways to use bilberries for skin and hair care, including a hair butter and deep conditioner. Succeed and Soar! More Video Resources BILBERRY & BLOOD CIRCULATION Impressive and comprehensive. 40 Minutes- Click here to view. HOW to GROW BILBERRIES 4 Minutes Click here to view. Shop Face Masks in Sandra’s Galleries Art also available as shirts, puzzles, phone cases, ornaments, journals, blankets, clocks and more. Each item is individually made, just for you. When will we ever get back to plain, old flu season? In the meantime, safety is a great policy. Why not do so with style and pizzazz? This Face Mask is #11, “Between A Rock and a Hard Place,” from the Eleanor’s Insights series. Most of the work that’s done in the world gets done by people who weren’t feeling all that well at the time that they did it. The face masks produced by Fine Art America are: 100% polyester Two ear loops with adjustable grommets for comfortable fit Sizes: Adult Large, Adult Small,/Youth Large Styles: Flat or Pleated NOT surgical mask grade See more details with item Price: $17.00 CUSTOMIZE. Use tools with item to: Enlarge, reduce size of art Change placement of art and text Choose background colors Purchase this face mask. Shop All Collections HERE. Thanks for shopping! Keep in Mind All information offered here is meant to encourage, refresh, enrich creative thinking and inspire. With a Masters Degree in Fine Arts, Sandra Gould Ford is an artist, author, educator and former steelworker who intends to lift hearts and spirits, our awareness and humanity. Know that information explored here may be time sensitive and could have been updated. This material prescribes neither drugs nor therapies. Further, this brief post cannot cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, warnings, drug interactions, allergic responses, adverse effects or appropriateness for any individual. This presenter uses her best discretion in sharing resources. She recommends readers do the same, including consulting appropriate professionals [including doctors, nurses and/or pharmacists] to make sure this information fits personal circumstances. Blessings and Good Health.
Fire Cider
Every since happiness heard your name, it has been running through the streets trying to find you. – Hafiz Have you ever juggled a bunch too much? Ahh! My November has been so crammed, I look forward to free time next week, when my first Fire Cider will be ready. Yep, I dread the taste. The concoction contains hot peppers, onion, ginger root, horseradish and more. But, after steeping in cider vinegar for a month, the brew is said to: Boost immunity Help digestion Reduce inflammation Lower blood pressure Clear congestion Reduce cholesterol Increase energy Ease arthritis I learned to make Fire Cider in my Urban Gardening workshop, sponsored by Phipp’s Conservatory. Here’s a recipe and more information. Have you ever tried this tonic? Might you? Let me know. Comment below! Okay, I did promise to stop mentioning Artisan Bread. Then, I learned it was the original pizza dough [Neapolitan]. Because enjoying pizza can be a kind of tonic, — soothing and satisfying — click on picture to watch the makings of Bob’s Artisan Bread Pizza. [8 minutes]. Click here or on image to view. [8 minutes] Wanderings & Wonders Collection The inspiring and beautiful work in my Fine Art America collections is available as prints, framed and on canvas as well as on journals, greeting cards, weekender bags, shower curtains, puzzles and much more. Shop Here Thanks for your support! Sandra Gould Ford NOTE: size and placement of the art and words]can be changed as well as background colors.