Life Wellness & Health

Daily life wellness is a concept that walks the line between extreme health on one end of the spectrum, the type of idealized health and fitness promoted in countless magazines, and the total (or near) absence of good health.

Most of us fall into that wide swath of middle ground, where we exercise regularly or semi-regularly, attempt to consume what we think is a decent diet, take a multi-vitamin, and aspire to be something better. Few are dedicated enough to reach the idealized version of “peak fitness,” the type of fitness achieved by pro athletes and others blessed with the right genetics from birth. Truth is, hyper-fitness is probably not practical for the average person, and may even be dangerous.

So the rest of us — the middle ground — are left to face limitless amounts of health and fitness information from every angle, and much of it bogus information. If you spend any time in a commercial gym, or reading health magazines, you know what I’m talking about. Every company claims to have the answer to all your health woes — chief among these, of course, is obesity. Why? Because everyone wants to be thin, fit, and healthy — at least their own idealized version of healthiness. And those products sell because of it, to the tune of multiple billions of dollars annually.

So what’s the point? A rational dedicated approach to everyday life wellness is a good philosophy. Take time to review some of the popular (and free) blogs around these days. Many are chock full of information for the layperson. Much of the info you’ll find around is unconventional, but there’s something for everyone. And look for active forums made up of fans who have come around to this way of thinking about health.

Try to focus in on one or two particular health and life wellness sources for the bulk of your info — sources that you trust and have spent some time reading. That way you can safely avoid most of the clutter out there. Rather than wasting time and money on a scattered approach, it’s far better to focus in on a select few. Then chart some health and fitness goals of your own, and make meaningful, measurable, and daily progress toward everyday life wellness. Goal setting is beyond the scope of this article, but there are many free goal setting websites around the web.

As always start with the basics and move on from there.

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Over the years the phrase ‘Candida cleanse’ has had plenty of publicity and there are still many questions surrounding what it is and how it works to get rid of your yeast infection permanently. Let’s try to clear some issues up for you.

Isn’t a ‘Candida cleanse’ actually just a fancy name for taking loads of fiber and cleaning your bowels out?

It is surprising how many people think so! While you do take on extra fiber to help flush the toxins from your system this is a very small part of the process. A true Candida cleanse is really about using diet and supplements to get rid of the Candid overgrowth that you are experiencing. It does this in four ways. By;

1. Eradicating your infection
2. Helping our immune system
3. Getting rid of toxins
4. Repairing the damage caused by all of the above.

I can do all of this just by eating certain foods?

There is a lot of focus on the food portion of a Candida cleanse, but this is only half of the picture. The real work gets done when we add certain supplements to the mix. Without these the diet becomes just another weight loss plan.

What foods can we eat during a Candida cleanse?

There are two reasons why we restrict certain types of foods during a Candida cleanse;

1. So that you starve the fungus of its food source.
2. To remove foods which irritate our immune system.

To do this we need to stop eating all sugar and foods that convert to sugar, like starches and carbohydrates. Moldy food also tends to irritate the fungus. We also need to remove foods that we could be sensitive to, like gluten and dairy. For the first few weeks it pays to only eat; green leafy vegetables, non starchy vegetables – like broccoli and cauliflower, asparagus, zucchini, cucumber, eggs, lean lamb, chicken, fish, nuts and seeds.

Will I lose weight on a Candida cleanse?

What tends to happen is that people do drop weight quite quickly, but as they reach their natural ideal weight then the weight loss slows down and you tend to just sit right around that ideal. Remember that you can eat as many portions of the ‘good foods’ as you like – As confusing as it sounds, most of the weight loss comes from not eating the highly processed, refined, fatty foods that we were eating.

What sort of supplements do we need to take and how dangerous are they?

The supplements that we need to take in a Candida cleanse involve;

• Natural anti-fungal remedies – there are 7 natural supplement that are brilliant anti-fungals. The trick with these is to rotate them so that the fungus does not build up a resistance to any of them.
• Support for the kidneys and liver – they will have a lot of work to do, so will need help to move the toxins through quickly.
• Support for the healing process – your body has had quite a bit of damage done to its internal tissue and systems, so we need to take supplements that will help to repair the damage done.
• Supplements for removing toxins – we all have some degree of heavy metal and parasitic poisoning. If we want to make a full recovery and not be hampered by this again then we need to gently remove everything that will interfere with our immune system. This detox part of the Candida cleanse can be started as soon as you are comfortable with the diet – usually within a couple of weeks.

Any supplementation whether pharmaceutical or natural should be undertaken with care, so please follow the instructions on the packaging or the advice of your Candida cleanse program provider. If in any doubt seek medical advice.

What about side effects?

There is a lot of information about a phenomenon called ‘Candida Die Off’ or the Herxheimer response. While the Candida are alive they produce toxic chemicals as a by-product. When the fungi die, they release a whole flood of these toxins into the body which can cause an immediate worsening of symptoms. This can last anywhere from a couple of days to a week or more. This is where you fiber shakes are really handy, as they help to flush these toxins out of your system really quickly. Taking extra supplements like vitamin C can also help.

Golfing gives the entire body a workout. This is far from the perception many non-golfers have about the sport. To them, golf is an easy sport done for leisure. However, as any golfer would attest, playing golf can lead to serious injuries. When doing a swing, golfers engage muscle groups both in the upper and lower body. Many times, these muscles get strained, especially where one has not yet perfected ways of performing the swing. The result is pain and sometimes injuries, which can keep you out of the sport for a while. A Chiropractor may just be the route to health many golfers need.

Simple chiropractor services are effective in realigning your muscles and relieving the pressure responsible for pain in muscles and joints. Chiropractic practitioners do not use any medications for treatment. They engage you in exercises that strengthen your muscles and enhance the body’s natural healing ability. Back pain is the most common complaint among golfers. Golfers experience pain during or after a game, when practicing, and even on days when one is not playing. The golf swing engages the lower back more than any other body part. This leads to the muscles on the lower back weakening, a condition that is causes pain in the lower back. It can also occur due to a disc problem.

To correct this anomaly, a Chiropractor will take you through a series of exercises that strengthen the lower back, gluts and hip muscles. This will offer protection during play. The Chiropractor also focuses on stretching the back. For this, there are various stretching exercises for different muscle groups in the back. Stretching gives instant relief from pain. It also increases the strength of the back over time and makes them more flexible. As a result, the probability of suffering an injury during play is reduced. You will also be able to go for long practice sessions without tiring easily.

The intensity of the exercises depends on your body weight. No equipment is required; you do not even need to go to a gym. The practitioner is usually a highly qualified specialist, providing training sessions with the aim of reaching optimal physical health and fitness. This makes Chiropractic a reliable and effective form of therapy. If you have never considered chiropractic service before, you need to try it. Other practical benefits you will enjoy include better circulation of blood, improved vitality, and elimination of lactic acid. It also improves digestion, reduces muscle spasm and facilitates easy breathing.

Chiropractic helps prevent future injuries. However, in the event that you suffer an injury, you will have a faster recovery time as compared to a golfer who does not use chiropractic therapy. Make it an ongoing practice to get the most out of it. The chiropractor will be able to arrange the sessions and best time for you to get the treatment.

Imagine standing in your local bulk buying store and wondering “Sure, it is cheaper to get the two gallon container of olive oil…but what in the world am I going to do with that much oil?” I have been doing some research on this healthy oil option and I have found that, in fact, there are numerous everyday uses for it. Some may be surprising but others make perfect sense.

1. Use it when you shave and to moisturize. Believe it or not, using olive oil in place of shaving cream will actually get you a closer shave. The great thing about using olive oil is that while you shave you it doubles as a skin moisturizer as well; saving you a step when you get out of the shower. For a mom of two little angels, I will definitely take advantage of saving a couple of steps to save me some time during the day. Also, olive oil is also great for removing eye makeup. Just dab a bit on your eye makeup and then just wipe it off with a cloth.

2. Stainless Steel Appliances and Wood Furniture. Now my stainless steel appliances cause me a great deal of headache. I get so frustrated when I clean them, especially when I am finished to see streaks all over them. Not only are they streaky but they seem dull and to have lost their shine… that is until I discovered olive oil as a shining agent. My steps are to first clean the appliance with some soapy water or a moist cleaning wipe and then to shine it up with olive oil. However, with wood furniture one can just put a bit of olive oil on a dry cloth and remove dust with ease. Just as a precaution I would try a test spot first to make sure nothing unforeseen happens. Otherwise, pretty amazing?

3. As a lubricant. So, I have a 2 and half year old and a 1 year old and one thing that I cannot have in my house is a squeaky door. Because that special time in the afternoon when my darlings are sleeping I am able to get some well needed, well deserved rest. I noticed that it can also be used on zippers of all sorts (bags, pants, luggage, etc.) Use it as a lubricant for your candle holder as well. Just rub a bit of olive oil on the decorative dish before placing your candle on it and if and when the candle drips, the wax can easily be removed.

Sinusitis has many symptoms before it fully develops. Post nasal drip is just one of the many symptoms of a potential sinus infection that also includes a runny nose, discharge of phlegm and mucous, a cough, bad breath and puffiness in the face. Post nasal drip consists of a runny nose along with phlegm and mucous being discharged. If the sinuses are inflamed, it affects the normal drainage of mucous of an individual. The mucous thickens and turns to a yellow or greenish discharge; this may also be a sign of flu or just an allergic reaction that will not subside.

Sinus drainage activity is an unavoidable part of our daily life. A bacterial or viral infection e.g. a cold causes the sinus drainage to become so congested that the only discharge is foul smelling and thick. Post nasal drip treatment can effectively cure this by unclogging the sinuses and allowing free passage of air and mucous. The choices of medicines vary and they can mostly be purchased over the counter. The most preferred and recommended form of post nasal drip treatment is a decongestant and they often include a pain reliever or may be bought without any kind of pain reliever if it’s not necessary. The most preferred treatment is pseudoephedrine.

When buying over the counter medication, it is always in your best interest to read the label carefully so you fully understand the medicine. This is important so you know whether it is permissible to mix it with any other medication that you may already be taking. The addition of a decongestant nasal spray may be useful if the medication is not effectively curing the problem. Afrin is the most recommended of these nasal sprays. But however helpful these sprays may be, use for more than four days may lead to more congestion. Talking to the doctor or local pharmacist can be of assistance in getting help on the application of the medication.

Post nasal drip is not the same as sinusitis but rather symptoms of an infected sinus; this is also prone with a common cold, flu attack and an allergic reaction which are sometimes severe enough to block the sinuses. Another type of post nasal drip treatment that may be effective is the intake of antihistamines, but is not necessarily the best choice to treat a seasonal or chronic allergy symptom. Other findings suggest that theses medications can actually thicken the mucous, limiting the drainage in the sinus leading to an infection.