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The Edema Problem
Many people, particularly as they get older experience swelling in the extremities. Sometimes feet and ankles swell up way beyond their normal size, even to the point that it’s impossible to put shoes on. This is generally called edema.
Edema is caused by a problem in the sodium/potassium balance in the body. The mechanism is really pretty simple. Generally speaking, potassium is in the cells and sodium is outside the cells. When there is too much sodium, too much water gets into the cells and, bingo, edema springs up.
However, the problem is usually not the result of over consumption of sodium (salt). Instead, it is most commonly caused by the under consumption of potassium.
What you can do.
Well, it seems easy that the solution is consume more potassium. It’s not quite that simple. When you don’t have enough potassium in your cells, then you need something to open the gate for the potassium, and that is magnesium. So, you can start with a good combination potassium and magnesium supplement.
Of course, the best idea is to change your diet too. It helps to cut back on the over consumption of sodium. Probably, you are getting sodium from sources you don’t expect. Read labels and do research (that’s what Google is for!). You will discover that many things like diet sodas contain sodium. So, use good judgment.
In addition you can eat foods rich in potassium and magnesium. They include
- Potassium Foods
- raisins
- spinach
- lima beans
- potatoes
- winter squash
- yogurt
- bananas
- black beans
- halibut
- pumpkin seeds
- spinach
- okra
- nuts
- whole grain cereal
4.5 Billions Years Of Evolution Can’t Be Wrong
Have you ever pondered just how amazing life on our planet really is? That emotion overcame me as I was watching a pet cockatiel today. What an amazing thing that this small creature can bond with a human being and communicate on an emotional level. The complexity of life is overwhelming.
So, it makes me a bit nervous when I see the arrogance of scientists who believe they can improve on nature… particularly when that attitude comes from the profit motive. In the final analysis, the only moral responsibility of any corporation is to provide profits to its investors.
Enter Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO
So, get the picture here. Scientists think they can make “better” plants, where better is defined as more capable of increasing bottom line profits. Sure, they camouflage the profits in lofty ideals like increasing the world food supply, but, really, at the heart of it is more money. Imagine that you take an organic tomato and eat it. There is an incredibly complex set of chemical reactions happening between you and the tomato that have developed over millions of years… and without any long term studies, scientists decide that injecting the DNA of a fish into the tomato is a beneficial thing… beneficial to bottom lines, yes, but who knows about if it is beneficial to you.
Watch this video about GMO and Monsanto…
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The secret to a long and healthy life is in the quality and kind of food that we eat. Choosing and eating the right foods may increase both the length of your life and the quality of your life.
Here are ten foods that are great for you to eat on a regular basis!
1. Beans – Beans of contain a lot of protein. This protein is good because it contains little fat or calories. Beans are also high fiber and can help the digestive system. The give some people gas, but you can take precautions before you eat them. Soaking them first can help.
2. Oatmeal – Oatmeal is a great alternative to high sugar foods like donuts or breakfast cereals. It is know as a food that is useful in lowering blood cholesterol. You can make it yourself with rolled oats or eat the instant kind if you are in a hurry. Don’t add a bunch of sugar and it will keep your hunger under control, provide fiber, and keep your blood sugar constant.
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