Health and Fitness Oasis

Homeopathy is an alternative form of medicine which has been practiced since ancient times to treat everything from common colds to life threatening illnesses.  Many people who are used to modern medicine may find it suspicious, though it is still one of the most used types of medical treatment worldwide and is steadily gaining popularity in the western world.

Homeopathic medicine is based on three basic principles.  The biggest principle of homeopathy is that like treats like.  Instead of treating based on the disease doctors think you have, treatment is done based on the symptoms you know you have.  The second principle is that there is only one treatment, not two or even ten like a traditional doctor might give you.  The third principle is that everything is given in extremely small doses.

To treat yourself homeopathically, you must figure out all the symptoms.  Once you know your symptoms, you find a substance that causes the exact same set of symptoms and take a small amount of it.  Because you are only taking a very small amount, the substance not only doesn’t harm you, it’s said to cure you, generally long term or even permanently. Read the rest of this entry »

Holistic medicine and health food professionals are extolling the benefits of flaxseed oil and milled flaxseed. This plant, originally found in Europe, has been used as a source of fiber for many years.

Flaxseed contains lignans, which are used to counter hormone related problems and also to ward off the ill effects of bacteria and fungi. There are several studies that show the benefits are extensive while there are other scientists who claim the research isn’t conclusive and more studies are required before physicians could recommend the use of flaxseed oil for specific ailments.

More recently scientists have discovered that the plant and oil is rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, which are beneficial for people who are suffering from cardiac problems and lupus. Read the rest of this entry »

Black Seed Oil comes from the Black Seed herb, also called Nigella sativa. It is also known as “the Blessed Seed” because it is a truly a remarkable herb. The oil has been known for its healing properties since early in history. The old Romans and Egyptians used it to relieve headaches, toothaches and other problems.

The oil is cold-pressed and considered to be a great source of polyunsaturated fatty acids or essential fatty acids. These are needed to build healthy cells and to stimulate the body to produce Prostaglandin E1, which improves calcium movement, regulates hormones, controls cell growth and stops inflammation.

Internally, Black Seed Oil can be taken to stabilize the immune system, protect healthy cells, relieve symptoms of asthma and arthritis and other ailments. Read the rest of this entry »

Glutamine occurs naturally in your body. It is an amino acid which your body produces in abundance. It can be found circulating in the blood stream and it is stored in the skeletal muscles. However, if your body is not getting enough glutamine to supply the rest of your body, it will steal it from the muscles’ supply. 

We don’t want this situation because glutamine then becomes what is considered as ‘conditionally essential’. Simply stated, even though your body can make glutamine, there are times when your body’s need for glutamine is greater than its ability to produce glutamine.

During periods of stress, including extreme exercise, glutamine is literally torn away from the muscles. This weakening can cause muscle wasting while also lowering your immune function. This results in the need to replenish the depleted amounts following exercise, as well as prior to bedtime.

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