My friend read something online earlier about cutting out (among all the other things we can’t eat) carbonated beverages in candida diet. She loves Perrier and Diet Rite peach melba drinks (sweetened with Splenda). She only has one Diet Rite per day, but she will often drink 2 25oz bottles of Perrier a day if she has it around. She wonders why carbonated beverages are not allowed.

I know that I have different reactions from the sugars versus the carbonation. The carbonation seems to make it all the way through my system resulting in little air pockets that come out when I use the bathroom. Unlike the sugar that causes the typical candida problems with me.

I am trying to be as strict as possible on my diet, but at least for the first month or so I am allowing myself diet soda and sweet and low for my grapefruit and herbal tea. I know it kills, but I just have to have something to satisfy my sugar cravings or else I know I won’t succeed! I have a book about candida diets written by a nutritionist who chewed sugarless gum in the beginning for the very same reason. I mean, we are only human and are capable of weaning ourselves off the stuff when the time comes. I am planning to go from diet soda to Perrier and then off that no matter what they say. It can’t be that terrible.

Sometimes, I also break down and drink a “Spritzer” by “R. W. Knudsen”. It doesn’t affect me like typical sodas. It has sparkling water, concentrated fruit juices, and “natural flavor”. But, as I have learned recently, there could be anything in that natural flavor.

I wanted to point out, too, if Splenda is made from sugar that they process. I am not sure if Splenda is any good for candida either considering what it really is. Try this for a fizzy drink: sparkling mineral water, unsweetened cranberry juice, and Stevia if you want to sweeten it. It is rather tart but refreshing!

Maintaining good health involves eating and absorbing the right kind of foods. If you have been diagnosed as suffering from diabetes, it is essential that you develop an understanding as to what would be the correct diet. Diabetic nutrition is centered around controlling the amount of glucose or sugar in the blood. What we eat directly impacts blood-sugar levels, therefore the right choice of foods is fundamental to prevent a deterioration in health and quality of life.

There is not one exact diet that medical experts suggest a diabetes patient should follow, it depends on factors such as the extent of the condition, as well as the weight and age of the individual. Those people suffering from diabetes should be referred to a registered dietician who would be able to put together a specific guide for meals.

Diabetic nutrition also needs to take into consideration the individual’s eating habits and personal schedule. Guidelines for suitable control of diabetes will focus on eating at the same time each day of the week, this will help in keeping blood sugar levels stable and ensure that insulin does work in the right way.

It is important to frequently check blood sugar levels, especially when starting a new diet, only by doing so would a diabetic understand which foods and drinks do have a positive or negative impact on their blood sugar levels. The best diet would usually be one that is high in fiber and low in fat, sugar, and salt. Fiber can be sourced from certain vegetables and fruit, as well as wholemeal products such as brown rice and brown bread.

A balanced approach is the best option, it can be dangerous to cut out certain food groups altogether as this can then lead to other health problems. For this reason, it is advisable to consume a limited amount of fat, especially through the eating of chicken and nuts and seeds. Red meat should be reduced to a negligible amount. For most diabetics, alcohol should not be consumed as it can be high in sugar. Also, soda drinks, fruit juices, and sugary teas need to be kept to an absolute minimum.

A dietician may suggest following an exchange diet, this is a plan which involves swapping various foods around so as to give the individual some choice and variety. It can be difficult at first giving up various foods, but it should be made clear that diabetic nutrition diets do not have to be bland or unappealing, there are plenty of mouthwatering dishes that can still be taken.

Before I conducted a lot of research on this diet, I did not realize that it was actually designed to be low in carbohydrates.  It works a lot like the south beach or Atkins diet by putting your body into ketosis and getting it to burn it’s own fat.  But, you don’t have to just eat eggs and meat all the time like many similar diets. There are a lot of dessert and snack type alternatives, which is a good thing.  Yesterday, someone emailed me and asked “Exactly how many carbs can you consume per day on medifast?” I’ll answer this question in the following article.

The Average Amount Of Carbs In A Day Of Medifast Foods: You probably already know this, but you’ll be eating six times per day on this diet – five of these meals are provided by the company and one of them (called the “lean and green”) you make yourself – (based on the medifast guidelines, of course.)

On average, all six meals will provide you around 80 -100 grams of carbohydrates per day.  Of course, it’s best to be on the low end of this range, but there have been times when I have been on the higher end of this and I know from using ketone strips that I was able to stay in ketosis and continue to burn fat.  Here’s a look at the carbs contained in a sample of five meals.

Sample Meals With                              Amount Of Carbohydrates Contained (In Grams)

Cappuccino                                           13

Oatmeal                                               15

Chocolate Shake                                   13

Chili                                                     15

Caramel Protein Bar                            13

Apple Cinnamon Crisps                        8

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Total                                                  77 grams

Adding In The Lean And Green Meal: As you can see, after eating five meals, you’re well under the optimal 85 grams of carbs.  But, you still have your “lean and green” meal to make and consume.   This meal should consist of lean protein or meat (5 – 7 ounces) and up to three servings of vegetables. The company provides guidelines that lists the vegetables in terms of those that are the lowest on the glycemic index and those that are the highest.  However, even high glycemic veggies will work, since you are limiting fruits in the beginning.  As long as you stay with in the “lean and green” guidelines, you still have quite a lot of leeway.  You’d have to consume 23 grams of carbs to go over the guidelines – which is quite a bit.

Hopefully, you can see that this isn’t too painful.  You aren’t limited to pork rinds, bacon and eggs, so you don’t have to worry about your fat and cholesterol.  The foods are pretty decent and you’re eating snack type foods that you wouldn’t normally associate with being low in carbohydrates.

People often ask me why I’m so obsessed about seeds and nuts and I could rattle off a whole slew of information (see sources below) about why they’re so great. After watching their eyes invariably glaze over from information overload, I’ve since discovered that less is more, and simplicity is a gem worth appreciating. The simple answer lays in the fact that we (meaning homo Sapiens) are at our optimal health and fitness when we adhere to a diet that is both diverse and nutritionally dense. This is in both the historic and evolutionary record ( I won’t bore you with the details) as well as the current health crisis many in the industrialized (as well as underdeveloped nations) are facing in terms of ever increasing numbers of diabetes, cancer, as well as autoimmune diseases.

It is no small coincidence that our propensity for, and our over indulgence in so-called “quick” and “processed” foods have a strong connection or link to the incidence of the above mentioned diseases and associated syndromes. The bottom line, is that processed foods, our dependency on them, coupled with a lack of adequate exercise (daily), has brought us to the brink of a near pandemic. Add to that unsustainable environmental and agricultural practices, and a grime picture begins to unfold for the human race; but a solution for one problem at a time please.

In simple terms, nuts can be defined as “small dry hard-shelled dry fruit or seed with a separable rind or shell an interior kernel” (Merriam-Webster Dictionary definition). A much more detailed definition is provided by the National Institutes of Health (see National Institutes of Health website) which states that nuts are “nutrient dense foods with complex matrices rich in unsaturated fatty and other bioactive compounds: high-quality vegetable protein, fiber, minerals, tocopherols, phytosterols, and phenolic compounds.” Translation? nuts constitute a dense powerhouse store of complete nutrients (i.e. fats, fibre, carbohydrates, etc).

All that being said, there is such a thing as too much of a good thing. While nuts are nutrient dense, they do contain fat and that means you must balance their intake with other sources of vital nutrients that contain fewer calories as well as fats. The key take away here is “BALANCE”; in terms of nutritional intake (i.e. amount per serving, etc) as well as lin proportion to other nutrient sources. For instance, a balanced intake of nuts (and or seeds, i.e. sunflower walnuts) at one sitting relative to other nutrient sources, would be equivalent to 1/3/ cup or 1 and 1/2 oz of nuts 3-4 servings per week for a 1,600 calorie diet and 4-5 servings per week for a 2,000 calorie diet (American Heart Association: 2013Healthy Diet recommendations;Eckel, Robert H. et al. “2013 AHA/ACC).

While similar to seeds in terms of nutrient content, seeds are, in simple terms, the embryonic stage of a plant housed in a protective outer shell or hull. The dietary guidelines for seeds are similar to those for nuts, but the caveat remains the same; balance, balance, balance, is the mantra we should all stick to when it comes to nutrition, health (mind-body) and fitness. Why am I pushing them? I’m a firm believer in balance and the pivotal role it plays in our health and fitness within the context of a healthy and free lifestyle. My own personal experience alone has driven home the inherent power of a well balanced and nutrient dense diet; not only that, from a physical fitness perspective, a poor diet will doom you to failure and injury (i.e. failing to fuel your body the nutrients required for both recovery and muscle growth).

From a female perspective, I’ve come to learn the importance of incorporating dietary balance into my daily regime as a means of negating undesirable effects of changes in hormonal levels, stress, and illness recovery. While nutrition and fitness alone can not wholly stave off the negative impacts of illness, disease, time, and so forth, they are powerful resources in our arsenal that are available to help us achieve optimum fitness, health, and the freedom to pursue our goals and passions.

It is suggested that the proper eczema diet can prevent flareups as well as reduce or even eliminate symptoms. Most sufferers will experience a reaction to a trigger food within two hours of consuming it, others won’t see symptoms for 24 hours later. Since every person is different, the list of unfavorable foods will vary from one individual to another. What this means is that you may have to deal with quite a few rashes during your trial and error phase to create your list of foods to stay clear of.

Determining Your Trigger Foods

The most common foods that cause eczema rashes are dairy, berries, eggs, wheat, gluten, nuts, citrus fruits, soy, tomatoes, fish and chocolate. The best way to determine which foods are causing your eczema is to serve yourself a small portion of one of these foods everyday, allowing at least 24 hours for a fair evaluation before you try a different one. Any foods that cause a rash go on your list of foods not to eat.

Popular Diets

• Wheat-Free Diet – For some, a wheat-free diet is all that is needed to prevent eczema. This includes refined wheat, whole wheat, wheat bran, semolina, couscous, durum, stone-ground, bulgar, einkorn, matzo, kamut, triticale and seitan. You can however, still enjoy foods that contain amaranth, almond flour, brown or white rice, arrowroot, corn, tapioca, coconut flour, flax seed, maize, quinoa, rye and barley.

• Gluten-Free Diet – There is a common misconception that wheat-free and gluten-free are the same thing but they’re not. Gluten is actually a plant protein. Therefore, while the list of foods are similar, gluten-free is a little stricter. For example, a person on this diet for eczema treatment could eat the safe foods on the list above with the exception of rye and barley because they are plant derived. You can safely eat frozen or canned vegetables as long as no gluten has been added as a preservative or thickener.

• Vegan Diet – Providing you don’t have any wheat or gluten allergies, a vegan diet has become a popular option for eczema. This eliminates a large portion of triggering foods such as diary, eggs, fish and meat. Vegan diets are also being recommended for current cancer patients as well as to help prevent cancer, diabetes, heart disease and high cholesterol.

It is important to understand that one specific diet may not be the best option for you. While you might find that wheat is to blame, there is still a chance that other foods will cause rashes as well. It is always recommended when trying new foods, to not overdo it until you know how your body is going to react.

Don’t get discouraged if there are foods that you love on your list you cannot eat. Today, there are plenty of substitutes available to accommodate any diet so you can take this opportunity to expand your daily diet and find new things to love!

The other day, I received an email from someone who asked me for information about “Nutrisystem and cancer.” She was no more specific than this. I wrote her back and asked for more information, but in the meantime, I began Googling the two phrases together. This is a question that I had never been asked before and I must admit that it had me stumped because I’ve been on this diet and in weight loss forums for a long time and I’ve never seen or heard these two phrases connected. However, I did research the topic and I did get more information from the writer of the email. I’ll discuss this more in the following article.

Nutrisystem’s Website’s Mention Of Cancer: Googling these two phrases together did not yield much information. I found some women in a breast cancer forum discussing the Nutrisystem diet but there was no correlation between their health and the diet. They were simply talking about weight loss as women, not as patients.

I then found one mention of the word cancer on the company’s website (under terms and conditions,) but this was merely a sentence saying that there is a correlation with being 20 percent over your ideal weight and an increased risk for certain types of illnesses. There is a long list of examples of the illnesses and cancer is one that is listed. This is a pretty broad statement that you will generally see on most weight loss websites.

Low Carbohydrate / High Protein Diets And Cancer: Eventually, the person who sent the email got back to me and offered more information. She really wanted to know if low carb / high protein diets contribute to cancer. And since Nutrisystem is “glycemic friendly,” she thought that it might fall under this category.

This diet does limit carbs and focus on getting lean protein. However, many of the high protein diets cited as being potentially harmful to your health limit fruits and high carbohydrate vegetables. This diet does not go that far. You are asked to add in fresh sides (which can include fruits and vegetables) at every meal.

Many of the critics of high protein diets are concerned that the lack of fruits and vegetables contribute to your not getting enough fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Not only are Nutrisystem’s foods fortified with these things, but the diet asks you to add in your own healthy fresh foods at each meal to ensure that these basis are covered. I do understand the concern if you are on a very strict diet that limits fruits and whole grains, but this is not one of them.

Using Your Own Common Sense: Of course, you should discuss any concerns about this or any diet that you might be considering with your doctor. The company’s website does stress that it’s not offering any medical advice and that you should rely on your doctor, not the website, for information about your health.

However, I think that if you look at the nutritional information of the foods, you might be pleasantly surprised. Sure, they are glycemic friendly, but they are not overly restrictive. You are not only allowed but encouraged to eat fruits vegetables, and whole grains on this diet. The idea is to encourage a healthy lifestyle, not a dangerous one.

People who suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome often find that a proper diet can make a world of difference in their overall health. Chances are good that you are already aware of specific foods that trigger your IBS attack. Perhaps you have also noticed that at times you are able to eat these same foods and not experience any problems. There’s no doubt about it, Irritable Bowel Syndrome can be a very perplexing and frustrating syndrome.

There are two groups of foods known to adversely affect IBS: Gastrointestinal stimulants and gastrointestinal irritants. Stimulants include caffeine, nicotine and alcohol. Irritants include foods that are high in fat, eggs, dairy products, spicy foods, insoluble fiber, artificial sweeteners, and monosodium glutamate (MSG).

Both gastrointestinal stimulants and irritants can cause violent reactions of the gastrocolic reflex, which plays an important role in the movement of food through the digestive tract. If the response is too quick, diarrhea or gas can occur. If the response is too slow, bloating, pain and constipation can occur. Learning which foods trigger your gastrocolic reflex will assist you in creating a personalized IBS diet.

Eating an IBS diet does not mean you have to deprive or starve yourself. It doesn’t mean you’ll be eating tofu burgers and drinking wheat grass at your local health food store; unless you want to. It does mean that you’ll need to learn how to eat safely and intelligently.

Physiologically, different foods affect the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. The list that follows includes foods that are known IBS triggers. However, this does not mean that you will have to eliminate them for the rest of your life. Chances are good that once you restore intestinal balance, you will be able to reintroduce them in small amounts. Others may not be affected at all by foods on the list.

The best way to determine how food affects you is to keep a food journal. It doesn’t have to be elaborate, but should include the date, time, food you ate, and any symptoms or benefits that occur. The more you learn how food affects you; the better equipped you will be to make healthy choices.

Foods Known to Trigger Irritable Bowel Syndrome [http://www.my-irritable-bowel-syndrome.com] Symptoms

Meat: I know this is painful to hear, but meat is the biggest IBS offender. This includes ALL meat, except for fish and skinless white meat from poultry. Cold cuts are some of the worst offenders and should be avoided at all costs. Oftentimes, they contain nitrates as a preservative, and high levels of monosodium glutamate – a known IBS trigger.

Dairy products. There are several reasons you should avoid dairy products. First, dairy products trigger IBS symptoms due to the high fat content. Second, dairy products can trigger an attack even if you aren’t lactose intolerant. Third, dairy products are known to promote cytokine production, which leads to inflammation throughout the body. Fourth, eating casein (a milk protein) causes your body to produce histamines, resulting in excess mucus production.

Oftentimes, people with IBS are instructed to eat yogurt to restore “friendly” bacteria in the gut. Although fermentation has reduced the lactose levels, yogurt still contains whey and casein, and should be avoided.

Egg yolks. Egg yolks and dairy products are high in arachidonic acid. This is the same substance that makes meats so inflammatory. If you are going to eat eggs, you should only eat the whites.

Meat, dairy products, and egg yolks are by far the most dangerous for individuals with Irritable Bowel Syndrome [http://www.my-irritable-bowel-syndrome.com]. Their high fat count causes violent gastrointestinal and colon spasms and triggers diarrhea. For others, the high level of animal protein, coupled with a lack of fiber and low water content, can lead to severe constipation. These three food categories pose the highest risk and should be eliminated from your diet.

People engaging in an IBS diet need to watch their fat intake, as foods high in fat are known to trigger IBS symptoms. Common high fat foods include:

• Anything fried (deep fried or pan fried) – French fries, onion rings, hash browns, fried chicken, hash browns, hot wings, corn dogs
• Dressings and oils – Mayonnaise, salad dressing, shortening, margarine, butter, spreads, tartar sauce
• Baked goods – breads, biscuits, scones, pastries, doughnuts, pie crust
• Snack foods – potato chips, corn chips, crackers

Known Irritable Bowel Syndrome Irritants

• Alcohol – triggers IBS attacks, especially on an empty stomach.
• Artificial sweeteners – Aspartame, Sucralose (also known as Splenda), Acesulfame K, Neotame, and Saccharin. Artificial sweeteners can trigger pain, cramps, gas, bloating, and diarrhea in individuals with irritable bowel syndrome.
• Caffeine – coffee, tea, chocolate, diet pills
• Carbonation – used to create the “fizzing” action in soft drinks and mineral water. Carbonation has been known to cause bloating and cramps in some individuals with IBS.
• Coffee – both regular and decaf contain an enzyme that is known to irritate the GI tract.
• Monosodium glutamate or MSG – an additive used to enhance the flavor of foods. There is much evidence connecting MSG to all sorts of digestive problems.

What if I were to tell you that by simply eating certain foods you could decrease or completely prevent your risk of developing certain diseases? Truth be told- it is possible. By consuming a diet high in certain nutrients called, phytochemicals, you can decrease the likelihood of developing these diseases, plus feed your body with excellent nutrition. Phyto is derived from the ancient Greek word for “plant”, and phytochemicals are substances present within the plants that react and interact in complex ways within the body to prevent certain diseases and boost overall health.

There are hundreds of different phytochemicals found in certain foods, and it should come as no shock to hear that fruits, vegetables and whole grains offer a rich supply of these power foods. These foods are chalked full of essential vitamins, minerals, water and fiber that our body needs to stay healthy, feel vibrant and maintain our day-to-day activities. On another note, individuals who consume foods high in phytochemicals have reported weight loss, improved skin tone, thicker hair, stronger nails, increased energy and felt better. WOW- do you need any more motivation to include these foods in your diet?

Below you will find a list of the top 12 foods you should have in your diet, plus several tidbits to support their phytochemical function in your diet. The beneficial effects of phytochemicals are best realized naturally, not in pill or supplement form, although supplements are available if you’re not to keen on some of the listed foods. Make your grocery list and be sure to include the following 12 foods:

• Tomatoes- Has shown to decrease the risk of certain cancers and also may even slow the progression of already developed cancers.
• Cruciferous veggies- they include but aren’t limited to: broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, bok choy, kale, collard and mustard greens; they are packed with phytochemicals that can prevent various types of cancer.
• Soybeans-been shown to lower blood cholesterol levels, decrease the risk of heart disease, and prevent certain types of cancer. Available in milk, tofu, veggie burgers, cheese, yogurts and tempeh. Contains compound genistein- a type of isoflavone- which appears to prevent cancer and also has shown to revert cancerous cells back to normal.
• Whole grains- include the likes of wheat, oat, quinoa, kamut, spelt, and amaranth to name just a few. The fiber in whole grains plays a critical role in decreasing the risk of colorectal cancer, and also has been shown to prevent and treat a number of chronic diseases.
• Citrus Fruits- these fruits have long been touted as preventative medicine in conditions such as scurvy.
• Greens- dark green, leafy vegetables such as dandelion greens, kale, turnip greens, arugula, spinach, beet greens, and mustard greens.
• Red/Orange/Yellow Fruits: include strawberries, raspberries, red grapes, cantaloupe, watermelon, papayas, mangos, and red grapefruit. The health benefits include protection of the body from devastating effects of cellular damage, including skin, eye, liver, and lung diseases.
• Red/Orange/Yellow Veggies: Include squash, yams, sweet potatoes, pumpkins, red peppers, and carrots. Contain phytochemicals that prevent heart disease and cancer and help to ward off the common cold.
• Fish- contain Omega 3 fatty acids which help to lower blood pressure and reduce triglycerides, decrease plasma levels of VLDL cholesterol, and help reduce the tendency of blood platelets to clump and adhere to blood vessel walls; they are crucial in the prevention of heart disease. Includes cold water fish like salmon or mackerel, sardines, anchovies, tuna, swordfish, rainbow trout, striped bass, even oysters and squid (both high in omega 3’s).
• Nuts and Seeds- nutritional powerhouses containing numerous compounds including protein, Vitamin E and fiber. Examples are: sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, walnuts, Brazil nuts, chestnuts, cashews, almonds, pistachios, and pine nuts.
• Beans and Legumes- important in the prevention of heart disease, mainly because of their ability to lower blood cholesterol (LDL), and reduce blood lipid levels. They also may help to fight cancer, stabilize blood-sugar levels, lower cholesterol and help prevent obesity. Some types are black-eyed peas, chickpeas, lentils, kidney beans, mung beans, navy beans, split peas, pinto beans, and soybeans.
• Onions and Garlic- health benefits of garlic include stimulation of immune function, blocks the chemical cancer-causing agents to affect normal cells, suppresses cholesterol production and lowers LDL, protects cells against oxidation. Garlic and onions also may block the formation of nitrosamines, carcinogenic compounds created in the digestive tract. Studies have shown that people who consume a diet rich in garlic and onions have a lower risk of stomach cancer. Alliums include, garlic, onions, shallots, leeks, scallions and chives.

What we eat supports how we feel, think, do and be. Too much scientific evidence exists to see it any other way. If you want to feel good, enjoy your life to the fullest and obliterate the opportunity for disease to rest inside of your body then include these 12 foods into your diet as often as possible. I hate to sound like a broken record, but here goes: “You need to eat your fruits and veggies!”

The purpose of writing you this newsletter is to share information about tinnitus and how to cure it using diets. According to my research, there is a connection between food and tinnitus.

Tinnitus or unwanted ear sounds are as a result of high blood pressure or arteriosclerosis. High blood pressure occurs as a result of unhealthy foods such as red meat (animal protein), refined sugars, salt and flour, and other processed foods. These foods stress the body by constricting the arteries.

Salt and sugar only worsen tinnitus and so they should be avoided. Salt will restrict blood vessel, cause hypertension as well as reduce the flow of blood to the ears and brain thus worsening tinnitus.

Sugar on the other hand will only cause abnormal sugar metabolism to tinnitus patients. This will interrupt with the auditory system causing insulin levels to rise which is dangerous as it worsens tinnitus as well as causing other conditions such as Type 2 Diabetes.

To unclog your ears, you can take fruit and vegetable juice for three days. You can also lower blood pressure, dilate and relax blood vessels by taking garlic juice combined with raw vegetables and fruits.

Tinnitus can also lead to hearing loss. To improve your hearing, reduce the intake of vegetable shortening and margarine, and saturated fats. You can prevent vasoconstriction in the inner ear by avoiding sugar which provokes adrenalin release that promotes tinnitus.

You can also reduce tinnitus by increasing dietary magnesium and potassium. The best sources for these minerals are bananas, leafy green vegetables, apricots, nuts, beets, and baked potatoes.

Multivitamin mineral supplements can also be taken to compensate the mentioned foods.

You might find that you get tinnitus after eating certain foods. You can do some research or experimentation to find out which foods trigger your tinnitus. In some people, tinnitus is triggered by caffeine or other stimulants, salt, sugar, dairy products, or quinine or other preservatives and suppressants.

You can also cure your tinnitus by supplementing your diet with organically grown herbs such as ginkgo, sesame, black-cohosh, lesser periwinkle, goldenseal, spinach, sunflower seeds, fenugreek seed tea, castor oil, onion juice, passion flower, ramson juice, horsetail, mistletoe tea, and plantain.

These herbs help in improving the flow of blood to the brain. They also help in unclogging the ears as well as boosting your energy thus curing tinnitus.

Do not take garlic if you are taking ginkgo because they will react negatively to the blood by making it thin. So, if you have garlic in your diet, do not include ginkgo. The two never goes together.

Now that you have known the types of foods that help in reducing tinnitus, it is time to add them into your menu.

As we mentioned in previous article, premenstrual syndrome is defined as faulty function of the ovaries related to the women’s menstrual cycle, it effects a women’s physical and emotional state, and sometimes interferes with daily activities as a result of hormone fluctuation. The syndrome occurs one to two weeks before menstruation and then declines when the period starts. In this article, we will discuss how kelp helps to treat PMS.

I. Definition

Kelp are seaweed plants belongs to the family Laminariales and exist only on the clean water coast line. It contains many nutrients and has been used as foods for thousand of years for people living in the coast line.

II. How kelp effects women with PMS

1. Vitamins

Kelp contains many vitamins including Vitamin A, B1, B2, B3, B12, C, E and K which are necessary for the body need for over all health as we mentioned in previous article. Remember, for what ever reason, women with PMS are found have above vitamins deficiency.

2. Iodine

a) Thyroid function

Iodine is vital to maintain normal function of thyroid gland. Deficiency of iodine increasing the risk of hyperthyroidism resulting in hormone imbalance causing fatigue, tiredness and depression and uncontrolled weight loss.

b) Immune system

It besides increase the immune system in protect our body against the forming the free radical and prevent irregular cell growth, it also stimulate the immune response against infection and inflammation.

c) Nervous system

It also helps to inhibit the estrogen response through up-regulating proteins involved in estrogen metabolism thereby, maintaining the right levels of estrogen and progesterone and lessening the risk of symptoms of PMS caused by hormone imbalance

3. Alkaili

Alkaili is important in helping our body to neutreulize the levels of acid because most of our diet today contains high amount of acid-genic foods including meat and eggs which causes acids accumulated in the blood resulting in nervous tension such as fatigue, anorexia, insomnia, headache and uncontrolled joint pain.

4. Chlorella

Besides helping to clean the plague in the arterial wall and making the arterial wall more elastic, chlorella helps to improve liver function in carbohydrate and fat and protein metabolism resulting in lessening the risk of hormone imbalance and insulin fluctuation for some women with premenstrual syndrome.