Health: Chrysanthemum

Chrysanthemum

Written by Patricia Valle

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inflammation, and relieving symptoms of vertigo (dizziness). Studies have shown that chrysanthemum flowers can improve vision and are used for a wide range of eye problems such as eye strain, night blindness, redness and eye soreness. Chrysanthemum also shows a potential for treating angina by dilating coronary arteries. It is also used as an anti-hypertensive (to lower high blood pressure). Another remarkable study shows that chrysanthemum possesses strong activity against abnormal growths and is proving to be an antibiotic against a wide range of pathogens. There are at least fifteen compounds isolated from repparttar

edible flowers, all possessing potent inhibitory effects against abnormal cell division. The chemical constituents of Chrysanthemum include flavonoids, choline, vitamin B1, betaine and stachydrine.

Patricia ia a Nutrition Consultant in the Los Angeles area, and has written many articles on health, nutrition, herbs and natural alternatives for the past ten years.

Setting Realistic Goals for Weight Loss

Written by Larry Denton

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Unless your health is seriously at risk due to complications from being overweight or obese, gradual weight loss should be your goal. Here's how you do it:

Check with your doctor. Make sure you are healthy enough to lower your caloric intake and increase your physical activity.

Follow a calorie-reduced, but balanced diet that provides for weight loss of one or two pounds per week. Be sure to include at least five servings a day of fruits and veggies, along with whole grains, lean meat and low fat dairy products. This regimen may not sell many books, but it will reduce your waistline.

Make time in your day for some form of physical activity. Start by parking a distance from your work or shopping center a walk! 200 steps is equal to one city block and experts recommend that people aim for 10,000 steps a day. Take repparttar stairs instead of repparttar 113731 escalator or elevator. Then gradually add some added physical activity you enjoy--walking, cycling, tennis, golf, evening mowing repparttar 113732 lawn with a push mower is an excellent exercise.

For many people who are overweight or obese, long-term weight management generally requires sensible goals and a commitment to make realistic changes in their lifestyle (diet/exercise) to improve their health. A lifestyle based on proper, nutritional eating and regular physical activity can be a real lifesaver.

Larry Denton is a retired history having taught 33 years at Hobson High in Hobson, MT. He is currently Vice President of Elfin Enterprises, Inc., a business providing information and resources on a variety of important topics. For an exercise room full of additional free weight loss information and hundreds or valuable resources visit http://www.WeightLossWill.com

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