Health – Lycopene

 Finding the right balance for you and understanding Vitamins Supplements and Antioxidants, read on….

The pigment that give vegetables and fruits the beautiful colours they have is called Lycopene. This pigment has strong antioxidant capabilities some studies show Lycopene is associated with a lower risk of prostate cancer and cardiovascular disease.

Can Lycopene be easily enjoyed in you daily routine well if you like fruits and vegetable tomatoes watermelon and pink grapefuits then you should have no problem getting this antioxidant into your system. The more antioxidants the more fighting capacity you have against free radicals right?

Source…. Rob Paterson

Health – Vitamins D C E and A

 

All vitamins to some varying degree have been found to be good for you. They assist your bodies natural defense mechanisms and protect you from free radicals that break down cells in your system. 

It is wise to maintain a certain level of vitamins D C E and A, these vitamins have been studied and have shown to have many benefits. During certain times of the year when food comes from overseas we should take vitamin supplements to increase our content therefore ensuring we do not become deficient.

Having the right amount of vitamins in your diet can make the difference between being tired and sleepy or awake and energized.

Vitamin D C E A       

   Source…. Rob Paterson

Health – Antioxidants what are they

Antioxidants and cancer are these substances the protections we are looking for the protection for  cells from the damage caused by free radicals. In today’s world we all need extra protection from the elements we encounter each day.

 Examples of antioxidants include beta-carotene, lycopene, vitamins C, E, and A, and other substances

There are many foods that are rich in antioxidants. Fruits vegetables and Vitamins are also essential to the fight against free radicals where you lack in one the other will cover.

Remember a proper diet including all foods with fruits and vegetables, including nuts and grains along with a proper exercise regiment will serve to creating a healthy lifestyle.

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Source… Rob Paterson

Health – What’s the real Price we pay for Discount Goods?

As some 4 Billion people witnessed the other night with the Opening Ceremonies of the 29Th Olympiad in China there was one really big story other than the Olympics that has lasted for months if not years. Even with more than half the cars in Beijing parked and most of the industry shut down for the last few weeks to hopefully clear up the air in time for the Olympics the smog or yellow brown skies that some are calling soot like have never let up and there has been barely a glimpse of the beautiful blue sky we in less polluted lands enjoy. 

Human rights maybe an issue the west feels China should resolve but this is really not the most pressing issue take a second and think about this air surrounds us we all breathe the same air that travels the world over. That polluted air in China and elsewhere in aisa maybe the air we consider clean. By the time the air travels in our direction the pollution is blown about and has dissipated. Air is cleaned so we think through rainfall but the pollutants must go somewhere right? My guess would be onto the ground/ water /oceans rivers/of the world so we now have cleaner air but we are left with soil pollution this should not be acceptable have we forgotten about the ban on leaded gasoline and what that was doing to our children. How much longer can the continued pollution like we are witnessing in China and Asia go on this cannot be a good thing can it?

Is this need for cheap goods and huge profits at the expense of humanity and the environment ruining the air and land in China my guess would be yes. China has conquered  with its world dominance in manufacturing  just about all the product lines we purchase on a continual basis don’t believe me look at the “made in” label and keep in mind there is alot of no label made in china goods. Now this is not meant to be a slight against china as of course the country has a great history and some vary beautiful landscapes and tourist attractions.

Now i realize there are many cities in the world with pollutted air like Mexico, los Angeles, Athens but China’s air is so filthy a mask should be worn to protect you from the small particulate matter that is pumped from the many coal plants. These plants produce energy to the local plastics/toy/product factories who inturn pump there own pollution into the air and water so cheap labour can continue and we can enjoy all the products and packaging  purchased from local dollar stores and retail outlets at a extremely discounted price. Is all this sustainable given the impact low wage employment is having in china.

What i am trying to get at is who is really responsible for the pollution in china? Is it you with your need to save that dollar or is it the governments of the world in which we elect.

Our Goverments in the west including Africa and India while working together with China can implement a clean air policy or act unilaterally and i am not talking KYOTO but something that could deliver cleaner air with the use of import taxes. 

Taxes a favourite revenue generating tool of the 20th century and to this day . This tool if used properly could be applied to the benefit of so called emerging economies. Think about it with the amount of trade between North America the rest of the world and China is in the trillions. If products originating from China are taxed pennies on the dollar the combined dollars worldwide could amount to billions. China’s (GDP) was worth roughly 3.43 trillion USDin ‘07. So if you take .20 mulitplied by 3 trillion you get 600 billion. With an environmental levy (import tax) witheld at customs provided to china along with sponsoring government technology could create employment and assist in cleaning up the air and could have a net benefit of opening up a very closed society with co-operation on this most vital front.

   This article will most likely not ever be read by anyone in China as the goverment controls just about everything that is broadcast and printed from the outside world including the Internet is strictly regulated.

As the environment changes we and the rest of the world seriously need to give our heads a shake and re-evaluate how we purchase our goods and give some consideration to the environmental impact these discount goods have on the country in which they are produced remember air today here tommorow just as the wind blows water flows. Our environment is what we make of it does Chernobyl ring a bell.

Lets not forget there are plenty of Environmental Concerns in the world we in western society are no different than our chinese counter parts as the so called developed world have created some of the worst environmental disasters known to man there are many too many to list and they are not talked about.

  Now is the time to assist our developing world neighbours create an economy that does not kill us all in the end. Maybe with elections coming in Canada Harper/Dion and Obama/Mclean in the United States something can be done before we become victims of our own success’s however small the cost could be too great for our race to bear after all we are only human and like past societies poised for extinction.

Source….. Rob Paterson

Health – Vitamins & Supplements

 

Vitamin A

 It’s one of the most versatile vitamins, with roles in such diverse functions as vision, immune defenses, maintenance of body linings and skin, bone and body growth, normal cell development, and reproduction. Vitamin A helps form and maintains healthy teeth, skeletal and soft tissue, mucous membranes, and skin.

Vitamins and Mineral supplements are vital to a healthy diet especially More so today than yester-year.

The value of today’s foods is questionable storing foods for long times will reduce vitamin levels mineral levels are equally reduced as the soil food is grown in  has less value due to overuse as farmers are consistently planting crops to ensure maximum harvest.

Source…. Rob “torontorealty” Paterson, Internet Search

Health – Vitamins & Supplements

Are you experiencing weakness in your muscles, well this could be linked to reduced levels of Selenium in your blood. This Supplement plays an important role maintaining muscle mass, balance and mobility. Tap water and high-protein foods such as meat contain selenium. Another good source is a  multivitamin supplement. Talk to your doctor/dietitian evaluate your diet and see what kind of multivitamin would suit you best.

 Remember excessive consumption of any vitamin or supplement can be toxic and deadly.

Source… Rob “torontorealty” Paterson, American Journal Clinical Nutrition 2007 

Health – Leading A Balanced Healthy Life

There are 2 aspects to increase your health and to live a well balance healthy life. These 3 aspects are eat properly, exercise regularly, and get enough sleep at night to re-energize your body.

You should eat 6 small meals a day, consuming food every 2-3 hours.

 Example:

Breakfast- 8:00 A.M

Snack 1- 10:00 A.M

Lunch – 12:00 P.M

Snack 2 – 3:00 P.M

Dinner- 6:00 P.M

Snack 3- 8:00 P.M

A good balance of cardio and weight training will help you gain energy, make you stronger, and build some well-developed muscles. There are many different routines that you can choose from. There are routines to bulk up, cut body fat, etc. You must decide what you are looking for to accomplish and what works best for you.

 Sleep is an essential part of exercise. You need to get a good night sleep to help the body repair the muscles that you just finished tearing down. Your muscles need to re-energize and be ready for your next workout.

Our Fitness Guru will be a regular contributor in our Health section. FG leads a well rounded schedule that encompases a healthy lifestyle. If you would like a certain topic covered or havew a question leave a post.    

Source…”Fitness Guru” , Rob “torontorealty” Paterson

Health – It’s sooo easy to forget…..

Well, it’s that time of year again and you know what that means all the time spent indoors during winter exercising or just plain old watching t.v. has come to an end. If you have been exercising great for you remember it’s sooo easy to put aside that routine you had during the winter and eat/drink to much and this sudden change to your diet will not show initially but it will catch up with you in a month or so. If you havent already had your check-up you should visit the doctor before he/she is watching over you in the hospital.

If you are of a sedentary nature great for you, this is your chance to change your lifestyle. As you know working out hard is not for you this will just make you more tired than you already are. You should start a cycle routine for your (heart/lungs) this will build up your metabolism actually it will kick start it and you may feel tired initially but after two weeks you will start feeling better and then after a month you will feel not as tired and then you should gradually increase and add other exercises into your routine.

 Before you do any routine outside of your normal activities you should see a doctor to let them know about your new schedule.

Anyway’s enjoy whatever you have planned remember your health is important!

Source…. Rob Paterson

Health – Its your choice

Health

Remember there is no time sooner than now! This is a rule to be applied to your growth as an individual

Prevention is key to a sustained healthy lifestyle ” If you don’t use it you will loose it “. We have all heard that saying before if you look around there are many examples to be found   

     Muscle Loss, Weight Gain and  Memory Challenges

To avoid Muscle loss you should start a small weight bearing exercise routine. This will stop/slow down or put back some lean muscle on your body making you feel stronger and ultimately better.

Weight gain is much more challenging first of all the essential meal “Breakfast” should not be avoided. Without breakfast your bodies metabolism is put into starvation mode causing weight gain with every little bit of food taken in being stored as fat. Eat a light breakfast like 1cup of cereal and milk if you have no time for this meal make time bring it to work with you in a small container. This will get your metabolism working for you again.

 Continue with light but filling meals try and eat small meals every 3-4 hours. Gradually shift away from high fat meats and snacks to smaller palm size portions for meat and a small bowl for treats. Remember to seal the bag and put it away and savour the snack by eating it slowly over time.

Memory Challenges are synonymous with age. The best recipe is reading and not simple novels but more complicated self improvement or autobiographies that challenge you to think. This brain exercise will tire you out initially because like any exercise its a workout. Initially read for 15 minutes then gradually increase the time soon you will be using the words you read and the length of time will undoubtedly increase as well.

Source…. Rob Paterson 

Rosehip The Miracle Cure?

A recent study in denmark shows after using Rosehip for 1yr the pain of Arthritis is alleviated. Can this be, i hope so, what is your Natural Cure?

Will you try this or are you using other natural remedies that may assist others