Help for your lungs

1) Edamame
- Lung cancer victims tend to have low levels of phytoestrogens- an important plant compound
- Women with the highest quantities  of foods containing phytoestrogens such as edamame, tofu, and lentils, slashed their lung cancer risk by 34%

2) Brown rice
- This grain is high in selenium which may help keep lung- damaging free radicals from forming.
-Other selenium rich foods are whole- wheat bread, eggs and brazil nuts.

3) Pears
- Pears contain quercetin - a powerful flavonoid that may protect the lungs.
- an Australian study discovered a strong association between high pear and apple consumption and lower risk of asthma

WAYS TO PROTECT YOUR BREASTS

1)Cauliflower
- This cruciferous vegetable conains sulforaphane which halted the growth of breast cancer cells in test-tube studies by interfering with the cell's ability to reproduce.
-Cauliflower also contains a compound called 13C, which lowers levels of estrogen  that might otherwise encourage tumors to multiply
- When cooking cauliflower, roast or steam it but never boil it.   Boiling causes 75% of the cancer -fighting compounds to leach into the cooking water

2) Sweet potatoes
-One long sweet potatoe contains lots of beta-carotene that helps your body metabolize  estrogen better.

3Tomato Sauce
- Research shows that lycopene, a powerful antioxidant found in tomato sauce may protect against breast cancer by neutralizing free radicals  that damage cells.
-Lycopene is more easily absorbed in the body when exposed to heat, so cooked tomatoes are better than raw.
-Lycopene is fat soluble, so add olive oil to help absorption.

(info came from Prevention Magazine)

Celery - has an endless list of health benefits

Super health benefits in Just One Celery Stalk

- one stalk contains only 10 calories
- Celery reduces inflammation
    - if you suffer from joint pains, lung infections, asthma or acne, eating more celery will bring much needed relief
- Celery helps to calm you down.  The minerals in celery, especially magnesium, and the essential oil in it, soothe the nervous system.  If you enjoy a celery based snack in the evening, you will sleep better.
- Celery regulates the body's alkaline balance, thus protecting you from problems such as acidity.
- Celery aids digestion  - The high water content of celery, combined with insoluble fiber in it, makes it a great tool for easy passage of stools.
- Celery contains good salts - not the same salt as table salt.  The salt is organic, natural and essential  for your health.
- Celery cares for your eyes. One large stalk can deliver up to 10 percent of your daily need of Vitamin A ( a group of nutrients that protect the eyes and prevents age- related degeneration of vision.
- Celery  reduces bad cholesterol - There is a component of celery called butylphthalide, that can reduce bad cholesterol.
- Celery lowers blood pressure.

( Information taken from Care 2 Healthy Living Newsletter- April 6th, 2015

According to some nutrition research, the beneficial bacteria in yogurt have a protective effect on your immune system. One study found that eating a daily cup of low-fat yogurt reduced susceptibility to colds by 25%.

Researchers think the beneficial bacteria may kick the immune system into high gear to fight off viruses.

(Care 2 Healthy Living Newsletter, Nov 20,2011)

CUCUMIN AND BLACK PEPPER FOR MEMORY

Curcumin is know for its anticancer properties but this compound (found in the spice turmeric) is also making waves in Alzheimer' s patients. Alzheimer's patients who took 1 g. of curcumin with food reduced the buildup of plaque in their brains. However, curcumin tends to be poorly absorbed so you will need to mix it with black pepper to increase its absorption up to 2000%

RELEASE TENSION IN YOUR NECK AND UPPER JAW

Start sitting or standing with your spine straight and neck tall. Lean the back of your head against your hand ( you can also lean it on a chair cushion or, if you are lying down, a mattress). Press your head back. Hold for a few seconds. Release. Repeat 3 or 4 times. Then do the same thing pressing your head to both sides and forward.

HOW TO READ IN BED WITHOUT STRAIN

Supporting the weight of a book while you are lying down can put excess stress on your joints of your hands and arms.
Position a couple of pillows behind you to support your back, shoulders and neck. Place two standard pillows underneath your knees to prop up your legs. Then rest your book on your thighs to support its weight. Avoid looking down when you are reading as it can strain your upper body by altering the natural curve of your neck.