<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<rss version="2.0"
	xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"
	xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/"
	xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"
	xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"
	xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/"
	xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/"
	>

<channel>
	<title>Natures Healing Bounty &#187; fitness</title>
	<atom:link href="http://www.natureshealingbounty.com/blog/tag/fitness/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" />
	<link>http://www.natureshealingbounty.com/blog</link>
	<description>Just another WordPress weblog</description>
	<lastBuildDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:19:33 +0000</lastBuildDate>
	<language>en</language>
	<sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod>
	<sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency>
	<generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1</generator>
		<item>
		<title>Using Aromatherapy To Feel Better</title>
		<link>http://www.natureshealingbounty.com/blog/2009/07/using-aromatherapy-to-feel-better/</link>
		<comments>http://www.natureshealingbounty.com/blog/2009/07/using-aromatherapy-to-feel-better/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:57:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Macy Toguchi</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Aromatherapy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[essential oils]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fitness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[healing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[massage]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[massage oil]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.natureshealingbounty.com/blog/?p=1060</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Aromatherapy is a good way to improve the life of all individuals. The key is to ensure that the aromatherapy is customized according to the needs and wants of the individual. An aromatherapy practitioner will be able to identify the blend of essential oils that will create the desired results. Whether an individual seeks stress and pain relief, beautification and cleansing, or general relaxation aromatherapy can be a great tool to improve your life]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style='font-style:italic;' class='byline'>by Macy Toguchi</div>
<p>Aromatherapy is a good way to improve the life of all individuals. The key is to ensure that the aromatherapy is customized according to the needs and wants of the individual. An aromatherapy practitioner will be able to identify the blend of essential oils that will create the desired results. Whether an individual seeks stress and pain relief, beautification and cleansing, or general relaxation aromatherapy can be a great tool to improve your life</p>
<p>When you feel excessive stress, aromatherapy will assist in the in the relaxation of the mind, body, and spirit. It is recommended that aromatherapy be used in conjunction with healthy living, essential time management, and a network of support. Implement into this lifestyle blends that encourage happiness, offer calm and help create serenity; and ease anxiety, anger and panic attacks.</p>
<p>Such aromatherapy blends can be used as massage agents, bath salts and bath oils. It is also helpful to use these aromatherapy blends in air fresheners and diffusers. They can also be applied as nasal inhalations or skin applications. The use of aromatherapy in stress relief helps bring about a sense of well-being through the pleasant aromas associated with massage, bath, and creams.</p>
<p>Aromatherapy essential oils can also help promote weight loss. The scent of vanilla-infused candles can be inhaled to reduce cravings for sweets. Patchouli can be inhaled to lessen hunger. Reducing snack intake and hunger will result in weight loss. </p>
<p>Need help overcoming insecurities? Try mixing your own blend of jasmine and bergamot. It is said to be a confidence boosting aroma. Blend 16 drops of bergamot with 4 drops of jasmine and add to your diffuser. 4 drops of veviter should give you that extra boost you need. </p>
<p>It is common as you age, that new body aches and pains sneak up on us. Fortunately, these aches and pains can be eased with aromatherapy blends in massage oils, skin lotions, and booboo juice. You can purchase a ready-made aromatherapy remedy for aches and pains or create your own. For an ideal massage oil, mix an ounce of your favorite carrier oil with 10 drops of a pleasant essential oil. Use the mixture to rub and soothe away aches and pains wherever they occur on your body.</p>
<p>One popular way aromatherapy is used is in skin care, to help keep your skin looking youthful. You can make your own products from natural and essential aromatherapy oils. You can create moisturizers, shampoos, conditioners, facials, lotions, mouthwash, and much more.</p>
<div class='resource'>
<div style='font-style:italic;' class='about'>About the Author:</div>
<div class='links'>Looking for a <a href="http://yourcompleteguidetoaromatherapy.info">complete guide to aromatherapy</a>? Visit yourcompleteguidetoaromatherapy.info for more information and resources on essential oil recipes. Also, visit  to learn about <a href="http://www.goarticles.com/cgi-bin/showa.cgi?C=1727835">aromatherapy uses</a>.</div>
</div>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://www.natureshealingbounty.com/blog/2009/07/using-aromatherapy-to-feel-better/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Four Fanastic Natural Energy Boosters</title>
		<link>http://www.natureshealingbounty.com/blog/2009/07/four-fanastic-natural-energy-boosters/</link>
		<comments>http://www.natureshealingbounty.com/blog/2009/07/four-fanastic-natural-energy-boosters/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:37:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Curtis Ludlow</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[boost energy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[boot camp]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[diet]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[exercise]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fitness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[green tea]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[improve energy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[nutrition]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Supplements]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[water]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.natureshealingbounty.com/blog/?p=921</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The demand for energy has heightened in today's stressful and hectic environment. Eight out of ten Americans experience low energy levels on a regular basis, making them less efficient and effective. Aside from overexertion, the classic causes of lack of energy include poor food choices, pollution and lack of exercise.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style='font-style:italic;' class='byline'>by Curtis Ludlow</div>
<p>The demand for energy has heightened in today&#8217;s stressful and hectic environment. Eight out of ten Americans experience low energy levels on a regular basis, making them less efficient and effective. Aside from overexertion, the classic causes of lack of energy include poor food choices, pollution and lack of exercise. </p>
<p>It&#8217;s time to put a stop to our state of exhaustion. Take a break and sign up for a fitness boot camp. Below is an outline on how fitness boot camps and better food choices will help you increase energy levels the natural way.</p>
<p>H2O</p>
<p>Instead of caffeinated drinks, drink more water to keep hydrated.  As an alternative, choose green tea instead of coffee.  Water puts less stress on the adrenal gland, which will lead to fewer long-term health complications compared to coffee.   </p>
<p>Green is a great energy booster.  It&#8217;s loaded with antioxidents and rids your body of toxins. It&#8217;s important to monitor your fluid intake and hydrate with water and green tea.</p>
<p>PHYSICAL FITNESS</p>
<p>Stop living a sedentary lifestyle.  Boost your physical activity and exercise.  A boot camp is fun and will improve your results.   Your metabolism will get a jump start if you exercise first thing in the morning.</p>
<p>NUTRITION</p>
<p>Improve your diet. This is a good time to start adding a variety of healthier foods to your plate. Fitness boot camps take health and wellness diets very seriously. Whenever you eat, be sure to include some of the noted super foods such as organic tomatoes, oats, wild salmon, broccoli, spinach, berries, pomegranate, nuts and garlic.  </p>
<p>SUPPLEMENT</p>
<p>There are some supplements that can naturally enhance your energy level. Getting enough Coenzyme Q10, L-carnitine and other essential amino acids is important in combating fatigue and in fortifying general endurance. Getting enough vitamins A, C, E and B-10 complex vitamins is important in strengthening the body&#8217;s defense against free radicals, which usually robs energy.</p>
<p>Aside from helping you increase your energy and improve your overall bodily functions, fitness boot camps have quite a reputation for weight loss. Of the available solutions to weight loss, joining and participating in a fitness boot camp could be the wisest and healthiest solution to effectively losing 10 to 20 pounds. Not only will it teach you how to maintain health, it will train you well in bringing home everything you have learned about health and wellness. And that is one happy way of achieving your goal weight.</p>
<div class='resource'>
<div style='font-style:italic;' class='about'>About the Author:</div>
<div class='links'>Visit <a href="http://bootcampfx.com">Fullerton trainers</a> for excellent information and free articles that will help you lose weight and get into shape.</div>
</div>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://www.natureshealingbounty.com/blog/2009/07/four-fanastic-natural-energy-boosters/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Do You Know The Green Tea Benefits?</title>
		<link>http://www.natureshealingbounty.com/blog/2009/06/do-you-know-the-green-tea-benefits/</link>
		<comments>http://www.natureshealingbounty.com/blog/2009/06/do-you-know-the-green-tea-benefits/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2009 10:39:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Daniel Hartman</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[alternatives]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[benefits of health tea]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[drink]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Family]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fitness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[health tea]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Medicine]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[tea]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[woman]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.natureshealingbounty.com/blog/?p=601</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[You may have noticed the various <a href="http://remedynatural-herbs.com/health-tea">Health Tea</a> products on the internet in recent times, and wondered just what, exactly; a tea can do for you? You may even be wondering whether the term health benefits of tea means anything at all, or whether it's just another way to part you and your money. Of course, the answer depends on the exact preparation you are talking about, but even conventional teas offer significant health benefits. Have a look at these surprising facts:]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style='font-style:italic;' class='byline'>by Hardi Raweet</div>
<p>You may have noticed the various <a target='_blank' href="http://remedynatural-herbs.com/health-tea">Health Tea</a> products on the internet in recent times, and wondered just what, exactly; a tea can do for you? You may even be wondering whether the term health benefits of tea means anything at all, or whether it&#8217;s just another way to part you and your money. Of course, the answer depends on the exact preparation you are talking about, but even conventional teas offer significant health benefits. Have a look at these surprising facts:</p>
<p>1. Green tea, also known as Chinese tea, and most certainly a healthy drink, has been shown to help prevent, and slow, certain forms of cancer, including prostate and breast cancer, thanks to its unique anti oxidants. White tea, another much lauded tea, from the same plant as green, and ordinary black tea, has since been proven to be more effective in fighting cancer than even it&#8217;s better known cousin, which certainly makes it another healthy drink.</p>
<p>2. By increasing a natural process called thermogenesis, which simply means the rate at which calories are burned, green tea, which is definitely a health tea, increases the metabolic rate, and speeds up weight loss.</p>
<p>3. Tea, whether black or green, boosts immune function, which was proven during a study where two groups, one drinking tea, and one coffee, had their blood tested. The tea drinkers&#8217; blood tested higher for disease fighting T-cells, all important to our immune function. So not only is it health tea, its immune booster tea too!</p>
<p>4. Reduction in stress is another proven effect of green tea, probably the ultimate health tea out there. By reducing stress hormones, the production of cortisol, and reducing the likelihood of clotting, tea effectively prevents stress levels from rising, and reduces the risk of heart attack, so common among stress sufferers. Green tea fights bacteria and viruses, but this ultimate health tea has also shown itself to be effective against snake bite venom! Amazingly, a compound in the tea is effective in treating a number of different types of snake bites, and an extract made from this compound is used to treat bites, particularly when the snake species is unknown.</p>
<p>5. Last on our list, but certainly not least, a study at UCLA has proven that tea drinkers, whether black or green is their preferred health tea, are less at risk than those who don&#8217;t drink tea.</p>
<p>With all these and more benefits in black, green and white tea, it becomes clear that the term health tea applies not only to the newer types of super tea out there, but the more common varieties as well. And with so many benefits from the humble tea leaf, would it not also be fair to say that all tea is health tea? Of course, there are many other specific health teas out there, with varying claims and efficacy, however, if ordinary, run of the mill tea can do so much, and more, is it not entirely plausible that there are more health teas out there, that can do other amazing things for you?</p>
<div class='resource'>
<div style='font-style:italic;' class='about'>About the Author:</div>
<div class='links'>Before you buy anything online, make sure you check good information about <a href="http://remedynatural-herbs.com/health-tea">Health Tea</a> and other resources about <a href="http://remedynatural-herbs.com/">Remedy Natural</a></div>
</div>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://www.natureshealingbounty.com/blog/2009/06/do-you-know-the-green-tea-benefits/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Learn Yoga-Like Carpal Tunnel Exercises</title>
		<link>http://www.natureshealingbounty.com/blog/2009/06/learn-yoga-like-carpal-tunnel-exercises/</link>
		<comments>http://www.natureshealingbounty.com/blog/2009/06/learn-yoga-like-carpal-tunnel-exercises/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2009 15:18:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tom Nicholson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[carpal tunnel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[carpal tunnel cure]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[carpal tunnel exercise]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[carpal tunnel syndrome]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[carpal tunnel treatment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[disease]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[exercise]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fitness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[injury]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Medicine]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[physical therapy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[posture]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Yoga]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.natureshealingbounty.com/blog/?p=561</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Yoga has many great carpal tunnel exercises which can help to relieve the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. Yoga includes both mental and physical exercises which can develop both body and mind, which can combine to be very effective in healing the issue. However, yoga must be done properly in order to help rather than harm the body and aggravate the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. If left untreated, carpal tunnel syndrome can be very damaging.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style='font-style:italic;' class='byline'>by Tom Nicholson</div>
<p>Yoga has many great carpal tunnel exercises which can help to relieve the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. Yoga includes both mental and physical exercises which can develop both body and mind, which can combine to be very effective in healing the issue. However, yoga must be done properly in order to help rather than harm the body and aggravate the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. If left untreated, carpal tunnel syndrome can be very damaging.</p>
<p>So just keep these differences in mind if you want to make the most out of carpal tunnel exercises using yoga without hurting yourself:</p>
<p>Bad Yoga Practices</p>
<p>There are ways that yoga can end up doing more harm than good for your wrists; these should be avoided in order to help you heal.</p>
<p>Overdoing your yoga exercises is a common mistake. A lot of people learn that yoga can be helpful in treating carpal tunnel syndrome and cause themselves new symptoms. While yoga generally improves the body, overdoing it can cause problems if you&#8217;re trying to heal.</p>
<p>Placing too much weight on your joints, particularly your wrists can cause additional problems in people suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome. Stretching is good, but placing a lot of strain on the wrists will cause even more damage and pain instead of healing.</p>
<p>Doing yoga on your own may sound like a good idea, but there are right and wrong ways to perform these exercises and doing them on your own can lead to poor practices. Done without professional advice, you can cause permanent damage to your body.</p>
<p>Good Yoga Practices</p>
<p>Subsided symptoms &#8211; carpal tunnel exercises using yoga are most effective when the initial pain and paralysis has passed. Once this happens, the yoga exercises will help strengthen the muscles and reduce the stress on the damaged nerves. The activity will also promote blood flow into the affected areas, making recovery faster and more complete. </p>
<p>Stretching as opposed to carrying &#8211; placing the weight on the wrists will damage them, making the problem worse. But stretching them around will help ease the stress on the wrists and promote faster recovery. As previously mentioned, the increased blood flow will speed up recovery without subjecting your wrists to strenuous and potentially destructive weight. </p>
<p>You&#8217;ll get the most benefits and the safest carpal tunnel exercises when you perform your exercises with a professional yoga instructor. He or she can help you get the best results in the safest way. When you&#8217;re suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome, professional help can keep you from making mistakes which can lead to even worse problems.</p>
<p>As long as you keep in mind the right and wrong ways to do yoga, you can improve your carpal tunnel syndrome, not make it worse by using the best carpal tunnel exercises.</p>
<div class='resource'>
<div style='font-style:italic;' class='about'>About the Author:</div>
<div class='links'>There are many easy to do carpal tunnel exercises using yoga that can ease the pain of CTS.  Some of these easy <a href="http://www.carpaltunnel-cure.com">carpal tunnel exercises</a> begin with just changes in daily activities.  Click on the link to see how you can help yourself be free of the pain and suffering caused by CTS.</div>
</div>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://www.natureshealingbounty.com/blog/2009/06/learn-yoga-like-carpal-tunnel-exercises/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Find Out How You Can Find Relief From Carpal Tunnel Exercises Using Yoga</title>
		<link>http://www.natureshealingbounty.com/blog/2009/06/find-out-how-you-can-find-relief-from-carpal-tunnel-exercises-using-yoga/</link>
		<comments>http://www.natureshealingbounty.com/blog/2009/06/find-out-how-you-can-find-relief-from-carpal-tunnel-exercises-using-yoga/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2009 13:47:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tom Nicholson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[carpal tunnel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[carpal tunnel cure]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[carpal tunnel exercise]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[carpal tunnel syndrome]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[carpal tunnel treatment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[disease]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[exercise]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fitness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[injury]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Medicine]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[physical therapy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[posture]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Yoga]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.natureshealingbounty.com/blog/?p=538</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Yoga has long been known to have healing properties both for the body and the mind. The various postures help the practitioner relax, while the physical demands of the exercises effectively strengthen the body, making it limber and more resistant to illness and disease.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style='font-style:italic;' class='byline'>by Tom Nicholson</div>
<p>Yoga has long been known to have healing properties both for the body and the mind. The various postures help the practitioner relax, while the physical demands of the exercises effectively strengthen the body, making it limber and more resistant to illness and disease. </p>
<p>Whenever you promote yoga in your daily regimen, there are four main components that you&#8217;re working towards. Promoting blood flow, alleviating the strain, reducing stress, and clearing your mind are where it all begins. These are all important factors you must work on in order to fight the pain, burning and suffering throughout each day.</p>
<p>Promoting Blood Flow with Yoga</p>
<p>One of the most important functions of any form of therapy is to increase the blood flow towards the target region. This increased blood flow carries away with it the damaged parts of the nerves and muscles, while bringing a fresh supply of blood to oxygenate and heal the affected area. Carpal tunnel exercises using yoga promotes this blood flow in the affected regions, and the resulting increase in blood helps repair the damaged nerves and affected muscles. This in turn lessens the pain and helps speed up the healing process. </p>
<p>Yoga for lessening strain </p>
<p>While everything is important, the main goal is to lessen the strain. Carpal tunnel is a problem that requires you to have a high tolerance for pain to make it through the day. The burning, the stress, and everything else associated with CT can be unbearable, so you need to know how yoga can help you. The idea is to stretch the muscles and since yoga is known for helping your flexibility, this is an extremely important tool. When this is mixed in with the fresh blood flow and the mental focus, you basically have yourself the ultimate exercising tool.</p>
<p>Start with Reducing Stress</p>
<p>Yoga promoters always pride themselves on reducing stress. However, it&#8217;s important to understand that it&#8217;s not only the stress you put on your body, but also the mind. Throughout the day you will notice an increase in stress that builds up if you don&#8217;t have a release. Yoga allows you to do this by taking advantage of the connection between your mind and body. Utilizing both will give you the chance to relax more, reduce the stress, and be able to deal with issues throughout the day. It&#8217;s the best place to begin and when you experience the results, everything else will flow much better.</p>
<p>Open Your Mind with Yoga</p>
<p>Over the years, practitioners have become more in tune to using yoga as a prevention and healing tool. While we&#8217;re used to focusing on different areas during normal exercise routines, yoga allows you to relax not only the body, but the mind as well. This gives you a clear path to having a mind that is more focused during the day and complete the tasks at hand. It&#8217;s a complete domino effect that spills over into the rest of your day. So even if there is stress outside of work, doing a few carpal tunnel exercises will give you that edge on any upcoming stress.</p>
<p>When it comes down to it, bringing clarity to your day and alleviating as much pain as possible is your main goal. Once you start to experience this revelation, you will never want to go back to the way things used to be. Right now, you probably can&#8217;t remember what it&#8217;s like to have a normal day. So start using yoga to curbside those carpal tunnel blues.</p>
<div class='resource'>
<div style='font-style:italic;' class='about'>About the Author:</div>
<div class='links'>Wouldn&#8217;t you like to ease the pain caused by your carpal tunnel syndrome using simple exercises instead of resorting to invasive, costly methods?  Yoga has been around for thousands of years and used around the world to ease pain and maintain youthfulness.  discover <a href="http://www.carpaltunnel-cure.com">carpal tunnel exercises</a> that can help you recover from CTS.</div>
</div>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://www.natureshealingbounty.com/blog/2009/06/find-out-how-you-can-find-relief-from-carpal-tunnel-exercises-using-yoga/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>How To Lower Blood Pressure Naturally</title>
		<link>http://www.natureshealingbounty.com/blog/2009/06/how-to-lower-blood-pressure-naturally/</link>
		<comments>http://www.natureshealingbounty.com/blog/2009/06/how-to-lower-blood-pressure-naturally/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2009 10:33:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bangang Nkouppitt</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[b]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[blood]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[blood pressure]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[d]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[diet]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[e]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[f]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fitness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[food]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[H]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Health & Fitness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[heart disease]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hypertension]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[i]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[l]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[lower blood pressure]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Medicine]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[n]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[nutrition]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[o]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[w]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[wellness]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.natureshealingbounty.com/blog/?p=509</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[In the United States today high blood pressure has reached epidemic levels with more than 65 million people suffering from high blood pressure and another 45 million having a condition referred to as pre-hypertension. High blood pressure is a symptomless disease which raises your risk of heart attack and stroke and you could quite easily be suffering from it without any knowledge of it until it is too late]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style='font-style:italic;' class='byline'>by Bangang Nkouppitt</div>
<p>In the United States today high blood pressure has reached epidemic levels with more than 65 million people suffering from high blood pressure and another 45 million having a condition referred to as pre-hypertension. High blood pressure is a symptomless disease which raises your risk of heart attack and stroke and you could quite easily be suffering from it without any knowledge of it until it is too late</p>
<p>High blood pressure itself is not an illness that damages the body, but if you suffer from high blood pressure for a long time then you are at a great risk to have a stroke or a heart-attack, or to develop a heart disease. Most of the people who have heart disease started with a high blood pressure that they did not treat.</p>
<p>If you want to lower your blood pressure then you have two choices: medication and natural treatment. Many prefer to lower their blood pressure without medication because the drugs must be taken for the entire lifetime and they may not be effective or may have side-effects. If you want to lower your blood pressure without medication you need to do two main things: to change your lifestyle and your diet.</p>
<p>Its simple to lower blood pressure without medication, but always consult a doctor before deciding on a diet plan or on any natural method of lowering blood pressure.</p>
<p>Lose Weight The correlation between obesity and blood pressure has long been documented. Losing even a moderate amount of weight is almost always accompanied by a corresponding drop in blood pressure.</p>
<p>It is very helpful in the treatment of hypertension the yoga lifestyle, which can really help you lower blood pressure. Yoga exercises, called asanas, involve stretching and moving the body into various positions. During these exercises any tightness or tension observed in the body should be consciously relaxed. Yoga practice offers stress management techniques, which are essential to lower blood pressure. There are many yoga asanas, maybe hundreds or even thousands, but only certain asanas can help you lower blood pressure.</p>
<p>If you happen to be overweight and have high blood pressure then you could lower it just by losing some weight. The kind of foods that we eat can also have an affect as well. So the bottom line is that it can boil down to your effort to make changes to your lifestyle or medication, which one will you choose.</p>
<p>For almost all of us high blood pressure is related to weight and diet and this is a big problem today when two thirds of Americans are either overweight or obese. Additionally, the majority of Americans get much too much salt in their diet and not enough of the many other beneficial vitamins and minerals which can actually reduce blood pressure. In a nutshell, you can eat your way to a lower blood pressure, if you know how to do it.</p>
<div class='resource'>
<div style='font-style:italic;' class='about'>About the Author:</div>
<div class='links'>This article has been made available by the author, Bangang Nkouppitt. Should you require any further resources <a href="http://www.lowerbloodpressure.biz">to lower blood pressure</a>, please check out his<a href="http://www.lowerbloodpressure.biz"> lower blood pressure</a> resources</div>
</div>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://www.natureshealingbounty.com/blog/2009/06/how-to-lower-blood-pressure-naturally/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Detox dieting A Complete Body Flush</title>
		<link>http://www.natureshealingbounty.com/blog/2009/06/detox-dieting-a-complete-body-flush/</link>
		<comments>http://www.natureshealingbounty.com/blog/2009/06/detox-dieting-a-complete-body-flush/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2009 10:28:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ron Cripps</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[body detox]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[body flush]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cleanse diet]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[detox diet]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[detox dieting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[diet]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[exercise]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fitness]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.natureshealingbounty.com/blog/?p=508</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Detox, an abbreviation for detoxification, is the body's natural, consistent procedure of counterbalancing or eradicating poisons from your body. The toxins are chemically altered into harmless compounds and removed from the body through stool or pee. A detox diet is the system of consuming certain food along with drinks with the objective of removing toxins from the body for better well being, so basically, it's a diet which detoxifies the human body.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style='font-style:italic;' class='byline'>by Ron Cripps</div>
<p>Detox, an abbreviation for detoxification, is the body&#8217;s natural, consistent procedure of counterbalancing or eradicating poisons from your body. The toxins are chemically altered into harmless compounds and removed from the body through stool or pee. A detox diet is the system of consuming certain food along with drinks with the objective of removing toxins from the body for better well being, so basically, it&#8217;s a diet which detoxifies the human body.</p>
<p>Detoxification is good for a body when done the right way and using professional help so it is advised that an individual who wishes to undergo the program first talk to a physician or dietitian. That&#8217;s since detoxification might be harmful to the body if not carried out properly and in some cases the misuse of a detox program might produce certain diseases or even undernourishment. However, with the decent guidance, detox diet might make a body a bit healthier.</p>
<p>When there are fewer toxins within the body, blood circulation increases, respiration is stronger, stamina is raised, stress is decreased, and the individual would feel better. However, the most popular reason for why individuals use a detox diet is that it&#8217;s the quickest and safest way to lose weight. The majority of detoxification diets are composed of just fruits, vegetables, and water, so because this type of diet is very strict, meat, dairy, alcohol, and bread are big no-nos. This allows your body to soak up fewer calories and carbs. Detoxification additionally creates the result of lessening harmful substances in the body like fat and even cholesterol.</p>
<p>All the same, because a detoxification program is extremely restrictive, it must only be used for a short period of time as it might cause undernourishment. This diet is normally low in protein and carbohydrates so without those, muscle growth as well as energy are quickly depleted. After using that sort of dietary method, most people talk of having more energy and of losing weight quickly, although given that the diet is so restrictive, it is hardly surprising that a few pounds will be shed.</p>
<p>Still, detox is not a weight loss solution. Adhering to the detoxification diet won&#8217;t teach you much regarding standard weight loss techniques like meal portion regulation or a good meal method. As a result many individuals put on weight once more and will feel about as slow as normal when they stop their diet and go back to their old eating habits. </p>
<p>The real reason that these diets work in the short-term is because people make a special effort to change their eating habits for a few days. It stands to reason that if you switch cheese curls and soda for fruit and plain water you&#8217;ll drop weight. Additionally, if you are failing to eat a lot of fat intense meals, that slow your metabolism down as it attempts to digest them, you&#8217;ll gain more energy.</p>
<div class='resource'>
<div style='font-style:italic;' class='about'>About the Author:</div>
<div class='links'>Are you suffering from aches, having difficulty sleeping or even concentrating during the day. Do you live in a big city are you aware of the pollution that is being absorbed into your body. Maybe you should consider a complete <a href="http://www.detoxdiet4idiots.com/">Body Detox</a> to help you improve your health. Find out why you should go on a <a href="http://www.detoxdiet4idiots.com/detoxdietlifestyle/">Detox Diet</a> to improve their lifestyle and keep their body functioning properly.</div>
</div>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://www.natureshealingbounty.com/blog/2009/06/detox-dieting-a-complete-body-flush/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>The Key Items Of A Detox Menu</title>
		<link>http://www.natureshealingbounty.com/blog/2009/06/the-key-items-of-a-detox-menu/</link>
		<comments>http://www.natureshealingbounty.com/blog/2009/06/the-key-items-of-a-detox-menu/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:59:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ferdinand Emy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[detox diets]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[detox menu]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[detoxification]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[detoxify your body]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fitness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[food toxins]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[healthy food]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[junk food]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[toxins]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[weight loss]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[wellness]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.natureshealingbounty.com/blog/?p=415</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Are you dwelling in the city? and have a desk job; a stressful  one for that matter, and you drive for over an hour at least everyday? and do not on a regular basis excersie, then you are possibly exerting so much pressure on your liver, which is seeking to do away with all that too much toxins.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style='font-style:italic;' class='byline'>by Ferdinand Emy</div>
<p>Are you living in the city? and have a desk job; a stressful  one for that matter, and you drive for over an hour at least daily? and do not regularly excersie, then you are possibly exerting so much pressure on your liver, which is trying to eliminate all that too much toxins.</p>
<p>What is the reason for the full of toxins in my body?</p>
<p>Gotten from several souces, the most apparent toxin is the continual pollution in the air that we breathe in mega cities. We also get toxins from all the chemicals that are in our food, especially junk food or food that has been processed to the point that it loses its nutritional value. Preservatives and colorants are some of these chemicals. Also, when we stress, we add our own toxins to the mix.</p>
<p>In order to cleanse our bodies from these toxins, a <a target='_blank' href="http://imarketingbiz.net/products-page/health">detox menu</a> is recommended.</p>
<p>What should be the reason for my considering a detox menu?</p>
<p>What will do away with these toxins is a detox menu. You will feel heartier and more energetic when you adopt one. Additionally, you will make your livers work much simpler, since the liver is the organ that takes care of the natural detoxification of your body. This will greatly reduce the hazard of a serious liver failure or liver disease in the future.</p>
<p>What does a detox menu comprise of?</p>
<p>There are different common items to most, even though a detox menu varies from one health specialist to another.</p>
<p>First of all, a common request is the prohibition of alcohol.If taken in tremendous quantities for a long period of time, alcohol is very challenging to do away with from our liver, and it may begin to pile up scar tissue on the liver, resulting in cirrhosis. </p>
<p>Meat particularly read meat is another thing that is gotten rid of by a good detox menu. Red meat is also a hard thing to handle for our liver, although not as difficult as alcohol. </p>
<p>The ingestion of raw foods is common in some diets. The reason that this is requested by a detox menu is that processed foods contain a lot of chemicals that arent natural and may rest in our bodies. </p>
<p>Finally, the most common requirement of any detox menu is drinking water; a lot of it. Water is not only the most natural of substances, but it is the medium through which our natural detoxification system functions.Being the most essential component of the body, water allows us to eliminate toxins naturally.</p>
<div class='resource'>
<div style='font-style:italic;' class='about'>About the Author:</div>
<div class='links'>Medical Experts have stated that our body is full of toxins; mainly from the junk food we eat, learn how to detoxify your body with these two important approach; <a href="http://detoxdiets.imarketingbiz.net">Detoxification And Detox Menu</a></div>
</div>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://www.natureshealingbounty.com/blog/2009/06/the-key-items-of-a-detox-menu/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Chinese Tea &#8211; Discover the Real Benefits of Chinese Green Tea</title>
		<link>http://www.natureshealingbounty.com/blog/2009/06/chinese-tea-discover-the-real-benefits-of-chinese-green-tea/</link>
		<comments>http://www.natureshealingbounty.com/blog/2009/06/chinese-tea-discover-the-real-benefits-of-chinese-green-tea/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:56:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Hardi Raweet</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[chinese green tea]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[chinese tea]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[chinese teas]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[chinese weight loss tea]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fitness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[remedy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sport]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[tea]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.natureshealingbounty.com/blog/?p=325</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[If we talk about Green tea or Chinese tea, it is nothing new. In Asia, Chinese tea and its health benefits have been known for centuries. However, recent promotion of this incredible natural beverage has begun gaining large Western followers. Here are our top five little known facts about this health giving refresher.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style='font-style:italic;' class='byline'>by Hardi Raweet</div>
<p>If we talk about Green tea or Chinese tea, it is nothing new. In Asia, Chinese tea and its health benefits have been known for centuries. However, recent promotion of this incredible natural beverage has begun gaining large Western followers. Here are our top five little known facts about this health giving refresher.</p>
<p>Preventing Tooth Decay &#8211; Believe it or not, Chinese teas contain anti bacterial compounds and aside from boosting your immune system&#8217;s ability to fight off disease before it even begins. These compounds also help fight oral bacteria which can lead to tooth decay and other dental problems. Of course &#8211; it will never replace good dental hygiene in efficiency but it will certainly help.</p>
<p>Weight Loss &#8211; There may have been a skeptical approach to the weight loss benefits of Chinese tea in the past but it has been proven in a recent study that men given caffeine and green tea extract who ate the same amount of calories as other study members not receiving Chinese weight loss tea extract, actually lost more weight. In fact, it has been shown to contain several similar chemicals and some more powerful, as red wine, long lauded as a weight loss and good health, staple!</p>
<p>Cancer Prevention &#8211; Chinese tea has proven cancer fighting benefits! Thanks to a chemical known as EGCG, it&#8217;s able to slow the progress of or prevent cancerous cells from forming. The great news is that as a natural anti oxidant, EGCG has no harmful side effects unlike other conventional cancer treatments like chemotherapy. When it comes to cancer and other serious diseases, prevention is most certainly better than cure, so if you think you may be at risk, stock up on Chinese tea now and don&#8217;t take chances!</p>
<p>Lowering Cholesterol &#8211; Not only has Chinese tea been shown to help lower cholesterol levels, it has also been discovered that this amazing drink helps prevent blood clots. With problems like deep vein thrombosis a real concern, particularly to international air travelers, the idea that enjoying a cup of Chinese tea to help prevent them is certainly welcome!</p>
<p>Headache Treatment &#8211; Believe it or not, Chinese green tea has been used in China for years to treat headaches! It&#8217;s even been used as a natural therapy for depression. So if you&#8217;re stressed out &#8211; drinking a cup or two of Chinese tea may be just the thing you need to offset the symptoms of which depression and headaches are certainly two.</p>
<p>With so many benefits for so many aspects of our health, it seems brewing up a pot and enjoying a cup of Chinese tea may be just the thing out busy schedules demand &#8211; after all, even if we don&#8217;t have the time to eat right or exercise all the time, our health is precious and we should be doing everything we can to make sure it stays tip top. So drink up and enjoy better health!</p>
<div class='resource'>
<div style='font-style:italic;' class='about'>About the Author:</div>
<div class='links'>Make sure you check out the best resources free guide on <a href="http://remedynatural-herbs.com/chinese-tea">Chinese Tea</a>, and read also the <a href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Chinese-Tea---Do-You-Know-the-Real-Benefits-of-This-Beverage?&amp;id=2474223">Chinese Green Tea</a> only here.</div>
</div>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://www.natureshealingbounty.com/blog/2009/06/chinese-tea-discover-the-real-benefits-of-chinese-green-tea/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>The Health Boosting Properties of Fruit Juice</title>
		<link>http://www.natureshealingbounty.com/blog/2009/06/the-health-boosting-properties-of-fruit-juice/</link>
		<comments>http://www.natureshealingbounty.com/blog/2009/06/the-health-boosting-properties-of-fruit-juice/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:41:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Danny Redrow</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fitness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fruit juice]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[healthy juice]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[jack lalanne diet]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[jack lalanne juicer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[jack lalanne power juicer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[juice diet]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[juicer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[juicer recipe]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[juicing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[nutrition]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[vegetable juice]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[weight loss juice]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.natureshealingbounty.com/blog/?p=323</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Fruit juices have many nutritional health benefits. No matter what your age there are many nutritional health benefits to be had. They are very tasty drinks and, as an added benefit can be a boost to your health. Fruits are packed with many vitamins and nutrients. Therefore, mixing different fruits into a single drink means you can get many of these different nutrients. A good juicer like the Jack Lalanne power juicer elite will help you get the best out of your fruit.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style='font-style:italic;' class='byline'>by Danny Redrow</div>
<p>Fruit juices have many nutritional health benefits. No matter what your age there are many nutritional health benefits to be had. They are very tasty drinks and, as an added benefit can be a boost to your health. Fruits are packed with many vitamins and nutrients. Therefore, mixing different fruits into a single drink means you can get many of these different nutrients. A good juicer like the Jack Lalanne power juicer elite will help you get the best out of your fruit.</p>
<p>Mixing the types of fruits within the juice allows the positive benefits to act in synergy, thereby increasing its properties. Drinking fruit juices regularly can lower the risk of developing chronic diseases. Fruit juices can help people get more leaner. This occurs by making the body more sensitive to insulin. The risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes can also be lowered by regularly drinking fruit juice. People consuming fruit juices tend to have a lower body mass index and smaller weight circumferences, all contributing to a better and healthy life.</p>
<p>High nutritional compounds and health benefits can be found in blueberry juice. It has tremendous health benefits and can help in preventing urinary tract infections. It has been shown to destroy many viruses and helps prevent diarrhoea illnesses. They can also assist people whom are suffering from strokes and heart diseases.</p>
<p>The strength of bones can be increased by apple juices whichcontain a lot of the mineral boron. Apple juice contains large amounts of polyphenols that delays the ageing process and many other diseases related to ageing. It also affects the mental learning ability and sharpens memory. People suffering from Alzheimer&#8217;s disease are advised to drink this juice to help slow down the progress of this disease.</p>
<p>Drinking a glass of orange juice can help people suffering with kidney stones. The reducing of blood cholesterol levels and overall regulation of the body&#8217;s metabolism can be a beneficial result. Free radicals can be destroyed by the Vitamin C in orange juice. Blood flow to the heart muscle can be increased and the body&#8217;s cholesterol can be reduced by pomegranate juice. It may also reduce the growth of prostrate cancer in males.</p>
<p>Not all juicing machines are the same however. Some juicers are designed for particular jobs like juicing wheatgrass or juicing fruit. The Jack Lalanne juicer is great for juicing fruit.</p>
<p>Sugary drinks such as colas contain very little other than empty calories when compared to a fruit juice. Your body can be affected in a beneficial way from just drinking one glass per day. Obesity, which is affecting millions of kids and young people throughout the world could be controlled if people start having natural fruit juices in place of junk foods and colas. Having a healthy diet should be our priority which can be enhanced by regularly drinking fruit juices.</p>
<div class='resource'>
<div style='font-style:italic;' class='about'>About the Author:</div>
<div class='links'>Danny likes to write about the <a href="http://powerjuicers.net/jack-lalanne-power-juicer">Jack Lalanne power juicer 250</a> and writes articles about <a href="http://powerjuicers.net">Jack Lalanne power juicers</a>.</div>
</div>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://www.natureshealingbounty.com/blog/2009/06/the-health-boosting-properties-of-fruit-juice/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
	</channel>
</rss>

