7 Probiotics that Boost Your Health, Besides Yogurt

Can you name two probiotics other than yogurt? If you can't think of another item that is rich in protein then this post is for you. Probiotic stands for promotion (pro) of life (biotic). We all have tiny organisms living inside us. These organisms, which are also known as microorganisms are so numerous, they actually outnumber the human cells in our body. Probiotics are one such bacteria that is important for us. While bacteria are infamous for causing diseases, probiotics are essential for our body to carry out the gastrointestinal functions smoothly.

What do probiotics do?

Probiotics can be of benefit to a number of health issues. It can ward off infections, improve the immune system, fight obesity and improve women's health. Research has found that probiotics can effectively treat common gastrointestinal problems, in particular, antibiotic-associated diarrhea (AAD). Multiple types of probiotics are found in fermented foods. They have also earned themselves a great reputation in fighting against constipation.

There are instances where probiotic therapy is prescribed to effectively treat Crohn's disease, urinary tract infections, irritable bowel syndrome, bladder concerns, vaginal infections, ulcers, issues related to the colon and eczema in children. So, if you have restricted yourself to plain or flavored yogurt for your daily dose of probiotics, you should look into more options. You will be surprised to know that there are in fact, quite a few. Here are 7 probiotic options you can feast on:

1. Dark Chocolate
Dark chocolate has a number of sweet health benefits. In addition to being a rich source of antioxidants and fiber, dark chocolate is a great probiotic in itself. When you eat dark chocolate, the good bacteria in the gut eat it and feed on them, so they grow. Eventually, they produce anti-inflammatory compounds. To reap further benefits, you can dip some fruit in dark chocolate. 

2. Fermented Cheese
While cheese is a fermented product, not all types of cheese contain probiotics. To be sure you're getting your dose, check the labels for live cultures in the cheese. Cheeses rich in probiotics include cheddar, mozzarella, gouda, Swiss, and cottage cheese. According to the Journal of Applied Microbiology, the good bacteria in these cheeses survive the manufacturing and aging process.

3. Kombucha
This tea is packed with probiotics. Kombucha is a fermented tea that is loaded with good bacteria and is either a black or green tea that is often referred to as mushroom tea. It is packed with loads of health benefits, predominantly those that ensure a proper functioning of the digestive and immune systems, reduce inflammation and help in weight loss. 

4. Apple Cider Vinegar
This is a little tricky. Since apple cider has a variety of uses, it tends to be found in every household. It is therefore easy to get your hands on this probiotic-rich drink. The apple components are great for the gut bacteria. However, you shouldn't consume this directly. It is best diluted with water or added to food.

5. Pickles
Pickles are low in calories, high in sodium and potassium and are the perfect healthy snack to munch on. Pickled cucumbers are excellent for gut health just be sure to choose sour pickles and not the ones that are doused with vinegar. A solution made of sea salt and water is the perfect environment for good bacteria to grow. 

6. Kefir
Kefir is a probiotic milk drink that is made by adding kefir grains to milk. It is quite popular in the world of health and tastes great when added to milkshakes and smoothies. It is delicious for ingesting some probiotics.

7. Miso
Japanese cuisine is rich in fermented source of cancer fighting-probiotics. Miso is a seasoning used in most Japanese dishes. It is rich in protein, fiber, vitamins, and probiotics. The next time you visit a restaurant for sushi, order a bowl of miso soup to keep cerebral and myocardial infarctions at bay. 

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Serious Diseases You Shouldn't Ignore

While we have all heard of diseases like skin cancer, diabetes or eating disorders, few of us actually know the symptoms. But, knowing them can save your life, because the rule in medicine is usually - the sooner the treatment the much higher chances of successful treatment and even a cure. So the more knowledgeable and aware you are, the better your chances of getting off much lighter. Here are the health warning signs of 10 serious diseases you shouldn't ignore. 


1. Diabetes
This disease affects your blood glucose or blood sugar - in which they tend to be too high. Signs of diabetes include:
• Constant hunger
• Bruises and cuts that slowly heal
• Weight loss or gain, without reason
• Fatigue
• Intense thirst
• Numbness and pain in hands

2. Skin cancer

Cancer exists in many forms. In skin cancer, it is the abnormal growth of skin cells which most often develops on skin exposed to the sun. The most common symptoms are:
• Skin lesions that don’t heal
• Thick, red skin with silvery patches
• Jaundice
• Redness of the face and neck
• Changes in skin moles
• New moles                                       
3. Muscle or joint disease
Multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and polymyalgia rheumatica are three types of autoimmune disorders that affect the muscles, joints, and nerves. Symptoms of muscle disease include:
• Swelling, inflammation, stiffness, or redness in or around the joints
• Numbness or tingling
• Constant muscle pain
• Reduced range of movement of any joints

4. Lung disease

Any problem in the lungs that prevents them from working properly is considered to be a form of lung disease. Watch out for these signs: 
• Chronic chest pain (lasting for a month or longer)
• Coughing up blood
• Chronic cough (lasting for a month or longer)
• Wheezing
• Chronic mucus production (lasting for a month or longer)
• Difficulty breathing
• Shortness of breath
5. Breast disease
Breast changes such as lumps, bumps, and discharge are common. Some causes can be aging, hormones, and medicines. Nevertheless, it's always recommended you be aware of the symptoms of breast disease, which include: 
• Thickening in the underarm area
• Thickening near or in the breast
• Unusual breast tenderness or pain
• Nipple discharge
• Nipple or breast skin changes

6. Female reproductive health problems

Women experience specific sexual and reproductive health issues throughout their life. Common signs of female reproductive health problems include: 
• Unusual vaginal discharge
• Painful menstrual bleeding
• Severe abdominal or pelvic pain
• Itchy genital area
• Frequent urination
7. Digestive and stomach diseases
Digestive diseases exist in many forms including polyps and cancer, infections, celiac disease, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, diverticulitis, malabsorption, short bowel syndrome, and intestinal ischemia. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), peptic ulcer disease, and hiatal hernia. Symptoms of stomach and digestive problems are:
• Changes in bowel habits
• Vomiting blood
• Rectal bleeding
• Diarrhea
• Heartburn
• Blood in the stool
• Black stools
• Inability to control your bowels
• Acid reflux
• Constipation

8. Bladder problems

The bladder is a hollow organ in your lower abdomen that stores urine. A number of conditions can affect your bladder. The signs of bladder disease can include:
• Wetting the bed at night
• Painful or frequent urination
• Excessive urination at night
• Loss of bladder control
• Blood in the urine
9. Eating disorders and weight problems
People who suffer from an eating disorder intentionally avoid eating and often starve themselves to achieve an excessive amount of weight loss. Common signs of eating disorders and weight problems include:
• Starvation
• Depression
• Distorted body image
• Excessive hunger
• Dehydration
• Compulsive exercise
• Fatigue
• Extreme thirst
• Vomiting
• Preoccupation with weight and food

10. Deep vein thrombosis

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurs when a blood clot (thrombus) forms in one or more of the deep veins in your body, usually in your legs. Thrombosis can be accompanied by these symptoms:
• Leg or arm spasms
• Leg or arm pain
• Leg or arm is warm to the touch
• Swelling in the leg, and sometimes in the arm
• Bluish or reddish skin discoloration                         

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Identify Early Signs of Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis afflicts some 400,000  people in the United States and some 2.5 million people around the world. It is a chronic inflammatory disease of the central nervous system that arises when the body’s immune system mistakenly targets the fatty substance that protects nerve fibers in the brain and spinal cord.

 

Women are twice as likely to be diagnosed as men are, and they normally occur between the ages of 15 and 60. This guide will show you how to identify the tell-tale signs of the onset of multiple sclerosis:

 

1. Weakness and fatigue 

 Some 80% of people that develop MS develop unexplained muscle weaknesses. These usually start in their legs and then progress to other bodily areas. These weaknesses are also associated with chronic fatigue that lasts for weeks before improving.

2. Vision problems  

MS can cause the optic nerve to become inflamed, which results in deteriorating eyesight. If part of your field of vision is becoming blurry or you’ve been having episodes of double vision, you should definitely talk to your doctor.

3. Pain and muscle spasms 

People with MS also tend to develop relentless leg pain, stiff muscles and/or muscle spasms. Some 55% of all MS sufferers experience significant pain at some point during their illness, and pains and muscle spasms are more common in female MS sufferers.

4. Bladder problems

If you feel like you’re constantly running to the bathroom or are having difficulty getting there fast enough, it could be a sign of MS. Some tell-tale signs of MS can include frequent urination, strong urges to urinate and incontinence. Another potential symptom is bladder dysfunction.

5. Memory trouble 

 Due to its impact on the nervous system, cognitive problems can arise as a result of developing MS. These can be language or memory slip-ups, trouble keeping organized, or a shortening attention span. With that being said, only 5-10% of MS sufferers develop symptoms significant enough to have an impact on their daily lives.

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1) Relieve Cold and Flu

This use of cinnamon is pretty well known, especially across East Asia and Europe. To treat a cold or flu, it is usually combined with ginger. 2) Sooth Stomach Pain To relieve a stomachache, combine honey and cinnamon. These two ingredients are packed with anti-fungal and antibacterial properties, helping to treat ulcers, as well as reducing gas in the stomach.  3) Insect Bites  To help alleviate the pain and itching of an insect bite, apply a mixture of cinnamon and honey. The duo will disinfect the infected area, moisturize the skin and heal it.  4) Bladder Infections  Consuming cinnamon will reduce (or help you avoid) urinary tract infections and bladder infections. Cinnamon packs an anti-bacterial and anti-fungal punch, and it is also a diuretic, contributing to urinary discharge.   5) Reduce Arthritis Pain  A 2008 study, published in the journal Bio-organic and Medicinal Chemistry, researchers discovered that cinnamon slowed the breaking down of bones, ultimately reducing bone damage.  6) Boost your Circulation  One of the health benefits of cinnamon is that it can be used to thin the blood, which in turn increases circulation throughout the body. This helps to reduce pain in troubled areas as well as supply oxygen to the blood cells. It is also a great dietary complement for heart attack survivors.   7) Promote Weight Loss  Due to cinnamon's effectiveness in reducing insulin resistance, research by the Human Nutrition Center at Tufts reports that cinnamon triples insulin's capacity to metabolize blood sugar. Therefore, the spice can reduce hunger and sugar cravings - leading to weight loss. Cinnamon is a particularly useful ingredient to have for anyone living with diabetes and finding it difficult to lose weight. 8) Treat Diabetes  The Beltsville Human Nutrition Research Center also conducted a study on diabetic patients. In this study, the diabetic patients were given one-quarter of a teaspoon of cinnamon over 40 days, after which, researchers observed that patients' blood sugar levels fell by as much as 30 percent. In another study, published by Fertility and Sterility in 2007, researchers gave half of their participants cinnamon extract, and the other half, a placebo. In 8 weeks, the women who took the cinnamon extract showed greatly reduced insulin, in comparison to the placebo group.  9) Repel Moths  Cinnamon is great at warding off pesky moths. Just break 3 to 4 cinnamon sticks and combine them with 1/2 cup of whole cloves and 1/2 cup whole black peppercorns. Fill sachets with 1 tablespoon of the mixture and toss the sachets in your underwear drawer or hang them in your closets.  10) Reduce Cholesterol  In a study conducted by the Beltsville Human Nutrition Research Center, over a period of 40 days on a group of diabetic patients, each was given one-quarter of a teaspoon of cinnamon daily, researchers observed that their triglycerides, cholesterol and LDL (bad) cholesterol levels dropped.   11)Enhance the Aroma- Use it in Potpourri   Sprinkle a couple of drops of cinnamon essential oil atop dry potpourri and place it in a small bowl, preferably somewhere that gets good ventilation - allowing the aroma to spread in the kitchen, near doorways , or atop the radiator. The room will carry with it a subtle hint of cinnamon, providing you with some year-round comfort.  12) Boost your Brain Power  Studies show that smelling cinnamon boosts cognitive function and memory. It is the perfect spice to use when you are feeling out of focus. Carry a stick around with you and take a whiff every now and then. Alternatively, every morning, add a couple of dashes to your coffee or cereal - this will start your day off on a good note and will help you stay more focused and alert.

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Cinnamon and Honey Works Wonder For Various DIseases

Facts on Honey and Cinnamon:
 
It is found that a mix of honey and cinnamon cures most diseases. Honey is produced in most of the countries of the world. Scientists of today also note honey as very effective medicine for all kinds of diseases. Honey can be used without side effects which is also a plus.Today's science says that even though honey is sweet, when it is taken in the right dosage as a medicine, it does not harm even diabetic patients. Researched by western scientists:


HEART DISEASES: Make a paste of honey and cinnamon powder, put it on toast instead of jelly and jam and eat it regularly for breakfast. It reduces the cholesterol and could potentially save one from heart attack. Also, even if you have already had an attack studies show you could be kept miles away from the next attack. Regular use of cinnamon honey strengthens the heart beat. In America and Canada, various nursing homes have treated patients successfully and have found that as one ages the arteries and veins lose their flexibility and get clogged; honey and cinnamon revitalize the arteries and the veins.


ARTHRITIS: Arthritis patients can benefit by taking one cup of hot water with two tablespoons of honey and one small teaspoon of cinnamon powder. When taken daily even chronic arthritis can be cured. In a recent research conducted at the Copenhagen University, it was found that when the doctors treated their patients with a mixture of one tablespoon Honey and half teaspoon Cinnamon powder before breakfast, they found that within a week (out of the 200 people so treated) practically 73 patients were totally relieved of pain -- and within a month, most all the patients who could not walk or move around because of arthritis now started walking without pain.


BLADDER INFECTIONS: Take two tablespoons of cinnamon powder and one teaspoon of honey in a glass of lukewarm water and drink it. It destroys the germs in the bladder....who knew?


CHOLESTEROL: Two tablespoons of honey and three teaspoons of Cinnamon Powder mixed in 16 ounces of tea water given to a cholesterol patient was found to reduce the level of cholesterol in the blood by 10 percent within two hours. As mentioned for arthritic patients, when taken three times a day, any chronic cholesterol-could be cured. According to information received in the said Journal, pure honey taken with food daily relieves complaints of cholesterol.


COLDS: Those suffering from common or severe colds should take one tablespoon lukewarm honey with 1/4 spoon cinnamon powder daily for three days. This process will cure most chronic cough, cold, and, clear the sinuses, and it's delicious too!


UPSET STOMACH: Honey taken with cinnamon powder cures stomach ache and also is said to clear stomach ulcers from its root.


GAS: According to the studies done in India and Japan, it is revealed that when Honey is taken with cinnamon powder the stomach is relieved of gas.


IMMUNE SYSTEM: Daily use of honey and cinnamon powder strengthens the immune system and protects the body from bacterial and viral attacks. Scientists have found that honey has various vitamins and iron in large amounts. Constant use of Honey strengthens the white blood corpuscles (where DNA is contained) to fight bacterial and viral diseases.


INDIGESTION: Cinnamon powder sprinkled on two tablespoons of honey taken before food is eaten relieves acidity and digests the heaviest of meals


INFLUENZA: A scientist in Spain has proved that honey contains a natural 'Ingredient' which kills the influenza germs and saves the patient from flu.


LONGEVITY: Tea made with honey and cinnamon powder, when taken regularly, arrests the ravages of old age. Use four teaspoons of honey, one teaspoon of cinnamon powder, and three cups of boiling water to make a tea. Drink 1/4 cup, three to four times a day. It keeps the skin fresh and soft and arrests old age. Life spans increase and even a 100 year old will start performing the chores of a 20-year-old.


RASPY OR SORE THROAT: When throat has a tickle or is raspy, take one tablespoon of honey and sip until gone. Repeat every three hours until throat is without symptoms.


PIMPLES: Three tablespoons of honey and one teaspoon of cinnamon powder paste. Apply this paste on the pimples before sleeping and wash it off the next morning with warm water. When done daily for two weeks, it removes all pimples from the root.


SKIN INFECTIONS:Applying honey and cinnamon powder in equal parts on the affected parts cures eczema, ringworm and all types of skin Infections.


WEIGHT LOSS: Daily in the morning one half hour before breakfast and on an empty stomach, and at night before sleeping, drink honey and cinnamon powder boiled in one cup of water. When taken regularly, it reduces the weight of even the most obese person. Also, drinking this mixture regularly does not allow the fat to accumulate in the body even though the person may eat a high calorie diet.


CANCER: Recent research in Japan and Australia has revealed that advanced cancer of the stomach and bones have been cured successfully. Patients suffering from these kinds of cancer should daily take one tablespoon of honey with one teaspoon of cinnamon powder three times a day for one month.


FATIGUE: Recent studies have shown that the sugar content of honey is more helpful rather than being detrimental to the strength of the body. Senior citizens who take honey and cinnamon powder in equal parts are more alert and flexible. Dr. Milton, who has done research, says that a half tablespoon of honey taken in a glass of water and sprinkled with cinnamon powder, even when the vitality of the body starts to decrease, when taken daily after brushing and in the afternoon at about 3:00 P.M., the vitality of the body increases within a week.


BAD BREATH: People of South America, gargle with one teaspoon of honey and cinnamon powder mixed in hot water first thing in the morning so their breath stays fresh throughout the day.


HEARING LOSS: Daily morning and night honey and cinnamon powder, taken in equal parts restores hearing.

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