In the education of Nutritional Immunology, turning these 4 key habits into your daily lifestyle will lead you to a happy and healthy life.

1. Stable Emotion ~ “Don’t worry, be happy!” Do you know that everytime when we are very angry or stressed, our body will secret a hormone call corticosteroid which will suppress our immune system? Long term anxiety and restlessness will cause our immunity to fall rapidly and unable to work optimally. As we’ve discussed how our immune system can protect us and keep us healthy, now I think getting angry or stressed is too high a price to pay, don’t you agree?

2. Exercise ~ The benefits of exercise has been emphasized over and over again. Do not overlook how light and moderate exercise can help us too. Regular deep breathing and after-dinner walks not only keep our fitness, it keeps us in calm and joyous mood as well.

3. Quality Sleep and Rest ~ Everyone needs sleep. It is during sleep that our body cells can repair and rejuvenate themselves. Quality sleep does not mean sleeping for long hours. Have you experience feeling even more tired and zombie after sleeping for too long? Quality sleep is going into deep sleep without disturbance. Adult that sleep about 7-8 hours is more than good enough.

4. Healthy Diet ~ Many people has their own definitions when comes to healthy diet. To some, healthy diet means taking a lot of vitamin and mineral pills. To some, healthy diet means boiling some soups with animal parts or some expensive parts of rare species.. According to Nutritional-Immunology, healthy diet means nutrients deriving from the plant sources. In fact, we use the below 6 criteria to determine if the food is a safe source of nutrition:

(1) Plant source – Plants are high in antioxidants and phytonutrients which are very beneficial to our immune system. On the other hand, animal sources contain fats, hormones, cholesterol, animal protein and viruses which can be very harmful to us.

(2) Healthy Plants – Not all natural plants are healthy. Some plants have medicinal properties, some are very toxic and some are additive which we cannot use them in big quantities and long term.

(3) Wholesome Plants – Wholesome means not going through chemical processing.

(4) Varieties & Quantity – Choosing a variety of plant foods is also crucial for there is no particular plant that can accommodate all of our nutritional needs. Scientists say that we must consume at least 10 different types of plant foods daily for an adequate supply of nutrients.

(5) Power Nutrients – Power nutrients like phytochemicals, antioxidants and polysaccharides are essential in our diet to boost, strengthen and balance our immune system.

(6) Functional Foods that can help our immune system to repair any damage cells in our body.

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Posted on July 6th, 2008 by Jacklyn
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Most people claim that they are already healthy when they are not in hospital suffering from a crippling disease and do not need to rely on medication regularly. But what they do not realize is that human beings are constantly bombarded by a myriad of harmful substances daily like pollutants in the air and water, metals, pesticides, food chemicals and preservatives, alcohol and caffeine. We may not suffer its effects immediately, but the consequences can be dire in the long run.

A healthy immune system begins from a healthy diet ~ Without doubt, healthy diet plays an important role to our health. Vegetables, fruits and meats from the last generation are healthier than present due to less usage of weed control, pesticides, hormone injection and so on.

But time has changed and the foods we eat these days contain many kind of sugar of unknown chemical substances. Moreover, we are not educated enough of its harmful side effects.

Hence, dietary habit has become the most modern human’s health issue. Our health is like a depository, when we eat unhealthy foods, it could disturb our system and the body cannot function properly. When the depository becomes empty, various kind of degenerative disease such as heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, kidney problems and cancer could appear…

We’ll discuss about some of the good preventive measures in the coming posts..

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Posted on June 18th, 2008 by Jacklyn
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Ageing into our golden years doesn’t mean we have to be a burden to our children and grandchildren. Here are 10 tips you can work on to enjoy your retirement.

1. Balanced diet ~ We must control our diet. Do not eat excessively. Watch the nutritional intake and keep a regular dietary habit. Avoid oily, high calorie foods such as sweet pastries, deep fried snacks, etc. Take adequate portions of various nutrients such as antioxidants, polysaccharides and phytochemicals, which help prevent the ageing precess and optimize the body’s immune system.

2. Regular work and rest ~ Sleep and wake up early. Do not overwork.

3. Stable emotions ~ Always maintain good emotions. Do not take things too seriously, and always remain joyful.

4. Adequate exercises ~ Do some simple exercises in the morning such as taking a slow walk. Take a stroll at the park after dinner. It will not only strengthen our body, it will also allow us to make new acquaintances.

5. Regular check-up ~ Health checks are very important. We must go for regular health checks to detect any problem and go for early treatment if required.

6. Self-improvement and learning ~ Attend a language or drawing class during spare time. While broadening our knowledge, it also provides a source of spiritual solace as we partake in the fun of lifelong learning.

7. Leisure activities ~ Pick up some hobbies or nurture some sense of humour. This helps relieve our tension. Activities such as chess-playing, calligraphy and traveling are excellent pastimes.

8. Social welfare activities ~ If we have the time, why not spend some of it on social welfare activities or voluntary jobs. Regular meetings not only help kill the extra time, but will also keep us abreast of the latest happenings in the community, exchanging views, sharing our experiences and keeping in touch with younger people, so that we feel remarkably younger.

9. Retirement planning ~ The greatest principle among old people would be to preserve our wealth and sense of security.

10. Great time with grandchildren ~ Spend more time with family, and make arrangements for common activities. If staying with children, we must learn to understand the minds of the young people so that we can enjoy harmonious family life.

Posted on June 17th, 2008 by Jacklyn
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Posted on May 21st, 2008 by Jacklyn
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Posted on May 21st, 2008 by Jacklyn
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The most valuable and prized possession is our health. Without our health, we wouldn’t be able to achieve the things we want to in our life, go places we want to go and do things we want to do.Over the last few decades, as more and more junk food places have opened and lots of artificially enhanced products created, more and more people have turned to them and forgotten about their bodies. These poor habits along with their living standards have created an increase in illness and lack of peak performance in the body. Due to all of this, we have literally lost control of what goes on in our body and in our health.

For many years, I have been interested in healthy living and getting my body back into its natural state and how it should function. I prefer to focus on ‘prevention’ rather than cure and wellness over illness.

Here are ten tips to take back control of your health and get on the path to wellness:   Read more…

Posted on May 19th, 2008 by Jacklyn
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This is a video clip that can help people to stop indulging in unhealthy eating habits. It may be a bit offensive to some people who might find it too crude and rude. However, as Anthony Robbins has mentioned, to make a lasting change, which in this case is health, we must associate so much pain in it that the very thought of not changing will put us off. If it has a great impact on you, congratulation. It means that there is a pattern interrupt in your choice of food.

Posted on March 25th, 2008 by Jacklyn
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By Danielle Frascone.
Do you or someone you love take SSRI drugs? If so, then perhaps you have been informed of the possible side effects. Most people have heard that SSRI drugs may affect their sex drive or cause weight gain but what they may not have heard is that these drugs can do far more damage to the body than the effects of the initial depression alone. The truth is SSRI drugs are not as safe as the pharmaceutical company would like you to think.   Read more…

Posted on February 14th, 2008 by Jacklyn
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Dr. Jau-Fei Chen recently gave an interview for Healthy Living, a television show carried on Supreme Master Television, a satellite channel operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Supreme Master Television is a worldwide channel seen primarily in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa, therefore, the interview contains subtitles in twelve languages. Click this link to view Dr. Chen’s interview. The whole interview is about 30 minutes. Hope you’ll gain more insight of the preventive Science ~ Nutritional Immunology.

Posted on January 6th, 2008 by Jacklyn
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Before we touch on what kind of food is more desirable for a diabetic person, we should understand a bit of the Glycemic Index (GI).

Glycemic Index (GI) is a ranking of carbohydrate foods and is a measure of how fast a food raises your blood glucose levels. This index may help in better management of blood glucose levels. Carbohydrate foods that are rapidly broken down during digestion have the highest glycemic loads, while carbohydrate foods that are broken down slowly and release glucose gradually into the bloodstream have low glycemic loads. Glycemic Index may seem to make meal-planning easier and improve after-meal blood glucose levels but GI is dependent on the following few factors too:

(A) The GI of a food is dependent on the ripeness of the food, the time it was stored and  how the food is cooked. That means a fully ripen banana has a higher GI than a green banana.

(B) The GI of a food is expressed as a single value when eaten alone but may differ when eaten with other foods as part of a complete meal.

Now, let’s look into how we can choose the best dialy foods from the 3 different category of food: Carbohydrate, Protein and Fat.

Carbohydrates include the starch and sugar in foods. Simple carbohydrates in candies, cookies, etc are responsible, in a huge way, for any increase in blood glucose levels. Choose more complex carbohydrate sources such as oat, bran, whole-wheat products, cereals are rich in fiber and slow down the passage of absorption of carbohydrates, thus releasing glucose at a slower pace and helps control bloood glucose levels.

Protein is digested at a slower rate than carbohydrates. However, it is recommended to choose protein sources from plants instead of animals, as plant protein sources are generally cholesterol-free and low in fat. Soy protein is beneficial in keeping blood sugar levels under control. Soy also contains soluble fiber, the kind of fiber that helps t lower blood sugar levels.

Fat is a concentrated form of energy. It is digested at the slowest rate amongst the three main nutrients, so it is important to have an appropriaate combination of the three nutrients (carbohydrate, protein & fat) at every meal. Healthier fat options are best recommended. Examples include fatty fishes (salmon, tuna, etc), nuts, seeds and use of cooking oils such as olive or canola oils.

Lastly, not forgeting one very important necessity in our food, Fiber, especially of soluble fiber has been shown to help reduce blood sugar levels and facilitates blood sugar management. Some examples of foods rich in soluble fiber are chickpeas, guava, oatmeal, psyllium husk and barley.

My special recommendation ~ Ginseng Berry

The ginseng plant’s tiny red berries contain a powerful phytochemical called ginsenoside Re. Researchers have proven that ginsenoside Re is a reliable appetite suppressant that can also help to counter diabetes and obesity. This, in turn, helps us to fight other diseases like heart disease and high blood pressure. Ginseng berry also contains isoflavones, antioxidants, estriol, estrone, beta-estradiol, saponins, amide, tannins, resins, folic acid and vitamins A, B, C, E and K — making it a potent protector against high cholesterol, fatigue and other ailments.

Posted on December 3rd, 2007 by Jacklyn
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