HEALTHMATTERS
HEALTHMATTERS
JANUARY 29 - FEBRUARY 4, 2015
CHASE YOUR
Winter Blues
WITH NATURAL PRODUCTS & REMEDIES
• Don’t panic – fear and stress can be major factors in weakening the immune system and making us more susceptible to infection. •
Look after yourself – eat Super Foods to keep your body strong. If you do catch swine flu you will be more likely to recover more quickly. Medical herbalist Natalia Kerkham says prevention is better than cure and recommends we:
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Eat plenty of fresh garlic to help fight off infections. Swallowing whole fresh garlic cloves is unpalatable but very effective.
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Use lots of other fresh herbs such
as mint, oregano and thyme in salads and in your cooking. They are packed with vitamins and minerals and easy to grow in the garden or on a windowsill.
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Make sure you’re getting enough
Vitamin C. Use a supplement if you don’t usually manage to get your fivea-day.
• Take the herb Echinacea herb (drops or tablets) daily to prime your immune system. Other immune-boosting herbs, such as the Chinese herb Andrographis, are worth trying if you have underlying health problems such as heart disease, or if you get bronchitis every winter. A professional herbalist will be able to help with a selection of herbs tailored
V is for vitality
The importance of boosting your immune system to fight off the simplest of winter colds to the life threatening must not be underestimated, says Cheshire Natural Health Clinic Director, Tracey Turton. Clinical Reflexologist Tracey advises: to your particular needs. If you do get ill, there’s still plenty you can do. The usual advice is still the best – plenty of bed rest and take plenty of fluids to make sure you don’t get dehydrated. Try cinnamon and/or ginger teas: just put a couple of cinnamon sticks/slices of fresh root ginger into a cupful of boiling water, and drink as soon as it is cool enough. Carry on taking your Echinacea, and add a high dose of Vitamin C (up to 4 g per day) and a zinc supplement. A professional herbalist can prescribe anti-flu herbs that you won’t find in your kitchen cupboards or in the local pharmacy. Peppermint, elderflower and yarrow tea is good for feverishness and is much safer than paracetamolcontaining remedies. The herb boneset is a powerful flu treatment that should only be used on professional advice, but which relieves the aches and pains of flu and speeds recovery. St John’s Wort, better known as an anti-depressant, has proven anti-
viral properties. However, if you take prescription drugs, you will need to check with a herbalist or your doctor before taking it for flu. Cheshire Natural Health’s nutritional therapist Angela Bailey says it is normal for the average adult to catch a couple of colds a year, but more than that indicates a sluggish immune system. Fatigue, listlessness, allergic reactions, slow wound healing, chronic diarrhoea and susceptibility to a variety of infections are also signs of an impaired immune system. As well as considering ways to boost your immune system, it is important to take stock of factors, which may be compromising your ability to fight infections effectively. Two of the most common immune-suppressors are stress and an incorrect diet, especially one high in fat and refined, processed foods. Food allergies, an under active thyroid or the presence toxic metals in the body may also have a debilitating impact.
Angela recommends a number of simple dietary changes to help the fight against flu: • Make sure you are getting a good daily dose of the antioxidant vitamins A, C and E, and minerals such as zinc and selenium, which can be found in a wide range of foods such as wholegrain, fruit, vegetables and nuts and seeds.
• Aim for at least six to seven portions of fruit and vegetables per day. Making vegetable soups and fruit smoothies can be a useful way of increasing your daily intake, without having to munch your way through a huge pile of vegetables! • Add a few nuts and seeds to your salad, cereal or smoothie, to supply you with a wide range of beneficial nutrients including zinc and selenium and the essential omega 3 and 6 fatty acids to support your immune system. • Keep foods high in saturated fat to a minimum. •
Reduce your intake of sugary re-
fined foods, which supply you with very little in the way of good nutrition. Try Manuka honey instead of sugar as this may help boost the immune system. Sensible sun exposure (as little as 20 minutes per day on the hands and face) can also help the immune system by encouraging the body to make its own vitamin D via the skin. Vitamin D is now considered to be an important player in the immune boosting team. Good food sources are egg yolks, oily fish, dairy products and oatmeal. Deal with the stresses in your life. Remember that food sensitivities are a stressor so it is important to identify and eliminate these. Don’t forget though if you cut a food out of your diet, you will need to find alternatives that provide you with the same nutrients. Lack of sleep is also a stressor so getting a good night’s sleep can help the immune system to function more effectively. Nutrients such as calcium and magnesium can be useful here, but again, lack of sleep can have a variety of causes so getting professional help is always the best way to approach this problem. As different factors affect different people, it is important to seek advice from a nutritional therapist who will be able to help pinpoint the exact causes of immune weakness and suggest specific ways to help support the body systems as a whole.
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amaica’s Biotech Research Development Institute has expanded the Eden Gardens brand of nutraceuticals, teas and porridges into the UK, following last year’s successful launch in Nevis . The Eden Gardens line of products, includes different types of nutraceuticals, all produced from indigenous Jamaican plants, including the coveted guinea hen weed, within its eight blends of wellness teas. Professor Henry Lowe, executive chairman and founder of the institute, said introducing the Eden Gardens line of products served to compliment the positioning of Brand Jamaica. Eden Gardens Nutraceutical Wellness Teas are made from 100 percent Jamaican natural herbs. They are enriched with anti-oxidants and anti-inflammatory properties that promote several health benefits. Some of which have verified anticancer properties.
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from headaches, indigestion and morning sickness, and detoxifies the body. • Guinea Hen Weed and Ball Moss supports prostate health and enhances urinary function, rich in anti-oxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties, provides relief for menstrual cramps and bloating. • Guinea Hen Weed is rich in anti-oxidants and inflammatory properties, aids in the production of red blood cells and regulation of blood sugar levels, promotes healthy immune function and healthy menstrual cycles, useful for pain related issues and cold, flu and sinus problems. • Soursop & Ginger is packed with anti-oxidants, offers relief from nausea and headaches, helps insomnia and can help lower blood pressure. • Bissy offers relief from headaches, indigestion, arthritis, gout and morning sickness. A valuable energy tonic and can be used to enhance male potency.
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materials, particularly those indigenous to Jamaica. Bio-Tech R&D Institute operates in the biotechnology sector and has pioneered the formalisation of a Nutraceutical industry in Jamaica and the wider Caribbean. Vision Through the application of biotechnology to a variety of human challenges and needs, opportunities will be created to enhance the quality of people’s health and lifestyles.
Mission To create value for consumers and shareholders by continually enhancing health care and human services through the provision of related goods and services. What We Do Principally, Bio-Tech R&D Institute Limited undertakes research and product development using natural products; trains postgraduates and young scientists in the field of translational research and development; initiates and commercialises health and wellness products and services.