Twitter / Yvonne Bishop-Weston: Swine Flu Mutates

Scientist’s predictions have come true. They predicted that this Autumn / Fall Swine Flu would begin to mix with other flu strains and mutate into something more virulent.

“However the nightmare scenario of a Arnold Schwarzenegger Terminator 10 style virus seems to becoming a reality ahead of time” says nutritionist Yvonne Bishop-Weston “with our the integrity of our immune systems compromised by our poor diet and lifestyle this was inevitable”

The Adolfo Lutz Institute in Sao Paulo Brazil Have claimed the prize as the first to spot Swine Flu H1N1 mutating into a genetic variant of the disease.

Bishop-Weston, Nutritionist London warns “It takes a few months to optimise a body’s immune system so it’s now or never if you want to maximise your chances of surviving this winter. Book an appointment with an experienced qualified professional clinical Nutrition therapist now”

Maintaining an ideal weight prevent you from a number of diseases and keep you both physically and mentally fit and active. A right selection of foods plays a key role in maintaining your optimum health. This article gives you a brief list of healthy foods that will help you to maintain an ideal weight.

You must eat a high fiber diet. It is an effective prescription for so many remedies ranging from simple constipation to major diseases like coronary heart disease, chronic constipation, colorectal cancer, hiatus hernia, gall and kidney stones, high cholesterol levels, all diseases related to high cholesterol levels and diabetes mellitus. Dietary fiber is that part of plant food which transverses the small intestine and is not digested by endogenous secretions.

One of fiber’s most important functions is to absorb water in the intestine to form a gel. It helps rapid passage of bowel contents. High carbohydrate high fiber diet causes slow release of sugar (carbohydrate) into the system and helps effective control of diabetic state. The fiber also helps in absorption, re-absorption, and metabolism of bile acids and cholesterol which are implicated in the pathogenesis of coronary heart disease and gall stones.

The high sources of fiber food come from minimally processed cereals like wheat, rice, maize, ragi, etc.; legumes like beans, millets; root vegetables like carrots, turnips, leafy vegetables and fruits. Useful suggestions of a healthy diet include:

• Cereals should be processed as minimal as possible.
• Avoid sifting rice, wheat, ragi or maize flour while preparing dishes out of them.
• Pulses can be cooked with the skin
• Have vegetable fiber food with each meal
• Certain fruits can be eaten with peel, like apple, mango, etc.
• Drink minimum two glasses of water with each fiber meal and in total about eight glasses per day.

The e-book ‘Fat Fighting Foods’ has covered the complete list of foods that help you to melt your stubborn body fat and keep you away from various complications of obesity. This is a must guide for every obese. So to lose weight and gain life, grab your copy of this unique and most efficient health guide on foods that burn fat.

Do you know how to get rid of dark circles under the eyes and whether Aminogenesis or Athena 7 Minute Lift works? Then find out in this article right here.

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With more and more of us rushing around and being distracted throughout the day with jobs, errands and the general pressures of today’s society we are putting less attention in what and how we eat. This is something I am sure we are all guilty of, do you remember the last time you had a meal on your own without reading something while eating or watching TV in between bites or even engulfing in chatter with a friend or colleague? Its a rare occurrence that’s for sure…..

There is nothing wrong with the occasional mindless meal but I feel we need to be able to enjoy our food more without distractions, enjoy the process of cooking, laying the table and serving the food, exploring flavors and savoring every bite. After all the gift of taste is something amazing and our lives would be bland without it.

Spend More on Food Less on Health Care - Imagine this; In 1960 the average american spent 17.6 percent of their income on food and just 5 percent on healthcare. Recently though those numbers have had a reversal spending on food has dropped to just 10 percent and healthcare has more than tripled to 16 percent. That’s a pretty extraordinary statistic, do you not think spending a little more on quality meat, fruit and vegetables would help get these figures back to a healthy level?

Re-Script Your Dinner - Next time you eat with family try these tips: firstly try to be the last person on the table to start eating. Next pace yourself with the slowest eater. Avoid the subconscious need for ‘one more helping’. You will find that by following these tips you will be forced to savour each bite and taste each flavor, you may even find you eat less than you think you need….

Stop Meal Multitasking - Anything that distracts you from focusing on what we are eating makes us likely to overeat unnecessarily. Did you know 91 percent of people claim to regularly eat while watching TV and 35 percent regularly eat at their desk while working. Try for one meal a day to sit down without distractions and focus on your food. The flavors, textures and variety should all be savored. At first it will feel weird as we are pre-programmed to be distracted while eating but the long term benefits will be amazing, resulting in improved digestion as well as general enjoyment of food increasing….

Pay Attention to Food - Ever been to a cocktail party where the guests are mindlessly attacking the snacks? Throwing handful upon handful of nuts and cheese down while sipping on champagne. I have been guilty of this and still am if not careful, the reason is that when we have any level of anxiety food and the process of eating can act as a powerful calming tool. Anyhow use these events as a reminder to pay attention to the food you eat rather than snacking while sipping on a drink and talking to someone. Whatever you do deserves your full attention. If we learn to become aware of each thing we do and do one thing at a time it will multiply enjoyment.

Remove Food from Sight - We tend to eat more than anything if its on view all the time, the simple sight of food stimulates hunger. One tip I find helpful is to keep food you don’t want to binge on out of sight instead keep healthy fresh food at your desk or counter top. A good tip is to keep only a bowl of fresh fruit and a jar of raw nuts on your counter top. This will encourage healthy snacking for yourself and those around you.

Eat Salad First - Each night at dinner I start the meal with a large salad. I really make a meal of it so to speak adding everything from avocado, onions, carrots, cucumber, nuts and seeds making it a really tasty start to the meal. It was originally an idea I came up with when reading how god it is for digestion to start meals with some raw food. Not only did it improve my digestion but it made me enjoy the whole process of eating more, I now savour the salad and tend to eat less of the heavy stuff just eating a small piece of meat with some cooked vegetables after (always size according to appetite). Its definitely something to try, make a mega salad and savour it before your main course. I am sure your general eating experience will improve.

Don’t Eat From a Bag - Eating from a bag is dangerous for two reasons; Firstly their is no way to gauge how much your eating and its easy to overeat when eating anything from a bag. The other and main reason is that bagged foods are normally hazardous to your health as they tend to be processed junk like chips and sugary snacks. Steer clear of bagged food when you can, your body will thank you…

Eating wisely can also save the planet. Nearly 20 percent of the nations energy is spent growing and delivering food to the average american who consumes 2,200 pounds of food a year amounting to nearly 3,500 calories a day! How can we help? well its pretty simple; either go one day a week without meat or dairy or just eat less for one day a week. A great opportunity to practice Intermittent Fasting and save the planet!

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With more and more of us rushing around and being distracted throughout the day with jobs, errands and the general pressures of today’s society we are putting less attention in what and how we eat. This is something I am sure we are all guilty of, do you remember the last time you had a meal on your own without reading something while eating or watching TV in between bites or even engulfing in chatter with a friend or colleague? Its a rare occurrence that’s for sure…..

There is nothing wrong with the occasional mindless meal but I feel we need to be able to enjoy our food more without distractions, enjoy the process of cooking, laying the table and serving the food, exploring flavors and savoring every bite. After all the gift of taste is something amazing and our lives would be bland without it.

Spend More on Food Less on Health Care - Imagine this; In 1960 the average american spent 17.6 percent of their income on food and just 5 percent on healthcare. Recently though those numbers have had a reversal spending on food has dropped to just 10 percent and healthcare has more than tripled to 16 percent. That’s a pretty extraordinary statistic, do you not think spending a little more on quality meat, fruit and vegetables would help get these figures back to a healthy level?

Re-Script Your Dinner - Next time you eat with family try these tips: firstly try to be the last person on the table to start eating. Next pace yourself with the slowest eater. Avoid the subconscious need for ‘one more helping’. You will find that by following these tips you will be forced to savour each bite and taste each flavor, you may even find you eat less than you think you need….

Stop Meal Multitasking - Anything that distracts you from focusing on what we are eating makes us likely to overeat unnecessarily. Did you know 91 percent of people claim to regularly eat while watching TV and 35 percent regularly eat at their desk while working. Try for one meal a day to sit down without distractions and focus on your food. The flavors, textures and variety should all be savored. At first it will feel weird as we are pre-programmed to be distracted while eating but the long term benefits will be amazing, resulting in improved digestion as well as general enjoyment of food increasing….

Pay Attention to Food - Ever been to a cocktail party where the guests are mindlessly attacking the snacks? Throwing handful upon handful of nuts and cheese down while sipping on champagne. I have been guilty of this and still am if not careful, the reason is that when we have any level of anxiety food and the process of eating can act as a powerful calming tool. Anyhow use these events as a reminder to pay attention to the food you eat rather than snacking while sipping on a drink and talking to someone. Whatever you do deserves your full attention. If we learn to become aware of each thing we do and do one thing at a time it will multiply enjoyment.

Remove Food from Sight - We tend to eat more than anything if its on view all the time, the simple sight of food stimulates hunger. One tip I find helpful is to keep food you don’t want to binge on out of sight instead keep healthy fresh food at your desk or counter top. A good tip is to keep only a bowl of fresh fruit and a jar of raw nuts on your counter top. This will encourage healthy snacking for yourself and those around you.

Eat Salad First - Each night at dinner I start the meal with a large salad. I really make a meal of it so to speak adding everything from avocado, onions, carrots, cucumber, nuts and seeds making it a really tasty start to the meal. It was originally an idea I came up with when reading how god it is for digestion to start meals with some raw food. Not only did it improve my digestion but it made me enjoy the whole process of eating more, I now savour the salad and tend to eat less of the heavy stuff just eating a small piece of meat with some cooked vegetables after (always size according to appetite). Its definitely something to try, make a mega salad and savour it before your main course. I am sure your general eating experience will improve.

Don’t Eat From a Bag - Eating from a bag is dangerous for two reasons; Firstly their is no way to gauge how much your eating and its easy to overeat when eating anything from a bag. The other and main reason is that bagged foods are normally hazardous to your health as they tend to be processed junk like chips and sugary snacks. Steer clear of bagged food when you can, your body will thank you…

Eating wisely can also save the planet. Nearly 20 percent of the nations energy is spent growing and delivering food to the average american who consumes 2,200 pounds of food a year amounting to nearly 3,500 calories a day! How can we help? well its pretty simple; either go one day a week without meat or dairy or just eat less for one day a week. A great opportunity to practice Intermittent Fasting and save the planet!

Brad Pitt with cool sun galssesAre you a fan of Brad Pitt? I am a big fan of him!lol.Also, I love his hairstyles very much, no matter in short, medium or long.Always he has adorable looks! popular short summer haircut from Brad PittThis is a good look for any man that has very thick hair but wants to go slightly shorter as it can help to thin the hair out.If you are looking for stylish short

My last couple of articles have looked at protein and the health benefits it can provide.  Although it is a fantastic macronutrient that acts as the building blocks for your body, protein is is not without its faults.  Consuming too much protein can cause a number of health problems.  In this article I will be discussing some of the potential problems associated with overdosing on protein in greater detail.

1) IT CAN CAUSE DEHYDRATION:- According to this study increasing your protein intake can also increase levels of dehydration.  The study looked at five endurance athletes who consumed low, moderate and high levels of protein over a period of four weeks.  The findings revealed that as protein intake went up, hydration levels went down.  Dehydration can put you at risk for a number of health problems and heat related illnesses.

2) IT CAN INCREASE FAT STORAGE:- One of the common misconceptions surrounding protein is that you can eat as much as you like and you will not get fat.  However, the simple truth is that if you eat too many calories (whether they be carbohydrate calories, protein calories or fat calories) any excess will be stored as body fat.  Increasing your protein intake and reducing your carbohydrate intake whilst staying within the limits of your daily metabolism can stimulate fat burning in your body.  However, increasing your overall caloric intake by eating more protein will ultimately lead to fat storage.

3) IT CAN CAUSE DIABETIC KETOACIDOSIS:- Eating high levels of protein and low levels of carbohydrates causes your body to enter a state of ketosis.  This is a state where there is no glucose available in your blood in your blood to use for energy.  Since there is no glucose available your liver starts to convert body fat into fatty acids and ketones which can then be used for energy.  Whilst this is a popular fat loss method it can also be dangerous for diabetic people.  Ketones are acidic and can therefore cause a  number of problems including nausea, vomiting and even death.  In non-diabetic people blood ketone levels are controlled by insulin.  However, diabetic people struggle to produce adequate levels of insulin and ketosis can quickly turn into ketoacidosis, a state where the level of ketones in your blood is extremely high.  This then leads to the problems discussed above.

4) IT CAN LEAD TO KIDNEY STONES:- Studies suggest that high protein diets (particularly those high in meat protein) may be partially to blame for kidney stones.  The reason for this is that when you consume protein it is broken down into acids including uric acid.  This then increases the overall acidity of your blood.  Your responds by releasing the alkaline substance calcium phosphate from the bones into the bloodstream.  Ultimately, this can then lead to an increase in urine levels of both uric acid and calcium.  These substances may then form into insoluble crystals (kidney stones) which are excreted in the urine.

5) IT CAN CAUSE OSTEOPOROSIS:- As I mentioned above eating high levels of protein can ultimately cause your body to release calcium phosphate from the bones.  A lack of calcium in the bones can then lead to a condition called osteoporosis where your bone density becomes reduced.  Osteoporosis causes your bones to bend, break and fracture much more easily than someone without the condition. 

As you can see from this article protein is not perfect.  Consuming too much can cause serious health problems.  Although it is a vital macronutrient which helps keep you alive excess protein consumption is not advised.  Increasing your protein intake at a sensible rate should not cause any of the problems listed above and may help you build muscle and burn fat.  Just ensure that you do not go overboard.

Now I want to hear your thoughts. Are there any other protein disadvantages that you can think of which cause health problems?  Do you agree that protein consumption should be moderated to a degree?  Let me know by leaving a comment.

Sources:
An In Depth Look At Ketogonic Diets and Ketosis (Bodybuilding.com)
Does Too Much Protein Turn To Fat (Inch-Aweigh.com)
High Protein Diets Cause Dehydration (About.com)
Kidney Stones (About.com)

Related Posts

• June 24, 2009 — The Benefits of Protein (1)
• June 21, 2009 — What is Protein? (2)
• April 8, 2008 — Can Meat help you Lose Weight? (4)
• March 1, 2008 — Fitness Poll – March 2008 (0)
• February 3, 2008 — Spice Up your Protein Shakes (0)
• February 1, 2008 — Controlling your Hunger with Protein Shakes (2)
• January 30, 2008 — Protein Supplements (2)
• January 28, 2008 — The Importance of Protein (5)
• December 9, 2007 — Eating Protein to boost your Metabolism (5)

Here’s hoping this Guide will help you with the over 700 different shampoo’s on shelves in the USA.

Here are Killer Strands Top 10 Tips for finding an awesome shampoo for those of you who color your hair……………

10.) The color of the bottle matters…..( checking to make sure you are paying attention - j/k)

9.) Take into account the texture of your hair…fine, coarse & normal are words used for texture plus: straight, wavy, curlie. Those words will be listed on a great bottle of shampoo . Each one of those factors affects how well the hair will hold hair color in the hair strands. Therefore should coincide with hair color retention.

8.) On the Ingredient list on the back of the bottle, be sure the surfactants (cleaning agent in shampoo’s) are one of the following (copy-paste-slip in your wallet), these will take it easy on your color and leave your strands vivid:

• Caprylyl Capryl Glucoside ………..(super natural)
• Disodium Soyamphodiacetate
• Sodium Coco-Sulfate
• Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate
• Sodium Coco-Sulfate
• Cocamidopropyl Betaine
• Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
• Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate ……….one of my fav’s
• Ammonium Cocoyl Isethionate
• Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate
• Lauryl Glucoside
• Decyl glucoside
• Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate

Of course you are not expected to remember these, but become accustomed to the words of the good ones, so you are not only told the “bad” ones….I wanted to show you a partial list of surfactants that could replace SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE or ALS….very healthily. There are plenty to choose from . . . .

7.) Start with a company that cares about its customers and doesn’t seem to be only about sales, marketing and selling, I realize that is hard to distinguish between. . . but a little bit of research will usually reveal what you need to know about this topic, remember how important your hair is to you. If all else fails. . . go by my recommendations, I do a lot of research, test lots of brands and listen to a LOT of people.

6.) Read the labels of ALL shampoo purchases, I know many of you have learned to read the labels of food you eat . . . most of you care about your hair just as much as your body . . . give it the same respect, by learning the ingredients that are safe and sane for it.

5.) These ingredients should NOT be in the ingredient list:

• sodium lauryl sulfate - sls
• ammonium lauryl sulfate - als
• sodium laureth sulfate - sles

(or anything close to these - I’ve noticed some companies spelling them incorrectly - to sneak through online searches I imagine).

4.) Pay attention to whether your hair is dry, oily or normal - - - probably the most common label you’ll find on the bottle. Pick out the shampoo that matches your hairs moisture level - which should help retain your hair color using the appropriate shampoo for the hair type.

3.) If you wouldn’t buy your apples, oranges and bananas at your Beauty Supply, then don’t buy your shampoo at your grocery store - please. You will be purchasing a higher grade more appropriate for color treated hair purchased from Killer Strands, a high end Beauty Supply or a Salon.

2.) Seeing the words “For Color Treated Hair” mean nothing - I’m afraid. After combing the aisles of the local drug store, I’ve discovered with the popularity of wanting shampoos for “Color TREATED” Hair, ever other shampoo has those words printed on the bottle - Anyone can put them on any bottle with anything inside it.

1.) Do not believe the words “NATURAL” or “ORGANIC” printed on the bottle , remember we have absolutely no restrictions, of “words” printed on products. They literally could put the words “battery acid” in the bottle and say it was “natural”. I truly don’t think you should believe anything printed on any bottle of shampoo. The only thing you should look at from a bottle of shampoo in the drug store is the ingredient list.

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There actually are a set of laws on what manufacturers of hair products are supposed to follow, but the laws address the “INGREDIENTS ” label on the back, not what they print on the front. Therefore I highly recommend to all of you to only look on the Ingredients list. Let’s review one bottle as if you were in a Salon OR Beauty supply

Below is a close-up of a couple bottles from the line that my clients like the most, John Masters Organics or JMO. The reason they claim to like it? How gentle it is, how Blondes remain the proper tone all the way to their next appointment, how vivid the reds remained, I got pretty much all the compliments on the shampoo a Colorist is looking for..

Look at the front of both bottles ! !

What do you notice about this shampoo?

( this shampoo is usually put in the “higher-mid” range class of shampoos - $15.95/bottle > which is inexpensive here in LA).

The front of the bottles mention absolutely nothing about being “Color-safe” or “Sulfate-Free ” . . or any of it. . . they are just quiet stated- simple -classy . not words and false claims plastered everywhere.

The information you need is in the “INGREDIENT LIST “, so you would flip the bottle

I want to teach you a little bit about LABELING . . . .

labeling on shampoos, hair conditioners, & styling products. I am by no means an expert, so this will be a “little bit”…but I think will be enough to help you with upcoming purchases, if you are so inclined.

Luckily for all of us . . . the FDA is receiving a lot of heat from consumer groups as far as ” SAFETY IN LABELING”. . . they have already completed a giant overhaul in Europe . . .hopefully we will do something similar here in the USA.

Here are the ingredients in the JMO - Evening -Primrose Shampoo and remember the manner in which they are listed….is the strength in which it is in the bottle. Meaning, see the Aloe Vera Juice??? It is listed first. . .(if you are following the rules of Labeling correctly) that means there is more Aloe Vera Juice than water in this formula. Which is a wonderful and amazing feat, I actually used this combo on my Carbon Beach Creme, so I happen to know that this IS possible and works into a wonderful -”end” result.

On most SHOWER-based hair products you will find “water” as the number 1 ingredient, especially Shampoos. Aloe Vera juice, is exactly as it sounds…aloe vera itself. Which is a very jelly-like-thick substance that is truly nature’s “healer”. As a former Stunt woman one of my specialties was “fire”….after a few mishaps with burns, I discovered Pure Aloe VERA the first time I got my skin burned ….it was not horrific, but if you’ve ever had a small burn, think of that magnified 50 times ! Its not a pretty situation and after going to one of the top “burn” centers in the country…I was introduced to the ALOE VERA plant … they had aloe vera plants growing all along the window sill on one of the floors, where the nurses were.

After I had recovered from a small burn, the nurses had me pick a few leaves ( yes, at a medical center) I applied the juice from the leaves. . .with cool compresses (after 14 days of more radical treatments) - they were miracles workers. Since then I have ALWAYS had an Aloe plant on my window sill, used them to raise 2 kids - - NOTHING HEALS the way pure ALOE VERA does.

I just can’t imagine the wonderful tricks it performs on hair and scalp, come to think of it . . .maybe that’s why people say their hair-fall completely stops ? ! ? ? ???

It does help cells rejuvenate which is what you look for in hair loss formula’s……?? I think I just hit on something new I need to start testing for 10,000 HEADS - Yeehaw !

• aloe vera leaf juice
• water
• decyl glucoside
• disodium cocoamphodiacetate
• sodium cocoyl sulfoacetate
• babassuamidopropyl betaine
• panthenol (vitamin B5)
• sorbitol
• comfrey leaf extract
• lavender flower/leaf/ stem extract
• nettle root extract
• horsetail leaf/stem extract
• chamomile flower extract
• yarrow extract
• white tea leaf extract
• willow bark extract,
• honeysuckle flower extract
• hydrolyzed soy protein
• ylang ylang flower oil
• patchouli oil
• grapefruit peel oil
• cedarwood oil
• lemon peel oil
• geranium flower oil
• sandalwood) oil
• guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride
• wheat amino acids
• sodium pca
• arginine
• serine
• amino acids
• potassium sorbate
• sodium benzoate
• hyaluronic acid
• glycerin
• evening primrose oil
• sunflower seed oil,
• flaxseed seed oil,
• borage seed oil,
• jojoba seed oil,
• tocopherol,
• sulfur

* NOP Certified Organic…………….It is also CERTIFIED Organic, not an easy certification to obtain, especially when you consider how many real/natural Fruit Oils and extracts this shampoo contains.

I did not use the “INCI” names on the ingredient names for you, the REAL English names were used for you so you would KNOW what most of them are… the big corporate manufacturers want to be able to use the technical or Latin names for the ingredient names, so the consumer cannot figure out what anything is. What do you think of the list, in plain English? ? ?

I would imagine it would make you want to read them more often….wouldn’t it? Look at the ingredients in this shampoo? This is andre shampoo { I never really sat down and looked at this list, now that I have…I’m impressed! ! Really impressed!}

You Should Be Too

Killer Chemist

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