Friday, December 14, 2012

Functions of the Liver, Cirrhosis, Natural foods to help the Liver


Functions of the Liver:

-- building of proteins
-- production of hormones
-- helps in the body's metabolism
-- extraction and storage of energy
-- filtering and removal of toxins that are harmful to the body
-- helps the digestive system by producing chemicals needed to digest the food we eat
-- and many more...


Cirrhosis:

-- a liver disease commonly caused by habitually drinking excessive alcohol.


Natural ways to help the liver:

-- drink 7-10 glasses of water everyday
-- drink green tea
-- drink lemon juice
-- eat organic foods
-- eat foods rich in fiber
-- avoid junk foods
-- avoid refined and processed foods
-- don't smoke
-- don't drink alcohol


Natural foods that help the liver:

-- beet greens
-- dandelion greens
-- dark berries
-- Jerusalem artichoke
-- kale
-- limes
-- pomegranate

Effects of beer on the body: How many beers before getting drunk


Blood Alcohol Concentration

Blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is a number from 0.01 to 0.50 indicating the percentage of alcohol present in a person's blood by volume. A person who has a BAC level of 0.08 means that 0.08 percent of his/her blood is alcohol.

What Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is considered illegal when driving?

In most countries, driving with a BAC greater than 0.08% is considered illegal and a criminal offence. For an average person, drinking 6 to 7 bottles of beer (5% alcohol by volume) in a 2-hour period will result in 0.08% BAC.  Having 0.10% BAC is considered to be legally drunk. Effects of 0.20 to 0.29 BAC include stupor, loss of reasoning/understanding, loss of consciousness, and memory blackout. A BAC of 0.30 to 0.50 may lead to severe nervous system, bladder, heart, and breathing problems and worse conditions leading to death.

What is the equivalent of 1 drink?

On average and in common usage, One Drink is equivalent to:
1 bottle of beer (12 oz.)
1 glass of wine (3 oz. to 5 oz.)
1 shot of hard liquor (1 oz. to 1.5 oz.)

Pint of Beer

Note that 1 pint of beer is larger that the normal 12-oz beer bottle. One US pint is equal to 16 US ounces (16 US oz.). This is equal to 473 mL. This is approximately 1 and 1/3 of a normal bottle or glass of beer. One imperial pint used in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and in other Commonwealth nations is equal to 20 imperial fluid ounces (568 mL).

Factors affecting how fast or slow a person gets drunk

Getting drunk depends from person to person. Everyone has its own limit before getting drunk. The number of glasses a person has to drink before getting drunk is different from another person. There are a number of factors to consider for a person to get drunk faster or slower. These major factors include:
1. Person's Weight
2. Tolerance level (whether your body is used to alcohol or not)
3. Food consumed prior and while drinking
4. Metabolism
5. Physical condition of the person
6. Age
7. Gender
8. Drugs and medication taken

Alcohol Metabolism

Metabolism refers to the process in which our body converts food and other substances into energy. It is a measure of how fast our body burns and uses energy. On average, a human liver can metabolize or process 1 drink of alcohol in 1 hour. Going back to the definition of one drink, this means our body can normally process:
1 bottle of beer per hour
1 glass of wine per hour
1 shot of hard drink per hour

A good observation from this analysis will lead you to conclude that if you consume more than 1 drink per hour, the faster you will get drunk, because your liver will have a hard time to process the extra alcohol. As a general rule, have 1 to 2 drinks within a one-hour period.

How many beers can you drink before getting drunk?

As mentioned above, it varies in every person. For an average person, drinking 6 to 7 bottles of beer with 4 to 5% alcohol within a 2 hour period will get you drunk. A bottle or can of beer is based on a 12 ounce (oz.) with 341 ml to 355 ml.

Rule of Thumb, Control Pacing and Timing

To control your drinking and avoid getting drunk faster, a good rule of thumb, according to most people, is to drink 2 bottles of beer per hour. But this is relatively slow especially when drinking with friends and there's pressure on yourself and they are teasing you that you are drinking too slow. Over a 3 hour period, drinking 6 to 7 bottles of beer (4 to 5 % alcohol by volume) is a good pace and timing for controlled drinking.

Six Pack of Beer

Again, as a general rule on controlled drinking, pacing, and timing, consume a six-pack of beer (5% alc.) within 5 to 6 hours.

Average Effects of Number of Drinks within a 2-hour period


Drinks
1 to 3 = slight impairment
4 to 5 = medium impairment, advise not to drive
6 to 7 = severe impairment, don't drive
 
Feeling effects of average drinkers


1 to 2 drinks = slightly tipsy
3 to 4 drinks = tipsy, buzzed, relaxed, happy, talkative
5 to 6 drinks = mildly, medium drunk, starts to lose balance, blunted feelings
7 to 8 drinks = hit hard, depth perception, peripheral vision, and eye focus problems start
9 to 10 drinks = drunk, puke, vomit
over 10 drinks = severely drunk, dangerous          

Monday, November 19, 2012

Natural, Healthy, Nutritious foods


Regular exercise and a proper, balanced, healthy diet with the essential nutrients are key to a happy, healthful, and long life.

Below is a list of some plants, shrubs, herbs, berries, and fruits rich with beneficial nutrients, antioxidants, and substances which are excellent for the proper functioning of the many systems in the body. These foods are good sources of energy, promote good sharp vision, make the skin healthy and young-looking, fight those harmful free radicals, slowing down the aging process and thereby contributing a huge factor in man's vitality and longevity. These foods help, boost, enhance, and improve the body's Circulatory system, Digestive system, Immune system, Nervous system, Skeletal system, Structural system, Urinary system, Respiratory system, Glandular system, and many other important systems of the human body. 

MANGOSTEEN

WOLFBERRY (goji berry)

SEA BUCKTHORN

GREEN TEA

RED GRAPES

APPLE

BLUEBERRY

RASPBERRY

Sunday, November 18, 2012

HEALTH: Advantages, Benefits, and Charm (ABC) of Regular Exercise


- longevity (makes you live longer)

- makes you live a healthy, happy and better quality of life

- promotes optimism and positive outlook on life

- improvement of overall health and fitness

- enhances sex life

- boosts confidence, motivation and self-esteem

- reduces the risks of many heart problems

- lowers blood pressure and cholesterol level

- improves blood circulation

- strengthens heart muscles

- increases stamina and endurance

- increases agility and alertness

- lessens the risks of diabetes

- diminishes the dangers of cancer

- increases resistance to osteoporosis

- strengthens the tendons, ligaments and bones

- makes joints more powerful and muscles stronger

- lowers the possibility of respiratory ailments

- increases oxygen in the bloodstream

- improves digestion

- burns toxins in the body

- burns calories and thereby losing weight

- maintains the ideal body weight

- more efficient elimination of body wastes

- skin becomes healthier

- sleep is more restful

- relieves anxiety, stress, tension and depression

- provides pain relief to the body

- improves body posture

- better muscle tones and appearance

Saturday, November 17, 2012

Inexpensive yet Healthy foods that make you live longer


Eating healthy foods along with regular exercise, right attitude, sound discipline for the mind and body, and the fear of God are the key elements to a happy, healthy and long life.

Natural, Nutritious, and Healthy foods don't have to cost high!

Listed below are some of the Cheap and Inexpensive Foods yet are powerful for fighting cancer, preventing high cholesterol, lowering fat level, preventing high blood pressure, heart attacks, strokes, stabilizing blood sugar, and valuable sources of substances with antioxidants.


GARLIC

- lowers down cholesterol level

- prevents high blood pressure

- prevent heart attacks

- prevent strokes

- prevents colon cancer

- prevents blood clotting

- lowers the level of fat

- serves as antibiotic

- kills worms and parasites

- remedy for colds and flu

- treatment for leprosy



ONION

- increases the body's production of cancer-fighting enzymes

- lowers the risks of prostate cancer

- reduces the chances of esophageal cancer



TOMATO

- contains antioxidant that prevents prostate cancer

- fights and prevents skin cancer



BITTER MELON

- lowers cholesterol level

- good for people with diabetes

- prevents stomach problems

- helps the digestive system

- remedies dyspepsia ()

- solves constipation



MORINGA

- excellent source of essential nutrients and vitamins such as calcium, iron, phosphorus, potassium, protein, Vitamin C

- best vegetable for lactating and nursing mothers

- remedies erectile dysfunction in males

- prolongs sexual power and potency



BAMBOO SHOOTS

- good source of calcium

- rich in fiber



JUTE

- leaves are rich in beta-carotene, calcium, iron, and Vitamin C

- an excellent antioxidant

- helps in the body's absorption of nutrients

- promotes clear and healthy skin



SWEET POTATOES

- excellent source of beta carotene, carbohydrates, calcium, fiber, iron, and protein

- rich in Vitamin C and Vitamin B6

- stabilizes blood sugar and the red blood cells of the body