Guest guest Posted October 10, 2005 Report Share Posted October 10, 2005 I've also heard that drinking coffee helps with an asthma attack. It is said that it dialates so that you can breath. Have you heard that? I'm not sure it's true, since as of yet, it has not cured my asthma. Maybe you have to drink a whole pot or two for the effect? I'm gonna guess that drinking tea would be out for people with cardiovascular disease too? I love green tea and other such things.... I usually have a couple of few cups of coffee for breakfast and a glass of ice tea for lunch. I've also heard that the chemicals they decafinate with are very bad news, have you heard that? So I'm guessing if that's the case, that drinking some defaf wouldn't be a good idea. I love flavored coffee. This morning I had pumpkin spice. It sounds like I have to give up my coffee and tea, but I don't wanna!jo <jo.heartwork wrote: Hi Jonnie I've not heard that, but it may be that as it has caffeine it makes everything go through the body more quickly. Jo - Jonnie Hellens Saturday, October 08, 2005 1:30 AM Re: Re: Can anyone help me please:) It seems to me I remember hearing something a while back that caffeine blocks absorbsion of vit c. Do you know if that is valid?heartwerk <jo.heartwork wrote: Hi JOnnieActually ...... it is said that dark chocolate (vegan variety) with 70% cocoa in it is good for the heart and arteries. In the milk variety, the milk is bad for them. Coffee is not good for arteries at all. The caffeine contained in coffee makes the arteries go quite stiff for about six hours after drinking a cup - so if your arteries are narrowed through inflammation (lack of vitamin C) and you do something that can make them go stiff for a while you could be in for trouble.BBJo , Jonnie Hellens <jonnie_hellens> wrote:> Thanks Jo! Reading about the anit-inflammatory diet is what started me on the road to becomming a veggie. I've given up most everything that I've heard to be an issue, but I won't give up my morning Joe. I even rarely have chocolate, but coffee won because of all the sat fat in chocolate. I love good coffee. > > Jo Cwazy <heartwork@c...> wrote:LOL - you probably don't need an anti-inflammatory diet, so don't panic> !> > Jo> - > peter hurd > > Friday, September 30, 2005 9:46 PM> Re: Can anyone help me please:)> > > Well, I drink decaf, but hell no alcohol! please, no dont take my alcohol. I `m glad Frag wasnt here to see it, Id imagine his hair falling out ( if he wasnt bald)> > The Valley Vegan.............> Fel iar glwc Miserable > > Jo Cwazy <heartwork@c...> wrote:> Hi Jonnie> > I have this article saved on my pc because I think inflammation causes so many diseases. > > Guidelines for an Anti-Inflammatory Lifestyle> Jacob Farin, N.D.> > > The main reason people seek a physician's advice is for pain relief.> Although there are numerous botanical and nutritional treatments to> reduce pain and inflammation, the main naturopathic defenses are foods.> By paying attention to the foods that we eat, we can reduce the> occurrence of pain and inflammation. Mark, who came to me for treatment> of ulcerative colitis, experienced significant improvement when he> followed this outline for an anti-inflammatory lifestyle. Within 3> months, he was nearly symptom free and was able to treat himself to a> day of indulgence at his daughter's wedding. Best of all, he experienced> no ill effect.> > 1. Eliminate pro-inflammatory foods> > Red Meats and Peanuts: These foods contain high levels of arachidonic> acid, a type of fatty acid that converts into inflammatory mediators.> Removing these foods from the diet decreases the levels of arachidonic> acid in the body and reduces the occurrence of inflammation.> > Caffeine, fried foods, carbonated drinks, alcohol: These foods greatly> increase oxidation and free radicals, both of which initiate the> inflammatory process, and makes one prone towards inflammation.> > Food allergies: Foods that do not agree with us can produce metabolites> that interfere with normal bodily function and impair expedient healing> of inflamed tissues. Many people experience long-term relief of pain> with the simple elimination of food allergens such as wheat and dairy,> especially those with long-term intestinal disorders.> > 2. Implement a plant-based diet> > Vegetables and fruits: These foods are rich in carotenoids and> bioflavonoids that are powerful antioxidants, preventing free radical> production and reducing the occurrence of inflammation. The more richly> colored the fruit or vegetable, the more antioxidants it contains. Make> sure every meal contains a healthy serving of fruits or vegetables> > Cold water fish: Salmon, halibut, mackerel, tuna, trout and other cold> water fish contain lots of omega-3 fatty acids. These fatty acids offset> the production of arachidonic acid, as well as favor the production of> mediators that inhibit inflammation. Eat at least 3 servings of fish> every week.> > Flax oil: This is rich in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids which work> similarly to fish oils to help reduce inflammation. Use it in salads or> in fruit smoothies, but never cook with it because of its strong> tendency towards being oxidized.> > Ginger: Ginger has been shown to be a powerful anti-inflammatory agent.> Use it freely in your cooking or make a tea with it. It also helps> reduce nausea and some forms of abdominal distress.> > Whole grains, legumes, soy products: These foods are great sources for> protein without the pro-inflammatory arachidonic acid. Skinless chicken> breasts may also be added since most of the fat is found in the skin.> > 3. Nutritional supplements> > Correct nutritional deficiencies: Nutritional deficiencies can> exacerbate pain and inflammation by slowing down the healing process of> injured tissues. It is well established that deficiencies in zinc and> vitamins C and A can delay wound healing. Deficiencies in minerals, such> as calcium and magnesium, can also aggravate muscular pain.> > Antioxidants: Powerful antioxidants include vitamins A, C and E,> carotenoids and bioflavonoids, along with selenium and glutathione.> > 4. Move that body!> > Exercise: Not only is exercise a great way to relieve stress and> tension, but it promotes circulation, allowing vital nutrients to> diffuse throughout the body, while flushing out metabolic waste.> Exercise does not have to be strenuous. Daily walking or yoga is> adequate enough to get the blood moving.> > Let this guideline for an anti-inflammatory lifestyle be a part of your> natural management for pain and inflammation.> > > Peter H > > > > > To help you stay safe and secure online, we've developed the all new Security Centre. > > To send an email to - > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 10, 2005 Report Share Posted October 10, 2005 Hi Jonnie > I've also heard that drinking coffee helps with an asthma attack. It is said that it dialates so that you can breath. Have you > heard that? I'm not sure it's true, since as of yet, it has not cured my asthma. Coffee does relax the tubes and such likes... it's why you shouldn't drink it before singing! I don't know whether that would make much difference with asthma, though. BB Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 10, 2005 Report Share Posted October 10, 2005 I have heard that about asthma - but it has never helped with Colin's asthma. Tea should be okay, and green tea, white tea or redbush tea are even better. If coffee is decaffeinated without solvents it should be okay. Jo - Jonnie Hellens Monday, October 10, 2005 9:54 PM I don't wanna! I've also heard that drinking coffee helps with an asthma attack. It is said that it dialates so that you can breath. Have you heard that? I'm not sure it's true, since as of yet, it has not cured my asthma. Maybe you have to drink a whole pot or two for the effect? I'm gonna guess that drinking tea would be out for people with cardiovascular disease too? I love green tea and other such things.... I usually have a couple of few cups of coffee for breakfast and a glass of ice tea for lunch. I've also heard that the chemicals they decafinate with are very bad news, have you heard that? So I'm guessing if that's the case, that drinking some defaf wouldn't be a good idea. I love flavored coffee. This morning I had pumpkin spice. It sounds like I have to give up my coffee and tea, but I don't wanna!jo <jo.heartwork wrote: Hi Jonnie I've not heard that, but it may be that as it has caffeine it makes everything go through the body more quickly. Jo - Jonnie Hellens Saturday, October 08, 2005 1:30 AM Re: Re: Can anyone help me please:) It seems to me I remember hearing something a while back that caffeine blocks absorbsion of vit c. Do you know if that is valid?heartwerk <jo.heartwork wrote: Hi JOnnieActually ...... it is said that dark chocolate (vegan variety) with 70% cocoa in it is good for the heart and arteries. In the milk variety, the milk is bad for them. Coffee is not good for arteries at all. The caffeine contained in coffee makes the arteries go quite stiff for about six hours after drinking a cup - so if your arteries are narrowed through inflammation (lack of vitamin C) and you do something that can make them go stiff for a while you could be in for trouble.BBJo , Jonnie Hellens <jonnie_hellens> wrote:> Thanks Jo! Reading about the anit-inflammatory diet is what started me on the road to becomming a veggie. I've given up most everything that I've heard to be an issue, but I won't give up my morning Joe. I even rarely have chocolate, but coffee won because of all the sat fat in chocolate. I love good coffee. > > Jo Cwazy <heartwork@c...> wrote:LOL - you probably don't need an anti-inflammatory diet, so don't panic> !> > Jo> - > peter hurd > > Friday, September 30, 2005 9:46 PM> Re: Can anyone help me please:)> > > Well, I drink decaf, but hell no alcohol! please, no dont take my alcohol. I `m glad Frag wasnt here to see it, Id imagine his hair falling out ( if he wasnt bald)> > The Valley Vegan.............> Fel iar glwc Miserable > > Jo Cwazy <heartwork@c...> wrote:> Hi Jonnie> > I have this article saved on my pc because I think inflammation causes so many diseases. > > Guidelines for an Anti-Inflammatory Lifestyle> Jacob Farin, N.D.> > > The main reason people seek a physician's advice is for pain relief.> Although there are numerous botanical and nutritional treatments to> reduce pain and inflammation, the main naturopathic defenses are foods.> By paying attention to the foods that we eat, we can reduce the> occurrence of pain and inflammation. Mark, who came to me for treatment> of ulcerative colitis, experienced significant improvement when he> followed this outline for an anti-inflammatory lifestyle. Within 3> months, he was nearly symptom free and was able to treat himself to a> day of indulgence at his daughter's wedding. Best of all, he experienced> no ill effect.> > 1. Eliminate pro-inflammatory foods> > Red Meats and Peanuts: These foods contain high levels of arachidonic> acid, a type of fatty acid that converts into inflammatory mediators.> Removing these foods from the diet decreases the levels of arachidonic> acid in the body and reduces the occurrence of inflammation.> > Caffeine, fried foods, carbonated drinks, alcohol: These foods greatly> increase oxidation and free radicals, both of which initiate the> inflammatory process, and makes one prone towards inflammation.> > Food allergies: Foods that do not agree with us can produce metabolites> that interfere with normal bodily function and impair expedient healing> of inflamed tissues. Many people experience long-term relief of pain> with the simple elimination of food allergens such as wheat and dairy,> especially those with long-term intestinal disorders.> > 2. Implement a plant-based diet> > Vegetables and fruits: These foods are rich in carotenoids and> bioflavonoids that are powerful antioxidants, preventing free radical> production and reducing the occurrence of inflammation. The more richly> colored the fruit or vegetable, the more antioxidants it contains. Make> sure every meal contains a healthy serving of fruits or vegetables> > Cold water fish: Salmon, halibut, mackerel, tuna, trout and other cold> water fish contain lots of omega-3 fatty acids. These fatty acids offset> the production of arachidonic acid, as well as favor the production of> mediators that inhibit inflammation. Eat at least 3 servings of fish> every week.> > Flax oil: This is rich in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids which work> similarly to fish oils to help reduce inflammation. Use it in salads or> in fruit smoothies, but never cook with it because of its strong> tendency towards being oxidized.> > Ginger: Ginger has been shown to be a powerful anti-inflammatory agent.> Use it freely in your cooking or make a tea with it. It also helps> reduce nausea and some forms of abdominal distress.> > Whole grains, legumes, soy products: These foods are great sources for> protein without the pro-inflammatory arachidonic acid. Skinless chicken> breasts may also be added since most of the fat is found in the skin.> > 3. Nutritional supplements> > Correct nutritional deficiencies: Nutritional deficiencies can> exacerbate pain and inflammation by slowing down the healing process of> injured tissues. It is well established that deficiencies in zinc and> vitamins C and A can delay wound healing. Deficiencies in minerals, such> as calcium and magnesium, can also aggravate muscular pain.> > Antioxidants: Powerful antioxidants include vitamins A, C and E,> carotenoids and bioflavonoids, along with selenium and glutathione.> > 4. Move that body!> > Exercise: Not only is exercise a great way to relieve stress and> tension, but it promotes circulation, allowing vital nutrients to> diffuse throughout the body, while flushing out metabolic waste.> Exercise does not have to be strenuous. Daily walking or yoga is> adequate enough to get the blood moving.> > Let this guideline for an anti-inflammatory lifestyle be a part of your> natural management for pain and inflammation.> > > Peter H > > > > > To help you stay safe and secure online, we've developed the all new Security Centre. > > To send an email to - > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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