Lifestyle

Health

Always consult your doctor before changing your normal diet or exercise regime.

Teas

• Chamomile, one of the best herbs for indigestion and soothing nerves.
• Echinacea, fights infection and so is used to treat colds, infections, low immunity and cancer.
• Peppermint, contains aromatic oils and is used to combat indigestion, headaches, intestinal colic, colds and fever.
• Ginkgo Biloba, can improve blood flow to the brain and help improve memory and mental function.
• Nettles, may relieve hay fever symptons and high blood pressure, because of it's high iron content can help the body generally.
• Ginseng, counteracts fatigue and the damage done by physical and emotional stress and can improve physical stamina.
• Alfalfa, contains trace minerals and is a good source of chlorophyll which is used in many breath fresheners.

Diet and vitamins in relation to cancer

In general a reducing your red meat and white flour product intake combined with a high fibre diet appears to reduce the risk of cancer significantly.

Some quick dietary tips to help to reduce the risk of cancer,

• Eat more Tomatoes, these contain Lycopene an antioxidant similar to beta carotene, this can help to reduce the risk of prostate cancer.
• Eat more Vegetables, again this helps to reduce the risk of prostate cancer.
• Eat more Salmon or other fish high in Omega-3 Fish Oil.
• Eat more Olive Oil and less vegetable oil, linoleic acid found in vegetable oils can increase the risk of cancer by 3 or 4 times. Olive oil is the safer option.
• Eat less red meat, saturated animal fat can increase the risk of prostate cancer, other foods that may increase the risk are dairy fat and eggs.
• If you smoke, stop. Avoid tobacco smoke to reduce your risk of lung cancer, whether active or passive.
• Reduce your alcohol intake particularly in the form of beer, alcohol has been linked to rectal and colon cancer.

Some of the Key vitamins and minerals associated with cancer prevention are Selenium, Vitamin E, Mixed natural Carotenoids, Calcium, Folic acid, and Vitamin C. Eating a good wholesome and healthy diet will help to reduce the need for vitamin supplements.