The Top Ten Secrets the Healthiest People in the World Know

February 26, 2008 by Gina

Everyone desires to be in good health. No one wants to suffer from sickness and disease. The fact is there are secrets the healthiest people in the world know that most people do not. Let’s discover what the top 10 secrets are.

1. They eat organic fruits and vegetables. The healthiest people in the world eat lots of fresh, organic, and raw fruits and vegetables. They also lightly steam their vegetables if they do not eat them raw. Eating four pieces of fresh, organic fruit and two big organic salads a day would be a good start for most people. Just doing these two things can help many medical conditions.

2. They use juice machines. As most people know, the food supply is not packed with vital vitamins and minerals anymore. While organic fruits and vegetables don’t have all the necessary nutrients, they do have up to ten times the needed vitamins and minerals when compared to non-organic foods. Therefore, when organic fruits and vegetables are juiced, needed vitamins, minerals, and enzymes are consumed. Drinking three to four glasses a day is best.

3. They eat lots of organic nuts and seeds.

4. They get lots of sunlight. Sunlight has enormous health benefits for the body.

5. They eat organic fruit on a daily basis. Organic apples are some of the best fruit to eat.

6. They use natural vitamin E. It is important not to use synthetic vitamin E products, but instead purchase all natural, full spectrum brands. Everyone is nutritionally deficit. Taking vitamin e can prevent heart disease and alleviate depression. They also are many other benefits as well. The bottom line is supplementing with an all natural, full spectrum vitamin E product is a must.

7. They drink “miracle” juice. There are fruits from certain parts of the world that can help heal many diseases. The fruits are typically are bottled since it is difficult to buy them fresh and then juice them. These “miracle” juices are Noni, Mangosteen, Aloe Vera, and Acai Berry. These juices provide super nutrition as well as cleanse and detoxify the body.

8. They use whole food supplements. The healthiest people in the world know it is important to avoid cheap, synthetic vitamins and minerals. They realize concentrated real food has nutrients and living enzymes.

9. They use collodial daily. These supplements include spirulna, whole food herbs, dehydrated juices, chorella, and sprouts.

10. They use oxygen water coolers. Everyone’s body is deficit in oxygen. The healthiest people in the world know that increasing the amounts of oxygen in their bodies alkalizes it and creates a healthy environment where disease can’t reside. A good way for people to get their needed oxygen is through an oxygenated water cooler and not by purchasing it in a store. Using oxygenated water helps people feel full of energy and vitality.

Now, everyone can be privy to the same secrets the healthiest people in the world know and use. Begin to implement at least some of these top ten secrets and become one of the healthiest people in the world.

Finding Natural Acne Remedies for Adult Acne

February 25, 2008 by Gina

Many people think of acne as something suffered solely by hormone laden teenagers, but many adults can attest that that’s simply not the case! At least eighty percent of adults suffer from acne at some point after leaving their teens, and many adults suffer recurring bouts of acne well into their thirties and even forties.

Not only can acne be disfiguring and embarrassing, but most acne medications were created with young skin in mind, and simply don’t suit the skin of older people (many acne treatments are too drying, as they treat “oily” skin; although many acne sufferers actually have so-called normal or even dry skin).

So what is a mature acne sufferer to do? One excellent place to start is by looking at natural acne remedies. Many are just as effective as their over the counter or prescription counterparts, but are often much more gentle and far less likely to irritate sensitive skin.

There are several products which work effectively against acne, many of which are plant based, or herbal in nature. It’s possible to buy many herbal based acne products online or even from your local pharmacy or health food store. For many people, this is a convenient way of treating their acne naturally. However, other people prefer to make their own completely natural herbal acne medications.

One natural herbal remedy involves the use of strawberries or strawberry leaves. The use of moistened strawberry leaves as a treatment for acne actually dates back to Egyptian times. You can replicate the treatment of the ancient Egyptians quite simply, by moistening strawberry leaves with a little water, and then leaving them on your face for ten to fifteen minutes as you rest. Alternatively, you can try using mashed strawberries, applied as a paste to your skin.

Another natural herb for treating acne is dandelion. To use dandelion, you can chop up both the leaves and root of the plant and boil it in water. After simmering the mixture gently for ten minutes, turn off the heat, allow it to cool and then strain. The liquid can be drunk as a tea, or applied directly to the skin (or both!).

Aloe Vera gel is also considered to be an excellent treatment for acne. In Ayurvedic medicine, Aloe Vera gel is mixed with essential oils as an acne treatment. It has been shown to reduce inflammation, and may also help to moisturize and rejuvenate the skin. Aloe Vera regularly applied has also proven to be an effective treatment for acne scars, and can prevent the eruption of new acne pustules.

Many practitioners of herbal medicine recommend both internal and external treatments for acne. Acne is often a symptom of internal discord in the body, and thus treating the skin does little to solve the problem. Knowing this, it makes sense to heal the whole body rather than simply focus on the skin, as many other medications do. An excellent external remedy involves a combination of different essential oils, including Tea Tree Oil (known for its exceptional antibacterial and antifungal properties, and its ability to penetrate the skin), peppermint oil and clove oil. Herbal teas and tinctures taken alongside such an external treatment help attack the acne problem in two ways.

The good news is that if you are an adult suffering from acne, there is something you can do about it. If your acne problem is severe or persistent, it may make sense to visit a naturopath or other practitioner of complementary medicine, who can do a full analysis of your overall health. Armed with this information, the practitioner can prescribe an acne treatment tailored for your unique situation, which may ultimately prove more beneficial and effective than something you purchase off the shelf.

Just What Is Natural Health?

February 25, 2008 by Gina

In the West, we like to think of our world as modern and of our medical system as sophisticated. Yet, with the wide array of illnesses, diseases and disorders that continue to escalate in scope and number, it might be time to explore another way of evaluating and maintaining health. Many people are doing just that, exploring the realm of natural health.

The basic premise of natural health is that when the body is nourished and maintained optimally, it is able to heal itself naturally. Better yet, it can prevent the occurrence of disease in the first place. In other words, we wouldn’t need the interventions of our medical system in many cases after all. Instead, we can create the environment and conditions that allow the body to heal itself in which optimum health can be assured.

A healthy lifestyle is the cornerstone to natural health. Prevention is the foundation. Natural health is not about being a health fanatic, but more a health conscious person. This means holistic health, encompassing the whole person, body, mind and spirit.

Natural health practitioners believe that prevention is each individual person’s choice, and that each is capable of taking active responsibility for their own personal health and well being. The healthy lifestyle that is encouraged involves eating fresh whole foods, taking nutritional supplements as needed, ensuring regular physical exercise, and managing the sources and levels of stress in the environment.

Despite the best intentions and prevention, disorders of the body might develop. When concerns do arise, natural health treatment can include everything from vitamins and supplements, to massage therapy, to homeopathy, to acupuncture, to other forms of energy work. By definition, natural healing methods address the whole person; they are holistic, rather than focusing on a specific disease or body part that is affected.

While the natural health approach is to prevent the occurrence of serious infectious diseases or any medical emergencies, it never condones treating these apart from traditional medical intervention. There is nothing that prevents natural healing methods from being used side by side with conventional medical treatment. In many cases it can support the effectiveness of the medical treatment by building the immune system and bolstering health in other body systems.

While there have been efforts to pass legislation that requires a prescription for dispensing vitamins and supplements, none have yet been passed – at least not at the national level – in the US. There are laws and regulations that govern the “practice of medicine” that natural health practitioners cannot violate. But, by and large, natural health is still an unregulated field. This lack of regulation can be good and bad. Ultimately, some middle ground will be reached overseeing safe practices while ensuring choices in health care.

With its focus on prevention, natural health is the lifestyle choice among millions of people today who choose to take responsibility for their own well being. It emphasizes a holistic approach to health and healing, creating the optimal environment for the body to thrive, and employs natural strategies when imbalance does occur. The interest in and pursuit of natural health is more in demand today than ever before.

Welcome to the Naturalopolis.com blog!

February 24, 2008 by Gina

Naturalopolis has gone blogging!  We’ve expanded our website to include this blog where we’ll post the latest natural and alternative health articles.  We’ll also include new natural product finds and news related to Naturalopolis.com.

We welcome your comments and questions on every post and look forward to growing a large natural health community!