New Year Resolutions the Herbal Way
Once again it is time to reflect on the past year and determine what should be part of the new year and what should be left behind.
After 60 years of resolving to lose weight I don't even bother with that one.
I look back at old pictures and realize that I was not fat --- just not in style but I kept the thought that I was fat and lo and behold here it is.
So my resolution this year is to walk around the block a few more times than last year.
My overall health is good and I attribute that to diet and supplements. More days than I care to admit the supplements do more than the diet.
The medical world is finally coming around to admitting that chronic untreated inflammation is the ultimate cause of most disease. Now determining what is causing the inflammation is another thing altogether.
Some things are very straight forward. If you cut your thumb (as I did about 2 weeks ago) you can look at the wound and see if there is infection during the natural healing process.
The cut on my thumb was large and deep, the top of the knuckle. I wore a thumb brace for a week to stop my thumb from bending and opening the cut. It made using the computer almost impossible. I will have a rather large scar but no loss of mobility in the thumb. There is still some tenderness right in the middle where it is not totally healed.
Now for the first few days the thumb was quite swollen - that is inflammation. It is the natural defense of the body to protect the damaged site and allow for healing.
I don't intend to cut my thumb again so I should not have chronic inflammation there. (That is not to say I intended to cut my thumb the first time - like all accidents I was in a hurry and not paying enough attention to the can in my hand.) However I suppose it is a true fact that once damaged never as strong again.
My back for example is a chronic problem that my mind refuses to remember is a weak area. While getting the house decorated for Christmas, I moved a piece of furniture. Not a bad thing, except I was at an odd angle and the strain on my lower back was not a good thing. The resulting inflammation around the pulled muscle and the damaged muscle itself caused great discomfort. There was no position that was good. I could not sit for more than a few minutes and standing was no better. This also kept me away from the computer.
It seems to take longer for my back to heal after each episode of damage. Of course after 40 years of straining my back the major damage has been done and I will probably never have a strong back again. But I can keep the inflammation at bay.
I am a strong believer in Turmeric and it's ability to reduce inflammation. I use it daily as directed and can go up and down stairs without pain. For those of you who do steps one at a time you understand.
Most likely you will damage your body in the coming year. I don't know that the Turmeric will speed healing but it will reduce inflammation and pain. Like most herbs it is best used on a regular basis to build up to an effective point.
My other recommendations on supplements are vitamin D for your immune system, Milk Thistle for liver and Lecithin for the nervous system. There are many other herbs that support the body but those four top the list in my book.
The high note of today was from the Wii fit. We got the upgrade for Christmas. I have not been on the Wii for a couple of months so was dreading what it would have to say. Guess what - my Wii age is 42 in spite of being over weight.
My wish for your new year --- Love every day as if it were your last day and Live everyday as if you had many thousands of tomorrows to pay the consequences of your actions.
until next year - smile
After 60 years of resolving to lose weight I don't even bother with that one.
I look back at old pictures and realize that I was not fat --- just not in style but I kept the thought that I was fat and lo and behold here it is.
So my resolution this year is to walk around the block a few more times than last year.
My overall health is good and I attribute that to diet and supplements. More days than I care to admit the supplements do more than the diet.
The medical world is finally coming around to admitting that chronic untreated inflammation is the ultimate cause of most disease. Now determining what is causing the inflammation is another thing altogether.
Some things are very straight forward. If you cut your thumb (as I did about 2 weeks ago) you can look at the wound and see if there is infection during the natural healing process.
The cut on my thumb was large and deep, the top of the knuckle. I wore a thumb brace for a week to stop my thumb from bending and opening the cut. It made using the computer almost impossible. I will have a rather large scar but no loss of mobility in the thumb. There is still some tenderness right in the middle where it is not totally healed.
Now for the first few days the thumb was quite swollen - that is inflammation. It is the natural defense of the body to protect the damaged site and allow for healing.
I don't intend to cut my thumb again so I should not have chronic inflammation there. (That is not to say I intended to cut my thumb the first time - like all accidents I was in a hurry and not paying enough attention to the can in my hand.) However I suppose it is a true fact that once damaged never as strong again.
My back for example is a chronic problem that my mind refuses to remember is a weak area. While getting the house decorated for Christmas, I moved a piece of furniture. Not a bad thing, except I was at an odd angle and the strain on my lower back was not a good thing. The resulting inflammation around the pulled muscle and the damaged muscle itself caused great discomfort. There was no position that was good. I could not sit for more than a few minutes and standing was no better. This also kept me away from the computer.
It seems to take longer for my back to heal after each episode of damage. Of course after 40 years of straining my back the major damage has been done and I will probably never have a strong back again. But I can keep the inflammation at bay.
I am a strong believer in Turmeric and it's ability to reduce inflammation. I use it daily as directed and can go up and down stairs without pain. For those of you who do steps one at a time you understand.
Most likely you will damage your body in the coming year. I don't know that the Turmeric will speed healing but it will reduce inflammation and pain. Like most herbs it is best used on a regular basis to build up to an effective point.
My other recommendations on supplements are vitamin D for your immune system, Milk Thistle for liver and Lecithin for the nervous system. There are many other herbs that support the body but those four top the list in my book.
The high note of today was from the Wii fit. We got the upgrade for Christmas. I have not been on the Wii for a couple of months so was dreading what it would have to say. Guess what - my Wii age is 42 in spite of being over weight.
My wish for your new year --- Love every day as if it were your last day and Live everyday as if you had many thousands of tomorrows to pay the consequences of your actions.
until next year - smile
Labels: new year resolutions, supplements
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