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iHealthTube

Hi. I just wanted to tell you about this new site I recently came across. If you ever find yourself looking for straightforward information regarding a wide range of natural health topics, check out IHealthTube.com and follow them on Twitter too. The online video site is supported by Swanson Health Products who carries products such as stevia! (for a reasonable price too). iHealthtube is aiming to be the Internets leader in health videos and conversations. I felt like I was actually sitting in a doctors office as I watched the first video. They are not even trying to do the spunky cyber fame thing. There is nothing flashy about it, which could be a good thing. We need these no-nonsense, 'serious about our health' blips.

Videos I've watched so far:

Thyroid and Weight Gain where Dr. Stephen Langer explains how nutritional imbalances and low thyroid produce symptoms similar to that of fibromyalgia.

How to Know if You're Really Hungry where Ori Hofmekler explains how you can know the difference between real hunger and false hunger and cravings. (Good one) Cookies and cake are false hungers and most processed foods are addicting. (Damn) Also, explains ways to break the vicious cycle of the junk food habit.

Why Sugar is So Bad For You where Frank Murray explains why the sweetness is bad for our health and what to do to prevent diabetes. Also the video provides details on how to prevent diabetes and the best exercise for diabetics.

I could sit and watch these videos all day. Here's their extensive topic list. Maybe one day, they will allow for us to embed videos directly onto our sites.

Anyway, hope you are feeling great!! My mom gave me a box of 88 apples the other day that I have to attend to. I'm thinking of apple butter, apple sauce, apple juice, and apple chips. 

When we drink a Cola...

After 10 minutes: our body is hit with 10 teaspoons of sugar for every 12 oz. but we don’t immediately ralph from the extra sugar because phosphoric acid cuts the flavor back allowing us to keep it down.

After 20 minutes: our blood sugar level spikes, causing an insulin burst. Our liver responds to this by turning any sugar into fat.

After 40 minutes: caffeine is fully absorbed by our body, our pupils dialate, and our blood pressure rises.

After 45 minutes: our body increases our dopamine production stimulating the pleasure centers of our brain. (this is very similar to how drugs hook people)

Eventually: the caffeine’s diuretic properties show effects and we will have to discharge (pee). This dispels the essential calcium, magnesium, zinc, sodium, electrolytes and water our bodies needs to be healthy. The decrease in calcium can result in reduced bone mass, which can contribute to broken bones in children and can lead to osteoporosis later in life.

At last: our body will experience a sugar crash. We become irritable and sluggish. Valuable nutrients from our body that could  have been used for hydrating our system or building strong bones and teeth are drained. (Source)

We can replace Cola with:

a) Water: flat, fizzy;seltzer, preferably alkalized, we need lots of water to help flush out toxins, aid digestion, and to keep our joints lubricated.

b) Tea: If you like caffeine, green tea is  the way to go providing an outstanding source of anti-oxidants. Plus, it is also known to lower cholesterol. In addition, herbal teas have many healing properties and they do great without sugar or honey. For added sweetness you could try using Stevia drops.

c) Vegetable juice: Low calorie, great source of nutrients, energy, antioxidants, and fiber. You can make it at home.

Read more on the health effects of drinking soda while having a refreshing glass of h2O.

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