Diabetes

"Know The Warning Signs"

1. Frequent Urination
2. Sudden Weight Loss
3. Wounds That Won't Heal
4. Tired More Than Usual
5. Always Thirsty
6. Blurred Vision
7. Change In Sexual Activity
8. Increased Hunger
9. Vaginal Infections
10. Numbness Or Tigling In Hands Or Feet

 If You Notice Several Of These Signs, Please See Your Family Doctor At Once. It Could Save Your Life.

  Medical Research Confirms the benefits  of supplementing your

diet with apple

Recent researches have shown that eating apples are linked to reducing cancer risk in several studies. Some examples are:

• Quercetin, a flavonoid abundant in apples has been found to help prevent the growth of prostate cancer cells
• Phytonutrients in the skin of apples inhibited the growth of colon cancer cells by 43%
• Food containing flavonoids like those in apples may reduce risk of lung cancer as much as 50%
• Dietary phenolics such as flavonoids (found in apples) have inhibitory effects on the developments of carcinogenic substances in the bladder, thereby reducing risk of bladder cancer, especially in smokers

In addition to the traditional clubs, gyms and spas that Hot Springs has to offer, you'll be hard pressed to find an area that offers more opportunity for outdoor exercise. Strolls downtown on beautiful Bathhouse Row, and along the many, many city parks are FREE, *safe, and there are many level terrains to explore. If you are after a little more rigid workout; there are trails all along the downtown West Mountain, Gulfa Gorge, and at the State Park. The choices are huge, and you can change it up a bit without missing' a step !

* Although it is seemingly safe in most areas it is always a good idea to have a walking buddy- in any town.

"No Pain, No Gain" is no longer viewed as medical wisdom.  At the moment of pain, you should stop the activity and allow your muscles and your heart time to rest. 

HotThermal Spring Waters Have Healing Powers....

  in the lovely "Spa City"-Hot Springs

Balneotherapy - Healing with Water
 The Ultimate Guide to Taking the Waters, by Nathaniel Altman.
Eight ways Balneotherapy Heals:

* Bathing in Hot Springs gradually increases the temperature of the body, thus killing harmful germs and viruses.

* Thermal bathing increases hydrostatic pressure on the body, thus increasing blood circulation and cell oxygenation. The increase in blood flow also helps dissolve and eliminate toxins from the body.

* Hot springs bathing increases the flow of oxygen-rich blood throughout the body, bringing improved nourishment to vital organs and tissues.

* Bathing in thermal water increases body metabolism, including stimulating the secretions of the intestinal tract and the liver, aiding digestion.

* Repeated hot springs bathing (especially over 3- to 4- week period) can help normalize the functions of the endocrine glands as well as the functioning of the body's autonomic nervous system.

* Trace amounts of minerals such as carbon dioxide, sulfur, calcium, magnesium, and lithium are absorbed by the body and provide healing effects to various body organs and system. These healing effects can include stimulation of the immune system, leading to enhanced immunity; physical and mental relaxation; the production of endorphins; and normalized gland function.

* Mineral springs contain high amounts of negative ions, which can help promote feelings of physical and psychological well-being.

* The direct application of mineralized thermal waters (especially those containing sulfur) can have a therapeutic effect on diseases of the skin, including psoriasis, dermatitis, and fungal infections. Some mineral waters are also used to help the healing of wounds and other skin injuries.

Indications for Balneotherapy
Over the several hundred years during which the science of medical balneology has developed, physicians have been able to identify the health conditions that can best be treated by healing springs. The following list of indications for balneotherapy is based on the research of Yuko Agishi, M.D.

Photo of the historical "Buckstaff Bathhouse" - Downtown Hot Springs

CHRONIC DISEASES
Chronic rheumatic diseases
Functional recovery of central and peripheral neuroparalysis
Metabolic diseases, especially diabetes, obesity, and gout
Chronic gastrointestinal diseases
Chronic mild respiratory diseases
Circulatory diseases, especially moderate or mild hypertension
Peripheral circulatory diseases (affecting the hands and feet)
Chronic skin diseases
Psychosomatic and stress-related diseases
Autonomic nervous system dysfunction
Vibration disorder (a middle ear disorder affecting balance)
Sequela of (conditions resulting from) trauma
Chronic gynecological diseases

CAUTIONS
Avoid soaking in a hot spring alone, caution and the elderly should use with caution, don’t use a spa if you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs, especially heart medications, don’t overheat, drink plenty of cool water, and use private pools if you have a skin disease

The 5 Basics

How many of us dream to eat such fresh and flavorful food year round, even in the north? Not to be discouraged, when you shop for groceries, you should always put the things you buy through a mental screening process that is focused on five basic rules. The result is wonderful whole food year round, if not always perfectly fresh.

Here are the five basic rules for healthy food shopping. Be forewarned that most of the items that fill up the average shopper’s cart today won’t pass the test and would need to be left in the store.

1. Buy only real, whole food, and eliminate refined, processed, or genetically modified food.
2. Buy local and seasonal food whenever possible.
3. Buy organic produce whenever possible.
4. Avoid additives such as artificial sweeteners and preservatives.
5. Buy animal products from farms that raise them humanely.

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