Sunday, September 22, 2013
Herbal And Food Supplements For Healthy Life
urinary tract infections.
SOY:
Forms: Soy can be taken in a variety of ways, including whole soybeans, capsules, soy flour, soy protein, soy meal, and isolated isoflavones
like genistein.
Benefits: Soy can lower cholesterol, reduce prostrate swelling, control some
menopause and osteoarthritis symptoms, help to build bone density,
and assist in cancer prevention.
Cautions: Soy is an allergenic food; do not use it if you are allergic to soy.
Traditional soy food sources, such as tofu, tempeh, and miso soup,
are less problematic.
GARLIC:
Forms: Garlic is best eaten fresh and raw, and finely chopped or crushed.
Garlic also comes in capsules; if you prefer this form, make sure the allicin content (the standardized, most active part) is listed as 5,000 mcg
per day per capsule.
Benefits: Garlic boosts heart health: It can help reduce blood pressure, drive
down cholesterol, and help create a good overall blood lipid profile. The
oils in garlic help prevent disorders of blood vessels outside the heart
and brain and lung infections.
Cautions: Avoid garlic if you are allergic to it. Also, raw garlic can irritate a
sensitive stomach.
CRANBERRIES:
Forms: Cranberries can be taken in capsules or as unsweetened cranberry
concentrate. Even though the juice is sour and bitter, resist the temptation
to add sugar.
Benefits: Cranberries can prevent bacteria from adhering to the urinary
tract, and can prevent and treat urinary tract infections, but do not use
them as a substitute for medication when an infection is present.
Cautions: Large amounts of cranberry juice may interact with blood
thinners like Coumadin, increasing their potency.
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