INTERESTING BENEFITS OF WALKING BAREFOOT.

 Now, today we have a very interesting topic that will change how we view things henceforth. Growing up, and I know many of us who grew up in the villages can bear me witness, walking barefoot was very normal and it still is. Unfortunately we walked barefoot because we could not afford a pair of shoes oblivious of the many benefits we were getting from just walking bare on the sand and grass!  And did we really care about cracked heels? I bet we didn’t! Now we have developed even in terms of research and it is now obvious that walking barefoot is actually healthy and that is what we will be looking at today. Let’s learn together and kama kawaida, we engage in the comment section.

In your foot, you have 26 bones and 33 joints in 19 different muscles. It’s a very highly complex part of your body that allows you to move and it supports your entire body weight.

Shoes are very unnatural and they compress your toes. Naturally, the toes should be wider and when you're constantly compressing them then that creates a lot of problems with your gait, balance, muscles, calves and your feet and that translates up to the knees. Wearing shoes actually increases the risk of getting knee pain and low back pain just because of the altered dynamics of your feet.

Wearing shoes means raising the foot above the ground so we're losing communication with the ground making things very unstable and so the bottom of your foot is really not communicating with the ground making things very unstable. The bottom of your feet communicates  with the ground through a sponge like cushion and if you wear a high heel that's even worse. Since you spend most of the day in shoes, it's very important to get shoes that are very comfortable.

The most recommend are those shoes that fit in the category of the barefoot footwear, shoes that are closer to the ground and provide more space for the toes. They’re wider and they're much more comfortable and they force the foot to work harder which is a good thing because it creates more stability. Wearing the wrong type of shoes in general causes the reduction of range of motion and they increase the temperature of your feet so basically “cook” your feet in this small space and create knee adduction. This means the knees tend to go inward and that can throw off the dynamics of the knee increasing the risk of knee pain and low back pain. Your Achilles tendon becomes stiffer, that's the tendon in the back part of the lower ankle and affects your ability to move and play sports. It also reduces your circulation and it can even shorten the calf length and create atrophy of your muscles in your calf.

If you wear high heels, there's one study done that shows that if your heel is greater than five centimeters and you wear it for over two years, there's a significant reduction in the size and strength of your calf muscles. The longer you wear these types of shoes, you lose the strength of your foundation which can affect the rest of the body because the ankle bone is connected to the knee bone which connects to the hip bone. There are two things that can be recommended:

First look for a shoe that has less of a heel that's closer to the ground and that provides more space on your toes so you can have more stability.

Second, start walking barefoot on the grass and the sand this is a very therapeutic exercise. This will make your feet get stronger and you're going to notice that there's much less stress on your joints.

So what are the benefits of walking barefoot?

Walking barefooted is going to provide lots of benefits and these benefits are at different levels. Physical, mental and even spiritual!

Physically it is believed that the earth has a magnetic field and so do human beings so when you walk barefoot on the ground, your magnetic field naturally becomes aligned with the earth's magnetic field and you experience a sense of harmony in your body. Your feet has so many nerve endings and when these nerve endings are given pressure by walking barefoot on uneven natural surfaces such as stones, it has positive and healing effect on the body.

Psychologically walking barefoot also called grounding or earthling energizes your root chakra and therefore provides relief from anxiety, depression and other mood related disorders.  Walking barefoot in water or on the grass which is drenched in morning dew is extremely rejuvenating. This can instantly upswing your mood and bring enthusiasm to all your activities. Walking barefoot not only improves the blood circulation but also allows the body mind soul complex to absorb a positive energy of the earth

When we live with such a reverence for nature we learn to live in harmony with our natural environment in our day to day life. Cultivate the habit of walking barefoot in your house or outside at least for 15 minutes and experience some or all of these benefits.

Now, next time you see someone walking barefoot in the streets like Dr. Hamisi Kote Ali, the Founder and C.E.O of The Human Garage, try not to laugh them off because this is how we should all be walking – barefoot. And as the Dr. Hamisi quotes, “pain is not a lifestyle.” Until next time, it’s a goodbye for now.

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How lack of sleep affects health and tips for a good night's rest

 Welcome back family. Now, we love to make money and so many times we fail to balance work and sleep and mostly end up deprived of sleep, but what does the studies show about lack of enough sleep in relation to our health? Are we at a risk by not getting adequate sleep? Let us look at it below and kama kawaida, we meet in the comment section.

Nearly 2/3 of people do not get a full eight hours of sleep. Greatest challenge that the world faces in the health arena, every disease that is killing people including  cancer, Alzheimer, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, stroke and  even suicide, all have significant and causal links to insufficient sleep and if you look at the epidemiological data it's quite clear to short sleep equals a shorter life. Lack of sleep creates a toxic protein build up,a protein that's called beta amyloid a toxic sticky protein  related to Alzheimer. Lack of enough sleep also demolishes your immune system and it also activates stress chemistry that leads to cardiovascular disease, also increases cancer related molecules. You also eat more when you're not getting sufficient sleep and those results in increase in weight more quickly.  Also even if you're exercising, sleep is not the third pillar of good health, it's actually the foundation on which those two other things sit. Diet and exercise are great. Research-based, one-third of adults take naps but naps are a double-edged sword and you have to be quite careful. Ask yourself why you are napping. You can’t accumulate sleep debt and then pay it off either by napping or over-sleeping during the weekend, it's an all-or-nothing event.  Naps also can be dangerous in the sense that by staying awake during the day we build up sleep and that's good and healthy because it means that we will stay asleep well at night.  Taking a nap during the afternoon means you release some of that sleepiness so then it makes it much more difficult to fall asleep at night. If you make your naps regular they can have productivity benefits and you don't nap after 3 p.m. If you are struggling with sleep in the evening or if you can't nap regularly, the advice is don't nap at all. Regular afternoon naps improved work productivity by about 34 percent, overall alertness by about 50% so if they're regular that's good. Sleeping pills do not produce naturalistic sleep. There is class of drugs that we call the sedative hypnotics and sedation is not sleep so you're simply removing consciousness. You’re not producing that realistic sleep.The second aspect sleeping pills is that they've been related to a higher risk of mortality of death and a higher risk of cancer.

So what do you do to make sure you get as much sleep as you should? There are probably five key tips.

Firstly, keep it regular. go to bed at the same time and wake up at the same time no matter what.

The second is darkness we're actually a dark deprived Society so at night try to dim your lights. Limit screen time because that will allow sort of melatonin hormone to build up and get you to sleep.

Keep it cool degrees. Your body needs to drop its temperature to get to sleep and you can help it to do that.

Walk it out. Don’t stay in bed if you’ve been awake because then at that point your brain learns the association between your bedroom being awake and being sleepy elsewhere for instance on the couch watching television. get out go to a different room with dark or dim light, read a book, only return to your bed  when you're sleepy and then you'll relearn the association between your bed equaling sleep.

 Finally, no caffeine after 2:00 p.m. and no nightcap. Alcohol is probably one of the most misunderstood chemicals and  it's also a sedative  so you're just knocking yourself out and that is not naturalistic sleep and it also fragments your sleep; you wake up many more times throughout the night and it also blocks your dream

Nb: don't go to bed too full and don’t go to bed too hungry. Sleep cures a lot of things and so makes sure you get enough sleep to always stay healthy. This marks the end of our segment today and hopefully we start loving ourselves too much and get at least 8 hours of sleep daily. Goodbye.

 

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10 AMAZING BENEFITS OF CHIA SEEDS | CHIA SEEDS FOR WEIGHT LOSS

Hello and thank you for being here. I know we are ready to get to our topic for today and here we are! Kama kawaida, let’s meet in the comment section.

Chia seeds may be tiny but they are a super nutrient-dense food that packs a really healthy punch. Today we will look at 10 amazingly awesome benefits of chia seeds and why you should be adding more of them to your diet.

Chia seeds come from a plant that is native to Mexico and they are sold in supermarkets and they’re in the health food stores too.

Chia seeds can be added to salad dressings, puddings, jams and all sorts of things. They have kind of a nutty flavor and the cool thing about them  is that they're super easy to just toss into your food if you don't happen to like the texture of chia seeds or like in chia pudding.   You can always grind them up, either way is going to be easily digestible and good for your health plus they mix well with liquids so they start to form a little bit of a gel make you feel fuller as you're eating as well.  chia seeds can help reduce chronic Inflammation.

They are a good source of omega-3 fatty acids which can help reduce inflammation. study showed that having 37 grams of chia seeds every day helped reduce inflammatory markers in the blood.  Additionally, with that added fiber you're also going to help your digestive system out which is also going to help reduce overall bloating and inflammation.

chia seeds can help reduce blood sugar levels.  they actually can help reduce and stabilize blood sugar levels which can help increase your sensitivity to insulin which is a really good thing because it's going to help you avoid issues like diabetes and high bloodsugar.

 chia seeds are good for bone health. there's a ton of micronutrients in chia seeds including phosphorus and calcium and calcium is a great help to bone health and there's that added protein in there as well which is also helpful. there's actually a study that showed that by just adding in supplemental chia seeds increase bone density and bone health in the subjects.

chia seeds can reduce your risk for heart disease. heart disease can be caused by a number of factors including inflammation in your body added weights and high blood pressure.  There are studies that have shown that chia seeds can help reduce and regulate your blood pressure levels all the while making it helpful to reduce your risk for heart disease.

chia seeds contain beneficial fatty acids.  chia seeds can help increase levels of alpha linoleic acids in your which is a type of fatty acid which is very beneficial. while also getting those omega-3 fatty acids from meat sources like salmon is really beneficial, this is a really good plant-based option for you.

 chia seeds help with weight loss. proteins and fiber play a big role in reducing overall weight and inflammation. the protein in chia seeds helps to keep you fuller longer and more satiated so you are not feeling hungry and snaky .

 chia seeds are a great source of plant-based protein and for 2 tablespoons you get 4 grams of protein.

chia seeds are super high in fiber. two tablespoons of chia seeds have 11 grams of dietary fiber which is awesome because that's pretty much half of what a woman needs on a daily basis and about a third of what a man needs.

chia seeds are high in antioxidants. antioxidants are really valuable for our bodies  because they fight off free radicals and  help reduce our risk of cancer and  keep our bodies  functioning.

chia seeds are a nutritional powerhouse with all the micronutrients and macronutrients that they contain  and they are very very versatile you can even use them as an egg replacement .

nutrients in chia seeds. in two tablespoons of chia seeds you get 11 grams of fiber, almost five grams of proteins, seven grams of unsaturated fats including omega-3 fatty acids which are really good for you. Micronutrients like copper, zinc, vitamin c and vitamin e and all of that is about 140 calories so they're like good for you.

 

 

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ROSEMARY BENEFITS - TOP 11 POWERFUL HEALTH BENEFITS OF ROSEMARY

 Karibuni karibuni in our today’s segment on #allmattershealth. Here, we learn and put in use everything we learn. Lets engage, shall we?

Probably all of us love the smell of rosemary in our kitchens but do we really know about it’s benefits? Let’s meet in the comment section and feel free to tell us how you use your rosemary.

Did you know that rosemary is a bush which originated in South America and the Mediterranean region?  This member of the family of plants just like mint, basil and oregano has been used since time immemorial and is known for its culinary and aromatic uses.  When used in cooking, rosemary adds taste.

You will never go wrong with rosemary in your dish as it can turn a simple dish into an exquisite one. More importantly, it was famous for being a traditional herb and medicine.

The oil in rosemary can be also used as a beverage satisfying every taker because of its scent.

It has a favorite oil used by manufacturers in soaps and perfumes aside from its flavor and aroma.  A lot of people use rosemary because of its health benefits.

Here are 11 health benefits of rosemary

Rosemary boosts memory and improves one's mood.  Have you been having problems with your memory these days? Age, lifestyle, these could be some possible reasons. However, stress and anxiety are always associated with bad memory or lack of concentration. This is because when a person is stressed there is inflammation in the hippocampus. Hippocampus is that part of the brain which is responsible for emotions, learning and memory.  Studies found that drinking rosemary tea inhaling compounds in rosemary tea lowered levels of anxiety of students thus enabling them to concentrate more, improved their moods during the exams and generated good performance.

Rosemary is rich in antioxidants, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties.

We need to eat food rich in antioxidants. antioxidants are compounds that protect the body from oxidative damage caused by stress and environmental pollution which if not addressed they can cause chronic diseases such as cancer, type 2 diabetes and heart diseases. The good news is, rosemary is one good plant rich in antioxidants, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties because of its polyphenol compounds such as carnosic acid and rosmarinic acid. These two compounds were found to slow down the growth of tumors, leukemia, breast and prostate cancer cells while rosmarinic acid alone serves as a natural preservative that can increase the shelf life of perishable foods.

Another good property of rosemary is its antimicrobial property which is responsible for helping the body to fight infections. This is why rosemary has been hailed and widely used in wounds because of its antibacterial properties that can heal wounds.

Rosemary lowers the blood sugar levels, the risks of getting damaged eyes; heart, kidneys and nervous system are very high for people with high blood sugar. This is why people with diabetes need to manage their blood sugar levels carefully and meticulously.

Long-term use of diabetic medicine can lead to several organ problems thus it would be helpful to use alternative ways of regulating blood sugar levels and use of herbs such as rosemary is one of the alternatives. As earlier mentioned, rosemary is rich in compounds namely carnosic acid and rosmarinic acid. These two compounds have insulin-like effects on blood sugar and are known to lower the blood sugar and increase the absorption of glucose into the bloodstream.

Rosemary improves brain health. Research on rosemary suggests that using this plant either as tea or oil helps patients recover from stroke, a condition that can lead to brain damage. The compounds in rosemary help prevent the death of brain cells of patient thus negative effects of brain aging, and protect the body against Alzheimer.

Rosemary is good for digestion.  The main reason why rosemary is known to treat indigestion is that it maintains a healthy balance of gut bacteria. It also reduces inflammation in the stomach. When there is no inflammation, the stomach can work perfectly thus preventing indigestion.

 

Rosemary is good for the eyes.  Eye problems can either be caused by aging or by underlying diseases in the body. Muscular degeneration and cataracts are common eye problems people have. The rosmarinic acid was found to delay the onset of cataracts or reduce its severity. Cataracts are gradual opaqueness in the eyes that leads to blindness.  There is a study that found out that the extract of rosemary when added to the common eye treatments such as zinc oxides and antioxidant combinations can slow down the progression of age-related eye diseases or age-related muscular degeneration.

Rosemary regulates blood pressure. It  has been found earlier that the use of rosemary oil showed a considerable improvement in the systolic and diastolic blood pressure of those with low blood pressure.

Rosemary promotes hair growth. Having problems with your hair? People who have used rosemary tea recommend rinsing the hair with rosemary tea as it promotes hair growth. It is also believed to reduce hair loss when rosemary oil is applied to the scalp.

Rosemary oil is also believed to help in male pattern baldness or what we call androgenic alopecia.

Rosemary relieves arthritis. Pain caused by arthritis is sometimes unbearable. When we say arthritis it is the inflammation of one or multiple joints, arthritis can be treated using pain relievers or medicines for the joints or by natural remedies. One of the plants used to treat arthritis is rosemary especially for those aging over 65years where arthritis is more common or those overweight people.  It is best to use natural remedies to avoid organ complications caused by continued intake of pain relievers. Rosemary contains oleonolic acid which is known to reduce pain caused by arthritis. Rosemary oil was also found to improve the circulation of blood on the joints and relieve joint and muscle pains.

Rosemary helps cure gingivitis. Having problems with bad breath that could be gingivitis? Use rosemary.  Research shows that gargling rosemary tea as your herbal mouthwash can relieve the swelling of the gums.  It is suggested to use this gargle after meals for two weeks.  It is also believed to reduce the bleeding of the gums.

Rosemary prevents kidney damage. Based on research, rosemary can help prevent kidney damage by decreasing the amount of protein in the urine of diabetic patients. The presence of protein in the urine of diabetic patients is a sign of kidney disease.

 

                            How do we use rosemary?

ü  Rosemary can be prepared in many ways as explained below:

        I. Rosemary extract -  taking rosemary extract and mixing it with water

      II. Rosemary pills -   these are  pills that can be bought

    III. Rosemary tea and oil rosemary - oil is one kind of therapy used by many. Rosemary aromatherapy has become widely used and is creating positive effects when inhaled by people as mental alertness is the first improvement in the person's brain activity. 

 I am hopeful that this article is useful to you in keeping your health in check. Remember to keep it here for the next session. It’s a bye bye for now from us at Shiroblogspot.

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19 Amazing Health Benefits & Uses of Sea Moss For Skin, Hair Face & Weight Loss

 Karibuni sana family and let’s continue with our health check and today we look at the amazing benefits of SEAMOS.

Sea moss goodness.

Sea moss is a species of red algae that grows near the coastline in rocky areas of the Atlantic coast in it’s natural state. Color varies between brownish purple to greenish yellow.  In this blog we will look at 19 reasons why you should be consuming SEAMOS regularly.It promotes digestion:  Seamoss  is known to ease many digestive issues such as indigestion, ulcers and constipation.  It  is said due to the jelly-like consistency of Seamoss it can provide relief to all inflamed mucous membranes by coating the intestinal wall and at the same time pulling toxins out of the body.

It is rich in vitamins and minerals: Seamoss  is loaded with nutrients that are vital to the human body such as Sulfur, Calcium, Iodine, Magnesium, Phosphorus Manganese,  and Potassium just to name a few.

It provides recovery: Seamoss provides relief from muscle and joint pain. Whether you are a professional athlete, fitness enthusiast or perform any kind of heavy lifting, Seamoss can help replace the minerals that you deplete the body of when performing these activities.

It is good for skin: used typically as skin and hair toner and nourisher, seamoss can be applied directly to the skin. It works great on sunburn, dermatitis psoriasis and eczema.

It helps in weight loss: regular consumption of Seamoss can help in keeping obesity at bay being a low calorie food item rich in nutrients.  It can make a great choice for all weight loss programs.  It’s prowess to absorb the moisture improving it’s volume and fills the intestinal tract with it’s bulk material, thereby offering a fuller feeling to prevent you from binge eating and snacking.  It also helps in eliminating the waste by passing it along the gastrointestinal tract.  The rich iodine content in it accelerates the thyroid function energy and promotes weight loss.

It aids in quick digestion: Sea moss is loaded with rich fiber that makes it mild and useful. It can also soothe the tissues that are inflamed in the intestinal walls to offer good relief for all kinds of disorders.  The properties that seamoss has helps in soothing the digestive tract membranes.  It also eases vomiting, indigestion, heartburn and nausea.

 It boosts Mental Health: seamoss has a high amount of potassium which is essential for the smooth functioning of your body cells as your body cannot conserve potassium.

 it is important for you to add seamoss in your diet to promote your mental functions and behavior. It  also helps you to get a good relief from anxiety disorders, depression, moodiness and agitation.  Seamoss also has algin which is a phytonutrient with an impressive therapeutic value that helps it to perform like a heavy-metal detoxifying agent.  This ingredient in seamoss helps in removing the heavy metal residue from your body tissues.

It is a natural decongestant: being rich in potassium chloride, seamoss is also effective in breaking down excess mucus caused by conditions that inflame the mucous membranes, thanks to this characteristic.  Seamoss is able to naturally alleviate congestion in the sinuses and lungs being especially helpful in cases of the common cold pneumonia or bronchitis.

It suppresses appetite:  seamoss is a great appetite suppressant due to its high concentration of minerals and its nutrient density due to its jelly-like consistency.  When seamoss is consumed it passes through the intestines and soothes any inflammation as well as remove any toxins.

Seamoss consumed regularly will help eliminate cravings and as a result bring the body back to its natural weight based on your level of activity and nutrition.

It helps cure anemia: when the oxygen circulation in your body becomes very low, it results in low hemoglobin levels and decrease red blood cells. Seamoss combats anemia by preventing iron deficiency and maintaining the red blood cells as well as the haemoglobin count. This in turn promotes the immunity level and improves the functions of the brain.

It effectively treats wounds: the content of collagen in seamoss enables this natural ingredient to quickly recover wounds.  As we know, collagen is very good in composing skin complexity by strengthening the connective tissues thus also good to consume seamoss as food or use the gel as a topical treatment to boost the recovery process of a post-surgery wound.

It is a natural painkiller: the anti-inflammatory property in seamoss enables the it to reduce inflammation in any part of the body while relieving the pain caused by the inflammation.  Seamoss can be used as refreshing food or drink.  The gel can be used as natural painkiller for joints muscle, stomach and for headaches.

It is used to treat thyroid disorder:  seamoss or Irish moss contains good amounts of iodine which aid the production of thyroid hormones. This way the consumption of seamoss may prevent some thyroid disorders caused by lack of thyroid hormone production by the thyroid gland.

It cures herpes: research shows that seamoss may benefit people suffering from cold sore.  In 2015, a study was conducted that showed that algae may be an effective antiviral for herpes virus.  The algae were investigated for its chemical compounds and some of those compounds were found to enhance the recovery of proteins, neutral sugars and sulfates.

 The researchers suggest that seamoss could possibly be used as an effective antiviral for cold sores in the future.

It supports heart health:  disorders of the heart and cardiovascular system in general are due to some sort of issue in regulating blood flow.  Seamoss reduces the possibility of suffering from heart conditions due to its ability to boost blood flow and improve oxygen delivery to tissues.  It also contains antioxidants that help prevent oxidative destruction of blood vessels and tissue cells by free radicals.

It helps cure diabetes:  people with diabetes may be able to ease their condition by taking seamoss supplements.  Other species of algae and seaweed have been tested for their effects on diabetes. Since seamoss is closely related to those species of algae, it would make sense that it would share many of the same beneficial properties.  Other species of algae has shown to lower bad cholesterol and influence glycemic control.

It is used for hair growth:  like lotions and creams, seamoss is often added to other personal hygiene products like shampoo and conditioner.  Though the effects of seamoss in those products has not been measured clinically, many people claim to have shinier, smoother and silky hair.

When using seamoss based hair products regularly, seamoss may even stimulate the scalp and promote healthier hair growth according to many hair care forums.

It is used in brewing:  not only is seamoss used medicinally but it can also be used in the process of brewing beer.  Seamoss has been used in the brewing process for over two centuries.  The key to brewing beer with seamoss is with carrageenan.  Carrageenan is added to the brew during the last 20 minutes of the boiling phase and this addition is what clarifies the beer.  Without seamoss, beer would be foggy and may not have a crisp or clean taste.

It is a source of energy:  the iron content of seamoss helps in quick transportation of oxygen to your body cells. It also aids in promoting the metabolic enzyme process which is important for absorbing the nutrients and promotes the digestion of proteins in the foods.  This weed also helps in improving the concentration and improves the muscle strength by offering instant energy to your body.

How to use CMOS from cooking to skincare to supplements

Seamoss can be used in many forms but its most common form is an ingredient for cooking.  Seamoss can be used as dried or fresh seamoss.

ü  If the moss is dried, you can soak it in water for a few hours then rinse away any sand.

ü  If sea moss is fresh, just wash it thoroughly and get cooking.  After rinsing your seamoss, you can simmer it in clean water until it's tender then mash it into a paste. That paste will be a nutritious ingredient for foods such as smoothies, soups, stews, salad dressing, homemade nut, milk, cheese, raw desserts, chocolate and of course if you don't feel like preparing sea moss you can still enjoy it's  numerous benefits by consuming seamoss  supplements in form of capsules.

ü  Sea moss can greatly enhance the nutritional value of your meals making it an excellent ingredient to use on a daily basis.

ü  How much seamoss you consume on a daily basis is up to you.  However, there are exceptions.

ü  If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, avoid seamoss for the time being and do not feed it to infants as it may suppress their immune system. 

ü  If you have chronic bleeding disorders or hypertension, use seamoss with caution.

Nb: add seamoss in your kitchen ingredients and promote your daily health.  See you in the next blog

 

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