~NO VISIBLE SIGNS OF ILLNESS IS NOT EQUAL TO HEALTHY~

The concept that we are healthy if we don't show visible signs of illness has proven to be incorrect. We have heard or seen cases of people who suddenly pass away while sleeping or exercising. These people generally do not show signs of illness. 

Bacteria and viruses can hibernate in a person's body up to 10 years without causing illness to that person.

These are germs that appear on the skin. We face a potential attack from these microorganisms at any time.

Virus lives in human cells and reproduce in great number to destroy our normal cells.

The human immune system is like a country's defense system. It protects the body 24 hours a day from the attack of germs, bacteria, viruses and chemical toxins. 

The main lymphoid organs of the immune system consist of the bone marrow and the thymus. The peripheral lymphoid organs include the tonsils, spleen, lymph node, Peyer's patches, and appendix.

The immune system has three main functions :

1. Defense:
The immune cells will create antibodies like bullets or bombs to kill the intruders.

2. Clearance:
The immune cells eliminate wastes and impurities including the remains of bacteria and dead cells from our body, through sweat and phlegm.

3. Repair:
The immune cells will repair the injured tissues like a cut to the finger, enabling the wound to be healed within a few days.

Within the blood, there are red blood cells and white blood cells. The white blood cells are immune cells. White blood cells can be divided into two groups: B cells, coming from bone marrow, and T cells, which are trained within the thymus to combat foreign invaders. (the T cell is located in the center at the B cells)

Throughout the lifetime of a person, the B cell is capable of producing one billion different antibodies to combat viruses, bacteria, or any other type of pathogen.

A natural killer cell ( " kiss of death '' ) between two large cancer cells.

The natural killer cell destroying a cancer cell.

The remains of the cancer cell.

Natural killer cells have the ability to kill any type of cancer cell. While natural killer cells neutralize cancer cells safely and without side effects, chemotherapy and radiotherapy kill cancer cells and healthy cells including immune cells-thus lowering a patient's resistance to illness and infection.

Viewed under an electron microscope, this macrophage or "garbage man of the body", is ingesting foreign particles which have entered the body.

One of the main functions of the macrophage is to ingest any foreign particles, including aged body cells.

The macrophage has tentacles to actually grab a particle and engulf it, as in these photos.

In these photos, the macrophage is engulfing the captured bacteria.

In blood circulation, the macrophage clears away all the wastes and impurities.

This macrophage is ingesting an asbestos fiber.

A macrophage engulfing an aged red-blood cell.

This blood platelet is repairing a cell.

The concept of Nutritional Immunology in response to the need to take care of the body by feeding it the whole-food nutrients. When the body is properly nourished, it can defend itself against numerous attacks from bacteria, viruses and germs. 

Experts have concluded that the foods which are beneficial to human health must fulfill the following six criteria: 

1. Plant food 

2. Healthy plant 

3. Wholesome plant 

4. Rich in phytochemical 

5. Many varieties and sufficient quantities 

6. Does not interfere with the body's repair ability and defenses of diseases. 

There are four things to do to maintain good health. 

1. Maintain stable emotions 

2. Regular exercise 

3. Ensure sufficient sleep and rest. 

4. Take balanced nutrition 

The first three items are fairly straightforward and easy to maintain, but the fourth item requires wisdom and knowledge to discern which foods are most valuable for the body.

~Health Hazards~

HEALTH HAZARDS

For many of us, health is like a tightrope; stretched to the limit. With all of the things that are so important to us, like a happy family, a promising career, wealth, or social status, we often end up balancing our priorities like this top. At any time, our "rope" could break, causing the top to come crashing down.

This is the healthy trachea ( wind pipe ) of an ordinary person.

This is the trachea of a heavy smoker with signs of inflammation.

                                                      

Too many people think that if there are no outward signs of illness 

then they are healthy. 

Discomfort or pain can be a signal telling us that something has gone wrong in our body.

 But we don't always have a signal to warn us of a potential problem, 

and a condition will be worsen if we do not make an effort to deal with it. 

Take for example, this is a normal, healthy joint.

This is a joint damaged by arthritis, we will feel the pain at this stage. 

Arthritis is a degenerative diseases that causes the inflammation of the joints. 

Although specific causes have eluded doctors,

 the most effective way to treat and prevent arthritis is to strengthen the immune system. 

The immune system will then, in turn, help to control the spread of arthritis.

Osteoporosis is another degenerative diseases that modern medicine has not been able to control. Contrary to popular belief, research has shown that osteoporosis is not caused only by a lack of calcium in the diet, but also by the consumption of excessive animal proteins and the side effects of many drugs.

This is an enlarged view of normal, healthy taste buds on the tongue.

This picture indicates the taste buds of an unhealthy person. 

Under such conditions, bacteria, viruses and contaminants can invade our bodies every second.

These are normal liver cells.

These are liver cells of a person who drinks excessive alcohol. 

There are no effective drugs to fight liver diseases such as hepatitis. 

We must rely solely on our immune system.

~Nutritional Immunology~

Research indicates that the great majority of diseases are caused by a malfunction of the human immune system. The immune system, when properly nourished, can protect the body from the attack of foreign agents like bacteria, viruses, germs and chemical pollutants.

Experts have discovered that the best doctor is the human immune system. When the immune system is healthy, our body will be able to maintain good health.

AIR POLLUTION

We can't survive without air. The progress brought about by industrialization and development has caused our air quality to deteriorate. Polluted air has been found to be a major health hazard.

WATER POLLUTION

Water is another important element for survival. Modern farming and industrialization have caused the decline of our water quality. Installing a water filter does not remove all of the pollutants because of the difficulty in replacing and cleaning the water filter elements regularly. Therefore, we are likely to take in polluted water that may affect our health, when we have our meals.

 DIET

Improper diet is one of the greatest health hazards confronting the human race today. We all like to eat delicious food regardless of whether or not it is balanced or nutritious. Even if we eat a balanced diet, we may not be healthy because of the chemical fertilizers and pesticides employed in modern farming. The crops may not provide balanced nutrition and the residues of pesticides may be harmful to our health.

STRESS

Stress has been described as a silent killer. Stress created by work, relationships, news reports, and other factors can affect our mood and adversely affect our health

DRUGS

The invention of antibiotics and chemical drugs has helped to control disease and relieve the suffering of patients, especially those in critical situations. However, despite the advancement of medical science, diseases are still on the rise. Abuse of and overdependence on antibiotics and chemical drugs have caused the mutation of powerful and dangerous new strains of bacteria and viruses.

~10 must follow tips for salad eater~

~10 Most Follow Tips For "Salad Eater"

There’s no diet without salads included in the the menu, although a salad is not always the lean food we think it is.
A salad can contain vegetables and fruits together with cheese, chicken meat, fish, nuts, eggs, legumes, cereals, dry fruits, croutons, tofu, edible flowers and what not. The contents and the quantities give us a large variety of dishes.

These dishes can be considered as a whole meal, a satisfying one and rich with essential nutritional substances.  For example, in vegetables and fruits there’s a high water percentage, and they are rich in vitamins and minerals essential to your body. On the other hand, there are a few things you need to know about salads, a couple of “dark secrets” you need to be aware of, in order to maximize the contribution of eating salads to your diet and health:

1. Don’t eat too much of it!

Although it’s true that a green salad is low on calories, it’s not good to accustom your stomach to such a big volume of food, because the volume of the stomach and fullness are connected: sensors located on the stomach wall are adapted to the volume and pressure produces by the liquids and food. This means that the next time you’ll eat you’ll need the same food volume in order to feel full, only now it won’t necessary be lettuce any more…

2. Hungry AGAIN?!
A salad made of vegetables and fruits alone will make you feel full for a short period of time. That’s because fruits and vegetables are made mostly of water, which is digested very quickly in your stomach.

3. What are you adding to your salad?
A combination of salad toppings of cheese, red meat, chicken meat contributes to a long lasting fullness, thanks to their long digestion process in the stomach. These toppings may also be high in energy, which will cause an innocent looking green salad to become a high calorie, not so lean salad.

4. Keep it down with the oil
A salad Vinaigrette sauce is usually made out of 3 things: oil, vinegar / lemon juice and different spices. The higher the oil quantity is (even if you’re using olive oil!) - the higher the calorie amount in the sauce!

5. Don’t give up on the salad dressing
A good salad dressing is usually very healthy and contains a substantial amount of vitamins and minerals secreted and melted out of the fruits and vegetables.

6. Dark green leafs are good for youDon’t throw away those dark green lettuce leafs, put them in your salad. They contain much more minerals and vitamins than those lighter ones!

7. Finely chopped or roughly sliced?
The pieces size and the thickness of vegetable and fruits slices have a direct impact on the conservation of the vitamins and minerals they contain. When the surface area of the slices is bigger (which happens when you create smaller pieces, thinner slices), the loss of the nutritional components will be bigger.

8. Keep the peel on!
Avoid peeling your fruits and vegetables as much as possible. The peel has a high concentration of those all mighty vitamins and minerals.

9. Dressing - only close to eating
Pour the salad dressing as close to eating as possible. This way your vegetables will keep their “character” and crunchiness.

10. Frozen is also OK

Frozen vegetables contain a large portion of the vitamins and minerals of fresh vegetables, and can be a good solution for having those vegetables that are not available all year round, such as peas, beans etc…

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