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<![CDATA[Mooseville USA - Health Nuts]]>Thu, 02 Oct 2025 12:54:40 -0700Weebly<![CDATA[The Many Benefits of Turmeric and Curcumin]]>Wed, 04 Mar 2015 15:08:09 GMThttps://www.moosevilleusa.com/health-nuts/the-many-benefits-of-turmeric-and-curcumin

Get to know the health benefits of Turmeric and Curcumin in this article recommended to us by Mark Williams of Root and Sprouts.

By: Chantelle Zakariasen

Turmeric is one of the most well-researched natural substances we have access to. Its effects are unparalleled in nearly all domains to do with wellness and healing. This root is rich in polyphenols and antioxidants. Its anti-inflammatory uses are unparalleled in the world of medicinal substances.

What a wonder that nature has given us such a powerful plant ally to cope with high rates of modern disease without the nasty side effects we see from the alternatives like chemotherapy and NSAID and overuse of antibiotics.

Read Full Article at Root and Sprouts

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]]><![CDATA[Apples of Your Eye]]>Wed, 15 Oct 2014 18:42:20 GMThttps://www.moosevilleusa.com/health-nuts/apples-of-your-eye

With their amazing health benefits and delicious taste it’s no wonder the world celebrates apples for the entire month of October.

In honor of National Apple Month here are four reasons why they say an apple a day helps keep the doctor away.

1.     Nutrition

Packing in quite a bit of soluble fiber (4 grams per medium apple) for a modest amount of calories (95) makes apples a filling, sweet snack.

Plus, a medium apple counts as 1 cup of fruit, so after eating one you’re well on your way to meeting your daily fruit quota (around 2 cups for adults on a 2,000-calorie diet).

They also are a good source of immune-boosting vitamin C (providing 14% of the Daily Value).

2.     Weight Loss

Apples satisfy hunger for few calories so it’s not surprising that they can be used to help you lose weight. Apples are full of antioxidants and pectin (a type of fiber), which are the reason they’re so good at curbing your appetite.

3.     Heart health

Antioxidants found in apples are also good for your heart’s health because they help prevent LDL cholesterol from oxidizing and inhibit inflammation. The soluble fiber in apples has also been shown to lower cholesterol levels.

4.     Exercise longer

Eating an apple before you work out may boost your exercise endurance. Apples deliver an antioxidant called quercetin, which aids endurance by making oxygen more available to the lungs.

]]><![CDATA[Turmeric]]>Wed, 08 Oct 2014 18:47:10 GMThttps://www.moosevilleusa.com/health-nuts/turmeric

Did You Know?

Turmeric is a plant. You probably know it as the main spice in curry. It has a warm, bitter taste and is frequently used to flavor or color curry powders, mustards, butters, and cheeses. But the root of turmeric is also used widely to make medicine.

Turmeric is used for arthritis, heartburn (dyspepsia), stomach pain, diarrhea, intestinal gas, stomach bloating, loss of appetite, jaundice, liver problems and gallbladdar disorders.

It is also used for headaches, bronchitis, colds, lung infections, fibromyalgia, leprosy, fever, menstrual problems, and cancer. Other uses include depression, Alzheimer’s disease, water retention, worms, and kidney problems.

Some people apply turmeric to the skin for pain, ringworm, bruising, leech bites, eye infections, inflammatory skin conditions, soreness inside of the mouth, and infected wounds.

]]><![CDATA[Domestic Violence Awareness Month]]>Thu, 02 Oct 2014 18:38:48 GMThttps://www.moosevilleusa.com/health-nuts/domestic-violence-awareness-month

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The Center for Disease Control estimates that in the United States nearly 20 people per minute are victims of physical violence by an intimate partner.

Here are a few other startling statistics you should be aware of.

1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men have experienced some form of physical violence by an intimate partner in their lifetime

1 in 5 women and 1 in 7 men have experienced severe physical violence by an intimate partner in their lifetime

1 in 7 women and1 in 18 men have experienced stalking victimization during their lifetime in which they felt very fearful or believed that they or someone close to them would be harmed or killed.

On a typical day, there are more than 20,000 phone calls placed to domestic violence hotlines nationwide.

Intimate partner violence accounts for 15% of all violent crime.

Intimate partner violence is most common among women between the ages of 18 – 24.

What is Battering

Battering is a pattern of behavior used to establish power and control over another person with whom an intimate relationship is or has been shared through fear and intimidation, often including the threat or use of violence.

Domestic violence is not just limited to those who are married or have live-in partners. Dating violence is also a problem, as is abuse to the elderly and children who may also be living in the home.

Abuse generally falls into one or more of the following categories: physical battering, sexual assault and emotional or psychological abuse. The abuse generally escalates over a period of time.

Men are victims, too

Domestic violence is not just a woman’s issue; it’s a human issue. Its affects are widespread and impact all races and ethnicities, incomes, and sexual orientations. No one is exempt.

Silence is the issue

Exact statistics on how many people are victims of domestic violence are hard to gather. Often the abuse goes unreported. There are many reasons for why this happens.

Shame and embarrassment, fear, economical and emotional dependence, and even societal expectations are all possible explanations for why so many victims remain silent.

Look for the signs

There are many signs of an abusive relationship. The most telling sign is fear of your partner. If you are afraid of your partner chances are your relationship is unhealthy and abusive.

Other signs that you may be in an abusive relationship include a partner who belittles you or tries to control you, and feelings of self-loathing, helplessness, and desperation.

You can visit the HELPGUIDE.org for a more comprehensive chart to help determine whether you’re a victim of domestic violence.

National Domestic Violence Hotline

If you recognize yourself or someone you know in the following warning signs and descriptions of abuse, reach out. There is help available.

In the US: visit the National Domestic Violence Hotline or call them at 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE).

]]><![CDATA[National Honey Month - Nature's Dessert]]>Tue, 23 Sep 2014 18:25:47 GMThttps://www.moosevilleusa.com/health-nuts/national-honey-month-natures-dessert

September is National Honey Month! Honey is not only delightful treat but it has a few health benefits to sweeten the deal.

Honey has an unusual chemical composition that makes it keep indefinitely without spoiling. It is uniquely low in moisture and extremely acidic, making it a forbidding environment for bacteria and microorganisms.

On top of that, bees add an enzyme, glucose oxidase, which creates hydrogen peroxide as a byproduct. According to the National Institute of Health, honey is hygroscopic, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and has remarkable debriding action.

Here are 10 other health benefits of honey.

1. Soothes coughs

A recent study found that buckwheat honey outperformed the over the counter cough suppressants in calming nighttime coughs and improving sleep.

2. Treats wounds

In numerous studies, honey has been found effective in treating wounds. It is known to kill all strains of bacteria in wounds once applied.

For the treatment of burns and wounds apply honey directly on wound or in a dressing, which should be changed every 24 to 48 hours. When used directly, 15 mL to 30 mL of honey should be applied every 12 to 48 hours and covered with sterile gauze and bandages or polyurethane dressing.

3. Provides nutrients

Honey has small amounts of a wide array of vitamins and minerals, including niacin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium and zinc. Using honey instead of sugar provides you with more nutrients per calories.

4. Potentially prevents low white blood cell count

The Mayo Clinic notes that honey may be a promising and inexpensive way to prevent low white blood cell count caused by chemotherapy. In a small trial, 40 percent of cancer patients who were known to be at risk of neutropenia (very low blood count) had no further episodes of the condition after taking two teaspoons daily of therapeutic honey during chemotherapy. More research is needed, but the remedy could hold great potential.

5. Kills antibiotic-resistant bacteria

In clinical studies, medical grade honey has been shown to kill food-borne illness pathogens like E. coli and salmonella, as well as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

All of that said, there are two important things to remember about honey: One, just because it offers numerous health benefits doesn't mean it's not caloric; one tablespoon yields 64 calories.

Warning

It’s crucial to remember that honey is not appropriate for children younger than 12 months because it can contain the bacteria that causes infant botulism.

]]><![CDATA[Blood Cancer Awareness Month]]>Sun, 21 Sep 2014 18:32:53 GMThttps://www.moosevilleusa.com/health-nuts/blood-cancer-awareness-month

Leukemia

Leukemia is a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow, the spongy center of bones where our blood cells are formed. The disease develops when blood cells produced in the bone marrow grow out of control.

An estimated 48,610 new cases of leukemia were diagnosed in the United States in 2013.

Lymphoma

Lymphoma is the name for a group of blood cancers that develop in the lymphatic system. The two main types are Hodgkin lymphoma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL

In 2013, about 731,277 people are living with lymphoma or are in remission (no sign of the disease). This number includes about 172,937 people with Hodgkin lymphoma and 558,340 people with NHL.

Myeloma

Myeloma is a type of cancer that begins in the bone marrow. It affects the plasma cells.

Myeloma has several forms:

Multiple myeloma is most common: More than 90 percent of people with myeloma have this type. Multiple myeloma affects several different areas of the body.
Plasmacytoma - only one site of myeloma cells evident in the body, such as in the bone, skin, muscle, or lung.
Localized myeloma - a few neighboring sites evident.
Extramedullary myeloma - involvement of tissue other than bone marrow, such as skin, muscles or lungs.

Doctors divide myeloma into groups that describe how rapidly or slowly the disease is progressing:

Asymptomatic or smoldering myeloma progresses slowly and has no symptoms even though the patient has the disease.
Symptomatic myeloma has related symptoms such as anemia, kidney damage and bone disease.

To find out more about blood cancer visit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

]]><![CDATA[Family Fun & Fitness Day]]>Wed, 17 Sep 2014 18:19:49 GMThttps://www.moosevilleusa.com/health-nuts/family-fun-fitness-day

Family Health & Fitness Day USA is a national health and fitness event for families, set for Saturday, September 27. (Always on the last Saturday in September.) The event's purpose is to promote family involvement in physical activity, but you don’t have to wait for a formal event to get your family moving in a healthy direction.

Here are five ideas for to help you and your family get fit and stay fit together.

1. Make Time to Play

Set aside 30 minutes three times a week to do fun exercises with your kids. Make it a part of your after-school or after-dinner routine. If your kids are young, they might enjoy hopscotch or hide-and-seek. Kick a soccer ball around with older children.

Also plan at least one family activity every weekend. It can be as simple as taking little ones to the playground -- or as challenging as an all-day hike with your teenager.

A key to getting kids moving is planning time for physical activities. You can find that time by turning off the TV, for starters -- and keeping TVs out of the kids' bedrooms. Then offer a variety of family activities, both competitive and noncompetitive. Exploring different ways to move their bodies will help children find exercises they enjoy and want to stick with for the long run.

2. Walk or Bicycle Everywhere You Can

Use muscle power: Bike or walk to the grocery store, library, or to your child's school or sports events. Go for a 30-minute family walk after dinner instead of heading right for the television. Track everyone's mileage or steps with a pedometer, and try to add more distance every week. Use a family exercise log or colorful stickers to track your progress. Put your log or chart on the refrigerator as a reminder to keep up the good effort together.

3. Plan Active Family Gatherings

Serve up family fitness as well as cake at your child's birthday party by planning active games such as tag or relay races. Older kids might enjoy throwing a dance party.

Any large gathering of kids is also a great opportunity to play a team sport. Just head to a nearby soccer field or basketball court. Other active party ideas: a pool party, in-line or ice skating, or climbing at an indoor rock gym.

At family or holiday gatherings, turn off the TV and take a walk around the neighborhood or go for a short hike at a local park. Or get everyone outside for a game of catch or shooting hoops.

4. Sing and Dance While You Clean

Set aside time for household chores and do them together as a family. Play music as you clean, and take turns choosing favorite songs. Younger children love to help out and can pick up toys or sweep floors while dancing with the broom. Older kids can dust, vacuum, and help make beds.

5. Make Yard Work Less of a Chore

Enjoy seasonal yard work together. Younger children can help plant and tend a garden. Older kids can rake leaves into a pile -- and then jump in it. During the winter make snow shoveling fun for all by building a snow fort or creating a family of snow people.

Whatever you do it's important to remember that exercise is an important part of your health, but that doesn't mean staying fit has to be all hard work and no play.

]]><![CDATA[Prostate Cancer]]>Fri, 12 Sep 2014 18:28:56 GMThttps://www.moosevilleusa.com/health-nuts/prostate-cancer

Prostate Cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in men and is a leading cause of cancer death in men, second only to lung cancer.

Untreated, the cancer can affect the lings, liver, bones and other parts of the body. When confined to the prostate gland, it can often be treated successfully so early detection through prostate exams are important.

To learn more about Prostate Cancer, including symptoms, prevention, treatment and facts, visit the Men’s Health Resource Center.

]]><![CDATA[Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month]]>Mon, 08 Sep 2014 18:14:23 GMThttps://www.moosevilleusa.com/health-nuts/alcohol-drug-addiction-recovery-month

September is National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. Recovery Month was created to educate Americans on the fact that addiction treatment and mental health services can enable those with a mental and/or substance use disorder to live a healthy and rewarding life.

Alcohol and drug addiction is a serious and devastating disease that can destroy lives. To help those who are affected by alcohol and drug addiction here places you can go to seek help.

Alcoholics Anonymous

AL-ANON

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse

]]><![CDATA[Lowering Your Cholesterol]]>Thu, 04 Sep 2014 18:10:26 GMThttps://www.moosevilleusa.com/health-nuts/lowering-your-cholesterol

Diet can play an important role in lowering your cholesterol. Here are five foods that can lower your cholesterol and protect your heart.

1. Oatmeal and high-fiber foods

Oatmeal contains soluble fiber, which reduces your low-density lipoprotein (LDL), the "bad," cholesterol.

Soluble fiber is also found in such foods as kidney beans, apples, pears, barley and prunes.

Soluble fiber can reduce the absorption of cholesterol into your bloodstream. Five to 10 grams or more of soluble fiber a day decreases your total and LDL cholesterol. Eating 1 1/2 cups of cooked oatmeal provides 6 grams of fiber. If you add fruit, such as bananas, you'll add about 4 more grams of fiber. To mix it up a little, try steel-cut oatmeal or cold cereal made with oatmeal or oat bran.

2. Fish and omega-3 fatty acids

Eating fatty fish can be heart healthy because of its high levels of omega-3 fatty acids, which can reduce your blood pressure and risk of developing blood clots. In people who have already had heart attacks, fish oil — or omega-3 fatty acids — reduces the risk of sudden death.

The American Heart Association recommends eating at least two servings of fish a week. The highest levels of omega-3 fatty acids are in:

Mackerel
Lake trout
Herring
Sardines
Albacore tuna
Salmon
Halibut

You should bake or grill the fish to avoid adding unhealthy fats. If you don't like fish, you can also get small amounts of omega-3 fatty acids from foods like ground flaxseed or canola oil.

You can take an omega-3 or fish oil supplement to get some of the benefits though you won't get other nutrients in fish, such as selenium.

3. Walnuts, almonds and other nuts

Walnuts, almonds and other nuts can reduce blood cholesterol. Rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids, walnuts also help keep blood vessels healthy.

Eating about a handful (1.5 ounces, or 42.5 grams) a day of most nuts, such as almonds, hazelnuts, peanuts, pecans, some pine nuts, pistachio nuts and walnuts, may reduce your risk of heart disease. Just make sure the nuts you eat aren't salted or coated with sugar.

All nuts are high in calories, so a handful will do. To avoid eating too many nuts and gaining weight, replace foods high in saturated fat with nuts. For example, instead of using cheese, meat or croutons in your salad, add a handful of walnuts or almonds.

4. Olive oil

Olive oil contains a potent mix of antioxidants that can lower your "bad" (LDL) cholesterol but leave your "good" (HDL) cholesterol untouched.

Try using about 2 tablespoons (23 grams) of olive oil a day in place of other fats in your diet to get its heart-healthy benefits.

To add olive oil to your diet, you can saute vegetables in it, add it to a marinade or mix it with vinegar as a salad dressing.

You can also use olive oil as a substitute for butter when basting meat or as a dip for bread.

Olive oil is high in calories, so don't eat more than the recommended amount.

The cholesterol-lowering effects of olive oil are even greater if you choose extra-virgin olive oil, meaning the oil is less processed and contains more heart-healthy antioxidants. But keep in mind that "light" olive oils are usually more processed than extra-virgin or virgin olive oils and are lighter in color, not fat or calories.

5. Foods with added plant sterols or stanols

Foods are now available that have been fortified with sterols or stanols — substances found in plants that help block the absorption of cholesterol.

Orange juice and yogurt drinks with added plant sterols can help reduce LDL cholesterol by more than 10 percent. The amount of daily plant sterols needed for results is at least 2 grams — which equals about two 8-ounce (237-milliliter) servings of plant sterol-fortified orange juice a day.

Plant sterols or stanols in fortified foods don't appear to affect levels of triglycerides or the "good" (HDL) cholesterol.

Other changes to your diet

For any of these foods to provide their benefit, you need to make other changes to your diet and lifestyle. Cut back on the cholesterol and total fat — especially saturated and trans fats.

Saturated fats, like those in meat, full-fat dairy products and some oils, raise your total cholesterol.

Trans fats, which are sometimes found in margarines and store-bought cookies, crackers and cakes, are particularly bad for your cholesterol levels. Trans fats raise the "bad" (LDL) cholesterol and lower the "good," cholesterol.

In addition to changing your diet, keep in mind that making additional heart-healthy lifestyle changes are key to lowering your cholesterol. Things like exercising, quitting smoking and maintaining a healthy weight to help keep your cholesterol level low are all important steps to continued health.

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