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Alfalfa is one of the earliest cultivated plants, used for centuries for feeding livestock. This probably is true in part because it is easy to grow, thrives in many varied climates throughout the world, and provides an excellent protein-rich food...
Alfalfa sprouts appear on many salad bars and in the grocerys produce section. Bulk powdered herb or capsules and tablets containing Alfalfa leaves or seeds are available in pharmacies and health food stores....
A typical dose of Alfalfa for tea is 1 to 2 teaspoons per cup, steeped in boiling water for 10 to 20 minutes. Tablets and capsules of whole Alfalfa or Alfalfa extracts should be taken according to the manufacturers recommendations. Certain p...
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Alfalfa is high in vitamin content, providing beta-carotene, vitamin B-complex, vitamins C, E, and K, and can be used as a nutritional supplement.However, keep in mind that high doses of Alfalfa may present some health risks (see Safety Issu...
Alfalfa in its various forms may present some health risks. Powdered alfalfa herb, Alfalfa sprouts, and alfalfa seeds all contain L-cavanine, a substance that may cause abnormal blood cell counts, spleen enlargement, or recurrence of lupus i...
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If you are taking warfarin (Coumadin), the high vitamin K content of alfalfa might make it less effective....
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by Carrie Myers Smith
For people who suffer from a chronic disease, exercise can decrease discomfort, improve daily functioning and enhance overall quality of life. Here's how different types of exercise can help people with different chronic dis...
For people who suffer from a chronic disease, exercise can decrease discomfort, improve daily functioning and enhance overall quality of life. Here's how different types of exercise can help people with different chronic dis...
There are two basic kinds of exercise:
Aerobic exercise - exercises that raise your heart rate through repetitive movement of large muscles groups. The two types of aerobic exercise are:
Aerobic exercise - exercises that raise your heart rate through repetitive movement of large muscles groups. The two types of aerobic exercise are:
- Weightbearing - your muscles work against the force of...
For people with coronary artery disease (CAD), regular exercise reduces the risk of having a heart attack, says Carol Ewing Garber, PhD, associate professor of cardiopulmonary and exercise science at the Bouve College of Health Sciences at Northeastern Un...
Cholesterol is a soft, waxy substance found in cells throughout your body. Although it tends to get a bad rap, cholesterol is actually essential for life. It only contributes to heart disease when you have too much of certain types of cholesterol or too l...
Diabetes is a disorder of the body's insulin production and usage, and it is a major risk factor for coronary artery disease. "Exercise improves the sensitivity of the body's cells to insulin and therefore, improves blood glucose control, as well as...
"Moderate exercise has been shown to control blood pressure by increasing the efficiency of the circulatory system," says Marlene Janco, MS, RD, a consultant who promotes the Dr. Dean Ornish Program for Reversing Heart Disease. "The blood p...
A stroke occurs when not enough blood is reaching part of the brain. This causes the cells in that area to die. "A high intensity workout developed to meet the specific needs of the individual is a key element in helping a patient recover from a stro...
"Physical activity is a missing link for many people in treatment for cancer," says Diane Doster, MS, founder of CancerFit in Sedona, Arizona. "Moderate exercise combats fatigue and reduces nausea and depression." Studies suggest that...
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including emphysema and chronic bronchitis, is the most common form of lung disease. Exercise improves quality of life for patients with COPD by increasing:
- Exercise capacity
- Breathing efficienc...