Do You Need Supplementation?

You need supplementation if:

1. You have a stressful lifestyle.  
2. You always eat instant food.
3. You don't eat fruits.   
4. You don't eat vegetables.
5. You don't eat pork.
6. You don't eat fish.
7. You don't eat fresh fruits and vegetables.
8. You don't eat enough food.
9. You smoke at least 5 sticks a day.
10. You drink at least 5 glasses of alcohol in a week.
11. You have vitamin deficiency.
12. You have mineral deficiency.
13. You have phytonutrient deficiency.
14. Your immune system is weak.

Gastritis

What Is Gastritis?

Gastritis is an irritation of the lining of stomach often caused by medications, alcohol, caffeine, nicotine, spicy or acidic food, skipping of meals and emotional stress. It can occur suddenly (acute) or gradually (chronic).

People with chronic gastritis have been shown to be infected with bacteria (Helicobacter pylori) and require special tests and possibly antibiotic treatment to cure their condition.

Signs And Symptoms

1. stomach pain concentrated at the upper portion of the abdomen
2. crampy, spastic and burning sensation in the stomach
3. abdominal bloating
4. indigestion
5. hiccups
6. loss of appetite
7. nausea
8. vomiting
9. black, tarry stools

Diagnosis

1. upper gastrointestinal endoscopy
2. biopsy of the stomach lining
3. blood test
4. stool test

Medications

1. Antacids (Kremil S, Maalox)
2. Acid blocking medicines (Axid, Prevacid, Losec, Nexium, Zantac)
3. Medicines that control vomiting
4. Stay away from spicy food, alcohol, acidic fruit juices, softdrinks, chocolates, coffee, tea, milk and milk products.
5. Avoid aspirin and other anti-inflammatory medicines such as ibuprofen, naproxen, and mefenamic acid.
6. Don't skip meals.
7. Manage stress appropriately.

Healthy Chicken Salad For Dinner

People who are looking for ways to reduce the amount of fat in their meals, can try eating more chicken. Chicken is a very good source of protein and adding apple and walnuts to this recipe make for a really tasty, satisfying dinner meal.


What you need:

• 1 1/2 mayonnaise
• 1 pack macaroni (200 g)
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 cups cooked chicken breast, cut up
• 5 pcs apples medium size, cored and chopped
• 1/2 cup celery, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup walnuts or kasuy, toasted and chopped
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3 tsp sugar

Procedure:

1. In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise and lemon juice.
2. Add remaining ingredients; toss well.
3. Season, if desired with pepper.
4. Chill.