Dolkar Wellness & Longevity

Friday, May 2, 2008

MOMS to be:GIVE YOUR GUMS SOME LOVE!

PREGNANT WOMEN WITH GUM DISEASE BEWARE: You’re at risk of developing gestational diabetes. The condition develops during pregnancy and usually ebbs after the baby is born, but it can increase your chances of developing type 2 diabetes later on.

According to a recent study, pregnant women who developed gestational diabetes had high levels of gum disease-causing bacteria and inflammation. Researchers speculate that gum disease may impair blood sugar control, leading to the development of diabetes. Published in the Journal of Dental Research, the study suggests that treatment of gum disease may help prevent gestational diabetes.

It’s important to monitor the health of your gums and schedule bi-annual dental check-ups, especially if you plan on getting pregnant. Take extra caution if your ethnic background predisposes you to both gum disease and diabetes, as seen in Hispanic, Asian and Native American female populations. Treating gum disease during pregnancy is safe and simple, and it could fend off both types of diabetes.

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Glyconutrients are the best way to care for gums and teeth. Dolkar Wellness can help you nurture your body, your baby, and your gums during pregnancy....and throughout your life!

Thursday, May 1, 2008

DON'T LET ALLERGIES KICK YOUR BUTT!

Do you believe there is another huge use for common baking soda? Allergy Relief!

Here's how:

Mix 1/2 tsp. baking soda
with 4 oz. of water
Drink every 2 hours for two days - the histamine activity will stop. I tried it
and it WORKS!

Read More about this and other
HOLISTIC HEALING CURES at www.dolkarwellness.com

Wednesday, April 30, 2008

GREEN TEA IS NO SLOUCH

The land that brings us giant pandas, the Great Wall, and amazing cuisine also serves up a mean cup of prostate protection. Yep, green tea -- long touted by the Chinese for its medicinal benefits -- could cut a man's risk of advanced prostate cancer by half.

How much do you need to drink? In a study, men who drank 5 or more cups of green tea per day had half the risk of advanced prostate cancer compared with men who sipped less than a cup a day. Another way to keep the prostate healthy: Avoid a diet high in saturated fat and include plenty of fruits and veggies in your diet.

For more information on how to purchase pure green tea: www.dolkarwellness.com

ROASTED PEAR-BUTTERNUT SOUP WITH CRUMBLED STILTON

Ingredients:
2 each ripe pears , peeled, quartered and cored
2 pounds butternut squash , peeled, seeded and cut into 2-inch chunks
2 each medium tomatoes , cored and quartered
1 large leek , pale green and white parts only, halved lengthwise, sliced and washed thoroughly
2 cloves garlic , crushed
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt , divided
Freshly ground pepper to taste
4 cups vegetable broth or shitaki mushroom
seasoning, divided
2/3 cup crumbled Stilton or other blue-veined cheese
1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh chives or scallion
greens

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Combine pears, squash, tomatoes, leek, garlic, oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper in a large bowl; toss to coat. Spread evenly on a large rimmed baking sheet. Roast,
stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender, 40 to 55 minutes. Let cool slightly.

Place half the vegetables and 2 cups broth in a blender; puree until smooth. Transfer to a large saucepan. Puree the remaining vegetables and 2 cups broth. Add to the pan and stir in the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook the soup over medium-low heat, stirring, until hot, about 10 minutes. Divide among 6 bowls and garnish with cheese and chives (or scallion greens).