Health Benefits of Vitamin C

The use of supplements in a diet has been hotly debated for years. It is pleasing to note that now their is evidence to support the health benefits of Vitamin C.

According to a Dunedin based research people with tumours have "low levels of Vitamin C present and high levels of a protein which allows the tumour to thrive in conditions of stress". to read more go to http://tvnz.co.nz/health-news/vitamin-c-may-have-benefits-in-cancer-treatment-3654381

So is there a connection between stress and cancer? Maybe.

Where I sit on this is for years I have beleived that our body speaks our mind. Whatever our body is displaying there is a reason. If you find that reason, then you can fix the problem. Sounds simple. Well not really.

More and more scientists are linking disease to stress i.e. Heart Disease is well known for one. Could it just play a bigger part in our lives than we realise? Could managing stress levels be the key to good health?

Living a balanced life is certainly helpful. But do people know what a balanced life is? This creates more questions than answers doesnt it.

I personally believe we are responsible for our own health. If taking supplements is part of your daily health regime, then that is great. However it does not elimnate the need for a good diet, exercise, rest and relaxation. It also means managing your thoughts and emotions. The chatter box that is continually running inside our heads can be as big a cause of disease as anything else.

Stress is much more complex that we realise. It is a part of our everyday life. If it controls you rather than you controlling it, then disease will result in some form. If this is you, you may like to look at the Maintaining Resilience Workshop in November.

I believe the key to a long and healthy life is knowing and understanding yourself, living by your values and taking full responsibility for everything in your life. It is never too late to start.