California's Wine Rx To Prevent Headaches!

                      Drink Wine To Improve Health!

You probably know about the benefits of a daily glass of wine...
Slimmer waistline
better sleep
more youthful arteries
decreased appetite
stronger heart
decreased chance of getting Alzheiemer's 

But, not everyone is on board and the cause may be
headaches. 
That's right- A number of people have discontinued their glass of wine
 a day, because they don't want the pain (head pain) that comes with it.

Well, if you recognize yourself and you want to go back to that daily glass,
there's some good news: Drink California wines.

California whites to be exact. Wine contains 3 natural compounds that can trigger
head pain: histamines, tyramines and tannins. Histamines dilate blood vessels, 
while tyramines dilate and then constrict blood vessels-this combo can be torturous
on one's head. And lastly, the tannins increase serotonin and sudden changes in the
"feel good" brain chemicals can also cause head pain. Red wine contains more of these
compounds than white- and Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc are usually the lowest. 
And for those of you out there asking-what about sulfites? They can trigger your
allergies to act up, but they don't cause headache pain. If you find yourself
with a stuffy nose, watering eyes constant sneezing-then yes, it's most likely an
allergy.                    

That's it- your guide to enjoying wine without the headaches.
To find wines that don't cause headaches, go to Google.com
and type wines that don't cause headaches in the subject line.
Good Luck!
JGib~~
NRFATW! 

Health Benefits From Sonoma County!

                  Health Secret From Sonoma County!
Sonoma County- the beautiful city in Northern California is well known for its
wine, in fact, it's called "wine country."
Wine can be boost ones health in a number of ways, but we want to
talk about another health perk that comes from Sonoma county.
That something is Herbs!

That's right-thanks to their rich soil and sunny days, herbs like basil,
cilantro and rosemary prosper there.  These herbs are also
popular because many of the residents would rather use them instead
of salt.
And if you start adding these herbs to your soups, salads,
meat dishes and teas, you too, can prosper-health-wise.

Listed below are some of the herbs and their benefits...
1) Basil- build immunity levels with this incredible herb,
With cold season still looming large, some basil will help you
stay cold and flu-free. it also helps ease pain.
Suffering from a bad back? Add more basil to your dishes.
2) Rosemary- Named by some researchers as the best herb to prevent
breast cancer, it's smart to add it to your dishes on a daily basis,
and if you have a pre-teen or teenager daughter, start them now
on rosemary. Plus, it's an anti-inflammatory.
3) Cilantro- A natural detoxifier, and loaded with antioxidants.
If you eat fish on a regular basis, and worried about mercury overload,
add cilantro to the dish or add some to hot water and drink as a tea.

That's it- although we've only mentioned 3 herbs, add dill, thyme
and tarragon as well. All contain antioxidants and when you use them on
a regular basis, your cravings for salt will diminish. 

And another benefit:
If you don't get all of your nutrients from food or vitamins,
the herbs will surely make up for them.


Good Luck!
JGib~~
NRFATW!