When you have a health issue you are concerned about, where do you do your research? I hear a lot of people tell me they search the Internet to find answers to there questions. I want to caution everyone that the Internet, as great as it is, is really nothing more than a huge bathroom stall. You will find profound writings there as well as useless and harmful information that could harm you in your quest for ideal health.
I do a ton of research every week, and I do it on the Internet. I use sources that I trust and I present real studies to all of you so you can make an intelligent choice in how you treat yourself and your family. I also filter out obvious biases where people have an agenda that may only be based on their dietary or medical preference, as opposed to what real research has shown us.
Instead of just using a search engine to research your questions, use good sources like Web MD for medical questions. And did you know you can search 4 years of my blogs to find relevant studies and findings on your health issues? Give it a try. The search feature is near the bottom of my main home page, cwiechert.com. You can search Google there as well as my HealthBlogger site and cwiechert.com.
Here is an example. I will search HealthBlogger for the phrase "vitamin D".
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Just remember to ignore the sponsored ads and view the main search results. If you read a study and you want to know where to get a particular nutrient or supplement, just e-mail me at cww@cwiechert.com and ask me where to find it and what form is the best. I will send you a link to the best options out there, with the best quality and at the best affordable price.
Enjoy this week's articles... and remember, it's never too late to get younger.
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Vitamin E Shows Possible Promise In Easing Chronic Inflammation...
With up to half of a person’s body mass consisting of skeletal muscle, chronic inflammation of those muscles – which include those found in the limbs – can result in significant physical impairment. According to University of Illinois kinesiology and community health professor Kimberly Huey, past research has demonstrated that the antioxidant properties of Vitamin E may be associated with reduced expression of certain pro-inflammatory cytokines, in vitro, in various types of cells. Cytokines are regulatory proteins that function as intercellular communicators that assist the immune system in generating a response.
Low Thyroid Hormone Increases Risk of Death from Heart Attack by Seventy Percent ...
By taking natural thyroid hormone tablets to reduce the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to the low end of the normal range, men and women can reduce death from cardiovascular disease by 70 percent. This earthshaking finding far exceeds results from any drug intervention. The 70 percent is not a statistical manipulation based on relative numbers. It represents an absolute decrease in death.
Is Resveratrol the Fountain of Youth?...
There are a lot of great anti-aging and metabolism boosting nutrients: DHA, pantethine, acetyl-l-carnitine, carnosine, R-alpha lipoic acid, grape seed extracts – the list goes on and on. In fact, most nutrients help cells function better and thus live longer. So, why is resveratrol vying for the position as King of the anti-aging nutrients – with a potent fat-burning twist thrown in for good measure?
The Procyanidins of Red Wine and Their Anti-Aging Effect...
Moderate red wine drinkers have less incidence of heart disease than non-drinkers and now scientists are confirming a direct correlation between red wine and many powerful anti-aging benefits. Moderate consumption of some red wines may be a very effective way of improving your cardiovascular health as well as your lifespan. However, it is important to choose the correct red wine.
Selenium May Improve Heart Health...
Oxidative stress plays a key role in the progression of coronary artery disease (CAD). To defend arteries against the free radicals that cause oxidative stress, the body makes use of an antioxidant defense system that includes enzymes such as superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione peroxidases (GPxs). Furthermore, during in vivo animal studies, a form of glutathione peroxidase (GPx-1) has been reported to influence vascular function. During the in vitro study, researchers incubated human coronary artery endothelial cells with different doses of different selenium compounds, including sodium selenite and methylselenocysteine. The researchers discovered that both types of selenium cause an increase in the activity of GPx-1 protein, an enzyme important in antioxidant defense and cardiovascular protection, in a dose-dependent manner.
Study Shows Link Between Fat and Fructose...
The body converts fructose into fat much more rapidly than it does with other sugars, according to a study conducted by researchers from the University of Texas and published in the Journal of Nutrition.Researchers fed a series of three soft drinks in randomized order to four men and two women with an average body mass index of 24.3 and an average age of 28. One drink contained a 100 percent glucose sweetener, another a 50-50 mix of glucose and fructose, and the third a 25-75 glucose-fructose mix. The participants' blood triglyceride and fat synthesis levels were measured immediately after consumption.
Talcum powder as dangerous as asbestos ...
Back in 1973 the evidence about the dangers of talc prompted the FDA to think about steps to reduce the level of the asbestos-like fibers in cosmetic talc. The dangers are that talc is related to asbestos – a known carcinogen – and that the presence of talc particles is linked to tumors. However, the FDA did not regulate cosmetic talc even after 1993 when the National Toxicology Program reported that cosmetic talc, which had no fibers, was the cause of tumors in animals.
Now we have another study (published in the Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention journal) that shows that women who use talcum powder around their genital areas are 40% more likely to develop ovarian cancer. The study led by Dr Maggie Gates of Harvard Medical School analyzed 3,000 women. The risk of ovarian cancer for those who used talcum powder once a week was found to be 36%, while those using it every day the risk went up to 41%.
Cancer Projected To Become Leading Cause Of Death Worldwide In 2010...
Despite the recent good news that cancer incidence and death rates for men and women in the United States continue to decline, cancer is projected to become the leading cause of death worldwide in the year 2010, and low- and middle-income countries will feel the impact of higher cancer incidence and death rates more sharply than industrialized countries.
Potentially Universal Mechanism Of Aging Identified...
Researchers have uncovered what may be a universal cause of aging, one that applies to both single cell organisms such as yeast and multicellular organisms, including mammals. This is the first time that such an evolutionarily conserved aging mechanism has been identified between such diverse organisms.
Video - Men's & Women's Sexual Health Helped by L-Arginine...
There is an enzyme called nitric oxide synthase, or NOS. And NOS helps to stimulate and generate the production of nitric oxide where nitric oxide pulls nitrogen from L-arginine, which is circulating in the blood and it pulls an atom also of oxygen and these two atoms are put together to produce nitric oxide. So it’s the nitric oxide increase that produces an increase in vassal dilation, in blood circulation. And as there is an increased amount of blood suddenly flowing into all these micro vessels in response to the sexual stimulation—whether male or female—it heightens the sexual arousal experience that the individual is having.
Video - How Increased Sun Exposure Could Save Millions of Lives...
Breast cancer around the world is related to how much sun exposure women get.
It relates to how much vitamin D3 is in your blood.
Macadamia Nuts Taste Great And Keep You Heart Healthy ...
Think of the creamy rich taste of a macadamia nut. Consider its crunch. Many believe the macadamia to be the world’s finest nut. This may all sound really dreamy, but macadamias are full of fat, so they’re probably not good for you, right? Well, recent studies are finding that a diet rich in macadamia nuts reduces total cholesterol, including LDL-cholesterol, and favorably modulates risk factors for coronary disease in patients with high cholesterol levels.
Watch What You Put In That Sippy Cup, Experts Warn...
Juice boxes look harmless enough, with those kid-size, bendable straws and promises of 100 percent vitamin C. As healthy as juice seems, parents need to be wary of doling out too much to children, especially during the summer when kids need plenty of fluids to stay safe, a University of Florida expert says. Unlike water and low-fat milk, fruit juices and sodas are laden with fructose, a type of naturally occurring sugar that could trigger obesity in humans, said Richard Johnson, MD., the J. Robert Cade professor of nephrology in the UF College of Medicine.
Treatment Fails To Improve Common Form Of Heart Failure, Study Finds...
A medication used for high blood pressure does not improve a common form of heart failure, according to new results from a large, international study.
The findings are disappointing to researchers, who continue to study other medications in search of a successful treatment for the condition, which predominantly affects older individuals, particularly women.
Teens Girls Smoke Now, Pay Later With Larger Waistlines As Adults...
Remember the cool girls, huddled together in high school restrooms, puffing their cigarettes? Well, here’s consolation for the nerds in the crowd: Those teen smokers are more likely to experience obesity as adults, according to a new study from Finland.
Christopher Wiechert's Healthblogger is for educational or informational purposes only, and is not intended to diagnose or provide treatment for any condition. If you have any concerns about your own health, you should always consult with a health care professional. If you decide to use this information on your own, it's your constitutional right, but I assume no responsibility. The views expressed on this website are those of the health professionals & scientists I list or my own opinions and are not intended to replace any medical advice you may require. The contents have not been approved by the Pharmaceutical Association, the American Medical Association, or the Food and Drug Administration. This website may present views diametrically opposed to the views of such organizations.
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