I often get asked the question "Is this good for me?" It comes in many forms like, is milk good for me, or are carbs bad, or should I stop drinking coffee, or are fruit juices healthy?
The answer to these questions is always the same. It depends!
Usually if things are taken in moderation they will not be that bad no matter what they are, but one person's moderation is another's over indulgence. What does moderation look like?
Carbohydrates for example are not essential for health except for the phytonutrients (colors in foods and drinks) and perhaps the fiber, if they are not refined so much as to remove them all.
Your body can get all the energy it needs from proteins and fats that are consumed in the diet.
If you are a starving child in China, India, or Africa though, then simple carbs like rice and bread keep you from starving by storing fat around the tummy to be used as energy when there is no food to eat. For the average American, simple carbs are not needed and contribute the most to obesity, type 2 diabetes, etc. Why? Because we have an abundance of food on a daily basis. We also have an abundance of belly fat, as Americans are among the fattest people on earth. Problem is we don't need them to keep from starving to death. Simple carbs, or high glycemic foods and drinks, cause you to overeat. I recommend limiting them to 45 grams per day for ideal health. Read the book Life Without Bread.
An orange is healthy, but a large glass of orange juice is too concentrated in sugar and would be like eating 5 to 6 oranges at one sitting. Then if you add that glass of orange juice to a big bacon and eggs breakfast with potatoes and toast, well, you can see that is way too many calories and the combination is a formula for acid reflux disease. There is no good reason for soda pop at all.
Milk is not needed by the body after we are weaned. It is very processed and is a dead food. Many people are genetically deficient in lactase, an enzyme that is required to digest milk. So here it really depends on your genetics, but in general, I see know value in it. On the other hand, fermented dairy like hard cheeses, yogurts, or cottage cheese, are well tolerated by most. In the case of yogurt though, plain with a little fruit is fine. Commercial yogurts are extremely high in sugars, both natural and added.
Coffee studies show that it is neither good nor bad for most people, but when I evaluate people, I often tell them it is not good for them for many reasons. Others I see no reason why they can't drink it in moderation. I can argue though that green tea is much better for overwhelming reasons.
Bottom line usually comes down to this. Could a hunter gatherer find this food in nature?
Since these people historically have the best health, the closer you adopt your diet and habits to their eating habits the better you will do, because we are genetically designed to eat that way.
Please review The Ideal Diet page... As well as the Glycemic Index page for more information.
Enjoy this week's articles and studies and remember...
It's never too late to become younger.
cw
Video - Study of longevity hot spots around the world. Lifestyle more important then genetics...
Learn the secrets of people living long and healthy lives. Never sick, or needing glasses. See why I recommend Calistoga Mineral water instead of soft drinks and why walking and working outside is so good for you.
Vitamin D deficiency common in patients with IBD, chronic liver disease...
Vitamin D replacement may be necessary to reverse deficiency-related bone loss.
New research presented at the 73rd Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology in Orlando found patients with inflammatory bowel disease or chronic liver disease were at increased risk of developing Vitamin D deficiencies. Two separate studies highlight the importance of regular Vitamin D checkups in the evaluation of patients with certain digestive diseases.
Vitamin D Expert at UC Riverside Leads UC Scientists' Call Recommending Increase in Daily Vitamin D Intake...Seventeen researchers join Anthony Norman in declaring that the government’s current recommended daily allowance for the vitamin is inadequate.
Increasingly, vitamin D is being recognized by several researchers as an important player in contributing to overall good health. Now a group of 18 vitamin D researchers at the University of California states that the recommended daily intake of the vitamin is inadequate, and asks the government to re-examine its recommendation.
Too Many Sweetened Drinks, From Soda To Lemonade, Put Children At Risk For Obesity, Poor Nutrition, Study At Cornell Finds...
ScienceDaily (June 27, 2003) Too much soda and other sugar-filled drinks make children fat. That is the message of a two-month study by nutritionists at Cornell University. Children who drank more than 12 ounces of sweetened drinks gained significantly more weight than children who drank less than six ounces a day. That's because children do not reduce how much food they eat at meals for the calories they consume in sweetened drinks. The more sweetened drinks they consumed, the greater their daily caloric intake and the greater the weight gain.
A little wine may boost heart-healthy omega-3s...
NEW YORK - A glass or two of wine per day may increase the amount of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids in a person's blood, a new study suggests.
The study of European adults found that those who drank in moderation tended to have higher blood levels of omega-3 — even when intake of fish, the major dietary source of the fats, was taken into account.
10 Diseases Linked To Soda...
Few people drink soda because they believe it's a healthy drink. We drink it because it is very tasty, convenient and inexpensive.Statistics shows that Americans drink more soda pop than ever before. These popular beverages account for more than 25% of all drinks consumed in the United States. More than 15 billion gallons were sold in 2000. That works out to at least one 12-ounce can per day for every man, woman and child. Fifty-six percent of 8-year-olds down soft drinks daily, and a third of teenage boys drink at least three cans of soda pop per day.
Gut Feelings May Actually Reflect Reliable Memories...
ScienceDaily (Feb. 9, 2009) — You know the feeling. You make a decision you're certain is merely a "lucky guess." A new study from Northwestern University offers precise electrophysiological evidence that such decisions may sometimes not be guesswork after all.
The energy bunny in me. We need to take care of the ‘power plants’ in the body, the mitochondria, in order to stay as active as we can as we age...
The human body is made up of trillions of cells. How you feel and function depends on how all these trillions of cells feel and function. To stay healthy each of the trillions of cells in the body must produce its own energy – cells cannot borrow energy from each other.
In the cell, energy is created by microscopic structures called mitochondria. “Mitochondria are the power plants of our cells,” says Simon Melov, director of the Genomics Core at the Buck Institute for Age Research in Novato, California. “They convert food into energy in the form of Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP), which the body uses to live.”
For the cells to convert food to energy, it requires a vitamin-like substance called Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10). Without CoQ10 our body will not be able to make energy, without energy there is no life; without well-functioning mitochondria, there is (almost) no energy.
A Kiss Isn't Just a Kiss, It's Chemistry...
Just in time for Valentine's Day, a panel of scientists examined the mystery of what happens when hearts throb and lips lock. Kissing, it turns out, unleashes chemicals that ease stress hormones in both sexes and encourage bonding in men, though not so much in women.
Chemicals in the saliva may be a way to assess a mate, Wendy Hill, dean of the faculty and a professor of neuroscience at Lafayette College, told a meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science on Friday.
Breast Cancer Appears to be Tamed with Green Tea Use
There’s good news for women who regularly drink green tea. Five or more cups a day could mean you have a better chance of surviving breast cancer. In addition, if your doctor discovers the cancer in an early stage, it’s less likely to spread to lymph nodes. More than eight cups a day, for postmenopausal women, might mean even extra protection. Overall, green tea drinkers are more likely to have types of cancer that respond to medical treatment, and are less likely to get cancer again than other women.
Type 2 Diabetes Linked to Diet Soda...
NaturalNews) A new study published in January 16, 2009 edition of Diabetes Care indicates that daily consumption of diet soda plays a key role in the development of metabolic syndrome and Type 2 Diabetes. Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of findings known to increase the risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease and is also known as Syndrome X. Metabolic syndrome includes insulin resistance or actual Type 2 diabetes, low HDL, elevated triglycerides and central obesity (high waist circumference).
The Prediabetic Epidemic ...
The person with a "fat tire" carries an unmistakable clue to his health right around the waist: He either has or is at serious risk of developing Syndrome X. The condition isn't a household word quite yet, but it's getting there. An estimated 60 to 70 million Americans—about one of every four people—have some degree of Syndrome X, which sets the stage for adult-onset diabetes and coronary artery disease. The term Syndrome X was coined in 1988 by a Stanford University endocrinologist, although the cluster of signs and symptoms that distinguish it had previously been referred to as metabolic syndrome or insulin-resistance syndrome. Originally, Syndrome X was defined by four characteristics: (1) abdominal obesity, (2) elevated levels of triglycerides and low levels of high-density lipoproteins (HDL, or the "good" cholesterol), (3) hypertension, and (4) insulin resistance. Insulin resistance, the hallmark of adult-onset diabetes, also lies at the core of Syndrome X. This hormone imbalance alters blood-fat ratios, raises blood pressure, and increases fat storage.
The Importance of a Multivitamin...
If it only took eating an apple a day to get all the necessary nutrients from our food, we'd all be happy and healthy, but it's not. We actually need to consume 7-10 servings of fruits and vegetables each and every day[1] to ensure we are getting all 13 different vitamins and 17 different minerals.But why? What do vitamins and minerals do for us anyway?
Small changes can lead to big rewards, says ASN president...
Small changes can lead to big rewards, such as maintaining a healthy weight, American Society for Nutrition (ASN) President James O. Hill, PhD, describes in a recent report. The article, to be published in the February issue of The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, is written by Hill on behalf of a joint task force of ASN, the Institute of Food Technologists, and the International Food Information Council.
FDA Recommends Ban of Painkiller after Fifty Years...
(NaturalNews) At the end of January the FDA held a public hearing to reconsider the safety of Darvon, a painkiller that has been on the market since 1957. The panel voted 14 to 12 in favor of withdrawing the drug from the market, following in the footsteps of the United Kingdom which banned the drug in 2005 after concluding the benefits of Darvon did not outweigh the serious risks.
Vitamin B12 identified As An Effective Canker Sore Therapy, Study Suggests...
ScienceDaily (Feb. 15, 2009) — A team of physicians at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev has discovered that a nightly dose of vitamin B12 is a simple, effective and low risk therapy to prevent Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis (RAS), better known as "canker sores."
Fight Osteoporosis: Bone Up On B12...
ScienceDaily (Apr. 23, 2005) — Women are about four times more likely than men to develop osteoporosis, or weak, porous bones. But a new study links vitamin B12 deficiency with low bone mineral density in men, and confirms similar, previously reported findings in women.
Calcium Alone Does Not Reduce Hip Fracture Risk...
ScienceDaily (June 30, 2008) — People, especially the elderly, may reach for calcium supplements in hopes of protecting themselves against bone fractures in case of a fall. But a recent analysis of several studies found no reduction in risk of hip fracture with calcium supplementation.
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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"The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Monday, February 16, 2009
Get the lead out and other metals and minerals that are shortening your life...
Besides taking antioxidants to control free radical damage in order to slow down aging and fight disease, research is now showing us that heavy metals and even excessive minerals like iron, copper and calcium accumulate as we get older and play free radical havoc on our cells. Especially the mitochondria of the cells, the power house of energy and longevity, but only if we protect them from DNA damage.
Some scientists estimate that an average person has 1000 times the amount of lead in their bones today than would be normal just 100 years ago. According to Dr. Garry Gordon, MD,DO,MD(H), an expert on metal detoxification and cardiovascular medicine, "lead makes mercury", another metal that we have high levels of today, "100 times more toxic. So the need for continual heavy metal detoxification exits for everyone hoping to achieve anything like optimal health and longevity."
Dr. Gordon says, "You may have headaches, insomnia, irritability, a low sex drive, tremors, mood problems, nausea, depression, memory difficulties, trouble concentrating, poor coordination, or even constipation." Even worse, information now exits that they are free radical and inflammation generators that can cause heart disease and cancer in some people.
There are natural compounds that can remove these metals and accumulated iron, copper, and calcium like EDTA and IP6. You might want to check them out. I personally take both of them on a daily basis.
Also in this blog, I have featured a video interview of Dr. Ignarro, who was a co-recipient of the Nobel Prize in Medicine or Physiology in 1998 for his research into NO’s (Nitric Oxide) role as a signaling molecule.
Instead of drugs, Dr. Ignarro recommends exercise, dietary changes, C, and E, as well as the amino acids L-Arginine and L-Citrulline in his book... NO More Heart Disease: How Nitric Oxide Can Prevent--Even Reverse--Heart Disease and Stroke .
Enjoy this week's research studies and articles.
It's never too late to become younger...
cw
The Overlooked Cancer Cure From Japan...
Nature provides an anti-cancer molecule found in rice bran that exceeds the effectiveness and safety of most anti-cancer drugs. Yet it goes unutilized by modern medicine.
Most drugs are modeled after molecules found in nature. Nature’s molecules are then re-arranged so as to acquire a patent. Pharmaceutical companies can then justify the expense of conducting studies to prove the safety and efficacy of their pharmaceutical compounds. But frequently, nature cannot be improved upon. This is the case in regards to rice bran extract(IP6).
IP6 Shines Brightly as an Alternative Cancer Treatment and Preventive...
(NaturalNews) The anticancer effects of IP6 are turning out to be nothing short of astounding. Research is showing that besides reducing cell proliferation and increasing the differentiation of malignant cells, IP6 can often restore cancerous cells to normality.
Olive Oil: Which Type Is Best?...
ScienceDaily (Aug. 14, 2007) — Among cooking oils, olive oil is touted as one of the healthiest. Olive oil contains monounsaturated fat, which can lower total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein (LDL or “bad”) cholesterol in the blood.
Low-Dose Mercury Exposure From Fillings, Vaccines and Fish Linked to Heart Disease...
(NaturalNews) In spite of the fact that mercury is routinely used in dental restorations and thimerosal, a preservative containing mercury commonly used in vaccines, an international team of researchers has warned in a press release that low-dose mercury exposure can damage the arteries, having a harmful effect on vascular function. According to The Scientific Information and News Service (Servicio de Información y Noticias CientÃficas - SINC), the researchers recently published the results of a study they conducted in the American Journal of Physiology-Heart and Circulatory Physiology. The purpose of the study, according to its authors, was to determine whether really low concentrations of mercury, administered over a protracted time period, "could have a prejudicial effect on vascular response."
Sugary Soft Drinks Linked To Increased Risk Of Gout In Men...
ScienceDaily (Feb. 1, 2008) — Consumption of sugar sweetened soft drinks and fructose is strongly associated with an increased risk of gout in men, finds a study published by the British Medical Journal.
New Potential Health Benefit Of Olive Oil For Peptic Ulcer Disease...
ScienceDaily (Feb. 14, 2007) — Already fabled for an array of health benefits, extra virgin olive oil — a centerpiece of the Mediterranean Diet — may have a new role in helping to prevent and treat Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infections, which cause millions of cases of gastritis and peptic ulcer disease each year, researchers in Spain report.
Root Canals Can Have Devastating Effects on Health...
(NaturalNews) Is it wise and prudent to have a root canal? There are issues with root canal therapy that everyone should know before deciding to have one.There has been recent research that presents valid proof of systemic illnesses that are a direct result from latent infections lingering in filled roots. These conclusions are based on research performed by Dr. Weston Price over a 25 year period in the beginning of the twentieth century.The research done by Dr. Weston Price discusses how root canals can cause bacteria to become trapped inside the structure of teeth. This can be the cause of many diseases that can be traced to one single source.
Adequate intake of vitamin D can prevent diabetes...
Washington, January 13: Diabetes can be prevented, and the disease's complications for those diagnosed with it reduced, through adequate intake of vitamin D, says a report. "Vitamin D has widespread benefits for our health and certain chronic diseases in particular. This article further substantiates the role of this nutrient in the prevention and management of glucose intolerance and diabetes," said Sue Penckofer, Ph.D., R.N., study co-author and professor, Loyola University Chicago Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing.
Dr. Louis Ignarro Honored as 2008 American Heart Association Distinguished Scientist...
The AHA gives its annual Distinguished Scientist Award to outstanding scientists who have made significant contributions towards the advancement of understanding and prevention of cardiovascular disease and stroke. Dr. Ignarro's research was critical in the development of drugs and supplements that utilize Nitric Oxide (NO) as a vasodilator in order to reduce or prevent the occurrence of cardiovascular disease. His research has led to the development of drugs such as Viagra and Cialis as well as his own NO-based heart health regimen, as outlined in his 2005 bestseller NO More Heart Disease.
SPECIAL FEATURE...
Watch a 2 part video interview by Dr. Ignarro, who was a co-recipient of the Nobel Prize in Medicine or Physiology in 1998 for his research into NO’s (Nitric Oxide) role as a signaling molecule. Watch Dr. Ignarro explain how you can produce NO (Nitric Oxide) naturally and lower your blood presure without drugs and help prevent heart disease.
Dr. Ignarro Nitric Oxide Interview 1
Dr. Ignarro Nitric Oxide Interview 2
Order the book
NO More Heart Disease: How Nitric Oxide Can Prevent--Even Reverse--Heart Disease and Stroke .
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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"The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein
Some scientists estimate that an average person has 1000 times the amount of lead in their bones today than would be normal just 100 years ago. According to Dr. Garry Gordon, MD,DO,MD(H), an expert on metal detoxification and cardiovascular medicine, "lead makes mercury", another metal that we have high levels of today, "100 times more toxic. So the need for continual heavy metal detoxification exits for everyone hoping to achieve anything like optimal health and longevity."
Dr. Gordon says, "You may have headaches, insomnia, irritability, a low sex drive, tremors, mood problems, nausea, depression, memory difficulties, trouble concentrating, poor coordination, or even constipation." Even worse, information now exits that they are free radical and inflammation generators that can cause heart disease and cancer in some people.
There are natural compounds that can remove these metals and accumulated iron, copper, and calcium like EDTA and IP6. You might want to check them out. I personally take both of them on a daily basis.
Also in this blog, I have featured a video interview of Dr. Ignarro, who was a co-recipient of the Nobel Prize in Medicine or Physiology in 1998 for his research into NO’s (Nitric Oxide) role as a signaling molecule.
Instead of drugs, Dr. Ignarro recommends exercise, dietary changes, C, and E, as well as the amino acids L-Arginine and L-Citrulline in his book... NO More Heart Disease: How Nitric Oxide Can Prevent--Even Reverse--Heart Disease and Stroke .
Enjoy this week's research studies and articles.
It's never too late to become younger...
cw
The Overlooked Cancer Cure From Japan...
Nature provides an anti-cancer molecule found in rice bran that exceeds the effectiveness and safety of most anti-cancer drugs. Yet it goes unutilized by modern medicine.
Most drugs are modeled after molecules found in nature. Nature’s molecules are then re-arranged so as to acquire a patent. Pharmaceutical companies can then justify the expense of conducting studies to prove the safety and efficacy of their pharmaceutical compounds. But frequently, nature cannot be improved upon. This is the case in regards to rice bran extract(IP6).
IP6 Shines Brightly as an Alternative Cancer Treatment and Preventive...
(NaturalNews) The anticancer effects of IP6 are turning out to be nothing short of astounding. Research is showing that besides reducing cell proliferation and increasing the differentiation of malignant cells, IP6 can often restore cancerous cells to normality.
Olive Oil: Which Type Is Best?...
ScienceDaily (Aug. 14, 2007) — Among cooking oils, olive oil is touted as one of the healthiest. Olive oil contains monounsaturated fat, which can lower total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein (LDL or “bad”) cholesterol in the blood.
Low-Dose Mercury Exposure From Fillings, Vaccines and Fish Linked to Heart Disease...
(NaturalNews) In spite of the fact that mercury is routinely used in dental restorations and thimerosal, a preservative containing mercury commonly used in vaccines, an international team of researchers has warned in a press release that low-dose mercury exposure can damage the arteries, having a harmful effect on vascular function. According to The Scientific Information and News Service (Servicio de Información y Noticias CientÃficas - SINC), the researchers recently published the results of a study they conducted in the American Journal of Physiology-Heart and Circulatory Physiology. The purpose of the study, according to its authors, was to determine whether really low concentrations of mercury, administered over a protracted time period, "could have a prejudicial effect on vascular response."
Sugary Soft Drinks Linked To Increased Risk Of Gout In Men...
ScienceDaily (Feb. 1, 2008) — Consumption of sugar sweetened soft drinks and fructose is strongly associated with an increased risk of gout in men, finds a study published by the British Medical Journal.
New Potential Health Benefit Of Olive Oil For Peptic Ulcer Disease...
ScienceDaily (Feb. 14, 2007) — Already fabled for an array of health benefits, extra virgin olive oil — a centerpiece of the Mediterranean Diet — may have a new role in helping to prevent and treat Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infections, which cause millions of cases of gastritis and peptic ulcer disease each year, researchers in Spain report.
Root Canals Can Have Devastating Effects on Health...
(NaturalNews) Is it wise and prudent to have a root canal? There are issues with root canal therapy that everyone should know before deciding to have one.There has been recent research that presents valid proof of systemic illnesses that are a direct result from latent infections lingering in filled roots. These conclusions are based on research performed by Dr. Weston Price over a 25 year period in the beginning of the twentieth century.The research done by Dr. Weston Price discusses how root canals can cause bacteria to become trapped inside the structure of teeth. This can be the cause of many diseases that can be traced to one single source.
Adequate intake of vitamin D can prevent diabetes...
Washington, January 13: Diabetes can be prevented, and the disease's complications for those diagnosed with it reduced, through adequate intake of vitamin D, says a report. "Vitamin D has widespread benefits for our health and certain chronic diseases in particular. This article further substantiates the role of this nutrient in the prevention and management of glucose intolerance and diabetes," said Sue Penckofer, Ph.D., R.N., study co-author and professor, Loyola University Chicago Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing.
Dr. Louis Ignarro Honored as 2008 American Heart Association Distinguished Scientist...
The AHA gives its annual Distinguished Scientist Award to outstanding scientists who have made significant contributions towards the advancement of understanding and prevention of cardiovascular disease and stroke. Dr. Ignarro's research was critical in the development of drugs and supplements that utilize Nitric Oxide (NO) as a vasodilator in order to reduce or prevent the occurrence of cardiovascular disease. His research has led to the development of drugs such as Viagra and Cialis as well as his own NO-based heart health regimen, as outlined in his 2005 bestseller NO More Heart Disease.
SPECIAL FEATURE...
Watch a 2 part video interview by Dr. Ignarro, who was a co-recipient of the Nobel Prize in Medicine or Physiology in 1998 for his research into NO’s (Nitric Oxide) role as a signaling molecule. Watch Dr. Ignarro explain how you can produce NO (Nitric Oxide) naturally and lower your blood presure without drugs and help prevent heart disease.
Dr. Ignarro Nitric Oxide Interview 1
Dr. Ignarro Nitric Oxide Interview 2
Order the book
NO More Heart Disease: How Nitric Oxide Can Prevent--Even Reverse--Heart Disease and Stroke .
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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"The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein
Saturday, February 07, 2009
Who can you trust to protect your health?
Today I am devoting my blog to the study of aging and how treating and understanding what causes us to age can be the best way to prevent and reverse chronic disease. This is what I focus all of my attention on these days. Reading my blogs and watching the videos I highlight is the best way for YOU to stay healthy and disease free as you age.
Who do you trust to protect your health and well being.
Is it the FDA? Oh please, they are here to protect the health and well being of the pharmaceutical companies, not you. FDA attempting to regulate supplements, herbs, and juices as "drugs"
Do you rely on Conventional Medicine? I hope not. While emergency medical and surgical care is great if you get in a car accident or break your leg, statistics show that when they treat you for chronic diseases, you open yourself up to the 3rd leading cause of death in America, iatrogenocide.
An iatrogenic disorder is a condition caused by medical personnel or procedures or through exposure to the environment of a health care facility, including fears instilled in patients by remarks or questions of examining physicians. Read this Blog when you get a chance: What's the 3rd leading cause of death in the U.S ?
See the record for yourself...
COMPARATIVE CAUSES OF DEATH. ANNUAL AVERAGE IN THE U. S.
Adverse Drug Reactions 100,000 to 140,000
Automobile Accidents 39,325
Food Contamination 9,100
Boating Accidents 2,064
Household Cleaners 74
Acute Pesticide Poisoning 12
All Vitamins 0
Amino acids 0
Commercial Herbal Products 0 **
*Sources Data as of 1995 from American Association of Poison Control Centers, National Center for Health Statistics, Journal of the American Medical Association, Centers for Disease Control, March of Dimes, Consumer Product Safety Commission, FDA Reports. **Before Ephedra scare, Recent problems attributed to synthetic Ephedra and are not proven.
How about the media? Do you rely on the daily news to tell you the truth about what's good for you and what's not? I study news reports all the time and very often they only report things that they sensationalize and seldom do they get their information or analyses correct. Often, their conclusions are misleading at best. Take them with a big grain of salt.
While I devote HealthBlogger to the theme of... News and commentary on health, wellness, and anti-aging nutrition... My mission statement is to educate people of the latest studies and nutraceuticals that can slow down and reverse, to some degree, aging and ill health.
Today I have included videos and studies that point us in the right direction to better health and longevity. As you will see, people who live beyond 100 eat a varying diet. Some are religious and some are not, some eat lots of meat and some don't. There are some common factors though. They all get lots of sun and therefore vitamin D3, they consume green tea or red wine, which contain powerful nutraceuticals that turn bad genes off and good genes on. They eat foods with lots of bright colors and don't eat refined foods and trans fats. And many avoid doctors and modern medicine altogether.
Lately, I have been recommending people take a look at a newly designed multi that has all the nutraceuticals that have been shown to effect aging, as a low cost way to make sure you are covering all the bases and recommending the Ideal Diet, one that keeps inflammation down to a minimum and promotes good health.
Enjoy this week's selections and remember...
It's never too late to become younger!
5 Part series on the world's longest living people and what factors contribute to there long life and good health, right up until death.
Each one is 10 minutes long...
Video - How to live a long life, the study of centenarians (part 1)
Video - How to live a long life, the study of centenarians (part 2)
Video - How to live a long life, the study of centenarians (part 3)
Video - How to live a long life, the study of centenarians (part 4)
Video - How to live a long life, the study of centenarians (part 5)
A very good review from 60 Minutes on Resveratrol. By the way, you don't have to wait till it becomes a drug, it is available now and these scientists have been taking it for years.
Video - 60 Minutes... Drink To Your Health - Resveratrol breakthrough
Resveratrol May Influence Blood Sugar Management...
A new study suggests that the phytonutrient resveratrol can influence enzymes involved in carbohydrate metabolism as well as other factors involved in glucose regulation, indicating it may have a role to play in supporting healthy blood sugar levels.
Remarkable Longevity Enhancer and Heart Protector...
For the past few years, resveratrol, a compound found in red grapes, has attracted widespread medical attention as the long sought-after fountain of youth. This is because research has begun to indicate that this phytonutrient does indeed seem to have longevity-enhancing effects and that it also can play a critical role in heart health. Since 2003, when Harvard researchers discovered that resveratrol increases the life span of yeast cells by as much as 70 percent, scientists have eagerly studied its effects in increasingly complex forms of life. Following up on research that resveratrol extended the life of roundworms and fruit flies, the most recent studies reveal for the first time that resveratrol also extends life span in mammals.
Adequate intake of vitamin D can prevent diabetes...
Diabetes can be prevented, and the disease's complications for those diagnosed with it reduced, through adequate intake of vitamin D, says a report. The review article by researchers from Loyola University Chicago Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing appears in the latest issue of Diabetes Educator."Vitamin D has widespread benefits for our health and certain chronic diseases in particular. This article further substantiates the role of this nutrient in the prevention and management of glucose intolerance and diabetes," said Sue Penckofer, Ph.D., R.N., study co-author and professor, Loyola University Chicago Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing.
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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"The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein
Who do you trust to protect your health and well being.
Is it the FDA? Oh please, they are here to protect the health and well being of the pharmaceutical companies, not you. FDA attempting to regulate supplements, herbs, and juices as "drugs"
Do you rely on Conventional Medicine? I hope not. While emergency medical and surgical care is great if you get in a car accident or break your leg, statistics show that when they treat you for chronic diseases, you open yourself up to the 3rd leading cause of death in America, iatrogenocide.
An iatrogenic disorder is a condition caused by medical personnel or procedures or through exposure to the environment of a health care facility, including fears instilled in patients by remarks or questions of examining physicians. Read this Blog when you get a chance: What's the 3rd leading cause of death in the U.S ?
See the record for yourself...
COMPARATIVE CAUSES OF DEATH. ANNUAL AVERAGE IN THE U. S.
Adverse Drug Reactions 100,000 to 140,000
Automobile Accidents 39,325
Food Contamination 9,100
Boating Accidents 2,064
Household Cleaners 74
Acute Pesticide Poisoning 12
All Vitamins 0
Amino acids 0
Commercial Herbal Products 0 **
*Sources Data as of 1995 from American Association of Poison Control Centers, National Center for Health Statistics, Journal of the American Medical Association, Centers for Disease Control, March of Dimes, Consumer Product Safety Commission, FDA Reports. **Before Ephedra scare, Recent problems attributed to synthetic Ephedra and are not proven.
How about the media? Do you rely on the daily news to tell you the truth about what's good for you and what's not? I study news reports all the time and very often they only report things that they sensationalize and seldom do they get their information or analyses correct. Often, their conclusions are misleading at best. Take them with a big grain of salt.
While I devote HealthBlogger to the theme of... News and commentary on health, wellness, and anti-aging nutrition... My mission statement is to educate people of the latest studies and nutraceuticals that can slow down and reverse, to some degree, aging and ill health.
Today I have included videos and studies that point us in the right direction to better health and longevity. As you will see, people who live beyond 100 eat a varying diet. Some are religious and some are not, some eat lots of meat and some don't. There are some common factors though. They all get lots of sun and therefore vitamin D3, they consume green tea or red wine, which contain powerful nutraceuticals that turn bad genes off and good genes on. They eat foods with lots of bright colors and don't eat refined foods and trans fats. And many avoid doctors and modern medicine altogether.
Lately, I have been recommending people take a look at a newly designed multi that has all the nutraceuticals that have been shown to effect aging, as a low cost way to make sure you are covering all the bases and recommending the Ideal Diet, one that keeps inflammation down to a minimum and promotes good health.
Enjoy this week's selections and remember...
It's never too late to become younger!
5 Part series on the world's longest living people and what factors contribute to there long life and good health, right up until death.
Each one is 10 minutes long...
Video - How to live a long life, the study of centenarians (part 1)
Video - How to live a long life, the study of centenarians (part 2)
Video - How to live a long life, the study of centenarians (part 3)
Video - How to live a long life, the study of centenarians (part 4)
Video - How to live a long life, the study of centenarians (part 5)
A very good review from 60 Minutes on Resveratrol. By the way, you don't have to wait till it becomes a drug, it is available now and these scientists have been taking it for years.
Video - 60 Minutes... Drink To Your Health - Resveratrol breakthrough
Resveratrol May Influence Blood Sugar Management...
A new study suggests that the phytonutrient resveratrol can influence enzymes involved in carbohydrate metabolism as well as other factors involved in glucose regulation, indicating it may have a role to play in supporting healthy blood sugar levels.
Remarkable Longevity Enhancer and Heart Protector...
For the past few years, resveratrol, a compound found in red grapes, has attracted widespread medical attention as the long sought-after fountain of youth. This is because research has begun to indicate that this phytonutrient does indeed seem to have longevity-enhancing effects and that it also can play a critical role in heart health. Since 2003, when Harvard researchers discovered that resveratrol increases the life span of yeast cells by as much as 70 percent, scientists have eagerly studied its effects in increasingly complex forms of life. Following up on research that resveratrol extended the life of roundworms and fruit flies, the most recent studies reveal for the first time that resveratrol also extends life span in mammals.
Adequate intake of vitamin D can prevent diabetes...
Diabetes can be prevented, and the disease's complications for those diagnosed with it reduced, through adequate intake of vitamin D, says a report. The review article by researchers from Loyola University Chicago Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing appears in the latest issue of Diabetes Educator."Vitamin D has widespread benefits for our health and certain chronic diseases in particular. This article further substantiates the role of this nutrient in the prevention and management of glucose intolerance and diabetes," said Sue Penckofer, Ph.D., R.N., study co-author and professor, Loyola University Chicago Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing.
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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"The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein
Sunday, February 01, 2009
Supplements can make a big difference...
When I write and publish HealthBlogger, my goal is to teach people a balance between dietary changes and supplementation. I read a ton of studies every week and often a dietary change shows an improvement of perhaps 6 months to a few years in overall length of life. Adding supplements often takes this to a much higher level.
For example, a study showed that if Americans just added 300 mgs of vitamin C to whatever they were doing diet-wise, men could add 6 years to their life and perhaps 2 years or more for women. Linus Pauling died at 93 and felt vitamin C added 20 years to his life span. He recommended taking 3200 mgs to 12,000 mgs per day and he took 18,000 mgs himself. Why would a simple supplement add this much to life span numbers? Because we don't produce ascorbic acid in our livers as we should because of an enzyme we and a few other animals lack. It is a missing chemical needed for ideal health. Getting enough from diet, other than to prevent scurvy, is almost impossible with today's dietary habits, especially if you are under stress. Are you under stress? Who isn't these days?
Other phytonutrients like Resveratrol and vitamin D3 affect our genes by turning good ones on and bad ones off. They can create improvements in disease prevention by as much as 70 to 95%, much more than diet alone can do.
Another supplement that I often put in the amazing category is Nattokinase. Considered a clot buster, it is an enzyme that keeps blood from developing clots and can remove them in as little as 24 to 36 hours. Medical authorities say that perhaps as many as 90% of all fatal heart attacks and strokes are caused by clots that form due to platelet aggregation. You can take drugs like aspirin and others that can have an effect on reducing them, but with a potential for negative side effects like internal bleeding and excessive bruising.
Nattokinase studies show it is effective and has little or no side effects or concerns.
Can you get Nattokinase from food? Yes, from Natto, a fermented food eaten in Japan, but if you ever tasted it you would most likely never eat it ever again.
Never, ever, ever, ever... again.
I believe a combination of dietary changes, as well as smart supplementation, is the best way to achieve ideal health and longevity.
Enjoy this week's studies and articles.
It is never too late to become younger.
cw
A Cup of Black Tea Each Day Reduces Risk of Parkinson's Disease by Astonishing 71 Percent...
(NaturalNews) Drinking as little as three-quarters of a cup of this one tea each day may cut the risk of developing Parkinson's disease by as much as 71 percent, according to a new study conducted by researchers from the National Neuroscience Institute in Singapore and published in the American Journal of Epidemiology.
Resveratrol Has Anti-aging and Anti-Cancer Properties, Linked to Cardiovascular Health...
(NaturalNews) A wealth of new research findings continue to underscore the wonders of resveratrol, the compound discovered only a few years ago that has already achieved superstar status. Found predominately in red wine, grapes and peanuts, resveratrol is now showing to significantly impact the aging process, regulate for positive cardiovascular function, and protect against and reverse cancer.
BLOCKBUSTER NEWS: NOW WE KNOW VITAMIN E IS EVEN MORE ESSENTIAL FOR HEART HEALTH THAN WE EVER THOUGHT!...
"Vitamin E deficiency is more closely linked to death from heart disease than such better-known risk factors as high cholesterol and high blood pressure.”
In specific scientific language, the researchers found there is an “Inverse correlation between plasma vitamin E and mortality from ischemic heart disease in cross-cultural epidemiology.”
In plain language, that means, the lower your vitamin E blood levels, the greater your chance of dying from heart disease.! When researchers for the U.N.’s World Health Organization looked at 100 middle age men from each of 16 regions across Europe, they determined low levels of vitamin E in the blood correlated with fatal heart disease more than any of the classical risk factors. Researchers in the United Nations study said they could predict 62 percent of heart disease deaths by looking at blood levels of vitamin E!.
Decongestant Use Common Among Young Children In U.S., Even Though Pseudoephedrine Exposure May Be Harmful ...
ScienceDaily (Dec. 2, 2008) — Researchers from Boston University's Slone Epidemiology Center have found that exposure to pseudoephedrine, a decongestant found in many cough-and-cold and allergy medications, has been common among U.S. children, especially those under the age of two years who are at the highest risk for toxicity and for whom safe dosing recommendations are lacking.
Better cereal choices for kids? - Some child-focused products are 50 percent sugar...
Are you one of those adults who keep a box of Frosted Flakes or Froot Loops hidden in the cupboard? Such sugary cereals are heavily marketed to children, to the tune of about $229 million advertising dollars per year. But an estimated 58 percent of "children’s" cereals are consumed by the over-18 crowd.
Olive Oil Seems To Protect Against Bowel Cancer...
ScienceDaily (Sep. 19, 2000) — Olive oil seems to protect against bowel cancer, suggests research involving 28 countries in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health.
Study supports pomegranate’s anti-prostate cancer potential...
The potential of pomegranate extracts and juices to protect against prostate cancer may be due to direct interaction with genes, according to a new study.
Researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles report that extracts of the fruit were associated with a two-fold suppression in the expression of genes linked to prostate cancer.
“This study showed that pomegranate products and their polyphenols reduced tumour cell growth and induced apoptosis in both androgen-dependent and androgen-independent prostate cancer cells,” wrote the authors in the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry.
Why Smokers Struggle To Quit: New Findings...
ScienceDaily (Jan. 7, 2009) — Just seeing someone smoke can trigger smokers to abandon their nascent efforts to kick the habit, according to new research conducted at Duke University Medical Center. Brain scans taken during normal smoking activity and 24 hours after quitting show there is a marked increase in a particular kind of brain activity when quitters see photographs of people smoking.
The Top 10 Health Breakthroughs of 2008...
(NaturalNews) This year marks a major turning point in the theory of wellness and the prevention of disease. The drug-based paradigm of Western medicine is crumbling under the weight of its own massive fraud. New technology is proving how nutrients interact at the fundamental gene level to promote health and prevent disease. The discoveries are occurring at a breakneck pace – these are exciting times.
Chrysalis Nutritionist Stephen Heuer Arrested by Federal Marshalls in FDA Raid...
(NaturalNews) Both the FTC and FDA are turning up the heat on nutrition-oriented companies and websites, resorting to arrests at gunpoint to enforce "nutritional illiteracy" across America by imprisoning those who accurately describe the health benefits of nutritional products they sell. It was only days ago that the FTC attacked a church over its dietary supplements.
Almonds Aid Weight Loss and Lower LDL Cholesterol...
(NaturalNews) If you want to steer clear of the devastating side effects of statin drugs and still get your cholesterol numbers looking good, eating almonds may be just the right choice. Studies have shown that eating a nutritious diet that includes almonds sends LDL numbers plummeting. And there's more. Eating almonds provides super strength protection against diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer and even weight gain and obesity.
Stay Active and Exercise to Reduce Hunger...
(NaturalNews) We all know that extra workout can help us lose weight by burning more calories, but exercise can also support weight loss by suppressing the gnawing feeling of hunger which often gets in the way of our best efforts when it comes to losing weight.
BEST OF HEALTHBLOGGER...
Disease prevention is nothing more than an anti-aging program...
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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"The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein
For example, a study showed that if Americans just added 300 mgs of vitamin C to whatever they were doing diet-wise, men could add 6 years to their life and perhaps 2 years or more for women. Linus Pauling died at 93 and felt vitamin C added 20 years to his life span. He recommended taking 3200 mgs to 12,000 mgs per day and he took 18,000 mgs himself. Why would a simple supplement add this much to life span numbers? Because we don't produce ascorbic acid in our livers as we should because of an enzyme we and a few other animals lack. It is a missing chemical needed for ideal health. Getting enough from diet, other than to prevent scurvy, is almost impossible with today's dietary habits, especially if you are under stress. Are you under stress? Who isn't these days?
Other phytonutrients like Resveratrol and vitamin D3 affect our genes by turning good ones on and bad ones off. They can create improvements in disease prevention by as much as 70 to 95%, much more than diet alone can do.
Another supplement that I often put in the amazing category is Nattokinase. Considered a clot buster, it is an enzyme that keeps blood from developing clots and can remove them in as little as 24 to 36 hours. Medical authorities say that perhaps as many as 90% of all fatal heart attacks and strokes are caused by clots that form due to platelet aggregation. You can take drugs like aspirin and others that can have an effect on reducing them, but with a potential for negative side effects like internal bleeding and excessive bruising.
Nattokinase studies show it is effective and has little or no side effects or concerns.
Can you get Nattokinase from food? Yes, from Natto, a fermented food eaten in Japan, but if you ever tasted it you would most likely never eat it ever again.
Never, ever, ever, ever... again.
I believe a combination of dietary changes, as well as smart supplementation, is the best way to achieve ideal health and longevity.
Enjoy this week's studies and articles.
It is never too late to become younger.
cw
A Cup of Black Tea Each Day Reduces Risk of Parkinson's Disease by Astonishing 71 Percent...
(NaturalNews) Drinking as little as three-quarters of a cup of this one tea each day may cut the risk of developing Parkinson's disease by as much as 71 percent, according to a new study conducted by researchers from the National Neuroscience Institute in Singapore and published in the American Journal of Epidemiology.
Resveratrol Has Anti-aging and Anti-Cancer Properties, Linked to Cardiovascular Health...
(NaturalNews) A wealth of new research findings continue to underscore the wonders of resveratrol, the compound discovered only a few years ago that has already achieved superstar status. Found predominately in red wine, grapes and peanuts, resveratrol is now showing to significantly impact the aging process, regulate for positive cardiovascular function, and protect against and reverse cancer.
BLOCKBUSTER NEWS: NOW WE KNOW VITAMIN E IS EVEN MORE ESSENTIAL FOR HEART HEALTH THAN WE EVER THOUGHT!...
"Vitamin E deficiency is more closely linked to death from heart disease than such better-known risk factors as high cholesterol and high blood pressure.”
In specific scientific language, the researchers found there is an “Inverse correlation between plasma vitamin E and mortality from ischemic heart disease in cross-cultural epidemiology.”
In plain language, that means, the lower your vitamin E blood levels, the greater your chance of dying from heart disease.! When researchers for the U.N.’s World Health Organization looked at 100 middle age men from each of 16 regions across Europe, they determined low levels of vitamin E in the blood correlated with fatal heart disease more than any of the classical risk factors. Researchers in the United Nations study said they could predict 62 percent of heart disease deaths by looking at blood levels of vitamin E!.
Decongestant Use Common Among Young Children In U.S., Even Though Pseudoephedrine Exposure May Be Harmful ...
ScienceDaily (Dec. 2, 2008) — Researchers from Boston University's Slone Epidemiology Center have found that exposure to pseudoephedrine, a decongestant found in many cough-and-cold and allergy medications, has been common among U.S. children, especially those under the age of two years who are at the highest risk for toxicity and for whom safe dosing recommendations are lacking.
Better cereal choices for kids? - Some child-focused products are 50 percent sugar...
Are you one of those adults who keep a box of Frosted Flakes or Froot Loops hidden in the cupboard? Such sugary cereals are heavily marketed to children, to the tune of about $229 million advertising dollars per year. But an estimated 58 percent of "children’s" cereals are consumed by the over-18 crowd.
Olive Oil Seems To Protect Against Bowel Cancer...
ScienceDaily (Sep. 19, 2000) — Olive oil seems to protect against bowel cancer, suggests research involving 28 countries in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health.
Study supports pomegranate’s anti-prostate cancer potential...
The potential of pomegranate extracts and juices to protect against prostate cancer may be due to direct interaction with genes, according to a new study.
Researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles report that extracts of the fruit were associated with a two-fold suppression in the expression of genes linked to prostate cancer.
“This study showed that pomegranate products and their polyphenols reduced tumour cell growth and induced apoptosis in both androgen-dependent and androgen-independent prostate cancer cells,” wrote the authors in the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry.
Why Smokers Struggle To Quit: New Findings...
ScienceDaily (Jan. 7, 2009) — Just seeing someone smoke can trigger smokers to abandon their nascent efforts to kick the habit, according to new research conducted at Duke University Medical Center. Brain scans taken during normal smoking activity and 24 hours after quitting show there is a marked increase in a particular kind of brain activity when quitters see photographs of people smoking.
The Top 10 Health Breakthroughs of 2008...
(NaturalNews) This year marks a major turning point in the theory of wellness and the prevention of disease. The drug-based paradigm of Western medicine is crumbling under the weight of its own massive fraud. New technology is proving how nutrients interact at the fundamental gene level to promote health and prevent disease. The discoveries are occurring at a breakneck pace – these are exciting times.
Chrysalis Nutritionist Stephen Heuer Arrested by Federal Marshalls in FDA Raid...
(NaturalNews) Both the FTC and FDA are turning up the heat on nutrition-oriented companies and websites, resorting to arrests at gunpoint to enforce "nutritional illiteracy" across America by imprisoning those who accurately describe the health benefits of nutritional products they sell. It was only days ago that the FTC attacked a church over its dietary supplements.
Almonds Aid Weight Loss and Lower LDL Cholesterol...
(NaturalNews) If you want to steer clear of the devastating side effects of statin drugs and still get your cholesterol numbers looking good, eating almonds may be just the right choice. Studies have shown that eating a nutritious diet that includes almonds sends LDL numbers plummeting. And there's more. Eating almonds provides super strength protection against diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer and even weight gain and obesity.
Stay Active and Exercise to Reduce Hunger...
(NaturalNews) We all know that extra workout can help us lose weight by burning more calories, but exercise can also support weight loss by suppressing the gnawing feeling of hunger which often gets in the way of our best efforts when it comes to losing weight.
BEST OF HEALTHBLOGGER...
Disease prevention is nothing more than an anti-aging program...
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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"The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein
Saturday, January 24, 2009
50 is the new 40, but overweight is the new skinny...
I read this week that for the first time, obesity in this country has overtaken being just overweight, so I guess being overweight is now the new skinny.
How depressing and it is so avoidable.
On my website cwiechert.com, I have an Ideal Diet listed for those who want to stay healthy and keep weight normal and inflammation down, as well as a weigh loss (fat loss) and longevity lifestyle program that will, over time, remove fat accumulation safely and in a healthy way.
They are both based on over 35 years of research into what constitutes the best way to eat based on our genetics and the best way to lose accumulated fat that has been acquired over one's lifetime.
The manufacturers of high glycemic food like breads, cereals, and grains, as well as high fructose corn syrup, all want you to believe that they are healthy and use very misleading marketing tactics. All you have to do is follow people around the store, look at what they load their carts with and then look at their physique. It's a study in epidemiology. The carts are loaded with cases of soda, carbohydrates of all sorts, but few of them are filled with lean meats, vegetables, nuts, fruits, or legumes. The healthiest people in the study of anthropology were Hunters and Gatherers. Races like the Egyptians ate a diet high in breads, cereals, beer, and little sugar, yet they had stunted growth, poor teeth, diabetes, and obesity.
READ for yourself...
We have added lots of sugar and corn syrup on top of that diet high in carbs and this is what we have, obesity and an epidemic of type 2 diabetes.
I have included an abundance of studies this week that support a low glycemic diet, as well as other important health issues.
It is never too late to become younger...
cw
Low-carbohydrate Diet Burns More Excess Liver Fat Than Low-calorie Diet, Clinical Study Finds...
People on low-carbohydrate diets are more dependent on the oxidation of fat in the liver for energy than those on a low-calorie diet, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have found in a small clinical study. The findings, published in the journal Hepatology, could have implications for treating obesity and related diseases such as diabetes, insulin resistance and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, said Dr. Jeffrey Browning, assistant professor in the UT Southwestern Advanced Imaging Research Center and of internal medicine at the medical center. "Instead of looking at drugs to combat obesity and the diseases that stem from it, maybe optimizing diet can not only manage and treat these diseases, but also prevent them," said Dr. Browning, the study's lead author.
Very Low-carbohydrate Diets Work For Men And Upper Body Fat...
Scientists say that low carbohydrate diets, like the Atkins and South Beach Diets, may actually be the best option for men who want to slim. New research, published this week in the Open Access journal, Nutrition & Metabolism, shows that over 70% of men lost more weight and fat on a low carbohydrate diet, despite eating more calories.
Low Glycemic Index Diet Best For Weight Loss And Cardiovascular Health...
The most effective diet for weight loss and cardiovascular health is a high carbohydrate plan based on low glycemic index (GI) foods, according to a study by University of Sydney researchers. Undertaken by Professor Jennie Brand-Miller and Joanna McMillan-Price from the University of Sydney Human Nutrition Unit, the findings show that there is no 'one diet fits all' solution, and although both high protein and low GI diets will help you to shed fat. However, it did show that a diet containing low GI carbohydrate significantly reduces your risk of heart disease.
Sweetened Beverage Consumption Increases Dramatically In U.S....
Over the past two decades, the number of adults consuming sugar-sweetened beverages such as soft drinks, fruit drinks and punches has increased dramatically, according to a study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Researchers examined changes over the past two decades in sugar-sweetened beverage consumption based on nationally representative survey data, and found that sugar-sweetened beverages comprise a significant source of total daily beverage intake and are the largest source of beverage calories consumed daily.
Obesity in ancient Egypt
Ten or twelve years ago we wrote in Protein Power about the data contained in the vast amount of ancient Egyptian mummies. We pointed out that several thousand years ago when the future mummies roamed the earth their diet was a nutritionist’s nirvana. At least a nirvana for all the so-called nutritional experts of today who are recommending a diet filled with whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables, and little meat, especially red meat. Follow such a diet, we’re told, and we will enjoy abundant health.
Unfortunately, it didn’t work that way for the Egyptians. They followed such a diet simply because that’s all there was. There was no sugar - it wouldn’t be produced for another thousand or more years. The only sweet was honey, which was consumed in limited amounts. The primary staple was a coarse bread made of stone-ground, whole wheat. Animals were used as beasts of burden and were valued much more for the work they could do than for the meat they could provide. The banks of the Nile provided fertile soil for growing all kinds of fruits and vegetables, all of which were a part the low-fat, high-carbohydrate Egyptian diet. And there were no artificial sweeteners, artificial coloring, artificial flavors, preservatives, or any of the other substances that are part of all the manufactured foods we eat today.
Low Vitamin D Levels Raise Breast Cancer Death Risk by 75 Percent...
Women who are deficient in vitamin D at the time they are diagnosed with breast cancer are nearly 75 percent more likely to die from the disease than women with sufficient vitamin D levels, and their cancer is twice as likely to spread to other parts of the body."This study links vitamin D with the aggressiveness of disease," said JoEllen Walsh of the University of Albany, who was not involved in the study. "It suggests that your vitamin D status may affect how your disease progresses."
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Oily Fish Consumption At Least Once A Week Will Protect Your Eyesight In Old Age...
Eating oily fish once a week may reduce age-related macular degeneration (AMD) which is the major cause of blindness and poor vision in adults in western countries and the third cause of global blindness, according to a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
How scientists linked sunshine, diet and disease...
The evidence that points unerringly to a link between vitamin D and Scotland's health statistics can be traced back to a journey undertaken in 1977 by two young Americans, Frank and Cedric Garland, who were studying cancer.
They regularly drove their white Ford Mustang from San Diego, California, to Johns Hopkins Medical School on the east coast, noticing the dramatic change in weather from sunshine to snow. When they saw a map showing that bowel cancer was much more common in the northeast of the United States than it is in the south and west, they immediately understood that sunshine might provide the explanation.
“Everyone else was thinking it must be something that people ate, like the amount of fibre or meat burnt on the barbecue,” said Frank Garland. “We were alert to the difference in climate because we had direct experience of it.”
Low potassium linked to high blood pressure...
In a multi-ethnic population-based group of 3,303 adults, half of whom were African American, a low potassium level in the urine correlated with high blood pressure, regardless of the level of salt (sodium) in the diet or cardiovascular risk factors.
This observation "supports the hypothesis that dietary potassium deficiency plays an important role in the development of high blood pressure," Dr. Susan Hedayati, of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, told Reuters Health.
Depression in elderly tied to heart disease...
Older people who are depressed are much more likely to develop a dangerous type of internal body fat — the kind that can lead to diabetes and heart disease — than people who are not depressed, a disturbing new study found.
The connection goes beyond obesity and suggests some biological link between a person's mental state and fat that collects around the internal organs, scientists said.
Most Heart Attack Patients' Cholesterol Levels Did Not Indicate Cardiac Risk...
A new national study has shown that nearly 75 percent of patients hospitalized for a heart attack had cholesterol levels that would indicate they were not at high risk for a cardiovascular event, based on current national cholesterol guidelines. Specifically, these patients had low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels that met current guidelines, and close to half had LDL levels classified in guidelines as optimal (less than 100 mg/dL).
HOW TO LIVE TO 120 - BOOMERS ARE CLAMORING FOR A LONGER LIFE - AND SCIENCE MAY JUST GIVE IT TO THEM...
"Before the day is over we'll have 12,000 more Baby Boomers hit 52," said gerontologist Dr. Robert Butler, 81. "By 2025, (Boomers) will constitute 20% of our society, and they'll be over 65." Butler is the founder and president of the New York-based International Longevity Center, which advises individuals and politicians about the latest age boom. His own book, "The Longevity Revolution: The Benefits and Challenges of Living a Long Life," came out last spring, aimed toward a graying readership that is naturally looking for ways to stay healthy.
"There is a field of 'anti-aging medicine,' where there is a lot of baloney," Butler cautions, but he notes that in addition to the expected cadre of snake-oil salesmen, there exist solid - if early - scientific breakthroughs.
"There really has been some progress not only in preventing age-related disease but also in the capacity to slow aging at the biological level," he says.
Video special - Your car tires may be the biggest risk to your health and maybe your life...
A friend of mine sent this video to me and I believe it is very important that you take the time to watch this all the way through.
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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"The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein
How depressing and it is so avoidable.
On my website cwiechert.com, I have an Ideal Diet listed for those who want to stay healthy and keep weight normal and inflammation down, as well as a weigh loss (fat loss) and longevity lifestyle program that will, over time, remove fat accumulation safely and in a healthy way.
They are both based on over 35 years of research into what constitutes the best way to eat based on our genetics and the best way to lose accumulated fat that has been acquired over one's lifetime.
The manufacturers of high glycemic food like breads, cereals, and grains, as well as high fructose corn syrup, all want you to believe that they are healthy and use very misleading marketing tactics. All you have to do is follow people around the store, look at what they load their carts with and then look at their physique. It's a study in epidemiology. The carts are loaded with cases of soda, carbohydrates of all sorts, but few of them are filled with lean meats, vegetables, nuts, fruits, or legumes. The healthiest people in the study of anthropology were Hunters and Gatherers. Races like the Egyptians ate a diet high in breads, cereals, beer, and little sugar, yet they had stunted growth, poor teeth, diabetes, and obesity.
READ for yourself...
We have added lots of sugar and corn syrup on top of that diet high in carbs and this is what we have, obesity and an epidemic of type 2 diabetes.
I have included an abundance of studies this week that support a low glycemic diet, as well as other important health issues.
It is never too late to become younger...
cw
Low-carbohydrate Diet Burns More Excess Liver Fat Than Low-calorie Diet, Clinical Study Finds...
People on low-carbohydrate diets are more dependent on the oxidation of fat in the liver for energy than those on a low-calorie diet, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have found in a small clinical study. The findings, published in the journal Hepatology, could have implications for treating obesity and related diseases such as diabetes, insulin resistance and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, said Dr. Jeffrey Browning, assistant professor in the UT Southwestern Advanced Imaging Research Center and of internal medicine at the medical center. "Instead of looking at drugs to combat obesity and the diseases that stem from it, maybe optimizing diet can not only manage and treat these diseases, but also prevent them," said Dr. Browning, the study's lead author.
Very Low-carbohydrate Diets Work For Men And Upper Body Fat...
Scientists say that low carbohydrate diets, like the Atkins and South Beach Diets, may actually be the best option for men who want to slim. New research, published this week in the Open Access journal, Nutrition & Metabolism, shows that over 70% of men lost more weight and fat on a low carbohydrate diet, despite eating more calories.
Low Glycemic Index Diet Best For Weight Loss And Cardiovascular Health...
The most effective diet for weight loss and cardiovascular health is a high carbohydrate plan based on low glycemic index (GI) foods, according to a study by University of Sydney researchers. Undertaken by Professor Jennie Brand-Miller and Joanna McMillan-Price from the University of Sydney Human Nutrition Unit, the findings show that there is no 'one diet fits all' solution, and although both high protein and low GI diets will help you to shed fat. However, it did show that a diet containing low GI carbohydrate significantly reduces your risk of heart disease.
Sweetened Beverage Consumption Increases Dramatically In U.S....
Over the past two decades, the number of adults consuming sugar-sweetened beverages such as soft drinks, fruit drinks and punches has increased dramatically, according to a study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Researchers examined changes over the past two decades in sugar-sweetened beverage consumption based on nationally representative survey data, and found that sugar-sweetened beverages comprise a significant source of total daily beverage intake and are the largest source of beverage calories consumed daily.
Obesity in ancient Egypt
Ten or twelve years ago we wrote in Protein Power about the data contained in the vast amount of ancient Egyptian mummies. We pointed out that several thousand years ago when the future mummies roamed the earth their diet was a nutritionist’s nirvana. At least a nirvana for all the so-called nutritional experts of today who are recommending a diet filled with whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables, and little meat, especially red meat. Follow such a diet, we’re told, and we will enjoy abundant health.
Unfortunately, it didn’t work that way for the Egyptians. They followed such a diet simply because that’s all there was. There was no sugar - it wouldn’t be produced for another thousand or more years. The only sweet was honey, which was consumed in limited amounts. The primary staple was a coarse bread made of stone-ground, whole wheat. Animals were used as beasts of burden and were valued much more for the work they could do than for the meat they could provide. The banks of the Nile provided fertile soil for growing all kinds of fruits and vegetables, all of which were a part the low-fat, high-carbohydrate Egyptian diet. And there were no artificial sweeteners, artificial coloring, artificial flavors, preservatives, or any of the other substances that are part of all the manufactured foods we eat today.
Low Vitamin D Levels Raise Breast Cancer Death Risk by 75 Percent...
Women who are deficient in vitamin D at the time they are diagnosed with breast cancer are nearly 75 percent more likely to die from the disease than women with sufficient vitamin D levels, and their cancer is twice as likely to spread to other parts of the body."This study links vitamin D with the aggressiveness of disease," said JoEllen Walsh of the University of Albany, who was not involved in the study. "It suggests that your vitamin D status may affect how your disease progresses."
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Oily Fish Consumption At Least Once A Week Will Protect Your Eyesight In Old Age...
Eating oily fish once a week may reduce age-related macular degeneration (AMD) which is the major cause of blindness and poor vision in adults in western countries and the third cause of global blindness, according to a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
How scientists linked sunshine, diet and disease...
The evidence that points unerringly to a link between vitamin D and Scotland's health statistics can be traced back to a journey undertaken in 1977 by two young Americans, Frank and Cedric Garland, who were studying cancer.
They regularly drove their white Ford Mustang from San Diego, California, to Johns Hopkins Medical School on the east coast, noticing the dramatic change in weather from sunshine to snow. When they saw a map showing that bowel cancer was much more common in the northeast of the United States than it is in the south and west, they immediately understood that sunshine might provide the explanation.
“Everyone else was thinking it must be something that people ate, like the amount of fibre or meat burnt on the barbecue,” said Frank Garland. “We were alert to the difference in climate because we had direct experience of it.”
Low potassium linked to high blood pressure...
In a multi-ethnic population-based group of 3,303 adults, half of whom were African American, a low potassium level in the urine correlated with high blood pressure, regardless of the level of salt (sodium) in the diet or cardiovascular risk factors.
This observation "supports the hypothesis that dietary potassium deficiency plays an important role in the development of high blood pressure," Dr. Susan Hedayati, of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, told Reuters Health.
Depression in elderly tied to heart disease...
Older people who are depressed are much more likely to develop a dangerous type of internal body fat — the kind that can lead to diabetes and heart disease — than people who are not depressed, a disturbing new study found.
The connection goes beyond obesity and suggests some biological link between a person's mental state and fat that collects around the internal organs, scientists said.
Most Heart Attack Patients' Cholesterol Levels Did Not Indicate Cardiac Risk...
A new national study has shown that nearly 75 percent of patients hospitalized for a heart attack had cholesterol levels that would indicate they were not at high risk for a cardiovascular event, based on current national cholesterol guidelines. Specifically, these patients had low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels that met current guidelines, and close to half had LDL levels classified in guidelines as optimal (less than 100 mg/dL).
HOW TO LIVE TO 120 - BOOMERS ARE CLAMORING FOR A LONGER LIFE - AND SCIENCE MAY JUST GIVE IT TO THEM...
"Before the day is over we'll have 12,000 more Baby Boomers hit 52," said gerontologist Dr. Robert Butler, 81. "By 2025, (Boomers) will constitute 20% of our society, and they'll be over 65." Butler is the founder and president of the New York-based International Longevity Center, which advises individuals and politicians about the latest age boom. His own book, "The Longevity Revolution: The Benefits and Challenges of Living a Long Life," came out last spring, aimed toward a graying readership that is naturally looking for ways to stay healthy.
"There is a field of 'anti-aging medicine,' where there is a lot of baloney," Butler cautions, but he notes that in addition to the expected cadre of snake-oil salesmen, there exist solid - if early - scientific breakthroughs.
"There really has been some progress not only in preventing age-related disease but also in the capacity to slow aging at the biological level," he says.
Video special - Your car tires may be the biggest risk to your health and maybe your life...
A friend of mine sent this video to me and I believe it is very important that you take the time to watch this all the way through.
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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"The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Don't miss reading this weeks HealthBlogger... There is so much here to learn.
There is a lot packed into this week's blog. I want to especially ask you to review the 3 videos at the bottom that will educate you on a major breakthrough in molecular medicine that I have incorporated in all my cardiovascular health plans.
It's never too late to become younger...
cw
Ten Studies Showing the Link Between Sugar and Increased Cancer Risk...
How many times have you heard it mentioned that sugar causes cancer, that cancer patients should avoid sugar, or that sugar is the favorite food of cancer cells? The truth is, this goes beyond mere hearsay or traditional knowledge; there is actually a large volume of scientific evidence available which shows the link between sugar and increased cancer risk. Here, ten such studies are summarized.
Drink Brewed Tea To Avoid Tooth Erosion, Study Suggests...
Today, the average size soft drink is 20 ounces and contains 17 teaspoons of sugar. More startling is that some citric acids found in fruit drinks are more erosive than hydrochloric or sulfuric acid—which is also known as battery acid. These refined sugars and acids found in soda and citrus juice promote tooth erosion, which wears away the hard part of the teeth, or the enamel. Once tooth enamel is lost, it's gone forever.
Fructose Sets Table For Weight Gain Without Warning...
Eating too much fructose can induce leptin resistance, a condition that can easily lead to becoming overweight when combined with a high-fat, high-calorie diet, according to a new study with rats. Although previous studies have shown that being leptin resistant can lead to rapid weight gain on a high-fat, high-calorie diet, this is the first study to show that leptin resistance can develop as a result of high fructose consumption. The study also showed for the first time that leptin resistance can develop silently, that is, with little indication that it is happening.
Lack Of Vitamin D Linked To Parkinson's Disease...
A majority of Parkinson's disease patients had insufficient levels of vitamin D in a new study from Emory University School of Medicine. The fraction of Parkinson's patients with vitamin D insufficiency, 55 percent, was significantly more than patients with Alzheimer's disease (41 percent) or healthy elderly people (36 percent).
The finding adds to evidence that low vitamin D is associated with Parkinson's, says first author Marian Evatt, MD, assistant professor of neurology at Emory.
Resveratrol Found to Halt Growth of Pancreatic Cancer Cells...
Recent research suggests that the antioxidant resveratrol, which naturally occurs in grape skins, can weaken pancreatic cancer cells and increase their vulnerability to chemotherapy. "Resveratrol seems to have a therapeutic gain by making tumor cells more sensitive to radiation and making normal tissue less sensitive," said lead researcher Paul Okunieff, chief of radiation oncology at the University of Rochester Medical Center.
Nut-Enriched Mediterranean Diet Helps Reverse Metabolic Syndrome...
Patients with metabolic syndrome were 70% more likely than a control group to see resolution of the syndrome after a year of following a Mediterranean diet enriched with nuts, investigators here reported. Patients who stayed on the high-fat, nut-supplemented diet had more than a six-fold greater resolution of the syndrome compared with the control group who were counseled about a low-fat diet, Jordi Salas-Salvado, M.D., Ph.D., of the University of Rovira i Virgili, and colleagues wrote in the Dec. 8/22 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine.
Doctor preaches wonder cure: Vitamin D...
It reduces pain. It reduces illness. There is almost nothing that vitamin D can’t help, and that’s Dr. Greg Plotnikoff’s point. There is an epidemic of vitamin D deficiency, especially among the obese, the elderly and dark-skinned people living in the sun-deprived north. In fact, most Minnesotans are likely deficient in winter, unless they take supplements, because they live too far north to get enough vitamin D from the sun. Deficiencies have been linked to 17 kinds of cancer, autoimmune diseases, chronic pain, heart disease, depression and ADHD.
In fact, there is almost nothing that vitamin D can’t help, and that’s Plotnikoff’s point.
Organic Food Has No More Nutritional Value Than Food Grown With Pesticides, Study Shows...
New research in the latest issue of the Society of Chemical Industry’s (SCI) Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture shows there is no evidence to support the argument that organic food is better than food grown with the use of pesticides and chemicals. Many people pay more than a third more for organic food in the belief that it has more nutritional content than food grown with pesticides and chemicals.
But the research by Dr Susanne Bügel and colleagues from the Department of Human Nutrition, University of Copenhagen, shows there is no clear evidence to back this up.
Chocolate Really Is Good For You: Studies Prove It...
Chocolate lovers, take heart. Reports from recent studies have given you plenty of reasons to keep on eating chocolate without feeling guilty. In fact, the news from several studies released this spring shows that chocolate is quite effective against the number one killer of Americans, heart disease. Another serious threat to our health, environmental pollution, was significantly reduced by eating chocolate. And the news is even better for females.
Why we yawn: To cool our brains...
If your head is overheated, there's a good chance you'll yawn soon, according to a new study that found the primary purpose of yawning is to control brain temperature.
The finding solves several mysteries about yawning, such as why it's most commonly done just before and after sleeping, why certain diseases lead to excessive yawning, and why breathing through the nose and cooling off the forehead often stop yawning.
Video Extra - Dr. Ignarro Nitric Oxide Interview 1
Dr. Ignarro recently won the Nobel Prize in Medicine for the discovery on NO. Watch in detail what NO is, how it operates, why it is important, and how to increase the production of it. It has been hailed as the discovery of the last century in preventing and even reversing cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure and it can age proof your circulatory system.
Video Extra - Dr. Ignarro Nitric Oxide Interview 2
Video Extra - Dr. Ignarro Nitric Oxide Interview 3
Click here for a resource to naturally create Nitric Oxide.
Source Naturals L-Arginine L-Citrulline Complex -- 1000 mg - 240 Tablets
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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"The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein
It's never too late to become younger...
cw
Ten Studies Showing the Link Between Sugar and Increased Cancer Risk...
How many times have you heard it mentioned that sugar causes cancer, that cancer patients should avoid sugar, or that sugar is the favorite food of cancer cells? The truth is, this goes beyond mere hearsay or traditional knowledge; there is actually a large volume of scientific evidence available which shows the link between sugar and increased cancer risk. Here, ten such studies are summarized.
Drink Brewed Tea To Avoid Tooth Erosion, Study Suggests...
Today, the average size soft drink is 20 ounces and contains 17 teaspoons of sugar. More startling is that some citric acids found in fruit drinks are more erosive than hydrochloric or sulfuric acid—which is also known as battery acid. These refined sugars and acids found in soda and citrus juice promote tooth erosion, which wears away the hard part of the teeth, or the enamel. Once tooth enamel is lost, it's gone forever.
Fructose Sets Table For Weight Gain Without Warning...
Eating too much fructose can induce leptin resistance, a condition that can easily lead to becoming overweight when combined with a high-fat, high-calorie diet, according to a new study with rats. Although previous studies have shown that being leptin resistant can lead to rapid weight gain on a high-fat, high-calorie diet, this is the first study to show that leptin resistance can develop as a result of high fructose consumption. The study also showed for the first time that leptin resistance can develop silently, that is, with little indication that it is happening.
Lack Of Vitamin D Linked To Parkinson's Disease...
A majority of Parkinson's disease patients had insufficient levels of vitamin D in a new study from Emory University School of Medicine. The fraction of Parkinson's patients with vitamin D insufficiency, 55 percent, was significantly more than patients with Alzheimer's disease (41 percent) or healthy elderly people (36 percent).
The finding adds to evidence that low vitamin D is associated with Parkinson's, says first author Marian Evatt, MD, assistant professor of neurology at Emory.
Resveratrol Found to Halt Growth of Pancreatic Cancer Cells...
Recent research suggests that the antioxidant resveratrol, which naturally occurs in grape skins, can weaken pancreatic cancer cells and increase their vulnerability to chemotherapy. "Resveratrol seems to have a therapeutic gain by making tumor cells more sensitive to radiation and making normal tissue less sensitive," said lead researcher Paul Okunieff, chief of radiation oncology at the University of Rochester Medical Center.
Nut-Enriched Mediterranean Diet Helps Reverse Metabolic Syndrome...
Patients with metabolic syndrome were 70% more likely than a control group to see resolution of the syndrome after a year of following a Mediterranean diet enriched with nuts, investigators here reported. Patients who stayed on the high-fat, nut-supplemented diet had more than a six-fold greater resolution of the syndrome compared with the control group who were counseled about a low-fat diet, Jordi Salas-Salvado, M.D., Ph.D., of the University of Rovira i Virgili, and colleagues wrote in the Dec. 8/22 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine.
Doctor preaches wonder cure: Vitamin D...
It reduces pain. It reduces illness. There is almost nothing that vitamin D can’t help, and that’s Dr. Greg Plotnikoff’s point. There is an epidemic of vitamin D deficiency, especially among the obese, the elderly and dark-skinned people living in the sun-deprived north. In fact, most Minnesotans are likely deficient in winter, unless they take supplements, because they live too far north to get enough vitamin D from the sun. Deficiencies have been linked to 17 kinds of cancer, autoimmune diseases, chronic pain, heart disease, depression and ADHD.
In fact, there is almost nothing that vitamin D can’t help, and that’s Plotnikoff’s point.
Organic Food Has No More Nutritional Value Than Food Grown With Pesticides, Study Shows...
New research in the latest issue of the Society of Chemical Industry’s (SCI) Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture shows there is no evidence to support the argument that organic food is better than food grown with the use of pesticides and chemicals. Many people pay more than a third more for organic food in the belief that it has more nutritional content than food grown with pesticides and chemicals.
But the research by Dr Susanne Bügel and colleagues from the Department of Human Nutrition, University of Copenhagen, shows there is no clear evidence to back this up.
Chocolate Really Is Good For You: Studies Prove It...
Chocolate lovers, take heart. Reports from recent studies have given you plenty of reasons to keep on eating chocolate without feeling guilty. In fact, the news from several studies released this spring shows that chocolate is quite effective against the number one killer of Americans, heart disease. Another serious threat to our health, environmental pollution, was significantly reduced by eating chocolate. And the news is even better for females.
Why we yawn: To cool our brains...
If your head is overheated, there's a good chance you'll yawn soon, according to a new study that found the primary purpose of yawning is to control brain temperature.
The finding solves several mysteries about yawning, such as why it's most commonly done just before and after sleeping, why certain diseases lead to excessive yawning, and why breathing through the nose and cooling off the forehead often stop yawning.
Video Extra - Dr. Ignarro Nitric Oxide Interview 1
Dr. Ignarro recently won the Nobel Prize in Medicine for the discovery on NO. Watch in detail what NO is, how it operates, why it is important, and how to increase the production of it. It has been hailed as the discovery of the last century in preventing and even reversing cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure and it can age proof your circulatory system.
Video Extra - Dr. Ignarro Nitric Oxide Interview 2
Video Extra - Dr. Ignarro Nitric Oxide Interview 3
Click here for a resource to naturally create Nitric Oxide.
Source Naturals L-Arginine L-Citrulline Complex -- 1000 mg - 240 Tablets
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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"The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein
Sunday, January 11, 2009
How do you get your health questions answered, it makes a big difference where you look... Are you reading the bathrooms, stalls?
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".
Click here for the results...
Or I can search cwiechert.com for the phrase "the ideal diet".
Click here for the results...
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.
cw
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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"The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein
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.
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Enjoy this week's articles... and remember, it's never too late to get younger.
cw
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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"The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein
Saturday, January 03, 2009
Somethings to consider for 2009
Did you gain some weight in 2008? Have you decided to go on a caloric restriction diet this year?
Don't... Diets don't work. If you are ready to initiate a Lifestyle Change Program then go ahead, but dieting just destroys your metabolism and you will gain all the weight back plus some more for extra measure. Add some exercise. Either join a gym if you need baby sitting or want to tone your body, or just walk an hour every day or two at least.
Have you decided to eat healthier this year? Please do. As you will see from this week's studies it can help you prevent many diseases. What type of diets are the best. Either the Hunter Gatherer, that I recommend, or the Mediterranean Diet are the best for long term health and wellness. Get rid of vegetable oils and start using Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Don't buy foods or drinks with High Fructose Corn Syrup or grains that are highly refined with little fiber or nutritional value.
Have you made the decision to quit smoking? Please do for you and everyone around you. It doesn't just affect your health, it affects those around you, as well.
If you are a women and worried about bone health, don't take drugs like Fosamax, and don't just take calcium, it won't help. You need calcium, vitamin D, magnesium, vitamin K, boron, zinc, copper and manganese.
Have you made the decision to include a vitamin mineral supplement this year? I would highly recommend it. Get one that has therapeutic amounts of nutrients that are quality in nature. Cheap vitamins are worthless. Get one that includes phytonutrients like grape seed ext or Spirulina, and at least 1000 IU's to 4,000 IU's of vitamin D3, natural E, CoQ10, and if possible, Acetyl L-Carnitine and Alpha Lipoic Acid. You have been told you can get eveything you need vitamin wise from food. Please read this week's study on vitamin B1. Mega doses of vitamins can reverse many diseases. Don't believe doctors who get only 8 hours of nutritional education over their 8 year medical program.
Here are some great ones... One of them will fit your budget. They are cheap insurance.
MEN'S BASIC +
WOMEN'S BASIC +
O M COMPLETE
NSI Synergy CardioLift® Multi-Vitamin
NSI Synergy Supreme Multi-Vitamin Version 3
High Fiber Diets Support Weight Loss...
Although the National Cancer Institute recommends a daily intake of 20-35 grams of fiber, most Americans consumer less than half that amount. By choosing fiber-rich foods you can improve your overall health and increase your weight loss results. Research at Tufts University in Boston shows people who eat more fiber consume less total calories and lose more weight than those who eat a diet deficient in fiber.
Sugar Can Be Addictive: Animal Studies Show Sugar Dependence...
A Princeton University scientist will present new evidence today demonstrating that sugar can be an addictive substance, wielding its power over the brains of lab animals in a manner similar to many drugs of abuse. Professor Bart Hoebel and his team in the Department of Psychology and the Princeton Neuroscience Institute have been studying signs of sugar addiction in rats for years. Until now, the rats under study have met two of the three elements of addiction. They have demonstrated a behavioral pattern of increased intake and then showed signs of withdrawal. His current experiments captured craving and relapse to complete the picture.
Vitamin B1 Could Reverse Early-stage Kidney Disease In Diabetes Patients...
Researchers at the University of Warwick have discovered high doses of thiamine – vitamin B1 – can reverse the onset of early diabetic kidney disease. The team has discovered taking high oral doses of thiamine can dramatically decrease the excretion of albumin and reverse early stage kidney disease in type 2 diabetes patients.
Olive Oil Contains Natural Anti-inflammatory Agent...
A naturally occurring chemical found in extra-virgin olive oils is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent, report scientists from the Monell Chemical Senses Center and collaborators at the University of Pennsylvania, The University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, and Firmenich, Inc. Named oleocanthal by the researchers, the compound inhibits activity of cyclooxygenase (COX) enzymes, a pharmacological action shared by ibuprofen.
New Anti-cancer Components Of Extra-virgin Olive Oil Revealed...
Good quality extra-virgin olive oil contains health-relevant chemicals, ‘phytochemicals’, that can trigger cancer cell death. New research sheds more light on the suspected association between olive oil-rich Mediterranean diets and reductions in breast cancer risk.
Common Oral Osteoporosis Drugs Linked To Serious Jaw Necrosis...
Researchers at the University Of Southern California, School Of Dentistry release results of clinical data that links oral bisphosphonates to increased jaw necrosis. The study is among the first to acknowledge that even short-term use of common oral osteoporosis drugs may leave the jaw vulnerable to devastating necrosis, according to a new report. Most doctors who have prescribed bisphosphonates have not told patients about any oral health risks associated with the use of the drugs, despite even short-term usage posing a risk due to the drug's tenacious 10-year half life in bone tissue. Lydia Macwilliams of Los Angeles said no one told her about the risk posed by her three years of Fosamax usage until she became a patient of Sedghizadeh at the School of Dentistry. "I was surprised," she said. "My doctor who prescribed the Fosamax didn't tell me about any possible problems with my teeth."
Grape-seed Extract Kills Laboratory Leukemia Cells, Proving Value Of Natural Compounds...
An extract from grape seeds forces laboratory leukemia cells to commit cell suicide, according to researchers from the University of Kentucky. They found that within 24 hours, 76 percent of leukemia cells had died after being exposed to the extract. "These results could have implications for the incorporation of agents such as grape seed extract into prevention or treatment of hematological malignancies and possibly other cancers," said the study's lead author, Xianglin Shi, Ph.D., professor in the Graduate Center for Toxicology at the University of Kentucky.
"What everyone seeks is an agent that has an effect on cancer cells but leaves normal cells alone, and this shows that grape seed extract fits into this category," he said.
Smoking ban leads to major drop in heart attacks...
A smoking ban in one Colorado city led to a dramatic drop in heart attack hospitalizations within three years, a sign of just how serious a health threat secondhand smoke is, government researchers said Wednesday. The study, the longest-running of its kind, showed the rate of hospitalized cases dropped 41 percent in the three years after the ban of workplace smoking in Pueblo, Colo., took effect. There was no such drop in two neighboring areas, and researchers believe it's a clear sign the ban was responsible.
The study suggests that secondhand smoke may be a terrible and under-recognized cause of heart attack deaths in this country, said one of its authors, Terry Pechacek of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Broccoli Compound Targets Key Enzyme In Late-stage Cancer...
An anti-cancer compound found in broccoli and cabbage works by lowering the activity of an enzyme associated with rapidly advancing breast cancer, according to a University of California, Berkeley, study appearing Dec 3 in the online early edition of the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Metabolic Danger of High-Fructose Corn Syrup...
Americans are being poisoned by a common additive present in a wide array of processed foods like soft drinks and salad dressings, commercially made cakes and cookies, and breakfast cereals and brand-name breads.
This commonplace additive silently increases our risk of obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and atherosclerosis.
The name of this toxic additive is high-fructose corn syrup. It is so ubiquitous in processed foods and so over-consumed by the average American that many experts believe our nation faces the prospect of an epidemic of metabolic disease in the future, related in significant degree to excess consumption of high-fructose corn syrup.
Acetyl L-Carnitine and Alpha-Lipoic Acid may be Fountain of Youth for the Brain ...
Throughout human history aging people have yearned for a magic elixir to help them turn back the clock and restore youth. It could be that this dream is about to come true. In a recent landmark study, old lab rats taking a mixture of acetyl L-carnitine and alpha-lipoic acid regained so much of their youth and vigor they "got up to do the Macarena", according to study director Bruce Ames.
Selenium May Prevent High Risk-bladder Cancer...
A study published in the December issue of Cancer Prevention Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research, suggests that selenium, a trace mineral found in grains, nuts and meats, may aid in the prevention of high-risk bladder cancer. Researchers from Dartmouth Medical School compared selenium levels in 767 individuals newly diagnosed with bladder cancer to the levels of 1,108 individuals from the general population. Findings showed an inverse association between selenium and bladder cancer among women, some smokers and those with p53 positive bladder cancer.
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.
Subscribe to HealthBlogger E-Mail Newsletter
Search cwiechert.com or Christopher Wiechert's HealthBlogger for health related issues...
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Orthomolecular Formulations
MBI Nutraceuticals
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OFFICE 541-447-4580
"The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein
Don't... Diets don't work. If you are ready to initiate a Lifestyle Change Program then go ahead, but dieting just destroys your metabolism and you will gain all the weight back plus some more for extra measure. Add some exercise. Either join a gym if you need baby sitting or want to tone your body, or just walk an hour every day or two at least.
Have you decided to eat healthier this year? Please do. As you will see from this week's studies it can help you prevent many diseases. What type of diets are the best. Either the Hunter Gatherer, that I recommend, or the Mediterranean Diet are the best for long term health and wellness. Get rid of vegetable oils and start using Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Don't buy foods or drinks with High Fructose Corn Syrup or grains that are highly refined with little fiber or nutritional value.
Have you made the decision to quit smoking? Please do for you and everyone around you. It doesn't just affect your health, it affects those around you, as well.
If you are a women and worried about bone health, don't take drugs like Fosamax, and don't just take calcium, it won't help. You need calcium, vitamin D, magnesium, vitamin K, boron, zinc, copper and manganese.
Have you made the decision to include a vitamin mineral supplement this year? I would highly recommend it. Get one that has therapeutic amounts of nutrients that are quality in nature. Cheap vitamins are worthless. Get one that includes phytonutrients like grape seed ext or Spirulina, and at least 1000 IU's to 4,000 IU's of vitamin D3, natural E, CoQ10, and if possible, Acetyl L-Carnitine and Alpha Lipoic Acid. You have been told you can get eveything you need vitamin wise from food. Please read this week's study on vitamin B1. Mega doses of vitamins can reverse many diseases. Don't believe doctors who get only 8 hours of nutritional education over their 8 year medical program.
Here are some great ones... One of them will fit your budget. They are cheap insurance.
MEN'S BASIC +
WOMEN'S BASIC +
O M COMPLETE
NSI Synergy CardioLift® Multi-Vitamin
NSI Synergy Supreme Multi-Vitamin Version 3
High Fiber Diets Support Weight Loss...
Although the National Cancer Institute recommends a daily intake of 20-35 grams of fiber, most Americans consumer less than half that amount. By choosing fiber-rich foods you can improve your overall health and increase your weight loss results. Research at Tufts University in Boston shows people who eat more fiber consume less total calories and lose more weight than those who eat a diet deficient in fiber.
Sugar Can Be Addictive: Animal Studies Show Sugar Dependence...
A Princeton University scientist will present new evidence today demonstrating that sugar can be an addictive substance, wielding its power over the brains of lab animals in a manner similar to many drugs of abuse. Professor Bart Hoebel and his team in the Department of Psychology and the Princeton Neuroscience Institute have been studying signs of sugar addiction in rats for years. Until now, the rats under study have met two of the three elements of addiction. They have demonstrated a behavioral pattern of increased intake and then showed signs of withdrawal. His current experiments captured craving and relapse to complete the picture.
Vitamin B1 Could Reverse Early-stage Kidney Disease In Diabetes Patients...
Researchers at the University of Warwick have discovered high doses of thiamine – vitamin B1 – can reverse the onset of early diabetic kidney disease. The team has discovered taking high oral doses of thiamine can dramatically decrease the excretion of albumin and reverse early stage kidney disease in type 2 diabetes patients.
Olive Oil Contains Natural Anti-inflammatory Agent...
A naturally occurring chemical found in extra-virgin olive oils is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent, report scientists from the Monell Chemical Senses Center and collaborators at the University of Pennsylvania, The University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, and Firmenich, Inc. Named oleocanthal by the researchers, the compound inhibits activity of cyclooxygenase (COX) enzymes, a pharmacological action shared by ibuprofen.
New Anti-cancer Components Of Extra-virgin Olive Oil Revealed...
Good quality extra-virgin olive oil contains health-relevant chemicals, ‘phytochemicals’, that can trigger cancer cell death. New research sheds more light on the suspected association between olive oil-rich Mediterranean diets and reductions in breast cancer risk.
Common Oral Osteoporosis Drugs Linked To Serious Jaw Necrosis...
Researchers at the University Of Southern California, School Of Dentistry release results of clinical data that links oral bisphosphonates to increased jaw necrosis. The study is among the first to acknowledge that even short-term use of common oral osteoporosis drugs may leave the jaw vulnerable to devastating necrosis, according to a new report. Most doctors who have prescribed bisphosphonates have not told patients about any oral health risks associated with the use of the drugs, despite even short-term usage posing a risk due to the drug's tenacious 10-year half life in bone tissue. Lydia Macwilliams of Los Angeles said no one told her about the risk posed by her three years of Fosamax usage until she became a patient of Sedghizadeh at the School of Dentistry. "I was surprised," she said. "My doctor who prescribed the Fosamax didn't tell me about any possible problems with my teeth."
Grape-seed Extract Kills Laboratory Leukemia Cells, Proving Value Of Natural Compounds...
An extract from grape seeds forces laboratory leukemia cells to commit cell suicide, according to researchers from the University of Kentucky. They found that within 24 hours, 76 percent of leukemia cells had died after being exposed to the extract. "These results could have implications for the incorporation of agents such as grape seed extract into prevention or treatment of hematological malignancies and possibly other cancers," said the study's lead author, Xianglin Shi, Ph.D., professor in the Graduate Center for Toxicology at the University of Kentucky.
"What everyone seeks is an agent that has an effect on cancer cells but leaves normal cells alone, and this shows that grape seed extract fits into this category," he said.
Smoking ban leads to major drop in heart attacks...
A smoking ban in one Colorado city led to a dramatic drop in heart attack hospitalizations within three years, a sign of just how serious a health threat secondhand smoke is, government researchers said Wednesday. The study, the longest-running of its kind, showed the rate of hospitalized cases dropped 41 percent in the three years after the ban of workplace smoking in Pueblo, Colo., took effect. There was no such drop in two neighboring areas, and researchers believe it's a clear sign the ban was responsible.
The study suggests that secondhand smoke may be a terrible and under-recognized cause of heart attack deaths in this country, said one of its authors, Terry Pechacek of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Broccoli Compound Targets Key Enzyme In Late-stage Cancer...
An anti-cancer compound found in broccoli and cabbage works by lowering the activity of an enzyme associated with rapidly advancing breast cancer, according to a University of California, Berkeley, study appearing Dec 3 in the online early edition of the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Metabolic Danger of High-Fructose Corn Syrup...
Americans are being poisoned by a common additive present in a wide array of processed foods like soft drinks and salad dressings, commercially made cakes and cookies, and breakfast cereals and brand-name breads.
This commonplace additive silently increases our risk of obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and atherosclerosis.
The name of this toxic additive is high-fructose corn syrup. It is so ubiquitous in processed foods and so over-consumed by the average American that many experts believe our nation faces the prospect of an epidemic of metabolic disease in the future, related in significant degree to excess consumption of high-fructose corn syrup.
Acetyl L-Carnitine and Alpha-Lipoic Acid may be Fountain of Youth for the Brain ...
Throughout human history aging people have yearned for a magic elixir to help them turn back the clock and restore youth. It could be that this dream is about to come true. In a recent landmark study, old lab rats taking a mixture of acetyl L-carnitine and alpha-lipoic acid regained so much of their youth and vigor they "got up to do the Macarena", according to study director Bruce Ames.
Selenium May Prevent High Risk-bladder Cancer...
A study published in the December issue of Cancer Prevention Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research, suggests that selenium, a trace mineral found in grains, nuts and meats, may aid in the prevention of high-risk bladder cancer. Researchers from Dartmouth Medical School compared selenium levels in 767 individuals newly diagnosed with bladder cancer to the levels of 1,108 individuals from the general population. Findings showed an inverse association between selenium and bladder cancer among women, some smokers and those with p53 positive bladder cancer.
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.
Subscribe to HealthBlogger E-Mail Newsletter
Search cwiechert.com or Christopher Wiechert's HealthBlogger for health related issues...
Christopher Wiechert, C.N.C.
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CW's Health and Wellness Online Mall
Orthomolecular Formulations
MBI Nutraceuticals
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OFFICE 541-447-4580
"The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." Albert Einstein
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