Could the overuse of antibiotics be contributing to the rise in cancer around the world?
Have you heard of Candida and did you know that at least one cancer expert and oncologist thinks there is a connection between this fungal disease and cancer?
I am offering this information to anyone seeking an answer to the possible cause and perhaps a way to treat it naturally without Chemo or Radiation.
I don't pretend to know if this will prove to be the right cause or treatment approach in the future. Only time will tell. I am merely making it available to anyone and everyone who may be dealing with it or knows someone that may have the disease and is looking for answers.
My recommendation is to watch the 45 minute video and look at the other links and decide for yourself if you think it has merit.
Education leads to insight and insight can then lead to action.
I hope you find this research beneficial and remember...
It is never too late to become younger.
cw
Video - Cancer breakthrough - Cancer is a Fungus - Candida...
Know the Cause Show - Doug Kaufmann - Moderator -45 mins
“Doug Kaufmann has become one of the most influential voices in natural health.”
A MUST SEE for everyone who believes that cancer is a mysterious disease!
Until 2007, I didn't know Italian cancer specialist, Tullio Simoncini, M.D., nor did he know me. Seemingly worlds apart, we were on identical paths; unlike millions of cancer researchers before us, we discovered the cause of cancer. Then God placed us together and a most amazing interview ensued. Watch now as this millennium's most important cancer discovery is told. Then please send it to loved ones who need this information. Tell everyone you know to sign up for our free newsletter, because the information is simply too important to be without the next time you find yourself in a hospital or doctor's office.
SODIUM BICARBONATE...
For the past 50 or so years, orthodox treatment has more or less stayed the same with a very poor cure rate. Why? They only have Chemotherapy, Radiation, or Surgery and maybe a combination of the three to work with. By now you would think that cutting out a cancer tumor for a cure would be known as impossible since the tumor is just the symptom and not the cause. It is very important to get at the cause and most institutions are happy with removing the symptom and somehow weave into the mix the chemo or radiation to round out the treatment plan. With this routine there is less than a 2% "cure" rate. If they can slow the progress down for 5 years, it is considered a cure. Really, how could it be a cure if only the symptom is removed and the body is poisoned or radiated after the surgery? Sure, there are different techniques in the surgical suits being tried each day. After a work-up before surgery, it is determined how much of one's body should be removed never or almost never taking into consideration how he will live with what remains behind. To this, another attack will take place with a poison (chemotherapy) being infused which is another obstacle for the patient to overcome or maybe a series of powerful radiation treatments will be considered. A relatively strong patient is soon turned into a weak wimp too sick to get out of his own way. Is this the way a person should go on living? Is this progress?
Breast Cancer Conquered Without Toxic Drugs...
The recent discovery of an Italian oncologist and research scientist, Dr. Tullio Simoncini of Rome, enabled him to develop a procedure that produces spectacular results in treating breast cancer.
Combined with another protocol developed at an oncological clinic in Oklahoma, the treatment takes advantage of recent advances in cancer research, and of the discovery of Dr. Simoncini. He calls the medical community's attention to the fact that every cancer cell has a fungus within that is driving the cell's fermentation-based metabolism. He believes that in the case of cancer, "we are looking at a very sick cell within which lives a very healthy microbe". Dr. Simoncini also discovered that pharmaceutical-grade sodium bicarbonate is a superb fungus killer. He has proven his theory by eliminating tumors in hundreds of cancer patients, some of them terminal cases.
Anti-fungal Drug May Help Treat Cancer, Say Scientists at UC Santa Barbara ...
Santa Barbara, Calif.) – A drug that has been used for 40 years for the treatment of skin fungus has been found to be a possible cancer treatment, according to an international team of scientists.
Leslie Wilson, professor of biochemistry and pharmacology at the University of California, Santa Barbara, said that the anti-fungal drug, griseofulvin, has been shown to inhibit the growth of cancer cells in his laboratory. The results are published in today's online edition of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
What is Candida?...
Candida is controversial. The medical profession denies its existence, except in very limited cases, making it very difficult (probably impossible) to get a medical diagnosis of Candida even when an overgrowth has been confirmed by a laboratory test. Despite this situation, public awareness of Candida has continued to grow, helped no doubt by the long list of celebrities who, quite unperturbed by its lack of medical status, assert that they have had it.
Candida is the popular term for candidiasis (candida overgrowth) - a condition first identified by American physicians in the 1970s. Moderate amounts of candida live in every one of us without causing any harm, but when given free rein to grow unchecked, e.g. by wiping out the surrounding bacteria with broad-spectrum antibiotics, Candida can change into its fungal form and spore through the intestinal wall into the rest of the body. Once through, it rampages around the body producing a multitude of symptoms.
Learn more about Dr. Tullio Simoncini, M.D.,
How can we get in contact with him?
e-mail: t.simoncini@alice.it
Order the Book - Cancer is a Fungus
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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, March 15, 2009
Sunday, March 08, 2009
Read about the powerful therapies that can rebuild your health and reverse age accumulated damage...
There is a lot here this week to watch and read, but it will be worth it I promise, that is if you value your health and want to live a long healthy life.
I have been recommending Nattokinase for a long time for it's amazing ability to be a natural clot buster with no know side effects. Here I have included research that it may remove or dissolve the protein plaques associated with Alzheimer's disease. Personally I believe Serrapeptase does as well, but no study has proved it yet. I take both as Serrapeptase removes fibrous tissue or what is called scar tissue.
If you are taking a statin drug, here is another reason to think twice about it's risk reward level.
The experts are now recommending that vitamin D3 levels should be at the higher level when you get your blood tested. 50 - 60 ng/mL of 25(OH) is the optimal level. If you are 20 ng/mL or below, you are increasing your risk of developing all chronic diseases. Read for yourself and do watch Dr. Cannell's video.
K2 - (menaquinones 7), found in fermented natto and eaten by the Japanese, may be the reason they have such low heart disease, with it's ability to remove calcium deposits from your arteries and making your bones stronger. Studies suggest supplements are the best way to get this amazing nutrient.
And lastly, see why you should cut down your intake of potato chips and french fries, and watch a simple video explanation on Why Humans Age. This video explains why Resveratrol and IP6 should be a part of your anti-aging regime.
Enjoy the information and remember...
It's never too late to become younger!!!
cw
Natto enzyme may reduce Alzheimer’s risk: Study...
Nattokinase, an enzyme extracted from fermented soy, may prevent the build up of certain plaques in the brain linked to Alzheimer’s, suggests new research from Taiwan.
The enzyme was found to be able to degrade amyloid fibrils that contribute to the formation of amyloid plaque that characterize Alzheimer’s disease, according to results of a lab study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.
“The discovery of an enzyme which can be safely taken orally and can degrade amyloid fibrils could be very useful in the therapy of amyloid-related diseases,” wrote the researchers from Taiwan’s Institute of Biological Chemistry, Academia Sinica, and the National Taiwan University.
Another Blow to Magic Bullet Drugs: Statins Impair Brains ...
(NaturalNews) Statin drugs can reduce soaring cholesterol levels, according to countless ads touting these supposed "wonder" drugs, that means they are brimming with health benefits because they lower the risk of cardiovascular disease. The problem is a host of side effects from eye problems and muscle pain to heart arrhythmias and liver disorders have been linked to these widely prescribed medications. Now comes research by an Iowa State University scientist that strongly suggests statins also could be robbing brains of thinking power and memory by doing exactly what they are supposed to do -- reduce cholesterol.
Brain Starvation As We Age Appears To Trigger Alzheimer's: Improving Blood Flow To Brain Is Preventive Strategy...
ScienceDaily (Dec. 28, 2008) — A slow, chronic starvation of the brain as we age appears to be one of the major triggers of a biochemical process that causes some forms of Alzheimer's disease.
A new study from Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine has found when the brain doesn't get enough sugar glucose -- as might occur when cardiovascular disease restricts blood flow in arteries to the brain -- a process is launched that ultimately produces the sticky clumps of protein that appear to be a cause of Alzheimer's.
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. "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.
Vitamin K2, but not K1, effective for heart health benefits: Study...
Increased intakes of vitamin K2, but not vitamin K1, may decrease the risk of coronary heart disease in postmenopausal women, says a new study.
For every 10 microgram increase in the amount of vitamin K2 consumed, researchers from the Netherlands report a 9 per cent reduction in the risk of developing coronary heart disease (CHD).
The effects were mostly confined to the higher forms of vitamin K2, namely menaquinones 7 to 9, according to results published online ahead of print in the Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases.
“Our findings may have important practical implications on CVD prevention, it is important to mention that in order to increase the intake of vitamin K2, increasing the portion vitamin K2 rich foods in daily life might not be a good idea,” wrote lead author Gerrie-Cor Gast from the Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care at the University Medical Center Utrecht.
“Vitamin K2 might be, for instance more relevant in the form of a supplement or in low-fat dairy.”
Study provides additional evidence that potato chips should be eaten in moderation- Study...
A new study published in the March 2009 American Journal of Clinical Nutrition by Marek Naruszewicz and colleagues from Poland suggests that acrylamide from foods may increase the risk of heart disease. Acrylamide has been linked previously to nervous system disorders and possibly to cancer.
Video - A must watch video on Vitamin D...
Dr. John Cannell, with the Vitamin D Council and an expert on D3 research, explains the benefits of vitamin D against seasonal infections, flus, colds, etc and why its deficiency can harm general health.
Video - Why humans age...
While this video was produced to sell the product Longevinex, it is an amazing explanation as to why we age as we grow old. I really recommend you watch this, as it explains why I recommend on my site Resveratrol with grape polyphenols and IP6, as these phytonutrients address the overmineralization explanation of aging and offers a way to reverse these accumulated elements.
While resveratrol has recently gained widespread public and scientific attention for it age prolonging qualities, Longevinex® is a unique multi-ingredient dietary supplement that is more than just resveratrol. The ingredients in Longevinex® are designed to address five major theories of aging: the free radical/antioxidant theory, the hormonal theory (estrogen/testosterone), the mitochondrial (cell energy) theory, the cell cleansing or autophagy theory, and the metabolic, calorie restriction/Sirtuin gene activation theory. There is another theory of aging, Overmineralization, also addressed by the ingredients in Longevinex®, which may supersede and better explain other theories of aging.
Video - Why supplement your diet with nutrients like vitamins, minerals, CoQ10, Lipoic Acid etc.Dr. Diana Schwarzbein, M.D., discusses how she uses supplements in her practice and why they are needed today and why quality counts so much.
www.wellnesshour.com
How to Slash World Cancer Rates By 90 Percent: Healthy Foods, Exercise and Vitamin D ...
(NaturalNews) Although you won't hear this from the cancer industry or the drug companies that profit from cancer, there's an easy, low-cost and remarkably safe way to slash cancer rates around the world by about one-third, says the World Cancer Research Fund: Promote healthy foods and exercise! (http://www.wcrf-uk.org)According to research just released by the WCRF, simple changes in diet and exercise can prevent nearly 40 percent of breast and pancreatic cancers, 36 percent of lung cancers, over 60 percent of mouth cancers, a quarter of kidney cancers and 45 percent of bowel cancers.Remarkably, these results were achieved without any mention of vitamin D! By adding vitamin D to the mix, which by itself has been demonstrated to prevent an astonishing 77 percent of all cancers (http://www.naturalnews.com/021892.html), cancer prevention rates approaching 90 percent overall can be easily achieved.
Two New Studies Document Natural Breast Cancer Fighters ...
(NaturalNews) A couple of words strike enormous fear in the hearts of countless women: breast cancer. And it's no wonder. American Cancer Society (ACS) statistics reveal it's the most common cancer among women in the United States, other than skin cancer. In fact, the ACS says a woman's chance of having invasive breast cancer some time during her life is about 1 in 8 and her chance of dying from the disease is about 1 in 35. However, there is a growing body of scientific evidence that natural substances are formidable weapons to both prevent breast cancer and halt its growth once cells are malignant. In fact, two new studies offer even more proof there are natural ways to fight breast cancer.
Some Diets May Be Better Than Others For Keeping Weight Off And Staying Healthy, Study Suggests...
ScienceDaily (Mar. 5, 2009) — Any diet will do? Not if you want to lose fat instead of muscle. Not if you want to lower your triglyceride levels so you'll be less likely to develop diabetes and heart disease. Not if you want to avoid cravings that tempt you to cheat on your diet. And not if you want to keep the weight off long-term.
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 have been recommending Nattokinase for a long time for it's amazing ability to be a natural clot buster with no know side effects. Here I have included research that it may remove or dissolve the protein plaques associated with Alzheimer's disease. Personally I believe Serrapeptase does as well, but no study has proved it yet. I take both as Serrapeptase removes fibrous tissue or what is called scar tissue.
If you are taking a statin drug, here is another reason to think twice about it's risk reward level.
The experts are now recommending that vitamin D3 levels should be at the higher level when you get your blood tested. 50 - 60 ng/mL of 25(OH) is the optimal level. If you are 20 ng/mL or below, you are increasing your risk of developing all chronic diseases. Read for yourself and do watch Dr. Cannell's video.
K2 - (menaquinones 7), found in fermented natto and eaten by the Japanese, may be the reason they have such low heart disease, with it's ability to remove calcium deposits from your arteries and making your bones stronger. Studies suggest supplements are the best way to get this amazing nutrient.
And lastly, see why you should cut down your intake of potato chips and french fries, and watch a simple video explanation on Why Humans Age. This video explains why Resveratrol and IP6 should be a part of your anti-aging regime.
Enjoy the information and remember...
It's never too late to become younger!!!
cw
Natto enzyme may reduce Alzheimer’s risk: Study...
Nattokinase, an enzyme extracted from fermented soy, may prevent the build up of certain plaques in the brain linked to Alzheimer’s, suggests new research from Taiwan.
The enzyme was found to be able to degrade amyloid fibrils that contribute to the formation of amyloid plaque that characterize Alzheimer’s disease, according to results of a lab study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.
“The discovery of an enzyme which can be safely taken orally and can degrade amyloid fibrils could be very useful in the therapy of amyloid-related diseases,” wrote the researchers from Taiwan’s Institute of Biological Chemistry, Academia Sinica, and the National Taiwan University.
Another Blow to Magic Bullet Drugs: Statins Impair Brains ...
(NaturalNews) Statin drugs can reduce soaring cholesterol levels, according to countless ads touting these supposed "wonder" drugs, that means they are brimming with health benefits because they lower the risk of cardiovascular disease. The problem is a host of side effects from eye problems and muscle pain to heart arrhythmias and liver disorders have been linked to these widely prescribed medications. Now comes research by an Iowa State University scientist that strongly suggests statins also could be robbing brains of thinking power and memory by doing exactly what they are supposed to do -- reduce cholesterol.
Brain Starvation As We Age Appears To Trigger Alzheimer's: Improving Blood Flow To Brain Is Preventive Strategy...
ScienceDaily (Dec. 28, 2008) — A slow, chronic starvation of the brain as we age appears to be one of the major triggers of a biochemical process that causes some forms of Alzheimer's disease.
A new study from Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine has found when the brain doesn't get enough sugar glucose -- as might occur when cardiovascular disease restricts blood flow in arteries to the brain -- a process is launched that ultimately produces the sticky clumps of protein that appear to be a cause of Alzheimer's.
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. "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.
Vitamin K2, but not K1, effective for heart health benefits: Study...
Increased intakes of vitamin K2, but not vitamin K1, may decrease the risk of coronary heart disease in postmenopausal women, says a new study.
For every 10 microgram increase in the amount of vitamin K2 consumed, researchers from the Netherlands report a 9 per cent reduction in the risk of developing coronary heart disease (CHD).
The effects were mostly confined to the higher forms of vitamin K2, namely menaquinones 7 to 9, according to results published online ahead of print in the Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases.
“Our findings may have important practical implications on CVD prevention, it is important to mention that in order to increase the intake of vitamin K2, increasing the portion vitamin K2 rich foods in daily life might not be a good idea,” wrote lead author Gerrie-Cor Gast from the Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care at the University Medical Center Utrecht.
“Vitamin K2 might be, for instance more relevant in the form of a supplement or in low-fat dairy.”
Study provides additional evidence that potato chips should be eaten in moderation- Study...
A new study published in the March 2009 American Journal of Clinical Nutrition by Marek Naruszewicz and colleagues from Poland suggests that acrylamide from foods may increase the risk of heart disease. Acrylamide has been linked previously to nervous system disorders and possibly to cancer.
Video - A must watch video on Vitamin D...
Dr. John Cannell, with the Vitamin D Council and an expert on D3 research, explains the benefits of vitamin D against seasonal infections, flus, colds, etc and why its deficiency can harm general health.
Video - Why humans age...
While this video was produced to sell the product Longevinex, it is an amazing explanation as to why we age as we grow old. I really recommend you watch this, as it explains why I recommend on my site Resveratrol with grape polyphenols and IP6, as these phytonutrients address the overmineralization explanation of aging and offers a way to reverse these accumulated elements.
While resveratrol has recently gained widespread public and scientific attention for it age prolonging qualities, Longevinex® is a unique multi-ingredient dietary supplement that is more than just resveratrol. The ingredients in Longevinex® are designed to address five major theories of aging: the free radical/antioxidant theory, the hormonal theory (estrogen/testosterone), the mitochondrial (cell energy) theory, the cell cleansing or autophagy theory, and the metabolic, calorie restriction/Sirtuin gene activation theory. There is another theory of aging, Overmineralization, also addressed by the ingredients in Longevinex®, which may supersede and better explain other theories of aging.
Video - Why supplement your diet with nutrients like vitamins, minerals, CoQ10, Lipoic Acid etc.Dr. Diana Schwarzbein, M.D., discusses how she uses supplements in her practice and why they are needed today and why quality counts so much.
www.wellnesshour.com
How to Slash World Cancer Rates By 90 Percent: Healthy Foods, Exercise and Vitamin D ...
(NaturalNews) Although you won't hear this from the cancer industry or the drug companies that profit from cancer, there's an easy, low-cost and remarkably safe way to slash cancer rates around the world by about one-third, says the World Cancer Research Fund: Promote healthy foods and exercise! (http://www.wcrf-uk.org)According to research just released by the WCRF, simple changes in diet and exercise can prevent nearly 40 percent of breast and pancreatic cancers, 36 percent of lung cancers, over 60 percent of mouth cancers, a quarter of kidney cancers and 45 percent of bowel cancers.Remarkably, these results were achieved without any mention of vitamin D! By adding vitamin D to the mix, which by itself has been demonstrated to prevent an astonishing 77 percent of all cancers (http://www.naturalnews.com/021892.html), cancer prevention rates approaching 90 percent overall can be easily achieved.
Two New Studies Document Natural Breast Cancer Fighters ...
(NaturalNews) A couple of words strike enormous fear in the hearts of countless women: breast cancer. And it's no wonder. American Cancer Society (ACS) statistics reveal it's the most common cancer among women in the United States, other than skin cancer. In fact, the ACS says a woman's chance of having invasive breast cancer some time during her life is about 1 in 8 and her chance of dying from the disease is about 1 in 35. However, there is a growing body of scientific evidence that natural substances are formidable weapons to both prevent breast cancer and halt its growth once cells are malignant. In fact, two new studies offer even more proof there are natural ways to fight breast cancer.
Some Diets May Be Better Than Others For Keeping Weight Off And Staying Healthy, Study Suggests...
ScienceDaily (Mar. 5, 2009) — Any diet will do? Not if you want to lose fat instead of muscle. Not if you want to lower your triglyceride levels so you'll be less likely to develop diabetes and heart disease. Not if you want to avoid cravings that tempt you to cheat on your diet. And not if you want to keep the weight off long-term.
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, March 01, 2009
Why do we get soft bones, lose our teeth and yet get calcified arteries, heart valves and cataracts as we age?
Have you ever wondered why we lose our teeth and get diseases like Osteoporosis, but at the same time can have calcification going on in soft tissues like the eyes, arteries, heart valves, and joints? This is also known as the calcium paradox.
Osteoporosis (OSS-tee-oh-pore-OH-sis) is a disease occurring mostly in older adults due to a loss of bone density and a breakdown of bone structure. The bones become porous, thin, and brittle. Osteoporosis is a major health problem in the U.S.
From a biochemical standpoint it is not that difficult to explain. As we get older we get out less and get a lot less sun, which produces vitamin D, and we also tend to move less, tending to get less exercise. Both of these issues affect calcium absorption and utilization.
There are other factors, too. Americans don't eat enough colorful fruits and vegetables which contain phytonutrients and alkalizing elements that have been shown to improve bone health.
As we age we don't digest or absorb nutrients as well as we did in our youth. After age 40, we begin to produce less hydrochloric acid in the stomach which is involved in digesting proteins and minerals out of foods we eat. Also, many people use drugs like Prilosec that stop the production of stomach acids in a bad attempt at stopping acid reflux disease.
Also, if you drink soda, which contains high levels of phosphorous, you will leach calcium from your bones. Dr. Michael Murray from the Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine concluded, “It appears that increased soft drink consumption is a major factor that contributes to osteoporosis.” Furthermore, Dr. Elson Haas, author of The Detox Diet states, “Tooth loss, periodontal disease, and gingivitis can be problems, especially with a high phosphorus intake particularly from soft drinks.”
Americans eat a diet high in calcium and have been getting calcium tablets recommended to them for years as well thinking this was the problem. It didn't work because calcium in the diet is not the main issue. It is the lack of digestion, high consumption of phosphorus, as well as nutrient deficiencies like D3, C, K2, magnesium, Boron, B-6, B-12, etc, that are the main culprits.
Recent research is telling us that 70% of Americans, especially in the north, are vitamin D deficient. Low magnesium levels are found in roughly 40% to 60% of the population, not to mention boron, B-12, B-6, and K2. All these nutrients are involved in making calcium work properly in the body. Without them calcium goes where it shouldn't, the soft tissues, and does not get placed in the bones where it belongs. Also, trace minerals like copper, manganese, and zinc play a role in calcium absorption.
As a way to support this issue I have formulated 2 products.
One is called Bone Minerals that deals with digestion and basic minerals and Bone Health for people who don't need more digestive acid.
I also have formulated a product for people who have Periodontal issues called Periodontal Health.
From another source I also like a multi called Synergy CardioLift that focuses on heart health, which has all the nutrients that I speak about above, as well as Resveratrol which improves bone health at the gene expression level.
Enjoy this week's supporting studies and articles.
Remember it is never too late to become younger...
cw
Vitamin C may protect elderly gents from bone loss...
Higher levels of vitamin C from the diet may reduce the loss of bone mineral density in elderly men, says a new study from the US.
But higher intakes of the vitamin from supplements may only have a beneficial effect on the bone health of male smokers, according to findings published in the new issue of the Journal of Nutrition.
Natural Vitamin K2 Intake Associated With Reduced Risk Of Hip Fractures In New Japanese Study...
Results of the study conducted by Yaegashi, et al., indicated that dietary vitamin K2 intake, especially from the food natto (menaquinone-7; MK-7), is associated with a significantly decreased risk of hip fracture.
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 AND VITAMIN D — NEW INSIGHTS...
How much calcium do we really need? And how should we get it? The dairy companies are continually urging us to consume more of their product, implying that this will help prevent osteoporosis (thin bones) and the consequent hip fractures. But are dairy products actually effective in preventing fractures?
Unfortunately for the dairy companies, there is little compelling evidence that milk consumption in the usual quantities really decreases the risk of breaking a bone. It seems that drinking another glass or two of ordinary milk each day is unlikely to help. So what does help?
THE NURSES’ STUDY...Probably the best study to date on this topic is that of Professor Walter Willett of the Harvard Medical School, who has studied 72,000 American nurses for eighteen years1. His researchers' regularly recorded the women’s diet, and their nutritional supplement use, over the course of the study and noted the number of post-menopausal hip fractures that they suffered. Statistical analysis of the data showed that there was no significant relationship between the number of hip fractures and the amount of milk that they consumed. In other words, more milk did not help. The same study also found that calcium supplements averaging 400 to 500 milligrams per day were without detectable effect on the rate of hip fracture in these women, who were consuming typical American diets.
Boron: Under-Appreciated Mineral Enhances Cognition, Bone and Joint Health...
Boron is perhaps one of the least known and underappreciated minerals. Its bone- and joint-supporting abilities are often neglected in favor of calcium, when in reality it works with calcium to maintain healthy bones. Few individuals are aware of the other ways boron is important to health, including a surprising ability to enhance cognition. Because boron is so important to many aspects of health, it is particularly troubling that many individuals are deficient in this important mineral, increasing the risk of osteoporosis and arthritis.
Since 1923 boron has been recognized as an essential nutrient for plants. Among plants the deficiency of boron is the most common deficiency of any trace element.
Magnesium boosts bone health in teenage girls ...
(NaturalNews) Girls who take magnesium supplements as adolescents may be giving themselves stronger bones for the future.
Researchers at the Yale University School of Medicine took a selection of Caucasian girls aged eight to 14 and gave them either a daily 300 mg supplement of magnesium oxide – taken in two doses – or a placebo. The year-long test was double-blind. "It's not surprise to find that magnesium supplementation boosts bone density," said consumer health advocate Mike Adams, author of "The Seven Laws of Nutrition." "Combined with adequate sunlight exposure to generate vitamin D plus healthy calcium consumption, magnesium completes the puzzle and delivers outstanding bone health to women of all ages."
Nutrient Supports Bone Health Over Time...
ScienceDaily (Jan. 23, 2009) — Findings from a new study suggest that natural pigments found in plants may help protect against bone loss in older men and women. Researchers funded by the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) reported the findings in a paper published online by The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
Consuming Cola May Up Osteoporosis Risk For Older Women, Study Suggests...
ScienceDaily (Oct. 7, 2006) — According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, approximately 55 percent of Americans, mostly women, are at risk of developing osteoporosis, a disease of porous and brittle bones that causes higher susceptibility to bone fractures. Now, Katherine Tucker, PhD, director of the Epidemiology and Dietary Assessment Program at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University, and colleagues have reported findings in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition that cola, a popular beverage for many Americans, may contribute to lower bone mineral density in older women, a condition which increases risk for osteoporosis.
Important Vitamin D Update...
A meta-analysis of 18 randomized controlled trials has found that supplemental vitamin D significantly reduces mortality from all causes.The analysis emphasizes the medical, ethical, and legal implications of promptly diagnosing and adequately treating vitamin D deficiency.Not only are such deficiencies common, but vitamin D deficiency is implicated in most of the diseases of civilization. Vitamin D's final metabolic product targets more than 200 human genes in a wide variety of tissues. One of the most important genes vitamin D up-regulates is for cathelicidin, a naturally occurring broad-spectrum antibiotic.
Neutralizing Acidosis And Bone Loss Among Mature Adults...
ScienceDaily (Feb. 11, 2009) — A new study funded in part by the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) suggests that neutralizing an acid-producing diet may be an important key to reducing bone breakdown, or "turnover," while aging. The study comes on the heels of several ARS-reported studies suggesting that consuming more-than-recommended amounts of calcium may not be the main answer to protecting bone.
Key nutrients for bone health — vitamin B12 (cobalamin)...
Because of their role in the detoxification of homocysteine, vitamins B6, B12, and folic acid have all been recently added to our list of important bone-protecting nutrients. Osteoblasts, the body’s bone-building cells, require an adequate supply of B12, or their ability to function properly will be compromised. Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia has been associated with osteoporosis, and having low serum levels of vitamin B12 has also been associated recently with frailty in older women.
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
Osteoporosis (OSS-tee-oh-pore-OH-sis) is a disease occurring mostly in older adults due to a loss of bone density and a breakdown of bone structure. The bones become porous, thin, and brittle. Osteoporosis is a major health problem in the U.S.
From a biochemical standpoint it is not that difficult to explain. As we get older we get out less and get a lot less sun, which produces vitamin D, and we also tend to move less, tending to get less exercise. Both of these issues affect calcium absorption and utilization.
There are other factors, too. Americans don't eat enough colorful fruits and vegetables which contain phytonutrients and alkalizing elements that have been shown to improve bone health.
As we age we don't digest or absorb nutrients as well as we did in our youth. After age 40, we begin to produce less hydrochloric acid in the stomach which is involved in digesting proteins and minerals out of foods we eat. Also, many people use drugs like Prilosec that stop the production of stomach acids in a bad attempt at stopping acid reflux disease.
Also, if you drink soda, which contains high levels of phosphorous, you will leach calcium from your bones. Dr. Michael Murray from the Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine concluded, “It appears that increased soft drink consumption is a major factor that contributes to osteoporosis.” Furthermore, Dr. Elson Haas, author of The Detox Diet states, “Tooth loss, periodontal disease, and gingivitis can be problems, especially with a high phosphorus intake particularly from soft drinks.”
Americans eat a diet high in calcium and have been getting calcium tablets recommended to them for years as well thinking this was the problem. It didn't work because calcium in the diet is not the main issue. It is the lack of digestion, high consumption of phosphorus, as well as nutrient deficiencies like D3, C, K2, magnesium, Boron, B-6, B-12, etc, that are the main culprits.
Recent research is telling us that 70% of Americans, especially in the north, are vitamin D deficient. Low magnesium levels are found in roughly 40% to 60% of the population, not to mention boron, B-12, B-6, and K2. All these nutrients are involved in making calcium work properly in the body. Without them calcium goes where it shouldn't, the soft tissues, and does not get placed in the bones where it belongs. Also, trace minerals like copper, manganese, and zinc play a role in calcium absorption.
As a way to support this issue I have formulated 2 products.
One is called Bone Minerals that deals with digestion and basic minerals and Bone Health for people who don't need more digestive acid.
I also have formulated a product for people who have Periodontal issues called Periodontal Health.
From another source I also like a multi called Synergy CardioLift that focuses on heart health, which has all the nutrients that I speak about above, as well as Resveratrol which improves bone health at the gene expression level.
Enjoy this week's supporting studies and articles.
Remember it is never too late to become younger...
cw
Vitamin C may protect elderly gents from bone loss...
Higher levels of vitamin C from the diet may reduce the loss of bone mineral density in elderly men, says a new study from the US.
But higher intakes of the vitamin from supplements may only have a beneficial effect on the bone health of male smokers, according to findings published in the new issue of the Journal of Nutrition.
Natural Vitamin K2 Intake Associated With Reduced Risk Of Hip Fractures In New Japanese Study...
Results of the study conducted by Yaegashi, et al., indicated that dietary vitamin K2 intake, especially from the food natto (menaquinone-7; MK-7), is associated with a significantly decreased risk of hip fracture.
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 AND VITAMIN D — NEW INSIGHTS...
How much calcium do we really need? And how should we get it? The dairy companies are continually urging us to consume more of their product, implying that this will help prevent osteoporosis (thin bones) and the consequent hip fractures. But are dairy products actually effective in preventing fractures?
Unfortunately for the dairy companies, there is little compelling evidence that milk consumption in the usual quantities really decreases the risk of breaking a bone. It seems that drinking another glass or two of ordinary milk each day is unlikely to help. So what does help?
THE NURSES’ STUDY...Probably the best study to date on this topic is that of Professor Walter Willett of the Harvard Medical School, who has studied 72,000 American nurses for eighteen years1. His researchers' regularly recorded the women’s diet, and their nutritional supplement use, over the course of the study and noted the number of post-menopausal hip fractures that they suffered. Statistical analysis of the data showed that there was no significant relationship between the number of hip fractures and the amount of milk that they consumed. In other words, more milk did not help. The same study also found that calcium supplements averaging 400 to 500 milligrams per day were without detectable effect on the rate of hip fracture in these women, who were consuming typical American diets.
Boron: Under-Appreciated Mineral Enhances Cognition, Bone and Joint Health...
Boron is perhaps one of the least known and underappreciated minerals. Its bone- and joint-supporting abilities are often neglected in favor of calcium, when in reality it works with calcium to maintain healthy bones. Few individuals are aware of the other ways boron is important to health, including a surprising ability to enhance cognition. Because boron is so important to many aspects of health, it is particularly troubling that many individuals are deficient in this important mineral, increasing the risk of osteoporosis and arthritis.
Since 1923 boron has been recognized as an essential nutrient for plants. Among plants the deficiency of boron is the most common deficiency of any trace element.
Magnesium boosts bone health in teenage girls ...
(NaturalNews) Girls who take magnesium supplements as adolescents may be giving themselves stronger bones for the future.
Researchers at the Yale University School of Medicine took a selection of Caucasian girls aged eight to 14 and gave them either a daily 300 mg supplement of magnesium oxide – taken in two doses – or a placebo. The year-long test was double-blind. "It's not surprise to find that magnesium supplementation boosts bone density," said consumer health advocate Mike Adams, author of "The Seven Laws of Nutrition." "Combined with adequate sunlight exposure to generate vitamin D plus healthy calcium consumption, magnesium completes the puzzle and delivers outstanding bone health to women of all ages."
Nutrient Supports Bone Health Over Time...
ScienceDaily (Jan. 23, 2009) — Findings from a new study suggest that natural pigments found in plants may help protect against bone loss in older men and women. Researchers funded by the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) reported the findings in a paper published online by The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
Consuming Cola May Up Osteoporosis Risk For Older Women, Study Suggests...
ScienceDaily (Oct. 7, 2006) — According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, approximately 55 percent of Americans, mostly women, are at risk of developing osteoporosis, a disease of porous and brittle bones that causes higher susceptibility to bone fractures. Now, Katherine Tucker, PhD, director of the Epidemiology and Dietary Assessment Program at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University, and colleagues have reported findings in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition that cola, a popular beverage for many Americans, may contribute to lower bone mineral density in older women, a condition which increases risk for osteoporosis.
Important Vitamin D Update...
A meta-analysis of 18 randomized controlled trials has found that supplemental vitamin D significantly reduces mortality from all causes.The analysis emphasizes the medical, ethical, and legal implications of promptly diagnosing and adequately treating vitamin D deficiency.Not only are such deficiencies common, but vitamin D deficiency is implicated in most of the diseases of civilization. Vitamin D's final metabolic product targets more than 200 human genes in a wide variety of tissues. One of the most important genes vitamin D up-regulates is for cathelicidin, a naturally occurring broad-spectrum antibiotic.
Neutralizing Acidosis And Bone Loss Among Mature Adults...
ScienceDaily (Feb. 11, 2009) — A new study funded in part by the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) suggests that neutralizing an acid-producing diet may be an important key to reducing bone breakdown, or "turnover," while aging. The study comes on the heels of several ARS-reported studies suggesting that consuming more-than-recommended amounts of calcium may not be the main answer to protecting bone.
Key nutrients for bone health — vitamin B12 (cobalamin)...
Because of their role in the detoxification of homocysteine, vitamins B6, B12, and folic acid have all been recently added to our list of important bone-protecting nutrients. Osteoblasts, the body’s bone-building cells, require an adequate supply of B12, or their ability to function properly will be compromised. Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia has been associated with osteoporosis, and having low serum levels of vitamin B12 has also been associated recently with frailty in older women.
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
Is this good for me? Is this bad for me? It usually depends...
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
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
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.
Subscribe to HealthBlogger E-Mail Newsletter
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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
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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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.
Subscribe to HealthBlogger E-Mail Newsletter
Search cwiechert.com or Christopher Wiechert's HealthBlogger for health related issues...
Help HealthBlogger and cwiechert.com grow and prosper…
Christopher Wiechert, C.N.C.
cwiechert.com
HealthBlogger
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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