Inflammation is the body’s response to cellular injury. It is a natural process that has both harmful effects as well as beneficial ones. Without this process our bodies could not survive. Inflammation represents a protective response designed to rid the body of the initial cause of cell injury and the consequences of that injury. Cell injury may occur due to trauma, genetic defects, physical and chemical agents, tissue necrosis, foreign bodies, immune reactions, and infections, as well as nutritional deficiencies, especially anti-oxidants.
We don't think much about the process until we get sick or when we get old and it's effects become more obvious. As a way to bring your awareness of the aging process closer to home, please watch this short video.
Ageing Process in 40 seconds - Amazing video depiction.
What you consume in the way of food and drink, as well as what supplements you decide to take or not take, can have a profound effect in lowering inflammation and aiding the body to heal from it's process.
An anti-aging, anti-inflammatory program would include adopting a diet closer to our ancestors, eliminating modern foods that are not natural to our genetic makeup. Most anti-aging experts recommend additional supplementation.
All the benefits of the articles and studies I have listed in this week's HealthBlogger can be achieved by adopting the following program.
The Ideal Diet - Not only an anti-inflammatory diet, it's what our ancestors ate.
Follow The Glycemic Index - The Glycemic Index is a numerical system of measuring how fast a carbohydrate triggers a rise in circulating blood sugar - the higher the number, the greater the blood sugar response.
NSI Synergy CardioLift® Multi-Vitamin - A complete multi with therapeutic levels of phytonutrients that can turn good genes on and bad genes off.
Omega-3 EPA and DHA - Our diet contains too high of levels of Omega 6's, which come from vegetable oils and processed food and are pro-inflammatory. Omega 3's correct this imbalance and are anti-inflammatory in nature.
Nattokinase - Women have low levels of heart disease compared to men during their child bearing years. This is because monthly menstruation keeps blood viscosity levels at optimal levels. Studies show that as many as 95% of all heart attacks could be prevented by keeping the blood thin and free from blood clots.
I have been using and recommending NSI formulated supplements like the ones above for many years. I also formulate my own line.
NSI was founded with the goal of helping to educate health-conscious consumers about the importance and benefits of proper nutritional supplementation. NSI's Synergy line of multi-vitamins offers a superior value compared to mass-marketed brands and contains optimal forms and amounts of nutrients.
They are formulated by medical doctors who believe in prevention and like me, keep up with the latest research in nutritional science.
Why NSI Synergy Multi-Vitamins? - Video
Enjoy this weeks studies and articles and begin a preventative lifestyle program as you would an insurance program for your car our house. It makes sense, and there is valid science behind it.
Remember it is never too late to become younger...
cw
Omega-3 Fish Oils Reduce Mortality from All Causes ...
Fish oils—omega-3 fish oils, to be exact—are highly beneficial to human beings: they’re among our hearts’ best friends (see the sidebar). Ever since this was first surmised, in the 1970s, the evidence for the role of these fish oils in protecting us from cardiovascular disease—and from other diseases as well, including dementia, the metabolic syndrome, and perhaps cancer—has continued to mount. The medical literature now contains thousands of papers dealing with innumerable aspects of the effects of omega-3 fatty acids (which are components of the fish oils) on human physiology, especially as it pertains to cardiovascular disease.
Not So Sweet: Over-consumption Of Sugar Linked To Aging...
We know that lifespan can be extended in animals by restricting calories such as sugar intake. Now, according to a study published in the journal PLoS Genetics, Université de Montréal scientists have discovered that it's not sugar itself that is important in this process but the ability of cells to sense its presence.
The research team found that the lifespan of yeast cells increased when glucose was decreased from their diet. They then asked whether the increase in lifespan was due to cells decreasing their ability to produce energy or to the decrease in signal to the cells by the glucose sensor.
The Truth about MSG, Monosodium Glutamate and NutraSweet, Aspartic Acid, found in commercial foods... - A VIDEO YOU MUST SEE... DON'T MISS THIS...
What effects does MSG have on diet, obesity, health and food cravings? Because MSG is absorbed very quickly in the gastrointestinal tract (unlike glutamic acid-containing proteins in foods), MSG could spike blood plasma levels of glutamate. Glutamic acid is in a class of chemicals known as excitotoxins, high levels of which have been shown in animal studies to cause damage to areas of the brain unprotected by the blood-brain barrier and that a variety of chronic diseases can arise out of this neurotoxicity.
Processed Meats Raise Leukemia Risk, Vegetables Lower It...
(NaturalNews) A diet high in cured meats may lead to a 74 percent higher risk of childhood leukemia, according to a study conducted by researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health and published in the journal BMC Cancer. Researchers examined the dietary habits and leukemia rates among 515 Taiwanese children and youths between the ages of 2 and 20. A total of 145 leukemia patients were included in the study, and each was compared with two healthy participants of the same age and sex. The scientists used detailed dietary questionnaires to determine participants' intake of cured meats including bacon, ham, hot dogs, dried salted duck, salted fish and Chinese sausage. For leukemia patients, cured meat intake was calculated for the time period before the onset of the disease; for healthy patients, intake was calculated for the beginning of the study.
Anti-Vitamin C Study Seriously Flawed and Misleading ...
(NaturalNews) A recent study published in Cancer Research (2008; 68:8031-8038) warned that high doses of vitamin C could harm cancer patients by making chemotherapy drugs ineffective. But now a detailed report in the current issue of the journal Alternative and Complementary Therapies explains that the anti-vitamin C study was not only flawed but didn't actually use a form of vitamin C used in humans.In the current Alternative and Complementary Therapies Medical Journal Watch column, nutrition expert Jack Challem has dissected, step by step, the inaccuracies in the Cancer Research study which concluded vitamin C given to mice or cultured cells treated with common anti-cancer chemotherapy agents hampered those drugs' anti-tumor effects. In a statement to the media, Challem pointed to two main problems with the study. First, the researchers did not use vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid. Instead, they used an oxidized form of vitamin C known as dehydroascorbic acid -- a compound that is not used as a dietary supplement in people.
Cocktail of Pharmaceuticals Found in the Fish Caught Near Major U.S. Cities ...
(NaturalNews) Pharmaceutical pollution is out of control, polluting the waterways of our world to such a disturbing degree that now even the fish are carrying detectable levels of pharmaceuticals in their own bodies! A study conducted by Baylor University researcher Bryan Brooks, and published in Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, examined fish caught near Phoenix, Dallas, Chicago, Philadelphia and Orlando, testing them for residues of pharmaceuticals. And what did the results show? That fish are contaminated with a chemical cocktail of prescription medications!
Ginkgo Reduces Brain Damage from Stroke by 50 Percent...
(NaturalNews) Ginkgo biloba extract may reduce the brain damage and neurobehavioral dysfunction from a stroke by 50 percent, according to a study conducted by researchers from Johns Hopkins Institutions and published in the journal Stroke. "Our results suggest that some element or elements in ginkgo actually protect brain cells during stroke," researcher Sylvain Dore said. " If further work confirms what we've seen, we could theoretically recommend a daily regimen of ginkgo to people at high risk of stroke as a preventive measure against brain damage."
Pinpointing Role Of Insulin On Glucagon Levels...
Researchers at the Joslin Diabetes Center have shown for the first time that insulin plays a key role in suppressing levels of glucagon, a hormone involved in carbohydrate metabolism and regulating blood glucose levels.
Pomegranate’s anti-inflammatory effects strengthened...
A polyphenol-rich pomegranate extract may reduce inflammation, and positively effect chronic disease risk, according to results of a new cell study from the US.
Findings published in the open access Journal of Inflammation suggest that a polyphenol-rich pomegranate fruit extract (POMx) acts by inhibiting the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines at a gene expression level.
Natto enzyme may boost heart health in at-risk people...
Nattokinase, an enzyme extracted from fermented soy, may reduce levels of compounds linked to blood clotting, and cut the risk of heart disease in people at-risk of the disease, suggests new research from Taiwan. After two months of supplementation, the researchers noted that levels of fibrinogen, factor VII, and factor VIII had fallen by 9, 14, and 17 per cent, respectively, in the healthy individuals; by 7, 13, and 19 per cent, respectively, in the CVD risk group; and 10, 7, and 19, respectively, in the dialysis patients.
You are what your mother eats: High GI diets may give obese kids...
Snacking on foods with a high glycaemic index like white bread and chocolate during the later stages of pregnancy may increase the likelihood of obesity in the offspring, says a new study.
High GI snack diets during the third trimester of pregnancy were associated with heavier birth weight in the offspring, and a higher rate of growth of the new-borns, suggests new research with sheep published in the British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
Walnuts May Prevent Breast Cancer...
Walnut consumption may provide the body with essential omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants and phytosterols that reduce the risk of breast cancer, according to a study presented at the American Association for Cancer Research 100th Annual Meeting 2009.
"Walnuts are better than cookies, french fries or potato chips when you need a snack," said Hardman. "We know that a healthy diet overall prevents all manner of chronic diseases."
Vitamin D levels linked to asthma severity...
Not getting enough vitamin D may increase asthma severity in children, a new study indicates. Researchers looked at 616 children with asthma. Each child was assessed for allergies, lung function and vitamin D levels. The study found that children with low vitamin D levels were significantly more likely to have been hospitalised for asthma in the previous year and were more likely to have regularly used inhaled asthma medication. Those children were also more likely to be dust-mite sensitive. “This study suggests that there may be added health benefits to vitamin D supplementation,” the researchers said.
Resveratrol Found to Treat Fatty Liver Disease...
(NaturalNews) The naturally occurring plant chemical resveratrol -- made famous for its role in the health benefits of red wine -- may not only prevent but even reverse the dangerous buildup of fat in the liver caused by alcohol abuse." Our study suggests that resveratrol may serve as a promising agent for preventing or treating human alcoholic fatty liver disease," the researchers from the University of South Florida Health Sciences Center in Tampa wrote in the American Journal of Physiology -- Gastrointestinal and Live Physiology.
Antioxidant Found In Berries, Other Foods Prevents UV Skin Damage That Leads To Wrinkles...
Using a topical application of the antioxidant ellagic acid, researchers at Hallym University in the Republic of Korea markedly prevented collagen destruction and inflammatory response – major causes of wrinkles -- in both human skin cells and the sensitive skin of hairless mice following continuing exposure to UV-B, the sun's skin-damaging ultraviolet radioactive rays.
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, May 17, 2009
Saturday, May 09, 2009
What ever happened to "First Do No Harm"?
A long long time ago, the Father of medicine formed the basic principals of what should be the focus of medical science today...
"Hippocrates (460-377 BC), a Greek physician, is traditionally acknowledged as the “Father of Medicine”. The Hippocratic Oath was formulated in the 4th century BC at the time when Hippocrates was establishing medicine as a science, raising it from its primitive state. Though the oath was not universally accepted by ancient physicians, medical practice began to conform to conditions envisaged by the document at the end of the ancient times."
Here is one of the original lines often quoted from that oath... "I will apply dietetic measures for the benefit of the sick according to my ability and judgment; I will keep them from harm and injustice."
Originally, doctors taught good nutrition, used herbal medicine, and felt that doing no harm was of primary importance above all things. Boy, have things changed.
For many years now, doctors have been reported as the 3rd leading cause of death in America, according to the AMA's own annual reports, second only to heart disease and cancer.
This is where I get my passion to share natural ways to improve one's health that usually also result in side benefits rather than side effects.
I agree with people like Thomas Edison who was quoted as saying...
"The doctor of the future will prescribe no drugs, but will interest his patients in the care and nutrition of the human frame and in the cause and prevention of disease."
Voltaire also may have been on to something when he said...
"Doctors give drugs of which they know little, into bodies of which they know less, for diseases of which they know nothing at all."
This week I had 1 question that I can answer here on HealthBlogger...
Question from L. W. - Prineville, OR...
Do you have any recommendations for SEVERE allergies? My husband just got hammered this weekend to the point he couldn't go out of the house yesterday without sneezing and blowing his head off. He’s absolutely miserable. Never has had it this bad before. Any histamine help out there? Thoughts?
Answer... Your husband most likely is allergic to a tree as they bloom first, next comes grasses and flowers. Many people here have problems with juniper which produces a fine yellow dust when it blooms. Either way, the best approach naturally is to block the response and then use homeopathic antigen therapy. See link below...http://www.cwiechert.com/allergies.html
Enjoy this week's studies and articles...
It's never too late to become younger.
cw
Possible 75% cancer mortality reduction with Vitamin D...
In a new study, researchers at the Moores Cancer Center and Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, UC San Diego used a complex computer prediction model to determine that intake of vitamin D3 and calcium would prevent 58,000 new cases of breast cancer and 49,000 new cases of colorectal cancer annually in the US and Canada. The researchers model also predicted that 75% of deaths from these cancers could be prevented with adequate intake of vitamin D3 and calcium. Dr. Cedric Garland, UCSD School of Medicine, lead researcher on the study discusses the implications of this finding and the proposed actions.
Drink Green Tea For Healthy Teeth And Gums...
With origins dating back over 4,000 years, green tea has long been a popular beverage in Asian culture, and is increasingly gaining popularity in the United States. And while ancient Chinese and Japanese medicine believed green tea consumption could cure disease and heal wounds, recent scientific studies are beginning to establish the potential health benefits of drinking green tea, especially in weight loss, heart health, and cancer prevention.
Dispel the Myths: High Cholesterol is Not to Blame for Heart Disease ...
(NaturalNews) Most people react to being told they have high cholesterol in the same way they would if they were told they have cancer. Somehow the idea of having high cholesterol can strike deep fear into the heart of a person. After all, doesn't a high cholesterol reading mean you are a walking heart attack waiting to happen? That's what we've been told for decades by the media and the medical profession, but more recently evidence is coming to light that says high cholesterol may not be an accurate predictor of heart attack. This may come as a shock to anyone who has followed the idea that lowering your cholesterol will prevent heart disease. In fact, such ideas prevent people from looking at the big picture: there are many risk factors associated with heart disease, and putting all of the blame on cholesterol causes people to ignore other more prevalent factors.
A Big Fat Fib: Low-Fat is Not the Answer ...
(NaturalNews) It all started a few decades ago, when well-known health experts began recommending that people eliminate fat from their diets. A lot of people jumped on the no-fat train because some studies at the time seemed to point to fat as the villain of our modern diet. It soon became obvious to health professionals that completely eliminating fat was not any kind of solution. First of all, most people couldn`t stay on this type of extreme diet for any length of time. Secondly, health problems like cancer, infection, fatigue and depression ran rampant when fat was eliminated.
Vitamin K and prostate cancer – study supports benefits...
An improved vitamin K2 status may reduce the risk of prostate cancer, suggest results from German scientists that build the science linking the vitamin to improved prostate health.
Scientists from the German Cancer Research Center report that an improved status of the vitamin was linked to a lower risk of both advanced-stage prostate cancer and high-grade prostate cancer.
Resveratrol is "Nature's Medicine" for Cancer, Heart Disease and Much More ...
(NaturalNews) Just how good is resveratrol at preventing cancer and heart disease? It's so good that drug companies are trying to mimic its molecules in order to claim they're "creating" a new drug to prevent heart disease. But this is Mother Nature's miracle drug -- only it's not a drug. It's a molecule synthesized by plants for protecting themselves! And it turns out the same molecule can protect you from cancer, heart disease and a whole lot more. I wanted you to read about the amazing benefits of resveratrol, so I put together this collection of quotes from top authors in the field. Read it to learn the truth about resveratrol that the drug companies and the FDA hope you never find out...
Reversing Tooth Decay...
Teeth are able to heal themselves. That's how traditional cultures such as the Inuit can wear their teeth down to the pulp due to chewing leather and sand-covered dried fish, yet still have an exceptionally low rate of tooth decay. It's also how the African Wakamba tribe can file their front teeth into sharp points without causing decay. Both cultures lost their resistance to tooth decay after adopting nutrient-poor Western foods such as white flour and sugar.
In a study with dogs... When a diet of high calcifying qualities, ie., one rich in vitamin D, calcium and phosphorus was given to the dogs during the period of attrition, the new secondary dentine laid down was abundant and well formed whether the original structure of the teeth was good or bad. On the other hand, a diet rich in cereals and poor in vitamin D resulted in the production of secondary dentine either small in amount or poorly calcified, and this happened even if the primary dentine was well formed.
Pomegranate’s anti-inflammatory effects strengthened...
A polyphenol-rich pomegranate extract may reduce inflammation, and positively effect chronic disease risk, according to results of a new cell study from the US.
Findings published in the open access Journal of Inflammation suggest that a polyphenol-rich pomegranate fruit extract (POMx) acts by inhibiting the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines at a gene expression level.
“Our’s is the first report that shows POMx inhibits the inflammatory activity of activated human mast cells [known to play a central role in the inflammatory process] like KU812 cells,” wrote the researchers from the University of South Carolina and Case Western Reserve University.
“POMx or POMx-derived compounds may be of value for the treatment of inflammatory diseases in which mast cells play an active role,” they added.
Protect Yourself from MSG and Aspartame Excitotoxicity ...
(NaturalNews) The first line of defense against the two most commonly used and pernicious food additives, MSG and aspartame, is avoidance. However, complete avoidance is not possible for everyone all the time. MSG, monosodium glutamate, has been disguised with several different names. Aspartame or its primary constituent, aspartic acid, along with disguised variations of MSG, have even shown up in food products or supplements sold in health food stores!Eating out, you're sure to be taking in some MSG. Even if the restaurant doesn't add MSG to the food it prepares, MSG or disguised variations are sure to be within the foods purchased by the restaurant. Soups, gravies, and all liquids with MSG or aspartame will ensure a more rapid overload of excitotoxins than other forms of tainted foods. Even worse maybe, now it has been disclosed that many crops are being sprayed, some for several years, with the essential ingredient of MSG, processed free glutamate. So a second line of defense is certainly in order.
Hypothyroidism In Women Associated With Liver Cancer...
Women with a history of hypothyroidism face a significantly higher risk of developing liver cancer, according to a new study.
Hypothyroidism is the most common thyroid disorder among U.S. adults, affecting between 8 and 12 percent of the U.S. population, and more women than men. The condition can cause hyperlipidemia and weight gain and may play a role in the development of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis which can progress to more severe liver disease. Studies have also suggested a clinical association between hypothyroidism and hepatitis C, which is contributing to the country’s rising rate of liver cancer.
B6 may slash colorectal cancer risk: Harvard study...
Increased intake of vitamin B6 from dietary and supplements may reduce the risk of colorectal cancer by over 50 per cent, suggests a new study.
Almost 15,000 people took part in the study, which reported that increased blood levels of the vitamin’s active form, pyridoxal 5'-phosphate (PLP), were significantly associated with a reduced risk of colorectal cancer, according to findings published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevention.
The study follows similar findings from Scotland-based researchers published in the same journal last year. Researchers from the University of Edinburgh, Western General Hospital (Edinburgh) and the University of Aberdeen, reported that increased intakes of vitamin B6 from dietary and supplements may reduce the risk of colorectal cancer by over 20 per cent (Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev., Vol. 17, pp. 171-182).
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
"Hippocrates (460-377 BC), a Greek physician, is traditionally acknowledged as the “Father of Medicine”. The Hippocratic Oath was formulated in the 4th century BC at the time when Hippocrates was establishing medicine as a science, raising it from its primitive state. Though the oath was not universally accepted by ancient physicians, medical practice began to conform to conditions envisaged by the document at the end of the ancient times."
Here is one of the original lines often quoted from that oath... "I will apply dietetic measures for the benefit of the sick according to my ability and judgment; I will keep them from harm and injustice."
Originally, doctors taught good nutrition, used herbal medicine, and felt that doing no harm was of primary importance above all things. Boy, have things changed.
For many years now, doctors have been reported as the 3rd leading cause of death in America, according to the AMA's own annual reports, second only to heart disease and cancer.
This is where I get my passion to share natural ways to improve one's health that usually also result in side benefits rather than side effects.
I agree with people like Thomas Edison who was quoted as saying...
"The doctor of the future will prescribe no drugs, but will interest his patients in the care and nutrition of the human frame and in the cause and prevention of disease."
Voltaire also may have been on to something when he said...
"Doctors give drugs of which they know little, into bodies of which they know less, for diseases of which they know nothing at all."
This week I had 1 question that I can answer here on HealthBlogger...
Question from L. W. - Prineville, OR...
Do you have any recommendations for SEVERE allergies? My husband just got hammered this weekend to the point he couldn't go out of the house yesterday without sneezing and blowing his head off. He’s absolutely miserable. Never has had it this bad before. Any histamine help out there? Thoughts?
Answer... Your husband most likely is allergic to a tree as they bloom first, next comes grasses and flowers. Many people here have problems with juniper which produces a fine yellow dust when it blooms. Either way, the best approach naturally is to block the response and then use homeopathic antigen therapy. See link below...http://www.cwiechert.com/allergies.html
Enjoy this week's studies and articles...
It's never too late to become younger.
cw
Possible 75% cancer mortality reduction with Vitamin D...
In a new study, researchers at the Moores Cancer Center and Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, UC San Diego used a complex computer prediction model to determine that intake of vitamin D3 and calcium would prevent 58,000 new cases of breast cancer and 49,000 new cases of colorectal cancer annually in the US and Canada. The researchers model also predicted that 75% of deaths from these cancers could be prevented with adequate intake of vitamin D3 and calcium. Dr. Cedric Garland, UCSD School of Medicine, lead researcher on the study discusses the implications of this finding and the proposed actions.
Drink Green Tea For Healthy Teeth And Gums...
With origins dating back over 4,000 years, green tea has long been a popular beverage in Asian culture, and is increasingly gaining popularity in the United States. And while ancient Chinese and Japanese medicine believed green tea consumption could cure disease and heal wounds, recent scientific studies are beginning to establish the potential health benefits of drinking green tea, especially in weight loss, heart health, and cancer prevention.
Dispel the Myths: High Cholesterol is Not to Blame for Heart Disease ...
(NaturalNews) Most people react to being told they have high cholesterol in the same way they would if they were told they have cancer. Somehow the idea of having high cholesterol can strike deep fear into the heart of a person. After all, doesn't a high cholesterol reading mean you are a walking heart attack waiting to happen? That's what we've been told for decades by the media and the medical profession, but more recently evidence is coming to light that says high cholesterol may not be an accurate predictor of heart attack. This may come as a shock to anyone who has followed the idea that lowering your cholesterol will prevent heart disease. In fact, such ideas prevent people from looking at the big picture: there are many risk factors associated with heart disease, and putting all of the blame on cholesterol causes people to ignore other more prevalent factors.
A Big Fat Fib: Low-Fat is Not the Answer ...
(NaturalNews) It all started a few decades ago, when well-known health experts began recommending that people eliminate fat from their diets. A lot of people jumped on the no-fat train because some studies at the time seemed to point to fat as the villain of our modern diet. It soon became obvious to health professionals that completely eliminating fat was not any kind of solution. First of all, most people couldn`t stay on this type of extreme diet for any length of time. Secondly, health problems like cancer, infection, fatigue and depression ran rampant when fat was eliminated.
Vitamin K and prostate cancer – study supports benefits...
An improved vitamin K2 status may reduce the risk of prostate cancer, suggest results from German scientists that build the science linking the vitamin to improved prostate health.
Scientists from the German Cancer Research Center report that an improved status of the vitamin was linked to a lower risk of both advanced-stage prostate cancer and high-grade prostate cancer.
Resveratrol is "Nature's Medicine" for Cancer, Heart Disease and Much More ...
(NaturalNews) Just how good is resveratrol at preventing cancer and heart disease? It's so good that drug companies are trying to mimic its molecules in order to claim they're "creating" a new drug to prevent heart disease. But this is Mother Nature's miracle drug -- only it's not a drug. It's a molecule synthesized by plants for protecting themselves! And it turns out the same molecule can protect you from cancer, heart disease and a whole lot more. I wanted you to read about the amazing benefits of resveratrol, so I put together this collection of quotes from top authors in the field. Read it to learn the truth about resveratrol that the drug companies and the FDA hope you never find out...
Reversing Tooth Decay...
Teeth are able to heal themselves. That's how traditional cultures such as the Inuit can wear their teeth down to the pulp due to chewing leather and sand-covered dried fish, yet still have an exceptionally low rate of tooth decay. It's also how the African Wakamba tribe can file their front teeth into sharp points without causing decay. Both cultures lost their resistance to tooth decay after adopting nutrient-poor Western foods such as white flour and sugar.
In a study with dogs... When a diet of high calcifying qualities, ie., one rich in vitamin D, calcium and phosphorus was given to the dogs during the period of attrition, the new secondary dentine laid down was abundant and well formed whether the original structure of the teeth was good or bad. On the other hand, a diet rich in cereals and poor in vitamin D resulted in the production of secondary dentine either small in amount or poorly calcified, and this happened even if the primary dentine was well formed.
Pomegranate’s anti-inflammatory effects strengthened...
A polyphenol-rich pomegranate extract may reduce inflammation, and positively effect chronic disease risk, according to results of a new cell study from the US.
Findings published in the open access Journal of Inflammation suggest that a polyphenol-rich pomegranate fruit extract (POMx) acts by inhibiting the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines at a gene expression level.
“Our’s is the first report that shows POMx inhibits the inflammatory activity of activated human mast cells [known to play a central role in the inflammatory process] like KU812 cells,” wrote the researchers from the University of South Carolina and Case Western Reserve University.
“POMx or POMx-derived compounds may be of value for the treatment of inflammatory diseases in which mast cells play an active role,” they added.
Protect Yourself from MSG and Aspartame Excitotoxicity ...
(NaturalNews) The first line of defense against the two most commonly used and pernicious food additives, MSG and aspartame, is avoidance. However, complete avoidance is not possible for everyone all the time. MSG, monosodium glutamate, has been disguised with several different names. Aspartame or its primary constituent, aspartic acid, along with disguised variations of MSG, have even shown up in food products or supplements sold in health food stores!Eating out, you're sure to be taking in some MSG. Even if the restaurant doesn't add MSG to the food it prepares, MSG or disguised variations are sure to be within the foods purchased by the restaurant. Soups, gravies, and all liquids with MSG or aspartame will ensure a more rapid overload of excitotoxins than other forms of tainted foods. Even worse maybe, now it has been disclosed that many crops are being sprayed, some for several years, with the essential ingredient of MSG, processed free glutamate. So a second line of defense is certainly in order.
Hypothyroidism In Women Associated With Liver Cancer...
Women with a history of hypothyroidism face a significantly higher risk of developing liver cancer, according to a new study.
Hypothyroidism is the most common thyroid disorder among U.S. adults, affecting between 8 and 12 percent of the U.S. population, and more women than men. The condition can cause hyperlipidemia and weight gain and may play a role in the development of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis which can progress to more severe liver disease. Studies have also suggested a clinical association between hypothyroidism and hepatitis C, which is contributing to the country’s rising rate of liver cancer.
B6 may slash colorectal cancer risk: Harvard study...
Increased intake of vitamin B6 from dietary and supplements may reduce the risk of colorectal cancer by over 50 per cent, suggests a new study.
Almost 15,000 people took part in the study, which reported that increased blood levels of the vitamin’s active form, pyridoxal 5'-phosphate (PLP), were significantly associated with a reduced risk of colorectal cancer, according to findings published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevention.
The study follows similar findings from Scotland-based researchers published in the same journal last year. Researchers from the University of Edinburgh, Western General Hospital (Edinburgh) and the University of Aberdeen, reported that increased intakes of vitamin B6 from dietary and supplements may reduce the risk of colorectal cancer by over 20 per cent (Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev., Vol. 17, pp. 171-182).
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, April 19, 2009
First HealthBlogger with interactive questions and feedback from readers... Keep the questions coming.
I got 3 questions this week that I will try to address briefly and in this week's studies, articles, and videos as well. Please review the whole Blog for a complete answer to these issues.
First a disclaimer. Please read the About Me to the right of this Blog, so you know the rules here. I will offer research from doctors and scientists and sometimes information from my own 35 years of experience. You must clear this information with your own doctor, or consider this a 2nd opinion of which you must make the final decision as to whether to try or follow these suggestions.
Question 1 from M. B. - Oakland, CA...
It would be great to know what could help someone suffer less from the chemo and radiation that they are most likely to receive with stage 3 cancer...? What could boost their bodies internal cancer fighter...? And any special supplements, little known anythings specific to ovarian issues...? What's the research that you've gathered say..?
Answer... This is a complicated question and must be discussed with their doctor. I have listed below many important factors for improving one's chances with cancer and prevention before and after treatment. Please read and watch what I have listed below. Basically I like anything natural that functions as an anti-oxidant that also is anti-inflammatory in nature. Astaxanthin, Omega 3's - see Antioxidants May Aid Chemotherapy Patients.
As for ovarian issues, one thing I especially like is an enzyme called Serrapeptase. Some doctors use it in Europe to dissolve and remove fibroid tissue in the breasts, ovaries. or anywhere else adhesions, scar tissue, or fibroid material may exist. Reference... http://www.serrapeptase.info/ - When you go to that page, click to listen to Robert explain Serrapeptase research.
Serrapeptase
Question 2 from B. A. - Prineville, OR...
Ok, I have a question… my youngest son has some pretty big behavioral issues. I have heard that it could be a lack of Acidophilus. Is this true and if so what would be the best form. They recommended the refrigerated form of it.Answer... Acidophilus is a probiotic. While I think they are very important for colon health, regularity, and immunity, it would not be the best approach for behavioral issues. I like Omega 3's, especially the DHA portion found in them and and I would use a herbal formula especially formulated for calming children down called Calm Child. Also look out for coloring agents in his foods and drinks and of course, sugar and high fructose syrup. Also, allergies to foods and drinks can cause anger issues in children. Look for anything he likes to eat or drink everyday and has a fit when he doesn't get it. Then remove it from his diet for 2 weeks and see how he responds.
Please review the Blog I did on HA and ADD. http://cwiechert.blogspot.com/2007/12/do-you-know-child-with-attention.html
Question 3 from D. B. - Prineville, OR...
My ? has to do with detoxing nicotine from the body - are there vitamins that will help this?
I'm gonna try to stop smoking (again) and know that I have a really hard time the first 3-5 days due to the nicotine being in my system. I actually do pretty good mentally but the withdrawals are what get me smoking again.
Answer... There are a lot of ways to remove toxins from the body, but the most specific for your issue, and one that can work quickly, is Homeopathic in nature and is taken under the tongue. It's called Drugtox. You can find it at MBI. Search for Drugtox in the search engine or under the category Alternative Supplements, then detoxifiers.
E-mail questions or comments to cww@cwiechert.com
Enjoy this weeks studies and articles.
Remember, it's never too late to become younger...
cw
Study Finds Sunny Side of Eggs...
When it comes to public consumption of nutrition studies, an old adage applies: Everything in moderation. The latest study looking at what you should eat involves eggs. Despite decades of advice that the cholesterol in eggs is bad for you, researchers in Canada now report evidence that eggs might reduce another heart disease risk factor — high blood pressure.
The scientists found egg proteins that, in laboratory simulations of the human digestive process, seem to act like a popular group of prescription medications in lowering blood pressure. The findings are detailed in the Feb. 11 issue of the American Chemical Society's Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.
Scientists Discover Why A Low GI Meal Makes You Feel Full... Eating a meal with a low GI (glycaemic index) increases gut hormone production which leads to suppression of appetite and the feeling of fullness. This is the finding of new research being presented at the annual Society for Endocrinology BES meeting in Harrogate.
Researchers from King’s College London studied the effects of a low versus high GI meal on levels of gut hormones. This is the first study to provide clues as to how a low GI meal produces satiety.
GI is a ranking assigned to carbohydrates according to their effect on the body’s blood sugar levels. A low GI meal takes longer to digest and releases sugar into the bloodstream more slowly than a high GI meal. High GI foods include white bread, croissants and cornflakes, whereas granary bread, milk and most fruit and vegetables are all classed as low GI foods. Glycemic Index
Drug for Heart Disease Causes Heart Attack and Stroke ... (NaturalNews) According to a study published in the March 18 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), a drug that had looked promising in preventing atherosclerosis (the process in which plaque builds up in the inner lining of the arteries leading to cardiovascular events) in animal tests just doesn`t work in humans. What`s more, the medication appears to be downright dangerous. Instead of preventing cardiac problems, it increases the incidence of heart attacks and strokes.
The drug was tested in 892 people with a family history of high cholesterol (familial hypercholesterolemia), which is associated with a higher risk for atherosclerosis.
Lipoic Acid Found to Reduce Triglycerides by 60 Percent in Lab Rats... Following only days after a study in the Archives of Internal Medicine finds high concentrations of triglyceride blood fats are common in the U.S., a new study finds that supplementing the diets of lab rats with lipoic acid significantly lowered their triglycerides. Researchers suggest it may be an easy way to lower this risk of cardiovascular disease.
Triglycerides, along with cholesterol levels and blood pressure, are one of the key risk factors in cardiovascular disease. In the lab animals, supplements of lipoic acid lowered triglyceride levels up to 60 percent. If the effect were the same in humans – which is not yet clear – that would be a greater impact than found with other dietary supplements, and similar to the effects of some prescription drugs. Alpha Lipoic Acid & Acetyl - L-Carnitine
IP6 is Highly Effective Alternative Treatment for Cancer ... (NaturalNews) Anyone looking for effective alternatives to the treatments offered by traditional cancer specialists might want to look at inositol hexophosphate (IP6). It is a very simple and inexpensive treatment that may easily get written off by people, who have been led to believe the cure for cancer can only be found in a laboratory through the complexities of science and only after years of expensive research and testing. Yet it is becoming obvious that one of the most effective cures for cancer already exists in a simple compound found in abundance in many foods. New research continues to underscore the effectiveness of IP6 against cancer.
IP-6
Nutritional Cancer Therapy of Max Gerson, M.D.... It has been said that more people live off cancer than die from it. The Gerson Therapy is a book that can put a stop to this travesty. Here is a very practical, highly detailed guide to the intensive nutritional treatment of cancer and other life-threatening diseases that many would consider to have been impossible to obtain. But thanks to the work of Max Gerson, M.D., and his daughter, author Charlotte Gerson, this knowledge is readily available for all who need it.
Max Gerson cured cancer. He did so with a strict fat-free, salt-free, low-protein, essentially vegetarian dietary regimen, based on great quantities of fresh vegetable juice, supplements, and systemic detoxification. Ms. Gerson explains:
“Dr. Gerson found that the underlying problems of all cancer patients are toxicity and deficiency. He had to overcome both these difficulties. He found that one of the important features of his therapy had to be the hourly administration of fresh vegetable juices. These supply ample nutrients, as well as fluids to help flush out the kidneys. When the high levels of nutrients re-enter tissues, toxins accumulated over many years are forced into the blood stream. The toxins are then filtered out by the liver. The liver is easily overburdened by the continuous release of toxins and is unable to release the load.” Dr. Gerson found that he could provide help to the liver by the caffeine in coffee, absorbed from the colon via the hemorrhoidal vein, which carries the caffeine to the portal system and then to the liver. The caffeine stimulates the liver/bile ducts to open, releasing the poisons into the intestinal tract for excretion.”
Healing your body with The Gerson Therapy... Throughout our lives our bodies are being filled with a variety of disease and cancer causing pollutants. These toxins reach us through the air we breathe, the food we eat, the medicines we take and the water we drink. As more of these poisons are used every day and cancer rates continue to climb, being able to turn to a proven, natural, detoxifying treatment like the Gerson Therapy is not only reassuring, but necessary.
The Movie You Have To See This Year... Video Trailor - A MUST SEE With a constituency limited to anyone who eats, "Food, Inc." is a civilized horror movie for the socially conscious, the nutritionally curious and the hungry. Yes, it has a deceptively cheery palette, but helmer Robert Kenner's doc -- which does for the supermarket what "Jaws" did for the beach -- marches straight into the dark side of cutthroat agri-business, corporatized meat and the greedy manipulation of both genetics and the law. Doc biz may be in the doldrums, but "Food, Inc." is so aesthetically polished and politically urgent, theatrical play seems a no-brainer, though it won't do much for popcorn sales.
Another Anti-cancer Effect Of The 'Longevity' Protein SIRT1 Identified... Yuan et al. have identified another anti-cancer effect of the "longevity" protein SIRT1. By speeding the destruction of the tumor promoter c-Myc, SIRT1 curbs cell division. he yeast and nematode equivalents of SIRT1 are fountains of youth that stretch lifespan. Whether SIRT1 slows aging in mammals isn't certain, but it's beneficial in other ways. The protein tunes up metabolism, reducing blood levels of glucose and insulin, and might forestall neurodegenerative illnesses such as Alzheimer's disease and ALS. Given its pro-life credentials, you might expect SIRT1 to inhibit cancer. And several studies suggest that it does. But other work indicates that the protein aids tumors. For example, SIRT1 chops off acetyl groups, which can inactivate the tumor suppressor p53. Video on Resveratrol and Cancer
What is Resveratrol - Dr. Allen Josephs M.D. - Video
Resveratrol
The Importance of Vitamin D - Video From Dr. Allen Josephs M.D... Research in recent years indicates that Vitamin D provides health benefits far beyond just optimizing bone health. Studies from some of the most reputable institutions in the United States show that adequate Vitamin D intake helps support healthy heart function, immunity, joint function, muscle health and many other bodily processes & functions. Vitamin D is awesome for cancer - Video
Vitamin D3
Med diet, vegetables and nuts come out top for heart health... The Mediterranean diet, rich in omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamins C, E and folate, is the only dietary pattern associated with a lower risk for heart disease, says a new review.
According to findings published in this week’s Archives of Internal Medicine, modest relationships were found supporting omega-3 fatty acids, folate, whole grains, alcohol, fruits, fibre and dietary vitamins E and C and beta carotene, for reductions in the risk of heart disease. On the other hand, trans-fatty acids and foods with a high glycemic index (GI) were associated with detrimental effects on heart health, wrote the researchers, led by Andrew Mente, from the Population Health Research Institute.
Omega-3 Kills Cancer Cells... Docosahexanoic acid (DHA), an omega-3 fatty acid found in fish oils, has been shown to reduce the size of tumours and enhance the positive effects of the chemotherapy drug cisplatin, while limiting its harmful side effects. The rat experiments provide some support for the plethora of health benefits often ascribed to omega-3 acids. Professor A. M. El-Mowafy led a team of researchers from Mansoura University, Egypt, who studied DHA's effects on solid tumours growing in mice, as well as investigating how this fatty acid interacts with cisplatin, a chemotherapy drug that is known to cause kidney damage. El-Mowafy said, "DHA elicited prominent chemopreventive effects on its own, and appreciably augmented those of cisplatin as well. Furthermore, this study is the first to reveal that DHA can obliterate lethal cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity and renal tissue injury." Omega 3 EFA's
Low Glycemic Breakfast May Increase Benefits Of Working Out... The benefits of physical activity and a balanced diet are well documented and form the basis of many public health recommendations. This is because each of these factors can independently influence risks for many chronic diseases such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, and some forms of cancer. Some research also suggests that exercise and diet interact to influence health. For instance, exercising after short-term fasting (such as before breakfast) may increase the amount of fat burned. Similarly, consumption of a meal eliciting a low blood glucose response prior to exercise may also boost the use of body fat (instead of glucose). However, most of these studies have used either trained athletes or recreational exercisers, and none has looked at effects of the type of pre-exercise meal on metabolism during and after exercise.
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
First a disclaimer. Please read the About Me to the right of this Blog, so you know the rules here. I will offer research from doctors and scientists and sometimes information from my own 35 years of experience. You must clear this information with your own doctor, or consider this a 2nd opinion of which you must make the final decision as to whether to try or follow these suggestions.
Question 1 from M. B. - Oakland, CA...
It would be great to know what could help someone suffer less from the chemo and radiation that they are most likely to receive with stage 3 cancer...? What could boost their bodies internal cancer fighter...? And any special supplements, little known anythings specific to ovarian issues...? What's the research that you've gathered say..?
Answer... This is a complicated question and must be discussed with their doctor. I have listed below many important factors for improving one's chances with cancer and prevention before and after treatment. Please read and watch what I have listed below. Basically I like anything natural that functions as an anti-oxidant that also is anti-inflammatory in nature. Astaxanthin, Omega 3's - see Antioxidants May Aid Chemotherapy Patients.
As for ovarian issues, one thing I especially like is an enzyme called Serrapeptase. Some doctors use it in Europe to dissolve and remove fibroid tissue in the breasts, ovaries. or anywhere else adhesions, scar tissue, or fibroid material may exist. Reference... http://www.serrapeptase.info/ - When you go to that page, click to listen to Robert explain Serrapeptase research.
Serrapeptase
Question 2 from B. A. - Prineville, OR...
Ok, I have a question… my youngest son has some pretty big behavioral issues. I have heard that it could be a lack of Acidophilus. Is this true and if so what would be the best form. They recommended the refrigerated form of it.Answer... Acidophilus is a probiotic. While I think they are very important for colon health, regularity, and immunity, it would not be the best approach for behavioral issues. I like Omega 3's, especially the DHA portion found in them and and I would use a herbal formula especially formulated for calming children down called Calm Child. Also look out for coloring agents in his foods and drinks and of course, sugar and high fructose syrup. Also, allergies to foods and drinks can cause anger issues in children. Look for anything he likes to eat or drink everyday and has a fit when he doesn't get it. Then remove it from his diet for 2 weeks and see how he responds.
Please review the Blog I did on HA and ADD. http://cwiechert.blogspot.com/2007/12/do-you-know-child-with-attention.html
Question 3 from D. B. - Prineville, OR...
My ? has to do with detoxing nicotine from the body - are there vitamins that will help this?
I'm gonna try to stop smoking (again) and know that I have a really hard time the first 3-5 days due to the nicotine being in my system. I actually do pretty good mentally but the withdrawals are what get me smoking again.
Answer... There are a lot of ways to remove toxins from the body, but the most specific for your issue, and one that can work quickly, is Homeopathic in nature and is taken under the tongue. It's called Drugtox. You can find it at MBI. Search for Drugtox in the search engine or under the category Alternative Supplements, then detoxifiers.
E-mail questions or comments to cww@cwiechert.com
Enjoy this weeks studies and articles.
Remember, it's never too late to become younger...
cw
Study Finds Sunny Side of Eggs...
When it comes to public consumption of nutrition studies, an old adage applies: Everything in moderation. The latest study looking at what you should eat involves eggs. Despite decades of advice that the cholesterol in eggs is bad for you, researchers in Canada now report evidence that eggs might reduce another heart disease risk factor — high blood pressure.
The scientists found egg proteins that, in laboratory simulations of the human digestive process, seem to act like a popular group of prescription medications in lowering blood pressure. The findings are detailed in the Feb. 11 issue of the American Chemical Society's Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.
Scientists Discover Why A Low GI Meal Makes You Feel Full... Eating a meal with a low GI (glycaemic index) increases gut hormone production which leads to suppression of appetite and the feeling of fullness. This is the finding of new research being presented at the annual Society for Endocrinology BES meeting in Harrogate.
Researchers from King’s College London studied the effects of a low versus high GI meal on levels of gut hormones. This is the first study to provide clues as to how a low GI meal produces satiety.
GI is a ranking assigned to carbohydrates according to their effect on the body’s blood sugar levels. A low GI meal takes longer to digest and releases sugar into the bloodstream more slowly than a high GI meal. High GI foods include white bread, croissants and cornflakes, whereas granary bread, milk and most fruit and vegetables are all classed as low GI foods. Glycemic Index
Drug for Heart Disease Causes Heart Attack and Stroke ... (NaturalNews) According to a study published in the March 18 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), a drug that had looked promising in preventing atherosclerosis (the process in which plaque builds up in the inner lining of the arteries leading to cardiovascular events) in animal tests just doesn`t work in humans. What`s more, the medication appears to be downright dangerous. Instead of preventing cardiac problems, it increases the incidence of heart attacks and strokes.
The drug was tested in 892 people with a family history of high cholesterol (familial hypercholesterolemia), which is associated with a higher risk for atherosclerosis.
Lipoic Acid Found to Reduce Triglycerides by 60 Percent in Lab Rats... Following only days after a study in the Archives of Internal Medicine finds high concentrations of triglyceride blood fats are common in the U.S., a new study finds that supplementing the diets of lab rats with lipoic acid significantly lowered their triglycerides. Researchers suggest it may be an easy way to lower this risk of cardiovascular disease.
Triglycerides, along with cholesterol levels and blood pressure, are one of the key risk factors in cardiovascular disease. In the lab animals, supplements of lipoic acid lowered triglyceride levels up to 60 percent. If the effect were the same in humans – which is not yet clear – that would be a greater impact than found with other dietary supplements, and similar to the effects of some prescription drugs. Alpha Lipoic Acid & Acetyl - L-Carnitine
IP6 is Highly Effective Alternative Treatment for Cancer ... (NaturalNews) Anyone looking for effective alternatives to the treatments offered by traditional cancer specialists might want to look at inositol hexophosphate (IP6). It is a very simple and inexpensive treatment that may easily get written off by people, who have been led to believe the cure for cancer can only be found in a laboratory through the complexities of science and only after years of expensive research and testing. Yet it is becoming obvious that one of the most effective cures for cancer already exists in a simple compound found in abundance in many foods. New research continues to underscore the effectiveness of IP6 against cancer.
IP-6
Nutritional Cancer Therapy of Max Gerson, M.D.... It has been said that more people live off cancer than die from it. The Gerson Therapy is a book that can put a stop to this travesty. Here is a very practical, highly detailed guide to the intensive nutritional treatment of cancer and other life-threatening diseases that many would consider to have been impossible to obtain. But thanks to the work of Max Gerson, M.D., and his daughter, author Charlotte Gerson, this knowledge is readily available for all who need it.
Max Gerson cured cancer. He did so with a strict fat-free, salt-free, low-protein, essentially vegetarian dietary regimen, based on great quantities of fresh vegetable juice, supplements, and systemic detoxification. Ms. Gerson explains:
“Dr. Gerson found that the underlying problems of all cancer patients are toxicity and deficiency. He had to overcome both these difficulties. He found that one of the important features of his therapy had to be the hourly administration of fresh vegetable juices. These supply ample nutrients, as well as fluids to help flush out the kidneys. When the high levels of nutrients re-enter tissues, toxins accumulated over many years are forced into the blood stream. The toxins are then filtered out by the liver. The liver is easily overburdened by the continuous release of toxins and is unable to release the load.” Dr. Gerson found that he could provide help to the liver by the caffeine in coffee, absorbed from the colon via the hemorrhoidal vein, which carries the caffeine to the portal system and then to the liver. The caffeine stimulates the liver/bile ducts to open, releasing the poisons into the intestinal tract for excretion.”
Healing your body with The Gerson Therapy... Throughout our lives our bodies are being filled with a variety of disease and cancer causing pollutants. These toxins reach us through the air we breathe, the food we eat, the medicines we take and the water we drink. As more of these poisons are used every day and cancer rates continue to climb, being able to turn to a proven, natural, detoxifying treatment like the Gerson Therapy is not only reassuring, but necessary.
The Movie You Have To See This Year... Video Trailor - A MUST SEE With a constituency limited to anyone who eats, "Food, Inc." is a civilized horror movie for the socially conscious, the nutritionally curious and the hungry. Yes, it has a deceptively cheery palette, but helmer Robert Kenner's doc -- which does for the supermarket what "Jaws" did for the beach -- marches straight into the dark side of cutthroat agri-business, corporatized meat and the greedy manipulation of both genetics and the law. Doc biz may be in the doldrums, but "Food, Inc." is so aesthetically polished and politically urgent, theatrical play seems a no-brainer, though it won't do much for popcorn sales.
Another Anti-cancer Effect Of The 'Longevity' Protein SIRT1 Identified... Yuan et al. have identified another anti-cancer effect of the "longevity" protein SIRT1. By speeding the destruction of the tumor promoter c-Myc, SIRT1 curbs cell division. he yeast and nematode equivalents of SIRT1 are fountains of youth that stretch lifespan. Whether SIRT1 slows aging in mammals isn't certain, but it's beneficial in other ways. The protein tunes up metabolism, reducing blood levels of glucose and insulin, and might forestall neurodegenerative illnesses such as Alzheimer's disease and ALS. Given its pro-life credentials, you might expect SIRT1 to inhibit cancer. And several studies suggest that it does. But other work indicates that the protein aids tumors. For example, SIRT1 chops off acetyl groups, which can inactivate the tumor suppressor p53. Video on Resveratrol and Cancer
What is Resveratrol - Dr. Allen Josephs M.D. - Video
Resveratrol
The Importance of Vitamin D - Video From Dr. Allen Josephs M.D... Research in recent years indicates that Vitamin D provides health benefits far beyond just optimizing bone health. Studies from some of the most reputable institutions in the United States show that adequate Vitamin D intake helps support healthy heart function, immunity, joint function, muscle health and many other bodily processes & functions. Vitamin D is awesome for cancer - Video
Vitamin D3
Med diet, vegetables and nuts come out top for heart health... The Mediterranean diet, rich in omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamins C, E and folate, is the only dietary pattern associated with a lower risk for heart disease, says a new review.
According to findings published in this week’s Archives of Internal Medicine, modest relationships were found supporting omega-3 fatty acids, folate, whole grains, alcohol, fruits, fibre and dietary vitamins E and C and beta carotene, for reductions in the risk of heart disease. On the other hand, trans-fatty acids and foods with a high glycemic index (GI) were associated with detrimental effects on heart health, wrote the researchers, led by Andrew Mente, from the Population Health Research Institute.
Omega-3 Kills Cancer Cells... Docosahexanoic acid (DHA), an omega-3 fatty acid found in fish oils, has been shown to reduce the size of tumours and enhance the positive effects of the chemotherapy drug cisplatin, while limiting its harmful side effects. The rat experiments provide some support for the plethora of health benefits often ascribed to omega-3 acids. Professor A. M. El-Mowafy led a team of researchers from Mansoura University, Egypt, who studied DHA's effects on solid tumours growing in mice, as well as investigating how this fatty acid interacts with cisplatin, a chemotherapy drug that is known to cause kidney damage. El-Mowafy said, "DHA elicited prominent chemopreventive effects on its own, and appreciably augmented those of cisplatin as well. Furthermore, this study is the first to reveal that DHA can obliterate lethal cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity and renal tissue injury." Omega 3 EFA's
Low Glycemic Breakfast May Increase Benefits Of Working Out... The benefits of physical activity and a balanced diet are well documented and form the basis of many public health recommendations. This is because each of these factors can independently influence risks for many chronic diseases such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, and some forms of cancer. Some research also suggests that exercise and diet interact to influence health. For instance, exercising after short-term fasting (such as before breakfast) may increase the amount of fat burned. Similarly, consumption of a meal eliciting a low blood glucose response prior to exercise may also boost the use of body fat (instead of glucose). However, most of these studies have used either trained athletes or recreational exercisers, and none has looked at effects of the type of pre-exercise meal on metabolism during and after exercise.
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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Orthomolecular Formulations - Nutraceuticals formulated by Christopher Wiechert, C.N.C.
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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, April 11, 2009
Create and manage excellent health or create and manage disease, it's your choice...
Modern medicine wants to manage your disease. My focus has been to educate you to take charge of your own health and create and manage ideal health.
The other day I saw an ad on TV that really made me angry. It was designed to scare you into putting your children on a drug to improve a poor immune response. They love to give diseases initials and this is also the case here. They call it (PI) or Primary Immunodeficiency.
The ad showed a mother arguing with her doctor as to why her child was so sick all the time. The doctor said it was normal for kids to be sick so often, and she disagreed. I disagree as well, as a healthy child has a lot of resistance to colds and flus, but only when they have enough vitamins D and C, which are needed in larger amounts than most people get.
The ad was designed to make the Mom feel that perhaps she knew more than the doctor, which was exactly what the drug company wanted her to believe. Today, drug companies advertise to you and I directly and want us to request the drugs we think we need. If you don't believe me, watch their ads more carefully from now on and you will see I am right.
My belief is that disease, which originally stood for IMBALANCE, is just that. Not a deficiency in drugs, but in natural chemicals our bodies where meant to get from our food, water, and sunlight.
Try your own experiments, especially you Moms... Try using alternatives to drugs for 6 months, like the ones I highlight below and see how little sickness your family has next winter.
D3 - 4,000 IU's capsules
D3 - Drops for kids
C - Advan C - a non-acidic form that is gentle to the digestive system - 1,000 mgs
C - Ascorbic Acid Liquid - 1,000 mgs
I have listed studies this week which support my beliefs. You can ask the people who know me or those that have listened and followed my advice. I really cannot remember the last time I had a cold or the flu.
Enjoy this weeks articles and TAKE ACTION to improve your health today.
It's never too late to become younger.
cw
New Survey: Do Cardiologists Recommend Dietary Supplements to Patients?...
The "Life ... supplemented" Healthcare Professionals (HCP) recently released the results of their "Impact Study," which showed the extent to which cardiologists recommend dietary supplements to patients and which supplements are recommended the most.
The survey showed that 72 percent of U.S. cardiologists go beyond suggestions about diet and exercise to recommend certain dietary supplements to their patients and more than half of these doctors (57 percent) take supplements themselves. Fifty-four percent of cardiologists believe dietary supplements can play an important role in improving or maintaining the health of their patients.
Children with Primary Immunodeficiency (PI) Disease...
The more you know about PI, the more you can help your child face the challenges of living with a chronic disease. Bringing family members, friends, and teachers into the loop will encourage the kind of understanding and special consideration you and your child need.
Vitamin D Deficiency In Infants And Nursing Mothers Carries Long-term Disease Risks...
Once believed to be important only for bone health, vitamin D is now seen as having a critical function in maintaining the immune system throughout life. The newly recognized disease risks associated with vitamin D deficiency are clearly documented in a new report.
Video - Vitamin D and it's effects on your health and Immune System...
Some scientists and doctors will tell you that you inherit genes that create your disease and you have no control over it. If you listen to other scientists, they will inform you that new research indicates that "good" and "bad" genes can be turned on or off, by correcting certain vitamins. This is called Gene Expression or Gene Regulation.
Vitamins got there name because science found they were "vital" for good health.
Vitamin D, A Gene-Regulating Super Nutrient...
(NaturalNews) Vitamin D has long been known to assist healthy bones by helping to stimulate bone cells to make new bone while enhancing the uptake of calcium into bones. Its role in boosting immunity, hormone regulation, brain health, metabolism, diabetes prevention, cancer prevention, and cardiovascular health are just now becoming clear. The sunshine vitamin appears poised to claim its crown. All your body organs and cells have receptors for vitamin D, meaning that vitamin D communicates all around your body. Your cells use vitamin D to directly regulate your genes, making it one of the most powerful compounds in human health. In fact, one study with 2100 female twins showed that having adequate vitamin D extends life by five years. This is because vitamin D prevents excessive wear and tear to the telomers that are attached to the ends of your chromosomes that enable cell division (determining potential cell lifespan). This is truly a new era of nutritional science.
Use of vitamin D in clinical practice...
The recent discovery--from a meta-analysis of 18 randomized controlled trials--that supplemental cholecalciferol (vitamin D) significantly reduces all-cause mortality emphasizes the medical, ethical, and legal implications of promptly diagnosing and adequately treating vitamin D deficiency. Not only are such deficiencies common, and probably the rule, vitamin D deficiency is implicated in most of the diseases of civilization. Vitamin D's final metabolic product is a potent, pleiotropic, repair and maintenance, seco-steroid hormone that targets more than 200 human genes in a wide variety of tissues, meaning it has as many mechanisms of action as genes it targets. One of the most important genes vitamin D up-regulates is for cathelicidin, a naturally occurring broad-spectrum antibiotic.
Vitamin D Found To Stimulate A Protein That Inhibits The Growth Of Breast Cancer Cells...
Calcitrol, the active form of vitamin D, has been found to induce a tumor suppressing protein that can inhibit the growth of breast cancer cells, according to a study by researcher Sylvia Chistakos, Ph.D., of the UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School.
Low vitamin D may make you heavier...
Low levels of Vitamin D in the body may be responsible for weight gain in women. Vitamin D insufficiency has been linked to low bone mineral density, increased risk of fracture, and obesity in adults. However, this relationship has not been well characterised in young adults. To examine the relationship between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D, body fat, and bone structure at the time of peak bone mass, researchers from California identified 90 young women, aged 16 to 22 years old, living in sunny southern California. The researchers monitored the vitamin D levels in the participants’ body along with their body mass index. Overall, 37 of the 90 women in the study had sufficient concentrations of the vitamin D metabolite 25-hydroxyvitamin D (30 nanograms per milliliter or above). The remaining 53 women had lesser vitamin D metabolite levels suggestive of vitamin D insufficiency.It was found that those with insufficient levels of vitamin D were significantly heavier and had greater body mass than their counterparts with sufficient levels of vitamin D, suggesting that obesity is related to vitamin D insufficiency.
Vitamin D Deficiency May Increase Risk Of Colds, Flu...
Vitamin D may be an important way to arm the immune system against disorders like the common cold, report investigators from the University of Colorado Denver (UC Denver) School of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and Children's Hospital Boston. In the largest and most nationally representative study of the association between vitamin D and respiratory infections, people with the lowest blood vitamin D levels reported having significantly more recent colds or cases of the flu. The risks were even higher for those with chronic respiratory disorders, such as asthma and emphysema. The report appears in the February 23 Archives of Internal Medicine.
Vitamin D Helps Ward Off Age-Related Mental Decline ...
(NaturalNews) A study to be published in the Journal of Geriatric Psychology and Neurology has revealed that vitamin D could help ward off the decline in mental function which usually accompanies old age. Its findings add on to other recent studies which had also suggested vitamin D has protective effects in this area. Study after study has revealed to us the amazing protective and beneficial effects of vitamin D on various aspects of health. In some ways, it almost sounds too good to be true. But once we understand that vitamin D functions not so much as a vitamin, per se, but more as a hormone which regulates a multitude of processes in the human body, this then becomes far less surprising.
Inadequate Vitamin D Levels Linked To High Use Of Narcotic Medication By Patients In Chronic Pain...
Mayo Clinic research shows a correlation between inadequate vitamin D levels and the amount of narcotic medication taken by patients who have chronic pain. This correlation is an important finding as researchers discover new ways to treat chronic pain.
Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Increased C-Section Rate ...
(NaturalNews) A study indicates women who are short on vitamin D are more likely to have a cesarean section delivery. The findings can be attributed to the work of a larger study which looked at the vitamin D levels in women within 72 hours of delivery. None of the women in the study had previous c-sections, and the rate of cesarean deliveries during the study was 17 percent. Researchers found 36 percent of women who had delivered babies to be vitamin D deficient, and 23 percent were found to be severely deficient. The findings indicate that a woman with low vitamin D levels is four times more likely to deliver by cesarean than a woman with higher levels.
Prostate Cancer Death Risk Linked to Vitamin D...
Elevated serum levels of vitamin D may be associated with a reduced risk of death from prostate cancer, researchers reported in the British Journal of Cancer (2009;100;450-454).In a study of 160 prostate cancer patients, those with medium and high serum levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D (calcidiol) were at 67% and 84% decreased risk of death from prostate cancer, respectively, compared with patients who had a low level. Among the 97 men receiving hormone therapy, medium and high calcidiol levels were associated with 82% and 91% decreased risk. Medium and high calcidiol levels were defined as 50-80 and greater than 80 nmol/L, respectively.
Vitamin C: There May Be a Modern Chronic Deficiency ...
Vitamin C. Mmmm . . . maybe you think of a tall glass of Florida orange juice. Or maybe you grab it at the beginning of the cold season. But would you associate it with cardiovascular disease (CVD) or cancer? Maybe you should. According to an article published in October 2007, in the Journal of Nutrition, there is accumulating scientific evidence that very large (therapeutic) doses of vitamin C may be effective in treating both CVD and cancer. In addition, some scientists have hypothesized that the onset of these common degenerative diseases may actually be due to a vitamin C deficiency in the general population. Dr. Steven Hickey and Dr. Hilary Roberts with the Vitamin C Foundation and authors of the book 'Ascorbate: the Science of Vitamin C', have gone so far as to suggest that heart disease is actually a chronic form of the vitamin C deficiency disease called scurvy. If we ate the recommended 5 servings of fruits and vegetables per day, we'd easily consume double the RDA for vitamin C and likely a lot more. According to Linus Pauling, a two time Nobel Prize winning chemist who is noted for his vitamin C research, our early human ancestors probably consumed 2,300 mg/day to 9,500 mg/day of vitamin C from their plant-based diet. This is 25 to 100 times more than today's RDA for an adult man.
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 other day I saw an ad on TV that really made me angry. It was designed to scare you into putting your children on a drug to improve a poor immune response. They love to give diseases initials and this is also the case here. They call it (PI) or Primary Immunodeficiency.
The ad showed a mother arguing with her doctor as to why her child was so sick all the time. The doctor said it was normal for kids to be sick so often, and she disagreed. I disagree as well, as a healthy child has a lot of resistance to colds and flus, but only when they have enough vitamins D and C, which are needed in larger amounts than most people get.
The ad was designed to make the Mom feel that perhaps she knew more than the doctor, which was exactly what the drug company wanted her to believe. Today, drug companies advertise to you and I directly and want us to request the drugs we think we need. If you don't believe me, watch their ads more carefully from now on and you will see I am right.
My belief is that disease, which originally stood for IMBALANCE, is just that. Not a deficiency in drugs, but in natural chemicals our bodies where meant to get from our food, water, and sunlight.
Try your own experiments, especially you Moms... Try using alternatives to drugs for 6 months, like the ones I highlight below and see how little sickness your family has next winter.
D3 - 4,000 IU's capsules
D3 - Drops for kids
C - Advan C - a non-acidic form that is gentle to the digestive system - 1,000 mgs
C - Ascorbic Acid Liquid - 1,000 mgs
I have listed studies this week which support my beliefs. You can ask the people who know me or those that have listened and followed my advice. I really cannot remember the last time I had a cold or the flu.
Enjoy this weeks articles and TAKE ACTION to improve your health today.
It's never too late to become younger.
cw
New Survey: Do Cardiologists Recommend Dietary Supplements to Patients?...
The "Life ... supplemented" Healthcare Professionals (HCP) recently released the results of their "Impact Study," which showed the extent to which cardiologists recommend dietary supplements to patients and which supplements are recommended the most.
The survey showed that 72 percent of U.S. cardiologists go beyond suggestions about diet and exercise to recommend certain dietary supplements to their patients and more than half of these doctors (57 percent) take supplements themselves. Fifty-four percent of cardiologists believe dietary supplements can play an important role in improving or maintaining the health of their patients.
Children with Primary Immunodeficiency (PI) Disease...
The more you know about PI, the more you can help your child face the challenges of living with a chronic disease. Bringing family members, friends, and teachers into the loop will encourage the kind of understanding and special consideration you and your child need.
Vitamin D Deficiency In Infants And Nursing Mothers Carries Long-term Disease Risks...
Once believed to be important only for bone health, vitamin D is now seen as having a critical function in maintaining the immune system throughout life. The newly recognized disease risks associated with vitamin D deficiency are clearly documented in a new report.
Video - Vitamin D and it's effects on your health and Immune System...
Some scientists and doctors will tell you that you inherit genes that create your disease and you have no control over it. If you listen to other scientists, they will inform you that new research indicates that "good" and "bad" genes can be turned on or off, by correcting certain vitamins. This is called Gene Expression or Gene Regulation.
Vitamins got there name because science found they were "vital" for good health.
Vitamin D, A Gene-Regulating Super Nutrient...
(NaturalNews) Vitamin D has long been known to assist healthy bones by helping to stimulate bone cells to make new bone while enhancing the uptake of calcium into bones. Its role in boosting immunity, hormone regulation, brain health, metabolism, diabetes prevention, cancer prevention, and cardiovascular health are just now becoming clear. The sunshine vitamin appears poised to claim its crown. All your body organs and cells have receptors for vitamin D, meaning that vitamin D communicates all around your body. Your cells use vitamin D to directly regulate your genes, making it one of the most powerful compounds in human health. In fact, one study with 2100 female twins showed that having adequate vitamin D extends life by five years. This is because vitamin D prevents excessive wear and tear to the telomers that are attached to the ends of your chromosomes that enable cell division (determining potential cell lifespan). This is truly a new era of nutritional science.
Use of vitamin D in clinical practice...
The recent discovery--from a meta-analysis of 18 randomized controlled trials--that supplemental cholecalciferol (vitamin D) significantly reduces all-cause mortality emphasizes the medical, ethical, and legal implications of promptly diagnosing and adequately treating vitamin D deficiency. Not only are such deficiencies common, and probably the rule, vitamin D deficiency is implicated in most of the diseases of civilization. Vitamin D's final metabolic product is a potent, pleiotropic, repair and maintenance, seco-steroid hormone that targets more than 200 human genes in a wide variety of tissues, meaning it has as many mechanisms of action as genes it targets. One of the most important genes vitamin D up-regulates is for cathelicidin, a naturally occurring broad-spectrum antibiotic.
Vitamin D Found To Stimulate A Protein That Inhibits The Growth Of Breast Cancer Cells...
Calcitrol, the active form of vitamin D, has been found to induce a tumor suppressing protein that can inhibit the growth of breast cancer cells, according to a study by researcher Sylvia Chistakos, Ph.D., of the UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School.
Low vitamin D may make you heavier...
Low levels of Vitamin D in the body may be responsible for weight gain in women. Vitamin D insufficiency has been linked to low bone mineral density, increased risk of fracture, and obesity in adults. However, this relationship has not been well characterised in young adults. To examine the relationship between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D, body fat, and bone structure at the time of peak bone mass, researchers from California identified 90 young women, aged 16 to 22 years old, living in sunny southern California. The researchers monitored the vitamin D levels in the participants’ body along with their body mass index. Overall, 37 of the 90 women in the study had sufficient concentrations of the vitamin D metabolite 25-hydroxyvitamin D (30 nanograms per milliliter or above). The remaining 53 women had lesser vitamin D metabolite levels suggestive of vitamin D insufficiency.It was found that those with insufficient levels of vitamin D were significantly heavier and had greater body mass than their counterparts with sufficient levels of vitamin D, suggesting that obesity is related to vitamin D insufficiency.
Vitamin D Deficiency May Increase Risk Of Colds, Flu...
Vitamin D may be an important way to arm the immune system against disorders like the common cold, report investigators from the University of Colorado Denver (UC Denver) School of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and Children's Hospital Boston. In the largest and most nationally representative study of the association between vitamin D and respiratory infections, people with the lowest blood vitamin D levels reported having significantly more recent colds or cases of the flu. The risks were even higher for those with chronic respiratory disorders, such as asthma and emphysema. The report appears in the February 23 Archives of Internal Medicine.
Vitamin D Helps Ward Off Age-Related Mental Decline ...
(NaturalNews) A study to be published in the Journal of Geriatric Psychology and Neurology has revealed that vitamin D could help ward off the decline in mental function which usually accompanies old age. Its findings add on to other recent studies which had also suggested vitamin D has protective effects in this area. Study after study has revealed to us the amazing protective and beneficial effects of vitamin D on various aspects of health. In some ways, it almost sounds too good to be true. But once we understand that vitamin D functions not so much as a vitamin, per se, but more as a hormone which regulates a multitude of processes in the human body, this then becomes far less surprising.
Inadequate Vitamin D Levels Linked To High Use Of Narcotic Medication By Patients In Chronic Pain...
Mayo Clinic research shows a correlation between inadequate vitamin D levels and the amount of narcotic medication taken by patients who have chronic pain. This correlation is an important finding as researchers discover new ways to treat chronic pain.
Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Increased C-Section Rate ...
(NaturalNews) A study indicates women who are short on vitamin D are more likely to have a cesarean section delivery. The findings can be attributed to the work of a larger study which looked at the vitamin D levels in women within 72 hours of delivery. None of the women in the study had previous c-sections, and the rate of cesarean deliveries during the study was 17 percent. Researchers found 36 percent of women who had delivered babies to be vitamin D deficient, and 23 percent were found to be severely deficient. The findings indicate that a woman with low vitamin D levels is four times more likely to deliver by cesarean than a woman with higher levels.
Prostate Cancer Death Risk Linked to Vitamin D...
Elevated serum levels of vitamin D may be associated with a reduced risk of death from prostate cancer, researchers reported in the British Journal of Cancer (2009;100;450-454).In a study of 160 prostate cancer patients, those with medium and high serum levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D (calcidiol) were at 67% and 84% decreased risk of death from prostate cancer, respectively, compared with patients who had a low level. Among the 97 men receiving hormone therapy, medium and high calcidiol levels were associated with 82% and 91% decreased risk. Medium and high calcidiol levels were defined as 50-80 and greater than 80 nmol/L, respectively.
Vitamin C: There May Be a Modern Chronic Deficiency ...
Vitamin C. Mmmm . . . maybe you think of a tall glass of Florida orange juice. Or maybe you grab it at the beginning of the cold season. But would you associate it with cardiovascular disease (CVD) or cancer? Maybe you should. According to an article published in October 2007, in the Journal of Nutrition, there is accumulating scientific evidence that very large (therapeutic) doses of vitamin C may be effective in treating both CVD and cancer. In addition, some scientists have hypothesized that the onset of these common degenerative diseases may actually be due to a vitamin C deficiency in the general population. Dr. Steven Hickey and Dr. Hilary Roberts with the Vitamin C Foundation and authors of the book 'Ascorbate: the Science of Vitamin C', have gone so far as to suggest that heart disease is actually a chronic form of the vitamin C deficiency disease called scurvy. If we ate the recommended 5 servings of fruits and vegetables per day, we'd easily consume double the RDA for vitamin C and likely a lot more. According to Linus Pauling, a two time Nobel Prize winning chemist who is noted for his vitamin C research, our early human ancestors probably consumed 2,300 mg/day to 9,500 mg/day of vitamin C from their plant-based diet. This is 25 to 100 times more than today's RDA for an adult man.
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 29, 2009
Let's make HealthBlogger Interactive...
Starting this week I would like to make HealthBlogger interactive with you commenting and or asking questions that you would like me to address on my blog. We can do this via e-mail. Just send me small comments or questions. Let's give it a try. You can be a a part of my process in reporting news and commentary on health, wellness, and anti-aging.
I am envisioning a sort of community type participation. I hope to hear from you. Please include your name or initials along with your state and/or country and I will post them with your question/comment.
Send to cww@cwiechert.com
Now for this week. I have supplied more evidence that Alzheimer's disease may really be a form of Diabetes. This is important as it indicates that a low glycemic diet may be the best way to prevent this disease from a dietary prospective.
Pre-Diabetes is rampant and is now called Hyperinsulinemia, or Syndrome X. It is a precursor to many diseases Americans suffer with, especially the risk of Heart Disease.
You all know by now how much I like Alpha Lipoic Acid and L-Carnitine as an anti-aging nutracuetical. Now there is evidence that L-Carnitine may protect you from liver cancer as well.
There is a lot of evidence that drinking red wine and eating a higher protein diet is beneficial health wise and I have included 2 studies this week that support that. Even if you are a vegetarian, there are ways to eat a high protein diet and rely less on high glycemic foods.
Also included this week are studies on vitamin D and it's role in multiple sclerosis and prostate cancer, as well as vitamin K2 for heart health, especially in postmenopausal women. And lastly, why Beta Carotene, maligned in a population-based study reporting concerns over beta-carotene and other carotenoids and lung cancer in smokers, was based on invalid or bad science. By the way, a simple way to get all these important nutrients in a complete multi is in NSI Synergy CardioLift® Multi-Vitamin, it's an excellent product.
Enjoy the articles and apply the research and remember...
It's never too late to become younger...
cw
More evidence links diabetes to Alzheimer's risk...
You've heard that diabetes hurts your heart, your eyes, your kidneys. New research indicates a more ominous link:
That diabetes increases the risk of getting Alzheimer's disease and may speed dementia once it strikes. Doctors long suspected diabetes damaged blood vessels that supply the brain. It now seems even more insidious, that the damage may start before someone is diagnosed with full-blown diabetes, back when the body is gradually losing its ability to regulate blood sugar.
In fact, the lines are blurring between what specialists call "vascular dementia" and scarier classic Alzheimer's disease. Whatever it's labeled, there's reason enough to safeguard your brain by fighting diabetes and heart-related risks.
'Pre-diabetics' Face Heightened Risk Of Heart Disease...
ScienceDaily (Mar. 9, 2009) — Older adults who have impaired glucose tolerance but who are not considered diabetic are at elevated risk for heart disease and may benefit from preventive therapies, according to a new study conducted by researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University. Diabetes becomes increasingly common with age. An estimated 37 million Americans over the age of 65 have diabetes, almost one-quarter of that population. Another 20 to 30 percent of seniors, an estimated 7.5 to 11.1 million, are not clinically diabetic but have impaired glucose tolerance, which is considered a form of "pre-diabetes."
Long-term L-carnitine supplementation prevents development of liver cancer...
A study will be published on March 21, 2009 in World Journal of Gastroenterology addresses the question. A research group in King Saud University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia investigated, for the first time, the role of carnitine, a naturally occurring compound that is synthesized mainly in the liver, during the development of hepatocarcinogenesis. Authors of the study reported that carnitine deficiency is a risk factor and should be viewed as a mechanism in hepatic carcinogenesis, and that long-term L-carnitine supplementation prevents the development of liver cancer. Therefore, carnitine supplementation alone or in combination with other natural chemopreventive compounds could be used to prevent, slow or reverse the occurrence of liver cancer.
Increase Complete Protein and Lose Weight ...
(NaturalNews) All the rave reviews of fruits and vegetables lately have captured our attention. Many people have made significant changes in their diets to accommodate seven to nine serving of these healing superstars. Some have had difficulty fitting all these servings into their diets, and have cut back on primary protein sources to make room for them while trying to watch their weight. This may not be the best decision because recent research has shown that getting a higher percentage of calories from protein helps the body burn fat more efficiently. Complete proteins are especially important because they form the structure and integrity of every part of the body.
Drink Red Wine and Keep Breasts, Livers and Brains Healthy ...
(NaturalNews) Red wine is turning out to be a superfood. Although many health conscious people have opted to get isolated grape compounds in capsule form, recent research is showing that the best way is to drink red wine. That's because red wine contains the entire grape polyphenol group of nutrients, a group that has been shown to work much better synergistically. In fact, newly released research is showing that breast tumor growth and metastasis to bone and liver are inhibited by the complete grape polyphenol complex.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Reduce Risk Of Advanced Prostate Cancer...
ScienceDaily (Mar. 25, 2009) — Omega-3 fatty acids appear protective against advanced prostate cancer, and this effect may be modified by a genetic variant in the COX-2 gene, according to a report in Clinical Cancer Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research. "Previous research has shown protection against prostate cancer, but this is one of the first studies to show protection against advanced prostate cancer and interaction with COX-2," said John S. Witte, Ph.D., professor of epidemiology and biostatistics at the University of California San Francisco.
Physical Activity Improves Longevity: It is Never Too Late to Start ...
(NaturalNews) A Swedish study recently published in the British Medical Journal has given those who have reached or passed middle age hope and encouragement to begin a new healthy lifestyle, having discovered that starting a solid exercise regime after the age of 50 can raise one's level of longevity to that of those who have been exercising regularly all along.
Multiple Sclerosis Caused by Vitamin D Deficiency ...
(NaturalNews) Researchers from Oxford University and the University of British Columbia have discovered that Vitamin D deficiency affects a section of the human genome already linked with multiple sclerosis (MS) risk, adding further weight to theories that this vitamin deficiency might play a role in development of the disease."Here we show that the main environmental risk candidate -- vitamin D -- and the main gene region are directly linked and interact," said co-author George Ebers.
Prostate Cancer Death Risk Linked to Vitamin D...
Elevated serum levels of vitamin D may be associated with a reduced risk of death from prostate cancer, researchers reported in the British Journal of Cancer (2009;100;450-454).
In a study of 160 prostate cancer patients, those with medium and high serum levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D (calcidiol) were at 67% and 84% decreased risk of death from prostate cancer, respectively, compared with patients who had a low level. Among the 97 men receiving hormone therapy, medium and high calcidiol levels were associated with 82% and 91% decreased risk. Medium and high calcidiol levels were defined as 50-80 and greater than 80 nmol/L, respectively.
Vitamin K2 Supports Heart Health...
Vitamin K2 may decrease the risk of developing coronary heart disease in postmenopausal women, a new study has found.
Researchers evaluated data from 16,057 postmenopausal women, aged between 49 and 70. None of the women had cardiovascular disease at the start of the study. Dietary intakes were determined using a food frequency questionnaire.
After more than eight years of follow up, researchers observed an association between a higher consumption of natural vitamin K2, particularly menaquinone-7, -8, and -9, and a significantly reduced prevalence of coronary heart disease. For every 10-microgram increase in the amount of vitamin K2 consumed, there was a 9 percent reduction in the risk of developing coronary heart disease (CHD).
Beta-carotene, lung cancer study flawed: Experts...
A population-based study reporting concerns over beta-carotene and other carotenoids and lung cancer in smokers was based on invalid methodology, questionable statistical evaluations, and speculative explanations, says a German professor.
Reacting to the results of a population-based study that reported long-term supplementation with beta-carotene may increase a smoker’s risk of lung cancer, Prof. Hans Konrad Biesalski from the Institute for Biological Chemistry and Nutrition at the University of Hohenheim said: “The obvious weakness of this study lies in its methodology.”
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 am envisioning a sort of community type participation. I hope to hear from you. Please include your name or initials along with your state and/or country and I will post them with your question/comment.
Send to cww@cwiechert.com
Now for this week. I have supplied more evidence that Alzheimer's disease may really be a form of Diabetes. This is important as it indicates that a low glycemic diet may be the best way to prevent this disease from a dietary prospective.
Pre-Diabetes is rampant and is now called Hyperinsulinemia, or Syndrome X. It is a precursor to many diseases Americans suffer with, especially the risk of Heart Disease.
You all know by now how much I like Alpha Lipoic Acid and L-Carnitine as an anti-aging nutracuetical. Now there is evidence that L-Carnitine may protect you from liver cancer as well.
There is a lot of evidence that drinking red wine and eating a higher protein diet is beneficial health wise and I have included 2 studies this week that support that. Even if you are a vegetarian, there are ways to eat a high protein diet and rely less on high glycemic foods.
Also included this week are studies on vitamin D and it's role in multiple sclerosis and prostate cancer, as well as vitamin K2 for heart health, especially in postmenopausal women. And lastly, why Beta Carotene, maligned in a population-based study reporting concerns over beta-carotene and other carotenoids and lung cancer in smokers, was based on invalid or bad science. By the way, a simple way to get all these important nutrients in a complete multi is in NSI Synergy CardioLift® Multi-Vitamin, it's an excellent product.
Enjoy the articles and apply the research and remember...
It's never too late to become younger...
cw
More evidence links diabetes to Alzheimer's risk...
You've heard that diabetes hurts your heart, your eyes, your kidneys. New research indicates a more ominous link:
That diabetes increases the risk of getting Alzheimer's disease and may speed dementia once it strikes. Doctors long suspected diabetes damaged blood vessels that supply the brain. It now seems even more insidious, that the damage may start before someone is diagnosed with full-blown diabetes, back when the body is gradually losing its ability to regulate blood sugar.
In fact, the lines are blurring between what specialists call "vascular dementia" and scarier classic Alzheimer's disease. Whatever it's labeled, there's reason enough to safeguard your brain by fighting diabetes and heart-related risks.
'Pre-diabetics' Face Heightened Risk Of Heart Disease...
ScienceDaily (Mar. 9, 2009) — Older adults who have impaired glucose tolerance but who are not considered diabetic are at elevated risk for heart disease and may benefit from preventive therapies, according to a new study conducted by researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University. Diabetes becomes increasingly common with age. An estimated 37 million Americans over the age of 65 have diabetes, almost one-quarter of that population. Another 20 to 30 percent of seniors, an estimated 7.5 to 11.1 million, are not clinically diabetic but have impaired glucose tolerance, which is considered a form of "pre-diabetes."
Long-term L-carnitine supplementation prevents development of liver cancer...
A study will be published on March 21, 2009 in World Journal of Gastroenterology addresses the question. A research group in King Saud University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia investigated, for the first time, the role of carnitine, a naturally occurring compound that is synthesized mainly in the liver, during the development of hepatocarcinogenesis. Authors of the study reported that carnitine deficiency is a risk factor and should be viewed as a mechanism in hepatic carcinogenesis, and that long-term L-carnitine supplementation prevents the development of liver cancer. Therefore, carnitine supplementation alone or in combination with other natural chemopreventive compounds could be used to prevent, slow or reverse the occurrence of liver cancer.
Increase Complete Protein and Lose Weight ...
(NaturalNews) All the rave reviews of fruits and vegetables lately have captured our attention. Many people have made significant changes in their diets to accommodate seven to nine serving of these healing superstars. Some have had difficulty fitting all these servings into their diets, and have cut back on primary protein sources to make room for them while trying to watch their weight. This may not be the best decision because recent research has shown that getting a higher percentage of calories from protein helps the body burn fat more efficiently. Complete proteins are especially important because they form the structure and integrity of every part of the body.
Drink Red Wine and Keep Breasts, Livers and Brains Healthy ...
(NaturalNews) Red wine is turning out to be a superfood. Although many health conscious people have opted to get isolated grape compounds in capsule form, recent research is showing that the best way is to drink red wine. That's because red wine contains the entire grape polyphenol group of nutrients, a group that has been shown to work much better synergistically. In fact, newly released research is showing that breast tumor growth and metastasis to bone and liver are inhibited by the complete grape polyphenol complex.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Reduce Risk Of Advanced Prostate Cancer...
ScienceDaily (Mar. 25, 2009) — Omega-3 fatty acids appear protective against advanced prostate cancer, and this effect may be modified by a genetic variant in the COX-2 gene, according to a report in Clinical Cancer Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research. "Previous research has shown protection against prostate cancer, but this is one of the first studies to show protection against advanced prostate cancer and interaction with COX-2," said John S. Witte, Ph.D., professor of epidemiology and biostatistics at the University of California San Francisco.
Physical Activity Improves Longevity: It is Never Too Late to Start ...
(NaturalNews) A Swedish study recently published in the British Medical Journal has given those who have reached or passed middle age hope and encouragement to begin a new healthy lifestyle, having discovered that starting a solid exercise regime after the age of 50 can raise one's level of longevity to that of those who have been exercising regularly all along.
Multiple Sclerosis Caused by Vitamin D Deficiency ...
(NaturalNews) Researchers from Oxford University and the University of British Columbia have discovered that Vitamin D deficiency affects a section of the human genome already linked with multiple sclerosis (MS) risk, adding further weight to theories that this vitamin deficiency might play a role in development of the disease."Here we show that the main environmental risk candidate -- vitamin D -- and the main gene region are directly linked and interact," said co-author George Ebers.
Prostate Cancer Death Risk Linked to Vitamin D...
Elevated serum levels of vitamin D may be associated with a reduced risk of death from prostate cancer, researchers reported in the British Journal of Cancer (2009;100;450-454).
In a study of 160 prostate cancer patients, those with medium and high serum levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D (calcidiol) were at 67% and 84% decreased risk of death from prostate cancer, respectively, compared with patients who had a low level. Among the 97 men receiving hormone therapy, medium and high calcidiol levels were associated with 82% and 91% decreased risk. Medium and high calcidiol levels were defined as 50-80 and greater than 80 nmol/L, respectively.
Vitamin K2 Supports Heart Health...
Vitamin K2 may decrease the risk of developing coronary heart disease in postmenopausal women, a new study has found.
Researchers evaluated data from 16,057 postmenopausal women, aged between 49 and 70. None of the women had cardiovascular disease at the start of the study. Dietary intakes were determined using a food frequency questionnaire.
After more than eight years of follow up, researchers observed an association between a higher consumption of natural vitamin K2, particularly menaquinone-7, -8, and -9, and a significantly reduced prevalence of coronary heart disease. For every 10-microgram increase in the amount of vitamin K2 consumed, there was a 9 percent reduction in the risk of developing coronary heart disease (CHD).
Beta-carotene, lung cancer study flawed: Experts...
A population-based study reporting concerns over beta-carotene and other carotenoids and lung cancer in smokers was based on invalid methodology, questionable statistical evaluations, and speculative explanations, says a German professor.
Reacting to the results of a population-based study that reported long-term supplementation with beta-carotene may increase a smoker’s risk of lung cancer, Prof. Hans Konrad Biesalski from the Institute for Biological Chemistry and Nutrition at the University of Hohenheim said: “The obvious weakness of this study lies in its methodology.”
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Sunday, March 22, 2009
Eat, drink, be optimistic, exercise and health will follow...
Today my blog focuses on foods, activities, drinks, and attitudes that can have a very positive effect on your health and well being.
While I try to eat and drink the right things daily, I still believe supplementation is critical to longevity and altering the process of chronic disease. I drink a lot of green tea and 2 glasses of red wine daily, but I also take their phytonutrients in supplement form.
While Spirulina is a great food all by itself, containing almost every nutrient known to man, I add 2,000 mgs of Spirulina to many of my own vitamin formulations, which makes them superior to the competition at a comparative price. Check out WOMEN'S BASIC + and MEN'S BASIC + which cost about $28.00 a Month.
I have recommended oral chelation with EDTA for a long time as a way to keep your arteries clean and for the removal of heavy metals. Learn from an expert why you might want to consider taking it, if you have any concerns about heart disease.
Cinnamon has been clinically proven to improve blood sugar levels and can be very helpful for people with type 2 diabetes. That's why I include it as one of the nutrients in my formula called Blood Sugar Health and in my complete multi for blood sugar support called, GLUCO VIT-MIN.
Enjoy today's articles and studies and remember...
It's never too late to become younger.
cw
Brussels Sprouts Defend against All Types of Cancer...
(NaturalNews) Plant phytonutrients found in Brussels sprouts boost the body`s natural defense systems to protect against cancer and other diseases. Brussels sprouts and other cruciferous vegetables disarm cancer causing chemicals and encourage the body`s detoxification enzymes.Evidence in the Netherlands suggests that Brussels sprouts keep the body free from cancer by promoting healthy DNA. DNA is responsible for cell division in the body. When DNA gets damaged, cells may begin to replicate much more rapidly than normal, which can cause a cancerous tumor to begin to form. Several studies reveal that Brussels sprouts have the ability to help protect DNA from damage.
Chemists Shed Light On Health Benefits Of Garlic...
ScienceDaily (Jan. 31, 2009) — A Queen's-led team has discovered the reason why garlic is so good for us. Researchers have widely believed that the organic compound, allicin – which gives garlic its aroma and flavour – acts as the world's most powerful antioxidant. But until now it hasn't been clear how allicin works, or how it stacks up compared to more common antioxidants such as Vitamin E and coenzyme Q10, which stop the damaging effects of radicals.
Women Double Fruit, Veggie Intake With Switch To Mediterranean Diet Plan...
ScienceDaily (Dec. 31, 2008) — In a new study led by the University of Michigan Health System, women more than doubled their fruit and vegetable intakes and dramatically increased their consumption of "good" fats when they were counseled by registered dietitians and provided with a list of guidelines on the amount of certain foods they should eat each day.
Fat linked to vitamin deficiency...
Teenage girls and young women who are overweight have a higher chance of being deficient in vitamin D, scientists have found in research that strengthens the case for wider use of supplements. The research shows that even in a sunshine-rich climate similar to Sydney's it is possible for young people to lack the essential vitamin, which the body usually produces from sun exposure. Using scans to measure the women's body fat - not just their weight - the scientists, from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, found a strong link between excessive body fat and low vitamin D levels.
Vigorous Exercise May Help Prevent Vision Loss...
ScienceDaily (Feb. 14, 2009) — There’s another reason to dust off those running shoes. Vigorous exercise may help prevent vision loss, according to a pair of studies from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. The studies tracked approximately 41,000 runners for more than seven years, and found that running reduced the risk of both cataracts and age-related macular degeneration.
EDTA Chelation - The Real "Miracle" Therapy for Vascular Disease...
EDTA chelation is a therapy by which repeated administrations of a weak synthetic amino acid (EDTA, ethylenediamine tetra-acetic acid) gradually reduce atherosclerotic plaque and other mineral deposits throughout the cardiovascular system by literally dissolving them away.
EDTA chelation has frequently been compared to a "Roto-Rooter" in the cardiovascular system, because it removes plaque and returns the arterial system to a smooth, healthy, pre-atherosclerotic state. A better metaphor might be "Liquid-Plumr," because, where Roto-Rooter violently scrapes deposits off the interior surfaces of your plumbing with a rapidly rotating blade, Liquid-Plumr simply dissolves them away.
Roto-Rooter is a far better metaphor for conventional medical treatments for heart disease, all of which are closely tied to the concept of the cardiovascular system as plumbing. When a pipe/artery gets clogged, simply ream it out or flatten the deposits (angioplasty). If that doesn't work, just cut away the bad section(s) and replace it (them) with a new piece of pipe (coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG). It's the same basic strategy older cities use for replacing their century-old water mains. And we know how successful that is!
Cinnamon Benefits Type 2 Diabetics...
The spice cinnamon improves blood glucose and reduces triglycerides, total cholesterol, and LDL, the bad cholesterol, in patients with type 2 diabetes according to a recent study in Diabetes Care. Included in the 40-day study were 60,type 2 diabetes patients, (30 men and 30 women) with an average age of52 years. The subjects were divided randomly into six groups. Group one consumed one gram of cinnamon daily, group two consumed 3 grams and group three consumed six grams. Groups four, five, and six were given placebo capsules corresponding to the number of capsules consumed inthe three cinnamon-treated groups. After 40 days, all three cinnamon dosages reduced the mean fasting serum glucose by 18-29 percent, triglycerides by 23-30 percent, LDL cholesterol by 7-27 percent, and total cholesterol by 12-26 percent. The placebo groups didnot experience any significant benefits, indicating it was the cinnamon that achieved the positive results.
Add Spirulina to Your Diet and Replace those Expensive Supplements...
(NaturalNews) Spirulina is considered one of nature's most perfect foods because it performs such a broad spectrum of activities in the body. Its nutritional profile shows it can replace many more expensive supplements, and its research profile reveals its dedication to promoting good health. Several animal studies have documented the ability of spirulina to arrest the development of cancer progression, reduce risk of cancer initiation, and boost the immune system. Spirulina has anti-viral and anti-allergic effects, and is a natural antihistamine. Recently, spirulina has been found effective at lowering the immune response when it has become overactive, a function that may make it effective against autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis.
Eat More Chocolate for Health ...
(NaturalNews) Chocolate has been a favorite food of people since it was first discovered. A joke among chocolate lovers is that it is an essential nutrient. But aside from a velvety texture and indescribable taste, is chocolate good for you? Research has shown that raw, dark cocoa is. Chocolate in assorted candies or bars has been processed. It has been fermented and sweetened with unhealthy sugars. It has preservatives and other added chemicals. It isn`t good for you at all, unlike raw, dark, healthy chocolate.
Drinking Coffee Reduces Risk of Stroke, Cancer and Dementia ...
(NaturalNews) It's a pleasant surprise when something questionable turns out to be full of health benefits. First chocolate was found to prevent heart disease. Then red wine was shown to increase overall longevity. Now the spotlight is on coffee. Newly released studies reveal that coffee drinking lowers risk of stroke, cancer, Alzheimer's disease, and dementia. It even improves social skills and depressive symptoms. Other recent research has shown that drinking coffee reduces the risk of diabetes.
Green, Black Tea Can Reduce Stroke Risk, Research Suggests...
ScienceDaily (Mar. 4, 2009) — Drinking at least three cups of green or black tea a day can significantly reduce the risk of stroke, a new UCLA study has found. And the more you drink, the better your odds of staving off a stroke.
Better cheer up: Optimism is key to longevity - Study: Happy folks live longer, healthier lives than gloomy counterparts...
Optimists live longer, healthier lives than pessimists, U.S. researchers said on Thursday in a study that may give pessimists one more reason to grumble.
Researchers at University of Pittsburgh looked at rates of death and chronic health conditions among participants of the Women’s Health Initiative study, which has followed more than 100,000 women ages 50 and over since 1994. Women who were optimistic — those who expect good rather than bad things to happen — were 14 percent less likely to die from any cause than pessimists and 30 percent less likely to die from heart disease after eight years of follow up in the study.
Eggs are the Answer, Not the Enemy...
(NaturalNews) For years we've been listening to top health experts advising us to eliminate eggs from our diet. At the very most, they say, eat only three eggs a week. Any more would simply wreak havoc on your cholesterol levels. And of course all of this is starkly animated in television commercials showing regular egg consumers collapsing of violent heart attacks in the street. Does that sound like cookie-cutter propaganda to you? There is some logic behind these claims: eggs contain cholesterol so they must surely raise cholesterol levels. This concept, however, is flawed and research is proving it to be so.
The Emperor's Guard: Green Tea Protects the Heart ...
(NaturalNews) Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) views the heart as the master of the body and the emperor of the organ networks. It generates chi, the vital energy of the body, and thus is the root of all life1. Without a healthy heart, the body is fragile and stale. While many of us know that heart disease is rampant in the United States, we remain largely unaware of a powerful tool in its prevention: green tea. The heart protective effects of green tea can be attributed mainly to its antioxidant and anti-obesity properties, while other mechanisms play supporting roles. Each of these mechanisms will be discussed below in terms of TCM as well as Western medicine.
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
While I try to eat and drink the right things daily, I still believe supplementation is critical to longevity and altering the process of chronic disease. I drink a lot of green tea and 2 glasses of red wine daily, but I also take their phytonutrients in supplement form.
While Spirulina is a great food all by itself, containing almost every nutrient known to man, I add 2,000 mgs of Spirulina to many of my own vitamin formulations, which makes them superior to the competition at a comparative price. Check out WOMEN'S BASIC + and MEN'S BASIC + which cost about $28.00 a Month.
I have recommended oral chelation with EDTA for a long time as a way to keep your arteries clean and for the removal of heavy metals. Learn from an expert why you might want to consider taking it, if you have any concerns about heart disease.
Cinnamon has been clinically proven to improve blood sugar levels and can be very helpful for people with type 2 diabetes. That's why I include it as one of the nutrients in my formula called Blood Sugar Health and in my complete multi for blood sugar support called, GLUCO VIT-MIN.
Enjoy today's articles and studies and remember...
It's never too late to become younger.
cw
Brussels Sprouts Defend against All Types of Cancer...
(NaturalNews) Plant phytonutrients found in Brussels sprouts boost the body`s natural defense systems to protect against cancer and other diseases. Brussels sprouts and other cruciferous vegetables disarm cancer causing chemicals and encourage the body`s detoxification enzymes.Evidence in the Netherlands suggests that Brussels sprouts keep the body free from cancer by promoting healthy DNA. DNA is responsible for cell division in the body. When DNA gets damaged, cells may begin to replicate much more rapidly than normal, which can cause a cancerous tumor to begin to form. Several studies reveal that Brussels sprouts have the ability to help protect DNA from damage.
Chemists Shed Light On Health Benefits Of Garlic...
ScienceDaily (Jan. 31, 2009) — A Queen's-led team has discovered the reason why garlic is so good for us. Researchers have widely believed that the organic compound, allicin – which gives garlic its aroma and flavour – acts as the world's most powerful antioxidant. But until now it hasn't been clear how allicin works, or how it stacks up compared to more common antioxidants such as Vitamin E and coenzyme Q10, which stop the damaging effects of radicals.
Women Double Fruit, Veggie Intake With Switch To Mediterranean Diet Plan...
ScienceDaily (Dec. 31, 2008) — In a new study led by the University of Michigan Health System, women more than doubled their fruit and vegetable intakes and dramatically increased their consumption of "good" fats when they were counseled by registered dietitians and provided with a list of guidelines on the amount of certain foods they should eat each day.
Fat linked to vitamin deficiency...
Teenage girls and young women who are overweight have a higher chance of being deficient in vitamin D, scientists have found in research that strengthens the case for wider use of supplements. The research shows that even in a sunshine-rich climate similar to Sydney's it is possible for young people to lack the essential vitamin, which the body usually produces from sun exposure. Using scans to measure the women's body fat - not just their weight - the scientists, from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, found a strong link between excessive body fat and low vitamin D levels.
Vigorous Exercise May Help Prevent Vision Loss...
ScienceDaily (Feb. 14, 2009) — There’s another reason to dust off those running shoes. Vigorous exercise may help prevent vision loss, according to a pair of studies from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. The studies tracked approximately 41,000 runners for more than seven years, and found that running reduced the risk of both cataracts and age-related macular degeneration.
EDTA Chelation - The Real "Miracle" Therapy for Vascular Disease...
EDTA chelation is a therapy by which repeated administrations of a weak synthetic amino acid (EDTA, ethylenediamine tetra-acetic acid) gradually reduce atherosclerotic plaque and other mineral deposits throughout the cardiovascular system by literally dissolving them away.
EDTA chelation has frequently been compared to a "Roto-Rooter" in the cardiovascular system, because it removes plaque and returns the arterial system to a smooth, healthy, pre-atherosclerotic state. A better metaphor might be "Liquid-Plumr," because, where Roto-Rooter violently scrapes deposits off the interior surfaces of your plumbing with a rapidly rotating blade, Liquid-Plumr simply dissolves them away.
Roto-Rooter is a far better metaphor for conventional medical treatments for heart disease, all of which are closely tied to the concept of the cardiovascular system as plumbing. When a pipe/artery gets clogged, simply ream it out or flatten the deposits (angioplasty). If that doesn't work, just cut away the bad section(s) and replace it (them) with a new piece of pipe (coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG). It's the same basic strategy older cities use for replacing their century-old water mains. And we know how successful that is!
Cinnamon Benefits Type 2 Diabetics...
The spice cinnamon improves blood glucose and reduces triglycerides, total cholesterol, and LDL, the bad cholesterol, in patients with type 2 diabetes according to a recent study in Diabetes Care. Included in the 40-day study were 60,type 2 diabetes patients, (30 men and 30 women) with an average age of52 years. The subjects were divided randomly into six groups. Group one consumed one gram of cinnamon daily, group two consumed 3 grams and group three consumed six grams. Groups four, five, and six were given placebo capsules corresponding to the number of capsules consumed inthe three cinnamon-treated groups. After 40 days, all three cinnamon dosages reduced the mean fasting serum glucose by 18-29 percent, triglycerides by 23-30 percent, LDL cholesterol by 7-27 percent, and total cholesterol by 12-26 percent. The placebo groups didnot experience any significant benefits, indicating it was the cinnamon that achieved the positive results.
Add Spirulina to Your Diet and Replace those Expensive Supplements...
(NaturalNews) Spirulina is considered one of nature's most perfect foods because it performs such a broad spectrum of activities in the body. Its nutritional profile shows it can replace many more expensive supplements, and its research profile reveals its dedication to promoting good health. Several animal studies have documented the ability of spirulina to arrest the development of cancer progression, reduce risk of cancer initiation, and boost the immune system. Spirulina has anti-viral and anti-allergic effects, and is a natural antihistamine. Recently, spirulina has been found effective at lowering the immune response when it has become overactive, a function that may make it effective against autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis.
Eat More Chocolate for Health ...
(NaturalNews) Chocolate has been a favorite food of people since it was first discovered. A joke among chocolate lovers is that it is an essential nutrient. But aside from a velvety texture and indescribable taste, is chocolate good for you? Research has shown that raw, dark cocoa is. Chocolate in assorted candies or bars has been processed. It has been fermented and sweetened with unhealthy sugars. It has preservatives and other added chemicals. It isn`t good for you at all, unlike raw, dark, healthy chocolate.
Drinking Coffee Reduces Risk of Stroke, Cancer and Dementia ...
(NaturalNews) It's a pleasant surprise when something questionable turns out to be full of health benefits. First chocolate was found to prevent heart disease. Then red wine was shown to increase overall longevity. Now the spotlight is on coffee. Newly released studies reveal that coffee drinking lowers risk of stroke, cancer, Alzheimer's disease, and dementia. It even improves social skills and depressive symptoms. Other recent research has shown that drinking coffee reduces the risk of diabetes.
Green, Black Tea Can Reduce Stroke Risk, Research Suggests...
ScienceDaily (Mar. 4, 2009) — Drinking at least three cups of green or black tea a day can significantly reduce the risk of stroke, a new UCLA study has found. And the more you drink, the better your odds of staving off a stroke.
Better cheer up: Optimism is key to longevity - Study: Happy folks live longer, healthier lives than gloomy counterparts...
Optimists live longer, healthier lives than pessimists, U.S. researchers said on Thursday in a study that may give pessimists one more reason to grumble.
Researchers at University of Pittsburgh looked at rates of death and chronic health conditions among participants of the Women’s Health Initiative study, which has followed more than 100,000 women ages 50 and over since 1994. Women who were optimistic — those who expect good rather than bad things to happen — were 14 percent less likely to die from any cause than pessimists and 30 percent less likely to die from heart disease after eight years of follow up in the study.
Eggs are the Answer, Not the Enemy...
(NaturalNews) For years we've been listening to top health experts advising us to eliminate eggs from our diet. At the very most, they say, eat only three eggs a week. Any more would simply wreak havoc on your cholesterol levels. And of course all of this is starkly animated in television commercials showing regular egg consumers collapsing of violent heart attacks in the street. Does that sound like cookie-cutter propaganda to you? There is some logic behind these claims: eggs contain cholesterol so they must surely raise cholesterol levels. This concept, however, is flawed and research is proving it to be so.
The Emperor's Guard: Green Tea Protects the Heart ...
(NaturalNews) Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) views the heart as the master of the body and the emperor of the organ networks. It generates chi, the vital energy of the body, and thus is the root of all life1. Without a healthy heart, the body is fragile and stale. While many of us know that heart disease is rampant in the United States, we remain largely unaware of a powerful tool in its prevention: green tea. The heart protective effects of green tea can be attributed mainly to its antioxidant and anti-obesity properties, while other mechanisms play supporting roles. Each of these mechanisms will be discussed below in terms of TCM as well as Western medicine.
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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