The Best Source for Health News and Health Advice

Vitamin C Prevents Pregnancy Complication

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:41:26 -0600

Women who supplement with a small amount of vitamin C during the second half of pregnancyreduce their risk of one contributor to premature birth,according to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition;:'.The end of pregnancy and the beginning of the birth process ismarked by rupture of the walls membranes of the sac that holdsthe growing fetus and the amniotic fluid. A healthy pregnancyusually lasts about weeks. Premature birth occurs when themembranes rupture and birth begins before weeks of pregnancy.Smoking, vaginal infection, and poor maternal nutrition can allincrease the risk of premature rupture of the membranes PROM.PROM occurs in to of pregnancies worldwide and is themost common cause of premature births. Babies born prematurelyface many health risks: their underdeveloped lungs do notfunction properly, they are highly susceptible to infections,an...

NATURAL VS. COMMERCIAL METHODS

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:40:09 -0600

Beauty is what catches the attention first. A lot of peoplespend quite a big part of the day and their earnings to makeup, most especially in the morning before the day starts. Tolook good means to feel good. Acne, dry skin and scalp, oilyskin and scalp, dry hair, rough hands, callused feet, properdiet and weight loss are the frequently faced problems in beautyand fitness today. People want fast results. So they choose beauty products thatcould give them the result they want in just weeks or less.People rely on the commercials that promise satisfactory resultsin no time. Most of these products are chemically based to acton the body, skin and hair fast. However, some people who haveultra sensitive skin and hair would sometimes find it difficultto choose the right type of products to use because evenhypoallergenic products are still irritating. There are already a lot of people who turn to more natural waysto enhance beauty. There are more natural ways to be fit,health...

Chromium 6 - Our Guest from Hollywood

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:26:30 -0600

I am Dr Patrick Flanagan, and this is the latest edition of myDr Health Secrets newsletter. Lately I have written about toxins in our water and food supply.This installment is about a toxin that got a lot of attention inHollywood. This newsletter is about chromium and its effectson your body.Hollywood, Hollywood, Here I Come... My guest today in my focus on toxic water can easily say, andwith confidence, that it owes all of its success and greatnotice to one little Hollywood movie. Yes, that movie was year 's Erin Brockovich, starring thecaustic chromium , and co-starring the fabulous Mrs. JuliaRoberts. The film publicized the chromium poisoning ofHinkley, California by the powerful and successful PG and ECorporation, which ultimately resulted in an Oscar win for JuliaRoberts, and the highlighting of a growing concern over toxicchemical plants and their poisoning of public drinking water. Chromium- is used in dyes, pigments, leather tanning, woodpreserving, ...

Why Fucose?

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:21:08 -0600

p>Haven't heard of fucose? Think it's the latest teen dance craze?Think again, because fucose could make a huge difference in yourquality of life.Fucose is a rare sugar, one of the eight known bioactive sugarsessential for proper cell to cell communication. Found in manyplants, marine algae is purported to be one of the best sourcesof fucose and has long been used by naturopathic physicians tosupport immune function in patients. Those concerned withoptimal health should have a basic understanding of the rolefucose plays in our bodies.Fucose molecules are found throughout the body and are involvedin many functions. For example, fucose is found in thephotoreceptor layer of the retina of the eye. Fucose is alsofound in the skin, brain cells, and kidneys. Fucose is alsoexcreted in breast milk and may play a part in the transfer ofimmunity to the newborn. In addition, fucose has an active rolein the immune system and in red blood cell function.According to research, fucos...

Lewy-Body Dementia Expert Adds to A Good Daughter, Inc.

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:33:57 -0600

According to Olga Brunner, founder of A Good Daughter, Inc.,www.agooddaughter.com, based in Margate, FL, has assembled ateam of eldercare experts that allow for a unique understandingwhat adult children are facing in coping with their elderlyparents declining health and well-being, particularly thosesuffering from Alzheimer's disease. Carol Caughran, the firm's counselortherapist is a specialistin Lewy-Body form of dementia, currently serves on the board ofthe National Association. Mary Lynne Beringer is receiveing herCDP Certification as a Dementia Professional this month. Ms.Brunner is receiving the federal and state license as NursingHome Administrator this month. In September, Brunner beginsguardianship training and will be working with the local elderlaw attorneys. All three healthcare professional have completedthe required Alzheimer's Association training approved by theFlorida Department of Elder Affairs. The organization goes into a home and completes a ne...

Herbal Nutrition Supplements

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 01:39:43 -0600

Herbal nutrition supplements are everywhere these days. Soshould you be taking them? To help you decide for yourself, hereare the whos, whats, whens, wheres and whys on herbal nutrition.Herbal Nutrition Supplements: What Are They?The National Library of Medicine gives this definition: 'Herbalsupplements are a type of dietary supplement' that containherbs, either singly or in mixtures'. Herbal nutrition supplements come in a variety of differentforms, however, and some are better and safer than others. TheMayo Clinic advises you to 'select products that have beenscientifically tested'.Quality Herbal Supplements: Why Take Them?There is a good chance that quality herbal supplements may be ahealthy choice for you. Herbal nutrition supplements areexcellent for people who are unable to meet their nutritionalrequirements because of food allergies, medical conditions, orbusy schedules that don't leave enough time to control andmonitor nutrient intake.Quality Natural Supplemen...

Milk- It Can Do A Body Good!

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 02:02:08 -0600

MILK ' It Can Do A Body Good! Written by Heather Hawthorne,licensed esthetician, expert advisor for Spalook.comMilk is one of the newest trends in body care these days, and itis showing up all over the place. Milk is in the media, hairsalons, wellness centers, day spas, department stores, andhealth food stores, only to name a few. There is cow milk, goatmilk, soy milk, almond milk, oat milk, and milk you may not careto know the origin. Why the sudden popularity? Read on and findout. Milk has been used for beauty treatments for quite some time,and there is evidence that Cleopatra soaked in baths of donkeyor goat milk for hours at a time to beautify her skin. Asiancultures have relied on the benefits of rice milk for centuriesto nourish and soothe skin, while cultures in tropical climateshave found that coconut milk has numerous skin soothingproperties. Milk comes from the mammary glands of female mammals, so itmakes perfect sense that it would be loaded with nutrients. ...

The Carbohydrate Debate

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 02:13:58 -0600

To eat or not to eat carbohydrates. that is the question. Thereare good carbs and there are bad carbs. How can we tell thedifference and how do we know what to eat? The old way of classifying carbohydrates: Complex Carbohydrates provide fiber, vitamins, minerals andenergy. Some foods that contain complex carbohydrates are wholegrain bread, legumes like peas and beans, pasta, rice, andstarchy vegetables. Simple Carbohydrates are broken down quickly to provide energy.Simple carbohydrates are found naturally in milk, fruits andvegetables. Simple carbs are also found in processed foods likesyrup, soda, and refined sugar found in many processed bakedgoods. In this way of classifying carbs, it is recommended that welimit our intake of simple carbs and get most of ourcarbohydrates from complex carbs. The new way of classifying carbohydrates: The Glycemic IndexGI measures how quickly blood sugar rises after ingesting afood with carbohydrates. Eating a diet full of foods tha...

FISH OIL

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:08:08 -0600

The research in support of dietary omega- fatty acids such asin fish oils continues to flood the scientific literature. Thisis perfectly predictable given our genetic roots. In the wild,eating natural raw foods, we would be consuming large amounts ofomega- fatty acids daily. But today, on processed, grain-baseddiets, we get little. Instead, we have dramatically increased the consumption ofomega- fatty acids. Although these too are essential in thediet, their excess results in a pro-inflammatory response thatlies at the base of a mix of modern degenerative diseases suchas arthritis, autoimmunities and heart disease. The natural dietshould have a ratio of omega- to omega- of about :, buttoday is more like or to ! See a problem? Certain fish, algae, some vegetables, grass-fed meats, wildmeats, high omega- eggs, seeds such as flax and supplementshelp. Variety is always important. Any food may contain toxins,so varying the diet gives the body an opportunity...

Little Known Facts About Changes In Our Diet

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 02:57:28 -0600

To say that Americans are obsessed with dieting is anunderstatement! Pick up any magazine, tune-in or turn-on anysource of advertising and you're bombarded with the latest dietschemes and food fads. More often than not, they are endorsed bysome familiar Hollywood celebrity, or promoted using some otherclever technique. It's no mystery that the weight-loss industry has built athriving empire. In America, for example, we spend about billion dollars every year on an assortment of weight lossproducts and plans. In addition, we spend another billiondollars for medication, hospitalization, and doctors to treatobesity-related problems. Even with this, the obesity epidemiccontinues to spread. Sadly, we have become the heaviestgeneration in our Nation's history. The National Center for Health Statistics reports that we havesome very good reasons to be concerned about our weight-gain.Americans, for example are packing-on the pounds faster thanever before and weight-related ...

The curious case of H. Pylori and chewing gum

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 01:36:51 -0600

There is a tiny bacterium residing in the gut lining of abouttwo-thirds of all adults on the planet, called HelicobacterPylori. Research strongly suggests that this bacterium may becentral to the cause of of all stomach cancers - yet thisdangerous invader is left untreated until it creates seriousproblems.One of the oldest debates in oncology is whether cancer is onedisease - or many. It is quite easy to see who benefits fromcancer being about separate diseases - with many complex andexpensive drug, radiation and surgery regimens. Many advocatesof a 'unitarian' theory of cancer have literally been put out ofbusiness as their theories oppose the interests of 'big pharma'.One famous example is that of Royal Rife - who used an energydevice to emit vibration at the mortal oscillation rate MOR ofbacteria to great effect in the 's. His laboratorymysteriously burnt down and he was dragged through the courtsfor the rest of his stressful life.Recent research at th...

Review of Bally Total Fitness

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 01:41:54 -0600

Overview: Bally is truly a total solution to getting healthy.They offer gyms with name brand fitness equipment, personaltrainers, and exercise classes. They also help you understandnutrition and plan a healthy diet. They have tons of informationavailable online including free fitness and diet planning tools.Goals of the Members: Any type of fitness goal will fit withBally. Whether you aim to lose weight, tone up, or build muscle,Bally can help you.Cost: There is an up front fee and a monthly fee. The up frontfee may be around . The monthly fee is between to .However, they are always running specials - you will need tocheck with your local center to discover what those specials are.Time Needed: A minimum of three times per week around an min.- hour per session. You will develop a personalized schedulebased on your goals.Gender and Age Group: Age and up, men and women.Motivation: They offer a contest called The Bally Rapid ResultsChallenge that off...

Vitamins and Minerals

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:18:57 -0600

b>Life Giving Vitamins Have you ever thought to yourself, what vitamin is good forwhich aiment? Well here you go. A complete listing of vitamins,their food source, and their main role.Vitamin A For the maintenance of skin, mucous membranes, bones, teeth,and hair; eye sight. Their sources are: green vegetables, melon,squash, tomatoesVitamin D Helps in the absorbption of calcium and phosphorous; needed forbone growth and maintenance Their sources are: fish-liver oils,sprouted seeds, mushrooms, sunflower seeds.Vitamin EHelps form red blood cells; prevents oxidation damage. Theirsources are: nuts and grains. Green leafy vegetables.Coldpressed olive oil. Vitamin KNeeded for blood clotting, liver function. Their sources are:Kelp, Alfalfa, soybean oil. Vitamin BHelps release energy from carbohydrates and nervous systemfunction. Their sources are: Brewer's yeast, wheat germbran,whole-grain cereals. Vitamin BHelps release energy from foods. Essential for healthy ey...

Treating Boils Naturally

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 03:04:46 -0600

A boil is a pus-filled nodule that is a result of a staphbacteria which can result in an infection. It's actually anabcess that develops in the hair follicles and usually occurs onthe neck, buttocks, face, ears or underarms, but can be locatedanywhere on the body. A boil can be painful, swollen, red andtender. The boil lies just under the skin as a bump, and laterdevelops into a pustule. The boil can be contagious when the pusdraws to the suface and can contaminate nearby skin causing moreboils. When the infection spreads in a cluster, it is called acarbuncle. Recurrent boils and abcesses may indicate the immunesystem is depressed. Poor nutriton, diabetes and illness may becontributing factors for a person who is prone to getting boils.It's important to look at the diet and see what's missing. Agood balanced diet should include vegetables, grains, fiber andfruit. It is also wise to include yogurt, kefir, or acidophilusfriendly intestinal flora. Drink at least to gl...

An Apple a Day, Does Keep the Doctor Away

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:44:37 -0600

Increasing the fiber in your diet has been shown to: reduce yourcholesterol, reduce your hunger, lower your fat absorption,reduce surges in insulin levels, help with weight loss, lowerthe risk of colon cancer, and lower your risk of heart disease.WOW! Sounds like a miracle cure - where can I get this stuff?The answer: At your grocery store. Old Ben Franklin, citing inPoor Richard's Almanac years ago stated "An apple a daykeeps the doctor away." Well he was right. Not only because theapple contains vitamins and minerals, but also because it is amajor source of fiber. Maybe three apples a day keeps threedoctors away! What is fiber? Well, it is basically indigestiblecomplex carbo-hydrates that come from plant foods. What yourGrandma called "roughage" is called fiber by scientists. Whenyou look at some food labels, fiber is often listed undercarbohydrates - but it is not a single food or substance and byitself has no calories because your body cannot absorb it. Thereare...

Olive Oil -Not Just for Popeye

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:21:04 -0600

Archeological records indicate that man has cultivated the olivetree for about , years; having been especially popular inthe Isle of Crete which as you recall, also appeared in theSeven Countries Study to be the site of the lowest incidence ofheart disease. All oils that we use for eating and cookingcontain "fat" and olive oil is no exception. However, it ismostly monounsaturated fat as opposed to saturated fat orhydrogenated fat. It can be used as a flavoring for cooking orin salad dressings or as a healthy substitute for butter ormargarine. Several large population studies have confirmed thatdiets with higher amounts of fat of the monounsaturated typereduce total cholesterol and LDL "bad" cholesterol levels tothe same degree as low fat, high-carbohydrate diets such as theAHA Step I and II diets. The additional benefit of olive oilis, as part of a Mediterranean type diet, is that it also has afavorable effect on lowering blood triglycerides also a factorin h...

Living Wills and Health Care Directives

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 02:19:51 -0600

h>Living Wills and Health Care DirectivesPlanning for the Worst Case ScenarioRecent headlines about the Schiavo family in Florida created amultitude of calls to Senior Approved Services from familymembers who wanted clarification on what it means to designatean individual to make health care decisions on behalf of a lovedone that can not make his or her wishes known. Questions aboutwhy the spouse's decision wasn't protected from legal actionsbrought by the parents of a married adult child as well as theintended intervention that our United States Congress attemptedhave furthered this confusion for each of us.I did a little research on behalf of the families that phonedus and believe the following information that we passed on willbe of interest to you as well. We found most of this informationat The American BarAssociation web site.Who to Choose?Who should you select to speak on your behalf in a case whereyou are physicall...

The Five Modalities of Optimum Health, Wealth, & Success

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 04:49:15 -0600

The Five Modalities of Optimum Health: Body, Mind, Spirit,Emotions, & the Overarch.Optimum health, wealth, and success, require peak performance,or functioning, in each of the five major layers of the Self 'what I have come to define in my Coaching practice as the FiveModalities. There are the basic three: Mind, Body, and Spirit,that many 'progressive' thinkers in the current medical paradigmare beginning to acknowledge and embrace. The fourth layer is the Modality of the Emotions which is asimportant as the above-mentioned three; and I coach through afifth Modality that has yet to become part of the ongoingconversation about Optimum health and success: what I refer toas the Overarch, or Social Ecosystem.Each of us is born into a Social, or Economic Ecosystem. Thedictionary definition of an Ecosystem is: 'a localized group ofinterdependent organisms together with the environment that theyinhabit and depend on.' So, we all enter into this worldecosystem in a particular ...

Nuts To You... Just One Way to a Healthy Heart

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 00:38:02 -0600

Nuts are readily available and provide a highly nutritious food.In addition to protein, carbohydrate, and fat, nuts contain manyother important nutrients: fiber, vitamin E, folic acid,potassium, and magnesium. Although on some food charts you maysee nuts listed in the same food category as diary products,eggs, and red meat because of the fat content, new informationcalls into question this designation. While nuts do contain ahigh proportion of fat, tree nuts such as almonds, walnuts,pecans, hazel nuts, Brazil nuts, and macadamia are actually lowin saturated fat. Most of the fat comes in the form ofmonounsaturated fats and omega- fatty acids, which areconsidered to be acceptable forms of fat that actually "reduce"the incidence of heart and vascular disease. Several largestudies have examined the relationship between the risk of heartdisease and intake of omega- fatty acids from plant sources. Inthe Seventh Day Adventist Health Study researchers found thatthose who repo...

Does Your House Smell?

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 01:36:53 -0600

Does Your House Smell?SMELL! The sound of the word itself brings a poor feeling out ofmost people. Granted, in some cultures like France, smellsevoke a hint of romance. To most cultures it evokes the need toclean out the refrigerator.When doctors can't seem to keep people well, they often call usto check the patient's home for infectious materials like mold.One thing is common to all these houses ' smell. Sometimes wecan follow our noses to the cause of these diseases.When we go into schools, we tend to notice that the more theschool smells, the more kids have ADHD.In the Middle Ages, physicians believed diseases, like theplague, were caused by smells and gases. One treatment for theplague was roses. Remember the old rhyme, 'Roses, Roses, We allfall down.'http:www.kitchendoctor.comarticlesfourthieves.htmlhttp:www.midtermpapers.com.htmNo smell doesn't cause diseases. But things that stink can causemany diseases.TRASH This, of course, is the most obvious...

Philosophy and cancer treatment

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 01:37:08 -0600

years ago in Europe pre-Christian tribes originally had aGoddess culture - a matriarchy where the earth and nature andtheir cycles and secrets were revered. In pre-industrialsocieties illness was not seen as a 'random assault fromoutside' but as a deeply significant life event integral to thesufferer's whole being - spiritual, moral, physical and lifecourse - past, present and future. Dis-ease was interpreted aspacked with moral, spiritual and religious messages as one ofthe many ways through which 'God revealed his will to mankind'.Other philosophies of medicine such as Ayurvedic or Tibetanthink similarly, in these, dis-ease has a karmic aspect.Around the tenth century in Europe - after the so called 'DarkAges' - women, the original stewards of the land men did'animal husbandry', were dispossessed of it by the newpatriarchies of the Church and State. This male hierarchy hidthe things they were most afraid of, namely the fact that it iswomen who hold the key to t...

Resisting Chronic Sinus Infection

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 02:33:08 -0600

Sinus infections that have graduated to the chronic stagedeserve the honor of being treated with the right type ofantibiotic. Sinus problems may be caused by a number of different factorswhich include environmental and food allergies allergicsinusitis, chronic sinus infection, and chronic colds. Thisproblem is further aggravated if the sinuses get pluggedtrapping mucus inside which serve as breeding grounds forharmful microorganisms like bacteria.The usual symptoms of acute sinusitis are nasal congestion,green nasal phlegm, facialdental pain, eye pain, headache, anda cough at night. Some may also complain of fever, feeling ill,bad breath and a sore throat.There abound a great may antibiotics designed for every illnessknown to man. With this multitude, you may sometimes get thewrong type and this may cause your infection grow from chronicto more chronic or 'chronicer' if there is such a word. Sinus infections have different causes and determining thiscause may not b...

Natural Hair - Get Creative With Homemade Recipes

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 04:22:37 -0600

Do you wear your hair natural? No lye? As many will tell you,once you make a change to go natural your hair regimen must alsochange. This frequently includes an adjustment to the types ofproducts you use on your coils. A number of your old stand-bysmay no longer lend you the same results on your kinks as theydid on your straight hair.Product junkies will agree -- you can spend hundreds of dollarstesting out the numerous products available on the market, manyof which are supposedly intended for natural hair use. However,breaking the bank is really not necessary for a healthy, strongand shiny natural. You already have key ingredients in your ownkitchen and bathroom!Creating your own hair recipes not only saves money, but allowsfor a more intimate relationship with your hair -- you can gaina much better insight as to what your hair craves, prefers, orrejects with your at-home experiments. Get creative! There are a few simple rules to follow to findyour perfect concoctions...

Is Your Attitude Destroying Your Health?

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:57:02 -0600

A positive attitude may bring good health and success. If youhave ever read any book about success you will discover how anoptimistic attitude will keep you healthier and tremendouslyincrease your chances of success.An optimistic attitude has dramatically helped me improve mylife in every single area. I overcame severe scalp psoriasiswithout a doctor and prescriptions. It's a fact that I wound nothave overcome my psoriasis without a positive mental outlook.But you may be a skeptic. I know that I was most of my life.After all, if it were that easy why isn't everyone choosing tobe optimistic and then reaping the rewards?Don't take my word for it. Check out these facts:"The journal Psychosomatic Medicine published results of a studyshowing that optimistic men had less than half the risk of heartdisease than pessimistic men.". To read the rest of this articlego to http:www.drweil.comuQAQA "According to the premier health and wellness experts atHealthwise Inc., ...

A Good Daughter Inc. Hires Alzheimer's Specialists

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 02:29:13 -0600

According to Olga Brunner, founder of A Good Daughter, Inc.,www.agooddaughter.com, based in Margate, FL, has assembled ateam of eldercare experts that allow for a unique understandingwhat adult children are facing in coping with their elderlyparents declining health and well-being, particularly thosesuffering from Alzheimer's disease. Carol Caughran, the firm's counselortherapist is a specialistin Lewy-Body form of dementia, currently serves on the board ofthe National Association. Mary Lynne Beringer is receiving herCDP Certification as a Dementia Professional this month. Ms.Brunner is receiving the federal and state license as NursingHome Administrator this month. In September, Brunner beginsguardianship training and will be working with the local elderlaw attorneys. All three healthcare professional have completedthe required Alzheimer's Association training approved by theFlorida Department of Elder Affairs. The organization goes into a home and completes a nee...