June 2009 Blog Posts (42)

Hidden Caffeine in Diet Supplements

Not too long ago I posted on weight loss supplements and the fraudulent (and potentially dangerous) claims being made. I came across more information I’d like to share with you.

The USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) analyzed over 50 dietary supplements and found approximately half contained the caffeine equivalent of 2 cups of coffee. Dietary supplements are not required to list caffeine content unless pure caffeine… Continue

Added by Lisa Nelson on June 30, 2009 at 9:30am — No Comments

Digestive Health

Hey everyone,

So I have a friend that has been suffering from Lactose Intolerance for 5 years. She tried this program and it has been extremely successful! Back in the day, when my son would have birthday parties, pizza and ice cream were off the menu for her. But now she can partake in the festivities - awesome! As we get older, sometimes our bodies decide they don't want to function the way they used to (always something to look forward to, right?) So, it is my hope that someone… Continue

Added by Nancy Duncan on June 29, 2009 at 2:52pm — No Comments

Small bites for better health

My grandma used to say, “Eat slowly, with small bites, so that you digest your food.” She was partly right.

Unfortunately for us, we humans are quite efficient at digesting our food regardless of how quickly we eat it. Whether we chew well or not, our bodies will still extract nutrients from the food further down our intestinal tract. Had hasty eating been detrimental to digestion, we’d be a very thin nation.

But Grandma was oh so right about the other part: Eat slowly,… Continue

Added by Ayala laufer-Cahana MD on June 29, 2009 at 6:30am — 2 Comments

Michael Jackson - A Changing Face

I never knew Michael Jackson personally, so it is impossible to make any type of comment about him or his self-esteem or anything else, without it being a complete projection of my own psyche. Given the recent and unexpected death of this icon, however, it seems appropriate to discuss the topic of body image and beauty.

There is no doubt that Michael Jackson's appearance changed dramatically over the course of his lifetime. It was… Continue

Added by Susana on June 28, 2009 at 8:00pm — 2 Comments

Teeth Whitening

Does your smile dazzle and sparkle?

Who wants some teeth tips that really work? If you're like most people who are reading this now, the simple truth is that simple tips to make your Professional Teeth Whitening as possible without spending a fortune for that to happen, right? True ... If you are someone who has suffered and the negative effects of the colorful… Continue

Added by reenu saxena on June 27, 2009 at 3:16am — 1 Comment

Eating Well in Season

A simple way to load up on nature’s superfoods - EatingWell, March 2009

Get Antioxidant Rich Recipes »

In the last couple of decades, scientists have discovered more reasons (beyond vitamins and fiber) to pack your diet with fruits and vegetables: phytochemicals. All plants contain these compounds, which protect them… Continue

Added by Susana on June 25, 2009 at 8:46pm — 4 Comments

Remembering Farrah...

Farrah Fawcett Dies At 62 - "Charlie's Angel" Loses 2-Year Battle With Cancer

"Farrah had courage, she had strength, and she had faith. And now she has peace as she rests with the real angels," Jaclyn Smith… Continue

Added by Susana on June 25, 2009 at 7:59pm — 3 Comments

Does garlic lower blood pressure?

There are numerous health claims surrounding garlic. . .do you think they're true? Let's discuss garlic's relationship to blood pressure.

Research studies have found a link between the right type and amount of garlic and a lower blood pressure. The average reduction in systolic (top number) blood pressure was ~5-8 mm Hg. Garlic is linked to a reduction in diastolic blood pressure, but the decrease isn't large enough to be… Continue

Added by Lisa Nelson on June 25, 2009 at 11:00am — No Comments

PSEUDOMONAS ENDOCARDITIS IN INTRAVENOUS DRUG USERS

Pseudomonas is a gram negative,rod shaped bacteria that is a causative agent of many serious infections.

Endocarditis is defined as inflammation of the inner most lining if the heart.It may occurs due to variety of infections and other causes.

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a very common cause of endocarditis,specially in intravenous drug users.It has the capacity to infect native as well as prosthetic heart valves.The source of this bacteria is usually the standing water… Continue

Added by HEALTH:THEGREATESTGIFTOFGOD on June 24, 2009 at 10:57am — No Comments

GRAFT VERSUS LEUKEMIA EFFECT

Acute graft versus host disease is a condition in which the graft versus host reaction occurs in the first 3 months of the transplant procedure.Usually it appears in the first 2-4 weeks following transplant.Acute graft versus host disease is characterized by erythematous[reddish] maculopapular skin lesions...read more

Added by HEALTH:THEGREATESTGIFTOFGOD on June 24, 2009 at 10:53am — No Comments

You Could Have Diabetes And Not Even Know It.!!

Here's a statistic that bears repeating: an estimated 40 percent of adults with type 2 diabetes don't know they have it. That's 4 in 10 people with the disease who are not getting treatment that could prolong their life and protect them from many serious health problems, such as blindness, kidney failure, amputations, heart disease, and stroke. Wow.

This estimate comes from a new study by researchers with the National… Continue

Added by Jill on June 24, 2009 at 8:10am — 1 Comment

Do you ignore food recalls?

Rutgers University surveyed over 1,000 individuals and 60% reported searching their homes for potentially contaminated products when they learn about a food recall. Survey results show that 40% believe “It’s can’t happen to me” and do not take precautions.

Here are some of the interesting survey statistics:

64% pay attention to food-safety news

81% spread the word about food recalls/problems

25% throw out possibly contaminated food

12% eat food the think may… Continue

Added by Lisa Nelson on June 23, 2009 at 9:00am — No Comments

Do You Need to Eat Fat to Lose Fat?

When it's time to lose weight, many of us are trained to think "cut back on fat". In a previous post - What's the right amount of fat? - I discussed fat soluble vitamins, how much fat you should include in your daily diet, and some healthy fat sources. Now I want to cover one other important contribution fat makes when it comes to losing weight.

One of the beauties of fat is that it helps us to feel… Continue

Added by Lisa Nelson on June 22, 2009 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Real Green Cleaners

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Added by Christopher on June 21, 2009 at 12:30pm — No Comments

Happy Fathers Day from Iowa Avenue

To all our members who are Dad's. To your good health!

Added by David on June 21, 2009 at 11:54am — 1 Comment

Want Your Kids to Eat Their Veggies? Lead by Example, Study Says

NEW YORK — Parents who want their preschoolers to eat their vegetables may need to take a hard look at their own eating habits, new research suggests.

In a study of 120 young children who were allowed to "buy" food from a play grocery store, researchers found that even 2-year-olds tended to mirror their parents' usual food choices.

Children who stocked up on sweets, sugary drinks and salty snacks generally had parents whose typical grocery list featured such items.… Continue

Added by Susana on June 19, 2009 at 12:37pm — No Comments

Weight Loss Program: Whole Body Cleanse and Much More

Herbal Whole Body Cleanse

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One of the… Continue

Added by Louis Jeffries on June 19, 2009 at 9:09am — No Comments

Do you eat too much red meat?

A study from the National Cancer Institute found individuals consuming the most red and processed meats at greater risk of death from cancer and heart disease versus those eating lower levels.

The ten year study began in 1995 and evaluated the dietary intake of over 500,000 men and women between the ages of 50 and 71. The study divided types of meat into three categories – red meat, white meat, and processed meat.

Red meat was defined as beef, pork, ham, bacon, hamburger,… Continue

Added by Lisa Nelson on June 18, 2009 at 8:30am — 3 Comments

Role of Nutrition in treatment of Chronic Disease

According to findings from on national online survey of 400 primary care physicians (PCPs) conducted by Hart Research Associates, nearly all (96%) PCPs believe the nation’s health care system should be placing more emphasis on nutrition when it comes to the treatment and management of chronic disease. Among survey findings:

* Nearly three in five (59%) who believe the system should be placing much more emphasis in this area

* Fully… Continue

Added by David on June 17, 2009 at 2:25pm — 1 Comment

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