Abuja, Sep 18, 2009 (Daily Trust/All Africa Global Media via COMTEX) -- Nuts generally have become popular as all round source of nutrition and are favoured by those who exercise regularly as a good source of protein and energy. Walnuts which are popularly known as awusa or asala in Yoruba, arinsa in Igbira add extra nutrition, flavor and crunch to one's meal.
These nuts, which are harvested in December and are available all year round come from an ornamental tree that is highly priced for its beauty. The walnut kernel consists of two bumpy lobes that look like abstract butterflies. The lobes are off white in colour and covered by a thin, light brown skin. They are particularly attached to each other while the kernel is enclosed in round or oblong shells that are brown or black in colour and they are hard.
Although the nuts are said to have a high fat content, it plays a role in the provision of a balance diet; with beneficiary nutritional contents covering all the important food groups.
When it comes to their health benefits, walnuts definitely are regarded as a "brain food" not only because of the wrinkled brain like appearance of their shells but because of their high concentration of omega 3 fats.
A nutritionist, Dr Kabir az-Zubair, Director, Molecular Biology & Bioinformatics of National Biotechnology Development Agency, Federal Ministry of Science & Technology, said the human brain is made up of more than 60% structural fats and for the brain cells to function properly, these structural fats need to be primarily the omega 3 fats which are mostly found in walnuts.
"Walnut is an excellent source of omega 3 essential fatty acids, a special type of protective fat the body cannot manufacture. It has many health benefits ranging from cardiovascular protection, to the promotion of better cognitive function and the anti-inflammatory benefit that is useful for Asthma patients, rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory skin diseases such as Eczema and psoriasis; walnuts also contain an anti-oxidant compound called ellagic acid that supports the immune system and appears to have several anti-cancer properties," he said.
These nutritious nuts are also important source of monounsaturated fats amounted to 15% of the fats found in walnuts so adding it to ones diet is an important step in improving cardiovascular health. Studies on the dietary value of walnut show that increasing the dietary intake of walnuts as favourable effects on high cholesterol levels and other cardiovascular risk factors.
In addition to their heart protective monounsaturated fats, walnuts concentration of omega-3 essential fatty acids is also responsible for the favourable effects walnut consumption produces on cardiovascular risk factors.
Omega-3s benefit the cardiovascular system by assisting in preventing erratic heart rhythms, making blood less likely to clot inside arteries (which is the proximate cause of most heart attacks) and improve the ratio of good (HDL) cholesterol to potentially harmful (LDL) cholesterol. Omega-3s also reduce inflammation, which is a key component in the processes that turn cholesterol into artery clogging plaques.
Walnuts also contain relatively high levels of L-arginine, an essential amino acid which becomes a special import in hypertensive persons. Human body according to experts converts l-arginine into nitric oxide, a chemical that helps keep the inner walls of blood vessels smooth and allows blood vessels to relax. Since individuals with hypertension find it difficult to maintain normal nitric oxide levels which may also lead to other significant health issues such as diabetes and heart problems, walnuts can serve as a great addition to their diets.
In a research published by the British Journal of Nutrition which identified several nuts among plant foods with highest total antioxidant content, suggests that walnuts and chestnuts have the highest antioxidant content of tree nuts with walnuts delivering more than 20mmol antioxidant per 3ounces (100gm).
The research concluded that, consumption of nuts at least 4 times in a week showed a 37% reduced risk of coronary heart disease while each additional serving of nuts per week shows 8.3% reduced risk of cardiovascular and coronary heart disease, intake of a handful of walnuts at least 4times in a week is recommended for persons suffering from these diseases.
Prevention and control of high blood pressure is also one of the benefits derived from eating walnuts because it is gathered that individuals whose diets provide greater amount of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid have lower blood pressure than those who consume less and walnuts has been identified as an excellent source of this essential fats.
It also improves the cholesterol profile in persons with type 2 diabetes. In patients with type 2 diabetes, a daily ounce of walnuts in a diet in which 30% of calories came from fat related into a significant improvement in subject's cholesterol profile. The nuts are found to reduce levels of several molecules that promote atherosclerosis.
Preventing gallbladder disease may be as easy as having a handful of walnuts as part of ones diet or tossing some walnuts on salad because it helps in prevention of gallstones in women. For a better night sleep, sprinkling ones dinner with a handful of walnuts is good because it is a source of bio-available melatonin - a hormone produced by the pineal gland, which is involved in inducing and regulating sleep and it's also a powerful antioxidant in bio - available form, making the perfect evening meal for a natural good night sleep.
Apart from the dietary benefit of walnuts, straw-coloured clear oil can also be extracted from fresh walnuts which must be protected from the light and oxidant agents because it becomes rancid easily. This oil is used as a tonic for children and aged people as well as a dry agent for painting for the rapidity by which colours dry in it.
The nutritional value of walnuts can be likened to that of cheese because of its high content of proteins and fats. Walnuts have a high source of essential unsaturated fatty acids such as alfa-linoleic acid and their contents in proteins and vitamins are good, especially in vitamins B and E groups.
Maintenance of healthy levels of melatonin is important for everyone over the age of 40 since the amount of the hormones produced by the human body decreases significantly as humans age. This reduction in antioxidant protection may be related to the development of free radical related diseases later in life; thus walnuts are highly recommended for everybody for healthy living.
by Romoke W. Ahmad
Copyright Daily Trust. Distributed by AllAfrica Global Media (allAfrica.com).
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Saturday, September 26, 2009
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Exercise with Caution...If you are Over Weight
Athletes in television commercials aren't shown to scale. Most are tall and slender, their muscles flexing as they swing a tennis racquet, cycle down a mountain or swim laps.
In real life, most adults are overweight or obese. The national obesity rate climbed to 26.1 percent in 2008, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. This means many adventure buffs are... well, not that buff.
Many outdoor and adventure participants are packing a few extra pounds. Obese adults can also join the fun but they need to take special precautions when starting a new sport or fitness program.
GETTING STARTED:
Obese participants should check with their physician to gauge their fitness level and understand what realistically can be performed, said Kathy Weber, a sports medicine physician and director of the Women's Sports Medicine Program at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Ill.
Selecting appropriate gear is also important before beginning a new sport or fitness program. Shoes must be supportive and activity appropriate. "It's really important because they may have excess weight on their limbs, they need to make sure they have a supportive shoe to absorb the impact," Weber said.
Obese participants should consciously select activities that will be less strenuous on joints. Some movements create a tremendous force that is partly absorbed by the body. Walking, for example, generates a force that is about four times the person's body weight. Running creates a force about eight times greater.
"Your body is under a lot more stress when you have more weight so higher impact activities would not be the first choice for an overweight individual," Weber said.
Low impact activities such as swimming, walking or hiking are recommended. Weber also advises obese participants to consider the surface in which the activity is performed. Soft surfaces such as a treadmill or padded track will absorb more force than hard concrete.
Cycling or skating is an appropriate activity if the participant does not have a distorted center of gravity which could cause imbalance and risk of injury, Weber said.
Once an activity or fitness program is determined, obese participants should set realistic goals. Setting obtainable goals is helpful in creating an exercise habit, said Chuck Barnard, national fitness director for Tennis Corporation of America and general manager of Midtown Athletic Club in Palatine, Ill.
A goal of twice a week for the first two weeks, followed by three times a week for the next two weeks can help obese participants ease into the habit of exercising, Barnard said.
STAYING SAFE:
Obese participants should exercise during a cooler point in the day or take their workout indoors to a climate controlled setting. "They don't want to overheat, they have excess adipose tissue, they may overheat quicker," Weber said.
Hydration is important but water should be consumed instead of sports drinks. "We typically tell people 12-16 ounces every 20 minutes," Weber said.
Obese participants should also be aware of the activity's impact on their body and stop if joint pain is experienced, Weber said.
STAYING MOTIVATED:
Positive thinking is crucial for continuing with exercise or sport participation. Eliminate discouraging thoughts such as 'This won't make a difference' or 'I can't do it'. Barnard recommends replacing these thoughts with encouraging ideas. "'I'm going to enjoy it', 'I'm going to establish this as something I'm going to do', 'I can do this.' Just having a thought process of being positive, that goes a long way," he said.
Obese participants should also step off the scale and find other ways to measure their results. "The things I like to do in terms of asking people how they feel. Do you have more energy? Do you feel better about yourself? Those are positive outcome of exercise," Barnard said.
Also consider how muscle is significantly more dense and heavy than fat. "Muscle is the only thing that burns calories but muscle is dense," Barnard said.
Keeping records of hip, waist and chest measurements can demonstrate weight loss to participants who are trading fat for muscle and don't see movement on the scale. A loss of inches may provide the right encouragement.
Also consider the progress made. Can you now run a mile without stopping? Lift 20 pounds instead of five?
Another measure of success is the ability to progress into longer, harder workouts. Barnard advises against starting out with an intense, time consuming program. Instead, he said endurance and resistance should slowly be added.
Variety should also be added slowly, Barnard said. Variety may mean a combination of yoga, hiking and weights. Or it may mean the participant goes through phases such as a few months of cycling and weights, and then a few months of running and weights.
Variety is crucial to motivation and so is a realistic goal not tied to dramatic weight loss.
Barnard cites the show "The Biggest Loser" where contestants' success is measured solely by the scale. "They have great results but look at the mindset when they don't make it. They are deflated," he said.
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In real life, most adults are overweight or obese. The national obesity rate climbed to 26.1 percent in 2008, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. This means many adventure buffs are... well, not that buff.
Many outdoor and adventure participants are packing a few extra pounds. Obese adults can also join the fun but they need to take special precautions when starting a new sport or fitness program.
GETTING STARTED:
Obese participants should check with their physician to gauge their fitness level and understand what realistically can be performed, said Kathy Weber, a sports medicine physician and director of the Women's Sports Medicine Program at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Ill.
Selecting appropriate gear is also important before beginning a new sport or fitness program. Shoes must be supportive and activity appropriate. "It's really important because they may have excess weight on their limbs, they need to make sure they have a supportive shoe to absorb the impact," Weber said.
Obese participants should consciously select activities that will be less strenuous on joints. Some movements create a tremendous force that is partly absorbed by the body. Walking, for example, generates a force that is about four times the person's body weight. Running creates a force about eight times greater.
"Your body is under a lot more stress when you have more weight so higher impact activities would not be the first choice for an overweight individual," Weber said.
Low impact activities such as swimming, walking or hiking are recommended. Weber also advises obese participants to consider the surface in which the activity is performed. Soft surfaces such as a treadmill or padded track will absorb more force than hard concrete.
Cycling or skating is an appropriate activity if the participant does not have a distorted center of gravity which could cause imbalance and risk of injury, Weber said.
Once an activity or fitness program is determined, obese participants should set realistic goals. Setting obtainable goals is helpful in creating an exercise habit, said Chuck Barnard, national fitness director for Tennis Corporation of America and general manager of Midtown Athletic Club in Palatine, Ill.
A goal of twice a week for the first two weeks, followed by three times a week for the next two weeks can help obese participants ease into the habit of exercising, Barnard said.
STAYING SAFE:
Obese participants should exercise during a cooler point in the day or take their workout indoors to a climate controlled setting. "They don't want to overheat, they have excess adipose tissue, they may overheat quicker," Weber said.
Hydration is important but water should be consumed instead of sports drinks. "We typically tell people 12-16 ounces every 20 minutes," Weber said.
Obese participants should also be aware of the activity's impact on their body and stop if joint pain is experienced, Weber said.
STAYING MOTIVATED:
Positive thinking is crucial for continuing with exercise or sport participation. Eliminate discouraging thoughts such as 'This won't make a difference' or 'I can't do it'. Barnard recommends replacing these thoughts with encouraging ideas. "'I'm going to enjoy it', 'I'm going to establish this as something I'm going to do', 'I can do this.' Just having a thought process of being positive, that goes a long way," he said.
Obese participants should also step off the scale and find other ways to measure their results. "The things I like to do in terms of asking people how they feel. Do you have more energy? Do you feel better about yourself? Those are positive outcome of exercise," Barnard said.
Also consider how muscle is significantly more dense and heavy than fat. "Muscle is the only thing that burns calories but muscle is dense," Barnard said.
Keeping records of hip, waist and chest measurements can demonstrate weight loss to participants who are trading fat for muscle and don't see movement on the scale. A loss of inches may provide the right encouragement.
Also consider the progress made. Can you now run a mile without stopping? Lift 20 pounds instead of five?
Another measure of success is the ability to progress into longer, harder workouts. Barnard advises against starting out with an intense, time consuming program. Instead, he said endurance and resistance should slowly be added.
Variety should also be added slowly, Barnard said. Variety may mean a combination of yoga, hiking and weights. Or it may mean the participant goes through phases such as a few months of cycling and weights, and then a few months of running and weights.
Variety is crucial to motivation and so is a realistic goal not tied to dramatic weight loss.
Barnard cites the show "The Biggest Loser" where contestants' success is measured solely by the scale. "They have great results but look at the mindset when they don't make it. They are deflated," he said.
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Sunday, September 6, 2009
An apple a day keeps kidney stones away
NewsRx.com
08-28-09
Researchers have found another reason to eat well: a healthy diet helps prevent kidney stones. Loading up on fruits, vegetables, nuts, low-fat dairy products, and whole grains, while limiting salt, red and processed meats, and sweetened beverages is an effective way to ward off kidney stones, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society Nephrology (JASN). Because kidney stones are linked to higher rates of hypertension, diabetes, increased body weight, and other risk factors for heart disease, the findings have considerable health implications (see also American Society of Nephrology).
Eric Taylor, MD (Maine Medical Center) and his colleagues at Brigham and Women's Hospital conducted a large study to determine the effects of healthy eating habits on the formation of kidney stones. The investigators collected information from individuals enrolled in three clinical studies: the Health Professionals Follow-up Study (45,821 men followed for 18 years), the Nurses' Health Study I (94,108 older women followed for 18 years), and the Nurses' Health Study II (101,837 younger women followed for 14 years).
Dr. Taylor's team assigned a score to each participant based on eight components of a DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) style diet: high intake of fruits, vegetables, nuts and legumes, low-fat dairy products, and whole grains and low intake of salt, sweetened beverages, and red and processed meats. Individuals with higher DASH scores consumed diets that were higher in calcium, potassium, magnesium, oxalate, and vitamin C and lower in sodium.
A total of 5,645 incident kidney stones developed in the participants in the three studies. In each study, participants with the highest DASH scores were between 40% and 45% less likely to develop kidney stones than participants with the lowest DASH scores. The reductions in kidney stone risk were independent of age, body size, fluid intake, and other factors.
Because a DASH-style diet may affect the development of hypertension, diabetes, and other chronic diseases associated with kidney stones, the researchers also performed an analysis limited to study participants without hypertension or diabetes. Even among those individuals the DASH diet reduced the risk of kidney stones.
Many of the medications used to treat kidney stones have unpleasant side effects. This study indicates that adopting a DASH-style diet may be an effective alternative.
Keywords: Beverage, Food, Clinical Trial Research, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Hypertension, Kidney Calculi, Nephrology, American Society of Nephrology.
This article was prepared by Cardiovascular Device Liability Week editors from staff and other reports. Copyright 2009, Cardiovascular Device Liability Week via NewsRx.com.
To see more of the NewsRx.com, or to subscribe, go to http://www.newsrx.com .
08-28-09
Researchers have found another reason to eat well: a healthy diet helps prevent kidney stones. Loading up on fruits, vegetables, nuts, low-fat dairy products, and whole grains, while limiting salt, red and processed meats, and sweetened beverages is an effective way to ward off kidney stones, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society Nephrology (JASN). Because kidney stones are linked to higher rates of hypertension, diabetes, increased body weight, and other risk factors for heart disease, the findings have considerable health implications (see also American Society of Nephrology).
Eric Taylor, MD (Maine Medical Center) and his colleagues at Brigham and Women's Hospital conducted a large study to determine the effects of healthy eating habits on the formation of kidney stones. The investigators collected information from individuals enrolled in three clinical studies: the Health Professionals Follow-up Study (45,821 men followed for 18 years), the Nurses' Health Study I (94,108 older women followed for 18 years), and the Nurses' Health Study II (101,837 younger women followed for 14 years).
Dr. Taylor's team assigned a score to each participant based on eight components of a DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) style diet: high intake of fruits, vegetables, nuts and legumes, low-fat dairy products, and whole grains and low intake of salt, sweetened beverages, and red and processed meats. Individuals with higher DASH scores consumed diets that were higher in calcium, potassium, magnesium, oxalate, and vitamin C and lower in sodium.
A total of 5,645 incident kidney stones developed in the participants in the three studies. In each study, participants with the highest DASH scores were between 40% and 45% less likely to develop kidney stones than participants with the lowest DASH scores. The reductions in kidney stone risk were independent of age, body size, fluid intake, and other factors.
Because a DASH-style diet may affect the development of hypertension, diabetes, and other chronic diseases associated with kidney stones, the researchers also performed an analysis limited to study participants without hypertension or diabetes. Even among those individuals the DASH diet reduced the risk of kidney stones.
Many of the medications used to treat kidney stones have unpleasant side effects. This study indicates that adopting a DASH-style diet may be an effective alternative.
Keywords: Beverage, Food, Clinical Trial Research, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Hypertension, Kidney Calculi, Nephrology, American Society of Nephrology.
This article was prepared by Cardiovascular Device Liability Week editors from staff and other reports. Copyright 2009, Cardiovascular Device Liability Week via NewsRx.com.
To see more of the NewsRx.com, or to subscribe, go to http://www.newsrx.com .
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Sleep IS important for your Health
Sleep is an important and often underrated
component of your health
and wellbeing. A good night’s sleep
leaves you feeling refreshed, and
prepared to focus on the day and
tasks that lie ahead. And continuously missing
out on a proper night’s sleep will not only leave
you feeling tired, but it can have a serious effect
on your health; the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention (CDC) report that chronic sleep
loss can have a negative effect on heart health,
weight, and mood.1
Yet it is estimated that 50 to 70 million Americans
suffer from chronic sleep loss and sleep
disorders, such as insomnia or sleep apnea (brief
interruptions in breathing during sleep).2 Adults
require 7-9 hours of sleep a night for optimum
health. However, in a 2008 CDC survey, 70% of
the respondents reported that they do not get
enough sleep.3
If you suffer from chronic sleep issues, speak
with your doctor to determine if your sleep problems
may be a symptom of a larger health issue.
Below are some helpful tips and lifestyle changes
to help you get a good night’s rest:
>>Gotobed andwakeupat the same time every
day (evenonweekends). Maintaining a regular
sleep schedule helps to improve your circadian
rhythm, an internal body clock that regulates the
body’s sleep-wake cycle.
>>Exercise regularly, butnot close tobedtime.
Regular exercise can help to improve the quality
of your sleep. But exercising before going to bed
can make it more difficult to fall asleep, so finish
your workout at least 3 hours before bedtime.
>>Avoid caffeine late intheday. Caffeine typically
remains in the body for an average of 3-5
hours, but can affect some people up to 12 hours
later. Avoiding caffeine 6-8 hours before going to
bed can help to improve your quality of sleep.
>>Make your bedrooma sleep-conducive environment.
Keep your bedroom quiet, comfortable,
and dark. Keep the temperature cool (though notcold), and use appropriate bed covers. Leave distractions
such as work materials, televisions and
computers out of your sleeping environment, and
don’t engage in activities other than sleep or sex
in your bedroom. This will help your mind and
body to associate your room with rest and sleep.
>>Create abedtime routine. Develop an enjoyable,
relaxing routine such as listening to soothing
music or reading to wind down and let your body
know it’s time to prepare for bed.
>>Trydietary supplements. The hormone melatonin,
which plays a role in the sleep-wake cycle,
may be helpful in supporting a good night’s sleep,
and help to alleviate jet lag.4,5 The amino acid 5-
HTP is converted by the body into serotonin, a
brain chemical that positively affects sleep.
Another amino acid, theanine, has been shown to
create a calming effect and promote slumber.6
1 www.cdc.gov/sleep/chronic_disease.
2InstituteofMedicineoftheNationalAcademies.Sleepdisordersand
sleepdeprivation:anunmetpublichealthproblem.Washington,DC:
NationalAcademiesPress;2006.
3McKnight-EilyLR,etal.MMWR2008;57(8):200-03.
4HerxheimerA.CochraneDatabaseSystRev2002;(2):CD0011520.
5KunzD,etal.JClinEndocrMetab2004;89(1):128-34.
6Theanine.AlternMedRev2005;10(2):136-8.
7www.sleepfoundation.org/site/c.huIXKjM0IxF/b.4813227/
k.2F67/Sleep_Tips.htm.
© 2009 Rebus LLC.
component of your health
and wellbeing. A good night’s sleep
leaves you feeling refreshed, and
prepared to focus on the day and
tasks that lie ahead. And continuously missing
out on a proper night’s sleep will not only leave
you feeling tired, but it can have a serious effect
on your health; the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention (CDC) report that chronic sleep
loss can have a negative effect on heart health,
weight, and mood.1
Yet it is estimated that 50 to 70 million Americans
suffer from chronic sleep loss and sleep
disorders, such as insomnia or sleep apnea (brief
interruptions in breathing during sleep).2 Adults
require 7-9 hours of sleep a night for optimum
health. However, in a 2008 CDC survey, 70% of
the respondents reported that they do not get
enough sleep.3
If you suffer from chronic sleep issues, speak
with your doctor to determine if your sleep problems
may be a symptom of a larger health issue.
Below are some helpful tips and lifestyle changes
to help you get a good night’s rest:
>>Gotobed andwakeupat the same time every
day (evenonweekends). Maintaining a regular
sleep schedule helps to improve your circadian
rhythm, an internal body clock that regulates the
body’s sleep-wake cycle.
>>Exercise regularly, butnot close tobedtime.
Regular exercise can help to improve the quality
of your sleep. But exercising before going to bed
can make it more difficult to fall asleep, so finish
your workout at least 3 hours before bedtime.
>>Avoid caffeine late intheday. Caffeine typically
remains in the body for an average of 3-5
hours, but can affect some people up to 12 hours
later. Avoiding caffeine 6-8 hours before going to
bed can help to improve your quality of sleep.
>>Make your bedrooma sleep-conducive environment.
Keep your bedroom quiet, comfortable,
and dark. Keep the temperature cool (though notcold), and use appropriate bed covers. Leave distractions
such as work materials, televisions and
computers out of your sleeping environment, and
don’t engage in activities other than sleep or sex
in your bedroom. This will help your mind and
body to associate your room with rest and sleep.
>>Create abedtime routine. Develop an enjoyable,
relaxing routine such as listening to soothing
music or reading to wind down and let your body
know it’s time to prepare for bed.
>>Trydietary supplements. The hormone melatonin,
which plays a role in the sleep-wake cycle,
may be helpful in supporting a good night’s sleep,
and help to alleviate jet lag.4,5 The amino acid 5-
HTP is converted by the body into serotonin, a
brain chemical that positively affects sleep.
Another amino acid, theanine, has been shown to
create a calming effect and promote slumber.6
1 www.cdc.gov/sleep/chronic_disease.
2InstituteofMedicineoftheNationalAcademies.Sleepdisordersand
sleepdeprivation:anunmetpublichealthproblem.Washington,DC:
NationalAcademiesPress;2006.
3McKnight-EilyLR,etal.MMWR2008;57(8):200-03.
4HerxheimerA.CochraneDatabaseSystRev2002;(2):CD0011520.
5KunzD,etal.JClinEndocrMetab2004;89(1):128-34.
6Theanine.AlternMedRev2005;10(2):136-8.
7www.sleepfoundation.org/site/c.huIXKjM0IxF/b.4813227/
k.2F67/Sleep_Tips.htm.
© 2009 Rebus LLC.
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Your Best Body Ever! Fiber Up People!
Don't starve your self crazy! Bulk up your diet with fiber not your clothes! There are two kinds of fiber soluble and insoluble. Soluble fiber hides in the insides of foods such as apples, brown rice and bananas. These fibers bind with liquids to form a gel that makes you feel full and slows digestion letting your body absorb more nutrients. Insoluble fibers are found in the skins and outer parts of foods. These fibers bulk up as they absorb liquid in your stomach. These fibers help to "clean" out or push waste out of your system.
Eating natural foods will allow you to reap the benefits of these fibers. Salba is a great way to receive BOTH benefits and achieve a higher nutrient benefit at the same time!
Try Salba NOW!
Monday, September 29, 2008
Canadian Cancer Cure?
Backround:
Essiac® contains a combination of herbs, including burdock root ( Arctium lappa ), sheep sorrel ( Rumex acetosella ), slippery elm inner bark ( Ulmus fulva ), and Turkish rhubarb ( Rheum palmatum ). The original formula was developed by the Canadian nurse Rene Caisse (1888-1978) in the 1920s ("Essiac" is Caisse spelled backwards). The recipe is said to be based on a traditional Ojibwa (Native American) remedy, and Caisse administered the formula by mouth and injection to numerous cancer patients during the 1920s and 1930s. The exact ingredients and amounts in the original formulation remain a secret.
During investigations by the Canadian government and public hearings in the late 1930s, it remained unclear if Essiac® was an effective cancer treatment. Amidst controversy, Caisse closed her clinic in 1942. In the 1950s, Caisse provided samples of Essiac® to Dr. Charles Brusch, founder of the Brusch Medical Center in Cambridge, Massachusetts, who administered Essiac® to patients (it is unclear if Brusch was given access to the secret formula). According to some accounts, additional herbs were added to these later formulations, including blessed thistle ( Cnicus benedictus ), red clover ( Trifolium pratense ), kelp ( Laminaria digitata ), and watercress ( Nasturtium officinale ).
A laboratory at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center tested Essiac® samples (provided by Caisse) on mice during the 1970s. This research was never formally published, and there is controversy regarding the results, with some accounts noting no benefits, and others reporting significant effects (including an account by Dr. Brusch). Questions were later raised of improper preparation of the formula. Caisse subsequently refused requests by researchers at Memorial Sloan-Kettering and the U.S. National Cancer Institute for access to the recipe.
In the 1970s, Caisse provided the formula to Resperin Corporation Ltd., with the understanding that Resperin would coordinate a scientific trial in humans. Although a study was initiated, it was stopped early amidst questions of improper preparation of the formula and inadequate study design. This research was never completed. Resperin Corporation Ltd., which owned the Essiac® name, formally went out of business after transferring rights to the Essiac® name and selling the secret formula to Essiac Products Ltd., which currently distributes products through Essiac® International.
Despite the lack of available scientific evidence, Essiac® and Essiac-like products (with similar ingredients) remain popular among patients, particularly in those with cancer. Essiac® is most commonly taken as a tea. A survey conducted in the year 2000 found almost 15% of Canadian women with breast cancer to be using Essiac®. It has also become popular in patients with HIV and diabetes, and in healthy individuals for its purported immune-enhancing properties, although there is a lack of reliable scientific research in these areas.
There are more than 40 Essiac-like products available in North America, Europe, and Australia. Flor-Essence® includes the original four herbs (burdock root, sheep sorrel, slippery elm bark, Turkish rhubarb) as well as herbs that were later added as "potentiators" (blessed thistle, red clover, kelp, watercress). Virginias Herbal E-Tonic™ contains the four original herbs along with echinacea and black walnut. Other commercial formulations may include additional ingredients, such as cat's claw ( Uncaria tomentosa ).
Original Essiac is from Canada and has VERY specific labeling!
Evidence:
These uses have been tested in humans or animals. Safety and effectiveness have not always been proven. Some of these conditions are potentially serious, and should be evaluated by a qualified healthcare provider.
Uses based on scientific evidence
Cancer
There is a lack of properly conducted published human studies using Essiac® for cancer. Currently, there is not enough evidence to recommend for or against the use of this herbal mixture as a therapy for any type of cancer.
C
*Key to grades
A: Strong scientific evidence for this use;
B: Good scientific evidence for this use;
C: Unclear scientific evidence for this use;
D: Fair scientific evidence against this use;
F: Strong scientific evidence against this use.
Which makes this Blogger think "It can't hurt!"
http://www.healthyprism.com/
ESSIAC CAPS
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Essiac® contains a combination of herbs, including burdock root ( Arctium lappa ), sheep sorrel ( Rumex acetosella ), slippery elm inner bark ( Ulmus fulva ), and Turkish rhubarb ( Rheum palmatum ). The original formula was developed by the Canadian nurse Rene Caisse (1888-1978) in the 1920s ("Essiac" is Caisse spelled backwards). The recipe is said to be based on a traditional Ojibwa (Native American) remedy, and Caisse administered the formula by mouth and injection to numerous cancer patients during the 1920s and 1930s. The exact ingredients and amounts in the original formulation remain a secret.
During investigations by the Canadian government and public hearings in the late 1930s, it remained unclear if Essiac® was an effective cancer treatment. Amidst controversy, Caisse closed her clinic in 1942. In the 1950s, Caisse provided samples of Essiac® to Dr. Charles Brusch, founder of the Brusch Medical Center in Cambridge, Massachusetts, who administered Essiac® to patients (it is unclear if Brusch was given access to the secret formula). According to some accounts, additional herbs were added to these later formulations, including blessed thistle ( Cnicus benedictus ), red clover ( Trifolium pratense ), kelp ( Laminaria digitata ), and watercress ( Nasturtium officinale ).
A laboratory at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center tested Essiac® samples (provided by Caisse) on mice during the 1970s. This research was never formally published, and there is controversy regarding the results, with some accounts noting no benefits, and others reporting significant effects (including an account by Dr. Brusch). Questions were later raised of improper preparation of the formula. Caisse subsequently refused requests by researchers at Memorial Sloan-Kettering and the U.S. National Cancer Institute for access to the recipe.
In the 1970s, Caisse provided the formula to Resperin Corporation Ltd., with the understanding that Resperin would coordinate a scientific trial in humans. Although a study was initiated, it was stopped early amidst questions of improper preparation of the formula and inadequate study design. This research was never completed. Resperin Corporation Ltd., which owned the Essiac® name, formally went out of business after transferring rights to the Essiac® name and selling the secret formula to Essiac Products Ltd., which currently distributes products through Essiac® International.
Despite the lack of available scientific evidence, Essiac® and Essiac-like products (with similar ingredients) remain popular among patients, particularly in those with cancer. Essiac® is most commonly taken as a tea. A survey conducted in the year 2000 found almost 15% of Canadian women with breast cancer to be using Essiac®. It has also become popular in patients with HIV and diabetes, and in healthy individuals for its purported immune-enhancing properties, although there is a lack of reliable scientific research in these areas.
There are more than 40 Essiac-like products available in North America, Europe, and Australia. Flor-Essence® includes the original four herbs (burdock root, sheep sorrel, slippery elm bark, Turkish rhubarb) as well as herbs that were later added as "potentiators" (blessed thistle, red clover, kelp, watercress). Virginias Herbal E-Tonic™ contains the four original herbs along with echinacea and black walnut. Other commercial formulations may include additional ingredients, such as cat's claw ( Uncaria tomentosa ).
Original Essiac is from Canada and has VERY specific labeling!
Evidence:
These uses have been tested in humans or animals. Safety and effectiveness have not always been proven. Some of these conditions are potentially serious, and should be evaluated by a qualified healthcare provider.
Uses based on scientific evidence
Cancer
There is a lack of properly conducted published human studies using Essiac® for cancer. Currently, there is not enough evidence to recommend for or against the use of this herbal mixture as a therapy for any type of cancer.
C
*Key to grades
A: Strong scientific evidence for this use;
B: Good scientific evidence for this use;
C: Unclear scientific evidence for this use;
D: Fair scientific evidence against this use;
F: Strong scientific evidence against this use.
Which makes this Blogger think "It can't hurt!"
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Monday, August 4, 2008
Rain down on me!
I have recently discovered products to help with various ailments. They are all natural and they come in capsules extracts and bulk form. They have been very popular in the US as well as worldwide for a way to cure or ease many health related issues.
As far as I know, the most popular of the products is Chanca Piedra. It helps with kidney problems and is said to blast kidney stones naturally! These products all come from the rainforest in the amazon region. When we visited the carribean, we were taken on a tour of the rainforest and we were SO fascinated with the uses of the various plants that grew and flourished there. When we got back we decided to research various authors and products to bring to the market place.
What an interesting subject! We found that there were many safe natural alternatives to medicines. I know what I will do the next time I get sick!
Diane
As far as I know, the most popular of the products is Chanca Piedra. It helps with kidney problems and is said to blast kidney stones naturally! These products all come from the rainforest in the amazon region. When we visited the carribean, we were taken on a tour of the rainforest and we were SO fascinated with the uses of the various plants that grew and flourished there. When we got back we decided to research various authors and products to bring to the market place.
What an interesting subject! We found that there were many safe natural alternatives to medicines. I know what I will do the next time I get sick!
Diane
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