clipped from www.westonaprice.org Cholesterol and Heart Disease -- A Phony Issue By Mary Enig, PhD Blood cholesterol levels between 200 and 240 mg/dl are normal. These levels have always been normal. In older women, serum cholesterol levels greatly above these numbers are also quite normal, and in fact they have been shown to be associated with longevity. Since 1984, however, in the United States and other parts of the western world, these normal numbers have been treated as if they were an indication of a disease in progress or a potential for disease in the future. As a result of some of this misinformation, which was purposefully planted by the leadership of the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) in 1984, many hundreds of thousands of people are treated with expensive medications to prevent the development of a non-existent illness.

19 Amazing Health Benefits Of Bananas

clipped from odyb.net 19 Amazing Health Benefits Of Bananas Posted by Chris under Nutrition, Food / Cooking clipped from odyb.net If you watch closely during tennis tournaments, you’ll notice Rafael Nadal eating a banana during short breaks. Why? Cause banana has a combination of carbohydrates and vitamin B6 that will provide energy boosts for at least another 90 minutes. Amazing, isn’t it? Bananas provide the most value to athletes compared to other fruits. Even a banana at breakfast is good in helping boost energy at the start of every day. Here’s a nutritional chart percentage of the stuff that is contained in banana. Vitamin B6 is the vitamin needed by people who feel weak, irritated easily and have difficulty in sleeping. Potassium regulates blood pressure and reduces chances of high blood pressure and stroke. Potassium enables muscles to contract and expand smoothly during exercises. It reduces cramps. Potassium helps to rid fluid retention . Carbohydrate found in bananas contribute to the daily energy usage.

Lizard spit that can control diabetes

clipped from www.dailymail.co.uk It is pink and grey, 2ft long and one of the only two venomous lizards in the world. Yet the Gila Monster has proved an unlikely ally in the battle to control diabetes. Scientists have isolated a chemical in its saliva which is similar to a human hormone that helps regulate blood sugar. The Gila (pronounced heela) Monster, which is native to the desert areas of the U.S. and Mexico, eats only three or four times a year and a compound known as exendin-4 produced in its salivary glands helps it digest these meals very slowly. This quality has been copied and produced synthetically in the injectable drug exenatide, which is being used to treat type 2 diabetes. Type 2, which mainly affects the over-40s, occurs when the body gradually loses the ability to process blood sugar, leading to high levels which can damage body organs. The companies Eli Lilly and Amylin Pharmaceuticals are launching the drug today under the brand name Byetta.

Migraines linked with brain damage

clipped from news.yahoo.com WASHINGTON (Reuters) - People with migraines also may be suffering from some brain damage as brain cells swell and become starved of oxygen -- a finding that may help explain why migraine sufferers have a higher risk of stroke, researchers reported on Sunday. Similar brain damage can occur with concussions and after strokes, the researchers said in this week's issue of the journal Nature Neuroscience. They said their findings suggest that migraine sufferers should not simply get pain relief but should take drugs that prevent the migraine, which is often preceded by "aura" -- a series of visual disturbances that can include flashes of light or black spots. They saw a swelling occur and the brain cells became starved of oxygen. The nerve cells were damaged -- specifically the dendrites, the long, thin spikes that stretch from one nerve cell to another.

Supplement helps children's brains.

clipped from www.smh.com.au A SIMPLE dietary supplement may help improve concentration, memory and problem-solving in children. Scans on four British children who took an omega oil supplement for three months showed their brains developed dramatically - by the equivalent of three years - over that period. The four children in the pilot study on the effects of diet on young brains were aged between eight and 13 They took supplement called VegEPA, which contains a combination of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, After three months the children's reading age had advanced by more than a year, their handwriting was neater and they paid more attention in class. The scans showed an increase in nerve fibres in their brain, said the lead researcher, Basant Puri, from London's Imperial College. "It means you have more connections and greater density of nerve cells, in the same way a tree grows more branches," said Professor Puri, whose study is yet to undergo peer review.

clipped from news.yahoo.com Some advice to take to heart -- take a nap CHICAGO, Feb 12 (Reuters Life!) - Regular naps are good for your heart, researchers said on Monday. Those who made it a practice of napping at least three times a week for a minimum of 30 minutes had a 37 percent lower risk of dying from heart disease compared to non-nappers. A six-year study of nearly 24,000 Greek adults found those who regularly took midday naps lowered their risk of dying from heart disease by more than a third. The relationship was even stronger among employed men as compared to unemployed men, with nappers apparently relieving some of the work-related stress that was bad for their hearts, researchers at the University of Athens Medical School said.

The top five cancer-causing foods

clipped from www.newstarget.com Hot dogs Processed meats and bacon Doughnuts French fries Chips / crackers / cookies Besides avoiding these foods, what else can consumers do to reduce their risk of cancer? The main things are simple: Eat unprocessed foods and base your diet largely on plants. Consume foods that have omega-3 fats and other essential fatty acids. Eat lots of fruits and vegetables; many common ones have known cancer-fighting properties. Get regular vigorous exercise, since tumors cannot thrive in highly oxygenated environments. Keep your blood sugar stable to avoid being an all-you-can-eat buffet for cancer cells. Preventing cancer is actually quite straightforward. Even the World Health Organization says that 70 percent of all cancers can be prevented with simple changes in diet and lifestyle. The truth is that most people give themselves cancer through the foods, drinks and products they choose to consume. In my opinion, over 90 percent of cancers are easily preventable.

New Research Shows Vitamin D Slashes Cancer Risk by 77%

Cancer is Big Business in the U.S., so big that the cancer industry doesn't want anybody messing with their money!

Cancer research isn't about finding cures; it's about finding drugs that can be sold at enormous profit.

There are many natural aids and even cures, but they're outlawed by those charged with protecting the public. Arm yourself with knowledge! The medical establishment isn't trained to keep you well; they're trained to keep you coming back, time and time again.

clipped from www.newstarget.com New research shows vitamin D slashes risk of cancers by 77 percent; cancer industry refuses to support cancer prevention Exciting new research conducted at the Creighton University School of Medicine in Nebraska has revealed that supplementing with vitamin D and calcium can reduce your risk of cancer by an astonishing 77 percent. This includes breast cancer, colon cancer, skin cancer and other forms of cancer. This research provides strong new evidence that vitamin D is the single most effective medicine against cancer, far outpacing the benefits of any cancer drug known to modern science. Note that these astonishing effects were achieved on what many nutritionists consider to be a low dose of vitamin D. Exposure to sunlight, which creates even more vitamin D in the body, was not tested or considered It isn't the American Anti-Cancer Society, it's the American Cancer Society! What they really stand for is right in the name!

Top 15 Healthiest Fruits For Human

Top 15 fruits that i found to be very important and fruitful for Human Body:
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clipped from healthtreatments.blogspot.com 1. Apples - 1 medium apple (80 calories, 0 g fat): An apple's 3 g of fiber help you meet your fiber goal of 20 g to 30 g daily. High-fiber diets can lower heart disease risk; 2. Apricots - 3 apricots (51 calories, 0 g fat): A good source of beta-carotene (which is converted to vitamin A by the body), providing the equivalent of 35% of the RDA for vitamin A; 3. Bananas - 1 medium (105 calories, 0 g fat): Bananas are a great source of potassium, which plays a key role in heart health and muscle function. Plus each one has 2 g of fiber; 4. Blackberries - 1 cup (74 calories, 0 g fat): This fruit boasts a whopping 10 g of fiber in a single cup; 5. Blueberries - 1 cup (81 calories, 0 g fat): Blueberries help prevent and treat bladder infections by making it hard for bacteria to stick to urinary tract walls; 6. Cherries - 1 cup (84 calories, 1 g fat): A good source of perillyl alcohol, which helps prevent cancer in animals. Heart-protective anthocyanins give cherries their color;

Food chemical 'may boost memory'

clipped from news.bbc.co.uk Food chemical 'may boost memory' A chemical found in chocolate, tea, grapes and blueberries can improve the memory of mice, research suggests. The Salk Institute study could lead to further tests to see if epicatechin also works on humans. Epicatechin is found in grapes

clipped from www.independent.ie Skimmed milk direct from the 'magic' cow Marge IT may soon be possible to produce skimmed milk straight from the cow - a development that could revolutionise the dairy industry. Scientists in New Zealand have discovered some cows have genes which give them a natural ability to deliver skimmed milk. The company identified a cow, Marge, with the required genes. As an added bonus, the milk contains omega-three oils. "The eureka moment was when we found her daughters produced milk just like their mother," said a company spokesman. The development of a commercial herd is now likely, reports the magazine 'Chemistry & Industry'.

Women warned on iron 'overdose'

clipped from news.bbc.co.uk Women warned on iron 'overdose' Healthy pregnant women should think twice before taking iron supplements, say researchers who have linked high doses to blood pressure problems.

Study: Nibbling between meals can ensure that seniors get enough calories

clipped from www.msnbc.msn.com Study: Nibbling between meals can ensure that seniors get enough calories Researchers say such snacking is OK — in fact, regular nibbling can be good for older people. An Auburn University study of the diets of 2,000 people aged 65 and older found that snackers ate more calories at a time in their lives when they are susceptible to weight loss and poor nutrition. Snacking provided significantly more protein, carbohydrates and fat.

clipped from www.msnbc.msn.com Breast cancer dropped along with hormone pills New research also links menopause hormones to ovarian cancer risk ATLANTA - New government numbers give some of the strongest evidence yet that menopause hormones can raise the risk of breast cancer. Rates of the disease leveled off in 2004 after plunging in 2003, the year after millions of women stopped taking hormones because a big study tied them to higher heart, stroke and breast cancer risks.

Milk does a body good - and may protect against cancer

clipped from www.scientificblogging.com Milk does a body good - and may protect against cancer Submitted by News on 8 June 2007 - 11:44am. Key milk nutrients, calcium and vitamin D, may do more than just help keep your bones strong. Increasing intake of calcium and vitamin D could reduce the risk for cancer in women by at least 60 percent, according to a new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. (1) The four-year clinical trial included more than one thousand women over the age of 55 in one of three supplement groups: 1) calcium (1400-1500mg) plus vitamin D (1100 IU vitamin D) 2) calcium only (1400-1500 mg) or 3) a placebo. The researchers found that the risk of developing cancer was 60 percent lower for those who took calcium and vitamin D and 47 percent lower for those taking calcium alone, compared to the placebo.

clipped from www.cnn.com Working out at lunch? Here's how to eat to recover Since squeezing fitness pursuits into an already busy day isn't easy, it makes sense to use the lunch hour for double duty. Work out, then eat. Trouble is, there's not much time for both. So save time by preparing a quick, high-caliber meal the night before. A nutritious meal within 30 minutes of finishing a workout is the ideal way to nourish tired muscles. Story Highlights • 3 keys to post-workout replenishment: fluids, carbohydrates, protein • Best post-workout fluid source is water • Get carbs from fruits, legumes, whole-grain bread products • Many complex carbs provide carbohydrate, protein in same food

clipped from cos4.newsvine.com How Coffee Raises Cholesterol Article Source: Science Daily Drinking your coffee black or decaffeinated to keep cholesterol in check? Think again. Cafestol, a compound found in coffee, elevates cholesterol by hijacking a receptor in an intestinal pathway critical to its regulation, said researchers from Baylor College of Medicine in a report that appears in the July issue of the journal Molecular Endocrinology.

clipped from www.msnbc.msn.com Heart study suggests an upside to obesity Heavy men with heart disease tend to live longer than slimmer patients NEW YORK - Among men with symptoms of heart disease, those who are obese tend to live longer than their normal-weight counterparts, a new study suggests. Researchers found that among nearly 6,900 male veterans assessed for symptoms of heart disease, those who were obese were less likely to die over the next seven-and-a-half years compared with normal-weight men.