More Information on current Health Informer Newsletter topics this month:
Digestion and Related Studies
Studies this month related to proper digestion and/or related digestive problems.
Why Men Are At Higher Risk Of Stomach CancerStudy Finds More Gut Reaction to Arthritis Drugs; Stomach Acid-Suppressing Drugs Appear to Damage Small Intestinehttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011 /09/
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Enzyme in Saliva Helps Regulate Blood GlucoseDigestive Problems Early In Life, May Increase Risk for Depression |
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Directions for Transit Time
Agatha M. Thrash, M.D.
Preventive Medicine
The transit time is the length of time required for the intestinal tract to process a meal. Charcoal or sesame seeds are used as a marker. The normal transit time is less than 30 hours; average American time is over 89 hours.
1. Chew up 8-10 charcoal tablets or take 1-2 tablespoons of sesame seed, swallowed whole, just before eating a meal.
2. Record the time of eating the meal.
3. Record the time of each subsequent bowel movement.
4. After the black color of the charcoal or free sesame seeds is no longer seen in the stool, one calculates the transit time from the eating of the meal to the time of the last BM that contained any black color or seed.
Preventive Medicine
The transit time is the length of time required for the intestinal tract to process a meal. Charcoal or sesame seeds are used as a marker. The normal transit time is less than 30 hours; average American time is over 89 hours.
1. Chew up 8-10 charcoal tablets or take 1-2 tablespoons of sesame seed, swallowed whole, just before eating a meal.
2. Record the time of eating the meal.
3. Record the time of each subsequent bowel movement.
4. After the black color of the charcoal or free sesame seeds is no longer seen in the stool, one calculates the transit time from the eating of the meal to the time of the last BM that contained any black color or seed.
How To Speed Transit Time
Two military buddies. during their entrance medical exams were required along with their other soon to be trainees, to pass a transit time test-each swallowing rubber bands. They were not allowed to move on from their indoor confinement until this particular testing was completed. They knew this could take days. Having previous knowledge on transit time and how to spend it up, they put their knowledge to work. Each morning they drank hot water as soon as they awoke, which stimulates the system into action. They were out of their confinement in record time, leaving their comrades behind.
The Tummy Timer
If you follow a regular schedule, eating at the same time each day, your tummy sets a timer and cooperates by sending the needed digestive juices in timely fashion, ready to receive & digest the expected meal. If food is taken at unscheduled times of the day, the stomach is unprepared to do it’s appointed work. However, as soon as food is detected, digestive juices are excreted. But, because the volume of these digestive juices were not there to begin with, more food is eaten than normally. When the stomach has sent the required fluids for digestion it produces over-filling of the stomach organ and a feeling of heaviness, as if you have “eaten a brick.”
Chew, Chew, Chew Your Food Well!
Thorough mastication of your food before you swallow is of great importance. Failure to do this first step in digestion leads to a train of ill events. Learn why in the following article by Dr. Agatha Thrash...
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Aloe Vera
By Dr. Agatha Thrash
Nearly any affliction of the gastrointestinal tract from the esophagus to the anus can be properly treated by Aloe Vera gel or juice. Aloe Vera liquid has a slightly stimulatory effect on the colon, although the substance causing diarrhea has apparently been removed in some preparations. If one takes a large quantity of Aloe Vera liquid or gel there is a possibility of getting mild diarrhea. For this reason Aloe Vera is helpful for constipation. Simply take an ounce or two once or twice daily along with a meal. If one has peptic ulcers or gastritis, Aloe Vera liquid is one of the best treatments for it. It has a soothing and healing effect and can relieve pain, burning, and discomfort. For gas or acid formation, the use of Aloe Vera liquid can bring prompt relief.
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Stomach Irritants
How and why they should be avoided:
An inflamed and overworked stomach is so common that you rarely see one totally free from irritation. Many use a large variety of common stomach irritants. Dr. Agatha Thrash, MD See article a below...
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Heartburn-Putting The Fire Out!
Probably everyone has suffered from heartburn at one time or another. It comes about from reflux of acid stomach contents into the lower end of the esophagus, which is ill-equipped to handle such an insult. Learn how to put the fire out in the file article below by Dr. Agatha Thrash...
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Irritating Substances
Black pepper
Chili peppers Cayenne Horseradish Cloves Cinnamon Mustard seed Ginger Nutmeg Vinegar Baking soda, powder Salt Sodium chloride Hungarian paprika
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“Spices at first irritate the tender coating of the stomach, but finally destroy the natural sensitiveness of this delicate membrane. The blood become fevered, the animal propensities are aroused, while the moral and intellectual powers are weakened, and become servants to the baser passions.” CTBH 47
Cabbage-The Amazing Ulcer Healer
Cabbage and several green leafy vegetables contain a factor known as “anti-gizzard erosion factor,” later called vitamin U. It was observed that large amounts of fresh cabbage and lettuce protected stressed guinea pigs from ulcers. The factor was found in the juice of cabbage, thus eliminating the need to eat huge quantities of cabbage. Sixty-two ulcer patients were given at least a liter of cabbage juice daily. The average healing time for seven patients with duodenal ulcer was 10.4 days, compared to 37 days for patients with standard therapy. Six patients with gastric ulcer healed in only 7.3 days, while six patients receiving conventional therapy required 42 days. The cabbage must be freshly squeezed and not boiled, as boiling destroys the factor. A mixture of 75 percent cabbage juice and 25 percent tomato or celery juice was used with patients who objected to the flavor of the cabbage juice. Raw celery has been found to be high in the healing factor.
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Natural Remedies for Tummy Aches
For pain in the irritated stomach, place a heat source directly over the stomach, such as a heating pad, a hot water bottle, or a towel wrung from hot water. If you alternate the heat application with a 30-second ice-cold compress, its effectiveness is enhanced and prolonged.
Or one may take charcoal tablets or capsules, two to eight tablets to adsorb the toxic products of previous overload and indigestion. An old fashioned remedy used for children with upset stomachs is that of catnip tea. It works like a charm for a painful stomach.
“The stomach must have careful attention…After it has done its work for one meal, do not crowd more work upon it before it has had a chance to rest, and before a sufficient supply of gastric juice is provided. Five hours at least should be given between meals, and always bear in mind that if you would give it a trial, you would find two meals better than three.” UT, August 30, 1896
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Tips for Better Digestion
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Extra Articles This Month
See articles below on: Gastroesophageal Reflux, Gastritis, Constipation, Causes of Gas, Bowel Disease & Gallstones...
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Eating Between Meals
Snacking, everybody does it...right? Isn't it healthy for you? Find out by reading the following article...
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“Three meals a day and nothing between meals--not even an apple--should be the utmost limit of indulgence. Those who go further violate nature’s laws and will suffer the penalty.” RH, No.19. 1883
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"Water taken with meals cuts down on the production of saliva and discourages chewing, making the length of time food spends in the mouth much shorter. Digestion is thereby hindered. Also, since digestive enzymes both in the mouth and in the stomach and intestines are diluted by beverages taken with meals, digestion is further delayed. The stomach must make more acid to maintain a proper PH. All these factors add to the likelihood of fermentation in the digestive tract, gas formation, and various types of discomfort and poor functioning of digestion and elimination." Dr. Agatha Thrash, MD. |
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How to Prevent Overeating
When we have eaten to the point
that we cannot eat another bite we have overeaten. One of my professors used to
say "Eat what you should, not what you could." Satisfy only hunger,
not appetite. Achieve the lowest weight at which good strength and good
appearance can be maintained.
There are certain techniques which can be used to ensure that one does not get preoccupied with dining and accidentally overeat. Use the following steps to successfully prevent overeating. Dr. Agatha Thrash, MD. See steps in file below.
Fact: The emptying time of the stomach is one to four hours, depending on the food eaten. Carbohydrates empty most rapidly, protein next, and fats slowest at ten grams (approximately two teaspoons) per hour.
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Hunger Cravings
By Dr. Agatha Thrash There are several situations and foods which promote a desire for food. This is not real hunger, but a craving. Alterations in the lifestyle can prevent much of this unwanted sensation.
1. Milk, all dairy products 2. Sugar, refined grains 3. Meats, sometimes eggs 4. Salty foods 5. Stomach irritants 6. Preoccupation with food 7. Overeating in the past 8. Dehydration (urine should be kept pale) 9. Too little exercise 10. Inadequate work experience 11. Eating too fast 12. Caffeine and other alkaloids 13. No set time or place for meals 14. Tension or interruption during meals 15. Failure to eat with dignity and certain form.
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Sugar & Fermentation"It would be better not to tax the stomach with unhealthful desserts, and not to demand that the cook expend time and strength and ingenuity in preparing them. It would be much better to discard the sweet puddings, jams, and marmalade, which cause fermentation in the stomach. When these are banished from our tables, when we have sweeter stomachs, we shall have sweeter tempers, and be better enabled to live a Christian life." ST, September 30, 1897
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Eat Fruits & Vegetables at Separate Meals"Vegetables and fruit should not be eaten at the same meal. At one meal use bread and fruit, at the next bread and vegetables. Thus we may have all the variety that we need to desire, and if we must have puddings and custards, let bread and these articles form the meal." ST, September 30, 1897
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McDonald's Food Decomposition Demo |
Digestion of Whole vs. Processed Foods |
See the Natural Remedies page for more tips on prevention of Ulcers and Help For Tummy Aches!
March 2012 Newsletter Archives
Nutritional Studies - Part 5
Vitamins & Minerals
Studies this month relating to the topic of vitamins and minerals.
Use of Vitamin E Associated With Increased Risk of Prostate CancerMouse Study Suggests, Vitamin E May Weaken Boneshttp://gma.yahoo.com/mouse-study-suggests-vitamin-e-may-weaken-bones-190204586.html
Vitamin D Deficiency Alters Lung Growth & Decreases Lung Function |
Health Benefits of Broccoli Require The Whole Food, Not SupplementsVitamin D May Help Reduce Heart Risk in African-Americans |
Dr. John McDougall on Vitamins
Dr. McDougall discusses the dangers of taking vitamin supplements. He includes 12 controlled studies that demonstrate that very fact.
Source: http://www.drmcdougall.com/misc/2010nl/may/ vitamins.htm |
Mega-Vitamins
Are megavitamins really good for your health?
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So What's In Vitamins?
There are ingredients that you probably are not aware of in those vitamin tablets and capsules. Check out these lists of revealing sources of vitamin ingredients!
Source: http://www.happycow.net/health-animal-ingredients.html http://www.veganwolf.com/animal_ ingredients.htm http://www.drfostersessentials.com/store/instructions/EssentialNutrients.pdf |
What About B-12?
So where does one obtain B-12? And how much is really needed by the body anyway?
Dr. Agatha Thrash discusses that topic in depth in the downloadable files below.
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Vegetarians Beware: Many Prescription Drugs Also Made With Animal Parts
See the full story by following the links:
http://www.naturalnews.com/035253_prescription_drugs_animal_parts_vegetarians.html
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-17182625
http://www.naturalnews.com/035253_prescription_drugs_animal_parts_vegetarians.html
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-17182625
Vegan Vitamins?
If you decide to take a supplement, then at least leave the cow & pig ingredients out of them. There are vegan vitamin companies out there. However, it's always best to do your own research and ask questions of the company, before purchasing. Here's one vegan vitamin company to get you started:
http://www.pure-vegan.net/ |
Other Related ArticlesThe effect of B Vitamins On The Nerves
Vitamin D
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A Reliable Vegan Source of Vitamin B-12
"A number of reliable vegan food sources for vitamin B12 are known. One brand of nutritional yeast, Red Star T-6635+, has been tested and shown to contain active vitamin B12. This brand of yeast is often labeled as Vegetarian Support Formula with or without T-6635+ in parentheses following this new name. It is a reliable source of vitamin B12. Nutritional yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is a food yeast, grown on a molasses solution, which comes as yellow flakes or powder. It has a cheesy taste. Nutritional yeast is different from brewer’s yeast or torula yeast. those sensitive to other yeasts can often use it.
The RDA for adults for vitamin B12 is 2.4 micrograms daily (1). About 2 rounded teaspoons of large flake Vegetarian Support Formula (Red Star T-6635+) nutritional yeast provides the recommended amount of vitamin B12 for adults (2). A number of the recipes in this book contain nutritional yeast."
Source: http://www.vrg.org/nutrition/b12.htm
Nori Seaweed Also A Source of B-12
January 2012 Newletter Archives
Nutritional Studies Part 4
Fat
Studies this month relating to the topic of fat in the diet.
Heart Attack Proof in 3 Weeks!
See Dr. Esselstyn's video on how to make yourself heart attack proof in 3 weeks!
Follow the link below.
http://medinatv.pegcentral.com/player.php?video=6a53c744e757e905ce791146999d16d5
Follow the link below.
http://medinatv.pegcentral.com/player.php?video=6a53c744e757e905ce791146999d16d5
Weight Control
Dr. Agatha Thrash discussed the principles of weight control and weight reduction in these informative articles.
Free Fats
"Fat is a less compressible liquid than water. As the heart squeezes down on the blood which has little fat in it, it is easily compressible and squeezed into the major arteries. As the level of fat increases, the blood becomes less compressible, increasing the likelihood of heart disease..."
Read more about fats in the diet and what constitutes a low-fat diet below.
Olive Oil: Is It Heart Healthy?
Olive oil got its "heart healthy" start from the Lyon Study. But actually olive oil wasn't even used in the Lyon Study because the test subjects didn't like the taste of the olive oil and so canola oil was used instead. All of the "benefit" was falsely attributed to olive oil when it really came from Omega-3 enriched canola oil.
http://www.happyhealthylonglife.com/happy_ healthy_long_life/2008/07/im-going-to-miss-my- olive-oil---who-knew-it-wasnt-so-healthy-after-all- drs-esselstyn-ornish-vogel-rudel-did.html Explanation of Trans-Fats
The high cholesterol level caused by saturated fats can also be caused by trans-fats. These trans-fats are formed when manufacturers process oils in any way, as to hydrogenate vegetable oils. The product can be labeled without cholesterol but still stimulate the liver to produce cholesterol in excess. Check your commercial foods such as cookies, crackers, canned soups, dry goods, and even cereals for hydrogenated fats. Fast foods such as French fries, onion rings, fried chicken, doughnuts, and so forth, along with vegetable shortening and margarine also contain trans-fats. Human breast milk is often a very rich source of trans-fats because of the mother’s use of trans-fats in her foods.--New England Journal of Medicine. 341:1396, 1999.
Reversing Heart Disease
Learn how to reverse heart disease, starting now!
How to Lower Your Cholesterol
Find out ways that you can quickly lower your cholesterol. See downloadable files below by Dr. Agatha Thrash.
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Figure Your Desirable Weight
Find out what things overweight people tend to have in common and discover what your desirable weight really should be. Click on downloadable counseling file below.
The Great Olive Oil Debate
Is olive oil really any better for you than all those other oils out there. Take a look at the research and find out for yourself. See the following article link and a video by Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn of Forks Over Knives fame. http://www.happyhealthylonglife.com/happy_healthy_ long_life/2008/07/im-going-to-miss-my-olive-oil--- who-knew-it-wasnt-so-healthy-after-all-drs-esselstyn-ornish-vogel-rudel-did.html And, what the experts say... http://goodfoodproject.net/?page_id=1159 Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease, by Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn: http://books.google.com/books?id=WDjZpJXEQwkC&pg=PT71&lpg=PT71&dq=Dr.+ Lawrence+Rudel+of+Wake+Forest+University+Baptist +Medical+Center&source=bl&ots=zLoEFSVoa7&sig=foHF _nDZF_3Gd-yiRyNLzuHEo-c&hl=en&sa=X&ei=pHQLT_P The Green Monkey Study
"From Dr. Lawrence Rudel of Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center: Rudel ran a five year study feeding olive oil and saturated fat to African Green monkeys. The monkeys metabolize fat in the same way as humans, so they're good stand-ins.. At the end of five years, their autopsies showed that the monkeys who were fed olive oil had higher HDLs (the good cholesterol) and lower LDLs (the bad cholesterol) than the ones fed the saturated fat diet. The big surprise here: Both groups had exactly the same amount of coronary artery disease. The higher HDLs & lower LDLs of the olive oil group were meaningless. Rudel later repeated the study on rodents, and got the same results." Source: http://www.happyhealthylonglife.com/happy_ healthy_long_life/2008/07/im-going-to-miss-my- olive-oil---who-knew-it-wasnt-so-healthy-after-all- drs-esselstyn-ornish-vogel-rudel-did.html See full study reports below. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/ PMC294456/pdf/jcinvest00035-0171.pdf http://atvb.ahajournals.org/content/8/1/22.full.pdf But...don't I need oil in my diet to prevent dry skin & to lubricate my joints?
"It is felt by many that if one is on a low fat diet, the skin will not be well lubricated and that the joints will simply dry up. This is far from the truth. Water is the lubricating agent in all areas of the body, never fat. In the skin, water evaporation is prevented by fats, but even so the lubrication of the skin is water, not fat. The fat is made in the skin from carbohydrates and fatty acids, and it is not necessary to produce skin oils from free fats in the diet. The joints are lubricated by synovial fluid, a watery and mucoid fluid, with little or no fat in it." Dr. Agatha Thrash
Date With the Undertaker
"Dr. Esselstyn's solution in "Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease" is as profound as Newton's discovery of gravity. Half of all Americans dying today could have changed their date with the undertaker by following Dr. Esselstyn's plan." --- Howard Lyman
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Take the Quiz...Is It A Source of Saturated or Unsaturated Fat?
November Newsletter Archives
Nutritional Studies-Part 3
(Protein)
Studies this month relating to the subject of protein.
Vegetarians Less Likely to Develop Cancer Than Meat Eaters, Study SaysEating TVP? Textured Vegetable Protein May Contain Trace Levels of Toxic Chemical SolventVegetarians Diet May Protect Against Common Bowel Disorder |
Red Meat Linked to Increased Risk of Type 2 DiabetesKidney Disease Patients: Vegetarian Diet Lowers Blood & Urine Phosphorus Levels, Study SuggestsClues To Gluten Sensitivityhttp://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000142405274870
4893604576200393522456636.html Study Shows Gluten Intolerance Without Celiac Diseasehttp://www.celiac.com/articles/22430/1/Study-Shows-Gluten-Intolerance-Without-Celiac-Disease/Page1.html
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Osteoporosis
Dr. Thrash discusses Osteoporosis, it's causes, who is most at danger, and what you can do to avoid it.
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Protein Digestion
The body digests proteins much more efficiently earlier in the day and less efficiently thereafter. Try to eat your higher protein foods at breakfast vs. later in the day.
Are Animal Products Safe Today?
Dr. Thrash reviews the counsel given concerning the consumption of animal products. See downloadable article below.
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See the Natural Cereal Scorecard
Know what your feeding your family for breakfast!
http://www.cornucopia.org/2011/10/natural-vs-organic-cereal/
http://cornucopia.org/cereal-scorecard/
http://www.cornucopia.org/2011/10/natural-vs-organic-cereal/
http://cornucopia.org/cereal-scorecard/
October Newsletter Archives
Nutritional Studies-Part 2
(Carbohydrates)
Studies this month surrounding the topic of foods containing carbohydrates-simple and complex.
Research finds whole grain consumption linked to decreased visceral abdominal fatEating mostly whole grains, few refined grains, linked to lower body fatPotatoes may help reduce blood pressure without affecting weightHigh-glycemic carbohydrates lead to heart diseaseFructose-rich beverages associated with increased risk of gout in womenEat Almonds and Walnuts to Promote Heart Health and Prevent DiabetesWhite Bread Increases Cancer RiskResearch shows cancer caused by carbohydrates, sugars, white flour and corn syrup |
Consumption of white food and flour products linked to diabeteshttp://www.naturalnews.com/033706_white_flour_
diabetes.html Excess fructose may play role diabetes, obesity, other health problemshttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/11/
101122172002.htm Sugar, high-fructose corn syrup and type 2 DiabetesAdded sugars linked to heart disease in teenagersStudy finds High-Fructose Corn Syrup Contaminated With MercuryThe Double Danger of High Fructose Corn SyrupAgave Worse than Sugar, Nutrition Foundation Warns |
The LiverLearn how the liver functions in our bodies in the video below.
Liver Health
Learn what dietary measures you can take to protect your liver. Follow the link below.
http://www.wildwoodhealth.org/index.php/ultra-body-works/109-amazing-multi-tasker Help for Weight Control & Reduction
Dr. Agatha Thrash explains weight control measures and a helpful plan in weight reduction. See downloadable files below.
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What Are Complex Carbohydrates?
Detailed descriptions of what complex carbohydrates are. See link below.
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-complex-carbohydrates.htm http://www.buzzle.com/articles/complex-carbohydrates-list.html http://library.thinkquest.org/26813/carbsfibre. htm http://www.livestrong.com/article/27398-list-complex-carbohydrates-foods/ Sugar
In the following articles, Dr. Thrash discusses how sugar affects our bodies. Click on the downloadable files below.
Bread, the Staff of Life
What about white whole wheat bread? Is it healthy? Find the answer by following the link below.
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September Newsletter Archives
Nutritional Studies - Part 1
Nutrition related articles from science and medicine. Find them below and click on the links.
Food Temptations Akin to Drug Addiction? Milkshakes Can Activate the Same Areas of Brain as Cocainehttp://www.nydailynews.com/lifestyle/health/2011/
04/06/2011-04-06_food_temptation_akin_to_drug_addiction_milksh ake_can_activate_the_same_areas_of_.html?r=lifestyle/health Apples Could Hold Key for Increasing Lifespanhttp://www.naturalnews.com/031789_apples_lifespan.
html The Nag Factor: How Do Children Convince Their Parents to Buy Unhealthy Foods?Antioxidant Spices, Like Turmeric...Reduce Negative Effects of High Fat MealOlder Adults With Too Much Salt in The Diet and Too Little Exercise at Greater Risk of Cognitive Decline, Study Findshttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/08/
110822111737.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_ campaign=Feed%3A+sciencedaily%2Ftop_news%2Ftop_ health+%28ScienceDaily%3A+Top+News+--+Top+Health%29 |
Bill Clinton Declares Vegan VictoryDiet That Combines Cholesterol-Lowering Foods Results in Greater Decrease in LDL Than Low-Saturated Fat Diet, Study FindsNo Bones About It: Eating Dried Plums Helps Prevent Fractures and Osteoporosis, Study Suggestshttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/08/
110818093048.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_ campaign=Feed%3A+sciencedaily%2Ftop_news%2Ftop_ health+%28ScienceDaily%3A+Top+News+--+Top+Health%29 Less Salt, Less Strokes, Says New Research
Habit Makes Bad Food Too Easy To Swallow |
3 Essential Classes Of Foods
Dr. Thrash discusses the 3 essential classes of foods-the Building & Repair Foods, Heat & Energy Foods and Regulators Of Bodily Processes. Plus the top 10 worst foods and what what should or should not eat for improved health.
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How Much Food Does Man Require?
How do you know if you've really had enough to eat? Follow this age-old rule. Click on downloadable file below.
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Diseases Of The Egyptians
God promised the Israelites that if they obey his commandments He would put none of the diseases of the Egyptians upon them.
As modern testing of mummies has revealed, the diseases of the Egyptians were many of the same common lifestyle diseases that we have today, including heart disease, diabetes and obesity. Follow the links below to learn more about Egyptian Mummy discoveries.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1295132/pdf/jrsocmed00072-0025.pdf
http://www.uic.edu/classes/osci/osci590/6_2Mummies% 20Mummies%20and%20Disease%20in%20Egypt.htm
http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=144529
http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2009/nov/17/heart-disease-ancient-egyptians
http://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(10)60294-2/fulltext
http://spectrum.diabetesjournals.org/content/15/1/56.full
http://cancer.about.com/od/historyofcancer/a/cancerhistory.htm
http://yourlife.usatoday.com/health/medical/heartdisease/story/2011/04/Mummies-show-
heart-disease-is-an-ancient-problem/45796170/1
As modern testing of mummies has revealed, the diseases of the Egyptians were many of the same common lifestyle diseases that we have today, including heart disease, diabetes and obesity. Follow the links below to learn more about Egyptian Mummy discoveries.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1295132/pdf/jrsocmed00072-0025.pdf
http://www.uic.edu/classes/osci/osci590/6_2Mummies% 20Mummies%20and%20Disease%20in%20Egypt.htm
http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=144529
http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2009/nov/17/heart-disease-ancient-egyptians
http://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(10)60294-2/fulltext
http://spectrum.diabetesjournals.org/content/15/1/56.full
http://cancer.about.com/od/historyofcancer/a/cancerhistory.htm
http://yourlife.usatoday.com/health/medical/heartdisease/story/2011/04/Mummies-show-
heart-disease-is-an-ancient-problem/45796170/1
Effect of Diet on Thinking
Can what you eat effect the way you think? Find out in this informative article which also includes discussion on memory.
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Food Chemicals For Disease
Research shows that there are many food chemicals that can assist in the healing of diseases. Click on the downloadable file below to read more.
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 God has given our taste bud/brain connection the amazing ability to make major adjustments in the tastes. So, when dietary changes become necessary or when we need to learn to like a particular food that we don't like, it takes only a short time to make the adjustment. Former President Bill Clinton, after switching from a big mac, fast food junkie, to becoming a vegan, states that he likes the food he eats now-the fruits, vegetables & beans. Listen to the clip below.
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You Can Reverse Lifestyle Diseases By Diet Change!Dr. Hans Diehl Interview with Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn |
"The Last Heart Attack"
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"In order to know what are the best foods, we must study God's original plan for man's diet."
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August Newsletter Archives
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Water is the best liquid possible to cleanse the tissues. My Life Today, p. 139 |
Water, Water, Water
Our bodies need water inside and out. Dr. Agatha Thrash discusses all the reasons why and also discusses how much water our bodies need daily. Should we drink cold water with our meals? Find out by clicking on the files below.
Simpler Explanation of Urinary System |
The Kidneys
Take a closer look at this most amazing, engineering marvel-the kidneys.
The Anatomy & Physiology of the KidneyIf you want to understand all of the intricate workings of this marvelous organ, the kidney, click on the video below.
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Hydration Calculator
How much water do you need? There are a number of ways to estimate approximately how much you should be drinking per day but there are no set rules and there are many factors that affect your bodies water needs such as extreme summer heat. Use the 6-8 glasses per day rule or this simple math formula: Your weight in Ibs, divided by 2 = ounces of water you should drink per day, for example a 120 Ib. adult would require 60 ounces or a little more than 7 glasses. Or check this easy to use hydration calculator. See also the following article by Mayo Clinic: Water: How much should you drink every day?
http://nutrition.about.com/library/blwatercalculator.htm (Hydration Calculator)
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/water/NU00283
Dehydration
Know the symptoms of mild, moderate and severe dehydration.
Click on the link below to find out. Source: The Mayo Clinic http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/ dehydration/DS00561/DSECTION=symptoms |
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Study: Even "BPA-Free" Plastics Leach Endrocrine-Disrupting Chemicals
Don't be fooled by "BPA-free" labeling! Click on study report below.
http://healthland.time.com/2011/03/08/study-even-bpa-free-plastics-leach-endrocrine-disrupting-chemicals/ |
Drink Water from Safe Containers
A discussion of plastic containers vs. glass containers for drinking from. Also discusses the resin identification code (RIC) for plastics.
Source: Natural News http://www.naturalnews.com/031270_ water_bottles.html |
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As far as possible, use glass for water & food storage. |
Pollutants In Your Drinking Water!
Check out this listing of the potential pollutants in your water and what health problems they are capable of causing. Click on the downloadable files below.
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Dangers of Drinking Too Much Water!
On January 12, 2007, a 28-year old Californian wife and mother of three children died from drinking too much water. You actually put an unecessary strain on your body in two major ways. Find out how by clicking on the links below. http://drbenkim.com/drink-too-much-water-dangerous.html http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=strange-but-true-drinking-too-much-water-can-kill http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/6263029.stm | ||||||||||||||||
How To Protect Yourself From America's 'New' Drinking Water Toxins
This article points out the fact that reverse osmosis will not remove the toxic volatile organic compounds from your water, but carbon filtration will. See the following links for full article and contaminate guide.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffmcmahon/2011/08/09/how-to-protect-yourself-from-americas-new-drinking-water-toxins/
http://www.nsf.org/consumer/drinking_water/contaminant_vocs.asp?program=WaterTre
Flouride Hoax
Beware Of Fluroride
Chemicals used for fluoridation are by-products of aluminum and fertilizer manufacturing and contain a high concentration of toxins and heavy metals such as arsenic, lead and chromium.
http://www.mbschachter.com/dangers_of_ fluoride_and_fluorida.htm http://www.nofluoride.com/ |
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Bottled Water Scorecard
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has just published their best and worst bottled water brands. You may be shocked to learn what they have to say. To see how your favorite brand scored check out EWG's full report, click on download report below.
Source: www.ewg.org/bottled-water-2011
Source: www.ewg.org/bottled-water-2011
Find your brand - Ratings for 173 bottled waters
The Environmental Working Group has rated 173 bottled waters. Look for your favorite brand. Find out which ones are considered best and worst by clicking on the link below.
http://www.ewg.org/bottled-water-2011-search
Water Related Studies
Listed below are the studies this month related to drinking water & drinking water pollutants. View the articles by clicking on the links.
Study: Even "BPA-Free" Plastics Leach Endrocrine-Disrupting Chemicals
Drinking Water With Meals Can Impair DigestionCalifornia sets goal for limiting drinking water pollutantA Tainted Water Well, and Concern There May Be MoreHigh lead levels found in Chicago water
HHS warns that all infant formulas are contaminated with toxic fluorideAudits show health violations in drinking water
Hexavalent chromium: You shouldn't inhale it; mice shouldn't drink it. Beyond that...
Why Minorities Reach for Bottled Water Over Tap & How Marketers Persuade Themhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/nadiaarumugam/2011/
08/11/why-minorities-reach-for-bottled-water-over-tap-how-marketers-drive-habit/  |
Metal water bottles may leach BPA
Chromium 6 limit in water goal set by Calif. EPA
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/07/27/BA811KFUGE.DTL
Disinfection By-Products: Medical imaging chemicals transform into toxic compounds in drinking water treated with chlorineStrontium-90 detected in fish near Vermont Yankeehttp://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/article/20110802/
NEWS03/110802026/Strontium-90-detected-fish-near-Vermont-Yankee- CDC adjusts fluoride poisoning of America's water supply to a lower levelToxic Chromium found in Chicago waterOdd chemicals turn up in drinking waterProtect yourself from increasing radiation levels in drinking waterHow To Remove Radioactive Iodine-131 From Your Drinking WaterTexas plant will turn sewage into drinking water
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Motts Apple Juice Contaminated with Arsenichttp://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20110722/NEWS01/107220338/Group-Arsenic-found-Mott-s-apple-juice?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|News |
A Whole-House Water Filter & Water Softener Alternative
This whole house water filtration system is a top pick in water purification. Read about it by clicking on the links below. http://www.naturalnews.com/028934_water_ filters_LifeSource.html http://www.lifesourcewater.com/ Distiller Systemshttp://www.h2olabs.com/store/ Urinary Incontinence
The doctor discusses some possible causes and what to do about the several different kinds of urinary incontinence.
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Bedwetting
Helpful tips for helping children to learn nighttime bladder control. Click on the downloadable file below.
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"If those who are afflicted would assist nature in her efforts by the use of pure, soft water, much suffering would be prevented."My Life Today, p. 139
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"In health and in sickness pure water is one of Heaven's choicest blessings. Its proper use promotes health. It is the beverage which God provided to quench the thirst of animals and man. Drunk freely, it helps to supply the necessitites of the system and assists nature to resist disease."Ministry of Healing, p. 237
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"Pure water to drink and fresh air to breathe invigorate the vital organs, purify the blood, and help nature in her task of overcoming the bad conditions of the system."My Life Today, p. 139
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"A bath, properly taken, fortifies against cold, because it improves the circulation; the blood is brought to the surface, and a more easy and regular flow is obtained. The mind and the body are alike invigorated. The muscles become more flexible, the intellect is made brighter. the bath is a soother of nerves...Teach the little ones that God is not pleased to see them with unclean bodies and untidy, torn garments...Especially should every article which comes in contact with the skin be kept clean."My Life Today, p. 129
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July Newsletter Archives
The Importance of Clean Air
Dr. Agatha Thrash discusses the importance of clean air on our health in the downloadable file below.
Invigorating Fresh Air
An article highlighting a discussion by Dr. Bernell Baldwin on fresh air. Click on link below:
http://www.wordoftruthradio.com/health/ |
Breathing Exercises
Try these deep breathing exercises every day for improved lung and overall health.
Click the links below: http://www.amsa.org/healingthehealer/ breathing.cfm http://cas.umkc.edu/casww/brethexr.htm www.dartmouth.edu/~acskills/docs/deep_ breathing.do Inhalation of Fresh Air
Take 20 deep breaths
out-of-doors or near an open window 2-4 X per day! | ||
Compact Fluorescent Lights Release Mercury Vapor When Broken
When a CFL is broken, the mercury inside the bulb is released as a vapor. It continues releasing vapor for more than 10 weeks, which can exceed levels considered safe for people, and can release more than 10X the amount of mercury considered safe for children."
Follow links below for full articles:
http://californiawatch.org/dailyreport/compact-fluorescent-lights-release-mercury-vapor-when-
broken-11333
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/07/110706144459.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+sciencedaily%2Ftop_news
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Asthma
Dr. Agatha Thrash shows how to naturally manage and relieve the symptoms of asthma in the downloadable files below.
Ionized Air Basics
Learn what positive and negative air ions are, how they work and how they affect our health in the following links.
http://www.quantumbalancing.com/negative_ions.htm http://www.jamesgoulding.com/Research_II/Odlyzko/ Odlyzko%20(Resources).pdf http://www.psychiatric-disorders.com/articles/seasonal-affective-disorder/sad-treatment/ionized-air-reception.php  |
Dirty Electricity Through the Air
The new CFL light bulbs emit radiation (also referred to as dirty electricity) via wire and through the air-even when it is not turned on. Increasingly, people are complaining that these light bulbs are making them sick. Learn why from
Dr. Magda Havas, top environmental scientist at Trent University. Click on links below and/or view video. http://www.magdahavas.org/category/publications-abstracts/electronic-devices/ http://www.magdahavas.com/2009/12/05/gs-units-explained/ In Home Air Purification
The newest air purifying system on the market now is the same one used in hospitals and governmental agencies and is said to kill 99% of harmful bacteria. It is now available for use in private homes. See link below for full story.
Source: NaturalNews.com http://www.naturalnews.com/032701_air_purifier_ indoor_allergens.html | ||||||||
Health Benefits of Turmeric
The deep yellow/orange spice turmeric, or more specifically, it's active ingredient, curcumin, has many surprising health benefits. It is helpful in preventing hardening of the arteries in diabetics, alleviating painful joints, arthritic and bursitis pain, kills cancer cells, and the list goes on. Probably one of it's most noteable health benefits is its ability to likely help prevent alzheimers, as research has discovered. Read all about it by clicking on the links below.
http://www.wildwoodhealth.org/index.php/nutrition/166-medicine-in-your-kitchen-cabinet-part-1-turmeric http://www.turmerichealthbenefits.net/ |
COPD & Other Lung Ailments Helped By Curcumin Also
Turmeric is also effective for serious lung conditions, according to researchers. They have even noted that studies show curcumin to have a protection role in COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, acute lung injury, respiratory distress syndrome & allergic asthma-where drugs were not effective.
Read the full article by clicking on the link below. Source: NaturalNews.com http://www.naturalnews.com/023287_turmeric_ curcumin_disease.html |
Turmeric Tea
Turmeric can be taken by capsule but it is believed that the boiling preparation of the spice enables it's beneficial properties to be taken up quickly into the bloodstream. Hence, turmeric tea is a great way to reap the benefits while enjoying the taste too. Turmeric tea is easy to make and the recipe may be adjusted to suit your tastes & needs. Follow the links to learn more & see the recipes page for another turmeric containing recipe.
http://www.teabenefits.com/herbal-tea-benefits/turmeric-tea-
benefits.html
http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/ART02833/turmeric-tea
http://teachest.net/herbal-teas/turmeric-tea/
http://www.teabenefits.com/herbal-tea-benefits/turmeric-tea-
benefits.html
http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/ART02833/turmeric-tea
http://teachest.net/herbal-teas/turmeric-tea/
Fun Fact
Did you know that blowing up balloons encourages oxygenation of tissues?
Practically Fresh Ideas For Your Family
- Make outdoor play mandatory for both you & the kids
- Grow a garden
- Move the kitchen outdoors for a cookout or a picnic.
- Sleep under the stars-camp-out in your backyard
- Exercise in the fresh morning air
Computer Screens & Positive Ion Dangers
Learn more about how computer screens and other electronics effect air ions and health.
http://www.amazinghealth.co.uk/electric-smog.htm
http://search.mywebsearch.com/mywebsearch/GGcached.jhtml?pg=GGmain&action=click&isDirResults=false&cid=bAjpZu132oAJ&ptnrS=ZNxpt734B8US&searchfor=computer
%2Bmonitors%2Band%2Bpositive%2Bions&curl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.articlesbase.com%2Fdiseases-and-
conditions-articles%2Fdigital-nation-is-computer-us...&si=80591&n=77de6288&ct=GC&ptb=vQAMJj1P8HldTIuMN.LqVA&st=bar#axzz1QlatkJx2
http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/Positive_Is_Bad_Negative_Is_Good.html
http://www.amazinghealth.co.uk/electric-smog.htm
http://search.mywebsearch.com/mywebsearch/GGcached.jhtml?pg=GGmain&action=click&isDirResults=false&cid=bAjpZu132oAJ&ptnrS=ZNxpt734B8US&searchfor=computer
%2Bmonitors%2Band%2Bpositive%2Bions&curl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.articlesbase.com%2Fdiseases-and-
conditions-articles%2Fdigital-nation-is-computer-us...&si=80591&n=77de6288&ct=GC&ptb=vQAMJj1P8HldTIuMN.LqVA&st=bar#axzz1QlatkJx2
http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/Positive_Is_Bad_Negative_Is_Good.html
Exhaust-ing Ride For Cyclists: Air Pollutants Trigger Heart Risk
See following link for story:
http://www.environmentalhealthnews.org/ehs/news/exhaust-ing-ride-for-cyclists
Other Studies Concerning Air Pollution and It's Health Effects
AIR POLLUTION LINKED TO LEARNING AND MEMORY PROBLEMS, DEPRESSION
http://researchnews.osu.edu/archive/pollutionbrain.htm
Ohio leads list of top 20 states with toxic air
A Last Word....
"Sleeping apartments should be so arranged as to have a circulation of air through them day and night. Those who have excluded the air from their sleeping rooms should commence to change their course immediately. They should let in air by degrees and increase its circulation until they can bear it winter and summer, with no danger of taking cold. The lungs, in order to be healthy, must have pure air." How To Live 63
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 "In order to have good blood, we must breath well." Health Reformer
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June Newsletter Archives
Vitamin D Studies
The latest studies this month relating to Vitamin D, the "Sunshine Vitamin", it's benefits to the body and the problems a person encounters when lacking this all important vitamin.
Losing More Than 15 Percent of Body Weight Significantly Boosts Vitamin D Levels in Overweight WomenVitamin D Accelerates Recovery from TuberculosisVitamin D May Help Reduce Heart Risk in African-AmericansVitamin D Levels Lower in African-Americans, Research FindsVitamin D deficiency alters lung growth and decreases lung functionProblem with vitamin AHow Tanning Changes the BrainConfirmation That Vitamin D Acts as a Protective Agent Against the Advance of Colon Cancer |
Skin cancer group ridiculously says never expose your skin to natural sunlightHealth agencies question sunscreen efficacyWhat’s wrong with high SPFVitamin D Increases Speed of Sperm Cells, Researchers DiscoverSunscreen and skin cancer – the scienceGetting enough vitamin DLow Vitamin D Linked to Earlier First Menstruation |
The Benefits of Sunshine
The bodily benefits of sunshine are many.
Dr. Thrash lists them in the informative article below.
Dr. Thrash lists them in the informative article below.
Are You Depressed?
"Daily sunbaths, weather permitting, can assist with relieving depression." Dr. Agatha Thrash
Depression
Dr. Agatha Thrash counsels on the possible causes and natural treatments for recovery from depression. See downloadable files below.
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Overcoming Depression Naturally
Learn about natural healing methods for depression. Follow the link to the Wildwood site, featuring an article by Elizabeth J. Hall, entitled, Lifestyle Interventions for a Downcast Soul, taken from her CD book, Keys to Optimal Health & Happiness.
Source: http://www.wildwoodlsc.org/index.php/mental-health/106-lifestyleinterventionsforadowncastsoul | ||||||
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Rickets Becomes Epidemic in UK
Follow the links to the stories of children suffering from a crippling bone disease-rickets because of the overuse of sunscreen lotions.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-14256950 http://www.naturalnews.com/031479_rickets _sunlight_exposure.html http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1375894/Why-covering-child-suntan-lotion-rickets.html http://www.naturalnews.com/031804_rickets_ vitamin_D.html http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/hampshire/hi/ people_and_places/history/newsid_ 9363000/9363679.stm  |
Foods That Protect Your Skin
Foods high in lycopene are especially protective when it comes to sun exposure. The foods that are the highest in lycopene are: Tomatoes and tomato sauces, watermelon & guavas. The spice, tumeric, also contains skin protective properties (anti-inflamatory) that actually prevent sunburn.
http://www.oprah.com/health/Dr-Oz-on-Food-Myths_1/10#slideshow
http://www.oprah.com/health/Dr-Oz-on-Food-Myths_1/10#slideshow
Natural Protection From Skin Cancer
A diet that includes free fats increases the likelihood of developing skin cancer, as well as breast cancer. Obtain your fats from whole sources such as raw nuts, olives, avocado's & coconuts, instead of oils.
EWG's Top Sun
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Sunscreen Dangers
According to the Environmental Working Group, the best sunscreens are the ones containing the minerals zinc or titanium-for UVA protection without all the chemicals, which are potential hormone disruptors. The top-rated products contain no oxybenzone or vitamin A and are non-spray and non-powdered. Read full article below.
Source: EWG Skin Deep http://breakingnews.ewg.org/ 2011sunscreen/best-sunscreens/best-beach-sport-sunscreens/ Natural Sunburn Remedies
We all know it's dangerous to burn. But if it happens, then a remedy is in order. Keep these natural sunburn remedies in mind:
Aloe Vera Gel Cool Soaking Bath with Baking Soda or Epsom Salts & Vinegar or Colloidal Oatmeal Compresses. See article below http://altmedicine.about.com/ od/aznaturalremedyindex/a/ sunburn.htm Also, see Natural Remedies page of this website for instructions on use of above remedies. |
Safest Time For Sunbathing
The safest time of day for sunbathing for vitamin D is:
Before 10:00 am &
After 2 or 3 pm
Before 10:00 am &
After 2 or 3 pm
May Newsletter Archives
Limber Up!
Before you exercise, you should limber up. Try these stretching exercises. Click on the downloadable file below.
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Beginning A Safe, Progressive Exercise Program
This article contains suggestions and instructions on how to begin your exercise program safely & progressively.
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Why Do I Need To Exercise?
Dr. Agatha Thrash discusses why exercise is important for our bodies & minds, in the following articles.
Click on downloadable files below.
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Jogging
A discussion about the benefits and the problems with jogging. Is jogging a good regular exercise for everyone?
click on file below.
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Preventing Osteoporosis
Dr. John Clark shares his expertise on how to effectively prevent osteoporosis, a common lifestyle disease. Click on the downloadable file below.
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How Fast Should I walk?
Here's a tip for judging whether or not you are exercising at a good pace. If you are able to hold a conversation as you walk, you are most likely walking at a perfect pace. However, if you can sing while you exercise you probably are not exercising hard enough.
If you are breathless as you walk & talk, you are probably exercising too hard. Source: Amazing Health Magazine | ||
Spinach Builds Muscle
Popeye knew what he was talking about. Find out how scientists have discovered that the nitrates in spinach and other leafy greens builds you muscles and health! See the story at the source:
http://www.naturalnews.com/031676 _spinach_muscles.html  |
Hot Tip For Heart Attack Rescue
Here's a lifesaver tip from the natural remedies first aid kit!
Administer 1 spoonful of cayenne pepper in juice or hot water to a person having a heart attack, or apply a natural "nitro pack" in the form of a cayenne pepper poultice, applied to the backs of the knees or in the groin area. This equalizes the blood from head to feet even as quickly as 10 seconds. How do you apply the poultice? See Simple, Natural Remedies page to learn how. |
Featured Studies This Month:
Cheating Father Time
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111011074635.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+sciencedaily%2Fliving_well+%28
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Some Exercise Is Better Than None: More Is Better to Reduce Heart Disease Risk
Increased Muscle Mass May Lower Risk of Pre-Diabetes: Study Shows Building Muscle Can Lower Person's Risk of Insulin Resistance
Physical Activity Linked to Lower Rates of Cognitive Impairment
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/07/110719101755.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+sciencedaily%2Ftop_
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Moderate Exercise Dramatically Improves Brain Blood Flow in Elderly Women
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/04/110412131921.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+sciencedaily%2Fliving_well+%28ScienceDaily%3A+Living+Well+News%29
When Exercise Is Too Much of a Good Thing
http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/03/09/when-exercise-is-too-much-of-a-good-thing/?scp=1&sq=When%20Exercise%20Is%20Too%20Much%20of%20a%20Good%20Thing&st=cse
Brain cell regrowth linked to benefits of exercise
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Lowering Blood Pressure: Take a Walk -- Or Better, Four
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Kids' 'Screen Time' Linked to Early Markers for Cardiovascular Disease
Repetitive, High-Impact Sports Linked to Stress Fractures in Girls
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/04/110404161714.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+sciencedaily%2Ftop_news%2Ftop_health+%28ScienceDaily%3A+Top+News+--+Top+Health%29
Packing on the Pounds in Middle Age Linked to Dementia
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/05/110502161354.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+sciencedaily%2Ftop_news%2Ftop_health+%28ScienceDaily%3A+Top+News+--+Top+Health%29
Food Market Lighting May Affect Nutrients in Salad Greens
Reaching behind the front packages of salad greens looking for the freshest salad may not give you the most nutrients, according to research. Find out how market lighting increases the nutrients in your salad bowl. Click on source link below.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/ releases/2011/05/110503133 054.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_ medium=email&utm_campaign =Feed%3A+sciencedaily%2Fliving_well+%28ScienceDaily%3A+Living+Well+News%29 |
CPR Efforts Successful on Man With No Pulse for 96 Minutes
Read full article about a man who recovered and left the hospital after not having a pulse for 1 hour and 36 minutes.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/ 2011/05/110502121755.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium= email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+sciencedaily%2Ftop_news%2Ftop_health+%28ScienceDaily%3A+Top+News+--+Top+Health%29 |
"Brethren, when you take time to cultivate your gardens, thus gaining the exercise needed to keep the system in good working order, you are just as much doing the work of God as in holding meetings."
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Good Exercise Advice"Walking, in all cases where it is possible, is the best remedy for diseased bodies, because in this exercise all the organs of the body are brought into use." 3T 78
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Watermelon Lowers Blood Pressure
It has been discovered that watermelon, that lucious, juicy fruit, contains L-citrulline (converted to another amino acid in the body, L-arginine). This is helpful for those with elevated blood pressure and Type 2 diabetes.
Other benefits of watermelon include:
The highest water content of any fruit
Source of Vitamins A, C, B6
Greatest source of lycopene, a powerful anti-oxidant that heops fight heart disease, several types of cancer (particularly cancer of the prostate)
Source of thiamine, magnesium, potassium
Supports kidney health & is effective in removing kidney stones
Reduces risk for colon cancer, asthma & arthritis
See the full story at the source:
http://www.naturalnews.com/032183_
watermelon_blood_pressure.html
Other benefits of watermelon include:
The highest water content of any fruit
Source of Vitamins A, C, B6
Greatest source of lycopene, a powerful anti-oxidant that heops fight heart disease, several types of cancer (particularly cancer of the prostate)
Source of thiamine, magnesium, potassium
Supports kidney health & is effective in removing kidney stones
Reduces risk for colon cancer, asthma & arthritis
See the full story at the source:
http://www.naturalnews.com/032183_
watermelon_blood_pressure.html
Singing Lowers Blood Pressure
A story just published in ScienceDaily, reports that a 76 year old women who was scheduled for a joint replacement surgical procedure had such elevated blood pressure, 240/120 in the pre-operative area, that the team was going to postpone the surgery. The woman asked to be allowed to sing, reporting that she frequently did so to calm herself down and to help with sleeping. The medical team encouraged her to do so, and after the singing of two religious songs, they checked her blood pressure again and found it had lowered to 180/90. After continuing to sing for 20 minutes the patients blood pressure remained lower and persisted for several hours after. The following morning, she was cleared for knee replacement surgery which was a success!
A researcher from Harvard Medical School, Nina Niu, says, "several studies suggest that listening to music can be effective in reducing blood pressure by calming or diverting patients prior to surgery, which lessens stress and anxiety."
To read the full report click on the link below:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/03/
110330094015.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm
_campaign=Feed%3A+sciencedaily%2Ftop_news%2Ftop_health+%28ScienceDaily%3A+Top+News+--+Top+Health%29
A researcher from Harvard Medical School, Nina Niu, says, "several studies suggest that listening to music can be effective in reducing blood pressure by calming or diverting patients prior to surgery, which lessens stress and anxiety."
To read the full report click on the link below:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/03/
110330094015.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm
_campaign=Feed%3A+sciencedaily%2Ftop_news%2Ftop_health+%28ScienceDaily%3A+Top+News+--+Top+Health%29
April Newsletter Archives
Sleep Studies
The results of numerous sleep studies were published this past month in ScienceDaily, on a wide variety of topics from sleeping disorders to what's really going on during non-REM sleep. I've listed links to most of them below so you can read them for yourself.
Source: www.ScienceDaily.com
Source: www.ScienceDaily.com
Gadgets Ruining Peoples Sleep
In a study released recently, it was indicated that folks in the US are losing sleep over their gadgets.
The Sleep Foundation found that all but 5% of the people surveyed either watch television, play video games, use smartphones or laptops in the hour before retiring to bed.
"This study indicates that light-emitting screens are in heavy use within the pivotal hour before sleep, said Dr. Charles Czeisler of Harvard Medical School.
"Invasion of such alerting technologies into the bedroom may contribute to the high proportion of respondents who reported that they routinely get less sleep than they need."
"Being bathed in the glow of monitors or handset screens suppresses the release of sleep-promoting hormone melatonin and enhances alertness, making it more difficult to sleep, according to Czeisler...."Over the last 50 years, we've seen how television viewing has grown to be a near constant before bed, and now we are seeing new information technologies such as laptops, cell phones, videogames and music devices rapidly gaining the same status," said Lauren Hale of Stony Brook University Medical Center."The higher use of these potentially more sleep-disruptive technologies among younger generations may have serious consequences for physical health, cognitive development and other measures of wellbeing."
To Read Full Story, click on the Source below:
http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2011/03/07/gadgets-ruining-peoples-sleep-study/
The Sleep Foundation found that all but 5% of the people surveyed either watch television, play video games, use smartphones or laptops in the hour before retiring to bed.
"This study indicates that light-emitting screens are in heavy use within the pivotal hour before sleep, said Dr. Charles Czeisler of Harvard Medical School.
"Invasion of such alerting technologies into the bedroom may contribute to the high proportion of respondents who reported that they routinely get less sleep than they need."
"Being bathed in the glow of monitors or handset screens suppresses the release of sleep-promoting hormone melatonin and enhances alertness, making it more difficult to sleep, according to Czeisler...."Over the last 50 years, we've seen how television viewing has grown to be a near constant before bed, and now we are seeing new information technologies such as laptops, cell phones, videogames and music devices rapidly gaining the same status," said Lauren Hale of Stony Brook University Medical Center."The higher use of these potentially more sleep-disruptive technologies among younger generations may have serious consequences for physical health, cognitive development and other measures of wellbeing."
To Read Full Story, click on the Source below:
http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2011/03/07/gadgets-ruining-peoples-sleep-study/
New Study Shows Danger of Sleeping Pills for Insomnia
UK study shows 460% increase in sudden death within 2 years and increase in cancer.
See link below for full articles.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-17177005
http://www.naturalnews.com/035162_sleeping_pills_sudden_death_risk.html
Lack of Sleep & Childhood Obesity
A new study conducted shows that children who do not get adequate sleep may run the risk of obesity.
See full article at the source: http://www.rttnews.com/Content/ HealthNews.aspx?Id=1534324&SM=1 Left-sided Cancer, Blame Your Bed, TV
The cancer rate is 10 % higher in the left breast than in the right. Researchers in Sweden suggest a surprising reason as to why.
Interestingly, Japan has no left side prevalence. Find out how the elevated box springs and coiled mattresses of the West may hold the answer. Read full article below. Source: http://www.scientificamerican.com/blog/ post.cfm?id=left-sided-cancer-blame-your- bed-an-2010-07-02 |
Herbs to counter insomnia and fatigue
Valerian, mint, limeflower and lavender are herbs to keep for insomnia. Chamomile helps with fatigue. Kava is an herb that serves to calm and soothe people who suffer from the anxiety that can keep them awake at night. Source: www.naturalnews.com And Dr. Thrash suggests Catnip or Hops tea at bedtime and/or during the night, if needed. Mint tea for sleep apnea & night sweats. Daytime Sleepiness, Apnea & Night Sweats
Tips to help with Daytime Sleepiness, Sleep Apnea & Night Sweats.
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How to Boost Your Melatonin Production
Some foods actually contain melatonin - Barley, Banana, Tomatoes, Ginger, Rice, Corn & Oats, but only in small amounts. However, the pineal gland takes tryptophan, an amino acid, from the blood and converts the amino acid to seratonin. Seratonin is then converted to melatonin.
So one should rely on consuming foods high in tryptophan to ensure a sufficient melatonin production. These include: Black-eyed cowpeas, Black Walnuts, Almonds, Sesame Seeds, Gluten Flour, Roasted Pumpkin Seeds, and Tofu (which contains the highest amount of tryptophan).
So one should rely on consuming foods high in tryptophan to ensure a sufficient melatonin production. These include: Black-eyed cowpeas, Black Walnuts, Almonds, Sesame Seeds, Gluten Flour, Roasted Pumpkin Seeds, and Tofu (which contains the highest amount of tryptophan).
The Two Meal A Day Plan
The two meal a day plan has many advantages, one of which, is a better nights sleep. In the articles below,
Dr. Thrash discusses all of the reasons why two meals are better than three.
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Why?"The stomach, when we lie down to rest, should have its work all done, that it may enjoy rest, as well as other portions of the body. The work of digestion should not be carried on through any period of the sleeping hours....The stomach must have its regular periods for labor and rest." How To Live, p. 56
"In most cases, two meals a day are preferable to three. Supper, when taken at an early hour, interferes with the digestion of the previous meal. When taken later, it is not itself digested before bedtime. Thus the stomach fails of securing proper rest. The sleep is disturbed, the brain and nerves are wearied, the appetite for breakfast is impaired, the whole system is unrefreshed, and is unready for the day's duties." Education p. 205 "...yet under some circumstances, persons may require a third meal. This should, however, if taken at all, be very light, and of food most easily digested. Crackers...or zwieback, and fruit, or cereal coffee, are the foods best suited for the evening meal." Ministry of Healing, p. 321 | ||||||
How To Calm Those Restless Legs
In the evening or after going to bed do you have those waves of very upleasant sensations or the dreadful need to stretch your legs?
"As many as a million people suffer from a severe form of restless leg syndrome. The majority are middle aged or older." Again, Dr. Thrash shares helpful tips for overcoming this frustrating condition.
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Insomnia?
If you suffer from insomnia, try this doctor prescribed exercise to learn rest and relaxation, which is helpful in insomnia. I call it the "Rag Doll Exercise".
The Doctor Is In...Dr. Thrash's natural and helpful tips to help in overcoming insomnia below.
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Radiation Fallout Alert!
Whatever in the past has been deemed the "safe" limits for radiation exposure, via drinking water, food and soil, is about to change. "A plan awaiting approval by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency would dramatically increase permissible "radioactive incidents" is drawing vigorous objections..." (Source: Public Employees for Environmenal Responsibility, News Release, April 5, 2011)
To read full news release, click on link below:
http://www.peer.org/news/news_id.php?row_id=1325
To read full news release, click on link below:
http://www.peer.org/news/news_id.php?row_id=1325
What You Can Do To Help Protect
Yourself, Naturally...
There are simple steps you can take to help protect you and your family from the effects of radiation. Sources are telling us:
#1. Eat Seaweed, especially Kombu, Kelp, Nori & Sea Spaghetti
http://www.naturalnews.com/031717_iodine_sea_vegetables.html
#2. Consume Spirulina & Chlorella
http://www.naturalnews.com/031779_spirulina_radiation.html
#3. Use of Iodine, Baking Soda, Chelation & Clay, etc. (Aloe & Tumeric,
Ginkgo Biloba and more)
http://www.naturalnews.com/031728_nuclear_contamination_glutathione.html
#4. Chelation & Antioxidants
http://www.naturalnews.com/031987_radiation_poisoning_protection.html
#5. Purple Dulse
http://www.naturalnews.com/032032_purple_dulse_radiation.html
#6. Black Walnut Tincture
http://www.naturalnews.com/032028_iodine_black_walnuts.html
(Each link is loaded with scientifically based information. Read it for yourself!)
#1. Eat Seaweed, especially Kombu, Kelp, Nori & Sea Spaghetti
http://www.naturalnews.com/031717_iodine_sea_vegetables.html
#2. Consume Spirulina & Chlorella
http://www.naturalnews.com/031779_spirulina_radiation.html
#3. Use of Iodine, Baking Soda, Chelation & Clay, etc. (Aloe & Tumeric,
Ginkgo Biloba and more)
http://www.naturalnews.com/031728_nuclear_contamination_glutathione.html
#4. Chelation & Antioxidants
http://www.naturalnews.com/031987_radiation_poisoning_protection.html
#5. Purple Dulse
http://www.naturalnews.com/032032_purple_dulse_radiation.html
#6. Black Walnut Tincture
http://www.naturalnews.com/032028_iodine_black_walnuts.html
(Each link is loaded with scientifically based information. Read it for yourself!)
Radiation Sickness
Know all the symptoms of radiation sickness. Click on the link below.
http://www.naturalnews.com/032087_radiation_sickness_symptoms.html
http://www.naturalnews.com/032087_radiation_sickness_symptoms.html
Use of Lifestyle, Vegan Diet & Plant-based Protection Against Radiation
Peter Cousens, MD, presents the use of lifestyle for protection from radiation, especially by vegan-only nutrition & natural chelation. He reveals many vegetables and a few fruits that are both protective and remedial for radiation exposure. Foods that he mentions that are high in iodine are, "swiss chard, turnip greens, wild garlic and onion, watercress, squash, mustard green, spinach, asparagus, kale, citrus foods, watermelon and pineapple.
Some of the many herbs and other naturals for chelation which he mentions are: "cabbage, leafy greens, spirulina, chlorella, wheatgrass, any sprouts and blue-green algae, soy miso, and beets (which are also active against cancer and leukemia").
Check out this excellent article by clicking on the link below.
Source: http://electromagnetichealth.org/electromagnetic-health-blog/radiation-advice/
Some of the many herbs and other naturals for chelation which he mentions are: "cabbage, leafy greens, spirulina, chlorella, wheatgrass, any sprouts and blue-green algae, soy miso, and beets (which are also active against cancer and leukemia").
Check out this excellent article by clicking on the link below.
Source: http://electromagnetichealth.org/electromagnetic-health-blog/radiation-advice/
Apple Pectin Effective in Radiation Protection
Apple pectin was used after the Chernobyl disaster to reduce radioactive cesium in children. Dr. Schulze mentions that apple pectin is effective in removing heavy metals, and even radioactive Strontium 90. Read full article by clicking on link below. Source: www.naturalnews.com
http://www.naturalnews.com/031969_apple_pectin_radiation.html
http://www.naturalnews.com/031969_apple_pectin_radiation.html
Find Protection With Calcium Bentonite Clay & What to Do If Caught In A Nuclear Fallout
Steps to follow if you ever find yourself In a nuclear fallout disaster. Calcium Bentonite clay is very useful in this scenario. Read full article by clicking on link below. Source: www.naturalnews.com.
http://www.naturalnews.com/031967_bentonite_clay_radiation_exposure.html
http://www.naturalnews.com/031967_bentonite_clay_radiation_exposure.html
Radiation Levels in Drinking Water
What about the radiation levels in drinking water? There are a coulple different water purification systems which remove radiation from your drinking water-distilling and reverse osmosis. Follow this link to read full article.
http://www.naturalnews.com/032132_radiation_drinking_water.html
http://www.naturalnews.com/032132_radiation_drinking_water.html
Sunflowers melt Fukushima's nuclear "snow"
Japanese plant sunflowers to extract radiation from there soil. See article below by clicking on link.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/08/19/us- japan-disaster-sunflowers-idUSTRE77I0PG20110819 |
Calcium Bentonite Clay For
Removal of Radiation
Follow link below to learn how to use calcium bentonite clay to remove radiation from your fruits and vegetables, and even from your drinking water.
http://www.naturalnews.com/032119_radiation_bentonite_clay.html
http://www.naturalnews.com/032119_radiation_bentonite_clay.html
Antioxidants Protect against radiation
DNA Damage
A recent study found that when patients received a powerful antioxidant formula prior to CT scans, only 50% of their DNA suffered damage as opposed to those patients who did not receive the antioxidant formula. See full story below.
Source: www.eurekalert.com
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2011-03/soir-afp031711.php
Source: www.eurekalert.com
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2011-03/soir-afp031711.php
Ginkgo Biloba May Protect From Radiation Effects
Antioxidant extracts from the leaves of the Ginkgo Biloba tree may protect cells from radiation damage. Source: www.euekalert.com. Read full report by clicking on link below.
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2009-10/ip-htf101909.php
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2009-10/ip-htf101909.php
Flaxseed May Be Effective in Protecting Against Harmful Effects of Radiation |
March Newsletter Archives
Alcohol
Download a wealth of helpful information by Dr. Thrash concerning alcohol consumption below.
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Caffeine
Informative downloadable files on the dangers of caffeine and how to break the caffeine habit.
Drugs
Downloadable files on the dangers of drug use.
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Carob, Chocolates Alternative
Try this delicious carob recipe:
Carob Fudge Frosting
1 1/2 cups boiling water
1 cup peanut or almond butter
1/2 cup carob powder
1/2 cup dates
2 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. salt
Soften the dates in the boiling water. Blend all ingredients together until smooth. Refrigerate to firm.
Carob Fudge Frosting
1 1/2 cups boiling water
1 cup peanut or almond butter
1/2 cup carob powder
1/2 cup dates
2 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. salt
Soften the dates in the boiling water. Blend all ingredients together until smooth. Refrigerate to firm.
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Soft Drinks: America's
Other Drinking Problem
Read the full article below about the health effects of America's most popular drink-the soda pop.
By Judith Valentine
Source: http://www.westonaprice.org/modern-foods/574-soft-drinks-americas-other-drinking-problem.html
By Judith Valentine
Source: http://www.westonaprice.org/modern-foods/574-soft-drinks-americas-other-drinking-problem.html
New Report Shows How You Get Addicted to Diet Soda
Surveys have found that people who drink diet beverages average more than 26 ounces per day, and some drink far more. About 3 percent of diet-soda drinkers have at least four daily. Some may be addicted to caffeine, but that doesn't explain those who prefer caffeine-free varieties. Experts say that people can become both psychologically and physically dependent on it.
They may get addicted to diet soda because they associate it with a certain activity or behavior. And research also suggests that the artificial sweeteners in diet soda may prompt people to drink more, because they aren't as satisfying. CNN reports:
"In other words, artificial sweeteners may spur drinkers -- or their brains -- to keep chasing a 'high' that diet soda keeps forever just out of reach ...
Whether you feel dependent or not, drinking too much diet soda might be risky in the long run. In recent years, habitual diet-soda consumption has been linked to an increased risk of low bone mineral density in women, type 2 diabetes, and stroke. What's more, a growing body of research suggests that excessive diet soda intake may actually encourage weight gain."
Source: www.mercola.com
They may get addicted to diet soda because they associate it with a certain activity or behavior. And research also suggests that the artificial sweeteners in diet soda may prompt people to drink more, because they aren't as satisfying. CNN reports:
"In other words, artificial sweeteners may spur drinkers -- or their brains -- to keep chasing a 'high' that diet soda keeps forever just out of reach ...
Whether you feel dependent or not, drinking too much diet soda might be risky in the long run. In recent years, habitual diet-soda consumption has been linked to an increased risk of low bone mineral density in women, type 2 diabetes, and stroke. What's more, a growing body of research suggests that excessive diet soda intake may actually encourage weight gain."
Source: www.mercola.com
Sweet Drinks And Your Blood Pressure
New research just published in Hypertension: Journal of the American Heart Association concludes that soda and other drinks sweetened with sugar are associated with higher blood pressure. And the more sugar as well as sodium (also found in abundance in most sodas) people consumed, the higher blood pressure spiked upwards.
Source: http://www.naturalnews.com/031629_soda_high_blood_pressure.html#ixzz1G8ydJUOs
Source: http://www.naturalnews.com/031629_soda_high_blood_pressure.html#ixzz1G8ydJUOs
Diet soda linked to strokes and vascular disorders
Source: http://www.naturalnews.com/031691_diet_soda_strokes.html
Studies On This Months Topic:
Caffeine Consumption Linked to Female Infertility, Study Suggests |
Alcohol Interferes With the Restorative Functions of SleepAlcohol Dulls Brain 'Alarm' That Monitors Mistakes |
Smokers Be Aware!
Study shows that some smokers believe that "light" or "mild" brand cigarettes are less harmful, when in reality, they are not.
See full article by clicking on link below.
Source: sciencedaily.com
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/04/110412065802.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+sciencedaily%2Fliving_well+%28ScienceDaily%3A+Living+Well+News%29
See full article by clicking on link below.
Source: sciencedaily.com
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/04/110412065802.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+sciencedaily%2Fliving_well+%28ScienceDaily%3A+Living+Well+News%29
Living With a Smoker May Raise Blood Pressure in Boys
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Nicotine and Cocaine Leave Similar Mark on Brain After First Contact
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Second-hand Smoke and Nicotine Addiction
Just 1 hour of breathing second-hand smoke in an enclosed space allows enough nicotine to reach the brain "bind receptors that are normally targeted by direct exposure to tobacco smoke", in the brains of both smokers & non-smokers. This leads to an increased likelihood of children becoming teen smokers and makes quitting more difficult for smokers. Read the full article by clicking on the link below.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/05/110502174226.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+sciencedaily%2Fliving_well+%28ScienceDaily%3A+Living+Well+News%29
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/05/110502174226.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+sciencedaily%2Fliving_well+%28ScienceDaily%3A+Living+Well+News%29
'Third-hand Smoke' & the Unborn
Toxins left by cigarette smoke in furniture, carpets, on clothing, and in cars, can have a serious impact on pretnatal developing lungs long after the cigarettes were smoked. Read full article by clicking on the link below. Source: Sciencedaily
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/04/110419101231.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+sciencedaily%2Fliving_well+%28ScienceDaily%3A+Living+Well+News%29 |
Children Held Captive in Smoky Vehicles, Unacceptable
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Household Smoke Increases Severity of Bronchiolitis in BabiesHow Maternal Smoking or Nicotine Use Increases the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease in Later Life |
Deformed Limbs One of Several Birth Defects Linked to Smoking in PregnancyMothers using nicotine gum to avoid smoking in pregnancy 'put unborn babies at risk'
Effects of Prenatal Smoking On Infant Neurodevelopment May Be Worse Than Feared |
February Newsletter Archives
Diet & Spirituality
"After eating a high fat meal, within 6 hours, the oxygen in the brain falls to below 70 % and it does not return to normal for three whole days. But who stops with one high fat meal?...some people never have a fully functioning brain." (by Dr. John Clark, MD).
Dr. Clark explores the subject of how what we eat affects our spiritual life in the video below. To view video, go to:
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How To Glorify God In Your Body
Download a Bible & SOP study on how to glorify God in your body, below.
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World Survey Links Religion and Happiness -- For Some |
"Eating, drinking, and dressing all have a direct bearing upon our spiritual advancement." CDF 57
January Newsletter Archives
Tips For The Flu Season
Hoping that the flu doesn't catch you this season? Here are some very helpful tips on how to avoid getting the flu, and if you have it already, how to get well naturally. By clicking on the influenza document below you will access an article written by Dr. Agatha Thrash. Dr. Agatha and her husband co-founded Uchee Pines Institute and Lifestyle Center in Seale, Alabama. She has written numerous books, including Natural Remedies, More Natural Remedies & Nutrition For Vegetarians.
Sweet Counsel
"Sugar is not good for the stomach. It causes fermentation, and this clouds the brain and brings peevishness into the disposition.
Sugar clogs the system. It hinders the working of the living machinery." Counsels on Diet and Foods 327 "...sugar and milk combined are liable to cause fermentation in the stomach, and are thus harmful." Ibid 331 To understand more fully the physiological effects of sugar on the body, see the following articles.
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Keep Warm This Winter
"If any part of the body should be favored with extra coverings, it should be the limbs and feet, which are at a distance from the great wheel of life, which sends the blood through the system. The limbs should ever be clothed with a warm covering to protect them from a chill current of air....If the feet are clothed with good-sized, thick soled, warm boots or shoes, for comfort rather than for fashion, the blood will be induced to circulate freely in the limbs and feet, as well as other portions of the body....there is but one woman in a thousand who clothes her limbs as she should....Women should clothe their limbs as thoroughly as do men." Healthful Living 547 & How To Live 64
"Fashion leaves the limbs of children unclad, save with one covering, or, at most, two. If they are exposed to the chill autumn, spring, or winter weather, their limbs are bathed in a current of cold air. Over the heart, where is the greatest amount of vitality, there are from four to eight coverings. These unclad limbs and feet become habitually cold." Ibid 74 There are serious physiological consequences of keeping habitually cold extremities. See clothing article below.
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