All about osteoporosis

Long Terms Use of Oteoporosis Drugs Results in more Hip Fractures

2010-03-11T18:19:00.000+02:00

Drugs that millions of older Americans take to ward of the effects of osteoporosis have been shown to actually increase the prevalence of the problem they are trying to prevent. Osteoporosis is a condition is which the bones become thin and brittle, occurring mostly as people age. There are risk factors for it such as obesity, sedentary life style and smoking that can be controlled or avoided.

Most people end up on a class of drugs called bisphosphonates. These are drugs that include the brand names Actonel, Boniva, Fosamax, Reclast. It is estimated that 10 million Americans have osteoporosis and an additional 34 million have low bone mass called osteopenia. The market for these drugs is huge and sales last year exceeded $3.5 billion.

New research is showing that after as little as 5 years of use can actually cause a type of hip fracture that is not seen in women who do not take this class of drugs. This problem with hip fractures is that they can be lethal or at the very least, very disabling.

Approximately 15-20% of patients die within 1 year of fracture. Many people point to this statistic and would say of course a large percentage of patients that fracture their hips die soon after – the largest portion of the population who sustain these injuries are elderly adults. But consider the next finding. Interestingly, morbidity and mortality in those older than 90 years sustaining a hip fracture were not found to be statistically higher than others in the same age group without such an injury.

Big Pharma only cares about the money brought in by this class of drugs

The fact that these drugs can have severe side effects such as increasing the rate of hip fracture is disturbing because I have many patients who are on this class of drugs and not all of them are elderly. Some of there are in the 55-65 range who have been told they ‘must’ start taking these drugs to improve their bone density. They are also told they will need to be on them for the rest of their life. This puts these patients in grave danger and I don’t believe the benefit outweighs the risk. The pharmaceutical companies have responded to these new studies in a typical way.

Merck spokesman Ron Rogers says the company has updated the Fosamax label to include information about “adverse events.”

A “causal association” has not been established between longterm bisphosphonate use and these atypical fractures, he says. “In our clinical studies with Fosamax, there have been no increased fracture risk at any skeletal site.”

Thanks for the warning label, but it may be too late for thousands of Americans. Of course their clinical trials found no issues, but they never do. Would you want to find out that your billion dollar money maker is dangerous and should be pulled from the market?

Terry Hurley, spokesman for Genentech, says Boniva’s “safety and efficacy” have been demonstrated in extensive clinical trials.

Again, the clinical trials mean nothing if these results are true. The problem with drug research is that you can’t possibly know the long term effects of a drug until it has been used for years and the American public is used as your guinea pig. Simply because it has been shown to be safe in some clinical trials does not mean it is safe forever.

Instead of offering more drugs to people for bone ‘health’ why not try something that works to slow bone loss that is not toxic and has very little side effect? A great solution that works well for all of my patients is a combination of 4 things:

A calcium/magnesium supplement – at least 1,500mg of calcium to roughly 600-800mg of magnesium per day.
A vitamin D supplement – at least 4,000-6,000 IUs per day.
A vitamin K supplement – at least 2,000 – 4,000 mcg per day.
Weight bearing exercise.

The combination of the above works wonders to slow bone loss and the side effects are non existent. There are so many drugs out there that are dangerous and can actually cause the problem they are designed to prevent. It doesn’t make sense that these drugs are used so prevalently when safer and more natural alternatives are available,

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Eating Disorders:Female Athlete Triad

2010-03-11T02:40:00.000+02:00

Hello Everyone! Although i said we were done highlighting the eating disorders specifically there is still one specific aspect I would like to cover. This is known as the female athlete triad. This is a consequence of when girls who play a sports or are excessively active and don’t balance their bodies’ needs in comparison to the activities they are partaking in. This condition involves disordered eating, amenorrhea, and osteoporosis. Amenorrhea is a medical term that means lack of menstrual cycle. Athletic individuals can have just one or any combination of the three. This is all based on the relationship of bone mineral density, energy availability, and menstrual function. Remember when I discussed that negative energy balance? That is part of the female athlete triad. If not here is what we highlighted. We said that individuals that don’t eat enough (food is energy) and then partake in excessive excercise have a negative energy balance because they are not putting in as much as they are putting out. This can lead to many serious problems such as all three factors of the female athlete triad. This is a tricky condition because most of the problems associated are pathophysiologically related to one another and makes it hard to treat. This condition also goes without detection easily. The best way to identify this problem is through regular screening exams. The next step, like any other eating disorder, is to break down the bad habits they have developed. This is often hard because they link these bad habits to success in their sports or athleticism. Nutrition counseling, support groups, and therapy can all be recommended treatment for this problem. It is important to note that just because you are an athlete and may have a lean body with little body fat you do not necessarily have an eating disorder. If you are eating healthy and practicing proper training and stress management you will be successful in a healthy manner!

Until next time!

Sources:

1) http://kidshealth.org/teen/food_fitness/sports/triad.html

2) Textbook, Concepts of Fitness and Wellness 8th Ed. By Charles B. Corbin, Gregory Welk, William R. Corbin, and Karen A. Welk. Published by McGraw Hill in 2009

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Vitamin C -lecithin interactions in the prevention of atherosclerosis, cancer and gallstones

2010-02-14T18:10:00.000+02:00

neil.burman@gmail.com

IS THERE ANYTHING NEW UNDER THE SUN?

Fish oil use for medicinal as well as dietary purposes dates back at least to Viking times; but the 1922 scientific study of fish oil by Jack Drummond & Sylvester Zilva is the first paper on it on Pubmed, as a source of vitamin A.

But it took till the 1930s for it’s (ie codliver oil) wide medicinal benefits to be recognized.

Since then fish oil has proven to be the most pluripotential ‘micro’nutrient – at a dose as little as perhaps 100mg/day- in prevention and treatment (via either it’s omega3 EPA+DHA content, or its vitamins A and D content) of all common major diseases from learning , behaviour and memory disorders from birth to dotage, to infections, inflammation, arthritis, vision, pregnancy, growth and osteoporosis, mood, parkinson’s, hypertensive, vascular, thrombotic, lipid, cancer and diabetic disorders.

The recognition of citrus juice- vitamin C – as a medicinal dates back apparently only 250 years to Dr James Lind’s recognition of it’s reversal of lethal scurvy. But it was first identified and isolated only about 80 years ago . Since then it has proven to be as pluripotential a preventative as fish oil and now vitamin D3, and balanced sex hormone replacement.

In 1971 Borgman & Haselden described the effects of cod liver oil on dissolution of gallstones.

In 1974 Krumdieck & Butterworth’s landmark paper on cholesterol-lecithin interactions: factors of potential importance in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis. summarized the evidence for combining supplements of vitamin C and soy lecethin (ie polyunsaturated fatty acid at position 2) in the prevention of atherosclerosis- since once this disease is present, it can take months to reverse.

in 1976 Navarro & Guevara described the importance of vitamin C in prevention of gallstones.

and by 1989 Wechsler ea described how omega-3-fatty acids – fish oil- just 1.5gm a day decreases biliary cholesterol and lithogenicity.

from 1973 Cameron Pauling & Campbell published their landmark work on vitamin C to tolerance (not antiscurvy doses or below many grams a day) in the prevention and treatment of many human cancers.

by 1997 Mizuguchi ea described prevention by fish oil of cholesterol gallstone formation in hamsters.

and in 1999 Takenaga ea described how Lecithinized ascorbic acid (PC-AS) effectively inhibits murine pulmonary metastasis.

Lecitithin is derived from food – meat, liver, legumes, cereals, fish and eggs – but not from fish oil. It – phosphatidylcholine- is a principal component of fat metabolism, cell membranes, brain, semen, and against gallstones, atherosclerosis (and thus heart – vascular-hypertensive -brain-), breast, cirrhosis and other liver diseases.

The crucial DHA and EPA omega3 fatty acids are, practically, derived exclusively from marine algae and thence krill and fish oil .

Hence the paramount importance (in preventing all common diseases) of promoting fish oil (by the teaspoon or capsule) together with lecithbioinized Vitamin C to tolerance eg vitamin C 50% enhanced with perhaps 15% calcium carbonate, 5% mag oxide, 10% bioflavinoid and 20% lecithin. Up to a heaped tsp 2 – 3 times a day of such an Enhanced Vitamin C mix – ie to bowel tolerance- will provide 5 – 7.5g vitamin C, 500-750mg calcium, 300 -450mg magnesium, 1-1.5g bioflavinoid and 2- 3g lecithin, with little diarrhoea..

Obviously to this should be added a blend of all the other few-score safe proven potential preventative supplements to combat all the other chronic diseases of premature aging including even multiple sclerosis (especially highdose vitamin D3).

So while oil and water dont mix in a glass, , ie vitamin C and bioflavinoids are not soluble in oil, combining them by taking them together with lecithin and fish oil a few times a day makes huge sense.

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Exercising And Get Back ache Relief

2010-02-02T00:04:00.000+02:00

Exercising for Back ache Relief

The most general symptom is back pain, that varies in intensity from one episode to another and from one person to another.

The concept of the SIJ causing lower back pain is pretty well understood.

About half the population gets back pain from time to time, but osteoarthritis is not the most frequent cause of this.

Osteoporosis should be suspected in patients that sustain fractures after only balmy or trivial trauma; older adults, remarkably those with risk factors and unexplained back pain; patients with decreased bone compression that is incidentally noted on imaging studies; and patients at risk of secondary osteoporosis.

Lower back pain is one of the most common conditions and one of the leading causes of physician visits.

Although upper back pain is not a very common spinal disorder, it can cause extraordinary discomfort and pain when it does occur.

This exotic book is chock-a-block with useful and effective tips in favour of reducing or eliminating the back pain.

In Reference to

Quick Fixes for Everyday Back Pain, Joan Sauers, Peter Edwards, 2004

Reflexology for Back Pain, Ann Gillanders, 2005

Relief from chronic back pain, Edmund Blair Bolles, 1990

Overcome neck and back pain, Kit Laughlin, 1998

Suggested Links

Back Pain Treatment and Relief

Diagnosis and Treatment of Low Back Pain

Exercising And Get Back ache Relief is filed under Back pain.

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The Back-breaking Truth About Osteoporosis

2010-01-30T13:43:00.000+02:00

This article is in recent times about osteoporosis.This briefly discusses a statistic of men and women fake by the said fact It explains what osteoporosis is in recent times about and what its standard symptoms are.

Osteoporosis is a dicey situation, that is characterized by weakening of the bones because of the lack of calcium and other minerals.

Regular PE can help delay osteoporosis and is considered the most notable way for prevention.

Osteoporosis is when the bones become brittle and prone to fracture.

Walking is an aerobic and weight-bearing exercise, so it is apt for the heart and helps hinder osteoporosis.

Osteoporosis affects more than 200 million people worldwide and is a exacting public health concern, according to the National Osteoporosis centre.

Literature Review

Back Pain and Osteoporosis 2007, Lee H. Riley, 2007

The Osteoporosis Remedy, Stephen Schettini, 2001

Osteoporosis, David F. Fardon, 1987

Tumor bone diseases and osteoporosis in cancer patients, Jean-Jacques Body, 2000

The following Links can be recommended

Osteoporosis

International Osteoporosis Foundation IOF

World Osteoporosis Day

Osteoporosis

Irish Osteoporosis Society

International Osteoporosis Foundation

Osteoporosis

The Back-breaking Truth About Osteoporosis is filed under Osteoporosis.

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Soy and Women’s Health

2010-01-10T02:11:00.000+02:00

Soy foods are attractive for women who cannot or will not use hormone replacement therapy. Evidence has been shown that soy food intake can have the following benefits for women:

Decreased risk for heart disease: For more information, check out the blog, “Soy for your Heart.”
Decrease in menopausal symptoms
Protection from osteoporosis
Lower risk of breast cancer
Lower risk of death and breast cancer recurrence in breast cancer patients

Research has found soy foods useful to treat menopause symptoms. The two major phytoestrogens found in soy, genistein and daidzein, have been shown to mimic the effects of estradiole (the major human female estrogen) and tamoxifen (an antiestrogen used to protect against the spread of breast cancer). Genistein has a mix of antiestrogen and proestrogen effects that help reduce menopausal symptoms in postmenopausal women and protect against osteoporosis. Asian women have less osteoporosis than Western women even though the calcium intake of Asian women is lower; research suggests that this is due to the increased soy intake of Asian women.

In addition, genistein has been shown to inhibit the growth of human breast cancer cells in test tubes, and it slows the activity of several proteins that speed up tumor growth. According to the Shanghai Breast Cancer Survival Study that was recently published, women in China who had breast cancer and a higher intake of soy food had an associated lower risk of death and breast cancer recurrence. The study concluded, “Soy food intake is safe and was associated with lower mortality and recurrence among breast cancer patients.” The study suggests that intake of 11 grams per day of soy offers protective benefits for long-term health.

For more information on breast health and the Shanghai Breast Cancer Survival Study click on the following link: http://www.soyconference.com/magazines/jan10.pdf

So, enjoy soy milk on your cereal and in your coffee and tea. Have soy nuts as a tasty snack or select an energy bar with soy protein. Be chic and enjoy a healthy soy burger with all the trimmings. The choices are out there and making a healthy choice will feel great.

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...and that's why your vitamins aren't working!

2010-01-07T02:28:00.000+02:00

The human body is comprised of roughly 10 trillion cells. Every cell is basically a highly sophisticated bio-chemical machine. Vitamins are small molecules that the cells need to perform specific functions. Our bodies can’t manufacture these vitamin and mineral molecules. Instead they must be provided via food or supplementation.

There are about 15 different essential vitamins and minerals that our bodies need. Some fat-soluble vitamins (like Vitamin A) can be stored in the body for long periods of time. Others, especially water-soluble vitamins, must be replenished frequently.

So, vitamins and minerals are essential. Our cells depend on them. Then why do so many people who take supplements regularly still feel lousy and continue to struggle with symptoms of poor cellular health?

The likely culprit? Poor absorption. The cells can’t get enough of the active compounds from the type of vitamin you’re taking.

Absorption is determined by a variety of factors. Disease, age and stomach pH are all significant factors. When health is compromised digestion is almost always negatively impacted. Digestive acids and enzymes produced in the stomach are inhibited by antacids as well as certain medications. Digestive problems and malabsorption occur as we age because fewer enzymes are produced that break down food. People at any age can become malnourished due to poor diet.

It has been well documented that vitamins in tablet and capsule form typically take anywhere from 2-8 hours to digest and render only 10-20% of the nutrients into the bloodstream. Liquid vitamins are more efficient and absorb far more quickly, but tend to be less cost effective because you are paying for the water the vitamins are suspended in. Many liquid vitamins have low levels of active ingredients and may also contain preservatives.

Intravenous vitamin solutions are used by some people and can be very effective. This method provides the highest rate of absorption because the supplements are in an isotonic state, which the body can immediately utilize. However using I.V.’s of vitamins requires the skills of a health professional making it inconvenient and expensive.

So, if you really want to receive the maximum absorption of vitamins and nutrients in the most cost effective form, I recommend the Isotonix® line of science-based drinkable isotonic vitamins.

The Isotonix® products are in a powdered form. After mixing them with the instructed amount of water they become isotonic and deliver up to 95% of the nutrients into the bloodstream in minutes, not hours.

There are no “magic” ingredients in the Isotonix® line. All of the vitamins and nutrients are well researched and science-based. Isotonix® products are manufactured in pharmaceutical-grade GMP rated facilities with certified and standardized ingredients. These natural products work because they are scientifically formulated and work in harmony with the human digestive system. By delivering vitamins in an ideal isotonic solution, the body does not have to “digest” them. Instead they are quickly, gently and almost completely absorbed, which delivers a high concentration of active compounds where they are needed — to the cells.

Instead of spending money on products with a bunch of hype, or giving up and accepting questionable results; try a sensible, science-based and affordable product from Isotonix®. If you don’t know which one to try, check out their super antioxidant blend called OPC-3® or the Isotonix® Calcium Plus since most people are seriously lacking in antioxidants and minerals. Another option would be taking the free on-line questionaire called Nutri-Physical™. It will provide instant personalized product recommendations based on your unique history and livestyle.

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Kelebihan Web Autodownline MLM

2009-12-27T02:41:00.000+02:00

Dalam perniagaan MLM, bukan semua orang yang mampu berjaya dalam perniagaan ini. Hanya yang tabah dan cekal sahaja yang mampu berjaya. Hanya seseorang yang pernah kenal erti putus asa dan tidak memberi alasan yang banyak untuk berjaya.

Pelbagai alasan yang selalu kita dengar seperti malas cari orang la, susah la, tak tahu nak cerita tentang produk la, tak tahu nak cakap dan pelbagai alasan yang diberikan.

Dengan teknologi internet masakini segala permasalahan tersebut dapat diselesaikan,dan tiada alasan lagi untuk kita semua berjaya dalam perniagaan MLM.

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Anda setiap hari melayari internet, dan cuba anda fikirkan berapakah pendapatan yang telah anda terima melalui internet. Setiap bulan hanya kita yang keluar duit, bayar internet.

Masa telah banyak terbuang begitu sahaja. Pelajar sekolah menghabiskan masa yang banyak dengan internet hanya untuk bermain online game, chatting, mencari kenalan baru, email dan sebagainya. Di sinilah menjadi tanggungjawab Team JutawanBosland, ingin mencurahkan ilmu bagaimana ingin menjana pendapatan hanya melalui internet dan ianya amatlah memudahkan menyelesaikan pelbagai masalah.

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The Importance of Resistance Training

2009-11-21T16:14:00.000+02:00

It is a beautiful Saturday in Alabama – the sun is shining, the temperature is mild and we still have some picturesque foilage remaining. I just finished walking my German shepherd Beau and we passed several runners during our brief walk. I am now in the throes of runner’s envy! I want so badly to get out and get my endorphin fix. But today is gym day for weight training and the treadmill. Last night I ran 5 miles and it felt great! I am ready to get feeling again.

So why can’t I just run 5 miles and skip the gym? At least I will be exercising and any kind of exercise is better than sitting on the couch, watching TV with a box of Ding Dongs. Exercise is exercise, right? Not so fast.

Cardiovascular exercise (running, walking, aerobic dance) is very important for lowering blood pressure and cholestrol and for burning fat. It is a vital part of any wellness program. But we need a balanced exercise program, particularly after age 40. Women especially need that balance, which includes resistance training. According to emedicine health, resistance training is “any exercise that causes the muscles to contract against an external resistance with the expectation of increases in strength, tone, mass, and/or endurance.” When we think of resistance training, we think of weight-lifting. Women associate this image with sweaty, grunting men at the gym and tend to shy away from resistance training. The good news is that the external resistance can include exercise bands or even one’s own body weight. Pilates and some forms of yoga are great options for resistance training - the more advanced, the better.

The health benefits associated with resistance training are compelling. As we age, we lose bone mass and also muscle mass and tone. We need to regain some of that loss, or better yet prevent it to avoid serious health issues as we continue to age. Resistance training can give us stronger muscles, which helps prevent falls in our elderly years. More importantly, it helps build bone mass to prevent or even reverse osteoporosis.

The topic of osteoporosis elicits a great deal of passion in me because my mother suffered from it and took medication for it for several years. The problem is that many of the medications used to treat osteoporosis can cause esophageal damage, which can lead to esophageal cancer. My beautful, sweet mother suffered terribly from esophageal cancer for 13 months before she finally succumbed to this insidious disease in 2008. I suspected a link between her osteoporosis medication and her esophageal cancer because she had no other risk factors. She did not smoke or drink alcohol.

I contacted the FDA and found that they have studied the link between osteoporosis and esophageal cancer. Although they cannot conclusively declare a link between the two, they have found reason for further investigation. You can learn more by viewing the peer-reviewed article at http://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/short/360/1/89.

Another common treatment for osteoporosis is estrogen, which has been shown to increase breast cancer risk. It seems like it would be much easier to maintain an exercise program that includes resistance training to prevent osteoporosis than to take medication associated with increased cancer risks. And I can tell you that it helps. Not only did Mom suffer from osteoporosis, but Dad has it, too. The genetic odds are against me. But last year, I had the dexascan bone density test and found that my bone density is excellent. I can only attribute this to a long history of resistance training.

Okay, let’s put health issues aside and look at vanity. Have you ever seen someone on the other side of age 40 who lost a lot of weight without toning? They were probably left with sagging skin, including the under-arm dingle-dangle. We need to tone as we lose weight, and this need increases as we age, due to our loss in muscle strength and tone. As I get older, I see that more effort is required for toning to minimize the effects of gravity and weight shifting. It all wants to go to the middle! I also see an improvement in metabolism with an exercise program that includes an optimal balance of cardiovascular activity and resistance training.

I don’t know if I have convinced you to include resistance training in your workout regimen, or to start a workout regimen, but I am headed to the gym…after a short run:)

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Herbs in Alveo (Part 3)

2009-11-05T01:00:00.000+02:00

HORSETAIL

Equisetum arvense

Horsetail is said to be one of the oldest recorded plants on earth, discovered approximately 600 million years ago. It is rich in the trace element silica which aids in the absorption of calcium, and is a basic element in the growth and repair of bone and tissue (strengthening bones, hair, nails and teeth). Herbalists claim it is useful in the repair and regeneration of the damaged connective tissue disorders. Another long standing use of horsetail has been as mild treatment in the prevention and treatment of kidney stone formation, bacterial and inflammatory disorders of the lower urinary tract, and as a diuretic. Horsetail has been a traditional treatment for allergies, pulmonary tuberculosis, cystitis, kidney stones, water retention, fevers, eye diseases, gout and rheumatism.

IRISH MOSS

Chondrus crispus

Harvested from the water off the European coast, Irish moss is actually a seaweed. Rich in proteins, iodine and other substances, many herbalists also considers it is excellent “nutritive tonic”, and traditionally it has been prescribed for ulcers, dysentery (infectious diarrhea) and the other gastrointestinal disorders. Contemporary herbalists consider it a valuable soothing agent (demulcent) for dry coughs, bronchitis, tuberculosis and other upper respiratory tract ailments. It is also thought to help in the treatment and alleviation of peptic and duodenal ulcers. Considered to have anti-inflammatory, immunosuppressive, blood-pressure lowering, and other potentially beneficial properties, Irish moss is also thought to have healing properties beneficial in treating ulcers and other problems relating to the digestive system.

LAVENDER

Lavandula angustifolia

In an age of extremes lavender is essentially able to produce a balancing and harmonizing effect, by having a pronounced regulating effect on the nervous system. Stress has long been known to deplete the immune system, and can be the cause, or the precipitating agent, for all types of illness and disease. With this in mind, lavender is thought to have a restorative effect in cases of a weakened nervous system and have a calming effect on those prone to be stressed or agitated. For years herbalists have used the calming effects of lavender to treat nervousness, anxiety, worry and depression. Lavender is used as a symptomatic treatment of stress-related conditions. It has been used for insomnia, headaches, and immune as well as digestive problems.

LICORICE

Glycyrrhiza glabra

Long ago, in China, licorice acquired the name of “The Great Detoxifier”. They believed that continuous consumption of licorice root would help to rid the body of poisons and could contribute to the body’s blood building efforts. It has since been used in many Chinese prescriptions treating dry coughs and lung disorders, asthma, sore throats, laryngitis, ulcers, as well as inflammation of the urinary and intestinal tracts. It is sad that licorice root increases vital energy, and that it is able to strengthen digestive and metabolic function. It is believed that licorice root “harmonizes” the ingredients in an herbal formulation and eliminates any harshness, thus promoting smooth activity of the herbs. Licorice is useful in the treatment of peptic ulcers, abdominal colic, stomach inflammation, colitis, and has been used as an expectorant in cases of bronchitis.

KOREAN GINSENG

Panax ginseng

People have long used ginseng in their health practices, claiming it has the power to balance one’s energy. It appears to have the quality to help regulate and strengthen body functions, improving metabolism, increasing both immune system resistance and respiratory performance. Extracts from this herb have been used to provide a mental stimulant, thought to improve memory and cognitive power, and many claim that with regular use it can often reverse mental deterioration. It can also lessen the effects of menopause. Among its many uses, Panax ginseng is beneficial in treating fatigue, providing increased physical energy, increasing metabolism, fastening recovery from illness and surgery, and empowering its users with an increased alertness and power of concentration, as well as instilling a general sense of well-being and vitality.

PASSIONFLOWER

Passiflora incarnate

Passionflower has found worldwide acclaim in the reduction of nervous tension, alleviating irritability and anxiety, and lowering blood pressure. It is also used to promote restful sleep. As an antispasmodic it has also been successfully used in the treatment of bronchial asthma. Passionflower has an overall soothing and calming effect over the entire body, offering relief from stress and stress-related headaches and pain. It has been employed in the treatment of muscle cramps, premenstrual tension, and disturbances often associated with menopause.

RED CLOVER

Trifolium pratense

Red clover is rich in isoflavones, including genistein and biochanin A (an antioxidant which protects against cells aging). Used as an antibiotic, it has been used in fighting bacterial infections and dealing with kidney and liver diseases. Over the years it has been tried with some success as a tumor and cancer remedy (for breast and prostate cancer in particular). Red clover has also been used as a treatment for skin disorders, such as eczema and psoriasis, as it claims to cleanse the blood. Herbalists also recommend red clover for reducing uncomfortable menopausal symptoms, and improving overall health, including its use as an expectorant to clear chest congestion caused by coughs, colds, asthma and bronchitis.

To be continued…

Until next time…Stay healthy

Katarzyna

Soft Drinks and Osteoporosis

2009-10-25T18:09:00.000+02:00

The health debate is on…

Dr. Jaromir Bertlik N.D.

Chairman of Scientific Advisory Board

One cannot deny the fact that good nutrition results in better health. We are familiar with the dangers of trans-fats, preservatives, additives, coloring and high-sugar consumption in our diets; now, researches are pointing fingers to yet another potential health risk: the correlation between drinking cola and the weakening of bones. Can the classic all-American refreshment be responsible for weakening our bones? Research conducted in recent years leads to some surprising results…

In a Wall Street Journal article (October 16, 2007), Betsy McKay writes that some studies have linked the consumption of cola, the most popular soft drink, and poor bone-mineral density”. A 1994 study based on 127 teenagers published in the Journal of Adolescent Health, and a 2000 study based on 460 high school students published in the Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, both showed a connection “between consumption and bone fractures in physically active teen girls. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition published a Tufts University study, which reported to have “measured bone density and analyzed eating habits” and which found a “significant impact on women who drank more than three colas a week”. On the other hand, the researches in this study, which was funded by the US Department of Agriculture and the National Institute of Health, also showed “no evidence” that bone tissue is harmed by the “occasional” cola.

Taking all this research into account, the bottom line is best summarized by Katherine Tucker, an epidemiologist at Tuft University’s USDA Nutrition and the lead author of the cola study. Tucker has simplified by stating “the more cola that women drank, the lower their bone mineral density was”.

Is Cola the Culprit?

While so many studies have found a correlation between cola consumption and weak bone density, scientists cannot agree on why this is the case. Some argue that the caffeine, sugar, phosphoric acid and carbonation in cola impair calcium absorption in the bones. One can take into consideration the sugar-factor alone; an average can of soda contains about ¼ cup of sugar! Another reason cola is the culprit is due to its effect on insulin levels, which is augmented by the fact that sugar (along with caffeine) drains the body of B vitamins, magnesium and zinc. Based on recent studies, certain B vitamins are thought to promote stronger bones by lowering homocysteine (an amino acid) levels, which would otherwise impair collagen’s ability to hold bones together. Magnesium plays a role in calcium metabolism and zinc aids with collagen formation. Together, the interruption of these functions sets the stage which results in the reduction of bone health.

The Ugly Truth…

The truth is that everyone is at risk of developing osteoporosis, irrelevant of gender. This can be a debilitating disease and the resulting pain can lead to depression, restrictive ling disease (shortness of breath due to poor posture and squashed lungs) and ultimately, even pneumonia. An estimated 52 million men and women aged 50 and above will have osteoporosis or be at an increased risk of having low bone mass by 2010 and by 2020, that number will skyrocket to 61 million. In addition to osteoporosis patients are more likely to sustain hip fractures that those without the condition and further, “Approximately 20% of individuals with hip fractures will die the year after the fracture usually from surgery complications, such as pneumonia or blood clots in the lung”. In fact, a woman’s risk of hip fracture is equal to her combined risk of developing breast, uterine and ovarian cancer. Below are some important health statistics, related to men and women:

Men

Approximately 2 million men live with osteoporosis and there are still 12 million more at risk of developing the disease
Osteoporosis progresses 12 years slower in a man than in a woman
The medical community tends to ignore the prevalence of osteoporosis in men and are therefore less likely than women to be diagnose
¼ of all men over the age of 50 will experience an osteoporosis-related bone break

Women

While by their late 60’s men and women lose bone mass at similar rates, women face higher bone loss in their 50’s than men do
½ of all women over the age of 50 will have an osteoporosis fracture before they die
After menopause, the risk for women – especially white and Asian with small0thin frames – of developing osteoporosis increases
2% of college-aged women may already have osteoporosis and another 15% of women in this age group may have already lost significant bone density

True for both men and women

Smoking and excessive alcohol increases the risk of developing the disease.

How can you reduce the chances of osteoporosis?

The chances of developing osteoporosis can be sharply reduced through dietary restrictions and lifestyle changes – all of which would essentially promote better health
The increased consumption of vegetables will positively result in increased antioxidants in the body
Always opt for low-glycemic nutrition
Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy weight because fat cells generate more inflammation
Akuna offers a comprehensive, preventive approach to health aging for men and women – see which products are right for you.

Until next time…Stay Healthy

Vitamin D Supplementation Can Reduce Neuropathy, Autoimmune Inflammation and Migraine Pain

2009-10-22T17:10:00.000+02:00

Publication Date: June 2008

http://Pain-Topics.org/VitaminD

Neuropathy – A recently reported prospective study of 51 patients with type 2 diabetes and

associated chronic, painful neuropathy found that conservative vitamin D supplementation

(about 2000 IU/day) for 3 months resulted in nearly a 50% decrease in pain scores, with

symptoms improving from “distressing” to “mild” on average [Lee and Chen 2008]. There had

been an earlier case report of a patient with type 1 diabetes whose severe neuropathy had

confined her to a wheelchair. This patient’s aches and pains were resolved by high-dose vitamin

D supplementation, and she reportedly was able to walk unassisted within 4 weeks

[Prabhala et al. 2000].

From Belly Fat to Belly Flat

2009-10-20T09:09:00.000+02:00

It’s a common problem when you hit 30 that despite your best efforts you just can’t seem to lose the extra weight around your middle. Medical research proves you’re not alone – the average person gains one to two pounds a year after the age of 30, usually around the stomach area.

Hormone imbalance spejcialst, Dr C W Randolph’s book ‘From Belly Fat to Belly Flat’ explains the real reason behind this problem which has less to do with calories and everything to do with a little-known medical problem known as ‘oestrogen dominance’.

Readers of my blogs will know that I’m an advocate of natural progesterone – an essential hormone for both men and women – fostering a calming effect on the body; maintaining libido; serving as a natural antidepressant; promoting regular sleep patterns; stimulating bone building and opposing oestrogen’s predisposition to promote cell growth, thereby providing protection from uterine, breast and ovarian cancer.

If you want to know more about progesterone and, particularly, its effect on weight gain and how to lose that belly flab then check out Dr Radolph’s book: ‘From Belly Fat to Belly Flab’ by Dr C W Randolph and Genie James

Coeliac disease and osteporosis - an exciting discovery.

2009-10-08T09:06:00.000+02:00

Coeliac disease is a chronic and permanent auto-immune disease caused by gluten intolerance and is becoming more recognised in Britain than ever before. Coeliac UK, the organisation for sufferers, confirm that whilst the condition is diagnosed in 1 in 1000 people, the figure is more likely to be 1 in 80 ( the remainder probably being undiagnosed ), rising to 1 in 10 prevalence in families with coeliac disease. When a person with coeliac disease eats gluten ( found in wheat, barley ,oats and rye ) even in minute quantities, it causes damage in a specific part of the gut, the duodenum and jejunum. This prevents normal digestion and absorption of food as it leads to inflammation, and then degeneration of the villi, the protrusions that are responsible for the absorption of nutrients. Sufferers can experience anything from nutrient deficiency to mild malnutrition if they continue to eat gluten. Symptoms can range from diarrhoea, fatigue, being underweight, depression, anaemia and abdominal pain and distension. In theory however, symptoms can be very wide ranging as the sufferer is not absorbing nutrients and deficiencies of vitamins are common, which can make the condition easy to miss. On avoiding gluten however, the villi are mostly restored along with a return to health.

There are various degrees of the condition, and some are termed ‘exquisitely sensitive’ whilst others may suffer no symptoms at all. Those that are very sensitive have to be very vigilant, as even a pinch of flour or the wrong type of binder in a meal, or even soy sauce, can lead to pain and diarrhoea. It’s almost as bad for those that have no symptoms ( termed silent’ coeliac disease ) as its hard to follow a gluten free diet without the threat of a reaction but such sufferers are at increased risk of deficiencies and conditions in the future, such as osteoporosis.

The link between ceoliac disease and osteoporosis may have been identified as a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine suggests “coeliac patients produce antibodies which attack a key protein that maintains bone health.” The study, carried out by the University of Edinburgh indicates that it may be a protein called osteoprotegerin which holds the key to the link as in some 20% of the coeliac patients tested, antibodies were produced which stopped this protein – crucial for maintaining bone strength – from working effectively.

This is a significant discovery as if further research proves the link then sufferers can potentially avoid osteoporosis in the future with the use of appropriate medication.

How to protect your lower back

2009-10-06T17:20:00.000+02:00

Hi everyone!

I wanted to pass along a neat trick that I learned that is really helpful for people who have a weak or sore lower back. This is not a Pilates exercise, but more of what I call a “common sense” technique that is easy to incorporate into daily life.

One of the best ways to hurt your lower back is to bend forward and pick up something. For example, bending forward and picking up a bag of groceries or even a pair of shoes off the floor will put a lot of strain on the small, supportive muscles of your lower back. The first photo below is a perfect example of what NOT to do. The model is bending forward with a rounded spine with both arms reaching down to pick up the weight.

How NOT to pick up something

A better way to pick up something is to have “three points of support” – two feet and one hand. The photo below shows a better way to pick up the weight. The model is bending forward as well as reaching her hips back a bit so that her back is not rounded as in the first photo. Notice that she also has one hand on her thigh. She has lots of weight on her hand so that there is less stress on her lower back. Once she picks up the weight, she uses her hand to push herself back up so that the small muscles of the lower back are protected.

3 Points of Support (2 feet and 1 hand)

If you have any spinal conditions, this is really important for you to do when picking up objects (even light ones!). Even if your spine is healthy, why risk having a herniated disc?

Remember, I’m here to help if you have questions. My e-mail and website are on the right side of the page!

Sherry

Colostrum

2009-09-22T00:35:00.000+02:00

“Sejumlah dokter di dunia menyampaikan pengakuan bahwa jasa colostrum sangat luar biasa. Belum ada zat pengganti lain yang sekuat dan selengkap colostrum dalam meningkatkan daya tahan tubuh”

APA ITU COLOSTRUM?

Colostrum adalah cairan susu perdana ibu atau mamalia yang baru melahirkan 48 jam. Disebut sebagai “MAKANAN ALAMI PERTAMA,” colostrum mengandung 90 komponen bioaktif tinggi yang mensuplai kekebalan tubuh (faktor imun) secara alami dan zat gizi sempurna untuk pertumbuhan.

Penelitian menunjukkan colostrum sapi (bovine) mirip dengan colostrum manusia dan merupakan alternatif yang aman bahkan faktor imun 40 kali colostrum manusia. Colostrum tidak ubahnya seperti imunisasi alami yang tidak ada duanya karena paling lengkap perlindungan dan kandungan gizinya. Zat kekebalan dalam colostrum menggempur semua hama penyakit yang memasuki tubuh. Peran colostrum seperti antibiotik serba bisa. Bedanya colostrum berasal dari alam sehingga tidak merugikan tubuh karena tidak meninggalkan jejak keburukan pada tubuh.

COLOSTRUM SYNERGY adalah colostrum murni yang alami dan bebas efek samping. Setiap kapsul mengandung 350 mg colostrum murni, tanpa susu skim bebas lemak banyak yang dijual di pasaran yang masih dapat menaikkan berat badan karena mengandung kalori. Colostrum mengandung 5 immunoglobulin yang berfungis sebagai anibodi (kandungan Ig-G 9%) dan Lactoferrin yang berperan dalam proses pengikatan protein dan zat besi. Kandungan Growth Factor-nya memperbaiki jaringan tubuh dan peremajaan sel, mencegah penuaan dini, menyembuhkan luka, menormalkan gula darah dan mencegah pengroposan tulang.

MANFAAT COLOSTRUM SYNERGY

sumber gizi bagi anak dan orang dewasa

Nutrisi yang sangat baik untuk ibu hamil dan menyusui

Meningkatkan daya tahan tubuh (antibodi)

Sebagai antibakteri, antioksin, dan antivirus yang melawan virus, bakteri, jamur, dan kuman

Melawan infeksi dan alergi

Merangsang lebih dari 50 proses dalam tubuh

Meremajakan sel-sel tubuh dan jaringan yang rusak

Menghambat proses penuaan

Merangsang hormon pertumbuhan (HGH)

Mengatasi masalah pencernaan

Mempercepat penyembuhan pada saat dan setelah sakit

IGF-I yang dikandung berfungsi menurunkan gula darah

Menurunkan kadar kolesterol

Meningkatkan konsentrasi fikiran

Kontribusi kalsium yang menguatkan tulang

Menghindari osteoporosis (pengeroposan tulang)

Membantu menyehatkan dan menghaluskan kulit

Membantu pencegahan dan penyembuhan berbagai penyakit (diabetes, Bronchitis, Alergi, Liver, amandel, malaria, migrain, TBC, penyakit kelamin, pharingitis, kanker, keropos tulang, Herpes, Asma, dll)

Calcium conundrum: which supplement should I choose?

2009-09-18T09:17:00.000+02:00

Calcium supplements come in many forms including calcium citrate, calcium carbonate and calcium gluconate. Experts have long said that when it comes to selecting a calcium supplement, type is less important than the amount of calcium that is available for absorption by the body. This can be determined by looking at % of the recommended daily amount that is available in each dose. Currently, the National Osteoporosis Foundation recommends that women between the ages of 19 and 49 ingest 1,000 mg daily and over age 50, 1,200 mg daily.

Hence, I was intrigued when I ran across a newly published review in the September/October issue of Menopause that shows a significant advantage with a form of calcium I had not heard of before: ossein-hydroxyapatite complex (OHC), which is the mineral component of bones and teeth.

Conducting an extensive review of six clinical trials that compared OHC to calcium carbonate in 614 postmenopausal women, the researchers found that OHC was statistically superior to calcium carbonate in terms of preventing bone loss and increasing bone mineral density (BMD). Importantly, use of vitamin D did not affect the results nor did further statistical analyses.

OHC is available in microcrystalline form and often goes by the name MCHA or MCHC. This helps insure adequate absorption by the body. I’ve seen it available online and its price structure is similar to other standardized supplement formulations.

After menopause, women can experience as much as a 30% loss of bone, thereby increasing the risk for osteoporosis. I am heartened by this research and by the fact that we now have another tool in our kit to keep our bones strong and healthy. Prevention is key!

SUPPLEMENTS AGAINST DISEASE/ AGING :

2009-09-15T17:11:00.000+02:00

SUPPLEMENTS AGAINST DISEASE/ AGING :

Illness & early death are avoidable;

only aging isn’t..

Especially after age 30y, even with good diet & health, we need, but run out of, most essential micronutrients

– some ~15 minerals esp CalMag,Zn,Se, Bo,Cr, I, Mn (Iron in kids & young women).

~15 vitamins esp C,D,B, K, bcarotene, E;

~25 of our own manufactured Biological – FISH OIL; hormones (melatonin, 5HTP;HRT); enzymes, MSM, CoQ10, arginine, carnitine, ribose, cartilage, glycine, glutamine, lipoic/malic acids, flavinoids, cysteine, proline etc; &

AND Dozens of other biologicals-herbs/plants eg garlic; buchu; nettle; ginger,cinnamon, guai, galega, coleus, gymnema, stevia, milk thistle, cat’s claw huperzine A; borrie, aloe, sutherlandia, – both to improve learning & concentration- FISH OMEGA3 – at all ages- and to improve all systems,

and thus to help fight stress, pain- fatigue, pollution, toxins eg smoking/ sugar, heavy metals; infections, arthritis, anaemia, allergy, asthma, cancer, infertility, fattening, obesity- diabetes, memory loss, dermatitis, eczema, depression,colitis; anxiety, insomnia, hypertension, varicose-veins-piles, ulcers

and diseases of all organs- immune, heart-lung, liver, kidney, thyroid, bones, nerves,brain, etc.

Most patent prescription medicine/drugs are based on these listed evidence-based micronutritionals- but are often more risky, less effective. No patent designer drug does what these natural supplements do- lower all-cause mortality and diseases of aging by 36% to 50%, new diabetes by up to 80%.

Saving your Bones: Important Tips

2009-09-13T23:35:00.000+02:00

Osteoporosis was an issue that many doctors thought only affected older white women, but more recently studies and health care professionals have stressed the importance of calcium and Vitamin D to all women and their bones. I’ll admit that bone density isn’t always my first health concern, but I had to link to this article, which gives tips about maintaining bone density and better bone health. I hope you find it useful!