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Acid Indigestion and its Treatment
submitted by: admin on 05/07/2015
Heartburn caused by acid indigestion and hiatal hernias is reviewed. The pros and cons of using antacids and drugs that block acid production are discussed.
Artificial Sweeteners Increase Heart Attacks and Strokes
submitted by: admin on 11/24/2019
People who consume at least one diet soda a day are at a 43% increased risk of developing a heart attack, stroke, or serious vascular event according to an article in the January issue of the Journal of General Internal Medicine. A study of 2500 people over 10 years was completed. However, drinking less than 7 diet sodas a week or drinking regular...
Can Your Blood Pressure Medicine Make You Blind?
submitted by: admin on 06/06/2014
A study conducted over 25 years on 5000 people aged 43-86 from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine was published in the medical journal, Opthalmology, in May of 2014. This study documented that when drugs that dilate arteries to lower blood pressure, such as Apresoline (hydralazine) or Minipress (minoxidil...yes the same drug that is used to treat...
Chemicals Found in Skin and Personal Care Products
submitted by: admin on 11/22/2024
TOP SYNTHETIC COSMETIC INGREDIENTS TO AVOID THAT ARE FOUND IN SKIN CARE, BODY CARE AND SELF-CARE PRODUCTS
1. Parabens: Methyl, Propyl, Butyl and Ethyl parabens
2. Diethanolamine (DEA), Triethanolamine (TEA)
3. Formaldehydes: Diazolidinyl Urea, Imidazolidinyl Urea
4. Sodium lauryl sulfate: and/or Laureth Sulfate.
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Diet Soda Addiction
submitted by: admin on 11/22/2024
Can People become addicted to Diet Soda? While controversial, research has shown that some people can become addicted to diet soda. Using fMRI's, scientists can see that the aspartame affects the pleasure centers of the brain, much like sugar does. Some people will actually "chain drink" diet soda and can go through withdrawals when...
Diet Sodas Increase Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
submitted by: admin on 01/09/2017
A French study on 66,000 middle aged women over 14 years that was published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition in February of 2013, showed that drinking 12 oz per week of a diet soda increased the risk for type 2 diabetes by 33%. Increasing the amount to 20 oz per week increased the risk to 66%.
It is interesting that the American Diabetes Association...
Do Antioxidants Preserve Youth?
submitted by: admin on 09/19/2013
Antioxidants neutralize free radicals and that helps us fight inflammation and disease. However, stimulation from free radicals also extends life by activating cellular repair genes! Antioxidants inhibit this response. Some antioxidants, such as beta carotene and retinol can actually shorten life in certain settings. A retrospective review of 68 studies...
Fructose is Alcohol without the Buzz
submitted by: admin on 09/21/2013
High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) and table sugar (sucrose) are both made of glucose and fructose. HFCS contains glucose and fructose as single sugars and sucrose contains them connected together (as a double sugar or disaccharide). HFCS may contain as much as 55% fructose as opposed to sucrose, which has 50% each. Many scientists believe that both sucrose...
Health Challenges in Japan from Radiation
submitted by: admin on 09/23/2013
Any crisis offers the opportunity to learn and Japan's experience with radiation is not an exception. They already are doing a lot that is part of the reason why they already live 8 years longer than we in the US. They have a detoxification diet that is part of their routine lifestyle that includes sea vegetables and foods high in sulfur. In particular they...
How Well Do Menu Labels Work?
submitted by: admin on 10/08/2013
The recent Supreme Court decision on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act has cleared the way for national requirements regarding posting information about calories, fat, and sodium content. A study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics in July of 2012 that looked at the impact of menu labels in King County, Washington...
Is Salt Good or Bad?
submitted by: admin on 10/09/2013
It is difficult to determine from the medical literature whether salt is good for you or bad because it is conflicting. A recent study claimed that there are 2.3 million deaths from heart attacks, strokes, and other heart related illnesses worldwide caused by taking in too much salt.
On the flip side there are many articles showing that salt is...
Sodas Deposit Fat in Liver, Muscle, and Abdomen
submitted by: admin on 10/14/2013
Drinking a liter of soda a day for 6 months increases the amount of fat that will accumulate in the liver, muscles, and abdomen by 25% according to a December 2011 article published in the AJCN. This has been linked to the metabolic syndrome, the precursor of type 2 diabetes, and all of its complications that include hypertension, heart attack, stroke, and obesity....
Sodas Linked to Stroke
submitted by: admin on 10/14/2013
The April of 2012 publication of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reported that a greater consumption of sugar-sweetened and low calorie sodas is linked to a higher risk for stroke. Soft drinks have been associated with weight gain, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, gout and coronary artery disease. Those people consuming the most...
Super Natural Home with Beth Greer Part IV
submitted by: admin on 11/22/2024
Kitchen toxins, especially Teflon, are very toxic. Stainless steel is probably the best to avoid toxin production. Hydrogen peroxide and vinegar are a great combination to sterilize cutting boards and other kitchen surfaces. Baking soda is a great kitchen cleansing agent. Lead in dishware is a concern because it is often in the glaze, especially in products made...
Top Synthetic Cosmetic Ingredients to Avoid
submitted by: admin on 11/22/2024
Found in Skin Care, Body Care, and Self Care Products
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