Health Discussion en http://backend.userland.com/rss /view_topic.php?pid=542#542 542@ Topic: Americans are OVERWEIGHTS Message: Americans are overweight. Is dietary fat the reason? Previous generations often consumed higher percentages of dietary fat than many overweight people do today yet did not suffer from obesity. Despite eating low fat foods, the fat epidemic continues unabated. Why? One reason may be the decrease of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) in the diet that is the result of the trend towards “low-fat” and red meat-free diets. Fat that is not used for energy production is converted into new stored fat cells. CLA is essential for the transport of dietary fat into cells where it is used to build muscle and produce energy. The primary dietary sources of CLA are beef and milk. Wed, 18 Jun 2008 22:46:13 -0700 /view_topic.php?pid=535#535 535@ Topic: HELPFUL MUSHROOM Message: Mushroom Health have been used of both as food and for medicinal purposes. Mushrooms are enhance health food - low in calories, high in vegetable proteins, chitin, iron, zinc, fiber, essential amino acids, vitamins & minerals. Mushroom are probiotic, they enhance our body make stronger itself and fight off illness by maintaining physiological homeostasis, restoring our bodies balance and natural fight to problem. The compounds they enclose have been classified as Host Defense Potentiators (HDP) which can have defense mechanism of body enhancement properties. That is one of the reasons they are currently used as adjuncts to Long standing problems favorable effects. Several different polysaccharides anti tumor agents have been developed from the fruiting body, mycelia, and culture medium of various medicinal mushrooms.[b]Mushroom Qualities[/b]    *      Mushrooms enhance our body strengthen itself and fight off illness by maintaining physiological homeostasis.    *      Mushrooms offer high-quality protein, vitamins, unsaturated fatty acids and fiber, but an accurate carbohydrate breakdown had been indefinable.    *      Mushrooms are a superb resource of potassium, a mineral that enhance lower elevated blood pressure and reduces the danger of stroke.    *      Mushrooms are a rich resource of riboflavin, niacin, and selenium. Selenium is an antioxidant that works with vitamin E to defend cells from the damaging effects of free radicals.    *      Unique chemicals in raw, cooked and dried mushrooms may enhance enhance defense mechanism of body, defend off problem created due to harmful organisms and fight Long standing problems.    *      One enhance of mushrooms also provides about 20 to 40 percent of the daily value of copper, a mineral that has cardio protective properties. Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:57:24 -0700 /view_topic.php?pid=532#532 532@ Topic: Pregnenolone or Progesterone? Message: I am a 41 y.o. female.  My saliva test indicate overall low cortisol (adrenal exhaustion), low DHEAS, and low estriadol.  I wonder if the DHEA I am starting tomorrow will correct the low estriadol or do I need to supplement w/Preg or Progesterone?  Research thus far has not been very clear as to which one of these would be best for low Estriadol.Thanks in advance.kdh Wed, 05 Mar 2008 17:06:14 -0700 /view_topic.php?pid=531#531 531@ Topic: Question about hair loss/thinning Message: Hey, you are not alone. Don’t worry. Here is some useful information about early hair loss. You might get help under the following link:http://www.ndri.com/forum/t95-hair-loss.htmlHope, you could find a way. Wed, 05 Mar 2008 13:44:18 -0700 /view_topic.php?pid=527#527 527@ Topic: Red Yeast Rice Message: Red Yeast Rice is rice that has been fermented by the red yeast, Monascus purpureus. It has been used by the Chinese for many centuries as a food preservative, food colorant (it is responsible for the red color of Peking duck), spice, and ingredient in rice wine. Red yeast rice continues to be a dietary staple in China, Japan, and Asian communities in the United States, with an estimated average consumption of 14 to 55 grams of red yeast rice per day per person.Red yeast rice also has been used in China for over 1,000 years for medicinal purposes. Red yeast rice was described in an ancient Chinese list of drugs as useful for improving blood circulation and for alleviating indigestion and diarrhea.Recently, red yeast rice has been developed by Chinese and American scientists as a product to lower blood lipids, including cholesterol and triglycerides. Since the 1970s, human studies have reported that red yeast lowers blood levels of total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein/LDL ("bad cholesterol"), and triglyceride levels. Tue, 12 Feb 2008 02:20:39 -0700 /view_topic.php?pid=526#526 526@ Topic: Chest Shape Message: i am working out for some auditions and cannot afford a huge chest. i am skinny but somehow the LOWER OUTER edges of my chest (close to wings) are out of shape as if there is some fat. i have tried doing all the lower chest workouts as well as dips for months now. nothings working out. i realy need a tip. Mon, 11 Feb 2008 11:56:45 -0700 /view_topic.php?pid=516#516 516@ Topic: D-Mannose Message: D-Mannose finds it's way to to your bladder through your urinary tract system.Once in your bladder the D-mannose sticks to your bladder wall like glue in tern the ecoli bug is attracted to the D-mannose and sticks to the D-mannose and not onto your bladder wall.The next time you urinate the D-mannose will simply drop off your bladder wall in urination taking the ecoli bug with it,leaving your bladder free from ecoli and infections.D-Mannose is a natural sugar which is harmless to your body and is safe enough for pregnant women and babies to take. Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:28:17 -0700 /view_topic.php?pid=511#511 511@ Topic: Question about hair loss/thinning Message: I think I have solved my problem.  I have been taking Benadryl almost every night for the past several months.  I stopped taking it 4 nights ago, and ever since stopping it, my hair has started to feel so much better!  It's not 100% back to normal yet, but the thickness and fullness are already starting to come back and it is a lot stronger!  I guess I will not be taking Benadryl anymore! :worthy: Tue, 29 Jan 2008 15:32:53 -0700 /view_topic.php?pid=508#508 508@ Topic: Question about hair loss/thinning Message: I am a 26-year-old active female who has always had VERY thick and very full hair my entire life until just a few months ago, when I noticed that my hair was a lot thinner and seemed to be breaking off very easily.  Usually, if I run my hand through my hair, I will pull out one or two strands.  I have no idea what has brought this on.  My hair has always been so thick that it was almost annoying since I always needed to have it thinned by my stylist.  Now, it is the complete opposite.  I do work in health care, so I was thinking of several possibilities, including stress or possibly even hypothyroidism, but I actually feel just fine otherwise and I don't really have any other physical symptoms or complaints at all.  I will admit, though, that around the time that this all started, I started having problems with anxiety, especially since my job can be fairly stressful, which tends to exacerbate it a great deal.  I have always been a somewhat anxious person, but it seems to be much worse lately.  I feel anxious more often than not, and any little thing seems to trigger it.  This all started happening shortly after I turned 26 back in September.  I was fine before then.  Can anxiety problems cause these types of hair problems?  I don't take any medications other than a daily multivitamin and an occasional antihistamine for allergies when they flare up.  I have tried different types of shampoos, but nothing seems to be making a difference.  I am totally confused about this.  Any ideas or suggestions? Sat, 26 Jan 2008 14:17:41 -0700 /view_topic.php?pid=504#504 504@ Topic: Resveratrol Message: Resveratrol is a naturally occurring phytoalexin produced by some higher plants in response to injury or fungal infection. Phytoalexins are chemical substances produced by plants as a defense against infection by pathogenic microorganisms, such as fungi. Alexin is from the Greek, meaning to ward off or to protect. Resveratrol may also have alexin-like activity for humans.Researchers around the world report that resveratrol, known as a red wine molecule. It was recently described as “a boon for treating Alzheimer’s disease” by virtue of its ability to activate the Sirtuin 1 DNA repair gene.Remarkably, resveratrol does not inhibit the production of the beta amyloid plaque believed to be responsible for the disease but rather promotes the degradation of plaque in the brain. Tue, 22 Jan 2008 03:06:54 -0700 /view_topic.php?pid=501#501 501@ Topic: L-Lysine Message: L-Lysine is an α-amino acid. This amino acid is an essential amino acid, which means that humans cannot synthesize it. L Lysine is among important amino acids which play the effective role in human body. L-lysine is protein amino acid. It is a common form of lysine. Certain proteins, such as those found in meat, poultry and milk are rich in L-lysine. Proteins found in grains, cereals and their products are typically low in L-lysine. Small amounts of free L-lysine are found in vegetables, vegetable juices and in such fermented foods as miso and yogurt. L-Lysine is a basic building block for all protein in the body. L-lysine helps get improved the absorption of calcium from the digestive area and prevent loss of calcium in the urine. Fri, 11 Jan 2008 04:24:56 -0700 /view_topic.php?pid=498#498 498@ Topic: Calm Plus Calcium Message: Calcium is an important nutrient essential to maintaining total body health. Your body needs it every day-not just to keep your bones and teeth strong, but to ensure proper functioning of muscles and nerves. It even helps your blood to clot. Calcium deficiency can be a serious issue and has been heavily promoted through the media and advertising. But the hidden cause of calcium deficiency is the fact that available calcium is not being assimilated by the body due to a lack of magnesium.         If you feel you are not getting sufficient calcium in your diet, Calm Plus Calcium is the answer. It blends Natural CalmTM, most absorbable and fastest acting magnesium available-with calcium and other key ingredients so the calcium you take will actually be fully utilized. Your body's magnesium level won't be depleted and there won't be any buildup of unabsorbed calcium.  Calm Plus Calcium prevents a surplus of calcium robbing the body's vital magnesium supply and avoid the symptoms associated with depleted levels of magnesium. Wed, 02 Jan 2008 03:03:48 -0700 /view_topic.php?pid=492#492 492@ Topic: LipoPhos Forte Message: LipoPhos Forte is a blend of highly refined essential phospholipids (EPL), natural substances that form the outer membranes of living cells. These naturally occurring lipids include phosphatidylcholine, phosphatidylinositol and phosphatidylethanolamine, as well as linoleic and linolenic fatty acids, and are encapsulated in nanometer-size liposomes for complete intestinal absorption. EPL plays a role in cellular energy production, intracellular communication, and in maintaining cell membrane fluidity and integrity. EPL is involved in enzymatic processes that are a crucial part of cholesterol metabolism, transportation and elimination, and numerous clinical trials have confirmed that it supports blood lipids within normal levels. EPL may potentially support healthy platelet aggregation, cardiovascular health, peripheral brain circulation and exercise tolerance. LipoPhos Forte is beneficial for the proper functioning of heart & vessels. It contains beneficial substance (essential phospholipids) that maintains the cellular functions & proper blood circulation. Wed, 19 Dec 2007 04:07:48 -0700 /view_topic.php?pid=490#490 490@ Topic: Hip Resurfacing - Hip Surgery -Knee Surgery Message: Hi All, This article I just want to give some idea about Hip Resurfacing What is Hip Resurfacing?Hip resurfacing epitomizes medical achievements in arthroplasty. It is a conservative surgical technique of arthroplasty of the hip. In this the diseased surface of the head of femur is replaced with a cobalt chromium cap retaining all the healthy bone. The lining of the acetabulam is also replaced with the cobalt chromium cup. This mimics the natural hip closely and has near normal biomechanics, load transfer and range of movement at the hip joint. This surgery is performed under General Anaesthesia. For More details about Hip Resurfacing Visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hip_resurfacinghttp://www.hipresurfacingindia.comhttp://www.hipresurfacingindia.com/hip-resurfacing.phpLive Video for Birmingham Hip Resurfacing Surgery performed by Dr.Vijay c Bose - Part Ihttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uL3dNIuQp4ELive Video for Birmingham Hip Resurfacing Surgery performed by Dr.Vijay c Bose - Part IIhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmJbULYmxkISend your queries regarding this.Thanks Sun, 16 Dec 2007 02:38:56 -0700 /view_topic.php?pid=485#485 485@ Topic: Graviola-Max Message: - All parts of the graviola tree are used in natural medicine in the tropics, including the bark, leaves, roots, fruit, and fruit seeds. Different properties and uses are attributed to the different parts of the tree. Generally, the fruit and fruit juice are taken for worms and parasites, to cool fevers, to increase mother's milk after childbirth, and as an astringent for diarrhea and dysentery. The crushed seeds are used against internal and external parasites, head lice, and worms. The bark, leaves, and roots are considered sedative, antispasmodic, hypotensive, and nervine, and a tea is made for various disorders toward those effects. Graviola contains chemicals that have anti tumorous properties. It has the ability to protect from those problems that are caused by harmful organisms. Fri, 07 Dec 2007 03:29:59 -0700