Awareness of heart disease and the finding of cholesterol in atherosclerotic plaques that created the blockages implied that
if cholesterol was avoided heart disease would be prevented. As a result cholesterol became the villain. Foods that eliminated cholesterol would be safe to eat
and would prevent heart disease. Educated homemakers like my mother rapidly accepted this advice. To protect our family mom replaced butter with margarine.
Ignorance to those simple details has had broad implications helping to accelerate ridiculous myths that may be partially responsible for Americans'obesity and the diabetes epidemic.
This landmark study designed by Ancel Keys followed males who were at risk for heart disease from the United states Finland Yugoslavia Italy Greece and The netherlands.
and Northern europe had higher rates of cardiovascular-disease-related deaths. The data showed that active individuals who did not smoke were less likely to get heart disease.
Yet despite the broad findings the message that proliferated was that in countries that consumed more animal products
Besides heart disease trans fats have also been linked to cancer. But the real question is how can we avoid making the same mistake again?
The solution to the obesity epidemic begins with eating more fresh fruits and vegetables not re-engineering processed foods.
Then I started hearing about the potential benefits of omega-3s for arthritis and other inflammatory diseases.
Scientists observed that Inuit populations in Greenland had reduced a rate of heart disease rheumatoid arthritis and other ailments even though they ate a high-fat and high-cholesterol diet.
Since then study after study has confirmed that omega-3s in fish have a potent effect on reducing heart disease.
Omega-3 favorably affects a number of risk factors for cardiovascular disease and at the top of the list is reducing the risk of sudden death from heart attack said Penny Kris Etherton distinguished professor of nutrition at Pennsylvania State university.
But when it comes to the benefits of omega-3s that may be just the tip of the iceberg!
if you have heart disease. But its healing powers don't stop there. Other organs may benefit.
Osteoporosis is lower in populations who eat more fish such as Asians when compared to Europeans who eat more calcium-containing foods said Bruce Watkins nutrition professor at Purdue University.
The Greenland studies with Inuit populations found they don't suffer much from psoriasis a skin disease that causes painful inflammation redness and scales.
which causes psoriasis to spread. When researchers tested the impact of omega-3s on people with psoriasis after 10 weeks 60 percent of subjects experienced a decrease in the area of skin affected by the condition and a decrease in cell proliferation and skin inflammation.
Apparently the dose is essential. As the authors have said while the work is promising more research is needed to understand the mechanism and doses and why it works for some but not others.
which cause psoriasis new research is finding it inhibits proliferation of cancer cells in the breast prostate and colon.
But a new study found breast cancer patients responded better to chemotherapy and the cancer was less likely to spread
when patients were given omega-3 fatty acids. And there is epidemiological evidence that men who eat more fish have a lower risk for prostate cancer.
Omega-3 in Fish May Reduce Breast cancer Risk There is also evidence that omega-3s may help prevent Type 2 diabetes
and improve the effects of diabetes by reducing insulin resistance. The U s. Food and Drug Administration recently approved omega-3s for infant formulas because of the overwhelming evidence that it improves cognition and visual functioning in children.
A mother's breast milk provides it naturally especially when the mother regularly eats fish.)
Inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease may also improve with omega-3 supplementation. The studies are just beginning.
And while studies are very promising for a wide range of illnesses the optimal amount of omega-3
For patients with coronary artery disease AHA recommends 1000 mg daily or double the seafood requirement (but never above 3000 mg without a doctor's supervision.
This suppression of the immune system could be an explanation for the recent possible connection between prostate cancer and high omega-3-fatty acid in the bloodstream.
With high doses of omega-3s there is also a slight increase in risk for hemorrhagic stroke or excessive bleeding.
 In the North american West damage from fire logging and infection by the devastating mountain pine beetle is evident.
and whether a person has kidney disease or high blood pressure said study researcher Dr. Xu Yuming a neurologist at Zhengzhou University in China. 7 Ways to Raise Your Risk of Stroke Before you begin taking any supplements you should always talk to your doctor Yuming said.
In a stroke the blood supply to the brain is interrupted by a blood clot or the bursting of a blood vessel.
Common risk factors for stroke include high blood pressure high cholesterol and smoking. However previous studies indicate that these risk factors explain only half of the risk for stroke the researchers said.
and stroke or heart attack Yuming said. Some studies have suggested even that the supplements may increase the risk of these events.
The American Cancer Society notes that while supplements containing B vitamins are thought generally to be safe they should not be taken in large doses. High doses of vitamin B3 (niacin can cause health problems including blurred vision nausea vomiting and high blood sugar.
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Previous studies have shown that vegetarian diets are associated with decreased risk of numerous chronic diseases such as Type 2 diabetes obesity metabolic syndrome circulatory disease and hypertension.
and weight maintenance was associated with a lower risk of coronary artery disease. The Mediterranean diet emphasizes fruits vegetables nuts fish and healthy fats.
The JAMA study on Seventh-Day Adventists does conflict with a large analysis published in 2009 based on the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC-Oxford) study
 Spring and summer allergy seasons growing longer more intense Lewis Ziska a research plant physiologist at the United states Department of agriculture has been a pioneer in research linking higher temperatures
and atmospheric carbon dioxide levels increase to allergen production from plants Ziska co-authored a review of human-induced climate change and allergen exposure inâ the Journal of Allergy and Clinical
Worst Allergy Season Ever? Setting the stage for more changes These are just a few of the many warning signs of climate change.
#Warm-up Bringing Allergy Woes to Northeast This article was provided by Accuweather. com. Seasonal allergies will be in full swing this week in the Northeast as seasonable temperatures take hold.
However with these warmer temperatures comes the return of seasonal allergies. With milder conditions starting in the beginning of April the growing season has started really up.
However it is not the bright showy flowers that cause most problems for allergy suffers.
This sudden boom in tree blossoms could have allergy sufferers seeing symptoms more abruptly than usual.
As per this time of year the tree pollen is the main allergy threat especially from the less conspicuous oak maple pine and elm varieties.
and even southeastern New england so has the allergy threat. What seems to have awakened the trees was the sudden warmth early last week followed by drenching rain in many areas.
Accuweather. com Allergy Central Will Allergies be Worse in 2013? The Best Ways to Beat Spring Allergies Consistent warmth is expected through this week along with occasional rainfall.
The combination of the two will continue to spur on blossoming and pollen release. Even though rain temporarily removes some of the pollen from the air it promotes a new round of blossoming this time of the year.
when these rocks had water flowing through them through these fractures leaving calcium sulfate behind Rice said.
In the study postmenopausal women with osteopenia (the beginning of osteoporosis or brittle bones) were given tea
This has driven an epidemic of poaching especially of elephants for ivory and rhinos for rhino horns that appears to be said worsening Hannah.
Fainting goats are breed a of goats that have inherited myotonia an neurological condition that makes it difficult to relax the muscles.
Superfoods are healthful for the most part aside from possible contamination added sugars or over-consumption of them.
This could be thought an antioxidant to ward off cancer; a healthy fat thought to prevent heart disease;
fiber thought to prevent diabetes and digestive problems; or phytochemicals the chemicals in plants responsible for deep colors and smells which can have numerous healthful benefits.
Blueberries often top many lists of superfoods. This is because blueberries are rich in vitamins phytochemicals and soluble fiber.
Salmon sardines mackerel and certain other fatty fish are rich in omega-3 fatty acids thought to lower the risk of heart disease and stroke.
and promotes insulin-resistance obesity and diabetes. A second criticism is that because the term superfood is not scientific it can mean very little and prompt some consumers to eat one kind of food over another.
#What Is Anthrax? Anthrax is caused an infectious disease by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis. The bacteria live in soil
and usually infect wild and domestic animals such as goats cattle and sheep. Anthrax outbreaks are fairly common worldwide and mostly affect agricultural workers.
Humans become sick with the disease by handling animal products such as wool hide or bone from animals infected with the anthrax bacterium.
The most common form of the disease cutaneous anthrax is contracted when bacteria spores enter the body through a cut or scrape on the skin.
Of the three forms of the disease cutaneous pulmonary and gastrointestinal cutaneous anthrax is the easiest to treat with antibiotics.
Anthrax can also be inhaled into the human respiratory tract this pulmonary method of infection is most common among those who process wool
and animal hides according to the U s. National Library of Medicine. Those with pulmonary anthrax are at risk of respiratory collapse
and suffer the highest mortality rate of any anthrax victims with 92 percent of cases resulting in death.
The third form of the disease gastrointestinal anthrax can occur when a person consumes the meat of an anthrax-infected animal.
This is the rarest form of anthrax in the United states but it can be deadly: Between 20 and 60 percent of all gastrointestinal-anthrax cases result in death according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC.
Anthrax and bioterrorism Anthrax can be created easily in a lab and is incredibly durable: Spores of anthrax bacteria can lie dormant for years before entering a living host where they reactivate
and multiply. These characteristics make anthrax an extremely dangerous bioterrorism weapon. Anthrax has been used in bioterrorism
and warfare since World war i when Scandinavia deployed anthrax against the Imperial Russian Army. It was used also by The british army during WORLD WAR II to weaken German livestock.
More recently anthrax has been used in bioterrorism attacks in both Japan and the United states. In 1993 a religious cult in Japan deployed anthrax against civilians in Tokyo
but the attack yielded no injuries or fatalities. In 2001 letters containing anthrax spores were mailed to several news-media offices
and two U s. senators resulting in the deaths of five people and the infection of 17 others.
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#What Is bonded Leather? If you've purchased a relatively cheap leather sofa leather-bound books
or an inexpensive belt you might own a bonded-leather item. But what is bonded leather?
Bonded leather consists of scraps from real leather hides that are mixed with polyurethane a type of plastic.
The material should include from 60 to 100 percent real natural leather such as cowhide according to manufacturing standards.
The actual proportion depends on the quality level maintained by the manufacturer. To make bonded leather manufacturers use the scraps and fibers left over during the production of real leather items.
Blended with plastics these scraps are attached to a hard-fiber backing. Manufacturers also frequently add coats
Today coconut oil is sold also as a nutritional supplement that has an impressive range of touted uses from getting rid of lice to treating diabetes.
As a supplement people use it topically to treat psoriasis and lice or consume it for liver protection
and to treat diarrhea diabetes high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Â Does coconut oil work? Coconut oil has been used for a variety of indications;
People who have cholera dehydration or kidney problems should avoid coconut oil she said. And people with high cholesterol should use it cautiously.
The most well-known form of gluten intolerance is celiac disease which affects one in every 141 people in the United states according to the National institutes of health.
When someone with celiac disease consumes gluten it triggers an immune response that damages their intestines preventing them from absorbing vital nutrients.
 Wheat allergy is a rare type of gluten intolerance it's a classic food allergy marked by skin respiratory or gastrointestinal reactions to wheat allergens.
After consuming gluten patients with gluten sensitivity may experience many celiac disease symptoms such as diarrhea fatigue
#What is Hay fever? Simply put it's a misnomer. Doctors and researchers who specialize in allergies prefer the term allergic rhinitis
because hay is not the culprit and most allergies don't involve any fever. About 40 million Americans suffer from the condition whatever it's called.
Symptoms include stuffy and runny nose watery and itchy eyes sneezing wheezing and cough. There are dozens of substances that potentially can cause trouble in those of us who are susceptible to allergies
but trees are usually the first on the scene during spring allergy season says Jay M. Portnoy M d. president of the American College of Allergy Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) and chief section of allergy
asthma & immunology at Children's Mercy Hospitals & Clinics in Kansas city Mo. Rain can provide some initial relief by reducing tree pollen counts
but it also can spur the growth of grass and weeds later in the spring and in early summer producing more pollen.
In many parts of the country this spring saw a perfect storm of allergy conditions.
and children with complaints that may be difficult for them to differentiate from a cold allergy or sinus problem.
Once they are diagnosed with a seasonal allergy an individual allergy treatment program can be prescribed for their relief Dr. Bassett said.
There has been prolonged a snow cover on the ground from Mid-november through Mid-march said ACAAI President-Elect Richard G. Gower M d. Marycliff Allergy Specialists in Spokane Wash.
1. Trees produce pollen the dust-like male reproductive parts of plants that cause most allergies.
and is a major cause of allergies. Evergreens also can be troublemakers. Cedar juniper cypress and sequoia trees have all been known to cause allergies
and if you're allergic to one you may be allergic to them all. Other suspects include elm trees
which are common in the eastern and midwestern regions birch trees olive trees sycamores and poplars including cottonwoods balsam
and aspen. 2. Grasses usually come along to stir up allergy symptoms after trees are through pollinating typically from late spring to early summer.
and some blue grasses. 3. Weeds are guilty of causing most of the allergy misery that occurs in the late summer and early fall.
which affects as many as 75 percent of all hay fever sufferers. Ragweed is found in virtually every region of the United states
The ACAAI has more information that can help you get your allergies under control. Call its toll free number 800-842-7777
or visit http://www. acaai. org to learn how you can have a life without allergies.
and is known to contain cholesterol-lowering fiber and cancer-fighting carotenoids and flavonoids. During WORLD WAR II kale was recommended often for victory gardens
Melatonin's effects on sleep other hormones and cancer are the reason it has been studied ever since its discovery in the 1950s.
Melatonin may also be given for insomnia linked to attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder ADHD) and autism in children.
so melatonin supplements seem like a logical fix for insomnia. There is a high demand for sleep aids especially in the U s. The National Health Interview Survey done in 2002
and again in 2007 found 1. 6 million US adults were using complementary and alternative sleep aids for insomnia.
Melatonin was a top choice. However melatonin dose more than influence sleep. Melatonin also regulates the start of menstruation the length of ovulation cycles and menopause according to the University of Maryland Medical center.
Melatonin levels are linked also to cancer in various ways. Women with breast cancer typically have lower levels of melatonin than women who don't have it according to the University of Maryland Medical center.
Similarly men with prostate cancer typically have lower melatonin levels than men without prostate cancer.
Some studies show shift-workers with irregular sleep schedules have increased an risk of cancer according to the American Cancer Society.
Melatonin may also have antioxidant effects and stimulate white blood cells which attack cancer cells. Occasionally melatonin is used as a complementary medicine in cancer treatment for breast brain lung prostate head and neck or gastrointestinal cancer.
Melatonin is used sometimes to mitigate the side effects of chemotherapy including weight loss nerve pain weakness and a condition called thrombocytopenia.
A variety of other conditions are purported to benefit from melatonin supplements including Alzheimer s disease tinnitus depression chronic fatigue syndrome fibromyalgia migraine irritable bowel syndrome and epilepsy.
Supplement makers now market melatonin in pill liquid chewable or lozenge form. Melatonin supplements are sold doses that can range from 1 to10 milligrams.
Studies show melatonin can encourage sleep in children who suffer from insomnia related to autism mental retardation and other central nervous system disorders according to the National institutes of health.
In 2001 double-blind study of 20 children with developmental disabilities showed all but two children fell asleep faster
Melatonin may possibly be effective for cluster headaches especially when taken in nightly doses of at least 10 milligrams according to the National institutes of health.
A movement disorder called tardive dyskinesia may be helped by melatonin. Additionally melatonin may decrease sunburn when applied to the skin as a cream before sun exposure.
There is some evidence that melatonin may help cancer medications fight tumors and decrease the side effects of cancer treatment.
One study of cells in a test tube found melatonin reduced the growth of slowly-metastatic breast cancer cells meaning cancer cells that slowly start to spread to other types of tissue.
Melatonin also reduced the growth of non-metastatic breast cancer cells according to the paper published in 2001 in the journal Bioelectromagnetics.
 However the majority of evidence on melatonin and cancer has been done in relatively small studies according to the American Cancer Society.
More research needs to be done on effects of melatonin in cancer treatment or prevention. There is a lack of evidence about
Migraines and other headaches may not respond to melatonin nor may fibromyalgia menopausal symptoms osteoporosis irritable bowel syndrome or tinnitus.
However melatonin may cause side effects including headache daytime sleepiness short-lived depression symptoms stomach cramps dizziness and irritability.
so it may interfere with some cancer treatments according to the American Cancer Society. Patients currently undergoing cancer treatment should speak with their doctors before taking melatonin supplements.
Melatonin may increase the strength of the immune system which can cause problems for people with severe allergies rheumatoid arthritis lymphoma
and other conditions linked to overactive immune systems according to the American Cancer Society. People with immune system disorders should speak with a doctor before taking melatonin supplements as melatonin may weaken the effectiveness of immunosuppressants.
Melatonin may slow blood clotting so taking melatonin alongside medications that also slow blood clotting can lead to excessive bruising or bleeding.
therefore decreasing the effectiveness of diabetes medications to lower blood sugar. Melatonin may also constrict blood vessels
which could be dangerous for people with high blood pressure or heart disease. Supplements that contain melatonin precursors such as L-tryptophan
and 5-HTP have not been proven effective in treating insomnia and there are safety concerns that they may be linked to debilitating condition called eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome (EMS).
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#What Is Molasses? Thousands of fish have been reported dead in the waters around Honolulu after a massive spill of molasses.
Low levels of adiponectin in the body are more common among  people who are obese and those with type 2 diabetes.
So people taking drugs for diabetes should be monitored closely by their healthcare team. Raspberry ketone may also cause changes in body fat
In the short term Paleo-style diets have been found to provide health benefits including lower blood sugar levels in those with hypertension and type 2 diabetes.
The team then introduced the bee groups into the test chambers to determine how the contamination affected smell recognition which they gauged based on
Though the researchers focused on the effects of nitrogen oxide gases on floral odors other highly reactive contaminants such as naturally occurring ozone gas
and Lots of Confusion An enduring mantra among nutritionists from both a vegetarian and carnivorous perspective has been to eat more whole grains to reduce the risk of heart disease type 2 diabetes and colon cancer.
And with March touted as both National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and National Nutrition Month this mantra can be deafening.
Carbohydrates with a high GI on a scale from 0 to 100 tend to spike blood sugar levels and ultimately lead to problems such as obesity and diabetes.
A couple of years later the bark falls off revealing the wood and an injury to the tree.
Like humans dogs can suffer from gastrointestinal issues including upset stomach nausea bloating and illness from pathogenic microbes.
while grass consumption didn't often lead to vomiting dogs that seemed ill before eating grass were more likely to vomit than dogs that appeared to act normally beforehand.
and didn't have mutated the gene died of lactose-induced diarrhea while the adults who produced lactase and were
 This harm results not just from changing temperature but stem indirectly from climate impacts on elk small predators and even the forest the birds inhabit.
and gravy style of canned pet food that caused rapid kidney failure and death in hundreds and possibly thousands of animals.
Though no one is certain why melamine is causing so much trouble it can cause kidney stones. The main components of kidney stones in rats that ate the pet food says a federal document are melamine and uric acid (also known as urea the main component in urine.
It s not surprising the two would buddy up as melamine is made often from urea.
and cancer risk from cigarettes we have reached now the same point on climate change. There is a scientific consensus
Berries are one part of a diverse food source that aids bear survival and reproduction and at certain times of the year can be more than half their diet in many places in North america.
#Worst Allergy Season Ever? Marlene Cimons writes forâ Climate Nexus a nonprofit that aims to tell the climate story in innovative ways that raise awareness of dispel misinformation about
This spring could be the most miserable one ever for those of us with allergies
  This promises a robust allergy season''said Leonard Bielory an allergy and immunology specialist with the Rutgers Center for Environmental Prediction in New jersey a state which suffered widespread destruction from Sandy.
and while the count is still low some allergy sufferers are showing comparatively severe symptoms''he added.
And pollen production is only part of the impact that global warming is going to have on allergies and asthma and our health overall.
and drought dust will worsen air pollution exacerbating asthma and other respiratory diseases. In other regions climate change will affect the insect population their stings
and bites can provoke fatal allergic reactions in sensitive individuals as well as the proliferation of such vines as poison ivy.
Midwestern and Western cities causing an increase in respiratory diseases. In short if you have allergies or asthma climate change is going to make you a lot sicker now and in the coming years.
 Allergic diseases are the sixth leading cause of chronic disease in the United states with an annual cost of $18 billion according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
More than 50 million Americans suffer from allergies annually. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Asthma afflicts about 20 million Americans
and is rising around the world according to the CDC. Moreover some public health experts regard the global increase of asthma as an early health effect of climate change
and a harbinger of more health dangers to Come in fact one study published in the Journal of Allergy
and Clinical Immunology called climate change potentially the largest global threat to human health ever encountered''predicting more injury disease and death from natural disasters heat waves infections and widespread malnutrition as well as more allergic
and air-pollution illnesses and death. If you are lucky enough to be free from allergies don't make the mistake of dismissing them as nothing more than a minor annoyance.
Allergies can have a serious impact on the quality of life and in some circumstances a bee sting for example or if they trigger an asthma attack they can kill.
This is not just a matter of having a runny nose''said Jeffrey Demain director of the Allergy Asthma and Immunology Center of Alaska.
 Allergies affect the ability to go to work and go to school and they affect school and work performance.
They interfere with playing sports social opportunities how well you sleep your relationships and your overall general happiness.''
''On average someone with allergic disorders experiences a quality of life 35 percent less than the general population Demain said.
It really is quite dramatic''he said. Allergies occur when the body's immune system overreacts to a substance that generally doesn't bother other people.
The allergens can prompt sneezing coughing watery eyes and itching. In the years between 1970 and 2000 allergic rhinitis among Americans has risen from 10 percent to 30 percent
which correlates to similar increases in positive allergy skin-test results according to Bielory. Most experts believe the impact of climate change on allergic diseases will vary by region depending on latitude altitude rainfall and storms land-use patterns urbanization transportation and energy production.
Drought for example will contribute to increasing air pollution while heavy rain will wash the pollution away
but encourage the growth of mold. Bielory and his colleagues reporting in a 2011 study showed that the ragweed-pollen season has become longer in northern areas of the country in recent years
and points to climate change as the reason this is happening. Â We drew a line from Texas to Canada''he explained.
The pollen count duration remained the same in Texas but changed as you moved north.
Even though you are heading north to Canada the pollen started earlier and ended later and it should have been shortening.
More people are going to develop asthma and allergies and it's going to be severe.''''Stopping human activities that contribute to climate change might help future generations avoid these risks
but the rest of us like the plants themselves will have to adapt. We also can hope for a new medical breakthrough that will turn off the allergic response.
 In the meantime stay inside and keep your windows closed. The views expressed are those of the author
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