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The Importance of the 12 B vitamin

dhanny — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 04:16:34 +0000

The 12 b vitamin is one of the b vitamins that are essential to maintain a healthy body. Otherwise known as Cobalamin, the 12b vitamin is needed for the processes to convert the carbohydrates, fats and proteins from food into energy. 12 b also, more importantly, helps keep the red blood cells healthy and therefore prevent heart disease as well as keeping the immune system functioning at its maximum level. In addition, 12 b is used to create the protective covering of all nerve cells in the body.

The most important function of 12 b is to form healthy red blood cells. However, all cells need 12 b to keep them healthy. It is the white blood cells, amongst others, that need 12 b to help ensure that the immune system functioning properly. All of the nerve cells in the body also need 12 b to form their protective fatty layer. This is essential for all of the nerves but is especially so for those in the brain. If there is not sufficient 12 b to create this protective layer then the brain will not be functioning properly.

Interestingly, the amount of 12 b that the body needs is relatively small but is needed on a regular basis. However, 12 b on its own is not enough as the body cannot absorb it easily. To help the body absorb 12 b the stomach produces intrinsic factor which enables more of the 12 b to be absorbed. 12 b is only found in animal foods such as liver, eggs, fish and meat but most people consume far more than their recommended daily amount of 12 b. This is not a problem as the body can only absorb about half of the 12 b that is consumed. It is also worth noting that the body can recycle the 12 b which cuts down on the impact of a 12 b deficiency. However, strict vegetarians or vegans are likely to require 12 b supplements if they do not eat any animal products that contain 12 b.

If the body does not have enough 12 b then anaemia is the most obvious symptom. Obviously, this is due to the fact that there is not enough 12 b to make healthy red blood cells. Anaemia can also be caused by the body not creating enough intrinsic factor to help absorb the 12 b that is available in the food consumed. The body tends to makes less intrinsic factor once a person reaches 50 and this will lead to less 12 b being absorbed and supplements of 12 b may be required. Kids are also at risk from anaemia because they may not eat the food that contain 12 b. Pregnant women need more 12 b because the baby is absorbing 12 b during the pregnancy to grow properly.

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Here’s a Quick Way to Help Yourself Prevent Cancer and Diabetes with Maple Syrup

dhanny — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 18:30:58 +0000

Based on the latest studies of US researchers, it has been found that maple syrup can significantly reduce the growth of some types of cancer cells. Studies also showed that it can also considerably decrease the risk of diabetes.

Evidences have been discovered pointing to the fact that maple syrup has thirteen previously unknown antioxidant compounds. These antioxidants have special properties that make them very effective against cancer, diabetes, and bacterial infection.

An Effective Solution or Diabetes Sufferers

Considerable amounts of the phytohormone, abscisic acid, are found in maple syrup. This acid is a powerful defense against diabetes and metabolic syndrome, because it encourages the release of insulin through pancreatic cells and enhances fat cells’ sensitivity to insulin. Seeram revealed the results of his tests on Canadian maple syrup during the annual meeting of the American Chemical Society in San Francisco.

Maple Syrup as the Best Anti Cancer Food

A study by researchers at the Universite du Quebec a Chicoutimi, published in the Journal of Medicinal Food, implies that maple syrup can be more effective than broccoli, blueberries, carrots and tomatoes in significantly slowing cancerous cell growth in the brain, prostate and lungs and somewhat less significantly in the breast.

A Delicious Option in Fighting Cancer and Diabetes

According to the researchers, maple syrup could be more effective against cancer compared to other medicinal foods like blueberries, broccoli, tomatoes, and carrots. Based on laboratory studies, researchers found out that the maple syrup extract is more potent compared to maple sap.

Comparison between darker and lighter syrup has been conducted also. The results show that darker sample syrup is more effective in inhibiting cancer cell growth compared to light colored syrup. Researchers believe that the increased anti cancer activity of dark syrup can be attributed to the colored oxidized compounds.

So if you are looking for a healthy food that can fight diabetes, cancer and other bacterial infection, then you need to seriously consider maple syrup. There are evidences that the extracts of maple syrup could be more effective against degenerative diseases compared to other popular anti cancer foods.

The antioxidant activity of maple syrup makes it an ideal food for slowing down the growth of cancer cells. This is probably the tastiest alternative in fighting cancer and diabetes.

Reference: Journal of medicinal food. 01/02/2010; ISSN: 1557-7600, OI: 10.1089/jmf.2009.0029

About the Author – Sandy W. Harris writes for the diabetic snack foods blog , her personal hobby website focused on healthy recipes ideas to prevent, cure and manage diabetes.

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Hypothyroidism and Acupuncture

dhanny — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 16:22:49 +0000

Hypothyroidism is known as the inability of the thyroid gland to function maximally as a result of varied factors and reasons. It is mostly common among women of the reproductive age. This is not to say it can’t be found among others such as kids and men. It is just more common among females. The reasons for this, science has not yet been able to decipher.

The thyroid gland which is located at the frontal end and lower part of the neck is a butterfly-shaped endocrine gland responsible for the secretion of the hormones known as thyroxine and triiodothyronine. These hormones are generally responsible for the balancing of metabolic body processes in man. The shortage of these hormones in the body system is what is referred to as hypothyroidism. Until recently, it was assumed that the only treatment available for hypothyroidism was via orthodox medicine.

However, the recent boom in the alternative medicine sector of the health industry seems to offer an alternative mode of treatment for getting rid of hypothyroidism. One of such methods is Acupuncture. This treatment method is popular among the Chinese and has been said to be very successful in treating various ailments. In acupuncture, specific parts of the human anatomy associated with peripheral nerves are pierced with sharp, fine needles specifically designed for the purpose.These needles function by getting rid of the pain endured by the individual and curing the ailment. It has been stated that people suffering from hypothyroidism found relief in this method. While it has not been confirmed if it has totally cured them, it is possible that it could act as a form of treatment and help an individual live a fulfilled life filled with energy and free from disease.Acupuncture which has existed among the Chinese for centuries is a highly respected form of medical treatments among the Asians and has been reputed to have the ability to treat a lot of diseases and give permanent healing to them all. To show how effective it is, acupuncture has been officially adopted as an effective mode of treatment in regions of South East Asia; and even as we speak, more research is being carried out on its effectiveness in eliminating and treating most diseases.So, if you think orthodox medicine has not done much for you, you might just want to try out other alternative forms of medical treatments such as herbal treatments and methods like acupuncture. Some of these methods have been proven over time to do what orthodox medicine has not been able to do -which is cure ailments.

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Study Finds Menopause Symptoms Can Be Predicted

dhanny — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:35:20 +0000

The number of eggs left in a woman’s ovaries are like the grains of sand in an hourglass, ticking away the hours on her biological clock.

Researchers now say they may be able to predict when that clock will wind down.

And while doctors can’t actually count the number of eggs in an ovary, they can measure ovarian volume. British researchers say there’s a direct correlation between the two, and by measuring ovarian volume with transvaginal ultrasound, doctors should be able to predict when menopause will set in and how many fertile years a woman has left.

According to the study authors, this information will revolutionize the care of women looking for assisted reproductive technologies, including those who were treated for childhood cancers as well as women who want to put off starting a family for whatever reason.

Although information still needs to be validated in clinical studies, its benefit is most likely to start with women who are being treated for cancer and women attending fertility clinics, said Tom Kelsey, co-author of the study appearing June 17 in the journal Human Reproduction.

“If women looking for some sort of assisted conception and their physicians know that they’ve got a long time till menopause, then you could plan for a range of treatments,” said Kelsey, who is a senior research fellow at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland. “If you knew menopause was likely in four to five years, you’d plan a different set of IVF [in vitro fertilization] treatments.”

Others reiterate, however, that the findings should be treated with caution.

“Should a young woman who is 30 years old go for a test to figure out whether she’s got three, five or 10 years left on her fertility? Should she make career decisions and life decisions? Are these data good enough to make those determinations?” asked Dr. Alan Copperman, director of reproductive medicine at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City. “The answer is obviously no to all of those questions. The predictive value of this test is not good enough to go and tell someone to change their life.”

According to the article, eggs form in a female’s ovary while she is still in the womb, peaking at several million about halfway through gestation and then starting a continuous decline. At birth, there are several hundred thousand and, when menstruation begins, about 300,000. At about age 37, a woman has about 25,000 eggs left, and at menopause only about 1,000.

The time at which menopause sets in is widely believed to be based on the number of eggs reaching a critically low threshold.

The authors of this study measured ovarian volume with transvaginal ultrasound, then looked at the relationship between ovarian volume — ovaries shrink as a woman ages — and number of eggs. They then applied mathematical and computer models to predict menopause.

The study authors are negotiating with a medical school to set up clinical trials. The idea would be to follow women to see if their predictions were indeed correct.

While these authors have come up with a tool to potentially help women plan their lives, a second study in the same issue of Human Reproduction warned that women might not want to leave it too late. Assisted reproductive technology (ART) could not be relied upon to fully compensate for lack of natural fertility after the age of 35, the article stated.

The authors used a computer simulation model to determine that the overall success rate of assisted reproductive technology would be 30 percent for those attempting to get pregnant from age 30, 24 percent for those trying from age 35, and 17 percent from age 40.

SOURCES: Tom Kelsey, Ph.D., senior research fellow, University of St. Andrews, St. Andrews, Scotland; Alan Copperman, M.D., director, reproductive medicine, Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York; June 17, 2004, Human Reproduction

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What Are The Symptoms Of Insomnia?

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3 Rules For Finishing The Master Cleanse

dhanny — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 18:35:20 +0000

If you are not prepared for what you’ll experience when you do the Master Cleanse there’s a good chance you’ll fail. Typically lasting just 10 days, it’s easy to see why people just “jump right in” to the Master Cleanse thinking it will be easy. It’s not.

During your time on the Master Cleanse you are likely to experience hunger, aches, and irritability. Most people give up because of hunger. Putting solid food aside for a couple days and only drinking liquids is harder then most people think. Even though the cravings for whole foods can be difficult they do subside after a few days on the Master Cleanse.

So rule number 1 for finishing the Master Cleanse is getting past the third day. Instead of focusing on completing the entire 10 days from the onset of the cleanse just focus on getting past day 3. Breaking the Master Cleanse down into smaller milestones will be a big help.

Rule number 2 for finishing the Master Cleanse is dealing with aches and soreness. Headaches are one of the most common Master Cleanse side effects, but some people also get body aches.

To reduce aches you should drink a lot of water. It’s also good to relax and not push your self too hard when you do the Master Cleanse. Exercising should be kept to light walking and stretching. Your body will be going through a rigorous cleansing process during the Master Cleanse, and won’t be able to adequately recover from intense exercise during this time.

Rule number 3 for finishing the Master Cleanse is overcoming irritability. This affects the people around you more then it does yourself, but it’s something you need to be aware of before starting the Master Cleanse.

It’s best to let the people around you know that you’re going to be doing the Master Cleanse ahead of time so they can do their best to accommodate you. Also try to plan your Master Cleanse when you’re not too busy. Most of us can’t just take 10 days off to do the Master Cleanse, but you should try to avoid doing it when you’re swamped at work, or have other stressful events going on in your life.

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Here Is Why I Changed My Mind About Swine Flu

dhanny — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 19:27:15 +0000

I suspect that for most people their concern about swine flu peaked the day that the World Health Organization raised their warning level all the way up to level 6 and declared that they were at “full pandemic status”. Since then the world has not melted or anything, so we have all gone back to business as usual. I know that I have, and I think most people have taken the view that this thing is pretty much yesterday’s story and that swine flu is about as harmful as a drink of water.

And you know what? So far, it looks as if that’s about right (yes, some people have died of swine flu complications, but a lot less than were initially expected). I have to admit that I was starting to feel the same way, but I have just finished reading a book called “Survive Pandemic Flu – Understand and Protect Against Novel Strains Of Influenza”, and what I found out is that looks can be deceiving when it comes to strains of flu. The author points out that the last time we saw a flu strain like this novel H1N1 strain begin spreading around the world, it ended with the deaths of about 100 million people.

It did not happen that long ago either. It was 1918, less than a century ago. An H1N1 strain came out of nowhere at about the same time of the year, spring time, and then vanished a month or two later without causing much of a problem. But then it came back in the fall.

This time it was completely changed, and that dopey virus that caused little loss of sleep in the early part of the year was suddenly dropping people in their tracks. Those that turned blue did not last very long, and in most cities around the world they quickly ran out of coffins and had to stack corpses in makeshift piles and bury them in mass graves.

Well, I could go on about the obvious parallels between the strain that emerged in 1918 and the one we are dealing with in 2009. But really, I would only be scratching the surface of a very involved story that actually goes back to Abraham Lincoln and something he did during the Civil War. Something which guaranteed that even if nature acting on its own does not come up with a twin version of that 1918 strain, we may yet get to experience it again anyway.

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Affordable Health Insurance

Eagle Eyes — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 08:14:42 +0000

by Charlie Fleming

When you take out insurance, you are more than likely to pay a premium to the insurer. A premium is a fee that allows you to be covered by a certain policy. This article looks at the cost of premiums as a whole and how you can reduce the total cost of yours.

The problem with pre-existing conditions is that they are costly for the health care system. In order for the entire health care system to work, most individuals need to pay more than they would use in their lifetime. People with pre-existing conditions would be using funds before they ever paid into the system.

One of the most popular health insurance carriers is blue cross blue shield. The company originated in Illinois. Now they have thirty-nine association insurance carriers across the nation.

The Blue Cross Blue Shield franchise offers the standard HMO, family plans, health reimbursement and a health savings account. They also offer plans for U.S citizens working outside the United States.

Medicaid is funded by the state and is designed to assist you with your medical bills. With the help of Medicaid, coverage can be fairly cheap. In some states, you can claim relative doctor bills up to three months prior to filing for Medicaid.

That is why you need to maintain constant coverage. If you are waiting for insurance from work then buy some temporary insurance. If you are ever injured during a time of non-coverage, it could be up to a year before you can afford surgery.

Humana makes sure they offer health insurance for as many people as possible. They offer plans for governmental workers, senior citizens, families and individuals. They also work with providing healthcare to the military.

To ensure that you do not obtain a pre-existing condition, make sure that you do not go over sixty-three days without coverage. If you lapse, then the conditions that were once covered might not be. Make sure when you switch insurance companies that you do it promptly.

If you have a pre-existing and you are shopping for insurance, make sure you ask about the pre-existing condition clause. See how long or how much they can give you for the operation. It might be enough to get you the surgery.

Health insurance can be costly. That is why you should estimate how much health care you will need. Some insurance companies have a cost calculator. You might have to do research and talk to a sales man as well.

It is important that you make the sacrifices needed to be made. An injury will cost more in the long run than the price of insurance. Make sure you check with your carrier before you go to college and consider all your options.

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Most Common Variables Considered When Calculating Travel Insurance Rates

Amy Nutt — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:49:00 +0000

by Amy Nutt

Travel Insurance is a form of limited or special situation insurance that covers loss arising from a specific event. This could be flying in an airplane or riding in a train. The policies are based on the behavior of a group of individuals engaged in an activity and the likelihood that a loss will occur.

Travel Insurance is rated based on the occurrence of a loss as it affects a group of common interest, such as airline passengers. This differs from individual coverage, which rates the risk of loss occurring based on the personal preferences and habits of the insured. It would be difficult to use individual underwriting standards such as age and health status to travel insurance since not everybody flies in an airplane.

Group insurance factors in the community experience of the group as a whole in order to access the probability that loss will occur. Community experience factors can include the number of air disasters in a given region, or in a given year, or by a given carrier. When assessing loss exposure on a group basis it is easy to discern certain trends and patterns regarding the chance of loss. Since air travel is deemed safe with air disasters occur very infrequently (roughly 1 in 2.5 million), the rates for travel insurance is very low.

If you accept that activities such as air travel are safe with a low probability of occurring, why the need to buy travel insurance? Insurance is about something not happening, as oppose to a loss occurring. Insurance provides a way to restore value in the event of a loss and for some, having the piece of mind that some benefit may be available may be important.

Travel insurance policies are typically issued in kiosks at an airport. It may also appear as a rider associated with a credit card or to a person’s property and casualty indemnity coverage. However it is purchase, the benefit provided is a low amount of coverage, maybe no more than $25,000 (although a few higher death benefit policies exist). This is done based on the community experience-rating factor that looks at the incident of death or dismemberment occurring based on the chance of an airline disaster.

How old you are, how physically fit you may be, whether you smoke or not, are all rating factors or variables that are not important to issuing travel insurance. None of those factors has an impact on a plane taking off and landing and the likelihood that a crash will occur. That the instances of plane crashes are so low suggests that very limited factors need to be considered when pricing travel insurance.

Insurance is based on a concept of risk transfer. This means that the individual pays a premium amount that insures that if something were to happen, the insurance will provide a benefit to compensate the policy’s beneficiary. The amount paid in premium is low relative to the potential benefit that is paid. The insurance company rates the potential for loss and prices its policy accordingly so that it is able to pay if that loss occurs. The higher probability that a loss can occur means a higher premium. Applying group underwriting principles to travel insurance helps provide a product that is low cost and pays a uniform benefit.

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What Are The Symptoms Of Insomnia?

Cari Webbe — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 08:17:00 +0000

by Delia Marly

If you are feeling tired and having trouble sleeping then you may have insomnia. But this in itself is a very complex problem, which is often what leads to it being so difficult to treat. To help you out, here is a quick guide to the symptoms of insomnia, both common and more serious.

Frequent Insomnia Symptoms

Some of the most common symptoms of insomnia include: Waking up several times during the night, Finding it hard to get to sleep, Gaining weight, Feeling anxious.

If you have trouble falling asleep more than around twice a week then this could be a serious problem for you. Perhaps you just can’t seem to relax, or your body feels tired but your mind is restless. These are both common signs of insomnia.

Just because you can fall asleep at night doesn’t mean you will stay that way. If you find that you regularly wake up during the night more than a few times a week then you could be suffering from insomnia.

Other Indications of Insomnia

The symptoms listed above are some of the most common, though there are a whole range of symptoms all indicating different types of insomnia.

Some more serious symptoms include: Mood swings, Shifts in behaviour, Severe anxiety.

Chronic insomnia could be present if you have some of these more serious symptoms, and you do not need to experience all of the symptoms to be diagnosed with insomnia. If you aren’t sure then it’s best to visit your doctor for advice, as this is just a general guide.

Conclusion

If you only have a bad sleep every now and again, then this probably isn’t a serious problem for you. All you need to do in that case is to make sure you stick to a good routine to get your sleep back to normal.

However, you should know that depression and anxiety can be causes as well as symptoms of anxiety. This is why you should seek medical advice, as they will be able to consider all aspects of your life.

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