Archive for June, 2010

Title: Tests Predict Falls in Parkinson’s Patients
Category: Health News
Created: 6/24/2010 11:03:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/24/2010 11:03:06 AM

The recent hype about resveratrol anti has caused quite some waves in the media and has sent many flying to the store to buy it. Everyone from Dr. Oz on Oprah to 20/20 has covered this miracle drug that has been called the greatest health discovery in the last hundred years.

Be aware though, with every successful supplement, there are those that sell inferior products. These scam products make many claims, often done through celebrity endorsements, that they cannot back up. They try to get people to sign up for “Free” trials. Users often find out that “Free” means that payment is only delayed and that they are charged a monthly fee that is difficult to get rid of. Even if these products supported all of the benefits that they claim, their methods of marketing turn people away. Resveratrol products that are pure, do not need such gimmicks. These products work and they make their money because people can trust them.

These studies have been the main reason for what is known as “the French paradox.” The French diet consists of high fat foods and a lot of wine. Even with this diet the French have been proven to have a longer life expectancy than any other culture. Is this due to the intake of reservatrol? That is what many scientists are trying to prove.

The benefits of red wine have been suspected for centuries by countries where this drink is an important part of every meal. Recent scientific research has confirmed what Mediterranean countries have been telling us: that regular consumption of red wine can change lives, improving health and adding to the quality of life. This is because red wine contains a compound known as Resveratrol. Many people need the benefits of this wonder compound, but for whatever reason cannot or do not want to consume large quantities of red wine. For these people, Resveratrol capsules hold the key to a healthy life. With Resveratrol capsules, you can get all the benefits of red wine with none of the intoxication or hangovers.

It is a substance produced by plants when attacked by diseases. It functions in the body in almost exactly the same way as in plants. Technically speaking, it is polyphenolic compound, an antioxidant, which works by fighting and removing disease-causing free radicals from the body and repairing the damage they cause. Free radical activity is the main cause of the aging process, so halting their activity means slowing down the rate a person ages. In weight maintenance and reduction, resveratrol grape actually boosts fat loss by attacking deposits. It reduces the stickiness that forms clots in the bloodstream, and also helps tone the cardiovascular system by strengthening muscles. In cancer, some researchers are hailing resveratrol grape as the next breakthrough in treatment, as laboratory test conducted on mice show induced tumors shrank when the animals diets were supplemented.

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Title: More Evidence That B Vitamins Alone Won’t Counter Heart Risks
Category: Health News
Created: 6/22/2010 4:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 6/23/2010

Title: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Created: 10/10/2002
Last Editorial Review: 6/18/2010

Title: Air Pollution Tied to Breathing Problems in Sleep
Category: Health News
Created: 6/16/2010 4:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 6/17/2010

Multiple Sclerosis is often thought of as a debilitating and progressive crippling disease that once diagnoses, the patient has no other option but to let run its course of destruction.  This is not the end the entire situation.  There are several ways that you can take control over your condition and reduce its speed of progression.  Let’s look at these simple health tips and how they can be of help to you in your coping with MS.

You Can Live a Quality Life even with Multiple Sclerosis

One of the first things that you need to do is to assess your lifestyle and see what is not working for the improvement your overall level of health.  Once you have this information you need to take action steps to change these things and get yourself to a fitness level that will help you to fight off the ravishing effects of MS.  Some of those factors are, eating healthier, lowering stress levels and increasing mental health.  IF you are a smoker stop and if have high blood pressure or diabetes get those condition sunder control.  The healthier your body is the better equipped you are to fight this disease.

Natural Herbs

The use of Natural herbs and supplements can have a very positive effect on your body and your condition.  These supplements have been shown to be able to fight off the degenerative effects of the condition. Some of the most popular are yerba mate, valerian root, and gotu kola.  These herbs are simple to incorporate into your life in a wide variety of ways and can be very powerful in their ability to increase the health and function of your brain, muscular system and nervous system. 

Diet

Improving your health by improving your diet is another way that you can get control of your condition and help to slow it progression.  There is nothing wrong with the occasional indulgence but for the most part you should be trying to eat better and watch the intake of those things which may be harmful to your overall well-being.

Sunlight

The sun is the largest and most potent source for vitamin D that we have on planet earth.  The good news is that Vitamin D has been shown to have a remarkably strong effect on the slowing of multiple sclerosis.  The reasons are unclear but he fact remain that Vitamin D is a great tool to use to help get your MS under control.

Keep Yourself Active

This is vital; MS ravishes your Muscular and nervous systems.  You can fight it by keep them as strong as possible.  This means that you will want to stay active and vibrant as much as you can.  Do not help the disease along, make it as difficult as you can for it to do is damage.

Heavy Metals

The correlation between MS and heavy metals is unclear but the link is certain.  Heavy metals can be found in a variety of places in your life, ranging from your water, to food to health and beauty products.  Make it a point that you are aware of what heavy metals you are encountering in your life and take steps to reduce or eliminate them.

Stay Positive

I know that is easier said than done but make it a point to try to keep an open and positive mindset.  This is key to overall health and happiness and that is the strongest medicine that you have against MS.

You can have a vital and productive life despite your MS diagnosis. With these tips you can get control of your condition and slow its progress in your life.  The power is in your hands; act on it.

Brent McNutt enjoys working with healthcare professionals. He is an avid writer for UniformHaven.com, which offers Landau Scrubs, Landau Shoes, and Baby Phat Lab Coats. He also likes hiking, exercising, and camping with his family.

Title: FDA Panel Votes to Approve Gilenia, First Oral MS Drug
Category: Health News
Created: 6/11/2010 9:15:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/11/2010 9:15:53 AM

Are Doctors Lying About the Cure for Diabetes?

“The People” have had enough apparently!

An “insider” disclosed today that the “World of Medicine” is scamming people – and even worse: with the help of “law-makers!”

It seems that “money” (as usual) has blinded doctors and medical practitioners to the degree that they are now willingly *suppressing* the accuracy regarding diabetes – its control, management, and even its cure!

That’s right: “cure!”

And what should shock you even more:

It seems that it’s against the law to say the word “cure” when describing anything that truly cures you.

Yet it’s very much okay to say that something “treats” or helps “offset” the symptoms of some health condition or disease.

But if you say “cure” (and even including when you in fact have a real and bona fide cure for something and can even prove it!) you can get arrested.

Ever wonder why we have a “healthcare” industry and not a “healthcure” industry?

It’s simply because no one’s out to “cure” anyone because there’s small money in doing so.

Instead, keeping you sick and marginally pain-free is all anyone’s really out to do for you these days – as doing so means you being “forced” to buy all the same drugs over and over again, and again, and … (you get the point!)

Of course, if a cure came along it would mean you buy it one time, and then you’re cured – and that’s that (over and done!)

But a listing of doctors, philanthropists, and just plain old “good folks” armed with “real answers” and “real solutions” are stepping up and are NOT afraid of “Uncle Big-Bully Brother!”

One brave fellow by the name of Melford Bibens, CPT, is doing precisely this, as he overcame “naturally” the dreaded disease Diabetes!

Not only that, but Melford has lectured and personally helped individuals beat the disease to the point that proven sufferers have actually gotten re-diagnoses as “no longer having the disease at all!” (Something that’s pretty much always been ruled out as a possibility altogether! – and now which may even be against the law!)

But it’s not certain how long Melford will be allowed to do this because “Uncle Sambo” has actually started using “Gestapo” tactics whereby people and businesses truly offering “cures” have been raided with disguised armed police who even go to the point of forcing customers in the stores to get down on the floor at gunpoint!

So, if you’re wise and want to find out about this while it’s however conceivable for you to do so, then just visit this link now:

   ~~~ Find out more.

But don’t be surprised if one day soon you return to find this site entirely removed with a US Flag waving in its place (in the name of “freedom” no less!)


Title: Some Brain Cells Seem to Multitask
Category: Health News
Created: 6/9/2010 12:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 6/10/2010

Struggling mood swings lately? Feeling down or mixed-up sometimes? Do you feel sad and lack of interest anymore to do the fun things you usually do? Well, then, you’re not alone. Everyone gets sad. Yes, everyone! But some people have the blues just once in a while; others may have sad feelings for a long time .

unhappiness is a normal reaction to a stressful life , setbacks, and disappointments. We all go through changes in our mood. But when emotion level goes beyond sadness, other people refer this as “depression”.  When you’re in a sad mood , it may feel like it will last forever , but usually feelings of sadness don’t last very long — a few hours or perhaps a day or two. A heavier , more intense kind of sadness that lasts a lot longer is called depression.

Although depression is often thought of a being an uttermost(a) state of sadness, there is a large difference between depression and sadness. Sadness is a part of being human, a typical reaction to difficult   circumstances. All of us will experience sadness at some point in our lives. Depression, however, is a physical illness with many more symptoms than an unhappy mood.

The person suffering from clinical depression finds that there is not always a root for his dark feelings. Some depressed people don’t feel sad at all—instead, they feel lifeless, empty, and apathetic.

Whatever the symptoms are, depression is should not be confused with normal sadness. Depression takes over your day-to-day life, interfering with your ability to work, study, eat, sleep, and enjoy your life . The feelings of helplessness, hopelessness, and worthlessness are unchanging and unrelenting, with little, if any, relief.

Depression often shows different signs in men and women, and in young people and older adults. Just as the signs and triggers of depression are different in different people, so are the ways to feel better. What works for one person might not work for another, and no one treatment is appropriate in all cases. If you recognize the symptoms of depression in yourself or a loved one , take some time to explore the many treatment options. In most cases, the best approach involves a combination of self-help strategies, lifestyle changes, and professional help.

Making changes in your lifestyle are simple but effective tools in treating depression. Even if you need more intense treatment as well, lifestyle changes go a long way towards helping reduce the signs depression. And they can help keep depression at bay once you are feeling better. Lifestyle changes include exercise, nutrition, sleep, social support and reducing stress . You may consider alternative treatments such as vitamins, herbal remedies, relaxation techniques and acupuncture.

Anyone can develop depression and there are various effective treatments. Psychotherapy and medication are the two primary treatment approaches. Antidepressant medications can make psychotherapy more effective, for some people. Someone who is too depressed to talk, for instance, can’t get much profit from psychotherapy or counseling; but often, the right medication will improve symptoms so that the person can respond better.