A Look At Services Being Offered At A Hair Salon

By Marguerite Stanton

It is the place where women gather to share gossips, news and everything under the sun while having a great time. It can be considered as a sanctuary for women. A lot of women go to these business establishments to look better for someone or for special occasions. Women all over the world go to hair salon Indianapolis for a quick beauty fix.

Also known as beauty parlors, these business establishment offers a multitude of services that assures to enhance beauty of their clients. There are different parlors to choose from. There are up scale parlors that cater to Class A women and there are also budget parlors that give affordable services to budget conscious women.

Haircut services are available in all salons. Classic haircuts and trendy cuts are just some of the options available. Find one that suits the contours of the face. Women with short locks should get a haircut every four weeks, while others who have long locks are advised to have a trim every month.

For those who wish to have it colored, a good way is to ask an expert. Dyes are known to damage locks if not properly used. However, recent developments in the formulation of dyes claim to be able to color the precious locks without stripping it with essential nutrients.

A Perm refers to a chemical process that changes the texture and shape of one's crowning glory. It may even add volume to it. Women with straight strands to avail of Perming services to curl their straight locks. It is also a short term for permanent wave.

An extension is an instant way to make those short locks become longer. Wide selection of extensions are available. They are also versatile making it one of the in demand services in salons. Extensions are either synthetic or natural. It can be done by attaching it to the scalp or through weaving.

hair salon indianapolis is an indispensable part of a community. It provides women with a place where they can all convene and have a break from their stressful lives. In looking for one, it is advisable to ask from friends and relatives for the best parlors in town.

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What You Need To Know About Addiction Treatment

By Claudia Campos

There are various kinds of ailments that people can suffer from. Some people are afflicted with life threatening ailments such as heart disease or cancer. Others fall victim to drug and alcohol abuse. If you or someone you know is struggling to get off drugs, then you might be interested about learning about addiction treatment San Diego.

Recovering drug addicts need a lot of time to recover. The recovery process is a life long journey, meaning that they will need as much support and patience from friends and loved ones as possible. Kind words, understanding, sympathy, and love are all necessary for someone to fully recover.

Going to a rehabilitation center is probably the best way to succeed in beating your addictions. You'll get to be around other people in a similar situation as you. You'll also be taken care of by health experts who know what you're going through physically.

It's important to eat right and exercise when you're going through drug withdrawal. Your body is most likely malnourished and needs as much nutrition as possible. Make sure that you get enough sleep every night and eat things that are good for you. Avoid stuff like fast food or other kinds of junk food.

You should also start doing things that you've always wanted to do in the past but never got around to doing because of drugs. For example, you could start playing the guitar, learn how to do magic tricks, or finally act in a local play or movie. Become the person you always wanted to be and remind yourself that drugs stand in the way of achieving your dreams.

Drug abuse is one of the most difficult things to overcome in life. If you feel like you need some assistance, then you should probably look into drug Addiction Treatment San Diego. You'll be glad you did.

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The Ab Mxr Workout - Any Suspicions Or Reservations?

By Andrew Long

We're really thankful to Bonnie, who's provided all of us with an inside look at the This Ab Work out gadget "AB-MXR"

"I'm deeply distrustful of workout trends and quick-fix artifacts - honestly, I simply don't believe that there is anyway besides a healthier lifestyle and perspiration a lot to really get fit, but nevertheless I'm always inquisitive when something new comes on the market that claims to make working out that little bit easier, and this is how I met Joanna Kabbani.

Evidently more fit than fit because of a lifetime devoted to the cause as well as a brief career as a professional dancer at Pineapple Studios, Kabbani developed her cutting edge Ab Mxr following a crash which left her with damage to her neck and thus not able to exercise while not putting it at risk. What's intriguing nevertheless is that she claims the product has in fact made her healthier than she was before - hard to believe as she illustrates the flexibility swinging it about with far more fizz than a severely agitated bottle of Lucozade: "I have 2 kids, and have always had a flat tummy as a trainer, but this has produced a true difference to the skin also (shows by means of pinching of non-existent excess flesh). It's remarkable! It's for everyone!" ... okay, so far, so good - if the designer is a prolific user that has to be a good thing.

What is it? Whenever I am contacted with what essentially appears to be Ferrari's take on a chopping board I'm wondering exactly how this class is going to progress ... but this is pretty much the way it came about ... designed with formula 1 technology, however with initial prototypes constructed with the materials of her kitchen the Ab-Mxr is really a weighted contraption with a medically-approved curve to support your neck when doing your sit-ups. With 2 handles (ideally angled so that you don't chip your nails whilst training), it can also be used for arm workouts, leg exercises and throughout her aerobic choreography to help you balance, generally work a little harder, and significantly to make sure you use those all-important core muscles along the way.

Who's this for? Well this is really the somewhat smart thing about the Ab-Mxr, although plenty of people make the claim, I can easily see how this really can be used by everybody. In part because it does quickly target muscles, partially as you can choose the degree of intensity that you work at (if you don't move, it ain't going to work), however largely because it happens to be a particularly secure piece of equipment, and I was specifically pleased to see that when it came to a lengthy stretch of sit ups my neck did not suffer from the expected strain that I generally manage to put on it in the battle against gravity.

The undeniable fact that chiropractic specialist Mikael Porath Petersen raves about it is also comforting, but possibly most tellingly, a lady in the class who has experienced severe back problems has become a devotee and is keen to compliment both Kabbani and this chopping board, generally known as the ab-mxr workout.

How does it work? The concept with this is it condenses all those large, non-transportable bits of exercise equipment into one item you can use at home or in your hotel room on a business trip or holiday without taking up so much that you're going to fall down and break a bone. The key element is within the weighting and the curve of the design and style. The weights (ranging from 1-5kg but intelligently, remaining the same size) obviously give you the exercise, while the curve supports the neck and can also work to appropriate posture. When you purchase the Ab-Mxr (from $95, it's actually an exceptionally manageable purchase, especially if you are replacing your gym membership with it) it includes a series of suggested exercise movements in image format.

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Skipping Breakfast Can Lead to Unhealthy Habits All Day Long

Compared to breakfast-eaters, breakfast-skippers tend to weigh more and have other unhealthy habits, such as consuming too many sugary drinks or high-calorie snacks, according to a panel discussion during a symposium at the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) 2012 Annual Meeting & Food Expo.

Research shows about 18 percent of Americans older than age 2 regularly skip breakfast, said Nancy Auestad, PhD, vice president of regulatory affairs at the Dairy Research Institute. They are missing out on key nutrients, she said, pointing to statistics that show breakfast-eaters get about 17 percent of their daily calories from breakfast as well as a significant portion of their daily recommend intake of several key nutrients, such as Vitamin D (58 percent), Vitamin B12 (42 percent) and Vitamin A (41 percent).

In addition, studies of young people found that breakfast-skippers consume 40 percent more sweets, 55 percent more soft drinks, 45 percent fewer vegetables and 30 percent less fruit than people who eat breakfast.

“Most of these negative factors were abbreviated when breakfast was consumed, compared with breakfast-skippers,” said Heather Leidy, PhD, assistant professor in the department of nutrition and exercise physiology at the University of Missouri. “Targeting that behavior could lead to a reduction in obesity.”

Leidy conducted research focusing on the role of protein in breakfast, and she found that the effects of breakfast-skipping were felt throughout the day. She assembled a group of 10 breakfast-skipping teenagers and split them into groups that consumed no breakfast, a normal-protein breakfast and a high-protein breakfast. By measuring their hunger levels and several other indicators, she found that eating a healthy breakfast of any kind lead to more satiety and less overeating throughout the day, but these benefits were especially prominent among the teens who ate the high-protein breakfast. They consumed about 200 calories less in evening snacking, she said.

Her study also used magnetic resonance imaging to determine that a protein-rich breakfast reduces the brain signals controlling food desires, even many hours after breakfast.

Despite the benefits of consistently eating breakfast, all the participants in Leidy’s study went back to being breakfast-skippers within six months, citing the lack of available healthy, high-protein foods. This means the food industry has to work to create more of these options to fit into the lifestyle of busy kids and adults.

Menopausal women could 'work out' their hot flashes

Menopausal women who exercise may experience fewer hot flashes in the 24 hours following physical activity, according to health researchers.

In general, women who are relatively inactive or are overweight or obese tend to have a risk of increased symptoms of perceived hot flashes, noted Steriani Elavsky, assistant professor of kinesiology at Penn State.

Perceived hot flashes do not always correspond to actual hot flashes. Most previous research analyzed only self-reported hot flashes. This is the first study known to the researchers to look at objective versus subjective hot flashes.

Elavsky and colleagues studied 92 menopausal women for 15 days. The women recruited for this study were different from many earlier menopause studies, said Elavsky. In the past, women in menopause studies were experiencing severe symptoms and seeking help. They were probably not representative of the general population.

"Our sample included women with mild to moderate symptoms and they were recruited for a study of physical activity, not for a study of menopause," said Elavsky. "We recruited women residing in the community. We used recruitment sources that included a variety of outlets in the community frequented by women, like libraries, fairs, gyms, advertisements in local newspapers, etc."

The women were 40 to 59 years old, with an average of two children and were not on hormone therapy. During analysis the researchers separated the women into normal weight and overweight/obese categories and higher fit and lower fit categories. These categories were not necessarily mutually exclusive.

The participants wore accelerometers to monitor their physical activity and also wore monitors that measured skin conductance, which varies with the moisture level of the skin. Each participant recorded the individual hot flashes she had throughout the 15-day period on a personal digital assistant.

Through these two methods of recording hot flashes, the researchers found the frequency of objective and subjective hot flashes. Objective hot flashes occurred when the monitor recorded them; subjective hot flashes occurred when the woman reported them. When an objective and a subjective hot flash were recorded within five minutes of each other, it was considered a "true positive" hot flash, the researchers report in the current issue of Menopause.

"Some physiological explanations would suggest that performing physical activity could increase hot flashes because it acutely increases body core temperature," said Elavsky.

To the contrary, the researchers found that this premise was not true, as on average the women in the study experienced fewer hot flash symptoms after exercising. However, the women who were classified as overweight, having a lower level of fitness or were experiencing more frequent or more intense hot flashes, noticed the smallest reduction in symptoms.

It is not yet known if a woman could use diet and exercise to lose weight and become more fit and therefore experience fewer hot flashes, but it is a possibility worthy of future investigation, noted the researchers.

"For women with mild to moderate hot flashes, there is no reason to avoid physical activity for the fear of making symptoms worse," said Elavsky. "In fact, physical activity may be helpful, and is certainly the best way to maximize health as women age. Becoming and staying active on a regular basis as part of your lifestyle is the best way to ensure healthy aging and well being, regardless of whether you experience hot flashes or not."

Also working on this research were Joaquin U. Gonzales, assistant professor of exercise physiology, Texas Tech University; David N. Proctor and Nancy I. Williams, both professors of kinesiology and physiology, Penn State; and Victor W. Henderson, professor of health research and policy and neurology and neurological sciences, Stanford University.

Dietary fiber alters gut bacteria, supports gastrointestinal health

A University of Illinois study shows that dietary fiber promotes a shift in the gut toward different types of beneficial bacteria. And the microbes that live in the gut, scientists now believe, can support a healthy gastrointestinal tract as well as affect our susceptibility to conditions as varied as type 2 diabetes, obesity, inflammatory bowel disease, colon cancer, and autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis.

As these microbes ferment fiber in the intestine, short-chain fatty acids and other metabolites are produced, resulting in many health benefits for the host, said Kelly Swanson, a U of I professor of animal sciences.

"When we understand what kinds of fiber best nurture these health-promoting bacteria, we should be able to modify imbalances to support and improve gastrointestinal health," he said.

This research suggests that fiber is good for more than laxation, which means helping food move through the intestines, he added.

"Unfortunately, people eat only about half of the 30 to 35 grams of daily fiber that is recommended. To achieve these health benefits, consumers should read nutrition labels and choose foods that have high fiber content," said Swanson.

In the placebo-controlled, double-blind intervention study, 20 healthy men with an average fiber intake of 14 grams a day were given snack bars to supplement their diet. The control group received bars that contained no fiber; a second group ate bars that contained 21 grams of polydextrose, which is a common fiber food additive; and a third group received bars with 21 grams of soluble corn fiber.

On days 16-21, fecal samples were collected from the participants, and researchers used the microbial DNA they obtained to identify which bacteria were present. DNA was then subjected to 454 pyrosequencing, a "fingerprinting" technique that provides a snapshot of all the bacterial types present.

Both types of fiber affected the abundance of bacteria at the phyla, genus, and species level. When soluble corn fiber was consumed, Lactobacillus, often used as a probiotic for its beneficial effects on the gut, increased. Faecalibacterium populations rose in the groups consuming both types of fiber.

According to Swanson, the shifts in bacteria seen in this study—which occurred when more and differing types of fiber were consumed—were the opposite of what you would find in a person who has poor gastrointestinal health. That leads him to believe that there are new possibilities for using pre- and probiotics to promote intestinal health.

"For example, one type of bacteria that thrived as a result of the types of fiber fed in this study is inherently anti-inflammatory, and their growth could be stimulated by using prebiotics, foods that promote the bacteria's growth, or probiotics, foods that contain the live microorganism," he said.

Caffeine boosts power for elderly muscles

A new study to be presented at the Society for Experimental Biology meeting on 30th June has shown that caffeine boosts power in older muscles, suggesting the stimulant could aid elderly people to maintain their strength, reducing the incidence of falls and injuries.

For adults in their prime, caffeine helps muscles to produce more force. But as we age, our muscles naturally change and become weaker.

Sports scientists at Coventry University looked for the first time at whether these age-related changes in muscle would alter the effect of caffeine. They found that caffeine continued to enhance muscle performance in two different muscles from mice, although it was less effective in older muscles.

Jason Tallis, the study's primary author, said: "Despite a reduced effect in the elderly, caffeine may still provide performance-enhancing benefits."

For adults in their prime, caffeine helps muscles to produce more force. But as we age, our muscles naturally change and become weaker. So, sports scientists at Coventry University looked for the first time at whether these age-related changes in muscle would alter the effect of caffeine.

Caffeine's effect was smallest for juvenile muscles, suggesting caffeine may not have an enhancing effect in developing muscles.

The decline in muscle strength that occurs as we age contributes to injuries and reduces quality of life. The process is not well understood, but it is clear that preserving muscle tone is key.

Tallis said: "With the importance of maintaining a physically active lifestyle to preserve health and functional capacity, the performance-enhancing benefit of caffeine could prove beneficial in the aging population."

The researchers isolated muscles from mice ranging in age from juvenile to elderly, then tested their performance before and after caffeine treatment. They looked at two different skeletal muscles, which are the muscles we can control voluntarily. The first was the diaphragm, a core muscle used for respiration; the second was a leg muscle called the extensor digitorum longus (EDL), used for locomotion.

Why a diet high in DHA improves memory

We've all heard that eating fish is good for our brains and memory. But what is it about DHA, an omega-3 fatty acid found in fish, that makes our memory sharper?





Medical researchers at the University of Alberta discovered a possible explanation and just published their findings in the peer-reviewed journal Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism.





Principal investigator Yves Sauve and his team discovered lab models fed a high-DHA diet had 30 per cent higher levels of DHA in the memory section of the brain, known as the hippocampus, when compared to animal models on a regular, healthy diet.





"We wanted to find out how fish intake improves memory," says Sauve, a researcher in the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry who works in the department of physiology, the department of ophthalmology and the Centre for Neuroscience.





"What we discovered is that memory cells in the hippocampus could communicate better with each other and better relay messages when DHA levels in that region of the brain were higher. This could explain why memory improves on a high-DHA diet."





Sauve noted it is a key finding that when a diet is supplemented with DHA, that additional stores of the omega-3 fatty acid are deposited in the brain. His team confirmed this finding, a discovery other labs have noted as well.





Supplementing your diet with DHA, such as increasing fish intake or taking supplements, could prevent declining DHA levels in the brain as we age, says Sauve.





This research was funded by Alberta Innovates – Health Solutions.





Earlier this year, Sauve and other colleagues discovered DHA prevents the accumulation of a toxic molecule at the back of the eye that causes age-related vision loss. He is continuing his research in this area.

Reasons To Attend Cosmetology School

By Laura Gallagher

People who consider what career is right for them may decide to become a cosmetologist. When they attend cosmetology school Orlando residents are taught a variety of skills. When they graduate from their training institution, these individuals have the knowledge that lets them assist clients. They also have the option of opening their own styling salons.

Before they start to work with customers, students first must know why hair, skin, and nails grow and look they way they do. There are certain biological and chemical aspects at function in the human body. Stylists need to know these processes in order to advise customers about how to keep their appearances healthy.

After they pass these courses, people then move on to learn how to cut hair. Their instructors teach them how to cut hair evenly and without splitting the ends. People gain experience working on dummies rather than actual clients. When they demonstrate their proficiency, their teachers may then allow them to work with customers.

After mastering cutting, a student may learn next how to apply color. Because coloring involves using various amounts of ammonia or bleach, people are supervised closely to make sure that they do not burn themselves or their customers. Coloring tends to be permanent, so these individuals must show that they are competent to provide this service.

Aside from styling hair, cosmetologists learn about applying manicures and pedicures for their clients. Some people cannot paint their own nails. They muck up the job or they cut their nails too closely. These people prefer to hire professionals to perform this function for them. As such, novice stylists learn the proper technique to shape and color finger and toenails.

Specialty careers continue to offer solid employment. If they decide to attend cosmetology school orlando residents may expect to gain skills that let them assist people in their style choices. These graduates know about cutting hair, apply manicure and pedicure treatments, and advise customers about keeping their skin healthy.

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Benefiting Your Health With Personal Training

By Laura Gallagher

Obesity affects more than a third of the entire adult population of the U. S. This is why healthcare experts have greatly emphasized on the importance of daily exercise. If you are pretty busy to go to the gym yourself, then personal training Seattle may be able to help.

Exercise done regularly for 30 minutes everyday would be perfect for promoting proper calorie burning and systems start up. But sad to say, not everyone has the discipline to engage in such routine.

One of the causes for obesity in these times is the encouragement of leading a sedentary lifestyle. Most workers do their job sitting on their chairs and facing their monitors. What is even worse is that the stress they get from work adds up to their urge to eat more.

But with the help of a personal trainer, you just might be able to overcome this predicament. What sets this trainer apart from the usual ones you see inside gyms is that he works one on one for his clients. You can be sure all his attention would be on you, helping you achieve your goals.

Convenience can also be offered by these professionals in that you can have them work for you at home or inside a gym. If you have a very erratic schedule, you can set different times every day for your exercise routine too as long as it does not break the essence of your regimen.

The trainers, to prove their reputation, are required by the authorities to take programs or courses in order to be licensed. They also need to take trainings for basic life support measures such as CPR to ensure the safety of their clients.

Indeed, there is a lot you can get from personal training Seattle. To get the best results possible though, you need to find someone who is very comfortable to discuss things with. Through this, you may begin to lose weight much faster than what you have actually imagined.

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Qualities That An Ideal Doctor Should Have

By Laura Gallagher

Every person deserves to be given the best healthcare possible for his condition. For this reason, authorities reinforce on the dynamics of healthcare provision to protect citizens. Citizens themselves also need to know how to look for a doctor Memorial City, Texas who can monitor their health or help treat their conditions.

Healthcare is an aspect that the government always gives attention to. They make sure hospitals are built everywhere and that all medical facilities receive the right budget for their treatments and facilities.

But then again, hospitals and clinics may still differ in the credibility of the professionals they hire. It is necessary that clients affiliate themselves to hospitals that ensure the availability of good professionals. They need to get care only from experienced doctors in the industry.

Experience, indeed, is the only thing that can guarantee expertise knowing that it is the best teacher for all of us. Whether you are searching for a general practitioner or a specialist, make sure you ask how long have they been working in the industry.

Take note about the credentials of the doctors too. Specialists must have undergone the proper residency trainings to offer their services legally. All the professionals should also have licenses and affiliations to the different organizations in their field to show they are reputable.

It is very important for the physicians to have clean professional records, receiving no complaints from clients. And of course, they need to be continuously educated to make sure the provide up to date care for their clients.

Of course, it is very important for a doctor Memorial City to be adept in communicating. Physicians need to talk well with their clients to plan out treatments for the latter's conditions. Getting references to probe deeper this aspect may be necessary then.

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The Benefits Of Having A Personal Trainer

By Laura Gallagher

It is really important to be trim, healthy, and fit. Many people would really want to lose weight and get the body they want. To have this, you will need exercise and right diet. Going to a gym can be a good way to exercise. You can get the equipments that you need. It will also be good to actually have your own personal trainer Raleigh NC. With this fitness coach, you can really have direction in your exercise. Learn then the benefits you can get with hiring one.

Such trainers could aid you in actually setting objectives. Various people will actually begin exercising without time-bounded, clear, and realistic goals. It is essential to get objectives so one would get something for achieving. It would provide one a distinct direction in their exercise. One's objective could be bulking up, toning, or slimming, yet it must be specific. One's fitness coach could aid you in making specific objectives out of what one wants.

They can also help you develop fitness routines with those goals in mind. They would make sure that you will do the right sort of exercises. Exercises have specific purposes, target areas, and results. A good regimen will really give you those results you want over time.

They would also monitor your pace. They would check if you have to slow down, go faster, or change routines. They will check the effects of the routine. They would also ensure that your routine is safe for your health.

Motivating you can be done too. Motivation is really needed especially if you do not feel evident results. Giving up should not be done. Patience and determination would be really needed for these things.

If you reach your objectives, they would also aid in forming new ones. One could aim for higher limits. One could continue in improving themselves and trying new regimens.

Hiring a personal trainer raleigh nc could provide you with many perks. A fitter, better, and healthier body can be acquired with the help of this fitness coach.

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Prasouda Diet Program Info

By Max Funes

The first thing you definitely need to realize about the Prasouda diet is that it truly isn't a diet at all, though it is called that. It is also called the Mediterranean diet, however the reason it exists is because this is why the people of the Mediterranean region eat regularly. So this is truly a life-style option and it's not especially a diet at all, though the mainstream world seems to have turned it into one.

The primary thing that I'm happy to inform you about this particular kind of eating is that it's really a very healthful eating plan. As a matter of fact, it's deemed one of the healthiest methods to eat available today and you'll really benefit a good deal if you were to eat this way through the entirety of your life. So you should truly take that under consideration as you are making an eating plan that will keep you healthy and fit.

It's such a really efficient diet simply because of the food that you will consume while you are following this Mediterranean diet plan. The food is very nourishing and it is excellent for your system, so you will remain in good condition while you adhere to this way of eating food and take in this food that so efficient at bringing good health into your life. So if your ultimate goal is to stay healthy and to truly stay in very good condition, and staying on a diet plan like this is definitely going to help you accomplish that goal.

This is not a diet fad at all, however can easily turn it into one if they select to do so. Another thing you need to follow from the Mediterranean people is the stress-free life that they often lead. This definitely goes hand-in-hand with the Mediterranean-style diet plan, and if you fully want to appreciate the major advantages of living this way then you need to decrease the stress in your own life as much as possible.

You'll also have stunning skin, clean up internal organs and an overall complexion to die for.

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Fighting Alzheimer's Disease With Exercise

In a recent Journal of Biological Chemistry "Paper of the Week," research led by Ayae Kinoshita at the Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine in Japan reveals the benefits of exercise in combating Alzheimer's disease.

The most common cause of dementia, Alzheimer's disease results in the loss of cognitive faculty. In the majority of cases, Alzheimer's disease occurs after age 65, and factors such as diet and exercise appear to play a role in its development, with high-fat diets as a risk factor.

Kinoshita's research compared the effects of 1) diet control, 2) voluntary exercise and 3) diet control plus exercise in an Alzheimer's disease mouse model. The results showed that exercise was more beneficial than diet control in reducing _-amyloid formation (a defining characteristic of Alzheimer's disease) and restoring memory loss induced by a high-fat diet in these mice. Moreover, Kinoshita's team found that the effect of diet control plus exercise was not significantly different than exercise alone. They attribute the positive effects of exercise to increased degradation of _-amyloid deposits in the brain.

"Based on the results in this research," Kinoshita suggests, "exercise should be given priority to prevent Alzheimer's disease."

Significant Cardiovascular Risk With Low Carbohydrate-High Protein Diets

Women who regularly eat a low carbohydrate, high protein diet are at greater risk of cardiovascular disease (such as heart disease and stroke) than those who do not, a study just published on the British Medical Journal website suggests.

Although the actual numbers are small (an extra 4-5 cases of cardiovascular disease per 10,000 women per year) the authors say that this is a 28% increase in the number of cases and that these results are worrying in a population of young women who may be exposed to these dietary patterns and face the excess risk for many years.

Low carbohydrate-high protein diets are frequently used for body weight control. Although they may be nutritionally acceptable if the protein is mainly of plant origin (e.g. nuts) and the reduction of carbohydrates applies mainly to simple and refined ones (i.e. unhealthy sweeteners, drinks and snacks), the general public do not always recognise and act on this guidance.

Studies on the long term consequences of these diets on cardiovascular health have generated inconsistent results. So a team of international authors carried out a study on just under 44,000 Swedish women aged between 30 and 49 years from 1991-92 (with an average follow-up of 15 years).

Women completed an extensive dietary and lifestyle questionnaire and diet was measured on the low carbohydrate-high protein (LCHP) score where a score of two would equal very high carbohydrate and low protein consumption through to 20 which would equal very low carbohydrate and high protein consumption.

Factors likely to influence the results were taken into account including smoking, alcohol use, diagnosis of hypertension, overall level of activity and saturated / unsaturated fat intake.

After these variables were included, results showed that 1270 cardiovascular events took place in the 43,396 women (55% ischaemic heart disease, 23% ischaemic stroke, 6% haemorrhagic stroke, 10% subarachnoid haemorrhage and 6% peripheral arterial disease) over 15 years.

The incidence of cardiovascular outcomes increased with an increasing LCHP score.

Unadjusted figures show that, compared with an LCHP score of six or less, cardiovascular diseases increased by 13% for women with a score from 7 to 9, to 23% for those with a score from 10 to 12, to 54% for those with a score from 13 to 15, and to 60% for those with a score of 16 or higher.Significant Cardiovascular Risk With Low Carbohydrate-High Protein Diets, Experts Warn

Women who regularly eat a low carbohydrate, high protein diet are at greater risk of cardiovascular disease (such as heart disease and stroke) than those who do not, a study just published on the British Medical Journal website suggests.

Although the actual numbers are small (an extra 4-5 cases of cardiovascular disease per 10,000 women per year) the authors say that this is a 28% increase in the number of cases and that these results are worrying in a population of young women who may be exposed to these dietary patterns and face the excess risk for many years.

Low carbohydrate-high protein diets are frequently used for body weight control. Although they may be nutritionally acceptable if the protein is mainly of plant origin (e.g. nuts) and the reduction of carbohydrates applies mainly to simple and refined ones (i.e. unhealthy sweeteners, drinks and snacks), the general public do not always recognise and act on this guidance.

Studies on the long term consequences of these diets on cardiovascular health have generated inconsistent results. So a team of international authors carried out a study on just under 44,000 Swedish women aged between 30 and 49 years from 1991-92 (with an average follow-up of 15 years).

Women completed an extensive dietary and lifestyle questionnaire and diet was measured on the low carbohydrate-high protein (LCHP) score where a score of two would equal very high carbohydrate and low protein consumption through to 20 which would equal very low carbohydrate and high protein consumption.

Factors likely to influence the results were taken into account including smoking, alcohol use, diagnosis of hypertension, overall level of activity and saturated / unsaturated fat intake.

After these variables were included, results showed that 1270 cardiovascular events took place in the 43,396 women (55% ischaemic heart disease, 23% ischaemic stroke, 6% haemorrhagic stroke, 10% subarachnoid haemorrhage and 6% peripheral arterial disease) over 15 years.

The incidence of cardiovascular outcomes increased with an increasing LCHP score.

Unadjusted figures show that, compared with an LCHP score of six or less, cardiovascular diseases increased by 13% for women with a score from 7 to 9, to 23% for those with a score from 10 to 12, to 54% for those with a score from 13 to 15, and to 60% for those with a score of 16 or higher.

After adjusting for other cardiovascular risk factors, there was still a significant 5% increase in the likelihood of a cardiovascular event or death with every two point increase in the LCHP score. The 5% increase resulted from a daily decrease of 20g of carbohydrates (equivalent to a small bread roll) and a daily increase of 5g of protein (equivalent to one boiled egg).

In absolute terms, the adjusted figures represent an additional four to five cases of cardiovascular diseases per 10,000 women per year compared with those who did not regularly eat a low carbohydrate, high protein diet.

Increasing level of education and physical activity reduced the risk of cardiovascular disease whilst increasing levels of smoking increased the risk.

The authors conclude that LCHP diets "used on a regular basis and without consideration of the nature of carbohydrates or the source of proteins" are associated with cardiovascular risk. This study doesn't, however, address the questions concerning the possible benefit of short-term effects of LCHP diets that can be used to control weight or insulin resistance, which the authors say needs further investigation.

An accompanying editorial argues that the short term benefits of weight loss seem outweighed by longer term cardiovascular harms. Anna Floegel from the German Institute of Human Nutrition and Tobias Pischon from the Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine in Germany, say that the discrepancy between conclusions from different types of studies in this field "need to be resolved before low carbohydrate-high protein diets can be safely recommended to patients."

In the meantime, they suggest that any benefits gained from these diets in the short-term "seem irrelevant in the face of increasing evidence of higher morbidity and mortality from cardiovascular diseases in the long term."


After adjusting for other cardiovascular risk factors, there was still a significant 5% increase in the likelihood of a cardiovascular event or death with every two point increase in the LCHP score. The 5% increase resulted from a daily decrease of 20g of carbohydrates (equivalent to a small bread roll) and a daily increase of 5g of protein (equivalent to one boiled egg).

In absolute terms, the adjusted figures represent an additional four to five cases of cardiovascular diseases per 10,000 women per year compared with those who did not regularly eat a low carbohydrate, high protein diet.

Increasing level of education and physical activity reduced the risk of cardiovascular disease whilst increasing levels of smoking increased the risk.

The authors conclude that LCHP diets "used on a regular basis and without consideration of the nature of carbohydrates or the source of proteins" are associated with cardiovascular risk. This study doesn't, however, address the questions concerning the possible benefit of short-term effects of LCHP diets that can be used to control weight or insulin resistance, which the authors say needs further investigation.

An accompanying editorial argues that the short term benefits of weight loss seem outweighed by longer term cardiovascular harms. Anna Floegel from the German Institute of Human Nutrition and Tobias Pischon from the Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine in Germany, say that the discrepancy between conclusions from different types of studies in this field "need to be resolved before low carbohydrate-high protein diets can be safely recommended to patients."

In the meantime, they suggest that any benefits gained from these diets in the short-term "seem irrelevant in the face of increasing evidence of higher morbidity and mortality from cardiovascular diseases in the long term."

Big Things Start from Small Beginnings like Binaural Beat Frequencies

By Clayton Twiss

Our brain is the central organ controlling just about everything. Aside from being utilized to implant, process and recall information, the brain likewise is in charge of controlling movements, stimulating emotions and commanding the performance of the remainder of your vital organs.

It only is sensible then to constantly seek ways to enhance how your brain performs and can be made healthier. But are you aware while the brain may be your most powerful and greatest organ, it could be improved even through only the littlest means? Little things such as binaural beat frequencies are capable of doing more for your most prized organ.

Sometimes, you just need little to effect major changes. I can liken this with the time I was teaching Chinese language to young children. Prior to going into grammar or vocabulary or tenses, a more primary thing necessary to study this language is using the proper tones.

Because each word in the language is monosyllabic, the meaning could be entirely determined by the tone. The tone can spell the difference between the words "long" and "old" or "rice" and "annoying".

Likewise, binaural beat frequencies can be like the positive difference in tones that provide an entire new meaning to brain development. Even if they are frequencies presented through audio means, they aren't heard by your ears but still remain a strong force to modify your brainwave frequencies.

Whereas the ears cannot detect them, your mind certainly can. The human brain responds to and synchronizes with binaural beat frequencies whereby the latter are able to provide changes to your dominant brainwaves.

What dominant brainwaves you've got determine your consciousness, mental processes, moods, feelings and even result in physical sensations. These from such a tiny, invisible stimuli as powerful as binaural beat frequencies.

Hence, what you can get might not be always what you see. Sometimes, an organ as huge and as powerful as the brain needs just a nudge from little things like binaural beat frequencies to effect huge transformations.

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Why Use Oil Free Body Lotion

By Laura Gallagher

Since the skin is overly exposed, it is one of the few things that easily get noticed. As such, you need to keep it young and healthy. There is wide array of products that you may use to ensure its health. This may be available in pills, gels, lotions and creams. However, since not all skins are the same, some products may work on one but not the other. Before using any product, make sure that you have identified your skin type. If you have a greasy skin, you need to use an oil free body lotion.

Through identifying your skin type, you can easily find out which product suit you best. If your skin is unusually oily, you have to turn to products that use dry finish technology to regulate the level of grease in your skin. However, not because the item is grease-free that it means it is not as good in providing protection.

You have to comprehend how the oils come about for a better understanding. The grease that the skin produces is actually a natural oil called the sebum. This is a natural bodily fluid from the dermis. The amount of sebum the skins release well depend on a number of things like the person's genetic condition or dietary habits. At times, it may just be a mere reaction.

For one thing, this may block the pores impairing the flow of moisture during perspiration. As a result, the wastes are kept behind the subcutaneous layer. The dirt cannot be removed off the skin layer so they accumulate forming nasty buildup. If not addressed, this may lead to problems with acne, blackheads and whiteheads especially if you are exposed to dust.

In addition, the grease may attract bacteria infestations. Being the most exposed organ of the body, the skins are prone to pathogens and bacteria. These microorganisms like to thrive on moist areas. As they increase in number, they can cause serious risks to the skin. Therefore, the oils must be controlled.

However, this does not mean that you have to get rid of the oils altogether. The skin still needs moisture so it remains healthy. When the skin is devoid of moist, it may get too dry and flaky. This may also cause redness, irritation and its. Moreover, the grease protects the skin from foreign elements like the dust and debris.

What you need to do is just to regulate them. Make sure that the sebum your body produces is within the normal controllable level. Change your lifestyle so your body releases less fluid. Stress has been closely related to the secretion of bodily fluids. Humidity, genetics and hormone levels can also be among the contributing factors.

Stay away from oil-based chemicals, too. This can affect the Sebaceous glands that triggers sebum excretion. Make sure that you take your makeup off before hitting the sack. It also helps to wash and cleanse the face twice a day. Check the labels of every product as well to ensure that it is grease-free.

Before deciding whether to use oil free body lotion or not, it is advisable to consult your dermatologist. He can help you choose the best product based on your skin type. This way, you can be certain that you made the right decision after choosing the products that works best for you.

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Why You Need An Oil Free Lotion

By Laura Gallagher

A common misconception is that a person with oily skin does not need to apply moisturizer. However this could not be further from the truth. A moisturizer is essential to use on a daily basis for everyone, for every age and for all types of skin. The only difference is that someone with oily skin should opt for an oil free lotion whereas a person with dry skin is better off getting a cream that is thicker and slightly heavier.

Opting for a high quality face and body cream will guarantee you impressive results in the long run. For those of you worried about the first fine lines appearing, using a light moisturizer specifically designed for oily skin on a daily basis will help you a lot. Just wash your face using a mild cleanser and then apply moisturizer.

Remember to first use a mild cleanser to wash your face and then apply a light moisturizer. Do this before you go to bed so that it works more effectively while you're sleeping. Then in the morning throw some cold water on your face to energize the skin and apply oil-free sunscreen lotion.

In the morning splash a bit of cold water on your skin and then apply sunscreen. Try to find an oil-free sunscreen with a high SPF factor and use it every morning before you leave the house to start your day. This will protect you from harmful sun rays and will prevent your skin from going overly dry.

Also, check with other users. Spend some time online reading reviews and consulting discussions in forums. Find out what other people recommend when it comes to oily skin and then visit stores to test the products out. Take a few testers away with you if they're available in order to try them out properly at home. This way you'll be able to see whether a cream will give you a reaction or whether it goes well on your skin.

It is advised that you choose a cream that contains collagen and retinol. These substances help regenerate skin cells and they repair damage. Also, if you can find a product which contains antioxidants, then you will sure get even better results, as antioxidants keep you protected from free radicals more effectively than anything else.

It should not be at all difficult finding a high quality cream to use. Just consult your dermatologist and do a bit of a research on what's available out there. There is no doubt that you will find something that will suit your needs in no time. Also, it's worth having a look online, reading different health articles and consulting forums as well as customer reviews. This kind of insight will point you towards the products you should be using.

You don't need to spend too much money on this. A good oil free lotion is not always expensive, so search the market thoroughly and find great deals that will suit your budget. Remember to opt for lotions that will contain antioxidants, retinol and collagen, as these products will help repair any skin damage that has already occurred.

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How To Make Use Of An Ultrasonic Massager

By Laura Gallagher

There are many benefits to reap if the person makes use of ultrasound to achieve a deep tissue massage. Some of the benefits can be achieved using a home device such as an ultrasonic massager. This should make it possible to increase the treated area's blood flow.

Using the said home device, the person can reduce his healing time. With this, one can remove the edema and the swelling which is the primary source of pain. Along with this, it is also an effective treatment that helps soften scars.

In order to use this, the person should set it into the correct frequency. The person can use sound waves with a minimum hertz of 800,000. A low frequency should help penetrate the skin deeply. However, higher frequencies have more energy in it.

The intensity that this device produces should be adjusted. A high level intensity should help carry more energy into the body. He can benefit from a lower treatment time with this. On the other hand, the person will have to face a high risk of getting injuries.

There are also those machines that will require the person to set the average and peak intensity separately. Peak intensity has a different purpose than the average intensity as well. He should take note of this properly since this is an important factor for preparing the said home device.

Use the ultrasound get and apply it to the area getting the treatment. The gel will serve as a conductive medium. With this, the sound waves can easily transfer from the head of the device into the patient's body.

One should make use of the said ultrasonic massager in order to cure his injury or ailment. It would be best to use the therapy for five minutes at minimum per session. It would be best to use the therapy for two to three times a day.

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Various Kinds of Back Problems

By Jonas Varig

Back pain can often undermine our abilities to do simple daily chores. Your back is composed of nerves and vertebrae, which may be open to strain or injury if you are not careful. Even though the usual cause may be strain; you should not rule out medical issues that can have an impact on your back. After reviewing our facts, you should have a clearer picture of back pain and some of the origins from which it comes.

Women especially are prone to a possible bone fracturing condition known as Osteoporosis, which is an ordinary reason for back tenderness. Bones become soft and brittle with Osteoporosis, additionally in a number of circumstances they truly cave in. Oftentimes a bone crack within the spine is repeatedly brought on through commotion, nevertheless this doesn't require anything taxing if the bones are in a destabilized position. Apart from tenderness, fractures in the bone could be the reason for distortions in the form of the backbone, in addition to actually losing some stature. There are ways to control Osteoporosis, though the condition isn't a laughing matter and it does require medical involvement. Exercising regularly and specific vitamins could support prevention or management of the situation.

While it's natural to believe that the more severe a pain is, the more serious, this isn't always the case when it comes to back pain. Lower back spasms, usually caused by lifting something heavy, can cause excruciating pain.

This pain can be intolerable, yet many people find that it will disappear on its own without having to seek treatment for it. The treatment of long-term conditions such as chronic back pain is necessary to make sure that people do not suffer most of their lives. Serious back pain, thus, cannot be determined by measuring how bad you feel or how bad your back hurts you everyday. Medical specialists may even have difficulty determining what type of back injury you have based upon the symptoms that you explain to them.

Disasters or injuries could be the basis for back soreness, which could occur at all ages to anybody. Just about all kinds of injuries, from getting hurt participating in football to slipping on ice could affect back pain. An injury may be the basis of a wrench or break, even assuming your spinal column was in ideal condition earlier. This often occurs in younger people while playing contact sports, and in such cases a doctor's advice should be sought to make sure serious damage hasn't been done. Then again, older individuals that may have backs that have already been compromised by osteoporosis or arthritis, could struggle with backaches by just small damages or falls. Receiving an MRI or x-ray is as a rule an excellent plan on every occasion where an injury has occurred in order that a physician will be able to evaluate the area of the trouble.

Anyone who's ever suffered from back pain knows how miserable it can make you feel. Fortunately, acute back pain doesn't usually last very long, especially if it's the result of a certain activity that you performed. There are always ways to minimize the effects of back pain in your life regardless of how painful it is.

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Beta Brainwaves- Asset or Disadvantage?

By Clayton Twiss

In-depth analyses of beta brainwaves may be easily neglected perhaps primarily due to these are already the predominant brainwaves in most of adulthood. Moreover, severe panic and anxiety will often be attributed to an influx of those brainwaves. This likewise led to an influx of research and strategies attempting to decrease, instead of further increase beta.

But beta brainwaves ought to be understood according to its purpose most importantly. Initially when I first learned about the functions of beta brainwaves, the first thing that came to my mind are my parents. Indeed, I wouldn't think any parent would survive raising kids with no adequate availability of brainwave beta.

Because beta brainwaves are necessary to promote heightened alertness, concentration, focus and improved problem solving abilities, they become your parent's natural ally as a way of protecting you against danger when you were still young. Imagine if your mom had been daydreaming when you encountered a bicycle accident. Or if she'd not been paying attention as you tried and swallowed your toy whole as an infant?

On the other hand, a lot of beta can also be linked to any conflicts you may have had with your parents while growing up during adolescence. Remember the times you felt your mom was worrying too much or her anxieties were going overboard? Consequently, her letting you know how frequently she experiences headaches or hypertension because of them?

These are generally symptoms of the necessity to decrease beta brainwaves and replace them with slower brainwaves like alpha and theta. But that is just 50 % of the key reason why.

In these modern days, most of increased beta brainwave activities are man-made through stimulants like caffeine, nicotine and drugs. Apparently, addictions to them often bring about other unhealthy consequences, apart from simply a method of getting beta boost.

Fortunately, there are now natural and safer solutions to take charge of one's brainwaves like beta. With the use of tools like brainwave entrainment, you have the capacity to regulate them, minus the harmful negative effects.

So who needs a dose of beta? Everyone does. Providing you possess a healthy balance of these useful brainwaves, then you can easily optimize their benefits more than dwelling on the way to reduce them.

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How To Add Weight Fast For Skinny Guys Using 3 Proven Strategies

By Johnny Adams

The question on how to add weight fast is common among many skinny people. Many skinny people put a lot of effort to gain weight but some end up not adding any weight at all. People are different and this is the reason why some can easily add weight while others cannot. For those who do not gain weight easily should not feel bad and envy their fellows who gain quickly. This is because some of them take unhealthy diets that have more calories which make them to gain weight quickly. It is important to know the best and healthy ways to add weight fast which on the other hand will enhance your confidence and promote your look.

3 Proven Methods Of Adding Weight Fast:

There are various ways how to add weight fast for skinny guys. The weight that men will gain will help them in improving their appearance considerably and thereby increase their masculine appeal. Some of the ways that the guys can take to add weight even faster are as follows.

A special diet for skinny guys?

For an individual who want to add weight, it is important to ensure that the type of food he consumes has adequate nutrients for him to gain weight. Skinny guys should include large amounts of proteins in their diets. Proteins are important in the building of muscles since they are body building blocks. Consuming large amounts of protein will result to the formation of muscles which on the other hand will lead to the increase in weight. To facilitate the building of muscles and add weight, fewer carbohydrates should be consumed. Skinny guys should consume chicken and beef in large quantity which are protein rich. Other foods that are rich in proteins and should be taken regularly include eggs and milk.

Positive attitude

It is important to understand that one cannot gain weight at once. Weight gain is not an instant action. To gain weight one needs to be consistent and preserver throughout the process. Without this, one can be pessimistic and hence will not be able to add weight. Individuals should put huge effort and put enough time to be able to achieve the desired results.

Best Workouts for Skinny Guys

Proper work out of the body is extremely essential for the development of muscles in the individual and for gaining weight. This will also help individuals avoid obesity after the high amounts of proteins that they are consuming for adding weight. Walking, jogging or engaging in some sports are examples of moderate physical activities which help in muscle toning and maintaining the weight. Practicing these activities for thirty minutes for about three or four times a week is beneficial for your overall health. Resistance training at the gym for three or four times a week can also help immensely. Consulting a physical trainer before starting the exercise is helpful. This will help you to avoid getting hurt and you will also get to know the specific exercise you need to perform for the development of your muscles.

On the whole, quick weight gain is not possible within a few days. It takes some time and perseverance on your part to get the desired results to gain weight and to improve your overall appearance.

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Omega-3 fatty acid, curcumin protect an injured spinal cord

Researchers from the Department of Neurosurgery at the David Geffen School of Medicine and the Department of Integrative Biology and Physiology at UCLA have found that a diet enriched with docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), an omega-3 fatty acid, and curcumin, a component of the Indian spice turmeric, can protect the injured spinal cord and minimize the clinical and biochemical effects of spinal cord myelopathy in rats. This finding is fleshed out in the article "Dietary therapy to promote neuroprotection in chronic spinal cord injury. Laboratory investigation," by Langston Holly, M.D., and colleagues, published today online in the Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine. DHA reduces inflammation and provides structural material to plasma membranes. Curcumin produces strong anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. Both agents are safe to use and have been documented to have positive effects on the injured brain. Thus the researchers hypothesized that the combined effects of DHA and curcumin could protect the spinal cord from the cascade of cellular and related biological injuries that result from chronic cord injury.

Cervical spondylotic myelopathy is the most common disorder of the spine found in middle-aged patients. Neurological deficits associated with this disorder are related to a primary mechanical spinal injury that is followed by a secondary biological injury. Wear and tear on the spine, due to age or congenital narrowing of the spinal canal, leads to mechanical compression of the spinal cord. This cord compression in turn leads to biological cell injury or death and consequent neurological dysfunction. The primary mechanical injury can usually be corrected by surgery or other management strategies; to date, the secondary biological injury has been more difficult to treat.

The authors set out to develop a noninvasive way to promote neuroprotection from the biological injury that follows spinal cord compression in cervical spondylotic myelopathy. In the laboratory, the authors studied three groups of rats. To simulate cervical spondylotic myelopathy, the researchers placed an expandable polyvinyl alcohol sponge between two laminae of the spine in the animals. This produced delayed myelopathy. After the procedure, the first group of rats was fed a "Western diet" (a form of rat chow high in saturated fats and sugar), whereas the second group was fed a diet enriched with DHA and curcumin. A third group was given a standard rat diet and the animal's spines were left intact.

The animals' walking ability was examined before the procedure and repeatedly for several weeks following it. The researchers compared each group's walking behavior before and after the procedure and noted any differences between groups. Animals fed the Western diet demonstrated significant gait dysfunction as early as three weeks postoperatively, which continued throughout the six-week test period. Animals fed a diet enriched with DHA and curcumin displayed no significant difference in walking ability compared with preoperatively and demonstrated significantly better gait function six weeks after the procedure than animals fed the Western diet. Accompanying this paper, the authors provide two videos showing differences in gait function between these two groups.

The authors also examined the effects of diet after spinal injury on the molecular level. They measured levels of 4-hydroxynonenal (4-HNE), brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), and syntaxin-3 in the region of the rat spine that was compressed as well as in a region lower in the spine—the lumbar enlargement—where nerves controlling the lower limbs are attached to the spinal cord. The lumbar enlargement was included because cord injury can extend downward from the original site. Significantly higher levels of 4-HNE, an indication of severe cellular membrane damage, were found in both spinal sites in rats fed the Western diet. There was no significant difference between the levels of 4-HNE found in rats fed a diet enriched with DHA and curcumin and control rats with intact spines. Levels of BDNF and syntaxin-3 were significantly lower in both spinal sites in rats fed the Western diet. There were no significant differences in the levels of BDNF and syntaxin-3 between rats fed the diet enriched with DHA and curcumin and control rats. BDNF is a key factor involved in neural repair and promotes the transmission of information across synapses. Syntaxin-3 plays an important role in the release of neurotransmitters into the synapses.

This study shows that diet can play an important role in the response of the rat body to spinal injury. Rats fed a diet enriched with DHA and curcumin displayed significantly better walking ability than animals fed a "Western diet" high in saturated fats and sugar. In addition, there were significant differences in the levels of 4-HNE, BDNF, and syntaxin-3 between rats fed the Western diet and rats fed the DHA and curcumin–enriched diet. On the other hand, there were no significant differences in any of the parameters examined between rats fed the enriched diet and control rats with intact spines.

On the basis of their findings, the authors conclude: "DHA and curcumin can counteract the effects of chronic spinal cord compression through several molecular mechanisms, resulting in the preservation of neurological function."

Long-term calcium and vitamin D supplement use = increased risk of kidney stones

Calcium and vitamin D supplements are associated with high calcium levels in the blood and urine, which could increase the risk of kidney stones, a new study finds. The results will be presented Tuesday at The Endocrine Society's 94th Annual Meeting in Houston.

"The use of calcium and vitamin D supplementation may not be as benign as previously thought," said principal investigator J. Christopher Gallagher, M.D., professor and director of the Bone Metabolism Unit at Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha, NE. "Pending further information, people should not exceed the guidelines suggested by the Institute of Medicine, which are 800 international units of vitamin D, and 800-1,200 milligrams per day of calcium."

Taking vitamin supplements has become a widespread practice throughout many parts of the world. In the United States alone, it is estimated that nearly two-thirds of women take vitamin supplements, with calcium and vitamin D among the most commonly used. Despite their popularity, the precise health effects of long-term calcium and vitamin D supplementation remain unclear.

Previous research has indicated that high levels of calcium in the urine, or hypercalciuria, may increase the risk of kidney stones. Elevated calcium in the blood, or hypercalcemia, is associated with many complications, including bone and kidney problems.

Gallagher and study lead author Vinod Yalamanchili, M.D., research fellow in Creighton University's Bone Metabolism Unit, studied 163 healthy, postmenopausal women between the ages of 57 and 85 years. All participants were randomly assigned to receive a vitamin D supplement of 400, 800, 1600, 2400, 3200, 4000, or 4800 international units a day, or placebo. Then, their calcium intake was increased from an initial intake of 691 to 1,200-1,400 milligrams per day. Investigators measured blood and urinary calcium levels at the beginning of the study, and then every three months for one year.

They found that approximately 48 participants, or 33 percent, developed high urinary levels of calcium at some time in the study. These participants had 88 episodes of high urinary calcium. Hypercalciuria has been linked to an increased risk of kidney stones identified in previous studies. No incidents of kidney stones were reported during this one-year study, which was funded by The National Institute on Aging.

Additionally, about 10 percent of study subjects developed high blood levels of calcium. This translates into 25 episodes among 16 participants. In both cases, the increases were unrelated to the dosage of vitamin D.

"Because of the unpredictable response, it is not clear whether it is the extra calcium, the vitamin D or both together that cause these problems," Gallagher said. "However, it is possible that long-term use of supplements causes hypercalciuria and hypercalcemia, and this can contribute to kidney stones. For these reasons, it is important to monitor blood and urine calcium levels in people who take these supplements on a long-term basis. This is rarely done in clinical practice."

Moderate coffee consumption offers protection against heart failure

While current American Heart Association heart failure prevention guidelines warn against habitual coffee consumption, some studies propose a protective benefit, and still others find no association at all. Amidst this conflicting information, research from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center attempts to shift the conversation from a definitive yes or no, to a question of how much.

"Our results did show a possible benefit, but like with so many other things we consume, it really depends on how much coffee you drink," says lead author Elizabeth Mostofsky, MPH, ScD, a post-doctoral fellow in the cardiovascular epidemiological unit at BIDMC. "And compared with no consumption, the strongest protection we observed was at about four European, or two eight-ounce American, servings of coffee per day."

The study published June 26 online in the Journal Circulation: Heart Failure, found that these moderate coffee drinkers were at 11 percent lower risk of heart failure.

Data was analyzed from five previous studies – four conducted in Sweden, one in Finland – that examined the association between coffee consumption and heart failure. The self-reported data came from 140,220 participants and involved 6,522 heart failure events.

In a summary of the published literature, the authors found a "statistically significant J-shaped relationship" between habitual coffee consumption and heart failure, where protective benefits begin to increase with consumption maxing out at two eight-ounce American servings a day. Protection slowly decreases the more coffee is consumed until at five cups, there is no benefit and at more than five cups a day, there may be potential for harm.

It's unclear why moderate coffee consumption provides protection from heart failure, but the researchers say part of the answer may lie in the intersection between regular coffee drinking and two of the strongest risk factors for heart failure – diabetes and elevated blood pressure.

"There is a good deal of research showing that drinking coffee lowers the risk for type 2 diabetes, says senior author Murray Mittleman, MD, DrPH, a physician in the Cardiovascular Institute at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, an Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and director of BIDMC's cardiovascular epidemiological research program. "It stands to reason that if you lower the risk of diabetes, you also lower the risk of heart failure."

There may also be a blood pressure benefit. Studies have consistently shown that light coffee and caffeine consumption are known to raise blood pressure. "But at that moderate range of consumption, people tend to develop a tolerance where drinking coffee does not pose a risk and may even be protective against elevated blood pressure," says Mittleman.

This study was not able to assess the strength of the coffee, nor did it look at caffeinated versus non-caffeinated coffee.

"There is clearly more research to be done," says Mostofsky. "But in the short run, this data may warrant a change to the guidelines to reflect that coffee consumption, in moderation, may provide some protection from heart failure."

Jon's Health Tips

I. Things I take/get/do that are good for me (Note #9 especially!)

1. Statins

A. Statins = Reduced Risk of Recurrent Cardiovascular Events in Men, Women

2. Vitamin D/ Sun

A. Low vitamin D levels linked to weight gain in some older women

B. Treating vitamin D deficiency may improve depression

C. Low vitamin D level is linked to greater chance of risk factors for Type 2 diabetes and heart disease

D. Sun Exposure = Decreased Risk for Pancreatic Cancer

E. Vitamin D with calcium shown to reduce mortality in elderly (I need to increase my calcium)

3. Exercise

A. Keeping Fit May Reduce Breast Cancer Risk

B. Tai Chi increases brain size, benefits cognition in elderly

Previous trials have shown increases in brain volume in people who participated in aerobic exercise, and in one of these trials, an improvement in memory was seen. However, this was the first trial to show that a less aerobic form of exercise, Tai Chi, as well as stimulating discussion led to similar increases in brain volume and improvements on psychological tests of memory and thinking.

4. Alcohol

A. Higher quality of life seen among regular moderate drinkers than among abstainers

5. Fish oil/Fish

A. OMEGA-3 LOWERS INFLAMMATION IN OVERWEIGHT OLDER ADULTS

New research shows that omega-3 fatty acid supplements can lower inflammation in healthy, but overweight, middle-aged and older adults, suggesting that regular use of these supplements could help protect against and treat certain illnesses.

B. Healthy Habits - Eating fresh fish regularly

Eating fresh fish regularly reduces the risk of colorectal cancer by 12%. The protective effect of fish consumption is more prominent in rectal cancer than in colon cancer. The risk reduction for rectal cancer was as much as 21%, whereas the reduction for colon cancer was 4%.

6. Reduced salt consumption

A. Too much salt may damage blood vessels /lead to high blood pressure


6. Resveratrol

A. Resveratrol: natural exercise performance enhancer

7. Olive Oil Dressing On Salads

A. Olive Oil Healthiest Dressing On Salads

8. Aspirin

A. Aspirin before heart surgery reduces the risk of post-operative acute kidney failure

Aspirin taken for five days before a heart operation can halve the numbers of patients developing post-operative acute kidney failure.

B. Healthy Habits - Low-dose aspirin

Low-dose aspirin, a common strategy for preventing cardiovascular disease, can also reduce nonvascular deaths, including cancer deaths. A meta-analysis of 23 randomized studies offers conclusive evidence that low-dose aspirin offers cancer preventive effects, and showed significant treatment effects after approximately four years of follow up.

9. Coffee/tea (I'm increasing my coffee consumption)

A. High blood caffeine levels linked to avoidance of Alzheimer's disease

Those cups of coffee that you drink every day to keep alert appear to have an extra perk – especially if you're an older adult. A recent study monitoring the memory and thinking processes of people older than 65 found that all those with higher blood caffeine levels avoided the onset of Alzheimer's disease in the two-to-four years of study follow-up. Moreover, coffee appeared to be the major or only source of caffeine for these individuals.

II. Things I don't do that I should:


1. 'Dessert with breakfast diet' helps avoid weight regain by reducing cravings

Dieters have less hunger and cravings throughout the day and are better able to keep off lost weight if they eat a carbohydrate-rich, protein-packed breakfast that includes dessert. These findings come from a new study.

2. Peaches, plums, nectarines fight obesity, diabetes, heart disease

3. Calorie-restricted diet keeps heart young

People who restrict their caloric intake in an effort to live longer have hearts that function more like those in people who are 20 years younger. Researchers have found that a key measure of the heart’s ability to adapt to physical activity, stress, sleep and other factors that influence the rate at which the heart pumps blood, doesn’t decline nearly as rapidly in people who have significantly restricted their caloric intake for an average of seven years.

Statins: Reduced Risk of Recurrent Cardiovascular Events in Men, Women

Cholesterol-lowering statin drugs appear to be associated with reduced risk of recurrent cardiovascular events in men and women, but do not appear to be associated with reduced all-cause mortality or stroke in women, according to a report of a meta-analysis published June 25 in the Archives of Internal Medicine, a JAMA Network publication.

Statins have been used to lower cholesterol levels for the last 20 years, but most of the clinical trials on the drugs have predominantly enrolled men. There have been conflicting results on the benefits of statins for women with cardiovascular disease compared with men in secondary cardiovascular disease prevention, according to the study background.

Jose Gutierrez, M.D., M.P.H., of Columbia University Medical Center, New York, and colleagues conducted a meta-analysis of 11 clinical trials (a total of 43,191 participants) to examine whether statin therapy was more effective than placebo in preventing recurrence of cardiovascular events and all-cause mortality in men and women. Researchers also sought to determine the sex-specific effect of statins on the risk of recurrent cardiac and cerebrovascular events.

"In our results, statin therapy reduced the recurrence rate of any type of cardiovascular event, all-cause mortality, coronary death, any MI [myocardial infarction or heart attack], cardiac intervention, and any stroke type. The stratification by sex showed no statistically significant risk reduction for women taking statins compared with women taking placebo for the reduction of all-cause mortality and any type of stroke," the authors comment.

However, the authors observe that the results of their meta-analysis "underscore" the low rate of women being enrolled in cardiovascular prevention clinical trials.

"Women represented only a fifth of the studied sample, limiting the strength of our conclusions. In our results, the benefit associated with statin administration in women did not reach statistical significance compared with placebo in at least two outcomes, all-causes mortality and any stroke type. The reason for this difference is uncertain. One possibility is that the small sample size of women limits the power of the study," the authors note.

The authors conclude "this meta-analysis supports the use of statins in women for the secondary prevention of cardiovascular events."

Kissing Disease Mono

By Rickey Henolap

Mononucleosis is a viral infection caused by the Epstein-Bar virus. It exhibits flu like symptoms such as: swollen lymph nodes, throat pain, fevers, muscle weakness, and chills. This viral infection is most commonly detected in teens and young children. Although , it is usually diagnosed in children , adults are not excluded from obtaining the virus. It is important to know the facts about mono kissing disease because, it can easily go unrecogonized.

Drinking a cup of apple cider vinegar and honey can be helpful in the treatment of mononucleosis. The acidity of the apple cider vinegar will flush away toxins and cleanse the back of the throat while honey acts as a lubricant to provide sore throat relief. Drinking frequently as needed will ease the pain and accelerate recovery. This specific treatment of mononucleosis is excellent for providing an immediate remedy to this problem.

Any patient experiencing at least one of the symptoms of mononucleosis needs to be immediately seen by a physician. In addition to the similarity between influenza and mononucleosis , the symptoms of mononucleosis may resemble medical conditions such as strep throat , leukemia or lymphoma because of a persistent throat ache.

One cannot relieve a symptom of mononucleosis with any particular treatment a doctor can give. As a matter of fact, a symptom of mononucleosis will go away on its own. It sometimes takes as short a time period as a couple of weeks, but sometimes these symptoms can persist for months. Sufferers of the illness just have to wait for each symptom of mononucleosis to go away on its own.

The kissing disease mono can be prevented by getting a vaccination. Once you have been given the vaccination you will develop a resistance making it next to impossible to get a bout of it. Another sure way not to get the very infectious disease is to avoid undo contact while the disease is active.

There is one drug that you do not want to use as one of the mononucleosis treatments. That drug is amoxicillin. It has been shown that the majority of the people, who take this drug as one of their mononucleosis treatments, have gotten some sort of rash because of the mono. The medication Cortisone is given if your tonsils are beginning to swell as one of the mononucleosis treatments. These are the things that you should look into when you are trying to get treated for mononucleosis. Once you have gotten better, then the things that you used to normally do, will not be as tiring as they once were

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Healthy exercises for the brain

By Tina Hope

The least taken care of yet probably the most important organ we have is the brain. Without the brain we would not have a thought process that allows us to live, we would know when or how much to eat, our body would not know what to do with the food and the bodies muscles would sit idle. Without our brain we would not have the sensations of taste, love, sadness, or the simple ability to communicate and socialize, without a brain you would be a living dead person.

Albert Einstein had a normal brain yet he had a gift for understanding math and spatial perception, due to his gift of understanding and the desire to learn more his brain grew 35 percent wider than average. A recent study suggest that London taxi drivers who have been on the job the longest and therefore know the streets by heart, have shown in this study that their brains continue to grow due to the constant memorization and information skills they use, the study also showed that excessive stress was shown to alter brain cells and function.

The key to using and expanding neurons in the brain is to exercise your brain , great skills such as starting a new hobby, keeping a journal, writing a book, or starting a blog will increase your brains capacity. Learning a musical instrument, traveling abroad, solving logic puzzles, brainteasers, and other "brain" games all spark a new connection within the brain.

Being happy is only going to get you so far when it comes to preventing old age, the truth of the matter is the majority youthfulness is your health. Have you ever watched a four or five year old? They never sit still, they are constantly moving, exploring, asking questions- the world is still new to them and they want to know all about it. When we get older we are more cautious when it comes to learning new things, many feel there isn't a need to dive into questions because they don't "need" that information to succeed, but what they forget is that learning doesn't have to be about getting to the next step, learning can simply be just for your appreciation or knowledge of something new.

Alzheimer's disease is the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States and one of the top in the United States that can be slowed down by simple mind activities and active socializing. When the brain has to analyze, work, and understand the brain doesn't have time to become idle and lazy but instead continues to be alert and active creating within the brain new connections of growth allowing the brain to remain sharp and focused.

Statics have shown that when the mind is in great shape as you get older you are more likely to take better care of your body; Everyone knows that when you take care of your body you keep your health care costs down, and unless you have a money tree, keeping your health in check will become a number one factor when getting older because U.S. medical spending almost doubled in the last decade, reaching $2.6 trillion, according to federal government statistics, with expected spending to continue.

The remote control for our entire body functions come from our brain, unfortunately the development of the brain slowly gets stagnated around age 25 and from then on degeneration takes place, albeit this is a normal process, your brain does not have to degenerate, you can help your brain stay young and possible avoid Dementia and Alzheimer's disease with a little exercising of the brain each day.

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Low vitamin D levels linked to weight gain in some older women

Kaiser Permanente study finds most older women have insufficient levels of the 'sunshine vitamin'

Older women with insufficient levels of Vitamin D gained more weight than those with sufficient levels of the vitamin, according to a new study funded by the National Institutes of Health and published online today in the Journal of Women's Health. The study of more than 4,600 women ages 65 and older found that over nearly five years, those with insufficient levels of Vitamin D in their blood gained about two pounds more than those with adequate levels of the vitamin.

"This is one of the first studies to show that women with low levels of Vitamin D gain more weight, and although it was only two pounds, over time that can add up," said study author Erin LeBlanc, MD, an endocrinologist and researcher at the Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research in Portland, Oregon. "Nearly 80 percent of women in our study had insufficient levels of Vitamin D. A primary source of this important vitamin is sunlight, and as modern societies move indoors, continuous Vitamin D insufficiency may be contributing to chronic weight gain."

Vitamin D was in the news recently when a panel of primary care experts-- the US Preventive Services Task Force-- said healthy postmenopausal women may need higher doses of the vitamin to prevent fractures, and that there isn't enough evidence to recommend the supplements for younger people. Other expert groups, including The Endocrine Society, have a different take, saying many adults do need Vitamin D supplements to keep their bones healthy. 1

"Our study only shows an association between insufficient levels of Vitamin D and weight gain, we would need to do more studies before recommending the supplements to keep people from gaining weight," LeBlanc said. "Since there are so many conflicting recommendations about taking Vitamin D for any reason, it's best if patients get advice from their own health care provider."

She points out that this study was conducted among older women who, for the most part, were not trying to lose weight—though some of them did so as a natural result of aging. About 60 percent of the 4,659 women in the study remained at a stable weight (within 5 percent of their starting weight) over the 4.5-year study period, 27 percent lost more than 5 percent of their body weight, and 12 percent gained more than 5 percent of their body weight.

Most women in the study (78 percent) had less than 30 nanograms per millimeter (ng/ml) of Vitamin D in their blood—the level defined as sufficient by The Endocrine Society panel of experts who set clinical guidelines on Vitamin D deficiency. These women had higher baseline weight to begin with: 148.6 pounds, compared with 141.6 pounds for women whose Vitamin D levels were 30 ng/ml or above. Insufficient levels had no association with weight changes in the entire group of women, or in the group that lost weight. But in the group of 571 women who gained weight, those with insufficient Vitamin D levels gained more—18.5 pounds over five years—than women who had sufficient Vitamin D. The latter group gained 16.4 pounds over the same period.