Health 08 (Oct 14 - Jun 15)

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Tips on preventing prostate cancer

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The Worst 'Health' Drink for Your Health

Your daily Coke, Gatorade, and yes, even so-called ‘healthy’ fresh-pressed juice ups your risk of developing diabetes by 26 percent, say Harvard researchers.

Researchers at California State University found that people who ate approximately 24 grams of sugar in a sitting (the average amount in a candy bar) had a quick energy spurt but an hour later reported less energy and a more stressful mood than beforehand.

The solution: Experts think that because sugary drinks are new (evolutionarily speaking), the brain isn't designed to register their calories, meaning you won't feel full and will likely overeat later.

Drink high-electrolyte, unsweetened beverages like coconut water and stay away from drinking any sugar.

Source: MSN.com

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Organic Food - are they worth the money ?

I'm sure you sometimes wonder if organic fruits and veggies are worth the extra price.

Especially when you can get a non-organic version on sale much cheaper. Is it really necessary to fork over the extra money?

A new study says that if you want to do everything you can to avoid a toxic and brain-damaging pesticide, you absolutely should.

The researchers analyzed over 4,000 people to see if a common and deadly class of pesticides called organophosphates would be found in their urine.

And they found that people who typically ate regular, non-organic food had over twice the amount of these bug killers in their urine than those on a mostly organic diet.

Organophosphates are really nasty chemicals that are very similar to nerve gas agents used during World War II.

And some foods are much more likely to be contaminated. Fruits like nectarines, peaches, apples and blueberries are high on the list, which are some that kids eat most -- especially apples.

That's even more urgent when you consider that organophosphates have been linked to the most common type of cancer in kids, acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

So if you can only pick one organic fruit to buy, choosing organic apples and applesauce for your family should be an absolute "must" whatever the price.

Source: HSI

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Smart syringes 'could save millions'
http://www.bbc.com/news/health-31593406

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Fluoride in drinking water may trigger depression and weight gain, warn scientists
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/science ... tists.html

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Heavy drinkers have the lowest IQs, study claims
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/foodanddrink ... laims.html

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'Every chicken could give you food poisoning'
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Why I've been oil pulling for over a year. by Amish Shah

Every single morning I take spoonfuls of sesame oil and swish it around in my mouth for 10 minutes straight.

To some this sounds crazy. Or disgusting. Even weird.

Oil pulling is an ancient Ayurvedic treatment for gum and teeth ailments.

Here's why I know I'm not crazy…

My wife is a dentist and she said she saw a complete turnaround in my gum health in just 6 months of me doing it. And you know what? I can actually feel the difference.

The thing is, it's not only in my mouth that I know it's helping.

Apparently, oil pulling removes the toxins within the body since bacteria that affects you everywhere can enter through the mouth. So along with oral health, it can help with skin conditions, arthritis, asthma, headaches, hormone imbalances, infections, liver problems and more.

Not bad for some swishes of oil every morning then, right?

Here's how you can do it in 6 steps if you are interested:

I brush my teeth first to get rid of all that “gunk”, (my wife calls it plaque). Some say to brush at the end before cleaning your tongue, it’s your preference.

Put 1-2 teaspoons of oil into the mouth. I use sesame, but you can use coconut, too. Be sure the oils are organic.

Swish for 10-20 minutes. The oil will get thicker and milky as it mixed with saliva during this time and it should be creamy-white when you spit out. Basically you are pulling it through your teeth in every location. Push it in and out of your gums.

Spit oil into a jar you can empty out and clean. (Some worry of spitting in the sink because of the oil and their drain.) Just do not swallow the oil since it is full of bacteria and toxins!

Rinse well with warm water. Swish a few times with warm water to get any remaining oil out of the mouth and spit out.
Use tongue scraper to clean tongue.

And remember, you won’t notice a difference in just a few times of doing it. Stick to it!

Source: Deep Origins

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The Most Important List You'll Read All Year, Part I By Dr. David Eifrig

12. Control Your Digital Life – People spend more than eight hours a day in front of a screen… whether that's a computer, phone, or television. This is a hazardous habit. As I'll touch on later, these devices emit blue light, disrupting your circadian rhythms.

Moreover, the screen time is also making you fat. Have you ever sat in front a TV with a bowl full of chips and discover, before you know it, the bowl's empty? It's called mindless eating.

Screen time also increases stress. According to a study from the Univer­sity of British Columbia, people who check e-mail often at work are more stressed than people who spend less time checking e-mail. Frequently checking e-mail also hurts productivity. A study from the University of London found that interrupting a task to check e-mail or a text message lowers IQ by 10 points.

More research is coming out on the dangers of digital equipment in our lives. I suspect that next year this category will move up a few notches. It's turning out to be that critical within our lives.


11. Blueberries – Blueberries are a true superfood. They're packed with antioxidants (like vitamin C, vitamin E, beta-carotene, fiber, and manganese), flavonoids, anthocyanins (this gives them the blue color), and other chemi­cals. They lower cholesterol, improve eyesight, and reduce inflammation.

If you don't like blueberries, other berries – raspberries, strawberries, and blackberries – have similar benefits. To get even more benefits, pair your berries with yogurt. The probiotics in foods like yogurt, help break down the antioxidants in blueberries (called polyphenols) to more usable forms. This allows your body to absorb more of the nutrients and reap more benefits.

I eat berries year-round in yogurt, oatmeal, and by themselves. I always keep packages of wild blueberries in my freezer so I can eat them even when they're not in season. I eat about a half-cup per day.


10. Music – If such a thing as a "miracle cure" exists, music comes close. Music can improve mood, boost immune function, increase exercise stamina, reduce chronic pain, and reduce pain after surgery. Also, most of Mozart's music, as well as much Baroque music, greatly improves learning, test taking, creativity, and spatial reasoning.

I change the type of music I'm listening to depending on my activity and mood. As most people in my office could tell you, I listen to a mix of clas­sical and jazz during the workday. It keeps me calm and helps me to concentrate. Toward the end of the day, when people typically get tired, I'll switch to more upbeat music to keep me energized.


9. Stop Sharing – Eating and drinking from other people's utensils and glasses is one of the quickest ways to get a cold. And not just colds… It can result in cold sores. Known as the "herpes simplex virus type 1," cold sores are the painful blisters you get around your mouth and nose. They last for about a week and can lead to cold or flu-like symptoms. It's also the quickest way to spread a sore throat and gut bugs.

That's why I tell people every year to stop sharing utensils. During the winters I shared utensils, I'd suffer multiple colds. Once I stopped, I had only a rare cold during winter. Now when I feel the need to share food or drink, I get clean utensils and glasses.


8. Alcohol – Whether it's beer, liquor, or wine, moderate drinking of al­cohol is good for you. (I drink a large glass of wine a day.) Wine lowers blood sugar, decreases your risk of dementia, and protects your prostate. Beer is packed with B vitamins, which help maintain healthy insulin levels. Liquor has similar benefits to wine and beer, although to a lesser extent.

If you don't drink alcohol, there's increasing evidence than non-alcoholic red wine has health benefits as well. A 2012 Spanish study published in the American Heart Association journal Circulation Research found that the antioxidants in non-alcoholic red wine were just as beneficial. While the study was small, it's promising for people who don't drink.

But if you do drink, remember, moderation is key… Too much disrupts your sleep cycles, increases blood pressure, and increases your risk of cancer.


7. Massage – Massage decreases inflammation and modulates the immune system. That means fewer aches and pains. Swedish-style massage is my preferred choice as it moves toxins out of the muscles and body tissues while assisting the immune system in its functions. A study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine showed Swedish massage helped patients with osteoarthritis improve their range of motion and decrease pain.

Massage is also a great way to relieve everyday pains and improve your mood. I try to get a full-body massage twice a month. If you find the right person, the energy flow and "recharging" alters your life for at least a couple days. If a professional massage isn't in the budget, find a partner who will exchange or barter with you.

There are also tools you can use to give yourself a massage. I use a Body Back Buddy to help relieve aches in my back. (You can find them on Amazon for less than $40.) You can even use a tennis ball. It's the quickest headache and back-pain reliever I know of. I travel with one and use the ball under my upper back and roll around until I find the pressure points. You can easily adjust how much weight is on the ball and the pressure points.


Source: Retirement Millionaire