Health 08 (Oct 14 - Jun 15)

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New research says this surprising food could be weakening your bones... or worse by Dr. David Eifrig

That glass of milk might be weakening your bones. According to a new study published in the British Medical Journal, drinking more milk is not associated with a lower risk of fractures. To the contrary, it was associated with higher mortality in both men and women among participants in the study.

Researchers followed 61,433 women and 45,339 men for an average of 20 years and recorded their fractures, mortality, and how much milk they consumed per day. They found women who drank three or more glasses of milk per day did not have fewer fractures than those who drank less. But here’s the killer… the mortality rates for men and women participating in the survey increased with each daily glass of milk consumed.

The researchers believe the cause for the higher mortality may be galactose, a sugar found in milk that increases inflammation. As I’ve written before, inflammation is linked to many diseases, including heart disease, diabetes, and arthritis. These findings call into question the age-old prescription of drinking more than one glass of milk a day to prevent fractures.

More research is needed, but I’d recommend no more milk than the amount for your coffee per day or a bowl of cereal. If you need extra calcium, try adding other calcium-rich foods to your diet like spinach, kale, white beans, and some fish like salmon or sardines.

Source: Retirement Millionaire

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10cm tapeworm lived in man’s brain for four years
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/scie ... years.html

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The Best Time to Exercise For Better Sleep

Working out at night is totally fine, just try to avoid the gym at least an hour before bedtime.

Exercise during the day makes it easier for you to sleep at night, but spiking your heart rate too close to bedtime will keep you tossing and turning.

One study found that exercising first thing in the morning actually leads to better sleep at night, as well as reduced blood pressure.

Source: ETR

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Eat This Orange Food Once Per Week

At only 100 calories per medium size potato, a four-ounce sweet potato holds more than 100% of our daily supply of beta carotene, a hefty dose of iron, and a plentiful shot of vitamins C and E.

Together, these nutrients protect your body against cellular damage of all types, especially in athletes who compete in extreme environments (such as altitude, heat, cold, or pollution).

They're also one of the best foods for muscle recovery after a tough workout, says California sports nutritionist Kim Mueller, R.D.

And there are more ways to eat them than just baked and boiled. Try stirring cooked, diced sweet potato into chili or your favorite potato-salad recipe. You can also grate them into hamburgers or meatloaf, or use them to make your own oven-baked fries.

Source: ETR

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Cranberry

There's a superstar at your Thanksgiving table.

No, it's not your Uncle Bob who can do the hokey pokey for five straight hours.

It's the cranberry.

And for something as small as the cranberry is, it sure packs a nutritional punch.

Cranberries contain resveratrol, an anti-inflammatory compound, are loaded with vitamin C, as well as other antioxidants, can prevent UTIs and can reduce the risk of kidney stones.

And that's just the short list!

But to get all these cranberry benefits, that jellied glop from a can just won't do.

Besides containing some ingredients you definitely don't want, like high fructose corn syrup, canned cranberry sauce is processed to remove the seeds and skin. So you're missing out on some of the best parts of the fruit.

If you're making homemade cranberry sauce or relish or any other dish using fresh cranberries to go along with your Thanksgiving dinner, excellent!

If not, I'm sure you'll have plenty of leftovers that will go great with fresh cranberry sauce.

And when you buy fresh cranberries, get an extra bag or two. They freeze wonderfully and you can use them to add a little extra nutrition to a lot of different foods well after Thanksgiving.

Source: HSI

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3 Tips to Improve Your Sleeping Habits By Craig Ballantyne

You MUST get more deep sleep.

Here's how: First, sleep in a cool (67 degrees Farenheit), pitch black room.

Second, avoid ALL electronics for at least 30 minutes before bed. I stop using all computers and my phone an hour before bed.

And when I travel, I take two secret weapons. While this sounds goofy and makes me look SILLY, I wear an eye-mask and earplugs to bed when traveling because hotels are too bright and loud.

Source: ETR

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Beautiful Hair by Shelly Richarson

Many things in your diet help to achieve healthy hair, and one of the important nutrients are biotins.

Biotins can be found in foods like lentils, peas, brewer´s yeast, brown rice, soybeans, oats, walnuts, and sunflower seeds.


Source: www.wisdomtips.com

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HIV evolving 'into milder form'
http://www.bbc.com/news/health-30254697

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Warning: If your prescription drugs come from this country, they could be dangerous

Source: Bloomberg

http://thecrux.com/warning-if-your-pres ... 37gMXBU%3D

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== AVOID THESE 5 WORST INGREDIENTS ==

1) Sugar – for years they’ve told us that fat is the enemy and that if you eat low fat you’ll lose your belly fat, yet two thirds of people out there are still overweight and can’t seem to lose the weight.

Why do you think that is?

Research continues to prove that sugar is making AND keeping you fat at an alarming rate, and that’s in addition to forcing your body to get bloated and puffy.

But that’s not all that sugar is doing to your health. Worldwide the rate of diabetes is skyrocketing and more and more people are diagnosed with diabetes than ever before – including children, which was once unheard of.

It’s no wonder that over two thirds of the population is fat, sick, and tired!


2) Grains – A diet high in grains puts stress on your body’s insulin regulation mechanism, which leaves you susceptible for weight gain and diabetes.

It’s also easy to find yourself bloated when eating food items that are filled with grain since these items are high in calories, high in carbs and contain “antinutrient” compounds that interfere with your body’s digestion and absorption of nutrients.


3) Gluten – You may think that you’re safe eating gluten, but studies are showing that one in three people are sensitive to gluten. This sensitivity leads to bloating, leaky gut syndrome, and weight gain.

Gluten is a grain protein that triggers an immune response when ingested. Over time this can lead to dermatitis, joint pain, reproductive problems, acid reflux, other digestive conditions, autoimmune disorders, and celiac disease.

But gluten is a cheap filler to add to foods and so “big food” continues to poison our food supply with it until the USDA stops them… which isn’t going to happen any time soon.


4) Dairy – According to USA Today, 75% of adults have a decrease in lactase activity. Why does this matter? Without lactase your body can’t properly digest dairy…and this means painful, bloated belly syndrome which adds inches to your waistline.

In addition to the difficulty that you have in digesting dairy, most dairy products are very rich in calories that cause unwanted pounds to creep up around your belly and thighs.


5) Soy – Did you know that 93% of soy is genetically modified and has one of the highest pesticide contamination rates of any food? It also contains extremely high levels of natural toxins.

If you need another reason to stop eating soy then get this: Soy has a high concentration of goitrogens which block production of thyroid hormones. When your thyroid production is low then your energy becomes zapped, your metabolism crashes, and weight gain becomes automatic.


As I said, you might have all or some of these fat and disease promoting ingredients in your kitchen. You’re best off avoiding them all together if you want to easily drop fat, regain your energy and your health.

Source: ETR