How to Protect Yourself Against Fluoride Toxicity
We're all familiar with the additive fluoride.
But do you know what your daily requirement for fluoride is?
Zero.
In the 1940s and '50s, dentists believed that fluoride was an essential nutrient necessary to build strong bones and teeth. Communities around the country started adding it to their drinking water. And the CDC heralded water fluoridation as one of the greatest public health feats of the 20th century.
The goal was to reduce dental cavities, but the experiment turned out to be a big bust.
Fluoride actually increases cavities.
One large study looked at 400,000 students. It found that for each 1 part-per mi...
Source: Al Sears, MD Natural Remedies - November 8, 2016 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Al Sears Tags: Health Source Type: news
In (Sly) Defense of (Junk) Food?
Michael Pollan, a colleague I very much admire, wrote In Defense of Food. According to my on-line detractors (a.k.a., trolls), I am the author of the sequel: in sly defense of junk food. We’ll examine the case momentarily.
First things first, though. I recognize the liabilities of rebutting trolls this way. For one thing, even thoroughly justified acts of self-defense can make one look, well, defensive. For another, since trolls mostly attract only the interest and attention of one another, there’s a good chance none of their vitriol has come to your attention in the first place. I can accommodate that by address...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - October 21, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Why Knowing Your Triglyceride Number Matters
Many of us can rattle off our latest cholesterol number at the drop of a hat. Keeping an eye on your cholesterol is important but there's another number you also should have memorized - your triglycerides. However, if asked about our triglyceride number, most of us have little to know idea what it is. That's too bad because our triglyceride number reveals quite a bit of how healthy we are or not. The good news is there are many steps we can take to get it in a healthier range starting today.
What are triglycerides?
Triglycerides (TG) are the most common type of fat in the body and are an important measure of heart health...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - October 17, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Health Tip: Get Enough Dietary Iron
-- Iron is an essential nutrient in a healthy diet. Here are some good sources, courtesy of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics:
Lean cuts of pork, beef, chicken, turkey and fish.
Pinto and kidney beans, soybeans and lentils.
Breakfast cereals... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - October 14, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
Monk, 120, Credits Longevity To No Spices -- and No Sex
A Hindu monk who claims to be 120 ― which would make him the oldest man to have ever lived ― credits his longevity to no sex or spices and to performing yoga daily for hours.
Swami Sivananda, who barely has a wrinkle on his face, was born on August 8, 1896, according to his passport. He is now applying to Guinness World Records to verify his claim, reports AFP. Guinness currently lists Japan’s Jiroemon Kimura, who died in June 2013 at the age of 116 years and 54 days, as the oldest man to have ever lived.
Sivananda was born into extreme poverty and orphaned before he was 6-years-old. ...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - September 28, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Nourishing Foods For A Healthy Heart
Nutrition is one of the key, if not most important, areas to address in order to successfully manage high blood pressure, cholesterol and to maintain overall heart health. Here are some of the best whole foods that can improve these health metrics through a nourishing lifestyle.
Blood Pressure
It used to be thought that lowering sodium intake was the most important dietary change we could make to help improve blood pressure. However, we now know that there are a few other minerals that play a huge role in blood pressure control.
These minerals are calcium, magnesium and potassium, which help to lower blood pressure by pr...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - September 19, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
The Weirdest Thing: One Week From Landing
Today was our last Sunday on sMars. In less than a week, the hatch will open and the six of us will rejoin the world. In some (obvious) ways, we never left. In many ways, we'll be aliens among our own kind.
When your whole world looks like this, your values change a bit.
It's easier than you might think to step out of the world - so easy, in fact, that people do it on accident. We spend a weekend in the woods; volunteer for a summer in rural Mexico; go for a long walk across Spain, moving from east to west, from the mountains skirting France to the edge of the Atlantic ocean. After the week, month, season or year away,...
Source: Science - The Huffington Post - August 24, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Ask JJ: How To Pack Healthy Lunches Your Kids Will Eat?
Ask JJ: I know nutritious food is important to my children's success at school. But how can I pack healthy lunches they'll actually eat?
One of the things I looked forward to most as a kid was the surprise of opening my lunchbox in the school cafeteria. Packing an appetizing, healthy lunch for your children is an easy way to improve their day, even if they don't feel quite so enthusiastic about the early mornings and hectic pace of a new school year.
Everyone wants their food to look tasty, and that especially applies to kids. With little ones, bite-size finger food wins out every time. So cut that apple into tiny chunk...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - August 19, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Dozens Killed in Nepal After Crowded Bus Veers Off Road
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — A bus filled with people traveling to their home villages in Nepal to receive the first government payments for victims of last year's devastating earthquake slipped off a narrow mountain road Monday, killing at least 33 people and injuring 28 others.
The bus was heading to Kartike Deurali village, among the worst hit by the quake, which killed nearly 9,000 people in the country. The road — little more than a trail — was only wide enough for one vehicle to pass at a time and was slippery because of continuous rain.
Home Ministry official Chiranjivi Nepal said 33 people were killed, but ...
Source: JEMS: Journal of Emergency Medical Services News - August 15, 2016 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: BINAJ GURUBACHARYA, Associated Press Tags: News Major Incidents Source Type: news
Swapping animal protein for plant protein 'may improve health'
Conclusion
This analysis of two prospective cohort studies aimed to examine whether our intake of animal and plant protein is linked to our mortality risk.
It found evidence that animal protein intake was weakly associated with higher mortality, particularly cardiovascular mortality, whereas plant protein was associated with lower mortality.
However, the association with mortality was only seen in those with at least one other unhealthy lifestyle factor: smoking, heavy alcohol intake, being overweight or obese, and physical inactivity.
This suggests that it's not meat alone that has the effect – it seems to be more a co...
Source: NHS News Feed - August 2, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Food/diet Lifestyle/exercise Source Type: news
Why you should eat more proteins like nuts, lentils over red meat, eggs
Cutting back on carbs and eating more protein can have positive health effects, but not all protein is equal — consuming more red meat, eggs and dairy could shorten your life, while eating more plant-based proteins like beans and nuts could help you live longer, a new study suggests. (Source: CBC | Health)
Source: CBC | Health - August 1, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: News/Health Source Type: news
Making Plant-Based Diets More Popular: Just Add Convenience
Veganism is enjoying a tidal wave of new followers. Many consumers are opting to follow plant-based diets for both health and environmental reasons. Yet this type of diet can often be incredibly time consuming. The laborious process of chopping endless vegetables and whizzing up your own almond milk is not suitable for our modern, busy lifestyles.
It is estimated that around one billion people in the developed world are overweight, leaving them vulnerable to illnesses like heart disease, cancer and diabetes. Overconsumption of red meat has been shown to be one of the leading causes of this issue. Furthermore, rearing ani...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - July 21, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
7 Reasons Why Including Protein in Your Diet is a Must
When we think about protein, images of body builders and athletes come to mind. But protein has important health benefits for everyone, not just for sports enthusiasts eager to build muscle. To understand why this nutrient is so necessary in our diets, it's important to understand more about it.
Think back to high school science class. Proteins are molecules that make sure that our bodies' organs and tissues function properly. They are also key components in our skin, eyes, hair, bones and nails. Proteins are made up of smaller molecules called amino acids. When we digest protein, the amino acids are what's left. These un...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - July 19, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Tackling Obesity With a Secret Superfood Crop
Britain is waking up to its obesity issues. Currently in the UK, three in ten adults are overweight, and run a higher risk of developing diabetes, cancer and heart disease. To combat this, a string of initiatives have recently been launched by the UK government. A tax on sugary drinks and a review of fast-food advertising aimed at children are among the strategies being implemented and discussed.
But is enough being done to ensure more nutritious, convenient and affordable foods are on offer to consumers? How can we stop consumers reaching for that packet of crisps when hunger strikes? This is one of the questions the Glo...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - July 18, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Summer is the perfect time to fine tune your diet
It’s July, and the year 2016 is half over! If in January you promised yourself that you’d eat healthier, it’s not too late! In fact, summer is a great time to fine tune and upgrade your diet. The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans is a good roadmap.
Here’s how you can get started.
Establish a healthy eating pattern
Rather than focus on nutrients, percentages, or grams, let’s eat real, whole food.
Vegetables are the go-to food. Most are low in calories, high in fiber, and full of nutrients
Fruit, especially whole fruits, are also key players in eating healthfully. They are loaded with vitamins and mineral...
Source: New Harvard Health Information - July 14, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Katherine D. McManus, MS, RD Tags: Diet and Weight Loss Health Healthy Eating Source Type: news
