It takes 32 glasses of alkaline water at a pH of 9 to neutralize the acid on ONE 12 oz can of soda. Most people don't drink that much water, and if they do, it's just regular water, not water that has been alkalinized. So in order to keep your blood at a neutral pH, your body uses the only thing it has to buffer that acid...the calcium from your bones. For every can of soda, your body withdraws 20mg of calcium from the bones.
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Saturday, November 22, 2008
SAD
I bought two of these light boxes for family members who noticed a huge difference when using them. They struggled with depression and were extremely irritable during the dark winter months. Many of my students are affected with this in my classes. They pull of the classroom blinds and sit as close to the windows as possible. Read the following testimonials about how getting more light in the winter can make you healthier! The further north you live, the more likely to suffer from this. http://www.alaskanorthernlights.com/testmnl.html
Symptoms: If you have seasonal affective disorder (SAD), you will usually develop symptoms of depression during the winter when there is less daylight (October through April). Symptoms of SAD include:
Difficulty concentrating. Low energy and fatigue. Reduced interest in daily activities, especially social activities. Moodiness (depressed, sad, or unusually quiet). Increased appetite. Cravings for complex carbohydrate (such as pasta and bread). Weight gain. Increased sleep. Loss of interest in sex. Irritability. People with SAD may either have symptoms of major depression or minor depression. Those with minor depression are considered to have subsyndromal SAD.
1 http://health.yahoo.com/depression-overview/seasonal-affective-disorder-sad-topic-overview/healthwise--hw169555.html
What is seasonal affective disorder (SAD)?
Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, is a type of depression that affects a person during the same season each year. If you get depressed in the winter but feel much better in spring and summer, you may have SAD.
Related Articles Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) - Treatment Overview Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) - Topic Overview » More symptoms Articles
Symptoms: If you have seasonal affective disorder (SAD), you will usually develop symptoms of depression during the winter when there is less daylight (October through April). Symptoms of SAD include:
Difficulty concentrating. Low energy and fatigue. Reduced interest in daily activities, especially social activities. Moodiness (depressed, sad, or unusually quiet). Increased appetite. Cravings for complex carbohydrate (such as pasta and bread). Weight gain. Increased sleep. Loss of interest in sex. Irritability. People with SAD may either have symptoms of major depression or minor depression. Those with minor depression are considered to have subsyndromal SAD.
1 http://health.yahoo.com/depression-overview/seasonal-affective-disorder-sad-topic-overview/healthwise--hw169555.html
What is seasonal affective disorder (SAD)?
Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, is a type of depression that affects a person during the same season each year. If you get depressed in the winter but feel much better in spring and summer, you may have SAD.
Related Articles Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) - Treatment Overview Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) - Topic Overview » More symptoms Articles
The Truth About Flu Shots
I work with students, so have in the past been one of the first to line up to get my flu shot. I couldn't afford to get the flu. But like everything else I decided that I needed to checkout everything that I put into my body. I knew too many people who said they wouldn't get a flu shot, as they always got the flu after getting the shot. I said what I had always heard, "You can't get the flu from a dead virus". But too many people told the same story, and that set me on a journey:
During one flu epidemic in recent years it was claimed by one hospital emergency ward that out of 32 people who were vaccinated, 30 ended up with the flu.
http://hubpages.com/hub/The-Truth-About-the-Flu-Vaccine
Flu shot ingredients
http://www.flu-treatments.com/flu-shot-ingredients.html
Recent Flu Study
Mom's against Mercury
http://www.momsagainstmercury.org/mercury.htm
http://momsagainstmercury.org/mercury.htm
During one flu epidemic in recent years it was claimed by one hospital emergency ward that out of 32 people who were vaccinated, 30 ended up with the flu.
http://hubpages.com/hub/The-Truth-About-the-Flu-Vaccine
Flu shot ingredients
http://www.flu-treatments.com/flu-shot-ingredients.html
Recent Flu Study
Mom's against Mercury
http://www.momsagainstmercury.org/mercury.htm
http://momsagainstmercury.org/mercury.htm
All About Sugar
SWEET NAMES: WHAT VARIOUS SUGARS ARE CALLED from: http://www.askdrsears.com/html/4/T045000.asp
While there are many types of sugars, some are sweet somethings, others are sweet nothings. Here are the more common sugars you will see in the ingredients list on a product label. Knowing what they are and their nutritional value will help you make wiser choices.
Glucose is the simplest sugar and the most rapidly absorbed into the bloodstream. Glucose is often called dextrose when it is added to foods. The body eventually breaks down all sugars and carbohydrates into glucose, which is the form in which sugar enters cells to be used for energy.
Sucrose (otherwise known as table sugar) is composed of one molecule of glucose and one molecule of fructose. This is the white sugar that comes in many forms, such as powdered or granulated. It is usually made from refining extracts of sugar beets or sugar cane.
Fructose is one of the main sugars found in fruits and honey. It is often preferred to straight glucose and sucrose as an energy source, since it is absorbed more slowly into the bloodstream and, therefore, has a less erratic effect on blood sugar levels. It is a popular sweetener.
Lactose is the primary sugar in dairy products and is composed of one molecule of glucose and one of galactose. Because of its galactose content, it is more slowly absorbed into the bloodstream than pure glucose and is therefore more blood-sugar-friendly. Unlike glucose, which is quickly and easily absorbed through the intestines, lactose requires an enzyme in the intestines, lactase, to break down the sugars and allow absorption. People who are lactose-intolerant don't produce enough lactase to break down milk sugars. The lactose ferments, causing gas and diarrhea.
Maltose is composed of two molecules of glucose and is the sugar found in barley malt and some cereals. The maltose in beer causes a rapid rise in blood sugar.
Corn syrup is a sugar extracted from corn. Being extracted from corn doesn't make it any healthier than ordinary table sugar. Syrups are really sugar concentrates and one tablespoon of syrup, corn or maple, contains about twice the amount of calories as a tablespoon of granulated sugar. While syrups do contain traces of a few minerals, such as calcium, phosphorus, iron, potassium, and sodium, they essentially have the same nutritional value as sugar. Because corn syrup is cheap to produce, it is the most popular sweetener for beverages, and even some juices. Yet, because of its high calorie content, it is seldom found in diet drinks. People who are allergic to corn should check labels carefully, since corn syrup will trigger their allergies.
High-fructose corn syrup is a sweetener containing 40 to 90 percent fructose and a carbohydrate extract from corn. This is a popular and inexpensive sweetener in cereals and sodas.
Molasses is a thick syrup, a byproduct of the sugar-refining process. Yet, unlike ordinary table sugar, molasses contains other valuable nutrients besides carbohydrates. The darker the molasses, the greater its nutritional value. Blackstrap molasses, for example, is a valuable source of calcium, iron, potassium, and also contains traces of B-vitamins.
Brown sugar is simply ordinary table sugar made brown by adding molasses. Because of the added molasses, brown sugar contains a trace more nutritional value than white sugar, but not enough to make it any more valuable as a source of nutrients.
"Raw" sugar is more about a marketing gimmick than about a nutritional difference. The term "raw" implies a more natural sugar. Yet, raw sugar is nothing more than crystallized, refined white sugar with a touch of molasses left in. Because raw sugar appears in larger crystals than the refined granules of ordinary table sugar, it seems more healthful. But this belief has no basis in fact.
ALTERNATIVE SWEETENERS
Want to satisfy your sweet tooth, yet get more nutritional bang for your calorie buck? Instead of heaping tablespoons of the white stuff, try these suggestions:
Fruit concentrates . Fructose sugar is sweeter than table sugar, and because of its more steady absorption and metabolism in the bloodstream, it doesn't produce the roller coaster effect of refined sugars. Fruit concentrates, such as pear and apple, are the best because fructose is the primary sugar in these fruits. While the amount of fruit concentrate you choose to use depends upon your own sweet or tart preferences, as a general guide, use half as much fruit concentrate as sugar in a recipe.
Cinnamon . Cinnamon is a sweet spice, and a small amount goes a long way. Two teaspoons of cinnamon can change a tart apple pie to a sweet one, lessening the amount of sugar needed. As an added nutritional perk, a teaspoon of cinnamon contains 28 milligrams of calcium and traces of B-vitamins, fiber, and iron.
Other sweet spices. Spicing up a dish with distinct flavors will lessen your temptation to add sugar. Try these herbs and spices to accent the flavor in foods: mint, cloves, anise, and ginger. A twist of lemon peel spruces up the look and flavor of almost any beverage, including plain water.
Fruit toppings, such as crushed pineapple, applesauce, strawberries, or blueberries instead of syrup on pancakes and waffles. Sprinkle some cinnamon or nutmeg to bring out the fruit's natural sweetness.
Plain yogurt flavored with fresh fruit. The result is less sweet and contains better sugars than the syrupy fruit preserves.
Unsweetened canned or frozen fruit packed in water or its own juices rather than those in which syrups have been added.
Reduce the sugar called for in recipes by at least a half. Add some cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, or fruit concentrate to perk up the sweetness. (This may not work well in traditional recipes for cookies and cakes. You may have to experiment to discover how low you can go and still produce results you find acceptable.) If you substitute honey or molasses, use half or less of the recommended amount for sugar. If the recipe calls for 1 cup of sugar, try using 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup of honey.
If you substitute honey, molasses, or fruit concentrate for sugar in a recipe, use half or less of the recommended amount for sugar. If the recipe calls for a cup of sugar, try using a quarter to a half cup of honey.
Instead of sugar in coffee or tea, try a cinnamon stick. The swirling is fun and gives you something to do with your hands. Many people find the cinnamon stick helpful after a meal for breaking not only the sugar habit but also the smoking habit.
While there are many types of sugars, some are sweet somethings, others are sweet nothings. Here are the more common sugars you will see in the ingredients list on a product label. Knowing what they are and their nutritional value will help you make wiser choices.
Glucose is the simplest sugar and the most rapidly absorbed into the bloodstream. Glucose is often called dextrose when it is added to foods. The body eventually breaks down all sugars and carbohydrates into glucose, which is the form in which sugar enters cells to be used for energy.
Sucrose (otherwise known as table sugar) is composed of one molecule of glucose and one molecule of fructose. This is the white sugar that comes in many forms, such as powdered or granulated. It is usually made from refining extracts of sugar beets or sugar cane.
Fructose is one of the main sugars found in fruits and honey. It is often preferred to straight glucose and sucrose as an energy source, since it is absorbed more slowly into the bloodstream and, therefore, has a less erratic effect on blood sugar levels. It is a popular sweetener.
Lactose is the primary sugar in dairy products and is composed of one molecule of glucose and one of galactose. Because of its galactose content, it is more slowly absorbed into the bloodstream than pure glucose and is therefore more blood-sugar-friendly. Unlike glucose, which is quickly and easily absorbed through the intestines, lactose requires an enzyme in the intestines, lactase, to break down the sugars and allow absorption. People who are lactose-intolerant don't produce enough lactase to break down milk sugars. The lactose ferments, causing gas and diarrhea.
Maltose is composed of two molecules of glucose and is the sugar found in barley malt and some cereals. The maltose in beer causes a rapid rise in blood sugar.
Corn syrup is a sugar extracted from corn. Being extracted from corn doesn't make it any healthier than ordinary table sugar. Syrups are really sugar concentrates and one tablespoon of syrup, corn or maple, contains about twice the amount of calories as a tablespoon of granulated sugar. While syrups do contain traces of a few minerals, such as calcium, phosphorus, iron, potassium, and sodium, they essentially have the same nutritional value as sugar. Because corn syrup is cheap to produce, it is the most popular sweetener for beverages, and even some juices. Yet, because of its high calorie content, it is seldom found in diet drinks. People who are allergic to corn should check labels carefully, since corn syrup will trigger their allergies.
High-fructose corn syrup is a sweetener containing 40 to 90 percent fructose and a carbohydrate extract from corn. This is a popular and inexpensive sweetener in cereals and sodas.
Molasses is a thick syrup, a byproduct of the sugar-refining process. Yet, unlike ordinary table sugar, molasses contains other valuable nutrients besides carbohydrates. The darker the molasses, the greater its nutritional value. Blackstrap molasses, for example, is a valuable source of calcium, iron, potassium, and also contains traces of B-vitamins.
Brown sugar is simply ordinary table sugar made brown by adding molasses. Because of the added molasses, brown sugar contains a trace more nutritional value than white sugar, but not enough to make it any more valuable as a source of nutrients.
"Raw" sugar is more about a marketing gimmick than about a nutritional difference. The term "raw" implies a more natural sugar. Yet, raw sugar is nothing more than crystallized, refined white sugar with a touch of molasses left in. Because raw sugar appears in larger crystals than the refined granules of ordinary table sugar, it seems more healthful. But this belief has no basis in fact.
ALTERNATIVE SWEETENERS
Want to satisfy your sweet tooth, yet get more nutritional bang for your calorie buck? Instead of heaping tablespoons of the white stuff, try these suggestions:
Fruit concentrates . Fructose sugar is sweeter than table sugar, and because of its more steady absorption and metabolism in the bloodstream, it doesn't produce the roller coaster effect of refined sugars. Fruit concentrates, such as pear and apple, are the best because fructose is the primary sugar in these fruits. While the amount of fruit concentrate you choose to use depends upon your own sweet or tart preferences, as a general guide, use half as much fruit concentrate as sugar in a recipe.
Cinnamon . Cinnamon is a sweet spice, and a small amount goes a long way. Two teaspoons of cinnamon can change a tart apple pie to a sweet one, lessening the amount of sugar needed. As an added nutritional perk, a teaspoon of cinnamon contains 28 milligrams of calcium and traces of B-vitamins, fiber, and iron.
Other sweet spices. Spicing up a dish with distinct flavors will lessen your temptation to add sugar. Try these herbs and spices to accent the flavor in foods: mint, cloves, anise, and ginger. A twist of lemon peel spruces up the look and flavor of almost any beverage, including plain water.
Fruit toppings, such as crushed pineapple, applesauce, strawberries, or blueberries instead of syrup on pancakes and waffles. Sprinkle some cinnamon or nutmeg to bring out the fruit's natural sweetness.
Plain yogurt flavored with fresh fruit. The result is less sweet and contains better sugars than the syrupy fruit preserves.
Unsweetened canned or frozen fruit packed in water or its own juices rather than those in which syrups have been added.
Reduce the sugar called for in recipes by at least a half. Add some cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, or fruit concentrate to perk up the sweetness. (This may not work well in traditional recipes for cookies and cakes. You may have to experiment to discover how low you can go and still produce results you find acceptable.) If you substitute honey or molasses, use half or less of the recommended amount for sugar. If the recipe calls for 1 cup of sugar, try using 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup of honey.
If you substitute honey, molasses, or fruit concentrate for sugar in a recipe, use half or less of the recommended amount for sugar. If the recipe calls for a cup of sugar, try using a quarter to a half cup of honey.
Instead of sugar in coffee or tea, try a cinnamon stick. The swirling is fun and gives you something to do with your hands. Many people find the cinnamon stick helpful after a meal for breaking not only the sugar habit but also the smoking habit.
Cinnamon and Blood Sugar Studies
Recently I started taking 2 capsules of cinnamin each morning. It reduced my cravings for sugar. So I researched it further. Take a look!
Even if you don’t have diabetes the health benefits of cinnamon are many—it supports digestive function, constricts and tones tissues, relieves congestion, relieves pain and stiffness of muscles and joints, relieves menstrual discomfort, it has blood thinning compounds that stimulate circulation, it helps to prevent urinary tract infections, tooth decay and gum disease, and it contains a powerful anti-microbial agent that can kill E. coli and other bacteria. http://www.oliveandpeach.com/articles/show/54
In a December 2003 Diabetes Care study, cinnamon was found to improve glucose and lipids in people with diabetes. Sixty patients with type 2 who were taking a sulfonylurea (glyburide) were given one of three doses of cinnamon (1, 3 or 6 grams per day) or a placebo for 40 days.
Fasting blood glucose declined by 18 to 29 percent after 40 days in all three cinnamon treated groups. Specifically, 1 gram per day decreased glucose from 209 to 157 mg/dl, 3 grams per day decreased glucose from 205 to 169 mg/dl and 6 grams per day decreased glucose from 234 to 166 mg/dl. Read More: http://www.diabeteshealth.com/read/2004/11/01/4013.html
more: http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn4413
Cinnamon http://www.womenfitness.net/shed_pounds.htm
Creates a thermogenic burn. It reduces cholesterol levels – in particular, lowering bad cholesterol while leaving good cholesterol the same. It is cinnamon’s effect on blood sugar that makes it a potential help in the war against obesity, insulin resistance, sometimes known as "prediabetes," and the "Metabolic Syndrome." Cinnamon can be used in its powdered or stick form, adding it to drinks and foods, or as a supplement.
Fasting blood glucose declined by 18 to 29 percent after 40 days in all three cinnamon treated groups. Specifically, 1 gram per day decreased glucose from 209 to 157 mg/dl, 3 grams per day decreased glucose from 205 to 169 mg/dl and 6 grams per day decreased glucose from 234 to 166 mg/dl. Read More: http://www.diabeteshealth.com/read/2004/11/01/4013.html
more: http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn4413
Cinnamon http://www.womenfitness.net/shed_pounds.htm
Creates a thermogenic burn. It reduces cholesterol levels – in particular, lowering bad cholesterol while leaving good cholesterol the same. It is cinnamon’s effect on blood sugar that makes it a potential help in the war against obesity, insulin resistance, sometimes known as "prediabetes," and the "Metabolic Syndrome." Cinnamon can be used in its powdered or stick form, adding it to drinks and foods, or as a supplement.
Love this TOOTHPASTE
We had gone up to Idaho to help our son, who was siding our house. I didn't bring toothpaste in my carry-on and asked his wife if she would loan us some. She brought out some toothpaste that I had never seen before. Who knew that toothpaste could be organic? But I cannot go to sleep without brushing, so gave it a try. I was surprised that my teeth felt cleaner after using this paste than with anything I had every used. I came back and picked some up at Smith's grocery store. It cost a little more, but I love it! It says:
JASON Seafresh.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Sweet Poison
I received an email about the dangers in aspartane. Being a computer teacher, I went to http://www.snopes.com/ which told me the claim was false. But later I did more investigations, and was both alarmed and shocked at what I found. I wanted to warn my kids and my friends. Some listened and some thought I was in La La Land. If you do nothing else, just check out the links below. You owe it to yourself, and it won't take long.
In 1991, the National Institutes of Health.[17] listed 167 symptoms and reasons to avoid the use of aspartame , but today it is a multi-million dollar business that contributes to the degeneration of the human population, as well as the deliberate suppression of overall intelligence, short-term memory[18] and the added contribution as a carcinogenic environmental co-factor.
http://www.hiddenmysteries.org/health/conspiracy/aspartamefraud.html
Symptoms from aspartame: http://www.health-report.co.uk/aspartame-toxic-effects.htm
In 1991, the National Institutes of Health.[17] listed 167 symptoms and reasons to avoid the use of aspartame , but today it is a multi-million dollar business that contributes to the degeneration of the human population, as well as the deliberate suppression of overall intelligence, short-term memory[18] and the added contribution as a carcinogenic environmental co-factor.
http://www.hiddenmysteries.org/health/conspiracy/aspartamefraud.html
Symptoms from aspartame: http://www.health-report.co.uk/aspartame-toxic-effects.htm
APPLE CIDER VINEGAR!!!
I teach computer classes, and recently several of my students told me about the amazing things that happen when you take Organic Apple Cider Vinegar daily. They spoke of weight loss, and increased energy. One told me that he always had a sick stomach in the mornings, and couldn't eat, but that after going on this, it completely went away. So I stopped at GNC, and bought some, promising him that I would make sure it contained "The mother", what ever that was.! He told me to mix 2 tsp. in a cup of hot water with honey to sweeten several times a day. I was a little skeptical, but it was cheap and I could use some energy... so I tried. Every day, he asked me if I felt any more energy. Every morning I told him "not yet"... then suddenly, I started to feel amazing energy, and clear headedness. I was buzzing around with energy. I did more research on it, and found this link which I recommend you read, and try! Thanks Shawn for the great tip!!!
I was concerned about the acidity of the vinegar on my teeth enamel , so I put two tsp. in the bottom of a juice glass and add apple juice and take it one shot.
The versatility of ACV as a powerful body cleansing agent is legendary. It’s been traced to Egyptian urns as far back as 3000 B.C. The Babylonians used it as a condiment and preservative, while Julius Caesar’s army used ACV tonic to stay healthy and fight off disease. The Greeks and Romans kept vinegar vessels for healing and flavoring. It was used in Biblical times as an antiseptic and a healing agent and is mentioned in the Bible. In Paris in the Middle Ages it was sold from barrels by street vendors as a body deodorant, healing tonic and a health vinegar drink. http://www.lacetoleather.com/wondrugpag2.html
The versatility of ACV as a powerful body cleansing agent is legendary. It’s been traced to Egyptian urns as far back as 3000 B.C. The Babylonians used it as a condiment and preservative, while Julius Caesar’s army used ACV tonic to stay healthy and fight off disease. The Greeks and Romans kept vinegar vessels for healing and flavoring. It was used in Biblical times as an antiseptic and a healing agent and is mentioned in the Bible. In Paris in the Middle Ages it was sold from barrels by street vendors as a body deodorant, healing tonic and a health vinegar drink. http://www.lacetoleather.com/wondrugpag2.html
The SWEET benefits of apple cider vinegar
Monday, November 17, 2008
High Cholesterol
Side Affects of Lipitor
A year ago, I felt like a very old woman. I had joint pain, so much fatigue that I could literally fall asleep and be dreaming in less than a minute at any given time by just closing my eyes, and had started having heart palpitations. Daily tasks felt in-surmountable I went to my primary care physician, had an EKG and also complained to my OB/GYN. They said my heart was fine and that millions of Americans experience palpitations... they checked my thyroid which was low, and told me to exercise more, avoid caffeine, etc. I don't drink coffee, and it just seemed odd to me that all of a sudden my heart just decided to start skipping beats. I also had concern because my mom had died of a heart annurism at age 56, and I wasn't far behind her in age. The missed beats often woke me out of a sound sleep.
I felt prompted to stop taking Lipitor/Zocor and then did some research into the products. Extreme fatigue, joint pain, and heart palpitations are all part of Lipitor. Read what others are saying about their experiences: http://www.medications.com/se/lipitor#add . I went off and all of the palpitations, joint pain and fatigue are gone.
Did you know that statins deplete the heart of depletion of Co-Q10 depletion of Co-Q10. Read what this Doctor said about the drug: http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Cholesterol-Conspiracy---The-Truth-About-Statins-and-Nutritional-Supplementation&id=1094846
Two other Physicians wrote "Why animals don't have heart attacks" and also discuss what they know about statins: http://www.drrathresearch.org/health_news/061406_truthstatins.html
Don't take my word for it. Get out on the web and research it for yourself! You only get one body.
Now I had to figure out how to take care of the high cholesterol. I purchased a small book at kitchen kneads called Flaxseed (Linseed) Oil and the Power of Omega-3 by Ingeborg M. Johnson, CN and James R. Johnson, PHD. The book talked in detail about Omega-3 which has existed for 5,000 years but only recently have the benefits been uncovered and shown to be effective in improving general health. Some of the things that flaxseed or flaxseed oil might do for you are: Lower blood fat levels, reduce harmful bloom cholesterol levels, prevent colon and breast cancer, improve moods, diminish allergies and produce a healthier skin.
Numerous medical studies were cited throughout this book. Wes and I both started stirring a tablespoon into our oatmeal in the morning (must be raw, not cooked to get the health affects) and our next Dr.'s appt's showed amazing improvement in our borderline levels of cholesterol. Then we got busy and lazy and stopped doing it, and it went back to previous levels.
What else can it do for you? Reduce blood sugar levels, boost immune system, help with hot flashes. Read more: http://www.flaxhealth.com/howflaxhelps.htm
FLAX replaces Eggs: 1 Tablespoon flax seeds plus 3 Tablespoons water replaces one egg. ...http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=flax+seed+replace+egg&aq=f&oq=
A year ago, I felt like a very old woman. I had joint pain, so much fatigue that I could literally fall asleep and be dreaming in less than a minute at any given time by just closing my eyes, and had started having heart palpitations. Daily tasks felt in-surmountable I went to my primary care physician, had an EKG and also complained to my OB/GYN. They said my heart was fine and that millions of Americans experience palpitations... they checked my thyroid which was low, and told me to exercise more, avoid caffeine, etc. I don't drink coffee, and it just seemed odd to me that all of a sudden my heart just decided to start skipping beats. I also had concern because my mom had died of a heart annurism at age 56, and I wasn't far behind her in age. The missed beats often woke me out of a sound sleep.
I felt prompted to stop taking Lipitor/Zocor and then did some research into the products. Extreme fatigue, joint pain, and heart palpitations are all part of Lipitor. Read what others are saying about their experiences: http://www.medications.com/se/lipitor#add . I went off and all of the palpitations, joint pain and fatigue are gone.
Did you know that statins deplete the heart of depletion of Co-Q10 depletion of Co-Q10. Read what this Doctor said about the drug: http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Cholesterol-Conspiracy---The-Truth-About-Statins-and-Nutritional-Supplementation&id=1094846
Two other Physicians wrote "Why animals don't have heart attacks" and also discuss what they know about statins: http://www.drrathresearch.org/health_news/061406_truthstatins.html
Don't take my word for it. Get out on the web and research it for yourself! You only get one body.
Now I had to figure out how to take care of the high cholesterol. I purchased a small book at kitchen kneads called Flaxseed (Linseed) Oil and the Power of Omega-3 by Ingeborg M. Johnson, CN and James R. Johnson, PHD. The book talked in detail about Omega-3 which has existed for 5,000 years but only recently have the benefits been uncovered and shown to be effective in improving general health. Some of the things that flaxseed or flaxseed oil might do for you are: Lower blood fat levels, reduce harmful bloom cholesterol levels, prevent colon and breast cancer, improve moods, diminish allergies and produce a healthier skin.
Numerous medical studies were cited throughout this book. Wes and I both started stirring a tablespoon into our oatmeal in the morning (must be raw, not cooked to get the health affects) and our next Dr.'s appt's showed amazing improvement in our borderline levels of cholesterol. Then we got busy and lazy and stopped doing it, and it went back to previous levels.
What else can it do for you? Reduce blood sugar levels, boost immune system, help with hot flashes. Read more: http://www.flaxhealth.com/howflaxhelps.htm
FLAX replaces Eggs: 1 Tablespoon flax seeds plus 3 Tablespoons water replaces one egg. ...http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=flax+seed+replace+egg&aq=f&oq=
Blueberries and Walnuts
Blueberries, Walnuts, and your brain
Blueberries and walnuts. Diets containing two percent, six percent, or nine percent walnuts, when given to old rats, were found to reverse several parameters of brain aging, as well as age-related motor and cognitive deficits. Also, blueberries have been found to contain compounds that can reduce inflammation in the central nervous system.
Read More: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/11/071106122843.htm
Berries and cervical/breast cancer
Chemical studies in the US by the Agricultural Research Service have very recently revealed that Blueberries (as well as strawberries and raspberries) contain chemicals that decreased the growth of cervical and breast cancer cells by a considerable percentage.
Blueberries and walnuts. Diets containing two percent, six percent, or nine percent walnuts, when given to old rats, were found to reverse several parameters of brain aging, as well as age-related motor and cognitive deficits. Also, blueberries have been found to contain compounds that can reduce inflammation in the central nervous system.
Read More: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/11/071106122843.htm
Berries and cervical/breast cancer
Chemical studies in the US by the Agricultural Research Service have very recently revealed that Blueberries (as well as strawberries and raspberries) contain chemicals that decreased the growth of cervical and breast cancer cells by a considerable percentage.
Blueberries and cholestrol
Pigs experienced a significant reduction in cholesterol when fed a diet containing an amount of blueberries equivalent to only two cups in humans, in a study that researchers hope may be relevant to human health.
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