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Thursday, March 11, 2010 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) The ability of your body to tolerate wear and tear before it enters into an inflammatory auto-immune state of accelerated tissue damage is of the utmost importance to preserving your health – especially if you are under high stress. An emerging body of science shows that certain T cells act to regulate your tolerance to high stress by activating a natural anti-inflammatory defense system referred to as and heat shock proteins (HSP). Your ability to activate HSP is associated with longevity. Researchers have coined the term vitagenes to signify gene signals that activate HSP. Vitamin D is Needed to Fight and Prevent the FluTuesday, March 09, 2010 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) This past year everyone saw with their own two eyes that our government’s public health officials had no problem using fear to influence Americans to be guinea pigs for an experimental H1N1 vaccine. It was equally obvious that the government cried wolf and has egg on its face, as their predicted pandemic never happened (and not because of an effective vaccine campaign) Where are they now when it becomes obvious that a lack of vitamin D drastically impairs the immune response to fight any flu – especially considering a majority of Americans are lacking in the nutrient? Where is their public health message that Americans need to be adequate in vitamin D so as to help reduce the chance of getting any flu in any flu season? Banaba Leaf: Helps Blood Sugar and Bones while Reducing InflammationMonday, March 08, 2010 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Banaba leaf (Lagerstroemia speciosa L) comes from a Southeast Asia tree. The leaves have been used in traditional medicine in the Philippines and India for diabetes and weight management. The active component in the leaves is called corosolic acid. Scientists at Arkansas State University are now suggesting that this plant-derived corosolic acid is a diabetic drug of the future. Colostrum Prevents Immune Suppression Following ExerciseSaturday, March 06, 2010 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Oral supplementation with bovine colostrum is known to support healthy human immunity. In a new study healthy men cycled for 2 hours after receiving four weeks of daily colostrum (in comparison to a control group). Those taking colostrum had no deficits in their front line immune troops that were experienced by those not taking colostrum. DHA in the War on CancerThursday, March 04, 2010 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Scientists have just discovered that DHA is a potent anti-cancer compound. This is yet another example of the power of nutrition to help fight cancer. Many nutrients possess in inherent intelligence wherein they protect healthy cells while helping to kill cancer cells. DHA can now be added to this list. The Poorly Developing ADHD BrainMonday, March 01, 2010 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) A study done at the National Institute of Mental Health has used neuroanatomical magnetic resonance image technology to document developmental changes in brain structure in normal children and those with ADHD. It is already known that asymmetrical development is associated with healthy motor and cognitive function. The study images show that children with ADHD lack normal asymmetric development between the right and left brain – with the prefrontal regions losing any asymmetrical development. Exercise Builds Brain Structure in SchizophreniaSunday, February 28, 2010 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) An astounding study has shown that aerobic exercise can generate new brain structure in vital regions of the brain affected by schizophrenia. Abnormal Brain Structure in SchizophreniaSaturday, February 27, 2010 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) The post-mortem analysis of the brains of patients with schizophrenia compared to normal brain shows severe dysregulation in the matrix outside of brain cells that holds them together in key regions of the subconscious brain associated with learning, memory, and the processing of stress. The finding is the first of its kind and it essentially means that the roads and highways that hold brain cells in position are at least as important as the neurotransmitter status that up to this time has received the lion’s share of attention. Length of Pot Smoking Doubles the Risk for Psychosis/SchizophreniaFriday, February 26, 2010 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Smoke pot for five years as a teenager and it doubles your risk for developing hallucinations or delusions that are associated with the significant mental health disorders referred to as psychosis or schizophrenia. For those who think smoking pot is harmless and relaxing, it is not. Tocotrienols are Effective Bone BuildersThursday, February 25, 2010 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) A new animal study compared the effectiveness of various forms of vitamin E in the quality of bone formation. The study found that gamma tocotrienol was the best form that supported multiple aspects of bone integrity during the process of normal bone formation. Tocotrienols Inhibit Breast Cancer Tumors and CellsWednesday, February 24, 2010 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) While tocotrienols are widely regarded for their cardiovascular protection it is worth noting that they are well regarded as a potent anti-cancer compound, especially the form known as gamma tocotrienol. A new mouse study shows that dietary intake of tocotrienols prevented an implanted breast cancer tumor from taking hold by preventing it from spreading and directly inducing death in the tumor cells. Vitamin K Reduces InflammationWednesday, February 24, 2010 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Vitamin K is known as an important co-factor nutrient in the formation of bone. It enables the attachment of calcium into proper structure as bone hydroxyapatite crystals. Vitamin K is also needed for proper blood coagulation and is well known as an antioxidant, working synergistically with many other antioxidants. A new study shows that vitamin K has the ability to directly modulate NF-kappaB, the primary gene switch involved with inflammation. EPA/DHA Protects Circulation in Type II DiabeticsSunday, February 21, 2010 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Dietary supplementation of 2000 mg EPA/DHA per day significantly improved the circulatory function of type II diabetic patients following a meal containing high fat. This is very important as elevated blood sugar tends, over time, to have a "cementing" effect on flexible structures like the circulatory system in turn leading to difficult health problems. High Intake of EPA/DHA Reduces Risks for Cardiovascular DiseaseSaturday, February 20, 2010 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) By now just about everyone is aware that consuming essential fatty acids like DHA is vital to your cardiovascular health, weight management, and general inflammation reduction. In general, the more health problems you have relating to cardiovascular health, blood sugar, weight, and inflammation, the higher the level of intake should be. A new study with Eskimos suggests that more is better as the study authors concluded, "Increasing EPA and DHA intakes to amounts well above those consumed by the general US population may have strong beneficial effects on chronic disease risk." Fiber, Not Statins, for Childhood Cardiovascular HealthFriday, February 19, 2010 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) A new Finnish study shows that children ages 8 months to 9 years who have the highest level of fiber intake in their diets have the lowest levels of cholesterol. It's that simple. Fix the diets of kids, get them started on a better nutritional path, and they will experience far less obesity and heart disease – while saving society hundreds of billions in health care costs. Anxiety is a Problem of Missing BrakesThursday, February 18, 2010 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) A new study shows that individuals with anxiety have a disconnect of regulation between the frontal lobes of the conscious brain and a core regulating center in the subconscious brain (amygdala). In normal situations your frontal lobe thought process dampens and regulates the alarm coming from the amygdale, helping to keep negative emotions in check and under control. The new study shows for the first time that this method of self-regulation is lacking in people who have too much anxiety as a baseline of function. In essence, they are lacking anxiety brakes. Auto Pollution Increases the Rate of Hardening of the ArteriesWednesday, February 17, 2010 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Adults living within a football field distance of an LA freeway accumulate arterial plaque at double the rate. Low Vitamin D Doubles the Risk for Cardiovascular MortalityMonday, February 15, 2010 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) During the heart health month of February it is vital not to forget your vitamin D. A new study reviews the importance of vitamin D to cardiovascular health, reminding us that lacking vitamin D sets the stage for more than double the risk of a life-ending cardiovascular event. How Progesterone Promotes Healthy Full-Term PregnancySunday, February 14, 2010 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) A new study by Yale researchers shows for the first time that progesterone during pregnancy directly prevents a common cause of pre-term delivery. The researchers found that progesterone helped the fetal membrane tolerate inflammation, enabling it to maintain integrity. Failure of the fetal membrane accounts for 1/3 of premature deliveries. New Science Shows Statins Don’t Target the ProblemSaturday, February 13, 2010 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) It is quite inconvenient for the statin industry, which is bilking taxpayers and insurance companies for over 20 billion dollars every year, to find out that the statins are pointed at the wrong target. This is the conclusion that is easy to reach based on a new and highly advanced way of looking at the issue of how plaque is formed in arteries. Saturated Fat Not Linked to Heart DiseaseFriday, February 12, 2010 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) A meta-analysis of 21 studies involving almost 350,000 people followed their diets ranging from 6 years to 23 years. The study found no link between the intake of saturated fat and the risk for heart disease or stroke. Studies like this drive the statin-pushing American Heart Association crazy. Excess Desire for Sweets Indicates a Mental Health ProblemThursday, February 11, 2010 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) While eating sweets is a basic pleasure and may seem innocent enough, a skewed sense of taste that desires a higher-than-normal level of sweetness is associated with a family history of alcohol abuse and current depression symptoms. Age of Mother Linked to Autism RiskWednesday, February 10, 2010 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) An exhaustive study of all births in California in the 1990s has concluded that the increasing age of the mother is a risk factor for autism. Friendly Flora Boosts ImmunitySunday, February 07, 2010 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have shown that disruption of the friendly flora in your digestive tract can cause adverse changes to your immune system in other areas of your body. The researchers focus on how repeat use of antibiotics weakens your overall immune system and makes you much more at risk for new infections. How Exercise Improves Cardiovascular HealthThursday, February 04, 2010 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) The way modern medicine treats cardiovascular patients you would think that anyone with a problem is so brittle they need to be considered a humpty-dumpty about ready to fall off a wall. This logic is extended to exercise wherein individuals are cautioned not to overdo it. A new study shows that it is the force of the blood moving through your circulation that actually triggers various gene signals that are highly cardiovascular protective.
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