Six Months of Smoking is Adequate for Significant Brain Damage
Thursday, August 20, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) A surprising new study with MS patients shows that even a six month smoking period at any previous time in the person’s life (10 or more cigarettes per day) was associated with 17% more brain lesions compared to MS patients that never smoked. This news follows an earlier study that showed heavy smoking resulted in early onset Alzheimer’s. Meat and Dairy Not Associated with Increased Breast Cancer RiskTuesday, August 18, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) The Western diet is associated with disease, including increased rates of breast cancer. This has pointed a finger at red meat and dairy consumption as bad foods for health – a perception popular with proponents of vegetarian and raw food diets. A very large European study could not find a relationship between red meat, eggs, or dairy as a risk factor for breast cancer. Sleep Problems are a Significant Risk for Type II DiabetesSaturday, August 15, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Three new studies show that a short sleep duration, insomnia, and too much sleep all are reflective of a major problem in blood sugar metabolism that increases the risks for type II diabetes. Blueberry Leaf Extract Inhibits Hepatitis CFriday, August 14, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) A highly purified proanthocyanidin from blueberry leaves stops hepatitis C in its tracks. Is it any wonder that blueberries are a traditional food and healing remedy for liver-related ailments, including diabetes. Don’t Forget Vitamin C for Swine Flu PreventionThursday, August 13, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) German researchers have now demonstrated that a baseline amount of beta-interferon must be active in order for competent immune recognition and response to any viral invader, which of course includes the swine flu (H1N1). One of the many immune roles of vitamin C is to enhance the production of beta-interferon. Adequate Fiber Reduces the Risk for Type II DiabetesWednesday, August 12, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) 3,428 non-diabetic men (ages 60-79) were followed for seven years to examine the relationship between their fiber intake and the risk for developing type II diabetes. Those with less than 20 grams per day of fiber in their diet had a significantly increased risk for developing type II diabetes, regardless of calorie intake and other variables. A Path Back From Addiction & Mental Health ProblemsTuesday, August 11, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Groundbreaking research on a brain protein called kalirin is opening a new door for novel ways to address serious mental health disorders, addiction problems, as well as another angle on the prevention of Alzheimer’s disease. Prostate Cancer & the Androgen Receptor – A Clearer Picture of the ProblemMonday, August 10, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Prostate cancer is the most widely diagnosed cancer in America. Men have a 17% risk for getting the problem during their lifetime. The story of any cancer is essentially survival gone wrong, a problem wherein normal cell function is hijacked and turned to cancer. How this happens varies considerably for any particular type of cancer, although there are a number of common features. Any man not wanting prostate cancer in the first place or who is treating this problem should spend some time understanding at least the basics of the androgen receptor. Can Resveratrol Prevent Prostate Cancer?Saturday, August 08, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Resveratrol is repeatedly in the headlines as a potent anti-aging nutrient and I have written about this extensively in my article, Is Resveratrol the Fountain of Youth? A new cell study shows that resveratrol can block the transition of cancer cells into the form that becomes aggressive prostate cancer that is more likely to kill. Mainstream Medicine Now Trumpets Omega 3 Oils for Cardiovascular DiseaseThursday, August 06, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) I have been touting the extreme cardiovascular health benefits of omega 3 oils for cardiovascular health, especially DHA, for over two decades. It is now official, mainstream researchers proclaim that these oils “show great promise in primary and, particularly in secondary prevention of cardiovascular diseases." High Cholesterol in Middle Age Linked to Future Alzheimer’s RiskWednesday, August 05, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) A new study that followed 9,844 members of the Kaiser Permanente Northern California Medical Group for four decades has found that those who had total cholesterol greater than 250 when they were ages 40 to 45 were 57% more likely to develop Alzheimer’s. Those whose total score was between 200 and 249 were 50% more likely to have developed dementia. Friendly Flora Reduces Childhood InfectionsWednesday, August 05, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) A double-blind placebo-controlled study shows that a daily supplement of friendly flora (lactobacillus acidophilus and bifidobacterium) significantly reduced infections and duration of illness in children ages 3 to 5 years of age. Seventy Percent of U.S. Children Lack Vitamin DTuesday, August 04, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) For the first time researchers looked into a large number of children (6000) from across the U.S. in an attempt to determine the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in this population. The results were shocking, a whopping 70%. This poses an immediate problem for flu-related immunity, a medium-range problem for obesity predisposition, and a long-term problem for future heart disease and cancer. Prostate Cancer and Zinc – Can Zinc Be Overdone?Monday, August 03, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Many individuals are confused by the meaning of studies that sometimes show a particular nutrient is associated with some form of cancer when in fact they thought that nutrient was supposed to be helpful. A case in point is zinc and prostate cancer, which is the subject of this posting. Ensure Adequate Zinc for Flu-Fighting ImmunitySaturday, August 01, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Scientists at the University of Florida have shown that zinc not only supports healthy immune function, but increases activation of the T cells responsible for destroying viruses and bacteria. Healthy humans taking 15 mg of zinc per day had significantly improved T cell function, meaning they had a higher ability to ward off infections they could have been exposed to. This is an important point to keep in mind, especially with an unpredictable flu season ahead. Steep Escalation in Minority Obesity and Breast CancerFriday, July 31, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) A new report in the journal Academic Pediatrics shows that severe obesity in children has tripled in the past two decades. It has especially risen amongst blacks (5.7%) and Mexican-Americans (5.2%), compared to whites (3.1%). The problem is more prevalent in low income families. Americans Spent $34 Billion on Alternative Medicine in 2007Friday, July 31, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Americans spent $34 billion out-of-pocket dollars on natural approaches for health improvement in 2007. This represents 1.5% of the $2.2 trillion spent on health care each year in the U.S. However, it represents 11% of the out-of-pocket spending. Thirty-eight percent of Americans use some form of alternative therapy. About $14.8 billion was spent on non-vitamin, non-mineral natural products such as fish oil and glucosamine. Immunometabolism: The New FrontierFriday, July 31, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Every now and then rather jaw-dropping research is published, as is the case this week as the journal Nature Medicine published three groundbreaking articles linking the function of immune cells to obesity and diabetes – data which opens the door to solving all kinds of health problems including the obesity issue itself, inefficient immune response to the flu in overweight individuals, as well as obesity-related autoimmune problems. Pregnant Women at Higher Risk for Severe Swine FluWednesday, July 29, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning that pregnant women are at higher risk for life-threatening complications from the Swine Flu. Six of thirty-four U.S. pregnant women with confirmed swine flu contracted pneumonia and died. These women were healthy before contracting the flu. Compared to the general population pregnant women have a four fold risk for getting the flu. Will Drinking Milk Help You Live Longer?Tuesday, July 28, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) There are plenty of people (I’m not one of them) practicing or believing in alternative health who think that drinking milk is simply bad to the bone. A new meta-analysis from 324 milk-related studies by European researchers concludes that regular milk drinking may reduce the chances of dying from illnesses such as coronary heart disease (CHD) and stroke by up to 15-20 %. DHA May Help Prevent Macular DegenerationTuesday, July 28, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) The omega 3 essential fatty acid known as DHA is intimately involved with eye health from a very early age and a number of epidemiologic studies have indicated that omega 3 oils may reduce the risk for age-related macular degeneration (AMD). A new animal study by researchers at the National Eye Institute (NIH) sought to identify molecular mechanisms involved. The researchers showed that a diet high in omega 3 oils can significantly prevent and in some cases reverse the AMD-like lesions in their animal model. Women with Hot Flashes at Extreme Risk of Heart Attack if Using HRTFriday, July 24, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) A new study published in the journal Menopause shows that older women with significant hot flashes who take horse urine estrogen and synthetic progesterone increase their risk of a heart attack a whopping 900% in the first year, compared to placebo and to women taking these hormones who do not have hot flashes. Curcumin May Reduce the Risk of Breast Cancer in Women Who Have Used HRTFriday, July 24, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) It is known that horse urine estrogen and synthetic progesterone (medroxyprogesterone acetate) increase the risk of later breast cancer. A new animal study shows that curcumin can prevent changes in breast tissue from exposure to these drugs that otherwise increases cancer risk. Carnosine May Help Prevent and Reverse CataractsThursday, July 23, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Cataracts occur when the structural proteins of the lens of your eyes begin to form tangles. This occurs over time from some form of stress, such as exposure to sunlight (along with not enough antioxidants to keep up with the free radical damage). A new study with animal lenses shows that carnosine not only reduces the formation of these cataract-forming tangles, it can actually clear them up! Estrogen Therapy Increases Risk of Ovarian CancerWednesday, July 22, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Another retrospective nail in the estrogen-replacement coffin shows that women currently on estrogen have a 38% increased risk for ovarian cancer. Women who have previously used estrogen replacement have a 16% risk, a risk that diminishes as the length of time since the last use of estrogen increases.
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