Alcohol May Disturb Your Sleep and Biological Clock
Wednesday, September 02, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Many people have a drink or two to relax and calm down from the stressors of the day, which even may assist sleep (at least in the short term). A new study shows that an increased level of alcohol can disrupt your biological clock. Not only does this induce potential serious sleep problems, it can throw your entire body out of rhythm (including your immune system). Another Study Linking Obesity to Aggressive Prostate CancerTuesday, September 01, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) It is really important that this message sink in to the male population. Being overweight when you are older or gaining weight as an adult are clearly linked to risk for developing the most aggressive and deadly form of prostate cancer. Vitamin D Stops Plaque Build Up In ArteriesThursday, August 27, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Scientists have now proven that a lack of vitamin D helps damaged cholesterol (oxidized cholesterol) form plaque and that adequate vitamin D stops damaged cholesterol from forming plaque. This should make it painfully clear that the “public health” advice of the American Cancer Society to use sun block and stay out of the sun has directly contributed to heart disease in a major way in America. Coumadin Alert - Is Sticky Blood Protective?Thursday, August 27, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) The “wisdom” of Western medicine assumes that sticky blood is a problem that must be solved at all costs so as to reduce the risk for a stroke. This assumption has led to wide scale over-prescribing of blood thinners like Coumadin. Coumadin is responsible for more drug injuries than any other drug and even causes bone loss, facts I review in an earlier article (FDA Sleeps While Common Medications Poison the Elderly). A new study shows that such medical treatment is likely to cause an increase in unstable plaque and actually increase the risk for stroke! Teen Abuse of ADHD Drugs – A Life-Threatening ProblemTuesday, August 25, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Question: When is a street drug of choice not a street drug? Answer: When it can also be sold by Big Pharma. ADHD drugs bind to cocaine- and amphetamine-regulated transcript (CART) receptors in the brain, the same receptors that crystal meth and cocaine binds to – receptors that have also gone awry in the case of regular excess alcohol consumption. A new study reported by the Associated Press shows a 76 percent increase in emergency calls to poison control centers across the nation due to ADHD drugs. Is Itching a Risk Factor for Cancer?Monday, August 24, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) There are many reasons for itching. Something is irritating your skin. It could be something you came in contact with or some waste product or toxin trying to work its way out of your body. There could be an infection in the skin. Many people itch when they get too stressed out or worn down. In response to such skin stressors your mast cells may release histamine (an irritant chemical), that magnifies the itching response. Maybe your immune system has gotten riled up, and IgE antibodies are locking in some sort of inflammatory skin problem that itches. Researchers have now identified an itch-specific gene signal in your spinal cord, and without it you don’t feel itching regardless of the irritant. Interestingly, too much of this gene signal is involved with cancer. Supplemental Carnitine Corrects Glucose IntoleranceSunday, August 23, 2009 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) A new study shows that supplemental carnitine can correct defects in fatty acid metabolism and glucose utilization that are due to the stress or obesity on metabolism or the affects of aging. This finding is of significant value in helping to correct and prevent diabetes and other problems associated with metabolic syndrome. Six Months of Smoking is Adequate for Significant Brain DamageThursday, 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. 
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