Congressional Birdbrains – Your Health at RiskSaturday, October 04, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) On Monday, Sept 29, the American public witnessed firsthand the utter ineptitude of the United States House of Representatives, hitting Main Street directly in the pocketbook. While leaders try to figure a way out of an impending economic crisis, it is now clear for everyone to finally see that we have an equal crisis in political leadership. Viral Infections and Weight Loss, Breaking NewsSaturday, October 04, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) New research proves for the first time that viral infections activate the synthesis of fatty acids in human metabolism. In turn these fatty acids are used by the viruses to build the envelope that protects them, a process that is vital for viral replication. The researchers found that reducing fatty acid synthesis with drugs dramatically reduced viral replication. I find this study fascinating, but for different reasons. The information helps to explain why some people have very resistant weight problems, as low grade viral infections would keep a person’s metabolism making fat instead of breaking it down to use for fuel. Lactic Acid, Your Brain, and FibromyalgiaFriday, October 03, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) New research indicates that during intense exercise the lactic acid produced by your muscles can be used by your brain for energy production. This discovery may be of extreme significance for individuals suffering from fibromyalgia. Pot Smoking, BDNF, and AddictionThursday, October 02, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Smoking pot may feel good for a while, but new science shows that it lays waste to your nervous system. Researchers found that pot smokers are depleting their levels of BDNF, one of the single most important substances for brain health. Overcoming Bad Memories and Improving RelationshipsWednesday, October 01, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) How many of us struggle with bad experiences or memories, the “old tapes” that come back to haunt us at the most inopportune times? A new study has unlocked the key to this mechanism, offering hope for improvement to everyone. Exercise Can Help Preserve Your MindTuesday, September 30, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) There is an epidemic of early onset cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease in the American public, a public health catastrophe that will only be getting worse as the wave of baby boomers enters their 60s. A new study indicates there is a simple way for you to prevent this problem – exercise. Lack of Sleep, Stress, Adrenals, and ObesityMonday, September 29, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Click this link to view article Lack of Sleep, Stress, Adrenals, and Obesity. Statins Drastically Impair Healthy MuscleMonday, September 29, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Science about the extreme adverse side effects of the widely used statin drugs for lowering cholesterol continues to leak out. The latest findings show that statins, at commonly prescribed doses, significantly interfere with the healthy rejuvenation of muscles. Bone Drugs and Jaw Decay – A New WarningMonday, September 29, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Those conned into taking bone-damaging bone drugs face the reality that their jaw bone may rot, teeth will loosen, gums will stay inflamed, pain will not go away, and their will be ongoing drainage from the deteriorated jaw bone. This is the new warning issued to 50 million elderly ... Friendly Flora Help Train Your Immune SystemSunday, September 28, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) The balance of friendly flora (acidophilus) residing in your digestive tract has a profound effect on your health. A new study points out that one of the key roles of these friendly flora is to train your immune system to be competent, and not hyper-react. Circulatory Health and Baby Fat CellsSaturday, September 27, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) New research indicates that problems with endothelial cells may trigger baby fat cells to grow up too fast, regardless of diet, opening up a whole new angle on the weight loss issue. What Are Your Baby Fat Cells Doing?Friday, September 26, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Until recently nobody knew exactly where your baby fat cells lived. In a new study clever scientists engineered mice so that baby fat cells would glow green, allowing them to pinpoint their exact location and to follow their development. Lack of Sleep, Stress, Adrenals, and ObesityThursday, September 25, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) A new study points out that the lack of sleep, all by itself, is enough to inappropriately raise cortisol later in the day. As I explained last week, too much cortisol turns off fat burning gene switches in your liver, leading to obesity risk. Curcumin Reduces the Size of Blood ClotsWednesday, September 24, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Curcumin is a potent anti-inflammatory nutrient with many health benefits. New research indicates that curcumin can reduce the size of blood clots. Friendly Flora Protect Against Type I DiabetesTuesday, September 23, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) A new study shows that a lack of friendly flora in the digestive tract can set the stage for developing incorrect immune system training that in turn causes the immune system to attack the pancreas, leading to Type I Diabetes. This problem can be prevented by having adequate friendly flora in your digestive tract. Statins Increase Delirium Rate After SurgeryTuesday, September 23, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) If you are 65 or older, taking a statin, and go in for an elective surgery of any type, you are 28% more likely to have delirium following the surgery. Carnosine Helps Parkinson’s PatientsMonday, September 22, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Combining the nutrient carnosine with traditional Parkinson’s treatment resulted in significant improvement in neurologic symptoms and antioxidant function, with no side effects. Acetyl-L-Carnitine Reduces Nerve PainSunday, September 21, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) A new study with the nutrient acetyl-l-carnitine (ALC) shows that it has a protective affect on nerves, helping to reduce significant pain while keeping nerves cells alive. Zinc and DepressionSaturday, September 20, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) A new human study shows that zinc can activate the production of BDNF (brain derived neurotrophic factor), a key substance needed to ward off depression and keep nerve cells alive. Pantethine to the RescueFriday, September 19, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Following a heart attack or a stroke, a low oxygen situation follows (tissue hypoxia) wherein massive free radical damage ensues, driving the severity of the problem. If free radicals could be stopped then damage would be reduced. Researchers looking into this issue came upon a new finding. Activation of the enzyme aldehyde dehydrogenase reduced heart attack damage in an experimental model by 60%. Phosphatidylserine Offsets Heavy StressThursday, September 18, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Phosphatidylserine has been shown to offset the stress of intense exercise, a finding that transfers directly to any person under intense stress. How Stress Causes a Fatty LiverWednesday, September 17, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) New research has for the first time pinpointed the precise mechanism explaining how excess cortisol results in a fatty liver. New Data on Dental Health & Heart DiseaseTuesday, September 16, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) The clear links between dental health and heart disease just got a lot stronger, which may now be a motivational factor for many people to improve oral hygiene. People with bleeding gums allow entry of up to 700 different types of bacteria directly into their circulation, increasing the risk for a heart attack. Acidophilus, H. Pyloria, and Your StomachMonday, September 15, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) A new understanding of Helicobacter pylori and its mode of operation may save numerous Americans from stomach ulcer and general heartburn and indigestion. Please Pass the PistachiosSunday, September 14, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) In a study that rocks the wobbly foundation of the low fat diet for heart health paradigm (which is of course a major fraud), LDL cholesterol was lowered by 8% when participants ate 20% of their calories per day from pistachios (34% fat diet). Pregnancy Nutrition Influences Future ObesitySaturday, September 13, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Mother’s have a profound affect on the future health of their children, including the risk for obesity. Fetal programming and early infant development are times when the nervous system is “hard wiring” patterns that will have heavy influence for a lifetime. Major Immunity BreakthroughFriday, September 12, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) It is one thing to kill the microbe, and it is another to clean up the battle field. New research says that if the battle field is not cleaned up properly, with remnants of the previous intruder still hanging around even though it is not infectious anymore, then your immune system may not recognize what is going on and you will be much more likely to get sick again. Nutrition and a Thriving InfantThursday, September 11, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Mothers who consume the most fish during pregnancy and lactation as well as nurse their child for longer than 10 months significantly improve the healthy development of their child. Breast Cancer and Stress, Younger Women Take NoteWednesday, September 10, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) In women ages 25 – 45 a clear link has been established between stress and breast cancer risk. Women with two or more traumatic events had a 62% greater risk, whereas women who were able to maintain a positive and optimistic outlook had 25% less risk. B12 Levels Predict a Healthier BrainWednesday, September 10, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) A new study analyzing the vitamin B12 levels in elderly individuals (age 61-87) found that higher B12 levels were associated with more normal brain size. On the other hand, those with the lowest levels of B12 had the most brain atrophy (six times more likely to have a problem). Lack of Folic Acid Linked to Colon CancerMonday, September 08, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) In new research scientists grew human colon cells in folate-depleted and folate-enriched tissue culture. A lack of folate was clearly linked to DNA damage, as well as numerous other gene-related changes favorable to cancer. Amount of Snoring Predicts Hardening of ArteriesSunday, September 07, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Research published in the September 1 issues of the Journal Sleep shows that if you snore more than half the night you have a 64% chance of having measurable hardening of your carotid artery – a major cause of stroke. Quercetin Reduces Flu SusceptibilitySaturday, September 06, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) A new study shows that quercetin significantly reduces susceptibility to the flu, great news for everyone as we head into the flu season. Flu Shot Does Not Reduce Risk of DeathSaturday, September 06, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) The new research shows that flu shots provide no statistically significant reduction in mortality. The Psychotic Use of Anti-PsychoticsFriday, September 05, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Big Pharma has illegally targeted the elderly and children with the off label marketing of its powerful anti-psychotic schizophrenia drugs, raking in billions in mostly taxpayer-funded fraud while killing the elderly and damaging children for life. This travesty is beyond barbaric. A New Leptin Link to FertilityThursday, September 04, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Brand new research has established that when leptin registers properly in your brain, signifying nutritional adequacy, an energetic gene switch is thrown called TORC1. TORC1 then activates multiple genes associated robust energy use, including genes that enable a woman to become pregnant (KISS1). Vytorin Cancer Link Opens Can of WormsWednesday, September 03, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) In an unprecedented change of posture the New England Journal of Medicine has reversed itself on the issue of whether Vytorin causes cancer. In the initial release of data back in July NEJM stood by Merck and Schering-Plough, who hired an Oxford consultant to rule that a 50% statistically significant increased risk of cancer was by chance. I pointed out in an earlier posting that such statistical manipulation, based primarily on the opinion of the Oxford reviewer, was ridiculous. NEJM has had a sudden change of heart and now agrees with me. NAC Helps Serious Mental Health ProblemsWednesday, September 03, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) N-Acetyl-Cysteine (NAC) is an antioxidant that helps build cellular levels of glutathione, the primary antioxidant within cells that protects the cell from damage. Two new double blind placebo controlled studies show that NAC is quite helpful as a supportive treatment for both Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia. Mothers with Low DHA at Risk for DepressionTuesday, September 02, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) A new animal study shows that if a mother is lacking DHA during pregnancy she is much more likely to suffer from postpartum depression. Fish Oil Helps Heart Patients – Statins Don’tTuesday, September 02, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) In yet another blow to the statin marketing machine, Crestor was found to be of no help at all in reducing mortality in heart failure patients, despite lowering lowering LDL cholesterol.
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