Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Vitamin D and Our Health
Greetings Family. I found an interesting article on Vitmin D. The article deals with aging and interestingly enough, race. Click the blue and or underlined d ...http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/vitamind.asp, to read. It should take about 15 minutes, but is excellent and important info on aging and please try not to skim it, read it. d Vitamin D. Until next post, take care.
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Family Is Like A Tree
New Features on This Blog
Hello Family, greetings to you. Well, I've been working to improve the blog so that eventually we can share pictures (moving and still). There are a couple of other new features that I think will be usefull, like- 'search this blog', and now I can blog from my cell phone. Please take a look around the blog. Anyway, I have received a lot of information to share so please dont stop sending me your articles of interest to the family. Take care. Until next post.
Monday, September 14, 2009
Something New
Hello family. A dear and trusted friend sent this to me. I was floored at the results. It put a smile on my face to know this actually works. Try it you'll see!
You know that you should clean the outside of your computer screen every so often. However, did you know that you're supposed to clean the inside of the screen, too? Not many people know this or how to do it. So, here's a complimentary cleaning. Click here.
I laughed too ! Until next time, have a good week. God Bless
You know that you should clean the outside of your computer screen every so often. However, did you know that you're supposed to clean the inside of the screen, too? Not many people know this or how to do it. So, here's a complimentary cleaning. Click here.
I laughed too ! Until next time, have a good week. God Bless
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
On Vitamin C and Zinc
Hello Family. I've taken this excerpt from Healthy Advantage an online health news letter. It's good information to have.
Antioxidant pills do not prevent metabolic syndrome
SOURCE: American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, August 2009.
Published September 04, 2009
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People who want to forestall heart disease and diabetes may do better by choosing antioxidant-rich foods instead of antioxidant supplements, a new study suggests.
Researchers found that among more than 5,200 middle-aged adults, antioxidant supplements had no effect on the risk of developing metabolic syndrome over seven-plus years.
Metabolic syndrome refers to a collection of risk factors for type 2 diabetes, heart disease and stroke -- including high blood pressure, abdominal obesity, low levels of "good" HDL cholesterol, elevated triglycerides and high blood sugar. The condition is diagnosed when a person has at least three of those risk factors.
The current findings, reported in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, suggest that taking antioxidants in capsule form may not thwart metabolic syndrome.
On the other hand, men and women who began the study with relatively high blood levels of certain antioxidants -- particularly vitamin C and beta-carotene -- were less likely than those with lower levels to develop metabolic syndrome.
The implication is that even though antioxidant supplements might not cut the risk of metabolic syndrome, antioxidant-rich foods just might, according to the researchers, led by Dr. Sebastien Czernichow of the French national research institute INSERM, in Paris.
Blood levels of vitamin C and beta-carotene are "rather good surrogate markers" of people's fruit and vegetable intake, Czernichow told Reuters Health in an email.
"This reinforces the guidelines for an adequate intake of this food group and goes against the regular use of antioxidant pills," he said.
The study included 5,220 adults with an average age of 49 who were randomly assigned to take either a mix of vitamins C and E, beta- carotene, selenium and zinc in capsule form or inactive placebo capsules.
After an average of 7.5 years, 263 study participants had been diagnosed with metabolic syndrome. There was no significant difference in risk between the supplement and placebo groups.
There were differences, though, when the researchers looked at participants' antioxidant blood levels at the studies outset. The one-third with the highest vitamin C levels had about half the risk of metabolic syndrome as those with the lowest levels.
Similarly, the third with the highest beta-carotene levels had only one-third of the risk of metabolic syndrome as those with the lowest beta-carotene concentrations.
In contrast, higher zinc levels in the blood were linked to an increased risk of metabolic syndrome. It's not clear why this is, but the researchers speculate that high zinc levels might, in some people, reflect heavy consumption of red meat -- one of the prime food sources of the mineral.
Good food sources of vitamin C include citrus fruits, strawberries and cantaloupe, and vegetables such as red peppers, broccoli and tomatoes.
Beta-carotene, which is converted in the body into vitamin A, is found in foods such as carrots and sweet potatoes, and leafy greens like spinach and kale.
SOURCE: American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, August 2009.
Eat your vegetables and take it easy on that red meat. Until next time.
Antioxidant pills do not prevent metabolic syndrome
SOURCE: American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, August 2009.
Published September 04, 2009
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People who want to forestall heart disease and diabetes may do better by choosing antioxidant-rich foods instead of antioxidant supplements, a new study suggests.
Researchers found that among more than 5,200 middle-aged adults, antioxidant supplements had no effect on the risk of developing metabolic syndrome over seven-plus years.
Metabolic syndrome refers to a collection of risk factors for type 2 diabetes, heart disease and stroke -- including high blood pressure, abdominal obesity, low levels of "good" HDL cholesterol, elevated triglycerides and high blood sugar. The condition is diagnosed when a person has at least three of those risk factors.
The current findings, reported in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, suggest that taking antioxidants in capsule form may not thwart metabolic syndrome.
On the other hand, men and women who began the study with relatively high blood levels of certain antioxidants -- particularly vitamin C and beta-carotene -- were less likely than those with lower levels to develop metabolic syndrome.
The implication is that even though antioxidant supplements might not cut the risk of metabolic syndrome, antioxidant-rich foods just might, according to the researchers, led by Dr. Sebastien Czernichow of the French national research institute INSERM, in Paris.
Blood levels of vitamin C and beta-carotene are "rather good surrogate markers" of people's fruit and vegetable intake, Czernichow told Reuters Health in an email.
"This reinforces the guidelines for an adequate intake of this food group and goes against the regular use of antioxidant pills," he said.
The study included 5,220 adults with an average age of 49 who were randomly assigned to take either a mix of vitamins C and E, beta- carotene, selenium and zinc in capsule form or inactive placebo capsules.
After an average of 7.5 years, 263 study participants had been diagnosed with metabolic syndrome. There was no significant difference in risk between the supplement and placebo groups.
There were differences, though, when the researchers looked at participants' antioxidant blood levels at the studies outset. The one-third with the highest vitamin C levels had about half the risk of metabolic syndrome as those with the lowest levels.
Similarly, the third with the highest beta-carotene levels had only one-third of the risk of metabolic syndrome as those with the lowest beta-carotene concentrations.
In contrast, higher zinc levels in the blood were linked to an increased risk of metabolic syndrome. It's not clear why this is, but the researchers speculate that high zinc levels might, in some people, reflect heavy consumption of red meat -- one of the prime food sources of the mineral.
Good food sources of vitamin C include citrus fruits, strawberries and cantaloupe, and vegetables such as red peppers, broccoli and tomatoes.
Beta-carotene, which is converted in the body into vitamin A, is found in foods such as carrots and sweet potatoes, and leafy greens like spinach and kale.
SOURCE: American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, August 2009.
Eat your vegetables and take it easy on that red meat. Until next time.
Monday, September 7, 2009
Michael Jackson Left This For Us
Hello and greetings family. This will only take a moment of your time. Please put on some headphones or simply turn on your speakers and watch this important video . I was mesmerised by the children laughing and playing against a backdrop of war and worldly concerns. The message is clear, 'We Can Make A Difference.' Click the link above or below.
http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid19067538001?bclid=0&bctid=13406413
Until next time take care !
http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid19067538001?bclid=0&bctid=13406413
Until next time take care !
Saturday, September 5, 2009
More info for Gout Sufferers
This was entitled For Family and Friends
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When someone close to you has gout, you probably want to know what to do for him or her. No one can give you advice that will be appropriate for all people with gout, but here are some general facts about the condition that may help you understand the experience and provide support:
A gout “flare” (attack) usually strikes suddenly, at night, in one location (usually the large joint in the big toe). During the attack, the joint becomes hot, red, swollen, and extremely tender.
The pain of a gout flare can be excruciating—it has been compared to childbirth or bone fractures—and is worst in the first 24 hours.
Gout symptoms can be triggered by stress, alcohol, certain medicines, or the presence of another illness.
Even without treatment, the symptoms usually go away within 3 to 10 days, and the next attack may not occur for months or even years, if at all. However, over time attacks can be more severe, last longer, and occur more often.
The primary risk factor for gout is a high level of uric acid in the blood—a condition called hyperuricemia. Uric acid is a natural byproduct of the body's metabolism. But if too much uric acid is produced, or if the kidneys don't eliminate enough of it, it can deposit needle-like crystals in the joints and other tissues.
The pain of gout attacks is caused when these uric acid crystals are deposited in connective tissue and/or in the fluid that cushions the joint (the synovial fluid), producing irritation and causing the body to respond with painful inflammation.
Gout attacks are more likely to reoccur when uric acid levels are elevated. Uric acid levels can be measured through simple blood tests. Ask your healthcare provider.
Although it's true that certain foods and alcoholic beverages contribute to the body's pool of uric acid, these are two among many factors related to hyperuricemia.
Over time, gout can progress and cause damage to joints, potentially leading to disability. However, with proper treatment, most people with gout are able to control their symptoms and the progression of the disease.
Get more details about:
Who gets gout
Myths & facts about gout
What really causes gout
Preventing gout attacks
Knowing what triggers gout
Information about diet and gout
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Please take care of yourselves. Until next time .
Home
What Is Gout?
The Root Causes of Gout
How Can You Cope With Attacks?
What About Diet and Gout?
How Do Others Deal With Gout?
For Family and Friends
Print This Page
E-mail This Page
Enlarge Text
When someone close to you has gout, you probably want to know what to do for him or her. No one can give you advice that will be appropriate for all people with gout, but here are some general facts about the condition that may help you understand the experience and provide support:
A gout “flare” (attack) usually strikes suddenly, at night, in one location (usually the large joint in the big toe). During the attack, the joint becomes hot, red, swollen, and extremely tender.
The pain of a gout flare can be excruciating—it has been compared to childbirth or bone fractures—and is worst in the first 24 hours.
Gout symptoms can be triggered by stress, alcohol, certain medicines, or the presence of another illness.
Even without treatment, the symptoms usually go away within 3 to 10 days, and the next attack may not occur for months or even years, if at all. However, over time attacks can be more severe, last longer, and occur more often.
The primary risk factor for gout is a high level of uric acid in the blood—a condition called hyperuricemia. Uric acid is a natural byproduct of the body's metabolism. But if too much uric acid is produced, or if the kidneys don't eliminate enough of it, it can deposit needle-like crystals in the joints and other tissues.
The pain of gout attacks is caused when these uric acid crystals are deposited in connective tissue and/or in the fluid that cushions the joint (the synovial fluid), producing irritation and causing the body to respond with painful inflammation.
Gout attacks are more likely to reoccur when uric acid levels are elevated. Uric acid levels can be measured through simple blood tests. Ask your healthcare provider.
Although it's true that certain foods and alcoholic beverages contribute to the body's pool of uric acid, these are two among many factors related to hyperuricemia.
Over time, gout can progress and cause damage to joints, potentially leading to disability. However, with proper treatment, most people with gout are able to control their symptoms and the progression of the disease.
Get more details about:
Who gets gout
Myths & facts about gout
What really causes gout
Preventing gout attacks
Knowing what triggers gout
Information about diet and gout
Do you want new information about gout over time? Then sign up for the Gout.com Information Program today!
Contact Us Terms of Use Privacy Policy
Please take care of yourselves. Until next time .
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Growing Pains
Hello Family. I have been experiencing some computer problems with my netbook and my yahoo calendar. I have to get used to this netbook, (I'm not as young as I used to be.) My yahoo calendar does not always do as I tell it. I guess it's because I have so many dates on it. Our family is pretty big. Surprise)Don't get me wrong it's been a great tool, but when it messes up.....it is a mess to straighten out. Bear with me I'll get it together. Much love to you. Until next time !
Happy Birthday September Family
Hello and greetings family. There are a few birthdays this month, so Happy birthday and God Bless you if your birthday is this month. Here's the list:
1) Marguerite Tyree - Sept. 1
2) Rosalind Stubblefield - Sept. 7
3)Victor Hardin - Sept. 19
4) Lorain Hardin - Sept. 30
Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday.... and Much love to you !
1) Marguerite Tyree - Sept. 1
2) Rosalind Stubblefield - Sept. 7
3)Victor Hardin - Sept. 19
4) Lorain Hardin - Sept. 30
Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday.... and Much love to you !
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