Headlines (Scroll down for complete stories):
1. High Blood Pressure Starts in the Brain
2. Chocolate Keeps Blood Pressure Level
3. Study: Vegetables Reduce Cancer Risk
4. Nutrients Prevent Hearing Loss
5. Can Eating Fish Cause Diabetes?
6. Federal Court OKs Mercury Fillings
1. High Blood Pressure Starts in the Brain
It's a long-established fact that brain activity can affect blood
pressure.
Now, researchers have discovered that a certain protein - JAM-1 -
seems to "trap" white blood cells, which obstructs blood flow.
"This can cause inflammation and result in poor oxygen supply to the
brain," re****ts the BBC.
Professor Julian Patton at England's Bristol University told the
British news service: "The future challenge will be to understand the type
of inflammation within the vessels in the brain," adding that, "We are
looking at the possibility of treating those patients that fail to respond
to conventional therapy for hypertension with drugs that reduce blood
vessel
inflammation and increase blood flow within the brain."
However, if you read NewsMax's "The Blaylock Wellness Re****t," you
would know that the re****t's author, Dr. Russell Blaylock, warned readers
about the brain's contribution to high blood pressure years ago.
In the July 2005 issue, Eliminate Hypertension Forever, Dr. Blaylock
wrote; "Hypertension is merely one stage of the metabolic syndrome (a
combination of Type-2 diabetes, hypertension and abnormalities in blood
lipids) - about 50 percent of all people with Type-2 diabetes also have
hypertension."
"Do***ented studies have shown that free radicals trigger the
metabolic syndrome and Type-2 diabetes. In these instances, the site of
damage is in the brain (the brain stem) and within the cells lining the
arteries (endothelial cells)."
He also warns that "kidney failure, heart attacks, stroke, eye
disorders, advanced atherosclerosis, congestive heart failure, aneurysms
and
a host of other serious disturbances are related to hypertension . .
please
note that I said 'related to' - not 'caused by.'" It's free radicals,
leading to inflammation, that do the damage.
But even scarier than all of those illnesses is the fact that three
out of 10 people who have hypertension don't know it because they have no
symptoms whatsoever.
Professor Jeremy Pearson of the British Heart Foundation, which
funded
the study in the U.K., said: "This exciting study is im****tant because it
suggests there are unexpected causes of high blood pressure related to
blood
supply to the brain.
"It therefore opens up the possibility of new ways to treat this
common, but often poorly managed, condition."
But you can do better than manage hypertension. You can stop it
without expensive prescription drugs.
To get Dr. Blaylock's special re****t, Click Here Now.
2. Chocolate Keeps Blood Pressure Level
A daily dose of chocolate may keep your blood pressure on an even
keel
equal just as well as beta-blockers or ACE inhibitors. An analysis of
several studies using cocoa products done at Cologne, Germany's University
Hospital found that eating chocolate each day improved systolic blood
pressure an average of 4.7 mm Hg, and diastolic 2.8 mm Hg when compared
with
control patients who ate no chocolate. The same analysis found that
neither
black nor green tea had an effect on lowering blood pressure.
A total of five studies using various types of chocolate were
analyzed. Participants in three of the studies were given either 100 grams
of dark chocolate a day, containing 500 milligrams polyphenols, or the
same
amount of cocoa- and polyphenol-free white chocolate. One study used a
dark
chocolate high in flavonoids (46 grams a day containing 213 milligrams
procyanidins) using a low-flavanoid chocolate as the control. The fifth
study used milk chocolate high in flavanols and procyanidins (294
milligrams) with controls eating cocoa butter chocolate containing few
flavanols (less than 5 milligrams).
Researchers found that cocoa's benefits weren't determined by race,
*** or weight, but chocolate did seem to have a more significant effect on
younger people with mild high blood pressure than on younger people with
normal blood pressure in the high range and elderly hypertensives.
If the general population ate chocolate each day, improvements in
health would be substantial, said Dirk Taubert, M.D., Ph.D. of University
Hospital. Chocolate could reduce the risk of stroke (by about 20 percent),
coronary heart disease (by 10 percent), and all-cause mortality (by 8
percent).
Taubert and his colleagues said that daily chocolate "rationally
applied" could be part of a program to lower the risk of hypertension that
can have results equal to taking beta-blockers or ACE inhibitors, drugs
commonly used to lower blood pressure.
Editor's Note:
a.. The Modified DASH Diet, and Other Natural Ways to Control
Hypertension.
3. Study: Vegetables Reduce Cancer Risk
New research is strengthening evidence that following mom's
admonition
to eat your vegetables may be some of the best health advice around.
A large study of 500,000 American retirees has found that just one
extra serving of fruit or vegetables a day may reduce the risk of
developing
head and neck cancer.
Numerous studies have demonstrated that diet plays a role in cancer.
Cancer experts now believe that up to two-thirds of all cancers come from
lifestyle factors such as smoking, diet and lack of exercise.
"It may not sound like news that vegetables protect from cancer, but
there is actually some controversy in the literature. It is im****tant that
we do these large studies," said Dr. Alan Kristal, associate head of the
cancer prevention program at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in
Seattle.
Researchers at the National Cancer Institute queried men and women
aged 50 and older about their diets, then followed participants for five
years to record all diagnoses of head and neck cancer, which is the
sixth-leading cause of cancer -related death worldwide.
Tobacco and alcohol use increase the risk of head and neck cancers,
which affect the mouth, nose, sinuses, and throat.
The study found eating six servings of fruit and vegetables per day
per 1,000 calories cut the risk of head and neck cancer by 29 percent
compared to eating one and a half servings.
The typical adult consumes around 2,000 calories a day.
"Increasing consumption by just one serving of fruit or vegetables
per
1,000 calories per day was associated with a 6 percent reduction in head
and
neck cancer risk, said Neal Freedman, cancer prevention fellow at the NCI.
A second study of food consumption in more than 183,000 residents of
California and Hawaii found that a diet high in flavonols might help
reduce
pancreatic cancer risk, especially in smokers.
Flavonols are common in plant-based foods but are found in highest
concentrations in onions, apples, berries, kale, and broccoli.
The study found that people who ate the largest amounts of flavonols
had a 23 percent reduced risk of developing pancreatic cancer compared to
those who ate the least.
© Reuters
Editor's Note:
a.. Can Eating the Right Foods Prevent Cancer? Yes! Find Details
Here.
4. Nutrients Prevent Hearing Loss
High doses of vitamins A, C, and E plus the mineral magnesium can
prevent hearing loss caused by noise. A study in guinea pigs found that
the
combination of supplements taken one hour before exposure to loud noises -
as loud as a jet engine take-off at close range - and repeated daily for
five days, was extremely effective in preventing noise-induced hearing
loss.
Noise-induced hearing loss is partly caused when cell mitochondria
in
the ear produce excessive amounts of free radicals when assaulted by loud
sounds. "Free radical formation bursts initially, then peaks again during
the days after exposure," said Colleen Le Prell, Ph.D. and the study's
lead
author.
Evidence keeps mounting that nutrients can block inner ear damage
caused by excessive free radical activity after loud noises, and earlier
studies had shown that single antioxidants give some protection against
hearing loss. "Vitamins A, C, and E and magnesium worked in synergy to
prevent cell damage," said Le Prell.
"These agents have been used for many years, but not for hearing
loss," said Josef Miller, Ph.D., and senior author of the study. "We know
they're safe, so that opens the door to push ahead with clinical trials
with
confidence we're not going to do any harm."
Clinical trials are in the works for a tablet or candy bar that
would
include the protective nutrients. Scientists think the nutritional combo
could be used to protect soldiers against hearing loss, as well as cut
hearing losses as a result of loud concert halls and workplaces.
"Ultimately, we envision soldiers would have a nutritional bar with
meals and it would give them adequate daily protection," said Miller.
"Other people would likely benefit by consuming a pill or
nutritional
bar before going to work in noisy environments, or attending noisy events
like NASCAR races or rock concerts, or even using an iPod or other music
player," said Le Prell. "Based on an earlier study with other antioxidant
agents, we think this micronutrient combination will work even
post-noise."
Being able to treat pre- and post-noise could help preserve the
hearing of millions of Americans. About 30 million regularly experience
high
levels of noise at work and at home.
Editor's Note:
a.. These Four Supplements That Can Save Your Life!
5. Can Eating Fish Cause Diabetes?
Researchers recently found a potential link between pollutants in
fish
and diabetes, as re****ted in the journal Diabetes Care.
Persistence organic pesticides, or POP residues, found in oily fish
were measured in the blood of both diabetics and non-diabetics in a joint
study by the Kyungpook University in South Korea and the University of
Minnesota in the U.S.
The evidence was clear that diabetic patients had a higher level of
POPs in their bodies.
The reason was not clear.
Lead author professor Duk-Hee Lee, Kyungpook, called for further
studies to determine the direct connection.
One factor is that the obese are far more vulnerable to diabetes and
the omega-3 acids are stored in fat tissues. Obese people may not be able
to
expel the POPs that lead to a build up of the toxin in one's system.
However, with the proven health benefits of the omega-3's, doctors
are
still recommending that we consume fish. Omega-3 has been shown to improve
cardiovascular health, memory capacity, and joint elasticity. It also
wards
off certain cancers and promote fetal development for pregnant women.
"Insulin resistance is often observed as an early warning sign for
developing diabetes and therefore possible contributors to this state are
always of interest," said Matt Hunt, head of science information at
Diabetes
UK. He added that, from the information available, the best course of
action
is to eat right and exercise.
Nutritionist Frankie Phillips, from the British Dietetic Association
said, "It would be useful to avoid pesticides where possible (which are
detected in various foods) but it is still essential to reduce the burden
of
obesity to reduce the incidence of type two diabetes."
Type-2 diabetes affected 21 million people in the United States, or
7
percent of the population, in 2005 according to the Center for Disease
Control.
Editor's Note:
a.. One In Four May Have Diabetes and Not Know It!
6. Federal Court OKs Mercury Fillings
A federal appeals court said Friday it could not force the Food and
Drug Administration to tighten restrictions on dental fillings containing
mercury.
Advocacy groups sought to ban the use of such fillings and to force
the FDA to classify them as risky, subjecting them to tougher regulations.
The groups say the fillings pose health risks to patients who inhale
mercury va****s and dental office employees who handle the materials.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
unanimously ruled that, while certain FDA actions can be appealed, the
court
has no jurisdiction to review agency inaction.
The mercury mixture has stirred controversy since dentists began
using
it to fill cavities in the 1800s. Significant levels of mercury exposure
can
cause permanent damage to the brain and kidneys, but the FDA has said for
years that mercury fillings don't harm patients, except in rare cases when
they have allergic reactions.
Amalgam fillings are about 50 percent mercury, joined with silver,
copper, and tin. Tens of millions of Americans receive mercury fillings
each
year. Many doctors have begun switching to resin composite fillings that
blend better with the natural coloring of teeth.
Federal health officials began a new review of the safety of the
fillings last year.
© AP.
Editor's Note:
a.. Is There a Killer Lurking In Your Mouth? Find Out Here.
Editor's Notes:
a.. The Modified DASH Diet, and Other Natural Ways to Control
Hypertension.
b.. Can Eating the Right Foods Prevent Cancer? Yes! Find Details
Here.
c.. These Four Supplements That Can Save Your Life!
d.. One In Four May Have Diabetes and Not Know It!
e.. Is There a Killer Lurking In Your Mouth? Find Out Here.
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