| Talk 2 or more languages to help protect your memory |
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This is a happy message to all you that live in Bali and speak a number of different languages.
People who speak more than two languages may lower their risk of developing memory problems, according a study released today that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 63rd Annual Meeting in Honolulu April 9 to April 16, 2011.
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“It appears speaking more than two languages has a protective effect on memory in seniors who practice foreign languages over their lifetime or at the time of the study,” said study author Magali Perquin, PhD, with the Center for Health Studies from the Public Research Center for Health in Luxembourg.
The study involved 230 men and women with an average age of 73 who had spoken or currently spoke two to seven languages. Of the participants, 44 reported cognitive problems; the rest of the group had no memory issues. Researchers discovered that those people who spoke four or more languages were five times less likely to develop cognitive problems compared to those people who only spoke two languages.
People who spoke three languages were three times less likely to have cognitive problems compared to bilinguals. In addition, people who currently spoke more than two languages were also four times less likely to have cognitive impairment. The results accounted for the age and the education of the participants.
In addition to speaking Indonesian for daily communication, you are stimulating your brain.
If you would like to know about any language classes available around Bali please contact us.
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| Eat Fish to Slow Down Aging |
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The fragile tips on the ends of your DNA reveal exactly how young or old you are.
Eating fish will help preserve your DNA for longer!
In a new study, the good-for-you omega-3 fatty acids found in fish appeared to help fragile DNA tips -- called telomeres which are broken down during abuse to your body. Omega 3 helps you stay younger for longer.
We are lucky to live in Bali as we are situated in the Indonesian island chain, and have an abundance of fresh fish available to us.
What happens as we age?
Telomeres guard DNA the way plastic shoelace tips stop your sneaker laces from fraying. But telomeres grow shorter as part of the natural aging process. And stress, body inflammation, a lack of exercise, and extra pounds can shorten those tips even faster, essentially opening wider the window to all sorts of body-aging cell damage. We're talking extra wrinkles, gray hair, brittle bones, and even heart disease and cancer |
So how is fish so good for protecting our health?
Enter fish the cell police
Scientists suspect that the omega-3s in fish activate the body's antioxidant defenses against telomere-munching free radicals. These healthy omega-3 fats may also boost activity of a telomere-pampering enzyme called telomerase. Which probably helps explain why the volunteers in a recent study -- who all had heart disease and were in their 50s, 60s, and 70s -- showed such dramatically different telomere length. During the 5-year study, telomeres appeared to shorten three times faster in the people with the lowest blood levels of omega-3s, compared with people with the highest levels.
So eat fresh Indonesian fish to keep you healthy and slow the rate of health risks.
Remember grilled and steamed are your best options for keeping you healthy!
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| Mobile Phones Health Risk |
Research is beginning to show that mobile phone usage is causing a dramatic increase to cancer risks |
Implications of Mobile Phone use on the brain
Mobile phone use has skyrocketed dramatically not only in Indonesia but in many countries, since its introduction in the mid 1980s. With more than four billion people now using mobile phones worldwide there is growing public concern regarding the health effects of radio frequency radiation
which is emitted by mobile devices[1]. Many recent epidemiological studies have been carried out to evaluate and determine the effect of radio frequency radiation and their link with associated illnesses, in particular those that affect the brain.
The main concern regarding the increasing use of mobile phones is the
effect of microwave emissions or radio frequency (RF) radiation[2]. Mobile phones emit a microwave frequency which causes a thermal effect; this heating occurs when radiation is being absorbed, usually directly to the head of the user. The temperature rise is a result of vibrating molecules as the electromagnetic energy is being engaged.
Scientists have known for decades that high doses of radiofrequency emitted by mobile phones can heat tissues, penetrate the body, trigger |
behavioural problems and damage sensitive tissues[3]. But the most concerned about, most publicised disease associated with mobile phones is brain cancer, and it is the key focus of the vast majority of studies. Mobile phone radiation is suspected of causing major forms of brain cancer such as acoustic neuroma, glioma, meningioma, and schwannoma. Particular attention is paid to subjects exhibiting ipsilateral tumours – i.e., use of the mobile phone on the same side where the tumour occurred.
While the debate still continues as to the effect of mobile phones on detrimental health effects a few recent studies link cell
phone radiation to brain cancer, salivary gland tumours, behavioural problems[4]. Two analyses of 25 different publications
identified a 50% – 90% increase in risk for two types of brain tumours: acoustic neuroma and glioma[5]. In Israeli a study found
a 50% - 60% increased risk for salivary gland tumours among people who have the highest cell phone usage[6]. Danish researchers researched the radiation implications in 13’159 children, finding that 80% showed an elevated risk for hyperactivity
and emotional problems in those that used cell phones and whose mothers used cell phones during pregnancy[7].
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by: Mark Wall & Nathan Flax
[2] Schoemaker, M.J., Swerdlow, A.J., Ahlbom, A., Auvinen, A., Blaasaas, K.G., Cardis,E., Collatz, H.C., Feychting,M., Hepworth, S.J., Johansen,C., Klæboe,L., Lo¨nn, S., McKinney,P.A., Muir,J Raitanen,M., Salminen,T., Thomsen. J., and Tynes,T . 2005. “Mobile phone use and risk of acoustic neuroma: results of the Interphone case–control study in five North European countries”. British Journal of Cancer. 93, 842 – 848
[3] Heynick LN, Merritt JH. 2003. Radiofrequency fields and teratogenesis. Bioelectromagnetics Suppl 6: S174-86.
[5] Hardell, Lennart, Michael Carlberg, and Kjell Hansson Mild. 2009. "Epidemiological evidence for an association between use of wireless phones and tumor diseases". Pathophysiology : Official Journal of the International Society for Pathophysiology. 16 (2): 113.
[6] Sadetzki S, Chetrit A, Jarus-Hakak A, Cardis E, Deutch Y, Duvdevani S, et al. 2008. Cellular phone use and risk of benign and malignant parotid gland tumors--a nationwide case-control study. Am J Epidemiol 167(4): 457-67.
[7] Divan, H.A., L. Kheifets, C. Obel, and J. Olsen. 2008. "Prenatal and Postnatal Exposure to Cell Phone Use and Behavioral Problems in Children". EPIDEMIOLOGY. 19 (6): 612-1001.
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Reduce Mobile Phone Risk! |
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(Caption Reduce your exposure to Mobile phone risk by following a few simple WHO guidelines)
While the research and evidence begins to pile up on the health implications of mobile phone radiation there are certain measures we can take to minimise our risk. The Environmental Working Group (2009) released a guide to safe cell phone use and ways to minimise mobile phone radiation, including[1];
- Buying a low radiation phone, one that emits a low specific absorption rate (SAR); to see how much SAR your mobile phone emits visit: http://www.ewg.org/cellphoneradiation/Get-a-Safer-Phone?allavailable=1
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Using the speaker phone option on your phone or purchasing a headset – studies show that using a headset in the head is 8 times lower than when making calls with the phone close to the ear (bit-batik 2003). |
- Listen more and talk less, your phone emits radiation when you talk or text but not when you’re receiving messages.
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Choose text messaging over talking, phones use less power (radiation) to send a text than voice. If the signal is poor stay off the phone, the phone needs to compensate by emitting more signal to the tower.
- Limit children’s phone usage, your children’s brains absorb twice the mobile phone radiation as adults.
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Skipping the radiation shield, radiation shields such as antenna caps or keypad covers reduce the connection quality and force the phone to transmit at a higher power with higher radiation levels.
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Regular cleaning of cuts and wounds is crucial to healing in the tropics |
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We live in Indonesia where the environment is hot and humid, its ideal for disease and infection to survive and spread. When you think about the high levels or parasites found in bathing water and the dirty water in oceans found around Bali and other crowded destinations, and you get the understanding why 13 million deaths a year are resultant of infections around the world (there are only six diseases that cause more death in the world; pneumonia, tuberculosis, diarrheal diseases, malaria measless and HIV/Aids).
So when it comes to reducing risks of infections it has been found that regular and proper wound cleaning and draining is more important then antibiotic choice. Subscribing antibiotics is an essential when you visit a doctor here in Indonesia. Clinics in Bali are filled with all sorts of different anitbiotis and its seems that this is the first form of defence. We suggest that you take a number of factors on board when you get a cut and want to reduce the risk of serious infection that may lead to staph.
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Firstly, you might not need to use an antibiotic if you look after your cut rigorously. A basic low-tech wound care like Savlon or another antiseptic may work just as well. This will also limit your immune system from building tolerance to anti-biotics (which cause stronger does’s to be prescribed as your body becomes intolerant to anti-biotics).
If you clean your cut regularly up to 3 times a day, draining gunk and infection you can reduce your time spent out of the Bali surf.
Use a good dressing that stops dirt and other parasites from entering your wound.
Make sure you don’t wet your cut when you are bathing, try to stay out of the ocean and pools. If you find you do get your cut wet. Make sure to disinfect the area and reapply your ointment.
So next time you have a cut rather then let your doctor prescribe one of the many anti biotics found in Indonesia. Try to treat your cut with care don’t let it get infected! Look after it!
If your wound does not heal within a week, or if it becomes red and filled with white junk please see a doctor. Staph infections can become invasive and sometimes fatal especially when immune systems are weakened.
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Astounding number of Motorbike accidents in Bali
2010 road traffic accidents have been officially released from Bali's State run hospital in Denpasar, Indonesia.
The government run institute reported that there
were more than 54,000 traffic accidents of which the majority were
motorcycle related, of that the majority were between the ages of 16
and 25 years old.
80% of these incidents were head injuries
resultant of not wearing helmets, or wearing helmets of poor quality.
Of the total Doctor Kresna Wibawa said that about
23% of those patients involved in road accidents that were admitted to
Sanglah died as a result.
Doctor Wibawa went onto say that that the
hospitals see's about 300 patients a day, of which half are traffic
accident victims.
These figures are only from one hospital on the
island of Bali, so one could only imagine the official number to be
higher for the whole island.
Please wear a helmet and adequate footwear when driving around Bali on motorbikes.
To drive a little slower and get somewhere late is better then becoming one of these numbers.
API Pacific is developing insurance products that
will cover emergencies such as the above mentioned for affordable
prices but at the end of the day you need to take care and be road
smart when dealing with traffic on the streets of Bali.
Indonesia may be a playground but insure the safety of yourself and your loved ones!
Contact API Pacific if you would like any more useful information
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Reel in Inflammation
Help control tissue-damaging inflammatory processes with a bit of fish oil.
Chronic inflammation of body tissues may play a role in
the pathology of many diseases, including diabetes and heart disease.
However, a new study reveals omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil may help
reduce inflammation. Seek out a serving of oily fish such as salmon or
tuna each week.
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Powered Up Produce
Pairing veggies with avocado may help you get the full power of your produce.
Healthy fats in avocados aid carotenoid absorption, a
recent study reveals. Carotenoids are the bright red, orange, and
yellow pigments of colorful fruits and vegetables. These carotenoids
have antioxidant properties that may help decrease the risk of heart
disease and certain kinds of cancer.
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Impaired by the Blues
Don't let a bout with the blues endanger your health.
Research suggests people prone to blue moods may have an
increased health risk. In a study, depressed men experienced an
increased risk of dying from stroke compared to their more emotionally
vital peers. Seek help from a professional for chronic depression, and
find appropriate self-help methods for minor cases of the blues.
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An Update on NSAIDs
Which medication offers you the safest, most effective pain relief?
Aspirin? Ibuprofen? A prescription pain reliever? The choices can be
confusing. A recent government safety review of a class of pain relief
medication known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) has
many people wondering what the most appropriate pain relief options are
for them.
What You Need to Know About NSAIDs
All the medications within this class of pain relief
medication -- from prescription COX-2 inhibitors to over-the-counter
aspirin -- are associated with an increased risk of gastrointestinal
(GI) bleeding or ulcers. COX-2s are believed to have the lowest risk to
GI health, but they still carry some risk.
The newest safety concerns regarding NSAIDs relate to heart health.
Early research suggests certain COX-2 NSAIDs may increase heart attack
and stroke risk. Two brands increase risk enough -- without providing
any additional benefit over similar medications -- that the U.S. Food
and Drug Administration (FDA) has requested they be withdrawn from the
market.
For other prescription and non-prescription NSAIDs, the
FDA has deemed that their ultimate benefit to consumers outweighs
potential risks, including risks to the heart. One exception is
aspirin. Although it is a non-prescription NSAID and therefore carries
some risk to GI health, its heart protection benefits are well
established by research.
To determine which medication makes the most sense for
you, you must work closely with your doctor. Ask him or her to balance
your need for pain control with your cardiovascular and GI risks.
People at low risk of heart disease might safely take an
FDA-approved COX-2 inhibitor if they monitor their blood pressure. And
people with elevated risk of GI bleeding may be able to make using an
NSAID safer by pairing it with a stomach-protecting prescription
medication.
Ultimately, your pain medication decision is up to you,
which makes it more important than ever to educate yourself about your
choices. Here's a breakdown of the most recent NSAID rulings by the
FDA:
Non-prescription NSAIDs
Labels for all non-prescription NSAIDs, from Advil® to
Motrin®, will soon emphasize potential risks and urge consumers not to
take too much or take the medication for longer than recommended.
Certain patients also will be warned to speak with their doctors before
using.
Prescription NSAIDs
COX-2 specific inhibitors: Vioxx® and Bextra® has been withdrawn from the market due to safety concerns. Celebrex® will soon have a stronger warning label -- called a boxed
warning -- to help educate consumers about potential health risks
associated with this medication.
Other prescription NSAIDs: Products in this category
-- such as Napralen®, Lodine®, Voltaren®, and Actron® -- also will have
boxed warnings to emphasize safety risks associated with their use.
The Choice Is Yours
If you take any NSAID-class medications and are concerned about risks or side effects, speak with your healthcare provider. If you are currently taking Bextra or Vioxx, speak with your healthcare provider immediately about alternatives.
And whatever pain medication you choose, remember to continue
monitoring your health; people may differ considerably in how they
react to NSAID medications.
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A Whole Lot Healthier
Choosing whole apples over apple juice may provide extra health benefits.
Whole fruit and fruit juices are easy ways to get your
recommended daily intake of fruit. However, whole apples may have
certain advantages over apple juice. Research suggests apples with the
peels help inhibit LDL oxidation more consistently than juice does.
Minimizing LDL oxidation may help deter the development of arterial
plaques.
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Legumes for the Lasses
Eat your beans to guard against a common cancer.
Eating beans at least twice per week may reduce the risk
of breast cancer, a new study of women reveals. The fiber, flavonols,
and other beneficial phytochemicals in beans may explain their
cancer-fighting powers. Good choices include black or red beans,
garbanzo beans, and soybeans.
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A Bright Idea
Turning up the lights may help you focus.
People, who work in brightly lit environments, such as
near a sunny window, are more productive and less distracted than
people who work in darker interior spaces, a recent study suggests.
Maximize your output by working on tough tasks near a sunny window if
you can, or bring in some extra lamps and overhead lighting.
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Protein for the Pancreas
If you make a conscious effort to minimize your intake of processed meats, your pancreas will thank you.
In a recent study, people who ate the most processed
meats, such as hot dogs, bacon, cold cuts, and sausage, had as much as a
67 percent increase in their risk of pancreatic cancer. Protein
choices such as fish, poultry, and eggs were not associated with an
increased risk of the disease.
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Wake-up Call
Eating breakfast may tame your appetite and help keep your blood fats in check.
Breakfast eaters consume fewer calories throughout the day
and have better blood lipid profiles and insulin sensitivity than
breakfast skippers, a recent study concludes. Low-fat yogurt with
fruit, granola with skim milk, or whole-grain toast with peanut butter
are all great choices to start your day.
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Apricot Delight
A sweet dried fruit may help control blood pressure.
A small handful of apricots contain 480 milligrams of
potassium, a mineral found in many fruits and vegetables. Research
shows this mighty mineral helps control blood pressure. Mix dried
chopped apricots with a handful of nuts and seeds for a high-protein,
mineral-rich trail mix.
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Sweet Dreams Control Blood Sugar?
Bad sleep habits may set you up for poor blood sugar control.
Sleeping for less than 6 hours or more than 9 hours per
night was associated with an increased risk of diabetes in a recent
study. These same poor sleep habits also were linked to impaired
glucose tolerance, a condition marked by higher-than-normal blood sugar
levels. Aim for 6 to 8 hours of sleep per night.
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Omega-3 Alternatives
If you want heart-healthy omega-3s, fish oil is not your only option.
Omega-3 fatty acids are associated with a reduced risk of
dangerous heart arrhythmias, and fish oil supplements are a great
source. However, a new study shows omega-3-rich soy oil supplements may
provide those heart-health benefits, too, albeit to a smaller degree.
Speak to your healthcare provider about the best supplements for you.
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Exercise Your Choices
Getting stuck in an exercise rut could put body and mind at risk.
Repetitive exercise routines may cause overuse injuries,
and new research shows they may hurt your mental health, too. According
to a study, people 65 or older who engage in four or more different
kinds of physical activities each week are less likely to develop
Alzheimer's disease than people who participate in one or no
activities.
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Yogurt with a Twist
Yogurt fortified with heart-healthy ingredients could be a helpful addition to your cholesterol-lowering efforts.
In a recent study, people who daily ate yogurt fortified
with plant sterols -- heart-healthy plant compounds that help control
cholesterol -- experienced reductions in both total and LDL cholesterol
after three weeks. A mere 1 to 2 grams of plant sterols per day may
help control your cholesterol.
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More Talk About Almonds
Seek out a handful of almonds for a serving of a potential Parkinson's fighter.
A diet packed with vitamin E may help protect against
Parkinson's disease, recent research concludes, and almonds are a good
source. Parkinson's is a chronic neurological condition that hampers
motor function. Other good food sources of antioxidant vitamin E
include hazelnuts, wheat-germ oil, sweet potatoes, and peanut butter.
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Forget Stress
Don't let stress hormones hamper your brain activity.
High levels of stress hormones muddle memory in people of
all ages by impairing brain areas involved in cognitive processing, a
recent study concludes. Keep your memory sharp by fighting stress with
regular exercise, social interactions with supportive people, and
deep-breathing exercises.
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A Little Bite Before Bed
If you have trouble drifting off, the right bedtime snack may help promote a more restful night's sleep.
In a study, a tryptophan-enriched snack before bed helped
study participants sleep better and promoted morning alertness. Foods
that provide a dose of tryptophan include bananas, dairy, nuts, eggs,
soybeans, tuna, and chicken. Keep the serving size small and have your
snack about an hour before bed.
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Sweet on Antioxidants
Reach for a certain sweet dried fruit for some extra antioxidants.
Dried figs are high in polyphenols, powerful antioxidants
that help keep your heart and blood vessels healthy. Eating just 5 or 6
dried figs per day helps you meet your daily fiber and fruit
requirements while satisfying your sweet tooth naturally.
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Plant It on Your Plate
Plant-based foods may help you rein in high cholesterol.
Although a diet that is low in fat and saturated fat may
help lower both total and LDL cholesterol, a new study suggests you
could do more.
Eating a variety of veggies, whole grains, and legumes
appears to make the usual low-fat, cholesterol-control diet even more
effective.
Reducing your total cholesterol to 160 mg/dL or lower can make your Real Age as much as 1 year younger.
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Herb of the Hour
A popular herb may help make cooking red meat safer.
Cooking meats may create carcinogenic compounds,
especially if the meat is cooked at a high heat. However, a recent
study reveals rosemary may minimize those compounds. In the study,
adding a bit of rosemary extract to hamburger patty mixtures before
cooking helped reduce the formation of the harmful substances.
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Love Those Limonoids
There's a new reason to love your morning glass of orange juice.
Orange juice and other sources of citrus are high in
limonoids; phytochemicals that studies suggest inhibit the growth of
certain types of cancer cells. While research confirming the benefits
of limonoids continues, go ahead and drink up; orange juice also is
high in heart-healthy potassium, folate, and vitamin C.
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Seeing Red
Cut back on red and processed meat to help keep your colon healthy.
Eating 160 grams or more of red or processed meat per day
-- the equivalent of about 5 and half ounces -- was associated with a
significant increase in a person's risk of colorectal cancer in a
recent study. Try poultry, fish, dry beans, egg whites, tofu, or nuts
for an alternative to red meat that is still rich in protein.
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Health at Every Size
Healthy living beats skinny living hands down.
In a recent study, obese women who focused on being
healthy, regardless of their size, achieved greater long-lasting health
benefits than women who focused on dieting. When you change your
eating and exercise habits, make improving your health your primary
goal, and take the focus off the bathroom scale.
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A Chewy Treat for Teeth
Research reveals that chewy raisins may provide special benefits to your choppers.
Phytochemicals in raisins appear to help fight cavities by
inhibiting the growth of certain types of oral bacteria. Raisins also
prevent the bacteria from sticking to teeth. Keep your teeth healthy by
brushing and flossing every day, having regular dental checkups and
professional teeth cleanings, and choosing smile-friendly snacks.
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It's in the E-mail
Better health habits may be a mere mouse click away.
If you regularly receive fitness and nutrition advice via
e-mail, a recent study reveals you probably make better diet and
exercise choices as a result. Using your e-mail to get daily health
advice from a trusted source helps point you in a healthy direction.
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Health-Happy Apples
Reach for the right apple to get ahead of the nutrition game.
Researchers recently assessed the antioxidant capacity of
eight different apple varieties and found Red Delicious apples to be
highest in two powerful flavonoids, epicatechin and procyanidin. These
flavonoids are especially abundant in apple peels, so wash them well
and eat the skins.
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Vitamins for Moderate Drinkers
Don't overlook the B vitamins, especially if you have an occasional glass of wine.
In a recent study, women who consumed the most vitamin B6
had a 34 percent lower risk of colon cancer than women who consumed the
least B6. The benefits appeared particularly great for women who drank
two or more alcoholic drinks per week. Good choices for vitamin B6
include skinless chicken and turkey, bananas, and tomato paste.
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Kid Gloves for Broccoli
Sulforaphane, the cancer-fighting nutrient found in broccoli, needs a tender touch when cooking.
Sulforaphane may help fight cancer by increasing
detoxification enzyme activity, and cooking broccoli stimulates
production of this powerful nutrient. However, research shows that
heating broccoli to over 158 degrees Fahrenheit will decrease levels of
sulforaphane, so steam broccoli lightly to about 140 degrees.
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Keen on Chromium
Keep the chromium coming to help support cardiovascular health.
Low levels of chromium, a trace element involved in
glucose metabolism, may increase the risk of nonfatal heart attacks in
men, a recent study concludes. Do not, however, take a supplement; too
much chromium can be dangerous. Most people can get their fill through
diet by eating foods such as whole grains, low-fat dairy, and broccoli.
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Real Age Benefit
Eating a diverse diet that is low in calories and high in nutrients can make your Real Age as much as 4 years younger.
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New Olive Oil Health Discovery
Research shows that the beneficial effects of olive oil may extend beyond cholesterol control.
Replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats such as
olive oil can help reduce cholesterol and keep the heart healthy. Now
researchers have discovered that fresh extra-virgin olive oil contains a
compound that helps fight inflammation.
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Dark Thoughts
A bit of dark chocolate may do more than just tickle your taste buds.
Eating about 3 1/2 ounces of dark chocolate helped relax
people's blood vessels in a recent study, which could help protect
cardiovascular health. So go ahead and indulge, but don't overdo it;
dark chocolate is still high in calories and fat.
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Brain-Friendly Folate
Protect your brain by kicking up your folate intake.
Adequate folate intake appears to protect against
hemorrhagic stroke, a condition that causes bleeding in the brain.
Hemorrhagic stroke is a less common type of stroke than ischemic
stroke, which is caused by a blood clot-blocked artery. Protect your
brain by packing your side dishes with folate-rich asparagus, Brussels
sprouts, and artichokes.
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A Little Bit of Soy
A little soy goes a long way when it comes to blood pressure control.
Adding 40 grams of soy protein to daily diets -- the
equivalent of a couple servings of soy milk and a couple ounces of soy
flour -- may help lower blood pressure in people who have mild
hypertension or prehypertension, a recent study suggests. Edamame, soy
burgers, and soy-based cold cuts are other great ways to get your daily
soy.
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Eat the Good Carbs
Eating the right kind of carbohydrates may help you lose weight.
Although diets that restrict carbohydrates promote weight
loss in the short term, there may be a better recipe for long-term
health. A new study suggests eating plenty of high-fiber, low-calorie
whole grains helps prevent overeating and long-term weight gain.
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Less Meat, Less You?
Research suggests a little less meat on the plate could mean less bulk on your frame.
In a study, people who consumed few or no animal products
were less likely to be overweight or obese than self-identified meat
eaters. Make fresh fruit, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes your
diet staples. For a protein fix, opt for low- or non-fat dairy,
skinless chicken, nuts, or fish to control saturated fat intake.
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SPINACH
For optimal nutrition, don't let your spinach sit around too long before you
eat it.
Packaged spinach can lose as much as half of its
health-boosting carotenoids and folate in as few as 4 days after you
bring it home from the market, research shows. This is true even if the
spinach is refrigerated. Try to eat fresh spinach within a day or two
of purchase.
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Keen on Chromium
Keep the chromium coming to help support cardiovascular health.
Low levels of chromium, a trace element involved in
glucose metabolism, may increase the risk of nonfatal heart attacks in
men, a recent study concludes. Do not, however, take a supplement; too
much chromium can be dangerous. Most people can get their fill through
diet by eating foods such as whole grains, low-fat dairy, and broccoli.
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New Olive Oil Health Discovery
Research shows that the beneficial effects of olive oil may extend beyond cholesterol control.
Replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats such as
olive oil can help reduce cholesterol and keep the heart healthy. Now
researchers have discovered that fresh extra-virgin olive oil contains a
compound that helps fight inflammation.
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Pumpkin Joints
That orange-hued pumpkin on your patio may be the new symbol of arthritis prevention.
Beta-cryptoxanthin is a carotenoid found in yellow-,
orange-, and red-hued produce, such as pumpkins and red peppers.
Studies show this caroteniod could help reduce the risk of inflammatory
polyarthritis by up to 40 percent. Get your fill from orange juice,
carrots, and watermelon as well.
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Short Steps to a Long Life
How can you improve your cholesterol and your lung
function in a mere 11 minutes? Just say, "I'll take the stairs."
We're not talking Empire
State Building stairs, either. If you climb a couple flights of stairs
for just 2 minutes, five or six times a day, you'll be covered. Women
in a study who did just that increased their cardio respiratory fitness
by 17 percent and reduced their "bad" LDL cholesterol by 8 percent in
just 8 weeks. That means a younger Real Age and a longer life, so start
climbing. Once it's a habit, you'll hardly notice the effort.
Real Age Benefit: Exercising regularly can make your Real Age as much as 9 years younger.
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Lobster, T-Bones, and Your Knees
Love Friday night surf and turf at your local pub? Got a
bum knee or foot that often flares up on weekends? There may be a link.
Eating foods that are high in
a protein called purine -- such as a seafood and steak dinner washed
down with a cold beer -- can bring on gout, a particularly painful type
of arthritis that primarily attacks leg and foot joints. If family
history makes arthritis a potential hazard, turns out you can slash
your risk of gout by eating more low-fat dairy foods (string cheese,
yogurt, milk) and less surf and turf.
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Why Sweat Is Good for Colons
See those beads of sweat dripping onto the control panel
of your exercise machine? That's a good sign for your colon.
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A healthy Colon.
Exercise helps keep your colon healthy, but
moderate-to-vigorous exercise -- the kind that gets you winded and makes
you perspire -- may be particularly important. It can help slow down
the growth of colon cells, which is a good thing; slower growth means a
lower risk of cancer. So be kind to your colon by sweating to the
oldies -- or to whatever it is you like to sweat to -- for at least 30
minutes a day. Bump it up to over 40 minutes or more and you'll do even
better.
Selenium's cancer-fighting
reputation is growing. Prostate cancer risk seems to drop in men who
get enough of the mineral, and colon cancer appears less likely to make
a comeback in survivors who have high levels of selenium. More good
news: You only need a smidge. Eat a few Brazil nuts or a tuna sandwich
on whole wheat and you'll get the RealAge Optimum dose.
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One of These a Day Keeps Colds Away
'Tis the season! The season for the common cold -- that unwelcome guest in the midst of the festivities.
But you don't have to let
sniffles spoil your holiday fun. Adding a little sweat to your day may
help keep colds away. A new study shows that a 45-minute workout each
day, 5 days a week, lowers the risk of catching a cold. And the longer
you stick with a regular exercise program, the better the benefits. So
dust off your walking shoes and start building up your immunity.
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Better Off Red
Beans may be a near-perfect health food -- especially if they're red.
We already know that beans
are a great source of fiber and vegetable protein. But red kidney beans
are also stellar when it comes to packing an antioxidant punch. In
fact, red beans are right up there with blueberries when it comes to
total antioxidant value. So brighten up your salads and stews by
tossing in some crimson-colored beauties.
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Time for a Tea Party
It's time to resurrect the age-old tradition of afternoon
tea parties. But in modern times, it is as much a health act as it is a
social act -- especially for women.
Each daily cup of green or
black tea helps beat down ovarian cancer risk. Two or more cups per day
helped cut risk almost in half in a recent study. The likely good guys
in this scenario are the tea polyphenols, which are potent cancer
fighters in both men and women. So dust off the kettle -- it's high
time for some fine tea!
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Some Say Prunes, Some Say Dried Plums
Either way, this is one wrinkle you want in your morning oatmeal.
Why? To give heart troubles a
one-two knockout punch. Fiber-rich oatmeal protects your heart by
helping control blood fats, and it seems dried plums have
heart-friendly attributes, too.
Plum Choice
You might know dried plums best for their ability to get
your bowels moving. But they can help your heart and arteries work
better, too. They're chock-full of antioxidants (phenols) that have a
reputation for stopping bad things from happening in your. How high --
or low -- is your heart attack risk? Find out here.
More to Love
Prunes also abound with fiber (which helps stop this),
potassium (helps prevent this), and boron and copper (both help keep
this strong). The sugars in prunes also appear to be safe for
blood-sugar watchers.
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Take Back Summer Damage
Did you spend a little too much time in the sun this
summer? Here's a pain-free way to undo some of the damage: Moisturize.
That's right. Research shows it really does help improve
the condition of your skin. After 25 weeks of regular use by women in a
study, 3-D texture measurements revealed less photo damage and
blotchiness and fewer fine lines and coarse wrinkles. And this kind of
moisturizer may have an edge.
Any moisturizer can help
improve your skin. But a moisturizer that contains an antiaging
ingredient can be particularly effective. Antiaging ingredients
typically found in moisturizers include glycolic acid, lactic acid,
citric acid, and salicylic acid. Women who used a cream with glycolic acid for 25 weeks saw even better results than the regular moisturizer group.
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Soft Drinks Are Bad for You
Excessive consumption of soft drinks has contributed to
the epidemic of childhood obesity. The high fructose corn syrup in the
drinks has potentially disruptive effects on metabolism and may further
promote weight gain because it behaves in the body more like fat than
glucose, the blood sugar derived from other sweet foods. Fructose in
this form may interfere with the process by which the body tells us we
are full.
Sodium benzoate has been
used for decades in carbonated drinks. The headlines in May 2007
reported on a British researcher who suggested that sodium benzoate can
turn off key parts of DNA, an effect that could lead to cirrhosis of
the liver, Parkinson's disease and other degenerative disorders. Peter
Piper, a professor of molecular biology and biotechnology at Britain's
Sheffield University, warned that sodium benzoate can severely damage
DNA in the mitochondria (the "power stations" inside cells). Dr.
Piper's sensational charge made headlines worldwide and generated
calls, especially in Britain, for further investigation. He may be
right that modern methods reveal a danger that prior testing couldn't
have identified.
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All About YOU: Brain Pills
Aspirin, vitamin E, the B
vitamins, ginkgo biloba, vinpocetine... which vitamins and supplements
really do give you a mental lift when you need it?
Experts Mehmet Oz, MD, and Michael Roizen, MD, give
you the straight story on this and lots of other need-to-know aging
issues in their new book, YOU: Staying Young. Here's their take on
"brain pills."
Do these pills, supplements, and vitamins give you a
stronger memory? Here's the short answer from the RealAge docs:
Aspirin: Yes.
Research shows a 40 percent decrease in arterial aging, a major cause
of memory loss, for those who take 162 milligrams of aspirin a day.
(Learn at what age daily aspirin makes the most sense.)
Vitamin E: Yes
(from food). People who consume the highest amount of vitamin E are 43
percent less likely to get Alzheimer's. And you can get all the E you
need to satisfy the government RDA by eating just 3 ounces of nuts or
seeds a day. To reach the RealAge Optimum dose, however, you'll
probably need a supplement. Look up other food sources with this online
tool.
B vitamins: Yes.
The RealAge docs recommend 400 micrograms of folic acid, 800 micrograms
of B12, and 40 milligrams of B6 per day, because B vitamins help your
neurotransmitters work efficiently.
Ginkgo biloba: If you want to.
No large studies support its use, but it has promise. The docs
recommend trying 120 milligrams daily, as long as you don't have a
blood clotting disorder or aren't anticipating surgery. Discontinue if
you don't notice any benefits.
Vinpocetine. No.. There's not
enough evidence that this supplement (from a periwinkle plant) helps.
Plus, it could reduce blood pressure too much.
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Great News About a Tiny Green Pasta Garnish
More proof that good things come in small packages:
The tiny pickled plant buds known as capers could do big things for
your body.
That's because capers -- used for centuries in
Mediterranean fare to add zing to fish, salads, and pasta -- may have
their own special heart-disease-busting and cancer-thwarting powers.
Two Great Capers
Extracts from capers, even in small amounts, did
two surprising things in a recent study. First, they limited toxic and
gene-mutating by-products of meat digestion. Great news, because
those by-products can spell trouble for your heart. (Learn how to
lower your risk of a heart attack.)
Second, the caper extracts improved the
bioavailability of vitamin E. Also great news, because vitamin E helps
put a damper on certain cancer-causing processes.
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Two More Drinks for Artery Health
Red wine isn't the only
beverage that helps keep your arteries clear. Here are two other mighty
fine choices: cranberry juice and tea.
Both are bursting with heart-protective flavonoids.
To get the RealAge-recommended daily dose, you can drink several cups
of tea (any kind will do) or two and a half small glasses of cranberry
juice a day. Yup, it's that easy.
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Blood Clots/Stroke - They Now Have a Fourth Indicator, the Tongue
I will continue to forward this every time it comes around!
STROKE:Remember the 1st Three Letters....S.T.R .
My nurse friend sent this and encouraged me to post it and spread the word.
I agree.
If everyone can remember something this simple, we could save some folks.
Seriously..
Please read:
STROKE IDENTIFICATION:
During a BBQ, a friend stumbled and took a little
fall - she assured everyone that she was fine (they offered to call
paramedics) she said she had just tripped over a brick because of her
new shoes.
They got her cleaned up and got her a new plate of
food. While she appeared a bit shaken up, Ingrid went about enj oying
herself the rest of the evening
Ingrid's husband called later telling everyon e
that his wife had been taken to the hospital - (at 6:00 pm Ingrid passed
away.) She had suffered a stroke at the BBQ. Had they known how to
identify the signs of a stroke, perhaps Ingrid would be with us today.
Some don't die. they end up in a helpless, hopeless condition instead.
It only takes a minute to read this...
A
neurologist says that if he can get to a stroke victim within 3 hours he
can totally reverse the effects of a stroke...totally. He said the
trick was getting a stroke recognized, diagnosed, and then getting the
patient medically cared for within 3 hours, which is tough.
RECOGNIZING A STROKE
Thank God for the sense to remember the '3' steps, STR . Read and Learn!
Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to
identify. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster. The
stroke victim may suffer severe brain damage when people nearby fail to
recognize the symptoms of a stroke.
Now doctors say a bystander c an recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions:
S *Ask the individual to SMILE.
T *Ask the person to TALK and SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE (Coherently)
(i.e. It is sunny out today)
R *Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS.
If he or she has trouble w it h ANY ONE of these
tasks, call emergency number immediately and describe the symptoms to
the dispatcher.
New Sign of a Stroke -------- Stick out Your Tongue
NOTE: Another 'sign' of a stroke is this: Ask the
person to 'stick' out his tongue.. If the tongue is 'crooked', if it
goes to one side or the other, that is also an indication of a stroke.
A cardiologist says if everyone who gets this e-mail sends it to 10 people; you can bet that at least one l ife will be saved.
I have done my part. would you?
Popcorn for your Colon
Expacare health insurance protects you from the
medical costs of operations but why not help yourself and reduce the
risk of needing operations in the first place:
Fortify Your GI Tract with This Midnight Munchie
It’s long been a favorite of midnight moviegoers,
and research now shows that it could give your gastrointestinal (GI)
tract the red-carpet treatment, too. It’s popcorn.
An 18-year study suggests that eating a couple of
servings of the stuff each week could do nice things for your colon,
like reduce the risk of diverticulitis by 28 percent.
Popcorn Not a Problem?
For years, doctors have warned patients with
diverticulitis to avoid popcorn, thinking that the undigestible bits
could cause serious complications. This new study has many wondering
if that thinking could be a little off track. But don’t make any
changes to your diet without talking to your doctor first. For people
who do not have diverticular disease, a couple of servings of popcorn a
week could be just the ticket to avoiding the painful condition down
the road. Nuts also seemed to lower diverticulitis risk in the study.
(Have unexplained GI problems?
More Popcorn Pros
Some of popcorn’s good GI deeds may come from the
inflammation-fighting lutein in the kernels, as well as the magnesium
content. And eating popcorn is a great way to bump up your fiber and
whole-grain intake — two more things your GI tract loves. So go ahead,
pop away!
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Blood Sugar Concerns?
If you have trouble with high blood sugar, you
might want to make this one of your mainstay snacks: a handful of
walnuts. Your health is worth the price and these nuts are an ultimate
Insurance policy for lowering your cholesterol count
Walnuts are already in a heart-healthy league of
their own because of their cholesterol-improving powers. And now a
small new study suggests that eating walnuts every day may help give
blood vessels a much needed tune-up in people with diabetes.
Thy Daily Nut
In the study, people with type 2 diabetes were
asked to eat about 2 ounces of walnuts every day. After 8 weeks,
endothelial function improved significantly in the walnut eaters. Why
is this good news? Because endothelial cells — that thin layer of
cells that lines the inside of blood vessels — may be one of the first
places to go bad when people with diabetes start developing vascular
disease.
Walnut Wonders
Compared to other nuts, walnuts have higher
amounts of alpha-linolenic acid, which may help protect against plaque
formation in arteries. Walnuts also are a great source of an amino
acid called L-arginine, which helps relax blood vessels and control
blood pressure. And surprisingly, the nut eaters in the study didn’t
suffer any deleterious effects to their weight and waist sizes. Could
be all the protein and fiber in walnuts helped the study participants
eat less overall
Walnuts can be bought through Bali, Indonesia and
Asia in particular in westernized shopping food distributors, so
supplement your health and reduce your need for using your medical
insurance policy.
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Make Blood Healthier Instantly with This Oil, Health Insurance for your Heart
How many olive-oil-rich meals does it take
before your heart starts to benefit? It’s possible your body will start
reaping rewards after a single meal.
In a study of people with high cholesterol,
their blood samples showed less clotting potential just 2 hours after
eating a breakfast containing phenolic-rich olive oil. Whilst not
native to Indonesia this oil is well worth buying. Other fatty oils
like coconut oil and vegetable oils are used in Bali, Indonesia and
Asia for a large amount of frying needs. This has an obvious
correlation with the health of Indonesian’s as many are diabetic and
strokes occur very regularly. So decrease your need for health
insurance needs by using olive oil in your cooking needs.
The Path to Heart Trouble
Ah, your endothelium. You may not think much
about this thin layer of cells that lines your blood vessels, but that
layer does critical things for your body. It controls how your blood
vessels dilate and constrict, allowing oxygen and nutrients to flow to
every part of your body. Endothelial cells also help regulate blood
clotting — important because too much clotting can lead to blocked
arteries.
Eat for Better Blood Vessels
More and more research is showing how diets
affect endothelium. Eating just one high-fat meal can inhibit artery
function, but eating healthful antioxidant-rich fats like olive oil is
a love pat for your endothelial cells. Researchers credit the
phenolics in the oil for helping endothelium do its job in making
blood less “sticky” (translation: less likely to clot). Give your
circulation a boost with olive oil, its health insuracnce for your
heart. Tell your friends around Bali, Indonesia and Asia to switch to
olive oil.
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Peel This Tropical Treat for healthy Blood Pressure insurance
Your blood pressure could be lower just by
indulging more in this sweet tropical treat: bananas. Your overall
health will improve and you won’t need insurance products to treat you
for banana deficiencies.
Cheap and plentiful year-round, in Bali,
Indonesia and Asia bananas are bursting with potassium. And a review
of several major studies suggests that people who add the potassium
equivalent of an extra 1 1/2 to 2 bananas to their day could drop
their blood pressure 2 to 3 points, a simple insurance to continuing
good health.
More Points for Potassium
Dropping BP by 2 or 3 points is nothing to
sneeze at. In fact, it’s enough to lower stroke risk. In other
research, people with the highest potassium intake levels cut their
stroke risk by a whopping 38 percent compared with the people who got
the least potassium. This magical mineral works by encouraging your
kidneys to filter more pressure-boosting sodium out of your
bloodstream. It also helps tiny blood vessels relax and makes pressure
sensors in artery walls function more efficiently thus improving your
health.
Mass A-Peel
Aim for 3,000 milligrams a day of potassium to
get optimal Real Age benefits. But don’t rely on health pills; they
can be dangerous if you have kidney problems. Go with fruits and
veggies instead — not just bananas but prunes, watermelon, baked
potatoes with the skin, mushrooms, tomatoes, and other produce, too.
Produce will also give you a head start on these important blood
pressure control strategies:
- Slash the sodium.
Fresh produce is naturally low in salt. And licking the salt
habit can lower your blood pressure even if it’s just a bit high.
- Mine more minerals.
Fruits and veggies pack not just potassium but calcium and
magnesium as well, two additional pressure-pampering minerals.
- Seek a sleeker you. Low-cal fruits and veggies can help you hit a healthy weight, which is important for your blood pressure.
Did you know? Nearly 90
percent of adults in Bali, Indonesia, Asia and the world over will
develop high blood pressure by the age of 65, insurance for your
health “Bananas”
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The Coffee Hour That's Best for Blood Sugar
The time of day you choose to sip your joe
could affect your risk of type 2 diabetes. Diabetes is a major medical
problem for people living in Bali, Indonesia and Asia.
In a study of women, having black decaf or
regular coffee with lunch seemed to reduce diabetes risk better than
having the brew at other times of the day.
The "Why" on "When"
The researchers weren't exactly sure why
lunchtime coffee seemed to have the most favorable effect on diabetes
risk, but they suspect that chlorogenic acids in coffee may somehow
slow down glucose absorption from the small intestine into the blood
stream. And that effect may have been especially helpful for the women
in the study, because lunch tended to be their largest meal of the day.
Coffee Caveats
If you're sensitive to caffeine or have high
blood pressure, there's no good reason to start up a java habit. And if
you already have type 2 diabetes, coffee may not do your medical
treatment plan any favors. In fact, some research suggests it could be
harmful, but the results have been mixed so far.
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Eat Rye Bread to insure Healthy Regularity
Feeling a little irregular? There's a
certain type of bread that may help keep things moving along: rye. It
is possible these days to buy good Rye Bread in Bali
In a study, eating whole-grain rye bread
every day for 3 weeks produced even better relief from constipation
than laxatives did. , Indonesia now imports good grains and medically
you are better off eating your way to good health, than you are taking
laxatives and other medicines to keep your bowels healthy.
Something in the Rye
Cramps, bloating, abdominal pressure . . .
being constipated sure is uncomfortable. And unfortunately, about 30
percent of people living in Western countries suffer from chronic
constipation. Eating more fiber is a great way to get things moving
again, and whole-grain rye bread is a great source. In the study,
people who bulked up their diets with about nine slices of fiber-rich (4
grams of fiber/slice) rye bread daily experienced significant relief
from their constipation. Food took less time to pass through their
bodies, and they were able to go more times each week.
Colon Cues
If you add more fiber to your diet, remember
to add more water as well. Fiber can help bulk up and soften stools,
but without enough water, it may be hard to go. In addition to adding
more fiber and water to your diet, here are some other ways to keep
your bowels healthy.
So when living in Bali forget the
Indonesian charcoal pills, your medical wellbeing is insured by Rye!
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Can Eggs Make You Smarter?
Like your poached egg and whole-wheat toast in the morning? Your brain might enjoy it, too.
Eating selenium-rich foods -- like eggs
-- could help keep your memory sharp and your brain speed on high as
you age. Keep your brain healthy and insure a productive start to your
working the day in Bali, Indonesia or other parts of Asia.
Your Brain on Selenium
In rural China, researchers found that
elderly people who got at least the recommended daily value of selenium
(about 55 micrograms per day) had cognitive test scores that put them
in a league with people 10 years younger. Good Eggs are an easy food to
obtain in Bali. Indonesia has many specialist suppliers of good
quality free range eggs that insure that your mental health is
prolonged. Bali now has many different kinds of eggs freely available in
all kind food stores.
Super Sources
You can get your daily dose of selenium by
eating whole-wheat bread (10 micrograms per slice), eggs (14
micrograms per egg), tuna (63 micrograms per 3-ounces), Brazil nuts
(270 micrograms per half ounce), and many other foods. In other words,
you don't have to go overboard with eggs -- and probably shouldn't --
to get your fill of selenium.
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Keep fit and fight Alzheimer's
To cut your risk of Alzheimer's by more than half, just do this for 20 minutes twice a week: walk.
Exercising
for 20 to 30 minutes a couple of times a week not only slashed
Alzheimer's risk by as much as 60 percent in a study but also cut the
risk of regular dementia in half.
43%
of Indonesia’s population lives in urban areas and recent studies have
shown that people living in cities are more at risk to killer
diseases then rural citizens.
Lifestyle vs. Genes
In the study, midlife exercise appeared to
be key in warding off mental decline later in life. And those who
had genes that made them more susceptible to Alzheimer's reaped the
greatest protective benefits from physical activity. Great to know
that genes don't necessarily control your destiny, right? Your
health and well being are in your hands. Indonesia has a huge supply of
healthy food , great opportunities to exercise and stay fit can be
part of your routine every day.
Little Effort, Big Rewards
People in the study didn't have to
exercise hard to protect their brain, either. A couple of moderately
intense workouts a week was all it took. Researchers suspect that
exercise protects the brain by promoting blood vessel health and
boosting the brain's ability to repair damage.
Keep your noggin young: There is no excuse here in Bali not to be fit and healthy
We all live in Indonesia to experience a
better lifestyle and fitness is a major part of this so stay fit and
see your medical health improve
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Oranges insure your health, fitness and youth
When
you overdo it and down a day's calories in one sitting whilst feasting
at one of Bali’s great restaurants, be it Indonesian food or some
otherworldly cuisine, your body's inflammatory processes go into
overdrive. Here's a way you can counter your overindulgence: Drink
orange juice or Bali’s famous Es-Jeruk as its know in Indonesian. In
a recent study, people who had eaten a supersized fast-food breakfast
experienced a much milder inflammatory response in their bodies when
they drank OJ with the meal.
High-Calorie Catastrophe
Whatever you do, don't pair that
overindulgence eating with a soda the way junk food establishments
serve there meals. Researchers compared the effects that three
different beverages had on the way bodies process big, fatty,
inflammation-triggering foods, sugar water was the worst of the bunch.
It seemed to exacerbate the inflammatory response. Plain water faired
somewhere in between orange juice and sugar water. But it has the
added benefit of being calorie-free
The Flavonoid Fix
What makes orange juice so good at helping
clamp down on the inflammation and oxidation that big, fatty meals
cause? The heroes are likely two important flavonoids found in
oranges -- naringenin and hesperidin. These powerful antioxidants help
tamp down body processes that can damage blood vessels and lay the
groundwork for big health problems, like atherosclerosis and heart disease.
Orange peel, pulp, or juice: Which one has the most vitamin C?
Orange pulp wins, according to the authors of the book SuperFoods HealthStyle.
The pulp has twice as much vitamin C as the peel and 10 times as
much as the juice. And here's what all that nutrition means to your
body.
Code Orange: Super Stuff
Oranges are one of nature's super foods
Each orange packs over 60 flavonoids, 170 phytochemicals, and a
healthy dose of vitamin C.
Good Stuff Keeps You Going
And all that healthy stuff in oranges may
help prevent a host of health conditions, including arthritis, asthma,
high blood pressure, blood clots, colds, and even cancer. Oranges
have got you covered from A to Z. Readily available in Bali fresh
Indonesian oranges are one of the best ways of keeping healthy.
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Try This Cheap and Tasty Sun Wrinkle Fighter
The Bali sun means lots of fun, Indonesia
straddles the equator, which we love, but does your skin? Keeping it
healthy is an issue, well now there is simple healthy way to limit the
damage the sun can do:
For younger looking skin, skip the high-priced wrinkle creams and invest in a 50-cent can of this: tomato paste.
Eating a little tomato paste every day
not only may help your wallet, but a new study suggests that it may
give you deep-down 24/7 protection against wrinkles and skin cancer,
too.
A Tomato in the Sun
In a small study, people supplemented
their normal diets with about 2 1/2 tablespoons of tomato paste mixed
with a couple of teaspoons of olive oil every day for 10 weeks while a
control group got just the olive oil. The volunteers also sat under a
sun lamp at the beginning, middle, and end of the study -- just long
enough to lightly sunburn their shoulders. But by week 10, the
tomato-paste group showed 40 percent less sun damage than the olive-oil
eaters did.
Power in the Paste
Tomatoes are one of the best sources of lycopene
around, and scientists speculate that this antioxidant may help to
soften some of the sun's damaging effects on skin. Of course, no food
can take the place of using good sunscreen and being smart about sun
exposure. So use the following tips and advice to keep that face of
yours young, fresh, and wrinkle-free:
The best sunscreens are not necessarily
the high priced ones. For decent full-body protection, an average-size
person needs to apply an ounce of sunscreen. That's the amount that
fits in a shot glass . . . and probably a whole lot more than you're
using. Which brings us back to the trouble with the pricey stuff: Even
fewer people will use a full ounce every day when that amount costs
$20.
So you can narrow your choices to some of
the cheaper products, there are still important decisions to be made.
The best ingredient to reach for, especially if you're the impatient
type, is an inexpensive product made with zinc oxide. These work
immediately, unlike other blocks (called “chemical” blocks) that need
at least 15 to 30 minutes to soak into your skin to be effective.
Another plus for zinc oxide: It's now made in nanoparticle form, so it
doesn't look like it did when you were a kid (in other words, you don't
look like you've spread cream cheese on your face). One more plus:
Zinc oxide protects against both types of damaging UV rays (UVA and
UVB), helping to shield you from skin cancer and wrinkling.
Another okay option if your not going to
get wet is sunscreen containing titanium dioxide. These also reflect
the Indonesians sun's harmful rays, so you avoid sun damage. But the
downside is that these titanium blends often turn white, making you
look ghostlike when your in the water
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Black Rice Rivals Pricey Blueberries as Source of Healthful Antioxidants
Health conscious consumers who hesitate at the
price of fresh imported blueberries and blackberries, fruits renowned
for high levels of healthful antioxidants, now have an economical
alternative, scientists reported here today at the 240th National
Meeting of the American Chemical Society (ACS). It is black rice, one
variety of which got the moniker “Forbidden Rice” in ancient China
because nobles commandeered every grain for themselves and forbade the
common people from eating it. Black Rice is a common Indonesian dish
found in many restaurants in Bali.
“Just a spoonful of black rice bran contains more health promoting
anthocyanin antioxidants than are found in a spoonful of blueberries,
but with less sugar and more fiber and vitamin E antioxidants,” said
Zhimin Xu, Associate Professor at the Department of Food Science at
Louisiana State University Agricultural Center in Baton Rouge, La., who
reported on the research. “If berries are used to boost health, why
not black rice and black rice bran? Especially, black rice bran would
be a unique and economical material to increase consumption of health
promoting antioxidants.”
Like fruits, “black rice” is rich in anthocyanin
antioxidants, substances that show promise for fighting heart disease,
cancer, and other diseases. Food manufacturers could potentially use
black rice bran or the bran extracts to boost the health value of
breakfast cereals, beverages, cakes, cookies, and other foods, Xu and
colleagues suggested.
Brown rice is the most widely produced rice
variety worldwide. Rice millers remove only the outer husks, or
“chaff,” from each rice grain to produce brown rice. If they process
the rice further, removing the underlying nutrient rich “bran,” it
becomes white rice. Xu noted that many consumers have heard that brown
rice is more nutritious than white rice. The reason is that the bran of
brown rice contains higher levels of gamma-tocotrienol, one of the
vitamin E compounds, and gamma-oryzanol antioxidants, which are
lipid-soluble antioxidants. Numerous studies showed that these
antioxidants can reduce blood levels of low-density lipoprotein
cholesterol (LDL) — so called “bad” cholesterol — and may help fight
heart disease. Xu and colleagues analyzed samples of black rice bran
from rice grown in the southern United States. In addition, the lipid
soluble antioxidants they found in black rice bran possess higher level
of anthocyanins antioxidants, which are water-soluble antioxidants.
Thus, black rice bran may be even healthier than brown rice bran,
suggested Dr. Xu.
The scientists also showed that pigments in black
rice bran extracts can produce a variety of different colors, ranging
from pink to black, and may provide a healthier alternative to
artificial food colorants that manufacturers now add to some foods and
beverages. Several studies have linked some artificial colorants to
cancer, behavioral problems in children, and other health problems.
Black rice is used mainly in Asia for food
decoration, noodles, sushi, and pudding. Dr. Xu said that farmers are
interested in growing black rice in Louisiana and that he would like to
see people in the country embrace its use.
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Tea yes tea
Indonesians call it teh and as long as it doesn’t come in a bottle or
in a box can have surprising effects, insure your body is revitalised!
Here's a pleasant little pastime that takes about 5 minutes to do each
day but could make you up to 5 years younger if you're faithful to it:
drinking tea.
In a Chinese study, the cells of enthusiastic tea drinkers showed about
5 fewer years' worth of wear and tear compared with the cells of
people who drank little tea.
Age Marker
The enthusiastic tea drinkers averaged 3 or more cups of green or oolong
tea daily, while the group that showed more signs of cell aging
averaged less than a cup. The researchers looked specifically at the
study participants' telomeres to see how much their cells had aged.
Telomeres are the protective end caps on your DNA strands. They get a
smidge shorter every time cells divide, so the shorter these caps are,
the older your cells are, too. And in the study, the most avid tea
drinkers had significantly longer telomeres than the people who drank
less than a cup a day). So while a cup of Java is our
daily brew in Bali, your health is shored up and insured
when you drink few cuppa’s a day
Turn Back the Clock
Researchers think it's the antioxidants in tea
that help keep telomeres long. It's a beneficial chain reaction of
sorts. Antioxidants fight diseases like cancer, diabetes, and heart
disease -- conditions that tend to damage cells. And when damaged,
cells divide in order to repair injuries and the telomeres -- a finite
resource -- shrink. Interestingly, the tea study showed telomere
benefits only in men, possibly because cell-protecting hormones unique
to women left less room for improvement. But there are plenty of other
reasons for both men and women to drink tea. So bottoms up!
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Black Raspberries May Prevent Colon Cancer
Black raspberries are highly effective in preventing colorectal tumors
in two mouse models of the disease, according to a University of
Illinois at Chicago study.
The findings are published in the November issue of Cancer Prevention Research.
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer and the second
leading cause of cancer-related death in both men and women in the
U.S., according to the National Cancer Institute.
Building on previous research that found black raspberries have
antioxidant, anti-cancer, anti-neurodegenerative and anti-inflammatory
properties, the researchers looked at the fruit's ability to prevent
colon cancer.
"We saw the black raspberry as a natural product, very powerful, and
easy to access," said Dr. Wancai Yang, assistant professor of pathology
at the UIC College of Medicine and senior author of the study, whose
research focuses on the interactions of genetic and nutritional factors
in the development of intestinal cancer and tumor prevention.
The researchers used two strains of mice, Apc1638 and Muc2, which each
have a specific gene knocked out, causing the mice to develop either
intestinal tumors (in the case of Apc1638) or colitis in the case of
Muc2. Colitis is an inflammation of the large intestine that can
contribute to the development of colorectal cancer.
Both mouse strains were randomized to be fed either a Western-style,
high-risk diet (high in fat and low in calcium and vitamin D) or the
same diet supplemented with 10 percent freeze-dried black raspberry
powder for 12 weeks.
The researchers found that in both mouse strains the black
raspberry-supplemented diet produced a broad range of protective
effects in the intestine, colon and rectum and inhibited tumor
formation.
In the Apc1638 mice, tumor incidence was reduced by 45 percent and the
number of tumors by 60 percent. The researchers found that black
raspberries inhibited tumor development by suppressing a protein, known
as beta-catenin, which binds to the APC gene.
In the Muc2 mice, tumor incidence and the number of tumors were both
reduced by 50 percent, and black raspberries inhibited tumor
development by reducing chronic inflammation associated with colitis.
The researchers now hope to obtain funding to begin clinical trials in
humans, said Yang. Because black raspberries not only prevent cancer
but also inflammation, they may also protect against other diseases,
such as heart disease.
Yang is a member of the UIC Cancer Center. Co-authors are Xiuli Bi of
UIC, Wenfeng Fang of UIC and Wuhan University in China, and Li-Shu Wang
and Gary Stoner of the Ohio State University.
The research was funded by UIC's department of pathology and the National Cancer Institute.
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