Clinical Studies and Optimal Breathing
There is so much confusion about healthy breathing. The confusion stems largely due to:
A. Business can not patent breathing. If it could we would be getting junk mail, TV ads and see road signs about it.
B. Scientific research is based on using mice, monkeys, rats, cats and dogs etc. None of which breathe like healthy humans.
C. Education overlooked it - MDs study less about healthy breathing in school then they do about nutrition.
D. Reduction of autopsy rates from 40% in 1940 to 15% in 1999 effectively eliminate longitudinal studying of long term health implications. Cost and so called lack of need was sited. How well developed or deteriorated was the person's diaphragm at time of death? No autopsy makes it far too easy for MDs get to bury their mistakes and miss out on the lessons of post mortem investigation.
"Advances in diagnostic technology have not diminished the value of autopsy. The discordance between the clinical cause of death and postmortem diagnosis was 19.8%. In 44.4% of the discordant cases, knowledge of the correct diagnosis would have altered therapy. Postmortem study can serve as a valuable monitor of quality control in diagnostic accuracy of MICU patients." . CHEST 119(2):530-536, 2001. © 2001 ACCP]
Mounting Evidence
Clinical studies including thousands of participants spanning a 30-year period offer persuasive evidence that the most significant factor in health and longevity is how well you breathe.
1. The Framingham study focused on the long-term predictive power of vital capacity and forced exhalation volume as the primary markers for life span.
"This pulmonary function measurement appears to be an indicator of general health and vigor and literally a measure of living capacity". Wm B. Kannel and Helen Hubert.
These researchers were able to foretell how long a person was going to live by measuring forced exhalation breathing (flow rate) aka FEV1 and hypertension. We know that much of hypertension is controlled by the way we breathe.
"Long before a person becomes terminally ill, vital capacity can predict life span." William B. Kannel of Boston School of Medicine (1981) stated, "The Framingham examinations' predictive powers were as accurate over the 30-year period as were more recent exams." The study concluded that vital capacity falls 9 percent to 27 percent each decade depending on age, sex and the time the test is given. The study's shortcoming was in suggesting that vital capacity cannot be maintained and or increased, even in severe cases of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Any opera (not necessarily voice) teacher will support the idea that breathing volume can be increased. Yet activities such as singing or sports are no guarantee of optimal breathing. In fact, they can even invite breathing blocks from gasping, forcing the exhale and breath heaving. You don't have to learn how to sing to have a huge pair of lungs. But you DO need to know how to breathe. I maintain that if you train someone to breathe correctly, they will naturally know how to sing. I have never seen it fail.
You can get the complete Framingham study at the National Institute of Health's Database. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/PubMed/
REMINDER:
Most of scientific research is and was done with rats and primates who do not breathe the same as humans. Researchers did not seem to believe at that time that one could improve one's breathing. Many still do not believe one can improve one's breathing. This is simply not true. Recommended program ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
2. 29 years after the Framingham study, the same conclusions prevail.
Lung Function May Predict Long Life Or Early Death
How well your lungs function may predict how long you live. This finding is the result of a nearly 30-year follow-up of the association between impaired pulmonary function and all causes of mortality, conducted by researchers at the University at Buffalo. Results of the study appear in the September issue of Chest.
The purpose of the current study was to investigate the association between pulmonary function and mortality for periods that extended past 25 years, the limit of previous studies. Dr. Schünemann and colleagues also wanted to determine for how long pulmonary function is a significant predictor of mortality.
Results showed that lung function was a significant predictor of longevity in the whole group for the full 29 years of follow-up. "It is important to note that the risk of death was increased for participants with moderately impaired lung function, not merely those in the lowest quintile," Dr. Schanemann said. "This suggests that the increased risk isn't confined to a small fraction of the population with severely impaired lung function."
The reasons lung function may predict mortality are not clear, Dr. Schunemann said, noting that increased risk is found in persons who never smoked, as well as among smokers.
"The lung is a primary defense organism against environmental toxins. It could be that impaired pulmonary function could lead to decreased tolerance against these toxins. Researchers also have speculated that decreased pulmonary function could underlie an increase in oxidative stress from free radicals, and we know that oxidative stress plays a role in the development of many diseases."
Dr. Schanemann said the fact that a relationship does exists between lung function and risk of death should motivate physicians to screen patients for pulmonary function, even if more research is needed to determine why.
"It is surprising that this simple measurement has not gained more importance as a general health assessment tool," he noted.
Schunemann HJ, Dorn J, Grant BJB, Winkelstein W, Jr., Trevisan M. Pulmonary Function Is a Long-term Predictor of Mortality in the General Population 29-Year Follow-up of the Buffalo Health Study. Chest 2000;118(3)656-664.
From Mike: "Surprising" puts it mildly!
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3. Decline in FEV1 (breathing volume) by age and smoking status: facts, figures and fallacies. Thorax 1997 52:820-827.
This study shows the importance of longitudinal studies as opposed to cross sectional ones."
This published article focused on a compilation of 83 published reports and clinical studies showing clearly that the primary measurement for lung function -FEV1 - is based on cross sectional data instead of longitudinal data. This means essentially that they include sick people with widely diverse circumstances in their statistics and compile everyone's data for mass diagnosis.
This 1997 research paper points out that; (italics mine) "from one low measurement of FEV1 (forced exhalation volume) in an adult, it is impossible to determine whether the reduced lung function is due to not having achieved a high maximum during early adulthood, or to having an accelerated rate of decline or to any combination of these." "Western medical studies, via cross sectioning, continue to look for role modeling epidemiological "norms" that include the ranks of the ill. Cross sectioning is 60% effective and proven by many to be ineffective over the last 40 years."
The health professional's opinion can have immense personal, social, legal, and economic consequences. When it is based on information colored by sick or otherwise non-optimum healthy or inappropriately chosen individuals, the statistic(s) become weighted in favor of, or excessively influenced by, illness or what is perceived as illness, and may well be in reality, simple mechanical dysfunction. Cross sectional studies can bring the averages down and cause many who do not need the intensity, duration or style of treatment recommended by many health practitioners to be over or under medicated, or inappropriately fed, exercised, massaged or educated.
From Mike:
We need to focus on how to improve breathing, not on how it became impaired. Dwelling too much on problems and pathology gets in the way of creativity and flexibility.
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4. The von Ardenne studies focused on oxygen's relationship to most major categories of illness. When your blood oxygen goes way down, you get sick,
die or at least shorten your life span. This book is a masterful compilation of clinical insights and variations on breathing assessments, cofactors and some techniques of breathing development called Oxygen Multistep Therapy Dr. Manfred von Ardenne was a student of Dr. Otto Warburg. Warburg received
the 1931 Nobel Prize for proving that cancer is anaerobic; it cannot survive in a high oxygen environment. Germs, fungi and bacteria are anaerobic as well. von Ardenne was also inspired by Karl Lohmann who discovered adenosine triphosphate, ATP, which many believe to be the human body’s main energy currency. von Ardenne was an electron physicist who in addition to his interest in astronomy, developed quite a good reputation for cancer research . He went on to develop a process he called Oxygen Multistep Therapy. In his book of the same name Dr. von
Ardenne addressed some 150 respiratory and blood gas aspects including elements of what we might call respiratory psychophysiology.
Some studies addressed in the book are:
Dependence of O2 uptake at rest.
The O2 deficiency pulse reaction as a warning sign of a life-threatening crisis, and the lasting remedying of the crisis.
Procedures that influence and measure increases and decreases in arterial and venous O2 blood levels.
The necessary physical exercise to attain a training effect (which is less than you might expect).
Increases in brain circulation during physical strain.
Rate of blood flow in the circulation of the organs.
Various examples in changes of O2 uptake. Heart minute volume and blood flow of the organs decisive for O2 transport.
Relation of ATP concentrations in rat brains as a function of the oxygen partial pressure of the inspired air.
He graphed much of his research. Other cofactors that influence lung volume are airways hyper-responsiveness, atopy, childhood respiratory infections, air pollution, posture, subluxation of the spine, exercise, deep and superficial fascia, nutrition, occupational hazards, abuse and trauma, attitude, and age, height, weight and sex.
The Manfred von Ardenne studies are best obtained by getting his book called Oxygen Multistep Therapy. His material is good but remains primarily within the illness model instead of the wellness model.
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5. OBESITY AND BREATHING
Effects of Obesity on Respiratory Resistance (increased force required to breathe and shortness of breath). Chest 1993 May,103(5):1470-1476. These findings suggest that in addition to the elastic load, obese subjects have to overcome increased respiratory resistance from the reduction in lung volume related to being overweight
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6. Numerous measurements have shown that the low pO2art resulting from stressful events of following degeneration of the lung heart system (LHS) in old age can be re-elevated up to high values. Manfred von Ardenne - Stress
1981 Vol 2 Autumn.
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7. Self-evaluation of respiratory deterioration was significantly predictive
of death from all causes. Kauffmann F, Annesi I, Chwalow J -Epidemiological Research Unit INSERM U 169, Villejuif, France. European Respiratory Journal 1997 Nov; 10(11):2508-2514 In other words there are ways of your telling yourself how good your breathing is and what you observe is related to how long you may live due to good or bad breathing.
From Mike:
http://www.breathing.com/tests.htm
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8. Breathe Well Be Well. Robert Fried, Ph D. A strong collection of 18 years working with correlating hyperventilation and its relationship to many illnesses never before linked to poor breathing.
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9. Dr. Otto Warburg received the 1931 Nobel price for proving that cancer is anaerobic. It does not survive in high concentrations of oxygen.
MORE HEALTHY BREATHING COFACTORS
HOW IS THE FOLLOWING RELATED TO WARBURG?
An crucially important factor in breathing is the exhale, which is much more than the inhale. But contemporary lung volume measurements are inconsistent and guided by cross sectional criteria instead of longitudinal data and therefore do not adequately predict decline within individuals.
This lack of insight about optimal functioning can cause people to be trained to do forced inhalations that may actually be harmful in long run.
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10. Do you often catch yourself not breathing?
Do you experience shallow, labored breathing; shortness of breath; a high chest; stuck, erratic, or reverse breathing?
Are you unable to catch your breath?
Do you have blue-tinted lips or fingernails; trouble sleeping; more than 6 -8 resting breaths per minute with 3-6 second pauses; heart beat irregularities; poor posture, mild to severe depression; tightness across your chest; excessive stress; asthma or COPD symptoms; constant fatigue; chronic pain; chest pains; anger; anxiety; hyperventilation?
Do you think you can't sing or want to sing better?
For more breathing-relevant studies in a free newsletter or to take the free breathing self tests and see how you compare to others, access www.breathing.com/tests.htm
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Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Can Humans Live Longer? The Missing Anti-Aging Hormone
Can humans really do anything to prolong life? A recent article by Christopher Wanjek in the Washington Post said "Humans can reap no such benefits from the continuing flood of anti-aging potions and precepts, which are at best naively optimistic and at worst fraudulent and harmful. Wanjeck goes on to say that "every book, powder or pill that promises a fountain of youth..... is just plain wrong."
"There is no intervention that has been proven to slow, stop or reverse aging. Period," says Leonard Hayflick, professor of anatomy at the University of California, San Francisco, a leader in the study of aging. Even New Age physician Deepak Chopra chimed in by saying legitimate anti-aging remedies can only keep a person from dying young, but they don't increase the life span.1
Human growth hormone, widely extolled on radio infomercials across America for its anti-aging properties, may produce side effects including the elevation of growth hormones that trigger the growth of tumors. Growth hormone is more appropriate for very old adults who have lost muscle mass and can't get up out of a chair any longer, not for middle-aged adults fighting the first signs of aging.2
So is there anything that adults can do to lengthen the human life span? Scientists want you to wait (as if everybody has the time) for gene therapy. The latest breakthrough is the so-called Methuselah gene, a portion of DNA that confers healthy old age to those who carry its active form.3 But don't wait around for genetics to prolong life. Gene therapy has yet to cure any disease, is likely to be too costly for the average person to afford and is more likely to be inserted in new genes in the offspring of the next generation.
Why wait for an antioxidant breakthrough?
Thomas Johnson at the University of Colorado-Boulder, is looking in another direction. Johnson found that by tweaking a certain gene in roundworms he could create a super antioxidant gene that would double the worm's life span.4
But while researchers conduct their antioxidant studies on roundworms, what can we do? Actually youth seekers need look no further than the vitamin shelf at local stores for a well substantiated. anti-aging compound – vitamin C. While researchers attempt to make careers out of their research and thus delay any conclusions indefinitely, vitamin C may be the anti-aging miracle humanity can begin to use today. The story is not new, it's just not been widely told.
Humans have the capacity to live for hundreds of years
The good news is that there is scientific evidence that humans have the capacity to lengthen their average life span by hundreds of years. The evidence for vitamin C as a key anti-aging agent is compelling and rooted in the genetic makeup of humans. All humans are mutants. Homo sapiens, guinea pigs, monkeys, bats, some fish and many birds, do not produce their own vitamin C. The rest of the animal kingdom synthesizes their own vitamin C. For them, ascorbic acid is a hormone, not a dietary-acquired vitamin. Animals employ different organs to produce vitamin C. Some birds and reptiles use their kidneys and perching birds and mammals make vitamin C in their liver.5
Humans once made vitamin C in their liver by the production of four enzymes which convert circulating sugars into ascorbic acid (vitamin C). Humans today only make 3 of the 4 enzymes required to convert glucose (sugar) into ascorbic acid. A progressive mutation at some time in past generations deactivated the gene for the enzyme gulonolactone oxidase and slowly as the mutation progressed the synthesis of vitamin C came to an end in humans.
Mammals who make their own vitamin C can live 8-10 times beyond their age of physical maturity. Mammals without this ability have a difficult time reaching 3-4 times. Researchers believe the reinstallation of the gulonolactone oxidase enzyme in humans would extend the lifespan to hundreds of years.
This means that humans at one time in the past, prior to this gene mutation, lived for hundreds of years. This doesn't fit with the current evolutionary scheme of biology which postulates that humans evolved from monkeys and early man lived no longer than 40 years.
Darwinian theory off the mark
In 1966 Irwin Stone, a chemical engineer, theorized that the mutation of the gulonolactone oxidase enzyme in humans had been part of human evolution. There had been a branching of the Prosimii and the Anthropoidea orders of monkeys. The Anthropoidea developed the inactive gene for vitamin C and that branch evolved into humans.6
Health writer Jack Challem in 1997 also hypothesized that either a virus or free radical attack caused the genetic defect that disabled the enzyme necessary for vitamin C synthesis and that this in turn led to mutations that propelled the evolution of monkeys to humans.7
Of course, mutations are destructive and regressive, not progressive advancements of the genome. According to Darwin's theory of natural selection (survival of the fittest), humans or monkeys who could not produce their own vitamin C would have been less likely to thrive. Of course these theories are based upon suppositions which depict branch-like evolution from simple life forms to monkeys and finally humans. With no intermediate species (no missing links), these evolutionary tree charts are still nothing more than cartoons.
According to paleontologists early humans lived for about 40 years and only in recent times has the human life span dramatically shifted upwards. But then again, we have that evidence that humans at one time in the past made their own vitamin C. What evidence do we have, if any, that humans at some time in the past lived for hundreds of years?
When did humans live for hundreds of years?
An examination of the historical records of the Holy Bible reveals that Adam was recorded to have lived for 930 years (Genesis 5:5), and Noah for 950 years (Genesis 9:29). According to the Biblical record the human genome was severely narrowed at that time, down to just eight members of Noah's family as gene carriers. Thereafter the human life span was recorded to slowly dissipate. After the Flood, Bible genealogies indicate Shem lived 600 years, followed by Arphaxad who lived 438 years, and through other generations on down to Abraham who lived 175 years and finally to Moses who lived 120 years (Deuteronomy 34:7). This description would fit the progressive mutation of the gulonolactone oxidase gene. Humans still house this gene, it is just defunct and called a pseudogene. Thus the Biblical genealogies may not be far-fetched fairy tales.
Can the enzyme to produce vitamin C be re-installed in humans?
What if the gulonolactone oxidase gene could somehow be re-inserted into the human genome?
We know that guinea pigs who lack gulonolactone oxidase have been given this enzyme by injection and are able to survive on a diet deficient in vitamin C.8
Scientists have taken the gulonolactone oxidase DNA from rat liver and successfully tranplanted it into the tomato genome.9 The gulonolactone oxidase gene has also been successfully transferred into a teleost fish (Oryzias latipes) via microinjection into fertilized fish eggs.10
With all of the widely heralded prospects for gene therapy there hasn't been a peep about the feasability of inserting the gulonolactone oxidase gene into the human genome. Yet the profound impact of such a development, if successful, would obviously be monumental. Diabetes, blood vessel disease, cataracts, gallstones, to name a few age-related maladies, would be eradicated. The breakdown of collagen with advancing age would be slowed. The world human population jumped from 1.6 to 6..1 billion in the past century, 2 billion of that growth coming since 1960, largely from improvements in sanitation, food fortification and modern medicines.11 Imagine the social, political and medical ramifications if humans could live for hundreds of years?
Does vitamin C supplementation work?
As early as 1984 researchers knew that supplementation of drinking water with vitamin C increased the average life span of mice by as much as 20 percent.12
Nobel prize winner Dr. Linus Pauling suggested humans supplement their diet continually through the day to mimic what the liver would make if the gene for the gulonolactone oxidase enzyme were still active. Dr. Pauling advocated supplementation with mineral ascorbates, the same alkaline form of vitamin C the liver produces in mammals, not ascorbic acid which can sometimes be irritating to the stomach and can even eat away tooth enamel.13
How much vitamin C should humans ingest? If you want to get all your vitamin C from foods, consumption of the recommended 5 to 7 servings of fruits and vegetables a day is likely to provide 200-250 milligrams. A mouse makes about 275 milligrams of vitamin C per day per kilogram (2.2 lbs) of body weight. If a mouse weighed 154 pounds, about the weight of a human, this would amount to about 19,250 milligrams of vitamin C per day. A 160-pound goat produces about 13,000 milligrams per day, and more under stress. A dog or cat will produce about 40 milligrams of vitamin C per kilogram of body weight per day, or the equivalent of 2800 mgs per day if these animals were about the same size as humans. So using animals as a rule of thumb, humans may benefit from consumption of anywhere from 2,000-20,000 milligrams per day. The only common side effect from high-dose vitamin C is a transient diarrhea-like buildup of water in the lower bowel. Government health authorities recommend only about 90 milligrams of vitamin C a day for adults, but that's just the minimum amount to prevent scurvy and promote general health, not to achieve optimal health and longevity. Studies indicate the vitamin C intake for Americans is around 110 milligrams per day, but adequate vitamin C status, even with food fortification, is still not guaranteed. According to one study, about 1-2 percent of college students exhibited true deficiency and marginal deficiencies were found in an additional 12-16 percent of students.14
Can vitamin C prolong life?
Is there any evidence that increased vitamin C consumption can prolong the human life span? A study of 11,000 Americans over 10 years revealed that individuals with the highest level of vitamin C intake, only about 300 milligrams, suffered 35 percent fewer deaths than those with the lowest intake, about 50 milligrams a day. This amounts to about 6 added years of life to those who consume higher levels of vitamin C. Since 300 mg of vitamin C is difficult to obtain from dietary sources alone, the primary group that exhibited increased life span were the vitamin C supplement users.15 A person would have to consume five oranges a day to get 300 milligrams of vitamin C from their diet alone.
There are other corroborating studies that back up the idea of vitamin C supplementation and longevity.
A study over a 12-16-year period showed that males with the highest blood serum levels of vitamin C experienced a 57 percent drop in their risk of dying from any cause compared to males with low circulating levels of vitamin C.16
Among men and women ages 45-79 years, just a 50 milligram increase in vitamin C consumption was able to reduce the relative all-cause mortality rate by 20 percent.17
Another study published in 2001 also confirms a 25-29 percent decreased all-cause mortality rate among adults with normal to high circulating levels of vitamin C.18
It is interesting to note that vitamin C acts as an agent in various models of anti-aging. Vitamin C would be a key antioxidant in the free radical theory of aging.19 Researchers have demonstrated that vitamin C slows down telomere shortening by 52-62 percent in a controlled experiment.20 Telomeres are the end caps of DNA that shorten with many generations and limit the number of replications of DNA.
Is high-dose vitamin C genotoxic?
However, with all of this positive information about vitamin C, the news media recently chose to widely circulate a misleading test-tube study claiming high-dose vitamin C is toxic to DNA which could cause cancer. Researchers recommended vitamin C supplements be restricted to no more than 200 milligrams per day. This report caused the public to temporarily pause regarding vitamin C supplements.21 However, the 200-milligram limit conflicts with government health authorities who recommend consumption of 5-7 servings of fruits and vegetables per day which would likely provide more than the 200 milligram amount. Virtually all evidence from dietary studies confirm the health benefits of foods that provide high amounts of vitamin C. Another earlier study published in Nature indicated 500 milligrams of vitamin C in humans may produce damage to DNA in lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell.22 However, other studies reveal that vitamin C actually protects against DNA damage to lymphocytes but this protective effect is greatly enhanced when accompanied by bioflavonoids which usually accompany vitamin C in nature.23 Bioflavonoids are plant pigments commonly found in citrus, berries, grapes and tea leaves. The better store brands of buffered vitamin C powder (mineral ascorbates) include bioflavonoids. Furthermore, five other subsequent human studies were conducted using high-dose vitamin C up to 5000 milligrams per day and could not find evidence that vitamin C induces gene mutations.24
Then there is the aforementioned evidence from the animal kingdom where animals produce thousands of milligrams of vitamin C daily without evidence this induces cancer. A modern mountain gorilla living in its natural habitat, that produces no vitamin C on its own, would obtain 4,500 milligrams of vitamin C per day from native foodstuffs.25 A 15 pound howler monkey takes in 600 milligrams of vitamin C per day and an 18 pound spider monkey consumes about 744 mg of vitamin C per day.26 There is no evidence that these levels of vitamin C from dietary sources induce any DNA mutations or cancer in these animals.
Furthermore, there are studies which reveal significant health benefits for humans who consume vitamin C in excess of the newly established 90 milligram reference daily intake. For example, human studies reveal that 300 milligrams of daily vitamin C appears to reduce the risk of blinding cataracts, an otherwise inevitable consequence of aging, by 77-83 percent.27 A 500-milligram daily dose of vitamin C has been found to significantly reduce blood pressure among hypertensive patients who previously had to use prescription medications.28
Anyone interested in anti-aging should begin with vitamin C, the missing human hormone.
Part II: What we can learn about anti-aging from mynah birds, fruit flies and leeches
References
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4. Fischer JS, The cells of immortality, US New Online, March 20, 2000.
5. McCluskey ES, Which vertebrates make vitamin C?, Origins 12: 96-100, 1985.
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"There is no intervention that has been proven to slow, stop or reverse aging. Period," says Leonard Hayflick, professor of anatomy at the University of California, San Francisco, a leader in the study of aging. Even New Age physician Deepak Chopra chimed in by saying legitimate anti-aging remedies can only keep a person from dying young, but they don't increase the life span.1
Human growth hormone, widely extolled on radio infomercials across America for its anti-aging properties, may produce side effects including the elevation of growth hormones that trigger the growth of tumors. Growth hormone is more appropriate for very old adults who have lost muscle mass and can't get up out of a chair any longer, not for middle-aged adults fighting the first signs of aging.2
So is there anything that adults can do to lengthen the human life span? Scientists want you to wait (as if everybody has the time) for gene therapy. The latest breakthrough is the so-called Methuselah gene, a portion of DNA that confers healthy old age to those who carry its active form.3 But don't wait around for genetics to prolong life. Gene therapy has yet to cure any disease, is likely to be too costly for the average person to afford and is more likely to be inserted in new genes in the offspring of the next generation.
Why wait for an antioxidant breakthrough?
Thomas Johnson at the University of Colorado-Boulder, is looking in another direction. Johnson found that by tweaking a certain gene in roundworms he could create a super antioxidant gene that would double the worm's life span.4
But while researchers conduct their antioxidant studies on roundworms, what can we do? Actually youth seekers need look no further than the vitamin shelf at local stores for a well substantiated. anti-aging compound – vitamin C. While researchers attempt to make careers out of their research and thus delay any conclusions indefinitely, vitamin C may be the anti-aging miracle humanity can begin to use today. The story is not new, it's just not been widely told.
Humans have the capacity to live for hundreds of years
The good news is that there is scientific evidence that humans have the capacity to lengthen their average life span by hundreds of years. The evidence for vitamin C as a key anti-aging agent is compelling and rooted in the genetic makeup of humans. All humans are mutants. Homo sapiens, guinea pigs, monkeys, bats, some fish and many birds, do not produce their own vitamin C. The rest of the animal kingdom synthesizes their own vitamin C. For them, ascorbic acid is a hormone, not a dietary-acquired vitamin. Animals employ different organs to produce vitamin C. Some birds and reptiles use their kidneys and perching birds and mammals make vitamin C in their liver.5
Humans once made vitamin C in their liver by the production of four enzymes which convert circulating sugars into ascorbic acid (vitamin C). Humans today only make 3 of the 4 enzymes required to convert glucose (sugar) into ascorbic acid. A progressive mutation at some time in past generations deactivated the gene for the enzyme gulonolactone oxidase and slowly as the mutation progressed the synthesis of vitamin C came to an end in humans.
Mammals who make their own vitamin C can live 8-10 times beyond their age of physical maturity. Mammals without this ability have a difficult time reaching 3-4 times. Researchers believe the reinstallation of the gulonolactone oxidase enzyme in humans would extend the lifespan to hundreds of years.
This means that humans at one time in the past, prior to this gene mutation, lived for hundreds of years. This doesn't fit with the current evolutionary scheme of biology which postulates that humans evolved from monkeys and early man lived no longer than 40 years.
Darwinian theory off the mark
In 1966 Irwin Stone, a chemical engineer, theorized that the mutation of the gulonolactone oxidase enzyme in humans had been part of human evolution. There had been a branching of the Prosimii and the Anthropoidea orders of monkeys. The Anthropoidea developed the inactive gene for vitamin C and that branch evolved into humans.6
Health writer Jack Challem in 1997 also hypothesized that either a virus or free radical attack caused the genetic defect that disabled the enzyme necessary for vitamin C synthesis and that this in turn led to mutations that propelled the evolution of monkeys to humans.7
Of course, mutations are destructive and regressive, not progressive advancements of the genome. According to Darwin's theory of natural selection (survival of the fittest), humans or monkeys who could not produce their own vitamin C would have been less likely to thrive. Of course these theories are based upon suppositions which depict branch-like evolution from simple life forms to monkeys and finally humans. With no intermediate species (no missing links), these evolutionary tree charts are still nothing more than cartoons.
According to paleontologists early humans lived for about 40 years and only in recent times has the human life span dramatically shifted upwards. But then again, we have that evidence that humans at one time in the past made their own vitamin C. What evidence do we have, if any, that humans at some time in the past lived for hundreds of years?
When did humans live for hundreds of years?
An examination of the historical records of the Holy Bible reveals that Adam was recorded to have lived for 930 years (Genesis 5:5), and Noah for 950 years (Genesis 9:29). According to the Biblical record the human genome was severely narrowed at that time, down to just eight members of Noah's family as gene carriers. Thereafter the human life span was recorded to slowly dissipate. After the Flood, Bible genealogies indicate Shem lived 600 years, followed by Arphaxad who lived 438 years, and through other generations on down to Abraham who lived 175 years and finally to Moses who lived 120 years (Deuteronomy 34:7). This description would fit the progressive mutation of the gulonolactone oxidase gene. Humans still house this gene, it is just defunct and called a pseudogene. Thus the Biblical genealogies may not be far-fetched fairy tales.
Can the enzyme to produce vitamin C be re-installed in humans?
What if the gulonolactone oxidase gene could somehow be re-inserted into the human genome?
We know that guinea pigs who lack gulonolactone oxidase have been given this enzyme by injection and are able to survive on a diet deficient in vitamin C.8
Scientists have taken the gulonolactone oxidase DNA from rat liver and successfully tranplanted it into the tomato genome.9 The gulonolactone oxidase gene has also been successfully transferred into a teleost fish (Oryzias latipes) via microinjection into fertilized fish eggs.10
With all of the widely heralded prospects for gene therapy there hasn't been a peep about the feasability of inserting the gulonolactone oxidase gene into the human genome. Yet the profound impact of such a development, if successful, would obviously be monumental. Diabetes, blood vessel disease, cataracts, gallstones, to name a few age-related maladies, would be eradicated. The breakdown of collagen with advancing age would be slowed. The world human population jumped from 1.6 to 6..1 billion in the past century, 2 billion of that growth coming since 1960, largely from improvements in sanitation, food fortification and modern medicines.11 Imagine the social, political and medical ramifications if humans could live for hundreds of years?
Does vitamin C supplementation work?
As early as 1984 researchers knew that supplementation of drinking water with vitamin C increased the average life span of mice by as much as 20 percent.12
Nobel prize winner Dr. Linus Pauling suggested humans supplement their diet continually through the day to mimic what the liver would make if the gene for the gulonolactone oxidase enzyme were still active. Dr. Pauling advocated supplementation with mineral ascorbates, the same alkaline form of vitamin C the liver produces in mammals, not ascorbic acid which can sometimes be irritating to the stomach and can even eat away tooth enamel.13
How much vitamin C should humans ingest? If you want to get all your vitamin C from foods, consumption of the recommended 5 to 7 servings of fruits and vegetables a day is likely to provide 200-250 milligrams. A mouse makes about 275 milligrams of vitamin C per day per kilogram (2.2 lbs) of body weight. If a mouse weighed 154 pounds, about the weight of a human, this would amount to about 19,250 milligrams of vitamin C per day. A 160-pound goat produces about 13,000 milligrams per day, and more under stress. A dog or cat will produce about 40 milligrams of vitamin C per kilogram of body weight per day, or the equivalent of 2800 mgs per day if these animals were about the same size as humans. So using animals as a rule of thumb, humans may benefit from consumption of anywhere from 2,000-20,000 milligrams per day. The only common side effect from high-dose vitamin C is a transient diarrhea-like buildup of water in the lower bowel. Government health authorities recommend only about 90 milligrams of vitamin C a day for adults, but that's just the minimum amount to prevent scurvy and promote general health, not to achieve optimal health and longevity. Studies indicate the vitamin C intake for Americans is around 110 milligrams per day, but adequate vitamin C status, even with food fortification, is still not guaranteed. According to one study, about 1-2 percent of college students exhibited true deficiency and marginal deficiencies were found in an additional 12-16 percent of students.14
Can vitamin C prolong life?
Is there any evidence that increased vitamin C consumption can prolong the human life span? A study of 11,000 Americans over 10 years revealed that individuals with the highest level of vitamin C intake, only about 300 milligrams, suffered 35 percent fewer deaths than those with the lowest intake, about 50 milligrams a day. This amounts to about 6 added years of life to those who consume higher levels of vitamin C. Since 300 mg of vitamin C is difficult to obtain from dietary sources alone, the primary group that exhibited increased life span were the vitamin C supplement users.15 A person would have to consume five oranges a day to get 300 milligrams of vitamin C from their diet alone.
There are other corroborating studies that back up the idea of vitamin C supplementation and longevity.
A study over a 12-16-year period showed that males with the highest blood serum levels of vitamin C experienced a 57 percent drop in their risk of dying from any cause compared to males with low circulating levels of vitamin C.16
Among men and women ages 45-79 years, just a 50 milligram increase in vitamin C consumption was able to reduce the relative all-cause mortality rate by 20 percent.17
Another study published in 2001 also confirms a 25-29 percent decreased all-cause mortality rate among adults with normal to high circulating levels of vitamin C.18
It is interesting to note that vitamin C acts as an agent in various models of anti-aging. Vitamin C would be a key antioxidant in the free radical theory of aging.19 Researchers have demonstrated that vitamin C slows down telomere shortening by 52-62 percent in a controlled experiment.20 Telomeres are the end caps of DNA that shorten with many generations and limit the number of replications of DNA.
Is high-dose vitamin C genotoxic?
However, with all of this positive information about vitamin C, the news media recently chose to widely circulate a misleading test-tube study claiming high-dose vitamin C is toxic to DNA which could cause cancer. Researchers recommended vitamin C supplements be restricted to no more than 200 milligrams per day. This report caused the public to temporarily pause regarding vitamin C supplements.21 However, the 200-milligram limit conflicts with government health authorities who recommend consumption of 5-7 servings of fruits and vegetables per day which would likely provide more than the 200 milligram amount. Virtually all evidence from dietary studies confirm the health benefits of foods that provide high amounts of vitamin C. Another earlier study published in Nature indicated 500 milligrams of vitamin C in humans may produce damage to DNA in lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell.22 However, other studies reveal that vitamin C actually protects against DNA damage to lymphocytes but this protective effect is greatly enhanced when accompanied by bioflavonoids which usually accompany vitamin C in nature.23 Bioflavonoids are plant pigments commonly found in citrus, berries, grapes and tea leaves. The better store brands of buffered vitamin C powder (mineral ascorbates) include bioflavonoids. Furthermore, five other subsequent human studies were conducted using high-dose vitamin C up to 5000 milligrams per day and could not find evidence that vitamin C induces gene mutations.24
Then there is the aforementioned evidence from the animal kingdom where animals produce thousands of milligrams of vitamin C daily without evidence this induces cancer. A modern mountain gorilla living in its natural habitat, that produces no vitamin C on its own, would obtain 4,500 milligrams of vitamin C per day from native foodstuffs.25 A 15 pound howler monkey takes in 600 milligrams of vitamin C per day and an 18 pound spider monkey consumes about 744 mg of vitamin C per day.26 There is no evidence that these levels of vitamin C from dietary sources induce any DNA mutations or cancer in these animals.
Furthermore, there are studies which reveal significant health benefits for humans who consume vitamin C in excess of the newly established 90 milligram reference daily intake. For example, human studies reveal that 300 milligrams of daily vitamin C appears to reduce the risk of blinding cataracts, an otherwise inevitable consequence of aging, by 77-83 percent.27 A 500-milligram daily dose of vitamin C has been found to significantly reduce blood pressure among hypertensive patients who previously had to use prescription medications.28
Anyone interested in anti-aging should begin with vitamin C, the missing human hormone.
Part II: What we can learn about anti-aging from mynah birds, fruit flies and leeches
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Anti-aging and Alkaline Diet
Anti-aging and Alkaline Diet
by Sang Whang
Mr. Sang Whang is a successful inventor, scientist, and engineer. He explains the health and antiaging processes in layman terms in his book, Reverse Aging. Below is an excerpt from that book.
INTRODUCTION
In order to learn how to get younger, we must understand the process of antiaging and an alkaline diet.
Handling natural health improvement devices developed in Japan a few years, I have witnessed as well as personally experienced many mysterious phenomenon in the reverse aging effect.
Being a scientist, engineer, and inventor, I have tried to understand and explain the phenomenon scientifically, applying the scientific principles of those non-drug, natural health improvement devices. During the course of the study, I came to a realization of what the human aging process is about. The great news is that, with this new theory, the antiaging process can be explained, and ANYBODY CAN GET YOUNGER IF HE OR SHE SO DESIRES.
THE AGING PROCESS
We get old because we are not disposing of all the internally generated wastes and toxins, and accumulate the leftovers within our body.
For our body to function and to maintain body temperature, we burn nutrients within our cells. The main ingredients of all foods, expensive or inexpensive, gourmet or junk, vegetable or meat, alkaline or acid, are either carbohydrates, proteins or fats. And they are nothing but the combinations of four elements: carbon, nitrogen, hydrogen and oxygen.
After these nutrients are burnt (oxidized) in the cells, they all turn into organic acids: carbonic acids, uric acids, lactic acids, fatty acids, ammonia, etc. Fats are acidic even before oxidation. The Chinese word for oxygen is written with two characters, "sahn-so". They literally mean "acid root".
These acidic wastes and toxins are disposed out of the body in liquid form, as urine or perspiration, after first being dissolved into the blood. Every element within our body was place there by the blood and can come out of there by first being dissolved into the blood and then being carried out. If anyone loses ten pounds by any dietary means, it can be said that most of that ten pounds came out through the urine.
Unfortunately, due to our life styles and environments (i.e., too much ingestion, overwork, over indulgence, not enough rest, staying up late, not enough exercise, inadequate water consumption, smoking, pollution, low alkaline diet etc.) the body cannot get rid of all the acidic waste products that it generates within. We accumulate these left over waste products somewhere within our body. This is the process of getting old.
To make matters worse, mixed with these organic acids are inorganic acid minerals such as chlorine, phosphor, and sulfur that come in with most of our acidic foods: meats, grains and root crops. We don't eat enough of alkaline diet (antiaging) foods such as fruits and vegetables that contain inorganic alkaline minerals: calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, etc.
Although the amounts of inorganic minerals are small compared with the organic acid wastes that the body produces, they contribute more towards the acid side. However, one important thing to note is that even if one does not eat any acidic food at all, as long as carbohydrates and proteins are consumed, the body produces much more acidic wastes than the inorganic alkaline minerals can counteract.
We are born with high alkaline blood pH of 7.44. As we get older, the blood pH drops down to 7.35 or below. The blood pH referred to here is the artery blood pH. The difference of 0.09 in pH value seems very small but since pH is logarithmic, the amount of hydroxyl ion (OH-) in 7.44 pH is 1.23 times that of 7.35 pH, because 10=1.2303.
The hydroxyl ion is an oxygen donor while the hydrogen ion (H+) is an oxygen taker. In other words, young people carry 23% more of the oxygen donors in their blood than older people. No wonder they are more energetic.
Uric acid is nearly insoluble in water, alcohol, and ether, but soluble in solutions of alkaline salts. In other words, it becomes soluble in alkaline water. Arthritis and gout are caused by uric acid deposited between the joints, non-dissolved due to the low alkalinity of an older person's blood. Drinking acid free alkaline water will gradually elevate one's blood pH and the gout will disappear naturally. (More about this acid free alkaline water later)
As we live with poor waste disposal systems for a long period of time, some parts of our body build up more acids than others, and they can clog up capillary vessels around those acidic areas. This causes some body organs to function in a sluggish manner. We feel tired and run down sometimes for no reason whatsoever, and adult diseases such as high blood pressure, arthritis, diabetes, asthma, allergies, etc. start to set in WE SIMPLY ACCEPT THESE PHENOMENA AS "GETTING OLD."
Alkaline Diet
In some extreme cases, the build up of acidic elements are so great that it starts to destroy healthy cells around them. Healthy cells must maintain a slightly alkaline pH level. Some cells change their formula in order to survive in an acidic environment. If they are successful, this is the beginning of cancer. Cancer cells are acidic while healthy cells are alkaline. Even if the cancerous tumors are completely removed surgically, as long as the acidic conditions in the area remain, the chances are that new tumors will develop around the same area.
Exactly where the left over waste products are accumulated may very according to every individual. However, the parts of the body where wastes accumulate first may determine what kind of adult disease that individual may develop first. Within one family, the storage places may be similar. This may explain the hereditary effects of certain adult diseases.
THE ANTIAGING PROCESS
Because the accumulation of waste products inside the body is the aging process, helping the body to get rid of the OLD waste products is the antiaging process.
This reverse aging process takes two steps. The first step is to develop a good disposal system and the second step is to pull out the old wastes from their hiding places.
Development of A Good Disposal System
Since, as mentioned before, the waste disposal is done in liquid form by urine and perspiration, it is imperative that we drink plenty of water, When one is going through any diet program, doctors tell him to drink 8 glasses of water a day. They know the disposal is through urine, but they don't tell you what kind of water to drink.
Since all waste products are acidic, the best kind of water is acid free alkaline water. Drinking 4 glasses of this alkaline water is much more effective than 8 glasses of regular, bottled water or filtered tap water. There are devices called water ionizers that split alkaline minerals and acid minerals in regular tap water by electrical means.
A quality water ionizer takes in regular tap water which has both acid and alkaline minerals in it and has a typical pH value of 7. The system then releases water with a pH value of 9 or higher with all the alkaline minerals from the original tap water. At the same time it releases acidic water with a pH value of 5 or lower with all the acid minerals in the original tap water.
Since this alkaline water has twice as many alkaline minerals as the original water but NO acid minerals, it is more than twice as potent as the original water. Inside our body, it will neutralize only acidic elements and discharge them safely out of the body. Drinking 8 glasses of regular water can leach out acidic wastes as well as some valuable alkaline minerals such as potassium. That's why doctors test your blood when you are going through a serious diet program. With this alkaline water there is no worry about losing potassium from your system.
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by Sang Whang
Mr. Sang Whang is a successful inventor, scientist, and engineer. He explains the health and antiaging processes in layman terms in his book, Reverse Aging. Below is an excerpt from that book.
INTRODUCTION
In order to learn how to get younger, we must understand the process of antiaging and an alkaline diet.
Handling natural health improvement devices developed in Japan a few years, I have witnessed as well as personally experienced many mysterious phenomenon in the reverse aging effect.
Being a scientist, engineer, and inventor, I have tried to understand and explain the phenomenon scientifically, applying the scientific principles of those non-drug, natural health improvement devices. During the course of the study, I came to a realization of what the human aging process is about. The great news is that, with this new theory, the antiaging process can be explained, and ANYBODY CAN GET YOUNGER IF HE OR SHE SO DESIRES.
THE AGING PROCESS
We get old because we are not disposing of all the internally generated wastes and toxins, and accumulate the leftovers within our body.
For our body to function and to maintain body temperature, we burn nutrients within our cells. The main ingredients of all foods, expensive or inexpensive, gourmet or junk, vegetable or meat, alkaline or acid, are either carbohydrates, proteins or fats. And they are nothing but the combinations of four elements: carbon, nitrogen, hydrogen and oxygen.
After these nutrients are burnt (oxidized) in the cells, they all turn into organic acids: carbonic acids, uric acids, lactic acids, fatty acids, ammonia, etc. Fats are acidic even before oxidation. The Chinese word for oxygen is written with two characters, "sahn-so". They literally mean "acid root".
These acidic wastes and toxins are disposed out of the body in liquid form, as urine or perspiration, after first being dissolved into the blood. Every element within our body was place there by the blood and can come out of there by first being dissolved into the blood and then being carried out. If anyone loses ten pounds by any dietary means, it can be said that most of that ten pounds came out through the urine.
Unfortunately, due to our life styles and environments (i.e., too much ingestion, overwork, over indulgence, not enough rest, staying up late, not enough exercise, inadequate water consumption, smoking, pollution, low alkaline diet etc.) the body cannot get rid of all the acidic waste products that it generates within. We accumulate these left over waste products somewhere within our body. This is the process of getting old.
To make matters worse, mixed with these organic acids are inorganic acid minerals such as chlorine, phosphor, and sulfur that come in with most of our acidic foods: meats, grains and root crops. We don't eat enough of alkaline diet (antiaging) foods such as fruits and vegetables that contain inorganic alkaline minerals: calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, etc.
Although the amounts of inorganic minerals are small compared with the organic acid wastes that the body produces, they contribute more towards the acid side. However, one important thing to note is that even if one does not eat any acidic food at all, as long as carbohydrates and proteins are consumed, the body produces much more acidic wastes than the inorganic alkaline minerals can counteract.
We are born with high alkaline blood pH of 7.44. As we get older, the blood pH drops down to 7.35 or below. The blood pH referred to here is the artery blood pH. The difference of 0.09 in pH value seems very small but since pH is logarithmic, the amount of hydroxyl ion (OH-) in 7.44 pH is 1.23 times that of 7.35 pH, because 10=1.2303.
The hydroxyl ion is an oxygen donor while the hydrogen ion (H+) is an oxygen taker. In other words, young people carry 23% more of the oxygen donors in their blood than older people. No wonder they are more energetic.
Uric acid is nearly insoluble in water, alcohol, and ether, but soluble in solutions of alkaline salts. In other words, it becomes soluble in alkaline water. Arthritis and gout are caused by uric acid deposited between the joints, non-dissolved due to the low alkalinity of an older person's blood. Drinking acid free alkaline water will gradually elevate one's blood pH and the gout will disappear naturally. (More about this acid free alkaline water later)
As we live with poor waste disposal systems for a long period of time, some parts of our body build up more acids than others, and they can clog up capillary vessels around those acidic areas. This causes some body organs to function in a sluggish manner. We feel tired and run down sometimes for no reason whatsoever, and adult diseases such as high blood pressure, arthritis, diabetes, asthma, allergies, etc. start to set in WE SIMPLY ACCEPT THESE PHENOMENA AS "GETTING OLD."
Alkaline Diet
In some extreme cases, the build up of acidic elements are so great that it starts to destroy healthy cells around them. Healthy cells must maintain a slightly alkaline pH level. Some cells change their formula in order to survive in an acidic environment. If they are successful, this is the beginning of cancer. Cancer cells are acidic while healthy cells are alkaline. Even if the cancerous tumors are completely removed surgically, as long as the acidic conditions in the area remain, the chances are that new tumors will develop around the same area.
Exactly where the left over waste products are accumulated may very according to every individual. However, the parts of the body where wastes accumulate first may determine what kind of adult disease that individual may develop first. Within one family, the storage places may be similar. This may explain the hereditary effects of certain adult diseases.
THE ANTIAGING PROCESS
Because the accumulation of waste products inside the body is the aging process, helping the body to get rid of the OLD waste products is the antiaging process.
This reverse aging process takes two steps. The first step is to develop a good disposal system and the second step is to pull out the old wastes from their hiding places.
Development of A Good Disposal System
Since, as mentioned before, the waste disposal is done in liquid form by urine and perspiration, it is imperative that we drink plenty of water, When one is going through any diet program, doctors tell him to drink 8 glasses of water a day. They know the disposal is through urine, but they don't tell you what kind of water to drink.
Since all waste products are acidic, the best kind of water is acid free alkaline water. Drinking 4 glasses of this alkaline water is much more effective than 8 glasses of regular, bottled water or filtered tap water. There are devices called water ionizers that split alkaline minerals and acid minerals in regular tap water by electrical means.
A quality water ionizer takes in regular tap water which has both acid and alkaline minerals in it and has a typical pH value of 7. The system then releases water with a pH value of 9 or higher with all the alkaline minerals from the original tap water. At the same time it releases acidic water with a pH value of 5 or lower with all the acid minerals in the original tap water.
Since this alkaline water has twice as many alkaline minerals as the original water but NO acid minerals, it is more than twice as potent as the original water. Inside our body, it will neutralize only acidic elements and discharge them safely out of the body. Drinking 8 glasses of regular water can leach out acidic wastes as well as some valuable alkaline minerals such as potassium. That's why doctors test your blood when you are going through a serious diet program. With this alkaline water there is no worry about losing potassium from your system.
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Superfoods for the active guy: 10 high-powered must-eats, as chosen by our panel of experts - Recipe
What's the single best food an active guy can eat for fat loss, muscle building and overall health? We put this burning question to 10 nutrition, health and sports-performance experts. Human nature being what it is, each expert had his or her own take, and we ended up with not one but 10 superfoods (and beverages) possessing the most essential nutrients to fuel today's fitness-minded male. No, we didn't forget the importance of a varied diet, and we're not telling you to restrict your eating habits, either. Plenty of other foods could have made the list--chicken breast, rice, citrus fruits, yams, berries, spinach, tuna and legumes, to name a few--but our power-packed choices are often overlooked and are a great place to start. So listen when your body thanks you--then you can thank us.
ENERGY CONVERSION: ASPARAGUS
Hate it if you will, but it's still one of the most nutritionally well-balanced vegetables out there. Asparagus contains a wide range of nutrients, from calcium and potassium to vitamins A and D. "I like asparagus because it's a fibrous carbohydrate, not a starchy one," says Maria Kwiatkowski, Ph.D., exercise psychologist and former assistant strength coach at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. "Asparagus is low in calories, has no fat or cholesterol, and is low in sodium." In addition, asparagus is a good source of vitamin B (thiamin), which helps convert glucose into energy; it's also a necessary component in the synthesis and breakdown of amino acids. As a side dish or a snack, a healthy ration of spears is a premium performance booster.
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IMMUNE STRENGTH: BROCCOLI
Broccoli is a genuine nutritional superstar. "[It's] filled with most of the essential vitamins and minerals that humans need," explains Nancy M. Betts, Ph.D., R.D., professor of nutritional science and dietetics at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. "It is an excellent source of antioxidants, and, being a crucifier, its consumption is related to reduced cancer risk." The high vitamin-C content also enhances your immune system, while the calcium and potassium help maintain strong bones and contribute to healthy connective tissue and cartilage. So despise the dreaded green but choke it down, because it's a nutrient feast.
MUSCLE REPAIR: SOYBEANS (EDAMAME)
In its many forms, soy is becoming more and more popular among active guys. You may know soybeans as edamame, the sushi-bar equivalent of beer nuts, as healthy a munch as you can find. "Soybeans provide soluble fiber and complex carbohydrates for stabilized blood-glucose levels and sustained energy," says Joy Bauer, M.S., R.D., author of The 90/10 Weight Loss Plan. They also supply unsaturated fat--the good type of fat that will keep you satiated for longer and boost your health as well. A source of plant-based protein and phytochemicals, soy will also repair and build muscle while fighting off disease at the same time. As Bauer concludes, "It's a perfect food--protein, complex carbs, soluble fiber and unsaturated fat."
BONE STRENGTH: MILK
For those of you looking for a multifaceted beverage to match your active lifestyle, David Levitch, M.S., R.D., author of Healthy Eating for Busy People, offers up a classic beverage. "Milk is a highly beneficial food that is often overlooked in a man's diet," he says. "One serving provides eight grams of protein and 13 grams of carbohydrates, and the fat content can be adjusted to fit the needs of the individual." In its fat-free state, milk still retains all of its protein and calcium, among other essential vitamins and minerals, making it an ideal substitute for gut-forming drinks like soda and beer.
SUSTAINED ENERGY: MULTIGRAIN
Complex carbohydrates are the key to sustaining energy, whether at work or in the gym, and multigrain breads present a good source. Spreading your PB and J on a multigrain loaf, which has a low glycemic index relative to nutrient-sparse white bread, will keep you going through those long runs and grueling lifting sessions. Mike Houston, Ph.D., department head of human nutrition, foods and exercise at the University of Virginia Tech, explains:
"Bread is a
good source of B vitamins, iron and zinc
[the iron will delay the onset of fatigue,
and zinc helps remove carbon dioxide
from your muscles during exercise].
There is no doubt that [you] can
enhance [your] overall health and
performance by consuming several
servings of grains daily."
GOOD CHOLESTEROL/ COLON CLEANSING: RAW, UNSALTED NUTS
Nuts may be the secret to staying fit and youthful as you grow older. "Plain nuts contain monounsaturated fat, which works to lower `bad' [LDL] cholesterol and raise the `good' [HDL]," says Julie Feldman, M.P.H., R.D., president and program director of Creative Nutrition & Wellness. "Nuts are also high in fiber, which helps to clean out the intestines, especially the colon. And knowing how prevalent colon cancer is among men, the best time to prevent it is early on." Roasted, salted or honey-coated varieties will merely add fat and raise blood pressure, so stick with the plain kind. Unfortunately, the bowl of nuts you chase with the pitcher of happy-hour beer every Friday night doesn't count.
HEART HEALTH/ SUSTAINED ENERGY: OATMEAL
Still eating doughnuts and croissants for breakfast? Oatmeal is the early-morning answer to sustaining a heart-healthy body while providing long-term fuel to get you through the morning. "Oatmeal is an excellent source of water-soluble fiber [which helps reduce the risk of heart disease] and is relatively high in protein, with five grams per half-cup," says Eric Sternlicht, Ph.D., founder of Simply Fit Inc. and a kinesiology professor at Occidental College near Los Angeles. A bowl of oats is quick and easy to make, has almost no sugar (so don't add any), and topping it with nonfat milk will provide calcium and additional protein. If you must satisfy your sweet tooth, garnish your hot cereal with fresh fruit.
IMMEDIATE ENERGY: RAW HONEY
Believe it or not, honey has nutritional value in addition to its palate-pleasing taste. In its natural state, raw honey is an immediate energy source, full of B-complex vitamins, amino acids and enzymes. A recent study performed at the University of Memphis Exercise and Sport Nutrition Laboratory showed that the blend of sugars in honey can significantly increase an athlete's average power and endurance. Interestingly, the honey sold at bee farms (not the commercial kind found at the supermarket) can also be a sweet way to boost your immunity.
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"In a lab study of 345 unpasteurized honey samples [published in the Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology], the majority exhibited antibacterial action against the food-poisoning Staphylococcus aureus," states Ronald M. Klatz, D.O., president of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. "You can also apply unprocessed honey to a cut or wound to provide a natural protective shield." Honey can easily stand in for less healthy, highly processed sugars that are often spread on toast, used in marinades, put in tea, or drizzled over cereal and granola.
FAT-BURNING: SALMON
For a healthy main course and a leaner physique, visit your nearest seafood section. "Adding cold-water fish to your diet at least twice a week will supply you with omega-3 fatty acids--essential fats that are vital to achieving optimal health," says Dixie Stanforth, M.S., lecturer in the department of kinesiology and health education at the University of Texas, Austin. Best of all, omega-3 fatty acids have a potent thermogenic effect, increasing fat-burning while causing a shift in metabolism away from fat synthesis and storage. Salmon is also a high-quality source of protein but is relatively low in calories, promoting a more defined, muscular body.
ENHANCED PERFORMANCE: WATER
We've saved the best for last. "Water serves to cleanse the body of toxins, and assists in maintaining homeostasis in several systems responsible not only for performance, but for sustaining life itself," says Loren Seagrave, a world-renowned speed-and-conditioning coach who consults for many NFL players, Olympians and other elite athletes. "When you have as little as a 3 percent or 4 percent deficiency of water in your system, performance suffers dramatically. Despite a large number of alternatives on the market, water is best consumed in its natural and normal state, especially when exercising in hot, humid environments. The single biggest thing that active individuals can do to enhance performance and increase quality of life is to drink more pure, clean, unadulterated water."
RELATED ARTICLE: BEST-FOODS MEAL PLAN
It's easier than you'd think to fit these 10 foods
into your routine. Take a look at our one-day meal
plan for quick and tasty ways to include more
superfoods in your diet.
Breakfast
Honey oatmeal: Combine 1 cup nonfat milk,
1/2 cup oats and 1 tablespoon raw honey in a
microwave-safe bowl; cook 2 or 3 minutes,
until liquid is absorbed.
1/2 grapefruit or 1 orange
8 oz. water
Midmorning snack
1/3 cup unsalted almonds (or any raw, unsalted nuts)
mixed with 1/4 cup raisins
8 oz. water
Lunch
2 slices whole-grain bread topped with 4 ounces
roasted turkey breast, 1 ounce reduced-fat Swiss
cheese, 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, 1 lettuce leaf
and 2 tomato slices
1 can condensed tomato soup, prepared with 1 cup
nonfat milk
1 cup fresh broccoli florets dipped in 1/4 cup fat-free
ranch dressing
1 banana
8 oz. water
Midafternoon snack
1/2 cup boiled edamame (soybeans) sprinkled with
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 oz. water
Dinner
Soy-glazed salmon: Combine 1 tablespoon honey
and 2 teaspoons soy sauce; brush mixture all
over one 5-ounce salmon fillet. Season with black
pepper. Broil 3 to 5 minutes per side.
6 asparagus spears; steamed in the microwave
for 3 minutes
1 cup cooked brown rice
8 oz. water
Dessert
1/2 cup strawberries or diced melon
1/2 cup fat-free frozen yogurt
Daily total: 2,584 calories, 362 grams carbohydrate,
149 grams protein, 60g fat, 43g fiber
--Robin Vitetta-Miller, M.S.
RELATED ARTICLE: THE 10 WORST FOODS
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From making you fat to being implicated as sources of cancer and heart disease, the following 10 foods (10 of many, unfortunately) offer many reasons to reject them.
Alcohol: "Provides virtually no nutrients and is merely empty calories," says clinical dietitian David Levitch. In men, alcohol has been shown to deposit body fat straight onto the abdomen, hence the term "beer belly." Besides looking unattractive, belly fat is a risk factor for heart disease and diabetes.
Coconut: "With 85 percent fat--virtually of it saturated--coconuts are disease-promoting," says Eric Sternlicht, Ph.D., kinesiology professor. Saturated fat is a major factor in heart disease as well as a contributor to atherosclerosis, adult-onset diabetes and high blood pressure.
Fast-food hamburger: "A four-ounce beef burger has the same number of calories as four veggie burgers," says kinesiology lecturer Dixie Stanforth, M.S. If you're trying to lose fat, cutting back calories is your first priority.
French fries: "Frying potatoes adds a great deal of extra calories as well as trans-fatty acids," says nutritionist Nancy M. Betts, Ph.D., R.D. Trans-fatty acids, found in fried foods and ready-made baked goods, recently replaced saturated fat as Nutritional Enemy No. 1. Besides reducing blood-vessel function and increasing "bad" cholesterol (LDL) while lowering "good" cholesterol (HDL), TFAs also foster cancer-causing free radicals.
Instant rice: "When rice is processed to be ready in an instant, the glycemic index climbs off the chart," says Loren Seagrave, a respected speed-and-conditioning coach. Since most of the fiber nutrients have been processed out of instant rice, it turns into glucose almost immediately after entering your system. This initiates an insulin surge, which tells your body to store calories as fat.
Margarine: "The trans-fatty acids in margarine clog arteries and raise LDL. Your best bet is always [olive] oil," says registered dietitian and personal trainer Julie Feldman.
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Potato chips: Nutrition professor Mike Houston, Ph.D., describes chips as "a scourge, high in fat and sugar and low in essential nutrients." This kind of high-calorie, low-nutrient snack food plays a major role in the nation's climbing obesity rate.
Soda: "Soda is pure sugar, without any vitamin content whatsoever," says dietitian Joy Bauer. Also, drinking your calories does not reduce your appetite, meaning if you guzzle an 800-calorie, 64-ounce Super Big Gulp, you'll still be hungry for dinner.
White bread: "This starchy carb has limited nutritional value and is of little use to a healthy diet," says exercise psychologist Maria Kwiatkowski, Ph.D. White bread can cause a fat-storing insulin spike, and with no fiber it won't satisfy you for very long.
Doughnuts: "The worst," says Tom Seabourne, Ph.D., author of Cross-Training and professor of physical education at Northeast Texas Community College. "It's just a fried, useless waste of calories." What's more, most of these calories--and there are a lot of them--come from trans-fatty acids and sugar.
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COPYRIGHT 2001 Gale Group
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ENERGY CONVERSION: ASPARAGUS
Hate it if you will, but it's still one of the most nutritionally well-balanced vegetables out there. Asparagus contains a wide range of nutrients, from calcium and potassium to vitamins A and D. "I like asparagus because it's a fibrous carbohydrate, not a starchy one," says Maria Kwiatkowski, Ph.D., exercise psychologist and former assistant strength coach at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. "Asparagus is low in calories, has no fat or cholesterol, and is low in sodium." In addition, asparagus is a good source of vitamin B (thiamin), which helps convert glucose into energy; it's also a necessary component in the synthesis and breakdown of amino acids. As a side dish or a snack, a healthy ration of spears is a premium performance booster.
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IMMUNE STRENGTH: BROCCOLI
Broccoli is a genuine nutritional superstar. "[It's] filled with most of the essential vitamins and minerals that humans need," explains Nancy M. Betts, Ph.D., R.D., professor of nutritional science and dietetics at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. "It is an excellent source of antioxidants, and, being a crucifier, its consumption is related to reduced cancer risk." The high vitamin-C content also enhances your immune system, while the calcium and potassium help maintain strong bones and contribute to healthy connective tissue and cartilage. So despise the dreaded green but choke it down, because it's a nutrient feast.
MUSCLE REPAIR: SOYBEANS (EDAMAME)
In its many forms, soy is becoming more and more popular among active guys. You may know soybeans as edamame, the sushi-bar equivalent of beer nuts, as healthy a munch as you can find. "Soybeans provide soluble fiber and complex carbohydrates for stabilized blood-glucose levels and sustained energy," says Joy Bauer, M.S., R.D., author of The 90/10 Weight Loss Plan. They also supply unsaturated fat--the good type of fat that will keep you satiated for longer and boost your health as well. A source of plant-based protein and phytochemicals, soy will also repair and build muscle while fighting off disease at the same time. As Bauer concludes, "It's a perfect food--protein, complex carbs, soluble fiber and unsaturated fat."
BONE STRENGTH: MILK
For those of you looking for a multifaceted beverage to match your active lifestyle, David Levitch, M.S., R.D., author of Healthy Eating for Busy People, offers up a classic beverage. "Milk is a highly beneficial food that is often overlooked in a man's diet," he says. "One serving provides eight grams of protein and 13 grams of carbohydrates, and the fat content can be adjusted to fit the needs of the individual." In its fat-free state, milk still retains all of its protein and calcium, among other essential vitamins and minerals, making it an ideal substitute for gut-forming drinks like soda and beer.
SUSTAINED ENERGY: MULTIGRAIN
Complex carbohydrates are the key to sustaining energy, whether at work or in the gym, and multigrain breads present a good source. Spreading your PB and J on a multigrain loaf, which has a low glycemic index relative to nutrient-sparse white bread, will keep you going through those long runs and grueling lifting sessions. Mike Houston, Ph.D., department head of human nutrition, foods and exercise at the University of Virginia Tech, explains:
"Bread is a
good source of B vitamins, iron and zinc
[the iron will delay the onset of fatigue,
and zinc helps remove carbon dioxide
from your muscles during exercise].
There is no doubt that [you] can
enhance [your] overall health and
performance by consuming several
servings of grains daily."
GOOD CHOLESTEROL/ COLON CLEANSING: RAW, UNSALTED NUTS
Nuts may be the secret to staying fit and youthful as you grow older. "Plain nuts contain monounsaturated fat, which works to lower `bad' [LDL] cholesterol and raise the `good' [HDL]," says Julie Feldman, M.P.H., R.D., president and program director of Creative Nutrition & Wellness. "Nuts are also high in fiber, which helps to clean out the intestines, especially the colon. And knowing how prevalent colon cancer is among men, the best time to prevent it is early on." Roasted, salted or honey-coated varieties will merely add fat and raise blood pressure, so stick with the plain kind. Unfortunately, the bowl of nuts you chase with the pitcher of happy-hour beer every Friday night doesn't count.
HEART HEALTH/ SUSTAINED ENERGY: OATMEAL
Still eating doughnuts and croissants for breakfast? Oatmeal is the early-morning answer to sustaining a heart-healthy body while providing long-term fuel to get you through the morning. "Oatmeal is an excellent source of water-soluble fiber [which helps reduce the risk of heart disease] and is relatively high in protein, with five grams per half-cup," says Eric Sternlicht, Ph.D., founder of Simply Fit Inc. and a kinesiology professor at Occidental College near Los Angeles. A bowl of oats is quick and easy to make, has almost no sugar (so don't add any), and topping it with nonfat milk will provide calcium and additional protein. If you must satisfy your sweet tooth, garnish your hot cereal with fresh fruit.
IMMEDIATE ENERGY: RAW HONEY
Believe it or not, honey has nutritional value in addition to its palate-pleasing taste. In its natural state, raw honey is an immediate energy source, full of B-complex vitamins, amino acids and enzymes. A recent study performed at the University of Memphis Exercise and Sport Nutrition Laboratory showed that the blend of sugars in honey can significantly increase an athlete's average power and endurance. Interestingly, the honey sold at bee farms (not the commercial kind found at the supermarket) can also be a sweet way to boost your immunity.
Advertisement
"In a lab study of 345 unpasteurized honey samples [published in the Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology], the majority exhibited antibacterial action against the food-poisoning Staphylococcus aureus," states Ronald M. Klatz, D.O., president of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. "You can also apply unprocessed honey to a cut or wound to provide a natural protective shield." Honey can easily stand in for less healthy, highly processed sugars that are often spread on toast, used in marinades, put in tea, or drizzled over cereal and granola.
FAT-BURNING: SALMON
For a healthy main course and a leaner physique, visit your nearest seafood section. "Adding cold-water fish to your diet at least twice a week will supply you with omega-3 fatty acids--essential fats that are vital to achieving optimal health," says Dixie Stanforth, M.S., lecturer in the department of kinesiology and health education at the University of Texas, Austin. Best of all, omega-3 fatty acids have a potent thermogenic effect, increasing fat-burning while causing a shift in metabolism away from fat synthesis and storage. Salmon is also a high-quality source of protein but is relatively low in calories, promoting a more defined, muscular body.
ENHANCED PERFORMANCE: WATER
We've saved the best for last. "Water serves to cleanse the body of toxins, and assists in maintaining homeostasis in several systems responsible not only for performance, but for sustaining life itself," says Loren Seagrave, a world-renowned speed-and-conditioning coach who consults for many NFL players, Olympians and other elite athletes. "When you have as little as a 3 percent or 4 percent deficiency of water in your system, performance suffers dramatically. Despite a large number of alternatives on the market, water is best consumed in its natural and normal state, especially when exercising in hot, humid environments. The single biggest thing that active individuals can do to enhance performance and increase quality of life is to drink more pure, clean, unadulterated water."
RELATED ARTICLE: BEST-FOODS MEAL PLAN
It's easier than you'd think to fit these 10 foods
into your routine. Take a look at our one-day meal
plan for quick and tasty ways to include more
superfoods in your diet.
Breakfast
Honey oatmeal: Combine 1 cup nonfat milk,
1/2 cup oats and 1 tablespoon raw honey in a
microwave-safe bowl; cook 2 or 3 minutes,
until liquid is absorbed.
1/2 grapefruit or 1 orange
8 oz. water
Midmorning snack
1/3 cup unsalted almonds (or any raw, unsalted nuts)
mixed with 1/4 cup raisins
8 oz. water
Lunch
2 slices whole-grain bread topped with 4 ounces
roasted turkey breast, 1 ounce reduced-fat Swiss
cheese, 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, 1 lettuce leaf
and 2 tomato slices
1 can condensed tomato soup, prepared with 1 cup
nonfat milk
1 cup fresh broccoli florets dipped in 1/4 cup fat-free
ranch dressing
1 banana
8 oz. water
Midafternoon snack
1/2 cup boiled edamame (soybeans) sprinkled with
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 oz. water
Dinner
Soy-glazed salmon: Combine 1 tablespoon honey
and 2 teaspoons soy sauce; brush mixture all
over one 5-ounce salmon fillet. Season with black
pepper. Broil 3 to 5 minutes per side.
6 asparagus spears; steamed in the microwave
for 3 minutes
1 cup cooked brown rice
8 oz. water
Dessert
1/2 cup strawberries or diced melon
1/2 cup fat-free frozen yogurt
Daily total: 2,584 calories, 362 grams carbohydrate,
149 grams protein, 60g fat, 43g fiber
--Robin Vitetta-Miller, M.S.
RELATED ARTICLE: THE 10 WORST FOODS
Advertisement
From making you fat to being implicated as sources of cancer and heart disease, the following 10 foods (10 of many, unfortunately) offer many reasons to reject them.
Alcohol: "Provides virtually no nutrients and is merely empty calories," says clinical dietitian David Levitch. In men, alcohol has been shown to deposit body fat straight onto the abdomen, hence the term "beer belly." Besides looking unattractive, belly fat is a risk factor for heart disease and diabetes.
Coconut: "With 85 percent fat--virtually of it saturated--coconuts are disease-promoting," says Eric Sternlicht, Ph.D., kinesiology professor. Saturated fat is a major factor in heart disease as well as a contributor to atherosclerosis, adult-onset diabetes and high blood pressure.
Fast-food hamburger: "A four-ounce beef burger has the same number of calories as four veggie burgers," says kinesiology lecturer Dixie Stanforth, M.S. If you're trying to lose fat, cutting back calories is your first priority.
French fries: "Frying potatoes adds a great deal of extra calories as well as trans-fatty acids," says nutritionist Nancy M. Betts, Ph.D., R.D. Trans-fatty acids, found in fried foods and ready-made baked goods, recently replaced saturated fat as Nutritional Enemy No. 1. Besides reducing blood-vessel function and increasing "bad" cholesterol (LDL) while lowering "good" cholesterol (HDL), TFAs also foster cancer-causing free radicals.
Instant rice: "When rice is processed to be ready in an instant, the glycemic index climbs off the chart," says Loren Seagrave, a respected speed-and-conditioning coach. Since most of the fiber nutrients have been processed out of instant rice, it turns into glucose almost immediately after entering your system. This initiates an insulin surge, which tells your body to store calories as fat.
Margarine: "The trans-fatty acids in margarine clog arteries and raise LDL. Your best bet is always [olive] oil," says registered dietitian and personal trainer Julie Feldman.
Advertisement
Potato chips: Nutrition professor Mike Houston, Ph.D., describes chips as "a scourge, high in fat and sugar and low in essential nutrients." This kind of high-calorie, low-nutrient snack food plays a major role in the nation's climbing obesity rate.
Soda: "Soda is pure sugar, without any vitamin content whatsoever," says dietitian Joy Bauer. Also, drinking your calories does not reduce your appetite, meaning if you guzzle an 800-calorie, 64-ounce Super Big Gulp, you'll still be hungry for dinner.
White bread: "This starchy carb has limited nutritional value and is of little use to a healthy diet," says exercise psychologist Maria Kwiatkowski, Ph.D. White bread can cause a fat-storing insulin spike, and with no fiber it won't satisfy you for very long.
Doughnuts: "The worst," says Tom Seabourne, Ph.D., author of Cross-Training and professor of physical education at Northeast Texas Community College. "It's just a fried, useless waste of calories." What's more, most of these calories--and there are a lot of them--come from trans-fatty acids and sugar.
COPYRIGHT 2001 Weider Publications
COPYRIGHT 2001 Gale Group
Source
Immunity
A weakened immune system leaves the body vulnerable to virtually every type of illness and disease, especially when you move between climates, countries and time zones. Even the shift from late summer to autumn is always marked in the health calendar by the arrival of a new generation of viruses causing coughs and colds.
Although the immune system can recognise viral strains it has encountered and beaten off before, it will not recognise a virus which has mutated - and even the smallest genetic change will trick it into thinking a brand new species, for which it has no antibodies, has landed. While a strong immune system will cope with this attack, one that has been weakened by poor nutrition and too much stress will struggle to get you back to good health.
Fatigue, lethargy, repeated infections, slow wound healing, allergies, thrush, colds, and flu are all signs that the body’s immune system is functioning below par. A healthy adult, for example, should suffer no more than two colds a year so if you do succumb more to every passing infection, you definitely need to start supporting your immune system.
Almost everyone has now heard of the best-selling herbal remedy, echinacea, which in Germany, is prescribed by doctors and pharmacists to help fight colds and flu. It is effective, as long as you don’t overuse it, but I find another less glamorous herb even more effective. Goldenseal, which was once used to treat syphilis and gonorrhoea, was first discovered by the Aborigine healers in Australia. It will not only help prevent an infection if you are feeling low, but can reduce the inflammation of mucous membranes once you have a cough or cold.
Most people will also reach for the vitamin C tablets at the first sign of a splutter. A quarter of a century ago, the US Nobel Laureate, Linus Pauling, caused an outcry among medics by claiming this nutrient, taken in high enough doses, could alleviate the symptoms of the common cold. This debate continues but what we do now know is that many of the symptoms of a cold have nothing to do with the cold virus itself, but are caused by the body’s own immune response to that alien invader and it is this secondary problem that vitamin C can help counter.
What happens is that during a cold, the mucous membranes that line the nose become charged with the white blood cells that release large amounts of chemicals designed to destroy the virus. Unfortunately, these substances also attack the cells of the mucous membranes themselves causing a runny nose and other disturbances. So the idea behind giving antioxidants such as vitamins C, A and E to tackle a cold is two-fold. Firstly, these nutrients have now been shown to support the immune system but, just as importantly, they weaken the immune attack on the body’s own tissues.
Poor nutrition is the most common cause of a weakened immune response. Foods that are good natural sources of the immune-boosting antioxidants include kiwi fruits which contain more vitamin C than oranges, Chinese cabbage which is an excellent source of vitamin A and avocado, known as nature’s own superfood because it provides the optimum healthy ratio of fat, carbohydrate, protein and vitamin E. Foods that are rich in vitamin B6, which boost the production of antibodies to fight infection, will also help. These include bananas, carrots, lentils, tuna, salmon, wholegrain flour and sunflower seeds. You also need to step up your intake of dietary zinc by eating more seafoods, eggs, turkey, pumpkin seeds and crabmeat.
How To Beat A Cold & Boost Immunity
*Goldenseal: It tastes vile and will stain your fingers bright yellow, but Goldenseal is highly effective. Take in liquid or capsule form. If you prefer liquid, you can buy 100ml of wild-crafted goldenseal (this simply means it is harvested naturally from the wild, not cultivated which herbalists believe gives it even greater potency).
*Do not self-dose with this herb if you are pregnant or have high blood pressure.
*Antioxidants: The body cannot store vitamin C but must rely on your dietary intake. To prevent winter infections, take 1,000mg a day. To boost the immune system and ward off colds, you’ll find it hard to beat a product called Well-max by Country Life which combines all the antioxidants, plus antibacterial grapeseed extract, goldenseal, Siberian ginseng, astragalus, schizandra, shiitake and reishi mushrooms, plus bee propolis, garlic, echinacea and the liver-supporting herb, Pau d’arco.
*Echinacea: or Purple coneflower, is the top-selling herb in the US. Introduced into medical practice in 1887, modern research into how it supports the immune system began in the 1930s in Germany where, by the mid-1990s for example, it was bring prescribed by doctors and pharmacists 2.5 million times to fight colds and flu. Said to work by increasing the numbers and the activity of white blood cells, it also increases the production of interferon, a chemical that is critical to the immune system response. At the onset of a cold, take 20 drops of echinacea tincture, 3-4 times a day for 10-14 days. To prevent a cold, take three times a day for six to eight weeks but make sure you have “rest” periods or the protective effects will diminish.
*Maitake: One of the more exotic immune-boosting supplements to get noticed in the West is the Maitake mushroom (Grifoloa frondosa) which grows to the size of a basketball deep in the mountains of Northeastern Japan. Highly prized for its immune-boosting properties, it has been shown to stimulate the immune response by activating the T-cells which are the body’s own defence against viruses and cancer cells. Recent animal studies revealed that combining maitake extract with chemotherapy treatment resulted in a 99% tumour shrinkage in just 14 days. Studies in the US, Japan and the UK have also shown that giving maitake extract to HIV patients can help protect the body’s disease-fighting T-cells which the HIV virus normally destroys. Said to improve liver function too, it contains powerful polysaccharides; chemicals known to boost the immune system and is currently in clinical trials with both HIV and cancer patients. The recommended dosage it between 3-7g per day.
*Cat’s Claw: A herb which grows in the rain forests of South America, the active constituents are the oxyindole alkaloids which stimulate immune function. Not to be taken by pregnant or lactating women, it has both anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties making it useful for wound healing. To make a therapeutic tea, boil 1g of cat’s claw root bark with 250ml (1 cup) of water for 15 minutes. Cool, strain and drink three cups a day. Alternatively, take 1-2ml of tincture twice a day pr 20-60mg of standardised extract daily.
*Aloe Vera: A veritable storehouse of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, enzymes and numerous other ingredients, aloe vera acts as both an immune-enhancer and a natural antiseptic. Recommended for serious immune deficiency conditions, including Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, drink a quarter of a glass each morning and increase the dosage by drinking the same amount again at the end of the day if you feel a cold or other infection threatening. Find a product that is high in the mucopolysaccharides, which bolster the body’s natural defences.
*Grapefruit Seed Extract: An antibiotic, antiviral and antifungal agent, recommended for stomach bugs, throat and ear infections, you should only take this when you feel ill. If travelling to any country where you are worried about food hygiene, take 75mg three times a day, for a month before you go and another month after your return. The active ingredients are called Proanthocyanidins, a class of nutrients which belong to the flavonoid family and whose primary function is to work as an antioxidant in the body, mopping up the free radical toxic byproducts of metabolism. Available in tablet or better still, liquid form, take 15 drops in a glass of water, 2-3 times a day.
*L-Arginine: An amino acid that promotes wound healing and which supports the immune system. Dairy, meat, poultry and fish are all good natural sources. Levels drop during times of increased stress making supplementation important. It works by stimulating the thymus gland, which in turn stores the disease-fighting T-lymphocytes until they are needed to fight infection. Also used to treat sexual dysfunction in men, the recommended dose if 3-6g a day.
Warning: Some researchers believe it can trigger a herpes infection so avoid if you already suffer from cold sores.
*Probiotics: Beneficial bacteria that help boost immune function are called probiotics. They alter the balance of microflora in the gut by inhibiting the growth of harmful bacteria and favouring those which aid digestion and promote a healthy immune response to infection. Frequently used to repopulate the digestive tract after a course of antibiotics has upset this balance, research has shown they can prevent up to 50% of the infections that are common after antibiotic use. They can also be used by travellers to avoid diarrhoea. Found naturally in fermented foods, yoghurt is a traditional source although many products contain no live bacteria at all. Even those products claiming to provide millions of live bacteria may not work since these can be destroyed by the acid in the stomach. Seven Seas has now developed a capsule with an enteric coating, which protects the bacteria through the stomach so they reach the place they are needed - the colon. If you prefer to take a powder, take 8g per day of recognised strain such as Lactobacillus acidophilus.
*Liquorice: Particularly effective when the immune system is suppressed by stress or steroids, this herb has been shown to have an antibiotic effect against throat infections, candida and herpes simplex which causes cold sores. It can relieve a dry, irritating cough and is also a good lung tonic. Only take it when you feel ill; chew one 200-300mg tablet, three times a day, before meals.
*Glutamine: Critical for both normal brain and immune function, this is the natural form of the amino acid glutamine which is amazingly versatile. It is also a component of glutathione, which is the body’s primary antioxidant, present in virtually every single cell. It is often given to burns patients to promote wound healing and is now available in a powerful combination with anthocyans, which also remove the free radical scavenger molecules which would otherwise pollute the body and lower its natural resistance to disease. The new product, Rejuvan Forte is already widely used in Europe. It is a unique combination of two very powerful immune-boosters, glutathione and anthocyanidins. The latter are found naturally in red/blue foods such as red grapes, beetroot and berries, which are also very good for the lungs.
*Herbal teas: You can easily make your own immune-boosting herbal teas. Try ginger and cinnamon, which you can make by putting four large slices of ginger and a small stick of cinnamon into boiling water. Allow to “brew” for 15 minutes. Cat’s Claw tea from the Uncaria Tomentosa plant is another powerful immune system stimulant; drink it sweetened with apple or blackcurrant concentrate.
*Kombucha Tea: The Kombucha or Manchurian “mushroom” is also now widely used to boost immunity. The name, though, is misleading because it is not a mushroom at all but a large, flat, pancake-shaped fungus-like growth that is a combination of health-promoting lichen, beneficial bacteria and yeast that has long been used in Asia as a natural energy booster. It is not eaten either but brewed into a strong antiviral and antibacterial tea after it has been left to ferment for a week or so in a mixture of water, sugar, apple cider vinegar and green or black tea. Widely used to help fight immune-related diseases such as Chronic Fatigue and Multiple Sclerosis, (MS), some devotees claim it can even help reverse the ageing process. Kombucha Tea Networks - they exist in the UK, Australia, South Africa and the US - can get you started with a handbook and starter culture.
US readers can find out more about Kombucha in the United States, including purchasing details, from the following site: www.anahatabalance.com
*Garlic: The use of allicin, the primary active agent generated by garlic, for general well-being is on the increase and its role as an antioxidant has been widely investigated. Health Perception have a supplement called Allimax, which provdes the body with a guaranteed 100% yield of allicin. Each Allimax capsule contains 180mg allicin powder and, because it is absorbed so rapidly, it is unlikely to cause any repetitive odour.
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Although the immune system can recognise viral strains it has encountered and beaten off before, it will not recognise a virus which has mutated - and even the smallest genetic change will trick it into thinking a brand new species, for which it has no antibodies, has landed. While a strong immune system will cope with this attack, one that has been weakened by poor nutrition and too much stress will struggle to get you back to good health.
Fatigue, lethargy, repeated infections, slow wound healing, allergies, thrush, colds, and flu are all signs that the body’s immune system is functioning below par. A healthy adult, for example, should suffer no more than two colds a year so if you do succumb more to every passing infection, you definitely need to start supporting your immune system.
Almost everyone has now heard of the best-selling herbal remedy, echinacea, which in Germany, is prescribed by doctors and pharmacists to help fight colds and flu. It is effective, as long as you don’t overuse it, but I find another less glamorous herb even more effective. Goldenseal, which was once used to treat syphilis and gonorrhoea, was first discovered by the Aborigine healers in Australia. It will not only help prevent an infection if you are feeling low, but can reduce the inflammation of mucous membranes once you have a cough or cold.
Most people will also reach for the vitamin C tablets at the first sign of a splutter. A quarter of a century ago, the US Nobel Laureate, Linus Pauling, caused an outcry among medics by claiming this nutrient, taken in high enough doses, could alleviate the symptoms of the common cold. This debate continues but what we do now know is that many of the symptoms of a cold have nothing to do with the cold virus itself, but are caused by the body’s own immune response to that alien invader and it is this secondary problem that vitamin C can help counter.
What happens is that during a cold, the mucous membranes that line the nose become charged with the white blood cells that release large amounts of chemicals designed to destroy the virus. Unfortunately, these substances also attack the cells of the mucous membranes themselves causing a runny nose and other disturbances. So the idea behind giving antioxidants such as vitamins C, A and E to tackle a cold is two-fold. Firstly, these nutrients have now been shown to support the immune system but, just as importantly, they weaken the immune attack on the body’s own tissues.
Poor nutrition is the most common cause of a weakened immune response. Foods that are good natural sources of the immune-boosting antioxidants include kiwi fruits which contain more vitamin C than oranges, Chinese cabbage which is an excellent source of vitamin A and avocado, known as nature’s own superfood because it provides the optimum healthy ratio of fat, carbohydrate, protein and vitamin E. Foods that are rich in vitamin B6, which boost the production of antibodies to fight infection, will also help. These include bananas, carrots, lentils, tuna, salmon, wholegrain flour and sunflower seeds. You also need to step up your intake of dietary zinc by eating more seafoods, eggs, turkey, pumpkin seeds and crabmeat.
How To Beat A Cold & Boost Immunity
*Goldenseal: It tastes vile and will stain your fingers bright yellow, but Goldenseal is highly effective. Take in liquid or capsule form. If you prefer liquid, you can buy 100ml of wild-crafted goldenseal (this simply means it is harvested naturally from the wild, not cultivated which herbalists believe gives it even greater potency).
*Do not self-dose with this herb if you are pregnant or have high blood pressure.
*Antioxidants: The body cannot store vitamin C but must rely on your dietary intake. To prevent winter infections, take 1,000mg a day. To boost the immune system and ward off colds, you’ll find it hard to beat a product called Well-max by Country Life which combines all the antioxidants, plus antibacterial grapeseed extract, goldenseal, Siberian ginseng, astragalus, schizandra, shiitake and reishi mushrooms, plus bee propolis, garlic, echinacea and the liver-supporting herb, Pau d’arco.
*Echinacea: or Purple coneflower, is the top-selling herb in the US. Introduced into medical practice in 1887, modern research into how it supports the immune system began in the 1930s in Germany where, by the mid-1990s for example, it was bring prescribed by doctors and pharmacists 2.5 million times to fight colds and flu. Said to work by increasing the numbers and the activity of white blood cells, it also increases the production of interferon, a chemical that is critical to the immune system response. At the onset of a cold, take 20 drops of echinacea tincture, 3-4 times a day for 10-14 days. To prevent a cold, take three times a day for six to eight weeks but make sure you have “rest” periods or the protective effects will diminish.
*Maitake: One of the more exotic immune-boosting supplements to get noticed in the West is the Maitake mushroom (Grifoloa frondosa) which grows to the size of a basketball deep in the mountains of Northeastern Japan. Highly prized for its immune-boosting properties, it has been shown to stimulate the immune response by activating the T-cells which are the body’s own defence against viruses and cancer cells. Recent animal studies revealed that combining maitake extract with chemotherapy treatment resulted in a 99% tumour shrinkage in just 14 days. Studies in the US, Japan and the UK have also shown that giving maitake extract to HIV patients can help protect the body’s disease-fighting T-cells which the HIV virus normally destroys. Said to improve liver function too, it contains powerful polysaccharides; chemicals known to boost the immune system and is currently in clinical trials with both HIV and cancer patients. The recommended dosage it between 3-7g per day.
*Cat’s Claw: A herb which grows in the rain forests of South America, the active constituents are the oxyindole alkaloids which stimulate immune function. Not to be taken by pregnant or lactating women, it has both anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties making it useful for wound healing. To make a therapeutic tea, boil 1g of cat’s claw root bark with 250ml (1 cup) of water for 15 minutes. Cool, strain and drink three cups a day. Alternatively, take 1-2ml of tincture twice a day pr 20-60mg of standardised extract daily.
*Aloe Vera: A veritable storehouse of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, enzymes and numerous other ingredients, aloe vera acts as both an immune-enhancer and a natural antiseptic. Recommended for serious immune deficiency conditions, including Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, drink a quarter of a glass each morning and increase the dosage by drinking the same amount again at the end of the day if you feel a cold or other infection threatening. Find a product that is high in the mucopolysaccharides, which bolster the body’s natural defences.
*Grapefruit Seed Extract: An antibiotic, antiviral and antifungal agent, recommended for stomach bugs, throat and ear infections, you should only take this when you feel ill. If travelling to any country where you are worried about food hygiene, take 75mg three times a day, for a month before you go and another month after your return. The active ingredients are called Proanthocyanidins, a class of nutrients which belong to the flavonoid family and whose primary function is to work as an antioxidant in the body, mopping up the free radical toxic byproducts of metabolism. Available in tablet or better still, liquid form, take 15 drops in a glass of water, 2-3 times a day.
*L-Arginine: An amino acid that promotes wound healing and which supports the immune system. Dairy, meat, poultry and fish are all good natural sources. Levels drop during times of increased stress making supplementation important. It works by stimulating the thymus gland, which in turn stores the disease-fighting T-lymphocytes until they are needed to fight infection. Also used to treat sexual dysfunction in men, the recommended dose if 3-6g a day.
Warning: Some researchers believe it can trigger a herpes infection so avoid if you already suffer from cold sores.
*Probiotics: Beneficial bacteria that help boost immune function are called probiotics. They alter the balance of microflora in the gut by inhibiting the growth of harmful bacteria and favouring those which aid digestion and promote a healthy immune response to infection. Frequently used to repopulate the digestive tract after a course of antibiotics has upset this balance, research has shown they can prevent up to 50% of the infections that are common after antibiotic use. They can also be used by travellers to avoid diarrhoea. Found naturally in fermented foods, yoghurt is a traditional source although many products contain no live bacteria at all. Even those products claiming to provide millions of live bacteria may not work since these can be destroyed by the acid in the stomach. Seven Seas has now developed a capsule with an enteric coating, which protects the bacteria through the stomach so they reach the place they are needed - the colon. If you prefer to take a powder, take 8g per day of recognised strain such as Lactobacillus acidophilus.
*Liquorice: Particularly effective when the immune system is suppressed by stress or steroids, this herb has been shown to have an antibiotic effect against throat infections, candida and herpes simplex which causes cold sores. It can relieve a dry, irritating cough and is also a good lung tonic. Only take it when you feel ill; chew one 200-300mg tablet, three times a day, before meals.
*Glutamine: Critical for both normal brain and immune function, this is the natural form of the amino acid glutamine which is amazingly versatile. It is also a component of glutathione, which is the body’s primary antioxidant, present in virtually every single cell. It is often given to burns patients to promote wound healing and is now available in a powerful combination with anthocyans, which also remove the free radical scavenger molecules which would otherwise pollute the body and lower its natural resistance to disease. The new product, Rejuvan Forte is already widely used in Europe. It is a unique combination of two very powerful immune-boosters, glutathione and anthocyanidins. The latter are found naturally in red/blue foods such as red grapes, beetroot and berries, which are also very good for the lungs.
*Herbal teas: You can easily make your own immune-boosting herbal teas. Try ginger and cinnamon, which you can make by putting four large slices of ginger and a small stick of cinnamon into boiling water. Allow to “brew” for 15 minutes. Cat’s Claw tea from the Uncaria Tomentosa plant is another powerful immune system stimulant; drink it sweetened with apple or blackcurrant concentrate.
*Kombucha Tea: The Kombucha or Manchurian “mushroom” is also now widely used to boost immunity. The name, though, is misleading because it is not a mushroom at all but a large, flat, pancake-shaped fungus-like growth that is a combination of health-promoting lichen, beneficial bacteria and yeast that has long been used in Asia as a natural energy booster. It is not eaten either but brewed into a strong antiviral and antibacterial tea after it has been left to ferment for a week or so in a mixture of water, sugar, apple cider vinegar and green or black tea. Widely used to help fight immune-related diseases such as Chronic Fatigue and Multiple Sclerosis, (MS), some devotees claim it can even help reverse the ageing process. Kombucha Tea Networks - they exist in the UK, Australia, South Africa and the US - can get you started with a handbook and starter culture.
US readers can find out more about Kombucha in the United States, including purchasing details, from the following site: www.anahatabalance.com
*Garlic: The use of allicin, the primary active agent generated by garlic, for general well-being is on the increase and its role as an antioxidant has been widely investigated. Health Perception have a supplement called Allimax, which provdes the body with a guaranteed 100% yield of allicin. Each Allimax capsule contains 180mg allicin powder and, because it is absorbed so rapidly, it is unlikely to cause any repetitive odour.
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The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine
A4M is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization with a membership of 11,500 physicians and scientists from 65 countries, the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M) is an organization that is the sole medical society dedicated to the advancement of therapeutics related to the science of longevity medicine.
Mission:
The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, Inc. ("A4M") is a not-for-profit medical society dedicated to the advancement of technology to detect, prevent, and treat aging related disease and to promote research into methods to retard and optimize the human aging process. A4M is also dedicated to educating physicians, scientists, and members of the public on anti-aging issues. A4M believes that the disabilities associated with normal aging are caused by physiological dysfunction which in many cases are ameliorable to medical treatment, such that the human life span can be increased, and the quality of one's life improved as one grows chronologically older.
A4M seeks to disseminate information concerning innovative science and research as well as treatment modalities designed to prolong the human life span. Anti-aging medicine is based on the scientific principles of responsible medical care consistent with those of other healthcare specialties. Although A4M seeks to disseminate information on many types of medical treatments, it does not promote or endorse any specific treatment nor does it sell or endorse any commercial product.
Objectives:
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Make available life-extending information about the multiple benefits of anti-aging therapeutics to practicing physicians.
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Assist in developing therapeutic protocols and innovative diagnostic tools to aid physicians in the implementation of effective longevity treatment.
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Act as an information center for valid and effective anti-aging medical protocols.
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Assist in obtaining and disseminating funding for scientifically sound and innovative research in anti-aging medicine.
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Assist in the funding and promotion of critical anti-aging, clinically based research.
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Government outreach, education, and advocacy for anti-aging medicine.
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Mission:
The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, Inc. ("A4M") is a not-for-profit medical society dedicated to the advancement of technology to detect, prevent, and treat aging related disease and to promote research into methods to retard and optimize the human aging process. A4M is also dedicated to educating physicians, scientists, and members of the public on anti-aging issues. A4M believes that the disabilities associated with normal aging are caused by physiological dysfunction which in many cases are ameliorable to medical treatment, such that the human life span can be increased, and the quality of one's life improved as one grows chronologically older.
A4M seeks to disseminate information concerning innovative science and research as well as treatment modalities designed to prolong the human life span. Anti-aging medicine is based on the scientific principles of responsible medical care consistent with those of other healthcare specialties. Although A4M seeks to disseminate information on many types of medical treatments, it does not promote or endorse any specific treatment nor does it sell or endorse any commercial product.
Objectives:
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Make available life-extending information about the multiple benefits of anti-aging therapeutics to practicing physicians.
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Assist in developing therapeutic protocols and innovative diagnostic tools to aid physicians in the implementation of effective longevity treatment.
*
Act as an information center for valid and effective anti-aging medical protocols.
*
Assist in obtaining and disseminating funding for scientifically sound and innovative research in anti-aging medicine.
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Assist in the funding and promotion of critical anti-aging, clinically based research.
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Government outreach, education, and advocacy for anti-aging medicine.
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Human Growth Hormone (HGH) Anti-Aging Supplement
Growth hormone (GH) is the main hormone responsible for growth in all mammals (including humans) and is associated with the regulation of such metabolic processes as anabolism and lipolysis. Human growth hormone, commonly called HGH, is a polypetide mixture that is secreted by the anterior pituitary gland in the human body. The main form of HGH can be produced synthetically using a process called recombinant DNA technology. This synthetically produced HGH is used primarily in connection with children and adolescents with short stature caused by growth hormone (GH)-deficiency. Recombinant HGH (a.k.a Somatropin - a prescription drug) is also used in connection with growth hormone deficiency in adults, short stature in association with renal insufficiency, AIDS-related wasting, and short stature associated with Turner's Syndrome.
HGH Levels Decrease with Age
It is also known that growth hormone levels decrease as we grow older. In fact, growth hormone levels in individuals 60 or older are only about half of that in young adults. It is still not clear what role HGH plays in the body or what effect it may have on the body once full growth has been attained but it is believed reduced levels of growth hormone associated with aging contribute to age-related decreases in muscle mass, strength, and lipolysis.
Human
Suggested Benefits of HGH
The following are just a few of the effects associated with HGH decline.*
* In those who have no pituitary function [responsible for HGH production], there is a shift in body composition whereby body fat increases by 7-25 while lean body mass decreases similarly. Muscle strength and muscle mass are noticeably reduced. Bone density studies indicate long bone density and spinal bone density decrease as significantly as if the individual had aged 15 years.
* When HGH levels wane pronounced weight gain of 30-50 pounds can occur. Furthermore, there are negative effects on cholesterol; triglyceride levels increase while high density cholesterol (HDL), 'good cholesterol', decreases.
* Lower than normal levels of HGH may contribute to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease associated vascular wall thickening and changes associated with decreased cardiac output.
* Insufficiencies in HGH levels may contribute to people who have reported a rapid decline in exercise capacity and impaired sense of well-being and symptoms of fatigue, social isolation, depression, and a lack of the ability to concentrate.
The following are just a few of the suggested benefits associated with an increase in HGH levels.*
* Muscle mass can increase, making you stronger.
* Body fat will be distributed differently, making you appear leaner. It has been suggested you can even see a reduction of 14 in weight and body fat over your first six months using HGH without changing your diet.
* Some HGH users report their immune system to be enhanced and their stress level to have dropped.
* Some HGH users have reported improved vision as well as cognitive function and memory retention.
* Reports have indicated increase in lean muscle as high as 9 during their first six months of HGH therapy.
* Other individuals using HGH have reported that their injuries heal faster.
* HGH users have reported feeling energetic and invigorated.
Among its other suggested benefits the belief that supplementing with HGH can retard signs of aging was spawned by a 1990 trial published in the New England Journal of Medicine.1 This six month study of 12 men found that use of HGH injections (at a dose of about 2 milligrams three times a week) increased muscle mass, decrease fat mass, and thickened bone.
Subsequent research has shown that growth hormone injections did infact improve muscle to fat ratio in older people. However, studies did not indicate that HGH treatment would increase strength or improve function.2 In addition, in some individuals growth hormone injections may cause problems such as carpal tunnel syndrome (wrist and hand pain caused by swelling around the median nerve), enlargement of bones, coarsening of facial features, joint pain and leg swelling.
As previously indicated, we believe that the benefits and effects of HGH therapy still are not fully understood. And it is still to soon to tell with any certainty if there are any long-term side effects of prolonged intravenous HGH supplementation.
The Truth About HGH Therapies. Can They Help You?
HGH therapy may be able to help you, although to date there is no sound scientific evidence to conclusively substantiate many of the claims made about HGH treatments, especially those made about over-the-counter, non-prescription HGH supplements.
Pure HGH should be taken by injection, because it is a very large molecule that cannot be absorbed intact (whether taken orally, allowed to dissolve under the tongue, or sprayed into the nose or throat). Unfortunately, HGH injections can be very expensive, costing on the upwards of a thousand dollars or more per month.
Because most people cannot afford authenitic HGH therapy, a host of products have become available on the market that claim to raise HGH levels. These types of HGH supplements fall into four main categories:
* HGH Releasing Agents
HGH Releasing Agents (also called HGH enhancers or HGH stimulators) are compounds which primarily include the amino acids arginine, glutamine, histidine, methionine, phenylalanine, ornithine and lysine. HGH Releasing Agents do indeed appear to produce a temporary rise in growth hormone.3 For more detailed information on HGH Releasing Agents please see the section titled HGH Releasers and Secretagogues below.
* Homeopathic HGH
Homeopathic HGH therapy is an entirely different approach to HGH therapy that involves the use of a homeopathic dilution of real human growth hormone. According to homeopathic theory, a very extreme dilution of a substance given to a healthy person will produce the same effect as the original substance. Thus, a highly diluted dose of HGH should produce the same effects as normal doses. However, most Homeopathic HGH products are so highly diluted that many experts believe it would be almost impossible to absorb enough to produced the desired effect (if any effect at all).
As it happens, even a homeopathic remedy diluted only by a factor of 1030 (a 30X, or 15C remedy) is not realistically going to contain even a single molecule of HGH. Notwithstanding, many homeopathic practitioners believe that some sort of energy or imprint remains, even if no physical substance does. In fact, some have claimed that the higher the dilution, the stronger the effect, and call highly dilute homeopathic preparations high potency remedies. From the perspective of modern science, this doesn't make much sense, and the overwhelming majority of scientists believe that homeopathy (at least at dilutions above 106 or so), will not provide any effect whatsoever.
In general, the better the quality of the study performed on the effects of Homeopathic HGH, the less the effects that were seen.4,5,6,7
* Nanogram Strength HGH
There is a category of HGH supplements that claim to contain a dose of HGH measured in nanograms, such as 4000 nanograms per dose. If you don't know what a nanogram is this may sound like a lot of HGH per dose. A nanogram is only one-millionth of a milligram. To put this in perspective if you to were take HGH via injection you would likely be receiving approximately 2 milligrams which is equivalent to 2,000,000 nanograms. Additionally, most scientific evidence indicates that because HGH is a large molecule it cannot be absorbed by the body when taken orally, as a nasal spray or under the tongue. Nanogram HGH supplements are almost always administered orally, sublingually (under the tongue) or as a nasal spray.
* IGF-1 Enhancers
IGFs (insulin-like growth factors) are polypeptides (crucial blood protein) produced in the liver in response to stimulation by growth hormone. IGFs are very similar in structure to insulin.
Quite often as the level of growth hormone in the body rises levels of IGF-1 also increase. IGF-1 is believed to produce some of the same, though not all, of the effects of HGH. However, even less is know about the possible benefits and risks involved in increasing the levels of IGF-1 in the human body than is know about HGH. Simply put, if scientific community knows little about HGH, they know even less about IGF-1.
In order to enhance their effect, many HGH products (including HGH Releasing Agents) contain colostrum, which contains IGF-1. Colostrum is the substance produced in the breast milk of nursing mothers for the first few days after birth.
Aside from intravenous HGH, of the four main types of HGH products on the market today we believe HGH Releasing Agents merit the most attention. Based on available research HGH Releasing Agents appear to have the ability, as limited as it may be, to actually increase HGH levels in the body. As compelling as the arguments to the contrary may appear, in our opinion, and again based on the evidence, Homeopathic HGH, Nanogram Strength HGH and IGF-1 Enhancers whether administered orally, via nasal spray, or sublingually, provide no observable benefit.
HGH Releasers and Secretagogues
The release of GH from the anterior pituitary gland is a complex process involving multiple regulators. Hypothalamic peptide GHRH (growth hormone-releasing hormone) acts on the cells (somatotroph cells) of the anterior pituitary to release GH. Additionally, GH release appears to be influenced by another, separate mechanism, a growth hormone secretagogue pathway. GH secretagogues, abbreviated GHSs, include small peptides and nonpetides such as L-arginine and many other amino acids.
Again, the best evidence supporting the benefit of HGH supplementation is in reference to intravenous administration. Notwithstanding, oral ingestion of HGH Releasers (GHSs) can have a similar, though less intense, effect. In one study of young adults, administration of 1.5 grams of arginine and 1.5 grams of lysine (both common ingredients in most HGH Releasing Agents) increased growth hormone (GH) levels by a multiple of 2.7.8 In a similar study, two grams of glutamine (another HGH Releasing Agent) were administered daily to study participants ranging in age from 32 to 64. Results of the study showed that HGH concentrations for study participants increased by a factor of nearly 4 and half.9
Supporting Literature
1. Rudman D, Feller AG, Nagraj HS, et al. Effects of human growth hormone in men over 60 years old. N Engl J Med. 1990;323:1-6.
2. Vance ML. Can growth hormone prevent aging? N Engl J Med. 2003;348:779-80.
3. Chromiak JA, Antonio J. Use of amino acids as growth hormone-releasing agents by athletes. Nutrition. 2002;18:657-61.
4.Grabia S, Ernst E. Homeopathic aggravations: a systematic review of randomised, placebo-controlled clinical trials. Homeopathy. 2003;92:92 98.
5.Homeopathy: A Critical Appraisal. London: Butterworth Heinemann;1998:69-97.
6.Dantas F, Fisher P. A systematic review of homeopathic pathogenetic trials (provings) published in the United Kingdom from 1945 to 1995. In: Ernst E, ed.
7.Linde K, Scholz M, Ramirez G, et al. Impact of study quality on outcome in placebo-controlled trials of homeopathy. J Clin Epidemiol. 1999;52:631-636.
8. Suminski RR, Robertson RJ, Goss FL, et al. Acute effect of amino acid ingestion and resistance exercise on plasma growth hormone concentration in young men. Int J Sport Nutr. 1997;7:48-60.
9. Welbourne TC. Increased plasma bicarbonate and growth hormone after an oral glutamine load. Am J Clin Nutr. 1995;61:1058-61.
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HGH Levels Decrease with Age
It is also known that growth hormone levels decrease as we grow older. In fact, growth hormone levels in individuals 60 or older are only about half of that in young adults. It is still not clear what role HGH plays in the body or what effect it may have on the body once full growth has been attained but it is believed reduced levels of growth hormone associated with aging contribute to age-related decreases in muscle mass, strength, and lipolysis.
Human
Suggested Benefits of HGH
The following are just a few of the effects associated with HGH decline.*
* In those who have no pituitary function [responsible for HGH production], there is a shift in body composition whereby body fat increases by 7-25 while lean body mass decreases similarly. Muscle strength and muscle mass are noticeably reduced. Bone density studies indicate long bone density and spinal bone density decrease as significantly as if the individual had aged 15 years.
* When HGH levels wane pronounced weight gain of 30-50 pounds can occur. Furthermore, there are negative effects on cholesterol; triglyceride levels increase while high density cholesterol (HDL), 'good cholesterol', decreases.
* Lower than normal levels of HGH may contribute to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease associated vascular wall thickening and changes associated with decreased cardiac output.
* Insufficiencies in HGH levels may contribute to people who have reported a rapid decline in exercise capacity and impaired sense of well-being and symptoms of fatigue, social isolation, depression, and a lack of the ability to concentrate.
The following are just a few of the suggested benefits associated with an increase in HGH levels.*
* Muscle mass can increase, making you stronger.
* Body fat will be distributed differently, making you appear leaner. It has been suggested you can even see a reduction of 14 in weight and body fat over your first six months using HGH without changing your diet.
* Some HGH users report their immune system to be enhanced and their stress level to have dropped.
* Some HGH users have reported improved vision as well as cognitive function and memory retention.
* Reports have indicated increase in lean muscle as high as 9 during their first six months of HGH therapy.
* Other individuals using HGH have reported that their injuries heal faster.
* HGH users have reported feeling energetic and invigorated.
Among its other suggested benefits the belief that supplementing with HGH can retard signs of aging was spawned by a 1990 trial published in the New England Journal of Medicine.1 This six month study of 12 men found that use of HGH injections (at a dose of about 2 milligrams three times a week) increased muscle mass, decrease fat mass, and thickened bone.
Subsequent research has shown that growth hormone injections did infact improve muscle to fat ratio in older people. However, studies did not indicate that HGH treatment would increase strength or improve function.2 In addition, in some individuals growth hormone injections may cause problems such as carpal tunnel syndrome (wrist and hand pain caused by swelling around the median nerve), enlargement of bones, coarsening of facial features, joint pain and leg swelling.
As previously indicated, we believe that the benefits and effects of HGH therapy still are not fully understood. And it is still to soon to tell with any certainty if there are any long-term side effects of prolonged intravenous HGH supplementation.
The Truth About HGH Therapies. Can They Help You?
HGH therapy may be able to help you, although to date there is no sound scientific evidence to conclusively substantiate many of the claims made about HGH treatments, especially those made about over-the-counter, non-prescription HGH supplements.
Pure HGH should be taken by injection, because it is a very large molecule that cannot be absorbed intact (whether taken orally, allowed to dissolve under the tongue, or sprayed into the nose or throat). Unfortunately, HGH injections can be very expensive, costing on the upwards of a thousand dollars or more per month.
Because most people cannot afford authenitic HGH therapy, a host of products have become available on the market that claim to raise HGH levels. These types of HGH supplements fall into four main categories:
* HGH Releasing Agents
HGH Releasing Agents (also called HGH enhancers or HGH stimulators) are compounds which primarily include the amino acids arginine, glutamine, histidine, methionine, phenylalanine, ornithine and lysine. HGH Releasing Agents do indeed appear to produce a temporary rise in growth hormone.3 For more detailed information on HGH Releasing Agents please see the section titled HGH Releasers and Secretagogues below.
* Homeopathic HGH
Homeopathic HGH therapy is an entirely different approach to HGH therapy that involves the use of a homeopathic dilution of real human growth hormone. According to homeopathic theory, a very extreme dilution of a substance given to a healthy person will produce the same effect as the original substance. Thus, a highly diluted dose of HGH should produce the same effects as normal doses. However, most Homeopathic HGH products are so highly diluted that many experts believe it would be almost impossible to absorb enough to produced the desired effect (if any effect at all).
As it happens, even a homeopathic remedy diluted only by a factor of 1030 (a 30X, or 15C remedy) is not realistically going to contain even a single molecule of HGH. Notwithstanding, many homeopathic practitioners believe that some sort of energy or imprint remains, even if no physical substance does. In fact, some have claimed that the higher the dilution, the stronger the effect, and call highly dilute homeopathic preparations high potency remedies. From the perspective of modern science, this doesn't make much sense, and the overwhelming majority of scientists believe that homeopathy (at least at dilutions above 106 or so), will not provide any effect whatsoever.
In general, the better the quality of the study performed on the effects of Homeopathic HGH, the less the effects that were seen.4,5,6,7
* Nanogram Strength HGH
There is a category of HGH supplements that claim to contain a dose of HGH measured in nanograms, such as 4000 nanograms per dose. If you don't know what a nanogram is this may sound like a lot of HGH per dose. A nanogram is only one-millionth of a milligram. To put this in perspective if you to were take HGH via injection you would likely be receiving approximately 2 milligrams which is equivalent to 2,000,000 nanograms. Additionally, most scientific evidence indicates that because HGH is a large molecule it cannot be absorbed by the body when taken orally, as a nasal spray or under the tongue. Nanogram HGH supplements are almost always administered orally, sublingually (under the tongue) or as a nasal spray.
* IGF-1 Enhancers
IGFs (insulin-like growth factors) are polypeptides (crucial blood protein) produced in the liver in response to stimulation by growth hormone. IGFs are very similar in structure to insulin.
Quite often as the level of growth hormone in the body rises levels of IGF-1 also increase. IGF-1 is believed to produce some of the same, though not all, of the effects of HGH. However, even less is know about the possible benefits and risks involved in increasing the levels of IGF-1 in the human body than is know about HGH. Simply put, if scientific community knows little about HGH, they know even less about IGF-1.
In order to enhance their effect, many HGH products (including HGH Releasing Agents) contain colostrum, which contains IGF-1. Colostrum is the substance produced in the breast milk of nursing mothers for the first few days after birth.
Aside from intravenous HGH, of the four main types of HGH products on the market today we believe HGH Releasing Agents merit the most attention. Based on available research HGH Releasing Agents appear to have the ability, as limited as it may be, to actually increase HGH levels in the body. As compelling as the arguments to the contrary may appear, in our opinion, and again based on the evidence, Homeopathic HGH, Nanogram Strength HGH and IGF-1 Enhancers whether administered orally, via nasal spray, or sublingually, provide no observable benefit.
HGH Releasers and Secretagogues
The release of GH from the anterior pituitary gland is a complex process involving multiple regulators. Hypothalamic peptide GHRH (growth hormone-releasing hormone) acts on the cells (somatotroph cells) of the anterior pituitary to release GH. Additionally, GH release appears to be influenced by another, separate mechanism, a growth hormone secretagogue pathway. GH secretagogues, abbreviated GHSs, include small peptides and nonpetides such as L-arginine and many other amino acids.
Again, the best evidence supporting the benefit of HGH supplementation is in reference to intravenous administration. Notwithstanding, oral ingestion of HGH Releasers (GHSs) can have a similar, though less intense, effect. In one study of young adults, administration of 1.5 grams of arginine and 1.5 grams of lysine (both common ingredients in most HGH Releasing Agents) increased growth hormone (GH) levels by a multiple of 2.7.8 In a similar study, two grams of glutamine (another HGH Releasing Agent) were administered daily to study participants ranging in age from 32 to 64. Results of the study showed that HGH concentrations for study participants increased by a factor of nearly 4 and half.9
Supporting Literature
1. Rudman D, Feller AG, Nagraj HS, et al. Effects of human growth hormone in men over 60 years old. N Engl J Med. 1990;323:1-6.
2. Vance ML. Can growth hormone prevent aging? N Engl J Med. 2003;348:779-80.
3. Chromiak JA, Antonio J. Use of amino acids as growth hormone-releasing agents by athletes. Nutrition. 2002;18:657-61.
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Friday, October 26, 2007
Exam Results Successful Examinees - 2007 Licensure Examination for Teachers
Exam Results
Successful Examinees - 2007 Licensure Examination for Teachers
• ELEMENTARY LEVEL (A - D)
• ELEMENTARY LEVEL (E - M)
• ELEMENTARY LEVEL (N - Z)
• SECONDARY LEVEL (A - D)
• SECONDARY LEVEL (E - N)
• SECONDARY LEVEL (O - Z)
Top 10 highest places:
ELEMENTARY LEVEL
1.Angelo Aniag Unay (Philippine Normal University-Manila) Macy Marie Mendoza Valdez (Philiipine Normal University Manila)
2.Mark Gleen Ocasla Cidro (Philippine Normal University-Manila) Ma. Luisa Odi Marcelo (Philippine Normal University-Manila)
3.Gerry Cabrera Areta (Philippine Normal University-Manila) Babylen Abaja Arit (Philippine Normal University-Lopez, Quezon) Grace Ann Sauquillo Estores (Philippine Normal University-Manila)
4.Candy Pearl Nacario Cabag (Philippine Normal University-Manila) Pinky Laser Escalona Ilaga (Philippine Normal University-Manila) Jenny Carlos Paguyo (University of the Philippines-Diliman) Joseph Randolph Pino Palattao (Philippine Normal University-Manila)
5.Jonalee Cataquiz Bandoquillo (University of the Philippines - Diliman) Ruby Rose Rodriguez Briones (University of the Philippines-Diliman) Maria Ursula Gabon Caturan (Philippine Normal University-Manila) Hernilyn Veric Pelarco (Mindanao State University-Gen. Santos City) Raychel Hipolito Punsalan (Assumption College-Makati)
6.Nenita Balando Cabidog (Philippine Normal University-Manila) Phoebe Cesar Ocampo (University of Mindanao-Davao City) Ma. Lovena Veladiez Moneva (University of the Philippines- Diliman)
7.Janess Marie Caberte Encarnado (Holy Name University (Divine Word Tagbilaran) Kristine Frances Alcantara Muni (Universidad de Santa Isabel) Vannie Jill Estrella Samonte (Bicol University-Legazpi)
8.Nowell Santos Torres (Philippine Normal University-Manila) Nympha Dumaya Villanueva (Philippine Normal Univesity-Isabela)
9.Glyna Jamila Acenas (Andres Bonifacio College) Rhodaline Fajardo Escala (Philippine Normal University-Manila) Anita Cua Lim (University of the Philippines-Diliman) Hannah Mia Abrenica Navidad (University of the Philippines-Diliman) Alberto Urmeneta Rañin (Leyte Normal University) Louwell Ted Jayson Sevilla (University of Southeastern Philippines-Davao City)
10.Shiela Marie Perandos Castro (University of the Philippines -Diliman) Anna Renissa Sta Tersa Cuneta (Assumption College-Makati) Arthur Ronald Juinio Dayrit (Philippine Normal University-Manila) Christyn Amargo Escurzon (University of Mindanao-Davao City) Grizchelle Villanueva Odtuhan (Philippine Normal University-Manila)
SECONDARY LEVEL
1.Joel Lising Adamos (University of Santo Tomas) Manuel Tablante Eusebio (University of the Philippines-Diliman) Aaron Dalisay Galamgam (University of the Philippines-Diliman)
2.Virgo Mamaclay Gulan (Philippine Normal University-Isabela) Melissa Elinore Manuel Wang (Ateneo de Manila University -QC)
3.Sherwin Barrete Iñigo (Mindanao State University-Marawi City) Missy Dazzle Molinyawe Olea (University of the Philippines-Diliman) Blessilda Perez Rapoza (Philippine Normal University-Manila)
4.Eisha Vienna Maliksi Fernandez (Philippine Normal University-Manila) Julius Abel Bicos Galpao (Centro Escolar Unversity-Manila)
5.Rommel Ambal Ramos (University of Batangas)
6.Jorge JR Salvador Baclor (Philippine Normal University-Manila) Tom Ng Chu (University of the Philippines-Diliman) Celina Punzalan Sarmiento (Philippine Normal University-Manila)
7.Nestor Gonzales Acala (Mindanao State University-Marawi City) Ferdinand Licup Aguila (University of the Philippines-Diliman) Rachel Edita Oñate Roxas (University of the Philippines-Los Baños) Mona Lisa Pardilla Siacor (Central Philippine University)
8.Gissella Bahoyo Lebron (De La Salle University-Manila) Helma Yusa Mesa (University of the Philippines-Diliman)
9.Agripina Lagasca Arboleda (Saint Louis University) Oliver Garejo Daitol (University of the East-Caloocan) Angeli Soledad Roque Echiverri (University of the Philippines-Diliman) Angelita Profeta Radiel (University of the Philippines-Los Baños)
10.Krystal Dianne Masangkay Dolarte (Polytechnic University of the Philippines-Sta. Mesa) Glaiza David Tarine (Holy Angel University)
Successful Examinees - 2007 Licensure Examination for Teachers
• ELEMENTARY LEVEL (A - D)
• ELEMENTARY LEVEL (E - M)
• ELEMENTARY LEVEL (N - Z)
• SECONDARY LEVEL (A - D)
• SECONDARY LEVEL (E - N)
• SECONDARY LEVEL (O - Z)
Top 10 highest places:
ELEMENTARY LEVEL
1.Angelo Aniag Unay (Philippine Normal University-Manila) Macy Marie Mendoza Valdez (Philiipine Normal University Manila)
2.Mark Gleen Ocasla Cidro (Philippine Normal University-Manila) Ma. Luisa Odi Marcelo (Philippine Normal University-Manila)
3.Gerry Cabrera Areta (Philippine Normal University-Manila) Babylen Abaja Arit (Philippine Normal University-Lopez, Quezon) Grace Ann Sauquillo Estores (Philippine Normal University-Manila)
4.Candy Pearl Nacario Cabag (Philippine Normal University-Manila) Pinky Laser Escalona Ilaga (Philippine Normal University-Manila) Jenny Carlos Paguyo (University of the Philippines-Diliman) Joseph Randolph Pino Palattao (Philippine Normal University-Manila)
5.Jonalee Cataquiz Bandoquillo (University of the Philippines - Diliman) Ruby Rose Rodriguez Briones (University of the Philippines-Diliman) Maria Ursula Gabon Caturan (Philippine Normal University-Manila) Hernilyn Veric Pelarco (Mindanao State University-Gen. Santos City) Raychel Hipolito Punsalan (Assumption College-Makati)
6.Nenita Balando Cabidog (Philippine Normal University-Manila) Phoebe Cesar Ocampo (University of Mindanao-Davao City) Ma. Lovena Veladiez Moneva (University of the Philippines- Diliman)
7.Janess Marie Caberte Encarnado (Holy Name University (Divine Word Tagbilaran) Kristine Frances Alcantara Muni (Universidad de Santa Isabel) Vannie Jill Estrella Samonte (Bicol University-Legazpi)
8.Nowell Santos Torres (Philippine Normal University-Manila) Nympha Dumaya Villanueva (Philippine Normal Univesity-Isabela)
9.Glyna Jamila Acenas (Andres Bonifacio College) Rhodaline Fajardo Escala (Philippine Normal University-Manila) Anita Cua Lim (University of the Philippines-Diliman) Hannah Mia Abrenica Navidad (University of the Philippines-Diliman) Alberto Urmeneta Rañin (Leyte Normal University) Louwell Ted Jayson Sevilla (University of Southeastern Philippines-Davao City)
10.Shiela Marie Perandos Castro (University of the Philippines -Diliman) Anna Renissa Sta Tersa Cuneta (Assumption College-Makati) Arthur Ronald Juinio Dayrit (Philippine Normal University-Manila) Christyn Amargo Escurzon (University of Mindanao-Davao City) Grizchelle Villanueva Odtuhan (Philippine Normal University-Manila)
SECONDARY LEVEL
1.Joel Lising Adamos (University of Santo Tomas) Manuel Tablante Eusebio (University of the Philippines-Diliman) Aaron Dalisay Galamgam (University of the Philippines-Diliman)
2.Virgo Mamaclay Gulan (Philippine Normal University-Isabela) Melissa Elinore Manuel Wang (Ateneo de Manila University -QC)
3.Sherwin Barrete Iñigo (Mindanao State University-Marawi City) Missy Dazzle Molinyawe Olea (University of the Philippines-Diliman) Blessilda Perez Rapoza (Philippine Normal University-Manila)
4.Eisha Vienna Maliksi Fernandez (Philippine Normal University-Manila) Julius Abel Bicos Galpao (Centro Escolar Unversity-Manila)
5.Rommel Ambal Ramos (University of Batangas)
6.Jorge JR Salvador Baclor (Philippine Normal University-Manila) Tom Ng Chu (University of the Philippines-Diliman) Celina Punzalan Sarmiento (Philippine Normal University-Manila)
7.Nestor Gonzales Acala (Mindanao State University-Marawi City) Ferdinand Licup Aguila (University of the Philippines-Diliman) Rachel Edita Oñate Roxas (University of the Philippines-Los Baños) Mona Lisa Pardilla Siacor (Central Philippine University)
8.Gissella Bahoyo Lebron (De La Salle University-Manila) Helma Yusa Mesa (University of the Philippines-Diliman)
9.Agripina Lagasca Arboleda (Saint Louis University) Oliver Garejo Daitol (University of the East-Caloocan) Angeli Soledad Roque Echiverri (University of the Philippines-Diliman) Angelita Profeta Radiel (University of the Philippines-Los Baños)
10.Krystal Dianne Masangkay Dolarte (Polytechnic University of the Philippines-Sta. Mesa) Glaiza David Tarine (Holy Angel University)
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Killing Beauty
How far would you go to be the fairest of them all? In
Elizabethan times, women rubbed lead on their face and mercury
in their lips to achieve beauty. The health problems were
innumerable and serious. During the Italian Renaissance, a
certain Signor Toffano created an arsenic-laced face powder.
This lovely little gimmick was marketed as a way for rich women
to rid themselves of their unwanted husbands. One flick of a
powder puff was enough to see him buried. Today we would baulk
at such a risk but we still happily slather ourselves in
chemicals so strong they are handled with protective clothing
in laboratories. Is it possible the cosmetic industry is still
peddling beauty to die for? How do we know, after all just
reading the ingredient list in a moisturiser seems to require a
biology degree.
Lets start with the ubiquitous sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS).
This chemical is used in almost everything from toothpaste to
shampoos. But its side effects can include eczema, irritated
eyes and skin (with prolonged exposure) and possible
inflammation and infection of the urinary tract and vagina.
Checking children's products to make sure they use the less
harsh sodium laureth sulphate is a good idea as SLS has been
shown to permanently damage children's eyes.
Other dodgy ingredients include EDC's. These gender-bending
chemicals are linked to falling sperm counts in men. Some, like
Nonylphenol used in cosmetics, Butylated hydroxy anisole (BHA)
and E320 (which can leach into cosmetics from PVC containers)
are restricted by the EU with a defined tolerable daily intake.
However, overtime they build up in our body tissues and some
experts consider there is no safe level for use.
Alpha hydroxy Acid (AHA). The cosmetic industrys favourite
discovery AHA and BHAs are fruit and milk sugar exfoliates
respectively. They work by rubbing off the outer layer of skin
to expose the younger-looking? skin beneath. They cannot, as
advertisers suggest, permanently improve your skin. In fact,
they could ruin it. The epidermis (top layer) of skin is an
important barrier protecting the body from UV rays and
chemicals we come in contact with. The body's natural reaction
to having it rubbed away is to create a thicker tougher
epidermis, trapping you into a cycle of exfoliating. If you
choose to regularly use products containing AHA's then you will
also need to use a stronger sunscreen. AHA's have only been
around ten years and their long-term effects are still unknown.
Natural products and extracts show the beauty industry has got
wise to our desire for a more natural life. But too often
"natural" ranges are just repackaged old products with small
amounts of "extracts" added to keep the consumer happy. Really
?natural? products may also need higher levels of preservatives
to keep them from going off, and so end up with the same number
of chemicals found in all cosmetics and toiletries. Finally of
course natural products such as plants and animal extracts can
easily be as poisonous as chemicals.
Baby soft skinBabies and young children are particularly
susceptible to infection, so products for children under three
must have 50 times less microbes then adult products- according
to EU law. This does mean they have many more preservatives in
them- including benzoates. Benzoates can cause gastric
irritation, mouth numbing and urticara and are often used in
baby wipes. Perhaps the best option is to choose products with
the smallest list of ingredients possible, and use baby soap
and water where possible.
Animal magicThe Romans once painted their nails with a mixture
of animal blood and fat. While this would horrify the public
today there are a surprising number of animal products on our
bathroom shelves. If you are a vegetarian this can make life
difficult. Some animal-derived ingredients are pretty easy to
spot other telltale names include:
Tallow, CI 77267, CI 77268, Collagen, Elastin, Gelatin,
Hyaluronic Acid Keratin, Musk, Serum Albumin, Unipertan
Even if cosmetics say they have not been tested on animals, the
individual ingredients are sure to have been tested, but not
necessarily by the manufacturer.
Are you worth it?
Before you get too alarmed remember few people suffer serious
health problems from cosmetics although many find certain
products don't agree with them. Buying simpler products, that
don't make us pay for wildly unrealistic advertising is
probably a good idea. Cosmetics and toiletries can clean us,
make us smell sweeter and enhance our looks but for real health
and beauty, throwing money at the beauty counter is not an
answer.
Boring but true: the only way to make your skin and hair
healthier, and eyes brighter are the old tried and tested
methods of health and nutrition. This means eating a balanced
diet, drinking plenty of water and getting enough sleep. It
also means staying out of the sun, exercising regularly and
quitting smoking. It may not come in the most glamorous
package- but your body and health are definitely worth it.
About The Author: I work with the Green Directory
http://www.guidemeg reen.com and the Ethical Directory
http://www.getethic al.com to promote a greener and healthier
lifestyle. I also promote eco friendly Jobs and Employers at
http://www.jobs. guidemegreen. com
Source
Elizabethan times, women rubbed lead on their face and mercury
in their lips to achieve beauty. The health problems were
innumerable and serious. During the Italian Renaissance, a
certain Signor Toffano created an arsenic-laced face powder.
This lovely little gimmick was marketed as a way for rich women
to rid themselves of their unwanted husbands. One flick of a
powder puff was enough to see him buried. Today we would baulk
at such a risk but we still happily slather ourselves in
chemicals so strong they are handled with protective clothing
in laboratories. Is it possible the cosmetic industry is still
peddling beauty to die for? How do we know, after all just
reading the ingredient list in a moisturiser seems to require a
biology degree.
Lets start with the ubiquitous sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS).
This chemical is used in almost everything from toothpaste to
shampoos. But its side effects can include eczema, irritated
eyes and skin (with prolonged exposure) and possible
inflammation and infection of the urinary tract and vagina.
Checking children's products to make sure they use the less
harsh sodium laureth sulphate is a good idea as SLS has been
shown to permanently damage children's eyes.
Other dodgy ingredients include EDC's. These gender-bending
chemicals are linked to falling sperm counts in men. Some, like
Nonylphenol used in cosmetics, Butylated hydroxy anisole (BHA)
and E320 (which can leach into cosmetics from PVC containers)
are restricted by the EU with a defined tolerable daily intake.
However, overtime they build up in our body tissues and some
experts consider there is no safe level for use.
Alpha hydroxy Acid (AHA). The cosmetic industrys favourite
discovery AHA and BHAs are fruit and milk sugar exfoliates
respectively. They work by rubbing off the outer layer of skin
to expose the younger-looking? skin beneath. They cannot, as
advertisers suggest, permanently improve your skin. In fact,
they could ruin it. The epidermis (top layer) of skin is an
important barrier protecting the body from UV rays and
chemicals we come in contact with. The body's natural reaction
to having it rubbed away is to create a thicker tougher
epidermis, trapping you into a cycle of exfoliating. If you
choose to regularly use products containing AHA's then you will
also need to use a stronger sunscreen. AHA's have only been
around ten years and their long-term effects are still unknown.
Natural products and extracts show the beauty industry has got
wise to our desire for a more natural life. But too often
"natural" ranges are just repackaged old products with small
amounts of "extracts" added to keep the consumer happy. Really
?natural? products may also need higher levels of preservatives
to keep them from going off, and so end up with the same number
of chemicals found in all cosmetics and toiletries. Finally of
course natural products such as plants and animal extracts can
easily be as poisonous as chemicals.
Baby soft skinBabies and young children are particularly
susceptible to infection, so products for children under three
must have 50 times less microbes then adult products- according
to EU law. This does mean they have many more preservatives in
them- including benzoates. Benzoates can cause gastric
irritation, mouth numbing and urticara and are often used in
baby wipes. Perhaps the best option is to choose products with
the smallest list of ingredients possible, and use baby soap
and water where possible.
Animal magicThe Romans once painted their nails with a mixture
of animal blood and fat. While this would horrify the public
today there are a surprising number of animal products on our
bathroom shelves. If you are a vegetarian this can make life
difficult. Some animal-derived ingredients are pretty easy to
spot other telltale names include:
Tallow, CI 77267, CI 77268, Collagen, Elastin, Gelatin,
Hyaluronic Acid Keratin, Musk, Serum Albumin, Unipertan
Even if cosmetics say they have not been tested on animals, the
individual ingredients are sure to have been tested, but not
necessarily by the manufacturer.
Are you worth it?
Before you get too alarmed remember few people suffer serious
health problems from cosmetics although many find certain
products don't agree with them. Buying simpler products, that
don't make us pay for wildly unrealistic advertising is
probably a good idea. Cosmetics and toiletries can clean us,
make us smell sweeter and enhance our looks but for real health
and beauty, throwing money at the beauty counter is not an
answer.
Boring but true: the only way to make your skin and hair
healthier, and eyes brighter are the old tried and tested
methods of health and nutrition. This means eating a balanced
diet, drinking plenty of water and getting enough sleep. It
also means staying out of the sun, exercising regularly and
quitting smoking. It may not come in the most glamorous
package- but your body and health are definitely worth it.
About The Author: I work with the Green Directory
http://www.guidemeg reen.com and the Ethical Directory
http://www.getethic al.com to promote a greener and healthier
lifestyle. I also promote eco friendly Jobs and Employers at
http://www.jobs. guidemegreen. com
Source
Anti-Aging Fasting
Fasting is anti-aging because it rids your body of toxins, which impair your longevity health. In addition, it helps to control your weight, which is often an aging factor.
Fasting is the most efficient and effective way of detoxification.
What is fasting?
Fasting is voluntary abstinence from food and drink, except water, for an extended period.
Fasting is not starvation which is abstinence continued beyond your body's nutrient reserves. In other words, starvation may exhaust your body's stored nutrients to the point of presenting health hazards, while fasting is still "consuming" the nutrient reserves stored in your body. There is a big difference.
Fasting has many therapeutic benefits. Fasting accelerates the self-healing process of your body, thereby enabling your body to recover speedily from any disease. Fasting temporarily stops the continuing work of your digestive system, instrumental in reserving energy for your self-healing. Your body may now utilize the energy for self-healing, which otherwise normally might be expended on secreting digestive enzymes to break down the food for distribution of nutrients throughout your body.
Fasting slows down your aging process by keeping your arteries young (often hardened by cholesterol, fats, inorganic minerals and fibrous tissues). Fasting facilitates the removal of accumulated substances that may damage cell functions, thereby slowing down your aging process and extending your lifespan.
Fasting may alleviate your body pain and rid your body of drug dependence. Remember, longevity is often a drug-free life.
Fasting relieves the burden of not only your digestive tract, but also your liver and kidneys, which have to work extra hard to remove additives and toxins accumulated in your body through improper eating.
Fasting produces powerful detoxifying effects in your body not achievable by any diet, restricted or supplemented.
Fasting decreases your blood pressure by softening your blood vessels.
Fasting activates the immune system in your body.
Fasting removes the cause of any chronic disease you may have by removing the toxins, not just the symptoms, as in the case of medication.
Fasting facilitates you, if you are a smoker, to quit smoking during a fast.
Essentially, there is only one type of fasting: pure water fasting. Juice fasting is not fasting: it is not anti-inflammatory; only pure water fasting is. Vegetable or fruit fasting is not fasting: it is more of a healthful diet. Only pure water fasting is complete and total fasting, which has the capability to break down fat, abnormal cells, plaque, and even tumors. Pure water fasting is the most efficient natural method of detoxification.
How safe is fasting?
Fasting is both natural and safe. Your body system has the capability to fast, and your body has the ability to fast safely. Generally, it takes more than forty days to exhaust all the nutrients stored in your body. That is why in the Bible Jesus fasted for forty days. In general, your body will still have more than adequate reserves of proteins, fats, minerals, and vitamins to maintain its normal function during a fast. In fact, during a fast, your body conserves its muscle and lean body tissues.
For centuries, people have practiced fasting all over the world.
Animals instinctively fast when they are sick or wounded. However, humans in similar situations erroneously believe they need to eat to regain strength, thus making them even sicker and weaker.
To prepare for a fast, eat more vegetables and fruits prior to a fast. Reduce the consumption of meat, and refrain from eating any meat the day before a fast.
During a fast, your body naturally increases mucous production to wash away viruses and infected cells. It may even induce a slight fever to activate your immune system. Your body discharges toxins and chemicals through your skin, mucous membranes, liver, and kidneys. Due to hormonal and metabolic changes, you may feel slightly colder. That is natural and normal. Just keep warm to conserve your energy and to facilitate rapid elimination. One common phenomenon is dehydration through excessive loss of water. Drinking more water is recommended during a fast.
You no longer have any bowel movement after the first day. That, too, is normal.
During a fast, you need less sleep than usual. You are fully refreshed with from three to six hours of sleep. A fast is invigorating.
Remember, the more you fast, the less uncomfortable you will feel. Normal functioning of the body will resume upon removal of all causes of functional impairment.
On the first day, you feel pangs of hunger, and a white coating forms on your tongue. On the second day, you begin to feel gradual dissipation of hunger, and there is more white coating on your tongue. On the third day, you may feel complete disappearance of hunger and the clearance of coating on your tongue.
The first three days of a fast are most challenging. However, once the challenge is overcome, you are well on the way to rejuvenation of your entire body. A clear tongue and clean breath are a good indication that the cleansing is more or less complete.
The length of a fast depends very much on an individual. The following is just a general guideline: a one-day fast, as often as required, preferably weekly, for good maintenance; a three-to-four-day fast for general health and well being, several times a year; a two-week fast for complete internal cleansing, every year or so; and a three-week fast (or even longer) for curing a specific disease, under the supervision of a physician
Always consult your physician first if you go on a fast longer than three to four days. Stop the fast immediately if there is significant increase in physical weakness, or drastic drop in blood pressure.
A one-day fast is ideal for maintenance, but may not be too effective for deep cleansing. Regular fasting minimizes the risk of a disabling disease later in life, and is therefore anti-aging.
Copyright (c) 2007 Stephen Lau
Stephen Lau, a writer and researcher, has spent years in writing research synopses of doctors and scientists in the United States. For more information on health and wellness, visit: http://www.longevityforyou.com . Mr. Lau has also designed a website on golf tips and information. For more information, go to: http://www.golfingsuccessinfo.com
Source
Fasting is the most efficient and effective way of detoxification.
What is fasting?
Fasting is voluntary abstinence from food and drink, except water, for an extended period.
Fasting is not starvation which is abstinence continued beyond your body's nutrient reserves. In other words, starvation may exhaust your body's stored nutrients to the point of presenting health hazards, while fasting is still "consuming" the nutrient reserves stored in your body. There is a big difference.
Fasting has many therapeutic benefits. Fasting accelerates the self-healing process of your body, thereby enabling your body to recover speedily from any disease. Fasting temporarily stops the continuing work of your digestive system, instrumental in reserving energy for your self-healing. Your body may now utilize the energy for self-healing, which otherwise normally might be expended on secreting digestive enzymes to break down the food for distribution of nutrients throughout your body.
Fasting slows down your aging process by keeping your arteries young (often hardened by cholesterol, fats, inorganic minerals and fibrous tissues). Fasting facilitates the removal of accumulated substances that may damage cell functions, thereby slowing down your aging process and extending your lifespan.
Fasting may alleviate your body pain and rid your body of drug dependence. Remember, longevity is often a drug-free life.
Fasting relieves the burden of not only your digestive tract, but also your liver and kidneys, which have to work extra hard to remove additives and toxins accumulated in your body through improper eating.
Fasting produces powerful detoxifying effects in your body not achievable by any diet, restricted or supplemented.
Fasting decreases your blood pressure by softening your blood vessels.
Fasting activates the immune system in your body.
Fasting removes the cause of any chronic disease you may have by removing the toxins, not just the symptoms, as in the case of medication.
Fasting facilitates you, if you are a smoker, to quit smoking during a fast.
Essentially, there is only one type of fasting: pure water fasting. Juice fasting is not fasting: it is not anti-inflammatory; only pure water fasting is. Vegetable or fruit fasting is not fasting: it is more of a healthful diet. Only pure water fasting is complete and total fasting, which has the capability to break down fat, abnormal cells, plaque, and even tumors. Pure water fasting is the most efficient natural method of detoxification.
How safe is fasting?
Fasting is both natural and safe. Your body system has the capability to fast, and your body has the ability to fast safely. Generally, it takes more than forty days to exhaust all the nutrients stored in your body. That is why in the Bible Jesus fasted for forty days. In general, your body will still have more than adequate reserves of proteins, fats, minerals, and vitamins to maintain its normal function during a fast. In fact, during a fast, your body conserves its muscle and lean body tissues.
For centuries, people have practiced fasting all over the world.
Animals instinctively fast when they are sick or wounded. However, humans in similar situations erroneously believe they need to eat to regain strength, thus making them even sicker and weaker.
To prepare for a fast, eat more vegetables and fruits prior to a fast. Reduce the consumption of meat, and refrain from eating any meat the day before a fast.
During a fast, your body naturally increases mucous production to wash away viruses and infected cells. It may even induce a slight fever to activate your immune system. Your body discharges toxins and chemicals through your skin, mucous membranes, liver, and kidneys. Due to hormonal and metabolic changes, you may feel slightly colder. That is natural and normal. Just keep warm to conserve your energy and to facilitate rapid elimination. One common phenomenon is dehydration through excessive loss of water. Drinking more water is recommended during a fast.
You no longer have any bowel movement after the first day. That, too, is normal.
During a fast, you need less sleep than usual. You are fully refreshed with from three to six hours of sleep. A fast is invigorating.
Remember, the more you fast, the less uncomfortable you will feel. Normal functioning of the body will resume upon removal of all causes of functional impairment.
On the first day, you feel pangs of hunger, and a white coating forms on your tongue. On the second day, you begin to feel gradual dissipation of hunger, and there is more white coating on your tongue. On the third day, you may feel complete disappearance of hunger and the clearance of coating on your tongue.
The first three days of a fast are most challenging. However, once the challenge is overcome, you are well on the way to rejuvenation of your entire body. A clear tongue and clean breath are a good indication that the cleansing is more or less complete.
The length of a fast depends very much on an individual. The following is just a general guideline: a one-day fast, as often as required, preferably weekly, for good maintenance; a three-to-four-day fast for general health and well being, several times a year; a two-week fast for complete internal cleansing, every year or so; and a three-week fast (or even longer) for curing a specific disease, under the supervision of a physician
Always consult your physician first if you go on a fast longer than three to four days. Stop the fast immediately if there is significant increase in physical weakness, or drastic drop in blood pressure.
A one-day fast is ideal for maintenance, but may not be too effective for deep cleansing. Regular fasting minimizes the risk of a disabling disease later in life, and is therefore anti-aging.
Copyright (c) 2007 Stephen Lau
Stephen Lau, a writer and researcher, has spent years in writing research synopses of doctors and scientists in the United States. For more information on health and wellness, visit: http://www.longevityforyou.com . Mr. Lau has also designed a website on golf tips and information. For more information, go to: http://www.golfingsuccessinfo.com
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