Chances are, you or someone you love has dealt with the ramifications of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in some way. While there may not be any way to completely safeguard you and your loved ones from early mortality due to CVD, research is now showing that fiber consumption may play a promising role. A recent study showed that those who consume more fiber are much less likely to face an early demise due to the presence of CVD.

Key Takeaways:

• While cardiovascular disease is inherently troubling of itsself, those that have it also carry the risk of further complications.
• Further complications can include a risk of developing chronic hypertension, hyperlipidemia and diabetes.
• A conjoined research effort, undertaken by the Navarre Health Institute and Navarra University, revealed that subjects that consumed the most fruit and fiber were in a much-lessened mortality bracket.

"A study reports that having a fiber-rich diet lowers the risk of contracting chronic CVDs and Type 2 diabetes, as well as some cancers and inflammatory diseases like rheumatism."

Read more: https://www.naturalnews.com/2019-02-27-fiber-reduces-inflammation-reducing-risk-of-inflammatory-diseases-and-the-rate-of-mortality.html

CBD can reduce inflammation and east pain through out the body as well!

Studies have shown that eating a high fiber diet may reduce food allergies. Researchers bred a group of mice to obtain an artificial peanut allergy and fed them a high fiber diet to produce healthy gut bacteria. They gave the bacteria to mice with no allergy then exposed them to peanuts. The results were that the mice exposed had a less severe response to the allergen. One researcher's theory was that consumption of fiber promote the regulation of T-cells thus promoting that the bacteria has a healthy, anti-inflammatory system to thrive in. The study ultimately determined that there is a connection between allergies and proper gut bacteria health.

Key Takeaways:

• A study published in Cells Reports found a link between gut bacteria and food allergies.
• Gut bacteria release a certain fatty acid after fiber is consumed, and this has an anti-inflammatory effect that reduces food allergies.
• Fiber also protects the body against other diseases, such as Type 2 diabetes and cancer.

"A study has shown that eating more foods rich in fiber can help reduce food allergies and their side effects."

Read more: https://www.naturalnews.com/2019-01-29-eating-more-high-fiber-foods-reduces-food-allergies.html

CBD, a non-psychoactive cannabinoid compound, is now legal for use in humans in 47 states, but neither science nor the law has dealt extensively with CBD use for veterinary purposes. Only California explicitly allows vets to talk to clients about CBD as a veterinary medicine, and hard research on its effects in animals remains sparse. Despite this, pet owners across the country have been experimenting with the use of CBD to address problems like anxiety, pain, arthritis and other conditions in their four-legged friends.

Key Takeaways:

• Although still banned by the federal government, CBD is not psychoactive, and can be legally used in 47 states.
• Most state-level CBD laws do not cover veterinary use, and only in California are vets explicitly allowed to discuss it.
• While anecdotal reports suggest CBD may have a variety of applications in treating pain and anxiety in pets, research is very scarce.

"But recently, Powers says he has found a way to control his dog’s noise anxiety: cannabidiol—aka CBD, a compound that can be extracted from cannabis, which includes marijuana and hemp."

Read more: https://www.consumerreports.org/marijuana/should-you-try-cbd-for-your-pet/

Pain is of course a fact of life, as is the reasonable pursuit to end, or at least mitigate it. But, it's that ending of pain that can prove problematic. Last year Consumer Reports revealed that as many as 4 million plus U.S. citizens bought pharmaceutical interventions of some type in an attempt to deal with a pain. Unfortunately, most pharmaceutical interventions are not without side effects, some of them very serious. Moreover, although these types of interventions can help sufferers cope with symptoms, they can also mask other important symptoms. In general, pharmaceutical pain relievers block receptors that would allow the brain to acknowledge pain. They can also cause a mild euphoria. The most potent type of pharmaceutical pain killers, opioids are also highly addictive. Millions of people abuse prescription drugs and hundreds of thousands die due to overdose every year. There are other options. Alternative forms of holistic treatment have been around for thousands of years, long before many of today's modern interventions. Today, science is discovering that many of them have a right to be considered potent medicine in their own right. Two holistic alternatives to pharmaceutical pain relievers are turmeric and cayenne. Curmerin, the inflammation-fighting component of turmeric, has been proven to fight inflammation-caused pain as well as Ibuprofen. In the same way, the capsaicinoids, which are inherent in cayenne, also work to alleviate inflammation, thereby alleviating pain. Another holistic remedy, Epsom salts, also alleviates pain when users soak in it.

Key Takeaways:

• Although drugs can alleviate symptoms, they also have a tendency to mask other vital symptoms.
• During 2017, it's estimated by Consumer Reports that drug-seeking U.S. citizens filled a whopping 4.5 million prescriptions.
• Curcumin, a component of the spice turmeric, inhibits pain due to inflammation in a way that makes it on par with the relief users would normally gain from Ibuprofen.

"Big Pharma seems to be working very hard at creating customers, rather than cures. When you take a drug, it often leads to more problems, and ultimately, more drugs."

Read more: https://www.thealternativedaily.com/powerful-type-salt-ancient-spice-end-chronic-pain/

Inflammation is something that can pop up in many people's body. There are a lot of things that cause the body to flame up and react negatively to things that occur within their body. Some people are able to deal with it better than others. Turmeric is a new substance that people are saying is really good to help battle against inflammation. It is something that not many people know too much about but it is effective.

Key Takeaways:

• Understanding how to keep your body from getting inflamed after a surgery is important.
• Some people do not believe in the use of turmeric when trying to treat some of their pain.
• If you have worries about something that you are feeling, go ahead and get it looked at.

"But despite promises that it can do everything from eliminating chronic pain to curing various diseases, a new study—which focuses on postsurgical inflammation—suggests that the marketing has gotten slightly ahead of the science."

Read more: https://www.consumerreports.org/dietary-supplements/does-turmeric-really-reduce-inflammation/

It may be hard to believe but beet juice is being considered as a way to improve the living conditions of someone with leg artery disease. Some may wonder how this is even remotely possible. However, reports are saying that people who suffer from this disease feel as if beet juice reduces some of the pain when walking. This is a massive revelation because, if true, now doctors and scientists have a sort of remedy for something they did not have before.

Key Takeaways:

• The people who suffer from leg artery disease do not have it easy compared to others.
• Scientists are always looking for new ways to innovate and help people who are suffering.
• Beet juice is something that is unusual but it has been reported to help ease people's pain.

"“This makes it an attractive potential therapeutic approach for individuals with PAD who have severely limited blood/oxygen supply to the lower limbs which severely reduces their function and makes everyday tasks require a vigorous effort,” said senior study author Jason David Allen of the University of Virginia in Charlottesville."

Read more: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-blood-vessels-legs/beet-juice-may-reduce-walking-pain-with-leg-artery-disease-idUSKCN1LN2JC?feedType=RSS&feedName=healthNews

Fulvic acid is a mineral found in plants but has been overlooked greatly for aiding humans. Fulvic acid helps to break down basic fats, amino acids, and minerals. It also helps in transporting these items to their intended cells. Fulvic acid helps to get rid of poisons, heavy metals acquired in the circulatory system, and helps to rebuild the body's immunity. Research has shown it helps make supplements absorb. It contains the basic 70 minerals.

Key Takeaways:

• Fulvic Acid helps improve your body’s ability to absorb critical nutrients and transport them to your cells.
• Fulvic Acid can also assist your body in detoxifying itself via expulsion of heavy metals, pesticides and contaminants.
• Fulvic Acid can also help to activate and bolster enzymes, and shows promise as a preventative measure against cancer as well.

"Not to be mistaken for folic acid, fulvic acid is thought to be one of the general key parts for your general wellbeing."

Read more: https://reportshealthcare.com/fulvic-acid-the-key-to-health/

More and more researching is emerging surrounding the benefits of cannabis when it comes to its medicinal properties. A study was shown that involved a 14-year-old girl who was diagnosed with cancer. She had undergone several aggressive treatments such as chemotherapy, and her family wanted to seek out another alternative route. They started seeing a doctor who overlooked her consumption of cannabis for medicinal purposes, and it was shown to have quite a positive impact on her recovery. She ended up passing of causes unrelated to the cannabis use, but it doesn't take away from the success that medicinal marijuana helped her and her family achieve.

Key Takeaways:

• A 14 year old girl who had a fatal form of cancer found relief when using cannabis instead of harsh treatments
• Patients can take in the cannabis through cannabinoid oil extracts so they are easier to digest.
• The girl had undergone 34 months of very aggressive treatments before resorting to the cannabis treatment.

"There are plenty of anecdotal reports of the successful use of cannabis in treating cancer, but few cases occur under conventional medical supervision, and virtually none make it into a peer-reviewed biomedical journal as a case report."

Read more: https://www.healthnutnews.com/cannabis-extract-fights-incurable-form-of-leukemia/

Fiber is one of those things we rarely we get enough of. Often we skip the whole grain food and go right to the processed. On the whole, we are eating 16 grams of fiber per day, but should be eating around 25 grams. Fiber is overall helpful in your diet. Not only does it help you feel full, but it has benefits to heart health and colon health. It can also help cut cholesterol by binding to it before passing out of the body.

Key Takeaways:

• Most people know about dietary fiber for its important role in benefiting and regulating the digestive system.
• However, eating fiber can also have another positive effect: slowing the progression of aging.
• Amongst other benefits, fiber can control cholesterol, keep your weight down, and improve joint health, helping to keep you moving into your later years.

"Technically, it isn’t a nutrient because it isn’t broken down and absorbed. But that’s what makes it so beneficial."

Read more: https://www.consumerreports.org/diet-nutrition/anti-aging-benefits-of-fiber/

According to a study from the University of Oslo, Zinc-binding plays a critical role in the regulation and sensing of pH in the brains of humans. This is one of the first studies to link the binding of zinc with bicarbonate transporters. Researchers from the University’s Centre for Molecular Medicine published these findings in Scientific Reports. These results are important because optimal ph levels are very important for our overall health. In fact, low ph levels in infants sometimes leads to brain damage. Lead researcher Preben Morth emphasized that research into zinc’s role in the regulation of ph is important for understanding overall brain health and function.

Key Takeaways:

• A low ph-level at birth is linked to low oxygen which can lead to brain damage
• zinc binding is an important element of having a balanced ph level
• before CO2 is expelled as waste from our body it is part of the process of regulating our ph

"An example of how important pH levels are to our health is demonstrated by the fact that pH levels in blood from the umbilical cord are always tested in newborn babies."

Read more: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/10/171017092242.htm

Science is figuring out how ADHD can be treated without a strong medication. The key is Omega-3s. This is good news since many parents don't want to put their children on these medications because they an alter a child's modd. They are very powerful. Omega-3s can be found in fish and other foods, though. They are natural and safe. There are also supplements which contain them. It will not be hard to get them into your child's diet.

Key Takeaways:

• Researchers at Kings College London found n-3 PUFAs are an option for treating ADHD.
• Neurotransmitters need n-3 PUFAs to function correctly, but children and teens with ADHD have lower levels of Omega-3 fatty acids.
• The body does not create Omega-3 fatty acids, so they are obtained through food.

"From the seven clinical tests, they discovered that omega-3 fatty acids improved the clinical symptoms of ADHD, such as inattention and hyperactivity, according to reports made by the parents of the observed children."

Read more: https://www.naturalnews.com/2017-10-09-treating-adhd-naturally-the-science-says-omega-3s-make-a-difference.html

Probiotics are good bacteria. They can be found in yogurt and many other foods. They aid digestion and have other benefits. This talks about what they do for women. Men need probiotics too but not as much. Women can benefit a great deal from them so should try to incorporate them into their diet. Wome can't take their health seriously enough. There are many problems which can arise if they don't pay attention to what's going on.

Key Takeaways:

• While both men and women should take probiotics in order to support a healthy digestive system, it is twice as important for women as it is for men.
• Probiotics contain a specific type of bacteria that have many important functions, including breaking down food and fighting disease.
• Often found in yogurt and milk, lactobacillus is a type of probiotic that supports digestion by treating metabolic problems.

"If you have a low probiotic count, you may consider taking probiotic supplements too which are available in the form of pills, liquids or nutritional supplementary powders."

Read more: https://reportshealthcare.com/reasons-women-need-probiotics-men/

"5 things you can do to slow down brain decline as you get older" gives ideas on how to slow down cognitive function with age. Each suggestion that is mentioned reports that studies have been done to back-up the statements given. The article suggests that sex can slow down brain decline either by social or biological impact or a combination of both. The amount of sleep a person gets can affect their brain health. Being a part of social, mental and physical activities can also help. Societies can affect brain decline because of stereotypes about activities done by men verses women. Stereotypical social activities done by women slow down brain decline. Lastly, the article suggests that being proactive early in life will have more benefits than waiting until brain decline has already begun.

Key Takeaways:

• Our cognitive functions slow down as we age but there are activities than can be done to prevent dementia.
• Sexual activity and living an active life are both things that will help slow down dementia.
• Partaking in social activities that is another activity that will keep the brain from deteriorating.

"It's time for us to take a lifelong approach to keeping our brains healthy as we age."

Read more: http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/5-things-you-can-do-slow-down-brain-decline-you-get-older-1636689

Iron deficiency is the most common nutrient deficiency in the US with children and adults both effected. Deficiencies can occur for many reasons. Low iron levels can cause weakness, dizziness and shortness of breath. Although deficiency is easy to treat, often it goes untreated because it's confused with other common illnesses that present similar symptoms. Everything you need to know about iron deficiency, if you have it and how to treat it can be found in this article.

Key Takeaways:

• Iron is one of the most vital nutrients needed by the body to provide various functions
• Anemia is fairly easy to control and treat in most cases
• It is a common misconception that the body's requirement for iron can be fulfilled by adding meat to the daily diet

"It is a common misconception that a body's requirement of iron can be fulfilled by adding meat to the daily diet."

Read more: https://reportshealthcare.com/iron-deficiency-causing-low-energy/

A website that reports on science news has an article summarizing a scientific study about lutein. This is a substance found in leafy green vegetables such as spinach and kale. A university study was conducted on subjects in the age 25 to 45 range. The study found that those subjects who had higher levels of lutein were neurologically closer to younger people. The article cited its source and included a link to the study. A photo of an avocado smoothie is included.

Key Takeaways:

• Spinach and kale can keep you both physically and mentally fit.
• Lute in, found in green leafy vegetables , is important to get from food sources because it's not naturally found in the body.
• This study proved lute in helped attention function in older adults but more studies are necessary to assess memory and learning.

"The study, which included 60 adults aged 25 to 45, found that middle-aged participants with higher levels of lutein -- a nutrient found in green leafy vegetables such as spinach and kale, as well as avocados and eggs -- had neural responses that were more on par with younger individuals than with their peers."

Read more: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/07/170725122004.htm

There are some advantages and disadvantages of CBD oil. CBD oil is a derivative of cannabis. The origin of this oil is the marijuana plant. It does not intoxicate anyone that uses it. There have been several controversies that have emerged because its parent plant is used for recreational use. But, there are many indications of the health benefits it offers. Marijuana consists of some quantity of CBD. One of the benefits of CBD oil is decreased anxiety.

Key Takeaways:

• In one study, it has been indicated that using CBD in a dose of 600 mg helps people overcome social anxiety and make them capable of public dealing.
• CBD is a potential way of improving epileptic attacks. According to the American Epilepsy Society, cannabidiol can offer hope to the people suffering from seizures and epileptic disorder.
• Many researchers are of the view point that using CBD oil can actually help people suffering from neurodegenerative disorders. This possibly happens by the effect of CBDD on a specific brain receptor

"CBD oil can help in managing anxiety attacks by changing the response produced by brain receptors towards serotonin."

Read more: http://reportshealthcare.com/advantages-disadvantages-cbd-oil/

A medical news website reports that the body produces molecules that have the sane anti-inflammatory traits as marijuana. These molecules come from fatty acids found in meat and fish. These molecules are labeled as endocannabinoids, meaning they are naturally made within the body. An equation is included. The article explains how these molecules fight inflammation. They can also help with blood vessel issues. The article concludes with the hope that scientists can use this information to fight inflammation without using marijuana, which has mind altering qualities.

Key Takeaways:

• Scientists have discovered a new group of molecules produced in the body that have anti-inflammatory properties similar to those of marijuana
• Although the medicinal uses of cannabis, or marijuana, have been documented in records that go back 4,700 years, it was not until 1964 that we found out how it worked.
• Since then, it has been shown that THC mimics a natural brain chemical, one of many "endocannabinoids" - that is, cannabinoids that are produced naturally in the body.

"Some cannabinoids, such as THC in marijuana or endocannabinoids can bind to these receptors and elicit anti-inflammatory and anti-pain action"

Read more: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/318528.php

A website that reports on health news has published an article on the dangers of too much estrogen. The article contends the hormone estrogen can cause cancers and weight gain. The article reports that humans have been more exposed to estrogen-like substances. These are located in birth control pills, and also in meat and poultry. Lately, farm fish have been treated with estrogen as well. The article recommends taking probiotics as well as selenium to combat estrogen.

Key Takeaways:

• there are certain chemicals, natural and synthetic, that, while not exactly estrogen, can act like it, throwing off the delicate balance of the body’s endogenous hormones.
• These so called ‘estrogen mimics’ or non-biological estrogen-like substances called xeno-estrogens (xeno meaning “foreign”) include birth control pills, hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
• As a growth substance, estrogen is used to fatten farm animals. It increases the animals’ growth rate and the efficiency by which they convert the feed they eat into meat.

"One of the most significant causes of xeno-estrogen exposure occurs through foods. Over the past 60 or so years, the FDA has approved xeno-estrogenic substances for use in livestock"

Read more: http://criticalhealthnews.com/health-news/25-ben-fuchs-articles/309-too-much-estrogen-linked-to-cancer-and-weight-gain

Coconut oil is not just a trendy product on the market, it's popularity stems from it's multitude of productive benefits. Whether you're looking for beauty enhancement such as skincare or haircare, or you're looking for something more detrimental like fighting heart disease, coconut oil could be your answer. Due to it's many beneficial properties such as anti-oxidents and lauric acid, coconut oil is sure to be able to assist you and your needs in one form or another.

Key Takeaways:

• Coconut oil is the best moisturizers for all the skin including the dry skin as well. Being a natural moisturizer, the oil is free from any kind of adverse impacts for the skin.
• From providing nourishing growth to the hairs and bringing life to dull hairs, coconut oil has to offer a significant number of benefits in terms of hair care.
• Coconut oil can help you shed extra pounds and can, therefore, compliment your other weight loss efforts.

"Coconut oil is the best moisturizers for all the skin including the dry skin as well."

Read more: http://reportshealthcare.com/coconut-oil-six-benefits/

Eating eggs with the yolks as opposed to eating just egg whites can be beneficial. People who consume a moderate amount of eggs have better antioxidant levels and an increase in HDL cholesterol (the good cholesterol). Most of the bad press about eggs come from outdated reports. Eggs are full of vitamins and minerals and consuming a whole egg on a daily basis toes not effect your bad cholesterol levels.

Key Takeaways:

• The amount of cholesterol found in egg whites and egg yolks differs drastically, but there is nutrition to be found in both.
• The most common recommendation is that adults consume no more than two to six eggs per week, though there is very little scientific evidence that supports this suggestion.
• While many tend to focus on the cholesterol content of eggs, they are missing out on a host of potential benefits due to the high vitamin and nutrient content of these natural protein sources.

""Can you eat too many eggs?""

Reference:

https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=//www.belmarrahealth.com/cholesterol-eggs-egg-whites-understanding-myth/&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGmY4MTYyZmQ1NTMyNTY3NGQ6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNGysPTynt8EKXykXqojDCuaLXUNsA

More Americans over aged twelve have been diagnosed with depression, a condition that can lead to high risk behaviors and even death from suicide. A medical journal from China recently published the benefits of the hen of the woods mushroom in treating depression. Early studies on mice have shown that it is a safe and effective treatment and has less side effects than chemically formulated medications to treat depression.

Key Takeaways:

• Mental health issues, and depression in particular, have risen to alarming proportions in recent years. The CDC reports that at any given time, 7.6 percent of people in the U.S. over the age of 12 are afflicted with this condition.
• As the CDC further notes, depression is associated with an increased risk of death from suicide and other causes; absenteeism and lower workplace productivity,
• Fortunately, there is new hope for those afflicted with this devastating condition. Chinese medicine has long utilized mushrooms in the treatment of a variety of ailments, and Western medicine is finally catching on.

"Mental health issues, and depression in particular, have risen to alarming proportions in recent years. The CDC reports that at any given time, 7.6 percent of people in the U.S. over the age of 12 are afflicted with this condition."

Reference:

//www.naturalnews.com/2017-02-04-could-magical-mushrooms-contain-the-cure-for-depression.html

Back on November 8th 2016 there was much celebration among the marijuana community. There were four more states that legalized adult use cannabis and several, including Florida, that legalized medical marijuana.  However, there was still a lump in the back of many of our throats.  Sessions has a long standing anti-drug stance and has made some strong comments against cannabis legalization. Recently the Trump administration has made a surprising announcement when they confirmed previous reports that Jim O'Neil is being considered to lead the Food and Drug Administration.

Key Takeaways:

• For decades, cannabis advocates have pushed for universal legalization of medical marijuana. Citing scientific study after scientific study, they have forcefully (and truthfully) argued that legalization would provide much needed relief to millions of people suffering from a host of medical ailments.
• But the federal government has only responded with continued bans and regulatory restrictions that have limited access to the many who wish to freely choose this alternative medical treatment. In fact, the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) has now technically reclassified cannabis extracts as a Schedule I substance, putting them in the same category as heroin.
• Now, however, the nightmarish over-regulation of cannabis may be about to be dismantled. President Donald J. Trump may be about to nominate someone to head up the Food and Drug Administration who believes in, and is a fan of, medical marijuana. (RELATED: Discover the latest scientific data on cannabis, hemp and marijuana at HempScience.news)

"For decades, cannabis advocates have pushed for universal legalization of medical marijuana. Citing scientific study after scientific study, they have forcefully (and truthfully) argued that legalization would provide much needed relief to millions of people suffering from a host of medical ailments."

Reference:

//www.naturalnews.com/2017-01-29-possible-new-head-of-the-fda-is-a-supporter-of-medical-marijuana.html

If you suffer from high cholesterol, you are probably being prescribed a statin. Along with the effectiveness of statins to treat cholesterol issues, there is also the risk of side effects such as muscle and liver damage. For a while, red yeast rice has been recommended as a natural alternativeto prescribed statins. However, it has recently been found that this alternative choice can also increase muscle and liver injury. This is believed to be due to the fact that the active ingredient in each is monacolin K.

Key Takeaways:

• Red yeast rice could increase risk of muscle injury or liver damage, Italian researchers reported after reviewing 13 years of patient data.
• the compounds in red yeast rice -- monacolin K -- has the same chemical structure as the statin drug lovastatin [...] and cannot be sold legally as dietary supplements.
• Reports of muscle pain came from 19 patients, including some who experienced an increase in levels of creatine phosphokinase [...] The products are not as well-controlled and the dosages are variable

"Red yeast rice could increase risk of muscle injury or liver damage."

Reference:

//www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=201194

CDB is a cannabis compound that does not contain any THC, making some believe it is good. There have been some confusing reports recently in the British media about a compound in cannabis called CBD and how it has been reclassified as medicine. There are many facts and myths about it, but most importantly it is not weed, and has many uses.

Key Takeaways:

• There have been some confusing reports recently in the British media about a compound in cannabis called CBD and how it has been reclassified as medicine.
• CBD, otherwise known as Cannabidiol, is one of over 100 compounds in the cannabis plant called Cannabinoids. The most abundant is THC, the bit that gets people high, after that comes CBD.
• Because CBD doesn’t create a high, it’s been labelled ‘the good’ cannabinoid and THC the ‘bad’. But in countries where medical cannabis is legal, THC can be prescribed for cancer patients going through chemo as it eases nausea and improves appetite.

"In the UK it has been possible to buy CBD as a nutritional supplement. But last October, the Medical Healthcare Regulatory Agency decided to recognise CBD’s therapeutic benefits and reclassify it as medicine."

Reference:

https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=//www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/mary-biles1/cbd-the-myths-and-facts_b_14103666.html&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjViYjkzZDJlODZhNjI0ZWE6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNGjMixJys5iqFJENZphvCk8mFh5Jg

The pure medical value of marijuana is apparently being isolated without getting the user high, LatinosHealth reports. The two main molecules in marijuana are THC (which contains the "high"), and CBD, which does not get the user high, but can relieve pain. Efforts are being made to isolate the CBD side of marijuana for pure medical use.

Key Takeaways:

• The medicinal value of the intoxicating plant Marijuana has often been contested because of its side effects but a recent study claims it can be successfully used as a pain reliever and that too without getting high!
• According to the Washington Post marijuana consists of two main molecules, one is an intoxicating agent called tetrahydrocannabinol or THC a mind altering substance and the other cannabidiol or CBD which does not get the user high.
• Another New York University neurologist Orrin Devinsky and his colleague Daniel Friedman observed that patients receiving CBD apart from their usual medicines had 39 percent lesser convulsive seizures than others.

"Earlier researchers were of the opinion that CBD had no use in the human body while THC was used to treat pain, nausea, loss of appetite and other problems but that notion has changed as CBD has been used in the treatment of diseases like epilepsy, anxiety, schizophrenia, heart disease and cancer."

Reference:

https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=//www.latinoshealth.com/articles/22451/20170106/new-marijuana-relieve-pain-without-high.htm&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjViYjkzZDJlODZhNjI0ZWE6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNF3P1maud1n4GwSlTDPPTgnFqgDXQ

Exercise is very important for any person, but for a person with depression can greatly improve their quality of life. New research shows that it can release feel good hormones that help battle the symptoms of depression. Exercise can be a very important part of life for someone who battles with depression.

Key Takeaways:

• Depression is a chronic condition that has a huge impact on an individual’s physical and mental health which inevitably impacts their QoL.
• Pharmacological treatments aim to reduce the symptoms of depression, however there are still reports of impairment with regards to an individual’s QoL and the domains listed above.
• exercise is considered to be a good anti-depressant for depression, little research has been conducted into its effect on the different domains of Quality of Life .

"Whilst exercise is considered to be a good anti-depressant for depression, little research has been conducted into its effect on the different domains of Quality of Life (QoL)."

Reference:

//psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2017/01/03/exercise-can-improve-the-quality-of-life-in-people-with-depression/

As the new year is approaching, everyone is looking for new foods to include in their diet that will make them healthier. This list of healthy foods strays from the typical green tea, kale, and apples routine. Instead the recommended superfoods include blueberries, nuts, pasta, soybeans, and lentils, all of which are an easy addition to a New Year’s diet.

Key Takeaways:

• Most of us make New Years resolutions to eat more broccoli, kale and apples, even if we don’t.
• However nutritionists have advised that we eat more nuts, soybeans, pasta, lentils, and blueberries in 2017.
• Read on to learn about the important health benefits of these five foods and how you can easily include them in your diet.

"Good things in nuts include high-quality vegetable protein, minerals, dietary fiber, magnesium, polyunsaturated fats, vitamin E, antioxidants and bio-active compounds, the National Center for Biotechnical Information reports."

Reference:

https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=//www.post-gazette.com/news/health/2016/12/27/Five-healthy-foods-to-eat-more-of-in-2017/stories/201612270003&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjVkYjY3ZDViNDdiNGM3ZTc6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNHTUVuLcXfWC_qBsIFijtof1QNhMw

Cacao, which is used to make chocolate, is a superfood that contains one of the highest concentrations of antioxidants and magnesium. It also has the benefit of being used to make one of the tastiest candies in the world. Due to its mood-enhancing properties, many party-goers have recently started using concentrated cacao to get high. Some use it to get an endorphin rush, while others use it to calm anxiety and overcome emotional problems. There have actually been healing groups popping up around the world that take the drug together and use it for spiritual enlightenment.

Key Takeaways:

• Sophia first heard about the psychoactive use of cacao from people in the spiritual scene where she currently resides, and despite initial scepticism, decided to give it a try.
• There’s this thing called the cacao ceremony that is trending here in Berlin. I did it once but now I prefer solo work.
• Now Sophia takes this legal drug on a weekly basis. At times she even describes having vivid visions that aid her in her journey for self recovery.

"Reports are surfacing of ground cacao being used as a new party drug in clubs across Europe, be they in drink, or pill form, or even snorted in powdered form."

Reference:

//www.naturalnews.com/2016-12-17-people-are-using-cacao-to-get-high-heres-the-chemical-that-makes-it-happen.html

With the emergence of Celiac disease in recent years, there are many who have cut gluten from their diet even though they do not suffer from the condition. It has been viewed as a fad new diet, but specialists argue that it can negatively impact your diet. The concern is that the lack of fortified breads, pastas, and cereals in a diet will cause a deficiency in essential B vitamins, folate, and fiber that come from them. Doctors are advising those who do not have Celiac disease to not cut gluten from their diet.

Key Takeaways:

• A new report by Harvard Medical School states that gluten-free dieting can easily result in a lack of proper nutrition, particularly for those without celiac disease.
• The truth is that there are no published reports showing that a gluten-free diet produces weight loss in persons without celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.
• Researchers are concerned that consumers who are eager to drop gluten from their diets may be lacking the essential B Vitamins, folate and fiber that comes from consuming fortified breads, cereals and pastas.

"This truth is that there are no published reports showing that a gluten-free diet produces weight loss in persons without celiac disease or gluten sensitivity"

Reference:

https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=//www.marketwired.com/press-release/dr-rao-diet-doc-warns-that-going-gluten-free-can-inadvertently-result-lack-proper-nutrition-2180287.htm&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGmZjNGVlYTM1NDU3YmZmOGU6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNGOODeko9G9f8TBQi9HahvO4AlLWg

The Zika virus has become one of the biggest concerns in the United States lately. Texas recently became the second state in the country to report a locally spread case of the virus. To date, Florida has had 238 cases of Zika virus infection, and they have been battling against mosquitoes since summer 2016. The Zika virus can be hard to detect due to 80 percent of those infected being symptom-free. It is mostly dangerous for pregnant women, since it can cause birth defects.

Key Takeaways:

• Texas is the 2nd state in the US that has a local transmission of the zika virus
• The woman lives near the Mexico boarder and is not pregnant
• Only the Aedes mosquito can transmit the Zika virus, and Texas is one of several states in the US that has this mosquito

"Texas health officials on Monday reported the state's first case of Zika likely spread by local mosquitoes, making Texas the second state within the continental United States to report local transmission of the virus that has been linked to birth defects."

Reference:

https://www.yahoo.com/news/texas-reports-first-case-zika-likely-local-mosquitoes-202804840.html?ref=gs

The food most of us eat is too processed and adulterated. Big food companies put in additives, preservatives, artificial colors and sweeteners, and your body gets burdened by toxins. Soon you have constipation, headaches, food allergies, muscle aches. The first step in fixing this problem is to change your diet – avoid processed foods, buy fresh, organic and have a lot of fruits and vegetables.

Key Takeaways:

• The standard American diet, for instance, is particularly problematic. Reports have indicated that more than half of what the average American eats are processed or prepackaged foods.
• In addition to increased risk of disease, these kinds of foods also put more stress on your body, and create more waste for your lymphatic system.
• There are a number of different signs that can indicate your body is being overworked and overloaded by the burden of toxins and waste material.

"In addition to increased risk of disease, these kinds of foods also put more stress on your body, and create more waste for your lymphatic system. When the body's natural method of detoxification – the lymphatic system – is inundated with toxins, it is not able to function at its best. This means that waste and toxic materials are often left to linger in the body, rather than getting filtered out by the lymphatic system"

Reference:

//www.naturalnews.com/056089_toxins_detox_cleansing.html

According to a study run by the University of Arizona and University of California Los Angeles, the year you were born could say a lot about the strains of influenza to which you are susceptible. The belief is that the first infection of flu you get when you are younger sets your immune system. And since there is usually a predominant strain of flu for a few decades at a time, it is most likely you7 were exposed to the one that was dominant around the time you were born.

Key Takeaways:

• Their findings could be good news for what scientists predict about the risk of a killer flu pandemic, and they could also help researchers find better flu vaccines, the researchers said.
• They've been spilling over into people for years and scaring scientists who see the potential for a pandemic of flu that could kill tens or even hundreds of millions of people.
• The team at the University of Arizona and the University of California Los Angeles dove into the numbers, examining the reports of each case, who was affected and how severely.

"People's birth years can affect their risk of catching certain strains of influenza — probably because their first case of flu somehow sets their immune system . They've been spilling over into people for years and scaring scientists who see the potential for a pandemic of flu that could kill tens or even hundreds of millions of people."

Reference:

//www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/birth-year-may-affect-your-flu-risk-here-s-how-n682076?cid=public-rss_20161116

The Institute of Medicine has recommended 1000-1200 mg of calcium daily for most adults, and the tolerable upper intake level has been set at 2000-2500 mg of calcium daily. Even a recent observational study from the MESA cohort suggested an association between calcium supplements and coronary artery calcium, but it is important to note that in observational studies, the association does not prove causation. In the large-scale Women's Health Initiative calcium and vitamin D trial, we found no association between calcium and vitamin D supplementation and coronary artery calcium measured at the end of the 7-year trial.

Key Takeaways:

• We know that both calcium and vitamin D are essential for bone health, but concerns have been raised from selected reports in recent years about heart risk.
• There are other reasons that there could be an association, such as overlapping risk factors for osteoporosis and heart disease, including smoking and lack of exercise.
• There are many dietary sources of calcium, including dairy products (milk, yogurt, cheese), fatty fish with bones (such as sardines), fortified beverages, and leafy greens.

"We know that both calcium and vitamin D are essential for bone health, but concerns have been raised from selected reports in recent years about heart risk."

Reference:

https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=//www.medscape.com/viewarticle/871466&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGmU0N2NhMzY3ZTc4ODMzY2U6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNFQpRn2FPTRhKr-ZYi7jkxzioJqrQ

are you monitoring the foods that your children are eating? Chances are the foods they're consuming contain too much salt. New reports indicate that depsite the warnings, kids are eating too much salt. It is time to take a stand against sodium on your kid's plate and this information is a great place to start.

Key Takeaways:

• Sodium-heavy breads, pizza, cold cuts, processed snacks and soups are among the major culprits, according to the report.
• Girls had much lower daily intake than boys -- 2,919 mg a day versus 3,584 mg a day, according to the report.
• Dinner accounted for 39 percent of children's salt intake and lunch for 31 percent, the study found. Breakfast and snacks each provided roughly 15 percent of salt intake.

"Foods bought at grocery stores provided 58 percent of children's daily salt intake. Fast-food and pizza contributed 16 percent, and school cafeterias 10 percent, according to the study."

Reference:

//www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=199570

In addition to the many health benefits we already know vitamin C helps with, it seems it may also help reduce levels of lead in our blood. With the shocking reports coming in from all over about lead contamination in our water supplies, it is good to know that we have a readily available vitamin that will help.

Key Takeaways:

• Lead toxicity can lead to neurological damage in children and adults.
• Vitamin C supplementation helps to produce profound health benefits.
• At least 1,000 mg daily vitamin C required to reduce lead levels and produce other benefits of Vitamin C.

"The benefits of vitamin C are many, and include protection and treatment for cancer, infections, scurvy, hypertension, stroke, heart disease, cataracts, and the common cold."

Reference:

https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=//www.naturalhealth365.com/vitamin-c-lead-2028.html&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjVkYjY3ZDViNDdiNGM3ZTc6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNFUwd0qyS5A-QCj8dq_pyaz5M89_A

Red wine can help alleviate inflammation in the lungs. A main component in red wine and grapes is resveratrol and studies now show that this compound can help suppress inflammation. Asthma and COPD affect many people worldwide and can even cause death in many. Studies still need to be done to figure out ways to use the compounds in the best way to help the most people who suffer from upper respiratory tract inflammatory diseases.

Key Takeaways:

• A component of red wine and grapes can help control upper respiratory tract inflammatory diseases such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD) and middle ear infection
• The findings are published in the online journal Scientific Reports.
• “We showed that an important component in red wine and also grapes called resveratrol can suppress inflammation.”

"A component of red wine and grapes can help control upper respiratory tract inflammatory diseases such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD) and middle ear infection"

Reference:

https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://knowridge.com/2016/11/component-of-red-wine-and-grapes-can-help-reduce-inflammation/&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGmZmMDFkMTU2YWMzMmQ5OTU6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNGQB2GPTd5uJqwPWKtW0aSfu4Xldw

Naproxen is a common pain killer found sitting on the shelves of most pharmacies. But new reports indicate that painkillers such as this one could be linked to an increased risk of heart failure and shouldn't be used by these patients. to learn more, read this important article on the topic.

Key Takeaways:

• Painkillers linked to increased heart failure
• Dealing with the root cause of inflammation is more important.
• It's more beneficial to use natural antiflammatory substances that works with the body's healing processes.

"When elderly patients with joint problems start taking common painkillers such as ibuprofen and naproxen, their risk of heart failure increases"

Reference:

//www.naturalnews.com/055837_heart_failure_pain_management_antioxidants.html