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Let us prevent child overweight |
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By Monina Oliveros, Registered Dietitian
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Saturday, 31 January 2009 |
Statistics point to the fact that overweight among young people has gone up. In about three decades, rates of childhood overweight have more than doubled for preschool children aged 2 – 5 years, and have tripled among children aged 6-11 years. As a consequence, hypertension and other heart risk factors and Type 2 Diabetes which were once considered adult diseases are now starting to show up among young children as early as 5 years old. Overweight children also are at risk for sleep apnea, asthma, and psychosocial difficulties arising from being obese, including shame, and low self-esteem, all of which may impair academic and social functioning and carry into adulthood.
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The Chemistry Of Being A Good Follower |
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By Eliseo Soriano - AFF
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Friday, 03 October 2008 |
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Chemically and biologically speaking, our entire body is a follower to the dictates of our hypothalamus and brains. There is an instant sense of subjection and obedience embedded in every molecule of our body to the dictates of our central nervous system. Even the cellular formation in every tissue and organ of the body is being commanded by the DNA pattern that we have, which make up the blueprint of our entire being. |
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Last Updated ( Friday, 03 October 2008 )
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Alternative treatment of Hepatitis B and C |
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By Cesar F. Climaco M.D. - AFF
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Wednesday, 03 September 2008 |
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Viruses cause Hepatitis B and C. A Gastroenterologist usually treats hepatitis. It usually takes 20 years after exposure to develop symptoms. Heb B is a DNA virus and Hep. C is a RNA virus. The long-term effect of the virus can be cirrhosis, liver failure and cancer.The usual treatment is a combination of Pegylated interferon alpha-2B and Rivavirin. The annual cost for the drug alone is about $18,000 per year. The success rate can be 50%, and can recur. Liver transplant s is also done, and the virus is still in the system. Lab test can estimate the number of viruses circulating and maybe see if treatment if working. The most important concept is the stress on the liver by the virus. Up to 10 % of infected persons can be virus free due to their immune system working well. The stress on the liver can be aggravated by nutritional deficiencies, lack of antioxidant s in the body, toxic substance such as heavy metals, iron overload, pesticides, herbicides, drugs such as Tylenol and alcohol. The less stress on the liver, the more the liver can cope with the virus. All the vitamins and minerals that a human needs should be taken. Good oils should be ingested. Coconut oil is viricidal. Olive leaf extract is viricidal. |
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 03 September 2008 )
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Alternative Medicine Treatment of High Cholesterol and Triglycerides |
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By Cesar Climaco, MD - AFF
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Tuesday, 15 July 2008 |
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The recommended treatment for most cases of high cholesterol and high triglycerides is diet and exercise. When diet and exercise fails, most physicians prescribe drugs called statins. I do not use statins. Statins have a long list of side effects, which most patients do not read. What is the cause of elevated triglyceride(fat) and cholesterol? The majority of patients eat too many carbohydrates and too much bad fat. Fat is the storage form of carbohydrates. When you eat more carbohydrates then your body can store as glycogen in the liver and muscles, the liver changes the carbohydrate into fat to store for future use. The fat has to be transported to the fat cells in an envelope of cholesterol. There are different types of cholesterol from very low density to high density cholesterol. Cholesterol can be pictured as many different sizes of trucks carrying the bags of fat to the warehouse. |
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 15 July 2008 )
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Peach Glazed Grilled Pork Chops with Grilled Vegetables |
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By Nae-Nae Ross - AFF
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Tuesday, 01 July 2008 |
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Well folks it is officially summer and nothing represents summer more than pool parties, suntan lotion, and food hot off the grill. Here is a recipe that I came up with this month. It's quick and easy and your friends will ask for it again and again. Happy summer and enjoy! |
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 02 July 2008 )
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