No, I'm not talking about simple Karo Syrup, the corn syrup substitute in many kitchens for decades and any industry group that would try to convince you otherwise should be charged with criminal deception because they know its not true. In the 1970's High-Fructose Corn Syrup was developed along with other sweetners like Maltodextrine as cheaper alternatives to Cane Sugar. Since that time HFCS has found its way into almost all processed foods like soft drinks, and salad dressings, commercially made cakes and cookies, and breakfast cereals and brand name breads. What has been discovered over the years and the increase in its use is a direct correlation to consumption of HFCS and obesity, diabetes, hypertension and atherosclerosis. Regular Cane Sugar has 50% fructose and 50% glucose. High-Fructose Corn Syrup can contain 80% fructose and 20% glucose, almost twice the fructose as sugar. Amazingly, both only have 4 calories per gram, that's not the problem, the problem arising in metobolism of excess amounts of fructose and the alarming increase in overall consumption. The potential direct consequences of excess dietary fructose consumption, as if the aforementioned diseases weren't enough, are: Accelerated aging, insulin resistance, Type 2 Diabetes, Diabetic complications; - retinopathy (may lead to blindness), - Nephropathy (may lead to severe kidney disease, requiring chronic dialysis), - Neuropathy (may involve numbness, pain, impotence, speech impairment, loss of bladder control, etc..), Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, abnormally high blood uric acid levels in gout and bursitis and abnormally high triglyceride levels.
As continued use of this enzyme treated sweetner increases, more and more diseases are being connected to it. Avoid or reduce you daily intake of HFCS by avoiding soft drinks and reading food labels - Go Home Made - Haven't you wondered why we're seeing so many increases in diseases we haven't seen in the past?
A COUNTRY ROAD
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Monday, November 10, 2008
Vitamin Holds Promise for Alzheimer's Disease
Treatment cured memory problems in mice, researchers found
According to Randy Doting, (HealthDay News) -- Researchers report that huge doses of an ordinary vitamin appeared to eliminate memory problems in mice with the rodent equivalent of Alzheimer's disease. At the moment, there's no way to know if the treatment will have the same effect in humans. Researchers are beginning to enroll Alzheimer's patients in a new study, and scientists aren't ready to recommend that people try the vitamin on their own outside of normal doses. Still, "it's definitely promising, and if we combine this with other things already out there, we'd probably see a large effect," said study author Kim Green, a researcher at the University of California at Irvine. Alzheimer's disease affects an estimated 5.2 million Americans, causing senility and often leading to death. The Alzheimer's Association estimates that the disease will strike one in eight Baby Boomers. There's no cure for the neurodegenerative condition, and medications have only limited effects. In the new study, Green and colleagues looked at nicotinamide, a form of Vitamin B3 that is found in foods such as pork, peanuts, turkey, chicken, veal, fish, salmon, swordfish, tuna and sunflower seeds. Previous research has suggested that vitamins such as Vitamin E, Vitamin C and Vitamin B12 may help people lower their risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, said Dr. Ralph Nixon, vice chair of the Alzheimer's Association Medical & Scientific Advisory Council. In the new study, researchers genetically engineered mice to develop the equivalent of human Alzheimer's disease. They tested their memory by putting them in a shallow pool of water and seeing if they could remember the location of a platform that would allow them to emerge from the water. The researchers then gave Vitamin B3 to some of the mice; the amount was equal to about 2 grams to 3 grams of the vitamin for humans, Green said. The mice were again tested in the pool. The findings were published online Nov. 5 in The Journal of Neuroscience. The forgetful mice who took the vitamin did well. "Cognitively, they were cured," Green said. "They performed as if they'd never developed the disease." The vitamin appears to work by clearing "tangles" of a protein known as tau in brain cells. In Alzheimer's disease, the protein becomes poisonous and contributes to dangerous clogging inside brain cells. The vitamin holds promise for people, because it's cheap -- Green bought a year's supply for $30 -- and appears to be safe. Even so, "until we've done the proper clinical trials, I wouldn't advocate people rush out and eat grams of this stuff each day," he said. Nixon said the new study is "intriguing," but people should be cautious and not assume that "more is better" when it comes to possible treatments, even ones that appear to be safe.
According to Randy Doting, (HealthDay News) -- Researchers report that huge doses of an ordinary vitamin appeared to eliminate memory problems in mice with the rodent equivalent of Alzheimer's disease. At the moment, there's no way to know if the treatment will have the same effect in humans. Researchers are beginning to enroll Alzheimer's patients in a new study, and scientists aren't ready to recommend that people try the vitamin on their own outside of normal doses. Still, "it's definitely promising, and if we combine this with other things already out there, we'd probably see a large effect," said study author Kim Green, a researcher at the University of California at Irvine. Alzheimer's disease affects an estimated 5.2 million Americans, causing senility and often leading to death. The Alzheimer's Association estimates that the disease will strike one in eight Baby Boomers. There's no cure for the neurodegenerative condition, and medications have only limited effects. In the new study, Green and colleagues looked at nicotinamide, a form of Vitamin B3 that is found in foods such as pork, peanuts, turkey, chicken, veal, fish, salmon, swordfish, tuna and sunflower seeds. Previous research has suggested that vitamins such as Vitamin E, Vitamin C and Vitamin B12 may help people lower their risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, said Dr. Ralph Nixon, vice chair of the Alzheimer's Association Medical & Scientific Advisory Council. In the new study, researchers genetically engineered mice to develop the equivalent of human Alzheimer's disease. They tested their memory by putting them in a shallow pool of water and seeing if they could remember the location of a platform that would allow them to emerge from the water. The researchers then gave Vitamin B3 to some of the mice; the amount was equal to about 2 grams to 3 grams of the vitamin for humans, Green said. The mice were again tested in the pool. The findings were published online Nov. 5 in The Journal of Neuroscience. The forgetful mice who took the vitamin did well. "Cognitively, they were cured," Green said. "They performed as if they'd never developed the disease." The vitamin appears to work by clearing "tangles" of a protein known as tau in brain cells. In Alzheimer's disease, the protein becomes poisonous and contributes to dangerous clogging inside brain cells. The vitamin holds promise for people, because it's cheap -- Green bought a year's supply for $30 -- and appears to be safe. Even so, "until we've done the proper clinical trials, I wouldn't advocate people rush out and eat grams of this stuff each day," he said. Nixon said the new study is "intriguing," but people should be cautious and not assume that "more is better" when it comes to possible treatments, even ones that appear to be safe.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Bentonville Blessings - Marvin Shipman, ND - Ozark Herb & Spice
Sometimes when we're spiritually in tune, we know when its time to take a leap of faith. Eight or Nine years ago Marvin & Becky Shipman knew too that it was time to pick up their practice and health store and move across the the state line from Pineville, MO to Bentonville, AR. And is always the case, the spirit wasn't wrong.
I was introduced to Marving Shipman, N.D. and his lovely wife Becky in 2003, and even at that time they had their place up and running with additional practitioners working with them. Marvin works within the traditional disciplines of Naturopathy with several homeopathic treatments. His work in muscle testing, nutritional, natural and non-invasive health solutions have made him a much sought after practitioner in Northwest Arkansas, Southern Missouri and Northeast Oklahoma - His reputation is well established by his successes.
Like many natural health and alternative medicine practitioners, the Shipmans operate a really nice store with an incredible selection of natural health products.
Every in Bentonville? Go by and say "Hi" at 1501 SE Walton Blvd, #105, Bentonville, AR or call them at 479-254-9230 - http://www.ozarkherbandspice.com/.
I was introduced to Marving Shipman, N.D. and his lovely wife Becky in 2003, and even at that time they had their place up and running with additional practitioners working with them. Marvin works within the traditional disciplines of Naturopathy with several homeopathic treatments. His work in muscle testing, nutritional, natural and non-invasive health solutions have made him a much sought after practitioner in Northwest Arkansas, Southern Missouri and Northeast Oklahoma - His reputation is well established by his successes.
Like many natural health and alternative medicine practitioners, the Shipmans operate a really nice store with an incredible selection of natural health products.
Every in Bentonville? Go by and say "Hi" at 1501 SE Walton Blvd, #105, Bentonville, AR or call them at 479-254-9230 - http://www.ozarkherbandspice.com/.
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