Archive for the ‘Health Tips’ Category
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Monday, July 26th, 2010Eat veggies to lower your blood pressure
Monday, July 20th, 2009I am a vegetarian.
Often people are surprised and they ask me – “How do you get your proteins (i.e. without eating meat)?”
My answer – “Vegetables also contain proteins.”
Now a new study published in Circulation compared the blood pressure between individuals who ate vegetable protein (specifically glutamic acid along with 4 other amino acids which are relatively higher in vegetable than animal protein) with people who ate non-vegetable protein (read animal meat).
They found a difference of about -2.7/-2.0 mm Hg in blood pressure in people eating more vegetables. Although that may sound small, individual results may be different (and maybe higher for you).
Reference: Glutamic Acid, the Main Dietary Amino Acid, and Blood Pressure (The INTERMAP Study)
Early Diagnosis of Mesothelioma Critical for Effective Treatment
Monday, June 1st, 2009Guest Post:
This is a guest post by Richard Moyle from the Mesothelioma Cancer Center at Asbestos.com. The Mesothelioma Cancer Center is committed to providing the latest, up-to-date information to their visitors in the hopes of spreading awareness about the dangers of asbestos cancer.
Mesothelioma is the name given to a rare and extremely aggressive cancer thatís only known cause is exposure to asbestos. Asbestos was used throughout the 20th century for insulation, brake lining, flooring and piping. The most common type of mesothelioma occurs in the lining of the lungs (pleura) but has also been diagnosed in the linings of the stomach (peritoneum) and heart (pericardium).
This type of cancer is most effectively treated when diagnosed in its earliest stages. Regrettably, mesothelioma symptoms take anywhere from 25 to 50 years after initial asbestos exposure to begin to show. By the time a mesothelioma diagnosis is usually made, the cancer is already in advanced stages and treatment options are limited and less effective.
As stated before, asbestos was used extensively in a number of military and industrial applications. The majority of mesothelioma cases are a result of occupational asbestos exposure. Firefighters, military veterans, electricians and auto mechanics are among those most at-risk for developing an asbestos related illness.
Homes built before 1980 may also contain asbestos insulation. This is not a problem so long as the asbestos has not been disturbed or damaged. Asbestos is harmless if left alone. However, once the material is damaged or deteriorated, microscopic asbestos fibers are released into the air where they can then be easily inhaled or ingested. If you live in an older home, make sure you consult a professional home inspector to check the house for asbestos before making any major renovations.
Amazing response if you quit smoking now
Thursday, November 20th, 2008
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Amazing response by the human body to return to normal if you quit smoking right now. On the other hand, this also shows how much harm cigarettes do to you.
Reference: HealthBolt, KevinMD
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The Importance of Sleep
Saturday, November 15th, 2008New York Times has an excellent article on the importance of sleep. A quote from the article:
Steven P. Jobs, the chief executive of Apple Computers, once defined creativity as “just connecting things.” Sleep assists the brain in flagging unrelated ideas and memories, forging connections among them that increase the odds that a creative idea or insight will surface.
Also a sleep deprived brain is unable to absorb, process and remember new information. This is why it is bad to stay up all night studying just before exams or preparing the night before for your major project/presentation.
Therefore, if you are sleep deprived, it is better to sleep like this…
…than this!
