Archive for August, 2010

Diabetes in the Family

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Aug 30 2010

Patricia High-Edo is among the 13.3 million Americans over age 20 who have been diagnosed with diabetes, more than half the number in 1980. Nine out of ten people with type 2 diabetes. But Jasmine represents something even more alarming: the rapidly increasing signs of type 2 diabetes in children. Type 2 diabetes has always been in families, but the increase in obesity among adolescents and young adults has made the figures are increasing at a speed never seen before. This disease strikes both sexes equally, but increases the risk of heart disease and premature death more men than women, according to a study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

Women in families like Ms. High-Edo carry this burden differently. Protect their children and themselves from a disorder caused by food can mean taking responsibility for changing eating habits of the entire family. While specialists are increasingly dealing with intergenerational cases, are also finding that what is true in these homes, should also be in the general population. The only way to curb the epidemic of diabetes is managed as a family problem.

Achieve A Healthy Weight And Stay Active Throughout Life

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Aug 29 2010

Eating a variety of foods and being physically active are keys to good health. When you eat a variety of foods and exercise regularly, you can keep one, feel good, and have enough energy to take care of yourself and your family. The body mass index (BMI, for its acronym in English) is one of the ways you and your doctor can tell if you have a healthy weight, overweight or obese. A BMI of 18.5 to 24.9 is in the range of healthy weight. For example, if John measured 1.72 meters (5’8 “) and weighs 68.04 kilos (150 pounds), your BMI is 23, which means you have a healthy weight.

In the table below, find your height in the column the left and find your weight on the bottom. The number shown is your BMI. If your BMI is in the range of overweight or obese in the table, you may have to change what they eat and how much. You should also make more exercises if you want to position themselves in a weight healthy. Being overweight or obese and inactive maintained they can cause: Type 2 diabetes High blood pressure High cholesterol Heart disease Some types of cancer, sleep apnea (when breathing stops for short periods during sleep) Osteoarthritis (when the joints are worn ) People gain weight when they eat more food than your body needs. Other factors that may contribute to weight gain and away from a healthy weight are: Family.

Nutrition Facts

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Aug 27 2010

Sweet potatoes, strawberries, or strawberries, blackberries, and papayas have much flavor and provide many nutrients and fewer calories. More often choose whole or cut fruit instead of fruit juices. The juices have little or no fiber and too much sugar added to them. Add vegetables to your stews, sauces and soups favorites. Eat foods you like but eat small amounts of food high in fat and calories, such as ice cream, and notice how often you eat. Read the "Nutrition Facts" on the labels to see the amount of fat and calories in the serving listed.

If you eat fast food (fast food), try not to eat them every day and avoid eating large quantities of such food. Many restaurants serve too much food. To control what you eat and still enjoy, take a bit of food home to eat the next day. In addition to improving how and what you and your family eat, you can also make some small changes in cooking: Before cooking, always remove the skin from chicken and turkey, and cut off excess fat from meat. Try to make more soups, especially those with carrots, potatoes, red and black beans and other vegetables or vegetables that you like. Prepare meals of chicken or fish baked, broiled, grilled or steamed instead of frying. Use oils healthy as olive oil or canola oil instead of lard or butter. Use only clear and not the whole egg when baking or make omelets. Cook and eat foods with less salt.

Focus on Eyes

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Aug 25 2010

The idea of correcting less than perfect eyesight was first considered about 800 years ago when an English scientist by the name of Roger Bacon noticed that blurry vision could be sharpened by looking at the blurry image through a curved piece of glass. This discovery was made in 1268, when Bacon took a piece of glass which was shaped like a “lesser segment of a sphere” with the rounded (convex) side facing towards the eye. The effect was to sharpen the blur of the tiny print which was being looked at.

Today there are many ways less-than-perfect eyesight can be corrected, and mostly they still rely on that same, original idea of a curved lens sharpening the objects being viewed so they appear to the viewer in focus.  The most common way to correct faltering eyesight is with eyeglasses or contact lenses. However today people can go a step beyond and have surgery to correct their eyesight. Many eye diseases can be repaired with surgery, too, and there are even certain types of blindness that respond to surgery.

No matter whether you wear glasses, contacts, or have perfect 20/20 vision, it is vital to take steps which will keep your eyesight from getting worse, will protect them from injury, and which will help to prevent infection.  Most importantly are regular eye exams. As long as nothing is wrong, a visit to the eye doctor should occur at least every two years. If you experience headaches at the end of each day, or you don’t see as well as you used to, then schedule an appointment with an eye doctor sooner.

Uses And Clinical Studies

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Aug 24 2010

By Uses based on scientific evidence have been tested following uses in humans or animals. The safety and effectiveness have not always been proven. Some of these conditions are potentially serious and should be evaluated by a qualified healthcare provider. Several randomized placebo-controlled in humans indicate that melatonin taken by mouth, started on the day of travel (near bedtime at the destination) and continued for several days, reduces the number of days to establish a normal sleep pattern, shortens the time needed to fall asleep (sleep latency), improves alertness and reduces fatigue during the day, however these results are compelling, most studies have had methodological problems with the design and form of presenting the results, while some trials have found no benefits. In general, the scientific evidence does suggest benefits of melatonin for up to half of people who take it for jet lag (jet-lag).

More trials are needed to confirm these findings, determine the optimal dose and evaluate the use in combination with sleep aids that are sold under prescription. Grade A syndrome of delayed sleep phase syndrome Delayed sleep phase is a condition that results in the delay to sleep despite normal sleep patterns and sleep duration. Although these results are promising, further research is needed with larger studies before making a stronger recommendation. Grade B Sleep disturbances in children with neuro-psychiatric disorders There are several controlled trials and case reports of use in children with various disorders neuro-psychiatric disorders, including mental retardation, autism, psychiatric disorders, visual impairment or epilepsy. Studies have shown a decreased time to sleep (sleep latency) and increased sleep duration. It takes well-designed controlled trials among selected patient populations before a recommendation can be stronger or more specific. Grade B Insomnia in the elderly Several human studies report that melatonin taken by mouth 30 and 120 minutes before bedtime decreases the time needed to fall asleep (sleep latency) in elderly insomniacs, however, studies have not been a lot of quality in their designs and some research have found little or no benefit.

Most trials are of short duration (several days), so the unknown long-term effects. Grade B Improvement of sleep in healthy individuals Several studies have measured the effects of melatonin supplements in the sleep of healthy individuals have been used a wide range of doses, often orally 30 to 60 minutes before bedtime. Most trials are small and short, and without a design or rigorous reporting method. However, the weight of scientific evidence does suggest that melatonin decreases the time needed to fall asleep (sleep latency), increases the feeling of “sleepiness” and may increase sleep duration. We need better research in this area. Reference Grade B * grades: Grade A: Strong scientific evidence for this use; Grade B: Good scientific evidence for this use; Drug Administration and U.S. Food (FDA) does not regulate herbs and supplements strictly. There is no guarantee of strength, purity or safety of products, and effects may vary. Always read product labels. If you have a medical condition or are taking other drugs, herbs or supplements, you should consult a qualified healthcare provider before starting a new therapy. Consult a healthcare provider immediately if you experience side effects.