General Health

Selenium Can Be A Great Healer

For over 30 years I have been researching the health effects of the mineral selenium. I have looked at hundreds of studies from all over the world and I have treated thousands of patients, with selenium supplements. Selenium is a vital mineral for the immune system to function at its optimal level. It’s amazing to think that despite the profound importance of selenium to a strong immune system, many people remain deficient in this life enhancing mineral. Yes selenium deficiency is common in people of all age groups from the very young to the very old.

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Are dairy products good or bad for your health?

The issue of whether cow’s milk is healthy is quite controversial, and the debate can be confusing to many people. Research has been published, which shows a possible link between dairy products and the development of hormone sensitive cancers like breast, ovarian and prostate cancers. This is not surprising, since milk is high in growth promoting hormones.

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Environmental chemicals may cause brain disorders in children

According to a new study from Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) and Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, toxic environmental chemicals may be triggering the recent increases in neuro-developmental disabilities among children, such as attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, dyslexia and autism. According to Philippe Grandjean, adjunct professor of environmental health at HSPH, “The greatest concern is the large numbers of children who are affected by toxic damage to brain development in the absence of a formal diagnosis. They suffer reduced attention span, delayed development, and poor school performance. Industrial chemicals are now emerging as likely causes.”

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What is cellulite and can anything be done about it?

Cellulite is the word used to describe the lumpy uneven type of fat that accumulates on the buttocks and limbs of many women. It is rather unsightly because it gives the tissues underlying the skin (subcutaneous tissues) an ‘orange peel’ or ‘cottage cheese’ look. If we compare cellulite fat to normal fat, we find that in cellulite, there are abnormal, physical and chemical changes. In women with cellulite, pinching of the skin produces a ‘mattress appearance’ with bulging and pitting of the fatty layer. On deep palpation of this layer, one may be able to feel tender nodules of fat trapped inside hardened connective tissue.

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Most men really are forgetful

It’s not just the men in your life who seem to forget important things. Memory studies have left researchers surprised to see how much men forget. According to Professor Jostein Holmen, from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Trondheim, "It was surprising to see that men forget more than women.

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Monkeys in zoos are no longer allowed to eat fruit

Modern fruits have been specifically designed to be much sweeter and lower in fiber than traditional fruits eaten by monkeys in the wild. The high sugar content in fruit has caused monkeys in captivity to develop health problems. As a consequence, several zoos have decided to stop feeding monkeys fruit. Bristol Zoo and Paignton Zoo in the UK have decided to stop feeding fruit to monkeys because of the health problems they’ve witnessed the monkeys develop. What kinds of health problems did the monkeys develop?

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Is Syndrome X the reason you cannot lose weight?

People with the metabolic imbalance called syndrome X lose weight much more slowly than people who don't have syndrome X...

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Which countries of the world have the highest rates of plastic surgery?

The International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) has assessed international plastic surgery data and released an official report. The list encompasses rates of surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures in the top 25 countries. You probably guessed that the United States would be at the top of the list, but did you suspect that China would be in second place? Which country do you think is next?

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Reduce your stress

Everyone in life has stress and some days it seems that everything that can go wrong will go wrong, and then there is more stress. At this time of year, your stress levels may reach a peak. A shortage of time and money, coupled with the strain of family or relationship problems may leave you feeling overwhelmed and anxious. Stress can make us angry, frustrated or depressed depending upon our personality. Stress is something we need to get under control but many people put it off. Believe me it’s not worth it because it can lead to many health problems and unhealthy habits.

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Could insecticide sprays cause Parkinson's disease & brain tumors?

There is a growing body of evidence linking pesticide exposure to Parkinson’s disease and brain tumors. A number of retired flight attendants claim that forced exposure to insecticide sprays inside aircraft may have caused them to develop Parkinson’s disease, and they plan on taking this matter to court. Some experts have warned that anyone who regularly takes international flights and has been exposed to insecticide spraying upon landing faces the same risk.

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