Archive for April 2007
Weight Loss Medicine Warning in Canada
Posted on Wednesday, April 18, 2007 at 1:29 PM by T.Smith, M.S. the site author">T.Smith, M.S.
LEXSCL: Reason for Warning
The Hong Kong Department of Health found Lexscl Fat Rapid Loss capsules to be adulterated with sibutramine and thyroid hormones. Sibutramine is a prescription drug used for the treatment of obesity, while thyroxine and liothyronine are prescription thyroid hormones. These drugs are not intended for self-care, and should only be taken under the guidance of a health care professional.
Possible Side Effects
Consumers who use Lexscl Rapid Fat Loss capsules may be at risk of serious side effects, including increased heart rate and blood pressure, hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid gland), and chest pain.
Edited on: Wednesday, July 11, 2007 8:30 PMPosted in News , Weight Loss
Diet And Lifestyle: In The Cancer Fight, Eating Well Is The Best Revenge
Posted on Wednesday, April 18, 2007 at 1:16 PM by T.Smith, M.S. the site author">T.Smith, M.S.
We all know that eating fruits, vegetables and soy products provides
essential nutrition for a healthy lifestyle, while obesity leads to the
opposite. Yet proving the effect of nutrition, or obesity, on cancer is
an experimental challenge and a focus for scientists. According to
emerging evidence being presented at the 2007 Annual Meeting of the
American Association for Cancer Research, eating well might still be one
of the more pleasurable ways to prevent cancer and promote good health.
[click link for full article]
Diet
And Lifestyle: In The Cancer Fight, Eating Well Is The Best Revenge
Posted in Cancer
Reduce Upper Body Pain
Posted on Wednesday, April 18, 2007 at 1:13 PM by T.Smith, M.S. the site author">T.Smith, M.S.
Providing forearm support is an effective intervention to prevent musculoskeletal disorders of the upper body and aids in reducing upper body pain associated with computer work, according to a study in The British Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.Reported in the April issue, the study shows that use of large arm boards significantly reduces neck and shoulder pain as well as hand, wrist and forearm pain.
Posted in Pain
China Detains Six People Involved In Blood Selling Scheme In Guangdong Province
Posted on Sunday, April 15, 2007 at 6:21 PM by T.Smith, M.S. the site author">T.Smith, M.S.
Chinese authorities on Wednesday detained six people involved in a blood
selling scheme in Jieyang city in China's Guangdong province, including
the "mastermind" of the scheme and five sellers, the AP/International
Herald Tribune reports (AP/International Herald Tribune, 4/6). Blood
selling practices during the 1990s in China's Henan province contributed
to the spread of HIV, which affected about one million people, according
to some advocates. The situation in Henan led officials to pledge
reform, and China's Ministry of Health says that it maintains stringent
supervision of blood-collection centers in the country. According to the
health ministry, it closed about 150 illegal collection and supply
agencies nationwide in 2004, the last year for which official figures
are available (Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, 3/2). According to the
United Nations and the Chinese government, tainted blood largely has
been brought under control in the country, the AP/Herald Tribune
reports. About 5% of newly diagnosed HIV cases last year were the result
of tainted blood transfusions or blood selling, according to the health
ministry.
China
Detains Six People Involved In Blood Selling Scheme In Guangdong Province
Posted in News
Exercise Linked To Less Depression And Anxiety
Posted on Sunday, April 15, 2007 at 6:18 PM by T.Smith, M.S. the site author">T.Smith, M.S.
A UK study suggests that regular intense physical exercise is linked
with lower rates of depression and anxiety in men up to five years
later.The findings are published in the American Journal of
Epidemiology. [click link for full article]
Exercise
Linked To Less Depression And Anxiety
Posted in Depression
Eczema Causes And Symptoms
Posted on Sunday, April 15, 2007 at 6:13 PM by T.Smith, M.S. the site author">T.Smith, M.S.
Eczema (or dermatitis as it is sometimes called) is a type of inflammatory skin condition which can affect all ages and can vary in its severity. In its mild form, the skin becomes dry, hot and itchy but in its more severe form, the skin can become broken, raw and bleeding. Eczema (dermatitis) is not contagious but it can sometimes look unpleasant. The word eczema means "to boil" and it affects up to ten per cent of the population.
It is very important when suffering from eczema to establish a skin care routine to keep the skin as moist and healthy as possible:-- Bathing - a daily bath helps to moisturize the skin, using aqueous cream rather than ordinary soap. The water temperature should be cool or warm for a 15 to 20 minute soak so that the skin's outer layer can absorb moisture. Avoid any excessive scrubbing. Dry the skin by gently patting with a towel.
Posted in Skin Disorders
Losing Hope For the Future
Posted on Sunday, April 15, 2007 at 5:39 AM by T.Smith, M.S. the site author">T.Smith, M.S.
Recently I happened across an article written to a Rabbi Shapiro. The
question posed was "How can someone that has lost hope for the future be
helped?".
The Rabbi shared the following: "Losing hope for
the future is not a problem. Choosing not to act now in the present is a
problem. The future is overrated... It rarely turns out the way we
imagine. There is no future. There is only now. What can you do now to
bring you pleasure?"
Posted in Heart-Cardio
Aspirin Discovery May Improve Cancer Treatments
Posted on Saturday, April 14, 2007 at 9:36 PM by T.Smith, M.S. the site author">T.Smith, M.S.
Salicylates, including aspirin, are used to treat a range of inflammatory conditions and can be used to prevent diseases such as cancer, but the way aspirin works is not yet fully understood.In a paper published in the prestigious Journal of Biological Chemistry in April, Professor Bryan Williams, Director of the Monash Institute of Medical Research, led a collaborative study that investigated the effects of salicylates on the inhibition of protein synthesis. [click link for full article]Aspirin Discovery May Improve Cancer Treatments Edited on: Saturday, April 14, 2007 9:52 PM
Posted in Cancer
Herbal Treatment For Recurring Urinary Tract Infections
Posted on Saturday, April 14, 2007 at 9:33 PM by T.Smith, M.S. the site author">T.Smith, M.S.
Forskolin, an extract from the Indian coleus plant, a common herbal extract available in health food stores, can greatly reduce urinary tract infections (UTI) and could potentially enhance the ability of antibiotics to kill the E. Coli bacteria that cause 90 percent of infections in the bladder states the researchers at Duke University Medical Center. The researchers used a series of mice studies and discovered that the bacteria that leads to Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) may hide in the cells where antibiotics cannot get to them. This would explain why there is temporary relief, and recurrences. The herb Forskolin, flushes out hiding colonies of bacteria, making them susceptible to antibiotic treatment.Research Explores Herbal Treatment For Recurring Urinary Tract Infections Edited on: Saturday, April 14, 2007 9:52 PM
Posted in Female Topics , Herbs , Urinary Tract
Complementary Alternative Medicines In Conjunction With Fertility Treatments
Posted on Saturday, April 14, 2007 at 9:23 PM by T.Smith, M.S. the site author">T.Smith, M.S.
Tell your doctor about all the remedies that you take in fertility treatment - including those complementary medicines and therapies - the therapies may interact with each other and could impact on the chances of achieving pregnancy. Research has shown that some 66% of patients seeking treatment at fertility clinics use complementary medicines and therapies alongside prescribed medication. Most of these patients do not volunteer this information to their doctors. [click link for full article]Studies Show Most Patients Use Complementary Alternative Medicines In Conjunction With Fertility Treatments Edited on: Saturday, April 14, 2007 9:52 PM
Posted in Pregnancy
UC Davis Study Finds High Arsenic Levels In Herbal Kelp Supplements
Posted on Saturday, April 14, 2007 at 9:14 PM by T.Smith, M.S. the site author">T.Smith, M.S.
A study of herbal kelp supplements led by UC Davis public health expert Marc Schenker concludes that its medicinal use may cause inadvertent arsenic poisoning and health dangers for consumers, especially when overused. Schenker and two researchers evaluated nine over-the-counter herbal kelp products and found higher than acceptable arsenic levels in eight of them.The new study, published in the April issue of Environmental Health Perspectives ( [click link for full article]UC Davis Study Finds High Arsenic Levels In Herbal Kelp Supplements Edited on: Saturday, April 14, 2007 9:51 PM
Posted in Herbs