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| SUPPLEMENT YOUR HEALTH: |
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| Probiotics |
| Some researchers say that having allergies may be linked with a higher risk of migraines[i]. With Fall coming, some good allergy busters might include the following: |
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| A good probiotic, as it can help our immune function by supporting our digestive health[ii] |
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| "Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium bifidum, and Bifidobacteriuam logum are three of the main 'friendly' bacteria."[iii] There are at least 30 species of bifido, however, and they are especially vulnerable to antibiotics. [iv] |
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| For general dosage, you may take between one and 2 billion lactobacilli and the same dosage of bifido per day.[v] This comes out to ¾ teaspoon, or one to four capsules of each. Take on an empty stomach either in the morning or at night. [vi] Be sure to read directions, and ask your doctor if need to increase your dosage if you have any conditions that you need to treat. Store each kind of probiotic separately. [vii] |
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| Vitamin C |
| Vitamin C improves immune markers in the allergy sufferer[viii] |
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| Doctor Cathcart's site suggests that taking Vitamin C to bowel tolerance is a good rule of thumb for dosage as we can need much more Vitamin C when we are ill than when we are well [ix] |
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| Coenzyme Q10 |
| Coenzyme Q10, because a study in England shows that many people with allergies are deficient in Coq10. The study showed that, on the average, allergy sufferers had the same amount of CoQ 10 as non allergy suffers, but that those who did have low levels of CoQ10, had levels comparable to patients dying of heart disease. [x] The study suggests that since biosynthesis of CoQ10 is a complex process requiring many different nutrients, Americans may be CoQ10 deficient. [xi] |
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| For the benefit of better absorption, it is recommended to take CoQ 10 with meals. It may take several months to notice its benefits. [xii] Generally speaking, adults may take 30-100 mg a day without doctor supervision, although there are really no recommended guidelines. [xiii] It is known that blood levels of CoQ10 vary widely from individual to individual. [xiv] Ray Sahelian writes: "I usually do not recommend more than 20 to 60 mg of CoQ10 on a long term basis without medical supervision.'[xv] |
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| 'MY-GRAIN' DIET: |
| Another reason to watch what your children eat is that if they're obese, they may be 36 percent more likely to have migraines than normal weight children. These headaches may be the result of a range of factors from poor nutritive value to stress and lack of exercise. [xvi] Try a plant-based diet rich in whole grains, vegetables, and fruits, and limit their high calorie, low-nutrient snacks. |
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| TAKE TIME FOR YOUR MIND: |
| We know that we feel better when we meditate, and now we know that mindfulness practice can help our immune function as well.[xvii] |
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| I 'HEART' TEA |
| It turns out that so called 'moderate' coffee drinking could be particularly dangerous for our health, especially if we don't exercise, or if we have high blood pressure, diabetes, or if we smoke. If you are middle aged or older, and enjoy one, two, or three cups of coffee a day, you are at greater risk of first time heart attack in the hour following the coffee drink.[xviii] |
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| However, drinking green tea instead could help you protect yourself from death by heart disease, and if you drink 5 or more cups a day, you also have a smaller risk of death by stroke. |
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| CAFF-FREE — by choice: |
| Take time to notice those labels on the other snacks and pick me ups that you might think are harmless: The New York Post reveals that the following items have caffeine too: |
- 16 ounces of Snapple Iced tea contains 42 mg of caffeine
- 12 ounces of Mountain Dew contains 55.5 mg of caffeine
- 12 ounces of Sunkist soda has 42 mg of caffeine
- 8 ounces of Dannon coffee yogurt has 44.5 mg of caffeine
Excess caffeine has been linked to exacerbating certain conditions like insomnia, anxiety, as well as worsening stomach and cardiovascular issues.[xix] |
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| THE SKINNY ON WEIGHT BY STATE: |
| Moving for your lifestyle? Here is a tip on those states that might encourage your new healthy weight: Colorado has the lowest body mass index, followed by Hawaii, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Vermont. If you want lean neighbors, avoid Mississippi, Alabama, West Virginia, and Louisiana. These states have the highest per capita body mass index in the country[xx]. |
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| OBESITY GAINS NOT SO GOOD |
| Although 2 percent of Americans were considered 'severely obese in the year 2000, more and more women are tipping the scales with a body mass index of 35 and over. Not only does the extra weight make it more difficult to get around in general, but severe obesity increased overall risk of death for severely obese women in a seven year period, compared to women without the extra pounds.[xxi] |
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| GIDDY TALKER? |
| Think its okay to grab that cell call 'real quick' while you're on the highway? A new study from the University of Utah shows that you are more likely to rear-end someone if you're on your cell than if you're drunk. (However, most drivers did not think they were impaired)[xxii] That's a high price to pay for convenience. |
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| JOB WORRIES? |
| Make sure that you relax on your weekends. In a Finnish study, those who rarely made an effort to recover from a tough workweek were three times more likely to die from heart attack or stroke than those who took time to decompress after a stressful week. |
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| CHECK YOUR CRP |
| In addition to relaxing on the weekend, make sure you have a good plant based diet, rich in omega 3 fatty acids from healthy fats, (salmon, flax, and walnuts contain omega 3's[xxiii]). High C Reactive protein can lead to inflammation and death by a host of factors, including heart attack, stroke and cancer. You may ask your doctor for a simple blood test that can help you determine if you have a safe blood level of CRP. |
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| REFERENCES: |
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| [i] New York Post, August 29, 2006 "Migraine, Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology" |
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| [ii] Cross ML, Gill HS. "Can immunoregulatory lactic acid bacteria be used as dietary supplements to limit allergies?" Int Arch Allergy Immunol 2001 Jun;125(2):112-119 |
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| [iii] What Really Works - Probiotics and Children |
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| [iv] PDR Health - Probiotics |
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| [v] Conscious Choice - Probiotics |
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| BBC Health - Remedies and SupplementsArticle not available |
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| [vii] Conscious Choice - Probiotics |
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| [viii] "Autoimmune disease and allergy are controlled by vitamin C treatment" IN VIVO (Greece), 1994, 8/2 (251-258) |
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| [ix] "Vitamin C, Titrating to Tolerance" By Robert F. Cathcart,M.D. |
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| [x]Ye CQ, Folkers K, "A modified determination of coenzyme Q10 in human blood and CoQ10 blood levels in diverse patients with allergies" Biofactors (ENGLAND) Dec 1988, 1 (4) p303-6 |
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| [xi]Ye CQ, Folkers K, "A modified determination of coenzyme Q10 in human blood and CoQ10 blood levels in diverse patients with allergies" Biofactors (ENGLAND) Dec 1988, 1 (4) p303-6 |
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| [xii] LoweringCholesterol.net - Coenzyme-Q10 Dosage Information |
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| [xiii] LoweringCholesterol.net - Coenzyme-Q10 Dosage Information |
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| [xiv] University of Washington - INTRODUCTION TO COENZYME Q10 |
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| [xv] CoQ10 research information by Ray Sahelian, M.D. |
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| [xvi] "Migraines More Common in Overweight Kids: Being obese may exacerbate headaches" HealthDay News June 22, 2006 |
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| [xvii] Davidson RJ, Kabat-Zinn J, "Alterations in brain and immune function produced by mindfulness meditation" Psychosom Med. 2003 Jul-Aug;65(4):564-70 |
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| [xviii] "Coronary Fear Over Java Jolt" New York Post Wednesday August 23, 2006 |
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| [xix] Cynthia Killian "Caf Fiends Keep Adding up for New Yorkers" New York Post Wednesday August 30, 2006 |
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| [xx] Carl Campanile "The Waist Land" New York Post |
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| [xxi] "Women's Health Risks Rise Along With Weight" HealthDay News WEDNESDAY, July 5 |
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| [xxii] "More study participants rear-ended car while on cell phones than drunk Cell phone talkers as bad as drunk drivers" Reuters 2006 |
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| [xxiii] The World's Healthiest Foods - Omega-3 Fatty Acids |
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