Todays Health Article

January 27th, 2010   

Todayshealthsite’s 100th  Article   

Perhaps the number “100″,  seemed to be a long way down the road when I first started to post a few  articles here. Perhaps as we chip away at life, any thing with the number  “100″ seems to be synonymous with being old. I used to think that 100, seemed to be  something ancient or a lot of money when I was youngster. Yet, if we get down to it, “ 100 ”  is just a 1 with 2 zero”s behind it, is it not?  If you perceive 100, as just a number, you may be well on your way to that magic number 100.

The Fastest Growing

” The fastest-growing segment of the U.S. population is not the middle-aged – the baby boomers – or the merely old, but the oldest old, the people who are 85 and older”, The New York Times reports.

Even though, the oldest of the old, remain a tiny percentage of the U.S. population overall, their numbers are climbing faster than those of any other age group.

Within the last 35 years, those  85- plusers increased by 232 percent, compared with the growth of 30 percent, for the population as a whole. Today the oldest of the old account for 1.2 percent of the population. But some projections could rise to nearly 10 percent by the middle of the next century.

Your first thought, this ageing of America, offers an image of inexorably increasing decrepitude – and an ever more unbearable medical bill for todays and future generations.

But gerontologists say “That people in their 90s and above may in fact be a healthier group over all, than people 20 years their junior, and when they die they generally do so quickly, without the same degree of costly lingering that can accompany the death of those in their, say, 60s or 70s.”  Source New York Times

Healthier/ Active 

This  number 100 is just a number to those who live each day, eat healthy, and are now weight lifting, exercising in many ways and even competing at the World Masters Games. Links below for further reading of how these folks have led their way to the age “100″.

Videos for 100 yr olds competing

Never too old to go for gold: Bearded barefoot … Oct 11, 2009 dailymail.co.uk

A 100-year-old Australian woman set a new age group record in the shot put Sunday at the World Masters Games with a throw of 4.07 meters, or 13 feet, 4 inches..

Frith said her advice to people who want to live a long life is, “I just think each year is another year. You just enjoy each day, and let the years go by.” She adds, “Don’t eat vegetables, because I never eat vegetables. I never have.”

Frith also competes in the javelin and hammer throw, and she lifts weights regularly. She started competing in the World Masters Games when she was 74 and says she has no plans to retire, and she’s hoping to compete in the next World Masters Games, in 2013.

Todays Health Comments

Today we are realizing that with good eating habits, proper exercise, improved medical, thrown in with a little laughter, one may not think in a few years that 100 will be just another year and not something ancient or impossible. I and my family enjoyed celebrating 2 of my grandparents 100th birthday. They believed in eating well, worked hard their whole life, had a zest for life, and enjoyed every moment. Sounds like good advise for all who seek a healthier life.

Read More: Track and Field Ruth+Frith, RuthFrith

Centenarian to compete in indoor rowing championships – Telegraph

Nov 20, 2010 … British Indoor Rowing Championship: 100-year-old to compete in indoor … 3000 entrants competing in different weight and age categories. … 

  Super Centenarian: 100-year-old competing in Senior Games » Naples …Dec 1, 2009 … More than 1600 athletes are expected to compete Dec. 5-13 in Lee County.
  

 

 

 

Todays Health Article 

January 14, 2011 

This  Medical Condition…

Other Conditions Can Cause Heartburn

• Peptic Ulcers   is a sore or lesion that forms in the lining of the stomach or duodenum.  
• Hiatal Hernia Some people suffer from Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) because they have a hiatal hernia.  
• Gastritis is an inflammation of the stomach lining. Several things can cause gastritis, one of which is chronic bile reflux. Although it doesn’t cause heartburn, some of the symptoms are similar to those produced by heartburn.
• Gastroparesis is also called delayed gastric emptying, is a disorder in which the stomach takes too long to empty its contents. It often occurs in people with type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes.

Solutions May Be Simple, To Complicated

What might be a simple solution for one person, might be complicated for another. Having an understanding of your circumstances is a place to begin. Professional help is advised. Though many people take over the counter products to relieve their burning, sometimes it is just not enough, no matter what. 

 Your eating and sleeping habits also play apart here. It may be leaving those spicing foods alone  or not eating them before you go to bed. Are you drinking too much sugary drinks and not enough water. Perhaps its much more serious, you know the symptoms and a trip to the Doctors office just may be the answer. What is being written here is… there are many causes to Heartburn and understanding your set of circumstances allows you get some relief. Sometimes a simple prescription or at extreme measures, surgery. 

 Todays Health Comments 

This burning sensation, that’s not only uncomfortable, can be misdiagnosed. Although you have experienced the chest pain or pressure before, do not underestimate the seriousness of this condition! You may be experiencing  something greater… call the Doctor or the local ER. As the need for your answers  can only be met by your set of symptoms, the trip to the store for anti acids may not be enough, if your condition continues. It may be as simple as changing your eating habits. That resolved mine completely, but for others, medical prescriptions or in extreme conditions, surgery may be the answer. 

Todays Health  Article

January 8th, 2011                                                                                              

If you’ve been looking for a way towards a high octane diet, you’ll find fiber to be exactly what you need. Even though research has shown fiber to be powerful, many people are not taking this nutrient seriously. To help you fuel your health with fiber, here are several facts to consider.

  1. Fiber fights diseases. A diet high in fiber can help to prevent colon cancer and heart disease. High fiber helps the body to eliminate cholesterol by binding it in the digestive tract. For   thousands of years, fiber has been used to stop constipation.

1.   2. Fiber can actually help with overeating. All high fiber foods will take longer to chew and digest, making you feel satisfied longer.

 Grains offer the most fiber. Dietary fiber is plant matter that we cannot digest. The best                                                               
 sources are whole grains and concentrated grain products.

1. Children that are older than 2 years of age, should consume a daily intake of fiber. Most  children are receptive to fiber found in fruits, vegetables, and fortified breakfast cereals.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 
2. The more fiber we eat, the more water we need to drink. In order to keep fiber moving through your digestive tract, you’ll need to drink eight or more glasses of water every day.
3. Fiber can not be removed by your cooking your fruits and vegetables. Fiber can also be found in fruits and vegetables after being peeled as well.

Too Much Fiber

You can get eat too much fiber. This is not likely to happen unless you eat excessively. Example. If you eat more than 50 grams of prunes in a day, or other fiber, you can get diarrhea and bloating, which can interfere with your bodies absorption of other key minerals.

 Getting the right amount of fiber in your diet

This doesnt have to be hard. Do you know that the recommended daily allowance of fiber is 20-25 grams? Did you further know that 3 in 4 Americans’ diets do not come close to getting that every day? The benefits of fiber have been widely documented lately. Do your heart, weight and digestive system a favor and learn how you can ingest the recommended intake. All you have to do is eat the right
foods and you’ll be well on your way to a fiber rich lifestyle. Click here for a dietary table  illustrating some of the more fibrous foods to help you to get enough fiber.

Todays Health Comments

I can not express more what this article has to say…Fiber s one of the key ingredients to healthy eating. Fiber is something you really don’t want to leave out or skip over. There are too many benefits to just overlook fiber as part of your daily diet. If you aren’t getting enough fiber in your diet… you should do something about it now! Start with looking at the above table…eating one fruit or vegetable with every meal… breakfast is a great place to start! I love my oatmeal, fruit juice, milk, and generally a banana for the first meal. You will fill the energy fiber can provide as well as the drinking of more water. Your waistline will love you to.

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Todays Health Article

January 9th, 2011

Todays Article,  covering the question, “Is Sensa Making Any More Sense Today”?  This could be a question on many people’s mind, from the last time we covered Sensa, several months ago. When this site first covered the Sensa Product, there was little to be found about the product any where. Some time has past, and certainly Sensa  has become a marketing hype. The product has become news worthy mostly due to Dr. Alan Hirsh, who is responsible for the development of Sensa.

SENSA

Sensa’s  website claims “That if you sprinkle their salt (“Tastant” Crystals) on your food, you will end up eating less – and therefore you will lose weight”. The concept sounds workable, their presentation  likable, the credentials of the developer (Dr. Alan Hirsch) are impressive. Dr. Alan Hirsh who is a board certified neurologist and has dedicated much of his life to researching the sensory system of the body. He is a leading authority on smell and taste. He has also written six books on the science of sensory response.

Since the last article Dr Alan Hirsch has been busy promoting this product. If you are to click on to this site below you will find many news stories about Dr.Alan impressive portfolio of stories and news casts. What I find is the similarities and they all are somewhat guarded by their testimonials.  http://www.trysensa.com/news-stories.htm

What Others are Saying

It’s only fair to get away from the marketing hype and go directly to the source… people who have been using Sensa. It seems, there is always  two sides to the story. The sites who want to present their view, post all the  positive and impressive point of view if they are on the marketing end. Then there are those comments, to promote another product, so they promote the product as a scam  to further build their position. It took little searching to find,  there was no shortage of adverse comments. I am not taking sides here, for what might be good for one person, may simply not be good for another.

Time May Tell The Story

Just like others, Tastants, they have had their shining light, some are still hanging around, but they no longer are found in press releases or articles…  just  hanging out on the shelf , or a Internet cart. Could Sensa prove to be the one that will surpass all others, only time will tell the story. People tend to be trendy when it comes to their diet and eating habits, Sensa will have to prove not only that it can provide results, but also prove that, their best friend, their favorite Hollywood star, or musical group are using it to.

Todays Health Comments

To comment on Sensa,  might be like putting your head in a hornets nest! For some may love you or deliver that stinging blow that would not soon be forgotten. Having lived a few years, you soon recognize when you may perhaps contribute something of importance or when you should keep the thoughts to yourself. Otherwise just be quiet. I have not been known to just keep quiet, but I think my readers are entitled to one good thought. We have all been given common sense, by either knowledge or experience, this would be a good time to use it… seek professional medical council,  before considering any changes, regarding your health.

Todays Health Article

January 3rd, 2011

Todays article is  submitting a review on a craze of reports and also comments from our visitors. This article will post Whats Next… Now LIPObind, an overview for you and try not to be redundant from other articles. Perhaps a simple explanation of LIPObind, what now may be a concept you are considering. We advise to all, to seek professional council before considering any changes in your current health. Due to this subject matter, to be informative only, and questions you will need to ask of your Doctor.

LIPObind…  What is it?

LIPObind is a fat binder pill that has recently become very popular, especially in the United Kingdom. LIPObind launched near the end of 2006 and is now available for purchase at many reputable online retailers and pharmacies in the UK. According to the official Lipobind website, this fat binder supplement can help us to bind up to 27% of our excess fat by helping us to decrease our food cravings.

LIPObind Ingredients…

LIPObind is made mainly with cactus extract. It also contains other ingredients: silica, povidone, magnesium stearate (Ph Eur), calcium hydrogen phosphate dehydrate and microcrystalline cellulose.

Todays Health Article         

December 28th, 2010        

Todays  Article… “ Who is on The Sugar Kick Wagon” may not surprise you if you have been following the critical issues surrounding our addiction to the sweet stuff…sugar. It has been recognized that the US is on a definite sugar kick. Some of these facts present the problem…We all may be on the The Sugar Kick Wagon.         

 Facts From the Sugar Wagon:        

•   Each year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA),we consume 156 pounds of sugar
• That only  29 pounds is traditional sugar or sucrose, according to The Sugar Association. The rest comes from food.
•  High-fructose corn syrup, or HFCS. Use of this sweetener has increased 3.5% per year in the last decade. That’s twice the rate at which the use of refined sugar has grown.
• “Soft drinks account for 33% of all added sugars consumed”, says Kristine Clark, PhD, RD, a spokeswoman for the Sugar Association.
•  Sweetened fruit drinks account for 10% of the total added sugars we consume.(According to the USDA)
• Candy and cake come in at 5% each.
• Ready-to-eat cereal comprises 4% of the total.
• 26% of added sugars comes from prepared foods like ketchup, canned vegetables and fruits, and peanut butter.
• Low-fat products, contain plenty of sugar to make up for the lack of tasty fat.
• WHO… Has jumped on The  Sugar Kick Wagon       
•  Dr. Oz national soda challenge review | Snack Girl

• Sep 28, 2010 … Dr. Oz starts with Step 1: Go Sugar Free. ….. To kick the soda and sugar habits, you have to retrain your taste buds to want less sweet …       

• No More Sugar for Ellen – The Ellen DeGeneres Show Feb 2, 2010 … It’s official: Ellen has given up sugar. Today she talked about her new decision , and the list of side effects. Find out more here!                                                                                  

•   weight loss nemesis? Sugar! How I … – Oprah.com In my 20s, my sugar addiction worsened — not only was I craving sugarincessantly, gorging myself on sweet foods and refined carbs, .. 

“It’s really the extra calories from sugar in our diet that causes health problems like diabetes and obesity, not anything inherently unhealthy about sugar itself,” says Jule Anne Henstenberg, RD, director of the Nutrition Program at La Salle University in Philadelphia.     

Todays Health Comments    

  We all agree that foods with a lot of sugar just seem to taste good, so we eat eat too much of them. The  area  that stands out in this article is the explosion of sugared drinks in: teas, sports drinks, juice-based drinks. Yes, consumption of “added sugar” in the United States, has grown by 20%. This trend is becoming also worldwide, according to the WHO.

What We Need to Remember

 In a 2,000-calorie-a-day diet, that’s just 200 calories — or eight heaping teaspoons of table sugar at 25 calories each. A single can of regular soda, with the equivalent of 10 teaspoons, would put you over.           

Todays Health Article

December 26th, 2010                

Todays health article is about when you should or should not drink water or eat fruit if you are hungry. Really, is this very important? I use to think it was of no matter. I know  most people just drink water and eat fruit anytime they feel like it, giving no thought to when or how much they consume. This is usually the case of our daily habits, giving no thought to our drinking or our eating habits. There have been several studies, regarding when we should eat or drink these two  items. So with some clarification, this might help those who wish to know, there are times when they should or shouldn’t be eating them.

WATER

You would think water could be drank just about anytime you are thirsty, and most cases that is true. However, some folks seem to think that more is better and that has its consequences too. I had already covered the idea of drinking water excessively , which would be a good article to review. 

The American Chemical Society in Boston, Health.com reports. indicates by drinking two glasses of water before each meal may help you lose weight.

Also obese dieters who drank two 8-ounce glasses of water before breakfast, lunch and dinner lost five pounds more than dieters who didn’t increase their water intake. Those who drank more water also kept more of the weight off after a year, said Brenda Davy, an associate professor at Virginia Techin Blacksburg. After three months, the dieters who drank water had lost an average of about 15.5 pounds, while those who didn’t lost just 11 pounds.It’s a popular anecdote that drinking more water will help you lose weight. Davy’s study is  the first randomized controlled trial to test the theory.

          FRUIT, and More Fruit

A lot of people have challenges when trying to reduce the amount of calories during a meal. Due mainly to lesser amount of self-restraint, most people end-up overeating. A lot of research has been done to find how our satiety mechanism works. Researchers have found ways that we could use to trick ourselves into eating less. One of these methods is eating fruit before meals. Eating fruit before meals could help in your weight loss efforts.

Fruit is one of the most important foods in our diet, just for all the health benefits the provide. It would be so simple just to snack on these before or in between meals. Now there has been some research that whole fruits not only provide you the most nutrition but may also be the best for those wanting to lose weight. The whole apple believe it or not, has the most satiety.

When to Eat Fruit?

This is so controversial… I would like to think that eating fruit is more important… than not eating at all. If you are feeling hungry, Bananas and Apples, for me. Grapes fall in there too. If you Google  this topic you will find that some will lead you to believe, not to mix fruit with food, thus eating on an empty stomach. Yet those who are diabetic, and there is a lot of you, your sugar levels may take a surge, if not eaten with foods. I think most of these articles are missing the boat!  The truth of the matter is… If it deters you from eating less calories and getting the necessary nutrition, and exercise, you will most likely lose weight.

Todays Health Comments

Most people do not drink enough water to keep them hydrated, and even fewer eat enough fruit when they are hungry. Could it be this simple … drinking the necessary water and eating  fruit could be called the… Drink Your Water and Eat Your Fruit Diet. Now we tend to complicate our eating habits with the things our taste buds desire, instead of what our body requires. This is leaving us, struggling to drink the water and eat the necessary fruit, and help out our weight lose, or maintaining our weight gain.

Todays Health Article

December 25th, 2010                                                        

Todays article is one filled with Joy, Happiness and Goodwill to All Mankind. Merry Christmas to all who find their way to this Article.  It’s a day of Celebration through out the World. The Clauses bring with it, stories of the past, and I am sure there will be many into the future. It is what they, The Clauses, may represent that has taken on many meanings to us individually. You may like it or you may not.

A Short Story

Christmas would not be, with out a Short Story. This is one of many, but is perhaps not familiar, as the giving bishop of St. Nicholas, had only been portrayed with a wife after the short story “A Christmas Legend” (1849), by James Rees, a Philadelphia-based Christian missionary

 This story as told, is about an old man and woman, whom carried a bundle on his back, pretending to be weary travelers, they were given  shelter  at this chosen home, by this couple on Christmas Eve. The children of the house, finding  the next morning, an abundance of gifts for them. The weary couple are  later revealed to be not “old Santa Claus and his wife”, but the  couple’s  long-lost  oldest daughter and her husband in  this disguise.  Sounds like the CLAUSES to me, and a Merry Christmas.

 Clauses and Relationships.

All what the Clauses portray on the outside…The HO… HO… Ho’s , Happiness, being  Jolly, and Santa Clause and His Milk and Cookies have become a legend world wide. May be a little over fed but Mrs Clause certainly takes good care of him… so do the children. You always see them compassionate and loving. Something thats much needed today, LOVE. Loving one another and giving of  themselves all year long. It makes you feel  warm and fuzzy, all over inside!  Do we all not just glow, like a Christmas bulb, when we give unconditionally. Perhaps a little on the Fairy Tale side. But children, when given to,  just seems to bring out the best of our JOYS with the Clauses and  Christmas.

For those who believe in the Story of Christmas…  That it is, what it is, The CLauses are a part of what it is, all about. The Clauses bring your religious faith closer to your heart, your realtionship with Christ. The Clauses are like the opening performance, they get  into your emotions and crank up the Spirit,  before the Star arrives. For some people, they may feel disjointed at this time of year. I know, I was one for a period of my life. However, today living with his faith ( just my opinion) is much easier to feel the Spirit of Christmas. Amen.

The Naughty and Nice

As the story might lead to, since the beginning of time, those  who have read this book, there have been the naughty and the nice. The Clause’s have been keeping a list of who has been Naughty and Nice …and then checking it twice.This has been held over numerous childrens heads by parents, for their child to behave themselves, or no Gift from Clauses at Christmas. However, there are those who feel more intune to be Naughty. The Chunk of Coal!

Naughty finds its Way Depsite the Clauses

Since the Clauses  have shown up, the Naughty have tried to Steal Christmas and everything it stands for. We have heard from the Grinches, The Scrooges, Mizers, the Humb Bugs, and those everyday folks who just want to make people life miserable at this time. The Naughty have taken whats most precious, our lives. The month of December has the largest death toll for the month, traffic accidents related to alcohol, and suicide related. I have only one thing to comment about here. Celebration for the Naughty is usaully sad  for those who loved them, and even more sad we forgot to tell them.  So I love you all!

Todays Health Comments

One time of the year  I can get off the beaten path and enjoy the Season. It is the Season to Rejoice, Celebrate, to love one another, to give to those in need, count your blessings, and spend this time with your love ones. This certainly should bring joy to your heart, put years wanting the same, and yearning for a healthy year in 2011. For those who Celebrate a little too much, please be responsible to others so all may have a Merry Christmas.

 I wish to all who have stop by this year, a Big THANK YOU, and a Very Merry Christmas from Dj and the Clauses.

Pictures from  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Mr%26MrsSantaClaus.jpg