What does everyone think about the new food pyramid? In some ways I don’t like it at all. When I plug in my age, sex, etc, it comes back and tells me I should drink three cups of milk a day, and eat 6.5 ounces of meat and beans. I’m fine with the beans, but I’m a vegetarian, so there’s no way I’m going to eat the meat. And there’s no way I’m going to drink three cups of milk either. I would really gain weight if I did that. It does have some good things, though. For example it makes suggestions about how much and what kinds of vegetables to eat per week, so that’s good. The new food pyramid is ok, I guess, if it gets people to eat a healthier diet. But they should really do a version for vegetarians, or even vegans.


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Could Chinese herbs be effective in treating AIDS, cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, etc? This is an interesting article on using computers and data mining to compile a database of herbs and their chemical makeup.


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There may not be much difference in the effectiveness of different antidepressants, but the side effects, which could include constipation, diarrhea, dizziness, headache, insomnia and vomiting, can be rather varied. This often causes patients to try more than one medication before finding one that works for them.


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This article has tips on how to have a healthy heart. For adults the suggestions include: Don’t smoke, exercise, maintain a healthy weight, maintain a healthy cholesterol level, maintain normal blood pressure, take omega-3 fatty acids, get regular check-ups, and take any medications as recommended by your doctor.

For children: Limit watching TV to one hour per day, get outside for physical activity at least 30 minutes per day, eat five servings of fruits and vegetables every day, avoid fast food and fried food, don’t smoke, report any unusual physical feelings to an adult, and see your pediatrician regularly.

I’m surprised they don’t have any dietary suggestions for adults.


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Can chronic inflammation promote cancer? According to this article, there is plenty of evidence that says yes, although the relationship between the two is not understood. In any event, I don’t think inflammation in the body is good, and I try to reduce it or eliminate it whenever I can.


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Has anyone ever heard of Modified Fruit Pectin (MCP)? I don’t think I had until today, or at least it wasn't on my radar. According to this article pectin “is generally not absorbed by the bloodstream.” That’s why it has been “modified,” so it can be absorbed. Scientists are using MCP supplements in an attempt to treat prostate cancer. They say that “MCP may block an important substance that enables cancer to grow and spread.” Of course it would be great if it did that. Read this article. It is very interesting. Here are more articles for further reading. And here are some more. Check it out.


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The Tao of Bird Flu

9. With scores of people dead so far, H5N1 is not just a bird flu anymore.


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This article says that about 50% of cancers are preventable, and some things we can do to reduce cancer risk include: find out which cancer screening tests are appropriate based on age and family history, and discuss these with your doctor; be physically active most days of the week, and strive for 30 minutes of exercise on five or more days; eat a healthy, well-balanced diet; stop smoking. I would just add that, in order to prevent cancer you should probably not start smoking in the first place. Then you wouldn’t have to stop. Cigarettes should never be a part of your life. Then they wouldn’t be a part of your death. Also, a healthy lifestyle should be what you follow your whole life, not just something you adopt when you’re fifty, after you’ve spent decades leading an unhealthy lifestyle.

This opinion piece says pretty much the same thing as the above article, and seems to suggest that we spend some money on nutrition education and healthy school meals. I’m all for that. If you have healthy, informed children, then you are more likely to have healthy adults.

I personally think vegetarian is the way to go, but the corporations probably won’t let that happen anytime soon, if ever. If, however, we make healthy choices as children and adults, then in some ways it doesn’t matter what the corporations do – as long, of course, as there are healthy choices to be made.


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Would you rather drink your fruits and vegetables than eat them? Research suggests that pure fruit and vegetable juices are just as healthy for you as are whole fruits and vegetables. The only problem I see with that is, if you drink your fruits and vegetables, you might end up having to urinate a lot more than if you were to eat them. That could be rather inconvenient to say the least. I don’t know, is it just me or does it seem that people are always trying to find ways to avoid eating their fruits and vegetables? Geez!


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Apparently Los Angeles can’t ban trans fat from its restaurants like New York City did. Such authority would fall under the jurisdiction of the state of California, not the city of LA. Too bad. Maybe Arnold will add that to his plate of proposals.


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The American diet contains a lot of omega-6 fatty acids, mostly from the kinds of oil we use to cook – corn oil, for example. Too much omega-6 is not good for us. (Think prostate cancer, and breast cancer) Here is an article with discussion of the various kinds of oil, healthy and unhealthy.


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Ketchup is said to have about five times the lycopene per weight as a tomato, and bottled water may be no safer than tap water. Here is more about those two assertions, as well other interesting food trivia.


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The Tao of Bird Flu

8. Birds, for the most part, are sympathetic creatures, but not so bird flu.


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Health Notes

We have mentioned recently that gum disease might increase one’s risk of getting pancreatic cancer. Now other experts are saying that “poor dental hygiene is unlikely to increase the risk of cancer.” It is interesting to me how there is so much dispute in the medical community about issues that should be beyond dispute. Either gum disease leads to cancer or it doesn’t. At least that’s how it seems to me. Anyway, if we have gum disease, we probably should see a periodontist and try to take care of the condition, even if there is no link between it and other diseases.


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This study, at least, apparently found no connection between prostate cancer and a number of viruses.


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I guess they are saying that three cups of coffee a day won’t hurt your baby if you’re pregnant, but I still have my doubts. Eight cups might increase the risk of stillbirth, so we know that at some point coffee is not good for a fetus. And I know it is hard to give up coffee, maybe even as hard as giving up cigarettes. I quit drinking coffee a few years ago and it was one of the most difficult things I ever tried to do, so I fully sympathize with anyone who is also trying to quit. I do think that if you’re trying to quit doing something and you find that you can’t do it, then that might be an indication that there is something wrong with it. And pregnancy aside, I wonder if drinking three cups of coffee is good for people anyway. I don’t think so. That’s why I quit.


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If you need to have surgery, it is important to find a good surgeon. It is also important that the surgeon operate on the correct body part. It might help reduce the number of wrong-site surgeries if the surgical team at least briefly discussed the upcoming operation before getting started. I am sure there are other strategies available that could reduce these needless errors.


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Only 6 percent of American adults exercise thirty minutes per day, and “nearly nine in 10 were unaware the USDA recommends 30 minutes of physical activity” per day. Amazing. And in many areas, including health and politics, we are supposed to trust the American people to be intelligent and informed? Right . . . . Here is an article that reveals more of America’s healthy (or unhealthy?) living habits.


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Those with diabetes should probably exercise regularly – it’s something good they can do for themselves -- and yet “only 39% of surveyed adults with diabetes engaged in regular physical activity, compared with 58% of adults who did not have the disease.” I know exercise is often not easy. But if your health literally depended on it, you would think more people would do it. It’s too bad that people don’t always do what is good for them.


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Here is an article about the potential importance of DHA omega-3 fatty acids, folic acid, and other B vitamins in protecting our brains as we age. The medication being studied is called Animi-3.


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The Tao of Bird Flu

7. There is nothing beneficial about bird flu. There is nothing honorable about bird flu. It kills birds and children.


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Health Notes

This article says more women die from lung cancer than die from breast, ovarian, and uterine cancers combined. Aren’t you surprised? I am. Of course that doesn’t mean we should forget about these other cancers, but neither should we forget about lung cancer.



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There is new research suggesting that taking folic acid early in pregnancy may reduce the risk of cleft lip. Reducing cleft lip would be great.


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Do apples protect brain cells and help keep them from aging? Don’t apples contain tannins? Didn’t we talk about tannins recently in red wine that help protect the heart? What’s good for the heart is good for the brain.



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FYI, here are three articles about the role estrogen plays in breast cancer: emaxhealth, Earth Times, and Bio.com. I think this kind of research is very interesting, and I like to read about current developments.


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I think it is interesting that so many Americans use complementary and alternative medication. If you tune in to the evening network news you might get the impression that the medical establishment and the pharmaceutical industry both have monopolies in this country. It’s a little refreshing to find out that indeed is not the case.


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Revisiting the discussion of eating disorders, here is an article that says “Genes play a bigger role than environment in anorexia,” and here is the article I mentioned yesterday that says, “Forcing children to clear their plates could lead to eating disorders.” They seem a little contradictory to me. I guess we’re going to continue discussing this for awhile. I have a feeling that genes and environment both contribute to anorexia. I’d like to thank Gisele Bundchen for provoking some of this important discussion.


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This research says, “Eating less and exercising more are equally good at helping take off the pounds.” So if you want to lose weight, according to this article, neither approach is better than the other. I lost about ten or twelve pounds recently, from 152 down to about 140. I did it by eating less AND exercising more. I changed my evening snacking, adding more nuts, seeds, and fruit; and I doubled my exercising. I now walk about an hour a day. So far, so good. As I mentioned before somewhere, I actually lost weight over the holidays, which was something new for me. It is difficult to lose weight unless you really watch what you eat, or you exercise a lot. For those of you who are trying to lose weight, good luck. For those who need to lose weight but are not trying, good luck.


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Fruit is really good. It has lots of vitamins, antioxidants, phytochemicals, and fiber. Eating it may help you avoid heart disease.



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For people who are obese: adopting a health lifestyle and losing weight can improve cardiovascular function, but particularly losing weight.


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The Tao of Bird Flu

6. So far, bird flu has filled people more with fear than with disease. Better to be fearful than oblivious to risk.


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Health Notes

This article says, “The most effective diets cut back on carbohydrates and saturated fats, while adding unsaturated fats,” i.e., apparently not the Atkins diet. Moderation is important. “They recommend a diet that includes nuts and seeds, avocados and olive oil, and plenty of fruits and vegetables.”




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It seems to me that with something like birth control pills you would want to have all the information about possible side effects that you could get. And yet drug companies are reluctant to do further studies because the results might make them look bad? What about the women who are taking these drugs? Don’t they matter?




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Radon gas is the second leading cause of lung cancer in this country. That I did not know. We should all probably test for radon in our homes.



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They are cutting trans fat from Crisco, which is great, although apparently 0.5 grams per serving will still remain. That reminds me that if you eat a lot of something that has a little trans fat, then you end up consuming a lot of trans fat. It all adds up.



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We have discussed eating disorders recently. Gisele Bundchen says families might contribute to the problem of anorexia. Some scientists say that she’s wrong. This article seems to suggest that Gisele could be right. Some eating disorders have to do with power struggles, according to lead researcher Dr. Linda Gilmore. "Parents should not turn mealtime into a struggle for control” she says, “because some evidence suggests that eating disorders such as anorexia stem from a desire to take control over one's own body. If children are forced to 'sit at the table until they' clean their plate, this turns into a struggle for who has power over the child's eating habits which could well set the scene for later eating problems." Anyone else care to weigh in on this now?



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I’m sure I’ve mentioned vitamin D and advanced prostate cancer before. Apparently the name of the medication is Asentar. Hopefully it will prove to be very effective.




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This study seeks to someday reactivate the p53 gene in humans to help fight cancer. So far the results are somewhat promising. Here’s another article.




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Hysterectomy is not always the answer for uterine fibroids. Sometimes they try uterine artery embolization. And here is another article.



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If you have chronic prostatitis or pelvic pain syndrome, aerobic exercise might help.


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The prescription drug varenicline has proven to be very effective in helping people stop smoking. I stopped smoking 23 years ago, without drugs. That is the preferred way to do it, I would think. There is a great deal of satisfaction that comes from overcoming nicotine addiction. Of course smoking is so bad for you that whatever it takes to quit is probably ok.



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Officials say we are not as worried about a bird flu pandemic as we should be.



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The Tao of Bird Flu

5. You would think that bird flu would drive the countries of Asia together to defeat this terrible foe. In some ways it has driven them apart.


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Health Notes

The recent stories that cancer death rates have declined for the second straight year was good news for some, but what about for blacks?

Could dichloroacetate (DCA) be a cure for cancer? Here is an article.

In a recent study, women who ate 30 grams of fiber per day may have had 50 percent less chance of getting breast cancer than women who ate less than 20 grams per day. How does one eat 30 grams of fiber? The article says, “To eat 30g, a person would need to eat a high-fiber cereal for breakfast, switch from white or brown bread to wholemeal and ensure they have five portions of fruit and vegetables a day.” Looks like some people might want to make a trip to the grocery store. I already eat a lot of fiber.

Women with heavy menstrual periods don’t always need a hysterectomy. Here is another article which says “Too many women are having hysterectomies when other treatments are available.” Of course these two articles are from British sources. I don’t know what the situation is like in the US, but I present the two articles above for your information.

Having trouble identifying familiar odors may be an early sign of Alzheimer’s disease.

Here is an update on the search for an AIDS vaccine.

Can low-dose steroids prove effective against rheumatoid arthritis?

Kelly Ripa brought Regis a bowl of homemade Minestrone soup this week on their show. Regis made fun of the gesture, and was rather disparaging of the soup generally, suggesting that soup was only part of a meal, etc. Regis seems to act like such a jerk sometimes. I eat almost nothing but soup. It can be very healthy and nutritious. I certainly don’t eat meat, even in the soup. So that gives me the opportunity to get lots of vegetables. This week I have cooked red lentil soup, split pea soup, and today I am cooking mung bean soup. I used to eat burgers, meat, etc, but I have gotten used to eating soups, and I like it. Anyway, here is an article about the health benefits of eating soup.

Cluster headaches may be caused by a number of things such as: Certain medications, including nitroglycerin, Frequent smoking, Changes in sleep schedule, An abnormality in the hypothalamus, the part of the brain that controls the body's biological clock.

Is it true that statins may not prevent women from getting heart disease?

I thought this was an interesting idea: vaccinate boys as well as girls against human papillmoma virus (HPV).This approach might circumvent some of the objections that people have against making just girls get vaccinated, and vaccinating everyone also means fewer cases of cervical cancer than you would have by just vaccinating girls alone. And it’s fairer.

Here is an article on oral health, gum disease, and heart disease.

How might a bird flu pandemic be spread around the world by airline passengers?

Here’s another article about Ground Zero, health, and chronic respiratory illness.



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4. If we do nothing, sooner or later we will have a pandemic. If we do something, we still may have a pandemic.


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Health Notes

This is some interesting information about heart bypass surgery, whether you’re black or white. (You might need to click it again to get it) I think what you want is a bypass performed off the pump rather than on the pump, because “there is evidence that being on the heart lung-machine can cause brain damage in some cases.” Read the article, and please talk to your doctor.

As if you didn’t have enough to worry about when going into surgery, blood taken from women and used in transfusions may sometimes cause a serious condition called transfusion-related acute lung injury. Another reason to opt for bloodless surgery if available?

This study says that Prilosec OTC may be just as effective against heartburn and acid reflux as some prescription medications, and could save the user at least a thousand dollars a year.

Apparently your microwave oven can effectively sterilize your kitchen sponges, but you probably need to wet the sponge first. Otherwise you could have big problems.

In this study, taking selenium may have boosted the immune systems of AIDS patients. Wow, that’s cool. We all want to boost our immune systems, don’t we? Brazil nuts are supposed to have a lot of selenium, maybe too much. I think you only need about 70 mcg per day?

While we’re on the subject of immunity, here is an article on immunity, T-cells, and autoimmune disease. Scientists are working on curing lots of diseases. That seems like cause for optimism.

I had no idea that newer birth control pills were less effective than the old birth control pills.

There is evidence that anger management might help some women avoid heart problems.

Since fruits and vegetables are often sprayed with pesticides, wash all produce before eating it, and use organic whenever possible.

Here is an article about peanut butter and partially hydrogenated oil, or trans fat. I guess the article would make me feel better about eating peanut butter, although these days I don’t eat it because it makes me gain too much weight.

If you’re having trouble sticking to an exercise routine, the suggestions in this article might help.

Drinking fruit or vegetable juice more than three times a week may reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease by 76 percent.

Recent studies suggest that continuing to learn new things, or even just stimulating your brain, might ward off Alzheimer’s disease.

This article talks about strengthening the synapses of your brain and improving your memory. Some of the suggestions offered include:

1. Reduce stress: Make time for leisure activities. Learn relaxation techniques such as meditation. Cut down on unnecessary responsibilities and avoid over-scheduling. 2. Stimulate your brain: Avoid routine. Enjoy new sensory experiences. Challenge your mind and body with new situations. 3. Exercise: A brisk walk or other cardiovascular workout oxygenates the brain and promotes brain growth factors. 4. Challenge your mind: Tackle puzzles, games and demanding intellectual tasks. Make an effort to learn new information through classes or reading. 5. Stay healthy: Eat a nutritious diet, get adequate sleep, avoid smoking, and if you use alcohol, drink in moderation.


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3. We all desire a world free from the threat of bird flu. That may mean a world free of birds, an unpleasant prospect.


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Health Notes

Here is research about the mechanism that might cause Alzheimer’s disease.

Is it safe to give antipsychotic medication to Alzheimer’s patients?

A vaccine against Alzheimer’s disease is said to have possibly cleared plaque from the brains of mice. The vaccine was delivered in a patch. This is one reason I like to blog about health: often there is good news like this that tends to give one hope.

Apparently Gisele Bundchen blames anorexia on family influences, not the fashion industry. A group of researchers says she is wrong, at least, I guess, about the family part. I wouldn’t necessarily blame families, but I do know that some mothers can be very supportive, and some mothers can make things worse. Maybe Gisele is not right in her position, but she may not be all wrong.

Judith Wurtman and Nina Frusztajer Marquis in their book The Serotonin Power Diet say that we need carbohydrates for a variety of reasons, but especially to help make serotonin and to give the body energy.

Some supplements may harm the eyes, including chamomile, ginkgo biloba, licorice, vitamin A and Echinacea.

Here is an article about how the body deals with fat intake and exercise.

Taking calcium supplements may help people who have had noncancerous colorectal tumors, called adenomas. And if you are a woman who is dieting to lose weight, taking calcium and vitamin D may have a beneficial effect on your cholesterol. (American Journal of Clinical Nutrition)

Do some SSRI antidepressants increase the risk of bone fractures in older adults?

Zonisamide has been mentioned lately, mainly because it is a component of the anti-obesity drug Excalia. Now they are saying that Zonisamide (Zonegran), an anticonvulsant, might help treat binge eating.

Do you want to keep your child healthy in winter? Don’t wash his or her hair just before bedtime, among other things.



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2. We have heard about bird flu for a long time. Bird flu has been around much longer than that.


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Health Notes

About four billion people are infected with herpes. Geez. Here is an article about the possibility of creating a vaccine against herpes simplex and genital herpes using genetic engineering.

Antidepressants may protect the brain from physical changes that occur when we are depressed.

Here is research on attempts to switch off tumors so they stop growing.

Anastrozole, a drug used to treat breast cancer, may also help prevent it.

Here is an article that says chronic fatigue syndrome is not all in the mind.

I didn’t know that phenylpropanolamine (PPA) was used in some diet pills. I remember when the FDA issued a public health advisory on PPA in 2000. I thought that was the end of that. Now, are women still having strokes because of PPA? Is it still being used? If so, the public needs to be aware of that.

I had no idea that so many aging men were using testosterone creams, gels, and patches. Isn’t that risky?

If you are an older woman with type 2 diabetes, supplementing with soy may help cut insulin and cholesterol levels, which would be a good thing.

If you don’t have type 2 diabetes, adopting a lifestyle of exercise and healthy eating may be at least as effective in lowering the risk of developing it as taking drugs. (another article)

For baby boomers, here are ways to increase your longevity and quality of life: eat more fruits and vegetables, be physically active, and plan something to do after you retire.

Do you want to be healthier? Eat more beans.



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