Tuesday, December 18, 2007

Omega 3 and Reduced Risk of Myocardial Infarction


Myocardial infarction is a technical term used to describe an irreversible injury to heart muscle. It is normally used as a synonym for a heart attack and will be so used in this essay. Myocardial infarction is normally related to progressive atherosclerosis (blockage of the arteries.) Essentially the heart is slowly starved of oxygen and stops functioning properly causing irreparable damage and even death.

It is no surprise that much of the developed world suffers from heart disease because of diet and other lifestyle habits. In the United States heart disease remains the number one killer among adults and demonstrates similar statistics in many other modern countries. The surprise comes in knowing that the majority of heart disease is avoidable yet educated people continue to ignore the dangers and promote lifestyles conducive to cardiac damage. Though many factors contribute to heart disease the current essay will focus on one, in two parts. First we will consider the relation of fish consumption and myocardial infarction. Secondly we will consider the effects of dietary supplementation with omega-3 and vitamin E for those who had previously survived a heart attack.

Fish consumption and heart disease has been a topic of innumerable studies. One research project combined data taken from several such studies including the Chicago Western Electric Study, the Zutphen, Rotterdam and Swedish studies and the Study of U.S. Physicians among others. The goal of this research was to examine the relationship between fish consumption and the 30-year risk of death from coronary disease.

The participants of the study included 1,822 men between the ages of forty and fifty-five who were free of cardiovascular disease. For the first ten years annual examinations were given and mailed questionnaires and/or telephone interviews were used for the next fifteen years. Death certificates were used to classify cause of death for each patient.

During the 30-years follow up there were a total of 430 deaths from cardiovascular disease with 293 due to myocardial infarctions. Of the latter 196 were sudden, 94 were non-sudden and the remaining three could not be classified as either. Almost all of the sudden deaths were caused by myocardial infarction.

Detailed dietary history was kept on each participant with daily fish consumption as the primary focus. Each participant was categorized into one of four groups. The first group reportedly consumed no fish. The second group consumed between one and seventeen grams of fish per day. The third and fourth groups measured consumption as eighteen to thirty-four grams per day and greater than thirty-four grams per day respectively.

Predictably the results demonstrated an inverse relationship between fish consumption and the occurrence of myocardial infarction. In particular the participants who ate at least 35 grams of fish per day had a 42% lower death rate from heart attack compared to those who ate no fish at all.

The findings of these combined studies were consistent with other data concluding that diets high in fish demonstrate a reduced occurrence of death from coronary heart disease. This is especially true in relation to deaths that are of a non-sudden nature. That is not to conclude, however, that fish consumption does not inversely affect the risk of sudden cardiac death. Other studies have verified that such a relationship exists. Those studies are, however, beyond the scope of this essay.

But why does fish consumption improve heart health? It could just be the fact that people who eat fish eat less of other harmful foods. To focus a little more closely on the beneficial causes of fish consumption it is important to consider at least one study that isolated omega-3 intake via dietary supplements regardless of diet. The interesting thing about this study is that it was concerned with the effects of omega-3 and vitamin E supplementation on patients who had already experienced a heart attack.

The GISSI-Prevenzione trial, as it is known, hoped to establish any relationship that might exist between omega-3 and vitamin E as combined agents in the fight against heart disease. It was a randomized trial involving 11,234 patients who had survived a heart attack within the previous three months at the time the study began. The participants were divided into four groups. Group one received one gram of omega-3 supplements daily. Group two received 300mg of vitamin E every day. Group three received both while the control group received neither. Each participant received clinical examinations with blood samples taken and were asked to fill out diet questionnaires at the outset of the experiment and at six, twelve, eighteen, thirty and forty-two months.

The data were analyzed using two methods. A two-way analysis was made comparing omega-3 supplementing and no omega-3, as well as vitamin E intake compared to no vitamin E. A four-way analysis was also conducted comparing the combination of omega-3 and vitamin E with omega-3 alone and vitamin E alone. The effects of the combined supplements were also compared with the group that took no supplements.

The results of the test demonstrated a 14% decrease in death from any cause for the two-way analysis and a 20% drop in death rate for the four-way analysis. Concerning only death due to cardiovascular disease, the two-way analysis showed a 17% reduction of risk while the four-way analysis revealed a 30% decrease. Though vitamin E is known to be a powerful antioxidant, the group that supplemented with the combination of omega-3 and vitamin E showed no life-expectancy advantage over the group that supplemented with only the omega-3.

The overall conclusion of the GISSI-Prevenzione trial was that supplementing with omega-3 provided long term benefits in lowering risk of death for patients who had experienced a myocardial infarction.

Active Sex - A Key to Good Health

Active Sex - A Key to Good Health

Make sex the vital root of health and happiness in your daily life. It gives you pleasure. It satisfies you. Above all, it keeps you healthy. You can burn up to 200 calories if you engage in energetic sexual activities. This is just the beginning for when we go into details you will know why your sex life is a very important part of you.

Sex reduces heart disease risks

Take the case of women. Till they are 40, heart diseases are rare amongst them. But once they cross the menopause hurdle, the heart walls thicken, arteries stiffen and women become more prone to heart diseases. Here, an active sex life can make matters easier for you. Researchers at the Queen’s University say that making love three or more times a week helps women as well as men stay away from many diseases relating to the heart.

Improved sense of smell

After sex the production of the hormone prolactin surges. This causes stem cells in the brain to develop new neurons in the brain's olfactory bulb, its smell center.

Weight loss, overall fitness

A vigorous sexual encounter equals to running 15 minutes on a treadmill or playing a spirited game of squash. Sex boosts the production of testosterone which leads to stronger bones and muscles.

Couple Bonding

In marriage the role of sex is only five percent. But it is the important first five percent. A happy sexual life brings couple closer in marriage. It brings sexual satisfaction and emotional happiness and in turn boosts your health.

Sex as a Pain Reliever

During sex the hormone oxytocin is secreted in your body which in turn causes the release of endorphins. Because of these natural opiates sex acts as a powerful analgesic, elevating the pain threshold and helping to relieve the aches of conditions like arthritis, whiplash and headaches.

Sex reduces Stress / improves Sleep and Relaxation

Frequent sex relaxes you. Researchers indicate that couples sleep more deeply and peacefully after satiating sex. At this hour you may be able to let go of distracting thoughts.
Their is more to health than just exercises and a well balanced diet. So partners, make it a point to engage in active love making at least thrice a week as the benefits you mold out of this pleasurable act is truly significant in your healthy life.

Omega 3, A Medical Miracle

Omega 3, A Medical Miracle

Leave your drugs in the chemist’s pot if you can heal the patient with food." Hippocrates.

Lately we have all heard so much about omega 3, and its many health benefits. When I turn my radio on in the morning, there are at least 3 Omega 3 advertisements in a 1 hour period. Omega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fatty acids found in certain fish tissues, and in vegetable sources. A number of years ago, I did not hear of Omega 3. Well, not to any great extend anyways. Today, Omega 3 is mentioned on radio shows and television shows. It is written about in newspapers and magazines. And as is so often quoted, boy did our moms who fed us cod liver oil know what they were doing; even if they did not recognize the exact scientific reason behind it. I research this topic with great interest. Here are some facts and figures to make you take note.

Various scientific studies have now linked omega-3 fatty acids with a reduction in the risk of developing deadly diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and most recently Alzheimer’s.

And, in the anti inflammation fight, once again, Dr. Barry Sears leads the way in the science of human nutrition with his new breakthrough book, “The Anti-Inflammation Zone” in which he uncovers a new way to define wellness. The absence of silent inflammation. In this book, Dr. Sears answers critical questions: What is Silent Inflammation What causes this offender How do you know if you have it Why is it a curse to your health. How you can reduce it.

We often hear of people having heart attacks out of the blue and dying instantly. Some of these heart attacks may have been averted if certain health conditions were known beforehand. Pro self help in health care is one of the biggest advantages we can give ourselves.


But how do you know if you really need this important supplement and how would you know what you are taking is working?
The Omega 3 Profile + blood test provides the answers.
The Omega 3 Profile + provides the data you need to:
Reduce your risk of dying of a heart attack by 70%
Reduce your risk of developing heart disease by 32%

Control silent inflammation - which can lead to deadly diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Cancer, ADD, and Arthritis if left uncontrolled
Increase circulation

Show you if you are getting enough omega-3’s from your diet
The Omega 3 Profile + (a complete Essential Fatty Acid panel) is a specialized test offered exclusively by Your Future Health (YFH). This is the same test featured in Dr. Barry Sears’ book, the Omega Rx Zone.

The Omega 3 Profile + does not require a physician’s order and is strongly recommended for anyone who takes a pro-active approach to wellness. More importantly, you can positively change this bio-marker, and your future, in less than 30 days. A pre-alert today could have a dramatic impact on your future health and longevity.

There is no doubt that the omega-3 fatty acids are essential to health.
They are fundamental molecules in the structure and activity of the membranes of all cells throughout the body. They also have highly specialized functions in neurological tissues, especially the brain and retina. Because of their role in cell membranes, omgega-3 fatty acids are essential for the formation of new tissue and are therefore important for development and growth.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids (EPA/DHA) are Among the Most Powerful Nutrients Available to Help Reduce Silent Inflammation.

History has shown and scientists have found that the Eskimos of Greenland suffered very little from coronary heart disease despite a diet very high in fat. The primary source of fat in their diet came from sea mammals, which contain high amounts of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids.

The American Heart Association recommends healthy people eat omega-3 fatty acids from fish and plant sources to protect their hearts.
I came across this information while researching Omega 3. "News release, American College of Cardiology"
The inflammation-fighting effects of omega-3 fatty acids may be the key behind fish’s heart-healthy benefits, according to a new study.

Dr. Barry Sears has been writing about this very topic for years.
Researchers found inflammation markers, such as C-reactive protein and others, were up to a third lower in people who ate at least 10 ounces of fish per week compared with those didn’t eat fish. The more fish the people ate, especially fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids such as salmon, mackerel, and tuna, the lower their level of markers of inflammation in the bloodstream.

The omega-3s have proven physical health benefits, and now they are also demonstrating impressive results in the treatment of mental imbalance leading to anti-social behavior, learning difficulties, schizophrenia and depression.

The human brain is unique within the animal world in that it forms a greater proportion of body weight than in other species. It is also unique in its composition. Of the solid (non-water) matter in the brain 60% is fat, or lipid, and of that, polyunsaturates form the biggest component. We are now learning that diet can alter brain composition and brain function.

A fish-rich diet helps keep the mind sharp. Previous studies found that people who ate fish lowered their risk of Alzheimer's disease and stroke. Fish such as salmon and tuna that are rich in omega-3 fatty acids also have been shown to prevent heart disease.

Do you want to be around to play with your grandchildren? Go for a walk in the park? Be there for your child's graduation? Do you want to enjoy great middle age, old age? Then you need to take control of your health, your well being. Now, Today. Can Omega 3 help you achieve this? Study! Research! Read Dr. Barry Sears, and find out what he has to say.

Tuesday, December 11, 2007


दूर करें एक्जिमा

दूर करें एक्जिमा
5 नग माजूफल, 5 नग सुपारी, 5 दाने करंज, 5 दाने कुजले और सौरही थोड़ी (बच्चों के खेलने की)।सबको एक मिट्टी के कुल्हड़ में रखकर कुल्हड़ का मुँह मिट्टी के ढक्कन से बंद कर गूँथा हुआ आटा लगाकर बंद कर दें। कुल्हड़ लाल हो जाए तब उतार लें। दवाओं की भस्म निकाल लें तथा पीसकर रख दें।
रस कपूर 20 ग्राम, सफेद खैर, मुर्दा शंख और छोटी इलायची के दाने तीनों 5-5 ग्राम इंच चारों को पीसकर चूर्ण कर लें और भस्म के चूर्ण के साथ मिला दें।
शुद्ध चमेली के तेल में मिलाकर मलहम तैयार करें।इस मलहम को एक्जिमा, दाद, खाज, खुजली वाले स्थान पर लगाएँ। कुछ दिनों में आराम मिलेगा।

(स्रोत - वेबदुनिया)

सूखी खाँसी का इलाज

सूखी खाँसी का इलाज
सूखी खाँसी सर्दी हो या गरमी, किसी भी मौसम में हो सकती है।इस प्रकार की खाँसी में कफ नहीं आता, सिर्फ खाँसी आती है और परेशान करती है।
इसका घरेलू उपचार इस प्रकार है-
नुस्खा : गाय के दूध से बना घी 15-20 ग्राम और काली मिर्च लेकर एक कटोरी में रखकर आग पर गर्म करें। जब काली मिर्च कड़कड़ाने लगे और ऊपर आ जाए तब उतार कर थोड़ा ठंडा कर के 20 ग्राम पिसी मिश्री मिला दें। थोड़ा गर्म रहे तभी काली मिर्च चबाकर खा लें।इसके एक घंटे बाद तक कुछ खाएँ-पिएँ नहीं। इसे एक-दो दिन तक लेते रहें, खाँसी ठीक हो जाएगी।

(स्रोत - वेबदुनिया)

पायरिया का घरेलू उपचार

पायरिया का घरेलू उपचार
पायरिया दाँत-मसूड़ों का एक रोग है। यह रोग शरीर में कैल्शियम की कमी होने, मसूड़ों की खराबी व दाँत गन्दे रखने से होता है। इस रोग में मसूड़े पिलपिले व खराब हो जाते हैं, उनसे खून आता है। यदि इस पर तुरंत नियंत्रण न किया गया तो यह गंभीर रूप धारण कर लेता है।इस रोग का घरेलू उपचार इस प्रकार है-
* सादी तम्बाकू, पर्याप्त मात्रा में लेकर तवे पर काला होने तक भूनें। फिर पीसकर कपड़छान कर महीन चूर्ण कर लें। इसके वजन से आधी मात्रा में सेंधा नमक और फिटकरी बराबर मात्रा में लेकर पीस लें और तीनों को मिलाकर तीन बार छान लें, ताकि ये एक जान हो जाएँ।इस मिश्रण को थोड़ी मात्रा में हथेली पर रखकर इस पर नीबू के रस की 5-6 बूंदें टपका दें। अब इससे दाँतों व मसूढ़ों पर लगाकर हल्के-हल्के ऊँगली से मालिश करें। यह प्रयोग सुबह और रात को सोने से पहले 10 मिनट तक करके पानी से कुल्ला करके मुँह साफ कर लें। दो-तीन माह में मसूड़े स्वस्थ, दाँत मजबूत हो जाते हैं और पायरिया रोग चला जाता है।
जो लोग तम्बाकू खाते हैं, उन्हें इस मंजन के प्रयोग में परेशानी नहीं होगी, परंतु जो तम्बाकू का प्रयोग नहीं करते व बच्चों को इसके प्रयोग में तकलीफ होगी, लेकिन बाद में आदत हो जाएगी। इस मंजन को करते समय थूक कदापि न निगलें, तम्बाकूयुक्त लार पेट में कदापि न जाने पाए। यह नुस्खा लाजवाब सिद्ध होगा।
* नीम के पत्ते साफ कर के छाया में सुखा लें। अच्छी तरह सूख जाएं तब एक बर्तन में रखकर जला दें और बर्तन को तुरंत ढँक दें। पत्ते जलकर काले हो जाएंगे और इसकी राख काली होगी। इसे पीसकर कपड़छान कर लें। जितनी राख हो, उतनी मात्रा में सेंधा नमक पीसकर शीशी में भर लें। इस चूर्ण से तीन-चार बार मंजन कर कुल्ले कर लें। भोजन के बाद दाँतों की ठीक से सफाई कर लें। यह नुस्खा अत्यंत गुणकारी है।
(स्रोत - वेबदुनिया)