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Can Resveratrol Replace Exercise? It is beginning to seem as if some people believe that resveratrol, a plant polyphenol found in red wine (among other places), might be a real-life magic potion -- given that research has shown it can slow tumor growth, improve heart health, heal inflammation-related damage and slow the ravages of aging. And now here comes another study suggesting that it may be able to hold back the damage that is done when people don’t exercise! You know me well enough to know that I won’t be singing the praises of any pill that justifies sitting on the couch watching TV instead of living a healthy, active lifestyle -- but there are times (such as when we are ill or injured or have overloaded schedules) when we just can’t exercise. In that light, I think this new research is quite important. Space-Age Findings Let me start by saying this is sort of an "out there" study that was inspired by space travel and involved rats -- weightless ones, yet. Even so, it’s intriguing. The study: In an effort to examine the damage that weightlessness causes for astronauts spending long periods in space, which includes loss of muscle and bone, researchers at the University of Strasbourg, France, suspended rats to approximate weightlessness. The rats were unable to move about as they usually do (though they were able to eat and drink normally). Half of these rats were dosed daily with resveratrol. After 15 days, the rats that had not received resveratrol were experiencing all the predictable problems, including loss of strength, muscle mass and bone density. They also developed insulin resistance, a precursor to diabetes. The resveratrol-taking rats, however, did not show any of these effects. What’s In It for You? So resveratrol is obviously tremendously good for rodents that don’t exercise… but is it reasonable to believe this is relevant to human beings when we don’t exercise? To get information on this, I called Heather Hausenblas, PhD, an exercise psychologist and resveratrol researcher at the University of Florida and scientific adviser for ResVitále, a company that makes resveratrol products. Dr. Hausenblas and her colleagues recently completed a review of the human clinical studies already done on resveratrol. She told me that findings from the weightless-rats study are in line with earlier studies that show resveratrol is a powerful antioxidant that has antiaging, anticarcinogenic and anti-inflammatory properties with few, if any, negative side effects. But no one is sure how or why resveratrol is so powerful, so more research needs to be done. In the meantime, though, it’s not surprising that resveratrol is becoming such a popular supplement. It is not easy to get from food sources -- though red wine, grape juice, grapes and berries and, surprisingly, peanuts contain resveratrol, the amounts are not even close to the quantity that studies indicate would have helpful properties. Take This List and Shop with It There now are dozens of resveratrol supplement brands on the market, but Dr. Hausenblas cautions that consumers should beware. You need to check the label carefully to be sure that the brand you choose is a high-quality product. The label should show the following... - The product doesn’t contain fillers or additives, such as sugar, starch, gluten or artificial colors or flavors. These other ingredients make it easier and cheaper for the manufacturer to produce resveratrol supplements but do not add any health value. Look for products that contain "trans" not "cis" resveratrol -- trans resveratrol is the bioactive form of the resveratrol polyphenol that has been scientifically proven to enhance cellular productivity, Dr. Hausenblas told me. She added that it has also been shown to increase the number of mitochondria in cells, thus boosting energy capacity.
- The product was produced under "good manufacturing practices" (or GMP), which are standards established by the US Food and Drug Administration to which manufacturers adhere on a voluntary basis. These standards are intended to ensure that products are consistently produced with high-quality ingredients.
Also, resveratrol is light-sensitive, so it should be protected in opaque capsules and in a bottle that shields the capsules from light. The Daily Dose Dr. Hausenblas said that research hasn’t yet pinned down what an optimal dose of resveratrol is nor who would benefit most from taking it, but she said there is enough research to indicate that a dosage of up to 500 mg a day is helpful for most people. Since the body absorbs resveratrol rapidly and its activity is fairly short-lived, she suggests splitting the daily dosage into two smaller ones that will keep some in the body most of the time. Resveratrol is safe, Dr. Hausenblas said, but she suggests starting with a low dosage so your body can adjust to it gradually -- some people experience digestive upset at first. Also, pregnant women, nursing mothers and people with a medical condition should check with the doctor before taking resveratrol to be sure it is appropriate for them. Source(s):
Heather Hausenblas, PhD, an exercise psychologist and resveratrol researcher at University of Florida, Gainesville.
These 4 Things Happen Right Before a Heart Attack Did you know that 1 in 4 heart attacks happen "silently" -- without clear or obvious symptoms? Even when symptoms occur -- like the four things you’ll soon see -- they may be so mild or vague that you don’t even realize they’re related to your heart (unless you know about them)... Famed heart expert Dr. Chauncey Crandall has created a FREE video presentation to help you protect yourself. Now you can discover the warning signs of an impending heart attack and heart disease -- before it’s too late... Click here.
Bring the Doctors Back to the Hospitals! Once upon a time, hospitals were run primarily by physicians, but there’s been a real turnaround, and today MDs head just 235 of the nation’s nearly 6,500 hospitals. The rest of the institutions are led by business-trained administrators -- even though physician-led hospitals outscore all others by 25% in standard quality measures, according to a study in the June 25, 2011 issue of Social Science & Medicine. What the results tell me: It may be time to turn back the clock, given the improved outcomes of doctor-run hospitals. Is There a Doctor in the House? The background: At the Institute for the Study of Labor in Bonn, Germany, investigators constructed a database of the top 100 US medical centers for cancer care, digestive disorders and heart surgery based on 2009 US News and World Report hospital rankings. These rankings, designed to help consumers determine where to seek the best care, focused on: Structure: How many nurses a hospital has, availability of key technologies, presence of a trauma center, etc. Process: The delivery of care, which encompasses diagnosis, treatment, prevention, patient education and length of stay. Outcomes: How many people die within 30 days of discharge. Patient safety: How many accidental adverse events occur and how up-to-date medical procedures are. Next, the researchers collected data on each hospital chief executive officer (CEO). They placed CEOs in one of two categories -- physician or nonphysician. Analyzing the association between doctor-run and administrator-run hospitals, the team found that: Overall, hospital quality scores were 25% to more than 30% higher when a doctor was at the helm. For instance, when it came to cancer care, physician-led hospitals outperformed others by 33%. In the US News "honor roll" of highest ranking hospitals, 16 out of 21 CEOs were MDs. Of course, it should not be such a surprise that doctors are more effective at leading medical institutions. Physicians who have spent time at the bedsides of critically ill patients have a better understanding of what works in the hospital and what doesn’t, notes Barry Silbaugh, MD, CEO of the American College of Physician Executives (ACPE), the nation’s largest medical management educational association for physicians. When MDs bring that experience to the executive suite, it makes a difference. Of course, not all doctors -- even good ones -- are cut out to be CEOs. But Dr Silbaugh notes that about half of all medical schools now make leadership training and management part of their curricula. The ACPE also offers advanced leadership courses for doctors. With the proper management and business training, doctors can balance financial concerns with patient care in a way that many nonphysician CEOs simply would not be able to. While some fine medical centers are run by business school grads with MBAs, this study suggests that your odds of getting the best possible treatment are greater at doctor-run institutions -- one more factor to take into account before checking yourself into a hospital. Source(s):
Barry Silbaugh, MD, FACPE, CEO, American College of Physician Executives (ACPE), Tampa, Florida. The ACPE is the nation’s largest medical management educational association for physicians. Dr. Silbaugh is on the Board of Governors of the National Patient Safety Foundation and was named to Modern Healthcare’s 100 Most Powerful People in Healthcare list for 2009. He is coauthor of "Landing on the Hudson River: Lessons for Health Care" (an article that appeared in Physician Executive, May 2010) with Jeff Skiles, the copilot of Flight 1549, which outlines key principles of safety and teamwork important to health care.
Pregnancy Advice I Never Read, But Always Share Who can resist giving a pregnant woman advice? No woman I know who has gone through it herself. I certainly can't. In fact, I was sharing my advice just yesterday with a friend's daughter-in-law, who told me she thought I should write a pregnancy book. Well, I don't have that many pointers, but those that I do share are apparently uncommon. These tips were tremendously helpful to me and have become helpful to countless others. Click here to read more.
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 | | How to Stop Thinking About Food and Get On With Your Day The leftover Chinese food in the fridge is speaking to you. "I know it’s not dinnertime, but hey, I’m moo shu pork! C’mon, just a little taste." You’re not even particularly hungry, but before you know it, you reach for that take-out container and start inhaling the contents. Many people have those annoying inner voices that tell them to go eat something they shouldn’t, even though they know that they’ll regret it almost immediately. Wouldn’t it be nice if silencing those food thoughts were as easy as hitting the delete button or hanging up the phone? Well, it can be almost that easy, according to weight and health expert Stephen P. Gullo, PhD, a psychologist and author of The Thin Commandments Diet: The 10 No-Fail Strategies for Permanent Weight Loss. He recommended the following creative strategies to silence food cravings. Try them—though they are simple, you’re bound to find some, if not all, of them to be surprisingly effective. When your brain is buzzing about food... Knock out your senses of taste and smell. The aroma of someone else’s food can trigger a powerful urge to eat even if you are not hungry. Solution: Pop a peppermint breath strip or sugar-free menthol cough drop into your mouth. It will overwhelm your taste buds and blot out other scents, ending the food craving immediately. "I love pizza—but after I use a breath strip, the pizza can be right in front of me and I won’t indulge," said Dr. Gullo. Ask yourself whether you are really hungry—or just bored. People tend to gain the most weight when they have the least amount to do, Dr. Gullo noted. So, when you’re tempted to nosh because it seems like there’s nothing better to do, replace the idle food thoughts and mindless munching with a purposeful activity such as running an errand or phoning a friend. To keep food out of mind, keep it out of sight. Candy kept on the counter in a clear glass jar gets eaten quickly... that same candy hidden in a high cupboard lasts much longer. Likewise, foods placed at eye level in the front of the fridge will seem to call your name—so put your fresh produce there, and relegate that leftover moo shu pork to the back of the lowest shelf. Best: Don’t keep these foods in the house in the first place. Think of calories like dollars. Each person has a fixed number of calories in her "budget"—the amount she can indulge in without gaining weight. The goal of what Dr. Gullo calls the calorienomics strategy is to consume more food while lessening the calories—but without sacrificing the pleasure of eating. You wouldn’t blow a whole paycheck on an outfit when the mortgage was due, so apply that same mature budgeting approach to food by asking yourself, "Is this pasta something my daily calorie budget can afford? If so, how much can I have? If not, what will I enjoy eating instead?" "Pre-prepare" healthful afternoon snacks. The reason you can’t stop thinking about food at 4 pm is that you ate your lunch hours ago and now your blood sugar level is crashing. When you go too long without food, it is hard to resist the urge to grab whatever is handiest even if it’s a bad-for-you bag of potato chips. To do better: Set up a structured eating plan that includes a scheduled snack time, then prepare those snack foods in advance, Dr. Gullo suggested. For instance, to eliminate unfocused afternoon grazing, keep single-serving bags of nuts in the pantry and stock the refrigerator with raw veggies that are already cut up and ready to enjoy. Find something fun to do with your hands. Learn to knit, do needlepoint, crochet or hook rugs. Though these activities are not mentally draining, they do make you focus on what you’re doing just enough so that you can’t obsess about food. Handcrafts ease stress, too, which in turn reduces stress-induced eating. Also, when your hands are busy, you can’t easily keep reaching for food. What if you simply are not inclined to handcrafts? Chew gum—it won’t keep your hands busy, but it will keep your mouth busy and thus halt the mindless nibbling. Don’t romanticize food. Terms like goody, treat and comfort food empower food by making it seem like the antidote to life’s problems. Remind yourself that food is not your therapist, your lover or an instant happiness pill—far from it! To reduce its power to control your thoughts and actions, call it just food. Source: Stephen P. Gullo, PhD, a psychologist, is president of the Center for Healthful Living at the Institute for Health and Weight Sciences and former chair of the National Obesity and Weight Control Education Program of the American Institute for Life-Threatening Illness at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, both in New York City. He also is the author or coauthor of five books, including The Thin Commandments Diet: The 10 No-Fail Strategies for Permanent Weight Loss (Rodale), and a member of the HealthyWoman from Bottom Line advisory board.
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 | | The Hidden Truth About Bypass Surgery Research shows that the majority of bypass, angioplasty and stent patients don’t live a day longer than folks who skip it... Meaning that over 800,000 Americans every year are risking their lives for nothing—suffering hideous postsurgical pain and risking serious complications, for zero benefit. Even worse, according to Dr. Michael Ozner, MD, FACC, FAHA, medical director at the Center for Prevention & Wellness, Baptist Health South Florida, bypass surgery has been found to quadruple your stroke risk. What are the options? | |
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Q: I heard that massaging your breasts helps prevent breast cancer. Is this true?
A: You are probably talking about a technique called lymphatic breast massage, also referred to as manual drainage therapy or manual lymph drainage. Unfortunately, there is no scientific documentation showing that this technique helps prevent breast cancer. What lymphatic breast massage can do is reduce swelling after breast cancer surgery, a common complication called lymphedema. It works by promoting the proper function of the lymphatic system, which has the job of breaking down cellular waste, removing impurities from tissues and maintaining fluid balance. By encouraging the flow of lymph fluid through the lymph vessels, this special massage technique—which uses a press-and-release pumping action—helps prevent lymph fluid from accumulating in tissues near the surgical site. Lymphatic breast massage also can ease breast swelling and tenderness associated with premenstrual syndrome... and, along with antibiotics, it can help treat mastitis (a painful breast tissue infection). For lymphatic breast massage treatment and instruction, consult a physical therapist. You can ask your doctor for a referral or find a practitioner through the National Lymphedema Network (www.LymphNet.org) or the Lymphology Association of North America (www.clt-lana.org/therapists/default.asp). Source: Gwen White, PT, is a physical therapist and lymphedema specialist with Kaiser Permanente in Portland, Oregon, and coauthor of Lymphedema: A Breast Cancer Patient’s Guide to Prevention and Healing (Hunter House).
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| | | The Great Cholesterol Hoax The #1 prescription drug in America is a cholesterol drug. It rakes in about $8 billion a year. And three of the top 15 drugs are in the same category. They’re called statin drugs, but some experts call them a hoax. Did you know that... Cholesterol-reducing statin drugs are just patented knockoffs of a simple food that Asians have eaten for centuries. You can buy it in pill form in any health-food store—yet drug companies charge $1,740 a year for it! And, for those who choose to stick with their statins, they’re all pretty much the same. If you must take a prescription statin, ask for the cheapest one. There’s no proof the statin that’s #1 is any better than the generics. | |
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| | | Heartbreaking News for Folks Who Love Diet Soda Some diet soda lovers close their eyes to the beverage’s known potential dangers, such as an increased risk for kidney disease. But if they care about their health, they’ll want to take an honest look at worrisome new research linking diet soda to heart attacks and stroke. The ongoing research is based on an average of nine years of follow-up data from a study that began in 1993 and involved more than 2,500 participants. New finding: People who reported drinking diet soda daily were 48% more likely to have a heart attack or stroke than participants who rarely or never drank any soda. The results held even after researchers took into account age, physical activity, smoking, calorie consumption, history of heart disease and other cardiovascular risk factors. The study does not actually prove that consuming diet soda causes stroke or heart attack. For instance, it could be that people who regularly drink diet soda also tend to have other unhealthy dietary habits that contribute to cardiovascular problems. Researchers noted that more study is needed to determine what it is about diet soda—or about people who consume a lot of diet soda—that is responsible for the increased risk for heart attack and stroke. In the meantime: Just drink water! It’s still calorie-free—and if you like a little flavor, squeeze a lemon or lime into it. Source: Hannah Gardener, ScD, is an epidemiologist in the department of neurology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and lead author of a study on diet soda and cardiovascular problems.
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