| Author | Message | ||
     Tom Hagerty |
Here's a fresh page for this subject. I hope someone comes up with a great-tasting food that will halt hair loss and cure cancer. | ||
| Eric |
Tom, I actually "look" and "feel" better after eating sardines. I can't tell you how much more "tranquil" I feel after eating sardines, (fresh of course) that I get in a place called "The Healthy Life Market" here in Charleston, WV. Believe me, living in WV, you can't find a Health Food store "anywhere." I bet you can guess why...? Tom and other folks on this forum, (I HIGHLY, HIGHLY, HIGHLY and did I mention HIGHLY recommend buying the book, Dr. Mercola's Total Health Program. IT IS THE BEST INVESTMENT YOU'LL MAKE TOWARDS YOUR HEALTH. *NO SUGAR *NO GRAINS *NO SOY He is a very educated and well-liked doctor. I can't tell you how much better I feel after eliminating ALL grains, sugars, and some other foods from my diet. I have Generalized Anxiety Disorder, but when I eat the cooked ardines I feel "calm" not just half the day, but ALL DAY, even in stressful situations, and believe me, I am in college (18 hours, and work a part-time job), so I can get stressed easily. If you don't already eat fish, I would start right now! If you think about it our ancestors didn't have cable, didn't have computers/stereos/T.V.'s/ and they sure as heck didn't eat sweets like we do today. They were hunters and gathereres. They ate meat and vegetables. Tom, I WILL find out more on how to clean the grapes. (Vinegar, I know doesn't sound too appealing...) I will find out more for you, but until then, can anyone please tell me what brand/where I could get (USDA) Organic meat?... I'm in desperate need to find turkey, bison, buffalo, that aren't "grain fed, but grass fed," and who aren't shot up with hormones. Also, Tom, you said chlorella and "garlic" wipe out metals from the body?... Garlic does this?... Please tell me more. Also, people in Japan take chlorella like we take Vitamin C... | ||
| trev93 |
No soy my ass. Look at the japanese. they have been eating it for years more than anyone else in the world. they seem to have the lowest incidences of hairloss and the longest life span. | ||
| Robert Ferguson |
I just don't know what to think of Soy anymore. One day it's good for you and the next it's the worst thing you can have... | ||
| brad |
Tom-how can i get enough protein in my diet?I eat a Lot of vegetables, but some people tell me if i don't get enough protein in my diet, i can become sick. i don't know if this is true. i'm a big fan of joseph mercola and believe in his diet. no sugar and no grains. but is just eating a cup of beans ok for everyday? i also eat cheese, but don't drink milk (allergies towards milk, but not cheese). i also take brewer's yeast from puritans pride every night before bed. it says, "50% protein." does that mean 50% protein for a whole day? i'm confused about this whole protein stuff. isn't beans good enough with an occasional meat every week sufficient... | ||
| Eric |
Brad, Dr. Mercola does think whey protein is beneficial, although I would avoid the use of "soy protein." Try out this link before making any conclusions. http://www.google.com/custom?cof=AH%3Acenter%3BAWFID%3A5cdb2968a482194d%3B&domai ns=www.mercola.com&sitesearch=www.mercola.com&q=Benefits+of+Whey+protein | ||
| Eric |
Brad, I would ask Tom before experimenting with Whey Protein, as he was once a bodybuilder and could definitely give you better input than I can. It's a coincidence because I was trying to find out more about Whey and if it's beneficial. I am also a fan of Mercola's, but don't agree with Mercola when he talks about eating "RAW EGGS." I learned this from Tom also. Tom is very knowledgable and is very prompt with e-mails. He also says it like it is. I would do a little more research on Whey but here is something I have found and you'll find interesting. This is a small amount of info. about glutathione which is found in whey powders. Glutathione: Glutathione (GSH) is a tripeptide formed from the amino acids cysteine, glycine, and glutamic acid. Low levels are always found in cancer patients, as well as those affected by other oxidative stress-induced diseases such as AIDS. As glutathione levels drop, the person gets sicker. This is because white blood cells and the liver use GSH to detoxify poisons inside the body. When the level decreases, less toxins are able to be eliminated leading to a build up in the body. This leads to increased white blood cell death (due to the cell poisoning itself) and liver impairment. Glutathione, therefore, plays a role in cancer prevention and treatment. The best way to increase and maintain one's GSH levels is to include animal foods in one's diet as these contain the amino acids needed by the body to synthesize GSH. Foods rich in the sulfur amino acids (e.g., eggs) are especially good sources. An excellent food supplement is whey protein, available in powdered form at most health markets. Whey is an inexpensive and good tasting food supplement that has been shown to increase the body's stores of GSH. Whey also has important value for those cancer patients who are suffering from cachexia, or wasting syndrome, as its proteins are easily assimilated by the body. The amino acid l-glutamine can also be employed in such cases. Except in cases of kidney disease, l-glutamine is a safe supplement that can help build and maintain muscle mass, as well as help with digestive problems and poor immune function. Suggested amounts range from 5-40 gms. per day. | ||
| Eric |
Tom, Approximately how much protein do you consume each day? I am 21 years old, 180 lbs., any suggestions on how much protein I should get each day? | ||
| Eric |
Tom, It seems like there is so much changing on exactly "how much protein an individual needs..." I've read articles (Mercola) that say that a lot of protein damages your kidneys. I've heard that too little protein causes hair loss. I am taking Whey protein and one scoop =approximately 23 grams of protein, which the bottle says is about 46% the daily amount of protein. Hmmm... this seems a little low, but maybe not. Some say if you weigh 180 pounds, then you should get 180 grams of protein. Also, some say if you weigh 180 pounds then you should get 180/2= 90 grams of protein a day. So, what do you think is the right amount of protein for my age?... Although some protein comes from cheese, nuts and chicken, most of it comes from the Whey Protein I've been taking. The reason I've added this to my diet is because I "knew" I was lacking protein. And being a runner, my body doesn't deserve that. | ||
| Tom Hagerty |
Eric: The American diet provides enough protein. I never worry about getting enough or too much - and I never count grams. "I've read articles (Mercola) that say that a lot of protein damages your kidneys." This is absolutely true, but you don't have to be concerned with this unless you take protein supplements for a long period of time. I remember how enthusiastic bodybuilders were about protein supplements when they first came out. Many had kidney problems after overdoing them. Even for bodybuilders, moderation is best. | ||
| Eric |
Tom- Dr. Mercola says that if you get too much protein, it can do damage to your kidneys. But how much is too much? This is what I don't understand. I have eliminated milk and eggs from my diet, because I know, without a doubt, that I'm allergic to both, but, I can still eat cheese which is weird. I would like to start taking a protein supplement such as Whey protein for the rest of my life, approx. 40 grams a day or so. But you're saying that long-term use of Whey protein could be bad?... Please explain. | ||
| Eric |
Also, please explain why eating a raw egg is bad. Dr. Mercola says that heating the egg destroys most of its nutritional value.. Please read this and tell me what you think... Biotin is an essential micronutrient for all mammals and is a member of the B complex group of vitamins. Biotin was discovered in nutritional experiments that revealed a factor in many foodstuffs that was capable of curing the scaly dermatitis, hair loss, and neurologic signs induced in rats fed dried egg whites. Avidin is a glycoprotein found in egg whites and binds biotin very specifically and tightly. From an evolutionary standpoint, avidin probably serves as a antibacterial in egg whites because it is resistant to a broad range of bacterial proteases in both the free and biotin-bound forms. Because it is resistant to digestive enzymes from the pancreas dietary avidin binds to dietary biotin and prevents its absorption. The normal bacteria of the large intestine synthesize biotin. Cooking changes avidin and makes it susceptible to digestion and unable to interfere with the intestinal absorption of biotin. The fact that we have a requirement for biotin has been most clearly shown in 2 situations that result in biotin deficiency: Prolonged consumption of raw egg whites and IV nutrition without biotin supplementation in patients with short-gut syndrome Interestingly, the biotin requirements for normal persons and for persons in special clinical circumstances are not known. Safe and adequate doses have been suggested. American Journal Clinical Nutrition February 2002;75(2):179-80 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. Mercola's Comment: I recommend raw egg yolks because they have dramatically improved my own health. When one heats the yolk, changes occur in the fragile elements that serve to support the vital life force within the egg. The egg yolk, in many ways, is not very different from your own cells. Once your temperature goes above 105 degrees you will start to suffer serious health problems. Similarly, heating the yolk above 105 degrees will also start to cause structural changes in many of the highly perishable components present in the yolk. The most obvious one is cholesterol. The higher the yolk is heated, the more likely oxidation of cholesterol will occur. This is especially true when it is combined with egg white (as in scrambled eggs) because the iron present in the white will further oxidize the cholesterol. Our blood vessels do not have receptors for cholesterol, only for oxidized cholesterol. So, you can eat as many eggs as you like, without worrying about cholesterol, as long as you don't cook the yolks. Ideally you will want to secure eggs from chickens that were given additional sources of omega-3. The best source would be from flax seeds. Although many are concerned with salmonella infections, it seems to be less of an issue if the eggs are organic and raised properly. Even if one acquires a salmonella infection, they are usually not serious, typically self-limiting and easily treated with good bacteria. The key to using raw eggs is to make sure you cook the whites. If you fail to cook the whites you will eventually develop a severe biotin deficiency that can result in serious neurologic consequences. | ||
| Eric |
Tom, About grapes, yes they are great at protecting you against cancer. But what about this? The Health Food store I work in offers "Organic Red Wine." Now is this "any" different from regualr red wine? However, the Organic Red Wine says on the label, contains no sulfites. But, as we all know, red wine contains alcohol. But since it's virtually free of sulfites, does this make it superior to red grapes. I'm a little confused about this...Anyone have a good explanation for this? | ||
| Eric Roberts |
This is a good site that tells about certain foods/herbs that will help us to stay healthy. You probably already eat quite a few of these foods. http://www.awaken4u.com/benefits_of_whole_foods_a-e.htm | ||
| Eric Roberts |
ToM, Just wanted to tell you that I have been taking Puritans' Pride Brewer's Yeast Powder now for about a year, and it is truly a miracle food. I know some people on this forum know I I'm on a therapetic level of medication used to treat Bipolar disorder, and mixing this food in water every morning has really benefitted me in a number of ways; 1) My hair is a very dark brown color. It feels thicker now that I'm taking it plus doing your scalp exercises. 2) I've been able to decrease one of my medications. 3) It gives me more energy (I'm an avid distance runner) 4) Last, but not least, I feel a heck of a lot calmer now. The B-vitamins in the powder help with this I assume and also the L-tryptophan I've heard has a calming effect. Also, Brewer's Yeast has all the "essential" + "non-essential" amino acids. It's definitely a food I will not ever stop taking. Eric Roberts (Charleston, WV USA) | ||
| Bradley |
Congrats Eric Roberts. How much Brewer's Yeast do you use exactly? Also, how does it taste in water compared to orange juice? | ||
| Eric Roberts |
Bradley, 'sup buddy? Bradley; I take a tablespoon of the Brewer's Yeast every morning mixed in some cheap Spring water that I get at the store for $.79 and I mix it in real well so it won't clump up. I don't drink fruit juice (which has a lot of sugar in it). Some people say, "That's nasty to mix the Brewer's Yeast in water." But my answer to that is, "things that are good for you usually don't taste good." But isn't that the truth? I'm glad you posted this question. Sometimes, but rarely, will I take another tablespoon in the afternoon/evening. Remember: You can't overdose on the B-vitamins. But I wouldn't want to take more than 2-3 tablespoons a day. Definitely get the Brewer's Yeast from Puritan's Pride. The deals are great too and it comes in the mail very fast. Plus, the shipping costs are very cheap. Does the Brewer's Yeast taste nasty? No, not the Puritan's Pride brand. I "have" tried the "NOW" brand, and it was NASTY!!! If you have any more questions feel free to e-mail me or post another message. Good luck to you friend! Eric Roberts | ||
| Bradley |
Thank you very much for the reply Eric Roberts. It was very helpful. I followed the link to Puritan Pride's website on the homepage of this site and decided to order a free catalog. I was amazed by the prices as well as the shipping cost. I'll soon be purchasing Brewer's Yeast as well as a couple of more vitamins from the catalog. | ||
| Eric R. |
Bradley, I hope you find the Brewer's Yeast as a healthy supplement to your diet. Here is a link to the Brewer's Yeast powder... It tastes great, even in water. I gave a bottle to my friend a couple days ago. I haven't talked to him since I gave him the can. He said he would mix his in milk. http://www.puritan.com/pages/file.asp?xs=3B187748A6074CC6A7672D950764CDB4&PID=35 0&np=1 | ||
| Anonymous |
I copied and pasted this article from the Life Extension web-site... Green Tea Modern Science Confirms the Myriad Disease-Preventive Effects of this Ancient Drink By Stephen Laifer As medical researchers continue to uncover the health benefits of green tea, one might think that these discoveries are of recent origin. In fact, the Western world?s growing interest in green tea?s disease-preventive effects tends to overshadow what Asian cultures have known for thousands of years: that green tea is one of nature?s most potent agents in protecting the body against a host of illnesses, thus offering real hope to those seeking to live longer, disease-free lives. Asian populations that regularly consume green tea have lower overall rates of cancer.1,2 In 1994, researchers from the Shanghai Cancer Institute compared green tea drinkers to non-drinkers in a large population study in China. They found that in non-smokers, drinking green tea was associated with fewer cancers of the esophagus.3 Since that time, scientists have been trying to ascertain exactly why green tea drinkers are less likely to develop cancer and how green tea works in the human body. What is known is that research conducted in the last few years suggests that green tea may be effective in helping to prevent a wide variety of cancers in humans, including cancers of the bladder, colon, esophagus, pancreas, rectum, and stomach.4 The active ingredients in green tea thought to be principally responsible for chemoprevention are poly-phenols, the natural antioxidant compounds found in plants. Tea contains four main polyphenols called catechins, which are water-soluble compounds that make up a subgroup of flavonoids, also commonly found in fruits and vegetables, coffee, chocolate, and wine. Catechins are powerful antioxidants that can be easily oxidized in the body; their antioxidant potential has been found to be significantly higher than that of grape juice and red wine. The catechins present in green tea include epigallocatechin-3 gallate (EGCG), epigallocatechin (EGC), and epicatechin-3 gallate (ECG).5 Of these, EGCG demonstrates the most potent anti-cancer activity. Clinical tests have shown that its antioxidant activity destroys free radicals and reactive oxygen species that can damage DNA, cell membranes, and other cell components, and thus make the body more susceptible to cancer and other degenerative diseases. Scientists now believe they may have identified the mechanism responsible for EGCG?s anticarcinogenic benefits. Green tea was long believed to target proteins implicated in the formation and proliferation of cancer cells. A 2003 study suggests a strong link between the anti-cancer activities of tea polyphenols and their inhibition of a crucial pathway necessary for the development of many common human malignancies.6 Anti-Cancer Effects Confirmed Studies released in 2004 support these findings with even greater evidence of green tea?s value in the fight against cancer. One study investigated the effects of treatment with different concentrations of green tea on induced lung tumors in female mice.7 A treatment with 0.6% green tea preparation significantly reduced lung tumor multiplicity and also inhibited angiogenesis, the development of new blood vessels required by tumors in order to grow. A second study, the Prostate Cancer Prevention Trial, investigated green tea?s positive effects against the most commonly diagnosed visceral cancer in US men, with more than 230,000 newly diagnosed cases in 2004 alone. The trial cited considerable data supporting the use of green tea and other substances as ?promising agents? in the prevention of prostate cancer.8 Green tea is among the agents being tested in new, large-scale, phase III chemopreventive clinical trials. A study published in March 2004 explored the use of dietary components that are capable of inhibiting human cancer cell growth without affecting normal cell growth?specifically, EGCG?s effects on breast cancer cells. EGCG was found to inhibit the actions of telomerase, an enzyme that prolongs the life span of cancer cells by maintaining the end portions of the tumor cell chromosomes. Treatment with EGCG also increased the percentage of apoptotic cells. This prompted the study authors to conclude that EGCG leads to ?suppression of [cancer] cell viability and induction of apoptosis, thus providing the molecular basis for the development of EGCG as a novel chemopreventive and pharmacologically safe agent against breast cancer.?12 Further studies have found that drinking green tea suppresses the proliferation of human T-cell lymphotropic virus type 1, which is associated with the causes of adult T-cell leukemia.13 Of greater interest to leukemia sufferers, Mayo Clinic researchers Camellia sinensis is the Asian shrub that is the source of both green and black teas. Such is the popularity of both beverages that each year about 2.5 million tons of tea are manufactured from the dried leaves and leaf buds of the plant.9 Not surprisingly, tea is the world?s second-most consumed beverage, behind only water. The main difference between the two colors of tea derives from their respective methods of production: black tea, the preferred drink in Europe and America, is dried and fermented, while green tea is made by steaming the tea leaves and then drying them.10 Steaming prevents oxidation by deactivating the tea?s natural enzymes, giving green tea a different chemical property than its darker cousin, one that is much closer to that of the fresh, natural tea leaf.11 This difference accounts at least in part for green tea?s reputation in Asia for greater effectiveness when it comes to fighting common ailments. have discovered that EGCG in green tea helps kill the cells of the most common chronic leukemia in the US. The research, using laboratory cell cultures, showed that EGCG interrupts the communication signals leukemia cells need to survive.14 The leukemia cells studied were taken from patients with B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia, most often diagnosed in patients in their sixties. This form of leukemia has no cure, though chemotherapy is administered in the most severe cases. The Mayo Clinic study showed that EGCG from green tea prompted leukemia cells to die in eight of ten patient samples tested in the laboratory.14 Green tea offers further good news for skin cancer sufferers. EGCG has been shown to control the metastasis, or uncontrolled spread, of melanoma (skin cancer) cells to the lung.15 This discovery is especially important, as it is the metastasis of tumors?not the primary tumor itself?that eventually causes death. The evidence supporting green tea?s role in cancer prevention is so overwhelming that the Chemo-prevention Branch of the National Cancer Institute has initiated a plan for developing tea compounds as chemopreventive agents in further human trials.16 Proven Cardioprotective Benefits People in China and Japan have always had lower incidences of heart disease than their Western counterparts. Most scientists now accept that green tea is at least in part responsible for this discrepancy. Results from human studies over the past few decades show that green tea consumption is correlated with lower levels of cholesterol, thus modulating one risk factor for cardiovascular disease.17 A study of heart disease risk in men showed that a higher dietary intake of flavonoids, primarily from tea, was associated with decreased mortality from coronary heart disease. Higher flavonoid intake was also correlated with a decreased incidence of myocardial infarction, or heart attack.18 More recent studies have taken these results a step further. An animal study demonstrated that green tea catechins reduce atherosclerosis through antioxidant effects and by lowering blood lipid levels. This study examined how varying doses of green tea affected atherosclerosis. A lower dose decreased atherosclerosis by 26-46%, while a higher dose was even more effective, decreasing it by 48-63%. Green tea also helped improve levels of dangerous low-density lipoprotein (LDL) as well as the ratio of LDL to HDL (high-density lipoprotein). Supplementation with green tea was found to be equally effective at human-equivalent doses.19 A study in Chiba, Japan examined the effects of green tea consumption on coronary artery disease by following 203 patients who had undergone coronary angiography. Green tea consumption was found to be significantly higher in patients without coronary artery disease than in those who had the disease. The researchers concluded that green tea consumption was in fact associated with a lower incidence of heart disease in their study population.20 The more green tea patients consumed, the researchers concluded, the less likely they were to have coronary artery disease. A team at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center?s Atherosclerosis Research Center recently examined the effects of green tea on atherosclerosis, using mice with high blood cholesterol levels. The researchers examined the effects of a purified form of EGCG on both new and established plaque in the mice. While new plaque formation was significantly reduced, EGCG had no effect on pre-existing plaques in the aorta.21 According to study author Kuang-Yuh Chyu, MD, the results suggest that antioxidant therapy could have therapeutic benefits if initiated during a critical window early in the formation of plaque. Oxidative stress has been report-ed to be involved not only in cardiovascular disease, but also in hypertension. Epidemiological studies indicate that consuming green tea can reduce blood pressure. In two studies, Japanese scientists sought to determine whether green tea could lower blood pressure in stroke-prone hypertensive rats.22 The studies found that during the daytime, systolic and diastolic blood pressure were significantly lower in the animals that were fed green tea catechin supplements mixed with water. The data demonstrated that green tea polyphenols moderated blood pressure increases through their antioxidant properties. Moreover, because the amounts used in the experiment correspond to those in approximately one liter of tea, regular consumption of green tea may also provide some protection against hypertension in humans. Protecting Aging Brains Researchers believe that green tea may slow the effects of normal aging and its associated brain regression. A 2004 study investigated the effect of long-term green tea catechin intake on aging and oxidative damage, using aged mice with cerebral atrophy and cognitive dysfunction. Catechin intake was shown to effectively suppress further atrophy and cognitive dysfunction,23 strongly suggesting that green tea can at least partially improve the negative functional alterations that occur naturally in aging brains. Another recent clinical trial found that green tea also offers protection against brain-deteriorative functions typically associated with stroke. As noted earlier, green tea catechins have potent antioxidant properties, protecting the body from atherosclerosis, a trigger of stroke. In this recent trial, catechins were further shown to reduce both the area and volume of damage to the brain following a stroke.24 According to the research-ers, daily intake of green tea catechins adds a measurable level of protection to the brain, helping shield it from ?irreversible damage due to cerebral ischemia [stroke] and consequent neurological deficits.?24 The neurodegeneration that occurs in Parkinson?s disease, Alzheimer?s disease, and other neurodegenerative disorders is believed to involve a complex set of toxic reactions, including inflammation, neurotoxicity, increases in iron and nitric oxide, and depletion of antioxidants. These factors, among others, all lead to the breakdown and eventual failure of neurons. This has led to the current notion that drugs directed against a single target may be ineffective, while a drug or drug combination that attacks the condition in a variety of ways may be efficacious in treating neurodegenerative disorders.25 Green tea catechin polyphenols, known to be effective scavengers of free radicals, are believed to play a role in various cellular mechanisms related to neuroprotective activity. Researchers increasingly suspect catechins may be deeply involved in the activation of survival genes and in cell signaling pathways, as well as in the regulation of healthy cellular metabolism. As a result, catechins are receiving significant attention as therapeutic agents for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases involving brain regression.25 Healthy Blood Sugar Levels Green tea may help to normalize and maintain healthy blood sugar levels. Epidemiological data suggest that green tea consumption prevents type II diabetes.26 In healthy human volunteers, green tea promoted healthy glucose metabolism, as determined by oral glucose tolerance tests.26 Green tea also lowered blood glucose levels in diabetic mice without affecting serum insulin levels.26 Green tea therefore appears to have anti-hyperglycemic effects. Green tea may be a helpful agent in preventing type II diabetes and in promoting healthy glucose metabolism. TOPICAL APPLICATION OF GREEN TEA ALSO SHOWS BENEFITS The naturally occurring polyphenols in a cup of green tea have been shown to provide protection against a variety of potentially deadly cancers. New studies also show that topical application of green tea supplements can provide similarly powerful anti-cancer defenses. In particular, green tea can safeguard the skin against the damage caused by harmful ultraviolet rays, a cause of skin cancer, photoaging, and inflammation. A study published in the journal Nutrition and Cancer examined the effects of topical application of the green tea polyphenol epigallocatechin-3 gallate (EGCG) in preventing skin tumors in mice exposed to ultraviolet radiation. Mice were treated with varying amounts of EGCG before ultraviolet treatments and throughout the experiment. The researchers found that topical administration of purified EGCG significantly reduced the induction of skin tumors by ultraviolet radiation.29 Oral administration of EGCG did not reduce skin tumor incidence in this study.29 In another study in mice, topical application of green tea polyphenols was shown to prevent the initiation, promotion, and progression of skin tumors. Green tea extract also caused a partial regression of established skin papillomas in mice. Through offering a chemoprotective effect against all the stages of carcinogenesis, the topical application of green tea appears to offer significant protection to the skin.30 Human studies also demonstrate the benefits of applying green tea topically. In a study conducted at Case Western Reserve University, topical application of EGCG to human skin produced several beneficial effects. When applied before ultraviolet exposure, EGCG significantly blocked UVB-induced infiltration of leukocytes, a major cause of the generation of reactive oxygen species. The EGCG application also reduced redness in the skin related to UVB exposure. Skin that was pretreated with EGCG demonstrated lower levels of inflammatory prostaglandin metabolites than skin that was not treated. These prostaglandins are known to play a critical role in the generation of free radicals and the promotion of skin tumors. The study researchers concluded that EGCG from green tea extract may be useful as a topical agent for protecting against UVB-induced carcinogenesis, photoaging, and inflammatory skin conditions.31 These findings indicate that green tea offers a wealth of protective benefits, not only as a health-promoting beverage, but also as a topical skin application. Topical application of green tea polyphenols can provide local antioxidant protection, helping to protect against damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation such as skin cancer and photoaging. Abundant use of green tea, both internally and topically, may thus provide protection from topical and visceral cancers, heart disease, and signs of aging. Relief from Arthritis Scientists believe that the antioxidants in green tea may also fight inflammation and help prevent arthritis. Ongoing research at Case West-ern Reserve University suggests that green tea supplementation can postpone the beginning?and decrease the severity?of at least one type of arthritis.27 In this study, mice that were fed green tea polyphenols were significantly less susceptible to the development of collagen-induced arthritis, which is similar to rheumatoid arthritis in humans. Researchers noted that the arthritic mice that received the polyphenols had later onset of arthritis and developed less severe forms of the disease. The animals receiving green tea also showed a marked decrease in inflammatory mediators, including cylcooxygenase-2 and tumor necrosis factor-alpha. Another study examined the effects of green tea catechins on human and bovine cartilage in vitro. Green tea catechins were found to inhibit the breakdown of proteoglycan and type II cartilage, which are components of healthy joint tissue. The study authors concluded, ?green tea catechins are chondroprotective and consumption of green tea may be prophylactic for arthritis and may benefit the arthritis patient by reducing inflammation and slowing cartilage breakdown.?28 Green tea is an ancient beverage with a bright future of applications in preventing disease and promoting health. A powerful source of antioxidants, green tea may help to prevent cancer, protect the cardiovascular system, promote healthy blood sugar levels, and alleviate the neurological effects of aging. Green tea is thus a safe and effective natural remedy for promoting a long and healthy life. | ||
| Tom Hagerty |
Anonymous: Good article. I deleted the references because it made the page too long. No one reads references anyway. | ||
| Eric |
Garlic May Prevent Cancer http://www.mercola.com/2000/oct/29/garlic_cancer.htm | ||
| Eric R. |
I had to post more links to this food. Allicin, which is the main constituent in garlic is truly an amazing compound. Hey, I'm no scientist, and I'm using my own words here, but my parents left for the 4th of July holiday weekend and I know how bad they hate for me to eat a clove of garlic a day. It not only smells in my breath, but it also smells after I have gone jogging. But as many of you already know, I have to take Klonopin for anxiety and since I have started eating garlic, really for the first time (I'm going to have to persuade my parents to let me keep eating it), I honestly feel better, and the biggest difference is in my anxiety level. It might just be me, but I have felt calmer the last two days (July 2-3). Take a look at some of these interesting articles by Dr. Joseph Mercola; http://www.google.com/custom?cof=AH%3Acenter%3BAWFID%3A5cdb2968a482194d%3B&domai ns=www.mercola.com&sitesearch=www.mercola.com&q=garlic | ||
| Eric |
Garlic Could be Used as Cancer Treatment Researchers have found that allicin, a chemical found in garlic that gives it its flavor, could be used to fight cancer. A previous study also found that allicin can fight MRSA, or staph infection. Although allicin is toxic, it breaks down quickly and harmlessly when eaten. The chemical is not present in unbroken cloves of garlic, but is produced when the clove is broken. It is through this natural chemical reaction that allicin may be able to fight cancer. Researchers recreated the toxic reaction between alliinase and alliin (the two components that covert to allicin) at tumor sites by using an antibody that had been programmed to recognize tumor cells. The antibody was bound to alliinase and injected into the bloodstream to find cancer cells. Alliin was also injected, and when the two components come together to form allicin, the reaction penetrates and kills the tumor cells. Researchers say the finding is encouraging, and believe the method could work for most types of cancers as long as an antibody could be designed to recognize different types of cancer cells. | ||
| Tom Hagerty |
Dr. Mercola said in one article - "It is important to note that the garlic MUST be fresh. The active ingredient is destroyed within several hours of smashing the garlic. Garlic pills are virtually worthless and should not be used." This advice could probably be extended beyond garlic. It's usually better to get nutrients from a real food source than from pills where the "active ingredients" are bioavailable only to a limited degree. | ||
| Ritchie |
Tom, Some websites state that garlic is "Directly Anti-Artherosclerosis". What does that mean? Does it mean that it merely prevents plaque deposition or does it also reduce the plaque that's already there. | ||
| Bon |
I find statements like: "avoid dairy products" "avoid bread" "eat raw eggs-its statistically not probable that you will get salmonella" at least ridiculous. | ||
| Eric |
To: Everyone on this forum I find that eating raw garlic cloves a couple times a day has made me feel much more calm and less anxious. Maybe this is just me, but I can almost swear by this stuff (even though I probably smell horrible)... | ||
| Tom Hagerty |
Ritchie: I wish someone could give a good link to an article that would answer your question: "Does it mean that it [garlic] merely prevents plaque deposition or does it also reduce the plaque that's already there." There are reports that state that one of the components of garlic, methyl allyl trisulfide, dilates blood vessels. Garlic also thins the blood - inhibits platelet aggregation, and it lowers serum cholesterol, the bad cholesterol. All of the above might prevent or at least slow down plaque deposition. But getting rid of plaque that has already been deposited in the blood vessel walls is another matter. | ||
| Ritchie |
Thanks Tom, Do you take garlic? If you do, do you prefer it as whole cloves or do you add it to food for flavour etc? | ||
| Tom Hagerty |
Ritchie: I chop up a clove of garlic once or twice a week and put it in soup or spaghetti. When I go ballroom dancing, I don't go near garlic or women wouldn't go near me. | ||
| pete1 |
Going back to WHEY - i actally think it is useful in autoimmune conditions alsongside: 1)Whey Isolate 2)Lactoferrin 3)Colustrum 4)Fatty acids / minerals | ||
| Eric |
These sites are very cool; Health/Fitness sites http://www.awaken4u.com/benefits_of_whole_foods.htm http://www.whfoods.com/eathealthy.php http://healthylife.typepad.com/nutrition_and_health/2004/02/shitake_mushroo.html http://www.drweil.com/u/Home/index.html http://www.mercola.com/ http://www.abundanthealth.ws/wndpn.htm http://www.all-natural.com/herbnutr.html | ||
| Dudeness |
Eric, you say you mix your brown rice with beans, what kind? Also if you can (same goes with Tom) can you tell me what your meal plan consists of (also any extra vitamins you take like cod liver, brewer's yeast, etc). I think I have my hair under control with my shampoo. I use Nioxin and then I change it up with an aloe vera type. Still not sure what all this Nizoral shampoo is or whatever it is called. And I do the S.E as often as possible, for me I go hard on my front, which somehow helps my back of my head. Not sure if I'm doing it right like that. But I can move the back of my scalp when I lift my eyebrows up (hope that makes sense). Any other suggestions will be helpful. Thanks for your time! | ||
| Dudeness |
Also I forgot to mention, is that I also take apple cider vinegar (bought at your local grocery store) tbl spoon a day. I heard it is good for your hair. I take cod liver oil and eat a small handful of almonds. | ||
| Bon |
dudeness, It sounds like you have not isolated your occipitalis muscles. This is essential for the SE to be performed right. | ||
| Eric |
HEALTHY FOODS HERE THEY ARE: http://www.livingnaturally.com/retailer/store_templates/shell_id_1_template.asp? task=id&id=7421&storeID=5AB72154906F41D99BDB3286D064BA81 | ||
| Yannick |
My Father will soon die from Colon cancer which has speard to the liver and lungs. This is very sad news but it got me very close to cancer studies and diets. One thing people need to know is that chinese green tea does not contain has much EGCG the Japanese Green tea sencha green tea is the best out there, most green tea sadly are chinese and you have to find a retailer that sells japanese. Dark chocolat 70% cocao is very good has well. Broccoli family, califlower, blueberry, rasberry, strawberries, and grapes all act has a big antioxidant barrier against cancer cells. There is also the herb Tircumin Sorry for the bad spelling that has fighting cancer properties. And yes soy is in there too, and whey protein. Flax seeds are very benefical too but you need to grind the seed to get the full benefits. Fiber is very good has well, i eat regular oat meal, add some wheat germ to it and some maple sirop for taste. I visite the website healtiest foods in the world which i am glad to see is listed here a tone of times. I dont see why all of this could not apply to hairloss has well. 97% of the population are lactose intolerent, i have been bodybuilding for the past 20 years i am now 33 and have tried all sorts of diets and i can tell you that high protein intake you make you fat for sure even if you use the low carb diet. I would suggest to eat around 80-100g of protein a day coming from various foods (Yes foods), i eat eggs, soy, chicken, and have 1 whey protein shake a day around 23g of protein in that sitting. That is more then enough, people should really start avoiding red meat cause the process of digestion is pertty bad. And try to get the closest to there ideal weight too, i have got myself a pedometer and make sure that i get 10000 steps a day, by eating right and following the guidelines above i have lost well over 30 pounds since i injured my back in 2001, and manage to maintain a healty weight of 190 pounds for a 5 feet 10 height, my goal is to lose an extra 10 pounds. Has we age we should set an ultimate health goal, and has we age eating habits have to change. Lets hope for the best. | ||
| Eb |
"i can tell you that high protein intake you make you fat for sure even if you use the low carb diet. " This statement is NOT correct"! It's all about calories. If you need 3000 calories a day and you eat 4000 calories, you will gain weight. Simple as that! It doesn't matter if you eat much protein, carbs or fat. It all depends on your daily calorie intake vs how much calories you burn daily. 97% of the population is not laktose-intolerant! | ||
| Anonymous |
I was reading a site that suggested basically a fruit and vegetable only diet with occasional seeds and nuts for some protein. I am 5' 9" and about 190 lbs. with more bodyfat than I like. With this diet, my goal is to lean out. Just 2 meals of fruits, 1 of vegetables and nothing but water all day. Occasional fruits and nuts as snacks. I would like to get down to 170 and trimmer, though I lift and excercise regularly already and am in pretty good shape. The sugars in the fruits would be the carbohydrates and provide all of the energy necessary. A little known fact- when fed enough ( can not remember) the body actually manufactures enough protein. All of that can be obtained on a vegetarian diet. I would still have a protein shake a day just for safe measures. And it also gives me something to throw my flax seeds in  Oh yeah, and if 97% aint lactose intoleraint, that number aint far off. Lactose intolerant don't just mean getting sick. Most people especially get constipated, which they don't pay attention to. Ever since I found out that wasn't normal, I've drastically cut down on dairy. | ||
| Tom Hagerty |
Anonymous: "I was reading a site that suggested basically a fruit and vegetable only diet with occasional seeds and nuts for some protein." There is no iron or complete protein in this diet. I'm sure you'll lose weight but you might also lose your health. | ||
| Anonymous |
THanks EB but you are wrong, i now people that gained weight only by eating the wrong things and not even coming close to the 2000 calories a day mark which is very standard today. 97% is what it is for lactore intolerent and has many said, you get bloated, feel bad and more, its not just only one sign that you get from an allergie. You should get out there and read more friend, educate yourself and get that tongue out of your fat ass. | ||
| Eb |
Anonymous> First you should start educate yourself in a nicer language. I could also start calling you nasty things, but I don't want to drop to your level. Second.. around 70% is lactose intolerant. Not 97%. Get your facts straight! There is a difference in being lactose-intolerant and have milk-allergie. I doesn't matter what the person eats!!! I can eat macdonalds everyday and still loose weights! This counts for everybody, except people who have some disorders that make them gain or loose weight. It's all about calories. Face it! And please don't follow that foolish diet only eating fruit, vegetables with occasional seeds and nuts. That's NOT gonna get you in better shape! My advice to you is to start educating yourself on internet-sites where the information is scientific, and not the hippie-sites you are "learning" from now. This will make it all MUCH easier. I am in total control of my body and can loose/gain weight whenever I want to. And it's not even a bit hard. | ||
| Eric |
Brewer's Yeast is healthy for you! http://health.enotes.com/alternative-medicine-encyclopedia/brewers-yeast | ||
| Eric |
Collard Greens anyone? Look at its nutritional value...... All I can say is "WOW!" http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=138 | ||
| Alice |
Do you have to take the brewer's yeast in powder or tablets..? I am really interested in it, but I don't know which form to get, or which is more beneficial...a little guidance..? | ||
| honest |
go with the powder, Tom suggested it to me and I bought from www.puritan.com. Got a good deal on it too, buy one get one free. I just mix it with water and down it like an irish car bomb (dam I love those drinks) chunks and all. The stuff really doesnt taste bad all, even kind of enjoyable. Try it out, it costs about $15 for the buy one get one free deal. Bottom line is powder, powder, powder. Enjoy! | ||
| Alice |
wow, great price~ thanks! | ||
| Tom Hagerty |
Alice: Have a look at my article on Nutrition. You might get some ideas here about hair-healthy food and supplements. Forget about mixing the brewer's yeast powder in water. (Honest lacks taste buds.) Blend it with orange juice or apple juice. It actually tastes good this way. And stay away from Irish Car Bombs except for March 17. | ||
| Alice |
it's pretty horrible (it arrived..the brewer's yeast)...but I am trying to get used to it...i had not even a whole spoonful yesterday, and i could barely make it...today, i drank some but only by adding a tablespoon little by little as to not notice the flavor...i sprinkled it really, i think i can bear it that way~ thanks for the advice~ | ||
| Tom Hagerty |
Alice: Did you get the brewer's yeast from Puritan's Pride and blend it with orange juice? I like this drink. I can't believe you find it "horrible." | ||
| Alice |
I did~ Well, I mixed it in with lemonade~ I'll actually make it "smoothie-like" with orange juice..just didn't wanna wake everyone up with the blender | ||
| Alice |
Also, i didn't know what to expect really, so now that I know the flavor, I think I will tolerate it | ||
| Eric |
Alice- I mix mine in with some Whey protein (vanilla flavor).. mmmmmmmm goooooood! Seriously, it is not bad, and it is an acquired taste. Don't let the taste stop you from consuming it though ! It is a whole-food source! ~ERIC | ||
| rachel |
does whey protein actually contain milk's vitamins and minerals (b12, calcium, zinc, phosphorus etc.)? | ||
| Eric |
Rachel, I do not believe so, I could be wrong. | ||
| cas |
I found out that rice bran is a real good source of many b vitamins (b1,3,5,6,inositol, choline), silica, iron (non heme, though), zinc etc. Comparable to brewer's yeast. (The brewer's yeast I get here is horrible!) Any thoughts/ anyone consumes rice bran? | ||
| Eric |
100+ Nutrition Facts About 25 Well-Known Foods http://www.mercola.com/nutritionplan/foodalert.htm#avocado | ||
| Anonymous |
I usually mix brewer's yeast with my green tea.. Is it ok to mix when the water is still hot? Or it must be cold.. thanks | ||
| Eric B. Roberts New member Username: Eric_roberts Post Number: 6 Registered: 11-2008 |
Anonymous, I have alsways mixed the Brewer's yeast with water that just came out of the faucet (you know what I mean, not too cold or not too hot). I would think that mixing it with "hot" water would be a bad idea. |
