Harvard Scientists Indicate That Breakfast Skipping Has Adverse Health Consequences

Harvard Scientists Indicate That Breakfast Skipping Has Adverse Health Consequences

If you leave each morning without so much as a glance at breakfast, a new study provides another reason to slow down and take time out of your busy day to eat a healthy breakfast and help your heart.

This paper looked at men – some 27,000 of them over 16 years. So whilst women also skip breakfast, this is a good study for husbands, dads and other males in your lives.

They published in the journal Circulation, and the researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health explain that men who missed breakfast had a 27% higher risk of coronary heart disease, compared to those who followed sage advice about eating like a king for the first meal of the day.

  • Cahill LE, Chiuve SE, Mekary RA, Jensen MK, Flint AJ, Hu FB, Rimm EB. Prospective Study of Breakfast Eating and Incident Coronary Heart Disease in a Cohort of Male US Health Professionals. Circulation. 2013 Jul 23;128(4):337-43. View Abstract

The researchers also noted that men who skipped breakfast also ate one less meal each day, so they were not catching up with a double lunch!

Coronary heart disease, is the leading cause of death in the U.K and most other western countries and occurs when the blood vessels to the heart become narrower, diminishing oxygen flow.

Those men who snacked late at night were 55% more likely to develop coronary heart disease. But numbers in the study were small so it is not so easy to state this applies to all late night snackers.

Because the study only monitored men over time—rather than asking them to eat or skip breakfast and see what happened—the researchers can’t say for certain that skipping breakfast is responsible for the increased risk of heart disease; it only shows a correlation between the two. This habit for example may be an indicator for other more risky behaviour not followed in this paper.

In fact once the researchers took into account some of those risk factors—high body mass index, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and diabetes mellitus—men who skipped breakfast were only 18% more likely to have coronary heart disease.

One possibility is the overall poor health habits of breakfast skippers, who tended to share certain characteristics—they were younger, more likely to smoke, employed full-time, unmarried, and less physically active and drank more alcohol.

More research is needed to determine what role breakfast plays in keeping the heart healthy. In the meantime, the researchers stand behind the old advice - “Breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dine like a pauper”.

 

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Things you may have never known about Pineapple.

The pineapple is a member of the bromeliad family. It is extremely rare that bromeliads produce edible fruit. The pineapple is the only available edible bromeliad today.

It is a multiple fruit. One pineapple is actually made up of dozens of individual floweret's that grow together to form the entire fruit. Each scale on a pineapple is evidence of a separate flower.

Pineapples stop ripening the minute they are picked. No special way of storing them will help ripen them further. Colour is relatively unimportant in determining ripeness. Choose your pineapple by smell. If it smells fresh, tropical and sweet, it will be a good fruit.

The more scales on the pineapple, the sweeter and juicier the taste.

After you cut off the top, you can plant it. It should grow much like a sweet potato will.

This delicious fruit is not only sweet and tropical; it also offers many benefits to our health. Pineapple is a remarkable fruit.

We find it enjoyable because of its lush, sweet and exotic flavor, but it may also be one of the most healthful foods available today. If we take a more detailed look at it, we will find that pineapple is valuable for easing indigestion, arthritis or sinusitis.

The juice has an anthelmintic effect; it helps get rid of intestinal worms.

Let's look at how pineapple affects other conditions:

  • Pineapple is high in manganese, a mineral that is critical to development of strong bones and connective tissue. A cup of fresh pineapple will give you nearly 75% of the recommended daily amount.
  • It is particularly helpful to older adults, whose bones tend to become brittle with age.
  • Bromelain, a proteolytic enzyme, is the key to pineapple's value. Proteolytic means "breaks down protein", which is why pineapple is known to be a digestive aid. It helps the body digest proteins more efficiently. Bromelain is also considered an effective anti-inflammatory.
  • Regular ingestion of at least one half cup of fresh pineapple daily is purported to relieve painful joints common to osteoarthritis. It also produces mild pain relief.
  • In Germany, bromelain is approved as a post-injury medication because it is thought to reduce inflammation and swelling.
  • Orange juice is a popular liquid for those suffering from a cold because it is high in Vitamin C. Fresh pineapple is not only high in this vitamin, but because of the Bromelain, it has the ability to reduce mucous in the throat. If you have a cold with a productive cough, add pineapple to your diet. It is commonly used in Europe as a post-operative measure to cut mucous after certain sinus and throat operations.
  • Those individuals who eat fresh pineapple daily report fewer sinus problems related to allergies. In and of itself, pineapple has a very low risk for allergies.
  • Pineapple is also known to discourage blood clot development. This makes it a valuable dietary addition for frequent fliers and others who may be at risk for blood clots.
  • An old folk remedy for morning sickness is fresh pineapple juice. It really works! Fresh juice and some nuts first thing in the morning often make a difference.
  • It's also good for a healthier mouth. The fresh juice discourages plaque growth.

 

Research demonstrates effectiveness of the Bowen Technique

BOWEN THERAPY — RESEARCH AND ARTICLES

BACK AND NECK PAIN:

Amy Norman presented a study on Bowen therapy in 1998 at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Department of Physical Education, Exercise and Sport Science.

Practitioners rated the following results in their clients:

  • 85% effectiveness in back pain with 4.3 sessions
  • 88% effectiveness in neck pain with 4.5 sessions
  • 83% effectiveness in stress, tension with 4 sessions
  • 83% effectiveness in "other" issues after 5.8 sessions

After receiving their treatments, clients reported the following results:

  • 85% effectiveness with back pain
  • 80% effectiveness for stress and tension
  • 80% effectiveness with Fibromyalgia
  • 95% effectiveness with TMJD
  • 80% effectiveness with hip pain
  • 75.6% for "other" conditions

BOWEN THERAPY AND THERMOGRAPHY

Australian Bowen therapist and instructor Faye Ferguson did a research study using infrared thermography to illustrate the impact of a Bowen therapy treatment on the human body. Images were taken before the Bowen treatment and at several intervals after the treatment: one hour, two days, five days and five-thirteen days. The images clearly show an increase in heat and energy after the Bowen treatment.

MIGRAINES:

London-based Bowen practitioner Nikke Ariff completed the Bowen therapy Migraine Research Program which studied the efficacy of treating migraine headaches. The 39 migraine volunteers consisted of 37 women and 2 men. Thirteen of them had been suffering from migraines for 1-15 years; seventeen of them had been having migraines for 16-30 years; and nine had migraines for over 30 years. In all, 31 participants experienced a positive result, representing 79.5% of the total group. At the end of the program, 36 of the 39 they would recommend Bowen therapy as a treatment to a friend or colleague.

FIBROMYALGIA:

There is compelling research that Bowen therapy may also be effective in relieving the painful symptoms of fibromyalgia:

In a study of twenty patients diagnosed with fibromyalgia conducted by Jo Anne Whitaker, M.D., at the American College of Rheumatology, almost all participants experienced various degrees of relief which lasted from a few days to several weeks. Most reported immediate relief following a Bowen treatment. For some, repeated Bowen therapy maintained complete clinical remission. The results were statistically significant and correlated with improvement of clinical well-being.

Fibromyalgia Pilot Study

A pilot study on the effect of Bowen treatments on fibromyalgia sufferers was carried out by Tim Willcocks (Bowen Practitioner and Trainer). Four participants (aged 39-52) who were diagnosed with fibromyalgia from 3 to 5 years, were given four Bowen treatments over a five week period. All four participants experienced improvement, including better sleep, ease in walking, cessation of vertigo, eased neck pain, improved balance and less exhaustion.

More Info on bowen and fibromyalgia:

KNEE REPLACEMENT SURGERY:

Learn how Bowen therapy can assist in preparing for and recovering from knee replacement surgery. To view the article, please click here

ASTHMA:

Nikke Ariff did research between 2003 and 2004 to test the efficacy of Bowen in treating asthma. This research, carried out during a twelve-month period, included a majority of participants who had had asthma for over 5 years, and most over 15 years. The results were positive. Eighty-three percent of participants reported a reduction in the frequency of asthma attacks with 75% reporting less reliance on medication than before the beginning of treatments.

Of 24 volunteers who completed the program, 22 reported that secondary health concerns had also improved, including back, neck and shoulder pain; knee and joint problems; headaches and migraines; hay fever; irritable bowel syndrome and digestion; circulation; insomnia; anxiety, stress, depression and energy level improvement.

Whatever the level of asthma, or similar respiratory problems, Bowen often seems to reduce the level of attack very quickly, and effectively. A number of case studies forming part of a study over several years have begun to illustrate how very successful the technique is proving to be.

As Bowen is both very gentle and non-invasive, there is no danger in using it with asthma and other respiratory conditions. The many cases treated have shown often to produce results very quickly which last. Treatment usually does not need to be continuous, and often just a very few sessions will change the situation for the sufferer. As with any allergy, the avoidance of contact with the allergen is an essential part of the treatment. However, what Bowen therapy does seem to achieve very often is the release of tightness in the chest which aids both asthmatics and other respiratory sufferers.

The study being undertaken by Alastair Rattray, a very experienced Bowen Therapist, and Teacher with the European College of Bowen Studies (ECBS) is showing that it makes no difference as to whether the person is under a regime of medication, or not. The results are proving, so far, to be usually exactly the same. The attacks often lessen until they no longer seem to be a problem. There are many cases recorded at all ages.

CARPAL TUNNEL:

Six people took part in a Bowen tech study carried out by Glenys Sheedy. They had been suffering from pain and numbness in the fingers and wrist, shoulders and neck for up to 3 years. They received four bowen treatments over a 4 week period. Bowen successfully eliminated all symptoms for 3 of the 6 participants, and the remaining three were able to return to regular activities.

FROZEN SHOULDER:

Published in England by Dr. Bernie Carter, at the Metropolitan University of Manchester (UK), this Bowen study showed effective results with frozen shoulder after 3 to 6 treatments, even with those who had long-standing conditions. The study involved 20 participants diagnosed with frozen shoulder and treated with Bowen therapy.

70% of participants regained full mobility, equal to the unaffected side, by the end of treatment. The other participants showed significant improvement in mobility and associated function. 80% of participants reports a pain level of 0-2, down from a level of 10. Some still reported mild ache but none reported any invasive or intense pain, which they had experienced before receiving Bowen therapy.

At the conclusion of this study, participants reported a high level of satisfaction with the therapy, a commitment to use Bowen therapy in any future case of relapse or for another condition, and the intention to recommend the therapy to friends and family.

ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE:

California State University athletic coaches and training staff have both personally experienced the positive and almost instantaneous effects of Bowen therapy and seen the phenomenal results on their football, baseball, basketball, track, cross-country, and crew athletes.

Athletes who have had ankle, back, knee, neck, shoulder, groin and hamstring strains or pulls, have received immediate noticeable differences during and after receiving a treatment. i.e. increased range and ease of motion, athletic fluidity, and release of strain tension or muscle cramping. Other athletes who have had chronic shoulder, knee, elbow, or other joint pain due to old injuries had either an immediate noticeable decrease or total elimination of the pain. Still others who have complained of tightness in the chest and slight breathing difficulties have received immediate relief and a greater ability to breathe deeper.

PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECTS:

Ashley Pritchard, at Swinburne University, department of Psychophysiology, Melbourne, Australia, showed that Bowen therapy consistently reduced subjects' levels of anxiety, and enhanced individuals' positive feelings by reducing tension, anger, depression, fatigue, and confusion. Objective measures of decrease in Heart Rate Variability and muscle tension correlated with subjective feelings of relaxation.

FLEXIBILITY:

A study at Coventry University in the United Kingdom revealed that Bowen Therapy has an immediate and direct impact on Hamstring flexibility that lasts at least a week without further treatment. This properly conducted study, with approval from ethics committee and applying strict methodology using Bowen therapy, has now been completed and was accepted for presentation at the First International Fascia Research Congress in Boston in October 2007.

ARTHRITIS

Learn how Bowen therapy can aid in the management of arthritic pain. -click to read article

STROKE

A published, 2011 pilot study determined that stroke patients undergoing Bowen therapy treatment showed improvements in gross motor and neuromuscular function.

PARKINSON'S

Bowen therapy became more widely known as an treatment for Parkinson’s disease after John Coleman, a naturopath from Australia, utilized Bowen therapy in the treatment of his own Stage IV Parkinson’s in 1998. His is still enjoying a remission from his symptoms. Read more about his experience below:

Article: Bowen and Parkinsons

A testimonial: Bowen and Parkinsons Disease

PREGNANCY

Bowen is helpful with many aspects of pregnancy from assisting in conception to safe management of pain and postpartum conditions. -click to read article

RESTLESS LEG SYNDROME:

The Bowen tech study by Marg Biorac from Australia included six people suffering from Restless Leg Syndrome. One participant did not receive any treatment and served as the control; the other five received four Bowen therapy treatments over a four week period. All five persons noticed a reduction in the frequency, intensity and duration of symptoms.

TMJD RESEARCH:

In Durango, CO, Dr. John Bauman, DDS completed a research project on the application of Bowen therapy on TMJ abnormality. Assessment of masseter tension by biofeedback, measurement of bite and subjective symptoms were compared before and after treatment. Immediately after the first treatment, one third of patients felt dramatic relief in some of their symptoms. 20 out of the 22 patients showed significant improvement on their post biofeedback assessment.

CEREBRAL PALSY

Ongoing research by Howard Plummer in Wales has produced encouraging results. Initial outcomes include increased vocalization, calmer behaviour, improved concentration and comprehension and improved head control and improved balance.

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS (Testimonial)

I am a terrible skeptic and recently became critically ill with an exceedingly bad multiple sclerosis exacerbation.

I was in significant muscle pain with reoccurring muscle spasms. A Bowen practitioner came and visited me in the hospital and did a session on me. I was so ill and in pain at the time, I thought I’ll try anything.

After just a few minutes (after the session) - no more than 2 -3, - the pain I had been heavily medicated for completely disappeared and never returned.

At first, I couldn’t walk or really move my left side much - but since 3 visits total - I can walk - unsteadily, without a walker for short distances.

I am astounded something so simple and painless works - but it clearly does.

IMPACT ON BLOOD CHEMISTRY AND DETOXIFICATION:

Dr. Whitaker, using dark field, phase and fluorescent microscopic live cell analysis, has demonstrated that blood chemistry changes following Bowen therapy treatments. These changes corroborate reports by some patients of flu-like symptoms due to detoxification, which can occur following a session.

HEART AND NERVOUS SYSTEM:

By measuring changes in value and pattern in heart rate variability before and after treatment, a study by Dr. Whitaker, MD, has shown that Bowen therapy directly affects the autonomic nervous system. This quieting of the autonomic nervous system allows the parasympathetic system to attend more clearly to healing.

BOWEN AND EMPLOYEE HEALTH

A study published in the Australian Journal of Holistic Nursing found Bowen therapy was proven to have a positive overall impact on employee health including stress and pain reduction, increased mobility and energy as well as improved sleep.

BOWEN AND EPILEPSY

A study of epilepsy patients in 2008 revealed that, in general, the number of seizures decreased and the intensity of the seizures lessened for all participants.

 

A Chocolate Ditty or 2

  • Seven days without chocolate makes one weak.
  • The 12-step chocoholics program: never be more than 12 steps away from chocolate!
  • Chocolate is cheaper than therapy, and you don't need an appointment.
  • One of life's mysteries is how a two-pound box of candy can make a person gain five pounds.
  • I would give up chocolate, but i'm no quitter!
  • There are four basic food groups: milk chocolate, dark chocolate, white chocolate & chocolate truffles!

 

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Garlic as a medicine

Garlic has been used for medicinal purposes since time immemorial. It is for good reason that garlic is seen as an anti-aging remedy. Garlic undeniably helps to combat cardiovascular disease and improves the blood flow to organs and tissues, it also strengthens the immune system and protects the body against toxic substances. Garlic is also an excellent remedy for a range of infections with viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites.

Garlic is used for (among other things):

  • Cardiovascular disorders
  • Circulatory disorders
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