Top Ingredients for 2010- What are they?

They are called the super ingredients and are at the top of researches list for 2010. The dietary supplements and functional foods containing these are expected to affect the nutrition sector in 2010. What are they? Immune- support ingredients- Antioxidants, beta-glucans, eldeberry and echinacea are on top and will be added to food and supplements. Brain boosters- New cognitive health products for brain function. Omega-3 known to improve cerebral function will be added to these products. Prebiotics- In combination with probiotics will be added to nutritional supplements to fight off bacteria and infection. The H1N1 scare of 2009 will increase it's popularity. Baobab-Contains high levels of riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin C, A and D, this will be added to dietary supplements and functional foods, Hemp- A derivative of cannabis, it has high amounts of protein, amino acids and omega-3. This will be formulated into a hemp-protein concentration as a nutritional supplement. Resveratrol-Already known for its heart health benefits will take the market by storm as a dietary supplement. It is also used as a fat burner .

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Santa Clause Makes Changes to Visits

Santas this year may be making changes to their routine visits to protect themselves and others from the H1N1 virus.

Overweight persons have been linked to severe attacks of the swine flu, since Santa Claus is usually overweight or obese it poses added health risks.

Associations for Santas are taking actions. One in particular was a seminar recently in Philedelphia on swine flu.

Some suggestions are:

• Keeing sick kids away
• Placing hand sanitizer stations around malls
• Santas washing their suits more often ( every day)
• Santas to get all the flu shots including the H1N1 vaccine.
• Santas using hand sanitizers and setting an example to kids.

There was a case mentioned in which a kid too sick to be at school was seen fit to be with Santa. This year sick children will be found unfit to sit with Santa or shake his hand.

Alternative Medicine Is Used Against Swine flue

Alternative therapies used to fight flus and influenza are considered good against the H1N1 virus.

Alternative medicine practitioners reported that with herbal remedies and good nutrition people without the vaccine can avoid the swine flu. Some herbal remedies mentioned are: astragalus, geisemium and cecchetto.

A healthy immune system can be a defense against many illnessses including colds and flus. It would therefore make sense that if these herbal remedies work by building the immune system, they would protect against the swine flu. F0r those whose immune system is already suppressed this may be a challenged.

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Reducing Mistakes In Medical Emergiences

You can store your medical records online. Medical information like allergies, medications, medical conditions etc online on iMediChart.com secure server. They may come in handy in emergencies or Doctor office visits to reduce medical mistakes or saving lives. Whether you are an individual or a family, you can benefit from your own records. See it for yourself.

Encounters With Holistic Practitioners

The Center for Healing Arts offers in-depth encounters with holistic health practitioners on DVD. Each DVD film session features a personalized, in-depth encounter with an adept practitioner of one of the healing arts. It is a deeply valuable resource to those who are seeking increased well-being in their own lives and the lives of their families. Please click this link to visit The Center for Healing Arts to get Listen With Your Heart:Sandra Ingerman on Shamansim, Healing & Nature and other valuable resources.

Self Care For Lifestyle Change

There is a program focusing on managing yourself to accomplish important goals. Lifestyle changes may force you to set goals or deadlines but fear, anxiety, anger and stress may become hurdles along the way. For example: -You may recovering after a lengthy illness -You may be recovering after surgery -You may have just discovered you are at risk for cancer. -Your are overweight and any more may cost you your life -Your cholesterol is high and you are hypertensive The point is you are at a stage where you have to make lifestyle changes that are necessary for your health. Learn about this program and how it can motivate people to self care: http://www.makinghealthdecisions.com/ Attract Health Album can improve your outlook on being healthy

Personal Health Records

The Personal Health Information Protection Act(PHIPA)- Ontario, Canada

Did you know that when you visit a hospital or any health care setting, have a test done or receive care in your home, health information is recorded in your health records?

Under PHIPA in Onatrio Canada, you have the rights to:

• Give consent to how your personal health information is collected, used and stored.
• Request access to your health records
• Make corrections to your records

When you visit a hospital or health care setting, you may be seen by more than one health disciplines. These Health Information Custodians are required to take steps to safeguard your health information. Each will have access to your health records to:

1. Access your health history
2. Record pertinent data about your visit

To access your health history-This is important for several reasons:

• To give the right treatment
• To make appropriate referral.
• To collaborate with those who know about you.
• To know about your health condition.

To Record Pertinent Data This will be new information added to your record at that time. It will be notes about your visit and treatment, including any tests. It may include recommendations. This information will be entered in your Health Records. The Health Information Custodian will sign his or her name and designation. The new data then becomes part of your personal health records. This is done by each Health Information Custodian each and every time you are seen by one. The Personal Health Information Act sets out guidelines for all Health Information Custodians to follow. It applies to all involved in the delivery of healthcare services.

Under this act Health Information Custodians are required to:

• Safeguard your personal health information
• Collect only what they need to do their job
• Take reasonable steps to ensure your health records are accurate and complete for the work they do
• Provide a written description of the practices they use to protect your information

Personal health records, their use and storage may be an issue for your health system. Yours may have different regulations.

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Spending On Alternative Medicine Is Up

According to a recent research study, American people are spending a substantial amount of out of pocket money on Alternative Medicine.

The annual amount is $34Billion. Among the popular ones are: -Chiropractors -Acupunture -Herbal remedies Because this large amount of money is out-of-pocket, researchers want to do more research to determine which ones really work.

Tanning Beds Are Bad For Your Health

Tanning beds can no longer be considered good for healthy looking skin. According to a recent study, they are as bad as arsenic and mustard gas. Because of the ultra violet radiation they are hazardous to your health, and increase the risk of skin cancer by 75%. The World Health Organization (WHO)is warning people to stay away from them especially before age 18. Bronzing or self tanning cream can be used instead advised the American Cancer Society.

Electronic Cigarettes Not FDA Appproved

Electronic cigarettes are not as safe from nicotine as some may think. This is according to a recent report. The FDA tested electronic cigarettes from two manufacturers and found several toxic chemicals. The FDA has not approved these cigarettes as an alternative to regular cigarettes, reporting that they produce a nicotine mist that is directly absorbed into the lungs. The fear is that electronic cigarettes may be a deterrent to smoking cessation. Smoking cessation is part of the health education at makinghealthdecisions.com beacuse of the Health risk factor 'Tobacco'

Computer Users Can Find Help With Dry Eye

Computer users suffer from dry eyes due to blinking infrequently. Opthalmogolists have reported help for those who are affected by this eye irritation. According to a recent report artificial tears or mist can help with the burning and blurring associated with it. Tips for users: Close eyes for a minute or two. Take a break from staring at the screen to look at other items at various distances Dry Eye rejuvenation mist Blinking tears Natural tears

Most Popular Supplements

What are the most popular supplements? Is it your favourite? Is it the ones you have rejected? See what the researchers have found A look at the most popular supplements

Folic Acid More Beneficial

According to a recent study, folic acid is more beneficial to the newborn health than was once thought. Specialists are even going as far as looking for ways to boost food products so that mothers-t0-be can get enough in their diets. Folate the natural source of folic acid is found in vegetables and fruit and is important in a healthy eating pattern. They believe mothers cannot get enough in their regular diet because of the demands of pregnancy. At the same time they are warning against overuse of folic acid supplements in the older age group.

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Tobacco & Smoking_ Top Globa Health Issues

A top New York health official is pushing ahead with bans on smoking, Smoking and trans fat are on top of the agenda to resolve health issues. Smoking was listed as the number 1 USA health issue . He stressed the importance of fighting preventable illnesses. The new Center For Disease Control (CDC) job is a challenge and will require partnership with other agencies the director said. Read More New CDC chief to target smoking; led charge in NYC In the meatime 57,000 die every year in Bangladesh due to smoking. Their government expenditure surpasses revenues earned from tobacco use. They are even recommending a $1million fine and imprisonment for illegal tobacco advertisement. At makinghealthdecisions.com, smoking is one of the major health risk factors in their health management program. They teach people online how to take control of their health and prevent diseases. Read More

Local Produce Buying Club

A local produce community in Ontario Canada is helping local communities to buy locally, contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions while saving money and eating well. Participants buy their vegetables, fruits and other seasonal produce from local farms, in bulk. The produce are packaged into reusable boxes and dropped off at specific points to the members. Volunteers from a local community offer there time to: -Organize a drop off zone -Collect the money from the members. -Buy in bulk for the members. -Deliver the food boxes to drop off points. The club works with farmers to reduce transportation and packaging cost. The members buy locally in bulk, contribute to reducing their carbon footprint and save money on nutritious food. I would like to know of similar projects. You can read this Good Food Box Program http://www.foodshare.net/ At http://www.makinghealthdecisions.com%20you/ can learn how to eat and shop for nutritious meals

Vitamins Supplements Can Improve Macular Health

A combination of supplements: vitamins, minerals and caretonoids, known as Macular Health offers hope for age related macular disease. Age related macular degeneration (AMD) is a disease of the eye. The capsule , one a day taken over a 2 year period was used in a study . Those who were given the supplement had an increase in their retinal improvement and better vision. More research is being done with the supplement to evaluate improvement in eye health.

Nicotine Replacement Therapy

Although some experts have advised against reducing smoking in favour of stopping abruptly, a new study reports that nicotine replacement therapy can help smokers. Smokers are twice as likely to stop in the long run if they use nicotine repalcement to help them quit gradually. Researchers studied seven trials involving 3000 people. Result: 6.75% of those using nicotine replacement were able to go six months without smoking. This is twice as many as those who used a placebo. Other studies have reported that 1/2 of those individuals who stop smoking for six months do quit for life.

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Smokers Die Sooner- Cost Health Care Less

I came across this article this morning delivered to my mail box. I thought it would throw some more light on the no smoking issue. There is a lot of evidence that smoking is bad for health, costly and a significant health risk factor. According to this report smokers are dying as much as ten years sooner saving health care dollars. Non smokers are living longer at a greater cost to their health care system No smoking and Other health resources

I am Stopping TB

World TB Day is being celebrated today, on March 24, 2009 The World Health Organization (WHO) is counting on the all globally to stop TB by the the year 2015. Read How Here We are stopping TB. This blog is writing to communicate to other bloggers, those with TB, individuals with HIV, healthy individuals, those in wellness programs and readers of this blog information about TB, and how to prevent it. How can TB be improved? By communicating to all, the risk factors, the outcomes if untreated and the preventive actions, we can stop TB. By keeping TB information current through blogs, social communities and health information websites we can stop TB. Public Health Actions- HIV and tuberculosis combination is deadly, each worsening the other. HIV infected individuals are a high risk group with many living unaware of the impact of HIV on tuberculosis. By making TB services, treatment and education avaliable to them we can control tuberculosis. The actions of local communities must address the needs of HIV individuals in their community, making treatment and diagnosis a piority. Medication & Drugs- Some tuberculosis cases are drug resistant placing everyone at risk, action is required now to address those cases. Research and funding for new vaccines, new drugs and alternative treatment are needed to stop TB. Supporting website: http://www.makinghealthdecisions.com/ You Can stop TB. Join us : http://www.stoptb.org/

Hollstic Health For Personal And Spiritual Wellbeing

Sandra Ingerman, Shamanic healer/teacher and author of Soul Retrieval, Medicine for the Earth and How to Heal Toxic Thoughts is the current DVD series guest of The Center for Healing Arts. The Center for Healing Arts offers in-depth encounters with holistic health practitioners on DVD. Each DVD film session features a personalized, in-depth encounter with an adept practitioner of one of the healing arts. Guest practitioners are carefully selected for their experience, knowledge, spiritual and heart qualities, and for representing a particular tradition in the vast range of holistic health traditions the DVD series will explore. Each is recorded as if speaking to an intimate friend. The focus is on presence, rather than on commercialism. The Center for Healing Arts is a deeply valuable resource to those who are seeking increased well-being in their own lives and the lives of their families. Please click this link to visit The Center for Healing Arts to get Listen With Your Heart:Sandra Ingerman on Shamansim, Healing & Nature and other valuable resources.

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Giving To Promote Health

It is evident though, that certain lifestyle habits are predispose us to killer diseases. Smoking is undoubtable ranking # 1 along with:-Physical inactivity, high fat diets, overweight, environmental factors, second hand smoke, work place hazards. Our health care can start by correcting these actions. Health care can also continue even if we have fallen prey to these diseases. The Internet has become a reliable source of information and resources making it more universal. Can we be a source to others by supporting their move to change a lifestyle? A special occasion for example is a good time to give them that support. All year round is good too. Give them a gift of health to show you care, to show your support while contributing to their health and longevity. www.makinghealthdecisions.com

A No Smoking Challenge

To those wishing to quit smoking or to friends who want to give support, the driven to quit challenge is here again! By registering to quit smoking in the month of March, prizes can be won. This Includes a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. Those wishing to quit must register by February 28, 2009. They must be a resident of Ontario, Canada. Give a gift to somone you know by registering them and Continue your support during the following months Read more and register To others outside of Ontario or Canada. If you know similar no-smoking initiatives please include them. The resources on the site are still valuable to those outside of Ontario. Smoking is a serious health risk factor. You can learn more about managing health online.Quit Smoking Today, Guaranteed!!

An Online Health Program To Self Care

There is an online health program where anyone can learn to plan, implement and manage their health. They use health risk factors and current health data to teach people to take control of their health. The program is organized and coordinated by a registered nurse with skills in many areas of health care. It is open to anyone worldwide. They provide examples of health scenarios to work through and they encourage visitors to submit examples. They program encourages self managment. The actions begin at home and continue at home even after seeing a specialist. This allows the person to take control by making health decisions to prevent disease. And best of all no insurance, health plan or ID is required.

Saw Palmetto-Treatment for Enlarged Prostate

Alternative medicine is a common treatment for prostate enlargement. This is a condition in which the prostate cells divide too rapidly making the gland too large. The condition is called benign prostatic hyperthropy( BPH). The herb, extract of saw palmetto is medicinal and is approved to treat the condition. It reduces the hyperplasia associated with BPH and relieves the urinary symptoms. It can be taken as a herbal supplement, to promote healthy prostates or on prescription by a physician for BPH. They are available in capsule form, as teas or tintures. It is apparently less expensive than drugs used for the same purpose Side effects: Side effects are rare and are less than other other drugs used for treating the disease. For this it is considered safe for use. They are nausea, upset stomach and headaches. About the herb- Saw palmetto boosts the immune and endocrine systems. It is also used as a tonic to enhance strength and vitality. It has other benefits such as:

• Enhances sexual desire and funtioning
• Stimulates hair growth
• Increases breast size
• Anti-inflammatory properties

Pregnant women and those taking testosterone or estrogen should consult their doctor first before taking saw palmetto.

If you believe your symptoms are that of BPH and would rather alternative treatment, ask your doctor about saw palmetto herbal medicine. Other herbal medicine used with saw palmetto are flaxseed oil and zinc, they can be used in combination with it.

Smoking Cessation Is Not Easy- How To Quit

Nicotine is the killer drug in the cigarettes and cigars that people smoke. When you smoke the nicotine affects the brain making you temporarily calm and more alert; you actually get a mood boost. When the effects wear off the cravings to be calm and alert returns and you go for another cigarette for a boost. These personal benefits make it difficult to quit. Smoking however is bad for health because it is a #1 cause of various cancers, cardiovascular disease, respiratory diseases and more. It suppresses your immune system. Smoking is a leading cause of premature death.

Smoking is modifiable risk factor that can be stopped. There are many things one can do to quit and stay quit.

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While you are a smoker:

Think about the reasons why you smoke and write them down.

Try alternate ways to keep calm and alert.

Get sufficient sleep: instead of staying up with a cigarette, hit the pillow for sleep.

Have some free time? Go for physical activity such as walking, running and cycling. Don't remain inactive too long.

Purchase a good exercise/fitness equipment for home use.

Cut out habits that seem to accompany your smoking routine, for example: A certain a past time that trigggers the urge to smoke.

Hang out with people you know that don't smoke. en you are ready to quit

• Set a date to do so
• Tell your spouse or friends and ask for their support
• Join a no smoking program online
• Check out the resources available in your local community
• Hang out with non smoking colleagues or peers
• Try nicotine replacement therapy

If quitting is still difficult , try a behaviour change program. There are some examples on the left. Parents can be an example to protect children from second hand smoke.

Support cancer prevention on World Health Day.

Particpate in World No Tobacco Day eventTake the Driven To Quit Challenge . If you live in Ontario , Canada and are a smoker you can register for this yearly event .