tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27545639600113687262009-12-25T21:39:50.573-05:00A Diary of Health ChallengesLinillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07824646711714231423noreply@blogger.comBlogger76125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2754563960011368726.post-78872088922033965262009-12-13T18:48:00.002-05:002009-12-13T18:54:35.082-05:00

Many parents have claimed that their child's symptoms of autism showed up after receiving vaccinations. A theory was developed that mercury in vaccines causes autism. But researchers could not prove it, although mercury is a known neurological poison. Now some researchers have another theory: that hydrolyzed gelatin in the MMR vaccine may bring on autism. Read this report to find out about this

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I came across a post about fructose in Vitamin Water that also had some interesting facts about erythritol, which is sometimes sold as a "natural" sweetener. Here are quotes from patents and scientific papers:The present method of producing erythritol by fed-batch and repeated fermentation of sugars by microorganisms which produce erythritol.By fed-batch fermentation is meant a fermentation in

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This report is from Cairo: Gas fumes cause aggressive behavior in rats.After forced exposure to gasoline, "the rats were put into a cage and exhibited a variety of aggressive behavior, including gnashing of teeth and biting."

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I saw a poster in the veterinarian's office about toxocara. It is one of the terms for a roundworm infection commonly found in dogs and cats. The poster pointed out that it is more common in humans than sometimes believed. So if you own a pet or are around animals (or their feces), be aware of this condition, which can cause eye infections, respiratory symptoms, and sometimes life-threatening

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Lupus Linked to Insecticide UseBeyond Pesticides reports that a "study, which looked at more than 75,000 women, shows that those who spray insecticides at least six times per year have almost two and a half times the risk of developing lupus and rheumatoid arthritis versus those who do not use insecticides. The risk doubles if insecticides were used in the home for 20 years or more.""Hiring a

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I heard an interview on NPR's Living on Earth about radiation and health. The worrisome part was that living near a nuclear power plant carries a significant risk of cancer for children. The speaker was Joseph Mangano, MPH, MBA, the Executive Director of the Radiation and Public Health Project.Even more information is at the Radiation.org (Radiation and Public Health) website.

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I'm benefitting from a low-fructose diet but it's hard to follow. Here's an article (in PDF) on Malabsorption of Fructose and "FODMAPS" that has good science to explain why some carbs cause digestive problems and how they interact with bacterial overgrowth of the small intestine.FODMAPS stands for Fermentable Oligo-, Di- and Mono-saccharides And Polyols. Authors Jacqueline S. Barrett and Peter R

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Biofilm is formed by colonies of similar bacteria, usually on damp surfaces such as your sink. The germs cooperate to build and maintain a barrier that keeps even strong disinfectants such as bleach and iodine at bay.Yes, they can resist bleach and iodine! Read this: Killing Germs: Are You Winning the Battle with Biofilm? - HousekeepingChannel.com.Excerpt:Scientific American Magazine reports that

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You've probably read that high-fructose corn syrup is supposedly not healthy. I just learned that some people can't handle regular fructose either. In the book, Why Doesn't My Doctor Know This? David Dahlman writes that for some of us, fructose contributes to irritable bowel syndrome. I'm going to stay off fructose for a week or so to see if that helps. I looked up fructose in Wikipedia to get

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Newsjournalonline.com: reports that "Oral Allergic Syndrome (OAS), also called pollen-food allergy, is an allergic reaction to fruits (usually fresh), nuts and vegetables. OAS typically develops in hay fever sufferers. In adults, up to 60 percent of all food allergic reactions are due to cross-reactions between foods and inhalant allergens. Well-cooked, canned, pasteurized or frozen food usually

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Omega-3 deficiency causes 96,000 US deaths per year, say researchers. Consuming too little of Omega-3 oils is more deadly than excess trans fat intake, according to a Harvard University study.Read the article here."Tobacco smoking ranked as the highest risk factor with 436,000 to 500,000 attributed preventable deaths, followed by high blood pressure (372,000 to 414,000), obesity (188,000 to

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Interesting article here: Colonel's secret ingredient for KFC grilled chicken? Beef(Shared via AddThis)The list of ingredients for the Colonel's grilled chicken not only includes beef fat, but also MSG, maltodextrin, bleached wheat flower, partially hydrogenated soybean and cottonseed oil, soy sauce, autolyzed yeast, and more. Since I don't tolerate wheat, yeast, or soy, I certainly won't try

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Tongue and pharyngeal exercises may benefit patients with obstructive sleep apnea!Playing the didgeridoo may be helpful! Watch the video and be convinced.

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Chemsense.com has published a series of articles on concerns about spraying for gypsy moths and links to spray schedules for mid-Atlantic states. An item of current concern is a study linking Bt to a dangerous worsening of flu.

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Well, my husband spent a night in the hospital to have his sleep problems diagnosed. Unfortunately, the test was incomplete because he did not sleep long enough for them to make a diagnosis. He kept waking up and had trouble going back to sleep.At about 4 a.m., the technician came in and sent him home because there was no way they could get sufficient data to diagnose sleep apnea, even though he

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I decided to try Ultraclear Sustain to see if it would help a  stubborn digestive problem. I used the product before but it was over a decade ago. It was helpful at the time. I had forgotten why I stopped taking it but figured the cost had something to do with it.I started with just a teaspoon in liquid and gradually increased to a tablespoon. Then I started coughing every time I drank the stuff.

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I already knew that heated Teflon was hazardous to birds, but self-cleaning ovens? Turns out that Petco and other pet resources are warning people to not use self-cleaning cycle when birds are in the house.Here's what I wonder: if Teflon and self-cleaning ovens produce fumes that kill birds, aren't they a teensy bit harmful to people too? And what about other pets?Petco caution about

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Imagine waking up from a deep sleep because your spouse is hitting you in HIS sleep! This happened to me and after trying unsuccessfully to go back to sleep, I went to the computer and found that he may have parasomnia or RBD.Definition from MedicineNet:REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD) People with rapid eye movement (REM) sleep behavior disorder act out dramatic and/or violent dreams during REM

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I saw this mentioned on Mercola.com and searched (using Goodsearch) for more information on how zinc supplements can help fight diarrhea. I found summaries of various studies about zinc on Rehydrate.org, the Rehydration Project.

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I'm annoyed with a report from the Associated Press that lured me in with a false headline: "Low-fat, low-carb or high-protein? The kind of diet doesn't matter." It purports to summarize a New England Journal of Medicine study.Yet as I read the report, it was obvious that it did not really compare low-fat, low-carb or high-protein diets, at least not what most of us believe those terms mean.

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A few months back I wrote about bras that don't fit and how difficult it is to find a size 42 that does not have huge cups. I found another one: the Eezee Arthritis Bra . The cups stretch to fit B through DD cups, including a "true" B like I wear, not the oversized B that I usually find in sizes over 40. It's latex-free and contains cotton and spandex.It caught my eye in the National catalog

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My dog was acting irritable and sometimes aggressive. I read that you can give tryptophan or 5-HTP to dogs to make them calmer, so I tried it.Then he started having "accidents" - needing to urinate more often and, if we didn't rush him outside immediately, piddling on the carpet. On the second day as I was cleaning up after him, I realized that the 5-HTP might be causing the problem. I stopped

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I wrote about unpleasant reactions to decaf coffee before. I switched to organic brands at home, or sometimes Folger's, which did not bother me. I also started brewing through an unbleached filter instead of using the French Press, just in case the oils were a problem. I did okay with decaf for a while, except for a couple of less-than-pleasant cups when eating out. (Some I didn't drink; it was

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SIBO stands for small intestine bacterial overgrowth. Sometimes the condition is called intestinal dysbiosis. Anyway, I had a 3-hour test called the H2 Breath Test and it shows I have this condition.The doctor sent my a prescription for an antibiotic, but unfortunately it's one I'm allergic to so I've got to get a different prescription. (Obviously this gastroenterologist does not read the forms

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I read about webtribes in an article. The site features online support groups for depression, anxiety, and more. Might be worth checking out.

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