^^^^Coffee Drinkers, Beware of Adverse Effect of Iron Deficient Anemia, Scientists Warn

By Kyle J. Norton

Anemia is a medical condition characterized by reduced numbers of healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin that bind the oxygen for the body needs.

Iron deficiency anemia is a type of anemia caused by insufficient levels of iron, the substance that plays an essential role for production hemoglobin.

Patients with iron deficiency anemia may induce symptoms of tiredness and shortage of breath due to oxygen deficiency.

Most people believe that the condition can easily cured by intake of iron supplement. However, according to my experience, iron is hard to absorb in supplement form, even in empty stomach.

Intake of iron supplements in patients with iron deficiency anemia may experience symptoms of stomach cramps, nausea, and diarrhea.

In severe cases, iron insufficiency may facilitate symptoms of extreme fatigue, weakness, pale skin chest pain, fast heartbeat, headache, inflammation, brittle nails..... and dizziness.

Some researchers suggested that in prevention of digestive symptoms, a small amount of food intake together with the supplement may be required in some people. 

Others advised that iron supplement should not taken together with high fiber foods, such as whole grains, raw vegetables, bran and foods or drinks with caffeine.

Please make sure that you do not take milk, calcium and antacids with iron supplements

More importantly, intake of iron supplement may also interact with some medicine such as tetracycline, penicillin, and ciprofloxacin as well as diminishing efficacy of drugs used for Parkinson disease and seizures.

Genetic alternation and slow, chronic blood loss within the body such as stomach peptic ulcer, a hiatal hernia, a colon polyp or colorectal cancer are the major causes of iron deficiency anemia.

According to Dr. Aime Crespo at Children's Hospital Boston, genetic mutation of deficiency of the TMPRSS6 protein is associated to the cause for the body to produce too much hepcidin, a hormone that inhibits iron absorption by the intestine.

Truly, long term diet of iron deficiency and chronic use of drug that induce gastric bleeding such as aspirin are also associated to prevalent risk factor in occurrence of iron deficiency anemia.

Coffee, a popular and social beverage all over the world, particular in the West, is a drink made from roast bean from the Coffea plant, native to tropical Africa and Madagascar.

Dietary iron beside is an important mineral for our body to make oxygen-carrying proteins hemoglobin for red blood cells and myoglobin for muscle functioning, the mineral also is needed for wide variety of metabolic processes, including oxygen and electron transport, deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) synthesis......

Coffee may interfere digestive track function in absorbed nonheme iron from dietary sources, a respectable study suggested.

According to the lead author of the study, a cup of coffee intake showed to reduce iron absorption from a hamburger meal by 39%, in compared to 64% of tea, a potent inhibitor of iron absorption.

Even more interestingly, ingested a cup of drip coffee or instant coffee with a meal composed of semipurified ingredients, rate of iron absorption was reduced from 5.88% to 1.64 and 0.97%, respectively

In the time length basic, coffee exhibited same degree of iron inhibition regardless an hour before or after the meals.

Furthermore, the authors also found that change of concentration of coffee intake may also interfere with rate of inhibition.

In the prevention of dietary consumption that induces iron deficiency, intake of iron inhibited beverage such as tea and coffee are recommended to add iron enhanced absorption foods into their diet such as ascorbic acid and meat, fish and poultry;... and reduced intake calcium.

Importantly, depletion of iron stores may only have minimum effect on enhanced iron absorption in people who follow an inadequate dietary situation, thus increased risk iron deficient anemia without even knowing it.

There is an algorithm established by the the University of Göteborg, that calculate the amount of iron absorption without injection of dietary enhancers and inhibitors.

This algorithm is based on the study used basal dose absorption of 40% in compared to different amounts of dietary factors known to influence iron absorption by measuring iron absorption from 24 complete meals with mean iron absorption in 31 subjects who served a varied whole diet labeled with heme- and nonheme-iron tracers over a period of 5 days.

However, researchers of the study also said, "This algorithm has several applications. It can be used to predict iron absorption from various diets, to estimate the effects expected by dietary modification, and to translate physiologic into dietary iron requirements from different types of diets".

The findings suggested that coffee may have inhibited effect in reduced digestive system functioning in absorption of dietary iron.

Therefore, people with iron deficient anemia should take only coffee with an extra portion of iron enhancers in their meal.

People who drink too much coffee may want to reduce numbers of cup per day.


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Kyle J. Norton, Master of Nutrition
Health article writer and researcher; Over 10.000 articles and research papers have been written and published on line, including world wide health, ezine articles, article base, healthblogs, selfgrowth, best before it's news, the karate GB daily, etc.,.
Named TOP 50 MEDICAL ESSAYS FOR ARTISTS & AUTHORS TO READ by Disilgold.com Named 50 of the best health Tweeters Canada - Huffington Post
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Some articles have been used as references in medical research, such as international journal Pharma and Bio science, ISSN 0975-6299.

Sources
(1) Inhibition of food iron absorption by coffee by Morck TA, Lynch SR, Cook JD.(PubMed)
(2) Effect of tea and other dietary factors on iron absorption by Zijp IM1, Korver O, Tijburg LB.(PubMed)
(3) Prediction of dietary iron absorption: an algorithm for calculating absorption and bioavailability of dietary iron by Hallberg L1, Hulthén L.(PubMed)

Celery and Celery Seeds in Suppression of Arthritis

By Kyle J. Norton, Master of Nutrition


Celery may be used as natural food therapy in suppressed Arthritis Diseases in induction of  acute and chronic painful or inflammatory symptoms, some scientists suggested.

Arthritis is a class of over 100 medical conditions, affecting people of all ages, sexes and races. 

In aging population, most common cause of arthritis is the degeneration of cartilage, the slick, cushioning surface on the ends of bones that has bee worn away, causing bone rubs against bone, in induction of pain, swelling and stiffness.

Depending to severity of osteoarthritis, patients may experience symptoms that surround the joints in hands, knees, hips and spine, such as pain in the joint during or after movement, muscle and feet tenderness, stiffness, loss of flexibility. ... and grating sensation.

The other most common types of arthritis is Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) that is a long-term autoimmune disorder, inducing warm, swollen, and painful joints.

According to statistic, approximately, 50 million adults and 300,000 children have some forms or types of arthritis.

The CDC statistic from 2013–2015, stated that an estimated 54.4 million US adults (22.7%) annually have ever been told by a doctor that they have some form of arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, lupus, or fibromyalgia(4).

The prevalent risk factor is also depended to where you live. For example, the percentage of adults with arthritis varies by state, ranging from 17.2% in Hawaii to 33.6% in West Virginia in 2015(4).r

The John Hopskins arthritis center suggested, " Data from 32,322 adults in 11 states from the 1998 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey (BRFSS), a health survey given annually in the United States, indicates that adults with arthritis report significantly greater HRQL impairment compared to adults without arthritis"(5).

Celery is a species of Apium graveolens, belongings to the family Apiaceae. The food or vegetable is cultivated all around the globe for commercial profits.. 

Celery can grow to 1/2 m tall with stalks (leaf on the top) arranging in a conical shape joined at a common base.

According to recent study, celery seed extract (CSE) processed a strong effect in suppressing arthritis symptoms in a model of polyarthritis without interaction to medication intake. in comparison to aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen 

Dr. Powanda MC, the lead researcher said, " unlike many dietary supplements, the available data suggest that CSE does not significantly affect the p450 enzyme systems( function in interaction with medication intake) and thus is less likely to alter the metabolism of drugs the individual may be taking"

The over the counter (OTC) oral remedies for arthritis and rheumatism classified celery seed extracts is more effective than ibuprofen in anti-arthritic assay without causing gastric bleeding.

 However, treatment of arthritis is ranged from almost zero to highly effective depending to a certain class of products.

Therefore, for maximum effect, types of celery seed extract (CSE) chosen should only be prescribed by related  field specialist.

In support of the above differentiation, the Prince of Songkla University conducted an experimenter by applying A. graveolens (AGE), a bioactive compound isolated from celery seed against liver oxidative stress in adjuvant-induced arthritic rat model.

The results showed that oral administration of AGE (250, 500, and 1,000 mg/kg) for 24 consecutive days reduced symptoms of arthritis through reduced liver oxidative stress and enhanced liver antioxidant properties including host antioxidant enzymes glutathione peroxidase (GPx) and superoxide dismutase (SOD).

Taking altogether, intake of celery may be effective in ameliorated symptoms of arthritis through binding to the expression of proinflammatory cytokins.

However, further data collection on large sample size and multi centers clinical studies performed with human consumption during the course of the investigation will be necessary to complete the picture of celery and its bioactive compounds protective effect against arthritis possibilities.

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Health article writer and researcher; Over 10.000 articles and research papers have been written and published on line, including world wide health, ezine articles, article base, healthblogs, selfgrowth, best before it's news, the karate GB daily, etc.,.
Named TOP 50 MEDICAL ESSAYS FOR ARTISTS & AUTHORS TO READ by Disilgold.com Named 50 of the best health Tweeters Canada - Huffington Post
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Some articles have been used as references in medical research, such as international journal Pharma and Bio science, ISSN 0975-6299.

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(1) Celery Seed and Related Extracts with Antiarthritic, Antiulcer, and Antimicrobial Activitie by Powanda MC, Whitehouse MW, Rainsford KD.(PubMed)
(2) Over the counter (OTC) oral remedies for arthritis and rheumatism: how effective are they? by Whitehouse MW1, Roberts MS, Brooks PM.( PubMed)
(3) Effects of Apium graveolens Extract on the Oxidative Stress in the Liver of Adjuvant-Induced Arthritic Rats bySukketsiri W1, Chonpathompikunlert P2, Tanasawet S3, Choosri N1, Wongtawatchai T3.(PubMed)

(4) Arthritis-Related Statistics(CDC)

(5) Arthritis and Health-related Quality of Life by Kevin Fontaine, Ph.D(John Hopskins Arthritis Center)

Detoxification: How to Detox and Nourish Your Body with Nutritional Supplements

Western diet bears high saturated fat, trans fat, and other harmful substances such as sugar, caffeine, pesticides, additive substances, and less in fruits and vegetables.

These types of harmful substances are toxic.

Our body's detoxifying functions try to get rid of them everyday, when they fail, toxins accumation can cause disruption of hormone production, damage of our body's detoxification organs and weakening of our immune system that can lead to hormone imbalance and chronic illnesses.

Nutritional supplements are also known as dietary supplement that provide additional nutrients to the body including vitamins, minerals, proteins, amino acids or other nutritional substances.

Although a balanced and varied diet is the best source of essential vitamins and minerals. However,  nutrient deficiencies occur, even in populations of countries with plentiful food supplies.

Particularly, American diet is a complete opposite to resemblance of what experts recommend for fruit, vegetables, and whole grains, which can contribute to important sources of an array of vitamins and minerals.

Therefore, people who follow the American diet may require to take additional nutrients from supplementation. 

Dr. Elizabeth Ward said, " With time, deficiencies in one or more micronutrients may lead to serious health issues. A common reason people take multivitamin and mineral (MVM) supplements is to maintain or improve health, but research examining the effectiveness of MVMs in the prevention of certain chronic conditions is ongoing"(4).

Nutritional Supplements That Detox and Nourish Your Body include

1. Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seeds contain high amounts of alpha carotene and beta carotene that are antioxidants(1) that help the immune system(2) in fighting inflammation caused by over expression of free radicals(1),

ROS is best know to alter cells DNA through cytotoxicity effect in induction of cancers(3).

Dr. A K the lead scientist in the evaluation of the effects of pumpkin seed oils suggested that Cucurbita maxima seeds oil (CSO (100 mg/kg body weight)) injected to high fat diet (HFD)-induced obese rats for 30 days causes significant change of lipid metabolic enzymes and inflammatory markers through ameliorateing the HFD-induced obesity by altering the enzymes and mRNA expressions important to lipid metabolism(5).

Some researchers suggested that pumpkins seed oil can detox the body through eliminating toxins secreted by parasites and parasites, such as adult tapeworms of Taenia spp. that cause infection in the upper small intestine of humans(6)

2. Chlorella
Chlorella is a fresh water algae containing a variety of vitamins, minerals and substances.

The algae processes abundant antioxidant that strengthen our brain functions by removing metals accumulated(3),

Chlorella also contains beta carotene, amino acid, lutein, the powerful antioxidants that help to remove calcium stuck in arterial wall, make the arteries elastic(7), repairing the DNA damage of cells(3), as well as detoxifying our body toxins and against the forming of cancerous free radicals(3).

Dr. Mercola found that chlorella may be effective in removed mercury from your tissues(8).
3. Chrysin
Chrsysin is a bioflavonoid that regulates the production of growth hormones(10), increasing alertness, memory and reduce stress and anxiety(11).

For example administration of chrysin altered levels of testosterone in patients with enlarge prostate that restores glutathione and suppresses superoxide dismutase and catalase activities, and elevated lipid peroxidation(10)
Injection of chrysin at the total dose of 160 mg/kg strongly suppresses the growth of colon cancer xenograft in mice, through cytotoxic activities in increased cell cycle arrest and decreased tumor cells proliferation according to science direct(9),

4. Cinnamon bark
Cinnamon bark is an evergreen tree belongings to the family Lauraceae.

Besides having proven record in treating diabetes and insulin resistance(12), it is also a powerful anti-inflammation and antioxidant(13), many times more powerful than vitamin C that helps to strengthen the immune system(3) and fighting off the forming of free radicals(13) in induction of chronic illness.

The supplement also has a profound effect in detox liver caused by over expression of ROS(14) induced by toxin accumulation.

5. DHEA
DHEA is a natural hormone that enhances the function of the brain(15) and promote longevity(16). caused by low levels of growth hormones as aging progress.

Deficiency of DHEA causes weakening of immune system(17) and skin problems(18) as well as degeneration of brain resulting in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases(17).

6. NADH
The shortened name of nicotinmide adenine dinucleotide, also called co enzyme Q1, is a powerful antioxidant that not only rejuvenates(19) our body's cell and help fight against early aging(19), but also helps to reduce the accumulation of heavy metals(20), improve memory, reduce stress, anxiety, depression and provide energy for function of the brain(21).

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(1) Characteristics of antioxidant activity and composition of pumpkin seed oils in 12 cultivars by Nawirska-Olszańska A1, Kita A, Biesiada A, Sokół-Łętowska A, Kucharska AZ(PubMed)
(2) Preventing Ralstonia solanacearum adhesion with glycans from cashew, cocoa, coffee, pumpkin, and tomato seed extract by Rachmaninov O1, Zinger-Yosovich KD, Gilboa-Garber N(PubMed)
(3) Free radicals, metals and antioxidants in oxidative stress-induced cancer by Valko M1, Rhodes CJ, Moncol J, Izakovic M, Mazur M(PubMed)
(4) Addressing nutritional gaps with multivitamin and mineral supplements by Elizabeth Ward(PMC)
(5) Reversal of high fat diet-induced obesity through modulating lipid metabolic enzymes and inflammatory markers expressions in rats by A K1,2, Uddandrao VVS1, Parim B3, Ganapathy S1, P R N1, Kancharla SC4, P R1, K S1, Sasikumar V(PubMed)
(6) Usefulness of pumpkin seeds combined with areca nut extract in community-based treatment of human taeniasis in northwest Sichuan Province, China by Li T1, Ito A, Chen X, Long C, Okamoto M, Raoul F, Giraudoux P, Yanagida T, Nakao M, Sako Y, Xiao N, Craig PS(PubMed)
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(8) Chlorella: Use This Superfood to Help Remove Mercury From Your Tissues in Weeks By Dr. Mercola
(9) Signal Therapy by Hiroshi Maruta1, Toshiro Ohta2, in Complementary and Alternative Therapies and the Aging Population, 2009(Science Direct)

(10)Chrysin attenuates testosterone-induced benign prostate hyperplasia in rats by Shoieb SM1, Esmat A1, Khalifa AE1, Abdel-Naim AB(PubMed)

(11) Neuroprotective effects of chrysin: From chemistry to medicine by Nabavi SF1, Braidy N2, Habtemariam S3, Orhan IE4, Daglia M5, Manayi A6, Gortzi O7, Nabavi SM(PubMed)

(12) Efficacy of cinnamon in patients with type II diabetes mellitus: A randomized controlled clinical trial. by Zare R1, Nadjarzadeh A2, Zarshenas MM3, Shams M4, Heydari M(PubMed)

(13) Anti-inflammatory activity of cinnamon (C. zeylanicum and C. cassia) extracts - identification of E-cinnamaldehyde and o-methoxy cinnamaldehyde as the most potent bioactive compounds by Gunawardena D1, Karunaweera N, Lee S, van Der Kooy F, Harman DG, Raju R, Bennett L, Gyengesi E, Sucher NJ, Münch G(PubMed)

(14) Aldo-keto reductase 1 family B7 is the gene induced in response to oxidative stress in the livers of Long-Evans Cinnamon rats by Jia G1, Takahashi R, Zhang Z, Tsuji Y, Sone H.(PubMed)

(15) Effect of dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) on memory and brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) in a rat model of vascular dementia by Sakr HF1, Khalil KI, Hussein AM, Zaki MS, Eid RA, Alkhateeb M(PubMed)

(16) Dehydroepiandrosterone, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase, and longevity by Schwartz AG1, Pashko LL(PubMed)

(17) A review of dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA).by Shealy CN(PubMed)

(18) [Psoriasis: A general disease? Can psoriasis be explained biochemically?].[Article in German] by Goerz G(PubMed)

(19) NAD⁺ in aging, metabolism, and neurodegeneration by Verdin E(PubMed)

(20) NADH induces iron release from pea seed ferritin: a model for interaction between coenzyme and protein components in foodstuffs by Lv C1, Bai Y, Yang S, Zhao G, Chen B(PubMed)

(21) Crosstalk of Signaling and Metabolism Mediated by the NAD(+)/NADH Redox State in Brain Cells by Winkler U1, Hirrlinger J(PubMed)

Infectious Diseases Caused By Over Growth of Candida - The Anti Intestinal Dysbiosis Therapies

By Kyle J. Norton, Scholar, Master of Nutrition

Candida albicans are members of a large group of micro organism whose cells contain complex structures enclosed within the membranes, including yeast(2)(3), fungi(4)(5)(6), and mold(6) that live among the gut flora in the human mouth and gastrointestinal tract.

Non-albicans Candida (NAC) species cause 35-65% of all candidaemias in the general patient population(1).

Dysbiosis is medical condition in the gastrointestinal tract, caused by either intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) or small intestinal fungal overgrowth.

Some researchers suggested, " dysbiosis may not be the most important factor, rather the products of interaction between diet and the microbiome and "High-protein diets are thought to result in the production of carcinogenic metabolites from the colonic microbiota that may result in the induction of neoplasia in the colonic epithelium"(1).

Dr. Sara Gottfried MD in the article of " Dysbiosis Decoded: Symptoms, Why You Get It, and Link to Autoimmunity, Breast Cancer, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Plus Other Common Conditions" suggested that if you experience 5 of below symptoms, you may be infected by intestinal fungal overgrowth dysbiosis(a).

Here is the list provided by the doctor(a)

* Frequent gas or bloating on most days of the week
* Cramping, urgency, and/or mucus in your poop once per week
* Brain fog, anxiety, or depression
* Food sensitivities
* Missing micronutrients
* Chronic bad breath
* Loose stool, diarrhea, constipation, or a combination
* Diagnosis of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
* History of “stomach bugs,” gastroenteritis, and/or food poisoning
* History of prolonged antibiotics such as for acne or sinusitis
* Carbohydrate intolerance, particularly after eating fiber and/or beans
* Fatigue or low energy
* Use of anti-acids for heartburn, reflux, or hiatal hernia?
* Autoimmunity, or an autoimmune condition such as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, psoriasis, or multiple sclerosis
* Sinus congestion

The Therapies that Inhibit Intestinal Dysbiosis Caused by Over Growth of Candida

1. Probiotics
Probiotics are live micro-organisms conferred a health benefit on the host and found to be benefits the digestive system(363), including inflammatory bowel disease(364).

According to Dalian Medical University, there are many causes of dysbbiosis, such as prolonged period intake of antibiotic used widely in conventional medicine for treatment of bacterial infection(365).

Dr. McFarland LV at the University of Washington said that the use of probiotics to restore the balance of undisturbed microbiota in healthy individual is most effectively than patients with postdisruptive event and probiotic therapy and pre-existing disrupted microbiota and then postprobiotic therapy(366).

2. Prebiotics
Prebiotic, the non-digestible food ingredients and the most prevalent forms of prebiotic is nutritionally classed soluble fiber(367), including Galactooligosaccharide, stimulated the production of number and/or activity of bifidobacteria and lactic acid bacteria(368) and/or activity in the digestive system(369) in ways claimed to be beneficial to health of the host, by counteracting to the overgrowth of bad bacteria(371)(372), including candida albicans.


3. High fiber foods
Fiber is the indigestible portion of plant foods having two main components soluble and insoluble fiber, consisted non-starch polysaccharides such as arabinoxylans( woods and cereal grains), cellulose(a linear chain of several hundred to many thousands of linked D-glucose unit) and many other plant component.

While it is beneficial for alleviating symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome(373), such as diarrhea and/or constipation and abdominal discomfort, it is also a prebiotic(374) which is beneficial to health of the host by enhancing the production of good bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract(375) and counteracting to the overgrowth of bad bacteria, including candida albicans.

4. Avoid allergic foods
Eating allergic foods often causes symptoms of digestive disorders(376), including gas, stomach pains, diarrhea, constipation, bloating, etc. as allergen-producing L. lactis strains(377) induced imbalance of bacteria in digestive systems, that can lead to overgrowth of bad bacteria quickly.

5. Regular intake of Allium satvum (garlic)
Allium satvum is a species in the onion family Alliaceae, native to Central Asia.

Garlic beside is best known for its effectiveness in treating hypertension(378), hyper cholesterol(379), blood thinner(380) and cancer(381), it also contains high amount of phytoncides that inhibits the growth of microorganisms(382) and phytoalexin called allicin which processes anti-oxidative(383)(384) and anti-microbial effects(385).

The herb would be helpful to keep a healthy digestive system and prevent the growth out of control of bad bacteria.

6. Enhances immune system
Living healthy and eating healthy foods such as such as whole grain, fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds, beans and legumes provide your body with necessary nutrients, including antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, that not only optimizes the digestive absorption but also enhances the immune system(386)(387)in fighting against inflammation(389) and infection(388) caused by virus and bacteria.

7. UVC therapy
Light therapy is considered as a type of treatment of exposing to daylight or to specific wavelengths of light, used to accelerate wound healing(390), hair growth, and improved blood properties(391).

Statistical analysis found in vitro candida strains were sensitive to UVC(392) and photodynamic therapy with malachite green(393).

8. Exercise
Exercise is important in enhancing the immune system(394) to reduce the likelihood of getting yeast infections(385) but also put your body in a better position to fight off the candida.

9. Reduce stress
Signs of stress may be cognitive, emotional, physical or behavioral, signs of poor judgment, a general negative outlook, can depress the immune system(395) and impair the digestive system(396), causing psoriasis(397), a chronic autoimmune disease and gastrointestinal tract infection(396), leading to more favorable conditions for unhealthy candida to multiple.


10. Specific sexual practices and sexual behavior
A study in USA revealed that a 75% percentage of women have had candida yeast overgrowth at some points in their lives in comparison to only 45% of men. Sexual practices such as receptive anal and oral sex and douching increase the risk of infectious candida(398).

Risk of vulvovaginal candidiasis also increases in women who have sex with several women partners(399)(400). If you noticed changes in your body such as thick, cheese-like discharges, pain during sex and an itchy burning sensation, check with your doctor immediately.

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(390) Ultraviolet Radiation in Wound Care: Sterilization and Stimulation by Gupta A1, Avci P2, Dai T3, Huang YY4, Hamblin MR5.(PubMed)
(391) In vitro and in vivo characterization of ultraviolet light C-irradiated human platelets in a 2 event mouse model of transfusion by Zhi L1, Chi X, Vostal JG.(PubMed)
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Beet, The Anti Liver Cancer Cells Root Veggie

Kyle J. Norton


Beet root, one of popular functional vegetable may hold a key in reduced risk and treatment of liver cancer, a respectable study opinionated.

Liver cancer is a medical condition characterized by cell growth irregularly and uncontrollably in liver tissue.

At the late stage, the cancerous cells may travel a distance away from the original site to infect other healthy tissues.

According to statistic, approximately, 40000 adults in the United States will be diagnosed with primary liver cancer every year.

The disease also causes annual death of 17,000 men and 8,000 women.

The 5-year survival rate of people who are diagnosed with liver cancer is 18%.

However, the 5 years of early diagnosis survival rate is 31%.

Birth defect, alcohol abuse and chronic liver infection are most causes of liver cancer, diabetes and hemochromatosis also are associated to increased risk of the chronic disease.

Most common symptoms of liver cancer include jaundice, abdominal pain unexplained weight loss, an enlarged liver, fatigue,.... and back pain.

However, most people with liver cancer do not experience any symptoms until the advance stage.

Therefore, people with higher risk o.f liver cancer, such as excessive alcohol consumption should have their liver checked annually.

Beet, best known as the beetroot or garden beet, belongings to the amaranth family, is a perennial plant with leafy stems growing to 1–2 m tall.

According to the Howard University, in liver tumor induced by injection of tumor initiation with N-nitrosodiethylamine (DEN, 30 mg/kg) in mice model, mice group treated with oral administration of 0.0025% betanin isolated from beet or beet root, exerted a very significant effect on both the incidence and multiplicity of the liver tumors.

Dr. Kapadia GJ, the lead author suggested, betanin, the major chemical compound found in beet root is an effective cancer chemopreventive agent in mice.

Regular consumption of the vegetable may ameliorate against the incidence of cancers, including liver cancer.

In the findings of natural food in compared to conventional anticancer drugs in high resistance HepG2 liver cancer cells, researchers at the University of Urbino "Carlo Bo" found that natural compound Vitexin-2-O-xyloside (XVX) and avenanthramides (AVNs) isolated from beet, exhibited antiproliferative and pro-apoptotic effects by sulforhodamine B method, and caspase activity assays, respectively.

The study also showed the inhibition of the liver cell line may be a result of the phytochemicals activities in activation of proteins in regulated progression of apoptosis and prevented gene in over expression of pro cancer cell survival.

More importantly, the efficacy of beetroot in reduced incidence of early onset of liver cancer may also attribute to the antioxidant property in prevention of over production of free radical which was known as an independent risk factor in inducing liver cancer, measured by Cellular antioxidant activity (CAA) assay.

Other, in the examine of the effect of betaxanthins and betacyanins efficacy in treatment of various cancers, postulated that the isolated phytochemicals may be a potential natural agents in inhibited cancer cell lines intrinsically and extrinsically by induced apoptosis.

More importantly,  Vitexin-2- O-xyloside, betaxanthins and betacyanins combination with conventional anticancer drugs may be a future treatment in reduce conventional anticancer drugs toxicity and overcome the expression of multidrug resistance of cancer cells.

Collectively, these findings may suggested that intake of functional food - beet root regularly may reduce risk and treatment of liver cancer.

However, further data collection on studies performed with human consumption during the course of the disease will be necessary to complete the picture of beet  anti liver cancer possibilities.

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Kyle J. Norton(Scholar, Master of Nutrition), all right reserved.
Health article writer and researcher; Over 10.000 articles and research papers have been written and published on line, including world wide health, ezine articles, article base, healthblogs, selfgrowth, best before it's news, the karate GB daily, etc.,.
Named TOP 50 MEDICAL ESSAYS FOR ARTISTS & AUTHORS TO READ by Disilgold.com Named 50 of the best health Tweeters Canada - Huffington Post
Nominated for shorty award over last 4 years
Some articles have been used as references in medical research, such as international journal Pharma and Bio science, ISSN 0975-6299.


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(2) Antiproliferative activity of vitexin-2-O-xyloside and avenanthramides on CaCo-2 and HepG2 cancer cells occurs through apoptosis induction and reduction of pro-survival mechanisms by Scarpa ES1, Antonini E1, Palma F1, Mari M1, Ninfali P2.(PubMed)
(3) C-Glycosyl Flavonoids from Beta vulgaris Cicla and Betalains from Beta vulgaris rubra: Antioxidant, Anticancer and Antiinflammatory Activities-A Review by Ninfali P1, Antonini E1, Frati A1, Scarpa ES1.(PubMed)

The Anti Migraine Diet That Works, Scientists Say

Kyle J. Norton, Master of Nutrition


Migraine is one most common headaches characterized by chronic neurological disorder of moderate to severe headaches, and nausea that usually develop gradually over 5–20 minutes and last for less than 60 minutes.

The condition effects over 15% population in US, as a result of the change in the brain and its surrounding blood vessels.

Some researchers suggested that dietary and gastrointestinal issues have a significantly impact in clinical expression of migraine, including gut dysfunction during and between attacks, food triggers, increase in migraine with obesity, comorbid GI and systemic inflammation influenced by diet, and specific food allergies such as dairy and gluten(1).

And, care givers and practitioners not only need to encourage migraineurs to seek consistency in their lifestyle behaviors, and environmental exposures, as a way of avoiding sudden changes that may precipitate attacks(1) but also must remind them to avoid suspected foods that trigger, consistently(1).

Believe it or not, according to statistic and research, migraine headaches have caused substantial individual impact on work productivity and increased a significantly societal burden to direct medical costs, lost work time(2).

And in more severe persistent migraine, the lost work time costs greatly exceed medical care costs(2).

Most common symptoms during migraine attacks include pain on one side or both sides of the head and pain that feels throbbing or pulsing.

Some patients during attacks also experience symptoms of  light,  sounds, smells and touch sensitivity.

In some cases, the attack also induces symptoms of nausea and vomiting. blurred vision..... and  lightheadedness.

Diet for Migraine headache
Certain diet may trigger the attack of migraine due to allergic reaction in certain people, but the below suggested foods may be helpful to people who experience migraine with no allergic effects.
1. Water
Water, an essential for the body’s proper functioning, and dehydration may trigger the migraine attack.

In a study of 50 migraineurs were asked if insufficient fluid intake could provoke their migraine attacks conducted by The City of London Migraine Clinic, researchers found that twenty replied "yes," 7 were doubtfully positive, and 23 said "no."

In addition  of 14 of 45 migraineurs at a meeting of the British Migraine association (UK) also recognized fluid deprivation as one of their migraine triggers.(E.C.1).

Therefore, adding fluid deprivation to migraine patient may reduce the numbers of migraine attacks.

2. Fish oil 
Omega-3 PUFA, from fish oil-eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) process anti-inflammatory properties of which are useful in the management of inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, psoriasis, lupus erythematosus, multiple sclerosis and migraine headaches.(E.C.2)

3. Broccoli
Broccoli is a very good source of magnesium and a good source of calcium.

Magnesium, plays an essential in many intracellular processes and in migraine pathogenesis. Low levels of magnesium may promote cortical spreading depression, hyperaggregation of platelets, affect serotonin receptor function, and influence synthesis and release of a variety of neurotransmitters of which can trigger migraine headache(B.A.8)

4. Sardines
Sardines contain measurable amount of Omega 3 fatty acid, calcium and CoQ10 with function in  in reduced frequency of migraine headache (E.B.3)(E.B.2)

5. Spinach
Spinach is an excellent source of both calcium, magnesium, vitamin B2 (riboflavin).

Riboflavin therapy supplemented may be appropriate alternatives in patients with migraine disorder as it significant decreases in headachefrequency, intensity, duration and medication intake (E.C.7)

6. Mustard Greens
The World's Healthiest Foods recommends mustard greens as an excellent source of calcium and a very good source of magnesium which is important in preventing and treating migraine headache (See E.B.1 and 2)

7. Fish
Beside rich in Omega 3 fatty acids, all fish contain more or less DL-phenylalanine, an essential amino acid of which is important for our body converts phenylalanine to tyrosine, another amino acid then to epinephrine and norepinephrine, which are important brain chemicals called neurotransmitters.

Some researchers suggest that DL-phenylalanine(DLPA) appears to potentiate pain relief and ease depression in patients receiving opiates for chronic non-malignant pain(E.C.9).


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Kyle J. Norton, Master of Nutrition
Health article writer and researcher; Over 10.000 articles and research papers have been written and published on line, including world wide health, ezine articles, article base, healthblogs, selfgrowth, best before it's news, the karate GB daily, etc.,.
Named TOP 50 MEDICAL ESSAYS FOR ARTISTS & AUTHORS TO READ by Disilgold.com Named 50 of the best health Tweeters Canada - Huffington Post
Nominated for shorty award over last 4 years
Some articles have been used as references in medical research, such as international journal Pharma and Bio science, ISSN 0975-6299.


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(E.C.2) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12480795
(E.C.7) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21197315
(E.C.9) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10998643
(B.A.8) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22426836
(E.B.2) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2948651
(E.B.3) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17355497
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(2) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26563803

Green Tea, a Drink That Relieves Acute and Chronic Constipation

Kyle J. Norton

Green tea may have a therapeutic and positive effect in prevention and treatment of acute and chronic constipation, some scientists suggested.

Constipation, a most common complain of people of all age in US,  is a condition characterized by infrequent bowel movements.

People with the condition may experience symptoms of abdominal pain, bloating, and particularly in feeling of incompletely passed the bowel movement.

In case of chronic constipation, according to Mayo Clinic, symptoms may also include passing fewer 3 stools per week, having lumpy or hard stools, straining to have bowel movements, feeling as though there's a blockage in your rectum,.... and. feeling as though you can't completely empty the stool from your rectum(5).

According to general belief, constipation is associated to poor diet and physical inactive lifestyle.

In other words, eating too much junk food and lack of exercise are the common causes of constipation.

Some researchers suggested, "Difficulties with bowel function are common and may be due to several causes including slow colonic transit and obstructed defecation" and "Improvements over the past few years in our understanding of the complex process of defecation, along with the increasing use of radiological and anorectal physiology studies, have led to improved treatment results"(6).

Slow colonic transit is the  process of uncoordination of the enteric neurons and gastrointestinal muscle and stool can not moves through the small and large intestine(6).

Obstructed defecation, is a condition of difficult emptying the rectum, occurred even with frequent visits to the toilet and even with passing soft motions.(6).

Truly, besides the common causes of unhealthy diet and life style, risk factors of constipation also include

* Socioenvironmental factors

 According to a territory-wide cross-sectional questionnaire survey conducted in 2318 Hong Kong Chinese elementary school students. socioenvironmental factors are associated with childhood constipation, including children who lived with neither parent, had inadequate company of parents at home, refused to pass bowel movements in school, spent long hours doing homework, had inadequate sleep, and had decreased fiber intake and frequent consumption of fast food(7). 

* Hormonal factors

Constipation may be caused by hormone imbalance, such as disturbance in the serotonin transmission system, which results in a cascade of alterations in a number of gut neuroendocrine hormones/transmitters(8). 

* Medication factors

Certain medication intake also may induce the condition, including opoid pain relievers like (Morphine, Codeine), anti-cholinergic (Atropine), Trihexiphenidyl Antispasmodics (Dicyclomine),........ and Tricyclic antidepressants(Amytriptyline).

According to statistic, constipation affects 1/6 people over 12 years old in Canada.

Green tea, is a precious drink processes numbers of health benefit known to almost everyone in Asia and Western world.

However, as yin in nature herbal medicine or food, long term injection of large amounts may obstruct the balance of yin-yang, induced "yin excessive syndrome" or "yang vacuity syndrome", according to traditional Chinese medicine.

In the examine the effects of Pu-erh tea on constipation in ICR mice induced by carbon injection researchers found that mice in control group without administrated Pu-erh green tea expressed a significant weight loss, food and water intake in compared to experiment group.

In compared to first black stool time of normal group of 90 min, control (injection of carbon) of 221 min and bisacodyl treatment group (100 mg/kg in control group) of 118 min, mice in control group treated with green tea at doses of 200, 400 and 800 mg/kg showed an improved stool passing time of 178, 155 and 139 min, respectively.

Importantly, application of green tea Pu-erh also expressed a strong increase of serum levels of

*. Motilin (MTL) in the blood steam in stimulated the contraction of the fundus and antrum and accelerated gastric emptying;
*. Gastrin, a peptide hormone in stimulated secretion of gastric acid (HCl) by the parietal cells of the stomach in improved gastric motility;
*. Endothelin (ET), a peptide hormone with function in contraction of rat stomach strips, rat colon, and guinea pig ileum;
*. Acetylcholine enzyme (AchE) chemical released by motor neurons of the nervous system in order to activate muscles;
* Substance P (SP) a amino-acids peptide in induction of rapid contraction of the smooth muscle of the digestive tract and
*. Vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP), a potent vasodilator, in regulated smooth muscle activity and blood flow in the gastrointestinal tract.

And decrease of somatostatin (SS) hormone in reduced gastric acid secretion and emission of gastrointestinal hormones, such as gastrin.

Additionally, in comparison of 2 types of commonly used osmotic laxative polyethylene glycol (PEG), namely PEG with electrolytes mixed with water and PEG without electrolytes mixed with tea or other sources such as juice and coffee for taste, researchers at the Pirkanmaan Erikoislääkäripalvelu conducted a randomized, double-blind, parallel-group study at ten private assisted-living facilities or communal nursing homes in Finland.

Selected patients were.required to have used isotonic PEG at a stable dose without any other treatment for constipation (except for Plantago ovata seeds) for at least 2 weeks prior to a run-in period and randomly assigned receive hypotonic PEG or continued to receive isotonic PEG, both dissolved in water, 12 g once or twice daily or once every other day, for 4 weeks.

At the end of the experience periods, researchers found that the mean (SD) weekly stool frequencies are not different in both hypotonic and isotonic PEG groups, although soft or normal stool consistency of 70% was higher in the hypotonic PEG group in compared to 52% in isotonic PEG group.


Moreover, both products are considered safe without inducing stool straining or gastrointestinal symptoms, although level of sodium was statistically and significantly lower in the hypotonic PEG group at the last day of testing of the study in compared to other group.

Dr. Seinelä L, after taking into account of other co factors said, "Both treatments appear safe, well tolerated and, when dissolved in water, well accepted by the majority of the patients. When desired, switching from isotonic to hypotonic PEG can safely take place in elderly individuals without compromising efficacy".

However, a total of 1,705 female Japanese dietetic students aged 18-20 years and free of current disease studies suggested the intake of tea is associated to constipation(3) without mentioning types of tea used in the surveys.

According to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, green tea is yin in nature with function in relieved indigestion and smoothed bowel movements through promotion of fluid production(4) and constipation is a result of over expression of yang or deficiency of yin, therefore, we do believe, the tea mentioned in the study were red, black or herbal tea with yang sufficiency.

Taken together, green tea may be considered as a functional food for prevention and treatment of constipation.

Intake of green tea extracts should be taken with exceptional care due to toxicity reported in medical literature.


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Kyle J. Norton (Scholar, Master of Nutrition, All right reserved)
Health article writer and researcher; Over 10.000 articles and research papers have been written and published on line, including world wide health, ezine articles, article base, healthblogs, selfgrowth, best before it's news, the karate GB daily, etc.,.
Named TOP 50 MEDICAL ESSAYS FOR ARTISTS & AUTHORS TO READ by Disilgold.com Named 50 of the best health Tweeters Canada - Huffington Post
Nominated for shorty award over last 4 years
Some articles have been used as references in medical research, such as international journal Pharma and Bio science, ISSN 0975-6299.


Sources
(1) Component analysis of Pu-erh and its anti-constipation effects by Li G1, Wang Q1, Qian Y1, Zhou Y1, Wang R1, Zhao X1.(PubMed)
(2) Comparison of polyethylene glycol with and without electrolytes in the treatment of constipation in elderly institutionalized patients: a randomized, double-blind, parallel-group study by Seinelä L1, Sairanen U, Laine T, Kurl S, Pettersson T, Happonen P.(PubMed)
(3) Dietary intake in relation to self-reported constipation among Japanese women aged 18-20 years by Murakami K1, Okubo H, Sasaki S.(PubMed)
(4) History of Green Tea by Tao de Wan
(5) Constipation, Mayo Clinic
(6) Constipation and Obstructed Defecation by Scott R. Steele, M.D.1 and Anders Mellgren, M.D., Ph.D(PMC)
(7) Socioenvironmental factors associated with constipation in Hong Kong children and Rome III criteria by Tam YH1, Li AM, So HK, Shit KY, Pang KK, Wong YS, Tsui SY, Mou JW, Chan KW, Lee KH(PubMed)
( 8) Chronic constipation and treatment options (Review) by El-Salhy M1, Svensen R, Hatlebakk JG, Gilja OH, Hausken T(PubMed)