Archive for October, 2009

The Flu…Influenza is a viral infection that has various effects on people but mainly causes mild illness similar to a cold but is usually worse and lasts longer. Most flu outbreaks occur in the months surroung late fall and winter.

- The flu is caused by influenza viruses A and B as well as other manipulated strains such as H1N1, commonly known as Swine flu. There are many different strains and types of the flu virus every year.

- Symptoms of the flu are typically the same in all individuals. Symptoms include fever, body aches, headache, dry cough and a sore or dry throat. Symptoms usually are the worst during the first 3-4 days of the illness, but can take more than a week or two to clear up. Coming in contact with someone affected by the flu is one of the easiest ways in which you can become ill as well.

- The flu is diagnosed by a doctor after examination. Most physicians will ask you a few questions relating to your symptoms and if you’ve been around others with the illness. In other cases your doctor will do a blood test or take a sample of fluid from your nose or throat to find out if you have the flu.

- The flu can be treated at home for most people. Home treatment consists of rest, plenty of water and fluid intake, and taking a medicine to help lower your fever. If you believe you have the flu, your physician may be able to give you medicine that can make your symptoms milder.

- You can help prevent influenza by getting a flu vaccine yearly or by taking products such as Colostrum to help boost the functioning of your immune system to help ward off illness.

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Excess weight, fat, loose skin and aging all are factors that increase the appearance of cellulite, but the fact is for most women no matter what you do will probably develop cellulite over time.

Do not lose hope though ladies! Dermatologists believe that there are effective treatments out there to help combat and diminish cellulite. Cellulite is delightfully categorized into four groupings including:

- Stage 0 when the skins surface is not altered.
- Stage 1 when the skin is smooth while standing or lying down, but some cellulite appears when skin is pinched.
- Stage 2 when skin appears dimpled without any pinching or manipulation
- Stage 3 when the skin appears both dimpled and raised in some areas.

For many of us women worldwide, reading information like that does not help, so we ask over and over, what can we do about it? Understand your degree of cellulite as listed above and browse treatment options. For instance at stage 1 topical creams containing caffeine or theophylline may work most effectively for your needs. During stage 2 if you are bothered by the appearance of your cellulite consider a non-invasive treatment approved by the FDA done by a professional. Some of those treatments include:

- Endermologie which uses a variation of rollers and suction to help smooth dimpled problem areas.
- VelaSmooth, which uses a combination of radio frequencies, infrared light and tissue manipulation to smooth out the skin.

Dermatologists have also investigated the effectiveness of minimally invasive dermal stimulators for treating cellulite. This treatment works by thickening the skin in dimpled areas causing cellulite to appear less noticeable. Stage 3 may take some surgical intervention if you are not comfortable with your cellulite. This option is typically only used on cellulite cases where fat cells bulge around connective tissue, the physician breaks up the connective tissue, allowing even distribution of fat.

The best option for those wishing to eliminate cellulite is through exercise! It is the most affordable, appropriate and traditional approach. Cardiovascular workouts and weight training will help smooth your skin naturally and reduce your overall body fat percentage.

Julie Riggs MED RD LD

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As of Tuesday October 20th, a vital recommended treatment for heart failure is widely underused in many U.S. hospitals, a recent study noted. The use of aldosterone antagonist therapy in patients with heart failure is designated as “useful and recommended” in conditions chronic heart failure guidelines established by the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association (ACC/AHA). The study currently found that less than 1/3 of patients hospitalized for heart failure receive this useful treatment.

Researchers initially evaluated data on more than 43,000 patients admitted to hospitals with heart failure and discharged home, with the majority not receiving this vital treatment. Researchers noted that almost 13,000 patients from more than 200 hospitals met ACC/AHA guidelines for heart failure management criteria, and only 5,000 of eligible patients received aldosterone antagonist treatment prior to being released. Several researchers spoke out and explained that the data collected confirmed the performance improvement needs in many hospitals when it comes to heart failure treatment mis-use. For many of these hospitals, researchers strongly suggested that a higher uptake of aldosterone antagonist therapy be implemented for treating heart failure in patients.

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A recent study reported in the International Journal of Cancer has suggested that women who eat large amounts of mushrooms and drink a lot of green tea may be at lower risk for developing breast cancer. The clinical trial included more than 2,000 Chinese women, with 1,009 breast-cancer patients (aged 20-87) and an equal number of healthy women matched for age. Each woman completed a detailed dietary questionnaire citing specific foods consumed including green tea and mushrooms in their diets.

The question surrounding the study was; does the consumption of mushrooms and green tea affect breast-cancer rates?
     – The researchers found that the greater the mushroom consumption (both fresh and dried), the lower the breast-cancer risk. Those who ate the greatest amounts of fresh mushrooms (10 grams or more per day) were about 2/3 less likely than those who ate none at all to develop breast cancer. Subjects who ate 4 grams per day saw their breast-cancer risk fall by half. Interestingly, the women decreased their risk even more if they also drank green tea daily. The breast-cancer risk of women who consumed both mushrooms and green tea was 11 percent, compared to 18 percent for women who didn’t consume either food.

 So go eat some!
Half a cup of raw mushrooms weighs roughly 35 grams, so a little more than 1/8 cup of raw mushrooms a day (about 8 or 9 grams’ worth) might just help reduce your breast-cancer risk. Even an 8-ounce cup of raw mushrooms would add up to only 10 calories; therefore, a big helping of these tasty fungi might also help you feel fuller and lose weight. Adding green tea may be a good idea, too.
If you’re a mushroom-lover or willing to try them, here are some tips:
     – Look for mushrooms that are firm, unblemished, and free of mold or surface moisture (but not dry).
     – Store pre-packed containers of mushrooms in airtight plastic bags in the fridge, so they’ll hold on to their moisture and won’t spoil so rapidly.
     – Place loose mushrooms in a paper bag and then in your fridge.
     – Squeeze some lemon or limejuice onto raw mushrooms to help them retain their color.

 
While the researchers eliminated possible confounding factors, this study does not prove that mushrooms and green tea actually reduce a woman’s chances of getting breast cancer.

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We always love to hear response back from our loyal customers, whether it be suggestions, questions or feedback, we enjoy knowing what is going through our customers minds. Recently, some of our clients emailed us a few questions and here they are.

Question - I am going to be traveling for work again this month! I always seem to fall head first into weight gain traps when I leave town. What can I do to avoid gaining weight on the road?

Answer – Plan ahead, eating well while out of town can be easy! We understand that business travelers are routinely faced with obstacles all throughout their time away. Unhealthy food choices in the airport, at the hotel, where you’re staying, during meetings or social settings with work related appearances, it’s cool, we understand how hard it can be! We asked Julie Riggs, our on staff Registered Dietician her take on this particular circumstance, “If you have to travel consistently for work and are faced with poor food choices daily because of work related situations, then have strategies in place so you can easily deal with each of these issues prior to them affecting you.” She suggests first booking a hotel with well-equipped exercise facilities. If your room includes a mini bar, request that it be emptied prior to your arrival so you aren’t tempted by its contents. After you have checked in ask the concierge desk where the closest grocery store is, check it out and buy portable, nutritious items like precut produce, nuts, yogurt, tuna, salad kits and so on. Pack these items up according to your daily schedule, eat every few hours to maintain your blood sugar levels and be ready for what the day has to throw at you. Prior to dinner with colleagues, limit yourself to one glass of wine and two small hors d’oeuvres to prevent hunger and “face stuffing” during dinner.

Question – I seriously crave chocolate every day! Is there a possibility that I could be addicted to it?

Answer – Hmm, possibly, it honestly depends on whom you ask! Many experts believe it is our lust of the cocoa, aroma, flavor and texture that chocolate has to offer, while others think we can actually get hooked on the emotional lift chocolate provides many of us. Eating chocolate can boost the levels of serotonin and dopamine in individuals, two chemicals that are responsible for regulating human mood and behavior. Certain types of chocolate also include small levels of a drug-like substance known to affect the brain’s chemistry. Researchers a few years ago discovered that chocolate contains similar alkaloid compounds linked to alcoholism. Other studies have shown that chocolate also contains theobromine, a stimulant used in place of codeine in cough syrup. And yet another grouping of scientists found a connection between some chemicals in chocolate to the same mood elevators found in marijuana. Most studies came to the conclusion though that chocolate isn’t going to send people running to the candy store to get their next fix, making it less likely for people to become addicted to chocolate. But, what researchers did find was the people often maintain significant craving levels for the candy, and ignoring the craving can often make it worse. If this example is you, then allow yourself a few small pieces of chocolate every other day and enjoy them when you aren’t distracted.

Hope this helps!

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With the shortcomings on Atkins-style diets losing their luster, many people, women especially are confused about how much, if any, red meat they should eat. We all know at least one person who has given up beef because they are worried about their cholesterol level or because they say it isn’t “eco-friendly”. Fact is, not all of us think that way, and we like our red meat! There are ways though to settle your conscience about eating red meat without feeling like you’re hurting your body or the planet.

Beef is a highly nutritious food, loaded with zinc, iron, selenium, B vitamins and protein. Here are some simple tips to clear your conscience when it comes to eating red meat.
    - Choose lean cuts of meat. Fat and calorie content of beef varies depending on the grade and the cut of it. Select of Choice beef will be leaner than Prime. And top sirloin, eye of round and bottom round cuts have less than 3-4 grams of saturated fat and fewer than 200 calories in every 3 ounces.
    - Marinate it first. Fat gives beef flavor texture; so leaner cuts need a little “umpf” to make them tasty and tender. An acid based marinade-containing wine, tomatoes or vinegar will easily do the trick.
    - Think like a flexitarian. You do not need to eat beef everyday, and when you do eat it, don’t make it the centerpiece of your meal. Beef, as well as any other meat, should make up just a quarter of your plate, fill the rest of you plate up with veggies and whole grains.
    - Order wisely at the steak house restaurant. A 10-oz prime rib can have 1,000 calories and 37 grams of saturated fat! Those counts are just for the meat; the baked potato and veggies soaked in butter are a whole other story! Choose a leaner cut of meat like a small sirloin, including salad and steamed veggies as your sides.
    - Make a better burger. Ground beef labeled 75% lean still has 8 grams of saturated fat in just 3 ounces. Stick to 95% lean ground beef, which has just 2 grams of fat. Or you could have your local butcher trim and grind up a piece of sirloin for you.
    - Consider grass-fed meat. Grazing cattle are better for the environment than typical corn-fed cows. When raising corn-fed cattle, it takes large amounts of chemical fertilizer to grow corn, which also takes huge quantities of oil to produce. Grass-fed beef is more expensive yes, but it is also lower in fat and rich in omega-3’s, the heart healthy fat found in fish. Watch out though, because it is so lean, you have to be careful not to overcook it!

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