Health
Bisphenol A, Food Containers, Effects on Humans, Gov’t Regs
Uploaded by litxlit on May 26, 2008
Decide for yourself. Bis-Phenol A is an additive in clear, hard plastics. It is used in water bottles, baby bottles, soda can liners, etc. and is known to leach into the foods and liquids which are stored in it. It is in recycling category 7 (on the bottom of the bottle, in the triangle). Independent academic studies suggest it presents a variety of risks to humans. The government, relying on industry studies, claims the facts are unclear. By Bill Moyers and Expose.
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Free Lunch, Corp Welfare, Bill Moyers and David Cay Johnston
Feasabilty and desirability of Electric cars, Pluggable hybrids and Biodiesel
American Doctors’ Charity Saves Lives Around the World
Health care Fails American Workers, Now 3rd World Charity Offers Care
You choose! U.S. Health Care reform vs Successful Health Care systems of Taiwan and Switzerland
Presidential Election and the Supreme Court
Corrupt Government, Failing to Protect, Serve and Lead
Impeachment, the Constitution, and the President, Pt 1
Saudi-American Reporter Layla Fidel and Bill Moyers discuss Iraq; Pres. Debates critique (Pt 1)
Susan Jacoby, Moyers: American failure in education, reason
John C. Bogel and Moyers, Capitalism and Democracy Pt 1
Fall of Rome vs Failure of American Politics and Economy
Personality genes may help account for longevity
by Staff Writers
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“It’s in their genes” is a common refrain from scientists when asked about factors that allow centenarians to reach age 100 and beyond. Up until now, research has focused on genetic variations that offer a physiological advantage such as high levels of HDL (“good”) cholesterol.
But researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology of Yeshiva University have found that personality traits like being outgoing, optimistic, easygoing, and enjoying laughter as well as staying engaged in activities may also be part of the longevity genes mix.
The findings, published online in the journal Aging, come from Einstein’s Longevity Genes Project, which includes over 500 Ashkenazi Jews over the age of 95 and 700 of their offspring. Ashkenazi (Eastern European) Jews were selected because they are genetically homogeneous, making it easier to spot genetic differences within the study population.
Previous studies have indicated that personality arises from underlying genetic mechanisms that may directly affect health. The present study of 243 of the centenarians (average age 97.6 years, 75 percent women) was aimed at detecting genetically-based personality characteristics by developing a brief measure (the Personality Outlook Profile Scale, or POPS) of personality in centenarians.
“When I started working with centenarians, I thought we’d find that they survived so long in part because they were mean and ornery,” said Nir Barzilai, M.D., the Ingeborg and Ira Leon Rennert Chair of Aging Research, director of Einstein’s Institute for Aging Research and co-corresponding author of the study.
“But when we assessed the personalities of these 243 centenarians, we found qualities that clearly reflect a positive attitude towards life. Most were outgoing, optimistic and easygoing. They considered laughter an important part of life and had a large social network. They expressed emotions openly rather than bottling them up.”
In addition, the centenarians had lower scores for displaying neurotic personality and higher scores for being conscientious compared with a representative sample of the U.S. population.
“Some evidence indicates that personality can change between the ages of 70 and 100, so we don’t know whether our centenarians have maintained their personality traits across their entire lifespans,” continued Dr. Barzilai. “Nevertheless, our findings suggest that centenarians share particular personality traits and that genetically-based aspects of personality may play an important role in achieving both good health and exceptional longevity.”
The study is titled “Positive attitude towards life and emotional expression as personality phenotypes for centenarians.”
The POPS was developed by lead author Kaori Kato, Psy.D., now at Weill Cornell Medical College, who validated it through comparisons with two previously established measures of personality traits. Other authors of the study were Richard Zweig, Ph.D., assistant clinical professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Einstein and director of the Older Adult Program at Ferkauf, and Gil Atzmon, Ph.D., assistant professor of medicine and of genetics at Einstein.
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The War on Health: The FDA’s Cult of Tyranny live simulcast June 15
by geobear7
By Gary Null
While the FDA marches on with its plans to take away your right to health and nutrition, this documentary threatens to blow its tyrannical rule apart. Never before seen footage, and never before heard evidence that will SHOCK you into action.
Premiering online in a special, free simulcast June 15, 2012, 7pm. BUT YOU MUST RSVP to this event through this link to receive the live stream code!
Do you know? You are about to have your right to safe and effective nutrients taken away. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has stated it will harmonize with the Food Code of Europe, the Codex Alimentarius, which will undermine the sovereign rights of every American. You will need a Doctor’s prescription for the most common supplements – like vitamin C or D.
Do you know? The FDA is based and founded on a campaign of misinformation to keep citizens enslaved to the drug industry.
FDA tests Adya Clarity, confirms high level of aluminum, multiple label violations
By Mike Adams,
(NaturalNews) Late last year, NaturalNews went public with an explosive story about a fraudulently marketed dietary supplement product called “Adya Clarity.” Made from a combination of sulfuric acid and a mineral / metallic ore mined out of the ground near Fukushima, Japan, the substance was marketed online with a bewildering array of absurd health claims. Furthermore, its label was intentionally altered to deceive consumers about its aluminum content, which happens to be the second most common element…
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Holistic Health
One in six cancers is caused by treatable infections
By David Gutierrez,
(NaturalNews) Infections cause approximately 2 million cases of cancer per year and are responsible for about 1.5 million of the 7.5 million cancer deaths worldwide, according to a study published in the journal Lancet Oncology. “Infections with certain viruses, bacteria, and parasites are one of the biggest and preventable causes of cancer worldwide,” the researchers wrote The researchers examined a wide variety of cancer records, including a database on incidence of 27 types of cancer in…
Ancient curry spice boosts innate immune response to fight infection and chronic disease
By John Phillip, May 31 2012
(NaturalNews) The ancient curry spice known as turmeric and its bioactive component, curcumin have been revered in the world of Ayurvedic medicine for more than 2500 years. The flavorful, orange-yellow spice has been theorized to help prevent digestive cancers and improve measures of cognition and brain health as it is known to cross the blood-brain barrier. Past studies have shown that curcumin is a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, characteristics that are believed to provide human health…
Federal government says it’s okay to lie about pomegranate juice, but not to tell the truth
By J. D. Heyes,
(NaturalNews) Do you remember our recent story (http://www.naturalnews.com) about Coca-Cola getting away with advertising one of its drinks as “Pomegranate Blueberry,” even though it only contained a measly 0.3 percent and 0.2 percent, respectively, of each of those juices? Well, we now learn that the federal government not only sanctions lying about ingredients in drinks, but will punish companies who try to tell the truth about those same products. To recap: Beverage company Pom Wonderful…
Carnosine provide broad-range cellular protection to fight vascular injury and extend lifespan
By John Phillip,
(NaturalNews) Most allopathic medical practitioners would argue that the process of aging is nothing more than a normal process whereby cells deteriorate at a predetermined rate controlled by genetically determined commands and heredity. Standing in stark opposition is a rapidly growing body of research and documented evidence to indicate that aging is a product of many varied lifestyle choices including physical activity, smoking, and most importantly, the type of diet we regularly consume. In…
Can gardening cure depression?
By David Gutierrez
(NaturalNews) Organic gardening may produce physiological changes to boost your physical and mental health, a number of studies suggest. One such change may take place as a result of the simple act of putting your hands into the soil. A study conducted by researchers from the University of Bristol in London found that contact with a naturally occurring species of soil bacteria, Mycobacterium vaccae, causes the body to release vital immune chemicals called cytokines. These, in turn, spur the brain…
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Pet Health
Why Give Antibiotics When This Natural Supplement Works Just as Well?
By Dr. Becker
- Many shelter dogs develop acute stress colitis from the shock of being abandoned and then relegated to a kennel in unfamiliar surroundings.
- The usual treatments for diarrhea in adult shelter dogs are anti-parasitic drugs and antibiotics, both of which can create additional stress on an inflamed GI tract.
- Researchers at North Carolina State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine compared treatment with probiotics to treatment with the antibiotic metronidazole in shelter dogs suffering from acute diarrhea. The results showed the probiotics were just as effective as the antibiotic – without placing additional stress on the GI tract, and without side effects.
- The potential for probiotics to replace harmful drugs in the treatment of GI disorders is extremely exciting. In fact, we’ve only just scratched the surface of the potential healing benefits of probiotics in veterinary (and human) medicine.
How Some Shelters are Improving the Lives of Cats Awaiting Adoption
By Dr. Becker
- An increasing number of animal shelters across the U.S. are working to improve shelter life for their cat populations. Many are also getting creative in how they showcase their adoptable kitty residents.
- Standard shelter housing isn’t appropriate for cats. Barking dogs, cramped cages, and the inability to socialize and play can lead to physical illness and emotional instability.
- Some of the changes shelters are implementing include separate facilities for cats with roomier accommodations, environmental enrichment to keep boredom at bay, increased interaction with shelter staff, and videos showing adoptable cats playing and interacting with humans and other kitties.
Cat Alarm Clock
Published on Apr 15, 2012 by GarrulousCrap
My cat Boo has the terrible habit of messing with the door stop to wake us up early in the morning. He doesn’t do it because he’s hungry, he does it because he feels lonely. When he flicks the door stop it scares the crap out of us and we wake up right away.
(By Weslley Cavalcante)
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Positivity Mind and Body
Jon Kabat Zinn – Wherever You Go, There You Are! (Part 1 of 3)
Uploaded by Alvinmediashare1 on Feb 28, 2012
(Part 1 of 3) This is an audiobook of mindfulness meditation for the promotion of wellness and self-healing, by the author of Full Catastrophe Living.
John Kabat Zinn – Wherever You Go, There You Are! (Part 2 of 3)
John Kabat Zinn – Wherever You Go, There You Are! (Part 3 of 3)
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Articles of Interest
Cell phones: 50 percent increase in frontal and temporal lobe tumors in children
By Lloyd Burrell,
(NaturalNews) The Office of National Statistics in the United Kingdom discovered a 50 percent increase in frontal and temporal lobe tumors in children during the ten year span covering 1999 to 2009. Was this a result of cell phone radiation? The Department of Health in the UK would appear to think so. One in three children under the age of ten currently has a cellphone in their possession. The governmental agency put out the following statement: “Children should only use mobile phones for essential…
Is your cookware killing you?
By Craig Stellpflug,
(NaturalNews) Our health is greatly influenced by the food we eat and how we cook it. The nutrient density of food can be easily damaged by overheating our foods along with the damaging chemicals and heavy metals that leach into it from our cookware. Heavy metals from cookware alter enzymes and tastes and ultimately end up in the body. You can buy the very best organic food and inadvertently turn it into poison by cooking it wrong. Some cookware is better than others and some is just plain toxicTeflon…
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