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Home Safety - Follow a few easy tips to Help Prevent Falls: Keep clutter out of walkways and off stairs. Clean up spills quickly. Close cabinet and closet doors. Keep hallways, walkways and stairs brightly lit. Put away toys and equipment after use. Keep a lamp near your bed within easy reach. Be sure rugs and handrails are secure. Use a sturdy stepstool instead of climbing on counters and furniture. Wear non-skid slippers/shoes on hardwood or slippery floors. Install grab bars in bathroom. Use non-skid mats in tubs and showers. In winter, be sure to clear walkways of ice and snow. |
News and Research
SOY May Benefit Stroke Patients:
A chemical found in soybeans and chickpeas could benefit people who have suffered a stroke, say researchers -
A team from the University of Hong Kong demonstrated that treatment with the chemical, isoflavone, is comparable to that of cholesterol-busting statin drugs. Isoflavone is a major class of phytoestrogens - naturally occurring chemicals that mimic the effect of the human hormone estrogen - which is known to protect against heart disease. SOY isoflavones in particular have been shown to reduce cardiovascular disease risk, because they inhibit the growth of cells that form artery-clogging plaque, thus helping to improve blood flow through the arteries. The study showed that diets with higher isoflavone contents might be beneficial in reducing cardiovascular risk in ischemic stroke patients. Previous research has suggested that eating Soy lowers cholesterol and has a protective effect against breast and prostate cancer, but with regard to this latest study, Dr. Peter Coleman from the Stroke Association said: "This is an important and interesting study showing that dietary supplementation with isoflavones in people who have had a stroke may reduce their risk of further stroke or cardiovascular disease."
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Ten Superfoods That Should Be in Your Daily Diet – Supercharge your diet with these doctor-approved upgrades:
Keith Block, M.D., medical director of Block Center of Integrative Cancer Treatment, develops nutritional regimens for the prevention of diseases by reducing inflammation that affects cells and working to extinguish the factors that spark cancer. The diets are based on plants and cold-water fish or healthy OMEGA-3 supplements (not the wrong fats from animal sources or omega-6–rich vegetable oils, which create a perfect environment for cancer).
In patients who already have cancer, the right diet can help them tolerate chemo and radiation. Kale, tomatoes and mushrooms probably won't have a single label touting their nutritional benefits, but that's only because fresh produce doesn't have much of a marketing department.
Check out these healthy superfoods: GARLIC is a powerful organosulfate that's important in detoxification and cleans your body of leftover chemical residue from drugs or pollutants, secondhand smoke and metabolites from alcohol. Soybeans have all the benefits of other beans, including stabilizing blood-sugar levels to prevent diabetes. MAITAKE and SHIITAKE Mushrooms are among the best sources of beta-glucan, which is known to stimulate the immune system. They also contain the protein lectin, which hinders cancer-cell growth. Antioxidant BLUEBERRY contains flavonoids to make you smarter by boosting neuron signals in your brain. Kale is rich in isothiocyanates, a phytochemical that suppresses tumor growth. FLAXSEED contains antioxidant lignans that suppress tumor growth. CARROT contains beta-carotene (helps prevent many types of cancer) and falcarinol, a chemical that slows the growth of cancer cells. TOMATO is loaded with antioxidant lycopene and glutamic acid (an amino acid), which work together to prevent prostate cancer. Beans, including Garbanzo and KIDNEY BEANS are high in saponins that shield your DNA from invasion by free radicals that damage tissue and are associated with cancer. Strawberries are high in folic acids that scavenge the carcinogenic amines that are created when meat is cooked over high temperatures.
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Avoid Brain Drain with Memory-Boosting Foods: Improve your mental health with common fruits, vegetables - even coffee -
At any age we all want improved brain function, and compelling research indicates that certain foods and nutrients can help enhance memory. When you read the facts about Fish (with Omega-3 Fatty Acids), Berries, leafy Greens and caffeinated Coffee— you’ll want to be sure to incorporate them into your diet to give you that special edge. Studies that focus on food and memory suggest that the more of the above you eat, the better, and here’s why:
When considering protection against the breakdown of brain cells, ALL berries are rich in healthy compounds called anthocyanins and flavanols and some of the highest antioxidant concentrations among fruits….but Blueberries seem to be even the best of all. What makes them so powerful? Their deep blue hue — caused by flavonoids —that shield the brain’s memory-carrying cells (neurons) from the negative effects of oxidation and inflammation.
When it comes to food and memory, Fish plays a starring role - and specifically, fatty fish, thanks to the ample amounts of Omega-3 Fats they provide. Best fish are low in contaminants and high in Omega 3 Fats: wild salmon, sardines, lake trout, pacific oysters and Atlantic mackerel. If that’s not feasible, you can take supplements or, at the very least, incorporate plant based sources of Omega-3 Fats, i.e., Flaxseed, Omega-3-fortified eggs and walnuts.
Don’t forget your leafy greens like Spinach, kale, collard greens, mustard greens and turnip greens. They’re loaded with folate (also called folic acid) — a nutrient that seems to have a direct effect on memory. High blood levels of homocysteine can indicate memory decline, but foods rich in folic acid (which lowers homocysteine levels), are pointing to protection against memory loss.
Lastly, caffeinated Coffee can temporarily sharpen your focus and memory. Studies have demonstrated that after two cups of coffee, the brain activity of test subjects was increased in two areas—one being the part responsible for memory. Without caffeine, there was no increase in brain activity.
Remember that every cell in your body needs a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients in order to stay alive and work properly, including brain cells, and because oxygen and nutrients are carried in the blood stream, anything that impedes blood flow will starve those all-important brain cells. So nourish your body with good foods, keep your blood pressure and cholesterol in check, exercise regularly, don’t smoke and get at least seven hours of sleep each night. Read this article and don’t forget to check out supplemental nutrients, like Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Blueberry, Flaxseed, Coffee Bean, Spinach, just in case you don’t have fresh fish, berries, greens or a cup of coffee at hand.
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 October…. and autumn leaves are in full array with red, gold and flame. Time to sit back and enjoy some hot mulled cider with a dash of healthy CINNAMON. Diabetics take heart! Cinnamon’s hypoglycemic properties can increase insulin activity, break down glucose and improve blood sugar concentrations. Daily consumption may lead to dramatic reductions in blood sugar, cholesterol and triglycerides by as much as twenty percent! When added to the time-honored value of Cinnamon as an antiseptic, astringent and stimulant that will also relieve nausea, flatulence and diarrhea, you'll know why Cinnamon is such an essential addition to your herb closet.
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HerbDay - 2008 
The next annual HerbDay will be coming up on Saturday, October 11th, 2008! HerbDay is a coordinated series of public educational events celebrating the importance of herbs and herbalism. HerbDay was conceived to raise public awareness about the significance of herbs in our lives and the many ways herbs can be used safely and creatively for health, beauty care and culinary enjoyment. Greater familiarity with herbs will increase informed use of herbal products and build public support for maintaining personal choice in the use of botanicals.
You can read more about this event by clicking here to go to HerbDay.org.
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