Grapefruit's Bitter Taste Holds a Sweet Promise for Diabetes Therapy

A team of researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) report that naringenin activates a family of small proteins, called nuclear receptors, causing the liver to break down fatty acids. In fact, the compound seems to mimic the actions of other drugs, such as the lipid-lowering Fenofibrate and the anti-diabetic Rosiglitazone, offering the advantages of both. If the results of this study extend to human patients, this dietary supplement could become a staple in the treatment of hyperlipidemia, type-2 diabetes, and perhaps metabolic syndrome. The report appears in this week issue of the online journal PLoS ONE.

"It is a fascinating find," says Yaakov Nahmias, PhD, of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem the paper's senior author. "We show the mechanism by which naringenin increases two important pharmaceutical targets, PPARα and PPARγ, while blocking a third, LXRα. The results are similar to those induced by long periods of fasting."

Autism and Schizophrenia: Family History May Not Always Be a Good Indicator

An international study led by University of Montreal scientists suggests family history may not be a good predictor of the presence of mutations predisposing to autism or schizophrenia.

The findings show how new or de novo gene mutations -- alterations of the cell's DNA -- play a role in these devastating conditions. Published in the American Journal of Human Genetics, this study has implications for disease prevalence and severity.

"This study emphasizes the importance of de novo mutations as genetic factors predisposing to autism and schizophrenia. We found an increased frequency of severe de novo mutations in critical brain genes in both of these diseases," says senior author and University of Montreal professor, Guy Rouleau.

Baby's First Full Diaper Can Reveal Mother's Smoking

Meconium, the dark and tarry stools passed by a baby during the first few days after birth, can be used to determine how much the mother smoked, or if she was exposed to tobacco smoke during pregnancy.

Researchers writing in BioMed Central's open access journal Environmental Health measured tobacco smoke metabolites in meconium samples from 337 babies, finding that they correlated well with reported smoke exposure and other markers of tobacco smoke exposure.

Joe Braun, from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, USA, worked with a team of researchers to carry out the study. He said, "Prenatal active and secondhand tobacco smoke exposure is a prevalent environmental exposure that is associated with adverse infant and childhood health outcomes. Biomarkers of exposure, like serum and meconium tobacco smoke metabolites, are useful to enhance the measurement of tobacco smoke exposure, which is often under-reported."

Mumps Vaccine Coverage Should Be Improved, Study Finds

ScienceDaily (Aug. 28, 2010) — Although immunity to mumps is high in the United States, mumps vaccine coverage must be maintained and improved to prevent future outbreaks, according to a new study, now available online, in the September 1, 2010 issue of The Journal of Infectious Diseases.

Mumps -- a viral illness found in most parts of the world -- can cause serious complications, including deafness, sterility, meningitis, and encephalitis. Since 1977, mumps vaccination has been recommended in the U.S. and is given as part of the MMR (measles-mumps-rubella) vaccine. Two doses are currently recommended for children. By 2000, the annual number of reported U.S. mumps cases had declined to less than 500. But in 2006, the country's largest mumps outbreak in 20 years began on college campuses in Iowa and resulted in more than 6,000 reported cases. This event raised questions about how to prevent future outbreaks and about the feasibility of eliminating mumps.

Tongkat Ali medication for the treatment of prostatitis

Probably not many people know that there is such a drug as Tongkat Ali has successfully used for treatment of prostatitis for many years. The said drug is derived from the root Evrikomy dlinnolistoy, which grows in Malaysia, Thailand, Burma and Indonesia. In these countries, the root has long been a traditional medicine for treatment of prostatitis, hypertension, fever, and also used as a means to improve potency, treatment of disorders of sexual function, etc. Tongkat - is a fine tree, which grows to a height of 10 meters, and means "reed Ali.
During the research conducted by many scientists, Malaysian drug has shown excellent results. In the treatment of prostatitis root of Tongkat Ali has become irreplaceable as has a huge abundance of different mineral components. In addition, the root has protective antioxidants that prevent cellular aging earlier. This drug has so many useful medicinal elements, even at times they were simply difficult to enumerate.

The concept of homeopathy

1775 marked the emergence of science of homeopathy, which is the father of Samuel Hahnemann, a resident of the town of Meissen, in Germany.
Homeopathy - science, a way of healing, based on the principle of "similar cures similar". That is, that would cure this or that disease, the body is brought to the state, like illness symptoms, which is experienced by the patient at the moment.

Like any other method of treatment, homeopathy was faced with controversy - there are supporters, there are opponents. Proponents are convinced that homeopathy awakens processes of self-regulation, which was endowed with a man before the arrival of civilization and teaches the body to cope with the disease.

 

Laparoscopy

Although surgery is injury to the body, even if it is necessary. Therefore, both doctors and patients are so appreciated the possibility of laparoscopy, effective diagnostic and surgical method developed in 70-80 years of 20 century.

The fact that laparoscopy avoids several centimeter holes instead of the traditional incision across the abdominal wall. This allows you to minimize blood loss, postoperative stress and risk of infection. After a laparoscopy there is less scarring - this means that the outside will be intact skin without cosmetic defects, but the inside will not be actively developed adhesions.

Office Fitness

Outside, a warm June, the birds chirping outside the window, but my heart calm and bright. From lightness want to learn to fly, to soar into the clouds ... The pledge of such a state of soul and body in excellent state of health, confidence and ability to enjoy little things. How to approach a similar self-awareness, we will try to teach you.
Let's start with the state of your feet. If you can dress-code of your company, try not to wear in the summer close stilettos, and sandals at a moderate heel with open cape. This will not only avoid overheating feet, but also demonstrate its surrounding exquisite pedicure. If you work within strict dress code and you are not allowed to come to work in an open shoes and no stockings, then try this to find their strengths. First, stockings make your legs slimmer. Secondly, in a dress the color of the skin seems more beneficial, especially if you do not go to the solarium.  

The third, less likely to rub her foot new shoes. But, in any case, with or without stockings, try to avoid the summer close to the heels of shoes. Your choice - shoes and sandals to comfortable shoes and with a heel in the 3-7 cm, not more. A great way to cheer yourself up will make a bright pedicures and hair removal legs, made on the eve of a return to work. These simple procedures will raise your self-esteem and make you feel like a true lady.
We turn to the state of the buttocks in the workplace. You feel insecure because of what is constantly sit in one place during the working day? Then try to get up more often, or just squeeze the buttocks with a periodicity of 12 times per hour. By the end of the week you will notice obvious changes for the better. But it provided that you comply with the correct diet. No cabinets will not help you to achieve the desired result, if you yourself are unable to control the consumption of starchy foods and sweets during the working process! Instead of hiding from myself and sweets, try not to bring them as a snack. Let them take place fruits or nuts. Today, as before, the best way to keep the body toned remains Fitness Training. This does not necessarily knock out a training on expensive gym, jogging in the morning or weight lifting. This year, the leader in sports activities was made pilates. This peculiar pressures on different groups of muscles, similar to yoga, but supplemented with weight training. Also today a huge popular classes on shooting from different kinds of weapons. In addition to the huge loss of calories, you will get lots of positive emotions, if during these workouts knock exposed target. With the development of the sport Gun safes are becoming increasingly popular, while maintaining your privacy and allowing owners of weapons to switch to a qualitatively new level of relations. Go with the times!
So, with the lower part of your body we're done. Remaining hands and skin condition in general. Hands you can always keep on our toes with a small expander. This simple minitrenazher will develop strength of your hands and arms in general, and you can use it directly during the working day. The facial skin in an office environment is suffering from dryness and lack of oxygen. This problem is easily remedied if you learn to use thermal spray, applying it in the morning, afternoon and evening. Even after a week of "water treatment" your skin noticeably changed for the better, improving your mood. If you have oily or problematic skin, in the summer on various creams to forget, even if they have a light texture! Only the tonic, lotions and spa water must be contained in your cosmetics! And, of course, the skin varies considerably when using the required amount of vitamins, which can draw in modern Badakhshan, as well as in fresh fruits and vegetables.
Maintain a healthy lifestyle, eat more fruits and vegetables, engage in all kinds of sports, and most importantly - to smile! Be delicious and unique!

Erotic massage in terms of human physiology

Erotic massage - is a special kind of massage that stimulates sexual potential, to increase the sensitivity and sexual function. This massage is recommended for all, as unmarried, and family men, both young and aged, regardless of sexual experience and any other criteria. It diversifies and enriches the intimate life, as a stimulant.
The purpose of erotic massage - excitement partner, creating favorable conditions for awakening his senses and how to achieve the completion of a full orgasm.

Lead to orgasm stroking of the body and erogenous zones. Every erogenous zone reacts to skin irritation, for example, stroking his hand, as it contains many nerve endings and blood vessels. Excitation spreads throughout the body. To massage acted positively, the partners must be fully relaxed. It is also necessary to know the zone of sensitivity on the body of a partner or a partner. It can be as individual zones, of which a partner can provide, and most well-known.

Implants - full imitation of natural teeth

Of course, your own teeth, you should try to save as much as possible. But if dental disease or injury resulted in the loss of one or more teeth have to restore the dentition artificially. The good opportunity to do so now everyone has - implants in Kiev successfully used in even the most complex cases. The main advantage of implants is that he is still fixed in the jaw, perfect fixing crown. Crowns do not slip, do not move in the oral cavity. It is very important if you chew, talk, etc.

In addition, implants in Kiev perfectly mimic healthy teeth, not allowing the jaw atrophy (which may lead to changes in facial proportions). After all, what happens after the loss of a tooth, for whatever reason? Jawbone previously held the root does not receive usual load (respectively, a person does not receive adequate nutrition), and begins to slowly "dissolve". Therefore, the absence of a tooth - not just an aesthetic problem.

Nutrition and Health

In his Nobel speech, Pavlov said: "A piece of bread is, was and remains one of the most important issues in life, a source of suffering, and sometimes meet in the hands of a doctor - a powerful means of treatment in the hands of ignorant people - the cause of the disease" .
Analysis of the power of Russia's population now identifies a number of negative trends. According to aggregated data of epidemiological studies performed GNITSPM MH Russia, they are characterized by a decrease in the uptake of proteins, vitamins and minerals, dietary imbalances due to excess consumption of animal fats and simple carbohydrates and lack of consumption of vegetable oils, complex carbohydrates and dietary fiber.

Subtleties of medical shopping

Elena Abramova

If you search online pharmacy with search engines, you get a very long list. First impression - pharmacies in RuNet than conventional stores, whose number was over 1,000. On close examination as it turns out that full-fledged online pharmacy units. What I mean by the word "full"? This is an online store medical supplies. E-shop - it is not only a showcase and the possibility of placing the order, but delivery to the address.

During the journey to medical websites indelible impression on me Yekaterinburg project "Russian house", where the proposed equipping laboratories. Interestingly, members of our editorial board unanimously decided that the "yard" - one of the best medical sites: it just immediately liked and did not cause any problems. But this is not a pharmacy and there are no vitamins.
The brand new, still almost "empty" shop io7.ru (St. Petersburg) offers jeans with copper. Fascinating story about the benefits of copper is made so competently in terms of advertising, which appears to be in the near future I buy myself those jeans.

Time-tested means of antioxidant

SO Klyuchnikov

Catastrophic values of integral indicators of the health of the Russian population, according to many reputable scientists, are largely determined by poor diet [Spirichev VB, 1990; Tutelian VA, 1999]. There is no doubt that a condition or factor in the development of a number of diseases, it may be lack of a vital micronutrient.

As a compelling example of this situation can be considered vitamin A (retinol) and provitamin (?-Carotene). Deficiency of this micronutrient in the diet of the majority population of the Earth - a special concern for WHO. The global nature of the deficit is largely determined by the fact that vitamin A total of all manufactured on Earth food is not enough to ensure the physiological needs of the world population [WHO, 1998].

Position of the American Dietetic Association on vegetarian

The article was published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, November 1997, Volume 97, Issue 11 Authors - Virginia K. Messina, MPH, RD, and Kenneth I. Burke, PhD, RD Reviewers - Winston J. Craig, PhD, RD; Johanna Dwyer, DSc, RD; Suzanne Havala, MS, RD, FADA; D. Enette Larson, MS, RD; A. Reed Mangels, PhD, RD, FADA; Vegetarian Nutrition dietetic practice group (Lenore Hodges, PhD, RD; Cyndi Reeser, MPH, RD)

Natural Cosmetics', is it possible?

Each woman seeks to buy and use natural cosmetics. Because it is fashionable, in the spirit of the time. However, few people think - and why should I make this notorious "Hair Care" that she would give me?
Let's first be dismantled, that it is, "Natural Cosmetics". By definition, this tool is made from plant, animal or mineral components and not containing any chemical additives. What we see in the stores - rather complex in its composition means it contains preservatives, fragrances, etc. This in itself is not bad, even the need to make cosmetic appropriate properties to increase shelf life. Only natural a tool no longer be called.
But if you need it "natural cosmetics", the output still is - you can cook it themselves at home, at its kuhne.Eto will be much more economical. In addition, you'll be absolutely sure of freshness, nezalezhalosti their means. Well, then - it's just fun!

Health and emission computer

It is known that electromagnetic radiation (EMR), computers, other consumer electronics, cell phones detrimental to human health. Many people naively believe that to reduce the harmful effects it was imperative to reduce the intensity of electromagnetic radiation. Indeed, if we reduce the intensity of powerful electromagnetic radiation, its harmfulness decreases, but the intensity of electromagnetic radiation of computers, cell phones so small. Research scientists at the Institute of Cell Biophysics (Director Corresponding Member of Russian Academy of Sciences, EE Fesenko) shows that EMR is extremely weak, could hardly understand the physical devices may have on biological objects much more influence than the powerful electromagnetic radiation. Protective screens consumer electronics, not reduced, and often increase the harmfulness of electromagnetic radiation.

Experience in use of drugs Fault Farma against hair loss

A study of drug efficacy Fault Pharma against hair loss for men and women. This group praparatov showed its high efficacy in focal and diffuse forms of alopecia.
Every second person in a given period of life faced with the problem of hair loss. The reasons for this process are different can be worn as an exogenous or endogenous nature. At the moment there is no consensus about the cause of this condition. Currently, most researchers tend to lead role in the pathogenesis of alopecia, immune disorders caused by genetic factors and exogenous triggers. Among the major launch or additional factors are assumed to microcirculation disturbances, hypoxia, change in the rheological properties of blood, toxins, male sex hormones, etc. Play an important role and psycho-emotional stress. The basis of treatment of this disease using pharmacological approach and the impact of physiotherapy techniques. Depending on the clinical picture emit diffuse, including androgenic alopecia, and focal forms of the disease. The present substantial increase in the number of patients with alopecia and cases resistant to conventional therapies, leads to search for new methods of treatment of dermatoses.

The influence of computers on health

The benefits or harm to your computer constantly take place. You can find even the rave reviews about the positive impact of computers on health. But is it? How can you protect yourself and your child from danger? Read our article.
Electricity
The main source of high frequency electromagnetic field - electromagnetic deflecting system tube. In monitors such radiation most strongly behind and above the monitor. So set your monitor to the rear wall to wall.
Quite harmful radiation acts at a distance of half a meter from the screen, negatively affecting the skin and eyes of the man who sits in front of a computer. On modern monitors have special filters that reduce the intensity of radiation, but the danger still exists.

Diabetes and vitamins. To treat or prevent

We often say: "We need as air. In this case we have in mind that there is no distinctly, but without which life becomes impossible. When we do not have enough air, we just can say - what's the problem. However, there are quiet, hidden hunger, which, however, could substantially undermine our health.
Lost feeling
In nature, everything is balanced. Every animal knows exactly - what, how and when it is. If the food something is missing - a wild creature surely will find a plant that contains what it needs. People have lost this selectivity. Even the tension can be felt as a feeling of hunger, rather than as a need to drink water. This applies to all other components of food such as amino acids, vitamins and minerals. In foods of vitamins, trace elements and some other necessary materials has been steadily declining. As the demand for them remains the same - the person feels hungry. "Wants something, but what - I do not know." In such a situation it is very easy to overeat and remain hungry. Such obesity - a direct path to obesity. In diabetes it will lead to a deterioration of compensation and to accelerate the development of complications.

No headache

Headache ... Who is not touched at least once in life is the problem? It is believed that the degree of headache pain and discomfort brought by the number of comparable only with the teeth. Causes of headache are very diverse. If the headaches bother you often, be sure to contact your doctor. Only qualified, based on the inspection and survey results can reveal the true cause of the headaches and the correct diagnosis. Well, when diagnosed, usually begins his zealous consumption of drugs of varying strength and value. Let you try to do without them. First and foremost look into the possible causes of headaches.

Headache in cervical osteochondrosis.
We start with your pillow. Pillow should be small, dense, best to have the roller diameter 15 - 20 cm under the neck. It is also well advanced orthopedic pillows of latex or herbal fillers (if you do not have allergies). Include in your usual gym complex exercises with inclination of the head forward, backward, right and left. Movements should be sharp, stretching. Not desirable rotational head movements. In the evening, after work, make a lotion with valerian in the cervical spine (2 tbsp. L. Valerian rhizomes with roots in 200 ml. Boiling water, insisting 20 min. To make lotion for 20 - 30 min.). It would be good to adopt the habit of the heroes of our favorite soap serials: someone close nadplechnye stretch the muscles at the time of stress and fatigue. Massage is a complex and demanding procedure that should make only professional, but to stretch and warm up your muscles nadplechy to relieve cramps and painful stress can your wife or the eldest child.