Category Archives: Hormones

Testosterone in Coronary Artery disease

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A study published in Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications, Volume 318, has proven that testosterone therapy is greatly beneficial in relieving angina pain or myocardial ischemia in men with severe coronary artery disease. Testosterone injections into coronary arteries during angiograms resulted in rapid widening of blood cells in patients with coronary heart disease.

This is also because coronary artery disease is a health condition linked with low testosterone levels. With testosterone therapy, the testosterone levels are optimized to reverse all symptoms of male hormone imbalance, including heart diseases and angina.

Cardiologist Atish Mathur’s study also proved that testosterone replacement therapy has been shown to protect men from exercise-induced angina and improve cardiovascular risk factors, such as insulin resistance, abdominal fat, and triglycerides.

Vitamin D – The Right Level

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Research just published in the Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism shows that mortality is greater not only for those who are Vitamin D deficient, but that an excessive level of vitamin D is also associated with increased mortality.

Lack of vitamin D and its association with a number of health problems has been the focus of a lot of research in the past few years. This newly reported research from the University of Copenhagen reminds us that more is not necessarily better when it comes to vitamin D.

Peter Schwarz, Professor at the Dept. of Clinical Medicine stated,”We have studied the level of vitamin D in 247,574 Danes, and so far, it constitutes the world’s largest basis for this type of study. We have also analyzed their mortality rate over a seven-year period after taking the initial blood sample, and in that time 16,645 patients had died. If your vitamin D level is below 50 or over 100 nanomol per litre, there is an greater connection to deaths. We have looked at what caused the death of patients, and when numbers are above 100, it appears that there is an increased risk of dying from a stroke or a coronary. In other words, levels of vitamin D should not be too low, but neither should they be too high. Levels should be somewhere in between 50 and 100 nanomol per litre, and our study indicates that 70 is the most preferable level.”.

That having too much vitamin D in our blood can be bad for our health has never been proven before, and it should have an important impact on the manner by which individuals take Vitamin D supplements. People should coordinate their taking of vitamin D with a medical check up including a blood test, to hit the sweet spot of a Vitamin D level of at least 50 nmol/L but not much higher than 70 nmol/L.

Stay Healthy.

Mercury Dental Fillings are TOXIC

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Mercury pollution is growing across the globe.

In the words of Charlie Brown, President of the World Alliance for Mercury-Free Dentistry, “Amalgam is a “primitive, polluting, 19th century product that began when physicians were sawing off legs. Medicine has since moved forward.”

Consider these disturbing facts:

  • Amalgam is the MOST EXPENSIVE dental material when you count environmental costs and clean-up costs.
  • Amalgam is the number one cause of mercury exposure for consumers, according to the Canadian government and other sources.
  • Mercury from dental offices is the largest source of mercury in wastewater. At least 40 percent of mercury flowing into municipal water treatment plants begins in dentist offices. And those plants are not set up to remove it, so it ends up in your fish.
  • Amalgams of the dead post a risk to the living. Emissions from the combustion of mercury fillings during cremation are a significant contaminator of air, waterways, soil, wildlife and food. It is estimated that, left unchecked, crematoria will be the largest single cause of mercury pollution by 2020.

In Sweden, it is mandatory that teeth be extracted prior to cremation.

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According to Charlie Brown, the FDA is far behind the rest of the world in stepping up to the plate to reduce mercury. The FDA has been standing in the way of banning these dangerous dental materials since 1976.

  • Canada advised dentists to stop placing amalgam in children and pregnant women in 1996!
  • Denmark, Norway and Sweden have essentially banned amalgams.
  • There are 5,636 hospitals in developing countries that are committed to or already mercury-free. The majority of these are in the Philippines, India, and Argentina.

Check what your dentist is planning to use. And if it is a mercury amalgam, Refuse. Also, it’s  wise to have existing amalgam fillings removed, but by a qualified dentist, for the procedure is delicate and can be potentially risky.

 

Why We are Getting Fat

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Obesity, and diabetes are now reaching epidemic proportions in prevalence. Here’s a look at why:

 

The Obesity Epidemic Started When The Low-Fat Guidelines Were Published

Source: National Center for Health Statistics (US). Health, United States, 2008: With Special Feature on the Health of Young Adults. 2009 Mar. Chartbook.

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In the 20th century, scientists believed fat, especially saturated fat, to be the main dietary cause of heart disease (although this has since been disproven).
This led to the birth of the low-fat diet. Interestingly, the obesity epidemic started at almost the exact same time the low-fat guidelines first came out.

There are massive long-term studies showing that the low-fat diet does NOT cause weight loss, and does not prevent heart disease or cancer.

 

We Are Drinking More Sugary Soda and Fruit Juices

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The brain doesn’t “register” liquid sugar calories in the same way as it does solid calories. So if we consume a sugary drink, the brain doesn’t automatically make you eat fewer calories of something else instead.

Studies have shown that a single daily serving of a sugar-sweetened beverage, including natural juices, is linked to a 60.1% increased risk of obesity in children.

Sugar is bad… but sugar in liquid form is even worse.

 

We Have Become Sedentary

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Although leisure time physical activity (exercise) has increased, it is also true that people now have jobs that are less physically demanding.

We are now burning around 100 fewer calories per day in our jobs, which may contribute to weight gain over time.

 

We Are Eating More Vegetable Oils, Mostly From Processed Foods

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Processed foods contain trans fats, inflammation-causing refined oils, sugar, preservatives, flavor enhancers, artificial flavors, coloring agents and a host of other chemicals to increase the shelf life or appeal of these artificial foods, increasing their addictive nature.

The vegetable oils we use in our home, irrespective of original source, goes through intense heat and chemical processes, stripping it of all benefits. Colors and flavors are then added to make them appealing.

All these are harmful in various ways.

 

We Are Sleeping Less

Source: Cauter EV, et al. The Impact of Sleep Deprivation on Hormones and Metabolism. Medscape, 2005.

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In recent decades, average sleep duration has decreased by 1-2 hours per night. The reasons for this are numerous, but increased artificial lighting and electronics are likely contributors.

As it turns out, short sleep duration is one of the strongest individual risk factors for obesity. It is linked to an 89% increased risk in children, and a 55% increased risk in adults.

 

Increased Calorie Intake

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Calorie consumption has increased dramatically over the past few decades.

But it’s important to keep in mind that it is not some collective moral failure that drives the increased calorie intake. Xenobiotics from toxins such as from plastics and heavy metals disrupt our hormones, altering the way our brains and bodies work.

This is the underlying reason for the increased calorie intake and weight gain, NOT a lack of willpower, as some people would have us believe.

 

Now that we know, we can easily take steps to Remain Healthy.

 

Applause for the Coconut!

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Mother Nature is incredibly generous in the way she provides – offering a bounty of fruits and vegetables rich in vitamins, minerals and nutrients to nourish your body so you can enjoy a long healthy life.

One fruit in particular – the coconut – is so abundant in its healing properties it’s referred to as “the tree of life.”

The coconut is a “functional food” rich in vitamins, minerals and fiber – the essential nutritional building blocks for perfect health.

For generations, island people considered it “The Cure for All Illness” and consumed the meat, milk and coconut oil daily. Although this diet was high in saturated fat, Western conditions like diabetes, cancer and heart disease were virtually unheard of.

The islanders were instead rewarded with a lovely youthful complexion, soft wrinkle-free skin, almost no skin cancer – even with excessive exposure to year round sun – and abundant good health.

Coconut oil – a saturated fat – is chock-full of health-promoting properties – and is in no way responsible for high cholesterol, obesity and heart disease.

Finally, modern medicine and science are starting to realize this fundamental truth… and it’s been a long time coming. But sadly not before heart disease, cancer, diabetes, obesity and a whole host of other catastrophic diseases have reached epidemic proportions!

Some oils which should be avoided:

Canola

There is no such thing as a canola in nature. Canola oil is actually a modified version of rapeseed oil. The rape plant (in the mustard family) contains cyanide-containing compounds and wild animals and even insects avoid it in nature.

The refining process of deodorizing and bleaching to become canola oil involves exposing rapeseed oil to high heat, which greatly reduces the omega 3 content (perhaps it’s only original redeeming factor).

Consumption of this “GMO Oil” has been linked to muscular disorders and fatty degeneration of the heart, kidneys, adrenals and thyroid gland.

Cottonseed Oil

Thousands of commercially produced foods contain cottonseed oil; everything from canned foods to chips and other packaged items. It is even in beverages such as Gatorade. However, cotton is not a food crop, and is therefore not treated like an edible crop but an industrial one.

Virtually anything can be sprayed on cotton plants to ward off insects and induce growth. Dangerous poisons such as trifluralin, cyanide, dicofol, propargite and naled are used on cotton crops. These work their way deep into the plants, literally transforming them into toxic organisms.

Safflower


Researchers now have evidence that it may not be cholesterol that kills, but omega-6’s. When a group of individuals replaced animal fats with omega-6-rich safflower oil, their cholesterol levels decreased, however, the rates of death from cardiovascular disease and coronary artery disease increased significantly as compared to those consuming the animal fats.

Soybean

Soybean oil is highly processed and heavily hydrogenated and found in a vast majority of products on supermarket shelves. And choosing organic soy does not make it safer… as some so-called “organic” soy farms have been found to be fraudulent, passing off the GMO-product for the real thing. It’s best to avoid soybean oil completely.

Coconut Oil is safe and healthy

It’s no secret breast feeding is about the best thing a mother can do to boost her child’s immune system. What makes mother’s milk so healthy is that it contains high amounts of lauric acid and coconut oil contains nearly 50% lauric acid.

Coconut Oil Fuels Metabolism

 

Researchers have discovered that in cultures where unrefined coconut oil is a part of the everyday diet, there is less obesity and less lifestyle-related disease.

Coconut Oil BoostsThyroid

Many people suffer from low thyroid function with little understanding of the cause. It’s really no wonder because most processed foods contain iodine blockers, and iodine is essential for optimum thyroid function! Plus, without a healthy thyroid, weight loss is nearly impossible—especially for women.

Coconut Oil Protects and Beautifies Skin

People living in the tropics have beautiful, wrinkle-free skin because coconut oil is not only part of their diet—but also their beauty regimen!

Coconut oil is a naturally moisturizing cleanser—and an effective sunscreen, blocking out 20 percent of harmful rays… thanks to the medium-chain fatty acids that protect and heal the skin at the same time.

Coconut Oil Can protect the Brain

 

Alzheimer’s is on the rise. But by helping the body produce ketones—an alternative energy source for your brain, you can protect your brain from the devastating effects of this savage disease. When MCTs—medium chain triglycerides—are metabolized by the body, ketones are created. And coconut oil is rich in MCT’s.

 

Coconut Oil is Good for Heart Health

Heart disease is a scary disease often treated with even scarier drugs—like statins!
Statins (cholesterol lowering drugs) deplete the body of vital heart-nourishing nutrients and can do more harm than good. Coconut oil is full of heart-healing benefits and can help prevent the need for such drugs—and even help keep you from getting sick in the first place.
Eat Healthy and Stay Healthy.