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Healthwise 80 November 2006
Healthwise is a regular column written especially for laterlife.com members and visitors by Helen Franks, journalist and author. Welcome to healthwise 80. For previous articles in the healthwise series visit 'more healthwise'
A Japanese study of more than 40,000 adults suggests that green tea can lower risk of heart disease or stroke. Green tea contains large quantities of antioxidants. However, many studies have come up with conflicting results. The US Food and Drug Association has stated that it has found no credible evidence to support claims that green tea can reduce cardiovascular disease risks, and the National Cancer Institute says studies on tea and cancer prevention have had contradictory results.
The Japanese study found that those who drank green tea in large
quantities were less likely to die from cardiovascular disease,
but not less likely to die from cancer. Women who drank five or
more cups of green tea daily had a 31 % lower risk of dying from
cardiovascular disease, and men who drank a similar amount had a A new selection of vitamins and herbs is available from Solgar, makers of high quality supplements. Nutri-Nano CoQ10 is a new way of delivering CoQ10, the anti-ageing supplement, more effectively. L-Theanine, another new product, claims to create deep relaxation and mental alertness. It is an amino acid and also may help to control cholesterol levels. D-Ribose is associated with cardiovascular function to optimize oxygen levels and help exercise-recovery times, plus muscular energy. All are available via the NutriCentre
Enbrel (etanercept) is now available in syringes to treat active rheumatoid arthritis, plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis in adult patients. All doses are premixed and prefilled so no reconstitution is required.
In addition, the new syringe is designed for easier gripping and
handling and fewer, simpler steps are needed to complete drug
administration. Ask your GP for further details. Some chronic foot disorders do not respond to traditional treatments. Homoeopathic podiatry may be an alternative. Double-blind placebo-controlled studies to investigate have shown significant success in treating hyperkeratotic plantar lesions, hallux valgus and verruca pedis. Fungal skin and nail infections and diabetic ulcers have responded well to treatment and are currently under investigation. Homeopathic podiatry treatment is a non-invasive method requiring less frequent follow up patient consultations when compared with conventional treatment.
"Palming" is one of the most relaxing things you can do for your
eyes. We tend to place hands over eyes when we are excited,
frustrated, fatigued or have other strong feelings.
The technique is based on the theories of ophthalmologist William H. Bates, who found ways to use relaxation, imagination, and other natural means to resolve nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, and many other vision problems. He practiced over 80 years ago. The idea of palming is to rest the eyes from all
light stimulation. Bates concluded from his study and treatment
of thousands of eyes, that tight muscles actually contort the
eyes and restrict circulation. He found that palming helps those
muscles relax and let go.
One of the most uncomfortable symptoms of the menopause is 'hot flushes'. These sudden rises in body temperature have been blamed on the menopause - but researchers reporting in the Archives of Internal Medicine suspect the problem has a link with insomnia. They're not sure if the flashes cause the insomnia, or it's the lack of sleep that causes the flashes, but either way there seems to be an association between the two. The researchers interviewed 3,243 women in California whose ages ranged from 35 to 65 years. The vast majority - nearly 60 % - hadn't reached menopause, with just 22 % going through the menopause, the rest being postmenopausal. Chronic insomnia - defined as poor or
non-restorative sleep over a six-month period - was experienced
by 80 % of all women who also suffered hot flashes.
Flu vaccine may be rationed this year, as supplies are delayed due to laboratory “glitches”. Over-65s and anyone with chronic respiratory diseases, heart or lung disease or depleted immune system is eligible for the flu jab, so ring your GP to make an appointment. The flu virus is most commonly spread in liquid droplets made airborne by coughing or sneezing. Symptoms include fever, body ache, extreme fatigue, sore throat, dry cough, and begin in adults 1 to 4 days after being infected. An adult can begin spreading the virus 1 day before and 3-7 days after symptoms emerge, and children can remain contagious even longer. Some infected individuals show no symptoms, yet they can still spread the virus to others.
Dr Chris Steele, the resident doctor from ITVs This Morning, has launched his own health website: www.thefamilygp.com . It has been developed by Dr Chris to bring consumers the latest in health news and medical information, commentary and products. Dr Chris will also be hosting a weekly online surgery on the website, where visitors will be able to post questions that will be answered by the ultimate expert in healthcare himself! The site features:
Websites
www.focusclinics.com for vision testing and
getting rid of the glasses.
IN THE PREVIOUS EDITIONIn edition 79:-
The complete family health guide
This work provides detailed instructions, illustrations and sample exercises that show the reader how to build a system of personalized frameworks for storing and recalling information on demand.
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