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Sport touted as the best medicine against heart disease

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At the heart of the 'French Healthy Lifestyle Alliance', scientists, politicians and economists suggest innovative solutions to combat cardiovascular diseases and obesity. Excercise is the starting point, they say. EurActiv France reports.

TheFrench Healthy Lifestyle Alliance ("Alliance France pour le Mieux Vivre) recommends a comprehensive approach to improving peoples lifestyles. The group, established by the International Chair on Cardiometabolic Risk (ICCR), a North American organisation, brings together French doctors, economists and politicians, who all agree on the importance of exercise as medical treatment.

Activity for longevity

Inactivity is the number one avoidable cause of death in the world, ahead of tobacco abuse, according to a 2012 medical study cited by Martine Duclos, a university professor and member of the alliance.

The professor declares that physical activity must be placed at the heart of childrens education.

Physical activity is not one of our cultural traits. It is different to northern Europe where physical activity is centre stage in childhood. Time spent sitting down in childhood shapes our behaviour for the rest of our life. Furthermore, cardiovascular diseases start in childhood, which explains the importance of making children aware at such an early stage.

Everyday actions suffice in increasing activity. She highlights that it is important to promote a positive message, and explain that activity does not necessarily have to be intensive exercise, one must simply be active every day. This means choosing the stairs over the escalators or walking short distances instead of driving.

According to Martine Duclos, exercise fends off cardiovascular diseases and lowers cholesterol levels.

The risk of developing cardiovascular diseases is 30% less likely for patients who do exercise, a minimum of 30 minutes five times per week, which is accompanied by a balanced diet low in sugar, salt and fat. For patients suffering from hypercholesterolemia, exercise can sometimes avoid the need for treatment or allow for a reduction of the prescribed doses.

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'Our products support a healthy lifestyle'

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EACH week the Evening Times will turn the spotlight on one of the dozens of local businesses determined to succeed.

Dimitris Kourtoumpelidis and Vassilis Xanthopoulos of Dionysus Quality Products

They are the future for Glasgow and the west of Scotland's economy and are working hard to achieve success in the face of continuing economic hardship. Many businesses are struggling to take off because of the economic downturn, and this column will offer advice for potential start-ups and small businesses.

Each company will answer the same questions about their business and their answers will appear each Wednesday.

This week we talk to Dimitris Kourtoumpelidis and Vassilis Xanthopoulos of Dionysus Quality Products

Who are you?

We are a family of Greek origin now living in Scotland; Vassilis, Desy, and Dimitris.

As children we watched as our grandma gathered herbs from the garden for cooking or to prepare natural remedies, and so from a young age we understood the benefits nature can bring to our everyday life.

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Amway hosts campaign on wellness of women

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Kolkata, Mar 26 : Direct selling health & beauty FMCG company, Amway India on Tuesday hosted an awareness campaign on the wellness of women, here, in a bid to celebrate the International Women's Month and to educate people about the need of nutrients and healthy lifestyle among women.

The campaign, a part of the series of wellness campaigns across India, aims at creating awareness about the need for a wholesome diet and nutritional supplements for modern day women to ensure proper preventative health care.

Dr. Pritpal Singh, an eminent consultant in nutrition management and preventive measures of lifestyle disorders, elaborated the importance of certain nutrients at the later stages of women's lives like menopause.

While, Dr. Anindita Roy, Head of Nutrition Department, Manindra Chandra College, spoke about the importance of calcium, magnesium and iron at adolescence and pregnancy stages of women.

Dr. Pritpal Singh said, "Women should be cautious choosing their diet in their mid-thirties. Indian women experience menopause earlier than their western countries counterparts and the onset of menopause starts as early as 47 years."

Singh added, "Sometimes, it occurs at a younger age. During this time ovaries have stopped production of eggs and estrogen and progesterone hormone levels start depleting in the premenopausal phase. Soy Protein, Omega 3 fatty acids, Iron, Calcium are some important nutrients a woman should eat more in her mid-thirties."

Speaking of the awareness campaign, Diptarag Bhattacharjee, Vice President, East, Amway India said that, "Today's urban woman, exposed to stress at work and family life ignore a healthy life style and good nutrition in her daily rigmarole of responsibility and encourage in binge eating."

Bhattacharjee said, "Mounting work pressure and growing demands at home leave no time for Indian women for either rest or physical exercise. It is high time to sit back, relax and plan their diet and lifestyle to brace up for the next phase in life."

Bhattacharjee added, "We at Nutrilite have come up with a complete women's range of dietary supplements including Nutrilite Tri Iron Folic, Nutrilite Cal Mag D, Nutrlite Bone Health, Nutrilite Hair, Skin & Nails and Nutrilite Black Cohosh and Soy to cater to various nutritional needs of Indian women."

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Neil deGrasse Tyson is a rock star. Or, maybe its better to compare the countrys most famous astrophysicist to a sports star, the kind wholl spend two hours after every game autographing anything thrust in his direction Continue reading

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Purpose To explore the issue of ethics in medical research and, in particular, the issue of informed consent, in the context of Henrietta Lacks and the HeLa cells. This lesson uses the book, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, written by Rebecca Skloot, which is one of the winners of the 2011 SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Books Continue reading

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Nanomedicine, Volume 1: Basic Capabilities

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About Nanomedicine (the field)

Molecular nanotechnology has been defined as the three-dimensional positional control of molecular structure to create materials and devices to molecular precision. The human body is comprised of molecules, hence the availability of molecular nanotechnology will permit dramatic progress in human medical services. More than just an extension of "molecular medicine," nanomedicine will employ molecular machine systems to address medical problems, and will use molecular knowledge to maintain and improve human health at the molecular scale. Nanomedicine will have extraordinary and far-reaching implications for the medical profession, for the definition of disease, for the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions including aging, and ultimately for the improvement and extension of natural human biological structure and function.

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A lot of patients suffering from colon cancer might well present no symptoms or signs during the earliest stages of the condition. When symptoms do eventually present, they can be many and varied, and can very much depend upon the size of the affliction, how far it has spread and also its actual location. It might be that some symptoms that present are as a result of a condition other than cancer itself, ranging from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and occasionally diverticulosis. Also, such problems as abdominal pain or swelling can be symptomatic of colon problems and may well require further investigation.

You may also notice that, upon going to the lavatory, you have some blood in your stools, and this can be a symptom of cancer. Of course, having black poop doesnt ultimately mean that cancer is present. It can, however, also be indicative of other conditions and problems. For example, the kind of bright red blood that you may see on your toilet tissue could be as a result of hemorrhoids or anal fissures. It should also be remembered that various food items can also result in red poop, and these include beetroot and red liquorice. Some medications can also be culprits, and some can also turn the stools black-including iron supplements. Irrespective, any sign of blood or change in your stools should prompt you to seek advice from your GP, as it is always best to be sure that it is not a sign of a more serious condition, and with any cancer,early detection and treatment is essential to a successful recovery.

You should also note-if you are currently concerned-any change in the regularity of your stools-including whether or not they are more thin or irregular than usual-especially over a period of several weeks. Also, be mindful if you have diarrhea for several days in a row or, conversely, constipation.

You might also experience pain in your lower abdomen-including a feeling of hardness. You may also experience persistent pain or discomfort in your abdominal region, and this can include wind and cramps. You may also get the sensation that, when evacuating your bowels, that the bowel doesnt empty fully. Another symptom that you might recognize is colored stool mainly black stool, but could be green stool too. Also, if you have an iron deficiency (or anemia), it may be an indication that there is bleeding in your colon. Also, as in most cases and types of cancer, you should seek medical advice immediately if you experience any sudden and unexpected or unexplained weight loss, as this is one of the principal red flags. Also be aware of more vague, seemingly incidental symptoms, such as fatigue. IF you have a couple of symptoms and also feel fatigued for days in a row inexplicably, then this is also another warning sign and you should seek medical advice. It is important not to panic, but just to be aware of what might be going on.

Remember, cases of colon cancer account for around 90% of all cases of intestinal cancers, and also account for more deaths every year of men and women from cancer. Early treatment is an absolute must.

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Hormone Optimization | Trim Nutrition Weight Loss …

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This entry was posted on October 17, 2013 by Trim Nutrition.

Hormones are dominant in a persons make-up, and are required for most normal functions of the body. The slightest change in hormone levels can lead to a hormonal imbalance when the bodys chemical messengers (hormones) are no longer functioning the way they should. If a hormonal imbalance is left untreated, it can progress into serious diseases, like diabetes.

Trim offers a program to help individuals get their hormones back to the optimum levels, and therefore, keep their bodies functioning at optimum levels as well. Causes of Hormonal Imbalance

The body goes through many changes over the course of life childhood, puberty, and adulthood. Each stage of life requires a certain level of hormones throughout the body. Any overproduction or underproduction of a hormone may lead to a hormonal imbalance. A change from childhood to puberty or puberty to adulthood is not the only cause for hormonal imbalance. Medical conditions such as tumors or even a persons genetics may be the origin of a hormonal imbalance. Take a look at some of the most common causes: Medications Stress Overuse of cosmetics Consuming non-organic animal products Lack of exercise Pregnancy Obesity

While there may be internal factors initiating hormonal imbalance, there are external factors as well. Living in a highly polluted area or being a victim of second hand smoke can increase the likelihood of imbalanced hormones.

Symptoms may be unique to each person, but they are commonly associated with one of the following: Loss of muscle mass Night sweats Poor sleeping patterns Diminished sex drive Hot flashes Skin problems/acne Fatigue Depression Weight loss

If a person wishes to treat a hormonal imbalance, he or she must consult with one of Trims specialists to set up an assessment. The assessment consists of: A full lab work up A detailed medical history An assessment of nutrition and lifestyle habits After the results are processed, each person will receive a customized plan, unique to his or her lifestyle characteristics and medical background. The plan will consist of: Prescribed bio-identical hormones. These special hormones, unlike the synthesized versions, are plant based and will have the same molecular structure as the hormones found naturally in that persons body. Additional vitamins and supplements. A personalized eating plan. A detailed exercise plan.

Trims specialized treatment is one of the most natural ways to renew the hormone levels in a body. The unique usage of bio-identical hormones allows for a safe means of hormone replacement. These hormones follow the same molecular pathways as natural ones and are therefore the most effective and least intrusive method of replenishing imbalanced hormone levels.

Hormone optimization allows the body to function at its best. When a person has optimal hormone levels, he or she also has the greatest mental, physical, and emotional potential. Dont allow hormone imbalance to take over your life; call Trim today to set up an appointment, and get your life back in order!

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T NATION | A Training Program For Hormone Optimization

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How does training with weights change your body?

Your high school PE teacher back when schools still made physical education part of the curriculum likely offered the classic "house in the hurricane analogy."

"Training affects your muscles like a minor hurricane does a house. It cracks windows, rips off shingles, and busts up the fence. But if you don't overdo it, and give your body the materials (food) and the time to rest and make repairs, it will come back bigger and stronger than before."

Sadly, even your eighth-grade self knew this was way too simplistic, but you didn't press the matter. You knew better than to lock horns with an overly caffeinated gym teacher armed with a whistle.

Fact is, strength training does more than just create muscle damage. It releases a variety of hormones that also influence how you'll adapt and grow from your training session.

What many trainees don't know is how to manipulate this hormonal cascade to get bigger, stronger, and leaner. Is there an ideal way to structure your training to get the most out of your hormonal environment?

Research findings, in combination with anecdotal evidence from the training floor, suggest that it is possible. While many hormones come into play during resistance training, the four major ones are Testosterone, growth hormone (GH), insulin-like growth factor (IGF), and cortisol. These are the most researched hormones in relation to strength training, and the science supporting their role in the process appears solid.

No hormone gets as much press in strength training as the capital T and for good reason. Testosterone has an important role in the signaling of protein synthesis and reduces the impact of catabolic hormones.

It's lesser known, but no less important role is as a facilitator for other hormonal mechanisms such as growth hormone and IGF-1 in the anabolic process (1).

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Hormone Optimization Treatments for Absolute Hormonal Balance

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When your hormones are unbalanced, one of the first things to go is a good nights sleep.

This is often followed by heart palpitations, loss of libido, forgetfulness, mood swings and anxiety.

FOR WOMEN,these symptoms can start as early as their late 20s, although most women start experiencing symptoms in their 40s as a sign of early menopause or perimenopause. Hormonal imbalance can cause irritability, weight gain, hair loss, memory problems, migraines, joint and muscle pain, dry skin, and digestive issues.

Doctors will often dismiss these symptoms as being all in your head and will often prescribe sleeping pills, tranquilizers, anti-depressants or anti-anxiety medications. More often than not, doctors dont think to attribute these symptoms to hormonal shifts.

Changing levels of estrogen can result in more than just hot flashes, vaginal dryness and bone loss. Estrogen levels also affect emotional, cognitive and physiological functions. Estrogen also affects serotonin and norepinephrine, neurotransmitters that help regulate mood.

Studies show that women who start hormone optimization treatment before their last period experience more improvement than those who wait.

At Trim Wellness Caf, our medical staff will customize a hormone optimization treatment specifically tailored to your needs, produced at our own pharmaceutical facility.

With our vitamin and mineral infusions, youll experience more energy, better sleep, increased mental alertness, more muscle strength, an improved libido, and more.

Why continue to suffer?

FOR MEN, , a decline in hormone levels can start between age 40 and 50. Common symptoms include anxiety, fatigue, trouble sleeping, forgetfulness, confusion, depression, weight gain, low sex drive, ED, and more.

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Both men and women experience changes in hormone levels with age. As we age, many hormone levels are not where they should be, with some commonly imbalanced hormones are estrogen and testosterone. Sometimes those changes result in unpleasant symptoms that require a strong attention. Some of the most commonly shared symptoms include fatigue, skin problems, acne, mood swings, weight problems, diminished sex drive, and spotty memory. There are several ways to measure your hormone. However, one of the most reliable way to measuring hormone levels is through Saliva hormone test. We practice the saliva test to measure the biologically active fraction of hormone at the tissue level in the body. This helps us determine what kind of therapy is needed to cure each symptom.

Check out some of these great articles to learn more about hormone optimization:

Hormone Health for Men

Managing Menopause

How are Hormones Related to Weight Gain

Breast Health for Women

Adrenal Dysfunction

Craving Something Sweet

Neurotransmitters

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Vitamin Research – All the latest research on Vitamins A …

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We have gathered hundreds of published research on vitamins and presented them to you in plain English. See what the latest clinical research says about your favorite vitamins and the positive impact that vitamins have on disease prevention.

Thousands of new discoveries are made every single day, and you had better believe that no doctor has the time to keep up with all of the latest research, especially if they are a general practitioner and need to know about all of the body's systems and keep up with what the latest drug reports are. Who has time to read up on vitamins? Also keep in mind - no drug rep will ever visit a doctor to sell them a vitamin. There just isnt any money in it. That doesn't make vitamins any less valuable though. If nothing else, vitamins are one of the most beneficial supplements you could take. Literally hundreds of thousands of clinical studies on vitamins have been published, and the benefits of vitamins should not be ignored simply because nobody is directly selling them to you.

While a great many medical professionals read this site for information, we have "translated" every single of the hundreds of medical studies you see here into plain english so that the general public can - for the first time - be introduced to the latest cutting edge research that our world has discovered. With the power of the Internet, and the work of scores of people, this information is available to you completely free of charge.

Instead of wading through extremely thick and almost unintelligible clinical studies, or waiting ten or more years for research findings to reach your doctors office, take a look at what medical science has discovered now about your favorite vitamins and supplements. Feel free to print these out and show them to your medical professional, and ask them to do their own research. They may even learn a thing or two they did not know before. Remember, doctors are generally taught how to treat diseases with drugs (disease --> treatment) and they know the basics about vitamins, but they may not be aware of the powerful preventative effects that vitamins have on the body. Why would they, when they barely have enough time to see their patients in between their family life and visits with drug reps?

Try this the next time you are with your doctor. Ask them if they are aware of a strong link between high doses of vitamin C and vitamin E and a highly decreased incidence (occurrence) of Alzheimer Disease? If yours does, then you should be thankful that your doctor is more on top of things than most. Many doctor's simply don't know. Don't let what they do not know hurt your body. Afterall, nobody else looks out for your well-being as much as you do.

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