Health News You Can Use

Vitamin D3 - Some Fascinating Facts

noreply@blogger.com (AndiamoWellness) — Tue, 08 Mar 2016 18:24:00 +0000

Vitamin D3 - Some Fascinating Facts

It's Springtime and you have used up of all your stored Vitamin D3. If you live in the United States,above the Mason-Dixon Line specifically, you can't make more until the sun gets a little higher in the hemisphere. (That won't be until mid-May).

So, no wonder March "Blues" come on so strong. If you don't have enough Vitamin D3, you may have a tendency to feel a little depressed. When you don't have enough

D3 = at least 50ng/ml up to 70g/ml, there are a list of possible health issues:

cardiovascular disease
autoimmune diseases
infections, including influenza
intestinal issues
achy bones & joints
depression or just feeling "blue"

Check out this video about Vitamin D3:

noreply@blogger.com (AndiamoWellness) — Thu, 25 Feb 2016 00:03:00 +0000

Good Fats : Eggs are Back in Style!

Fats and eggs are back in style. Researchers now say fats and eggs are not the artery clogging culprits after all. The confusion about fats getting a bad wrap can be traced back to the early 1960's.

The American Heart Association declared that saturated fats from egg yolks, organic butter, coconut oil and other fat food sources, would contribute to excess cholesterol in the blood. The US government took this flawed research and established cholesterol guidelines that would make eating eggs a cholesterol raising nightmare.

40 years later, the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee is saying that the 300 mg. total cholesterol/day consumption is not accurate and the committee is suggesting that cholesterol is essential to every cell in the body and the rates of heart disease and obesity are increasing because we have been convinced that not eating fat was the way to health.

Let's take another look at the incredible egg. For example, egg yolks are one of the most nutrient-dense, antioxidant-rich and vitamin-laden foods we can buy at the grocery store. Egg whites are just protein and water and are just along for the ride.

Confused? The fat debate should be put to rest. The foods to avoid are: sugar and starchy carbohydrates which so many people are now addicted. If we had all continued eating good fats: nuts, avocados, butter, eggs, etc., there would not be the Diabesity Epidemic in the United States.

Antacids Causing Kidney Failure: Now What??

noreply@blogger.com (AndiamoWellness) — Thu, 11 Feb 2016 15:33:00 +0000

Antacids Causing Kidney Failure: Now What??

Burning pain in the stomach probably isn't from too much acid! Contrary to what we have been told, when you aren't producing enough stomach acid, the food falls in and rots on it's own. This type of "rotting food fermenting" is not helped by antacids long term. This condition of not producing enough stomach acid is called: hypochlorhydria

Here's the scoop: if you are eating foods that your stomach doesn't have enough acid to break down, you will get pain in your stomach=heartburn.

So eating a lot of cow dairy, sweets, coffee and animal proteins can actually create the acid reflux/heartburn/GERD you are taking antacids to prevent. We are not suggesting you stop these offending foods, but if you eat more "easy" light proteins, you don't need as much acid to break them down. Vegetables and some fruits are very alkaline and do not require much stomach acid to digest.

If your diet is high in acidic foods, your body MUST immediately work to bring the acid/alkaline balance back. While you are cutting down on the offending foods, mix a 1/2 tsp. of baking soda in 6oz. of water and drink it down. The buring fire will be extinguished!
Kidney failure potential is scary, but these drugs may also increase other side effects: including bone fractures, infections and possibly heart problems!

http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2016/01/11/462423759/popular-acid-reflux-drugs-are-linked-to-kidney-disease-risk

http://scdlifestyle.com/2012/06/hypochlorhydria-3-common-signs-of-low-stomach-acid/

andiamowellness.com

Dangerous Antibiotics

noreply@blogger.com (AndiamoWellness) — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 19:58:00 +0000

Important! These Antibiotics should be Avoided:

With the beginning of flu season, people flock to their doctors for help with their symptoms.
There are two antibiotics that have been proven to cause spontaneous tendon ruptures along with a
variety of other potential side effects!!
They are: CIPRO,(ciproflaxacin) and LEVAQUIN, (Levofloxacin) and any of their derivatives.
When asked about the potential side effect of tendon rupture, a doctor said, "Oh, that only happens to athletes," without asking whether the patient was an athlete!
Alarmingly, the symptoms can occur weeks after you have taken one of these medications. So, the
message if simple: Be An Informed Consumer! Read the side effects on-line before you take
these or any other prescription medications.

van der Linden PD, Sturkenboom MC, Herings RM, Leufkens HM, Rowlands S, Stricker BH, PD (August 2003). "Increased risk of achilles tendon rupture with quinolone antibacterial use, especially in elderly patients taking oral corticosteroids". Arch. Intern. Med. 163 (15): 1801–7. doi:10.1001/archinte.163.15.1801. ISSN 0003-9926. PMID 12912715.

Orr, Cf; Rowe, Db (April 2003). "Eardrop attacks: seizures triggered by ciprofloxacin eardrops.". The Medical journal of Australia 178 (7): 343. ISSN 0025-729X. PMID 12670280.

Saint, F; Gueguen; Biserte; Fontaine; Mazeman (September 2000). "Rupture of the patellar ligament one month after treatment with fluoroquinolone". Revue de chirurgie orthopedique et reparatrice de l'appareil moteur 86 (5): 495–7. ISSN 0035-1040. PMID 10970974.

Health Update - Antibiotics NOT to take

noreply@blogger.com (AndiamoWellness) — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 16:21:00 +0000

Antibiotics to Avoid: Cipro and Levaquin

Cipro and Levaquin, are second generation fluoroquinolone antibacterials, that are prescribed on a regular basis by physicians. Both have two black box warnings from the FDA in reference to spontaneous tendon ruptures and the fact that both may worsen myasthenia gravis symptoms, including muscle weakness and breathing problems. Such an adverse reactions is potentially life-threatening and may require ventilator support.

Other names used for Cipro include: Baycip, Ciflox, Ciloxan, Cipro, Cipro XR, Ciproxin, Prociflor and Proquin.

Levofloxacin, a.k.a.Levaquin, Tavanic and ophthalmic solutions, Oftaquix, Quixin and Iquix. This group of antibiotics interacts with a number of other drugs and supplements and can increase the risk of cardiotoxicity, arrhythmias and anticoagulation.

Bottom Line: Read about any medications before you take them! It could save your life!

TYLENOL - THE BAD BOY

noreply@blogger.com (AndiamoWellness) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:00:00 +0000

Today, the Food and Drug Administration again, stated that Tylenol and
other acetaminophen products are harmful to the liver! This may come as
a surprise to some people, but there are 56,000 people admitted to hospitals
each year with Tylenol related illnesses. What to do? Well....ibuprofen, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), is the other over-the-counter
option for pain relief. Advil and Motrin are some of the better known
NSAID's. The important thing to look at is: why do you have pain? Is there
anything you can do to alleviate it, besides taking pain meds?

Maybe yes! Try reducing: wheat, corn, dairy, and sugar. ALL of these food
groups are known to cause inflammation, the leading cause of pain. Also, digestive enzymes, taken between meals are known to reduce inflammation.
Particularly, Bromelain has been shown to reduce low back pain.

by: Trager Healing

READING RECOMMENDATIONS

noreply@blogger.com (AndiamoWellness) — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 03:35:00 +0000

LATEST HEALTH and DIET BOOKS

Master Your Metabolism by Jillian Michaels

If you follow the three suggestions by Jillian, you WILL feel better!

Look at the junk in your pantry and get rid of the "bad boys" like artificial flavorings, partially hydrogenated oils, and artificial sweeteners.
Eat lots more natural foods like REAL vegetables and fruits...imagine!
Go to bed! Go directly to bed! Even two nights of less than 7 hours of sleep can send your hormones and your body rhythms into a tail spin!

detox 4 Women by Natalia Rose

I tried this diet for 3 days and the difference in how I felt and looked was remarkable! I will try this one again! When chocolate and red wine are on the diet, it has to be good!

Steer clear of "inflammatory foods" that include many diet staples.
Many foods that you think are good for you really cause puffiness and "clog" your natural health system.
Get the lymphatic system revved up and moving and you will feel and look years younger.

writen by: Trager Healing

Irritable Bowel Syndrome - New Thoughts

noreply@blogger.com (AndiamoWellness) — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 01:56:00 +0000

Much has been published about this very debilitating condition, so we'll try not to rehash old
information here. So, here are some suggestions about IBS and new ways to possibly treat it:
1. Remove dairy products, made from cow's milk, from the diet. Yes, that includes all cheeses, yogurts and of course, milk. You would be surprised at the number of people who feel better with this one change.
2. Remove all wheat products from your diet. No, I am NOT saying that IBS sufferers are gluten intolerant! There is a huge difference between gluten intolerant and wheat sensitive. Just try it.This includes all breads, pastas (unless specified non-wheat), bagels, Pop Tarts, you get the picture.
3. Really take a hard look at your diet: how much processed food is in your diet? By processed food I mean any food whose ingredient lists contains more than 5 ingredients and it's not trail mix.
4. What is your Blood Type? The Eat Right for Your Type program that suggests that the 4 blood types are not all created alike. These are some foods that make an "A" Blood Type very happy and will make an "O" Blood Type sicker than a dog. (i.e peanut butter).
5. These are just a few simple ideas that have worked wonders with many people. Be kind to your stomach and it will be kind to you.

Written By: Trager Healing

To Iron or Not to Iron?

noreply@blogger.com (AndiamoWellness) — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 21:24:00 +0000

Iron carries oxygen around in the blood. So, if you have more "good" iron, you will have more
oxygen in your blood! Boy, that would be great! More oxygen = more energy. More energy = more stuff gets done. Okay, you get the picture. Look for: elemental iron in your supplement.
Ferrous gluconate has much less chance of constipation (that's good). Remember that you should NOT take your iron supplement with your calcium. Calcium will reduce iron absorption. One supplement that I really like is Floravital Iron and Herbs, this is a liquid supplement that tastes like rusty prune juice, but boy does it work. Taken as directed, it can reduce some eye floaters, dizziness, headaches, constipation, and low energy to name a few!