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Scientists are reporting that cholesterol drugs, which 15 million Americans are prescribed, are also completely worthless. A group of international researchers published a study in the BMJ Open journal that found no link between what's known as “bad” cholesterol and death as a result of heart disease in individuals over 60 years of age.

In fact, the results found that 92 percent of people with high cholesterol actually lived longer. The best way to achieve and maintain good heart health is not through medications but through healthy lifestyle habits.

“Lowering cholesterol with medications for primary cardiovascular prevention in those aged over 60 is a total waste of time and resources, whereas altering your lifestyle is the single most important way to achieve a good quality of life,” said vascular and endovascular surgery expert Professor Sherif Sultan from the University of Ireland.

‘Lowering cholesterol with medications is a total waste of time'

Study co-author Dr. Malcolm Kendrick said their findings show “that older people with high LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, the so-called ‘bad' cholesterol, lived longer and had less heart disease.”

These revelations are sure to have huge implications for the pharmaceutical industry, as the cholesterol drug Lipitor is the most profitable meditation of all time – raking in more than $140 billion in sales, according to Health Impact News. 

The guidelines for preventing heart disease and the buildup of plaque in the arteries need to be re-evaluated, said the study authors, adding that “the benefits from statin treatment have been exaggerated.”

But the truth is that the benefits of statins haven't just been exaggerated, but 100 percent fabricated, as well as the “research” supporting other drugs such as antidepressants and vaccines.

Natural News reported in 2013 that the push to get even more U.S. adults on statins was facilitated by doctors tied to the industry. Physicians with the American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology issued new guidelines three years ago calling for one-third of all adults to consider taking statins – a push proven to be extremely lucrative for Big Pharma.

 

When questioned about the conflict of interest, the response was: “Ties between heart doctors and Big Pharma are so extensive that it is almost impossible to find a large group of doctors who have no industry ties.” 

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Those yellow flowers on your lawn are more than just pesky weeds. Dandelion has been considered a valuable food and medicine in both Eastern and Western culture for thousands of years and is now being studied for its cancer fighting abilities.
The use of the dandelion plant in both Greek and Chinese medicine predates written records.  Traditional healers use it to cleanse the liver, flush toxins from the kidneys and purify the blood.

 

It's blood purifying compounds led researchers at University of Windsor in Canada to hypothesize that dandelion could help patients with end-stage blood cancer.

 

They inserted danderlion root extract into Petri dishes with blood drawn from leukemia patients and lab rats.

 

To their delight, the dandelion root induced apoptosis or “cell suicide” in cancer cells, while leaving healthy cells alone.

 

Dandelion root's ability to selectively kill only cancer cells — as opposed to radiation and chemotherapy which kill healthy cells and flood the body with toxins —could make it an invaluable tool in the future of cancer treatment, at least in countries whose medical institutions are actually invested in curesAs a result of the experiment, researchers were given the green light to test out dandelion root on thirty Canadian cancer patients. It's the first ever in Canada that a natural extract has been approved for a clinical trial. Unfortunately, the United States has yet to follow suit.

 

In “the land of the free” herbalists aren't allowed to treat cancer patients for cancer, they are merely allowed to offer herbs as supportive therapy, to help undo the damage of conventional treatments.

 

Dr. Siyaram Pandey – lead researcher and biochemistry professor at Windsor –  was encouraged when he saw the results of patients who chose dandelion tea over chemotherapy. “These folks actually lived,” he said in a recent Ted Talk.

 

 

Not only do dandelions heal the body, they also nourish the body. In Italy they are eaten fried. They're loaded with vitamins like A, C, K, B6, B3,B9 and B12 and minerals like iron (crucial for generating red blood cells), calcium, magnesium, potassium (regulates heart rate and blood pressure), phosphorus, manganese, copper and zinc.

 

 

 

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Ancient Chinese medicine is designed to rectify ailments internally, not just topically.

 

This means a person's exterior, including their face, is affected directly by the overall health of their internal organs. The actual science of this is called physiognomy and has existed for thousands of years.  In the areas of facial sagging and wear there are correlations to internal organs.

 

Because of this, treatments will address the internal body as well as my face, and as every session is tailored to the patient's specific needs and a thorough history and exam is given.

 

Often, imbalances in spleen and kidney qi or energy result in laxity and sagging of the skin.

 

The spleen is the central organ in the production of ‘qi', a force or energy that controls the workings of the human mind and body, meaning a happily functioning one is critical in supporting the long-term health of an individual.  The kidney is the root of the body's life force energy and will be reflected in the health of all organs including the skin.

 

 First will come  a  facial massage to wake up the face and map out trouble areas, and  concentrating specifically on activating the client's meridian lines (the pathways via which the qi flows) and testing for pressure points.

 

Facial acupuncture with collagen induction derma-rolling combines traditional acupuncture and advance micro-needling.

 

It enhances the production of collagen – that fibrous protein that keeps us looking young – and which unfortunately declines as we age, rolling out the welcome mat for wrinkles.

 

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The combined procedures also significantly improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, firmness, enlarged pores and acne scarring. They also help increase blood circulation in the skin and improve natural cell regeneration.

 

Thus the popularity of the acupuncture facial as a “natural” alternative to the Botox and fillers which simply “paper over” the signs of ageing has reportedly seen it adopted by members of the Hollywood elite including Jennifer Anniston, Angelina Jolie and Madonna.

 

I use very fine needles and also electric acupuncture to relax some of the facial muscles.

 

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                                            7 Easy  Ways  To  Detox  Your  Body

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Let's face it, we live in an increasingly toxic world.  From EMF to the foods we eat, and the air we breathe, like it or not, we are living a toxic lifestyle. 

 

With the following tips, you may be able to give your body a break and enable it to recoup somewhat…

 

First, what are some common signs of  bodily intoxication?  Well, things like: bloating, fatigue, skin eruptions, allergies, under eye bags to name just a few.

Detoxification involves cleansing the blood and the major organs…

 

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#5. If you have access to a sauna, or a hot yoga class overheating the body to the point of sweating will move toxins leading to #6

 

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Stress is one of the main sources of mental and physical wear and tear. Unfortunately, it is often considered an inevitable part of many people's daily lives.

If you realize that stress makes you feel tense, worried or anxious, meditation is a great way to restore calm and inner peace. Through meditation, you can take charge of your own emotions.

Studies have shown an increased ability to regulate emotions in the brain among people who meditate as compared to those who don't. Meditation is also a good practice for preventing stress so that when you're faced with adverse situations, you don't let them get out of control.

Improved Concentration

Meditation helps to keep one more focused and centered on everything they do. With a less distracted mind, you can enjoy increased abilities such as better memory and mental focus. The increased energy that comes from meditation boosts concentration levels.

Frequent meditators as well as people who have recently adopted the practice report that meditation gives them clarity and helps them to collect their thoughts better.

A recent study published in the journal of Psychological science shows that intensive meditation can help people concentrate, even during the most boring of tasks.

Increased Self-Awareness

In our current technologically advanced and fast-paced world, we are constantly bombarded with stimuli and there seems to be no time to be still. As a result, self-awareness is in short supply.

Well, meditation provides the perfect solution by creating an opportunity for silence and self-reflection.

By practicing meditation, we can reconnect with our true selves while quieting the noisy, overstimulated and distracted world.

Increased Happiness

 There are many scientific studies showing that meditation can make us happier by rewiring our brains. According to psychologists, we all have individual capacities for joy.

So, meditation works by reconfiguring our capacity to be happy. Even better, is that it lasts and you can keep the glow going for as long as you want.

Improved Health

By helping us to be less stressed in the first place, meditation can work wonders in improving one's physical and mental health.

Moreover, multiple studies demonstrate the benefits of meditation for cardiovascular health.

It has been shown to improve type 2 diabetes and hypertension. Meditation is also believed to help people with insomnia get better sleep. There's also evidence that meditation can help with addictions.

By strengthening your self-control and reducing stress, meditation can help you detach from the craving sensation.

Meditation can be as simple as taking a few breaths for about two minutes a day or closing your eyes. While there's debate on how long you need to meditate to realize the benefits, any amount of meditation will do you good.

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Something has gone dangerously awry. In just the five years between 2010 and 2015, the number of U.S. teens who felt useless and joyless – classic symptoms of depression – surged 33 percent in large national surveys. Teen suicide attempts increased 23 percent. Even more troubling, the number of 13- to 18-year-olds who committed suicide jumped 31 percent.

A study published in Clinical Psychological Science,  shows that the increases in depression, suicide attempts and suicide appeared among teens from every background – more privileged and less privileged, across all races and ethnicities and in every region of the country. All told, the analysis found that the generation of teens I call techgen – those born after 1995 – is much more likely to experience mental health issues than their millennial predecessors.

What has occurred so that so many more teens, in such a short period of time, would feel depressed, attempt suicide and commit suicide? Psychologists are saying the advent of the smartphone.

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According to the Pew Research Center, smartphone ownership crossed the 50 percent threshold in late 2012 – right when teen depression and suicide began to increase. By 2015, 73 percent of teens had access to a smartphone.

Not only did smartphone use and depression increase in tandem, but time spent online was linked to mental health issues across two different data sets. It has been found that teens who spent five or more hours a day online were 71 percent more likely than those who spent less than an hour a day to have at least one suicide risk factor (depression, thinking about suicide, making a suicide plan or attempting suicide). Overall, suicide risk factors rose significantly after two or more hours a day of time online.

Two followed people over time, with both studies finding that spending more time on social media led to unhappiness, while unhappiness did not lead to more social media use.  A third randomly assigned participants to give up Facebook for a week versus continuing their usual use. Those who avoided Facebook reported feeling less depressed at the end of the week.

The argument that depression might cause people to spend more time online doesn't also explain why depression increased so suddenly after 2012. Under that scenario, more teens became depressed for an unknown reason and then started buying smartphones, which doesn't seem too logical.

What's lost when plugged in

Even if online time doesn't directly harm mental health, it could still adversely affect it in indirect ways, especially if time online crowds out time for other activities.

Teens now spend much less time interacting with their friends in person. Interacting with people face to face can be a huge source of support, without it, our moods start to suffer and depression often follows. Feeling socially isolated is also one of the major risk factors for suicide. Findings demonstrate that teens who spent more time than average online and less time than average with friends in person were the most likely to be depressed. Since 2012, that's what has occurred en masse: Teens have spent less time on activities known to benefit mental health (in-person social interaction) and more time on activities that may harm it (time online).

Teens are also sleeping less, and teens who spend more time on their phones are more likely to not be getting enough sleep. Not sleeping enough is a major risk factor for depression, so if smartphones are causing less sleep, that alone could explain why depression and suicide increased so suddenly.

Depression and suicide have many causes: Genetic predisposition, family environments, bullying and trauma can all play a role. Some teens would experience mental health problems no matter what era they lived in.

But some vulnerable teens who would otherwise not have had mental health issues may have slipped into depression due to too much screen time, not enough face-to-face social interaction, inadequate sleep or a combination of all three.  Not studied, but certainly something to think about is the unavailability of family members due to their own screen time commitments…clearly it is something to think about.

 

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It's become depressing to have clients in your office who need laboratory tests who can't do them because they cannot afford to…

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The reason most people do not understand this is because labs are typically paid for by insurance companies.

These days, people have such high deductibles or lack insurance entirely, they are having to pay these fees themselves.

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Dandelion root has been used as an herbal food therapy since ancient times. It is able to treat allergies, lower cholesterol levels, to improve bile production, and detoxify the liver. Also, it has diuretic properties and if good for pregnant women and for those with menopausal symptoms.

Spring is the best time to harvest dandelion roots, particularly in the beginning of April. It is best to pick it from places that are less polluted, such as areas away from town and the road.

You may not know that all parts of dandelion have medicinal properties. Its leaves are rich in  many vitamins and you can use them in a salad, or with potatoes and eggs. I personally buy organic dandelion leaves and add them to soups.

Dandelion stem has the power to relieve stomach problems, boosts the function of the gallbladder, regulates metabolism, and purifies the blood. Also, the stem can be used to treat diabetes, while the milk from the stem can be used to remove warts.

In addition, people can use dandelion flowers to prepare homemade dandelion syrup. It will help your body to purify the blood,  relieve a cough and improve digestion.

A recipe for dandelion syrup

Pour 3 liters of water over 400 yellow dandelion flowers. Next, cut 4 oranges and 4 lemons into slices and add them to the mixture. Leave it for 24 hours.

After 24 hours, strain the mixture and place it in a pot. Add 2 cups of sugar into the pot and cook for 30 minutes.

Remove it after it boils and gets thick enough. Then, place the syrup in sterilized jars. Treat cold, cough, or bronchitis with this syrup.

Dandelion root – its health benefits and properties even fight cancer

Dandelion is long used and popular for its medicinal properties. Nowadays, modern medicine validates the health benefits of this flower and says it is even able to cure cancer. Current trials are being conducted regarding its power for leukemias and lymphomas.

If you want to prepare and store dandelion roots, you need to peel, cut, and dry them on a fresh air. Leave them to dry for 2 weeks or until they get brittle under the fingers. When they become dry, place them in a jar and keep it in a dark and cool place.

Dandelion roots are able to clean kidneys, liver, lymph, and gallbladder. They are helpful in treating gallstones, constipation, hepatitis, acne, edema, and rheumatism. Additionally, they are effective for women in prevention and treatment of problems with breast tumours.

A recipe for dandelion tea:

Dry, chop and mince some dandelion leaves. Place the mixture in a jar and keep it for use in the future. Add half a teaspoon of this mixture in a glass of water and your tea is ready.

Another option is to combine 60 grams of a fresh mixture and 30 grams of dried dandelion root. Place the mixture in a pan with 2.5 ounces of water with a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, cover the pan, and simmer for around 20 minutes. Then, strain the mixture and drink three cups every day.

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 Women with regular exposure to cleaning products may face a steeper decline in lung function over time, according to an international study.

Women who used sprays or other cleaning products at least once per week had a more accelerated decline than women who didn't, the study authors wrote.

“We're cleaning in our houses every day and every week. It's important to have this discussion about cleaning and what we do in our homes,” said lead study author Dr. Oistein Svanes of the University of Bergen, Norway.

“This doesn't mean we shouldn't clean - of course we need to clean our houses,” he told Reuters Health by phone. “But we need to question what chemicals we're using and how they affect us.”

Bergen and colleagues studied more than 6,200 participants in the European Community Respiratory Health Survey. At 22 health centers in nine countries in western Europe, participants had lung function tests and filled out questionnaires three times over the course of 20 years.

On average, the survey takers were in their mid-30s when they enrolled. About half were female. Eighty-five percent of the women said they were the person cleaning at home.

Altogether, 8.9 percent of the women and 1.9 percent of the men said cleaning was their occupation.

The survey used two measurements to assess lung function: forced expiratory volume per second, which is the amount of air a person can forcibly exhale in a second, and forced vital capacity, or the total amount a person can exhale in a second.

According to the American Lung Association, lung function slowly declines after about age 35.
Over the two decades of the study, women not working as cleaners and not involved in cleaning at home showed the slowest declines in lung function.

Compared to those women, women who used sprays or other cleaning products at least once a week had a faster decline in lung function. The decline was faster still for women who worked as cleaners.

Exposure to cleaning products wasn't linked to a decline in lung function for men. However, the authors admit, that may be because there were so few professional male cleaners in the study.

Declines in lung function were not linked with a higher risk for obstructive airway diseases like emphysema or asthma, however.

Still, the authors said, for women whose occupation was cleaning, the effect of exposure to cleaning products was only “somewhat less” than smoking a pack of cigarettes every day for 20 years.

 

 

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