dailyhealthpost--2020-06-20--Some Experts Are Classifying Alzheimer’s As Type 3 Diabetes And Here’s Why…

Alzheimer ’ s is one of the Top 10 leading causes of death in the U.S. and in the developed world as a whole .
And right next to it on those statistics – diabetes .
As of today , ~10 % of 65-year-olds get Alzheimer ’ s , ~25 % of 75-year-olds , and the whopping ~50 % of 85-year-old and above .
And given how the elderly are the fastest-growing group in the developed world , those numbers are bound to keep rising .
Many researchers believe that by the year 2050 , ~106 million people will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is the link between Alzheimer ’ s and diabetes ?
According to some recent research , insulin resistance is one of the leading causes of early brain damage that eventually lead to Alzheimer ’ s .
This puts the disease in close relation to diabetes which is also caused by insulin resistance or by the consumption of too many carbs .
This isn ’ t just a problem for older folks .
Not only is insulin resistance more and more common in mid-aged and younger people but the brain damage that eventually leads @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before the disease as well .
Memory loss , slower brain function , reduced IQ – all these problems can worsen slowly but significantly for years even before dementia or Alzheimer ’ s can be diagnosed .
And the lack of an official diagnosis doesn ’ t mean this isn ’ t a problem worth dealing with or preventing .
Additionally , other studies have also shown that people with diabetes have a 4x increased risk of developing Alzheimer ’ s .
And people with pre-diabetes or metabolic syndrome have an increased risk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( MCI ) .
How to avoid all of this ?
A healthy , personalized , and complete diet and exercise regime .
The underlying cause of Alzheimer ’ s disease – too much sugar in the brain as well as in the rest of our bodies .
That leads to inflammations , which wrecks your metabolism , and then leads to even more insulin resistance more inflammation , and a vicious cycle is born .
A proper diet , supplements , and exercise can not only prevent but even slow down and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they ’ re caught early .
As Dr. Hyman puts it , “ To do that , you must control your insulin and balance your blood sugar levels , which will allow you to overcome diabesity and balance your mood , help your focus , help boost your energy level , and prevent all of the age-related brain diseases including Alzheimer ’ s. ” A diet with herbs can help optimize a person ’ s cholesterol .
Adequate intake of folate and vitamins B6 and B12 can help lower homocysteine .
Eating foods @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and taking supplements like zinc can help detox the body from mercury .
After several months to a year of such a comprehensive diet combined with exercise , positive results and amazing recoveries can be seen .
Even people with pre-diabetes and pre-Alzheimer ’ s will not only have improved overall health but also drastically improved cognitive abilities and slowed down cognitive decline .
All this is based on the basic principles on which “ Functional Medicine ” is based – treat the underlying causes and not the symptoms .
Of course , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comprehensive gene and biochemical tests but that ’ s why taking care of our health isn ’ t easy .
For some more general advice , here are 8 steps for slowing down or reversing the root causes of diabetes and Alzheimer ’ s : • Balance your blood sugar .
This means eating less refined foods , less sugar , alcohol , caffeine , dairy , processed foods , etc .
• Instead , focusing more on healthy foods such as avocados , nuts , grass-fed meats , olive and coconut oil @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Exercise daily .
A common and seemingly basic advice , but crucial nonetheless .
Even a brisk 30-minute daily walk can be life-changing and alter your entire medical future .
• Check your sex and thyroid hormone levels routinely .
Hormonal imbalance can contribute significantly to your insulin resistance and other underlying problems .
• Don ’ t shy away from supplements .
Even if you ’ re eating well , it ’ s still wise to focus on at least some basic supplements .
Our bodies aren ’ t really designed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ medicine helps them reach , so if we want to be healthy in our old age , we need to take some extra steps along the way .
Such supplements typically include vitamin D3 , good probiotics , folate and B6 & B12 , omega-3 fat supplements , multi-vitamins , zinc and magnesium , and others .
• Control your stress .
A lot of us lead extra hectic and stressful lifestyles today even though modern life was supposed to make our lives “ easier ” .
Managing our stress is crucial , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our entire hormonal and biochemical balance off .
• Sleep well .
Sleep is vital for all processes in our bodies , including our brains .
It ’ s especially important for preventing Alzheimer ’ s and dementia as it ’ s what heals our brain overnight .
Therefore , getting at least 7-8 hours of stable sleep each night is very important .
• Detox periodically from mercury and other heavy metals .
Every detox program should be done with medical supervision , however , so that it ’ s compliant with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ needs .
Yes , these are basic tips , and yes , they are overly general .
That ’ s why , if you suspect a problem , a medical professional can help you with more personalized solutions .
However , even just maintaining a balanced diet , good sleep and stress control , and regular exercise , most people can give themselves extra years and even decades of a healthy Alzheimer ’ s-free and diabetes-free life .

Alzheimer’s is one of the Top 10 leading causes of death in the U.S. and in the developed world as a whole. And right next to it on those statistics – diabetes.
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As of today, ~10% of 65-year-olds get Alzheimer’s, ~25% of 75-year-olds, and the whopping ~50% of 85-year-old and above. And given how the elderly are the fastest-growing group in the developed world, those numbers are bound to keep rising. Many researchers believe that by the year 2050, ~106 million people will be affected by Alzheimer’s.
What is the link between Alzheimer’s and diabetes?
According to some recent research, insulin resistance is one of the leading causes of early brain damage that eventually lead to Alzheimer’s. This puts the disease in close relation to diabetes which is also caused by insulin resistance or by the consumption of too many carbs.
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This isn’t just a problem for older folks. Not only is insulin resistance more and more common in mid-aged and younger people but the brain damage that eventually leads to Alzheimer’s can be noticeable before the disease as well. Memory loss, slower brain function, reduced IQ – all these problems can worsen slowly but significantly for years even before dementia or Alzheimer’s can be diagnosed. And the lack of an official diagnosis doesn’t mean this isn’t a problem worth dealing with or preventing.
Additionally, other studies have also shown that people with diabetes have a 4x increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s. And people with pre-diabetes or metabolic syndrome have an increased risk of having pre-dementia or mild cognitive impairment (MCI).
How to avoid all of this? A healthy, personalized, and complete diet and exercise regime. The underlying cause of Alzheimer’s disease – too much sugar in the brain as well as in the rest of our bodies. That leads to inflammations, which wrecks your metabolism, and then leads to even more insulin resistance more inflammation, and a vicious cycle is born.
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What’s the solution?
A proper diet, supplements, and exercise can not only prevent but even slow down and reverse dementia and Alzheimer’s if they’re caught early. As Dr. Hyman puts it, “To do that, you must control your insulin and balance your blood sugar levels, which will allow you to overcome diabesity and balance your mood, help your focus, help boost your energy level, and prevent all of the age-related brain diseases including Alzheimer’s.”
The Right Foods Make a Difference
A diet with herbs can help optimize a person’s cholesterol. Adequate intake of folate and vitamins B6 and B12 can help lower homocysteine. Eating foods like kale, cilantro, watercress, and taking supplements like zinc can help detox the body from mercury.
After several months to a year of such a comprehensive diet combined with exercise, positive results and amazing recoveries can be seen. Even people with pre-diabetes and pre-Alzheimer’s will not only have improved overall health but also drastically improved cognitive abilities and slowed down cognitive decline.
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All this is based on the basic principles on which “Functional Medicine” is based – treat the underlying causes and not the symptoms. Of course, to do that people will usually need comprehensive gene and biochemical tests but that’s why taking care of our health isn’t easy.
For some more general advice, here are 8 steps for slowing down or reversing the root causes of diabetes and Alzheimer’s:
Balance your blood sugar. This means eating less refined foods, less sugar, alcohol, caffeine, dairy, processed foods, etc. Instead, focusing more on healthy foods such as avocados, nuts, grass-fed meats, olive and coconut oil, and other healthy fats. Exercise daily. A common and seemingly basic advice, but crucial nonetheless. Even a brisk 30-minute daily walk can be life-changing and alter your entire medical future. Check your sex and thyroid hormone levels routinely. Hormonal imbalance can contribute significantly to your insulin resistance and other underlying problems. Don’t shy away from supplements. Even if you’re eating well, it’s still wise to focus on at least some basic supplements. Our bodies aren’t really designed to get to the advanced age that modern medicine helps them reach, so if we want to be healthy in our old age, we need to take some extra steps along the way. Such supplements typically include vitamin D3, good probiotics, folate and B6 & B12, omega-3 fat supplements, multi-vitamins, zinc and magnesium, and others. Control your stress. A lot of us lead extra hectic and stressful lifestyles today even though modern life was supposed to make our lives “easier”. Managing our stress is crucial, however, as it can often toss our entire hormonal and biochemical balance off. Sleep well. Sleep is vital for all processes in our bodies, including our brains. It’s especially important for preventing Alzheimer’s and dementia as it’s what heals our brain overnight. Therefore, getting at least 7-8 hours of stable sleep each night is very important. Detox periodically from mercury and other heavy metals. Every detox program should be done with medical supervision, however, so that it’s compliant with your body’s individual condition and needs.
Yes, these are basic tips, and yes, they are overly general. That’s why, if you suspect a problem, a medical professional can help you with more personalized solutions. However, even just maintaining a balanced diet, good sleep and stress control, and regular exercise, most people can give themselves extra years and even decades of a healthy Alzheimer’s-free and diabetes-free life.
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dailyhealthpost--2020-06-24--Experts Agree Wearing Face Masks Greatly Reduce Risk of COVID-19

The question of whether face masks help against the spread of Covid-19 has been raging for months .
Proponents from both sides have been throwing evidence ( of often questionable sources ) in each others ’ faces since the beginning .
Some politicians have even made things more confusing with their typically populist and unscientific opinions .
As with all things in science , however , we knew that there ’ s a “ right answer ” even if finding it might take some time .
In this case , it ’ s becoming increasingly clear that face masks are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have for softening the impact of the pandemic .
One of the more recent major pieces of evidence for that was a big meta-analysis of 172 studies published in The Lancet .
The studies in it were all looking for different interventions for preventing the transmission of Covid-19 , as well as SARS and MERS .
According to the meta-analysis , the studies were very conclusive that masks help a great deal for slowing the virus .
Holger Schünemann is an epidemiologist at McMaster University and a co-author of one of the studies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ What this evidence supports is that , if there is a policy around using face masks in place , it does actually come with a fairly large effect.
” With the novel coronavirus closing in on 10 million recorded cases and half a million deaths worldwide as of the end of June one might think that face masks would be the norm by now .
Yet , anti-mask protests continue to be organized to the point where local health officials are even getting death threats for doing their jobs .
Still , alongside @ @ @ @ @ @ @ studies come in support of face masks ’ effectiveness .
Jeffrey Shaman is an epidemiologist at Columbia University and he ’ s pointed out that while many of the studies in this and other meta-analyses are just observational and not 100 % conclusive , they still make it clear just how effective masks are .
“ I personally think that face masks are a key component of the non-pharmaceutical arsenal we have to combat COVID-19 , ” says Shaman .
Still , people ’ s skepticism is understandable even if the armed protests @ @ @ @ @ @ @ line .
After all , in the beginning of the pandemic , it was both politicians and public health officials that spoke against the use of face masks .
Nevertheless , even if we take the politics out of it , it ’ s normal in science for theories and hypotheses to change from time to time .
That ’ s what makes science work – as new evidence comes out , new , more accurate theories are formed .
Why do masks help ?
Researchers agree that there are two main reasons @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spread of the pandemic : • It protects the wearer of the mask from inhaling the airborne water droplets which carry the virus .
• It keeps the wearer of the mask from exhaling infected water droplets in public spaces and infecting others .
Some masks are better for the first task , and others – for the second , depending on their design and materials .
Of course , no mask is 100 % effective for either task .
However , studies such as this one in Nature Medicine show that even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to have a noticeable effect on the amount of water droplets exhaled or inhaled .
Unfortunately , both of these factors are still largely misunderstood by the general public .
A lot of people don ’ t realize that they can be asymptomatic carriers of the virus , for example .
Others still think that the virus is only spread when you cough or sneeze and not when you ’ re just breathing or talking .
That , of course , is incorrect and researchers such as Linsey Marr from Virginia Tech have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you ’ re talking , when things are coming out of your mouth , they ’ re coming out fast .
They ’ re going to slam into the cloth mask .
I think even a low-quality mask can block a lot of those droplets.
” She also pointed to the study in Nature Medicine above as proof that even loose-fitting surgical masks will help in blocking the airborne water droplets we breathe in and out .
Masks have even been shown to be effective enough to stop the spread of the virus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seem like overkill to many people and most would rather not wear a face mask in their own home .
However , this does speak to the effectiveness of face masks if they can even protect your family members whom you share your home with .
One study published in BMJ Global Health has looked at households in Beijing with at least one infected person .
As Raina MacIntyre , one of the co-authors of the study explains it , at the time of the study it was already determined that most of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ homes .
Thankfully , people in Beijing already had a culture of wearing face masks because of Beijing ’ s infamous air pollution problem .
As a result , the study showed that wearing masks indoors even just as a precaution , brought the risk of infecting family members down by 79 % .
“ The more people that were wearing a mask , the more protective it was , ” says MacIntyre .
It ’ s also important HOW you wear your mask We ’ ve all seen people wearing face masks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ uncovered .
It ’ s a very wide-spread practice but it renders the face masks almost useless .
There are several reasons for this : • This allows you to still inhale the virus through your nose .
• It also compromises the effectiveness of the mask as it no longer covers your chin and cheeks as well .
• It enables you to breathe out the virus and infect others .
A study published in the journal Cell has also suggested that Covid-19 is even able of establishing its presence in our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Proceedings of the Royal Society A , has also determined that if the wearing of face masks becomes more common and better executed , the spread of the disease can be halted much more effectively .
Linsey Marr also points out that while masks are not 100 % effective , research has shown that together with other practices such as social distancing , they can be near-100 % effective .
“ From what I ’ ve seen , I would be comfortable sending my kids back to school if everyone ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as far apart as possible , ” Marr says .
It ’ s also worth noting what the differences between the various types of masks are .
In general , N95 and N99 masks are best at protecting the wearer while other masks such as standard surgical masks or cloth face coverings are mostly good for protecting the people around the wearer .
However , since N95 and N99 masks are still in short supply , it ’ s still better ( at least in most states and countries ) if they ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ workers .
For those unable to acquire such a mask , surgical or other face masks are still strongly recommended to help slow down the disease .
There ’ s ample laboratory evidence that even a surgical face mask offers ~75 % protection from respiratory water droplets .
As for other , simpler masks and face coverings , their effectiveness can range from anywhere between 30 % and 50 % up to 75 % depending on how they ’ re made .
Masks with valves on the front are obviously to be avoided @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the Colorado School of Public Health points out in a paper in Nano Letters she co-authored household cloth materials can be quite effective at filtering air .
“ I think we need a combination of [ masks , ] distancing , avoiding crowds , avoiding poorly ventilated spaces , ” says Marr .
“ [ Even if each of those individual measures is only partially effective ] by the time you add them all on top of each other , you can achieve better numbers for reduction of transmission.
” How likely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to improve their “ face masks culture ” ?
Unfortunately , there does seem to be a very strong counter-culture to face masks in the U.S. that ’ s likely to persist regardless of how many hundreds or thousands more studies come out .
And while this doesn ’ t bode well for the Covid-19 pandemic , it ’ s not all doom and gloom for the more long-term future .
The production of more N95 and N99 masks can make it easier for people to wear more effective and comfortable face masks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The main problem a lot of people today seem to have is that they don ’ t trust surgical or cloth masks so they ’ d rather not wear them at all .
Data from the spread of this first Covid-19 wave can also help inform the public more effectively in the future .
Where this time politicians and health officials were split in the first months , next time there should be much less misinformation .
That , together with better social distancing culture can make things significantly better .

The question of whether face masks help against the spread of Covid-19 has been raging for months. Proponents from both sides have been throwing evidence (of often questionable sources) in each others’ faces since the beginning. Some politicians have even made things more confusing with their typically populist and unscientific opinions.
Advertisement
As with all things in science, however, we knew that there’s a “right answer” even if finding it might take some time. In this case, it’s becoming increasingly clear that face masks are indeed one of the best tools we have for softening the impact of the pandemic.
One of the more recent major pieces of evidence for that was a big meta-analysis of 172 studies published in The Lancet. The studies in it were all looking for different interventions for preventing the transmission of Covid-19, as well as SARS and MERS. According to the meta-analysis, the studies were very conclusive that masks help a great deal for slowing the virus.
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Holger Schünemann is an epidemiologist at McMaster University and a co-author of one of the studies. As he puts it:
“What this evidence supports is that, if there is a policy around using face masks in place, it does actually come with a fairly large effect.”
With the novel coronavirus closing in on 10 million recorded cases and half a million deaths worldwide as of the end of June one might think that face masks would be the norm by now. Yet, anti-mask protests continue to be organized to the point where local health officials are even getting death threats for doing their jobs.
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Still, alongside the public unrest, more and more studies come in support of face masks’ effectiveness. Jeffrey Shaman is an epidemiologist at Columbia University and he’s pointed out that while many of the studies in this and other meta-analyses are just observational and not 100% conclusive, they still make it clear just how effective masks are.
“I personally think that face masks are a key component of the non-pharmaceutical arsenal we have to combat COVID-19,” says Shaman.
Still, people’s skepticism is understandable even if the armed protests and death threats are well over the line. After all, in the beginning of the pandemic, it was both politicians and public health officials that spoke against the use of face masks. Nevertheless, even if we take the politics out of it, it’s normal in science for theories and hypotheses to change from time to time. That’s what makes science work – as new evidence comes out, new, more accurate theories are formed.
Advertisement
Why do masks help?
Researchers agree that there are two main reasons why face masks help slow down the spread of the pandemic:
It protects the wearer of the mask from inhaling the airborne water droplets which carry the virus. It keeps the wearer of the mask from exhaling infected water droplets in public spaces and infecting others.
Some masks are better for the first task, and others – for the second, depending on their design and materials. Of course, no mask is 100% effective for either task. However, studies such as this one in Nature Medicine show that even simple cloth face coverings have been shown to have a noticeable effect on the amount of water droplets exhaled or inhaled.
Unfortunately, both of these factors are still largely misunderstood by the general public. A lot of people don’t realize that they can be asymptomatic carriers of the virus, for example. Others still think that the virus is only spread when you cough or sneeze and not when you’re just breathing or talking. That, of course, is incorrect and researchers such as Linsey Marr from Virginia Tech have already said as much:
Advertisement
“If you’re talking, when things are coming out of your mouth, they’re coming out fast. They’re going to slam into the cloth mask. I think even a low-quality mask can block a lot of those droplets.”
She also pointed to the study in Nature Medicine above as proof that even loose-fitting surgical masks will help in blocking the airborne water droplets we breathe in and out.
Masks have even been shown to be effective enough to stop the spread of the virus in households. Sure, this may seem like overkill to many people and most would rather not wear a face mask in their own home. However, this does speak to the effectiveness of face masks if they can even protect your family members whom you share your home with.
Advertisement
One study published in BMJ Global Health has looked at households in Beijing with at least one infected person. As Raina MacIntyre, one of the co-authors of the study explains it, at the time of the study it was already determined that most of the transmissions happened inside people’s homes. Thankfully, people in Beijing already had a culture of wearing face masks because of Beijing’s infamous air pollution problem. As a result, the study showed that wearing masks indoors even just as a precaution, brought the risk of infecting family members down by 79%.
“The more people that were wearing a mask, the more protective it was,” says MacIntyre.
It’s also important HOW you wear your mask
We’ve all seen people wearing face masks over their mouths but leaving their noses uncovered. It’s a very wide-spread practice but it renders the face masks almost useless. There are several reasons for this:
Advertisement
This allows you to still inhale the virus through your nose. It also compromises the effectiveness of the mask as it no longer covers your chin and cheeks as well. It enables you to breathe out the virus and infect others.
A study published in the journal Cell has also suggested that Covid-19 is even able of establishing its presence in our nasal cavities. Another study, published in Proceedings of the Royal Society A, has also determined that if the wearing of face masks becomes more common and better executed, the spread of the disease can be halted much more effectively.
Linsey Marr also points out that while masks are not 100% effective, research has shown that together with other practices such as social distancing, they can be near-100% effective.
“From what I’ve seen, I would be comfortable sending my kids back to school if everyone’s wearing masks and they’re staying as far apart as possible,” Marr says.
Advertisement
It’s also worth noting what the differences between the various types of masks are. In general, N95 and N99 masks are best at protecting the wearer while other masks such as standard surgical masks or cloth face coverings are mostly good for protecting the people around the wearer.
However, since N95 and N99 masks are still in short supply, it’s still better (at least in most states and countries) if they’re reserved for healthcare and other essential workers. For those unable to acquire such a mask, surgical or other face masks are still strongly recommended to help slow down the disease. There’s ample laboratory evidence that even a surgical face mask offers ~75% protection from respiratory water droplets.
As for other, simpler masks and face coverings, their effectiveness can range from anywhere between 30% and 50% up to 75% depending on how they’re made. Masks with valves on the front are obviously to be avoided.
Advertisement
As May Chu, an epidemiologist from the Colorado School of Public Health points out in a paper in Nano Letters she co-authored household cloth materials can be quite effective at filtering air.
“I think we need a combination of [masks,] distancing, avoiding crowds, avoiding poorly ventilated spaces,” says Marr. “[Even if each of those individual measures is only partially effective] by the time you add them all on top of each other, you can achieve better numbers for reduction of transmission.”
How likely is it for people in the U.S. to improve their “face masks culture”?
Unfortunately, there does seem to be a very strong counter-culture to face masks in the U.S. that’s likely to persist regardless of how many hundreds or thousands more studies come out. And while this doesn’t bode well for the Covid-19 pandemic, it’s not all doom and gloom for the more long-term future.
Advertisement
The production of more N95 and N99 masks can make it easier for people to wear more effective and comfortable face masks in future Covid-19 waves or other pandemics. The main problem a lot of people today seem to have is that they don’t trust surgical or cloth masks so they’d rather not wear them at all.
Data from the spread of this first Covid-19 wave can also help inform the public more effectively in the future. Where this time politicians and health officials were split in the first months, next time there should be much less misinformation. That, together with better social distancing culture can make things significantly better.
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dailyhealthpost--2020-06-26--Science Shows Why It’s Never Too Late to Start Exercising

“ I ’ m too old to bother with exercise.
” “ There ’ s no point now , I should have done it decades ago.
” A lot of people tend to treat physical exercise as something reserved for young people .
It ’ s similar to how many people view studying and education as something that ’ s for school and college only .
Of course , in both cases , that ’ s usually wrong .
Like mental exercises , physical ones also don ’ t have any age restrictions .
Yes , it ’ s better @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bodies as soon as possible but the saying “ Better late than never.
” fully applies to physical fitness .
This was further proven by a study in the Frontiers in Physiology journal .
Conducted by a team of scientists from the University of Birmingham in the UK , the study compared the ability of people from various ages to build up muscle mass .
The study specifically focused on people over 60 years of age who have been exercising at least twice a week for the past 20 years , and people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the study had to go through two separate muscle biopsies .
The first was conducted 48 hours before consuming an isotope drink and going through a weight training session , and the second – right after that .
This allowed the researchers to see how proteins were metabolized in people ’ s muscles .
The results ?
Both groups of people had identical muscle build-up responses to the exercise .
“ Our study clearly shows that it doesn ’ t matter if you haven ’ t been a regular exerciser throughout your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from exercise whenever you start , ” said Leigh Breen , Ph.D. , a lecturer at the university and a lead researcher on the study .
He also added that “ Obviously a long-term commitment to good health and exercise is the best approach to achieve whole-body health , but even starting later on in life will help delay age-related frailty and muscle weakness.
” This doesn ’ t mean that age or previous routine exercise don ’ t matter Of course , age is not irrelevant .
Younger people will have overall @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with more intensive exercises .
Plus , the sooner we start taking care of our fitness , the more future health problems we can avoid .
The same goes for people who ’ ve already been exercising for years .
The study conclusively showed that elderly people who had been exercising for years had an overall better fitness , endurance , and strength .
However , all this doesn ’ t change the fact that people synthesized protein at the same rates , regardless of age or previous fitness history .
This means @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with some light exercise first to build up your strength , the overall benefit you can get from them will be the same .
This is a rather broad subject but to put it simply – when a physical stimulus is applied to our bodies , they release two proteins to help our muscles contract .
The two proteins are actin and myosin , and as the study determined , they are released at equal rates regardless of age .
Actin filaments are responsible for a lot of types of cell movements , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , on the other hand , can be viewed as “ molecular motors ” – that ’ s the protein that converts chemical energy into mechanical energy .
As Jamie Hickey , a personal trainer from Pennsylvania puts it , “ The process of building muscle begins the second that you ask your muscles to do something challenging and unfamiliar , whether that ’ s picking up a dumbbell , performing a pushup , or sprinting on a treadmill.
” When described , the whole muscle-building process sounds woefully unsuitable for older people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other physical stress , damages our muscle cells and fibers .
And when our body repairs them , it makes them a bit bigger than they were before because the physical stress has “ informed ” it that we need bigger muscles for next time .
So , yes , technically physical exercise damages our muscles .
And yet , regardless of age , our bodies always benefit from that .
“ In the beginning weeks of starting a new workout routine , the majority of strength gains aren ’ t actually a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hypertrophy .
Rather , they are a result of the body ’ s neurological system learning when and how to fire the needed muscle cells , ” Hickey added .
This is easy to notice when you try some hand-synchronized exercises like bench pressing .
The first several times you attempt them , your arms will likely be out of sync .
This will cause the weights to sway and will drastically reduce your effectiveness .
However , after a while , your body will learn where you need more strength and will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your pre-existing conditions and personal specifics is crucial Our muscles may not care about our age but other parts of our bodies do .
Many mid-aged or older people – especially those with poor physical fitness – suffer from various conditions and ailments .
This does make exercise a bit more complicated , however , it also makes it even more important .
Ironically , we do have a tendency to use such physical problems as an excuse not to exercise .
The answer to such predicaments is simple – get to know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ use professional help .
There are various types of testing one can employ .
From full genetic testing to determine your body ’ s genetic predispositions and fitness potential and injury prevention to standard medical tests and consultations to ascertain your current shape .
Once you ’ ve got a clear picture of your body ’ s current capabilities , contacting a professional trainer is advisable .
A good fitness instructor , especially one who specialized in working with middle-aged or older people , should be able to help you craft the perfect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Many people won ’ t need it and will be able to make do even on their own , of course .
However , even in those cases , a couple of initial consultations with a trained professional can still be hugely beneficial – they can help you plan out your fitness routine and instruct you how to exercise safely and effectively .
You ’ ve decided to start exercising – now the question is what should you do ?
The two basic categories of physical exercises are endurance and resistance training @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exercises such as jogging , running , biking , or swimming .
Resistance training , on the other hand , is focused on muscle building and includes weightlifting and other strengthening exercises .
What we talked above generally focused on muscle build-up and goes to show that even older people can benefit greatly from resistance training .
Endurance exercises are still a great choice for a lot of people , however .
Additionally , both have been shown to be great for similar aspects of our health too .
Endurance exercises are a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cardiovascular health , for example .
A study in the Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise journal shows weightlifting even just for half an hour once a week reduces the risk of a stroke or a heart attack with 40 to 70 % .
The study looked at data of 12,591 participants in the Aerobics Center Longitudinal Study and their exercise history and cardiovascular health .
Duck-Chul Lee , a Ph.D. associate professor of kinesiology at Iowa State University and a lead researcher in the study explains it like this : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ push-ups and sit-ups is another way .
However , getting a gym membership would be an effective way to do resistance exercise with more choices of different types of exercise.
” He also states that , for older adults , the benefits of weight lifting and muscle strength build-up extend far beyond just cardiovascular health .
“ Resistance exercise is specifically important for older adults not only for their cardiovascular health , but also for their bone health , physical function , independence , and quality of life , ” he sums up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ resistance training have their benefits for people of all ages and all fitness backgrounds .
It ’ s normal for people specializing in each of the two fields to recommend their field over the other which can make choosing between them difficult .
The best choice will usually be made based on your personal health conditions and history , as well as your personal preferences .
Whatever you do , start simple and easy Whichever route your choose , and whether you decide to work with a professional trainer or not , most @ @ @ @ @ @ @ simple and light exercises .
Morgan Nolte is a Ph.D. specialist in geriatric physical therapy from Nebraska and she explains it like this : “ Many adults just don ’ t know where to start with strength training or exercise in general .
They know it ’ s good for them but are fearful of getting hurt , especially if they have a preexisting condition — which is common in older adults — like high blood pressure , back pain , or a joint replacement.
” It ’ s also worth noting that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at first .
It can be as stressful to our psyche as it is to our bodies .
That ’ s another reason to start with simple and straightforward exercises to build your confidence and routine .
“ Keep it simple , ” said Masiello , a trainer and co-founder of Focus Personal Training Institute in New York City .
“ Many people feel overwhelmed that they don ’ t know what to do , or don ’ t have the time , so they don ’ t do anything at all .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ hour in the gym , do a host of complicated exercises , or purchase complicated fitness trackers.
” In short , don ’ t be afraid that you ’ re too old to start exercising .
Yes , you probably won ’ t reach the physical heights you could have if you had started sooner .
And yes , it ’ s a tad more complicated as you ’ ll need to take into account your physical condition and health .
However , old age itself doesn ’ t affect the process of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t stop you from getting into shape .

“I’m too old to bother with exercise.”
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“It’s too late now anyway.”
“There’s no point now, I should have done it decades ago.”
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A lot of people tend to treat physical exercise as something reserved for young people. It’s similar to how many people view studying and education as something that’s for school and college only. Of course, in both cases, that’s usually wrong.
Like mental exercises, physical ones also don’t have any age restrictions. Yes, it’s better if we start taking care of our bodies as soon as possible but the saying “Better late than never.” fully applies to physical fitness.
This was further proven by a study in the Frontiers in Physiology journal. Conducted by a team of scientists from the University of Birmingham in the UK, the study compared the ability of people from various ages to build up muscle mass. The study specifically focused on people over 60 years of age who have been exercising at least twice a week for the past 20 years, and people who haven’t.
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The participants in the study had to go through two separate muscle biopsies. The first was conducted 48 hours before consuming an isotope drink and going through a weight training session, and the second – right after that. This allowed the researchers to see how proteins were metabolized in people’s muscles.
The results? Both groups of people had identical muscle build-up responses to the exercise.
“Our study clearly shows that it doesn’t matter if you haven’t been a regular exerciser throughout your life: You can still derive benefit from exercise whenever you start,” said Leigh Breen, Ph.D., a lecturer at the university and a lead researcher on the study. He also added that “Obviously a long-term commitment to good health and exercise is the best approach to achieve whole-body health, but even starting later on in life will help delay age-related frailty and muscle weakness.”
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This doesn’t mean that age or previous routine exercise don’t matter
Of course, age is not irrelevant. Younger people will have overall better health, allowing them to start with more intensive exercises. Plus, the sooner we start taking care of our fitness, the more future health problems we can avoid.
The same goes for people who’ve already been exercising for years. The study conclusively showed that elderly people who had been exercising for years had an overall better fitness, endurance, and strength.
However, all this doesn’t change the fact that people synthesized protein at the same rates, regardless of age or previous fitness history. This means that while you may have to start with some light exercise first to build up your strength, the overall benefit you can get from them will be the same.
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How does exercise work?
This is a rather broad subject but to put it simply – when a physical stimulus is applied to our bodies, they release two proteins to help our muscles contract. The two proteins are actin and myosin, and as the study determined, they are released at equal rates regardless of age.
Actin filaments are responsible for a lot of types of cell movements, not only in our muscles. Myosins, on the other hand, can be viewed as “molecular motors” – that’s the protein that converts chemical energy into mechanical energy.
As Jamie Hickey, a personal trainer from Pennsylvania puts it, “The process of building muscle begins the second that you ask your muscles to do something challenging and unfamiliar, whether that’s picking up a dumbbell, performing a pushup, or sprinting on a treadmill.”
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When described, the whole muscle-building process sounds woefully unsuitable for older people. Exercise, as well as any other physical stress, damages our muscle cells and fibers. And when our body repairs them, it makes them a bit bigger than they were before because the physical stress has “informed” it that we need bigger muscles for next time.
So, yes, technically physical exercise damages our muscles. And yet, regardless of age, our bodies always benefit from that.
“In the beginning weeks of starting a new workout routine, the majority of strength gains aren’t actually a result of this muscle protein synthesis and hypertrophy. Rather, they are a result of the body’s neurological system learning when and how to fire the needed muscle cells,” Hickey added.
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This is easy to notice when you try some hand-synchronized exercises like bench pressing. The first several times you attempt them, your arms will likely be out of sync. This will cause the weights to sway and will drastically reduce your effectiveness. However, after a while, your body will learn where you need more strength and will adjust your muscle build-up accordingly.
Knowing your pre-existing conditions and personal specifics is crucial
Our muscles may not care about our age but other parts of our bodies do. Many mid-aged or older people – especially those with poor physical fitness – suffer from various conditions and ailments. This does make exercise a bit more complicated, however, it also makes it even more important. Ironically, we do have a tendency to use such physical problems as an excuse not to exercise.
The answer to such predicaments is simple – get to know your body and its specifics, and use professional help.
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There are various types of testing one can employ. From full genetic testing to determine your body’s genetic predispositions and fitness potential and injury prevention to standard medical tests and consultations to ascertain your current shape. Once you’ve got a clear picture of your body’s current capabilities, contacting a professional trainer is advisable.
A good fitness instructor, especially one who specialized in working with middle-aged or older people, should be able to help you craft the perfect physical regimen for your needs and conditions. Many people won’t need it and will be able to make do even on their own, of course. However, even in those cases, a couple of initial consultations with a trained professional can still be hugely beneficial – they can help you plan out your fitness routine and instruct you how to exercise safely and effectively.
Endurance vs resistance training
You’ve decided to start exercising – now the question is what should you do?
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The two basic categories of physical exercises are endurance and resistance training. Endurance training involves aerobic and cardio exercises such as jogging, running, biking, or swimming. Resistance training, on the other hand, is focused on muscle building and includes weightlifting and other strengthening exercises.
What we talked above generally focused on muscle build-up and goes to show that even older people can benefit greatly from resistance training. Endurance exercises are still a great choice for a lot of people, however. Additionally, both have been shown to be great for similar aspects of our health too.
Endurance exercises are a well-known godsent for maintaining good heart and cardiovascular health, for example. A study in the Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise journal shows weightlifting even just for half an hour once a week reduces the risk of a stroke or a heart attack with 40 to 70%. The study looked at data of 12,591 participants in the Aerobics Center Longitudinal Study and their exercise history and cardiovascular health.
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Duck-Chul Lee, a Ph.D. associate professor of kinesiology at Iowa State University and a lead researcher in the study explains it like this:
“Resistance exercise using body weight such as push-ups and sit-ups is another way. However, getting a gym membership would be an effective way to do resistance exercise with more choices of different types of exercise.”
He also states that, for older adults, the benefits of weight lifting and muscle strength build-up extend far beyond just cardiovascular health.
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“Resistance exercise is specifically important for older adults not only for their cardiovascular health, but also for their bone health, physical function, independence, and quality of life,” he sums up.
In essence, both endurance and resistance training have their benefits for people of all ages and all fitness backgrounds. It’s normal for people specializing in each of the two fields to recommend their field over the other which can make choosing between them difficult. The best choice will usually be made based on your personal health conditions and history, as well as your personal preferences.
Whatever you do, start simple and easy
Whichever route your choose, and whether you decide to work with a professional trainer or not, most specialists agree that you should start with simple and light exercises.
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Morgan Nolte is a Ph.D. specialist in geriatric physical therapy from Nebraska and she explains it like this:
“Many adults just don’t know where to start with strength training or exercise in general. They know it’s good for them but are fearful of getting hurt, especially if they have a preexisting condition — which is common in older adults — like high blood pressure, back pain, or a joint replacement.”
It’s also worth noting that physical exercise can seem daunting and frightening at first. It can be as stressful to our psyche as it is to our bodies. That’s another reason to start with simple and straightforward exercises to build your confidence and routine.
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“Keep it simple,” said Masiello, a trainer and co-founder of Focus Personal Training Institute in New York City. “Many people feel overwhelmed that they don’t know what to do, or don’t have the time, so they don’t do anything at all. They do not have to spend an hour in the gym, do a host of complicated exercises, or purchase complicated fitness trackers.”
In short, don’t be afraid that you’re too old to start exercising. Yes, you probably won’t reach the physical heights you could have if you had started sooner. And yes, it’s a tad more complicated as you’ll need to take into account your physical condition and health. However, old age itself doesn’t affect the process of building up muscle mass and it doesn’t stop you from getting into shape.
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dailyhealthpost--2020-06-26--How to Use Vinegar for Soft Towels, Whiter Whites, and More Laundry Solutions

Any experienced housekeeper knows that a lot of the cooking items in our kitchens can have additional cleaning and washing applications .
For example , baking soda can be used in many ways to keep your home clean .
What about vinegar ?
It ’ s one of those products that ’ s often talked about .
Is it really good for washing our clothes or is that a myth ?
The short answer is that , yes – white vinegar can be helpful for washing your clothes and towels .
However , it needs to be used properly .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Why bother with vinegar at all ?
There are a lot of laundry detergents on the market and it ’ s understandable why a lot of people prefer to use them .
It ’ s easy and simple to just get a random laundry detergent that seems to work for your clothes and stick to it .
And often times that ’ s an OK solution .
However , many modern laundry detergents have a lot of not-so-pleasant chemicals in them that aren ’ t too good neither for our health nor for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ detergents we pour in our washing machines do end up in our wastewater .
Ingredients such as triclosan , parabens , phthalates , ammonia , and others are often present in synthethic products are becoming more and more common .
That ’ s one reason why natural household cleaners have also been on a rise recently .
By and large , they avoid most harsh chemicals and focus on being just as effective without having the same disastrous health and environmental impacts .
However , they do tend to be quite pricey .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ reason to look into distilled white vinegar ?
If so , let ’ s see how it works .
Vinegar is simply a “ doubly fermented ” wine .
It ’ s what happens when you leave the wine to keep fermenting after it ’ s “ ready ” .
It ’ s during that subsequent fermentation that vinegar turns from alcohol into an acetic acid .
That ’ s why vinegar is so acidic and that ’ s why it works as a cleaning agent .
The average pH level of most @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fluctuations ) is ~2.5 .
That ’ s a bit too much for casually putting it on our clothes but that ’ s why it should be distilled .
A properly distilled white vinegar will/should have a pH level of ~5 % .
That ’ s the perfect acidity for most household cleaning tasks as it allows it to effectively dissolve any soap scum , dirt , or even glue .
How to use vinegar for washing ?
Obviously , when we say that you should do your laundry with vinegar we don @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We also don ’ t mean just pouring it from the bottle at the start of the washing .
Instead , there are several different ways to use vinegar on your clothes , depending on what you want to achieve : 1 .
Clean your clothes with nothing but vinegar If you want to forgo the use of laundry detergents altogether , what you can do is pour half a cup of distilled vinegar instead of the detergent at the start of the washing cycle .
DO NOT use vinegar together with laundry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ detergents are alkaline which means that all you ’ ll do is cancel them with each other .
If you want to keep washing with your normal laundry detergent , you can still use distilled vinegar as a softener .
Just make sure to add a full cup of distilled vinegar directly into the washer during its last rinse cycle .
You can also add it to the laundry compartment of the washing machine but make sure to do so during the last rinse cycle when all the detergent will be gone .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ during the last rinse cycle will also deodorize your clothes and remove any unpleasant odors .
It won ’ t add any “ peachy ” or “ breezy ” odors as some fabric softeners do but it will leave your clothes odor-free .
4 .
Pre-treat stains with vinegar to make them easier to wash Diluting half a cup of white vinegar with 1 gallon of water makes for a nice stain remover .
Just pour the solution over the stain and then wash your clothes as you would normally .
For even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of half a cup of vinegar , 1/4 cup of lemon juice , and 1/4 of borax .
Use carefully whenever you want to bleach your laundry .
Adding half a cup of distilled vinegar to the last cycle of your laundry or just washing them with distilled vinegar only is also a good way to prevent color fading/running .
A lot of modern detergents are hard to rinse , especially if the water in your home is a bit softer .
This soap buildup can be both unpleasant and unhealthy .
You @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cup of distilled vinegar to the last rinse cycle .
Or , if the problem has gotten extra bad , you can at least occasionally wash your clothes with distilled vinegar only to remove any buildup .
If you ’ re experiencing too much static and clothes sticking to each other , half a cup of distilled vinegar at the last rinse cycle can help with that too .
Last but not least , you can also do empty washing cycles with just one cup of vinegar to keep your washing machine spotless @ @ @ @ @ @ @ laundry Vinegar isn ’ t completely harmless , of course .
After all , it is an acid .
That ’ s why you should be extra careful when using it even in its distilled form .
Here are several tips to always keep in mind : • Don ’ t use vinegar on more delicate fabrics as it can stain them .
• Always put the vinegar where it ’ s supposed to go depending on what you need it for .
If you ’ re using it as a softener , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ If you ’ re using it as an odor-remover , add it directly in the washing basin or in the detergent compartment .
If you want to brighten your clothes , add it to the bleach dispenser .
• Always make sure your washing machine can withstand the acidity of the distilled vinegar too .
Check with the machine ’ s manual or get in contact with the manufacturer if you can ’ t find any conclusive information .
It ’ s not uncommon for customers to report issues with certain washing machine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the task .

Any experienced housekeeper knows that a lot of the cooking items in our kitchens can have additional cleaning and washing applications. For example, baking soda can be used in many ways to keep your home clean. What about vinegar? It’s one of those products that’s often talked about. Is it really good for washing our clothes or is that a myth?
Advertisement
The short answer is that, yes – white vinegar can be helpful for washing your clothes and towels. However, it needs to be used properly. So, let’s elaborate.
Why bother with vinegar at all?
There are a lot of laundry detergents on the market and it’s understandable why a lot of people prefer to use them. It’s easy and simple to just get a random laundry detergent that seems to work for your clothes and stick to it. And often times that’s an OK solution.
Advertisement
However, many modern laundry detergents have a lot of not-so-pleasant chemicals in them that aren’t too good neither for our health nor for the environment. After all, The detergents we pour in our washing machines do end up in our wastewater.
Ingredients such as triclosan, parabens, phthalates, ammonia, and others are often present in synthethic products are becoming more and more common.
That’s one reason why natural household cleaners have also been on a rise recently. By and large, they avoid most harsh chemicals and focus on being just as effective without having the same disastrous health and environmental impacts. However, they do tend to be quite pricey.
Advertisement
So, is this enough of a reason to look into distilled white vinegar? If so, let’s see how it works.
What makes vinegar work for washing?
Vinegar is simply a “doubly fermented” wine. It’s what happens when you leave the wine to keep fermenting after it’s “ready”. It’s during that subsequent fermentation that vinegar turns from alcohol into an acetic acid. That’s why vinegar is so acidic and that’s why it works as a cleaning agent.
The average pH level of most types of white vinegar (with some fluctuations) is ~2.5. That’s a bit too much for casually putting it on our clothes but that’s why it should be distilled.
Advertisement
A properly distilled white vinegar will/should have a pH level of ~5%. That’s the perfect acidity for most household cleaning tasks as it allows it to effectively dissolve any soap scum, dirt, or even glue.
How to use vinegar for washing?
Obviously, when we say that you should do your laundry with vinegar we don’t mean using just vinegar. We also don’t mean just pouring it from the bottle at the start of the washing. Instead, there are several different ways to use vinegar on your clothes, depending on what you want to achieve:
1. Clean your clothes with nothing but vinegar
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If you want to forgo the use of laundry detergents altogether, what you can do is pour half a cup of distilled vinegar instead of the detergent at the start of the washing cycle.
DO NOT use vinegar together with laundry detergent. The vinegar is acidic and detergents are alkaline which means that all you’ll do is cancel them with each other.
2. Use vinegar as a fabric softener
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If you want to keep washing with your normal laundry detergent, you can still use distilled vinegar as a softener. Just make sure to add a full cup of distilled vinegar directly into the washer during its last rinse cycle. You can also add it to the laundry compartment of the washing machine but make sure to do so during the last rinse cycle when all the detergent will be gone.
3. Deodorize clothes with distilled vinegar
Adding half a cup of distilled vinegar during the last rinse cycle will also deodorize your clothes and remove any unpleasant odors. It won’t add any “peachy” or “breezy” odors as some fabric softeners do but it will leave your clothes odor-free.
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4. Pre-treat stains with vinegar to make them easier to wash
Diluting half a cup of white vinegar with 1 gallon of water makes for a nice stain remover. Just pour the solution over the stain and then wash your clothes as you would normally.
5. Bleach heavy stains with vinegar
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For even worse problems you can use a solution of half a cup of vinegar, 1/4 cup of lemon juice, and 1/4 of borax. Use carefully whenever you want to bleach your laundry.
6. Prevent color fading
Adding half a cup of distilled vinegar to the last cycle of your laundry or just washing them with distilled vinegar only is also a good way to prevent color fading/running.
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7. Remove soap buildup
A lot of modern detergents are hard to rinse, especially if the water in your home is a bit softer. This soap buildup can be both unpleasant and unhealthy. You can prevent this by adding half a cup of distilled vinegar to the last rinse cycle. Or, if the problem has gotten extra bad, you can at least occasionally wash your clothes with distilled vinegar only to remove any buildup.
8. Prevent lint and static
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If you’re experiencing too much static and clothes sticking to each other, half a cup of distilled vinegar at the last rinse cycle can help with that too.
9. Wash your washing machine
Last but not least, you can also do empty washing cycles with just one cup of vinegar to keep your washing machine spotless clean.
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Notes for using vinegar for laundry
Vinegar isn’t completely harmless, of course. After all, it is an acid. That’s why you should be extra careful when using it even in its distilled form. Here are several tips to always keep in mind:
Don’t use vinegar on more delicate fabrics as it can stain them.
Always put the vinegar where it’s supposed to go depending on what you need it for. If you’re using it as a softener, put it in the softener compartment. If you’re using it as an odor-remover, add it directly in the washing basin or in the detergent compartment. If you want to brighten your clothes, add it to the bleach dispenser.
Always make sure your washing machine can withstand the acidity of the distilled vinegar too. Check with the machine’s manual or get in contact with the manufacturer if you can’t find any conclusive information. It’s not uncommon for customers to report issues with certain washing machine models so make sure yours is up to the task.
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dailyhealthpost--2020-06-30--People are Turning Tiny Cookies Into Cereal, and It’s the Hottest New Food Trend TikTok

Tiktok , like all other social media before it , is creating new trends not just daily but by the hour .
And one of the latest trends ?
Cookie cereal .
You may think it ’ s ridiculous and we won ’ t argue with you .
You may also note that it ’ s unhealthy but it can be made better with keto cookies .
Quickly overshadowing last week ’ s pancake cereal trend , chocolate chip cookie cereal seems even more intuitive .
After all , are all cereal bits not just unsung cookies ?
The new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ media by people like Justin Schuble and others after him .
The cookie cereal craze was also helped by the fact that most people already had the necessary ingredients for them anyway .
“ Most of my recipes are simple , easy to replicate , and use ingredients that you probably have in your pantry because I want to provide my audience with ideas for what they can make at home , ” Schuble said .
“ Most people either have cookie dough in their fridge or have the ingredients necessary to make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cookie cereal , Schuble used Nestlé Toll House chocolate chip cookie dough and simply cut it first in strips and then – in bites .
After that , he just rolled the little bites into balls and baked them on a cookie sheet .
His second attempt was much more thorough , however , as he explained on Instagram .
There , he shared some more tips he picked up on his second try : • The cookie dough should be cut in even pieces so that they are all evenly baked .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a ball , flatten them a bit and round their edges before you bake them .
This will give them the signature cookie look .
• If you ’ re using another dough that doesn ’ t have chocolate chips or other treats in it , you can add some niceties to the pre-baked cookies yourself .
• Bake the dough at 350°F for ~7 minutes .
The cookies will still be soft after that so just let them sit and harden at room temperature on the counter for a little while .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ cookies to the milk all at once as they will get a bit soggy .
Instead , only add a few bites at a time .
That also has the side benefit of helping you eat fewer cookies at a time which is awesome since they ’ re not the most healthy treat after all .
• The cookie cereal also goes well with ice cream , according to Schuble .
This isn ’ t even the first attempt at cookie cereal Schuble may have started the recent trends but others have ventured @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Food blogger Valentina Mussi did her own cookie cereal variant back in March only she used prepackaged miniature chocolate chip cookies instead .
After Mussi saw Schuble ’ s video , however , she was re-inspired to give the idea a new spin .
Cue the miniature snickerdoodle cookies !
The benefit of these cookies is that their dough doesn ’ t need to be chilled .
Mussi just rolled the dough into tiny balls with cinnamon sugar and baked them at 375°F for 5 minutes .
Mussi also agreed with Schuble @ @ @ @ @ @ @ milk ( or to much milk on the cookies ) can make them soggy so a balance must be struck .
The full ingredients list for Mussi ’ s cookie cereal variant goes like this : Both Schuble and Mussi shared that they vastly prefer the cookie cereal to the pancake cereal idea that came before them .
“ They ’ re much easier to make !
” Mussi said .
“ The mini pancakes involve such a tedious process.
” Schuble didn ’ t necessarily hate the pancake cereals and even had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ It ’ s a lot lighter , especially if you make my healthy version , ” he said .
“ But the cookie cereal makes a great dessert or sweet treat !
Or you can leave the mini cookies without milk and enjoy them throughout the day.
” Another reason to love the cookie cereal , for Schuble is that they are very easy to make and require only common household ingredients .
“ I see this homemade cookie cereal as a new and improved version that you can make without @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ It ’ s definitely more time-consuming than opening a box of cereal , but a lot of us have some extra time on our hands these days .
And nothing beats warm cookies and milk , in my opinion.
” Will cookie cereal be the next big long-term food trend ?
Both Mussi and Schuble seem to think so .
“ There is something so cute and Insta-worthy about mini cookies , ” Schuble said .
“ And baking them is a great way to pass the time at home .
There @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at home — like eggs and flour — and I think a lot of the trends are coming from people adding their own twist to what they can find in their kitchen.
” Or , maybe , cookie cereal will be overshadowed in a week by something new , who knows ?
Miniature waffles have already started taking over Instagram and mini Pop-Tarts are making the rounds as well .
“ I am now obsessed with mini versions of things and eating them in cereal form , ” Mussi said .
“ I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ next !
” Love it or hate it , social media like TikTok and Instagram are the birthing places of countless such trends .
Some may be silly , others may be even pointless .
But a lot of them seem to be fun .
And who doesn ’ t need something fun and delicious right now ?

Tiktok, like all other social media before it, is creating new trends not just daily but by the hour. And one of the latest trends? Cookie cereal.
Advertisement
You may think it’s ridiculous and we won’t argue with you. You may also note that it’s unhealthy but it can be made better with keto cookies.
Quickly overshadowing last week’s pancake cereal trend, chocolate chip cookie cereal seems even more intuitive. After all, are all cereal bits not just unsung cookies?
Advertisement
The new trend was popularized on the new social media by people like Justin Schuble and others after him. The cookie cereal craze was also helped by the fact that most people already had the necessary ingredients for them anyway.
“Most of my recipes are simple, easy to replicate, and use ingredients that you probably have in your pantry because I want to provide my audience with ideas for what they can make at home,” Schuble said. “Most people either have cookie dough in their fridge or have the ingredients necessary to make it.”
For his first attempt at cookie cereal, Schuble used Nestlé Toll House chocolate chip cookie dough and simply cut it first in strips and then – in bites. After that, he just rolled the little bites into balls and baked them on a cookie sheet.
Advertisement
His second attempt was much more thorough, however, as he explained on Instagram. There, he shared some more tips he picked up on his second try:
The cookie dough should be cut in even pieces so that they are all evenly baked.
Instead of rolling each piece into a ball, flatten them a bit and round their edges before you bake them. This will give them the signature cookie look.
If you’re using another dough that doesn’t have chocolate chips or other treats in it, you can add some niceties to the pre-baked cookies yourself.
Bake the dough at 350°F for ~7 minutes. The cookies will still be soft after that so just let them sit and harden at room temperature on the counter for a little while.
Don’t add all the cookies to the milk all at once as they will get a bit soggy. Instead, only add a few bites at a time. That also has the side benefit of helping you eat fewer cookies at a time which is awesome since they’re not the most healthy treat after all.
which is awesome since they’re not the most healthy treat after all. The cookie cereal also goes well with ice cream, according to Schuble.
This isn’t even the first attempt at cookie cereal
Schuble may have started the recent trends but others have ventured in that direction before him as well. Food blogger Valentina Mussi did her own cookie cereal variant back in March only she used prepackaged miniature chocolate chip cookies instead.
After Mussi saw Schuble’s video, however, she was re-inspired to give the idea a new spin. Cue the miniature snickerdoodle cookies! The benefit of these cookies is that their dough doesn’t need to be chilled.
Advertisement
Mussi just rolled the dough into tiny balls with cinnamon sugar and baked them at 375°F for 5 minutes. Mussi also agreed with Schuble that adding too many cookies in the milk (or to much milk on the cookies) can make them soggy so a balance must be struck.
The full ingredients list for Mussi’s cookie cereal variant goes like this:
1 1/2 cup of flour
1 tbsp of cinnamon
1 tbsp of baking powder
1/2 cup of unsalted butter
1/4 tsp of salt
1 cup 3 tbsp of sugar
1/2 egg
1 tsp of vanilla extract
Cinnamon sugar to your liking
Both Schuble and Mussi shared that they vastly prefer the cookie cereal to the pancake cereal idea that came before them.
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“They’re much easier to make!” Mussi said. “The mini pancakes involve such a tedious process.”
Schuble didn’t necessarily hate the pancake cereals and even had his own version of them as well.
“It’s a lot lighter, especially if you make my healthy version,” he said. “But the cookie cereal makes a great dessert or sweet treat! Or you can leave the mini cookies without milk and enjoy them throughout the day.”
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Another reason to love the cookie cereal, for Schuble is that they are very easy to make and require only common household ingredients.
“I see this homemade cookie cereal as a new and improved version that you can make without going shopping,” he said. “It’s definitely more time-consuming than opening a box of cereal, but a lot of us have some extra time on our hands these days. And nothing beats warm cookies and milk, in my opinion.”
Will cookie cereal be the next big long-term food trend? Both Mussi and Schuble seem to think so.
Advertisement
“There is something so cute and Insta-worthy about mini cookies,” Schuble said. “And baking them is a great way to pass the time at home. There are certain ingredients that we all have at home — like eggs and flour — and I think a lot of the trends are coming from people adding their own twist to what they can find in their kitchen.”
Or, maybe, cookie cereal will be overshadowed in a week by something new, who knows? Miniature waffles have already started taking over Instagram and mini Pop-Tarts are making the rounds as well.
“I am now obsessed with mini versions of things and eating them in cereal form,” Mussi said. “I’m already brainstorming what to make next!”
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Love it or hate it, social media like TikTok and Instagram are the birthing places of countless such trends. Some may be silly, others may be even pointless. But a lot of them seem to be fun. And who doesn’t need something fun and delicious right now?
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dailyhealthpost--2020-06-29--Covid-19 Isn’t Just a Respiratory Virus. It Goes After the Pancreas, Heart, Liver, And Other Organs

There are many reasons one might cite for why Covid-19 has stirred so much controversy .
Some toss conspiracy theories around , others talk almost exclusively about politics , and only a few even try to focus on the scientific realities of the problem .
Two reasons tend to ring true for most people familiar with the situation , however : • It ’ s not like anything we ’ ve ever seen before .
• The debate about it is so far-reaching that the sheer volume of the public discussion results in a lot of discord .
And while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the first one is perfectly normal and understandable .
To this day , scientists from around the globe are still trying to figure out all the consequences and complications of the novel coronavirus .
What ’ s more , many scientists are starting to view a lot of those “ complications ” as actual direct consequences of Covid-19 .
While a month or two ago doctors saw kidney and brain problems as mere “ complications ” many now argue that these should be thought of as just direct results of the virus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a respiratory virus .
Turns out , it goes after the pancreas .
It goes after the heart .
It goes after the liver , the brain , the kidney , and other organs .
We didn ’ t appreciate that in the beginning , ” said Dr. Eric Topol , cardiologist , and director of the Scripps Research Translational Institute in La Jolla , California .
Blood clotting disorders , in particular , are disturbingly common for Covid-19 .
Strokes , heart attacks , multiple organ failures , and seizures are among @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lead to .
Even with milder problems , however , recovery times are often slow , costly , and often – not fully reversible .
This often leads even to long-term effects in officially “ recovered ” patients .
Dr. Sadiya Khan , a cardiologist at Northwestern Medicine in Chicago , also agrees that the broad and diverse manifestations of COVID-19 are “ somewhat unique.
” Khan noted that while with Influenza people with underlying heart conditions are also in a “ risk group ” , that risk is much higher and more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the further long-term and expenditures of recovered Covid-19 patients will prove to be much greater than with other respiratory viruses .
The patients who go through intensive care units and/or have to go on ventilators for weeks but manage to pull through usually have to undergo lengthy rehabs .
“ It can take up to seven days for every one day that you ’ re hospitalized to recover that type of strength , ” Khan said .
“ It ’ s harder the older you are , and you may never get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” So far , most of the scientific , as well as political and medical attention , is on the severe and hospitalized cases .
However , many doctors are raising the question about the patients who weren ’ t sick enough to be hospitalized but are still experiencing long-term effects after their initial recovery .
Jay Butler , deputy director of infectious diseases at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention points out that further studies on the long-term problems are just now getting underway .
“ We hear anecdotal reports @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shortness of breath , ” Butler said .
“ How long that will last is hard to say.
” Dr. Helen Salisbury of the University of Oxford who also agrees , adds that an estimated 1 in 10 patients experience prolonged symptoms and other complications .
She also shares that even after X-rays show no signs of inflammation in many recovered patients , their health may not be fully back to normal .
“ If you previously ran 5k three times a week and now feel breathless after a single flight of stairs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are too exhausted to return to work , then the fear that you may never regain your previous health is very real , ” Salisbury said .
Dr. Igor Koralnik , chief of neuro-infectious diseases at Northwestern Medicine also noted that , according to the current scientific literature , about half of hospitalized Covid-19 patients experience prolonged neurological complications .
These can vary from dizziness and decreased alertness to smell and taste , muscle pain , and weakness .
Khan also sees parallels with the AIDS virus HIV and Covid-19 .
With HIV @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also on the deaths and not on its other effects .
“ In recent years , we ’ ve been very focused on the cardiovascular complications of HIV survivorship , ” Khan said .
Hopefully , as a society , we ’ ll be more expedient in realizing the long-term complications of Covid-19 than we were with HIV and other diseases .

There are many reasons one might cite for why Covid-19 has stirred so much controversy. Some toss conspiracy theories around, others talk almost exclusively about politics, and only a few even try to focus on the scientific realities of the problem. Two reasons tend to ring true for most people familiar with the situation, however:
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It’s not like anything we’ve ever seen before.
The debate about it is so far-reaching that the sheer volume of the public discussion results in a lot of discord.
And while the second reason can be pretty frustrating, the first one is perfectly normal and understandable. To this day, scientists from around the globe are still trying to figure out all the consequences and complications of the novel coronavirus.
What’s more, many scientists are starting to view a lot of those “complications” as actual direct consequences of Covid-19. While a month or two ago doctors saw kidney and brain problems as mere “complications” many now argue that these should be thought of as just direct results of the virus.
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“We thought this was only a respiratory virus. Turns out, it goes after the pancreas. It goes after the heart. It goes after the liver, the brain, the kidney, and other organs. We didn’t appreciate that in the beginning,” said Dr. Eric Topol, cardiologist, and director of the Scripps Research Translational Institute in La Jolla, California.
Blood clotting disorders, in particular, are disturbingly common for Covid-19. Strokes, heart attacks, multiple organ failures, and seizures are among the more devastating problems the coronavirus can lead to.
Even with milder problems, however, recovery times are often slow, costly, and often – not fully reversible. This often leads even to long-term effects in officially “recovered” patients.
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Dr. Sadiya Khan, a cardiologist at Northwestern Medicine in Chicago, also agrees that the broad and diverse manifestations of COVID-19 are “somewhat unique.”
Khan noted that while with Influenza people with underlying heart conditions are also in a “risk group”, that risk is much higher and more dangerous with Covid-19. Khan also believes that the further long-term and expenditures of recovered Covid-19 patients will prove to be much greater than with other respiratory viruses.
Expect Long Rehab Times
The patients who go through intensive care units and/or have to go on ventilators for weeks but manage to pull through usually have to undergo lengthy rehabs.
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“It can take up to seven days for every one day that you’re hospitalized to recover that type of strength,” Khan said. “It’s harder the older you are, and you may never get back to the same level of function.”
So far, most of the scientific, as well as political and medical attention, is on the severe and hospitalized cases. However, many doctors are raising the question about the patients who weren’t sick enough to be hospitalized but are still experiencing long-term effects after their initial recovery.
Jay Butler, deputy director of infectious diseases at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention points out that further studies on the long-term problems are just now getting underway.
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“We hear anecdotal reports of people who have persistent fatigue, shortness of breath,” Butler said. “How long that will last is hard to say.”
Dr. Helen Salisbury of the University of Oxford who also agrees, adds that an estimated 1 in 10 patients experience prolonged symptoms and other complications. She also shares that even after X-rays show no signs of inflammation in many recovered patients, their health may not be fully back to normal.
“If you previously ran 5k three times a week and now feel breathless after a single flight of stairs, or if you cough incessantly and are too exhausted to return to work, then the fear that you may never regain your previous health is very real,” Salisbury said.
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Dr. Igor Koralnik, chief of neuro-infectious diseases at Northwestern Medicine also noted that, according to the current scientific literature, about half of hospitalized Covid-19 patients experience prolonged neurological complications. These can vary from dizziness and decreased alertness to smell and taste, muscle pain, and weakness.
Khan also sees parallels with the AIDS virus HIV and Covid-19. With HIV, most of the early focus was also on the deaths and not on its other effects.
“In recent years, we’ve been very focused on the cardiovascular complications of HIV survivorship,” Khan said.
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Hopefully, as a society, we’ll be more expedient in realizing the long-term complications of Covid-19 than we were with HIV and other diseases.
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dailyhealthpost--2020-07-01--Cucamelons – The Healthy Grape-Sized Cucumber (Here’s How To Grow Your Own!)

Here ’ s one fruit that might seem like a “ new thing ” to many of us – cucamelons .
Also called “ Mexican sour gherkin ” or “ sandiita ” ( little watermelon ) in Spanish , this fruit is anything but new .
The mini watermelon has a lot of other monikers in the many different Native American dialects and languages because it has been a part of the Central American flora for many millennia .
The sandiita or the cucamelon is the size of a big grape , it looks like a watermelon and it tastes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lime .
It even looks like a cucumber when you slice it in half .
This unique fruit grows on thin vines dotted ivy-like leaves .
Well-known long before Columbus “ discovered ” the continent , sandiita is a staple in Mexican cuisine .
That alone is a reason enough for it to become more popular ( or at least somewhat recognizable ) in North America .
There are a lot of health-related reasons for people in the U.S. to get to know the cucamelon too .
When it comes to one ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , as a famous small green movie character used to say .
Well , the same can be said about these small green fruits .
Cucamelons are essentially a superfood in their own right .
They are abundant in many vitamins and minerals , and are also rich in fibers and antioxidants .
At the same time , they are relatively low on calories , making them an even better addition to most diets .
That richness in nutrients is believed to help lower the risk of strokes , heart disease , as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the dismal statistics in the U.S. about these conditions , foods like the cucamelon can seem quite crucial .
What ’ s more , the cucamelons also contain large doses of lycopene , a carotenoid that helps with cardiac functions .
The fruit also has beta-carotene which is a great antioxidant with many anti-aging properties .
The combination of all that with nutrients like vitamin C and potassium makes the cucamelon almost unparalleled among fruits for helping lower cholesterol levels .
And , as an added bonus , the phytonutrients in the fruit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ functioning of our eyes and many other organs .
Can you grow cucamelons in your yard ?
The obvious problem with all we ’ ve said above is that good or not , cucamelons are not readily available in most grocery stores .
Fortunately , however , they are relatively easy to grow so you can just grow your own .
Cucamelon vines suffer from very few pests , they don ’ t need a dedicated greenhouse , and there ’ s no need for a lot of pruning either .
Of course @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t grow too well or at all in most northern climates but southern and central U.S. does offer the right conditions for this fruit .
That ’ s especially thanks to the cucamelon ’ s enviable drought resistance that can put even cucumbers to shame .
So , if you ’ re interested in growing your own cucamelons , here ’ s a quick guide : • Get some seeds .
As with the fruits themselves , the seeds are hard to find in local markets .
You can get them relatively @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re not much cheaper than other fruits ’ seeds too but make sure that you ’ re still buying quality .
Organic and chemical-free seeds will offer the fastest growth and the best yield so there ’ s no point in bothering with anything else .
Side note : Since the seeds are somewhat difficult to come by , make sure you save at least some of your own when your first cucamelons start growing .
You can give them to your friends and family or , maybe , you can start a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ re not common in the U.S. now doesn ’ t mean that they can ’ t be in a while .
• Consider the climate .
Cucamelons are technically perennials but are grown as annual vegetables by most farmers .
They need a long and warm growing season of between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit .
The soil temperatures should average between 75 and 85oF for good fruiting .
If you live in colder , northern climates you can still grow cucamelons but you ’ ll need to go through the extra @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and bright indoor area for the winter .
• Start indoors .
Regardless of the climate , it ’ s most efficient to start growing your plants indoors .
The first 6 to 8 weeks are best done with indoor potting to avoid any weather-related incidents , pests , or physical harm .
Hydroponics growth can work too ( 6 ) but normal potting is also fine .
Planting one seed per pot , half an inch deep at room temperature is usually good enough .
Once the plants are big and healthy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Give them ample sun exposure .
Cucamelons are sun-loving plants so when you plant them outdoors make sure they ’ ll receive plenty of sunlight .
Full southern exposure is best with 6 hours of sunlight being the bare minimum .
Keep at least 12 inches of distance between each vine too – the more sun they can get , the better .
• Give them something to climb on .
Cucamelons are a vine plant so you ’ ll need to give them a support structure to grow on .
Wire cages @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , they ’ ll help the vines and ivy-like leaves look spectacular too .
• The soil is also important .
Nutrition and good soil drainage are as important for cucamelons as they are for other fruit-baring plants .
You should add quality compost or aged manure to the soil to maximize its properties .
At least a 2-inch layer of compost into the top 6-8 inches of the soil is a must .
Once the vines start growing ~2 months after their plantation , a regular 3-inch compost “ side-dressing ” every @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • Water matters too .
We did say that cucamelons are drought-resistant and that ’ s true .
However , if you need a great yield , you ’ ll want to give your vines a steady supply of water .
At least an inch of water per week is a must for the summer and at least twice that in especially dry periods .
Spreading 3 to 4 inches of mulch around each plant can also be helpful in warm , inland areas to help regulate the soil ’ s moisture and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ space .
• Keep an eye for pests even though they shouldn ’ t bother you too much .
Like Northern Americans , pests also tend to ignore the cucamelon .
That ’ s their loss , of course .
Still , as with any other plant , keep an eye for insect or animal pests – you never know .
• Manage the vines ’ growth .
As with any other viny plant , cucamelons can grow in pretty peculiar directions .
You can help control them by preemptively wrapping the vines @ @ @ @ @ @ @ harvest ?
Cucamelon fruits are typically harvested when they reach a nice , plump size , as big as a large grape .
This usually happens 2 or 3 weeks after pollination .
If you harvest them regularly , they should keep growing for a while – usually from early July to mid-November .
Harvesting a few fruits before they reach full size will even “ encourage ” the plant to increase its fruiting throughout the rest of the season .
• Don ’ t forget at least a minimal pruning .
We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that cucamelons don ’ t need much pruning .
As all vines , however , they ’ ll require at least a bit of trimming .
What can you use your cucamelons for ?
Cucamelons can be eaten like any other fruit .
If you want to get creative , however , you can also add them to stir-fries and in many different salads and salsas .
They also work great with olives and sliced peppers with a touch of extra-virgin olive oil .
Or , you can even pickle them , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taste best if you pre-salt them before you pickle them .
Or , maybe you ’ ll think of another unique recipe ?
Either way , these deliciously sour and healthy fruits can certainly make a unique addition to North American cuisine .

Here’s one fruit that might seem like a “new thing” to many of us – cucamelons. Also called “Mexican sour gherkin” or “sandiita” (little watermelon) in Spanish, this fruit is anything but new.
Advertisement
The mini watermelon has a lot of other monikers in the many different Native American dialects and languages because it has been a part of the Central American flora for many millennia.
The sandiita or the cucamelon is the size of a big grape, it looks like a watermelon and it tastes like a cucumber with a touch of lime. It even looks like a cucumber when you slice it in half.
Advertisement
This unique fruit grows on thin vines dotted ivy-like leaves. Well-known long before Columbus “discovered” the continent, sandiita is a staple in Mexican cuisine. That alone is a reason enough for it to become more popular (or at least somewhat recognizable) in North America. There are a lot of health-related reasons for people in the U.S. to get to know the cucamelon too.
The health benefits of cucamelons
When it comes to one’s value “size matters not”, as a famous small green movie character used to say. Well, the same can be said about these small green fruits.
Cucamelons are essentially a superfood in their own right. They are abundant in many vitamins and minerals, and are also rich in fibers and antioxidants. At the same time, they are relatively low on calories, making them an even better addition to most diets.
Advertisement
That richness in nutrients is believed to help lower the risk of strokes, heart disease, as well as some cancers. And given the dismal statistics in the U.S. about these conditions, foods like the cucamelon can seem quite crucial.
What’s more, the cucamelons also contain large doses of lycopene, a carotenoid that helps with cardiac functions. The fruit also has beta-carotene which is a great antioxidant with many anti-aging properties.
The combination of all that with nutrients like vitamin C and potassium makes the cucamelon almost unparalleled among fruits for helping lower cholesterol levels.
Advertisement
And, as an added bonus, the phytonutrients in the fruit are also great for supporting the proper functioning of our eyes and many other organs.
Can you grow cucamelons in your yard?
The obvious problem with all we’ve said above is that good or not, cucamelons are not readily available in most grocery stores. Fortunately, however, they are relatively easy to grow so you can just grow your own.
Cucamelon vines suffer from very few pests, they don’t need a dedicated greenhouse, and there’s no need for a lot of pruning either.
Advertisement
Of course, as an exotic fruit then won’t grow too well or at all in most northern climates but southern and central U.S. does offer the right conditions for this fruit. That’s especially thanks to the cucamelon’s enviable drought resistance that can put even cucumbers to shame.
So, if you’re interested in growing your own cucamelons, here’s a quick guide:
1. Get some seeds. As with the fruits themselves, the seeds are hard to find in local markets. You can get them relatively easily online, however. They’re not much cheaper than other fruits’ seeds too but make sure that you’re still buying quality. Organic and chemical-free seeds will offer the fastest growth and the best yield so there’s no point in bothering with anything else.
Advertisement
Side note: Since the seeds are somewhat difficult to come by, make sure you save at least some of your own when your first cucamelons start growing. You can give them to your friends and family or, maybe, you can start a cucamelon business? The fact that they’re not common in the U.S. now doesn’t mean that they can’t be in a while. (Read more…)
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