dailyhealthpost--2020-11-22--Keeping Fresh Flowers Around The House Could Reduce Pain Levels, Study Says

We all know that having fresh flowers or greenery in your home , office , or near your hospital bed can be great for stress-relief .
A study published in Complementary Therapies in Medicine journal demonstrated such results when gifting vases with flowers to female college students ( 1 ) .
What ’ s new about flowers ’ positive effects on people , however , is that they may have a more direct physical effect , such as reducing pain levels .
A new study by the American Society for Horticultural Science has made the discovery that the therapeutic influence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ significant that they tend to report lower pain levels ( 2 ) .
The study used data from 90 appendectomy patients who were split into rooms , some with several plants in them , others – with no plants at all .
The results were indisputable – the patients with extra foliage around them reported not only that they were calmer and more positive but that they experienced less post-operative pain as well .
Patients with flowers in their rooms also had lower blood pressure , slower heart rates , reduced anxiety and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in addition to the lower pain levels .
The cause of this phenomenon is believed to be mainly psychosomatic ( 3 ) – flowers make people feel better and when people feel better they tend to subconsciously ignore unpleasant physical perceptions .
This doesn ’ t diminish the positive effect the flowers had – psychosomatic or not , the patients with flowers near them experienced less pain .
It should also be pointed out that the flowers were given around randomly , meaning that whether the patient liked flowers or not wasn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ words , even people who may not typically enjoy having greenery around them still reported lower pain levels and reduced stress at the end of the experiment .

We all know that having fresh flowers or greenery in your home, office, or near your hospital bed can be great for stress-relief. A study published in Complementary Therapies in Medicine journal demonstrated such results when gifting vases with flowers to female college students (1). What’s new about flowers’ positive effects on people, however, is that they may have a more direct physical effect, such as reducing pain levels.
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Flowers Reduce Pain
A new study by the American Society for Horticultural Science has made the discovery that the therapeutic influence of plants on surgical patients is so significant that they tend to report lower pain levels (2).
The study used data from 90 appendectomy patients who were split into rooms, some with several plants in them, others – with no plants at all. The results were indisputable – the patients with extra foliage around them reported not only that they were calmer and more positive but that they experienced less post-operative pain as well.
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Patients with flowers in their rooms also had lower blood pressure, slower heart rates, reduced anxiety and fatigue, and higher satisfaction levels, in addition to the lower pain levels.
The cause of this phenomenon is believed to be mainly psychosomatic (3) – flowers make people feel better and when people feel better they tend to subconsciously ignore unpleasant physical perceptions. This doesn’t diminish the positive effect the flowers had – psychosomatic or not, the patients with flowers near them experienced less pain.
It should also be pointed out that the flowers were given around randomly, meaning that whether the patient liked flowers or not wasn’t taken into consideration. In other words, even people who may not typically enjoy having greenery around them still reported lower pain levels and reduced stress at the end of the experiment.
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dailyhealthpost--2020-11-23--All It Takes Is One Boiled Egg To Control Sugar Levels In The Blood

Every time you eat , your blood sugar levels go up .
This is especially true for individuals who have type 2 diabetes or insulin resistance .
Having to learn how to control your blood sugar levels within a healthy range is by no means an easy task .
It can take months for a newly diagnosed patient to learn what to eat and what to avoid .
And during this period of time , someone with type 2 diabetes is likely to experience high blood sugar levels , which is detrimental to their overall health .
Too much sugar @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time can increase your risk of heart disease and stroke , kidney disease , vision problems , and nerve problems .
( 1 ) For the majority of healthy individuals , normal blood sugar levels are as follows : Between 4.0 to 6.0 mmol/L ( 72 to 108 mg/dL ) when fasting .
Up to 7.8 mmol/L ( 140 mg/dL ) 2 hours after eating .
( 2 ) For people with insulin resistance , their blood sugar levels remain high long after having finished their meal .
Fortunately , there are many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you control blood sugar levels naturally .
As you ’ ll learn eventually , relying on expensive diabetes drugs in the long-run can have negative side effects on your body .
Below is a powerful remedy that combines three simple ingredients to prevent your blood sugar levels from going rampant .
For this recipe all you will need is apple cider vinegar , water , and a boiled egg .
Boil an egg in the afternoon , and peel it .
Pierce the egg 2-3 times using a toothpick .
Put the egg @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enough vinegar over it so that it is completely covered .
Close the jar and let it soak overnight in your refrigerator .
The next morning , drink a glass of warm water and eat your egg .
Repeat this every day , and you will soon notice an improvement in your blood sugar levels .
A few hard-boiled eggs can be a handy high-protein snack or breakfast if you have diabetes .
The protein will help keep you full without affecting your blood sugar .
Protein not only slows digestion , it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very helpful to diabetics .
( 3 ) Apple cider vinegar makes you more sensitive to insulin and reduces blood sugar spikes , particularly after eating starchy food .
The findings of one study showed positive results for people with type 2 diabetes when taken before a glucose-heavy meal .
( 4 ) Your health is in your own hands .
A hard-boiled egg and apple cider vinegar are relatively cheap to purchase compared to common diabetes drugs .
Plus , they ’ re much better for you in the long run .

Every time you eat, your blood sugar levels go up. This is especially true for individuals who have type 2 diabetes or insulin resistance. Having to learn how to control your blood sugar levels within a healthy range is by no means an easy task.
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It can take months for a newly diagnosed patient to learn what to eat and what to avoid. And during this period of time, someone with type 2 diabetes is likely to experience high blood sugar levels, which is detrimental to their overall health.
Too much sugar in the blood for long periods of time can increase your risk of heart disease and stroke, kidney disease, vision problems, and nerve problems. (1)
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How To Control Blood Sugar Levels
For the majority of healthy individuals, normal blood sugar levels are as follows: Between 4.0 to 6.0 mmol/L (72 to 108 mg/dL) when fasting. Up to 7.8 mmol/L (140 mg/dL) 2 hours after eating. (2)
For people with insulin resistance, their blood sugar levels remain high long after having finished their meal.
Fortunately, there are many foods you can eat that can help you control blood sugar levels naturally. As you’ll learn eventually, relying on expensive diabetes drugs in the long-run can have negative side effects on your body.
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Below is a powerful remedy that combines three simple ingredients to prevent your blood sugar levels from going rampant.
For this recipe all you will need is apple cider vinegar, water, and a boiled egg.
See also: Reversing diabetes Type-2
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Instructions:
Boil an egg in the afternoon, and peel it. Pierce the egg 2-3 times using a toothpick. Put the egg in a mason jar and pour just enough vinegar over it so that it is completely covered. Close the jar and let it soak overnight in your refrigerator.
The next morning, drink a glass of warm water and eat your egg.
Repeat this every day, and you will soon notice an improvement in your blood sugar levels.
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Read more: peppermint oil for sugar addiction
Why It Works
A few hard-boiled eggs can be a handy high-protein snack or breakfast if you have diabetes. The protein will help keep you full without affecting your blood sugar. Protein not only slows digestion, it also slows glucose absorption, which is very helpful to diabetics. (3)
Apple cider vinegar makes you more sensitive to insulin and reduces blood sugar spikes, particularly after eating starchy food. The findings of one study showed positive results for people with type 2 diabetes when taken before a glucose-heavy meal. (4)
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Your health is in your own hands. A hard-boiled egg and apple cider vinegar are relatively cheap to purchase compared to common diabetes drugs. Plus, they’re much better for you in the long run.
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dailyhealthpost--2020-11-25--ICU Nurses Share Before-and-after Photos of Themselves to show Pandemic Toll

We all know what before-and-after photos are – a quick and simple visual display of rapid change .
But while this approach is usually taken to show progress it can just as well be used to showcase a quick and distressing regress .
And , in the midst of a third and disastrous wave of the Covid-19 pandemic in the U.S. ( 1 ) , this is exactly what ICU nurses from across the country have been showing with a recent stream of before-and-after photos on Twitter .
It all started on Sunday , Nov 22 when nurse Kathryn from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ photos of herself on Twitter .
The “ before ” photo was taken very recently – in April 2020 .
That ’ s when Kathryn – last name withheld to avoid harassment – graduated from nursing school and joined the battlefield against the pandemic .
It ’ s a wonderful “ before ” photo , showing a bright and optimistic young woman , looking forward to helping people .
The “ after ” photo was taken in the Nov 21-22 weekend and it tells a different story – of an exhausted and distraught @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a dire need of help herself .
She looks tired , emotionally drained , with bags under her eyes , and distinctive face mask marks on her face .
The before-and-after photos were captioned succinctly and amply – “ How it started… How it ’ s going.
” Kathryn later said that she shared the two photos in the hope of showing people just how bad things are in many ICUs across the country .
“ It ’ s exhausting , ” she later shared in a telephone interview .
“ People @ @ @ @ @ @ @ don ’ t .
They don ’ t see what we see .
They don ’ t see the reality of this every day.
” It may be puzzling to some people at first why nurses need to show that ICUs are overworked during a pandemic – it seems quite obvious .
And yet , even ten months into the pandemic , there are still dozens of millions of people in the U.S. who think Covid-19 is a hoax ( 3 ) and that most hospitals are actually empty .
And that ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – to show a glimpse of how hard the situation really is for hospital workers .
“ I mean just the physical effects of wearing all that PPE ( personal protective equipment ) for so long , ” she said .
“ We ’ re dehydrated all the time because we ’ re sweating so much and because with the masks on , you can ’ t drink until you leave the floor or go into the break room to take your mask off and drink.
” And with many experts warning about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after the holiday season ( 5 ) , Kathryn felt like this was the perfect moment to send a message to the people of Tennessee and the U.S. “ There ’ s still no definitive treatment for this disease and so to see my patients , these people that I provide care for , suffer so intensely and then see other people acting like that ’ s not happening , or like they couldn ’ t cause that to happen to someone else , is infuriating , ” she said .
Thankfully , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only with positive feedback but with lots of reciprocity from nurses across the country who also shared their before-and-after ICU photos .

We all know what before-and-after photos are – a quick and simple visual display of rapid change. But while this approach is usually taken to show progress it can just as well be used to showcase a quick and distressing regress.
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And, in the midst of a third and disastrous wave of the Covid-19 pandemic in the U.S. (1), this is exactly what ICU nurses from across the country have been showing with a recent stream of before-and-after photos on Twitter.
It all started on Sunday, Nov 22 when nurse Kathryn from a Nashville, Tennesse ICU uploaded two photos of herself on Twitter.
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How it started How it's going pic.twitter.com/cg32Tu7v0B — Kathryn Ivey (@kathryniveyy) November 22, 2020
The “before” photo was taken very recently – in April 2020. That’s when Kathryn – last name withheld to avoid harassment – graduated from nursing school and joined the battlefield against the pandemic. It’s a wonderful “before” photo, showing a bright and optimistic young woman, looking forward to helping people.
The “after” photo was taken in the Nov 21-22 weekend and it tells a different story – of an exhausted and distraught woman who continues to help people while in a dire need of help herself. She looks tired, emotionally drained, with bags under her eyes, and distinctive face mask marks on her face.
The before-and-after photos were captioned succinctly and amply – “How it started… How it’s going.”
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Kathryn later said that she shared the two photos in the hope of showing people just how bad things are in many ICUs across the country.
“It’s exhausting,” she later shared in a telephone interview. “People don’t see it. They don’t. They don’t see what we see. They don’t see the reality of this every day.”
It may be puzzling to some people at first why nurses need to show that ICUs are overworked during a pandemic – it seems quite obvious. And yet, even ten months into the pandemic, there are still dozens of millions of people in the U.S. who think Covid-19 is a hoax (3) and that most hospitals are actually empty.
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And that’s exactly why Kathryn shared her photos – to show a glimpse of how hard the situation really is for hospital workers.
“I mean just the physical effects of wearing all that PPE (personal protective equipment) for so long,” she said. “We’re dehydrated all the time because we’re sweating so much and because with the masks on, you can’t drink until you leave the floor or go into the break room to take your mask off and drink.”
And with many experts warning about an even stronger Covid surge during and after the holiday season (5), Kathryn felt like this was the perfect moment to send a message to the people of Tennessee and the U.S.
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“There’s still no definitive treatment for this disease and so to see my patients, these people that I provide care for, suffer so intensely and then see other people acting like that’s not happening, or like they couldn’t cause that to happen to someone else, is infuriating,” she said.
Thankfully, Kathryn’s initiative was met not only with positive feedback but with lots of reciprocity from nurses across the country who also shared their before-and-after ICU photos.
https://twitter.com/absuRd_Nurse/status/1331168307429433349?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1331168307429433349%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ctvnews.ca%2Fhealth%2Fcoronavirus%2Fit-s-exhausting-icu-nurse-shares-before-and-after-photos-of-herself-to-show-pandemic-toll-1.5202591
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How it started How it's going pic.twitter.com/KsshLDwU3M — Sarah Warren, RN (@shesinscrubs) November 24, 2020


dailyhealthpost--2020-11-25--Reversing Type 2 Diabetes Naturally In 7 Steps

Diabetes is an epidemic—there ’ s no other way to put it .
But reversing diabetes ( type 2 ) is possible , it just requires some simple lifestyle choices .
Here ’ s how common the disease really is : • The number of people with diabetes worldwide has risen from 108 million in 1980 to 422 million in 2014 .
• The global prevalence of diabetes among adults over 18 years of age has risen from 4.7 % in 1980 to 8.5 % in 2014 .
( 1 ) • In North America , almost 10 % of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have diabetes , and it ’ s the number one killer disease in Mexico .
( 2,3 ) • Add to these the numbers of people with pre-diabetes and the percentages triple .
The prevalence of diabetes is expected to increase to 44 % by 2025 , including children .
( 4 ) • The World Health Organization projects that diabetes will be the seventh leading cause of death worldwide by 2030 .
Type 2 diabetes is very often a companion to obesity ( also an epidemic ) .
Dr. Mark Hyman is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cleveland Clinic ’ s Center for Functional Medicine , New York Times best-selling author , and founder of The UltraWellness Center ( 5 ) .
He has coined the term “ diabesity ” for this condition , which is the precursor to other life-threatening diseases such as cardiovascular disease and cancer .
The average American consumes 156 pounds of added sugar in a year , 17 times more than 200 years ago .
Processed foods , so rich in carbohydrates and chemicals , add to that sugar burden .
Bombarding the body with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for fuel to be stored as fat .
It also makes us resistant to the insulin our pancreases produce to regulate blood sugar because the entire body is overloaded .
What ’ s causing diabesity is not a bug or a contagion—it ’ s our diet and lifestyle .
Since it ’ s an acquired condition , diabesity is both preventable and curable .
Dr. Hyman has proven in his practice that by changing diet and lifestyle choices , his patients drastically and quickly lose weight and reverse diabetes .
Here are his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ primary culprit of diabesity is sugar .
When sugar is metabolized , the body reacts with inflammation .
Chronic inflammation is a known cause of illness , including neurodegenerative disease , hypertension , decreased libido , and depression .
Read labels on food packaging and wean yourself from all the added sugars and sugar substitutes you may be eating .
Soda and soft drinks are some of the worst offenders .
• A variety of vegetables and fruits of different colors – pigments in produce give us antioxidants to reduce inflammation and regulate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ oats , millet , buckwheat , barley , rye , etc .
Keep inflammatory wheat to a minimum .
• Herbs and spices – whatever you like , as much as you like , for flavor and innumerable health benefits .
Herbs detoxify and regulate body systems .
• Healthy omega-3 fats – your brain needs fats , as do every other cell in your body for proper function .
Eat more avocado ; olive , coconut , and sesame oils ; nuts and seeds ( also a great protein source ! )
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ have eaten these bounties of nature since the dawn of time .
After all , they ’ re on the planet to nourish and sustain us .
Whole foods work with the body ’ s chemistry to turn on the right genes for proper metabolism .
Once they hit a factory and are mixed with stuff you can ’ t pronounce , they are adulterated and compromised .
Cook at home so you know exactly what you ’ re getting .
3 .
Get the Right Nutrients “ Your fork , the most @ @ @ @ @ @ @ change the world ” is Dr. Hyman ’ s prominent declaration on his site ’ s homepage .
( 7 ) Hippocrates ( the founder of modern medicine ) likely inspired him with this motto : “ Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food ” .
If you eat what your body needs and cut out what is harmful , it will work toward its natural state of good health .
You don ’ t have to spend 3 hours a day at a gym , nor do you have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and get the benefits of exercise and reverse diabesity .
A brisk 30-minute walk will work wonders .
The idea is to engage in an activity that increases your heart rate to 70-80 % of your heart ’ s capacity , which depends on your age , weight , and current physical condition .
If you ’ re not used to regular aerobic exercise , work up to optimal heart rate for 60 minutes 5-6 times a week .
High-Intensity Interval Training ( HIIT ) is a type of exercise that involves repeated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of recovery .
This mode of exercise is particularly effective in reversing diabesity .
HIIT immediately reduces blood sugar following exercise and improves insulin resistance .
( 9 ) Additionally , HIIT improves cardiovascular and metabolic health and makes you lose weight .
( 10 ) “ Regular physical activity will provide more health benefits than sporadic , high-intensity workouts , so choose exercises you are likely to enjoy and that you can incorporate into your schedule .
“ ACSM ’ s physical activity recommendations for healthy adults , updated in 2011 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ physical activity ( working hard enough to break a sweat , but still able to carry on a conversation ) five days per week , or 20 minutes of more vigorous activity three days per week .
Try a combination of moderate- and vigorous-intensity activity to meet this recommendation .
“ In addition , strength training should be performed a minimum of two days each week , with 8-12 repetitions of 8-10 different exercises that target all major muscle groups .
This type of training can be accomplished using body weight , resistance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or weight machines.
” ( 11 ) If you have diabetes , are overweight , or have any other health condition , consult your healthcare practitioner before beginning any new exercise regimen .
The importance of adequate , good quality sleep is often under-estimated .
In the context of diabetes , even one night of inadequate sleep causes insulin resistance in healthy people through various metabolic pathways .
( 12 ) Think of what that means for someone with diabetes .
Essential oils , white noise , herbal teas , and warm baths @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sleep .
If you have trouble falling asleep , find some suggestions here .
If you have trouble staying asleep , click here .
The chemistry of chronic stress throws off hormone balance , including insulin .
Stress hormones stimulate an immune system response in the form of inflammatory cytokines .
Inflammation is a contributing factor to diabesity .
Further , overeating and poor eating choices ( “ comfort food ” ) are common reactions to stress , exacerbating the problem .
There are healthy means to alleviate and manage stress ( yoga @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , acupressure , music , engaging in activities you enjoy , essential oils , etc . )
—find some that work for you and keep the junk food out of your home .
Dr. Hyman recommends charting your progress , citing research that those who do are more successful in managing weight and blood glucose .
This doesn ’ t mean counting calories and getting on a bathroom scale every day—that can be counter-productive .
• Before you change anything , take baseline measurements : weight , waist circumference , body mass index @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and blood pressure ( optional ) .
• After changing your eating and activity habits as outlined above , measure again once a week or so and keep a log of your progress .
This will show you how fast and how well you ’ re doing .
It won ’ t take long to see a difference .
You are doing this by yourself , for yourself and measuring improvement will encourage and inspire you to keep going !
“ Diabesity ” doesn ’ t have to be a death sentence—Dr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ By changing the factors that got you to where you are , reversing diabetes is completely possible .

Diabetes is an epidemic—there’s no other way to put it. But reversing prediabetes and Type 2 diabetes is possible, it just requires some simple lifestyle choices. Here’s how common the disease really is:
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The number of people with diabetes worldwide has risen from 108 million in 1980 to 422 million in 2014.
The global prevalence of diabetes among adults over 18 years of age has risen from 4.7% in 1980 to 8.5% in 2014. (1)
In North America, almost 10% of American and 9% of Canadian adults have diabetes, and it’s the number one killer disease in Mexico. (2,3)
Add to these the numbers of people with pre-diabetes and the percentages triple. The prevalence of diabetes is expected to increase to 44% by 2025, including children. (4)
The World Health Organization projects that diabetes will be the seventh leading cause of death worldwide by 2030.
Type 2 diabetes is very often a companion to obesity (also an epidemic).
Dr. Mark Hyman is a physician and Medical Director at the Cleveland Clinic’s Center for Functional Medicine, New York Times best-selling author, and founder of The UltraWellness Center (5). He has coined the term “diabesity” for this condition, which is the precursor to other life-threatening diseases such as cardiovascular disease and cancer.
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???? To learn about Prediabetes Symptoms, click here.
What’s Causing the Epidemic?
The average American consumes 156 pounds of added sugar in a year, 17 times more than 200 years ago. Processed foods, so rich in carbohydrates and chemicals, add to that sugar burden. Bombarding the body with sugar causes what’s not used for fuel to be stored as fat. It also makes us resistant to the insulin our pancreases produce to regulate blood sugar because the entire body is overloaded. What’s causing diabesity is not a bug or a contagion—it’s our diet and lifestyle.
Since it’s an acquired condition, diabesity is both preventable and curable.
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Reversing Type 2 Diabetes Naturally in 7 Steps
Dr. Hyman has proven in his practice that by changing diet and lifestyle choices, his patients drastically and quickly lose weight and reverse diabetes. Here are his 7 strategies (6).
1. Cut the Sugar
The primary culprit of diabesity is sugar. When sugar is metabolized, the body reacts with inflammation. Chronic inflammation is a known cause of illness, including neurodegenerative disease, hypertension, decreased libido, and depression.
Read labels on food packaging and wean yourself from all the added sugars and sugar substitutes you may be eating. Soda and soft drinks are some of the worst offenders.
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2. Eat Whole, Unprocessed Foods
It’s really very simple: eat real food. Avoid processed foods and refined carbs (which are present in refined grains and refined sugars. Examples of refined grains: bread and tortillas containing white flour, bagels, waffles and pastries, breakfast cereals, white rice, and pizza. Examples of refined sugars: flavored yogurt, cakes, soda, fruit juice, and smoothies, pasta sauce, condiments, such as ketchup or BBQ sauce, and granola)
A variety of fiber-rich vegetables, and fruits of different colors – pigments in produce give us antioxidants to reduce inflammation and regulate blood sugar.
Whole grains – oats, millet, buckwheat, barley, rye, etc. Keep inflammatory wheat to a minimum.
Legumes – peas, beans, lentils.
Herbs and spices – whatever you like, as much as you like, for flavor and innumerable health benefits. Herbs detoxify and regulate body systems.
Healthy omega-3 fats – your brain needs fats, as do every other cell in your body for proper function. Eat more avocado; olive, coconut, and sesame oils; nuts and seeds (also a great protein source!), and fish oil.
Lean proteins – organic/grass-fed meats, wild fish, organic free-range eggs, and vegetarian protein.
Healthy humans have eaten these bounties of nature since the dawn of time. After all, they’re on the planet to nourish and sustain us.
Whole foods work with the body’s chemistry to turn on the right genes for proper metabolism. Once they hit a factory and are mixed with stuff you can’t pronounce, they are adulterated and compromised.
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Cook at home so you know exactly what you’re getting.
3. Get the Right Nutrients
“Your fork, the most powerful tool to transform your health and change the world” is Dr. Hyman’s prominent declaration on his site’s homepage. (7) Hippocrates (the founder of modern medicine) likely inspired him with this motto: “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food”.
If you eat what your body needs and cut out what is harmful, it will work toward its natural state of good health.
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Important nutrients that regulate blood sugar and improve sugar metabolism include:
4. Get Regular Exercise
You don’t have to spend 3 hours a day at a gym, nor do you have to feel pain to improve your health and get the benefits of exercise and reverse diabesity. A brisk 30-minute walk will work wonders.
The idea is to engage in an activity that increases your heart rate to 70-80% of your heart’s capacity, which depends on your age, weight, and current physical condition. If you’re not used to regular aerobic exercise, work up to optimal heart rate for 60 minutes 5-6 times a week.
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High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is a type of exercise that involves repeated periods of high-intensity effort followed by periods of recovery. This mode of exercise is particularly effective in reversing diabesity.
HIIT immediately reduces blood sugar following exercise and improves insulin resistance. (9) Additionally, HIIT improves cardiovascular and metabolic health and makes you lose weight. (10)
The American College of Sports Medicine recommends:
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“Regular physical activity will provide more health benefits than sporadic, high-intensity workouts, so choose exercises you are likely to enjoy and that you can incorporate into your schedule.
“ACSM’s physical activity recommendations for healthy adults, updated in 2011, recommend at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity (working hard enough to break a sweat, but still able to carry on a conversation) five days per week, or 20 minutes of more vigorous activity three days per week. Try a combination of moderate- and vigorous-intensity activity to meet this recommendation.
“Examples of typical aerobic exercises are: walking, running, stair climbing, cycling, rowing, cross-country skiing, swimming.
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“In addition, strength training should be performed a minimum of two days each week, with 8-12 repetitions of 8-10 different exercises that target all major muscle groups. This type of training can be accomplished using body weight, resistance bands, free weights, medicine balls or weight machines.” (11)
If you have diabetes, are overweight, or have any other health condition, consult your healthcare practitioner before beginning any new exercise regimen.
Read more: mango leaves for diabetes
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5. Get Enough Sleep
The importance of adequate, good quality sleep is often under-estimated.
In the context of diabetes, even one night of inadequate sleep causes insulin resistance in healthy people through various metabolic pathways. (12) Think of what that means for someone with diabetes.
Essential oils, white noise, herbal teas, and warm baths are simple and effective ways to improve sleep.
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Regular exercise helps sleep quality as well.
If you have trouble falling asleep, find some suggestions here. If you have trouble staying asleep, click here.
6. Control Stress
The chemistry of chronic stress throws off hormone balance, including insulin. Stress hormones stimulate an immune system response in the form of inflammatory cytokines.
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Inflammation is a contributing factor to diabesity. Further, overeating and poor eating choices (“comfort food”) are common reactions to stress, exacerbating the problem.
There are healthy means to alleviate and manage stress (yoga, exercise, meditation, social interaction, acupressure, music, engaging in activities you enjoy, essential oils, etc.)—find some that work for you and keep the junk food out of your home.
7. Measure Your Progress
Dr. Hyman recommends charting your progress, citing research that those who do are more successful in managing weight and blood glucose. This doesn’t mean counting calories and getting on a bathroom scale every day—that can be counter-productive.
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Dr. Hyman suggests:
Before you change anything, take baseline measurements: weight, waist circumference, body mass index (find an easy calculator here), and blood pressure (optional).
After changing your eating and activity habits as outlined above, measure again once a week or so and keep a log of your progress. This will show you how fast and how well you’re doing. It won’t take long to see a difference. You are doing this by yourself, for yourself and measuring improvement will encourage and inspire you to keep going!
“Diabesity” doesn’t have to be a death sentence—Dr. Hyman attests to his fact. By changing the factors that got you to where you are, reversing diabetes is completely possible.
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dailyhealthpost--2020-11-24--Here’s How Eating Coconut Oil Can Help Support Healthy Thyroid Function

If you ’ re one of the 20 million Americans affected by a thyroid disease ( 1 ) , you know that thyroid function is essential to your health .
The thyroid regulates all sorts of important bodily functions through the release of hormones into the bloodstream ( 2 ) .
Signs Your Thyroid Might Be Having Trouble Common signs of thyroid disease include the following : 1 .
Persistent fatigue .
If you ’ re sleeping 8 to 10 hours a night but you ’ re still tired , it could be a sign that your thyroid hormone levels @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with many different conditions , but it ’ s also considered one of the most common early warning signs of a thyroid disorder .
2 .
Brain fog .
If you struggle to concentrate on tasks , forget things frequently , and feel as though you ’ re “ walking in a fog ” all day , it could be your thyroid .
An excess of thyroid hormones can make concentration difficult , while too little can negatively affect your memory .
3 .
Digestive Issues .
Constipation is a common symptom of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can cause the opposite problem – more frequent bowel movements and even diarrhea .
4 .
Mood swings , anxiety , and depression .
Hyperthyroidism causes the body to be constantly flooded with hormones that contribute to anxiety and nervousness .
Mood swings , irritability and depression are also signs of a possible thyroid disorder .
5 .
Excessive weight gain .
Putting on a few pounds is one thing , but if you eat right and exercise and still seem to be gaining weight at a relatively fast pace , it might @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – you could have a thyroid disorder that ’ s affecting your body ’ s ability to burn calories .
Other signs of a thyroid disorder can include a sensitivity to cold and heat , ringing in the ears , hair loss , and brittle nails .
Just Because Your Thyroid Tests Are Normal Doesn ’ t Mean You Can Neglect Your Thyroid Blood tests can only go so far in detecting imbalances with your thyroid – they ’ re good for catching major imbalances , like the kind that happen with full-blown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t as easily detected .
Your diet can play a major role in your thyroid function , especially if you have a tendency to participate in fad diets .
Very low-calorie diets can have a negative impact on your thyroid function and mood , according to one 1990 study ( 3 ) .
A diet deficient in selenium can also impact your thyroid function ( 4 ) .
Diets that derive most of their calories from unhealthy fats can have a negative effect on your thyroid function , as well as your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Therefore , it ’ s important to make sure that your diet is balanced and contains sources of healthy fats .
Until several years ago , coconut oil was largely thought to be a “ bad ” form of fat to consume , but times have changed – and so has the attitude of the larger medical community towards this previously-misunderstood food .
With a long shelf life and more saturated fatty acids than any other non-hydrogenated oil , it is used everywhere from South Asian cuisine to movie theater popcorn .
Coconut @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ good ” cholesterol levels and can improve your overall cholesterol profile ( 6 ) , which in turn is great for your thyroid ( 7 ) .
Coconut oil is affordable , accessible , and best of all it ’ s incredibly versatile when it comes to cooking .
It can be melted and used in stir fries or curries , or drizzled over salads .
It also makes a good substitution for vegetable oil in baking .
Coconut oil doesn ’ t just have uses in the kitchen – many people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ moisturizer for hair and skin as well .
In addition to making coconut oil a part of your diet , there are other ways to feed your thyroid .
These include cutting down on gluten consumption and following an anti-inflammatory diet like the Mediterranean diet , which has been shown to be great for promoting heart health ( 8 ) .
Make sure you ’ re getting enough vitamins and minerals like iron , iodine , B vitamins , selenium , and omega 3 fatty acids and avoid thyroid-disrupting chemicals such as dioxins @ @ @ @ @ @ @ steps to minimize stress in your life – excessive stress and anxiety can exacerbate existing thyroid disorders ( 10 ) .

If you’re one of the 20 million Americans affected by a thyroid disease(1), you know that thyroid function is essential to your health. The thyroid regulates all sorts of important bodily functions through the release of hormones into the bloodstream(2).
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Signs Your Thyroid Might Be Having Trouble
Common signs of thyroid disease include the following:
1. Persistent fatigue. If you’re sleeping 8 to 10 hours a night but you’re still tired, it could be a sign that your thyroid hormone levels are low. Chronic fatigue is associated with many different conditions, but it’s also considered one of the most common early warning signs of a thyroid disorder.
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2. Brain fog. If you struggle to concentrate on tasks, forget things frequently, and feel as though you’re “walking in a fog” all day, it could be your thyroid. An excess of thyroid hormones can make concentration difficult, while too little can negatively affect your memory.
3. Digestive Issues. Constipation is a common symptom of hypothyroidism, and an overactive thyroid gland can cause the opposite problem – more frequent bowel movements and even diarrhea.
4. Mood swings, anxiety, and depression. Hyperthyroidism causes the body to be constantly flooded with hormones that contribute to anxiety and nervousness. Mood swings, irritability and depression are also signs of a possible thyroid disorder.
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5. Excessive weight gain. Putting on a few pounds is one thing, but if you eat right and exercise and still seem to be gaining weight at a relatively fast pace, it might be something to see a doctor about – you could have a thyroid disorder that’s affecting your body’s ability to burn calories.
Other signs of a thyroid disorder can include a sensitivity to cold and heat, ringing in the ears, hair loss, and brittle nails.
Just Because Your Thyroid Tests Are Normal Doesn’t Mean You Can Neglect Your Thyroid
Blood tests can only go so far in detecting imbalances with your thyroid – they’re good for catching major imbalances, like the kind that happen with full-blown thyroid disease, but minor imbalances aren’t as easily detected.
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Your diet can play a major role in your thyroid function, especially if you have a tendency to participate in fad diets.
Very low-calorie diets can have a negative impact on your thyroid function and mood, according to one 1990 study(3).
A diet deficient in selenium can also impact your thyroid function(4).
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Coconut Oil And Your Thyroid
Diets that derive most of their calories from unhealthy fats can have a negative effect on your thyroid function, as well as your blood glucose levels(5).
Therefore, it’s important to make sure that your diet is balanced and contains sources of healthy fats.
Until several years ago, coconut oil was largely thought to be a “bad” form of fat to consume, but times have changed – and so has the attitude of the larger medical community towards this previously-misunderstood food.
Advertisement
With a long shelf life and more saturated fatty acids than any other non-hydrogenated oil, it is used everywhere from South Asian cuisine to movie theater popcorn.
Coconut oil contains lauric acid, which raises “good” cholesterol levels and can improve your overall cholesterol profile(6), which in turn is great for your thyroid(7).
Making Coconut Oil Part Of Your Diet
Coconut oil is affordable, accessible, and best of all it’s incredibly versatile when it comes to cooking. It can be melted and used in stir fries or curries, or drizzled over salads. It also makes a good substitution for vegetable oil in baking.
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Coconut oil doesn’t just have uses in the kitchen – many people swear by its cosmetic properties as a moisturizer for hair and skin as well.
In addition to making coconut oil a part of your diet, there are other ways to feed your thyroid.
These include cutting down on gluten consumption and following an anti-inflammatory diet like the Mediterranean diet, which has been shown to be great for promoting heart health(8).
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Make sure you’re getting enough vitamins and minerals like iron, iodine, B vitamins, selenium, and omega 3 fatty acids and avoid thyroid-disrupting chemicals such as dioxins(9).
Finally, take steps to minimize stress in your life – excessive stress and anxiety can exacerbate existing thyroid disorders(10).
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dailyhealthpost--2020-11-27--Why the Incoming Covid-19 Vaccines Won’t Fix the Crisis Overnight

The development of a vaccine for any disease usually takes several years or about a decade on average .
That ’ s due to the extensive testing and regulations that follow every vaccine ’ s production ( 1 ) .
However , this year ’ s ongoing Covid-19 pandemic ( 2 ) has forced many pharmaceutical companies in overdrive .
This means that we can end 2020 on a high note – with several Covid-19 vaccines getting very close to being approved ( 3 ) .
Namely , the vaccines showing the most promise so far are : • The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ AZD1222 vaccine But while this is undoubtedly great news for everyone , experts are warning that we shouldn ’ t get too overjoyed just yet .
Not only is the testing of these vaccines not over yet but even when they ’ re 100 % finished , we ’ ll still be looking at multiple months of wait time at the very least .
Or , as Alyson Kelvin , a researcher of emerging diseases from the Dalhousie University puts it : “ It ’ s completely understandable to have enthusiasm , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” “ I ’ m glad people are excited about the vaccine and excited to get it , ” Kelvin continued .
“ We ’ ll get there , but it ’ s important to be balanced.
” Why are Kelvin and other experts warning people to be patient ?
There seem to be several main reasons : • The need for masks and social distancing will remain for a while .
And then , there ’ s also the risk of too many people refusing the vaccine altogether thanks to a growing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But putting that aside , let ’ s take a look at the other 4 points above in more detail .
Even though all of the pharmaceutical companies and institutions above have already produced and tested tens of thousands of vaccines , we ’ ll need much more than that to end the pandemic .
With over three hundred million people in the U.S. and billions more across the globe , companies will need to produce an unprecedented number of vaccines in record times .
And that ’ s not counting all the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Albert Baehny , the Company Chairman of Moderna ’ s Swiss production partner Lonza explained it like this : “ We can only produce more than 500 million doses a year if we install additional manufacturing lines , so it is clear that we need additional investments in installation if we want to produce more than 500 million ( per year ) in the future.
” He also went on to say that even those 500 million doses aren ’ t certain yet and currently the company has the capacity to produce @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Add the fact that the vaccine is intended to need two doses per person to work and the numbers look more and more grim .
As we know from other vaccines , distribution is usually very complicated as well .
Not only are many places in the U.S. and across the world hard to reach but big cities present different logistical challenges as well .
However , the main distribution issue stems from the expected slow production times .
Because the demand is expected to outweigh the supply by a lot at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t be enough vaccinations for everyone , countries are expected to employ certain “ prioritization strategies ” with the vaccines .
Most health departments have already laid out vaccination plans that look like this : • First to be vaccinated will be high-risk people such as the elderly and those with high-risk pre-existing conditions .
• Next will be frontline workers such as those working in health care and in long-term elderly care homes .
• Vaccinated after that will be essential workers such as grocery store staff , firefighters , police , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ communities such as indigenous people and other minority groups .
• After that , the next vaccine doses will be made available for everyone else .
This means not only that the vaccine won ’ t be available for everyone at the same time but also that distributing it to the right people at the right time will be even more complicated .
While the BNT162 vaccine of Pfizer and BioNTech seems very promising with its 95 % success rate , it does have one major drawback – for it to remain effective @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be stored in very specific freezer units ( 7 ) .
More specifically , it needs to be kept at temperatures of –70° Celsius ( -94°F ) at all times .
This can lead to several problems : • Distribution of the vaccine becomes even more complicated since not every local distributor will have the right freezers for such frosty temperatures .
• The cost of the vaccine will jump even higher because of this .
• There ’ s the risk of lots of vaccines being rendered ineffective due to improper storage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the vaccine ] has some unique storage requirements , ” confirms the immunization program manager Kurt Seetoo at the Maryland Department of Public Health in Baltimore .
“ We don ’ t normally store vaccines at that temperature , so that definitely is a challenge.
” What also makes things even more complicated is the fact that the vaccination process isn ’ t simply “ one and done ” .
Instead of just getting one shot and walking out of the clinic free of any concerns , the vaccination process with most vaccines @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : • First shot of the vaccine .
• A wait period of 2 to 4 weeks , depending on the vaccine .
• A second “ booster ” shot of the vaccine .
• Wait 7 to 14 more days for antibodies to develop .
All this combined means a “ vaccination process ” of around 6 weeks .
Or , to quote a stand-up comedian for a change , here ’ s how Jesse Case described the whole process on Twitter ( 9 ) : “ Omg what ’ s the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do when YOU get the vaccine shot ?
?
You ’ re gon na go back home , wait a month , get your second shot , go back home , wait 14 days for antibodies , then keep wearing a mask and social distancing until community transmission reduction .
That ’ s what.
” And it ’ s that last part that many people keep missing .
Vaccines alone won ’ t be enough Another problem with the whole “ vaccines will save us !
” hope is that the vaccines aren @ @ @ @ @ @ @ likely won ’ t be 100 % effective even when they start getting mass-produced .
Even if they were , however , the fact that they won ’ t be available to everyone at once means that they ’ ll provide only partial defense against the virus .
In other words , even when the vaccines are out , we ’ ll still need to wear masks and maintain social distancing .
Alyson Kelvin makes the “ Swiss cheese model ” anology – the vaccine is just one layer of Swiss cheese that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a second , different layer of holed Swiss cheese we can put on top of the first one .
Social distancing also presents another layer .
By piling these different methods on top of each other we can minimize the “ holes ” in each of them as well as possible .
“ The vaccine will be just one layer and there will still be holes in that layer , ” Kelvin said .
“ We ’ ll still have to keep the other layers of protective measures , like wearing masks and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more of a hope we ’ ll be able to relax others , like opening stores again.
” Isaac Bogoch , an infectious disease specialist based out of Toronto General Hospital also agreed – “ We ’ re not going to see an outright return to normalcy , but we ’ ll start to slide towards it as these programs roll out , and more so as they become widespread.
” All this means that even with the vaccines , Covid-19 likely won ’ t ever disappear completely .
“ These trials are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , not reduction of infection , ” Kelvin said .
“ What we don ’ t know is if you are still able to contract the virus and if you are still able to spread it after getting the vaccine.
” This is not great news , especially for older people .
“ Just because an older person was vaccinated doesn ’ t mean they will have the same response as a younger person and be as protected , ” Kelvin added .
On the other hand , Bogoch chooses to focus on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ COVID-19 from a severe illness into the sniffles , it ’ s still a huge success and we won ’ t be paralyzed the way we are , ” he said .
“ Even if people with reduced severity of the illness can transmit the infection to others , if vulnerable populations have received this vaccine , you ’ re still miles ahead .
You ’ re not going to have lockdowns.
” And even with all those problems , the main issue may still be the growing anti-vax movement and the threat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people because of it .
Still , the vaccines are good news , despite the problems .
Neither Kelvin nor Bogoch or any of the other experts aren ’ t saying that vaccines aren ’ t a welcomed reprieve .
They are , they just aren ’ t a panacea .
But “ there will be some relief , ” said Kelvin .
“ Hold onto that enthusiasm .
Just take it a bit slower and know it ’ s not going to happen overnight .
”

The development of a vaccine for any disease usually takes several years or about a decade on average. That’s due to the extensive testing and regulations that follow every vaccine’s production (1).
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However, this year’s ongoing Covid-19 pandemic (2) has forced many pharmaceutical companies in overdrive. This means that we can end 2020 on a high note – with several Covid-19 vaccines getting very close to being approved (3). Namely, the vaccines showing the most promise so far are:
The University of Oxford and AstraZeneca’s AZD1222 vaccine
Pfizer and BioNTech’s BNT162 vaccine
Moderna’s mRNA-1273 vaccine
But while this is undoubtedly great news for everyone, experts are warning that we shouldn’t get too overjoyed just yet. Not only is the testing of these vaccines not over yet but even when they’re 100% finished, we’ll still be looking at multiple months of wait time at the very least.
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Or, as Alyson Kelvin, a researcher of emerging diseases from the Dalhousie University puts it:
“It’s completely understandable to have enthusiasm, but this is not going to be instantaneous.”
“I’m glad people are excited about the vaccine and excited to get it,” Kelvin continued. “We’ll get there, but it’s important to be balanced.”
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Why are Kelvin and other experts warning people to be patient? There seem to be several main reasons:
Production takes time.
Distribution takes time.
Storage can be tricky.
Long vaccination process.
The need for masks and social distancing will remain for a while.
And then, there’s also the risk of too many people refusing the vaccine altogether thanks to a growing global anti-vax movement (5). But putting that aside, let’s take a look at the other 4 points above in more detail.
Mass production takes time
Even though all of the pharmaceutical companies and institutions above have already produced and tested tens of thousands of vaccines, we’ll need much more than that to end the pandemic.
Advertisement
With over three hundred million people in the U.S. and billions more across the globe, companies will need to produce an unprecedented number of vaccines in record times. And that’s not counting all the unavoidable wasted vaccines during distribution and storage.
Albert Baehny, the Company Chairman of Moderna’s Swiss production partner Lonza explained it like this:
“We can only produce more than 500 million doses a year if we install additional manufacturing lines, so it is clear that we need additional investments in installation if we want to produce more than 500 million (per year) in the future.”
Advertisement
He also went on to say that even those 500 million doses aren’t certain yet and currently the company has the capacity to produce at most 400 million doses per year. Add the fact that the vaccine is intended to need two doses per person to work and the numbers look more and more grim.
Distribution won’t be easy either
As we know from other vaccines, distribution is usually very complicated as well. Not only are many places in the U.S. and across the world hard to reach but big cities present different logistical challenges as well.
However, the main distribution issue stems from the expected slow production times. Because the demand is expected to outweigh the supply by a lot at first, meaning that there won’t be enough vaccinations for everyone, countries are expected to employ certain “prioritization strategies” with the vaccines.
Advertisement
Most health departments have already laid out vaccination plans that look like this:
First to be vaccinated will be high-risk people such as the elderly and those with high-risk pre-existing conditions. Next will be frontline workers such as those working in health care and in long-term elderly care homes. Vaccinated after that will be essential workers such as grocery store staff, firefighters, police, and others. Then come high-risk communities such as indigenous people and other minority groups. After that, the next vaccine doses will be made available for everyone else.
This means not only that the vaccine won’t be available for everyone at the same time but also that distributing it to the right people at the right time will be even more complicated.
Storage issues
While the BNT162 vaccine of Pfizer and BioNTech seems very promising with its 95% success rate, it does have one major drawback – for it to remain effective during the distribution process it needs to be stored in very specific freezer units (7). More specifically, it needs to be kept at temperatures of –70° Celsius (-94°F) at all times.
Advertisement
This can lead to several problems:
Distribution of the vaccine becomes even more complicated since not every local distributor will have the right freezers for such frosty temperatures.
The cost of the vaccine will jump even higher because of this.
There’s the risk of lots of vaccines being rendered ineffective due to improper storage by local distributors.
“It [the vaccine] has some unique storage requirements,” confirms the immunization program manager Kurt Seetoo at the Maryland Department of Public Health in Baltimore. “We don’t normally store vaccines at that temperature, so that definitely is a challenge.”
A long and multi-stage vaccination process
What also makes things even more complicated is the fact that the vaccination process isn’t simply “one and done”. Instead of just getting one shot and walking out of the clinic free of any concerns, the vaccination process with most vaccines is expected to include the following steps:
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First shot of the vaccine.
A wait period of 2 to 4 weeks, depending on the vaccine.
A second “booster” shot of the vaccine.
Wait 7 to 14 more days for antibodies to develop.
All this combined means a “vaccination process” of around 6 weeks.
Or, to quote a stand-up comedian for a change, here’s how Jesse Case described the whole process on Twitter (9):
“Omg what’s the first thing you’re gonna do when YOU get the vaccine shot?? You’re gonna go back home, wait a month, get your second shot, go back home, wait 14 days for antibodies, then keep wearing a mask and social distancing until community transmission reduction. That’s what.”
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And it’s that last part that many people keep missing.
Vaccines alone won’t be enough
Another problem with the whole “vaccines will save us!” hope is that the vaccines aren’t 100% effective yet and likely won’t be 100% effective even when they start getting mass-produced. Even if they were, however, the fact that they won’t be available to everyone at once means that they’ll provide only partial defense against the virus.
In other words, even when the vaccines are out, we’ll still need to wear masks and maintain social distancing.
Advertisement
Alyson Kelvin makes the “Swiss cheese model” anology – the vaccine is just one layer of Swiss cheese that has holes in it. Masks provide a second, different layer of holed Swiss cheese we can put on top of the first one. Social distancing also presents another layer. By piling these different methods on top of each other we can minimize the “holes” in each of them as well as possible.
“The vaccine will be just one layer and there will still be holes in that layer,” Kelvin said. “We’ll still have to keep the other layers of protective measures, like wearing masks and physical distancing, but there’s more of a hope we’ll be able to relax others, like opening stores again.”
Isaac Bogoch, an infectious disease specialist based out of Toronto General Hospital also agreed – “We’re not going to see an outright return to normalcy, but we’ll start to slide towards it as these programs roll out, and more so as they become widespread.”
Advertisement
All this means that even with the vaccines, Covid-19 likely won’t ever disappear completely.
“These trials are measuring the reduction or absence of disease, not reduction of infection,” Kelvin said. “What we don’t know is if you are still able to contract the virus and if you are still able to spread it after getting the vaccine.”
This is not great news, especially for older people.
Advertisement
“Just because an older person was vaccinated doesn’t mean they will have the same response as a younger person and be as protected,” Kelvin added.
On the other hand, Bogoch chooses to focus on the positives. “If this turned COVID-19 from a severe illness into the sniffles, it’s still a huge success and we won’t be paralyzed the way we are,” he said. “Even if people with reduced severity of the illness can transmit the infection to others, if vulnerable populations have received this vaccine, you’re still miles ahead. You’re not going to have lockdowns.”
And even with all those problems, the main issue may still be the growing anti-vax movement and the threat of not being able to vaccinate enough people because of it.
Advertisement
Still, the vaccines are good news, despite the problems.
Neither Kelvin nor Bogoch or any of the other experts aren’t saying that vaccines aren’t a welcomed reprieve. They are, they just aren’t a panacea.
But “there will be some relief,” said Kelvin. “Hold onto that enthusiasm. Just take it a bit slower and know it’s not going to happen overnight.”
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dailyhealthpost--2020-11-26--Never Use Ginger If You Have Any of These Conditions – It Can Cause Serious Health Problems

Ginger root is an anti-inflammatory , antioxidant , and digestive superfood .
The spice is recommended as a natural medicine for many physical ailments due to its nutrients and health-supporting phytochemicals .
There are situations , however , in which ginger is a less-than-optimal supplement to your diet and can exacerbate an already existing problem .
Here are some of the situations in which ginger should be avoided because of their risks .
In the case of some blood conditions like hemophilia ( in which blood coagulation does not occur properly ) , thinner blood can exacerbate the condition , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ life-threatening hemorrhage .
Beneficial due to exactly these effects for cardiovascular disease , rheumatoid arthritis , and high cholesterol , it ’ s best to avoid ginger if you have a blood condition without discussing it first with your healthcare provider .
A pharmaceutical is formulated to address a specific symptom and is designed to work in a certain way in the body .
Drugs come with lists of warnings and potential side effects .
Because ginger root has medicinal properties , some pharmaceuticals don ’ t mix well with it .
So @ @ @ @ @ @ @ read the warnings and inform yourself as much as you can for your own safety .
Ginger is a natural blood thinner and reduces blood pressure ; it also regulates blood sugar ( 1 ) .
Taken together with medication that is designed to do the same can mean too much of a good thing .
Hence , ginger should not be taken with anticoagulants , beta blockers , aspirin , or insulin .
A list of drugs known to negatively interact with ginger can be found here .
Ginger root tea in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nausea and vomiting .
After the first trimester , however , ginger root should be taken infrequently in very small doses ( if at all ) because it can induce uterine contractions ( 2 ) .
This , in turn , may result in premature delivery or miscarriage .
On the other hand , it can be usedful when your delivery date has passed and you ’ re ready to meet your little one face to face .
Ginger stimulates digestion , which is why it is so effective against an upset stomach @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are significantly underweight , you want to slow digestion and absorb as many nutrients as you can from the food you eat .
High fiber content in ginger root moves foods through the digestive system and other compounds in the root can raise metabolism and promote weight loss .
If you find yourself in one of these categories , there are other spices you can use for flavor and/or medicinal properties .
For flavor , try substituting paprika ( dried ground peppers ) and whole peppers—either cayenne or sweet , depending on your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ different varieties with spiciness ranging from mild to hot .
It contains all the nutrition of a whole pepper and is very versatile in cooking .
With significant amounts of iron , vitamins A , B6 , and E , paprika has a lot to offer .
Plus , one of the antioxidant phytonutrients in paprika is capsaicin , an anti-inflammatory agent known for healing the digestive system .
You may also try cardamom , with its rich savory flavor , nutrition , and supportive effects .
Cardamom neutralizes acid , aids digestion @ @ @ @ @ @ @

Ginger root is an anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and digestive superfood. The spice is recommended as a natural medicine for many physical ailments due to its nutrients and health-supporting phytochemicals.
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There are situations, however, in which ginger is a less-than-optimal supplement to your diet and can exacerbate an already existing problem.
When To Avoid Ginger Root
Here are some of the situations in which ginger should be avoided because of their risks.
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1. Blood Disorders
Ginger root is a blood anti-coagulant that promotes circulation.
In the case of some blood conditions like hemophilia (in which blood coagulation does not occur properly), thinner blood can exacerbate the condition, making a small cut into a possibly life-threatening hemorrhage.
Beneficial due to exactly these effects for cardiovascular disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and high cholesterol, it’s best to avoid ginger if you have a blood condition without discussing it first with your healthcare provider.
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2. Taking Prescription Medications
A pharmaceutical is formulated to address a specific symptom and is designed to work in a certain way in the body. Drugs come with lists of warnings and potential side effects.
Because ginger root has medicinal properties, some pharmaceuticals don’t mix well with it. So to prevent any risks, side-effects, read the warnings and inform yourself as much as you can for your own safety.
Ginger is a natural blood thinner and reduces blood pressure; it also regulates blood sugar (1). Taken together with medication that is designed to do the same can mean too much of a good thing. Hence, ginger should not be taken with anticoagulants, beta blockers, aspirin, or insulin.
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A list of drugs known to negatively interact with ginger can be found here.
3. Pregnancy
Ginger root tea in early pregnancy has been found to relieve nausea and vomiting.
After the first trimester, however, ginger root should be taken infrequently in very small doses (if at all) because it can induce uterine contractions (2). This, in turn, may result in premature delivery or miscarriage.
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On the other hand, it can be usedful when your delivery date has passed and you’re ready to meet your little one face to face.
4. Being Underweight
Ginger stimulates digestion, which is why it is so effective against an upset stomach and other gastrointestinal issues.
If you are significantly underweight, you want to slow digestion and absorb as many nutrients as you can from the food you eat.
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High fiber content in ginger root moves foods through the digestive system and other compounds in the root can raise metabolism and promote weight loss.
Ginger Substitutes
If you find yourself in one of these categories, there are other spices you can use for flavor and/or medicinal properties.
For flavor, try substituting paprika (dried ground peppers) and whole peppers—either cayenne or sweet, depending on your taste.
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Paprika can be found in different varieties with spiciness ranging from mild to hot. It contains all the nutrition of a whole pepper and is very versatile in cooking.
With significant amounts of iron, vitamins A, B6, and E, paprika has a lot to offer. Plus, one of the antioxidant phytonutrients in paprika is capsaicin, an anti-inflammatory agent known for healing the digestive system.
You may also try cardamom, with its rich savory flavor, nutrition, and supportive effects. Cardamom neutralizes acid, aids digestion, and tastes great in coffee.
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dailyhealthpost--2020-11-27--8 Foods That Your Pancreas Will Surely Love

If you have never experienced pancreatic pain , you may not even know exactly what the organ is or its importance in your body .
The pancreas is part of the digestive system and lies in the abdominal cavity behind the stomach .
Your pancreas is responsible for producing many important hormones like insulin , polypeptides , somatostatin , and glucagon .
The pancreas is spongy and produces the enzymes that break down food -- different ones for different foods .
Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas that results in severe pain , fever , and diarrhea .
Health of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
There are many foods that can help protect your pancreas -- eight of the most popular follow .
Garlic is an allium species vegetable ; other members of this family include leeks , shallots , onions , chives , and fenugreek .
These foods contain sulfur , arginine , selenium , oligosaccharides , and flavonoids that have been shown to prevent pancreatic cancer .
[ 1 ] Spinach is an excellent choice for a healthy pancreas .
A study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute showed a diet that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ agents against pancreatic cancer .
[ 2 ] According to the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health , probiotics can be beneficial in maintaining a healthy balance of good bacteria in the body .
[ 3 ] Yogurt contains active cultures that can help ease digestion , protect the digestive system , and may help reduce the risk of certain health issues .
Cherries are a naturally rich source of antioxidants and perillyl alcohol , which is a compound proven to help prevent pancreatic cancer .
When purchasing cherries , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in order to avoid being exposed to pesticides and other harmful chemicals .
An extract from medicinal mushrooms has been shown to inhibit the growth of pancreatic cancer cells .
[ 4 ] Mushrooms are a good source of fiber , selenium , potassium , and vitamin D2 with very few calories , good both cooked and raw .
To receive all of the vital nutrients from broccoli , eat it raw or only lightly steamed .
Cooking can remove a vast majority of the nutrients .
Shaped eerily like a pancreas , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , releasing sugars gradually into the body , thereby not putting undue stress on the digestive system .
Red grapes are an excellent source of resveratrol , a beneficial antioxidant .
Resveratrol helps prevent blood vessel damage and reduces inflammation .
[ 6 ] More specifically , the compound also induces cellular death ( apoptosis ) in pancreatic cancer cells .
[ 7 ] By following a diet rich in good foods for the pancreas , you can keep the organ healthy and reduce the risks of inflammation , infection , and cancer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in nutrient-dense foods , regular exercise can also play an important role in helping maintain a healthy pancreas -- and every other organ as well .

If you have never experienced pancreatic pain, you may not even know exactly what the organ is or its importance in your body. The pancreas is part of the digestive system and lies in the abdominal cavity behind the stomach. Your pancreas is responsible for producing many important hormones like insulin, polypeptides, somatostatin, and glucagon.
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The pancreas is spongy and produces the enzymes that break down food–different ones for different foods. Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas that results in severe pain, fever, and diarrhea. Health of this organ is vital for overall health. There are many foods that can help protect your pancreas–eight of the most popular follow.
1. Garlic
Garlic is an allium species vegetable; other members of this family include leeks, shallots, onions, chives, and fenugreek. These foods contain sulfur, arginine, selenium, oligosaccharides, and flavonoids that have been shown to prevent pancreatic cancer.[1]
2. Spinach
Spinach is an excellent choice for a healthy pancreas.
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A study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute showed a diet that includes spinach and other vegetables provides protective agents against pancreatic cancer.[2]
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dailyhealthpost--2020-11-28--Should You Avoid Heartburn Medication During The Holidays Due to Covid-19?

With Thanksgiving , Christmas , and a host of other holidays right around the corner , heartburn medication use is expected to shoot up again as it does every holiday season .
But if you ’ ve turned on your TV even once in 2020 you know that this holiday season won ’ t be like the previous ones .
Covid-19 is still very much raging across the country and the world and researchers across the globe continue looking for new insight on how exactly the disease works and what we can do to prevent or treat it .
One @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year showed a particular connection between Covid-19 and Proton pump inhibitors ( PPIs ) , which is medication typically used for heartburn .
The way PPIs work is by blocking stomach acid production and thus reducing heartburn .
They are undoubtedly effective and are one of the most popular over-the-counter drugs for heartburn in the U.S. At the same time , however , long-term use of PPIs has been linked with multiple different health issues : The reason why PPIs are still used is that they ’ re not meant to be taken @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
What ’ s the connection between Proton pump inhibitors and Covid-19 ?
The Covid-19 study about PPIs from earlier this year was conducted online and included 53,130 U.S. patients that used PPIs at least once or twice a day , every day .
Of them , 3,386 patients ( or 6.4 % ) reported positive Covid-19 tests .
This was during May and June , during the first wave of Covid-19 which has already been surpassed in scale by this winter ’ s third wave .
This alone doesn ’ t prove @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of course – correlation does not equal causation .
It may very well be that people who take heartburn medications get sick with Covid-19 because they lead more social lives .
Except , the researchers also tested PPI use against the use of other heartburn medications .
The survey also looked at patients taking histamine-2 receptor antagonists ( H2RAs ) – another type of heartburn medication that is generally less potent .
According to the study , taking H2RAs leads to no increased risk of Covid-19 .
“ We found a strong , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ risk of COVID-19 , including a dose-response relationship with nearly a fourfold increased risk for twice-daily dosing , ” said one of the study ’ s authors , Dr. Brennan M. R. Spiegel of Los Angeles-based Cedars-Sinai .
“ But we found no relationship with the less powerful H2RAs , such as famotidine or cimetidine.
” Covid-19 is a respiratory virus so what does our gastrointestinal health have to do with it ?
Isn ’ t it the case that you either inhale Covid-19 and get sick or you don ’ t ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the virus causing Covid-19 , is most likely to enter our bodies through the respiratory system , it can also easily infect us through our GI system .
The receptors used by the virus to latch onto our respiratory tract is also very suitable for attaching to our intestinal tract and replicating there .
Additionally , the fact that you ’ ve inhaled or ingested a bit of the virus doesn ’ t necessarily mean you ’ ll get sick – small doses of the virus are often manageable by a healthy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s why the point of social distancing and mask usage is not only to reduce the risk of contracting the virus but also to reduce the viral load when exposed .
But here ’ s the kicker – our body ’ s ability to deal with even just a minor viral load depends on how healthy we are .
Having unhealthy or weakened respiratory or gastrointestinal tracts means that even a small viral load is very likely to lead to a full-blown Covid-19 infection .
That ’ s exactly why the elderly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ risk .
And this leads us back to PPIs – while H2RAs heartburn medications don ’ t seem to increase the risk of Covid-19 , the high potency of PPIs drastically increases the risk of getting infected with the virus and with the spread of the disease .
What can we do about it ?
The first and obvious point is to avoid or at least limit the use of PPIs during the holidays .
If you ’ ve been using them every day , try to space them out .
If you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ day , try to limit yourself to just one .
If H2RAs are effective for you , you can switch to them too .
Additionally , you can consider various nutritional supplements such as betaine hydrochloride ( HCl ) which have been shown to effectively normalize our gastric acidity levels and promote healthy gut functions .
There ’ s also the amino acid L-glutamate ( glutamic acid ) which activates pepsin , a digestive enzyme that helps our bodies absorb protein .
Also , consider herbs like peppermint and Gentian root that are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
And last but not least – definitely try to limit social interactions during the holiday season .
Experts are sounding the alarm for the need for social distancing and mask use during the 2020-21 winter season as hundreds of thousands of lives are on the line in the U.S. alone .
One interesting point that hasn ’ t been mentioned earlier is that heartburn and reflux isn ’ t always caused by acid overproduction .
In some instances , it can actually be a sign of incomplete digestion .
Overeating processed foods @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all lead to heartburn .
That ’ s definitely something to keep in mind !

With Thanksgiving, Christmas, and a host of other holidays right around the corner, heartburn medication use is expected to shoot up again as it does every holiday season. But if you’ve turned on your TV even once in 2020 you know that this holiday season won’t be like the previous ones.
Advertisement
Covid-19 is still very much raging across the country and the world and researchers across the globe continue looking for new insight on how exactly the disease works and what we can do to prevent or treat it.
One such significant study from earlier in the year showed a particular connection between Covid-19 and Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), which is medication typically used for heartburn.
Advertisement
The way PPIs work is by blocking stomach acid production and thus reducing heartburn. They are undoubtedly effective and are one of the most popular over-the-counter drugs for heartburn in the U.S.
At the same time, however, long-term use of PPIs has been linked with multiple different health issues:
Chronic kidney disease
Gut infections
Type 2 diabetes
Bone fractures and other disorders
The reason why PPIs are still used is that they’re not meant to be taken daily and for prolonged periods of time.
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What’s the connection between Proton pump inhibitors and Covid-19?
The Covid-19 study about PPIs from earlier this year was conducted online and included 53,130 U.S. patients that used PPIs at least once or twice a day, every day. Of them, 3,386 patients (or 6.4%) reported positive Covid-19 tests. This was during May and June, during the first wave of Covid-19 which has already been surpassed in scale by this winter’s third wave.
This alone doesn’t prove a connection between Covid-19 and PPIs, of course – correlation does not equal causation. It may very well be that people who take heartburn medications get sick with Covid-19 because they lead more social lives.
Except, the researchers also tested PPI use against the use of other heartburn medications.
Advertisement
The survey also looked at patients taking histamine-2 receptor antagonists (H2RAs) – another type of heartburn medication that is generally less potent. According to the study, taking H2RAs leads to no increased risk of Covid-19.
“We found a strong, independent effect of using PPIs on the risk of COVID-19, including a dose-response relationship with nearly a fourfold increased risk for twice-daily dosing,” said one of the study’s authors, Dr. Brennan M. R. Spiegel of Los Angeles-based Cedars-Sinai. “But we found no relationship with the less powerful H2RAs, such as famotidine or cimetidine.”
Stomach Acid Protects Your Body
Covid-19 is a respiratory virus so what does our gastrointestinal health have to do with it? Isn’t it the case that you either inhale Covid-19 and get sick or you don’t?
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Not really, no.
While SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing Covid-19, is most likely to enter our bodies through the respiratory system, it can also easily infect us through our GI system. The receptors used by the virus to latch onto our respiratory tract is also very suitable for attaching to our intestinal tract and replicating there.
Additionally, the fact that you’ve inhaled or ingested a bit of the virus doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll get sick – small doses of the virus are often manageable by a healthy organism and its immune system – that’s why the point of social distancing and mask usage is not only to reduce the risk of contracting the virus but also to reduce the viral load when exposed.
Advertisement
But here’s the kicker – our body’s ability to deal with even just a minor viral load depends on how healthy we are. Having unhealthy or weakened respiratory or gastrointestinal tracts means that even a small viral load is very likely to lead to a full-blown Covid-19 infection. That’s exactly why the elderly and people with pre-existing conditions are at risk.
And this leads us back to PPIs – while H2RAs heartburn medications don’t seem to increase the risk of Covid-19, the high potency of PPIs drastically increases the risk of getting infected with the virus and with the spread of the disease.
What can we do about it?
The first and obvious point is to avoid or at least limit the use of PPIs during the holidays. If you’ve been using them every day, try to space them out. If you’ve been using them twice a day, try to limit yourself to just one. If H2RAs are effective for you, you can switch to them too.
Advertisement
Additionally, you can consider various nutritional supplements such as betaine hydrochloride (HCl) which have been shown to effectively normalize our gastric acidity levels and promote healthy gut functions.
There’s also the amino acid L-glutamate (glutamic acid) which activates pepsin, a digestive enzyme that helps our bodies absorb protein. Also, consider herbs like peppermint and Gentian root that are also very effective for our GI health.
And last but not least – definitely try to limit social interactions during the holiday season. Experts are sounding the alarm for the need for social distancing and mask use during the 2020-21 winter season as hundreds of thousands of lives are on the line in the U.S. alone.
Advertisement
One interesting point that hasn’t been mentioned earlier is that heartburn and reflux isn’t always caused by acid overproduction. In some instances, it can actually be a sign of incomplete digestion. Overeating processed foods, not chewing food long enough can all lead to heartburn. That’s definitely something to keep in mind!