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  • Fat Lipid Cholesterol Causes Heart Attack Lie

    You would find even an illiterate advising you that fat causes heart attack.

     

    Media Channels are awash with advertisements screaming at you about the danger of fat.

     

    It would settle in the arteries to the heart and cause Heart Attack.

     

    Many people nowadays live as a Goat eating only leaves as an effort to control fat.

     

    You have food products, Drinks that claim to reduce fats.

     

    There are Slimming centers which scare you and claim that they help you reduce Fat and thus reducing the chances of a Heart Attack.

     

    One such organisation recently sponsored one kilo Gold to the winner of a Reality Show!

     

    They resort to Lipo suction.

     

    Heat Attack.Image.gif.
    Heat Attack.

     

    My cousin brother’s daughter( 43),died the next morning after this treatment.

     

    She had no other ailments excepting the fact that she was Obese.

     

    Just how true is this story of fat causing Heat Attack?

     

    If excessive fat  settles in Arteries , why does it settle only in the Arteries of the Heart?

     

    We have not heard of kidney Attack!

    I am not a specialist though.

    Doctors may respond with Data.

     

    Read this.

     

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    Basically the Lipid Hypothesis says that you eat a lot of fats and cholesterol, they settle out in your arteries, then your arteries clog and form plaque, plaque and resulting clots then cause heart attacks.

     

    This concept first arose as a result of research done in 1913 after a scientist named Nikolai Anitsdikow fed rabbits a good deal of cholesterol and they formed plaque in their arteries.

     

    The theory was formally written up in 1951 by 2 doctors (Duff and McMillian) and published in the American Journal of Medicine.

     

    It was then heavily promoted by Ancel Keys who published a paper and wrote a book in 1953.

     

    Ancel Keys’ viewpoint was largely based on a study of seven countries that showed, he claimed,  a direct correlation between fat in the diet and heart attacks.

     

    In 1960 an American Heart Association committee embraced the lipid (fat) hypothesis based on a 3 page report and as a result of all the press a young staffer incorporated it into Senator George McGovern’s Dietary Goals for the United States in 1977. It became part of a political platform.

     

    There were some initial cholesterol drug trials that seemed to show a small relationship between lowering cholesterol with drugs and heart incidents so this was used as support for “Eat Less Fats and Cholesterol” to have a healthy heart. That is where our Heart Healthy Diet came from.
    There are problems with the “Lipid Hypothesis” however.

     

    In the 1940’s and 1950’s the majority of cardiologists did not accept it.

     

    It would affect all of the arteries, they claimed, not just the heart arteries.

     

    There were no “kidney attacks” or “spleen attacks” only heart attacks.

     

    It was also felt that if plaque in the arteries was caused by saturated fats and cholesterol “settling out” the smallest vessels would be afflicted first

     

    . This was not the case. Furthermore the composition of arterial plaques is only a small amount (16%) of cholesterol and most of the fat was unsaturated (not animal fat). Most importantly the research and findings did not support it.
    Feeding rabbits cholesterol, a meat based substance simply didn’t make sense. Rabbits are herbivores. Also the type of plaque was of a different kind than found in humans with atherosclerosis (plaquing).

     

    When Ancel Keys wrote that the countries that ate more dietary fat had more heart problems he only used seven out of the 22 countries that he had the data on. He simply only used the ones that matched his theory.

     

    At the time that the Lipid Hypothesis was embraced and formally adopted by the Dietary Goals for the United States there were only 7 randomly controlled studies done on fats and coronary (heart) artery disease, some poorly done, with very ambiguous results………..

     

    They pooled data from 21 studies that included 347,747 people.

     

    The conclusion: “There is no significant evidence for concluding that dietary saturated fat is associated with an increased risk of CHD (Coronary Heart Disease) or CVD (Cardiovascular disease).”

     

    Thanks to:

    http://nutritionalmuscletesting.com/index.php?p=2_92

     

    Image credit.

    https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/images/heart_coronary_artery.gif

     

    * I had a Heat attack about 10  years back.

     

    I took medicines for a year an as there was no improvement, I threw the medicines out and am continuing my regular diet.

     

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  • Understanding Food Labels.

    Labels on packs is  as difficult to read as ‘conditions apply’.

    In the case of Food products it seems to me that the manufacturer’s aim is to comply with the regulation and at the same time make sure that you do not read what is written.

    I came across information that tells you understand the Labels in Food Products.( if you can read them!)

    Story:

    Did you know that when you pick up a product promoted as trans fat free, you may still be ingesting a significant amount of this potentially harmful substance? An article by Eric Brandt reveals that misleading labeling practices can result in medically significant intake of harmful trans fat, despite what you read on Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved labels.

    Indeed, consumers’ inability to identify high-risk foods may cause individuals to exceed the daily recommended value of 1.11 grams of trans fat from processed foods and lead to adverse long-term health side effects.Ingestion of trans fat is a known public health concern. Top national health organizations, such as the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and American Heart Association, suggest trans fats be ingested in limited quantities. However, current FDA labeling protocol and policy prevents the public from accessing the true amount of trans fat contained in their food products…

    Labels on Food.
    Understanding Food Labels. Click to enlarge.

    Source:

    http://www.a-health-blog.com/food-labeling-infographic.html

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  • Prevent Cancer,Repair Stroke Damage,Naturally.

    Please read my blogs under Health for additional information.

    Scientists have created a new molecule from curcumin, the key chemical component of the spice turmeric. In laboratory experiments, the molecule was shown to affect the mechanisms that protect and regenerate brain cells after a stroke.

    The new curcumin compound, called CNB-001, actually repairs stroke damage at the molecular level.

    Physorg reports:

    “Those who cook Indian, Thai, Malay and Persian dishes know turmeric well for its zesty flavor, use in curries and for the rich color it imparts to food. Turmeric also has a long history of use in Ayurvedic and Chinese traditional medicine.”

    Curcumin — the pigment that gives the curry spice turmeric its yellow-orange color — is a natural compound that should be on your health radar for a number of reasons. Both the ancient Chinese and Indian systems of medicine have recognized curcumin’s beneficial properties for thousands of years, and modern research suggests it may be one of nature’s most powerful potential healers.

    As you’ll see, its health benefits are far-reaching and are now entering the arena of emergency medicine.

    In this article I will also review several natural strategies for preventing stroke, as there are other lifestyle and dietary factors that play a massive role. You really don’t want to wait until a stroke happens, regardless of how effectively drugs might help to keep you alive.

    So What is a Stroke?

    Strokes are sometimes referred to as “brain attacks” (instead of “heart attacks”) because they occur when a blood clot blocks an artery or blood vessel, cutting off blood flow to your brain. As a result, brain cells die and brain damage can occur.

    Strokes can be particularly devastating because they often occur without warning, and the longer your brain goes without oxygen, the greater your risk of lasting damage. This is one area where emergency medicine excels, as emergency medications can dissolve the clot that is blocking blood flow to your brain. In order to be effective, however, you typically need to get help within one hour.

    So if you notice any of these signs of stroke, you should get help right away:

    • Sudden trouble walking (dizziness, loss of balance, etc.)
    • Sudden confusion
    • Sudden numbness or weakness (especially on one side of your body only)
    • Sudden trouble seeing
    • Sudden severe headache

    Curcumin Drug May Help Regenerate Brain Cells after Stroke

    Contrary to the clot-busting drug currently used on stroke victims, the curcumin-hybrid compound, called CNB-001, does not actually dissolve the blood clot. Rather it repairs the damage incurred by the lack of oxygen, at the molecular level, by influencing the mechanism responsible for regeneration of neurons (brain cells).

    This offers future stroke victims new hope for greater recovery, as it may reduce lasting damage. The research was presented at the American Heart Association International Stroke Conference in Los Angeles on February 9.

    Now, although curcumin itself has been found to have great healing potential, including in the treatment of brain injury, it has drawbacks that makes it unsuitable for emergency treatment of stroke.

    Physorg reports:

    “[Curcumin] is not well absorbed in the body, fails to reach its target in high concentrations, becomes depleted quickly, and is blocked from entering the brain by a natural protective mechanism called the blood-brain barrier.”

    The curcumin-derived compound CNB-001, however, does cross the blood brain barrier and “moderates several critical mechanisms involved in neuronal survival,” according to lead researcher Dr. Lapchak, PhD.

    What this means is that if you’re having signs of stroke, do not reach for the spice jar or a turmeric supplement. Seek immediate emergency medical attention! Turmeric cannot be used as a make-shift home-remedy for a stroke. I just want to make that perfectly clear.

    The hybrid spice-drug compound may however help save lives in an emergency setting later on. According to Physorg’s report:

    “The drug reduced stroke-caused “motor deficits”—problems of muscle and movement control—in this laboratory study. It was effective when administered up to an hour after stroke, which correlates with about three hours in humans, the same time frame for which tPA is currently approved.”

    There’s a time and place for conventional medicine, and stroke is one of those times when a drug can save your life. That said, considering how devastating (not to mention life threatening) a stroke can be, it would be in your best interest to adjust your lifestyle to prevent it from ever happening in the first place.

    This Common Vitamin Deficiency DOUBLES Your Risk of Stroke!

    What vitamin could this possibly be?

    If you guessed vitamin D, you’re absolutely correct. This was the impressive finding of a study presented on November 15 last year at the American Heart Association’s (AHA) annual Scientific Sessions in Chicago.

    It adds weight to research released earlier last year, which found that vitamin D deficiency is associated with arterial stiffness; a risk factor for heart disease and stroke. A separate study from Finland also found that those with the lowest vitamin D levels had a 25 percent higher risk of dying from heart disease or stroke, and when only stroke was evaluated, those with the lowest levels had twice the risk as those with the highest vitamin D levels.

    In the past couple of years, research into the health benefits of vitamin D and the serious ramifications of deficiency has exploded. The evidence that vitamin D is a key player in your health is just overwhelming.

    For example, optimizing your vitamin D levels can also slash your risk of diabetes and cancer in half! And that’s still just the tip of the iceberg.

    What other drug or nutrient do you know of that can cut your risk of three of the most dangerous chronic diseases by 50 percent?!

    It’s abundantly clear that if you want optimal health, you need to pay attention to your vitamin D levels. Ideally, you’ll want to increase your levels through safe sunshine exposure year-round. Not only is this the way you were designed to produce vitamin D naturally, but it also eliminates the risk of overdosing. You can also use a safe tanning bed if you can’t get sufficient amounts of sun exposure outdoors.

    If neither of those options are available to you, consider taking a vitamin D3 supplement, but be sure to get your vitamin D levels tested regularly to make sure you’re staying within therapeutic limits, as you’re circumventing your body’s built-in regulatory mechanism.

    For more information about safe sun exposure, testing, and dosages, please see my vitamin D page. I also recommend viewing my one-hour video lecture on vitamin D to get a deeper understanding of its vital importance to your health.

    Other Stroke Prevention Strategies

    Up to 80 percent of strokes are preventable, according to the National Stroke Association, so I strongly encourage you to take control of your health to reduce your risk. Conventionally speaking, many of the same risk factors that increase your risk of heart disease also increase your risk of stroke, such as:

    http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2011/03/02/common-spice-protects-and-rebuild-brain-cells-after-stroke.aspx

    Related:

    A drug derived from the popular spice turmeric could be used to treat stroke patients, researchers said today.

    A compound found in turmeric, a staple ingredient in curries, has been found to help protect and regenerate brain cells after a stroke.

    Scientists created a new molecule from curcumin, the crucial chemical in the spice, and used it in laboratory experiments, though it is yet to be tested on humans. They found it could repair damage at a molecular level and is linked to the survival of the brain cells’ neurons

    http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1355306/Turmeric-stroke-treatment-protect-regenerate-brain-cells.html#ixzz1FPiDNPNZ