Bling Makes Your Brain Sing

(HealthDay News) — A sports car, a diamond ring, ice cream — some things may make the human brain “pop.”
So finds new research showing that neural vision systems get turned on by expensive or “rewarding” objects, even before people realize they’re excited. Read More

Most important aspect also for of Brehmer is clarifying the acid Base environment in the organism

Most important aspect also for of Brehmer is clarifying the acid Base environment in the organism. It developed for it the Haemo Ionometer. Robert-Koch-Institute with the Humboldt university in Berlin, under which line of the then world-famous Hematology Professor Dr. Victor Schilling confirmed to 1935 that Siphonosphora polymorpha the second genuine blood parasite is, which develops in the Erythrocyte. First up to then admitted blood parasite was the Plasmodium malaria. Read more

Repeated sauna treatment improves impaired vascular endothelial function

Repeated sauna treatment improves impaired vascular endothelial function in the setting of coronary risk factors, suggesting a therapeutic role for sauna treatment in patients with risk factors for atherosclerosis. Read more

Eating Strategies for Healthier Holiday Parties

(HealthDay News) -- Rather than worry about gaining or losing weight during the holidays, focus on simply keeping steady on the scales by following some simple healthy eating strategies, one dietitian says.

"Trying to diet during the holidays is setting yourself up for failure and personal torture," Jennifer Ventrelle, clinical nutritionist and registered dietitian at Rush University Medical Center, said in a news release issued by the Chicago facility. "Set an achievable goal: to maintain your weight through the holiday season."

Since eating plays such a big role in the holiday fun, Ventrelle said to never go to a party hungry. Instead, eat a healthy snack -- such as yogurt or fruit, an apple and peanut butter, or a bowl of high-fiber cereal -- before the event to avoid gorging at the party.

Eating small, lower-calorie meals during the day can also offset the calorie load of a dinner party. When at the party, eat slowly and use a small plate. "Take a small first helping. That way, if your host expects you to take seconds, the total will be one normal-size dinner," she said.

Keeping portions small, she said, also allows you to eat your favorite foods without overloading, as sometimes, one taste can help satisfy a craving.

If you are the party host or are supposed to bring a dish, keep it healthy. Serve or bring fresh fruit and vegetables when possible, Ventrelle said. If you are the host, give away the leftovers to remove your temptation.

Don't socialize in the kitchen or next to the buffet table where you might be tempted to nibble. Move around both during, before and after the event, she said.

"A decrease in physical activity is a prime contributor to holiday weight gain," Ventrelle said. "Without exercise, you burn fewer calories, and you're also likely to eat more."

More information
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has more about healthy eating.

Health Tip: Diabetes and Gum Disease

(HealthDay News) -- Diabetes can make it more difficult to fight off gum disease, and in some cases, can make gum disease worse.

The American Diabetes Association says you should see if your dentist if you have any of these warning signs of gum disease.

• Gums that bleed when you floss or brush.
• Soreness, swelling or redness of the gums, or persistent bad breath.
• Gums that have receded from the teeth.
• Pus forming between the teeth and gums.
• Teeth that seem loose or like you are able to move them.
• Any change in your bite, or the way that dentures fit.

Talking to Your Health Care Provider About Using Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Talking to Your Health Care Provider About Using Complementary and Alternative Medicine - Why tell your health care providers about complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use? Giving your health care providers a full picture of what you do to manage your health helps you stay in control.... Read more

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A growing number of practitioners in North America are rediscovering Live blood Microscopy

A growing number of practitioners in North America are rediscovering Live blood Microscopy, a popular procedure and mainstay of preventive medicine in Europe. Live blood Microscopy was first used in medicine for diagnosing infections. In part because of the pioneering efforts of Canadian scientist Gaston Naessens in the 1980s, Live blood Microscopy is gaining popularity, especially with naturopaths and holistic doctors. Read more

BTA provides an understanding of your biochemistry

In doing so, the BTA provides an understanding of your biochemistry, your internal biological terrain. It is not diagnostic for any specific pathology or disease states. Rather, the test data can impart objective analytical guideposts about the lymphatics and liver systems, the kidneys, and the blood itself. It also imparts knowledge about various bodily functions before any pathology develops. Read more

Biological Terrain Analysis - BTA is a powerful health screening instrument

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Transfusing Anemic Cancer Patients Boosts Clot Risk

(HealthDay News) -- Giving blood transfusions to treat anemia in cancer patients increases the risk of potentially lethal blood clots, say University of Rochester, N.Y., researchers.

But this risk is no greater than other treatments for cancer treatment-related anemia, the scientists said, after having analyzed data on more than 70,500 cancer patients who received transfusions at 60 medical centers from 1995 to 2003.

Of those patients, 7.2 percent developed venous thromboembolism (VTE), and 5.2 percent developed arterial thromboembolism (ATE), compared with rates of 3.8 percent and 3.1 percent, respectively, among patients who didn't receive transfusions.

The study was published in the latest issue of the journal Archives of Internal Medicine.

Anemia is a common side effect of chemotherapy. Red blood cell-boosting drugs called erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs) are used to fight anemia, but these medications increase the risk of blood clots, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration last year issued restrictions on their use. It was hoped that red blood cell transfusions would offer a safe alternative.

While blood transfusion did increase the risk of blood clots, the risk is comparable to that of ESAs.

The researchers said their findings pose a dilemma for doctors who want to prevent blood clots, one of the leading causes of illness and death in cancer patients. Parts of blood clots can break off and travel to other parts of the body, causing a serious problem in the lungs (pulmonary embolism) or a heart attack or stroke.

"We've known that medications used for the treatment of anemia in cancer cause blood clots, and using transfusions was an alternative that some doctors chose to try to avoid this problem, lead author Dr. Alok Khorana said in a university news release "This study shows that transfusions may be no better for patients. We need to be cautious in the use of transfusions and search for ways to reduce our patients' risk of developing blood clots, which are dangerous."

"We need to understand why people who get transfusions are more likely to get blood clots," Dr. Charles Francis, professor of medicine and director of the hemostasis and thrombosis program, said in the news release.

More information
The U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality has more about blood clots.