More to consider re: Health Reform

A time to consider taking responsibility for your health.  You can do it! Seniors wary of health overhaul impact on MedicareN.Y. Times columnist: Death panels will save 'a lot of money'Health Care Battle Ends; War on Social Security Begins  Refer to this article for more informati...

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Posted in: health,health reform,Medicare,Senior citizens,Social Security

News BUZZ not worth the words: Vitamins & Breast Cancer

I just heard Wolf Blitzer report on this story, and I heard it on the noon news today, as well as in an email sent to me yesterday. Knowing this infinitesimal bit of BUZZ, I am sure this will be all over the evening network news, and regular news for days. Sanjay Gupta is just about to reply on this "headliner". Gupta says it is an association that something in a multi-vitamin may lead to this 19% reported increased risk.  He also gives that tired and  biased caveat about being able to get all you nutrition from your diet. Not a chance if you eat like those people Jaime Oliver is trying to educate.If you are a thinking person, please to not fall prey to this BUZZ glut.And please take the time to review the following commentary I developed at the request of a major news director who...

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Posted in: breast cancer,how to skew people's thinking,Jamie Oliver,Sanjay Gupta,sheeple,Susanna Larrson,vitamins,vitamins and breast cancer,vitamins prevent cancer

Taking Too Many Pills

There is a recent TV commercial for Crestor that has a woman explaining about how her doctor put her on the drug to help her reduce LDL, or what is marketed as " bad cholesterol".When I hear this commercial I want to have equal time to explain something very important to doctors and to women.   Since I don't have the gazillions of disposable income that the PhRMA companies have, I don't have a snowflake's chance in hell of this, so I'll address it here.One of the most problematic health issues today is thyroid function.  Part of the problem is that it is not only overlooked as important in today's Big Insurance+Big PhRMA controlled medical care, but it is also porrly diagnosed.Yes, folks, the TSH test won't tell you " squat" !What also is missing is that thyroid dysfunction cause...

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Posted in: cholesterol,Health Detective,Natural Nutrition for health and healing,nutrition,pill popping,thyroid

Roommate Living: Your Food, Kitchen, and Sanity

Since freshman year of college, I’ve had approximately 15,000 roommates. Some are still my best friends, favorite people, and life partners. Others smoked crazy things too late at night. One remains the only unrelated adult I’ve ever yelled at. (Surprise! It was over the dishes.)Whether you’re fresh out of university or shacking up with your significant other for the first time, living with other people has multitudinous benefits. It can save everyone involved a ton of cash. It can be a social opportunity, cultural experience, and culinary education. It can keep you from being plain lonely.But if you’re not careful, it can also be a terrifying...

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Action Against Atrazine

Atrazine is a highly toxic chemical herbicide used in corn agriculture; corn is in almost everything!Nation’s Largest Private Water Utility Joins Lawsuit Against Herbicide Makerby Danielle IvoryThe nation's largest private water utility company has joined a federal lawsuit [1] that aims to force the manufacturer of atrazine, a widely-used herbicide, to pay for its removal from drinking water.[The communities in the lawsuit are alleging that Swiss corporation Syngenta AG and its Delaware counterpart Syngenta Crop Protection, Inc. made billions of dollars selling atrazine while local taxpayers were left "the ever-growing bill for filtering the toxic product from the public's drinking water." The communities in the lawsuit are alleging that Swiss corporation Syngenta AG and its Delaware counterpart...

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Posted in: American Water Company,atrazine,Corn,EPA,Syngenta

Oral Cancer

Oral CancerCancer is defined as the uncontrolled growth of cells that attack and damage the surrounding tissues. Oral cancer growth or injury arising out of the mouth that does not disappear. Oral cancer includes cancer lips, tongue, cheek, floor of the mouth, soft palate and hard, sinuses, and pharynx (throat), can be life threatening if not diagnosed and treated early.Risk factor for oral cancer, among others:* Smoking* Menginang* Excessive alcohol consumption* History of oral cancer in the family* Affected by excessive sunlight.Symptom* Swelling* Bleeding is not clear why in the mouth* The pain / pain in the face, mouth and neck.* Kesulitasn...

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Posted in: Cancer,Kanker

Watch my Weight Wednesdays!

Looking for recipes, tips, and your weight loss stories!    If you read My Story you will see my before and after pic of my weight loss journey.  Unfortunately I have not met my spring goal or even got close to it(gained 5lbs instead).  I now have a clothes issue, as all mine have "shrunk".  Hoping to find some inspiration and helpful tips from you all! Lets help each other!My Goal this week - go to the gym 3 times...(I have been averaging 2) small steps!Here is my recipe!  I love nacho's but those salty tortilla chips are not good for a weight loss diet(or anybodies for that matter!).  To get my snack...

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Posted in: leftovers,Wednesdays,weightloss

Fourteen Articles on Natural Health News Related to Pancreatic Cancer and...

Here is number 15, dating back to 2007, that may not have been brought to your attention. Methionine is a sulfur bearing molecule necessary to health and healing.Methionine may ward off pancreatic cancerNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Higher methionine intake is apparently associated with a reduction in pancreatic cancer risk, according to a report in the January issue of Gastroenterology.Impaired methyl group metabolism may contribute to pancreatic diseases and carcinogenesis, the authors explain, suggesting that methyl group donors like methionine could influence the risk of pancreatic cancer. Dr. Susanna C. Larsson from the Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden, and associates examined intakes of methionine and vitamin B6 in relation to the incidence of pancreatic cancer in the Swedish Mammography...

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CHG Best of March 2010

It’s been our BME (Best. Month. Evah.) here at CHG (Cheap Healthy Good), both in terms of traffic (over 450,000 pageviews!) and comments (whee!). Thank you, sweet readers, both old school and new wave. Here’s hoping we can keep the streak alive. (Crap! I mentioned the streak! Somewhere, Joe DiMaggio is tut-tutting me all classy-like.) One more article coming tomorrow, and then it’s on to April.MARCH RECIPESBanana Oatmeal MuffinsBroccoli with Roasted Red PeppersChickpea CutletsCurried Apples and Acorn SquashDal with Rice and GingerRice PuddingSalsa Couscous Chicken OR Moroccan ChickenVegetarian ChiliWhite Bean DipMARCH ARTICLESRemember when we...

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Drugs Slow Elders' Recovery

These reports are of high interest to me because they relate to a situation in my own family. It is highly important to understand that as you age your ability to metabolize drugs and other substances, as well as clear their metabolites through your liver and kidneys becomes impaired.In my mother's situation she was - for the last six years of her life - grossly over medicated, and that list of drugs included several that the research showed definitively that they should not be administered to the elderly, and especially not to elderly women. Regardless of the data presented, neither the care center or my brother, who had POA, made any effort to act for the best interest of my mother's health and quality of life. Sedating Drugs May Slow Elders' Recovery By Ed Susman, Contributing Writer,...

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Posted in: drugs and the elderly,sedating drugs

Ask the Internet: Food Funny?

Today’s question is a spinoff of yesterday’s post, and could be a nice diversion on this rainy, April showers kind of day:Q: What is your favorite food-related comedy?A: For about a year here on CHG, we had Favorites of the Week, which usually included a song, sketch, or piece of standup based on food. It was super fun to compile, and often yielded genius like: Jim Gaffigan on BaconMonty Python’s “Spam”Readers, what’s your favorite food comedy? Is it standup, sketch, or improv? Maybe a song? Or a simple quote? If you have a link, please include! (Extra points for Vimeo and Youtube URLs, as Canadians can’t see Hulu. It’s kind of like their Snuffleupagus.)Want to ask the interweb a question? Post one in the comment section, or write to Cheaphealthygood@gmail.com. Then, tune in next Tuesday for...

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Psychiatric Drug Search Engine

In a related article published 15 June 2010, these drugs are again reported to have severe physical difficulties as well as the violent attributes they promotePsychiatric drugs carry serious physical health risksAnd another of the 30+ plus posts from Natural Health News says - This is a critical resource if you or anyone you know is being prescribed any of the psychiatric drugs for any cause.  I emphasize "any cause" because these drugs are glad-handed for just about any reason in the current mainstream health arena. New Psychiatric Drug Search Engine—310 International Drug Regulatory Warnings & Studies & 194,000 Adverse psychiatric drug reaction reportsStudies Reveal Violent Side Effects of Psychiatric DrugsSep 20, 2006It is becoming more and more apparent that psychiatric drugs...

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Cell Salts for Spring Ailments

ORIGINALLY POSTED: 3/12/08...In the spring a condition of anemia exists in the majority of people, manifested by fatigue, lassitude, inability to concentrate the mind on work, and a vague feeling of discomfort, frequently known as “spring fever.” Ferrum Phos and Calcarea Phos are the lacking salts which cause anemia. The persistent use of Ferrum Phos in the morning and Calcara Phos in the evening, during the months of March, April and May, is a wise defense against the possibilities of “Spring Fever.”... excerpt from Dr. Schuessler’s Biochemistry- A New Domestic Treatise.We appreciate your ordering BioPlasma from us. It helps support our non-profit organization and our work.Our new homeopathic product, RK BioDrops is in production. This product offers the following:...

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Posted in: BioPlasma,cell salts,RK BioDrops,spring,spring fever

Carrot Salad

This is an old family favorite recipe!  So easy to make and tasty too!  I usually make a big batch for a dinner side dish, and the leftovers are perfect for kids school lunches!   Ingredients 2 or 3 grated carrots chopped pineapple, about a cup 1/4 cup mayonnaise lemon juice handful of raisins DirectionsMix all the ingredients together and refrigerate!  Enjoy! &nb...

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Posted in: Carrots,healthy lunch ideas,salad

That Hair in Your Food

 L-cysteine - Cysteine/NAC (N-acetylcysteine): InformationL-cysteine is a sulfur-bearing amino acid that occurs naturally in protein foods. When used as a supplement, N-acetylcysteine (NAC) is the preferred form of l-cysteine because it is more stable and more easily absorbed. Sufficient amounts of l-cysteine are usually available through the diet in such high protein foods as cottage cheese, yogurt, various meats, granola and wheat germ.Health Benefits of L-cysteine and NACL-cysteine is a precursor to the antioxidant glutathione, which is severely depleted by toxic burdens placed upon the liver by drugs, alcohol, pollution, smoke and industrial chemicals. In a clinical setting, the NAC form of l-cysteine is sometimes used to counteract overdoses of specific...

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Posted in: food additives from hair,L-cysteine

Buy organic for your kid's sake (and yours)!

The WIC program in Washington state eliminated organic milk to save money in 2009.  Of course this is typical WA ignorance because they fail to understand the longterm consequences of their limited understanding on this decision.The National Research Council states that the data strongly suggests that exposure to neurotoxic compounds at levels believed to be safe for adults would result in permanent loss of brain function if it occurred during the prenatal or early childhood period of brain development. The National Academy of Sciences says that infants are likely to be 10 times more sensitive to any single pesticide than an adult. Furthermore, the additive effects of pesticides consumed in combination are not considered when regulating pesticides; nor are multiple routes of exposure...

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Posted in: buy organic,pesticide in food,Washington DOH,WIC

Broccoli with Roasted Red Peppers, Plus: How to Roast a Pepper

Today on Serious Eats: Orange-Cranberry Muffins. Say goodbye to winter citrus with these super easy, seriously portable healthy breakfast treats.As a dedicated frugalist and aficionado of tree-like vegetables, I’m forever in search of ways to enliven broccoli. There are fewer cheaper, more nutritious foods in the produce aisle, and honestly, it’s tough to pretend you’re a forest giant with blueberries.Here's one way to jazz it up:And you can stir fry it, sure. And broccoli goes pretty well in pasta. But otherwise, if you don’t dig the Cruciferae smothered in cheese or doused in lemon, you’re kinda out of luck. Enter Broccoli with Roasted Red...

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Posted in: 15 Minutes or Less,Sides,Vegetarian

Oprah and Oz: Maybe their answers are missing something

I happened to notice a link to the Oprah show bulletin broad and their Q & A for Dr Oz having to do with vitamin D, Fosamax, cell phones and irregular heart beat. What stuck me is that one of the queries posted was by a woman who had been told by her doctor that her vitamin D level at 38.4 was good.Hopefully her doctor tested for 25 OH or Vitamin D3.  If you'd like to know the range for results, please see this excerpt from my recent issue of herbalYODA Says! - If you're not a subscriber, request a copy with your donation to CHI (www.leaflady.org)" The base level for vitamin D for both adults and children is 50 nanograms/mL If your level is below 50 then you will use it as fast as it is made, and you may be at risk for deficiency. This is more of a concern for people of color,...

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Posted in: cell phones,Dr. Oz,Fosamax,irreguular heart beat,mammogram suppresses thyroid,Oprah,Vitamin D

Black Bean Brownies With Avacado Superlicious Fudge Spread!

Have you tried a black bean brownie?  I have and they are so good!  My friend introduced me to these yummy brownies from Heidi Swanson's 101 Cookbooks .   Then recently I ran into the Greener Eating  blog with this different Brownie recipe that looks so good!  I tried it today!  Also through my searches I went here, and from there, I went to here, then I found Superlicious Fudge Spread to "frost" my brownies!  Also found a recipe for ABC pudding which I am defiantly going to make!  The brownies are very moist and have almost a fudgy look to them.   Ingredients: 1 1/2 Cups soft cooked...

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Posted in: beans,Black beans,cocoa

New from Tanka Bar

Just in time for Jamie Oliver's Food RevolutionOrder Tanka Bar, Tanka Bites, Tanka Dogs and Tanka Wild from our link in the right hand column.Tanka Wild SticksTanka Wild, which comes in two great flavors, Traditional and Spicy Pepper Blend, combines the goodness of prairie-raised Buffalo and tart-sweet Cranberries with 100% Indian-grown and harvested Minnesota cultivated Wild Rice. This unconventional combination of meat, fruit and wild rice makes the smoky-sweet Tanka Wild Traditional a little crunchy with a slightly nutty flavor. The Tanka Wild Spicy Pepper Blend adds habanero and jalapeno, giving these savory treats a real kick.Tanka Wild...

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Posted in: Tanka Bar,Tanka Bites,Tanka Dogs,Tanka Wild

Top 10 Links of the Week: 3/19/10 – 3/25/10

Sweet readers! It’s the links! Better late than never, I guess. 1) The Story of Stuff: The Story of Bottled WaterEnthralling, informative, mostly-animated video on the evolution of and waste created by the bottled water boom. You could apply this to almost every processed food, but it’s particularly fascinating in H2O’s case. Ignoring advertising is half the bottle battle. (Thanks to BoingBoing for the link.)2) Zen Habits: How to Master the Art of Mindful EatingGuest post from stonesoup’s Jules on thinking about what you eat, a key strategy in keeping yourself satisfied. If you’ve ever plowed through a whole carton of sesame noodles without taking a breath (*cough* me *cough*), you know it’s tougher than it sounds. 3) Slashfood: The Cost of Sharing EntreesSplitting a plate: chintzy cost-cutting...

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When a little hype can cause big health problems

This morning a visitor from Florida was perusing Natural Health News for posts about the pink salt fad.  Their comment is below, and I have posted it so you can see how their understanding of fluorine and fluoride is grossly inaccurate.I do not know where their information originated but it is quite well known that fluoride additives are not  pumped into water as "gas flourine".  Water fluoridation currently, and, for some time, has been in the form of adding hydrofluosilicic acid.Fluoride in any form is not "inert", and NO, I would not do very good as a corporate lobbyist because I don't do a good job of altering facts to fit a sales scheme."Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "Himalayan Salt FAD May Be a Health Risk": Again, into US water is pumped the...

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Posted in: fluoride,fluoride in pink salt,pink crystal salt,Pink Himalayan salt

Data Safety

Your data, especially electronic data, is always at some degree of risk, and of course electronic health records pose a risk of dissemination without your consent.A concerned person took the opportunity to address the push to have you store and/or backup all your data on line, and here he shares some of his thoughts and tips: Think BEFORE Using ANY Online Backup ServiceSince 2006 we've discussed this issue in two dozen different posts, just use our search box and you'll find them easily.Consider this from the UK press -D. Mail 26.3.10 "NHS PORTERS & CLEANERS CAN SNOOP ON YOUR RECORDS"As many as 140,000 non-medical staff, including porters & housekeepers, have access to sensitive NHS patient files, it emerged last night. The lack of privacy protection has been revealed by a Freedom...

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Posted in: data,data mining,electronic records,online data backup

Vitamin A and Arsenic Effectively Treat Leukemia, Also Vitamin C

UPDATE: 27 March 2010 - In 1974 the US Cancer Institute presented scientific papers on the findings that Vitamin A was effective  in preventing cancer as well as preventing cellular proliferation.  Additionally, later in 1974 other scientific papers reported that vitamin A is definitively an anti-cancer supplement offering cellular protection and offers protection from malignant growth.  The scientist found that vitamin A reversed the cellular damage caused by the carcinogen and it helps your body's defense mechanism to destroy cancer cells.  This is definitely a substance that offers protection against and reversal of cancers according to the findings.One must ask exactly what is behind the major effort against using nutritional supplements in the prevention and treatment...

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Posted in: 2009,American Cancer Society,arsenic,health news,leukemia,natural cancer care,natural health news,natural news,vitamin A,vitamin C

Update: Facts on the Health Insurance Reform Bill

About the health reform billhttp://fdlaction.firedoglake.com/2010/03/19/fact-sheet-the-truth-about-the-health-care-bill/ http://static1.firedoglake.com/1/files/2010/03/mythfactshcr-2....

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A Pair of Announcements

Sweet readers! The links are coming a little later today, but first: Leigh and I wrote an opinion piece for CNN. It's here: Want Healthy Kids? Learn How to Cook. In related news, Husband-Elect and I will be appearing tomorrow morning on CBS' The Early Show to discuss the $25 Food Project. We are super excited, and currently in desperate search of things to wear.See you back here in a few hours.~~~In the meantime, hello everyone from CNN! If you’re visiting the blog for the first time, welcome! We’re so happy to have you. Bathroom’s on the left. If you’re a longtime reader, we love you! We’re not kidding. It's a little scary.To get an idea of what CHG is all about, our FAQ and mission statement are good places to begin. To go a little deeper, these six posts give a pretty solid overview of...

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Chipotle Cheesesteak Subs!

The other night my hubby and I were out for a walk and passed a subway advertisement, advertising Chipotle Cheesesteak Subs. The first thing that came to mind was "Hey I can make that!".  So last night we had a lovely roast beef dinner...and tonight I used the beef leftovers and made chipotle cheese steak subs!  I did the math and with all the ingredients I made 4 full size subs for just over $7!  Wow!  Not sure how much a sub is at Subway?  1.  I sliced the roast beef as thin as I could and heated it in the oven with a bit of watered down gravy to keep it moist.2.  Sliced green peeper and onion and...

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Posted in: leftovers,roast beef

Reverberating Issues with Flu Vaccine

1. What’s in the regular flu shot?Egg proteins: including avian contaminant virusesGelatin: known to cause allergic reactions and anaphylaxis are usually associated with sensitivity to egg or gelatinPolysorbate 80 (Tween80): can cause severe allergic reactions, including anaphylaxisFormaldehyde: known carcinogenTriton X100: a strong detergentSucrose: table sugarResin: known to cause allergic reactionsGentamycin: an antibioticThimerosal: mercury is still in multidose flu shot vials2. Do flu shots work?Not in babies:In a review of more than 51 studies involving more than 294,000 children it was found there was “no evidence that injecting children 6-24 months of age with a flu shot was any more effective than placebo. In children over 2 yrs, it was only effective 33% of the time in preventing...

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