Hoping that this will qualify some of my recent remarks about the importance of eating vegetables and fruit, plus of course protein and fats and oils, especially for the developing brain.

Understanding the Glycemic Index Essential to controlling blood glucose and the hormonal Insulin/Gluagon response which in turn controls | other hormones called eicosanoids, which include a multitude of other other hormone subtypes, especially prostaglandins, thromboxanes Luekotrienes. These hormones are control systems the latter three to do with inflammation in diverse organ/tissue systems. So we can say we have good and bad eicosanonoids, the most well known being prostaglandins which are responsible for the following actions: cause constriction or dilation in vascular smooth muscle cells cause aggregation or disaggregation of platelets sensitize spinal neurons to pain decrease intraocular pressure regulate inflammatory mediation regulate calcium movement control hormone regulation control cell growth

Thromboxane is a vasoconstrictor, potent hypertensive and facilitates platelet aggregation Luekotienes contribute to the inflammation in bronchitis and asthma. Bit involved but meant to demonstrate that when the insulin/glucagon response is not normal then our eicosanoids become antagonistic and can and do cause problems throughout the body including inflammation and much, much more. And that is only a small part of the story. So here we have a useful guide which may be likened to traffic lights: HIGH GI (70 & above) RED MEDIUM GI (56 to 69) Yellow LOW GI (55 & below) GREEN Some foods Glycemic Index of Cereals Kellogg's All Bran 51 Kellogg's Bran Buds 45 Kellogg's Cornflakes 84 Kellogg's Rice Krispies 82 Kellogg's Special K 54 Oatmeal 49 Shredded Wheat 67 Quaker Puffed Wheat 67 Glycemic Index of Grains Buckwheat 54 Bulgur 48 Basmati Rice 58 Brown Rice 55 Long grain White Rice 56 Short grain White Rice 72 Uncle Ben's Converted 44 Noodles (instant) 46 Taco Shells 68 Glycemic Index of Fruit Apple 38 Banana 55 Cantaloupe 65 Cherries 22 Grapefruit 25 Grapes 46 Kiwi 52 Mango 55 Orange 44 Papaya 58 Pear 38 Pineapple 66 Plum 39 Watermelon 103 Glycemic Index of Vegetables Beets 69 Broccoli 10 Cabbage 10 Carrots 49 Corn 55 Green Peas 48 Lettuce 10 Mushrooms 10 Onions 10 Parsnips 97 Potato (baked) 93 Potato (mashed, instant) 86 Potato (new) 62 Potato (french fries) 75 Red Peppers 10 Pumpkin 75 Sweet Potato 54 Glycemic Index of Beans Baked Beans 48 Broad Beans 79 Cannellini Beans 31 Garbanzo Beans (Chickpeas) 33 Lentils 30 Lima Beans 32 Navy Beans 38 Pinto Beans 39 Red Kidney Beans 27 Soy Beans 18 White Beans 31 Glycemic Index of Pasta Spaghetti 43 Durum Wheat Ravioli (meat) 39 Fettuccini (egg) 32 Spiral Pasta 43  Capellini 45  Linguine 46  Macaroni 47  Rice vermicelli 58 Glycemic Index of Breads inc. Muffins & Cakes Bagel 72 Blueberry Muffin 59 Croissant 67 Donut 76 Pita Bread 57 Pumpernickel Bread 51 Rye Bread 76 Sour Dough Bread 52 Sponge Cake 46 Stone Ground Whole wheat bread 53 Waffles 76 White Bread 70 Whole Wheat Bread 69 Glycemic Index of Dairy Milk (whole) 22 Milk (skimmed) 32 Milk (chocolate flavored) 34 Ice Cream (whole) 61 Ice cream (low-fat) 50 Yogurt (low-fat) 33 Glycemic Index of Snacks Cashews 22 Chocolate Bar 49 Corn Chips 72 Jelly Beans 80 Peanuts 14 Popcorn 55 Potato Chips 55 Pretzels 83 Snickers Bar 41 Walnuts 15 Glycemic Index of Cookies Graham Crackers 74  Kavli Crispbread 71 Melba Toast 70  Oatmeal Cookies 55 Rice Cakes 82  Rice Crackers 91 Ryvita Crispbread 69  Soda Crackers 74  Shortbread Cookies 64 Stoned Wheat Thins 67  Vanilla Wafers Water crackers 78 Glycemic Index of Sugars Fructose 23 Glucose 100 Honey 58 Lactose 46 Maltose 105 Sucrose 65

 Hi all,
Been pondering how to get the message across to the younger generations for some time now.

Finally the penny, sorry five cent piece, dropped; '"social networking", so, setting up the site http://healthcoachingforkids.ning.com is a beginning.

Open to parents, grandparents, uncles and aunts, cousins and those who just care.

Please help with input and involvement, you get your reward in heaven!

However, that site is not entirely suitable for the learning part so have registered domain http://HEALTHCOACHINGFOR KIDS.org (non-profit) and a good hosting platform, all under construction. Emphasis will be on audiovisual learning with participation of the students an integral function.

Feedback please, ideas, etc

Apologies for the delay, busy building an "aquaponics" garden and had trouble with power.

So what follows will be considered contraversial by some medical authorities bu then the authorities who set our RDA/Is have vested interests in keeping you below par healthwise.They profess to maintain "health care" whereas in truth they maintain "sick care".

Hereunder is what one knows from 27 years or more experience to be factual when it comes to calcium metabolism and cancer of epethelial tissue, i.e. skin, breast and intestinal. For more on calcium and calcium supplements see:http://health-care-aus.org and under contents "osteoporosis".

Cedric F. Garland, Dr.P.H., cancer prevention specialist at the Moores Cancer Center at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) and colleagues estimate that 250,000 cases of colorectal cancer and 350,000 cases of breast cancer could be prevented worldwide by increasing intake of vitamin D3, particularly in countries north of the equator. Vitamin D3 is available through diet, supplements and exposure of the skin to sunlight.

In the latest study, scientists at the Moores Cancer Centre at the University of California, San Diego, estimate that 250,000 cases of colorectal cancer and 350,000 cases of breast cancer could be prevented worldwide by increasing the intake of vitamin D3.

In the UK, such a strategy would reduce cancer cases by 30,000 a year.

The study combined data from surveys of blood levels of vitamin D during winter from 15 countries, along with satellite measurements of sunshine and cloud cover.

The data was then applied to 177 countries to estimate the average blood level of vitamin D among inhabitants, says a report in the journal Nutrition Reviews.

The study showed lower levels of vitamin D are linked to higher levels of breast and colon cancers.

Researchers say increasing vitamin D levels has the potential to help prevent cancer.

Dr Cedric Garland, the cancer prevention specialist who led the study, said: "This could be best achieved with a combination of diet, supplements and short intervals - ten or 15 minutes a day - in the sun."

The study says an intake of 50 microgrammes a day of vitamin D3 would lead to a 'meaningful reduction' in the two cancers.

Vitamin D supplements are available in two forms - vitamin D2 and vitamin D3. (D3 is the best form Ed.)

The mechanism by which vitamin D works is only partly understood, but it slows the rate of cancer cells' growth.

It is made when the body is exposed to the sun's UVB rays.

These only reach northern countries in summer months because the angle of the sun means they are mostly absorbed in the atmopshere.

The best chance of producing vitamin D is on sunny, summer days because less is made in cloudy conditions.

But Dr Garland said those with a history of skin cancer or a light sensitivity disease such as lupus should avoid sun exposure.

Clothing and a hat should be used when in the sun for longer than 15 minutes.

End.

Dr. Cedric Garland and his brother Dr.Frank proved many years back that calcium plays a major role in breast cancer and that eating whole wheat among other grains etc may contribute to calcium deficiency. More to follow:

 

Have a look at the following and tomorrow one shall share information designed to enable you to make some informed decisions , which if applied may very well save your life and the lives of your family! The current Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) of vitamin D in 1989 by the Food and Nutrition Board of the Commission on Life Sciences of the National Research Council is 200 IU/day (5 micrograms/day) up to the age of 50. The recommended intake for people from age 51 to 70 is 400 IU/day (10 micrograms), and over age 70 is 600 IU/day (15 micrograms). The RDA of vitamin D for both pregnant and lactating women is recommended to be 200 IU (5 micrograms/day).

Vitamin D is a Key Player in Your Overall Health

Vitamin D, once linked to only bone diseases such as rickets and osteoporosis, is now recognized as a major player in overall human health.

In a paper published in the August issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Anthony Norman, an international expert on vitamin D, identifies vitamin D's potential for contributions to good health in the adaptive and innate immune systems, the secretion and regulation of insulin by the pancreas, the heart and blood pressure regulation, muscle strength and brain activity. Access to adequate amounts of vitamin D is also believed to be beneficial towards reducing the risk of cancer.

Norman also lists 36 organ tissues in the body whose cells respond biologically to vitamin D, including bone marrow, breast, colon, intestine, kidney, lung, prostate, retina, skin, stomach and uterine tissues.

 Sources:* Eurekalert October 9, 2008

And Mothers and mothers to be:

Vitamin D in the Infant: Requirements for Safety

Article Summary

Weston A. Price ( a dentist now deceased) emphasized the special importance of nutrition surrounding the events of marriage and childbirth. The isolated pre-modern groups that Price found to be immune to dental caries and degenerative diseases all prescribed special diets to women--and in some cases men--prior to marriage or conception, to expectant mothers during pregnancy, and to mothers with nursing infants. Price's studies led him to believe that nutrition during the prenatal, perinatal and postnatal periods was paramount to the formation of children possessing the physical excellence characteristic of the groups he studied.

While much attention is currently focused on research showing that the needs of adults for vitamin D are much greater than once thought, very little information on vitamin D is available to those planning a pregnancy. While official recommendations for both pregnant women and nursing infants are unlikely to protect either the mother or the infant even from overt deficiency, research suggests that infants, like adults, may benefit from intakes of vitamin D much greater than the official recommendations. Accurate information about the role of vitamin D in pregnancy and lactation is therefore critically needed if we are to provide the next generation with the health its members deserve.

Official Recommendations

Expectant mothers-to-be nourish inside them growing, living beings that begin developing their skeletons just eight weeks after conception--a process dependent on vitamin D, calcium and phosphorus supplied by the mothers' diets. Maternal intake of vitamin D is necessary for proper fetal growth and bone mineralization, and supplies a growing store of vitamin D to the fetus that he or she will depend on as a newborn.1 An adequate store of vitamin D will protect the newborn against tetany, convulsions and heart failure.2

Although the fetal skeleton begins developing early in gestation, it is late in the third trimester when the bulk of fetal skeletal development takes place. The skeleton of an infant born six weeks prematurely contains only half as much calcium as that of a newborn carried to term, which is why infants born prematurely require more calcium than breast milk alone can supply.3

This rapid skeletal development late in pregnancy also requires phosphorus and vitamin D; because of the increased demand of the fetus for vitamin D, the mother's own stores of vitamin D are depleted over the course of the third trimester.2 For this reason, the American Academy of Pediatrics stated officially in 1963 that "amounts of vitamin D greater than those needed by the normal adult are required for optimal nutrition during the last trimester of pregnancy," while also lamenting the lack of data about exactly how much more vitamin D is required.3 Likewise, Nicholas Bishop of the University of Sheffield's Academic Department of Child Health cited evidence in the 2005 edition of the authoritative textbook, Vitamin D, that vitamin D levels are depleted during the last trimester of pregnancy.2

Yet somehow all this knowledge was lost on the U.S. Institute of Medicine's Food and Nutrition Board in 1997 when it officially declared that the transfer of vitamin D from the mother to the fetus is so small that the mother's vitamin D status is not affected. Citing a 1978 study showing that the average vitamin D level of pregnant women consuming small amounts of vitamin D at high latitudes was 9.1 ng/mL (just under the level required to protect against overt deficiency) the Institute concluded that "there is no additional need to increase the vitamin D age-related AI during pregnancy above that required for non-pregnant women."4 This conclusion is strange, not only because many of the mothers in this study must have had vitamin D levels below the average, but because the average level itself was already deficient.

The Institute did not cite a 1980 study that had been conducted just two years later showing that of 115 Asian women living in London and of 50 of their newborn infants, 36 percent of the women and 32 percent of the infants had no detectable vitamin D in their blood at all.5 Several years after the Institute issued its policy statement, Nicholas Bishop's research team showed that over 60 percent of infants born to mostly white mothers in the spring and early summer in Sheffield had umbilical cord blood levels of vitamin D under 8 ng/mL.2

It is on rather dubious grounds, then, that the Institute of Medicine recommends a daily intake of 200 IU for pregnant women, which it supposes "may actually represent an overestimate of true biological need."4 Until the 1997 publication of that recommendation, the Committee on Nutrition of the American Academy of Pediatrics recommended a daily intake of 400 IU, which they considered "adequate to provide for added demands during the second half of pregnancy and during lactation."3 In 2003, however, the Academy's Committee on Nutrition issued a joint statement with the Academy's Section on Breastfeeding and with Dr. Lawrence Gartner and Dr. Frank Greer, in which they overturned the 40-year position of the Academy in favor of adopting the lower so-called "overestimate" of the Institute of Medicine.6 Nicholas Bishop, on the other hand, recommended 400 IU per day during pregnancy in the 2005 edition of Vitamin D.2

All of these recommendations are based on our understanding of vitamin D's action on the skeletal system. Yet we know from research on adults that when we consider the many other roles of vitamin D, we find substantial evidence that optimal nutrition requires much more vitamin D than that which is required simply to maintain skeletal health.7

The Important Question

The question is, are these increased requirements also true for the developing fetus? Researchers from Norway conducted a small and relatively crude study in 2000 suggesting that maternal use of cod liver oil during pregnancy was associated with a 70 percent reduced risk of the child being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes by the age of 15.8 Unfortunately, the researchers neither took the dose of cod liver oil into account nor had any way of differentiating the effect of vitamin D from the other constituents of cod liver oil. Nevertheless, the study does provide preliminary evidence suggesting that vitamin D may play a much larger role in fetal nutrition than simply providing for growth and skeletal development. Future research may show that the developing fetus, like the adult, needs more vitamin D than previously thought.

Evidence suggests that an adult's requirement for vitamin D is 10 to 20 times the daily dose recommended by the Institute of Medicine for pregnant women,7,9 and there is certainly no reason to believe that a woman's need for vitamin D declines when she becomes pregnant. As we will see in the next section, vitamin D nutrition is at least as important for the nursing infant as it is for the developing fetus, and extra vitamin D during pregnancy provides newborn infants with essential stores of the vitamin that they will use in their first weeks of life. But stored vitamin D is not enough for infants--these delicate new beings must also be nourished by high-quality, vitamin D-rich breast milk from well-fed mothers and exposed to adequate sunshine as they face a new world in which their quality of life will be powerfully shaped by the nutritional experience of their first and most important years.

Sources of Vitamin D for the Nursing Infant

Immediately after birth, the direct transfer of the mother's own nutrition across the placental wall to her baby is no longer an option. The use of stored vitamin D, exposure to the UV-B portion of sunshine when available, and breast milk are the newborn's three natural methods of obtaining vitamin D. Supplementing with cod liver oil, artificial supplements, or vitamin D-fortified formula can also provide additional sources of vitamin D.

At birth, the vitamin D levels in the mother's blood are correlated closely with those in the blood of the baby's umbilical cord.10,11 The mother must therefore maintain optimal levels of vitamin D during pregnancy in order for the newborn to begin life with optimal stores of vitamin D.

These stores, however, are used up quickly. In 1989, researchers followed 39 pregnant women from the beginning of their third trimester until 24 weeks after birth, measuring the vitamin D levels of both the mothers and their infants.12 At birth, the average maternal vitamin D level was 34 ng/mL and the vitamin D levels of the infants were closely correlated with those of their mothers. During the 24 weeks after birth, the infants were exclusively breast fed and did not receive vitamin D supplements. Over the course of the first eight weeks, infant vitamin D levels declined substantially, after which they remained constant for the duration of the study. This suggests that the stores of vitamin D that infants accumulate as fetuses are used up within the first eight weeks of life, after which their vitamin D levels reach equilibrium with what they continue to acquire from sunshine, breast milk or supplements.

Infants, like adults, can only obtain vitamin D from sunshine when there is adequate UV-B available, which varies according to season and latitude. Also like adults, they obtain vitamin D from the sun in amounts proportionate to the surface of skin they have exposed to it. At most latitudes, however, there will be times of the year during which infants will not be able to obtain vitamin D from sunlight. For this reason, the vitamin D levels of infants who were studied in Cincinnati, Ohio, reached optimal levels of 41-45 ng/mL in the summer, but sank to 21 ng/mL in the winter. Infants born during the winter had an average level of only 16 ng/mL one month after birth.13

The Institute of Medicine and the American Academy of Pediatrics consider human milk to be a poor source of vitamin D.4,6 The Institute of Medicine cites research showing that the vitamin D content of a mother's milk has no effect on the nursing infant's vitamin D status because it is overwhelmed by the effect of sunlight. A closer look at these studies, however, suggests that the vitamin D content of human milk varies widely with the mother's diet, and, as one would logically expect, that the relative contributions of sunlight and breast milk to the infant's vitamin D status vary according to the availability of sunlight and the vitamin D content of the mother's milk.

On one end of the spectrum, nearly all reported cases of

Diabetes Type 1

A group of researchers led by Elina Hypponen published a landmark study in The Lancet in 2001 suggesting that intakes of vitamin D over 2000 IU per day in infancy may be able to nearly eradicate type 1 diabetes.24 The study began in Finland in 1966 when over 10,000 infants were enrolled and researchers recorded whether they were supplemented with the then-official recommendation of 2000 IU per day of vitamin D for the first year of life, more than this amount, less than this amount, or were not supplemented at all. They then followed the study participants for over 30 years until 1997, recording which of the participants were diagnosed with type 1 diabetes by that time and which were not.

The benefit associated with vitamin D occurred at the lowest and highest levels of vitamin D intake and at all points measured in between. Children who developed rickets were 2.6 times as likely to develop type 1 diabetes compared to children who did not develop rickets. Compared to infants who did not receive a supplement of vitamin D at all, those who supplemented regularly, most but not all of whom supplemented with 2000 IU per day or more, had an 88 percent reduced risk of type 1 diabetes. Out of those who supplemented regularly, those who received the dose of 2000 IU per day had a further reduced risk of 78 percent compared to those who received a lower dose. Those who received a dose higher than 2000 IU per day had an 86 percent reduced risk compared to those who received a lower dose. Thus, vitamin D administered during infancy appears to exert a powerful protection against type 1 diabetes in amounts that extend from those just sufficient to prevent rickets to those exceeding 2000 IU.

 

[a href="http://www.minti.com/l%20author"]by Chris Masterjohn

Infants should receive at least 400 IU of vitamin D per day from all sources to protect against overt vitamin D deficiency.

Doses of 2,000 IU per day or more from all sources may protect against type 1 diabetes and other autoimmune disorders.

Infants can obtain vitamin D from breast milk, sunshine and supplements such as cod liver oil.

Breast milk can be a poor source of vitamin D or an excellent source of vitamin D, depending on the mother's intake.

Mothers who are nursing infants should obtain 4,000 IU of vitamin D per day from all sources.

Vitamin D raises the requirement for vitamins A and K. Vitamin D should be taken by mothers or given to infants in the form of cod liver oil, and mothers should consume a diet rich in grass-fed butterfat, cheese, fermented foods, bone broths and grass-fed organ meats to supply vitamin D in a way that is safest and most effective.

 

One has always believed that "what goes around eventually comes around"
Herewith a few long overdue truths, BUT do not take my word for anything check it out and make a liar of me!

Environmental Working Group August 20, 2007

Fluoride in Southern California Tap Water Will Put 64,000 Kids at Risk

In the four years since the Metropolitan Water District (MWD) decided to add fluoride to the tap water of millions of Californians, the American Dental Association (ADA), scientists at Harvard University, and the prestigious National Research Council (NRC) of the National Academy of Sciences have all raised serious concerns about the safety of fluoridated water for infants and young children. This steady stream of science represents a growing consensus within the mainstream public health and dental community that the health risks of fluoride in tap water may substantially outweigh the modest dental benefits of tap water fluoridation.

Flintstones Childrens Vitamins

Even a quick search of the ingredients in their Flintstone’s vitamins for children show that they contain some of the following substances (depending on variety):

• Artificial flavors and three different types of food dye
• Glucose syrup
• Gelatin and modified starch (which both typically contain MSG)
• The neurotoxin aspartame
• Hydrogenated oils

Mobile Phones Do-

"This study shows biological changes in response to low level mobile phone radiation - something that could potentially have implications for health.

"Further research is required, however guidance based purely on thermal effects is clearly out of date."

Prof Rony Seger, a cancer researcher at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot, Israel, and colleagues exposed rat and human cells to electromagnetic radiation at a similar frequency to that emitted by mobiles. The power of the signal was around 1/10th of that from a mobile.

After just five minutes the researchers identified the production of extracellular signal-regulated kinases (ERK1/2) – natural chemicals that stimulate cell division and growth.

Cancers develop when the body is unable to prevent excessive growth and division of cells in the wrong place.

Prof Seger said: "The real significance of our findings is that cells are not inert to non-thermal mobile phone radiation.

"We used radiation power levels that were around 1/10th of those produced by a normal mobile. The changes we observed were clearly not caused by heating."

And Teflon with its carcinogenic potential is now reported to exist in the blood of almost all of the population of the USA

Finally a perhaps bold question!
Why are Australians allowing government to restrict citizens access to their own city streets just because an American "War Criminal" is visiting?

Hang in there it is going to get worse, Orwelles "1984" may be little late BUT, it is happening!

Shocking but anticipated and predicted news today that Type 1 diabetes has increased in the under 14 years age group to being 20% more likely than just 7 years ago.

This increases the risk of premature death from many causes including small blood vessel disease,i.e.Neuropathy, Nephropathy and Retinoapthy, plus heart disease, stroke and more.

Unfortunately the greatest barrier to health is emulating the "American way of life", of complacency, ignorance and apathy, but most of all "Monkey see, monkey do".

Wake up Australia more than 70% of your 14 to 25 year age group suffer one or more chronic illness conditions today, whereas only 20 years ago the statistics were about 36%!

Diabetes is the most preventable disease on the planet. Type 2 caught early enough is reversable. All of the aforementioned complications are preventable and treatable but not by conventional medicine.

I am about to publish a new EBook "Living with Diabetes is not Living". Price will be $24USD. Special price to Minti members prerelease is $20AUD plus a bonus EBook "Functional Nutrition" including the "Myth of the Balanced Diet" and programs for preventing diabetes (40:30:30 diet) Metabolic Syndrome, and Obesity without rebound, the only program that prevents rebound and prevents muscle loss with fat loss. Optin through email functionmed@optusnet.com.au

Your health and the health of your children is totally in your hands!

PS I predicted twenty years ago that most of the "baby Boomers" and their offspring are going to "break the bank" of both Federal funding and private sector funding for "sick care" or what [they[ call health care.

I now tell you this: Put "Dictator Howard" back in power and you will be paying 'American style" health insurance and hospital fees in the near future. Recall "no GST"? The man could not lie straight in bed!

And see what the little dictator has in store for yuall with "Codex Alimentarius" at http://health-care-aus.org

Hi all,
the evidence continues to mount that suuplementing oily fish, fish oil or fish oil supplements during pregnancy
enhances cognitive ability inn addition to everyone who so supplements reduces mortality form all causes.
The latest:

Maternal Fish Consumption During Pregnancy Shows Cognitive Benefits in Children

An observational study finds an increased risk for adverse neurodevelopment in children whose mothers limit seafood consumption during pregnancy.

The study, in the latest Lancet, was based on about 9000 British women who gave birth in the early 1990s and answered questionnaires during pregnancy. After adjustment for poverty and other factors, it found that maternal seafood intake of less than 340 grams per week -- the U.S. government recommendation -- was associated with a significant increased risk of children being in the lowest quartile of verbal IQ.

Overall, it found the higher the mother's seafood consumption, the lower the likelihood of suboptimal development scores. No adverse effects of higher intake were seen.

An accompanying commentary says that advice to lower seafood consumption during pregnancy "can lower the amounts of essential fatty acids below that needed for optimum brain development, and therefore might result in more harm than good."

Lancet article (Free abstract; full text requires subscription)

Lancet comment (Subscription required)

Beware Trans Fats

A large long-term study recently concluded that trans fats contribute significantly to ovarian infertility. The study was a prospective cohort study of 18 555 married, premenopausal women without a history of infertility who attempted a pregnancy or became pregnant between 1991 and 1999. Diet was assessed twice during follow-up by using a food-frequency questionnaire.

Results:During follow-up, 438 incidents of ovulatory infertility were reported. In logistic regression analyses, intakes of total fat, cholesterol, and most types of fatty acids were not related to ovulatory infertility. Each 2% increase in the intake of energy from trans unsaturated fats, as opposed to that from carbohydrates, was associated with a 73% greater risk of ovulatory infertility after adjustment for known and suspected risk factors for this condition [relative risk (RR) = 1.73; 95% CI: 1.09, 2.73]. Obtaining 2% of energy intake from trans fats rather than from n–6 polyunsaturated fats was associated with a similar increase in the risk of ovulatory infertility (RR = 1.79; 95% CI: 1.11, 2.89). In addition, obtaining 2% of energy from trans fats rather than from monounsaturated fats was associated with a more than doubled risk of ovulatory infertility (RR = 2.31; 95% CI: 1.09, 4.87).

American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Vol. 85, No. 1, 231-237, January 2007

And as for unfermented soy even a very small amount of the phytoestrogen Genistein in the female can destroy sperm.

More info at http://health-care-aus.org

The following is well researched information and suggestions for treatment following a comprehensive assessment with a practitioner qualified in functional medicine. To be viewed for its many facets of the disorders and the complexity of treatment strategies.

The supplements are prescription only items. If you live in Australia they may be made available via a personal confidential email. More info at http://health-care-aus.org via contents and ADD/ADHD

ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER Definition: A persistent pattern of inattention and / or hyperactivity. Impulsitivity, symptoms must be present for a minimum of 6 months and be disruptive to family, school and social occasions beyond expected levels of development for the child’s corresponding age. Symptoms must be evident in more than one environment i.e social, educational, and family, and diagnosed prior to 7 years of age. The diagnosis cannot be better explained by any other condition. These three main symptoms must be present to be diagnosed as ADD (attention problems, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness). ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER SYMPTOMS Inattention/Boredom Mood instability Anxiety Aggression Social isolation Impulsiveness Irritability Decreased motivation Depression Sleep problems Headaches / Pain Excessive thirst Exaggerated senses Negativity Sensitive hearing _______________________________________________________________________________________________ CLINICAL SUBTYPES OF ADHD • Impulsivity – These children have difficulty in waiting their turn they blurt out answers before the question is finished and constantly interrupting conversations and activities. • Inattentive – This mainly affects girls. • Hyperactivity Constantly fidgeting cannot sit still, they talk excessively, are always running and climbing and have difficulty in joining in activities. These children are always on the go and seem to be driven by a motor, as they never give up. • ODD- Defies authority from anybody especially adults, they are very hostile and will argue constantly and will go out of their way to annoy people. • CD – Conduct disorder these people or children are usually very aggressive towards both animal and people Keep it simple for these children with lots of extra reassurance, with a continual reminder of their boundaries. Reduce clutter in their living environment. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ SUMMARISED TREATMENT STRATEGY ACUTE TREATMENT STRATEGY A. REDUCE INATTENTION, HYPERACTIVITY, AND IMPULSITIVITY CHRONIC TREATMENT STRATEGY A. GIVE DIETARY ADVICE A. REPAIR NEUROLOGICAL DYSFUNCTION B. CORRECT IMMUNE DYSFUNCTION C. CORRECT INTESTINAL DYSBIOSIS D. REDUCE ALLERGENS / VACCINATIONS / TOXICITY (HOMEOPATHIC) PRIORITISED NUTRITION PROTOCOL ACUTE / SYMPTOM CONTROL (1-2 weeks) A. REDUCE INATTENTION, HYPERACTIVITY, AND IMPULSITIVITY.

1. Children’s Nervous Support 0-2 year olds ¼ scoop b.i.d. 2-5 year olds ½ scoop t.i.d. 5-12 year olds 1 scoop t.i.d. Cognition may be improved by increasing oxygen supply to the brain and reducing excitability of the neurotransmitters. Herbs such as Ginkgo biloba and Bacopa monniera may assist in this process. 2. Nervous Tissue Support 2-5 year olds 1 capsule daily 5-12 year olds 1 capsule twice daily Phosphatidylserine is a key component of nerve cell membranes involved in the production of neurotransmitters. It functions also as an essential component for dopamine transmission.

3. ADD/ADHD Complex 3-5 drops t.i.d. Specific homoeopathic and phenolic remedies may assist in the regulation of neurotransmitter imbalances associated with this condition. 4. Children’s Omega 3 Complex 0-2 year olds: ½ metric teaspoon (2.5ml) daily 2-5 year olds: ½ metric teaspoon (2.5ml) twice daily 5-12 year olds: 1 metric teaspoon (5ml) twice daily Essential Fatty Acid deficiencies are well documented in ADD. In the majority of cases a high omega 6 to omega 3 ratio is found. Supplementation with fish oil (that has been purified of any heavy metal and other contamination) will help restore the correct EFA balance, with benefits to neurotransmitter function and sympathetic nervous system activity. 5. Children’s Sleep Aid 2-5 year olds ½ scoop1 hour prior to bed then ½ scoop on going to bed 5-12 year olds 1 scoop 1 hour prior to bed then 1 scoop on going to bed Herbs such as Passiflora incarnata and Matricaria recutita, and nutrients like Magnesium phosphate, can tonify the nervous system and help a child to relax enough to get off to sleep. Specific sedative, anxiolytic and relaxing herbs like Zizyphus spinosa may serve to improve sleep quality. CHRONIC / CORRECTING CAUSES (2-8 Weeks) To reduce Inattention, Hyperactivity and Impulsivity

A. CORRECT DIETARY INSUFFICIENCIES: DIETARY ADVICE . An ABO blood type diet may reduce the possibility of consuming allergens and causing digestive upsets, food sensitivities, or allergic reactions in the infant/child. A blood type diet may also help to reduce sugar cravings and balance blood sugar levels. • Include organic fruit and vegetables and meat as much as possible. Remove as many colours and preservatives and as much sugar from the diet as possible. • ADD sufferers have been found to have decreased glucose metabolism in specific brain areas. An Insulin Zone diet may be able to improve insulin sensitivity and glucose metabolism. • Restore balance between serotonin and dopamine. Most ADD children have a deficiency of dopamine. • Decrease food allergens, intolerances and additives e.g. dairy, sugar and salt, as well as carbohydrates such as breads, potatoes, rice, pasta, and encourage eating closer to a ketogenic dietary program, as this will help improve cognitive behaviour and reduce the excitability that carbohydrates can cause due to their high glycaemic index, which in turn may lead to a hypoglycemic response. • Check for any parasitic infections, e.g. Candida, as it inhibits malic acid in the Krebs cycle. • Check for and eliminate any toxic metals, as lead toxicity has been associated with slow or poor development in speech. (Check especially mercury in vaccinated children). • Increase co-ordination and balance exercise regimes. • Check for nutrient imbalances / deficiencies such as zinc. • Remove salicylates from the diet. • Encourage swimming (e.g. breaststroke) as this is calming and opens up the body and moves energy out, and is not a controlling action. • Increase essential fatty acids in the diet (fish such as salmon and tuna). 2. Children’s Foundation Nutrition 0-2 year olds ½ scoop b.i.d. 2-5 year olds 1 scoop b.i.d. 5-12 year olds 1 scoop t.i.d. Such children may benefit from a whey-based low reactive meal replacement, decreasing Th2 responses. The inclusion of colostrum can assist in inducing Th1 defences, while DHA could help to promote healthy neural development.

B. REPAIR NEUROLOGICAL DYSFUNCTION

1. Children’s Nervous Support 2-5 year olds ½ scoop t.i.d. 5-12 year olds 1 scoop t.i.d. Cognition may be improved by increasing oxygen supply to the brain and reducing excitability of the neurotransmitters. Herbs such as Ginkgo biloba and Bacopa monniera (Brahmi) may assist in this process. DHA is essential to healthy neural development. 2. Nervous System Support 2-5 year olds 1 capsule daily 5-12 year olds 1 capsule twice daily Phosphatidylserine may facilitate the production and release of acetyl choline, dopamine, protein kinase C and nerve growth factor. It can prevent a decline in interneurone dendritic connections. Supplementation has been found to restore EEG patterns and improve brain glucose metabolism, resulting in improved mental function and behaviour.

C. CORRECT IMMUNE DYSFUNCTION

1. Children’s Immune Support 2-5 year olds ½ scoop t.i.d. 5-12 year olds 1 scoop t.i.d. Specific herbs such as Andrographis paniculata may help regulate cytokine levels and natural killer cell function. Clinical trials with soy phytosterols have demonstrated their efficacy in the management of allergic immune responses, while supporting vitamins and minerals such as ascorbic acid, potassium chloride, zinc and iron may aid in the maintenance of normal healthy immune function.

D. CORRECT INTESTINAL DYSBIOSIS

1. Children’s Dysbiosis Management 0-2 year olds ⅓ scoop b.i.d. into mouth 2-5 year olds ⅓ scoop t.i.d. into mouth 5-12 year olds ½ scoop b.i.d. into mouth Probiotics such as Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium lactis can promote TGF-β production by Th3 cells, thereby regulating the Th2 response characteristic of allergies and food sensitivities. They also support an increase in Th1 activity to assist in the immune clearance of opportunistic pathogens.

E. IF ALLERGENS / VACCINATIONS / TOXICITY - DETOXIFICATION

Food allergies/sensitivities and heavy metal toxicity are believed to be significant contributors to ADD. Implementation of a comprehensive detoxification program may assist by correcting gut flora, correcting digestion, repairing gut permeability and improving liver detoxification of xenobiotics. If Vaccination Lymphatic Complex 3-5 drops t.i.d Specific homoeopathics may improve lymphatic congestion, thereby enhancing immune function and detoxification. They may also provide support to the body during the times of infection and reactions to vaccinations. If Toxic Metals Heavy Metal Nosode 3-5 drops t.i.d Homoeopathic preparations of metals may assist the patient with the elimination of, and sensitivity to, heavy metals. If Allergens Allergy Desensitisation 3-5 drops t.i.d A broad-spectrum phenolic desensitization may assist in tolerating foods, inhalants, and various other chemical substances in our environment.

If Chemicals Environmental Nosode 3-5 drops t.i.d Isopathic desensitization may assist tolerance of various chemicals, solvents and industrial cleaners commonly encountered in our environment, which can cause adverse reactions. MAINTENANCE / PREVENTION (2-6 months)

A. DIETARY ADVICE1. An ABO blood type diet may reduce the possibility of consuming allergens which may cause digestive upsets, food sensitivities, or allergic reactions in the infant/child. A blood type diet will also help to reduce sugar cravings and balance blood sugar levels. An Insulin Zone Diet for the Child/Mother is an easily implemented dietary program containing a balanced ratio of carbohydrates to proteins to fats (40:30:30). It is designed to regulate insulin/glucagon levels, which influence fat metabolism, inflammatory cytokine production and hormonal control. See chronic dietary advice 2. Children’s Foundation Nutrition 0-2 year olds ½ scoop b.i.d. 2-5 year olds 1 scoop b.i.d. 5-12 year olds 1 scoop t.i.d. A complete, whey-based, supplementary food providing both macro- and micronutrients may be of benefit in children who are “fussy eaters” or who do not eat well or regularly.

B. MAINTAIN NEUROLOGICAL FUNCTION / COGNITION

1. Children’s Nervous Support 0-2 year olds ¼ scoop daily 2-5 year olds ½ scoop b.i.d 5-12 year olds 1-2 scoops b.i.d Cognition may be improved by increasing oxygen supply to the brain and reducing excitability of the neurotransmitters. Herbs such as Ginkgo biloba and Bacopa monniera (Brahmi) may assist in this process. DHA is essential to healthy neural development in the young. . 2. Children’s Omega 3 Complex 2-5 year olds ½ scoop by mouth b.i.d 5-12 year olds 1 scoop by mouth b.i.d The benefits of essential fatty acids are well documented in ADHD. In a majority of cases a high omega 6 to omega 3 ratio is found. Supplementation with fish oil may help restore the correct EFA balance, with benefits to neurotransmitter function and SNS activity. 3. Children’s Neuromuscular Support 1 scoop in 150 ml of water b.i.d Magnesium supplementation may support neuromuscular mitochondrial energy production, thereby helping to relieve stress, anxiety and tension. 4. Children’s Sleep Aid 2-5 year olds ½ scoop 1 hour prior to bed ½ scoop on going to bed 5-12 year olds 1 scoop 1 hour prior to bed then 1 scoop on going to bed Herbs such as Matricaria recutita and Passiflora incarnata, and nutrients that tonify the nervous system such as magnesium phosphate, can help a child to relax enough to get off to sleep. Specific sedative, anxiolytic and relaxing herbs like Zizyphus spinosa may serve to improve sleep quality.

Having just read quite a number of members comments, questions and answers one would like to share just  a little knowledge on the subject. Because of the amount of type in part one I shall follow up in the near future with more.

Amphetamines []

Description
Amphetamines are a group of Pharmaceutical, illicit Recreational and Smart Drugs comprising Amphetamine and its derivatives (Amphetamine-Derivatives).  They are a sub-group of Phenethylamines. They include Ritalin

Toxic Effects of Amphetamines
Digestive System

 Amphetamines can cause Intestinal Permeability.  peer-reviewed research

Immune System

 Excessive or long-term usage of Amphetamines impairs the Immune System (due to Norepinephrine deficiency interfering with the ability of the Thymus Gland to issue instructions to the Immune System).

Metabolism

 Excessive or long-term usage of Amphetamines causes lack of Energy and lack of Motivation or Willpower (due to Norepinephrine and Vasopressin deficiency):

- Although Amphetamine initially and temporarily increases Energy, Willpower and Motivation.

Nervous System

 Excessive or long-term usage of Amphetamines causes Depression (due to deficiencies of Norepinephrine and Vasopressin):

- Although Amphetamines initially and temporarily alleviates Depression due to it causing the sudden release of large amounts of Norepinephrine and Vasopressin.

 Amphetamines can cause excessive stimulation of Dopamine D2 Receptors.
 Amphetamines are capable of causing Drug Dependence.
 Excessive or long term usage of Amphetamines decreases Intelligence (due to depletion and destruction of Norepinephrine and Vasopressin):

- Although Amphetamines initially and temporarily increase Intelligence.

 Excessive or long-term usage of Amphetamines impairs Memory (due to Norepinephrine and Vasopressin depletion):

- Although Amphetamines initially and temporarily improve Memory.

Amphetamines Interfere with these Substances

Enzymes

 Chronic usage of Amphetamines suppresses the endogenous production of Tyrosine Hydroxylase.

Neurotransmitters

 Amphetamines cause the depletion of the Brain’s Dopamine.
 Chronic usage of Amphetamines inhibits the endogenous production of L-Dopa (by suppressing the Tyrosine Hydroxylase enzyme, thereby preventing the conversion of Tyrosine to L-Dopa).
 Amphetamines cause the release of Norepinephrine (NE)  researchand Vasopressin and blocks the recycling of Norepinephrine and Vasopressin, resulting in high concentrations of these Neurotransmitters in the Synapses between Neurons that is responsible for Amphetamines' stimulatory effects.  However Norepinephrine and Vasopressin soon become depleted after long-term or excessive Amphetamines usage as Amphetamines do not cause the Brain to produce any additional Neurotransmitter to replace those that are suddenly released in via the process mentioned above.

Semi-Beneficial Effects of Amphetamines

It needs to be stressed that any beneficial effects of Amphetamines are temporary and are often followed by counteractive opposite effects.

Metabolism

 Amphetamines are occasionally used in the treatment of Obesity (although their usage is becoming less common due to their highly addictive potential).

Nervous System

 Amphetamines often induce Abreaction (release of suppressed emotions).
 Amphetamines (temporarily) increases Alertness (by stimulating the Reticular Activating System to release Adrenaline, Dopamine and Norepinephrine within the Brain).  research
 Amphetamines are often used in the treatment of Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD).

 Amphetamines are normally used (illicitly) in order to derive their Euphoria-inducing effects:

- Caution:  Amphetamines possess numerous toxic effects, possess addictive potential and are usually obtained illicitly.

 Amphetamines temporarily alleviate Fatigue:

- 62% of Amphetamine users report subjective reductions in Fatigue.

 Amphetamines temporarily improve some aspects of human Intelligence (due to Norepinephrine and Vasopressin release).
 Amphetamines temporarily improve Learning, Attention Span and Memory (due to the sudden release of Norepinephrine and Vasopressin):

- However these temporary benefits are followed by negative impacts on health due to the subsequent depletion of Norepinephrine and Vasopressin.

 Amphetamines (low-doses) are a worthy therapy for the after-treatment of persons who have experienced a Stroke:  research

- Recent research has determined that the occurrence of a Stroke kills many Neurons and also “stuns” other Neurons that may or may not die.  Low-dose Amphetamines increase the chance of survival of these “stunned” Neurons.  This phenomena occurs as a result of Amphetamines stimulating the release of Norepinephrine which “floods” the Axons of Neurons and improves communication between healthy and “stunned” Neurons.  Some patients recover their ability to walk and talk more competently after low-dose Amphetamines treatment.

These Substances Increase the Potency of Amphetamines

Amino Acids

 Tyrosine (at a dose of 3,000 mg) prolongs the active life of Amphetamines.

Smart Drugs

Piracetam is synergistic with Amphetamines.

These Herbs Increase the Potency of Amphetamines

 Korean Ginseng potentiates the motility-inducing effects of Amphetamines (although it reduces the other toxic effects of Amphetamines).  research

These Substances Counteract the Toxic Effects of Amphetamines

Amino Acids

 Tryptophan counteracts the craving for Amphetamines in persons deemed to be Amphetamines-dependent.  research
 Tyrosine corrects Norepinephrine (NE) deficiency in and alleviates the Depression associated with Amphetamines addiction.

Mineral-like Compounds

 Charcoal reduces the time it takes for Amphetamines to be excreted from the body and decreases the duration and intensity of the effects (including the toxic effects) of Amphetamines.  Charcoal may also reduce the withdrawal symptoms associated with Drug Dependence to Amphetamines and may reduce the craving for Amphetamines.  research

Pharmaceutical Drugs

 Amineptine counteracts some of the negative effects of Amphetamines withdrawal in persons who are Amphetamines-dependent.  research

Smart Drugs

 Exogenous Vasopressin counteracts the Vasopressin deficiency encountered by Amphetamines users.

These Herbs Counteract the Toxic Effects of Amphetamines

 Schizandra antagonizes the stimulatory effect of Amphetamines on spontaneous motor activity.  research

Chemical Structure of Amphetamines

All Amphetamines are based on the chemical structure of basic Amphetamine.

Types of Amphetamines

 Amphetamine
 Amphetamine Derivatives

 Methamphetamine

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