Several previous studies have shown that one in five cardiac patients suffers from depression, according to Robert M. Carney, Ph.D., and associates at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. During their study, reported in the July 1993 issue of The American lournal of Medicine, the researchers established a link between depression and ventricular tachycardia (VT), an abnormal and potentially lethal heart rhythm. In fact, they said, depressed patients with a history of heart disease are eight times more likely to develop the potential lethal heart rhythm than comparable, non-depressed individuals. Unless a depressed patient is going to a practitioner of alternative medicine, they are likely to be prescribed a variety of antidepressants, such as diazepam (Valium), one of the most addictive drugs in the pharmacopoeia. As reported in The Tranquilvdng of America, during a 12-month period, 54,400 people sought emergency room treatment related to the use or overuse of Valium; there were 950 deaths attributed to Valium during this period. …>>>

Historians know that garlic has been cultivated for at least 5,000 years, because ancient Egyptian writings attest to its importance as a crop as early as 3200 B.C., according to Foods and Nutrition Encyclopedia. Herodotus, the Greek historian, reported that the laborers who built the Cheops pyramid around 2900 B.C. lived mainly on onions and garlic. "The first strike in history may have been called by Egyptian pyramid builders when their garlic rations were cut," the Encyclopedia reported. "Four garlic bulbs were found in King Tut's tomb, obviously intended to feed the pharaoh in afterlife. Roman gladiators ate garlic before combat, and Roman noblemen gave garlic to their laborers and soldiers." A rich source of the mineral selenium, garlic is also a good source of calories, protein, phosphorus, iron and potassium and a fair source of vitamin Ń. …>>>

Are the older women in your family standing tall - or are they stooped over at the shoulders, or even bent over? Have older family members suffered fractured bones as a result of only a minor injury - just bumping into something, for instance? Have any of them broken a hip? If you answer yes to any of these questions, you may have a family history of a bone-thinning disease called osteoporosis. It's a common problem, particularly in women past menopause, although it can affect elderly men too. Many older people don't realise they have it until they break a bone - at least 50 per cent of women over 60 and up to 30 per cent of elderly men will fracture a bone because of osteoporosis. But it's never too late to do something - even if you already have osteoporosis, there are ways to improve it …>>>

Although most adults should be ingesting between 12 and 15 mg/day of zinc, which is the Recommended Dietary Allowance, most of them are only consuming between 8 and 11 mg/day. The elderly are getting only between 7 and 10 mg/day. In one study, zinc levels were found to be low in all age-Sex groups, except for 25- to 30-year-old males. Since zinc is water-soluble, it is easily excreted in the urine, according to Abram Hoffer, M.D., Ph.D., in Orthomolecular Medicine for Physicians. …>>>

Although supplements will not necessarily ensure that you will become Mr. or Ms. Universe or will win the Heisman Trophy, you definitely cannot expect to be a winner with an impoverished diet. A supplement program is, therefore, needed to provide an investment against possible deficiencies. Since athletes consume more oxygen than couch potatoes, they may suffer damage from oxygen-generated free radicals. In fact, reported Elizabeth Somer, M.D., R.D., in The Nutrition Report, researchers speculate that many consequences of exercise, including muscle soreness, tissue energy, increased susceptibility to infection, mood swings, and so forth, might be at least partially a result of free-radical damage to tissues. She quoted Ian Gillam of Victoria, Australia, as saying that tissue damage, including cell membranes and red blood cells, was lowered 25 percent after intensive exercise when athletes consumed 1,000 mg of vitamin Ń and 1,000 IU of vitamin E daily. It was suggested that muscles recover more quickly when high levels of these antioxidants are maintained in the tissues. …>>>

It has been over 10 years since a milestone report was published that suggested that a lowfat diet including plenty of fruits and vegetables may lower the risk of developing cancer, according to Karen Collins, M.S., R.D., of the American Institute for Cancer Research in Washington, D.C. Initial research focused on the benefits of dietary fiber, vitamin A, vitamin Ń and other nutrients in fighting cancer, she said. More recent studies have revealed the surprising benefits from a variety of substances found in fruits and vegetables, many of which are not generally classified as nutrients. It seems that our diets may influence the early stages of cancer by impacting upon the levels of certain enzymes within our body cells. …>>>

Echinacea is America's favorite herbal extract. The purple coneflower, Echinacea purpurea, is one of the most popular garden flowers — a common wildflower of the Great Plains and the southeastern United States. It is one of the leading medicinal plants of Native American peoples and is a prominent medicine used in Europe. Echinacea is especially popular during the cold and flu season and is being increasingly recommended by doctors, including pediatricians, to help in the battle against colds, flu and other infectiojus diseases. Why is this Native American medicinal plant so popular and how can it help us improve health and longevity while lowering health-care costs? …>>>

Eating breakfast does more than satisfy hunger pangs - it may even help you think. Like any other part of your body, your brain needs food to help it work well, and studies have found that both children and adults who eat breakfast are better at concentrating and remembering things while working or studying. They're also more likely to have a healthier diet - eating breakfast means it's less tempting to eat fatty snacks like chips and biscuits mid-morning. Yet so many people, including children and teenagers, say there's no time for breakfast - it's difficult enough to get to work or school on time as it is, without finding time to eat as well. If this is a problem in your house, the answer is to choose healthy snacks you can take from home and eat on the way to work or school. …>>>

Feeling healthy, or feeling fit, is a personal thing. For the 1st time you can now document, or profile. that feeling in private. For years we've been going for medical care with no records, only our memory of events (a memory that usially was not functionins because we were ill). Now you can enter a medical facility with a track record of your health and a diary showing when your fitness began to fail. Our software and its interface withe the heart rate monitor was developed with a medical doctor. The effort was extensive. It took a team of professional 19 months to create. …>>>

Vegetarian eating can be very healthy. New research comparing the health of vegetarians and non-vegetarians, for instance, says that vegetarians have 30 per cent less heart disease and 40 per cent less cancer than non-vegetarians. Vegetarians are also less likely to have high blood pressure and tend to have lower levels of cholesterol too. What is it about a vegetarian diet that can make people healthier? …>>>

If you're not eating at least two pieces of fruit and five servings of vegetables each day, now's the time to start. Although there's no single 'miracle' food to prevent or cure cancer, scientists know fruit and vegetables have some protective effect against this and other diseases. They also know that people who eat few fruits and vegetables have higher rates of cancer than those who don't. Although some people think they can get the same benefits from vitamin and mineral supplements, this isn't true. Vegetables and fruits don't just contain vitamins and minerals, but also many other substances which are important for good health and which you won't find in a pill. …>>>

We hear a lot about what we should eat to stay healthy, but there's one thing we need even more than food each day - and that's water. Although we all know the importance of drinking enough water during the hot summer months, many people don't realise they need to drink plenty of water all year round. Every part of your body needs water to work properly, but water is particularly important for keeping the kidneys healthy. Dehydration (lack of water) is one of the reasons why people develop kidney stones. …>>>

Our busy way of life means we eat more meals in restaurants or from fast food outlets. But if this food isn't handled hygienically, or not stored at the right temperature, it can make us ill - each year in Australia 1.5 million people become ill because of something they ate. Here's how to make sure food eaten away from home is safe.. Is the restaurant or takeaway food shop clean? Dirty floors, work surfaces and tables can carry bacteria and attract pests. If staff can't keep the premises clean, maybe they can't keep food clean either. Staff should have clean hands and clean uniforms, and handle food with tongs. …>>>

"Because there's more urgency with risk for the chronic diseases we're facing in society today - whether it's diabetes, hypertension, or being overweight or obese - they really did a lot of work going back for the scientific basis and underpinnings of the guidelines," Sparling said. "I think this is the first time this message has played a significant role in determining the recommendations, not only for promoting health but for reducing the risk of chronic disease. There's good scientific evidence for all these basic recommendations." …>>>

Did you know that one of the best things you can do to improve your overall health and well being is to eat a diet that is well rounded and nutritious? Diet can make the difference between feeling great and feeling just o.k. But how do you know which foods will propel you to health and well being? Proper nutrition is easy. In fact, all you need to do to ensure your health and well being is follow five simple steps, outlined below. …>>>

Most of us come from families who are nutritionally challenged. It doesn't matter how many hours our loved ones have spent watching the latest diet gurus talk about their nutritional programs on the daytime talk shows. Try to explain to them why you are determined to keep off your weight by making healthy food choices for life and suddenly you will be faced with puzzled looks. Without exception, one of the things most of us fear most are our trips back to see Mom and Dad after we have finally managed to slim down. In our imagination, it's analogous to an alcoholic walking into a bar—temptation all around. Chocolate brownies, fried chicken, lasagna, pecan pie, pork chops and black-eyed peas in gravy—the list of mortal dreads goes on and on. …>>>

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