Health (General) – Newsletter for March 18, 2010
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Retired Director General of Income Tax has plan to cure sick and dying without any drugs
NEVADA – A retired Director General of Income Tax of India says that give him your terminally ill and dying for few months and he will return them healthy and vibrant.
Mumbai (India) based Veer Dilawar Singh Balahara, who has been atheist most of his life, found inner-light while working in various senior positions in Government …. Original source : Retired Director General of Income Tax has plan to cure sick and dying without any drugs.
Fish may help fight bowel cancer
WASHINGTON – In people whose genetic make-up predisposes them to bowel cancer, a purified form of an omega 3 cuts the number and size of precancerous bowel growths (polyps), says a new study.
The study has been published in the journal Gut.
Furthermore, this particular omega 3 (eicosapentaenoic acid or EPA) seems to be as effective as …. Source : Fish may help fight bowel cancer.
Hypnotherapy effective for easing irritable bowel syndrome symptoms
WASHINGTON – Hypnotherapy may help ease the distressing symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), say experts.
During a wide ranging discussion of the condition in a Frontline Gastroenterology podcast, experts revealed that in a goodly proportion of cases, hypnotherapy clears up symptoms altogether.
Excluding certain foodstuffs may help alleviate symptoms, but usually only for a while, says … Original article on : Hypnotherapy effective for easing irritable bowel syndrome symptoms.
Low vitamin D levels associated with higher rates of asthma among kids
WASHINGTON – African American children with asthma in metropolitan Washington, DC, are significantly more likely to have low levels of vitamin D than healthy African American children, researchers have claimed.
The study by researchers at Children’s National Medical Center has been published in The Journal of Pediatrics.
Vitamin D deficiency has been recently linked to a variety … Original source on Gaea Times at : Low vitamin D levels associated with higher rates of asthma among kids.
Loneliness linked to high BP in elderly
WASHINGTON – Loneliness may adversely affect blood pressure in older adults, a new study reveals.
The new study at the University of Chicago shows, for the first time, a direct relation between loneliness and larger increases in blood pressure four years later-a link that is independent of age and other factors that could cause blood pressure …. Source : Loneliness linked to high BP in elderly.
GM says Redskins invited 500 area high school football coaches to minicamp, concussion forum
Redskins invite local coaches to concussion forum
WASHINGTON – The Washington Redskins are inviting 500 area high school football coaches to a concussion forum during a minicamp next month.
Speaking Wednesday at a panel discussion as part of Brain Injury Awareness Day on Capitol Hill, Redskins general manager Bruce Allen said the team has sent letters to …. Source : Gaea News Network.
Cancer researchers question why some medical studies exclude gays, lesbians
Report questions excluding gays from some studies
Some researchers are questioning why gay men and lesbians are excluded from participating in certain medical studies.
In a letter in Thursday’s New England Journal of Medicine, three scientists from the Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia cite several dozen studies requiring a participant to be “in a … Original article on : Cancer researchers question why some medical studies exclude gays, lesbians.
Boston Red Sox infielder Jed Lowrie diagnosed with mononucleosis
Boston’s Lowrie diagnosed with mononucleosis
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Boston Red Sox infielder Jed Lowrie has mononucleosis.
Lowrie has not played since March 11 and had been feeling fatigued. He went for tests this week.
“He can play as tolerated,” Red Sox manager Terry Francona said Wednesday. “There’s a reason he was feeling run down last week. He … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Boston Red Sox infielder Jed Lowrie diagnosed with mononucleosis.
Michelle Obama says her fight against obesity isn’t about how kids look but their energy level
First lady: Diet is key to children’s productivity
WASHINGTON – First lady Michelle Obama says her fight against childhood obesity isn’t about appearance but about whether kids have enough energy to be productive at school.
Speaking Wednesday at a forum sponsored by Newsweek magazine, Mrs. Obama said that every parent is familiar with the difference … Read more »»».
David Beckham and wife Victoria fly to London after surgery on torn Achilles’ tendon
Beckham in London after surgery in Finland
LONDON – David Beckham arrived in London with his wife Victoria on Wednesday after flying in from the Finnish clinic where he had surgery for a torn Achilles’ tendon.
With his left leg in a cast, Beckham flew in on a private jet. He injured his foot on Sunday and …. Original article on Gaea Times at : David Beckham and wife Victoria fly to London after surgery on torn Achilles’ tendon.