In the News

December 2007

Hi Everyone,
One more reason to use Meta I 3 C (150 mg. of indole-3-carbinol per capsule) along with "eating your vegetables", unfortunately most of us didn't do it then, and we still don't do it now!
We should all shoot for at least 5-7 servings of fruits and vegetables [FDA: 9 servings/day; 2 fruit & 7 veggie](preferable cruciferous) per day, and if we have a cardiovascular concern, add 1-2 Meta I 3 C per day, along with our cardio/lipid reduction formula, Cardioauxin at 2 tablets twice daily.
Happy Holidays!
Be well,
Kati

Nutrition Dynamics
www.nut-dyn.com

Broccoli compound identified for heart benefits

By Stephen Daniells
The heart healthy effects of cruciferous vegetables like broccoli and cauliflower may be due to their ability to influence the secretion of a cholesterol transporter, researchers have reported.

The study, published in the Journal of Nutrition, significantly deepens our understanding of a class of vegetables more commonly linked to reducing the risk of certain cancers, especially lung, colon, breast, ovarian cancer, and, more recently, bladder cancer.
Source: Journal of Nutrition
October 2007, Volume 137, Pages 2185-2189
"Cruciferous Indole-3-Carbinol Inhibits Apolipoprotein B Secretion in HepG2 Cells1-3"
Authors: Geoffrey K. Maiyoh, J.E. Kuh, A. Casaschi and A.G. Theriault

Dr. Weidner says... THANK YOU Kati, you're wonderful!

CT Scans May Increase Cancers

The 62 million CT scans done in the US each year may soon be responsible for 2% of all cancers, researchers say in the New England Journal of Medicine. Because doctors underestimate the radiation risk from CT scans, they may be ordering too many of the scans. "If it is true that about one-third of all CT scans are not justified by medical need, and it appears to be likely, perhaps 20 million adults and, crucially, more than 1 million children per year in the United States are being irradiated unnecessarily," they write. The typical CT scan can deliver 50-to-100 times more radiation than a conventional X-ray, depending on the site being examined, and the age and brand of the machine. As Reported by Yahoo news/Reuters

STDs Hit 'A New US Record'

More than 1 million cases of chlamydia were reported in the US last year -- the most ever reported for a sexually transmitted disease, federal health officials say. "A new U.S. record," says Dr. John M. Douglas Jr. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. More bad news: Gonorrhea rates are jumping again after hitting a record low, and an increasing number of cases are caused by a "superbug" version resistant to common antibiotics, federal officials say. Syphilis is rising, too. Syphilis has become relatively rare in the United States. About 9,800 cases of the most contagious forms of syphilis were reported in 2006, up from about 8,700 in 2005. As Reported by CNN

Hypertension, Alzheimer Risk?

High blood pressure reduces blood flow to the area of the brain that controls memory and learning, perhaps raising the risk of Alzheimer's disease, researchers from the University of Pittsburgh report. They used a modified MRI technique to look at blood flow in the brain of 68 older adults. Forty-eight of them had no memory problems, 20 had Alzheimer's disease, and 20 had mild cognitive impairment. The findings were presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America. Although not conclusive, if the findings are true, then it's even more important to prevent and aggressively treat high blood pressure, researchers say. As Reported by CBS News/WebMD

November 2007

Sale of Anti-Bleeding Drug Halted

The Food and Drug Administration has asked the makers of Trasylol, a drug used to prevent excessive bleeding during heart by-pass surgery, to withdraw the medication pending further analysis of a Canadian study which linked the drug to an increased mortality risk. The suspension may be only temporary as the FDA is exploring whether to make the drug available on a restricted basis for use by physicians in certain patients. As Reported by The New York Times

High Blood Pressure May Vary by Season

A study presented at the American Heart Association's 2007 Scientific Sessions finds that the blood pressure of people with hypertension is more likely to return to normal levels in summer than in the winter. Researchers found that blood pressure was nearly 8% less likely to return to normal in the winter than in the summer, suggesting that some people with high blood pressure may need higher doses or different medications during the winter months. A lack of exercise and a tendency to gain weight during the winter may play a role in the seasonal variation of blood pressure, researchers concluded. As Reported by CBS News / WebMD

Breast Feeding: Good for Adult Heart

New research suggests that breast-fed babies have better HDL cholesterol levels and a healthier BMI in adulthood than those who were not breast-fed as infants. Infants who nursed were 55% more likely to have high average levels of high-density lipoprotein, or HDL, in adulthood than those who were not breast-fed. Those who were breast-fed also had lower BMI, or body mass index, as adults - 26.1 compared to 26.9 for the bottle-fed counterparts. These cholesterol and BMI differences were modest, but significant, according to Dr. Nisha Parikh of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, who led the study. As Reported by MSNBC

Faulty Dosage Cups Spur Medicine Recall

The makers of Robitussin cough, cold, and congestion products have announced a recall of its Children's Dimetapp Cold & Chest Congestion medicine because its dosage cups lack a measurement mark for young children. Dosage cups for the affected products do not have a half-teaspoon mark, the recommended dosage for young children, ages 2 to 6. The recall is specific to the dosage cups and not the medication itself. As Reported by ABC News / Reuters

Dr. Weidner says... yikes. Can we please focus on precvention, wellness care, boosting the immune system and avoid the colds and flu? WE CAN!

'Bone Cement' May Help Repair Spinal Injuries

Bone cement treatments, acrylic-based fillers that are injected into the injured area, are already used to help repair bone injuries caused by osteoporosis. Researchers now believe that a new treatment using a similar compound will help repair burst spinal fractures, and help reduce recovery times for those with spinal injuries. As Reported by Fox News

Dr. Weidner says... "Eat Well!" from the Magnificent 7 series. Get calcium rich foods into your diet from an early age on.

We also recommend Cal Apatite Plus nutrition supplements with microcrystalline hydroxyapetite concentrate for bone health and strength.

Medical Bill Errors a Common Problem

The Medical Billing Advocates of America estimates that 8 out of 10 medical statements contain multiple errors, which can lead to patients being overcharged for a variety of medical services. Overcharges can range from as little as a few dollars to tens of thousands of dollars, the group says. Common blunders include medical-coding errors, mistakes in how deductibles are applied, and confusion over which providers are included in the network insurance plan. As Reported by MSNBC

Can Walking Ward Off Bone Loss?

A small study of men undergoing androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) and radiation for prostate cancer reports that walking briskly for 30 minutes, 5 days a week over a period of 2 months increased bone strength. Conversely, men in the control group, who did not exercise, lost 2.2% of their bone mass over the same period of time. As Reported by CBS News / WebMD

Exercise Builds Strong Brains, Too

A new study finds that kids who play vigorously for 20 to 40 minutes a day may be better able to organize schoolwork, do class projects, and learn mathematics. Research, presented at an annual meeting of the Obesity Society, revealed that children who were active for 40 minutes daily showed significant improvement on executive-function tests compared to a control group. Scans of the active group also indicated more neural activity in the frontal areas of the brain. As Reported by USA Today

Dr. Weidner says... yeah, "Move Well!" from the Magnificent 7 series. Get at least 30 minutes of exercise daily.