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What is less known, and doctors are not taught, is that prior to measles vaccine coming on the market, the death rate for measles declined 97.7 percent during the first 60 years of the 20th century.

The mortality rate was 133 deaths per million people in the U.S. in 1900, and had dropped to 0.3 deaths per million by 1960. Measles caused less than 100 deaths a year in the U.S. before there was a vaccine (in 1963) for this disease.

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Treatment Of Depression in Pregnancy Affects Babies
By BENEDICT CAREY
February 4, 2005

n the wake of a yearlong debate over the risks of antidepressants to minors, an analysis of World Health Organization medical records has found that infants whose mothers took the drugs while pregnant may suffer withdrawal symptoms. The study challenges the assurances that many doctors have long given pregnant women with depression that taking the drugs would not affect their babies.

But experts said that the study, appearing today in the journal Lancet, was not definitive and must be weighed against the benefits of drug treatment. Untreated maternal depression can also harm a developing fetus, the experts said, and may lead to lasting childhood problems; all of the infants in the study recovered completely from withdrawal symptoms within 24 hours.

"This study is important in that it gives us a red flag that babies exposed to antidepressants during pregnancy should be closely observed, and may go through unusual behaviors at first," said Dr. Timothy Oberlander, a developmental pediatrician at the University of British Columbia. Dr. Oberlander was not involved in the research and does not conduct research or act as a consultant for pharmaceutical companies.

Some 10 percent to 15 percent of women suffer bouts of depression during the hormonal chaos of pregnancy, and about a quarter of those women get antidepressant treatment, doctors estimate, usually with drugs like Prozac, Paxil and Zoloft. If not treated, these women may also be at increased risk of postpartum depression, a devastating disorder that not only clouds the relationship between mother and child but can also interfere with the child's social development, according to Dr. Janet DiPietro, a professor at the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health.

In the new study, researchers in Spain and Sweden searched through a database of adverse drug reactions maintained by the W.H.O. since 1968. They looked for reports of newborns who had been exposed in utero to antidepressants and who had symptoms that included heightened agitation, fever and quickened breathing.

Psychiatrists have long observed these kinds of reactions in adults who abruptly stop taking certain antidepressants, and a few smaller studies have also recently noted similar symptoms in infants born to mothers who were taking antidepressants.

The researchers using World Health Organization records found more than 100 such cases, and narrowed those down to 93 that could be linked strongly to an antidepressant medication, based on the treating doctors' original reports. After conducting a statistical analysis, the authors concluded that the withdrawal reports were more common than would be expected by chance, and should be published to alert doctors and patients.

In 13 of the 93 cases, the study found, newborns suffered convulsions, a reaction that has not been widely noted in adults who discontinue antidepressant use.

"All we are saying is that the data we have points to the possibility of withdrawal problem, but we would have to investigate each case closely to determine the overall risk," the paper's lead author, Dr. Emilio Sanz of La Laguna Medical School in Spain said in a telephone interview.

That newborns would show some reaction to months of exposure to mood-changing medication in the womb is not surprising to many doctors. The most widely prescribed antidepressants, called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or S.S.R.I.'s, induce alterations in the sensitivity of nerve cells, among other things, and abruptly stopping these drugs forces the brain to readjust, experts say.

The antidepressant most often reported in the study to produce withdrawal effects was Paxil, which is cleared more quickly from the body than similar drugs. Dr. Sanz said the effects were stronger for Paxil but acknowledged that factors unrelated to the drug's chemistry could also account for the difference.

"Our monitoring so far has not provided clear evidence that Paxil causes neonatal complications," said Mary Anne Rhyne, a spokeswoman for its maker, GlaxoSmithKline.

The Food and Drug Administration asked antidepressant manufacturers to list possible neonatal complications on labels more than a year ago, after small studies found that infants exposed to the drugs suffered respiratory distress, irritability and seizures, among other troubles. It is not yet clear whether the new study will lead to a new advisory, an F.D.A. spokeswoman said.

Some experts said that severe depression during or after pregnancy was still a larger threat to a child's well-being than the often mild and transient effects from ending a drug.

"But for the worried well, for women who want antidepressants to feel better as opposed to treating serious depression," Dr. DiPietro said, "they may want to ask whether the benefit they are getting outweighs the potential risks to the developing child."

The Really Healthy Disease Proofing Vegetable!

If you've read all the "Food Of The Week" columns you can see how fruits and vegetables are disease fighters extraordinaire!

I advocate eating at least 50% to 60% of your foods as raw fruits and vegetables daily to get the maximum nutritional value out of them.

When it comes to nutritional value, broccoli is at the top of the list. It is rich in vitamins, high in fiber, low in calories and contains as much calcium as milk and much healthier. By including broccoli regularly in your diet you can reduce and prevent ailments like cancer, diabetes, osteoporosis and heart disease.

Want to know how to beat prostate cancer? Your physician will probably tell you to take prescription drugs. That's the pharmaceutical industry trained doctor's answer who doesn't know better! For a dual killer of those nasty illnesses mix tomato and broccoli, said to help reverse breast cancer, colon cancer, leukemia and other cancers of the body.

Why not something that is safer that your body is built to accept 100% and is proving to be far better for fighting diseases.

This green vegetable that looks like a bush, should be on everyone's plate on a regular basis, if they wish to stay healthy! Broccoli has been around for more than 2000 years. During the 16th century, the plant was grown in Italy and France. It began to be commercially grown in the United States in the 1920s. The word "broccoli" derives from the Italian 'Brocco' meaning arm branch. Broccoli is related to cabbage, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts. The most common type of broccoli sold in the U.S. is called sprouting, or Italian green, broccoli; its light-green stalks are topped by umbrella-shaped clusters of purplish-green florets. It is also known as Calabrese, after the Italian province of Calabria, where it was first grown. Other broccoli types are:

Broccolini: a cross between broccoli and Chinese kale.
Broccoflower: a cross between broccoli and cauliflower, comes in a single large head, like cauliflower, but is green rather than white.
Broccoli sprouts: a particularly concentrated source of sulforaphane. They're expensive, but a little goes a long way.

Broccoli is an antioxidant rich food filled with the minerals Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium, Zinc, Copper, Manganese and Selenium. Rich in vitamins such as; Vitamin C, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Pantothenic acid, Vitamin B-6, Folate, Folic acid, Vitamin B-12, Vitamin A, Retinol and Vitamin E. broccoli really delivers in the nutrition department.

A University of Illinois-Urbana study found that rats eating a combination of broccoli and tomatoes had a lower rate of tumor growth than rats eating broccoli or tomatoes separately. Researcher John Erdman said the two foods bring out the best in each other, and maximize the cancer-fighting effect of the nutrients they contain. You can mix the two for optimum illness fighters!

When choosing broccoli in the market, select organic heads that have tight and compact bud clusters with an even dark color. The stems should be a lighter green than the buds and easy to pierce with a fingernail. Avoid stalks with yellowed or open bud clusters and stems that are hard and dry. Broccoli can be stored, unwashed, in a plastic bag in the refrigerator crisper for days. Before use, wash by rinsing in purified/filtered water with a splash of vinegar for disinfectant.

Storing broccoli: Refrigeration slows the conversion of sugar to lignin, thereby preserving texture and flavor; keeping broccoli chilled also protects vitamin C content. Store broccoli in an open plastic bag in the refrigerator crisper, which will provide the right balance of humidity and oxygen. Do not wash broccoli before storing; although it needs moisture to remain fresh, any water on its surface will encourage spoilage. Fresh broccoli is best if used within a day or two of purchase, but it will keep for up to four days in a crisper. Once cooked, any leftovers may be refrigerated for two to three days in a tightly covered container.

Our favorite ways of eating broccoli are steamed with a splash of seasoned rice vinegar, or raw with other veggies as a salad with lemon juice with virgin olive oil or flax seed oil as dressing. Also I like raw broccoli flowerets with sliced tomatoes and sliced sweet onions. Grandchildren like them with a bit of ranch dressing, which I don't think of as healthy, but a little once in a while isn't going to kill them and it gets them to eat the broccoli! I try to make Ranch dressing fresh so it's not quite as lethal.

Here is a great recipe:

Broccoli with Garlic

1 bunch of broccoli, OR 1 pound of frozen chopped broccoli
2 medium fresh tomatoes (cut into bite size pieces)
6 garlic cloves
1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
2 tablespoons purified/filtered water
1/4 teaspoon hot (cayenne) pepper (optional)

Wash broccoli and cut into small florets. Cut the tender parts of the stem into smallish cubes or save add to stew or make Broccoli Slaw.

Steam broccoli in until barely tender and still bright green. Don't overcook! For all cruciferous, this is a very important guideline!

Place olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Chop or mince the garlic. When the oil is hot, add sea salt, then the garlic. Saute' stirring frequently, just until the garlic starts to soften. Quickly add the water, and the cayenne if desired. Turn heat low and simmer for a couple of minutes.

Place the broccoli and fresh tomatoes in a large glass or crockery serving bowl. Pour the garlic mixture over it, mixing gently to coat each piece evenly. Serve and enjoy.

Chill leftovers and add to salad the next day.

Now go get some broccoli for your next meal, enjoy and know you are eating for health!

Lena

Chocolate, Sinful Or Medicine?
© By Lena Sanchez

No I'm not going to preach to you but chocolate season is upon us and some will be feeling Guilty when eating the sweets their sweet brought them.

Is it sinful or medicine? Should you feel guilty?

When people think of chocolate, they usually think of the sweet shop and high calorie chocolate bars. It may come as a surprise that chocolate was originally used as a medicine and is still being used as a medicine today.

It is good for us? It's only been in the 19th century that chocolate's status changed from medicine to magnificent confection. The Latin name for chocolate "Theombroma cacao" translates to "food of the Gods". The cacoa bean itself - that chocolate comes from - has some great properties to lift the mood, fight fatigue, bolster libido, and ... even aid in weight loss. A recipe for you own chocolate weight loss healing tonic below.

Native to Central and Latin America, the fruits of the chocolate tree have been used by indigenous people to treat depression, fatigue, weight gain, and poor sex drive for thousands of years. Indeed, when the Europeans first arrived in the Americas looking a little worse for the wear, they were presented with a tonic beverage made out of cocoa beans.

Is using chocolate as a medicine a strange idea? Maybe not. When do people eat chocolate? When they are depressed, frustrated, angry, and irritated. Does it work? If it didn't, people in the world would not consume millions of pounds of chocolate each year! Chocolate works. But what does the scientific community have to say about chocolate. Is there anything to it? Let's look at its different uses, one at a time.

Sex

Chocolate has long been used as an aphrodisiac in Latin America. What does a suitor bring a date? A box of chocolates. What does a husband bring a wife when he has been behaving badly? A box of chocolates. Chocolate and love go hand in hand.

Is there anything to this? To begin with, chocolate contains valeric acid, a sedative and tranquilizer. Indeed, it is termed an "anti-hysteric". It also contains the neurotransmitter dopamine, which acts as a relaxant. Chocolate relaxes and love tends to flourish in a relaxed setting.

Moreover, chocolate contains phytosterols that may, in some way, mimic human sex hormones. Research into the hormone side of chocolate is in its infancy, but women will tell you they crave chocolate at certain times of the month. This may be because it provides them with something they need. Some researchers feel chocolate's activity may go beyond hormonal and approach the pheromonal level. Pheromones are the compounds our bodies produce which make us attractive to the opposite sex.

Exhaustion

People that are tired all of the time often reach for a chocolate bar, seemingly with good reason. Chocolate has been shown to act as a gentle stimulant. Firstly, it contains the stimulant theobromine, a substance related to caffeine. Research has shown that like caffeine, theobromine stimulates nerve function but it does not have the negative side effects associated with caffeine. Could theobromine make a person jittery? Probably not. Chocolate also contains the relaxant valeric acid and the anti-anxiety compound glutamic acid which counter balances the stimulant effect of theobromine!

Weight Gain

Research has shown that when you eat your brain releases happy chemicals and you feel happier. For this reason some people over eat when they are feeling down. The problem being, if you are depressed and you put on weight you get even more depressed.

Can chocolate help those people who eat to make themselves feel better? Maybe. First of all, it contains a list of anti-depressant compounds that address the fundamental problem with comfort eaters. Beyond this, theobromine, the stimulant found in chocolate, has been determined to act as an "anorexic". Anorexics are substances that make you less hungry! Chocolate acts as an appetite suppressant and antidepressant all in one. It also contains compounds that speed the metabolism, which means you burn more fat while using it.

Depression

A lot of people eat chocolate when they are feeling a little blue and it would seem that this is not a bad idea. Chocolate beans contain amino acids, many of which have been shown to have an antidepressant activity. The list of anti-depressant amino acids includes tryptophan, phenylalanine, and tyrosine. Fascinatingly, tryptophan has been shown to increase the body?s production of serotonin. Serotonin is our bodies self produced antidepressant.

"Along with chocolate's many wonderful attributes comes its calories and fat, but you can get the benefits of chocolate without hurting your heart or waistline."

I found this fantastic beverage that Planet Botanic (www.planetbotanic.com) uses made from cacao beans to treat mild depression, exhaustion, and poor sex drive. Also used in weight loss plans to help wean people off chocolate-bar addiction.

1. Take 24 raw cacao beans (available in Latin American grocery stores- notice the spelling) and place them in a pan on the stove. Heat them on low, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes, then remove from the pan to cool.
2. Once beans cool, grind them into a fine powder in an electric coffee grinder or VitaMixer.
3. Add the powder to 3 1/2 cups boiling water and boil 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

4. While cooling, sweeten to taste. Any sweetener you enjoy will be fine except for Sweet?n Low or any other aspartame sweetener.

The result - 3 cups genuine cacao. You can drink it hot or cold. Store in the refrigerator no more than one week.

Note: If you cannot find the beans, buy organic cacao powder from your health food store. Three teaspoonfuls in 3 cups water make the equivalent of the above recipe made from beans.

How to use the Chocolate Tonic:

*For energy: Drink 1 cup 3 x day
*To curb appetite: Drink 1 cup 3 x day
*To rev up romance: Drink 1 1/2 cup 1/2 hour before
romancing
*To wean off chocolate bars:
Have 1 cup when the urge hits (Max 3 cups a day)

Warnings: Even though cacao beans are considered to be safe, they're not recommended, in large quantity, for pregnant or nursing women, anyone with kidney stones, those with acid reflux problems, or migraine sufferers.

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