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Chronic Wasting Disease Found in one New York Deer
by Randy Fabi
April 1, 2005

WASHINGTON - The first case of chronic wasting disease outside the US Midwest or Rocky Mountain region was confirmed in a white-tailed deer in New York State, the state's agriculture department said on Thursday.

Chronic wasting disease, which is not believed to harm humans, is a transmissible spongiform encephalopathy, part of a family of central nervous system diseases that include scrapie and mad cow disease. "This is not a public health threat, but it is a slow-moving animal health threat," said Bruce Akey, New York's assistant state veterinarian.

The New York Agriculture Department said the animal that tested positive for CWD was a 6-year-old white-tailed doe that was slaughtered from a captive herd in Oneida County.

The disease, which is not believed to harm other domestic livestock, has been found in a dozen US states in the Midwest and Rocky Mountains.

"So far, there is no known connection with any previously identified CWD positive herds or areas in the United States," Akey told reporters.

New York officials said they quarantined the herd where the infected deer was found, and would kill the remaining animals to test their brains for the disease. The state also quarantined other herds associated with the infected animal.

Symptoms of the disease, which has a long incubation period, include weight loss, stumbling, tremors, lack of coordination and listlessness, according to the US Agriculture Department.

Scientists do not yet know how the disease is transmitted among animals.

The disease has been found in Colorado, Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Utah, Wisconsin and Wyoming.

The US Centers for Disease Control advises consumers to avoid eating venison from any deer that might be infected with the disease as a safety precaution.

However, New York State Health Commissioner Antonia Novello said there were no cases of humans falling ill from eating suspect deer meat.

"We feel very comfortable saying there would be no public health risk to consuming venison," she said.

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LENA'S COMMENT: Notice the phrase "transmissible spongiform encephalopathy." but immediately in front of that phrase states, "Chronic wasting disease, which is not believed to harm humans." When I look up the word transmissible in the dictionary I found; [trans-mis-si-ble adjective: capable of being transmitted <transmissible diseases>.] They have the audacity to tell you "it's not believed to harm humans... Before Mad Cow Disease was Mad Cow Disease it was called, and in some third world countries still called "Chronic Wasting Disease." Our U. S. leaders have this unique quality of thinking they are protecting people by calling a diseases something different than what it's commonly named and that makes it okay and safe and if they say "it's not believed" they feel safe from being found to lie... In Europe they killed thousands of cattle because they had "Chronic Wasting Disease" renamed "Mad Cow Disease," yet we are told that this "Chronic Wasting Disease" in deer is not passed to humans. They are looking at collateral damage because Wasting Disease is only dangerous to those who kill and eat deer so it's considered to be safe? What kind of reasoning is that? In 25 or 30 years we will know that isn't at all true... To date there have been two deer found so you know if there are two there are a whole lot more....Moral of this comment. Don't kill and eat deer anywhere in the U.S. unless you like playing Russian Roulette with your life...

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Laughter is truly good medicine
By Rob Stein, Washington Post

ACCORDING TO the Bible, "a merry heart doeth good like a medicine." Now, modern science may be validating that Old Testament proverb — a good laugh may actually help fend off heart attacks and strokes. "We believe laughing is good for your health," said Michael Miller, of the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore, who led the research. "And we think we have evidence to show why that's the case."

A growing body of other evidence has suggested that negative emotions, particularly depression and stress, can be harmful, making people more prone to illness, more likely to experience suffering from their ailments and less likely to recover as quickly, or at all. One recent study even found sudden emotional shock can trigger life-threatening heart symptoms that many doctors mistake for a classic heart attack. Miller himself, along with his colleagues, had done a study that found people who have a negative reaction to social situations tend to be more prone to heart disease.

But far less has been done to examine whether positive emotions can reduce the risk and complications of illness.

So they decided to examine the ability of blood vessels to expand — known as vasodilation. Poor vasodilation can increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes by making the passageways prone to being blocked, cutting off vital blood flow.

The researchers asked 20 healthy men and women to watch clips of two movies — either the violent opening battle scene in the 1998 film "Saving Private Ryan" or a humorous scene from a comedy, such as the 1996 "Kingpin."

The researchers tested the subjects' vasodilation, before and after the movie, by constricting and releasing an artery in their arms with a blood pressure cuff and then using ultrasound to measure how the blood vessels were functioning.

Blood flow was significantly reduced in 14 of the 20 volunteers who saw the stressful film. In contrast, blood flow markedly increased in 19 of the 20 volunteers after watching the funny movie, the researchers reported last week at a meeting of the American College of Cardiology in Orlando, Fla.

Overall, blood flow decreased by about 35 percent after experiencing stress but increased 22 percent after laughter — an improvement equivalent to that produced by a 15- to 30-minute workout.

"It was a pretty dramatic difference," Miller said.

Previous research has indicated that stress hormones may be the primary culprit by which negative emotions harm health. When a person is under stress, the body pumps out hormones such as adrenalin and cortisol. That is designed to prime the body for a fight or a flight, but the hormones can have detrimental effects on the body, including suppressing the immune system and constricting blood vessels.

Miller and his colleagues hypothesize that laughter may have a contrasting effect, causing the body to release other natural chemicals known as endorphins — pleasure-producing agents best known for producing the "runner's high" — that may counteract the effects of stress hormones and cause blood vessels to dilate.

The researchers acknowledge they are still a long way from proving their hypothesis or fully understanding the process.

"Conceivably, when you laugh you send a signal to the brain to release these endorphins, and these may activate receptors to release other chemicals.

Laughter may also use similar mechanisms to boost the immune system and reduce the amount of inflammation in the body, linked to an increased risk of a host of health problems, said Lee Berk, a professor of health promotion and education at Loma Linda University of California.

"Laughter is not dissimilar from exercise," Berk said. "It's not going to cure someone from stage three cancer, but in terms of prevention it does make sense. In a sense, we have our own apothecary on our shoulders. Positive emotions such as laughter affect your biology."

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This time last year I was preparing to visit one of the large areas known for growing Ananas comosus Merr. Hawaii… While thinking about that marvelous trip I also remember eating a lot of these and enjoying every morsel! Christopher Columbus discovered this delectable food growing on the island of Guadeloupe in 1493 and took them back to Spain. It became very popular in Europe by the 1600s.

What is Ananas comosus Merr? Pineapple! The exceptional juiciness and vibrant tropical flavor of pineapple that balances the tastes of sweet and tart make them only second to bananas as America’s favorite tropical fruit. Although the season for pineapple runs from March through June, they are available year-round in local markets.

Bromelain, the great health property contained in pineapples, has been used for hundreds of years as a digestive aid, and to treat inflammation and other health problems. Recently, bromelain has been investigated for possible anticancer activity and now studies show it to contain protease that is a great blood thinner cholesterol lowering agent, thereby helping in preventing heart disease and stroke. Now all these will require daily consumption of pineapple and a very large portion.

Pineapple was a culinary favorite of the fierce Carib Indians who lived on islands in the sea that still bears their name.

Raw pineapple contains;
Calcium, a mineral, is used for building bones and teeth and in maintaining bone strength. Calcium is also used in muscle contraction, blood clotting, and maintenance of cell membranes.
Iron, Necessary for production hemoglobin, and oxygenation of red blood cells, builds up blood quality, and increases resistance as well as increasing energy production.
Magnesium, Key substance in proper functioning of nerves and muscles and healthy maintenance of bones. Helps protect the arterial lining from the stress of sudden blood pressure changes.
Phosphorus, Essential for utilization of carbohydrate, fats and proteins for growth, maintenance, repair of cells, and energy production. Necessary for proper skeletal growth, tooth development, kidney functioning and transference of nerve impulses.
Potassium, Essential for muscles, nerves and heart. Aids in proper maintenance of mineral balance of blood, as well as stable blood pressure. Works with sodium to regulate the body's water balance.
Sodium, The mineral is needed to maintain proper water balance and blood pH. The mineral aids in the transmission of nerve impulses, production of hydrochloric acid in the stomach, muscle function and immune system maintenance.
Zinc, important in prostate gland functions and the growth of reproductive organs. The mineralization of bone, a healthy immune system, the digestion of proteins, the acuity of taste and smell, detoxification of free radical promoting metals, collagen formation and wound healing, all depend on zinc. It assists in the transportation of vitamin A in the blood. Sufficient intake and absorption of zinc are needed to maintain the proper concentration of vitamin E in the blood.
Copper, its functions involve the development and maintenance of the cardiovascular, skeletal and the nervous system, including the brain. The development and maintenance of the red blood cells and healthy skin and hair also depend upon copper. Found in all the tissues, the mineral is most concentrated in the brain, heart, kidney, and liver.
Manganese, essential cofactor in a number of enzymes important in energy production and antioxidant defenses.
Selenium, enhances the immune system, normal development of the fetus during pregnancy, improving arthritic symptoms, and protecting the skin from UV rays. A deficiency could result in birth defects, increased risk of cancer, heart and liver diseases, Down’s syndrome and fibrocystic breast disease.

A host of vitamins; Such as C, Thiamin, B1, Riboflavin, Niacin, Pantothenic acid, B-6, Folate, Folic acid, B-12, A, Retinol, E, Tocopherol. Along with Amino acids such as Tryptophan, Threonine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Lysine, Methionine, Cystine, Phenylalanine, Tyrosine, Valine, Arginine,Histidine, Alanine, Aspartic acid, Glutamic acid, Glycine, Proline and Serine.

Low in calories! Pineapple is best eaten alone between meals or its enzymes will be used up digesting food and not benefiting your body as well as it could.

Look for pineapples that are heavy for their size. While larger pineapples will have more edible flesh, there is usually no difference in quality between a small and large size pineapple. Pineapples should be free of soft spots, bruises and darkened “eyes,” all of which may indicate that the pineapple is past its prime. Choose fruit with a fragrant sweet smell at the stem end. Avoid pineapple that smells musty, sour or fermented.

Pineapple can be left at room temperature for one or two days before serving. While this process will not make the fruit any sweeter, it will help it to become softer and juicier. Since they are very perishable, you should watch closely during storing period to ensure that they do not spoil. After two days, if you are still not ready to consume the pineapple, you should wrap it in a perforated plastic bag and store it in the refrigerator where it will keep for a maximum of three to five more days.

Pineapple that has been cut up should be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container. It will stay fresher and retain more taste and juiciness if you also place some liquid, preferably juice from the pineapple, in the container. Although pineapple can be frozen, this process greatly affects its flavor.

Our favorite way of eating pineapple is fresh and raw, can't beat it for great taste and enjoyment. My husband loves pineapple pie.

Word of caution: If you are taking blood thinners eat pineapple or drink pineapple juice but watch your blood closely for too much thinning.

The Drug Company Influence on Your Health
By: Shane Ellison, M.Sc.
Copyright © 2005 All Rights Reserved
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In the beginning, there were nutrients for procuring health. Today, there are drugs, drugs and more drugs. This is the result of the drug company business model. It utilizes an arsenal of techniques to influence the government in order to minimize competition from nutritional supplements. The cold hard fact of this business model has become clear: Health in America has been fractured. The health of U.S. children is worse in virtually all categories relative to
children in other industrialized countries. At least 80% of seniors have at least one chronic disease and 50% have at least two according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Understanding these techniques serves as a how-to guide for avoiding government-mandated drug addiction and remaining healthy.

First, education on the proper use of nutritional substances to achieve good health was removed from the medical school curriculum over 85 years ago. There is not a medical doctor practicing today who has been trained in medical school on the prophylactic use of nutritional supplements. This explains the reluctance of medical doctors to teach patients about natural alternatives, they don't know about them. Through self-education, a select few medical doctors have become excellent advisors on proper use of nutraceuticals.

Second, the FDA has stonewalled ALL nutritional supplement manufacturers from educating their clients on nutritional supplements by passing the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA). This act prohibits supplement manufacturers to market or claim that their products "cure, mitigate, treat, or prevent" any given disease or illness. Instead, they can only make general statements about their products. As a result, nutritional supplements carry labels that are intentionally vague and misleading to consumers. Finding which nutritional supplements to take for any given illness has become close to impossible.

DSHEA also gave the FDA the authority to remove any nutritional supplement from the market if it "proved" to be unsafe. Because of their broad definition of "unsafe" and because most anything, even water, is unsafe in large amounts, the FDA can now ban any nutritional supplement which poses as competition to its pharmaceutical partners. Ephedra is a perfect example. Green tea extract may be next.

Third, lobbying by the pharmaceutical industry has enabled the drug community to influence the media to set a negative tone on the use of nutritional supplementation. More often than not, the message is that natural alternatives to prescription drugs are ineffective and dangerous. Unable to distinguish between the truth and profit motives, the general public has turned away from nutritional supplements to embrace pharmaceutical drugs.

And finally, on the worldwide front, the pharmaceutically-compliant World Trade Organization (WTO) is working rigorously to convince the nations of the world that ALL human beings require the EXACT same amount of nutrients and that anything above this amount is dangerous. Under the guise of protecting vitamin consumers, the WTO is using what is known as the CODEX ALIMENTARIUS COMMISION (CAC) to further restrict the free use of nutritional supplements within the United States and worldwide.

Specifically, the CAC is setting "Guidelines for Vitamin and Mineral Food Supplements." These guidelines are more restrictive and will supercede current U.S. regulations by dictating to the U.S. which nutrients are safe, the maximum and minimum amounts allowed in a product, and related packaging and labeling requirements.

The CAC stands firm in their conviction that these guidelines are for the safety of others. But if safety were the priority, then the WTO could use the CAC to protect us from prescription drugs, which kill and estimated 100,000 people every year in the United States. Instead, they waste time on nutritional supplements, which have killed less people than rabid squirrel attacks.

The success of the aforementioned techniques lies in fear. This fear is secured by the vested interests of professional alarmists within the government who promote it in order to minimize drug competition. The end result - drug companies secure their lion's share and profit from your pain.

About the Author
Shane holds a Master's degree in organic chemistry and has first-hand industry experience with drug research, design and synthesis. He understands that Americans want and deserve education rather than prescriptions. His shocking e-book surrounding cholesterol-lowering
drugs and HEART DISEASE can be downloaded for FREE as a pdf file at www.health-fx.net . His life saving book Health Myths Exposed is available at Amazon and www.healthmyths.net .

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