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Antibiotics Don't Prevent UTI in Kids
By Vivian Richardson, Ivanhoe Health Correspondent

ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Doctors will often recommend a daily dose of antibiotics for children who are prone to urinary tract infections. However, new evidence reveals this practice does not prevent children from getting infections and may actually increase the risk of treatment-resistant infections.

Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania studied the risk factors that can lead to urinary tract infections (UTI) in children. They found antibiotics had no effect on the risk of recurrent infections. In fact, children given prophylactic antibiotics were 7.5-times more likely to develop a resistant infection.

Study authors wrote doctors should communicate the unclear benefits of using antibiotics to prevent UTI to parents before putting a child on the treatment.

"We really only ought to be using antibiotics when we have a basis to do so," said Charles Shubin, M.D., Director of Pediatrics for Mercy FamilyCare, a division of Family Health Centers of Baltimore. He told Ivanhoe this study is just one more example a treatment that did not have the evidence to prove its effectiveness.

"We used to give kids long-term antibiotics -- ironically, what we used to do with UTIs -- for fluid behind the ear drum. We now know that this is not helpful. It doesn't help the fluid," he said.

Dr. Shubin explained the majority of children who develop urinary tract infections are not at risk for serious, long-term problems, like kidney damage. However, recurrent infections can be more dangerous for the 30 to 40 percent of children who are more prone to UTI because of vesicoureteral reflux, a backflow of urine.

"The question is, is prophylactic antibiotics what we want to do or should these kids have anatomic rearrangement, i.e. surgery," Dr. Shubin said. He explained a surgical procedure could be used to fix the problem and reduce a child's risk of recurrent infections.

Parents can watch their children for signs of UTI. Urinating often and with pain and puss in the urine are symptoms of UTI. If these symptoms are accompanied by fever and discomfort in the lower back, it could be a kidney infection, which is more serious.

SOURCE: Interview with Charles Shubin, M.D.;The Journal of the American Medical Association, 2007;298:179-186

LENA'S COMMENT: It would be so nice if the doctor's read this information that they have at their finger tips, but they seldom read their medical journals! This I know first hand having worked with them for 20+ years...

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FOOD OF THE WEEK
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And You Thought It Was Just a Flower!

It isn't just a flower and hasn't been for centuries, but lost it's health allure sometime in the past when pharmaceutical companies came on the scene and can adulterate so many natural healthy foods and herbs.!

I thought it would be unique to present you with a food I you've more than likely never eaten or even referred to as food. There are a minute number of people who even recognize this as a food! "A rose by any other name is a rose." That is precisely what this food is, a Rose!

Roses are members of the apple family, and like their relative, they produce a fruit. The fruit portion of the rose is called the rose hip, a big seed pod that form on rose canes after it blossoms. Some roses, especially Rugosa roses, form rose hips that are the size of a quarter! Wild Roses are found in various places from forests to canyons, logged wastelands and thickets. There are nine species of Roses, all of which have edible fruits and flowers, though they are not necessarily tasty. Then there are a multitude of roses found at your local neighborhood nursery. There isn't a lacking of roses as it is a most popular flower! But what about eating it?

Rose hips is the apple of the rose and also a great food! Of course rose petals make a great looking healthy addition to salads!

Rose Hips, The Healer

Rosehips were found within a body of an English woman buried almost 2000 years ago. Seems the English have enjoyed roses and rosehips since the begining of recorded history.

Rosehips have saved many generations from scurvy due to its high Vitamin C content. Many fine foods have been created using these rose hips. Probably the most popular being rose hip vinegar but jelly and syrups are healthy, unique and found in unique stores and homes.

Rose Hips contain more vitamin C, calcium, phosphorus, and iron than oranges, and sixty times more vitamin C than lemons. Rosehips also contain a high amount of carotenoids and catchins, isoquercitrin all from the polyphenol family. These natural occurring chemicals have great antioxidant activities. Polyphenols also enhance the immune system, assists in weight loss, lowers cholesterol, and beats up cancer cells and free radicals that disease the body. Rosehips also contain maltic acid. Women suffering from Fibromyalgia are almost always found to be deficient in maltic acid. Herbalist at the turn of century suggested we all drink a cup of rosehip tea daily. There seems to be something to that rosy advice.

Rose Hips is used by many to treat infections of the bladder and kidney, diarrhea, skin problems, colds and flu, sore throat, fatigue, inflammation, stress, and nervousness. It has also been used to treat arteriosclerosis, circulatory insufficiencies, contagious disease, and PMS. HOWEVER, YOU MUST NEVER USE THE HIPS OF ANY ROSE BUSH TREATED WITH A PESTICIDE.

Many cosmetic companies are adding rosehip seed oil to their lotions and facial products. Rose hip seed oil helps to regenerate the skin cells due to its high content of essential unsaturated fatty acids, oleic (15-20%), linoleic (44-50%) and linolenic (30-35%). Our body cannot reproduce these fatty acids, so it has to come from an outside source and very few foods contain sufficient quantities to help us. Rosehip oil helps to fade age spots and reduce the signs of aging. It also helps to reduce scars as well as scars caused by acne.

Here is a really neat tasty Rose Hips recipe that I haven't tried yet but may have by the time you read this as I intend to make them soon!

Peachy Rosehips Muffins

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup pecans or walnuts
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup fresh or frozen peaches (or canned)
2 eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup dried seedless rosehips
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Grease twelve 2 3/4" muffin pan cups, or line them with paper baking cups. In large mixing bowl, combine first six ingredients. In another bowl, mash peaches with fork, add rosehips to the mashed peaches, let sit about 10 minutes, then stir in remaining ingredients. Add peach mixture to flour mixture and stir just until ingredients are moistened. Spoon the batter into muffin cups. Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until tops are golden.

This recipe is from the old "The Chamomile Times & Herbal News"

NEED TO KNOW: Taken in the recommended doses, Rose Hips is generally safe; however, taking vitamin C in high doses can cause stomach upset and diarrhea. If you have kidney stones, consult your physician before using Rose Hips. Safety in young children, pregnant or nursing women, or those with severe liver or kidney disease is not known.

Enjoy your unique food!
Lena

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Organic food 'better' for heart
Monday July 09, 2007

ISLAMABAD: Organic fruit and vegetables may be better for you than conventionally grown crops, US research suggests.
A ten-year study comparing organic tomatoes with standard produce found almost double the level of flavonoids - a type of antioxidant.

Flavonoids have been shown to reduce high blood pressure, lowering the risk of heart disease and stroke.

Writing in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, the team said nitrogen in the soil may be the key.

Dr Alyson Mitchell, a food chemist at the University of California, and colleagues measured the amount of two flavonoids - quercetin and kaempferol - in dried tomato samples that had been collected as part of a long-term study on agricultural methods.

They found that on average they were 79% and 97% higher respectively in the organic tomatoes than in the conventionally grown fruit.

New Scientist magazine reported that the different levels of flavonoids in tomatoes are probably due to the absence of fertilisers in organic farming.

Flavonoids are produced as a defence mechanism that can be triggered by nutrient deficiency, such as a lack of nitrogen in the soil.

The inorganic nitrogen in conventional fertiliser is easily available to plants and so, the researchers suggests, the lower levels of flavonoids are probably caused by over-fertilisation.

Flavonoids have also been linked with reduced rates of some types of cancer and dementia.

The Food Standards Agency says there is some evidence that flavonoids can help to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and they are currently carrying out a study to look at the health benefits in more detail.

However, a spokesperson said there was no evidence that organic food was healthier.

"Our long-standing advice on organic food is there can be some nutrient differences but it doesn't mean it's necessarily better for you."

For example, a recent study found that organic milk had higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids, but the FSA points out that these short-chain fatty acids do not seem to have the health promoting benefits offered by long-chain omega-3 oils found in oily fish.

Peter Melchett, Soil Association policy director said: "We welcome the now rapidly growing body of evidence which shows significant differences between the nutritional composition of organic and non-organic food.

"This is the second recent American study to find significant differences between organic and non-organic fruit.

"These findings also confirm recent European research, which showed that organic tomatoes, peaches and processed apples all have higher nutritional quality than non-organic."

"As further scientific evidence emerges from new research looking at differences between organic and non-organic food, the Soil Association will be asking the FSA to keep their nutritional advice to consumers under review."

E. Coli Found in 500 Tennessee Streams
July 10, 2007

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - More than 500 Tennessee streams are polluted with E. coli bacteria, according to information from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.

"I used to think flowing water was always fun and a good place to recreate. But now, unless you're dealing with treated water, it's best to be very careful," said Richard Urban, head of the TDEC Chattanooga field office's water pollution control division.

The environmental department has tested more than 60,500 miles of stream and about 5,155 miles contained E. coli, TDEC spokeswoman Tisha Calabrese-Benton said.

The pollution is caused by failed septic tanks, failed sewer collections and runoff from farms with livestock.

The bacteria can infect scratches on the skin, cause ear infections and cause illnesses with flu-like symptoms such as diarrhea, nausea and fever.

But most enforcement recommendations are voluntary. When E. coli is found in waterways, TDEC can ask cities and businesses to limit pollution and building permits, encourage better farm practices and offer educational programs.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture offers grants to farm owners who build watering and grazing systems that keep their livestock away from waterways.

"The way (the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) has approached a lot of regulatory actions is to start with voluntary actions. The next step becomes less voluntary," Urban said. "If things are not improved, the recommendations become less and less voluntary."

Municipal governments are asked to prohibit storm drain connections to sewer lines and requiring tougher septic tank permitting rules.

More than 20 creeks in Hamilton County are polluted with E. coli bacteria. Some of the polluted streams flow near public recreation places, such as the city's Renaissance Park, Audubon Acres wildlife sanctuary and Camp Jordan in East Ridge.

"The disappointing thing to me is if you're down at Renaissance and you're biking or reading or whatever, you can't put your feet in the water," said Leah Cross, who recently took her 4-year-old son to Renaissance Park. "I think it's just sad that it's polluted, and I hope they find a solution."

Information from: Chattanooga Times Free Press, http://www.timesfreepress.com

LENA'S COMMENT: If you think this is the only state afflicted you are sticking your head in the sand. Here in Arizona alone, each year streams all over the sate are closed to the public because ecoli becomes too high to be safe. I can tell you every state suffers this same malady!