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Women with reduced micronutrient levels have greater risk of disability

The November 27, 2006 issue of the AMA journal Archives of Internal Medicine published the finding of researchers from Cornell University, Johns Hopkins, the University of Michigan, and the National Institute on Aging that older women with reduced levels of vitamin B6, vitamin B12 and selenium had a greater risk of developing disability in their activities of daily living over a three year follow-up period than those with higher levels. To the authors? knowledge, this is the first study to evaluate the effect of nutritional biomarkers on subsequent disability among older community-dwelling women.

The researchers analyzed data obtained in the Women's Health and Aging Study I, which evaluated risk factors contributing to the development of disability in 1,002 women 65 years or older who had difficulties in physical function. The current study included 634 participants who were not considered disabled, which was defined as having difficulty managing two or more activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and eating. Blood samples drawn upon enrollment were analyzed for carotenoids, vitamin A, selenium, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, folate, and vitamin D. The subjects were assessed at six month intervals over a three year period.

Over the three year follow-up, 208 women developed disability in performing activities of daily living. Women whose intake of vitamin B6 was in the lowest one-fourth of participants had a 31 percent greater risk of disability than those in the top three-fourths. For vitamin B12, the risk of disability was 40 percent greater, and for selenium, 38 percent greater for those in the lowest quarter compared to the remainder of the participants. There were no significant findings associated with the other nutrients tested.

Acting on the knowledge that deficiencies of vitamins B6 and B12 result in an elevation of homocysteine, evaluation of the subjects? homocysteine levels revealed that having high levels at the beginning of the study predicted the development of disability over the follow-up period. The authors suggest that "(1) altered protein metabolism and increased levels of homocysteine, oxidative stress, and inflammatory markers resulting in protein damage and reduced muscle mass and strength (sarcopenia); (2) increased risk of developing degenerative disease; and (3) decline of cognitive function," may explain the link between low levels of vitamin B6, vitamin B12 and selenium with disability.

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THOUGHT FOR THE DAY!
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So does extra light make you happier?

It does, says the journal Psychiatry and Clinical Neuroscience. And you don't need a whole lot to make the difference. Researchers at Sapporo Hanazono Hospital in Japan studied the effects of one hour of bright light every morning on a group of elderly women. After two days, the women reported improvements in alertness, mood, motivation, happiness, refreshment, concentration and appetite. After four days, there were also improvements in sleep patterns and anxiety.

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Balance is the Key To Health

Look What A Balance of Minerals Could Prevent!

Acne - zinc, sulfur
Anemia - iron, cobalt, copper, selenium
Arthritis - calcium, copper, magnesium, potassium, boron
Asthma - manganese, zinc, potassium
Brittle nails - iron, zinc
Birth defects - zinc, copper, cobalt, selenium, magnesium, manganese

Cancer - selenium, germanium
Candida (yeast infection) - zinc, selenium
Heart disease - calcium, copper, magnesium, potassium, selenium
Chronic Fatigue & Fibromyalgia - zinc, selenium, chromium, vanadium
Constipation - iron, magnesium, potassium
Cramps - calcium, sodium

Depression - calcium, copper, iron, sodium, zinc, chromium
Diabetes - chromium, vanadium, zinc
Digestive problems - chlorine, chromium, zinc
Eczema - zinc
Goiter (low thyroid) - iodine, copper
Hair loss - copper, zinc

Graying hair - copper
Hyperactivity - chromium, zinc, magnesium, lithium
Immune system weakness - zinc, selenium, chromium
Impotence - selenium, zinc, manganese, calcium, chromium
Infertility - calcium, zinc, selenium, chromium, copper, cobalt, manganese
Liver dysfunction - cobalt, selenium, zinc

Low blood sugar - chromium, vanadium, zinc
Memory loss - manganese
Muscular weakness - selenium, potassium, manganese
Nervousness - magnesium
Osteoporosis - calcium, magnesium, boron
PMS - zinc, chromium, selenium

Receding gums - calcium, potassium, magnesium, boron
Sexual dysfunction - selenium, zinc, manganese
Wrinkles/sagging (aging) – copper

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The average American man of ANY age - 30, 50, 60, or 65 - had around 15% less testosterone in the year 2002 (and presumably beyond, to 2006) than an identical man would have had 15 years ago, back in 1987.

Why is that you ask? Try looking at the environment around them and all the chemicals contained in every area of life. Antibacterial soaps, sprays, cleansers, skin care products, hormone containing foods along with cell phone usage and then ask. Why Not?

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Prescription Labels Hard to Understand
By Vivian Richardson, Ivanhoe Health Correspondent
December 4, 2006

ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Was it two pills three times a day or three pills two times a day? Do they mean two pills at a time or two pills total?

You may have asked yourself questions like these after looking at a prescription label. New research reveals nearly half of patients tested on their ability to understand instructions on prescription medication containers could not.

Researcher Michael Wolf, Ph.D., M.P.H., from Northwestern University in Chicago, told Ivanhoe the misunderstandings could lead to medication errors, like taking too much medicine or not enough medicine.

"What we think are seemingly simple instructions written on the prescription bottle is perhaps the only place where there's print information provided to the patient on how to actually administer the drug," said Dr. Wolf. Pamphlets and CDs handed out with some medications only tell patients more about the medication. "Supplemental materials do not actually provide specific notes and usage instructions because that's what the physician actually can tailor to the patients."

For the study, investigators polled men and women waiting for doctor appointments in Shreveport, La., Jackson, Mich., and Chicago. Each person was asked to interpret five label instructions.

One of the most common mistakes made by the 395 adults surveyed for the study was misreading "teaspoon" for "Tablespoon." While about 70 percent of the patients could correctly state the instructions "take two tablets by mouth twice daily," only about 35 percent could actually demonstrate the number of pills they would need to take each day.

"Regardless of literacy level, many patients had difficulty understanding very common prescription label instructions," said Dr. Wolf. Patients with lower literacy levels had the most difficult time interpreting labels. More than one-third of patients with adequate literacy levels misunderstood at least one of the labels.

"This was considerably alarming, given that patient people in the United States are taking more and more prescriptions annually," said Dr. Wolf. He believes the problem will only get worse as more people take more prescription medications.

Some suggestions for ways to make labels more understandable include having a pharmacist, nurse or physician ask the patient to demonstrate his/her understanding of the instructions. Clearer instructions, including precise times of day to take medications, and more legible fonts and formats of labels are also needed. Dr. Wolf says more research is needed to determine the best way to convey important information to patients.

LENA'S COMMENT: If any medication or supplement isn't taken correctly the outcome is going to be negligible. So make sure you understand the directions for maximum health protection!

Room Freshener Dangers Documented!

Many household products contain solvents called volatile organic compounds (VOCs). And in this case the word "organic" doesn't imply a health benefit. Far from it.

Two typical VOCs, used in many commercial air fresheners, are benzene - a carcinogen that's been linked to leukemia - and xylene - a toxic petroleum byproduct that's been associated with headaches and cognitive impairment.

In 2003, researchers at the University of Bristol in the UK reported on the effects of VOCs on mothers and infants enrolled in a large, ongoing study known as Children of the 90s. More than 10,000 mothers in this study responded to questionnaires regarding the use of products known to raise VOC levels. The questionnaires also gathered information about known symptoms of VOC exposure. In addition, 170 of the subjects agreed to have VOC levels monitored in their homes for one year.

The Bristol team reported these findings:

* In homes where air fresheners were used daily, mothers averaged nearly 10 percent more frequent headaches than mothers in homes where air fresheners were used once a week or less
* In the "daily" homes, mothers had more than 25 percent higher risk of depression compared to mothers in the "once a week" homes
* In the "daily" homes, infants were 32 percent more likely to suffer from diarrhea Infants in the "daily" homes had significantly more earaches than infants in "once a week" homes

In their published study in the Archives of Environmental Health, the researchers noted that the daily use of air fresheners and other aerosol products created a gradual accumulation of VOCs. And while the study focused on mothers and infants, the researchers believe that VOCs may cause similar reactions for anyone who spends a significant amount of time at home, such as retirees.