WHAT ROLE DOES NUTRITION PLAY?
I believe that many of our modern day dog problems are due to the foods that they eat, the conditions under which their food maybe grown as well as the environments that they live in. This then alters their genetic make-up which in turn is pasted on to their offspring. I have just received my Dec. 12th issue of Time Magazine. The cover titled “To The Dogs – The shame of overbreeding” over a picture of a sorrowful bulldog. The cover story “That’s No Way to Treat a Dog …” Decades of bad breeding have saddled a quarter of America’s purebreds with hereditary illness that cripple and even kill – and the nation’s canine establishment is to blame” goes into the many problems seen in dog breeds today. Problems such as bone diseases, hip dysplasia, retinal degeneration, skin allergies, lymphatic cancers, muscular dystrophy, undescended testicles, small litters, deformed puppies and behavior problems are listed, many specific to certain breeds. All seen in greater prevalence in many purebred b
George U. Liepa, PhD, FACN and Hemendra Basu, PhD Department of Human, Environmental and Consumer Resources, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti Correspondence: George Liepa, PhD, FACN, Eastern Michigan University, 210 Roosevelt Hall, Ypsilanti, MI 48197. Electronic mail may be sent to george.liepa{at}emich.edu’ + u + ‘@’ + d + ”//–>. The following review provides an update on C-reactive proteins (CRPs) and how they are related to chronic diseases and diet. Emphasis is placed on the mechanism that is involved in the infection/stress-induced formation of CRPs. CRPs’ role as biomarkers for coronary heart disease is discussed. This review also discusses the roles that obesity, diabetes, smoking, and synthetic hormones play in increasing serum CRP concentrations. It also summarizes information about how dietary manipulation and exercise can decrease CRP concentrations. The dietary components that seem to lead to a decrease in CRPs include {omega}-3 fatty acids (fish oil), vitamin E, a
Department of Human, Environmental and Consumer Resources, Eastern Michigan University, 210 Roosevelt Hall, Ypsilanti, MI 48197, USA. george.liepa@emich.edu The following review provides an update on C-reactive proteins (CRPs) and how they are related to chronic diseases and diet. Emphasis is placed on the mechanism that is involved in the infection/stress-induced formation of CRPs. CRPs’ role as biomarkers for coronary heart disease is discussed. This review also discusses the roles that obesity, diabetes, smoking, and synthetic hormones play in increasing serum CRP concentrations. It also summarizes information about how dietary manipulation and exercise can decrease CRP concentrations. The dietary components that seem to lead to a decrease in CRPs include omega-3 fatty acids (fish oil), vitamin E, and moderate amounts of alcohol. Aspirin intake is also discussed as a method that can be used to decrease CRP concentrations.
Creating a quality menopause transition requires following certain guidelines to minimize its effects on women’s health. You probably know that this condition wrecks havoc on female anatomy creating chemical imbalances and overall discomfort for a period of time (both short and long). Bouts of anxiety, physical symptoms such as hot flashes and vibrations ripping through the body, vaginal discomfort, relationship issues, and the realization that women are stepping into the next phase of their lives are critical changes one must face. Menopause and exercising proper women’s health can easily go hand in hand with a little extra effort. In order to lessen the severity of symptoms, women need to be informed about proper nutrition including vitamin and other supplement consumption. Let’s look into some vitamins that can help. Some of the physical symptoms of menopause include night sweats, itchy, crawly vibrations throughout the body, and general discomfort. An excellent vitamin to take is V
