A blog about everything that is related to environmentally-induced diseases. Topics include oxidative stress diseases including chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, MCS, diabetes, PTSD and more. Physiological aspects of environmental illness will be discussed and special attention will be paid to how environmental contaminants and exposures effect the antioxidant system Nrf2.
Wednesday, May 6, 2015
Tuesday, May 5, 2015
The Chemical Link to Obesity That Is IN Food!
"Estrogen is blamed for everything from breast and prostate cancer and other hormone-linked conditions to obesity, sexual dysfunction, dropping sperm counts and depression and mood disorders."
4 Surprising Foods Packed With Estrogen — The Chemical Linked to Obesity and Sexual Dysfunction. Alternet. Martha Rosenberg. April 10, 2014. http://www.alternet.org/food/4-surprising-foods-packed-estrogen-chemical-linked-obesity-and-sexual-dysfunction
Canada Should Ban All Asbestos!
"To prevent future cases of asbestos-related disease, Canada should institute a time-specific ban on asbestos use in Canada and support a global ban, states a commentary in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal)."
CMAJ. (2015, May 5). "Canada should ban asbestos use in Canada and globally." Medical News Today. Retrieved from http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/293393.php.
Replace Sugary Drink With Tea or Coffee To Reduce Diabetes Risk!
"Researchers suggest that replacing a soft drink or a sweetened milk drink with one such as water or unsweetened tea or coffee every day could significantly reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes."
Replace soda with water, tea or coffee to fight diabetes, study suggests. Medical News Today. James MacIntosh. May 2, 2015. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/293374.php
Saturday, May 2, 2015
Beta-Carotenoids Linked to Lower Diabetes Risk!
High dietary intakes of alpha- and beta-carotene are associated with reduced type 2 diabetes risk in generally healthy adults, says data from the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition-Netherlands (EPIC-NL).
By Stephen DANIELLS, 01-May-2015. http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Research/Dietary-carotenoids-linked-to-lower-type-2-diabetes-risks-in-healthy-adults
Friday, May 1, 2015
Combination of Antioxidants Reduce Unhealthy Parameters from High-fat Diet!
A combination of antioxidants lower unhealthy parameters indicating a higher risk for cardiovascular disease from high-fat diet! Antioxidant Corabion combination included EPA, DHA, L-arginine, vitamin E and vitamin C.
Cranberry Juice May Decrease Risk of Heart Disease!
Daily consumption of a low-calorie cranberry juice may improve certain risk factors of heart disease, including blood pressure and triglycerides, says a new study from the Agricultural Research Service at the USDA and Ocean Spray Cranberries.
Cranberry juice may slash cardiometabolic risk factors: RCT study
By Stephen DANIELLS, 30-Apr-2015. http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Research/Cranberry-juice-may-slash-cardiometabolic-risk-factors-RCT-study
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