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>Cod Liver Oil Really Works!
>Autism Up 97% In 4 Years
>Did You Know That...
>Try Stevia

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Cod Liver Oil Really Works!
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Scientists now conclude that Cod liver oil, long thought of as a remedy for joint pain, really does work. In a study of 31 patients suf­fering from osteo-arthritis, re­searchers at Cardiff University in Wales showed that the oil reduced enzymes linked to pain and cartilage damage caused by osteo-arthritis. Cartilage cushions the ends of bones and stops them from rubbing against each other, which causes pain and limits move­ment. Osteo-arthritis is charac­terized by the breakdown of the joint's cartilage.

Bruce Caterson and his colleagues found that 86 % of pa­tients given 1,000 mg of extra high-strength cod liver oil before undergoing joint replacement surgery had significantly reduced levels of enzymes linked to cartilage damage, compared with 26 % of patients taking a placebo. 'The data suggests that cod liver oil has a dual mode of action, potentially slowing down the cartilage degeneration in­herent in osteo-arthritis and also reducing factors that cause pain and inflammation,' says Caterson.

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Autism Up 97% In 4 Years
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The number of children with autism in California has nearly doubled in the past 4 years.

The California De­partment of Developmental Se­vices found that 20,377 California children were receiving DDS services for autism as of December 2002 - a 97 % increase since 1998. The disorder is now more prevalent in California than childhood cancer, diabetes and Down syndrome.

Ron Huff, the psychologist who conducted both studies for DDS, said the latest numbers reflect an actual increase in autism in the state, not just improved diagnosis of existing cases. Despite a broader awareness of autism and increased research, the DDS report said scientists have not pinpointed a cause for the disorder.

DDS researchers are looking at a range of environmental toxins that could make children more vulnera­ble, including PCBs, pesticides and heavy metals such as mercury and lead.

They are also exploring the de­bated theory that childhood vac­cines may be at the root of the problem. While at least one large study has discounted a connection be­tween autism and the MMR (mea­sles, mumps and rubella) vaccine, Huff pointed to other research indi­cating that the mercury contained in thimerosal, used as a preserva­tive for many vaccines, has caused neurological problems in animals.

Researchers are also looking at the brain-gut connection in children with autism and are finding improvement in symptoms by addressing bacterial overgrowth in their digestive tracts. Change of diet and use of probiotics have been found to be natural and yet effective methods.

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Did You Know That ...
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>University of Toronto researchers found that simply eating certain heart-healthy foods, including almonds, soy protein. oat bran, olive oil and special spreads reduced cholesterol levels as much as prescription drugs.

>New research suggests that when you're stressed-out, feasting on buttery mashed potatoes or scooping up some ice cream really does help to calm you down. A study from University of California at San Francisco, found that eating high fat, high carbohydrate foods may slow the release of stress-related hormones.

>This year alone, 7 studies showed that the nutrients in eggs - choline, lutein and the highest-quality pro­tein, help prevent obesity, ward off stroke, keep eyes healthy, and minds sharp.

> The latest research points to natural compounds in black tea that may boost the immune cells that fight infection. Another study reveals that a compound in green tea may rejuvenate dying skin cells.

>Researchers in Japan say that laughter may indeed be the best dietary medicine. They found that people with diabetes who laughed soon after eating (by watching a comedy show) had significantly lower blood-sugar levels than those who listened to a boring (laugh-free) lecture. The blood sugar/laughter connection showed up in healthy people as well.

>Adults typically gain about 2 pounds a year, so many end up - 20 pounds heavier after 10 years. The solution, says James O. Hill of the University of Colorado, may be as simple as cutting 100 calories from your daily diet. That's only 8 ounces of cola, 1 slice of bread or 1/3 cup of ice cream.

>Dutch researchers found that people whose diets were high in omega-3, the healthy fats in fatty fish, walnuts and flaxseed, were less likely to suffer depression.

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TRY STEVIA!
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The FDA considers Stevia a supplement. Several companies are now mar­keting Stevia in the US as a sweetener. Made from the Stevia leaf, it comes in either liquid or powdered form and is up to 300 times sweeter than sugar, with no calories. Stevia leaf originated in Paraguay, and has been used as a sweetener for bit­ter drinks for thousands of years. Japanese drink manufacturers have been adding Stevia for more than 30 years with no known health effects. Stevia is very concen­trated. It is best used as an additive to drinks, cereals or yogurts. It doesn't have enough bulk for baking.

In Good Health.
Pamela Nathan

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• Re: Cod Liver Oil Works (Post requested by Dr Stoll) Lerch [1574.978] 20:37:33 3/09/04 (0)
• Re: Cod Liver Oil Works (Post requested by Dr Stoll) (Archive in supplements.) Walt Stoll [9.8] 06:34:46 3/09/04 (0)
• Re: Cod Liver Oil Works (Post requested by Dr Stoll) Vince F [51.37] 21:47:08 3/08/04 (0)

In Reply to: Cod Liver Oil Works (Post requested by Dr Stoll) posted by Pamela Nathan [1679.20] on March 08, 2004 at 20:06:55:

Cod completely cured my first knee problem but not the
second. That needed Glu/Chon and MSM.

I think the cod helps the synovial fluid that lubricates
the joints since both have Vit A in them

In Reply to: Cod Liver Oil Works (Post requested by Dr Stoll) posted by Pamela Nathan [1679.20] on March 08, 2004 at 20:06:55:

Thanks, Pamela, for the help.

Walt

In Reply to: Cod Liver Oil Works (Post requested by Dr Stoll) posted by Pamela Nathan [1679.20] on March 08, 2004 at 20:06:55:

My friend Lita Lee PhD told me to never take cod liver oil or any other polyunsaturated oil. I did what she said 18 months ago and got better. I now use only coconut oil, butter, and a little extra virgin olive oil. I tried cod liver oil a few weeks ago and it made me very sick. I'll never use it again, or any other polyunsaturated oil.

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• Lita Lee PhD