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The Benefits of Soy 
I
discovered the benefits of soy while researching diet plans and natural
health products for dieting. The more research I did the more intrigued
I became with the possibilities it has for women’s health.
The FDA
says that a diet low in cholesterol and saturated fats along with 25
grams of soy protein per day may lead to a reduction in your chances of
having heart disease. School lunches are permitted by the USDA to use
soy as a protein. Soy may even lower your risk of cancer.
The
benefits of soy have been shown in hundreds of studies. So, why am I
not recommending everyone stop eating meat and switch to soy? My desire
is that this website will be viewed by women as being honest and
reliable. Any product I recommend will be recommended for the purposes
my research shows that it has a good chance of accomplishing. For
purposes of: weight loss; estrogen balancing to help PMS and menopause;
and as a low-fat, high protein supplement I recommend soy as a wonder
supplement.
Isoflavones
in soy have been well researched and shown to help in the replacement
of estrogen that is lowered during menopause. These same isoflavones
help balance the estrogen levels in women suffering from very high
estrogen levels causing PMS.
In good
conscience I can say that soy will help most people obtain their
nutritional health goals as a supplement. The health risks of soy that
keep me from recommending soy as the backbone of your diet are as
follows. Vitamins A, D, B12 and the minerals iron, iodine, and zinc are
not available in significant numbers. In addition it may be true that
soy actually acts as a blocker to the absorption of some minerals.
The basis
for my recommendation of Revival Soy is two fold. First, the benefits
of soy are well documented. Second, consumption of one soy shake or one
bar contains the recommended amount of soy daily. If all or any of the
other claimed benefits of soy are true than you’re in good shape. On
the other ha ...
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The Family and the ADHD Child
Medication can help the ADHD child in everyday life. He or she may
be better able to control some of the behavior problems that have led
to trouble with parents and siblings. But it takes time to undo the
frustration, blame, and anger that may have gone on for so long. Both
parents and children may need special help to develop techniques for
managing the patterns of behavior. In such cases, mental health
professionals can counsel the child and the family, helping them to
develop new skills, attitudes, and ways of relating to each other. In
individual counseling, the therapist helps children with ADHD learn to
feel better about themselves. The therapist can also help them to
identify and build on their strengths, cope with daily problems, and
control their attention and aggression. Sometimes only the child with
ADHD needs counseling support. But in many cases, because the problem
affects the family as a whole, the entire family may need help. The
therapist assists the family in finding better ways to handle the
disruptive behaviors and promote change. If the child is young, most of
the therapist's work is with the parents, teaching them techniques for
coping with and improving their child's behavior.
Several intervention approaches are available. Knowing something
about the various types of interventions makes it easier for families
to choose a therapist that is right for their needs.
Psychotherapy works to help people with ADHD to
like and accept themselves despite their disorder. It does not address
the symptoms or underlying causes of the disorder. In psychotherapy,
patients talk with the therapist about upsetting thoughts and feelings,
explore self-defeating patterns of behavior, and learn alternative ways
to handle their emotions. As they talk, the therapist tries to help
them understand how they can change or better cope with their disorder.
Behavioral therapy (BT) helps people develop more
effective ways to work on immediate ...
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The Health Risks of Artificial Sweeteners
To
research the health risks artificial sweeteners I examined both sides
of the story. There seems to be no neutral position on any of these
sweeteners.
Sugar has become the #2 dietary concerns, following only fat content.
There are 3
general reasons for using artificial sweeteners; weight loss, dental
hygiene, and for diabetics. Just like almost everything in life used in
moderation there seems to be few health affects.
The
reduction in calories comes from the lower quantity needed to add the
sweet taste. Wanting something sweet is a natural reaction we are born
with. Remember that sugar is a natural product and one that our body is
able to metabolize from birth.
From a
health standpoint I would rather use small amounts of sugar than
manmade sweeteners. Better yet, as many doctors agree, wean yourself
totally off of sweets. The more natural ingredients in our bodies the
easier it is for our bodies to properly metabolize them.
The health risks of artificial sweeteners; too much is bad for you, a little is okay, and none is best.
For dieting purposes we are all going to use some type of artificial sweetener. As I keep repeating on this site you know your body better than anyone.
If you notice any kind of side affect discontinue use for 2 weeks. Than
try it again. If you still have any side affects try a different
sweetener.
Let’s start by listing the major artificial sweetener ingredients and which major brands use each.
Saccharin- FDA approved 1958- found in Sweet ‘N Low (except Canada)
Cyclamate- FDA banned 1969- found in Sweet ‘N Low (Canada only)
Aspartame- FDA approved 1981- found in NutraSweet and Equal
Sucralose- FDA approved 1999- found in Splenda
Neotame- FDA approved 2002- not found in many products yet
Xylitol- used in products for diabetics
The health risks of Sweet ‘N Low
are directly related to saccharin. Saccharin is 300 times as sweet as
sugar. Being the oldest FDA approved swee ...
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The Treatment of ADHD
Every family wants to determine what treatment will be most
effective for their child. This question needs to be answered by each
family in consultation with their health care professional. To help
families make this important decision, the National Institute of Mental
Health (NIMH) has funded many studies of treatments for ADHD and has
conducted the most intensive study ever undertaken for evaluating the
treatment of this disorder. This study is known as the Multimodal
Treatment Study of Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity
Disorder (MTA). 12
The NIMH is now conducting a clinical trial for younger children ages 3
to 5.5 years (Treatment of ADHD in Preschool-Age Children).
The Multimodal Treatment Study of Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
The MTA study included 579 (95-98 at each of 6 treatment sites)
elementary school boys and girls with ADHD, who were randomly assigned
to one of four treatment programs: (1) medication management alone; (2)
behavioral treatment alone; (3) a combination of both; or (4) routine
community care. In each of the study sites, three groups were treated
for the first 14 months in a specified protocol and the fourth group
was referred for community treatment of the parents' choosing. All of
the children were reassessed regularly throughout the study period. An
essential part of the program was the cooperation of the schools,
including principals and teachers. Both teachers and parents rated the
children on hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattention, and symptoms
of anxiety and depression, as well as social skills.
The children in two groups (medication management alone and the
combination treatment) were seen monthly for one-half hour at each
medication visit. During the treatment visits, the prescribing
physician spoke with the parent, met with the child, and sought to
determine any concerns that the family might h ...
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