http://familyhealthed.org/blog Where Families come Together Thu, 12 Aug 2010 19:34:56 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Physicians have been recommending that heart and stroke patients take an aspirin a day to reduce their risk. At risk individuals are those with high blood pressure, over the age of 50 and type 2 diabetes. Evidence for prevention suggest that benefits and harms of aspirin are equally balanced. Recent ... http://familyhealthed.org/blog/?p=572 Avoiding the summer heat could cause more health problems, than sweating it out in the sun, this from a Beijing Hospital study. Accordingly, spending all day in air conditioned comfort will keep you cool, but could harm the immune system. Sweat is a natural process of the body due to ... http://familyhealthed.org/blog/?p=566 Consumers Report is reporting that most brand name protein powders and drinks contain arsenic, cadmium, lead and mercury. Many dietitians report that most people in the U.S. receive more than enough protein in their diets. There are some level of toxicity that can be received from consuming too much metal ... http://familyhealthed.org/blog/?p=569 Too much meat in your diet may be contributing to your weight gain, according to a study out of Europe. Those who eat meat are likely heavier in weight than those who do not eat meat, even if they consume the same amount calories. It will come to no ones ... http://familyhealthed.org/blog/?p=564 According to research from California Institute of Technology and Cedars Sinai Medical Center, a brain in a state of relaxation are better able to remember new information. Although previous research have demonstrated the same things, this is the 1st piece of research which demonstrates a specific effect on memory. In ... http://familyhealthed.org/blog/?p=560 A study conducted by the University of Calgary, demonstrated that foods advertised for the consumption by kids and toddlers are extremely high in sugars. The study examined cereal bars, fruit snacks, cookies and found over 1/2 of their calories come from sugars. These sugars are listed in the ingredients on the ... http://familyhealthed.org/blog/?p=562 According to reports from the Chicago Tribune, eating breakfast, lunch and dinner is important. If you get hungry at other times during the day, you should be eating smaller meals (snacks) spaced throughout the day. Making breakfast the largest meal and dinner the smallest of the day, and drinking plenty ... http://familyhealthed.org/blog/?p=558 Research has found that swishing your carb drink in your mouth triggers a boost in performance and energy. This boost occurs even if the person does not swallow the drink. Researchers began to study how fast  the absorption rate occurs after consuming a carb beverage during exercise. studies have shown ... http://familyhealthed.org/blog/?p=556 Antioxidants help arteries stay healthy. Antioxidants are substances that protect cells against the effects of free radicals molecules produced when the body breaks down food or is exposed to environmental toxins and radiation. Free radicals are believed to play a role in heart disease, cancer and other disorders. Antioxidants supplementation significantly ... http://familyhealthed.org/blog/?p=553 There are several reasons why you should switch from regular tale salt to unrefined sea salt. Sea salt is contains less sodium, table salt is highly refined and the refining process leaves basically pure sodium chloride. Also the refining process strips beneficial naturally occurring minerals. Some have expressed concern over the ... http://familyhealthed.org/blog/?p=551