Omega 3 vs. Omega 6

In modern diets, there are very few good sources of omega-3 fatty acids, mainly the fat of cold water fish such as salmon, sardines, herring, mackerel, black cod, and bluefish. There are two critical omega-3 fatty acids, (eicosapentaenoic acid, called EPA and docosahexaenoic or DHA), that the body needs. EPA and DHA are the building blocks for hormones that control immune function, blood clotting, and cell growth as well as components of cell membranes.

Omega-6 oils increase Pain and Inflammation. The problem is that Omega 6 oils are in almost everything. It is often difficult to eat prepared foods without getting 10 times the recommended daily dose of this very caustic oil. It is found in seeds, nuts, refined vegetable oils, such as soy oil. It is in snack foods, cookies, crackers and fast foods. Most cold cereals, breads, most boxed and packaged foods. It is also in many replacements for butter in the non-dairy spreads

Think of it this way, Omega 6 oils are very stable and keep food from going bad or losing that soft “twinkie” feel. Breads would quickly harden if not for omega 6 oils. Bagels and pastries would also lose the fresh baked feel in a matter of days if not for this stable fatty acid. For this reason food producers love to use this very cheep oil for food production because it maintains the illusion of freshness!

The ratio of omega-6 oils to the omega-3 oils should be (1:1) one to one, amazingly in the average American the ratio is over (40:1) forty to one. That’s 39 % more of the caustic pain causing omega-6 that is recommended.

Hormones derived from the two classes of essential fatty acids have opposite effects. Those from omega-6 fatty acids increase inflammation (an important component of the immune response), blood clotting, and cell proliferation, while those from omega-3 fatty acids decrease the pain and inflammation. Both families of hormones must be in balance to maintain optimum health.

Bottom Line… cut down on omega-6 levels by reducing consumption of processed and fast foods as well as polyunsaturated vegetable oils (corn, sunflower, safflower, soy, and cottonseed, for example). At home, use Macadamia nut oil for high heat cooking. Use extra virgin olive oil for low heat cooking and in salad dressings. Eat more oily fish and take EPA/DHA supplements, use walnuts, flax seeds, and omega-3 fortified eggs.

Dr. Dave Thomson

Ibuprofen, Advil and othet NSAID drugs.

From www.usatoday.com/news/health/2010-06-11-nsaids-heart_N.htm?csp=obnetwork

Common pain relievers raise heart risk for healthy people.

The American Heart Association and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration already warn people with heart disease to be cautious about taking NSAIDs, which include ibuprofen (brand named Advil, Motrin) and diclofenac....

From www.usatoday.com/news/health/2010-06-11-nsaids-heart_N.htm?csp=obnetwork

By Ed Edelson, HealthDay

Healthy people who take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to relieve minor aches and pains may raise their risk of dying from heart-related problems, a Danish study finds.

The American Heart Association and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration already warn people with heart disease to be cautious about taking NSAIDs, which include ibuprofen (brand named Advil, Motrin) and diclofenac.

The new study is the first to show the same kind of increased risk among people without cardiac problems, says a report in the July issue of Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, published online June 8.

"Very few studies have been designed to answer the important question: Do NSAIDs also increase the cardiovascular risk among healthy people who use these drugs for minor complaints?" said lead author Dr. Emil L. Fosbol, a cardiologist at Gentofte University Hospital in Hellerup. "This study is the first to confirm that the cardiovascular risk is indeed increased when healthy individuals use some of the drugs."

The risks for different NSAIDs — found in an analysis of national medical records of more than 1 million Danes from 1997 to 2005 — varied widely. Participants, whose average age was 39, who used ibuprofen had a 29% greater risk of fatal or nonfatal stroke, compared to those who took no NSAID.

Use of diclofenac (Voltaren and Cataflam) was associated with a 91% higher risk of death from all cardiovascular diseases, while rofecoxib (Vioxx) use was associated with a 66% increased risk. But the study found no increased risk of cardiovascular problems — indeed, a slightly lower risk of death — associated with naproxen, sold over the counter with brand names including Aleve.

For people taking the largest doses, diclofenac was associated with a doubled risk of heart attack, and rofecoxib (Vioxx) was associated with a threefold increased risk of heart attack. Vioxx was taken off the U.S. market in 2004 because of a study finding high rates of heart attack and stroke.

"These findings are completely consistent with what we have found in patients with cardiovascular disease," Dr. Michael E. Farkouh, a clinical cardiologist at Mount Sinai Cardiovascular Institute in New York City, said of the Danish study. "Drugs that elevate blood pressure and are associated with a thrombotic (artery-blocking) effect can be harmful in patients who are otherwise healthy."

The percentage increases in the study were large, but the absolute overall risk in otherwise healthy people was small, Farkouh said. Nevertheless, "before you take any medication, you should consult with a physician, particularly these medications," he said.

That warning applies especially to people who exercise regularly and are thus more likely to take an NSAID for muscle and joint pain, Farkouh said. Regular use of an NSAID increases the risk not only of cardiovascular problems but also of bleeding, a known side effect of the medications, he said.

Aspartame

Found on: Something-Fishy.com...
Known in the world as Nutrasweet or Equal, Aspartame is the most popular artificial sweetener used. It is also known to potentially cause cancer and be responsible for a wide variety of behavioral changes in humans. It can cause seizures and even death. (Feb. 1994 Department of Health and Human Services Report.) It is considered one of the most dangerous additives in food today. Of the allergic reactions to food that are reported to the FDA, it accounts for the reason in 75% of the cases.

Aspartame, is made up of three parts. Aspartic Acid (40%) -- considered an "excitotoxin" that "excite or stimulate the neural cells to death"; Phenylalanine (50%) -- which can build up in the brain; and Methanol (10%) -- wood alcohol which is a deadly poison. (reference: Aspartame; L-aspartyl-L-phenylalanine methyl ester.)

Side effects can include everything from minor to severe. The more use of Aspartame and the longer the person consumes it increase the risks. Here are some of the side effects, and diseases that can be caused by, triggered or made worse by the use of Aspartame: Headaches/migraines, dizziness, nausea, weight gain, muscle spasms, depression, fatigue, insomnia, heart palpitations, vision and hearing problems, anxiety attacks, vertigo, memory loss and joint pain, Emotional Disorders, Multiple Sclerosis, Lupus, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Brain Tumors, Brain Cancer, Diabetes, Parkinson's Disease, Alzheimer's Disease, Epilepsy, Birth Defects, Mental Retardation and Diabetes.

Aspartame can often be found in: diet sodas, ice-teas, coffee drinks, breath mints, cereals, sugar-free gums, jello, frozen yogurt, wine coolers, multivitamins and children's vitamins, milks drinks, laxatives and many more products. It can also be in products that are NOT promoted as "sugar-free".

Link: Aspartame Poisoning

Link: Scientific Abuse in Methanol

Link: Aspartame Dangers in Pregnancy

Link: Current Information on Aspartame

From http://www.something-fishy.org/dangers/sugarfat.php

Crash Test 2009 Chevy Malibu vs. 1959 Chevy Bel Air

Forks Over Knives - Movie Trailer

The two men in the documentary/clip are Dr. T Colin Campbell and Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn. They both have incredible credentials. Dr. T Colin Campbell is one of the top scientists in the US and ran "The China Study", the largest and longest running epidemiological study in history. Dr. Esselstyn is a cardiac surgeon who ran one of the first/best clinical studies proving that heart disease can be reversed with diet alone. Both men have written books if you want to learn what they have to say.

Life Expectancy by State (healthy places to live)

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American life expectancy, education and earnings by state

Farmageddon

Farmageddon Trailer from Kristin Canty on Vimeo.