Wi-fi radio frequency is harmful to health?

Today it is hard to imagine a life devoid of wireless devices - cell phones, laptops, and tablets. But all this technology creates electromagnetic fields that can heat the tissue of a living organism, warns journalist Raquel Kelart. These are the conclusions not only scientists, but also to the EU authorities. "A number of experts and some public organizations need to strengthen precautions when using wi-fi and new technologies, especially in public places such as schools and hospitals," - says the article.

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Vivo Sano Foundation calculated that a child who goes to kindergarten and a school from 3 to 16 years, will be more than 10 thousand hours exposed to radiation from wireless devices.

WHO notes that the main effect of the radio - the heating of body tissues. However, mobile phone radiation mostly absorbed by the skin, and brain and other internal organs, the temperature rises slightly. As for networking wi-fi, they act on the brain is even weaker than the phones, says Elisabeth Cardis of the Centre for Research on the Epidemiology of the environment. At the same time the Interphone study on material from 13 countries revealed: those who are very actively used mobile phone may more likely to develop this type of tumor is a glioma.

But posed a serious health risk to Children Read On>> at Page 93

The International Agency for Cancer Research (IARC) has announced the radio frequency EMF (RF), used for mobile communications, a potential human carcinogen.

Experts recommend specific precautions.

1) Do not press the mobile phone to the head, and use a headset;

2) place the access point wi-fi no closer than 1 m from the places where people spend a lot of time (a bed, a table, a sofa, a place for games);

3) to transfer large amounts of data, or watch streaming video just in case the wireless device to the access point is good (in the retransmission of radiation exposure increases);

4) used to control output terminals (e.g., ECO DECT instead DECT);

5) turn off the access point when not in use (otherwise the device still sends signals);

6) in a public place is better to install a wi-fi network for all devices or go back to the wired Internet.

Watching TV in The Dark Causes Depression

Watching TV at night in the dark causes depression

Neuroscientist Tracy Bedrosian warned people not to watching TV in the dark, the scientists from the U.S., carried out experiments on hamsters .Researchers watched two groups of hamsters. The first group lived in a standard diurnal cycle: 8 hours darkness and 16 hours in normal daylight (150 lux). The second category of subjects lived the first four weeks of the experiment in 16 hours to the light level of 150 lux, and at night in low light (5 lux), which is equivalent to the light from the TV in a dark room.

After spending the behavioral tests, the researchers found that hamsters from the second group were generally less active during the day compared with those who lived in ordinary light conditions. In addition, they showed symptoms of depression, reducing consumption of sugar water, which is usually very fond of.

However, two weeks after returning to a standard light cycle, hamsters, who lived at night in the dim light, got rid of depression and became active as before.

"The good news for people who sit up late watching TV and the computer, is that you can remove the negative effect of staying in dim light, just returning normal routine" - quoted in the press release to the head of the research department of neuroscience doctoral student Tracy Bedrosian.

She notes that the findings of the study reinforce the existing theory that the constant exposure to artificial light at night plays a key role in the growth rates of depression among people over the last 50 years.

Cell Phones and Brain Tumors Risk

The risk of brain tumors among people using cell phone 10-12 years old, grows by 20%. And what is more dangerous cellular connection? Cell Phone usage also affects their performance at school. It is necessary to get acquainted with the research scientists

If we look at a picture of the brain, made while talking on a cell, you can see: the side of the brain, close to where the phone was more red, which means that it is hotter. That is, in fact, the phone heats the brain. There is an interesting statistic: Swedish researchers have shown that people who use a mobile phone 10-12 years, the risk of brain tumors was higher by 20%.

In the adult human brain is irradiated by about 25%. Do preteen - 35-40% of the brain. A child 5 years - 80%.

The brain is actually protected in part by the skull, because bone is more dense than brain, which contains fluid. The brain of a child, the head of a child is particularly vulnerable because their skulls are thinner and their brains contain more fluid. It's the fluid in fat which can absorb more microwave radiation," Dr. Davis states.

Conducted numerous studies that show that children who use mobile, shown reduced performance and mental activity. This affects their performance at school. But the current generation of children start to use mobile with just 5 years. And where it leads - is unknown.

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Terms of use of mobile phone:

- Pregnant women can not keep a cell phone on his stomach. Radiation can affect the baby.

- You can not talk on a cell phone for more than 15 minutes a day. But if you talk on a mobile for more than two hours a day, there may be a chronic headache. Subsequently, its can cause sleep disruption and efficiency, the emergence of depression and stress.

- Labels that do not alter the radiation power. It is believed that if the paste special sticker on the phone, the output power is reduced. These stickers are still selling in stores. But they do not help.

- When using a mobile phone is better to use a special headset. Since the radiated power is reduced by 10 times.

- Do not carry the phone in your pants pocket. Swedish scientists have proved that prolonged exposure to mobile phone radiation can lead to infertility. Since the radiation damages the cells, they mutate. Therefore it is better carry your phone in your bag.

- Do not hold the phone to your ear during dialing. Maximum radiation is emitted from the phone to the moment when you are dialing someone. So at this point does not hold the handset to your ear.

Read more of this research article from Cancer Fact Sheet and


Risk of Brain Tumour by Dr Devra Davis 

PopCorn Smell cause Alzheimer's disease

Experts from the American Chemical Society found that diacetyl - a component of food flavoring, which is part of popcorn, margarine and sweets, has a negative effect on beta-amyloid protein in the human body, The protein associated with Alzheimer's disease.

In laboratory studies, the scientists were able to prove that Aromatics does not work normally glioksalaza protein-I, which protects nerve cells. Given the fact that employees of some industries are regularly confronted with diacetyl, it indicates the likelihood of developing Alzheimer's disease from them.

 
The conclusions were reached by the researchers during the study and were published in the zhurnale Chemical Research in Toxicology. Earlier diacetyl associated with respiratory problems, and other abnormalities in the well-being of workers in the food industry.

Consumer Safety on diacetyl

In 2007, the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association recommended reducing diacetyl in butter flavorings.^[20] Manufacturers of butter flavored popcorn including Pop Weaver, Trail's End, and ConAgra Foods (maker of Orville Redenbacher's and Act II) began removing diacetyl as an ingredient from their products.^[21][22]

In 2012, Wayne Watson a regular microwavable popcorn consumer for years, was awarded $7.27 million in damages from a federal jury in Denver, which decided his lung disease was caused by the chemicals in microwave popcorn and that the popcorn's manufacturer, Gilster-Mary Lee Corporation, and the grocery store that sold it should have warned him of its dangers.^[23][24][25]

Jehovah's Witnesses do not involved with protests WHY. etc

Well from what i understand Protesting would made them in danger of becoming “worldly” by their standards. This is because we worldly types are all part of Satan’s world. Yup! you and i are Satan’s unwitting pawn to the JWs.

To JWs, letting a worldly person into their lives represents a threat to their spirituality. Satan could use us to corrupt them, so all worldly people (or all non-Witnesses) are generally assumed to be “bad associates.”

JWs consider themselves to be ambassadors or envoys of God's government, and so believe that they must demonstrate political and nationalist neutrality.[1] Based on they interpretation of (John 18:36)

[1] (John 18:36) Jesus answered: “My kingdom is no part of this world"
http://www.watchtower.org/e/bible/joh/ch…

( PS: He was denying an earthly rulership that the Jews were accusing him. I still don't get it How was it interpreted as saying that his people should avoid politics ??? )

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Protest is one of many tactics which are needed to challenge existing power structures and bring about progressive change. When combined with media support, public opinion, civil disobedience (ie. Gandhi in India), democratic voting power, having candidates worth voting for, and influencing international organizations, protest plays a crucial role in change. Each of these tactics won't work on its own, but all support each other and are inter-related.

----- Mahatma Gandhi


The worst illiterate is the political illiterate, he doesn’t hear,
doesn’t speak, nor participates in the political events.
He doesn’t know the cost of life, the price of the bean, of the fish,
of the flour, of the rent, of the shoes and of the medicine,
all depends on political decisions. The political illiterate is
so stupid that he is proud and swells his chest saying that
he hates politics. The imbecile doesn’t know that, from
his political ignorance is born the prostitute, the abandoned child,
and the worst thieves of all, the bad politician, corrupted and
flunky of the national and multinational companies.”

― Bertolt Brecht

IS political and nationalist neutrality Sanction us to Tolerate Evil???

The Bible tells us that God not only condemned Sodom and Gomorra for tolerating evil, but also condemned Babylon, Gibeah, Egypt, and other nations for the same reason (Judges 19:15-30, Genesis 19). Therefore, tolerating evil is not a virtue, no matter how hard Satan wants you JWS to believe that it is.

If we do not speak out, how do we fulfill our God-given duty to preach the truth and rebuke error? See Revelation 3:19; Galatians 6:1,2; James 5:19,20; I Thessalonians 5:14; Ephesians 5:11; 2 Timothy 4:2-4.

By doing nothing to restrain or punish his sons, Eli sent them to hell. Therefore, had he really loved them, he would have made certain that they not only knew that their behavior was evil but regretted ever behaving that way. By failing to act in accordance with love, he not only lost his sons but also brought God’s condemnation on himself for tolerating evil (read 1Samuel chapters 2 and 3,)

There is provision for speaking boldly to rebuke, exhort, and convince. Not only to speak, but to do so boldly. To preach the Word!

2 Timothy 3:13-17, 4:1-2

But evil men and impostors will grow worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived. 14) But you must continue in the things which you have learned and been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them, 15) and that from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. 16) All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 17) that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.

4:1 I charge you therefore before God and the Lord Jesus Christ, who will judge the living and the dead at His appearing and His kingdom: 2) Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching

Satan are delighted when Christians fall for the idea that it is wrong to condemn evil .
Leviticus 17:7, 1Corinthians 10:20,

Nutritionists: 3 product that should not be consumed

There so many product that can be find the market and some of it are very wrong for a healthy diet and here are the 3 common product that should be avoided in your grocery bag.

Products without fat or partially de-fatted

They are very tempting in terms of calories, but it's pointless as a nutritionists products. The best example is the low-fat peanut butter. Real peanut butter is much more useful, because peanuts contain healthy fats (monounsaturated), which are removed and replaced with sugar. Do not choose foods modified in any way.

Protein Bars are high in fiber

Fiber is very important to our health. According to a study in 2012, the consumption of dietary fiber lowers blood cholesterol, prevent constipation and help you lose weight. In its natural state is in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, but many people prefer to direct protein bar - it's delicious, nutritious and very comfortable.

But there is one small problem - a protein bar too much sugar. It is better to eat an apple - it's healthier and cheaper.

Coffee with additives

Simple black coffee has dozens of benefits. It is scientifically proven that a cup of coffee a day reduces the risk of heart attack, diabetes or infection. Unfortunately, the ingredients that are added to coffee is not very useful - most often contain very rich milk or syrup. In other words, full of calories, which eventually leads to obesity.

Three Thing You Dint know about Banana

Bananas - a real miracle. Sweet and creamy, perfect for snacks between meals and are ideal for long-term maintenance figures. But beyond that bananas have other properties.

1.Invigorate stronger than energy drinks

"Forget about the energy drinks, eat a banana", is a new board of dietitians. Study on athletes and published in May this year, revealed that those who ate the banana had higher levels of dopamine than those who chose the energy drink. In Furthermore, the level of dopamine continues to grow, and in an hour after the  banana was eaten. Bananas are not only successful in replacing energy drinks, but also help to feel better.

2.The more Dark spots on the skin, the more effective in the fight against cancer

According to Japanese research, baked banana with dark spots on the skin produces a substance called TNF (tumor necrosis factor) that kills tumor cells. The darker the skin, the more potent anti-cancer properties, and enhance immunity.

3.Perfect for a hangover

And that is because bananas are high in potassium. Eat a banana before bed or in the morning immediately after waking up, and you get rid of the hangover.

Nutritionists recommend eating one banana every day.

Think you know all about apples? Guess again...

Before you nod your head and explain about apple..You will be surprise that actually there is more varieties of fruit called apple then you know..We will start our journey with the legendary "forbidden fruit": how it really an apple..?

Pomegranates

Originally, the name of the fruit of the Bible is silent, that serpent tempted Eve in the curious garden of Eden - the "apple" it is called later interpreters of Scripture. So to this day there is a theory according to which the apple of Eden was the "king of fruits" - Pomegranate (Puncia granatum). In support of this theory is the fact that in each fruit contains 613 grains of ruby ​​- and this corresponds to the number of Commandments (in the days of repentance prayer is with the words "Let my good deeds will be numerous as the seeds of a pomegranate").

For the fruit from a scientific point of view - a berry and stuck the name "pomegranate" - from the Latin granatus («grainy"). But the ancient Romans called it "the Punic apple» (malum punicum) - ie, "Phoenician". The modern name of pomegranate abroad are also associated with an apple, "Romegranate" in English (from Latin pomum - fruit, also known as the apple), «Granatapfel» (from «Apfel») and «Granatapple» in German and Swedish, «Granada» and «Grenade "in French and" Melograna "in Italian (from melo). There is the exact same assumption that it is the shape of the sepals, crowning this fruit is native to Persia, people used to build the royal crown .


Elephant Apple

So we call the fruit of a tropical evergreen tree Dilleniya Indian (Dillenia indica) native to Indonesia. These greenish-yellow fruit with a diameter of 5 to 12 cm covered with thick skin, which is hidden under the aromatic and acidic myakost small brown seeds. The fruit  is prepared in  curry, jellies and jams.

Cashew apple

The most gourmet nut world opened up for European Portuguese, after returning from South America, and before that he regaled Indians. Its fruits are fairly intricate: as seen in the photo, it is really two in one! Red or orange sweet and sour apple, in fact, a pedicel up to 10 cm long, and under it is placed in a tough nut dark green shell. And if a bag of these nuts are available now, as the fork out, the cashew apples we just do not get it - alas, they deteriorate very quickly (in a couple of days), and there is no way to transport them. But you can taste the sort of exotic, if you decide to go traveling in Latin America or India.


Star-apple

Ornamental evergreen tree (Chrysophyllum cainito) from Central America brings here are beautiful bright fruits with soft and very sweet flesh, which contains from 6 to 11 gelatinous cells in the context resembling rays of the star (hence the name of the fruit). One third of the fruit is inedible bitter peel, which contains bitter latex. Interesting fruit and that fastened without pollination, and not fall off when ripe themselves - they are cut with twigs.


Wooden apple

Or slow-growing tree fruit Limonia acidissima, native to India and Sri Lanka. Wrinkled rind round fruit wood like walnut, and to feast on the contents, you will need a hammer or a large boulder. The pulp of fruit - brown, sweet and powdery, rather aromatic, and contains a lot of small white seeds. With lemon plant connects the same smell that can pochuvstvat when rubbed his dark-green leaves.


Pine apple

What's that lurking in the green leaves, find out? - Pineapple, or "pine-apple," as described by Christopher Columbus, who brought the exotic visitor to Europe. However, we know from history that it began to grow only after a half-century, and they were so expensive that they are not eating - but only decorated the table and presented as luxurious gifts to kings.


Golden Apple

The Italian tomato called «pomo d'oro» («golden fruit"), but when translated into French left "apple of love» (pomo d'amore). This is a vegetable, not a fruit, not a berry at all.


Mexican apple

Or Kazimiroa edible (Casimiroa edulis) from Mexico Central heating, it is also called "matasano" and "White Zapote." The yellowish fruit is oval-shaped and resembles the size of a quince. Under the skin is a fragrant creamy-white flesh with long white seeds (1 to 6).


Rose apple

A native fruit from South India and East Malaysia, but in fact the apple in his name only: it is more like a wax-pear. Under the smooth skin hides a sweet, crunchy flesh is yellow, which publishes the scent of blossoming roses. The nitty gritty of the fetus is hollow, and if the fruit is shaken, the seeds will rattle like maracas.


Sugar apple

A close relative - Annona Scale (Annona squamosa) - has a round fruit, 6-10 cm long, covered with scaly skin. The flesh is sweet and juicy and fragrant segments resembling custard, and Beware in each - seed, which is very poisonous.

written IPA Translation to written English

/ˈæpl/
/ˈflaʊər/
/dʒʌdʒ/
/nəʊm/


/aɪ lʌv rəʊzəz/
/wiː went fɔː ə wɔːk ˈjestədeɪ/
/ˈtʃɒklət ɪz ðiː best θɪŋ ɪn ðiː ˈjuːnɪvɜːs/
/əʊld tʃɜːtʃɪz ɑːr ɪnˈkredɪbli ˈbjuːtɪfəl/
/aɪv biːn ˈrʌnɪŋ ɔːl ˈmɔːnɪŋ aɪm ɪgˈzɔːstɪd/


ɪm bæk.. ðæt ɪz vɛri sɪmpəl

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apple
/ˈæpl/

Flower
/ˈflaʊər/

Judge
/dʒʌdʒ/

gnome
/nəʊm/

i love roses
/aɪ lʌv rəʊzəz/

we went for work yesterday
/wiː went fɔː ə wɔːk ˈjestədeɪ/

chocolate is the best thing in the universe
/ˈtʃɒklət ɪz ðiː best θɪŋ ɪn ðiː ˈjuːnɪvɜːs/

old Churches ar incredibly beautiful
/əʊld tʃɜːtʃɪz ɑːr ɪnˈkredɪbli ˈbjuːtɪfəl/

i've been running all mourning i'm exhausted
/aɪv biːn ˈrʌnɪŋ ɔːl ˈmɔːnɪŋ aɪm ɪgˈzɔːstɪd/

NOTE:

ˈmɔːnɪŋ = mourning ( if UK Accent = Morning)

Link between Milk and Asthma Attack

The link between asthma and cows' milk is familiar to many young asthma sufferers and their parents. Parents of young patient realize that from their experienced that severe asthma attacks happen when they introduce milk in their long term diet and are hostilities by asthma-related pneumonia.  The attack become less when they temporarily eliminating milk and milk products from their diet.

Professor Gary Null in his Complete Encyclopedia of Natural Healing, wrote

"In all respiratory conditions, mucous-forming dairy foods, such as milk and cheese, can exacerbate clogging of the lungs and should be avoided,"

 

Milk worsened patient asthma by stimulating mucus production in their lungs. when more mucus accumulates in the lungs than can be expelled out, asthma attacks develop. Belive by many medical doctors.

There is also another reason of why milk are link with asthma attack , it is because milk allergies itself are a very common causes of allergy that are link to upper-respiratory allergies which may cause asthma. Thus it is possible that undiagnosed milk allergies is another reason that cause asthma attack. 

Allergy specialist Dr. James Braly in Bill Gottlieb's book Alternative Cures claims that

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According to a study of 25 patients reported in Jean Carper's book, Food: Your Miracle Medicine, after following a milk- and meat-free diet for only four months, 71 percent of the patients experienced an improvement in their asthma symptoms. After a year, asthma improved in 92 percent of the patients.

On a larger scale, Dr. Joseph Pizzorno, President Emeritus of Bastyr University, found that 25 percent of respiratory patients experienced long-term improvement after following a vegan diet, a diet that contains no animal products ,dairy, eggs and meat 

Why tomatoes at the market are tasteless than own grown tomatoes?

This question is asked by millions of people around the world who have noticed in recent years that tomatoes native to South America and is now grown on nearly every continent have now lost the old taste, to which we are accustomed to from childhood.  There are 2 reason for this.

Tomatoes have Antioxidant - zhuojing

More than 15 million tonnes of tomatoes are collected in the United States for one year. Farmers harvest tomatoes earlier than they turn red. In fact, for over 70 years, farmers have chosen a uniform green tomatoes before they are ripe.


The main reason for the lack of taste of tomatoes is an early collection of green tomatoes, irreparably affecting their quality. Ripening green tomatoes after harvesting is not equivalent to the ripen tomatoes in the garden which contain rich fructose and favour.



New research in this field  also has shown that the selection is based solely on the color and appearance of tomatoes led to the loss of genes responsible for the content of sugar and flavor, according to Science Magazine.

Scientists have identified a gene responsible for color called SIGLK2. Tomatoes whose gene SIGLK2, represents not only contain mutations chloroplasts less and less sugar.

By introducing an identical gene tomatoes, scientists were able to increase by about 40% glucose and fructose. The levels of lycopene, an antioxidant, it is extremely beneficial to the health of the body, also rose.

However, some scientists are not sure that this is a genetic intervention will improve the flavor of tomatoes. Increased sugar content in plants can lead to changes in other parts of the plant (e.g., about 80% sugar, tomato actually produced in the leaves that are later transformed into fruit).

The main reason for the lack of taste of tomatoes  in the first place is the practice of  early collection of green tomatoes, irreparably affecting their quality and taste

Walnuts a Must have in your daily diet.

Nut such as peanuts, pistachios ,almonds, walnuts or any variety of nuts are know to contains many nutrients that are needed for the human body and of all the kind of nuts. Scientist recommend walnuts first hand as a must to include food in your daily diet.  After their latest study by John Vinson, an employee Skrentonskogo University during his studies analyzed the level of antioxidants in the 9 kinds of nuts. As a result, he found that it handful of walnuts about 2 times greater than the same amount of any other species.  Making Walnut the most riches antioxidants in Nut and significantly higher than others. It is also almost twice as many antioxidant polyphenols as almonds, peanuts, pistachios, hazelnuts, cashews, macadamias, Brazil nuts, and pecans .

Walnut, Rank top on the source of antioxidants in nut

According to a preliminary study, we can significantly reduce the risk of cancer, diabetes and heart. Nut such as the walnut also contain healthful polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats that lower deadly artery-clogging small dense oxidized LDL cholesterol making it the essential antioxidants necessary to ward off cardiovascular disease

The researchers also reported that the antioxidants that make up the walnuts have an even greater effect - from 2 to 15 times than vitamin E.  As you know, Vitamin E is well known for its ability to promote cardiovascular health by lowering dangerous levels of small dense LDL cholesterol particles. 

The Best among the Best

Researchers at Marshall University in the US also found that a daily dose eating about two small handfuls of walnuts everyday may "significantly" curb your risks of the breast cancer disease and also slow its growth The study is published in the journal Nutrition and Cancer. 


The analysis also found that it is important to eat walnuts in their raw and natural form, as heating or roasting degrades the antioxidant properties of the nut.

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2011-09/murc-bcr090111.php

Chagas Diseases the "New Endemic AIDS" of America

Scientific publication PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases called Chagas' new  Endemic AIDS of the Americas.  A team from the Baylor College of Medicine, which studies tropical diseases, believe that The spread of the life-threatening illness disease are similar to the way how HIV spread. The disease can be spread through blood transfusion and organ transplantation, ingestion of food contaminated with parasites, and from a mother to her fetus.

Found only in Latin America, where it causes more deaths than any other parasitic disease, including Malaria .Chagas disease are caused by a parasite that is transmitted to humans by the bite of insects. 

Carlos Chagas, in his laboratory at the Instituto Oswaldo Cruz

Chagas disease is named after the Brazilian physician Carlos Chagas (picture), who discovered the disease in 1909. It is caused by the parasite, the Triatomine bug or Trypanosoma cruzi, which is transmitted to animals and people by insect vectors and is found only in the Americas (mainly, in rural areas of Latin America where poverty is widespread). Chagas disease (T. cruzi infection) is also referred to as American trypanosomiasis.


Chagas disease is endemic throughout much of occurs of  Latin America and so far had infected 10 million people, mostly residents of Bolivia, Mexico, Colombia and Central America. The triatomine bug thrives under poor housing conditions (for example, mud walls, thatched roofs), so in endemic countries, people living in rural areas are at greatest risk for acquiring infection. However, in the past decades it has been increasingly detected in the United States of America, Canada, many European and some Western Pacific countries. This is due mainly to population mobility between Latin America and the rest of the world. Less frequently, it is due to infection through blood transfusion, vertical transmission (from infected mother to child) or organ donation.

This has caused great alarm to many countries , This include in the United States, Chagas disease is considered one of the dangerous Neglected Parasitic Infections,  Its now a group of five parasitic diseases that have been targeted by CDC for public health action.

CDC estimates that more than 300,000 persons with Trypanosoma cruzi infection live in the United States. Most people with Chagas disease in the United States acquired their infections in endemic countries. Although there are triatomine bugs in the U.S. , only rare vectorborne cases of Chagas disease have been documented.

Roughly a quarter of the victims heart or intestines gradually grow abnormally by the diseases, which can lead to sudden death.   There is no vaccine for Chagas disease. Existing drugs are only effective at the early stage of the disease.

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Various Triatomine Bugs in all Life Stages
Various triatomine bugs in all life stages, from eggs to nymphs to fully grown adults. A variety of bug species, that share similar traits, are pictured.






Signs and symptoms

Chagas disease presents itself in two phases. The initial, acute phase lasts for about two months after infection. During the acute phase, a high number of parasites circulate in the blood. In most cases, symptoms are absent or mild, but can include fever, headache, enlarged lymph glands, pallor, muscle pain, difficulty in breathing, swelling and abdominal or chest pain. In less than 50% of people bitten by a triatomine bug, characteristic first visible signs can be a skin lesion or a purplish swelling of the lids of one eye.

During the chronic phase, the parasites are hidden mainly in the heart and digestive muscle. Up to 30% of patients suffer from cardiac disorders and up to 10% suffer from digestive (typically enlargement of the oesophagus or colon), neurological or mixed alterations. In later years the infection can lead to sudden death or heart failure caused by progressive destruction of the heart muscle.

                                                     PAGE FROM THE CDC

                             http://www.cdc.gov/parasites/chagas/gen_info/vectors/index.html#id

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I think I found a triatomine bug. What should I do?

Triatoma sanguisuga Photo Courtesy: James Gathany

Triatoma gerstaeckeri next to a penny for scale. Photo courtesy S. Kjos.

Triatoma protracta Photo Courtesy: James Gathany

Please do not touch or squash the bug. Place a container on top of the bug, slide the bug inside, and fill it with rubbing alcohol or, if not available, freeze the bug in the container. Then, you may take it to your local extension service, health department, or a university laboratory for species identification. In the event that none of these resources is available in your area, you may contact CDC’s Division of Parasitic Diseases and Malaria (parasites@cdc.gov) for species identification or T. cruzi testing.

Any material containing bug parts or feces should also be submitted for testing, preferably in a plastic bag or clean sealable container. Surfaces that have come into contact with the bug should be cleaned with a solution made of 1 part bleach to 9 parts water (or 7 parts ethanol to 3 parts water)

How can I tell if the bug I’ve found is a triatomine and not another kind of bug?

There are many beetles and non-triatomine reduviid bugs that resemble the triatomine bug. Two examples of non-triatomine reduviid bugs that do not feed on human blood are the wheel bug and the assassin bug. Some plant-feeding bugs, such as Coreidae, also resemble the triatomine. If you are unsure if the bug you’ve found is a triatomine, you may wish to consult with an expert, such as an entomologist, for clarification.

More on: Bugs Commonly Confused with Triatomine Bugs

Can I get Chagas disease from a triatomine bug?

Yes. However, the transmission of Chagas disease from a bug to a human is not easy. The parasite that causes the disease is in the bug feces. The bug generally defecates on or near a person while it is feeding on his or her blood, generally when the person is sleeping. Transmission occurs when fecal material gets rubbed into the bite wound or into a mucous membrane (for example, the eye or mouth), and the parasite enters the body.
It is important to note that not all triatomine bugs are infected with the parasite that causes Chagas disease. The likelihood of getting Chagas disease from a triatomine bug in the United States is low, even if the bug is infected.

Could I be allergic to the bite of a triatomine bug?

 

Romaña's sign, the swelling of the child's eyelid, is a marker of acute Chagas disease. The swelling is due to bug feces being accidentally rubbed into the eye, or because the bite wound was on the same side of the child's face as the swelling. Photo courtesy of WHO/TDR.

Yes. The saliva of certain types of triatomines can cause an allergic reaction in some people. An allergic reaction may be characterized by severe redness, itching, swelling, welts, hives, or, rarely, anaphylactic shock (severe allergic reaction). Persons at risk of anaphylactic shock should consult a physician to obtain medication to use in case of a bite. It is important to note that not all triatomines are infected with the parasite even though they may cause an allergic reaction.

The appearance of an allergic reaction after a triatomine bite does not mean that you have been infected with the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi, the cause of Chagas disease. The mild swelling that may develop at the site of parasite inoculation (where the parasite entered the body through the skin or mucous membranes) is called a chagoma. When the parasite enters the body through the conjunctiva of the eye, the swelling around the eye is called Romaña’s sign. Chagomas, including Romaña’s sign, usually last longer than an allergic reaction and are less likely to be severely itchy.

What do I do if I think I may have acquired Chagas disease?

If you suspect you have Chagas disease, consult your health care provider. Or, to find a physician familiar with diagnosis and treatment of Chagas disease and other parasitic infections, ask your general practitioner or primary care physician for a referral. You may wish to consider visiting a physician who specializes in infectious diseases. To locate a clinician in your area, please visit the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene’s Clinical Consultants Directory.

Nutritional Value and Benefit of Onion, Why you should eat Them

Onion a much price by the poor to help people get through the cold day in the Himalaya and Indian.When eaten raw with a taste spicy sweetness will increase the metabolisms in the body and sweat.   It also easy to come by cheaply and also good cooking ingredients. Onions when eaten raw has many benefits with high nutritional value to our human body and health.


 


The Nutritional Value and Benefit of Onion
Why you should eat! 
 
No #1.Cancer prevention
Researchers found that onions and their family members can help prevent and control a variety of cancers. A big reason to  add onion in your menu! In France, a study done for women, those who diet consume more onions and garlic for women, the risk of breast cancer and its probability is low. 
Onions from its anti-cancer effects of selenium-rich elements and quercetin. Selenium is an antioxidant that can stimulate the body's immune response, thereby inhibiting cancer cell division and growth, while reducing the toxicity of carcinogens. The quercetin is able to inhibit cancer cell activity, prevent cancer cell growth. A survey shows that people who do not eat onions has higher  chance of gastric by 25%, fewer cancer deaths by 30%.

No #2.Prevent aging
Glycosylated protein causes the body hypogonadism, producing and aging-related AGE substances, onions can control blood sugar, indirectly prevent AGE formation, prevent aging. And Gok skin flavonoids are powerful antioxidants, can inhibit the aging caused by free radicals.
 

Letter From A Swedish Professor Nominating Edward Snowden For The Nobel Peace Prize

A Swedish sociology professor named Stefan Svallfors has nominated NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden for a Nobel Peace Prize.

In a letter to the Norwegian Nobel Committee that was also published in Swedish newspaper Västerbottens-Kuriren, Svallfors said that Snowden had "helped to make the world a little bit better and safer."

Here's the nomination letter, as translated by the Daily Mail:

Best committee members!

I suggest that the 2013 Peace Prize awarded to the American citizen Edward Snowden.
Edward Snowden has - in a heroic effort at great personal cost - revealed the existence and extent of the surveillance, the U.S. government devotes electronic communications worldwide. By putting light on this monitoring program - conducted in contravention of national laws and international agreements - Edward Snowden has helped to make the world a little bit better and safer.

Through his personal efforts, he has also shown that individuals can stand up for fundamental rights and freedoms. This example is important because since the Nuremberg trials in 1945 has been clear that the slogan "I was just following orders" is never claimed as an excuse for acts contrary to human rights and freedoms. Despite this, it is very rare that individual citizens having the insight of their personal responsibility and courage Edward Snowden shown in his revelation of the American surveillance program. For this reason, he is a highly affordable candidate.

The decision to award the 2013 prize to Edward Snowden would - in addition to being well justified in itself - also help to save the Nobel Peace Prize from the disrepute that incurred by the hasty and ill-conceived decision to award U.S. President Barack Obama 2009 award. It would show its willingness to stand up in defense of civil liberties and human rights, even when such a defense be viewed with disfavour by the world's dominant military power.

Sincerely,
Stefan Svallfors
Professor of Sociology at Umeå University

As Svallfors is a professor at Umeå University, he is entitled to nominate candidates for the prize.

Nobel Peace Prize website says the committee may sometimes add nominations to the list if the shortlist has not yet been finalized.

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Five Important Recommendation that can Help to Prevent Cancer

People who  had observe more than four of the recommendations  by WCRF  were found to be at risk of the disease were 38 percent less than those who comply less than the four recommendation. These conclusions are based on statistical studies of men who are predisposed to the disease.The research published online in the journal Nutrition and Cancer was conducted in North Carolina Cancer Center are based on the treatment of prostate cancer.  The study include 2212 men aged 40 to 70 years who are newly diagnosed with cancer. 

Scientists from the University of California Comprehensive Cancer Center published the first study based and in compliance with the recommendations WCRF (World Cancer Research Fund - World Wide Fund for Research on Cancer). It has shown that with the right lifestyle, risk of prostate cancer is much less. The researchers also advise to adhere to the desired body mass index, physical activity, exercise, eating foods with a low caloric density (up to 125 kcal per 100 g food), fruits and vegetables are low in starch and beans.


5 important guidelines for the prevention of cancer:

1) Watch your weight. Studies have shown that overweight and obesity increase the risk of bowel cancer or breast cancer. Need to maintain a healthy weight through special diets and physical activity.

2) Be physically active for at least thirty minutes a day. Physical activity reduces the risk of cancer. Is any kind of physical activity, and the more the better. This requires a schedule of daily life and include physical exercises.

3) Limit consumption of energy-dense foods (foods high in fat and / or sugar, foods that are low in fiber) and avoid sugary drinks. The most dangerous food is hamburgers, fried chicken, pizza, fast food, candy bars and cookies. They can contain a lot of harmful substances, and excessive use may seriously affect health.

Sweet drinks such as cola or canned fruit juices can also affect weight. Thus should be discarded in favor of water, tea or coffee.

However, not all high-calorie foods can harm your health. Nuts, seeds and vegetable oils carry a higher energy value, are essential components of a healthy diet and can not affect weight. 

4) Limit consumption of red meats (such as beef, pork or lamb) and avoid eating processed meat products. There is good evidence that red and processed meats can cause colon cancer, heart disease and diabetes. Of processed meats should be avoided completely, because it harms the body in any quantity. Just do not abuse the bacon, ham, salami, corned beef, and the types of sausage.

5) Limit the intake of foods processed with sodium chloride. Experience shows that salt can cause stomach cancer and autoimmune disease. For a change of taste gamut daily meals you can try to use herbs or spices. It must be remembered that the food products, including bread and breakfast cereals may contain a significant amount of salt.

Try as Hard as Possible to follow your gut then your eyes....

10 Things You Should Know About Alcohol Drinks

Good or bad, but alcohol is a part of our lives. However, it is important to be aware of how and in what quantities to use it, because the effects are most likely to be negative and even dangerous. Here are 10 things you need to understand when drinking alcohol.

1. Alcohol is considered an aphrodisiac. Removes inhibitions and encourages communication. Researchers from Harvard have shown that alcohol stimulates unplanned sex in the ratio 41% vs. 8% of people who do not drink alcohol.

2. Headache pills have no effect. It is better to use the facilities of a hangover. You can start with a cup of coffee without sugar and milk, pressed juice of one lemon with or with out one teaspoon of honey, chicken broth or Chicken Soup by continue to take it in a few hours.

3. Alcohol is a toxin, and it is constantly consumed by the development of breast cancer in women. Moreover, it contributes to tumor development.

4. Alcohol is not a stimulant like caffeine, and does not gives more energy. Conversely, it has sedative properties.

5. Alcohol causes the following behavior problems: aggression, sexual candor, excessive talkativeness, the disclosure of secrets, lie and depression.

6. Alcohol disrupts sleep quality. Consumed in excess, it can lead to insomnia and prevents the body's ability to recover.

7. Alcohol contributes to cellulite. This is not the best ally of women who care about the silhouette.
8. Alcohol contributes to the development of depression. People who drink a lot are usually disappointed with their lives and doubt in their abilities. This type of behavior is completely devastating and can easily lead to addiction.

9. Alcohol contributes to mental disorders. Those who drank too much, as a rule, very easy to fall into a rage on others and depression.

10. Alcohol destroys memory in both the short and long term. And that is because it destroys the brain cell. And the information received during the day, at night to digest.