In the past food allergies were treated by giving the patient smallamounts of the food.
Eggs are no exception.
More than 2% of young children are allergic to eggs.
Doctors have managed to help some kids overcome their allergy to eggs by giving them daily amounts of eggs.
The study involved 55 children age 5-18 years.
Forty were given powdered egg white daily,while the other 15 were given corn starch.
Read more about the study and th eoutcome
TheSpec - Some egg each day to keep an egg allergy away?
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Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Meditation, Exercise May Help With The Flu
According to researchers those who involve themselves in regular meditation or exercise regularly have fewer colds and flus than those who participate in neither.
The study involved 149 participants.
In a randomized trail they were split into three groups:
1-Those who participated in mindless meditation
2-Those who had regular moderate-intensity exercise
3-A control group that did neither.
Group 1 had 257 days of the cold or fluGroup 2 had 241 days
The control group had 453 days.
The study ran from September 2009 to May 2010.
Read about the report in the spec.com.TheSpec - Meditation, exercise may help limit cold, flu, study...
Both meditation and regular exercise are effective in controlling blood pressure and in the prevention of cardiovascular disease.
It is not surprising that they have a positive effect on the immune system.Thursday, July 12, 2012
Fancy Cookies And Fresh Fruits
Fruits are very important to a healthy diet, they are part of the 'vegetables and fruit' food group.
Whether to prevent diseases, for better recovery from illness, to lose weight, for health and vitality or for general good health, they are a must in any diet.
What about cookies? Too much sugar and calories, not kind to healthy teeth and bad for weight management.
This article shows you how to combine the taste for cookies with fresh fruit.
Here are two recipes , one Almond macaroons and the other snickerdoodles.
SnickerdoodlesMakes 4 dozen cookies
To make cinnamon sugar, mix 1 tbsp (15 mL) ground cinnamon (or to taste) with a ¼ cup (60 mL) of granulated sugar.
1 cup (250 mL) shortening
1 ½ cups (375 mL) sugar
2 eggs
2 ¾ cups (680 mL) flour
2 tsp (10 mL) cream of tartar
1 tsp (5 mL) baking soda
½ tsp (2 mL) salt
Cinnamon sugar
Almond Macaroons
Makes 3 dozen cookies
1 lb (450 g) blanched almonds, either whole or slivered
2 cups (500 mL) sugar
¼ tsp (1 mL) salt
½ tsp (2 mL) vanilla extract
3 egg whites
The article is from the Spec.com for you to read more and to use the recipes.
TheSpec - Fancy cookies pair well with fresh fruits
Whether to prevent diseases, for better recovery from illness, to lose weight, for health and vitality or for general good health, they are a must in any diet.
What about cookies? Too much sugar and calories, not kind to healthy teeth and bad for weight management.
This article shows you how to combine the taste for cookies with fresh fruit.
Here are two recipes , one Almond macaroons and the other snickerdoodles.
SnickerdoodlesMakes 4 dozen cookies
To make cinnamon sugar, mix 1 tbsp (15 mL) ground cinnamon (or to taste) with a ¼ cup (60 mL) of granulated sugar.
1 cup (250 mL) shortening
1 ½ cups (375 mL) sugar
2 eggs
2 ¾ cups (680 mL) flour
2 tsp (10 mL) cream of tartar
1 tsp (5 mL) baking soda
½ tsp (2 mL) salt
Cinnamon sugar
Almond Macaroons
Makes 3 dozen cookies
1 lb (450 g) blanched almonds, either whole or slivered
2 cups (500 mL) sugar
¼ tsp (1 mL) salt
½ tsp (2 mL) vanilla extract
3 egg whites
The article is from the Spec.com for you to read more and to use the recipes.
TheSpec - Fancy cookies pair well with fresh fruits
Saturday, June 30, 2012
Donating Organs Can Bring Grief And Solace
Families grieving the loss of a loved one can also be a source of miracles through organ donations.
Amidst all the grief of bereavement there can be happiness; donating organs can bring solace.
Knowing that, although you have lost a loved one you have donated to saving the life another brings a special kind of happiness.
One donor family describes it as "sharing a bond" with the organ transplant receipient.
One donor can save several lives through transplant of the organs:kidney, liver, heart or lungs. Many others can be saved through the donation of eyes, skin, bone and heart valves.
Here are some remarkable stories of families stricken with grief, but relieved by the happiness of donating for organ transplants.
Thursday, June 14, 2012
The Elderly Not affected by Intensity of Aerobics
Aerobics and moderate intensity aerobics are recommened for overall health and vitality and to prevent non-communicable diseases such as heart disease and strokes.
More vigorous aerobics exercise may be necessary for those who need to lose weight and keep it off.
Researchers wanted to evaluate the different intensities of aerobic exercise on the elderly with mild cognitive impairment.
According to the result of study the intensity of aerobics had no effect on the participants.
The randomized study involved 48 patients in residential homes for the elderly.
They were placed in one of three groups:
1-Performed aerobics exercise at 40% heart rate reserve
2-Performed aerobic exercise at 60% heart rate reserve
3-Performed recreational activities.
Their functional ability and cognitive level were assessed:
1-Before the intervention
2-At the end the study (3 months)
3-Three months later
On completion of the study, all patients in the aerobic training improved marginally.
There were no differences regarding cognitive level and functional ability among those in the aerobic training program and those who performed recreational activites.
The study was published in the Clinical Rehabilitation in May, 2012
More vigorous aerobics exercise may be necessary for those who need to lose weight and keep it off.
Researchers wanted to evaluate the different intensities of aerobic exercise on the elderly with mild cognitive impairment.
According to the result of study the intensity of aerobics had no effect on the participants.
The randomized study involved 48 patients in residential homes for the elderly.
They were placed in one of three groups:
1-Performed aerobics exercise at 40% heart rate reserve
2-Performed aerobic exercise at 60% heart rate reserve
3-Performed recreational activities.
Their functional ability and cognitive level were assessed:
1-Before the intervention
2-At the end the study (3 months)
3-Three months later
On completion of the study, all patients in the aerobic training improved marginally.
There were no differences regarding cognitive level and functional ability among those in the aerobic training program and those who performed recreational activites.
The study was published in the Clinical Rehabilitation in May, 2012
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