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Odd yet seems cuddly and amiable, platypus has characteristics that sets them apart with other animals. It has a big beak, can swim underwater to catch meal, has fur just like mammals, lays eggs, and suckles its young. Platypus’s feature surely baffles and amazes scientists. Moreover platypus has both the attributes of the warm-blooded and the cold-blooded. According to the latest study conducted by European Biologiformatics Institutes in Cambridge has unveiled proof that platypus has a cocktail of genes from birds, reptiles and mammals. This makes platypus which is also known as ornithorhynchus anatinius as one of a kind and provides geneticists the chance to learn about how it developed from a progenitor that also believed that bring humans to life, about 170 million years ago. Platypus has ten (10) genes which are much more than human’s two (2) genes. This could be the reason why platypus avoids diseases even without known immune system.

Confusing indeed, platypus enjoys specific genes to generate molecules as potent as antibiotics. Further studies are now in progress to track down how these amazing molecules work, if drug companies could transform these to wonder drugs to combat bug strains that wards off a present day antibiotics.

Proteins are considered to be body-builders from the fundamental structure of muscles, tendons, bones and other tissues. Without it repairing damaged tissues won’t be possible. Generating new cells essential in growth will not materialize. Proteins also help make our body prevents wear and tear. Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen (sometimes even phosphorous and sulfur atoms too) comprises a protein molecule. Any extra protein that the body doesn’t require is transformed into glucose to make energy or stored as fat.

Proteins are needed in smaller amounts, 40 to 60 grams a day is enough for the majority of adults.

Many wrongly thought that red meat is the best protein and other is second class.

Meat, fish, eggs, cheese, yoghurt, milk, bread, peas, beans, oat-based/wheat based breakfast cereals, and nuts provide little protein to your diet.

An ample amount of protein intake is not recommended, because surplus can be transformed and stored as fats.

Food rich in carbohydrates should be taken in ample quantities, especially for athletes or those with work that are stressful and very physical. Your body breaks carbohydrates down into the simple sugar glucose, which is used to give energy or will be stored for a short time in muscles and liver in the form of glycogen or animal starch. Extra glucose in our body is transformed as fat and may cause obesity. The molecules of carbohydrates contain carbon, hydrogen and oxygen atoms and even starches and sugars. Refined cane sugar is a major source of carbohydrates, and is consists of sugar sucrose, the sweetest of the natural carbohydrates. Refined sugar does not make you feel full just like other carbohydrate foods and could be possible cause of tooth decay. You must eat sugar and honey only in small amounts. The hormone insulin is vital for the oxidation of glucose the process of yielding energy for the body. When not enough insulin is generated and this may lead to diabetes. Starches should be in your carbohydrate intake. The best sources of starches are bread, oats, rice and beans. To make our diet balanced eat more bread and potatoes and less meat, fat and refined sugar. Cakes, biscuits, and puddings produced with white sugar and flour do no harm, but should not form bulk of your diet. Choose good alternatives like carrots and sandwich that is low in fat.

Mixing oregano in pizza or spaghetti sauce will surely add flavor and making them delicious, but this herbal medicine is loaded with nutrients that can combat deadly cancer and kills bacteria, according to the studies conducted by University of Madrid. Moreover the study showed that oregano’s antioxidant contents will fight cancer 42 times better than apples and 12 times more compared with the oranges. Oregano also has thyanol and carvacrol, nutrients that will stop growth of most types of bacteria.

Scientifically speaking, we grow old and die because our body has consumed its telomeres.

Researchers observed, that in most types of cells, the telomeres became shorter after each successive division. Thus, after 50 or so divisions, the cell’s telomeres were whittled down to tiny nubs, and the cell stopped dividing and eventually died. The observation that cells appear to be limited to a finite number of divisions before they die was first reported in the 1960’s by Dr. Leonard Hayflick. Hence, the phenomenon is now referred to by many scientists as the Hayflick limit.

Going deeper though, why we die, there is something more important for us to know why do we grow old and die.

Imagine your life, if you could live, two hundred years, five hundred years, or more; An endless life is preferred is it not?

If you contemplate your desire to live endlessly, and the natural tendency of us not to accept death, did you not wonder why we think this way? If fact, on our part (the editor) already know the real reasons why we grow old and die.

It is very interesting to gain understanding on this matter. If you want detailed information regarding this discovery feel free to post your comment.

t is also of great interest to note that we humans have the deep inner sense of who we are. On the other hand, no animal species has the capacity to meditate the lot in life.

Live longer. Enjoy life while you are yet strong. The attainment of good health lies in knowing more about health. But the attainment of life without end is something more precious than the riches of the whole planet. Let your quest for the the attainment of the real life be granted.

All is well.

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According to Argentine President Cristina Kirchner, the theory of further increasing libido or sexual urge, lies on eating pork so as to speak. “Pork consumption improves sexual activity,” according to Kirchner in a meeting with influential businessmen at the presidential palace in Argentina.

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Here are some tips to manage and control your appetite:

• A fiber supplement and drinking a couple of glass of water 30 minutes before each meal. Phenylalamine (amino acid) supplements, 250 to 500 mg can be employed for appetite control.
• Know when to say no.
• Study your body well, burping for the first time is an indication to stop from eating, in other words, you’re full already.
• If hungry, try eating healthy foods like apple, banana, turnips and nuts (walnuts and almonds).

The neurotransmitter which is dubbed as serotonin causes messages between the brain and the body’s mechanism of sleep. Vitamins and nutrients like tryptophase (an amino acid) and Vitamin B6, niacin, and magnesium worked together to help you to sleep. Natural sources for these includes: cottage chess, milk, turkey, bananas, dried dates, peanuts and protein.

Here are ways to get ample amount of sleep.

• Light exercise two hours before getting sleep.
• One hour before sleeping you may take two capsules of melatonin.
• A natural tranquilizer like taking five hydroxytrytophan.
• Yoga exercise.
• Meditation two times a day, and one of them 30 minutes before bedtime
• Manage stress levels Enjoy life, laugh more and control anxieties.

Here are the importance of cholestrol in our body.

• Helps in metabolism of carbohydrates. The more carbs consumed, the more cholesterol is yielded.
• It is the main sourse of adrenal steroid hormones like cortisone.
• Important in the generation of male and female sex hormones. Bear in mind that LDL (low density lipoproteins) have 65% of blood cholesterol, which are harmful to our body. HDL (High density lipoprotiens) have 20% of blood cholesterol which is good for the body.
• VLDL (Very low density lipoproteins) have 15% of blood cholesterol that is necessary in producing the LDL.

How to Control Cholesterol Profile

• Raise your HDL and reduce triglycerides (fats that differ from cholesterol, but are connected to one another).
• Make your fats intake not exceeding 20 to 20% of total calories, but more than 10% should be saturated fats.
• Eat more vegetables and fruits like apples, carrots, red pepper, broccoli, cauliflower, fiber, eggplant, psyllium husk, bailey, lentils and onions. You may also have fish, fish oils (omega-3 fatty acids, 1,000 mg a day) and yogurt.
• Garlic and ginger (fresh or available in capsules)
• Lemon grass oil
• You may opt to consider methionine, choline, inositol and betaine-lipotropics whose role is to ward off abnormal acquisition of fats in the liver while cleansing the organ’s harmful toxins. This helps the liver generate more lecithin.
• Use safe oils while cooking like olive and peanut.
• You may have supplement with chromium picolinate and primrose oil
• Eat foods that are abundant in Vitamin E and C.

Schizophrenia is more ubiquitous in wealthy nations worldwide. to reside in a developing nation maybe favorable after all. New discoveries coming from a report released online by the University of Queensland states that schizophrenia is more common in developed countries than in poorer countries and that the condition is less widespread than what was thought previously, getting rid of the common belief that the disease affects 10 in every 1,000 regardless of location.

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 Bad news for the smokers and the people experiencing obesity. Obesity and smoking speed up the aging process, according to a study published online by the Lancenet. Thhe study included 1,122 women – 1119 obese (with a body mass index or BMI greater than 30), 85 non-obese (BMI under 20), 531 nonsmokers, 369 ex-smokers, and 203 current smokers. Ages of the participants spans from 18 to 76…

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Extended for being immobile during the long-haul air travel increases the risk of developing blood clots, report medical researchers in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings. Long-haul air travel may develop Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), the formation of a blood clot within one of the large, deep veins of the pelvis or lower limbs.
As the blood clot breaks into smaller pieces, it floats in the blood and becomes tight in the blood vessels, supplying the lungs, a pulmonary embolism, lead to sudden death.

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Recent Information about sexual dysfunction in women.
In a study conducted by Yale School of Medicine and the Albert Einstein College of Medicine researchers yield new insights about female sexual dysfunction (FSD).

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Here are some suggestions coming experts to get the proper sleep you need to regain lost energy and soothes our minds from the problems and worries provided by the our work or responsibilities.

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German newspaper Giebner Allegemeine stated, “Gardening brings people the most zest for life a stroke.” Seventy (70) patients who were released from rehabilitation were given questions which activities brought them contentment. The activities included suggestions such as housework, shopping, cooking, reading, walking, driving and working at their job.
Gardening looms out to be the activity that can increase contentment in life. Occupational therapist Brigitte Oberauer said, “Gardening makes it easier for stroke patients to focus on certain things and to keep concentrating. It busies the senses and delivers the message new things are growing and life goes on.
These are important message after a serious illness.” Working outside may also break the isolation of staying indoors, increase mobility and train one’s sense of balance.

In a new conducted study suggests that intake of soft drinks (sodas) and/or sleeping pill before going to sleep may develop uncomfortable heartburn. Consumption of carbonated soft drinks was discovered to increase risk to night-time heartburn by 31% most likely attributed to soft drinks  which has high level of acidity.
Regular intake of prescribed pills such as Ativan, Halcion, Valium and Xanax contain the compound benzodiazepine that could lead to a 65% increase in night-time heartburn risk.
A high body mass index (MBI), sleep disorders (snoring, insomnia and sleep apnea) may contribute to the risk of heartburn. To reduce the risk, avoid soda and change sleep medicines when necessary.

Ethnicity May Vary Risks of Colorectal Cancer

According to new study some US ethnic groups have a 10 to 60% higher risk of having a colorectal cancer in an advanced stage and a 20 percent to 30% higher risk of succumbing from the ailment, than non-Hispanic white. Researchers from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle made a comparison of data from 18 various racial and ethnic groups and discovered that African Americans, Native Americans, Asians (including Pacific  Islanders) and Hispanics are more likely to be diagnosed with advanced colorectal cancer than non-Hispanic whites, while African American and Native Americans have greater  risk of dying from it.

Vitamin B May Reduce Risk of Colon Cancer

Women who has a steady diet high in Vitamin B for the best past few years lowers their risk of colorectal cancer. Moreover those who have an intake of moderate to large amounts of alcohol in tandem with Vitamin B may lower their risk by more than 70%, according to Gastroenterology. Researchers discovered that alcohol intake in women with low Vitamin B intake may result to an increase of having a colorectal cancer while increasing intake lowers the risk at a significant rate.

Grapefruit seed extract (GSE) is packed with antioxidant properties that help maintain a healthy digestive system, and may have healing effects on people with stomach ulcers according to a new study.
Employing GE treatments, the amount of gastric secretion was reduced by half and the size of the ulcers decreases after six to nine days. Moreover, a stark increase in blood flow to the ulcers and more gastrin was released. Thomas Brozozowski, MD, PhD said “Because grapefruit is acidic in nature, people with ulcers might assume that they should not include the fruit in their diet”. However, this research might suggests the exact opposite. The antioxidant property found in grapefruit and the ability of this fruit extract to limit oxidative stress in the ulceratic gastric mucosa have the therapeutic properties that when continued in additional therapy, can be beneficial for healing gastric ulcers.

Allergies have many forms, moreover symptoms and the causes can be Monosodium glutamate (msg), food-coloring preservatives, eggs, chicken, seafood, peanuts, alcohol, chocolate, environmental chemicals, pollution, dust, mold and spores, pets and animal hairs. Bear in mind that your pet too can be allergic if it keeps on sneezing. If you have an allergy , it is best to see your doctor. See your doctor and ask aout your blood test to enable you have an information about your sensitivity to certain substances. One of the most effective measure to do is to maintain a clean environment. Studies will reveal that the most common cause of allergies is the unclean environment. Everyday we acquire fungus and microbes. The best defense if to strengthen your immune system and remove all the irritants in your homes.
Equip your home with the latest cleaning system the Hyla NST, a handy and heavy-duty cleaning machine, which is equipped with an air purifier, a vacuum cleaner, floor polisher and upholstery cleaner. It helps you get rid of dirt and dust mites (Dust mites are one of the main causes of asthma, rhinitis and other respiratory ailments).
Dr. Earth Mindell’s Vitamin Bible said that a nutritional defense against allergies are vitamin B complex, 50 mg two times a day (Riboflavin, Biotin, etc) which is found in green-leafy vegetables, panthothenic acid, 500 mg, two times a day, and vitamin C, 1000 mg, once a day.
According traditions of the Japanese and Chinese, mushrooms are also effective in preventing allergies such as shiitake, maitake, agaricus and cordyceps.
Here is an anti-allergy regimen.
1. Greet the morning with happy thoughts and with a smile on your face.
2. A cup of lukewarm water with a teaspoon of cider vinegar and 1/2 tsp. of honey could provide you great help.
3. Increase body hydration by drinking a lot of juices from fresh fruits.
4. Practice healthy eating habits.
5. Drink 2 full glasses of lukewarm water ever one and a half hours until you get to bed.