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The recent study questioning the efficacy of two popular prescription drugs in reducing disease-causing cholesterol has triggered a strong response by their makers Schering-Plough Corp and Merck & Co. Full page ads in Sunday’s New York Times from the companies attest to the effectiveness of both Zetia and Vytorin.

While big pharma scrambles, adherents of natural remedies are talking about a new-old dietary supplement that even the Mayo Clinic says has impressive evidence of effectiveness. It’s something called red yeast rice. And in China it’s been used for its benefits to the circulatory system since 800 A.D.

Red yeast rice is named for a red or purple substance released by a fungus grown on fermented rice. It is marketed as a more natural and less expensive alternative to statin drugs such as Lipitor. Available in capsules in health food stores and over the Internet, red yeast rice actually creates the same monacolin-K, or lovastatin, that is the main ingredient in the generic version of the prescription drug Mevacor.

According to the Mayo Clinic’s website, red yeast rice has the benefit of “strong” scientific evidence, stating that “..since the 1970s, human studies have reported that red yeast rice lowers blood levels of total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein/LDL (”bad cholesterol”), and triglyceride levels.”

Still, three red yeast rice supplements sold over the counter were ordered off the market recently by the FDA: Red yeast rice and red yeast rice/Policosanol Complex sold by Swanson Health Products Inc. and manufactured by Nature’s Value Inc. and Kabco Inc. as well as Cholestrix, sold by Sunburst Biorganics. The stated reason for the FDA’s action is concern that the statin content in the supplements were approaching those in the prescription drugs. Some suspect that Big Pharma, concerned with the profitability of their key prescription statin drugs, encouraged the FDA to make the move against inexpensive red yeast rice, the more natural, but less regulated choice.

Meanwhile, the debate rages on in the fast growing alternative medicine community, and other versions of red yeast rice capsules are readily available online and in-store.

Note: The information in this article is intended for informational purposes only, and should not be interpreted as specific medical advice. You should consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making decisions about therapies and/or health conditions.

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Replacing Fish Tongues and Other Bizarre Behaviors of Parasites
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1. Replaces fish tongues- Cymothoa exigua

This parasitic crustacean feasts on the blood of the spotted rose snapper fish by attaching to its tongue. After several days the tongue atrophies and falls off. Instead of leaving the poor fishy tongue-less the parasite attaches itself to the muscular base of the tongue and serves as a replacement. Since the fish can use the parasite as it would an actual tongue the only negative effect for the fish is a small loss of food, which is eaten by the parasite. C. exigua is the only known parasite that functionally replaces a host’s organ. Although this parasite is usually found off the coast of California it was recently found in the United Kingdom, most likely indicating that its range is expanding.

2. Causes Grasshoppers to commit suicide- Spinochordodes tellinii (Hairworm)

The larva of this parasite develops inside of grasshoppers and crickets. It usually grows to be about three times the length of its host. Once matured it injects proteins into the host’s brain which affect neurotransmitters and causes the host to seek out and jump into water. Once in the water the hairworm leaves the host dead or dying in the water to search for a mate. It is still unknown exactly how the small larvae make it into grasshoppers but one hypothesis is that the worms lay their eggs on mosquitoes and that when these mosquitoes die they are eaten by the grasshoppers.3. Increases the sex drive of women- Toxoplasma gondiiThis parasitic protozoan usually finds its home in cats but as it matures it can move to birds and other mammals, including humans. It makes it way into humans through the fecal-oral route or in undercooked meat. Once in humans they cause a toxoplasma infection. This is usually asymptomatic but may have early flu-like symptoms. Although this infection is usually self-limiting it can turn into the much more dangerous toxoplasmosis in the immunocompromised. Also, if T.gondii is ingested during pregnancy the parasite can cross the placenta, infect the growing brain of the fetus and cause a spontaneous abortion. Interestingly, the parasite has recently been shown to change the behavior of its hosts. For example, it causes rodents to be attracted to the scent of cats rather than to be fearful. There is also evidence which indicates that T. gondii also affects the behavior of its human hosts, making them more prone to neuroticism, anxiety and depression. Recent data also indicates an increase in the sex drive of women and a decrease in IQ and attention span of men who are infected. 4. Enslaves crabs- Sacculina The genus Sacculina made up of parasitic barnacles which attack crabs. Female parasites enter crab armor by molting and injecting their soft body through an open joint. Once inside her new home she starts to grow root like appendages that extend into every part of the crabs body, even wrapping around its eyestalks. If the crab is male the parasite will change its body form to more closely resemble that of a female’s so that the parasite can more comfortably house her family. When everything is ready the female parasite squeezes a sack out of the underside of the crab so that the male can join her permanently. They will mate and allow their eggs to mature inside the crab, which is now completely possessed and devotes all of its energy to caring for the parasite family. 5. Uses roach as surrogate mother- Ampulex compressa (Emerald Cockroach Wasp) This parasitic wasp is found in tropical regions of the world. When ready to lay eggs the female wasp stings unsuspecting cockroaches twice, first in the thorax to temporarily paralyze its front legs and next she delivers venom directly into the ganglia to permanently change its behavior. The roach becomes sluggish and loses its normal escape responses allowing the wasp to drag it by one antenna to her burrow. The wasp then lays her eggs in the cockroach’s abdomen. The tamed roach will rest in the wasp’s burrow until the eggs inside hatch and the larvae begin to chew their way out. About four weeks after the eggs are laid fully grown wasps emerge from the roach carcass.6. The cause of elephantiasis- Wuchereria bancrofti (Filarial worms)These thread-like parasites are transmitted from one person to another by mosquitoes. The embryos can sense the onset of night and use it as a cue to creep closer to the surface of the skin in order to increase the likelihood they are picked up by a mosquito. Once inside a mosquito the embryos become larvae which are injected back into human hosts when the mosquito feeds. Filarial larvae and mature worms make their home in the lymphatic system. The first symptom, swollen lymph nodes, usually exhibits several years after transmission but soon progresses to elephantiasis, a gross expansion of the body usually in the lower extremities and genitalia. Although there are oral medications that can kill W.bancrofti if not treated early it can lead to death. 7. The worlds most complicated lifecycle- Dicrocoelium dendriticum (lancet fluke) The lancet fluke finds its way into snails while they are feeding on cow feces. The fluke remains in the snail until it matures into a tad-pole like creature, which is literally coughed out by the snail in a coating of thick mucus. This mucus is considered a delicacy for ants but after feeding on the infested mucus they become the new hosts. Once infected the ants leave their colony every night to attach themselves bottom side up to a tall blade of grass with their clamping mandibles. It waits in this manner until it is finally eaten by a cow. Once the ant has been ingested the parasite breaks out and swims through the digestive tract until it reaches its new home, the bile duct. From here new eggs are released and allowed to exit through the digestive tract inside the feces, which will then be eaten by snails to continue the cycle. 8. Decorate the tentacles of snails- Leucochloridium varidaecx Snails and birds are the two host organisms for this parasitic worm. Once in the body of the snail the worm sprouts tube into the snail’s tentacles causing them to swell, pulsate and take on a brilliant color. Due to the enlargement of its tentacles the snail cannot retreat into its shell and is forced to meander around with caterpillar like tentacles which attract birds. When spotted by a bird the tentacles are ripped off and eaten. Inside the bird the parasite can reproduce and is scattered by bird droppings, which are then eaten by snails to continue the cycle.9. Lays larvae under skin- Oestridae (botfly)It is actually the larvae of these hairy flies that are considered to be parasites. Botflies deposit their eggs under the skin of many different mammals, including humans. The eggs hatch almost immediately upon contact with warm skin and begin to burrow, feeding off flesh until they are mature enough eat there way out of the host. There are approximately 150 species of botfly worldwide. 10. Killer fungi- Cordyceps There are about 400 known species of this genus of parasitic fungi. Each type uses a different species of insect as a host. After a Cordycep spore finds its way into an insect it replaces all tissue with fungus. Although parasites don’t kill their hosts, cordyceps can be considered a parasite because before they kill the hosts it affects their behavior, such as causing ants to climb and attach themselves to a tall plant in order to improve the dissemination of their spores. Cordyceps are usually found in tropical areas. 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Current critical upshots of dietary research for proper nutrition in health and wellness:

1) It may well be true that indeed dietary fat ingested - whether saturated , unsaturated does not in itself or themselves be the causatory factor of health diseases

2) Carbohydarates - do not in themselves be blameless in regards health and heart disease disorders. Carbohydrates are involved in dietary and feedback mechanisms ending in heart diseases and heart disease progression and development through the regulatory initial cascades on insulin -the pancreatic hormone.

The more easily digested and more easily digestigble refined carbohydrates (almost all processed foods seem to have hidden sugar) , as well as well refined carbohydrates in the form of fructose, thus the greater the detrimental effect on people’s health.

3 ) Indeed sugars - sucrose , high fructose corn syrup ( as found in refined foods and some sodas) are especially bad. Glucose , that is found in these sugars will raise blood insulin levels. Indeed fructose , that is contained within , will actually overstress the liver and its biochemical mechanisms.

4) Refined carbohydrates , starches and sugars are the suspected , in the literature , of being the leading preventable ingested causes of cancer incidence.

In the end, it is becoming more and more suspect that obesity is a disorder of excess fat accumulation , not overeating , all being initiated and resulting from excess processed carbohydrate ingestion and accumulation not of increased fat intakes.

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It is always best to participate in activities that make you feel better or ensure that you feel better. Though you may feel like withdrawing from the world and its activities , as well as troubles and pressures you should always stay as active as possible. The expression “Idle hands go to the Devil” , is certainly true and relevant. Get out of the house , apartment of abode. Stay active. Get out , to exercise, go to a movie or the theatre , a movie or a ball game. All will help your mental attitude and away from the blues and depression.

Be patient with yourself. People rarely “snap” out of depression. Do not expect this to happen to yourself. Negative thinking can be a part of any illness , depression or just general not wellness or illness. Illness and chronic illness will wear anyone or anyone down. As you recover you will find that you will begin to feel better , your mood will improve and overall your health will get better.

You will be on the mend. Next increase your social and spiritual support. Supportive relationships are beneficial for prevention and treatment of depression and other illnesses. Supportive relationships serve as a buffer against stress , with its poor health. Some spiritual faith is also associated with a reduced risk of poor health. Spiritual faith can be found in the context of many/ In a group setting you can give as well receive social support health mechanisms.

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It can be better to adjust your expectations in life than to take medication- even if it natural agents like St. Johns Wort.

Depression often takes it toll of people - slowly , slowly over time. It can be said to be Chinese water torture. It is best to be frank and realistic about your goals - both specific , general and life long goals. This will involve not only your goals but also responsibilities - both you take on , and ones that others try to insist or even demand that you take on. Some may be realistic , some not , some downright unfair and mean. Again be realistic and try to be considerate of others - within reason to both yourself , your family and the world.

If you can postpone important or so called important decisions. Again what is important to someone else , may in the end be of little consequence or real importance to you. It is not a matter that you do not care less. In most cases you do.

However there may be little that you can do about the matter. Urgency and dealing with the task on hand is always vital.

However some of the time , the best way to deal with an issue is to leave it alone. It is similar to having an answering machine on a phone line , answer the phone when you are busy with other tasks. If it is important - the caller will leave a message. If not , then maybe , or certainly the matter was not that important or vital in the first place. Similarly with some pressing decisions - they can be left alone, and time heals , or ignores all. You then may find that the whole matter was not that pressing . In the end the matter either solved itself , with no or little imput by yourself , or really was not that major after all.

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Alternative Medicine For Asthma Sufferers

The popularity of alternative medicine has prompted many people to look for alternative medicine for asthma. Since asthma has been around for centuries, our ancestors have already found alternative medicines for asthma long, long ago. The problem now is to find out if they really do work or not. Many medical practitioners deny that some of the alternative medicines for asthma are effective. The cause of this one sidedness may be that they will lose their clientele and the support of the pharmaceutical companies if they promote alternative medicine for asthma.

Some recommended alternative medicines for asthma are ginkgo biloba, Tylophora Indica, Solanum xanthocarpum and Solanum trilobatum. These herbs and medicines have been used for centuries in Asia as effective alternative medicine for asthma. Many people swear that these herbs along with the right diet and breathing exercises can affect the severity and frequency of asthma attacks. The sources of these alternative medicine and exercises are Chinese traditional medicine and Indian Ayurveda practices.

Due to the mixed results of research studies that have been made into the efficacy of the herbs, many medical practitioners doubt their capacity to remedy asthma. The reason to take alternative medicine for asthma may now depend on the reaction of the individual who suffers from asthma. Some people may have a more favorable response to the alternative medicine for asthma thus prompting them to continue their regimen. Those who have not noticed any response or experienced any favorable response from the alternative medicine for asthma may also stop taking them. It is all dependent on how your body reacts to the alternative medicine.

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Some of the biggest that arise in managing a permament special diet stem from organizing them alongside normal family meals.  If one or two foods can be avoided , it is not usually much of a problem to accommodate within ordinary household catering, but if more foods are involved  or if more than one household member  has a special diet then it can be a nigthtmare of planning and juggling.

One solution that people sometimes adopt  , is to put the whole household on the special diet. or something close to it.  It is often easier to organize and plan that way, but it has some drawbacks.  If often causes stupendous rows.   Some family members , especially the cook, may find that they are overwhelmed and tired already if they carry a full time job , that has its own responsibilities.  As such they may find the preparation of additional meals an extraordinary effort , that is overexhausting, regardless of the benefit and benefits to the sufferer.    As well it can be extremly costly ( depending on the foods that are assigned are that you chose to eat).  Also it can have unforseen consequences .   It occasionally reveals that  that other family members have food allergies and intolerance too, unmasked by the special diet, and they start to get sharp reactions typical of the exclusion diet.  It is not a good idea to put anyone through that process without good reason, without supervision or without foresight. 

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Since the cause of this “mysterious disease” is not yet officially known, we believe it is best to cover all bases. Believing it presents itself in the categories of parasites, fungus, bacterial and possibly viral, our recommendations include basic detoxification - cleansing the body of parasites and other toxic wastes, the use of supplements that treat viruses, bacteria, parasites and fungus, and natural antiparasitical, antibacterial topical salves for the skin issues. Nutritional supplements that help with overall brain function and immune integrity are also recommended. In addition, an alkaline/ionized water filtration system may prove helpful not only in eliminating harmful parasites and bacteria from the water, but also by changing the cellular environment.

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The Peripheral Nervous System is often affected by this disease, but the most significant element of the infection appears to be the effect on the Central Nervous System (CNS). Nearly all people with this illness report extreme difficulty with mental concentration and short-term memory. Mood disorders, such as Depression and Bipolar Disorder, are extremely common in this group of patients, affecting well over half of all individuals reporting symptoms of Morgellons Disease.

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