This has been bothering me for years, you know, you hear that a research study has been conducted and they find that eggs are bad for you, and then back in the 1980s, it was highly recommended that people each more carbs and those folks started packing on pounds (probably they added too much oil to their pasta dishes, who knows), and the low-fat items which are indeed low fat, but they are loaded with chemicals and carbs to get them that way, and tonight on the news, there is now a research report that says people are passing away from vitamins and supplements. The vitamin manufacturers did report they have seen an increase in this, but don't know why. This was on the Ticker on Fox News.
So does the general population really follow these trendy research reports? I know I have always been skeptical of any report. I remember back when I was a child I saw very few overweight people; there weren't a lot of fastfood places to eat; we ate balanced meals and snacks were fruit. Not anymore it seems. And the only reason why I am large is because I put in more than I spend (well, duh).
There was a report that did get my attention several years ago and it came from the Mayo Clinic. They reported they found that sunblock caused some skin cancers. Now, this was squashed after being on the news for a few short days, but their study really went into detail and it had been conducted for over 15 years. A friend of mine who is a dermatologist in California agrees with this study in some cases. He says he is finding an alarming number of cancers that are attributed to overuse of sunblocks. His recommendation is to cover the body with lightweight clothing, stay in the sun only 2 hours a day for the vitamin benefits, and to use nothing over a 15 sunblock.
So, even though after being on this island for six years now, and having ate more fish than is probably in the sea, I am longing for enchiladas and anything beef because I haven't seen a study yet on enchiladas.
Thoughts?
Donna
Former Member
Not sure of the specifics but I have heard that something like vasopro at bodybuilding stores has ephedrine in it.
Well I don't know about the rest of you but I plan on dying one day.
Rich
That is not in my plan, I have it all worked out, and have contacted the proper higher-ups to ensure that it doesn't. This way I can own multiple world records in age groups like 220-224 ...
In all seriousness, Allen hit the head on the nail, always see who is funding the study. I think moderation is best. Everything in moderation, including humor in posts, and moderation.
The FDA put out guidance that you should drink 8 8oz glasses a day (64 ounces a day). It was a good general number and one they thought people could remember. Newest research is take 1/3 of body in pounds and drink that many ounces. So a 120 pound person drinks 40 ounces and a 180 pound person drinks 60 ounces. You can see how a small person can easily go hypo-netremia (low electrolyte levels in the blood).
Symptoms are: swollen hands and/or feet and dizziness. The brain begins to swell and if not treated, death.
Just heard on Dr. Dean Edell that JAMA has posted a study with 47 trials showing that anti-oxidant vitamins actually increase a person's likelihood of death. For those taking daily multi's it might be worth checking out the JAMA website.
Just heard on Dr. Dean Edell that JAMA has posted a study with 47 trials showing that anti-oxidant vitamins actually increase a person's likelihood of death. For those taking daily multi's it might be worth checking out the JAMA website.
We're all going to die. I'd say my likelihood of death is 100%.
"What you lose on the swings; you gain on the roundabouts..."
We're all going to die. I'd say my likelihood of death is 100%.
Sure we are Rich, but would you not rather it be later than sooner? If I can extend my life by not wasting money on pills then I am sure going to try. Better yet, perhaps things like this won't extend your life per se, but maybe they will extend the period of your life that is quality filled.
You won't find me on any fad diets or drinking foul tasting smoothies with herbs but I am all for simple things like a reasonable diet and exercise.
Sure we are Rich, but would you not rather it be later than sooner? If I can extend my life by not wasting money on pills then I am sure going to try. Better yet, perhaps things like this won't extend your life per se, but maybe they will extend the period of your life that is quality filled.
You won't find me on any fad diets or drinking foul tasting smoothies with herbs but I am all for simple things like a reasonable diet and exercise.
I'll take 75-80 all good health years; death in my sleep. Thank you.
I hear you matt. I'm just of the if this don't get you that will mindset. don't overdo smoking, drinking and couch potatoing and hope for the best.
A friend of mine is a Channel swimmer and I look to her, as well as others, to help me with my long swim relating to feeding/hydration during the swim. And she also gave me some ideas relating to how best recover after a very hard workout; something she used to do and now is being endorsed by "studies." Her email was long and I won't post much of it, but I will post what I just mentioned, as well as one or two things I found interesting that I, not being a doctor, thought I'd share.
In the "old days" at the Olympic training center we had hot/cold/hot showers or whirlpools after hard workouts, what do you know today there are many studies on alternate immersion therapy. Its something you can do if you have cold water. After a hard workout you either get in a warm bath for 5 minutes then a cold one for 5-10 (studies vary that's just what I was taught) then back in warm. In the shower I turn it form hot to cold for just 2-3 minutes then back to hot 3x that's what we were taught I don't' think the formula is magic just the alternation to get some good circulation. This will give you some recovery (the studies I glanced at seemed to claim equal or greater than the recovery drinks).
Next recovery drinks there's all kinds of chemicals but what seems to be true is some sugars and some proteins are rapidly absorbed into the muscle right after exercise, the claims are that either powders or chocolate (lo or no fat) milk are ideal. I can't handle much milk; there are arguments about which type of protein and carbs. I found some protein and carbs with some l-glutamine (an amino acid the neurologist clued me in on it) helps reduce next day soreness and fatigue.
So I thought it interesting about the warm/cold water therapy right after a workout, as well as the absorption of sugars, etc. I hope this isn't boring because many here do not swim distance, but what she was saying was after any hard workout, she found this of benefit.
Donna
