Not Everyone Agrees With The Recent Vitamin E Study

-- Posted by kmyers001 on Friday, January 28 2005

Sometimes it's best to keep a cool head when health related headlines break.

For example, not everyone agrees with the recent Vitamin E study which was released in the November 2004 issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine. CBS, MSNBC, Fox, as well as many others, seemed eager to carry the story as it spread quickly across the nation.

The study published by Johns Hopkins University researcher Edgar R. Miller III, MD, PhD, an associate professor of medicine, concluded that taking high doses of vitamin E can contribute to a risk of death --- he referred to it in the study as an increase in "all-cause mortality."

Needless to say, it spurred reporters on and some may have gone overboard with the details of the report in their desire to create attention grabbing headlines.

Dr. Ed Blonz, who holds a Ph.D. in nutrition states loudly and firmly "I do not think the evidence justifies these conclusions."

He writes, "This particular paper on vitamin E did not come from new research. Rather, it was the result of a systematic review of research studies that had already been conducted. The process is referred to as a meta-analysis. It is a way to combine a number of studies investigating a similar issue, checking to see if there is a significant trend that comes out in the big picture that was missed in the individual studies."

Among the concerns he raises, Dr. Blonz indicated "My concern with the conclusions stem from the fact that many of the studies being considered had utilized the synthetic (also known as 'all-RAC-', or dl-) alpha tocopherol for their vitamin E treatment. Included among these were the ones with the greatest number of participants and those that showed the connection between E and mortality. Another concern was that some of these studies had administered the synthetic vitamin E in combination with synthetic beta-carotene."

Dr. Blonz is not alone in his concerns. An article published by Integrative Health Consulting concurs with his opinion. In a recent article titled Breaking Vitamin E News they reported "This study was published in the Annals of Internal Medicine and had several serious flaws... It is extremely unfortunate that it received so much notoriety."

In addition, they write "When a single nutrient is given in high doses without the balance and support of other nutrients, it can disrupt the sensitive balance of antioxidants the body needs to maintain healthful function and energy production."

Annette Dickinson, PhD, president of the Council for Responsible Nutrition, was also extremely skeptical of the study. She told WebMD "Eighteen of the 19 studies in the analysis showed no statistically significant increase in total mortality. I believe he pooled the data to arrive at a conclusion that is based on a statistical artifact."

Needless to say Gibbons refuted her claims. Considering the studies he chose for his findings, it's not surprising there is such a backlash rising from the natural sciences sector. As Ms. Dickinson clearly stated "The definitive study to test vitamin E in a healthy population has not been done."

Will Gibbons be proven wrong in future clinical studies? Or will his findings from the meta-analysis of studies he selected be proven right?

None can say for certain... at least not yet... not until more studies start rolling in. Maybe, and this is just my personal humble opinion, far too much money is going into drug research than what could (or should?) be going into the natural sciences area of research. Who knows what gems are waiting to be discovered in the fruits, grains, and vegetables growing naturally on our planet... I think there are many discoveries yet to come --- just as there are sure to be many more contrasting and controversial headlines in future.



Sources:

NewScientist.com - High doses of vitamin E may hasten death

CBSNews - Vitamin E May Shorten Life

CBSNews - New Reason Not To Overdo Vitamin E

Ask Dr. Blonz - Vitamin E and All-Cause Mortality

Integrative Health Consulting - Vitamin E Flaws In Increased Mortality Rate

Annals of Internal Medicine - Edgar R. Miller, III , Roberto Pastor-Barriuso, Darshan Dalal, Rudolph A. Riemersma, Lawrence J. Appel, and Eliseo Guallar Meta-Analysis: High-Dosage Vitamin E Supplementation May Increase All-Cause Mortality Ann Intern Med 2004; 0: 0000605-200501040-00110-53

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New Study In Turkey On Children With Chronic Sinusitis

-- Posted by kmyers001 on Friday, January 28 2005

Once again the value of anti-oxidants rises to the forefront with this recent study...

A small study conducted in Turkey has found that children with chronic sinusitis had significantly lower serum levels of vitamin C, vitamin E, copper and zinc than those without the malady. However, levels of vitamin A and magnesium did not differ.

The clinical study indicated: "In conclusion, serum levels of antioxidant vitamins and elements may be important in the pathogenesis and treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis in children."

Source:

For a medical abstract of that study at PubMed, click here.

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Meditation Alters Brain Waves

-- Posted by kmyers001 on Friday, January 28 2005

Researchers at the University of Wisconsin have found that the brain waves of accomplished meditators--in this case monks--differed markedly from a group with no meditative experience.

The monks, they discovered, produced gamma brain waves, associated with higher mental activity—such as attention, learning and conscious perception. The researchers suggested that both short- and long-term neural changes may take place. In other words, meditation may rewire the brain’s circuitry.

The study findings indicate that mental training to increase compassion and loving kindness has profound effects on brain function. The results further suggest that these qualities are not fixed characteristics of people, but rather can be improved through practice and training.


Source:

Alternative Health News Online

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Alarming Shortage of Health-Care Workers in Canada?

-- Posted by kmyers001 on Friday, January 28 2005

Did you hear the latest? According to the Toronto Star, the Health Council of Canada says, "Canada needs to move quickly to address an alarming shortage of health-care workers and establish national electronic patient records."

The physician, specialist and human resource shortage in Ontario isn't fresh news, said Dr. John Rapin, president of the Ontario Medical Association and a practising emergency room doctor in Kingston.

But Ontarians "can't afford to wait" until more reports are done on the issue, he said. "We need action now," he said. Ontario is faring far worse than other provinces in the area of physician shortages, he said. Before Christmas, Windsor lost two neurosurgeons to Michigan because the doctors felt the infrastructure and support services needed to look after their patients were inadequate, he said.

According to the Star report, the federal government has committed to $41 billion over the course of the next 10 years for improving health care in the country.

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Customer Appreciation GiveAway - Update

-- Posted by kmyers001 on Friday, January 28 2005

Wow ... it's been a busy and exciting week for us. We've been contacting everyone who participated in our Customer Appreciation event last December.

Once we have received all responses, we'll be posting the lucky recipient of our Peak Performance Gift Pack - loaded with a ton of goodies for peak performance!

If you participated in the event last December 2004, and you have not yet received an email from us, please contact us. We're doing our best to make sure everyone receives what they most want from our full size samples, and we need your feedback to do this.

Thanks again to everyone who participated. Stay tuned ...we have some more GREAT events coming in the very near future!

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The Looming Milk Controversy?

-- Posted by kmyers001 on Thursday, January 20 2005

Well now... here's an interesting subject I almost missed during my surfing online.

Fast on the heels of the new Dietary Guidelines released in the USA last week comes both applause from calcium advocates and concerns among some scientists, who say the powerful dairy industry overstates milk's attributes, understates possible health risks and wields too much influence over consumers.

Did you know the milk market is a $21 billion industry? I knew it was big, but had no idea it was that big. And maybe it is time to take a closer look?

"The public has been given this idea that milk is essential for good health," says Dr. Walter Willett, of the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH), but "where's the evidence that high amounts of dairy are beneficial?"

Let's throw in another curve. Have you ever heard about rBGH? These are bovine supplements approved for use on dairy cows in the USA first in 1994 and again granted continued use in 1999 --- meanwhile they were banned for use in both Canada and Europe.

Run a quick search on Google and you'll be buried under a ton of information on this highly controversial subject.

Warning: The information may shock you!

Monsanto (the manufacturer of the bovine supplement) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) insist that rBGH milk is indistinguishable from natural milk and safe to cows and consumers, yet some experts are claiming there aren't enough long term studies completed to support this.

One website claims, "European nations and Canada have banned rBGH to protect citizens from IGF-1 hazards."

According to rBGH manufacturers, injections of rBGH causes cows to produce up to 20 percent more milk. The growth hormone also stimulates the liver to increase IGF-1 levels in the milk of those cows. Recently, Eli Lilly & Co., a manufacturer of rBGH, reported a ten-fold increase in IGF-1 levels in milk of cows receiving the hormone. IGF-1 is the same in humans and cows, and is not destroyed by pasteurization. In fact, the pasteurization process actually increases IGF-1 levels in milk.

The site further reports "After the rBGH milk is consumed, IGF-1 is not destroyed by human digestion. Instead, IGF-1 is readily absorbed across the intestinal wall. Additional research has shown that it can be absorbed into the bloodstream where it can effect other hormones."

IGF-1 is an entirely other disturbing subject and if any of this article concerns you, then you may want to check into it further.

Back to the looming milk controversy...

In a recent Newsweek article by Claudia Kalb, she wrote, "Then there's the question of whether milk makes you thinner. In a study published last year, Michael Zemel, of the University of Tennessee, found that obese adults eating a high dairy diet (three servings a day) each lost an average of 24.5 pounds over six months, compared with 14.5 pounds lost by those on a control diet. The dairy industry, which funded Zemel's research, seized on the findings, promoting weight loss in its ads. But other data are mixed. While there's no evidence that milk will increase your waistline, critics say the research is too limited to conclude that dairy will shrink it, either."

So... here we are. The new dietary guidelines recommending an increase in calcium, and some experts recommending a closer look at where people get their increased calcium requirements.

We'll be watching this story closely in the months and years ahead.

Sources:

Newsweek Article - Got (Enough) Milk?

Milk: America's Health Problem

Google Search Results for rBGH In Milk

Environmental Research Foundation Article #598

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Testosterone Therapy Under Further Study

-- Posted by kmyers001 on Thursday, January 20 2005

Know anyone taking testosterone therapy?

A better question... know anyone taking it for possibly the wrong reason? There are studies currently underway you may want to be kept informed about:

"Testosterone is often equated in the popular culture with youth, vitality, and strength - a perception that has fueled an increase in the use of testosterone products by men in recent years. However, there has been growing concern about the increase in the number of men using testosterone and the lack of scientific data on the benefits and risks of this therapy."

For a free Report Brief from the Institute of Medicine on this subject, visit "Testosterone and Aging: Clinical Research Directions"

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January 13, 2005 - U.S. Released New Dietary Guidelines

-- Posted by kmyers001 on Thursday, January 20 2005

On January 13 the USA released its new dietary guidelines to the public.

New U.S. dietary guidelines call for Americans to reduce their calorie intake and increase their amount of exercise.

Released by the departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services, the guidelines form the basis for federal nutrition programs and will be used to update the U.S. food pyramid for the first time since it was developed 12 years ago.

We believe this update is long overdue.

The new recommendations drew heavily from a series of Institute of Medicine reports that examine which nutrients are necessary for good health, and in what quantities. The reports establish reference values called Dietary Reference Intakes for a number of nutrients, including sodium, water, and fats.

Want to know more about the science behind setting these guidelines?

Here's a link directly to the Institute of Medicine.

As you will see on the above site, a lot goes into the final reports and guidelines we receive at the general public level.

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Kevin Trudeau's January 2005 Newsletter Lists 3 Good Products

-- Posted by kmyers001 on Thursday, January 20 2005

I'm not sure if you receive Kevin Trudeau's Natural Cures Newsletter or not. If you bought his book, you're probably on his list.

One of our members sent us a copy of the January 2005 edition. She was absolutely thrilled to see that one of the 3 top products he listed was one we carry here --- even better, ours is superior in a very special way --- and she couldn't wait to share the news of what he said.

Here is just a brief look at what he writes:

"People come up to me all the time and ask what is one simple thing that they can do without changing their lifestyle that can make them feel better, reverse disease, and prevent disease. Well, there are a lot of things you could do that would provide those benefits. If we go back to our basic premise, which is you are sick because you have toxins in your body and you have nutritional deficiencies. Then let's ask ourselves what we can do that can help get rid of toxins in our body and supply us with massive amounts of nutrition. If those two things happen there is an excellent chance you will feel better, have more energy, as well as having many medical symptoms vanish."

Now these are interesting and bold words!

Keep in mind, here at Best Liquid Vitamins we never claim any of our products cure or prevent disease and ALWAYS recommend you work closely with your doctor when facing any health challenges.

The worst thing anyone can do is become their own doctor. On a humorous note, ask most doctors and they will agree, they make the worst patients, too.

Granted, Mr. Trudeau does qualify his statements further on in his article where he writes:

"When people come up to me, tell me about their health problems, and ask me for answers, I always say the same thing... how many of the things in Chapter 6 are you doing? Do those things for three to six months, then see if you still have your health problems. If you are not willing to do the things I mention in Chapter 6, which I believe are in effect ways of cleaning out the toxins, adding super nutrition, balancing out the electromagnetic energy fields in the body, which in turn turn your body alkaline, then how do you intend on curing your disease? Remember, diseases just don't happen..."

If you're curious to learn more, you can get a copy of his book. If you really want to know what are the three products he mentions in his January 2005 newsletter, feel free to contact us. We'll be happy to share the information we received with you.

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Congratulations To Dr. Earl Mindell!

-- Posted by kmyers001 on Wednesday, January 19 2005

Dr. Earl Mindell was honored by the National Nutritional Foods Association (NNFA) in 2004 as the recipient of the President's Award. This award was created to recognize an individual who has made long-time contributions to the natural products industry, or has made a one-time, uniquely significant impact on the industry.

Here at Best Liquid Vitamins, we firmly believe Dr. Mindell qualifies in both categories.

His long-time contributions include over 40 years as an author in the natural science field with several best selling books, including his best ever - "The Vitamin Bible" - now in its 25th year of print having sold well over 10 Million Copies worldwide translated into more than 37 different languages.

And without a doubt in our minds, his latest one-time uniquely significant impact surely has to be the formulation and standardization processes used to bring Goji to the world in the form of the highly potent cold-chill processed non-pasteurized juice we love so much - Himalayan Goji™ Juice. The impact this product is having on people is already being experienced in several parts around the world. Congratulations Dr. Earl Mindell! We appreciate all you do!


About The NNFA:

Established in 1936, the National Nutritional Foods Association (NNFA) is the oldest and largest, non-profit trade organization dedicated to protecting and advancing the natural products industry for both retailers and suppliers.

The organization is made up of nearly 8,000 retailers, manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors of natural products, including foods, dietary supplements and health and beauty aids.

NNFA unites a diverse membership, from the smallest health food store to the largest dietary supplement manufacturer.

NNFA is recognized for its strong lobbying presence in Washington, D.C., where it serves as the industry watchdog on regulatory and legislative issues.

In 1994, NNFA played a key role in the passage of the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA). This important legislation strikes a balance between the need for consumers to have access to and information about safe and effective dietary supplements while also preserving the government's interest in protecting the public from unsafe products and false and misleading claims.

In addition to offices in Newport Beach, California, and Washington, DC, NNFA has seven regional offices located throughout the United States and is governed by a 22-member board of directors.

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Common Forms of Arthritis Include Fibromyalgia

-- Posted by kmyers001 on Tuesday, January 11 2005

Having personally suffered with rheumatoid arthritis myself (from a very early age) as well as some osteoporisis, I wanted to clear up a few myths regarding arthritis. Many people are unaware of some of the most common forms because the names themselves don't "appear" to be from the same family of "arthritis" ...so, here goes...

What is arthritis?

"Arthritis" is actually an umbrella term for more than 100 medical conditions that collectively affect nearly 70 million adults (about one in every three) and 300,000 children in America alone.

The most common forms of arthritis are osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, and gout.

While varying in form and intensity, a common thread links the many types of arthritis:

"Each form affects the musculoskeletal system, and specifically the joints, where two or more bones meet."

Symptoms include pain, aching, stiffness, and swelling in or around the joints.

Arthritis can affect anyone of any age, although women and older people are at higher risk. Look at me for example... I was 22 years old when first diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, and showed the first signs of osteoporosis in my back at the age of 25 years.

Back in those days, most doctors and chiropracters did not recommend supplements, much to my own personal demise. Now in my 40's I'm paying dearly for the lack of information that was available and only WISH I had known more about calcium and Vitamin D.

More facts for you...

- Nearly two-thirds of people with arthritis are younger than 65.

- The cause of arthritis is generally unknown.

- Even if you never develop arthritis, you may not be immune from it.

- While arthritis affects children and people of all racial and ethnic groups, it is more common among women and older Americans.

- Contrary to popular belief, arthritis is not just an old person's disease. Nearly two-thirds of people with arthritis are younger than 65.

That's just the tip of the ice burg on facts about arthritis. Because this is a subject near and dear to my heart, I'll be bringing a full feature-length article to our Article Section on this subject this year.

With the large audience of aging baby boomers we have visiting us here at Best Liquid Vitamins, I want you to at least be informed on this subject so you can truly enjoy those golden years that are fast approaching for us.

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A Few Quick Health Facts

-- Posted by kmyers001 on Tuesday, January 11 2005

I was browsing through a few webistes recently and found a few quick health facts I'd like to share with all our visitors:

1. There are more than 80 known autoimmune diseases.

2. Hip fractures in people with osteoporosis increase risk of death by 24%.

3. Nearly 50% of those who do survive an osteoporotic hip fracture lose their independence.

4. Almost all people who commit suicide have a diagnosable mental disorder, most commonly depression or a substance abuse disorder.

5. Major depression also increases the risk of having a heart attack.

6. Virtually everyone over the age of 75 is affected in at least one joint by osteoarthritis.

7. Migraine sufferers can experience one or more attacks per month, incapacitating them for hours to days.


Sources:

American Autoimmune-Related Disease Association

B.L. Riggs and L.J. Melton III Bone 1995 17 (suppl):505S-511S

National Institute of Mental Health. The Numbers Count: Mental Illness in America

American College of Rheumatology Osteoarthritis Fact Sheet

W.F. Stewart, et al. JAMA 1992 267(1):64-69

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Beware Of The Risks Involved With Over-Exercising

-- Posted by kmyers001 on Tuesday, January 11 2005

As you know, here at BestLiquidVitamins.com we are advocates for a healthy diet supported by healthy exercise and recommend our supplements to assist and support your overall health and well-being.

But when do you reach the point where too much of a good thing could be bad for you?

A recent article in "Society for Women's Health Research" pointed out that Excessive Exercise Can Be Dangerous to Your Health.

Here's an excerpt which may explain more about what we are talking about in this brief article:

"Sometimes called compulsive exercise, certain people use extreme, continuous activity at the gym to lose an abnormal amount of weight, calm a powerful fear of being fat, pacify guilt or purge their body of calories."

That being said, what are the physical consequences which can result from over-exercising?

"If the exercise causes overuse injuries or if the person's physical performance is declining rather than improving, it may suggest over-training," says James C. Rosen, Ph.D., professor of psychology at the University of Vermont and head of the obesity advisory committee at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Md.

According to the article referenced above, overuse injuries include: pulled muscles, stress fractures, knee trauma, shin splints, strained hamstrings and ripped tendons.

There is evidence that women who over exercise may be at higher risk for certain types of injuries when compared with men. Women seem to be more likely to injure their anterior cruciate ligament, which is one of four ligaments critical to the stability of the knee joint. Although a definitive reason for this has not been pinpointed, several theories have been explored including female hip width and knee angle, discrepancies in muscle strength and hormonal influences.

It's important to note that overuse injuries are frequently seen in both women and men. Many studies support the belief that injury rates are more often the result of the type of exercise or sport rather than the gender of the participant. For both sexes, strains and sprains seem to be the most common type of injury.

The damage done by over exercise can have psychological implications as well. According to Rosen, "if the exercise significantly interferes with other responsibilities that the person agrees are important or if the person is losing enjoyment for physical activity and feels burned out," there may be a problem.

We mention this article for the benefit of all our visitors who have committed to a fitness New Year's Resolution this year.

Pace yourself, work with an experienced fitness coach if possible, and enjoy the benefits that healthy exercise can bring ...and beware of the risks associated with over-exercising.

Click here to read the full article (opens in a new window) which also contains helpful tips to prevent overuse injuries.

Enjoy ...and Happy New Year!

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Today's Produce May Contain Fewer Nutrients?

-- Posted by kmyers001 on Thursday, January 6 2005

Okay... I'll probably get hit hard for bringing this news item to the forefront, but I find it really surprising that headlines like this get swept so quickly under the carpet by many of the major news services.

In my personal opinion, I feel it's important.

On Tuesday, December 14, 2004, NEW YORK (Reuters Health) released a short article regarding new clinical study findings that I feel warrants more exposure.

To make sure I don't publish anything out of context, here is an exact copy of the original article carried on MedLine:

Compared to 50 years ago, today's fruits and vegetables carry smaller amounts of some key nutrients, including protein, calcium and vitamin C, according to new study findings.

"This is one more reason to eat more fruits and vegetables," lead author Dr. Donald R. Davis told Reuters Health. "We have many reasons, but this is one of them."

Although there is probably more than one explanation, the trend may be largely due to farmers choosing to breed higher-yielding crops, Davis said.

Plants have a fixed amount of energy they can spend, he said, and varieties with high yields may have less energy to take minerals from the soil and transport them around the plant or to synthesize vitamins and amino acids, which make up proteins.

"Yield is not everything, and there are trade-offs involved," said the researcher, who is based at the University of Texas in Austin. "This is something we need to become aware of as a society."

Previous research from the U.S. and United Kingdom has suggested the nutrient content of fruits and vegetables has declined in recent years. To investigate further, Davis and his team compared the amounts of 13 key nutrients in 39 vegetables, 3 melons and strawberries in 1950 and 1999.

The investigators found that, overall, vegetables and fruits contain less protein, calcium, phosphorus, iron, riboflavin and vitamin C today than in 1950. The amount of seven other nutrients was unchanged.

The amount of decline varied for different nutrients, the authors report in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition. For instance, protein fell by 6 percent, while riboflavin appeared to drop by 38 percent.

Davis said his group focused on declines in nutrients across vegetables and fruits overall, rather than on individual types of produce.

However, they found that celery, green peppers and tomatoes appeared to have lost the largest amount of protein, while phosphorus dropped most markedly in cantaloupe, head lettuce and tomatoes. Eggplant and tomatoes appeared to have lost the most vitamin C, he added.

SOURCE: Journal of the American College of Nutrition, December 2004.

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Vitamin D Rises In Importance

-- Posted by kmyers001 on Thursday, January 6 2005

An article released by the New York Times on Dec. 29, 2004 is pushing the often overlooked and undervalued Vitamin D to the forefront.

We've often heard experts claim eating a balanced diet with enough calcium and vitamin D is a key step in the prevention of osteoporosis.

However, it's quite possible the often overlooked Vitamin D is far more important to us all:

More than 40 percent of American adults have low levels of vitamin D, which people can get from foods such as milk and salmon as well as nutritional supplements. During non-winter months, however, people can also get vitamin D simply from standing in the sun for a few minutes several times a week. That amount of exposure may seem trivial, but many dermatologists worry that sun exposure may increase the risk of skin cancer and, more significantly, that encouraging some sun exposure will lead some people to overdo it.

Until recently, public health officials advised people to avoid sun exposure altogether and regarded vitamin D deficiency as far less important, believing that the danger of low vitamin D levels was mainly an increased risk of fractures among the elderly and a rare disease called rickets among children. But recent research has shown that older people with adequate vitamin D levels have better muscle control, lower blood pressure, and fewer ills such as multiple sclerosis and arthritis, compared with people with lower vitamin levels.

Click here for the full story.

Most Vitamin D researchers say the attention to their issue is overdue.

It's not surprising, considering all the new findings, that earlier in December 2004, the scientific panel that advises the USDA on nutrition met on whether to recommend increasing the daily consumption of vitamin D.

Don't expect quick changes there. It will take approximately 14 to 18 months to review all scientific data which supports this move before any final recommendations are given which would then be used by the USDA to change its nutritional advice to the country.

Meanwhile, what are the best natural sources of Vitamin D besides sunlight?

The above referenced article states: "Currently, among the best sources of vitamin D in food are oily fish such as salmon, mackerel, or sardines (270-360 international units per serving) or a tablespoon of cod liver oil (1,360 international units). A 3-ounce serving of tuna contains 200 units. A cup of milk or orange juice with vitamin D added, by contrast, contains roughly 100 international units of vitamin D, and a whole egg, 20 units."

Considering how important the findings are for this essential vitamin, you can expect to hear a lot more about Vitamin D in the months and years ahead.

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First Night Races Slowly Becoming Popular

-- Posted by kmyers001 on Thursday, January 6 2005

When I found this article, I thought --- what a cool idea! (no pun intended :-)

What began in Boston way back in 1976 has turned into a tradition in only a small handful of cities ...yet appears to be growing in popularity as this past New Year's Eve, 13 cities hosted "First Night Races" to hit the ground running and ring in the new year.

If your resolution is for physical fitness, what a great way to get started - with some fun and frolic to go with it in some cities. Here's an excert from one article regarding this unique type of event:

Road races were not part of the party when the alcohol-free First Night celebrations began in 1976 in Boston. Until 2000, only two cities ran races billed as First Night events. This year, 13 cities including three new additions will host runs ranging from a mile in Worcester, Mass., to four miles in New York City's Central Park.

Several other cities stage races on New Year's Eve or New Year's Day, but not under the First Night billing.

"They say, `I want to start the year off on a good running start,'" said Richard Finn, a spokesman for the New York Road Runners' Midnight Run in Central Park. "It's a good way to dedicate themselves. If they want to run and get a little healthier, what better way to start your New Year's Eve resolution than by actively taking part in it?"

In New York, about 6,000 runners some dressed as Father Time or Baby New Year or decked out in tuxedo or evening gown will leave the starting line at midnight for a jaunt through the park. Fireworks, a costume parade, music, dancing and a nonalcoholic champagne stop midway through make the event first run in 1979 more revelry than race.

If you were one of the runners in any of the First Night Races held across the USA, contact us --- we'd love to hear all about it from a first-hand participant.

Happy New Year To All!

Source:

First Night Races Kick Off New Year

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Time To Quit Smoking? This Might Urge You On...

-- Posted by kmyers001 on Thursday, January 6 2005

Was your New Year's Resolution the brave bold claim that you will quit smoking this year?

If it was, we applaud you! It's quite possibly one of the toughest habits to break ...yet can have the widest impact not only on your personal health, but also on the health of those around you.

A recent study published in USA Today on Jauary 4, 2005 confirms what researchers have been saying all along about secondhand smoke:

"Children exposed to secondhand smoke have lower test scores in reading, math and problem-solving, according to research published today in the January issue of Environmental Health Perspectives.

The findings confirm earlier studies showing that tobacco exposure hurts children's intellectual development. This study is even more persuasive because of its size and the fact that researchers did not rely on parents to recall how much they smoked, says Michael Shannon, chairman of American Academy of Pediatrics' Committee on Environmental Health."

Need help sticking to your goal to be smoke free this year?

We highly recommend Goji Juice to take the edge off and Mindell Plus for strong anti-oxidant power.

If you are taking up the challenge to quit smoking this year, take heart and know that a few of us here at Best Liquid Vitamins are going through exactly what you are, too. Contact us and let us know your progress. We'd LOVE to cheer you on!

Here's to a smoke-free 2005!


Sources:

1. "Study Links Kids' Lower Test Scores to Secondhand Smoke"

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Sticking To Your Diet - New Study Findings

-- Posted by kmyers001 on Thursday, January 6 2005

A recent study released by the American Medical Association using a comparison of 4 popular diet plans reveals that the key to losing weight may not be which diet plan a person picks, but sticking with the plan that is chosen.

"The study also found that popular diets can be effective for modest weight loss and reducing several cardiac risk factors, but overall adherence rates were low."

The study went on to state:

"Our findings challenge the concept that 1 type of diet is best for everybody and that alternative diets can be disregarded. Likewise, our findings do not support the notion that very low carbohydrate diets are better than standard diets, despite recent evidence to the contrary."

When you think about it ...I personally believe more positive support in the home and from those closest to the dieter is quite possibly one of the most effective ingredients.

In addition to close positive support, the dieter's ability to choose a weight management program that appeals most to them as an individual would appear to be the BEST route to go.

Consider this excerpt from the study:

"To optimally manage a national epidemic of excess body weight and associated cardiac risk factors, practical techniques to increase dietary adherence rates are urgently needed..."

When working closely with a doctor on the subject of weight loss, a plan should, in my personal opinion, offer a wide range of choices for the dieter ...and should be designed on an individual by individual basis to further help the dieter adhere to the plan.

A recent news release by Associated Press (January 3, 2005) "Obesity Epidemic Affects Young" reinforces the fact that there is a growing problem in today's world.

Ignoring it won't make it go away. Let's all do our best to give positive support to all dieters and help them do their best to stick with the plan they have chosen.



Sources:

1. InteliHealth News - Sticking With It More Important Than Type Of Diet

2. Associated Press (January 3, 2005) "Obesity Epidemic Affects Young"

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Author: K. Myers (aka kmyers001)
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Customer Appreciation Draw - Friday Jan. 7!

-- Posted by kmyers001 on Thursday, January 6 2005

Our biggest ever Customer Appreciation Draw takes place Friday afternoon, January 7, 2005. A special thanks goes out to all customers, present and past, who participated these past 3 months.

Also, everyone who ordered 1 case or more of Goji Juice in December will be receiving an email soon from Brian or Karen, our site administrators, detailing your choices for a free full sized sample of one of our products.

Everyone who ordered anything under 1 case (in FreeLife points - regardless of product) will be receiving a small gift of appreciation too!

Thanks again, to all customers who participated. Stay tuned for some exciting events coming your way in the months ahead.

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Author: K. Myers (aka kmyers001)
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