APRIL 2014 - PEARLS FOR HEALTH

APRIL 5, 2014

ANTIBIOTICS BECOMING LESS EFFECTIVE

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria are infecting an increasing number of children in the U.S. researchers reported in the March 2014 issue of the Journal of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society. The increase in the number of resistant bacteria seems to be caused by the over-prescribing of antibiotics. In a late 2013 report, “the CDC cited use of antibiotics as the single biggest cause of drug-resistant bacteria, suggesting that up to half of all antibiotics prescribed are unnecessary.” The take home message is simple; if you have a viral infection antibiotics are of no benefit; they only kill bacteria. Even bacterial infections can be eradicated by the body’s immune system in most instances when combined with God’s simple remedies such as hydrotherapy, proper diet, rest and simple herbs. Remember Psalms 139:14, “I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvelous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.”  So for better health, use antibiotics appropriately, only when necessary! (Medical News Today, March 20, 2014)

APRIL 19, 2014

SUGAR CONSUMPTION AND DIABETES?

We have all heard that to prevent type 2 diabetes, which accounts for 85-90% of diabetes in the U.S., it is imperative to stop eating so much sugar. White sugar has virtually no nutrients, only calories and has been implicated in the increase of obesity in this country. And while it should never be recommended to consume even “moderate amounts” of white sugar, a study in the book, Health Power by Aileen Ludington, MD and Hans Diehl, DrHSc, MPH, sheds light on another more plausible cause for this devastating illness. The book reports a study of Dr. James Anderson, MD. of the University of Kentucky who took healthy lean male volunteers and gave them a diet that included 10% of the calories from fat and 1 pound of sugar every day; in 11 weeks none of the volunteers and any signs of diabetes. He took another group of healthy lean male volunteers and gave them a diet containing 65% of the calories from fat and in 2 weeks all of the volunteers had developed mild type 2 diabetes. So while we know that white sugar is not good for us, fatty foods are even worst! So for better health, eat a low fat whole foods diet by avoiding fried foods, butters, margarines and added fats. (Health Power page 53)

APRIL 26, 2014

COLON CANCER SCREENING, IS IT IMPORTANT?

Colorectal cancer is the number 3 cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. In 2010 (the most recent year numbers are available), 131,607 people in the United States were diagnosed with colorectal cancer, including 67,700 men and 63,907 women. 52,045 deaths occurred due to colorectal cancer; including 27,073 men and 24,972 women. Does screening help? The answer is now known.
“Colon cancer incidence rates have dropped 30 percent in the U.S. in the last 10 years among adults 50 and older due to the widespread use of colonoscopy, with the largest decrease in people over age 65.” These finding are reported in the March/April issue of CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians. Because this cancer begins with a precancerous polyp which grows slowly, if the polyp is removed before it progresses to cancer, colon cancer can be prevented. Thus the benefits of colonoscopy and/or other screening techniques used on a regular basis is obvious! It is recommended that all adults at age 50 y.o. have a colonoscopy. Further screenings are based on the finding of the initial test. So be proactive and get tested to prevent this awful illness. (Article: Colorectal cancer statistics, 2014, R Siegel; C DeSantis; A Jemal; CA Cancer J Clin 2014;64:104-117 doi: 10.3322/caac.21220.)

Shocking: Worm (from pork) Removed From Woman's Brain!

You've got to see this to believe it! 

There's a good reason God said:

"Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, 

saith the Lord, 

and touch not the unclean thing; 

and I will receive you" (2 Corinthians 6:17).

"Drug Makers Tiptoe Back Into Antibiotic R&D" (A Wall Street Journal Article)

This recent story in the Wall Street Journal confirms the simple counsel I quote in almost every presentation I give, "Let meat alone." (You can skip to the BOLD print if you're in a hurry.)
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"Drug Makers Tiptoe Back Into Antibiotic R&D" By HESTER PLUMRIDGE Jan. 23, 2014 4:48 p.m. ET

For years drug companies have abandoned the search for new antibiotics, saying it isn't worth their while. Now some are getting back into the hunt.

The superbug known as Enterobacteriaceae is blamed for 1,700 U.S. deaths a year. CDC

After dismantling its antibiotics team in 1999, Switzerland's Roche Holding is recruiting a head of anti-infectives to rebuild its in-house expertise. Last year, Roche licensed an experimental new antibiotic from Polyphor Ltd., a biotechnology company, and is investing as much as $111 million in antibiotic-focused RQX Pharmaceuticals Inc.

GlaxoSmithKline PLC of the U.K. recently said it will receive as much as $200 million in U.S. government funding for its antibiotic program.

Those companies join just a handful of major pharmaceutical competitors, including AstraZeneca PLC and Novartis AG, that are now active in antibiotic discovery and development.

Pharmaceutical companies moved out of antibiotic development en masse in the past 15 years, citing high research costs, poor returns and onerous regulations. Consequently, the pipeline for new antibiotics dried up. In the 1980s, 30 new antibiotics gained approval in the U.S. Between 2010 and 2012, only one did.

"Red Meat Raises Red Flags" By Todd Datz, Harvard School of Public Health Communications

School of Public Health study links regular consumption to higher mortality (March 12, 2012)

A new study by Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) researchers has found that red meat consumption is associated with an increased risk of total, cardiovascular, and cancer mortality. The results also showed that substituting other healthy protein sources, such as fish, poultry, nuts, and legumes, was associated with a lower risk of mortality.

“Our study adds more evidence to the health risks of eating high amounts of red meat, which has been associated with type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, stroke, and certain cancers in other studies,” said lead author An Pan, research fellow in the Department of Nutrition at HSPH.

PEARLS FOR HEALTH by Dr. David L. Moore, MD - March 8, 2014

 KEEPING A SHARP MIND

Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias are the sixth leading cause of death in the United States which strikes 1 out of 3 persons over the age of 85 years old. As baby boomers age, the cost of caring for people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias is expected to double by 2040 to $215 billion a year. But is there anything that can help prevent this devastating condition. Research reports that protein fragments called beta-amyloid causes plaques which are a hallmark in Alzheimer’s. 



The other common problem seen in this condition is damaged blood vessels. Recent studies identify 5 factors which increase the risk of Alzheimer’s. They include: 1) high blood pressure, 2) elevated blood sugars, 3) lack of physical activity, 4) excessive weight, and 5) mental and social inactivity. Over the next 3 weeks we will investigate these factors closer. May God help us to make healthful choices now, that we may always maintain “a sound mind.” 2 Tim. 1:7 (Source: Nutrition Action Health Letter - Jan/Feb 2014)

PEARLS FOR HEALTH by Dr. David L. Moore, MD - March 1, 2014

EATING AND SLEEPING WELL KEY TO LONGER LIFE

Science has once again verified the importance of the Eight Laws of Health in life expectancy. The Journal of the American College of Nutrition reports in the February 4, 2014 issue that good sleep patterns and a diverse diet are key in living longer. "Poor sleep has been associated with increased morbidity and mortality including obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and coronary heart disease," said Professor Walhqvist of Monash University in Melbourne, Australia. "We found that for both genders, poor sleep was strongly correlated with poor appetite and poor perceived health. Women who were poor sleepers had a lower intake of vitamin B-6 from food than those whose sleep was rated fair or good. Fair sleepers had lower iron intakes than good sleepers.” Eating a well-rounded diet improves longevity in both men and women the study reported. So for better health eat and sleep well and make sure you get your vitamin B-6 rich foods. Good sources of vitamin B-6 include: seeds, nut, dried fruit, banana, spinach and avocados.

Immunizations: Should We Take Them or Not?

I've had several queries regarding vaccinations in general and flu vaccines in particular, due to the season. There are a couple of brands of flu vaccines that contain pork gelatin. Several persons have had allergic reactions to these vaccines because of the gelatin that they contain.