Why Do Seniors Get Shingles?
One Out Six Seniors Will Get it !!
Shingles Overview
Almost 1 out of every 3 people in the United States will develop shingles, also known as zoster or herpes zoster, in their lifetime. There are an estimated 1 million cases of shingles each year in this country. Anyone who has recovered from chickenpox may develop shingles; even children can get shingles. However the risk of shingles increases as you get older. About half of all cases occur in men and women 60 years old or older.
Some people have a greater risk of getting shingles. This includes people who
• have medical conditions that keep their immune systems from working properly, such as certain cancers like leukemia and lymphoma, and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and
• receive immunosuppressive drugs, such as steroids and drugs that are given after organ transplantation.
People who develop shingles typically have only one episode in their lifetime. However, a person can have a second or even a third episode.
What Is Shingles?
Shingles, also known as zoster or herpes zoster, is a painful skin rash caused by the varicella zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox. If you’ve had chickenpox, you are at risk of getting shingles. • One out of every three people 60 years old or older will get shingles. • One out of six people older than 60 years who get shingles will have severe pain. The pain can last for months or even years. • The most common complication of shingles is severe pain where the shingles rash was. This pain can be debilitating. There is no treatment or cure from this pain. As people get older, they are more likely to develop long-term pain as a complication of shingles and the pain is likely to be more severe. • Shingles may also lead to serious complications involving the eye. Very rarely, shingles can also lead to pneumonia, hearing problems, blindness, brain inflammation (encephalitis), or death.
How To Protect Yourself
Adults 60 years old or older should talk to their healthcare professional about getting a one-time dose of the shingles vaccine. • The shingles vaccine can reduce your risk of shingles and the longterm pain it can cause. • Persons who have already had shingles or who have a chronic medical condition can receive the shingles vaccine. • In a clinical trial involving thousands of adults 60 years old or older, the vaccine reduced the risk of shingles by about half. Even if the shingles vaccine doesn’t prevent you from getting shingles, it can still reduce the chance of having long-term pain. Talk with your healthcare professional for more information and to find out if the shingles vaccine is right for you.
Is Shingles Vaccine Safe?
The shingles vaccine is a safe way to protect your health. • Vaccines are tested and monitored. The shingles vaccine went through years of testing before being licensed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2006. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and FDA continue to monitor vaccines after they are licensed. • Vaccine side effects are usually mild and temporary. In most cases, shingles vaccine causes no serious side effects. Some people experience mild reactions that last up to a few days, such as headache or redness, soreness, swelling, or itching where the shot was given. • Vaccines are safe for most people. The shingles vaccine is safe for you unless you are pregnant, have a weakened immune system, or have allergies to certain components of the vaccine. It is safe for people taking most prescription medications to get this vaccine, but ask your healthcare professional if you have any questions.
Where To Get Vaccinated
Getting vaccinated against shingles and other diseases can be easier than you think. Talk to your healthcare professional at your next visit about what vaccines are right for you. If your healthcare professional does not offer the vaccines you need, ask for a referral so you can get the vaccines elsewhere. Adults can get vaccines at doctors’ offices, pharmacies, workplaces, community health clinics, and health departments. To find a place to get a vaccine near you, go to http://vaccine.healthmap.org. Most private health insurance plans cover recommended vaccines. Check with your insurance provider for details and for a list of vaccine providers. Medicare Part D plans cover shingles vaccine, but there may be costs to you depending on your specific plan. If you do not have health insurance, visit www.InsuredMeds.com to learn more about health insurance options.
Don’t Wait. Vaccinate!
Talk with your healthcare professional to make sure you are up-to-date with the vaccines recommended for you.
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Thursday, June 29, 2017
Friday, June 23, 2017
Olive Oil For Health
EVOO What Is It and Why Do You Need It?
What Is EVOO?
Is it safe to drink olive oil?
It is loaded with antioxidants that help protect the heart and blood cells from damage. Olive oil is a major ingredient in the Mediterranean diet, which is known for its cardiovascular benefits. Drinking olive oil every day is not only good for the heart, but may also aid in weight loss and pain relief.
Health Benefits Of Olive Oil
Beneficial in improving blood circulation.
Aids in preventing cancer.
Rich in antibacterial properties.
Provides relief from pain caused by arthritis and gout.
Aids in digestion and weight loss.
Helps to prevent heart diseases.
Helps to reduce risk of bone loss and osteoporosis.
Helps to reduce intensity or frequency of allergic reactions.
Caution: Avoid excess consumption while pregnant or breastfeeding.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Weight Loss
While it's not certain that drinking extra virgin olive oil can help you lose weight, including the oil as part of a healthy diet may support your weight loss efforts. ... These effects may be due to the satiating power of a fatty acid found in olive oil called oleic acid.
EVOO is a healthy fat but like all fats it is high in calories, so consume it in moderation.
Additional Health Benefits
• Olive oil is considered healthy because it is a (MUFA) Monounsaturated Fatty Acid.
• EVOO may help lower total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels).
Research is also reporting that it may also benefit insulin levels and control blood sugar if you are at risk for type 2 diabetes.
Olive Oil Diet
• If you ingest 3 tablespoons of EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil) combined with a healthy Mediterranean-style diet will help you start to shed the unwanted weight.
• Mediterranean diet consists of whole grains, legumes, lots of vegetables, fruit and moderate intake of dairy if any and cutting down on meat consumption.
• Eat more fish and white meat and limit red meat to no more than twice a month.
• Is it safe to drink olive oil?
It is loaded with antioxidants that help protect the heart and blood cells from damage. Olive oil is a major ingredient in the Mediterranean diet, which is known for its cardiovascular benefits. Drinking olive oil every day is not only good for the heart, but may also aid in weight loss and pain relief.
Heart Healthy Diet
1-Eat a good amount of healthy fats (cold water fish, grass fed animals, farm fresh eggs, extra virgin olive oil.
2-Enjoy lots of antioxidants in your diet ( onions, garlic, artichoke hearts, cacao, blueberries, turmeric, pomegranates, etc)
3- Avoid vegetables oils and trans fat (canola, palm and cottonseed oils.)
4- Avoid simple carbs (cane sugar, high fructose corn syrup HFCS, and white bread.
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What Is EVOO?
Is it safe to drink olive oil?
It is loaded with antioxidants that help protect the heart and blood cells from damage. Olive oil is a major ingredient in the Mediterranean diet, which is known for its cardiovascular benefits. Drinking olive oil every day is not only good for the heart, but may also aid in weight loss and pain relief.
Health Benefits Of Olive Oil
Beneficial in improving blood circulation.
Aids in preventing cancer.
Rich in antibacterial properties.
Provides relief from pain caused by arthritis and gout.
Aids in digestion and weight loss.
Helps to prevent heart diseases.
Helps to reduce risk of bone loss and osteoporosis.
Helps to reduce intensity or frequency of allergic reactions.
Caution: Avoid excess consumption while pregnant or breastfeeding.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Weight Loss
While it's not certain that drinking extra virgin olive oil can help you lose weight, including the oil as part of a healthy diet may support your weight loss efforts. ... These effects may be due to the satiating power of a fatty acid found in olive oil called oleic acid.
EVOO is a healthy fat but like all fats it is high in calories, so consume it in moderation.
Additional Health Benefits
• Olive oil is considered healthy because it is a (MUFA) Monounsaturated Fatty Acid.
• EVOO may help lower total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels).
Research is also reporting that it may also benefit insulin levels and control blood sugar if you are at risk for type 2 diabetes.
Olive Oil Diet
• If you ingest 3 tablespoons of EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil) combined with a healthy Mediterranean-style diet will help you start to shed the unwanted weight.
• Mediterranean diet consists of whole grains, legumes, lots of vegetables, fruit and moderate intake of dairy if any and cutting down on meat consumption.
• Eat more fish and white meat and limit red meat to no more than twice a month.
• Is it safe to drink olive oil?
It is loaded with antioxidants that help protect the heart and blood cells from damage. Olive oil is a major ingredient in the Mediterranean diet, which is known for its cardiovascular benefits. Drinking olive oil every day is not only good for the heart, but may also aid in weight loss and pain relief.
Heart Healthy Diet
1-Eat a good amount of healthy fats (cold water fish, grass fed animals, farm fresh eggs, extra virgin olive oil.
2-Enjoy lots of antioxidants in your diet ( onions, garlic, artichoke hearts, cacao, blueberries, turmeric, pomegranates, etc)
3- Avoid vegetables oils and trans fat (canola, palm and cottonseed oils.)
4- Avoid simple carbs (cane sugar, high fructose corn syrup HFCS, and white bread.
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Sunday, June 18, 2017
HFCS Hidden In Plain Sight - What you didn’t know!
HFCS Hidden In Plain Sight
What you didn’t know!
Exposed!! The Ugly Truth About High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS)
The corn crop in the United States is heavily subsidized, high-fructose corn syrup is also cheap.
As a result, it’s now used in so many foods, from crackers to soft drinks, that it has become one of the biggest sources of calories in the American diet.
Why do food manufacturers use it?
1-Cheaper than sugar
2-Lower manufacturing costs
3-Easy to transport
4-Flovor enhancement for both sweet and spice flavors
5-Enhance moisture control, retards spoilage, enhances texture and extends product freshness. Found in baked goods, granola, breakfast and cereal bars.
It’s in everything we eat!
1- Yogurt, 2- Breads, 3- Frozen Pizza, 4- Cereal Bars, 5- Cocktail Peanuts,
6- Boxed Mac n Chesse, 7- Salad Dressing, 8- Tomato-Based Sauces, 9- Apple Sauce
10- Canned Fruit
High Fructose Corn Syrup has been linked directly to obesity, diabetes and metabolic dysfunction.
The Dangers of High Fructose Corn Syrup
This manufactured fructose is sweeter than sugar in an unhealthy way, and is digested differently in a bad way.
Research has shown that high-fructose corn syrup goes directly to the liver, releasing enzymes that instruct the body to then store fat.
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What you didn’t know!
Exposed!! The Ugly Truth About High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS)
The corn crop in the United States is heavily subsidized, high-fructose corn syrup is also cheap.
As a result, it’s now used in so many foods, from crackers to soft drinks, that it has become one of the biggest sources of calories in the American diet.
Why do food manufacturers use it?
1-Cheaper than sugar
2-Lower manufacturing costs
3-Easy to transport
4-Flovor enhancement for both sweet and spice flavors
5-Enhance moisture control, retards spoilage, enhances texture and extends product freshness. Found in baked goods, granola, breakfast and cereal bars.
It’s in everything we eat!
1- Yogurt, 2- Breads, 3- Frozen Pizza, 4- Cereal Bars, 5- Cocktail Peanuts,
6- Boxed Mac n Chesse, 7- Salad Dressing, 8- Tomato-Based Sauces, 9- Apple Sauce
10- Canned Fruit
High Fructose Corn Syrup has been linked directly to obesity, diabetes and metabolic dysfunction.
The Dangers of High Fructose Corn Syrup
This manufactured fructose is sweeter than sugar in an unhealthy way, and is digested differently in a bad way.
Research has shown that high-fructose corn syrup goes directly to the liver, releasing enzymes that instruct the body to then store fat.
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Saturday, June 3, 2017
Chocolate Can Keep The Doctor Away!
Chocolate Can Keep The Doctor Away
Chocolate Heart
• Recent research is showing that people who consume some chocolate during the week improve their heart health.
• It turns out that chocolate has compounds called “polyphenols” that increases blood flow and improves vascular health.
It is also being reported that the compounds in Cocoa may help reduce inflammation.
Dark Or Milk Chocolate?
• It is being reported that dark chocolate contains more of the health beneficial cocoa solids than milk chocolate.
• Even milk chocolate which contains less cocoa solids is better than not adding any chocolate to your meal plans.
Pure chocolate “NOT” candy bars. Candy bars contain far too much sugar and calories and will cause weight gain.
One Ounce
• One ounce of chocolate at a time 5 or 6 times a week will give your all the health benefits chocolate has to offer.
The research goes on to report that people who eat chocolate had less diabetes, lower blood pressure, less hypertension and lowering cholesterol levels.
Brain
• Research is showing that people who eat chocolate weekly did better in cognitive testing that those who did not.
• Cocoa Flavanols improve the flow of blood to the brain.
• Chocolate also contains caffeine that will increase alertness.
• You can safely eat chocolate at twice weekly as part of a balance health diet.
• Not “Candy Bars” full of sugar and fat. We recommend one ounce pure chocolate per day.
Look for dark chocolate that contains at least 70 percent cocoa solids.
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Chocolate Heart
• Recent research is showing that people who consume some chocolate during the week improve their heart health.
• It turns out that chocolate has compounds called “polyphenols” that increases blood flow and improves vascular health.
It is also being reported that the compounds in Cocoa may help reduce inflammation.
Dark Or Milk Chocolate?
• It is being reported that dark chocolate contains more of the health beneficial cocoa solids than milk chocolate.
• Even milk chocolate which contains less cocoa solids is better than not adding any chocolate to your meal plans.
Pure chocolate “NOT” candy bars. Candy bars contain far too much sugar and calories and will cause weight gain.
One Ounce
• One ounce of chocolate at a time 5 or 6 times a week will give your all the health benefits chocolate has to offer.
The research goes on to report that people who eat chocolate had less diabetes, lower blood pressure, less hypertension and lowering cholesterol levels.
Brain
• Research is showing that people who eat chocolate weekly did better in cognitive testing that those who did not.
• Cocoa Flavanols improve the flow of blood to the brain.
• Chocolate also contains caffeine that will increase alertness.
• You can safely eat chocolate at twice weekly as part of a balance health diet.
• Not “Candy Bars” full of sugar and fat. We recommend one ounce pure chocolate per day.
Look for dark chocolate that contains at least 70 percent cocoa solids.
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