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Labeling of GMO food

Bernie Sanders for President

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The corporate interests are at it again. Monsanto, agribusiness and the bio-tech industry have spent hundreds of millions of dollars trying to overturn legislation passed by Vermont, Connecticut, Maine and Alaska that calls for the labeling of GMO food. In fact, they are moving aggressively now because Vermont’s strong law goes into effect today.

This legislation is important because people have a right to know what is in the food they and their children eat. The more information we have, the better consumers we become. This is not a radical idea. It is why over 60 countries around the world have passed GMO labeling laws.

Unfortunately, the major agribusiness and bio-tech companies disagree. They do not believe people have a right to know what’s in the food they eat. That is why they have spent hundreds of millions of dollars in lobbying and campaign contributions to overturn the GMO right-to-know legislation that states have already passed and that many other states are on the verge of passing.

A bill in the Senate would overrule Vermont’s law, and prevent states from passing similar laws. This bill, introduced by Senators Pat Roberts (R-KS) and Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) will be coming up for a vote on Wednesday or Thursday of next week. It must be defeated.

Can you write to your senators today and ask them to oppose the GMO bill? You can click here and we’ll direct you to write your senators immediately.

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Their goal is to deny states the right to go forward in this area and to pass legislation that is useless and with no value to consumers. And, if we don’t stop them, they may just succeed.

On Thursday evening, with no hearings and no debate, a corporate-backed bill was introduced on to the floor by Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.

This legislation would create a confusing, misleading and unenforceable national standard for labeling GMOs. Instead of a uniform labeling standard like Vermont’s law, the language allows text, symbols, or an electronic code to be used. This is intentionally confusing to consumers, and the information may be entirely inaccessible if the consumer does not have access to the internet.

Perhaps most shockingly, this bill imposes no penalties whatsoever for violating the labeling requirement, making the law essentially meaningless. Thus, this is a weak bill, full of loopholes, without any requirement to comply.

The issue of labeling our food isn’t controversial. The overwhelming majority of Americans favor GMO labeling. People have a right to know what is in the food they eat. The Senate shouldn’t stop states from passing laws that let that happen.

Congress must stand up to the demands of Monsanto and other multi-national food industry corporations and reject this outrageous, weak, and confusing bill. I will continue to do my best to defeat it, and take the necessary action to protect Vermont’s GMO labeling efforts. But I need you with me in order to ensure its defeat.

Click here to write to your senators today and say that you want them to oppose this GMO labeling bill. States should be able to decide for themselves – without multinational corporations getting involved – if they want their food to be labeled.

Thanks for standing up to Monsanto on this issue.

In solidarity,

Bernie Sanders

The Power of Music Therapy for Alzheimer’s Disease

By Esther Hereema

Do you have a loved one with Alzheimer’s or another kind of dementia? If so, you may be interested to know that music might be able to connect you with your family member in a way that words cannot.

Many research studies, as well as anecdotal evidence, have cited situations where music has been able to evoke a response or a memory in people with Alzheimer’s. For example, your mother may have difficulty finding the right words to use but be able to sing an entire song with no problem.

One research project studied people with Alzheimer’s and found that their memory for music was not affected by the disease: They performed similarly to those without Alzheimer’s in recognizing songs and lyrics. Although that’s certainly not true for everyone with dementia, I’ve seen numerous people who could play complete songs on the piano or sing every word to an older song, even as they were well into the middle stages of Alzheimer’s and could not remember the names of family members.

These lasting memories of music are likely an important factor in understanding why its use to treat and interact with those who have dementia can be beneficial. Research studies have demonstrated that music is an effective way to provide meaningful activities, reduce challenging behaviors, and decrease feelings of anxiety and depression in Alzheimer’s. Many of us enjoy and benefit from listening to music, and this often does not change after someone develops Alzheimer’s.

Music in Early Stage Alzheimer’s

In the early stages of Alzheimer’s, many people enjoy playing music or singing. Encourage them to continue to be involved in music; it may be an area in which they can feel success and accomplishment, and be encouraged by its beauty.

You can also make compilation recordings of their favorite songs, which are often songs or music that date back to their younger and middle years.

Some older adults may have strong spiritual beliefs and will appreciate songs of faith.

Some people in the middle stages of Alzheimer’s can continue to play the piano (or whichever instrument they may have played) well, and benefit from it. Others may become frustrated when they forget the chord or can’t read the music.

In the middle stages, when behaviors can sometimes be challenging, music is an often-effective way to distract someone. A nurse aide that I know, for example, almost always sings a song with the person she’s helping while they walk together. The person walks farther because he’s singing along, and has a more enjoyable time getting his daily exercises accomplished.

Music may also be beneficial to mood and sleep patterns for people with Alzheimer’s. A study published in the journal Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine was conducted with 20 male patients who had a diagnosis of probable Alzheimer’s at a nursing home.

These men participated in music therapy five times a week for four weeks. Following the four weeks, their melatonin levels were tested and had significantly increased—and remained elevated even six weeks after the conclusion of the music therapy programming. Therapists also noted in the patients an improved ability to learn the songs and lyrics, increased social interaction, and a more relaxed and calm mood among participants.

Music in Late Stage Alzheimer’s

In the later stages of Alzheimer’s, music is often used as a way to connect with a loved one and evoke a response. People may enjoy listening to the recordings you made in the earlier stages of dementia of their favorite songs.

Familiar music may be able to calm someone who’s restless or uncomfortable in the end stages of life. Some people with severe Alzheimer’s will mouth the words of a familiar song upon hearing it, and visibly relax and rest in the midst of music.

Sources:

Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine. 6 (Nov 1999): 49-57. Music therapy increases serum melatonin levels in patients with Alzheimer’s disease. Accessed October 26, 2012. http://www.alternative-therapies.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/archives.main

Alzheimer’s Association. Music, Art and Alzheimer’s. Accessed October 17, 2012. http://www.alz.org/care/alzheimers-dementia-music-art-therapy.asp#music

Alzheimer’s Foundation of America. Education and Care: Music. Accessed October 17, 2012. http://www.alzfdn.org/EducationandCare/musictherapy.html

Boston University. Music Boosts Memory in Alzheimer’s. Accessed October 17, 2012. http://www.bu.edu/today/2010/music-boosts-memory-in-alzheimer%E2%80%99s/

Medical Hypotheses. Music, memory, and Alzheimer’s disease: is music recognition spared in dementia, and how can it be assessed? Accessed October 17, 2012. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15607545

Neuropsychology Review. Memory for music in Alzheimer’s disease: unforgettable? Accessed October 17, 2012. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19214750

Calculator can predict psychosis risk

By Bill Hathaway

An individual’s risk for developing psychosis can be measured as accurately as a prognosis for heart disease and cancer, according to a new Yale-led study published July 1 in the American Journal of Psychiatry.

The new risk calculator assesses the risk of developing psychosis after a person experiences an early warning sign of schizophrenia—such as hearing a voice calling out the individual’s name even though he or she is aware no one is there.

“Right now, individuals and their families asking for feedback and advice after such episodes are only told about the average risk—that 15% to 25% of this group will go on to develop psychosis,” said Tyrone Cannon, professor of psychology and psychiatry at Yale and principal investigator of the study. “But with this tool, doctors can give people who have experienced early warning symptoms of schizophrenia a much more individualized assessment of risk.”

Cannon and colleagues at eight trial sites analyzed data from interviews with 596 subjects who were diagnosed with Attenuated Psychosis Syndrome—that is, people who have experienced some recent changes in perception and/or developed unusual thoughts. These individuals recognize their perceptions or beliefs are not based in reality and do not meet definition of psychosis.

In collaboration with investigators at the Cleveland Clinic, Cannon and colleagues then developed a risk calculator that analyzes known risk factors for schizophrenia. They followed up with the subjects two years later.

They found that 16% went on to develop psychosis. Those at the greatest risk of developing psychosis were individuals who were younger when their initial symptoms began and had higher levels of unusual thought content and suspiciousness, greater decline in social functioning, lower verbal learning skills, and slower speed of mental processing.

An individual’s level of risk is determined by his or her profile across these five factors, together with family history of schizophrenia and experiencing stressful or traumatic life events.

Explore further: Evidence of familial vulnerability for epilepsy and psychosis

Journal reference: American Journal of Psychiatry

Which of the mother’s immune cell types can cross the placental barrier?

Which of the mother's immune cell types can cross the placental barrier? by Connie b. Dellobuono

Answer by Connie b. Dellobuono:

From Wiki: The placenta does not block maternal IgG antibodies, which thereby may pass through the human placenta, providing immune protection to the fetus against infectious diseases.
Antibodies, or immunoglobulins, are found in breast milk. There are five basic forms: IgG, IgA, IgM, IgD and IgE. All 5 forms have been found in human breast milk, but the most prevalent type is IgA, also known as secretory IgA. It is also found in large
amounts throughout the intestinal tract and respiratory system of adults. Colostrum (first week breastmilk) is known to contain immune cells (as lymphocytes)[12] and many antibodies such as IgA, IgG, and IgM. These are some of the components of the adaptive immune system.
All nutrients taken by the mother during pregnancy help the growing fetus.

Which of the mother's immune cell types can cross the placental barrier?

Have you successfully alleviated seasonal allergies with immunotherapy?

Have you successfully alleviated seasonal allergies with immunotherapy? by Connie b. Dellobuono

Answer by Connie b. Dellobuono:

Massaging the lymp nodes (lympathic system location in the armpit and inner thighs) strengthens the immune system. Lympathic system cleans the blood and travels opposite the circulatory system. Your immune system can be strengthened by sleep, probiotics and prebiotics (garlic, sulfur rich whole foods) Vitamin C and Vit B complex, and minerals from broths ( email motherhealth@gmail.com for broth powder – new product).

Have you successfully alleviated seasonal allergies with immunotherapy?

If a certain part of your skin’s immune system fails, will it not cause inflammatory reaction to pathogens anymore?

If a certain part of your skin's immune system fails, will it not cause inflammatory reacti… by Connie b. Dellobuono

Answer by Connie b. Dellobuono:

Lysosomal system participates in numerous pathologic processes in skin including epidermal phagocytosis, inflammation and neoplasia.
doi:10.1111/1523-1747.ep12598332
The lysosomes also act as the waste disposal system of the cell by digesting unwanted materials in the cytoplasm, both from outside of the cell and obsolete components inside the cell. Material from the outside of the cell is taken-up through endocytosis, while material from the inside of the cell is digested through autophagy.
Our skin is the largest organ in the body.
From: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1022320/
As a protective interface between internal organs and the environment, the skin encounters a host of toxins, pathogenic organisms, and physical stresses. To combat these attacks on the cutaneous microenvironment, the skin functions as more than a physical barrier: it is an active immune organ. Immune responses in the skin involve an armamentarium of immune-competent cells and soluble biologic response modifiers including cytokines. Traversed by a network of lymphatic and blood vessels, the dermis contains most of the lymphocytes in the skin, other migrant leukocytes, mast cells, and tissue macrophages. Although the epidermis has no direct access to the blood or lymphatic circulation, it is equipped with immune-competent cells: Langerhans cells, the macrophage-like antigen-presenting cells of the epidermis; keratinocytes, epithelial cells with immune properties; dendritic epidermal T lymphocytes, resident cells that may serve as a primitive T-cell immune surveillance system; epidermotropic lymphocytes, migrants from vessels in the dermis; and melanocytes, epidermal pigment cells with immune properties.
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Vit C , A and E help the skin. Mouse skin glows and are more shiny with probiotics as reported in one study.

If a certain part of your skin's immune system fails, will it not cause inflammatory reaction to pathogens anymore?

Why could peripheral neuropathy worsen in a controlled diabetic patient?

Why could peripheral neuropathy worsen in a controlled diabetic patient? by Connie b. Dellobuono

Answer by Connie b. Dellobuono:

Nerve pain and diabetes can be aggravated by lack of Vitamin B12 and B6 coupled with over medication. Take these energy Vitamin B complex during the day and calcium with magnesium during the night. Always eat whole foods (pineapple, fish, colored veggies).
 In one seminar with chiropractors, they showed light therapy. As we age, we become deficient in these vitamins and decreasing acidity in our stomach (can be supplemented by Betaine HCL). See a nutritionist for digestive enzymes and probiotic in the evening or early morning 3hrs before or 3hrs after a meal to help with our metabolism. Fiber rich foods and chromium rich foods can help diabetics. Email motherhealth@gmail.com for new products on broths, to supply your body with essential minerals.

Why could peripheral neuropathy worsen in a controlled diabetic patient?

What are the possible causes of my lung pain?

What are the possible causes of my lung pain? by Connie b. Dellobuono

Answer by Connie b. Dellobuono:

My father who died of lung cancer complained of upper back pain for a long time with chronic cough in the evening for more than 5 years. Emphysema or long term poor airflow and poor immune system did not help in stopping his lung cancer. Vitamin C and amino acid lysine help in early stage of lung cancer. We tried juicing green papaya and apples but was late in detoxing his lungs and the cancer spread thru his bones, more painful form of cancer. Lung cancer was only seen thru CAT and MRI scans.

What are the possible causes of my lung pain?

Is there connection between thyroid hormones and insulin?

Is there connection between thyroid hormones and insulin? by Connie b. Dellobuono

Thyroid hormones are necessary for the body to metabolize carbohydrates, as well as for the pancreas to properly function (the organ producing insulin). Low thyroid hormones cause a drop in insulin levels — insulin is a hormone needed to take sugar from the blood to different cells throughout the body.

Hypothyroid patients show a reduced glucose tolerance test because of a decrease in intestinal glucose absorption and a sometimes reduced glucose turnover.

  • Studies have found that diabetes and thyroid disorders tend to coexist in patients. Both conditions involve a dysfunction of the endocrine system.
  • Hypothyroidism caused by pituitary dysfunction

    This pattern is caused by high cortisol. Cortisol, in turn, is elevated in response to active infection; (1) blood sugar dysregulation, hypoglycemia, insulin resistance, or chronic stress; (2) or pregnancy. These stressors fatigue the pituitary gland; as a result, it can’t release enough thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) to stimulate the thyroid gland to produce T4 and T3. In other words, there is nothing wrong with the thyroid gland itself; the problem lies with the pituitary gland. The key to correcting this pattern is to resolve the underlying causes of pituitary dysfunction by treating infection, balancing blood sugar, improving insulin sensitivity, and helping patients find ways to reduce their stress levels.

Answer by Connie b. Dellobuono:

Thyroid hormones affect all cells in the body and is part of the hypothalamic–pituitary–thyroid axis (HPT axis for short, aka thyroid homeostasis or thyrotropic feedback control) which is a part of the neuroendocrine system responsible for the regulation of metabolism.
From the American Diabetes Association:
The relationship between the levels of circulating thyroid hormones and the action of insulin on adipose tissue was investigated in 6 hypothyroid patients and 6 hyperthyroid patients, all untreated, and 8 healthy control subjects. All were matched for age, body weight, and fat cell size. Gluteal s.c. adipose tissue was used. The insulin receptor number in isolated adipocytes was increased by 70% in hypothyroldism and decreased by 40% in hyperthyroidism. The sensitivities of the effects of insulin on lipolysis and glucose oxidation were increased fourfold in hypothyroidism and decreased fivefold in hyperthyroidism. The maximum insulin-induced glucose oxidation (insulin responsiveness) was inhibited by 60% in hypothyroidism and enhanced by 180% in hyperthyroidism. The thyroid hormone concentration was significantly correlated with insulin receptor number (r = −0.72), insulin responsiveness (r = 0.71), and insulin sensitivity (r = −0.75). It is suggested that thyroid hormones regulate the effect of insulin on adipose tissue, which occurs at the receptor and postreceptor levels of insulin action.
Received April 5, 1983.
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I would help my body achieve balance in all these hormones by eating selenium rich foods (seafood), avoiding toxins and eating whole foods.

Is there connection between thyroid hormones and insulin?

Where does intestinal sulfatase come from? You guessed it: healthy gut bacteria. Intestinal dysbiosis, an imbalance between pathogenic and beneficial bacteria in the gut, significantly reducesthe conversion of T3S and T3AC to T3. This is one reason why people with poor gut function may have thyroid symptoms but normal lab results.

Inflammation in the gut also reduces T3 by raising cortisol. Cortisol decreases active T3 levels while increasing levels of inactive T3. 1

Studies have also shown that cell walls of intestinal bacteria, called lipopolysaccharides (LPS), negatively effect thyroid metabolism in several ways. LPS:

  • reduce thyroid hormone levels;
  • dull thyroid hormone receptor sites;
  • increase amounts of inactive T3;
  • decrease TSH; and
  • promote autoimmune thyroid disease (AITD).

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