Category: Quality Control (Page 35 of 74)

Is It Cold or Flu?

How do you know when it’s a cold or the flu and what’s the difference?

Although a cold and a flu, or influenza, affect our respiratory system, they are different from one another. The biggest difference is that most colds are usually a lot milder than flu, although some flu viruses have been known to cause mild illnesses.

This chart gives a quick over view along with some tips to alleviate your symptoms.

Bisphenol-A and Increased Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

BPA in the environment is as pernicious as it is ubiquitous.

BPA can be found in products such as the lining of cans, baby bottles, plastic drinking containers and toilette paper.

Findings in a recent peer reviewed study indicate that BPA should be considered a risk factor for metabolic disorders in humans.

BPA has been considered a weak estrogen because of its low binding affinity to two types of estrogen receptors which work in the endocrine system in the synthesis of insulin within the pancreas.

Among many other complex functions of the cells including the release of energy as glucose, the development of Type 2 diabetes has been seen to increase when BPA is present.

In addition it may provoke insulin resistance in liver and skeletal muscle together with β-cell exhaustion, contributing to the development of type-2 diabetes [1]. Alterations of glucose and lipid metabolism by BPA in adults may constitute a significant hazard during pregnancy for both mothers and offspring as demonstrated in mice and rats

Gluten Free; Gimmick or Good Nutrition?

Gluten free products are popping up everywhere and some would say that they are a waste of money.

The gluten free frenzy has become “food fashion”.

Many people falsely believe that gluten-free means healthier when, indeed, it does not.

For those who have been diagnosed with celiac disease there is a medical reason to avoid products containing gluten, however, many people have been self diagnosing gluten sensitivity based on internet research and conversations with friends and simply end up funding an industry which preys on fear and misinformation.

The worldwide market for gluten-free products is nearly $2.5 billion, spurred in part by the Internet, alternative medicine and questionable scientists with ties to manufacturers, coauthor Dr. Roberto Corazza of the University of Pavia told msnbc.com in an email.
Gluten is a component of the protein mixture in wheat, rye and barley flour. For people with the autoimmune condition celiac disease, foods that contain gluten trigger the immune system to attack the lining of the small intestine. The only treatment is a lifelong, gluten-free diet. Untreated, celiac disease raises the risk of life-threatening conditions such as digestive tract cancers. About 1 in 133 Americans has celiac disease, according to the Celiac Disease Foundation.

Health Problems of the Elderly Could Be the Result of Aging Eyes

The theory is that as eyes age blue light gets filtered out, affecting circadian rhythm and health in older adults.

Circadian rhythms are the cyclical hormonal and physiological processes that rally the body in the morning to tackle the day’s demands and slow it down at night, allowing the body to rest and repair. This internal clock relies on light to function properly, and studies have found that people whose circadian rhythms are out of sync, like shift workers, are at greater risk for a number of ailments, including insomnia, heart disease and cancer.

Eye health should not be ignored.

Consult your physician for all the options available for your maximum well being.

Flaws In Bottle Design Prompt Recall In All Infant Tylenol

All Infant Tylenol is being recalled due to a flaw in the dosing mechanism.

Although there has been no injury, there have been complaints that the syringe moves a plastic cover in the bottle which is designed to prevent over-dosing.

The design flaw leaves parents unsure about accurate dosage which could potentially lead to serious problems.

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