15 Health Benefits of Avocado Avocados are considered as one of the healthiest foods on earth. They consist of 25 essential nutrients that include potassium, iron, phosphorus, copper, magnesium, vitamins A, C, K, E and K. Avocados are also found to possess certain useful phytochemicals like glutathione, beta-sitosterol and lutein as well as fiber protein. This article focuses on the health benefits of avocados. Reduces cholesterol levels Avocados are rich source of beta-sitosterol compound which is found to be effective in lowering the cholesterol levels in the blood. Patients suffering from mild hypercholesterolemia could see 17 percent reduction in their blood cholesterol levels after including avocados in their diet for 7 days.…
In Ella’s condition, she had various options before the cancer metastasized, depending on several factors such as the size of the cancerous tumor, location, if the cancer was invasive or non-invasive or had spread to her lymph nodes. Modern Western Medicine have provided patients such as Ella several treatment options to choose from depending on the factors listed above. Albeit, some cases of cancer are unavoidable, however, in Ella’s case there are treatment methods the could have prevented the cancer from resurfacing as well as rid the cancer all together. “Western treatment options include surgery, which is the longest-standing and most common approach for cancer patients. Another approach is chemotherapy which requires infusions into a patient intravenously, thus the cancer cells die, however this option usually leaves the patient very weak and side effects generally follow such as fatigue, nausea, vomiting, hair loss, neuropathy, low blood counts, and one’s mental clarity is challenged.…
Side Effects May Vary is the debut novel written by Julie Murphy. The novel is told in alternating points of views from two characters and in between two different periods of time, Then and Now. The lead female character is Alice, a junior in high school. The Then period, refers to Alice’s life before leukemia, and the Now period, refers to Alice’s life in remission. When Alice is initially diagnosed she is tackling a number of issues, including her relationships with her boyfriend Luke, and her nemesis Celeste, and finding out one of her parents has been having an affair.…
A professor from Stanford University, Clifford Nass, stated, "Kids have to learn about emotion, and the way they do that, really, is by paying attention to other people. They have to really look them in the eye. " Most kids these days don't even communicate face-to-face. Texting has become the main form of communication, so when kids get home, how can they look at each other in the eye if they just text? Another study has shown that children's social skills are affected negatively when they multitask with technology.…
Hot sauce may sting your tongue but experts say its health benefits make it worth the spice. TIME Magazine reports David Popovich of Massey University in New Zealand studied the health effects of hot sauce and found out that the active ingredient in peppers called capsaicin could kill cancer cells. Popovich, who studies bioactive compounds in plants, used capsaicin on top of cancer cells for his experiment. He discovered that capsaicin could reduce growth of cancer cells through a process called apoptosis --- a sort of cell "suicide" which eventually recycles them into new cells with the help of some mutations.…
The Effects of Coal Loss In the documentary “Oxyana” by Sean Dunne the loss of the local coal industry has caused a spiral effect, with the coal miners not working there isn’t any currency flow, with no currency flow the local businesses have no other option but to shut their doors. With no businesses to drive the economy it is at an all-time low, with most of the state living below poverty level. So, the locals have lost everything they have, even their dignity which has resulted in the oxycontin drug epidemic that has led to severe drug addiction in most of the southern part of the state of West Virginia especially in the town of Oceana in Wyoming County.…
The recognition of African American English (AAE), as a language is nonexistent at Predominantly White Institutions (PWIs). AAE, also known as Ebonics is an essential aspect of the African American cultural heritage. African American students attending PWIs has increased dramatically in the 21st century. Black students account for nearly 15 percent of the national college population with approximately 2.2 million whom are enrolled in institutions (Alim and Baugh 386). According to Payne and Suddler, “Black American students at PWIs often find it challenging to adjust to what may be interpreted as a new cultural and sometimes threatening environment.…
Lisinopril Overview. Lisinopril is categorized as an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. Lisinopril is most commonly utilized as an antihypertensive or in the treatment of congestive heart failure. This medication also has off-label use in the prophylactic treatment of migraines (Schuh‐Hofer et al., 2007, p. 703). Lisinopril is available as an oral tablet and its bioavailability is approximately 25%.…
Thymoquinone has been an intriguing find in the field of medicine and health science. Thymoquinone is a chemical extracted from the Nigella Sativa plant or also known as the Fennel Flower. (The International Journal of Biochemistry & Cell Biology.) The earliest uses of Nigella Sativa, or black seed, date back to 570 C.E. (naturalsociety.com). This plant has been used as a medicine for all types of human illnesses.…
Side effects and symptoms of dopamine agonist medications can be presently seen in a person within six weeks of taking the medication (Drugs 2). The drug Levodopa is thought to be the most effective drug for controlling the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, but Levodopa has not been shown to slow disease progression. Taking this medication is supposed to delay the symptoms of PD, but it could even make it worse. Additionally, the drug has significant abnormal side effects for some patients such as dyskinesia, which is an abnormal impairment of voluntary movement (Drugs 2).…
Salvia is a herb that is used to experience manic and hallucinogenic effects. It is considered to be one of the most potent, naturally occurring hallucinogens. It can alter perception, distort reality, and can cause people to lose control over body movements, it can also create anxiety and fear from a bad trip. There are many variables that could affect a user's experience of taking salvia. It varies between the drug, set and the setting.…
The brain is not fully developed until you are 25 years old, and when you begin drink under this age, it may cause irreversible damage to the brain. Most teenagers do not know that alcohol is a depressant, because it initially feels like a stimulant. This is because alcohol makes you feel self-conscious and unable to relax. There are also physical effects that most people do not know about such as, damage to the medulla, which controls the body’s automatic functions, like your heartbeat. The medulla also keeps the body at a stable temperature.…
The Polonoroeste Development plan was originally intended to "rationalize and control... the massive, uncontrolled migration to the Northwest [of Brazil]. (Schwartzman 1986). The World Bank loaned the Brazilian government 1.6 Billion (Schwartzman 1986) in order to develop roads and resettle migrants to the Northwest. Unfortunately, the program brought in over 130,000 more people than the government had planned for (Schwartzman 1986).…
I understand what you are saying. I am not stating that the doctor is not trying to do what is best for Irene, we too are trying to help Irene achieve her greatest quality of life. We as an agency, responsible for passing a medication have to be aware of the side effects of these medications. All I am saying is that with the side effects I am concerned about our ability to monitor for these issues. I also understand that all of us have to decide between the side effects and living without the medication however, if we personally are aware of the side effects and notice them we have the ability to stop taking the medication at any time Irene does not.…
Some can halt the growth of the tumor inside our body; some can prevent its spread etc. Today I would like to highlight the benefits of eating pomegranate and its effects on breast cancer. A normal cell has a tendency to divide as many times and then stop by a programmed cell death (apoptosis) when they are no longer needed; however a cancer cell loses its tendency to stop dividing, to attach to other cells, and to die by apoptosis. One of the reasons of breast cancer is the mutation in some genes in our body which are linked to estrogen exposure. Multiple medical treatments have been used so far which were targeted towards the presence of estrogen(ER), progesterone(PR) and Her2/neu receptors on the cancer cells which were used to predict the prognosis of breast cancer treatment.…