There are many ways that medication affects the digestive system. It affects the esophagus, the stomach,
The medication can affect the esophagus because it can irritate it. Many people take pills without drinking liquid with it. This can cause irritation because the pill doesn't get swallowed entirely and then the chemicals are released while still in your esophagus. The chemical release can cause narrowing of the esophagus, hardening of the esophageal skin, and Achalasia which causes the esophagus to have difficulty swallowing.
Commonly medication known as "non-steroidal anti-inflammatory" drugs cause discomfort to the stomach. The drugs are more commonly known as pain relievers. For example: tylanol, advil, and ibprofen are all non-steroidal noninflammatory drugs. These drugs cause the stomach acid to not be as strong, this can then lead to swelling.
The irritation can also cause constipation and diarrhea. constipation is caused by the large intestine being blocked or clogged due to the nerve being affected and the muscles not contracting. Diarrhea is a product normally of antibiotics because it makes your bacteria in your large intestine change.
To prevent these from occurring, first, know what drugs you are taking and know their side affects because they could cause these things naturally. Second, it is better to take coated pills because they tend not to irritate the stomach as much. Third, make sure to take medication on a full or partially full stomach, never and empty one. Another thing you should do is to make sure you are taking medication with at least 8 ounces of water. Lastly, make sure you take medication while in an upright position so that it can more easily travel down the esophagus.
Second hand smoke is a serious, and often ignored issue that is happening all over the world, all the time. Second hand smoke qualify as any toxins expelled from the lit end of the cigarette (side-stream smoke) or the smoke that a smoker exhales (mainstream smoke). This smoke usually has over 4,000 chemicals in it. This smoke is extremely harmful for any other people, babies, or even animals in the area.. even up to seven hours after the smoking took place. Carcinogens are present in second hand smoke, this puts everyone who inhales it (even once) at risk. As we can see from above, this boy experienced an extreme asthma from being around second hand smoke just once.
Second hand smoke has more than 250 harmful chemicals, 69 of these are specifically acknowledged as cancer-causing. Along with the possibility of cancer, other side effects can derive from second hand smoke:
-heart disease
-frequent colds
-issues pertaining to lung growth
-asthma attacks
-high blood pressure
-Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
-lower respiratory tract infections
-ear infections
-cataracts
-and endless other issues
Usually people don't realize that even if they go outside to smoke they still put people outside in danger, anyone who passes has the potential of inhaling second hand smoke. And to anyone, especially someone like the boy in the video, can be immediately put into a critical condition putting their life at risk. Parents who smoke in rooms without their kids around, or dismiss them only for a few moments while the cigarette is actually lit, are unaware of how much it lingers. The smoke and spread over the entire house, not to mention that it stays in the area that they did smoke in for hours. Parents are also smoking in cars with their kids where they are in small confined areas, exposed to high concentrations of this smoke (even with the windows open!) Not only are parents putting their kids at risk, they are creating a bad impression.
In the link above we see information on research discovered showing a correlational connection between children exposed to second hand smoke and the likelihood of them having ear infections or needed ear surgery for the infection. According to the article ear surgery for middle ear infections are not commonly needed, but that they are significantly seen more in cases with children who have been exposed to second hand smoke. There is an apparent 37% higher chance that children exposed to second hand smoke will have middle ear disease, that with a mother smoker living in their house they have a 62% higher chance of developing ear infections or hearing issues, and 86% chance that children with mother smokers will need middle ear surgery for the disease, an uncommon surgery.
Name of Disease: Lysosomal Storage Disease
Name/Function of Transport Protein/Enzyme: The enzyme that is missing would serve the function of moving other materials within the organism
Etiology: Lysosomal storage disease (or LCDs) are a groupd nor approximately 50 very rare inherited metabolic disorders that result from defects in lysosomal function. The diseases all result when the lysosome malfunctions. nThis is usually a consequence of deficiency of a single enzyme required for the metabolism of lipids, mucopolysaccharides (group of genetic disorders), or glycoproteins (sugar coating proteins). The lysosome is commonly referred to as the cell's recycling center because its processes unwanted material into substances that the cell can utilize. Lysosomes break down this unwanted matter via enzymes (highly specialized proteins essential for life survival). Lysosomal disorders are triggered when a particular enzyme exists in too small amount or is not present at all. When this happens, the excess products destined for breakdown and recycling are stored in the cell.
Treatment: As of today, there are no cures for lysosomal storage diseases. Treatmenbts are mostly symptomatic or caters to specific pains and what not. Bone marrow transplantation and enzyme replacement therapy have been tried with some small success. Also, umbilical cord blood transplantation is being done at some specialty centers for some of these diseases. That is a method used to decrease the accuumulation of storage material. CHaperone therapy is also being evaluated and examined for possible cure. It is a technique used to stabalize the defective enzymes prouduced by the body.
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Breast Feeding...Taboo? Many moms are judged for breast feeding in public but is this really bad? Breast feeding provides a connection between mother and new born. So breast feeding..I think yes Mom PROS:
With breast feeding mom lose weight that has been gained throughout their pregnancy
Have I mentioned it provides a bond between mom and infant, a bond that lasts a life time
It's FREE!! Breast milk is from the mom and not from some food brand that is overpriced AND it's always on hand
It reduces the risk of breast cancer which can affect many women
Breast feeding aids in post-partum depression that can happen after the pregnancy and severely affect the mother-child bond
The immunity provided in breast milk is also very important. Mainly because of the colostrum which provides the infant with antibodies not available in artificial milk or formula milk. Many moms agree that this is why breast feeding is better for their child. The antibodies are also easier to digest than the formula milk. The formula milk might have more vitamins and minerals but it is hardest to digest than the breast milk that might not have as many.
Colostrum transforms into what is called mature milk this milk with time has the right amount of fat, sugar, water and proteins to help the infant grow and be healthy. And although babies only get a small amount of colostrum at each feeding it amounts into what their tiny stomachs can take to make them healthy. The amount of antibodies in the milk aids against illness for the infant. At times it protects against type II diabetes and childhood leukemia which formula-fed babies aren't protected against. Learn more about protection here
In recent studies breast feeding has been linked to higher IQs in later childhood. Researchers from Boston have conducted rigorous studies with over 1,312 babies and mothers. Recording the amount of time spent breast feeding, if the child spent time in daycare and also how much fish the moms ate. Since omega-3 can be found in fish oils that enhance the brains development. The longer a mother breast feeds the higher a kid of 3 years would get on a vocabulary. So can breast feeding improve the IQ? It would be safe to say that what the mother consumed throughout the pregnancy is a major role in this discussion.
The Chia seed is manly native in Mexico and Guatemala. Mexicans believe Chia seeds are a great part of a healthy diet.Chia seeds come for an `herb` or plant that has white or purple flowers. Flax seeds come form the flax plant that is tall and slender. The flax seed has pale blue flowers on it. Flax seed are also known as Linseeds. In 3,00 B.C, Babylonians started to cultivate flax seed, and discovered lot of great health benefits. Flax seeds were used by Ancient Egyptians for both food and medicine.
Benefits?
Both Flax Seeds and Chia Seeds have many benefits. Flax seeds are rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids have good health benefits, because omega-3 fatty acids can help lower low-density-poprotein(LDL, bad) cholesterol and increase high-density-poprotein (HDL, good) cholesterol. LDL cholesterol is bad for the heart, because it can lead to coronary heart diseases. LDL causes a plaque growth in the arteries and leads atherosclerosis. Omega-3 also protects the blood vessels from hazardous inflammation. The prevention of inflammation can prevent arthritis.
Chia Seeds and Flax Seeds are great source of fiber. Both Chia and Flax seeds help a person feel fuller faster because of the fiber. Since these are high in fiber they help a person loose weight, because when it is consumed before a meal it makes the person fuller and to eat less. The fiber also absorbs the fat and prevents the body from absorbing them. Chia Seeds and Flax Seed block calories leading to weight loss. Since fiber is low in energy, it is great because it keeps a person fuller longer without that extra energy.
There are some scientist who are trying to prove that Chia Seeds and flax seed help with diabetes. Consuming Chia Seeds or Flax Seeds everyday, they improve the glycemic control in obese man and pre-diabetic women. Chia Seeds slow down how fast the body converts carbohydrates into simple sugar, there are studies that show that Chia Seeds can control blood sugar.
Consuming it?
Golden Brown Flax Seed can't be consumed just like it is. The Flax Seed as a whole has an outer layer that the body can't digest. If the body can't digest it then the body doesn't get all the Flax's nutrients. To be able to adsorb all the great nutrients that the Flax Seed has to offer, you have to grind the flax seed until it is powder like. Once it is grinned you can consume it and your body will be able to adsorb all the nutrients. Flax seeds can be added to oatmeal or even your orange juice.
Chia Seeds are smaller than Flax Seeds. Chia Seeds can be added to your water. When Chia Seeds are added into the water and let to rest there, the Chia seeds will become a little soft. The longer the Chia seeds rest with the water the more dense and gel-like composition it will become. Chia seeds don't have any flavor so you can basically add it to anything. If you add Chia Seeds to your foods, it actually helps intense and bring out the flavor of your food. Chia Seeds enhance your food with lots of flavor.
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Pescetarianism
is
a sect of Vegetarianism in which followers exclude all sources of meat except
for fish. This type of diet can have positive and negative effects on the body
and environment, the positive outweighing the negative. Most converts to this
diet claim that it is the best alternative to all meat diets and vegetarian
lifestyles. Pescetarianism provides the protein which vegan and vegetarian
diets lack, this type of diet is also beneficial to a wide variety of people
because of all the nutrients found in fish. The diet also includes other
essential foods such as vegetables, fruits, nuts, grains, dairy, eggs, honey,
and beans. Fish is not only a great source of protein; it provides almost all
the healthy omega-3 fatty acids the body needs, providing the body with an
ample amount of lipids and long-term energy.
Fish is very low in unhealthy saturated fats which cause CHD
and type two diabetes, and very high in those omega-3 fatty acids which can
ward off or reduce the symptoms of CHD, diabetes, and cancer. A study conducted
by the Yale College Vegetarian Society suggested that up to 80 percent of cancer cases are preventable
through healthy diets that contain low amounts of fats and oils, and high amounts
of fiber, a model Pescetarian diet. Fish also is very high in iron, magnesium,
zinc, and vitamin B. Iron is extremely important to women who are more prone to
iron-deficiency amenia because it provides the body with oxygen for the blood. Magnesium
is used in the body to build bones and provide energy to the muscles; zinc is
used to support the immune system. The Pescetarian diet provides all of these
essential nutrients and vitamins without unhealthy consequences found in an all
meat diet.
Speaking of consequences, there are few
consequences associated with the Pescetarian diet. The only consequence regarding
personal health is mercury poisoning, commonly found in larger fish. Mercury is
a natural-occurring element in the environment found in plants and animals. Due
to human industrial activity the amount of airborne mercury increases
and eventually ends up in lakes, rivers, and the ocean. This leads to fish
consumption of mercury and with the influence of the foodchain, larger fish
generally contain more mercury in their bodies. An excess amount of mercury in
humans can lead to reproductive troubles and immune system failure.One report
from The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) states that human fetuses
exposed to mercury before birth “may be at an increased risk of poor
performance on neurobehavioral tasks, such as those measuring attention, fine
motor function, language skills, visual-spatial abilities and verbal memory.”However, this is the main risk and/or consequences of Pescetarianism. All in
all Pescetarianism’s benefits outweigh the negatives. Converting to Pescetarianism is
the first step in gaining a healthy lifestyle for yourself and the environment.
A Vegan has a diet that doesn’t contain anything of animal origin. Vegans do not eat animal products such as eggs, dairy, meat, fish and honey. Strict vegans don’t even wear clothes that contain animal based products. People decide to maintain a vegan diet for many health, environmental, and animal right reasons. A vegan diet has many advantages, but there are some underlying disadvantages that some vegans do not consider. Did you know that two out of three vegans are Vitamin B12 deficient compared to only one out of two meat eaters? Meanwhile the listing of 171 species under the Endangered Species Act are caused by environmental damage from grazing livestock. The question is whether being a vegan is really that great or if the disadvantages out weigh the advantages.
Some health advantages of being vegan consist of lower cholesterol, lower blood pressure, and an increased intake of antioxidants. It has been proven by a nutritionist, Jackie Keller, that vegan diet can lower cholesterol because she conducted a study with people that have Type II Diabetes. She found that when the people with Type II Diabetes switched to a vegan diet their LDL lowered by 21%. A dietician, Paragi Mehta, proved that vegan diets can lower blood pressure by studying people that changed to a vegan diet and resulted in a decreased risk of death from ischemic heart disease. Mehta also suggested that vegan eating also increases the intake of vegetables, fruits, beans, legumes, and whole grains. These foods are rich in antioxidants, dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals. It has also been proven that eating animal fats and proteins can raise cancer, diabetes, arthritis, and heart disease. Another U.S. study showed a correlation of premature death with consumption of animal meat. These advantages make a vegan diet seem like an incredibly healthy alternative to meat eating diets, but there are still many disadvantages.
Becoming vegan is a complete change from a regular diet and dining out can become difficult. Not many restaurants are vegan friendly and usually don’t offer anything vegan to eat that contains all of the required nutrients. It is also difficult to change to a vegan diet without being fully educated. Our bodies need a certain amount of certain nutrients, and if we take away our sources for those nutrients we need to replace them with others. There is evidence to show that most vegan diets don’t contain adequate vitamin B12, Vitamin D, and calcium. The only way that vegans can get calcium is by consuming dark leafy greens or fortified soy products to meet the Recommended Daily Intake (RDI) of 1,000mg. Vegans can only obtain Vitamin D by taking supplements, drinking Vitamin D fortified soy milk, or by sun exposure. To obtain Vitamin B12 vegans can take supplements because this vitamin is mostly found in animal products. Vegans are also at risk of iron deficiency. The most common source or iron is from beef and shellfish, but obviously vegans would not eat these. Between ages 19-50 Females need 18mg of iron and men only need 9mg to avoid iron deficiency. Iron deficiency can result in fatigue and problems with brain function. Vegans need to make sure that they consume plenty of soybeans, white beans, and spinach in order to get the RDI of Iron. Vegans also need to make sure that they receive an adequate amount of protein. Most people get their protein from eggs, dairy, fish, and meat, but vegans need to substitute those foods for beans and nuts to get the RDI of 46mg of protein for women and 56mg for men. There are many health risks for becoming a vegan because they need to make sure that they get a balanced amount of nutrients from their diet. It can be difficult to keep up with all of the supplements and foods in order to get the required amount of nutrients. There are dangerous risks associated with being deficient in any of the nutrients, but there are also health risks with being a meat eater. Here is a great article on how to get the proper amount of protein in your diet in this article by FOXNEWS.
Becoming a vegan can be healthy if it is done correctly with plenty of planning, but health reasons are not the only reasons why vegans cut animal products out of their diets. Vegans believe that by going vegan they are preserving animals rights. They believe that by going vegan they are letting the animals exist freely without human interference. They also do not use any animal products because egg laying chickens and dairy cows are killed when they do not produce eggs and milk anymore. They think that just turning vegetarian is not enough because the animals will still be slaughtered when they can no longer produce the needed products. Bulls and cockerels would also be killed at birth because they can’t lay eggs or make milk at all. People kill the “unproductive” animals. Some animals are even given supplements in order for them to produce more. Animals are treated terribly in factories because they are cramped, killed, and have multiple health problems. Choosing to go vegan would show compassion for these animals.
One argument shows that eating meat is the circle of life and that humans were made to eat animals. For 2.3 million years we have been eating meat and it is just a part of life. There is no proven fact that vegans have reduced the slaughter of animals in the United Staes. It has also been said that vegan diets do not help the animals, animals die regardless of whether we eat them, and every other animal eats animal meat. It has not been considered unethical to eat meat and you do not need to be a vegan to love and respect animals.
Last but not least people turn to a vegan diet because they think it helps the environment. Vegans believe that livestock farming is harmful to our environment. They make a good point by saying that the amount of resources used to raise livestock animals are inefficiently used, and those resources could be used to feed humans instead. There is also a massive amount of polluted runoff caused by animals and factory farms. They also think that vegan diets reduce the emission of green house gases. A study by the University of Chicago found that the U.S meat eaters generate 1.5 tons more carbon dioxide per person than vegans. 18% of greenhouse gas emissions are a result of the livestock industry. Vegans argue that using fertilizers and pesticides to raise livestock are harmful to the environment, but growing plants, crops, fruits, and vegetables uses the same amount of fossil fuels and fertilizers. Vegans also think that the only way to raise livestock is by the modern factory farming, but before this technique there was no harmful environmental effects. There is nothing environmentally wrong with farming the traditional way, therefore the argument should be against factory farming. Vegans also do not account for the fact that animals die as a result of vegan diets as well. To create soy products, people have to clear animal land for their factories. Everything that we eat now is made from the result of animals and fossil fuels regardless of whether your diet is vegan or not. This link by the vegansociety includes the reasons why people turn to a vegan diet for environmental reasons.
To sum it all up there are advantages and disadvantages to both vegan and meat eating diets. Either diet is not helpful for the environment, so that factor is not a legitimate reason to turn to a vegan diet. Some people think that vegan diets are healthy, but they are only healthy if they are done the right way. If you don’t cover all of the nutrient RDI’s then you could become deficient in almost every nutrient. Being vegan could be very dangerous for your health if you only eat fruits and vegetables. Omitting foods such as meat, dairy, eggs, and any animal product can be detrimental because they need to be replaced by other alternatives. If they are not replaced the effects could be life threatening. Some people also become vegan because it is compassionate for animals, and this is true for the most part. Animals can still be harmed as a result of a vegan diet, but the amount is much less. There are many advantages to being a vegan, and I agree that the advantages out weigh the disadvantages. Vegan diets are only helpful and effective if they are done the right way. I will still eat meat but that doesn’t mean that a vegan diet doesn’t work for some people. Everyone just needs to find the diet that works for them whether its paleo, vegan, vegetarian, meat eating, or pescatarian. No diet is wrong or unhealthy if it is gone about the right way.
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