Isoflavonoid and Lignan Phytoestrogens as Dietary Biomarkers by Jahanna w. Lampe

Abstract

Isoflavones and lignans are biologically active plant-food constituents that have potential chemopreventive properties. Quantitation of isoflavones and lignans in humans is necessary to establish the benefits and risks of exposure to these compounds in populations and to determine which components of a mixed diet contribute to the exposure. Isoflavones and lignans are metabolized by colonic bacteria to more biologically active metabolites; thus both the parent compounds and the metabolites are measured routinely. Isoflavonoids (genistein, daidzein, dihydrodaidzein, O-desmethylangolensin and equol) and lignans (enterolactone, enterodiol, matairesinol and secoisolariciresinol) can be quantified in various body fluids. Typically, high concentrations of isoflavonoids in urine and serum are associated with soy consumption, and high concentrations of lignans are associated primarily with intake of whole grains and other fiber-containing plant foods. Controlled feeding studies and nutritional epidemiologic studies demonstrate a linear dose response between dietary intake and urinary excretion of isoflavones. Lignan excretion is associated positively with dietary fiber intake as well as with diets that are on average higher in fiber and carbohydrate and lower in fat; thus lignans have also been proposed as a marker of healthier dietary patterns. The complex interactions between the colonic environment and the external and internal factors that modulate it contribute to significant variation in serum and urinary phytoestrogen levels among individuals. Understanding these sources of variation is important to be able to use these measures effectively as dietary biomarkers.

MEDICINAL USE OF GARLIC -Dr.Dhanya C Radhakrishnan, Kerala

  
Digestive system -

It should be used in low fire, tastelessness, indigestion, constipation,pain, worms and Kapha - Vata diseases due to condensed doshas, being fire stimulant,digestive and analgesic due to paungent and hot qualities. Laxative due to oily and heavy qualities and liver stimulant and wormicidal due to tastes. Should be used in Kapha - Vata piles being laxative, anti-pruritic and anti-spasmodic as it is liver stimulant and removes stasis in the portal circulation. Should not be used in haemorrhoids. Kapha aggravation caused in stomach causes low fire,indigestion and spasm due to Kapha covered samanavayu. Rasona baked with ghee eliminates Kapha and causes onward movement of samana vayu to give relief. Kapha-Vata condensation is eliminated by removing accumulated Kapha and causing Vata onward movement by the use of rasona medicated milk. Rasona medicated buttermilk is used in diarrhea, cholera, sprue and colitis to pacify samana vayu.Water metabolism -Generalised Edema caused by lateral movement of vitiated micro wastes and Kapha by aggravated vyanavayu is eliminated by the use of rasona wich removes vitiated micro wastes and pacifies vyana.

Respiratory system -It should be used in cough, asthma, hoarseness of voice,rhinitis,tuberculosis and hiccups to cause Kapha liquefaction and expectoration by its oily,penetrating qualities. The oil prevents the growth of tuberculosis bacteria. Medicated milk should be used in Chest trauma (INTERNAL/EXTERNAL) to heal the cavity. Rasona causes prana onward movement and pacification in Vata-Kapha diseases of the chest. Rasona and pippali gives immediate relief in rhinitis associated with tuberculosis. It should be used as diet and a garland made of it be worn by children to pacify dormant Kapha present in the chest.

Circulatory system-It stimulates Heart and circulation due to its hot and penetrating qualities and eliminates edema. It pacifies Vata and Kapha by its hot and penetrating qualities and helps nourishment of heart and increases its strength.

Hypertension - Accumulation of vitiated meda and Kapha in the vascular walls is cleared by rasona and thus, it reduces blood pressure by reducing periheral resistance. It digests meda also.

Arteriosclerosis & Cholesterol -Numerous clinical trials have shown garlic to be good for your heart by lowering total cholesterol and blood pressure. Garlic has the ability to combat plaque formation in the arteries. Its ability to lower serum cholesterol in the blood can in turn reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Garlic lowers total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol (the Bad cholesterol) and triglycerides. Garlic can not only prevent, but also reverse the signs of arteriosclerosis.

Respiratory system -It should be used in cough, asthma, hoarseness of voice,rhinitis,tuberculosis and hiccups to cause Kapha liquefaction and expectoration by its oily,penetrating qualities. The oil prevents the growth of tuberculosis bacteria. Medicated milk should be used in Chest trauma (INTERNAL/EXTERNAL) to heal the cavity. Rasona causes prana onward movement and pacification in Vata-Kapha diseases of the chest. Rasona and pippali gives immediate relief in rhinitis associated with tuberculosis. It should be used as diet and a garland made of it be worn by children to pacify dormant Kapha present in the chest.

Circulatory system-It stimulates Heart and circulation due to its hot and penetrating qualities and eliminates edema. It pacifies Vata and Kapha by its hot and penetrating qualities and helps nourishment of heart and increases its strength.

Hypertension - Accumulation of vitiated meda and Kapha in the vascular walls is cleared by rasona and thus, it reduces blood pressure by reducing periheral resistance. It digests meda also.

Arteriosclerosis & Cholesterol -Numerous clinical trials have shown garlic to be good for your heart by lowering total cholesterol and blood pressure. Garlic has the ability to combat plaque formation in the arteries. Its ability to lower serum cholesterol in the blood can in turn reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Garlic lowers total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol (the Bad cholesterol) and triglycerides. Garlic can not only prevent, but also reverse the signs of arteriosclerosisRheumatoid arthritis -It digests ama circulating in the body and lodging in the joints. It pacifies vyanavayu and removes joint edema and pain. Digstion of rasa penetrated ama reduces fever also.

Sciatica and similar diseases -
In these diseases initially apana onward movement is carried out by dissolution of Kapha by its pungent taste and hot and penetrating qualities and lateron apana is pacifed by hot and penetrating qualities. However, it should not be used in Pitta covered apana.

Skin disease - 
It should be used in kilasa, vicharchika, shvitra, etc.as it causes Digestion of skin penetrated vitiated Kapha and pacifies vyanavayu. Complexion improvement - Bluish black pigmeatation appearing on the face due to obstruction of channels caused by Kapha to the movement of udana is cleared by its juice given with ghee. It gives strength to bhrajakapitta also.

Nervous sytem -
Vata diseases - It removes obstruction of channels by its hot and penetrating qualities and causes onward movement and pacification of pranavayu and nourish it. Hence, used in bell's palsy, paralysis, monoplegia etc.
Hysteria, Epilepsy - These are caused by weakness of intellect and memory. Causative tamas is removed by rasona which should be ingested with Seasame oil.
Coma - Its juice be given to arouse the patient by removing Kapha cover and causing vyan onward movement.
Convulsions - They are produced by excitation of vyana. To pacify, its juice should be given. Rasona should be used after breakfast in vyana diseases.

Sciatica and similar diseases -In these diseases initially apana onward movement is carried out by dissolution of Kapha by its pungent taste and hot and penetrating qualities and lateron apana is pacifed by hot and penetrating qualities. However, it should not be used in Pitta covered apana.

Skin disease - It should be used in kilasa, vicharchika, shvitra, etc.as it causes Digestion of skin penetrated vitiated Kapha and pacifies vyanavayu. Complexion improvement - Bluish black pigmeatation appearing on the face due to obstruction of channels caused by Kapha to the movement of udana is cleared by its juice given with ghee. It gives strength to bhrajakapitta also.

Nervous sytem -Vata diseases - It removes obstruction of channels by its hot and penetrating qualities and causes onward movement and pacification of pranavayu and nourish it. Hence, used in bell's palsy, paralysis, monoplegia etc.Hysteria, Epilepsy - These are caused by weakness of intellect and memory. Causative tamas is removed by rasona which should be ingested with Seasame oil.Coma - Its juice be given to arouse the patient by removing Kapha cover and causing vyan onward movement.Convulsions - They are produced by excitation of vyana. To pacify, its juice should be given. Rasona should be used after breakfast in vyana diseases.

Sciatica and similar diseases -In these diseases initially apana onward movement is carried out by dissolution of Kapha by its pungent taste and hot and penetrating qualities and lateron apana is pacifed by hot and penetrating qualities. However, it should not be used in Pitta covered apana.

Skin disease - It should be used in kilasa, vicharchika, shvitra, etc.as it causes Digestion of skin penetrated vitiated Kapha and pacifies vyanavayu. Complexion improvement - Bluish black pigmeatation appearing on the face due to obstruction of channels caused by Kapha to the movement of udana is cleared by its juice given with ghee. It gives strength to bhrajakapitta also.

Nervous sytem -Vata diseases - It removes obstruction of channels by its hot and penetrating qualities and causes onward movement and pacification of pranavayu and nourish it. Hence, used in bell's palsy, paralysis, monoplegia etc.Hysteria, Epilepsy - These are caused by weakness of intellect and memory. Causative tamas is removed by rasona which should be ingested with Seasame oil.Coma - Its juice be given to arouse the patient by removing Kapha cover and causing vyan onward movement.Convulsions - They are produced by excitation of vyana. To pacify, its juice should be given. Rasona should be used after breakfast in vyana diseases.

Reproductive system -It should be used as shukra producing as it causes shukra aggravation by its oily, sticky and heavy qualities and prevents premature ejaculation by pacifying vyanavayu. Its hot and penetrating qualities dialate decidual blood vessels and hence it should be used in dysmenorrhea as menstrual stimulator.

Urinary system -Should be used in Vata dysuria as diuretic and as antispasmodic as it acts as diuretic by stimulating kidney function by its hot and penetrating qualities and by pacifying Vata.

Nutrition and Oja aggravating -
It eliminates strength & oja depletion by causing shukra and oja aggravation and pacifies Vata.

Nutrition and Oja aggravating - It eliminates strength & oja depletion by causing shukra and oja aggravation and pacifies Vata.

Nutrition and Oja aggravating - It eliminates strength & oja depletion by causing shukra and oja aggravation and pacifies Vata.

Hungary Destroys All Monsanto GMO Corn Fields

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Emotions

Switching emotion memories

Now, switching emotion memories appears as easy as switching on/off a fan. Researchers were able to switch the emotion memories of mice from bad to good and vice versa. This goes a step further to work already done in zapping existing memories and “incept” false ones. But it is still unclear if the mice actually experienced a reversal of memories and also if they can be applied on humans. But one thing is becoming increasingly clear. Scientists have at least taken baby steps in tinkering with memory. If successful in humans, treating post-traumatic stress disorder may not be impossible. 

Diabetes may become curable

Ever since the discovery of human embryonic stem cells, one of the main goals was to use them for treating diseases caused by dysfunctional or damaged cells. Diabetes is one of such diseases. Beta cells in pancreas produce insulin and the destruction of these cells causes Type I diabetes.

But efforts to turn embryonic stem cells into beta cells proved to be “frustratingly slow.”

 Treating type I diabetes has come a step closer. Two studies show that enough beta cells can be produced in less than two months to replace beta cells seen in the body. But before being used, the causal factor for beta cells deaths has to be identified. Meanwhile, much can be learnt about beta cells by studying the lab grown ones with the naturally occurring ones.

Growth of Spa Industry and fate of Qualified Naturopaths.

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Growth of Spa Industry and fate of Qualified Naturopaths.
Comrades,

Certainly we are on the path of Progress; Naturopathy and Yogic Medicine is getting Popular worldwide in form of varied Spa treatment modalities. Specially in Western World Yoga and Natural Medicine are being recognised as two wheels of "The Health Chariot ". Naturopathy Community has faced a tough situation during its evolutionary phase of development and propagation but this is no longer an issue,and moreover its roots are finding its easy way to the vicious cycle of cause of disease and its treatment. Initially for traditional Naturopaths Spa Industry was totally a concept of luxury but now its flourishing as Preventive Medicine(fist line of health). Acupunture, Iridology, Reflexology, Hydrotherapy,Manipulative therapy,Yoga are the most functional therapies here.I heartly welcome all Naturopaths at this juncture of the revolutionary phase of development of the system to establish themselves and dedicate their being so that we can move to next phase of" Progressive Ideas" to recognise the potential of the system and bring up Naturopathy entirely as a Scientific Medicine.
Progressive Ideas includes :--

1. To Standardise the syllabus.Publish standard textbooks at the earliest.
2. To  organize Nationwide Padyatras and Naturopathy awareness camps.
3. To convince Beaurocrates, Politicians to open up the channels and guide to develop the extravagant system of medicine"Natural medicine"(Naturopathy and yoga).

With Revolutionary salute.
Dr. Bhaskar k Singh.

MYTHS AND FACTS ABOUT AGEING PROCESS

Development in genetics and related medical sciences has triggered discussions about "Ageing process". Sedentary life style and stress have lead to out burst of non-infectious diseases which have psychneuroimmunological relations. Demographical data revealed through many surveys by government and non-government organizations have shown a significant rise in these disorders. Here,I would like to focus some evidence based nutrional intervention to prevent fast ageing process.

OXIDATIVE DAMAGE: PREVENTION BY NATURAL AGENTS

Dietary research on the impact of food and beverages on human health has been globally dominant in the last decade.

Falavonoids-a group of phenolic compounds occurring abundantly in vegetables,fruits and green plants has attracted special attention as they show high anti oxidant property.The Antooxidants are known to prevent cellular damage caused by reactive oxygen species.

Catechins-are highly potent flavonoids present in tea, serves perhaps as the best dietary source of natural antioxidants.Unites States Department of Agriculture(USDA) is cuurently engaged in precisely quantifying various flavonoids in fruits using modern analytical techniques. Approximately 30% of the tea solids in a typical infusion is composed of flavonoids. where as less than 5% of water soluble solid extracts of tea is formed by flavonols like Quercetin,Kaempferol.Myricetin and their glycosides of catechins, epigallocatechin gallate(EGCG) is present maximumally (more than 10% of dry weight) in green tea. It is also found in black grapes,red wines,apples and chocolates.(1,2,3)

Great Philosopher, Reiki Master Ranjit Satyaraj Passes away

A Great Man from Southern Part of Karnataka, India passed away on 8th April 2015. He was known for his Naturist approach and ideaology to live life in Zen way. We pray for him.