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A further serious terrific piece relating to Candida Support.

You visit grandma’s, and on the kitchen table is the tumble of individually wrapped sweets. You sit for a cuppa and a chat, and before long, several sweetie wrappers appear before you, their contents having somehow made their way into your mouth with you barely noticing.

According to a study out of Cornell University in the U.S., simply seeing that shiny chocolate packet or can of sweet stuff is enough to make you reach for it, even if you don’t really want – or ‘need’ – it.

Kitchen counter correlates obesity

Assessing what was kept on the counter tops of 210 kitchens in Syracuse, New York, researchers found women whose houses had fresh fruit in line of sight weighed less than those who kept their cereal boxes and soft drink out.¹

So much so, those with soft drink or diet soft drink out in the open weighed 12kg and 11.1kg more respectively, and those with cereal on the counters carried on average 9.4kg extra weight.

And men’s body mass index (BMI) was more when cookies or confectionary were on the kitchen bench.

Eating mindlessly

Now, the study only shows a possible correlation, not causation – but it certainly offers food for thought!

The researchers concluded on the theory: out of sight, out of mind. Basically, you are less likely to reach for the not-so-great foods, whether out of hunger, habit or boredom, if you aren’t always looking at them!

This is applicable not only to the kitchen bench, but also the car, desk, lunchroom and any other space you frequent.

Mindless eating is becoming commonplace as we are increasingly busy or preoccupied, not stopping for lunch, eating at the desk or on the run, or munching our way through an entire pack of Tim Tams whilst watching Australian Idol.

Not being fully present and aware to our body’s signals when eating or drinking means we can consume too fast and too much (especially the not-so-good-sugar-laden stuff) when our body may have been telling us for some time to quit, or that it only wanted some water!

So, what do we take from this?

• Keep the sugar laden, snacky, packaged foods away in the pantry.
• Have out fresh fruit, and a bottle of water on hand.
• Ask yourself before you reach for the food – am I really hungry? Or am I thirsty? Try having a drink of water and wait for 10 minutes to see if the inclination to eat that sugary packaged food wanes.
• Practising mindfulness can help, and has been shown to help with weight loss.

By Angela Johnson (BHSc. Nut. Med.)

References:

1. Wansink, B, Hanks, AS, & Kaipainen, K 2016, ‘Slim by Design: Kitchen Counter Correlates of Obesity’, Health Education & Behavior: The Official Publication Of The Society For Public Health Education, vol. 43, no. 5, pp. 552-558.

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Posted from: http://thatsugarfilm.com/blog/2016/09/29/exercise-and-chronic-disease/

A unique superior explanation on Candida Support.

We talk a lot about diet here at That Sugar, and its implications on health. However other lifestyle factors have a big role to play too – including exercise. And a new study reveals just how important it is to get your body moving!

Lowering disease risk through movement

Researchers from University of Washington and Dartmouth College in the U.S., and University of Queensland in Australia, undertook a hefty meta-analysis of 174 studies from 1980-2016, to assess a dose-response relationship associated with amount of exercise undertaken, and risk of a particular chronic disease.¹

And they found reduced risk for breast and colon cancers, type 2 diabetes, heart disease and stroke with a little daily exercise – though the more exercise undertaken, the better the benefits!

How much

Current recommendations are to engage in physical activity for 600 metabolic equivalent (MET) minutes a week. This looks like 150 minutes of brisk walking and 75 minutes of running per week (being is 20 minutes and 10 minutes of each activity each day respectively).

To get an understanding of what MET means, here is how the WHO breaks it down:

“One MET is defined as the energy cost of sitting quietly, and is equivalent to a caloric consumption of 1 kcal/kg/hour…It is estimated that, compared to sitting quietly, a person’s caloric consumption is four times as high when being moderately active, and eight times as high when being vigorously active.

Therefore, when calculating a person’s overall energy expenditure using GPAQ data, 4 METs get assigned to the time spent in moderate activities, and 8 METs to the time spent in vigorous activities.”²

Those who were able to clock up 3000-4000 MET per week through exercise and incidental movement seem to reap the greatest benefits. As an example, the authors describe this as “climbing stairs for 10 minutes, vacuuming for 15 minutes, gardening for 20 minutes, running for 20 minutes, and walking or cycling for 25 minutes” each day.

However, the study authors note that even a slight increase from current activity levels will improve health!

A 2% decreased risk for type 2 diabetes was seen meeting the minimum recommended 600 MET a week compared to those who did not exercise at all. But crank the movement to 3600 MET per week, and risk is reduced by a further 19%!

Exercise can also support musculoskeletal health, and enhance mood and the brain function! So, not only would risk of chronic disease be reduced in the long-term, you will feel and function better in the short-term too – win-win!^3-4

What this means and what to do

The study has significant implications for promoting health through physical activity in future.

We needn’t only focus on a dedicated boot camp session or Thursday night spin class. We can include movement in other aspects of life, such as mode of transportation, finding ways to move more at work, and remembering that time doing housework and gardening add up over a week!

For example, using what the study authors suggest, here are some ideas for how to pack in a good amount of movement daily:

• Climbing stairs for 10 minutes – can be done at work, home, or in transit. Choose the stairs over the lift or escalator each time.
• Vacuuming for 15 minutes – or something equivalent that helps get the daily household jobs done.
• Gardening for 20 minutes – this can be used as a time to unwind from the day. Don’t garden? Change it up and try yoga or swimming. Or use it as a chance to hang out with your mates and walk and talk with friends.
• Running for 20 minutes – your slice of dedicated exercise for the day.
• Walking or cycling for 25 minutes – this can be done getting to or from work or school, or having walking meetings.

It is recommended to include strengthening and aerobic exercise into your day-to-day if possible.

However, if you are someone who doesn’t exercise much, before throwing yourself into the gauntlet of a super-vigorous exercise regime, perhaps speak with a qualified healthcare professional for how you can ease into a routine that can gradually build strength and aerobic endurance.

And as we can see, incidental movement can add up and every extra bit will help.

So, limit the sedentary hours, and get up from the chair every hour, take the stairs, and get off the bus a stop early, to boost happiness and health!

By Angela Johnson (BHSc Nut. Med.)

References:

1. Kyu H, Forouzanfar MH, Bachman VF, et al. 2016, ‘Physical activity and risk of breast cancer, colon cancer, diabetes, ischemic heart disease, and ischemic stroke events: systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2013’, BMJ, 354:i3857
2. World Health Organisation, Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ) Analysis Guide, viewed 22 August 2016, <http://www.who.int/chp/steps/resources/GPAQ_Analysis_Guide.pdf>
3. Gomez-Pinilla, F & Hillman, C 2013, ‘The Influence of Exercise on Cognitive Abilities’, Comprehensive Physiology, vol. 3, no. 1, pp. 403–428.
4. Hogan, CL, Mata, J, & Carstensen, LL 2013, ‘Exercise holds immediate benefits for affect and cognition in younger and older adults’,Psychology and Aging, no. 2, p. 587.

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A fresh noble piece of writing about Candida Support.

Women most commonly suffer from vaginal yeast infections, but men can suffer from yeast infections as well. The symptoms of yeast infection vary slightly between the sexes. Both types of infection are ultimately caused by the fungus Candida albicans.

Vaginal Yeast Infection

Vaginal yeast infections affect women. These infections are caused by the lack of balance between fungi and bacteria growth in the vagina; when this natural balance is disturbed, yeast can grow out of control, and an infection develops. Common symptoms of this infection include intense itching or burning, uncomfortable urination and intercourse, and vaginal discharge. Discharge is normal, but when it becomes a whitish-gray color and noticeably thickens, it is usually due to a yeast infection. While discomfort is common during a yeast infection, severe pain is not a typical symptom; if pain is experienced, a call or visit to a local health care provider would be in order.

While uncomfortable, vaginal yeast infections do not usually require a visit to the doctor. By knowing the symptoms, it is possible to self-diagnose the infection and treat it with over-the-counter medications; however, if a woman is experiencing pain or vomiting , has yellow discharge, discharge with an odor, or if she is unsure about whether she is suffering from a yeast infection, it is best to consult a physician. It is also a good idea to visit a doctor if a woman is experiencing a yeast infection for the first time.

Penile Yeast Infection

Penile yeast infections affect men. One of the most common causes of these infections is sexual transmission; if a woman has a vaginal yeast infection and has unprotected sex with her man, she can pass the infection to him. It can be difficult for men to realize they have a yeast infection because they may not always notice the symptoms. Common symptoms include is intense itching, soreness, and irritation of the head of the penis. It may be uncomfortable to urinate or have intercourse. While discharge is not common, some men do experience a chunky, white fluid. It’s also possible for the head of the penis to have small red bumps, or to have a reddish tint itself.

It is important to note that the symptoms of penile yeast infections are incredibly similar to the symptoms of genital herpes. If a man is unsure from what he is suffering, or if he is suffering from this infection for the first time, he should consult a local health care provider. If he is sure he has a yeast infection, many doctors recommend applying Monistat on the penis. If that does not work, visiting a doctor to get prescription drugs is the safest option.

Conclusion

Both men and women can suffer from yeast infections. The symptoms of yeast infection are similar for both; the main difference in symptoms is the occurrence and type of discharge each gender experiences. If suffering from a yeast infection, it is important to begin treating the symptoms as quickly as possible, either by getting over-the-counter medication from a local drugstore or by getting prescription drugs from a doctor.

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The use of a neti pot or nasal irrigation pot is a great tool for any type of sinus infections. Using an oddly shaped pot (available online or at health food stores) you run a warm saline water solution into one nostril and let it run out the other. There are also squeeze bottles and large […]

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Posted from: http://thatsugarfilm.com/blog/2016/08/16/changing-our-approach-to-nutrition/

A fresh noble piece of writing on the subject of Candida Support.

Despite brilliant and life-changing advances in nutritional science, especially in the first half of the 20^th century, we humans seem to be getting bigger. And our cardiovascular and metabolic systems are suffering.

Following 20 years of research, Professor David Raubenheimer and Professor Stephen Simpson from the University of Sydney’s Charles Perkins Centre have suggested a new framework in which to approach human nutrition with respect to obesity and our cardiometabolic health.

Nutritional geometry – a new way to analyse the diet and health relationship

Nutritional geometry is a modeling framework that seeks to analyse what we eat and how it impacts our health holistically by incorporating ecological and evolutionary theory behind food needs and food choice.

“The ‘nutritional geometry’ framework enables us to plot foods, meals, diets and dietary patterns together based on their nutrient composition, and this helps researchers to observe otherwise overlooked patterns in the links between certain diets, health and disease,” says Professor Raubenheimer.¹

In other words, as opposed to focusing on a single nutrient, we should be looking at the food in its entirety and the context in which it is consumed, using this as a treatment approach when working with particular conditions – like obesity and associated cardiometabolic disease.

Keeping sights set on one nutrient to cure all may no longer be an effective strategy, the researchers suggest.

It was this reductionist approach that led scientists to believe that a single nutrient could cause obesity and associated cardiometabolic disease in the mid 20^th century. Fat and carbohydrates became the subjects of intense focus, and conjecture among experts of their role in weight gain and cardiometabolic diseases remains (leaving many people confused!).²

But foods and dietary patterns are complex! They provide a mixture of nutrients, working in synergy to effect health outcomes. The nutritional geometry modeling system focuses on how mixtures of nutrients and dietary components (rather than isolated nutrients) interact. It can help to determine “nutritional properties of foods and how foods in turn combine into meals, diets, and dietary patterns to influence health.”²

The ecology of nutrition

Whilst the complex interaction between nutrients and human physiology should remain an important component of evaluating the impact of food on health and disease, the quantity, quality, and context in which a whole food is eaten is important.

The term ‘Nutrition Ecology’ seeks to address this, by examining the effects of foods from four aspects – the society, the economy, the environment, and human health.³ All are deeply connected to what we eat,⁴ and the nutritional geometry modeling framework considers such factors.

“This multilevel framework provides contact points across the many domains that affect human nutrition, from biology to economics and other influential facets of modern food environments”.¹ This enables multiple influences to be integrated into a single model to help ascertain what myriad of factors may contribute to obesity and associated cardiometabolic disease.

Sustainability, such as environmental factors and the global food supply, are also considered in this mix for their impact on human health. Ensuring people are fed is an on-going concern. How, what, and if we eat matters!

We also need to consider the inundation of clever marketing, and exposure to an abundance of food-stuff. Our cultural and emotional connection to food (because, let’s be real, we love a big food hug) also plays a part in influencing what and how much we eat, and therefore health outcomes.

Where to from here?

What does this mean for us? For now, watch this space, and consider the quality of food you choose. Eating real food that is seasonal, locally grown, and as close to its original form will likely be more beneficial to human and global health than the heavily processed and refined versions.

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By Angela Johnson (BHSc Nut. Med.)

References:

1. University of Sydney 2016, ‘Researchers develop new framework for human nutrition’, viewed 4 August 2016, <http://sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2016/08/01/researchers-develop-new-framework-for-human-nutrition-.html>
2. Raubenheimer, D & Simpson, SJ 2016, ‘Nutritional Ecology and Human Health’, Annual Review of Nutrition, p. 603.
3. Schneider, K, & Hoffmann, I 2011, ‘Nutrition ecology–a concept for systemic nutrition research and integrative problem solving’, Ecology Of Food And Nutrition, vol. 50, no. 1, pp. 1-17.
4. Allison, DB, Bassaganya-Riera, J, Burlingame, B, Brown, AW, Le Coutre, J, Dickson, SL, Van Eden, W, Garssen, J, Hontecillas, R, Khoo, CH, Knorr, D, Kussmann, M, Magistretti, PJ, Mehta, T, Meule, A, Rychlik, M, & VA[paragraph]gele, C 2015, ‘Goals in Nutrition Science 2015-2020’, Frontiers in Nutrition, viewed 4 August 2016, <http://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fnut.2015.00026/full>

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