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REFERENCE 1 : SOURCE: HARVARD SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH Harvard
Heart Letter, October 6th
Fruits and Vegetables May Reduce Risk of Stroke:
Findings Support Recommended 5 Servings a Day : For immediate release: Tuesday,
October 5, 4 PM EST BOSTON, MA -- Researchers4 at Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH)
and Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) have found that eating five servings
per day of fruits and vegetables is associated with a 30 percent lower risk of
stroke in healthy men and women. The finding, a result of both the Health
Professionals Follow-up Study and the landmark BWH-based Nurses' Health Study,
is reported in October 6th issue of the Journal of the American Medical
Association (JAMA).
"We found that there is strong evidence of a protective relationship between the
consumption of fruits and vegetables and the incidence of stroke in both men and
women," said Kaumudi J. Joshipura, ScD, of the Harvard School of Public Health,
and lead author of the study. "In particular, cruciferous and green leafy
vegetables and citrus fruits and juices were found to have the greatest apparent
benefit, especially when intake was five to six servings per day."
The results of the study were based on the analysis of questionnaires from
participants in both the Nurses' Health Study and the Health Professionals
Follow-up Study. Researchers examined diet and health data from 75,596 women
aged 34 to 59 years over a 14-year period and similar information from 38,683
men over an eight-year period. In particular, researchers studied the incidence
of ischemic stokes, the most common type of stroke, caused by a blockage of
blood vessels in the brain. While the study showed no significant difference
among men and women in relation to reduced risks for stroke associated with the
consumption of fruits and vegetables, researchers did determine that protective
benefit was associated with a minimum of three servings of fruit and vegetables
per day for both sexes. However, no significant additional benefit was realized
among participants who consumed six or more servings per day.
While the researchers suggest that the benefits of green, leafy vegetables and
citrus fruits and citrus fruit juices may be due to the concentration of
potassium, folate, fiber, and dietary flavenoids in these foods, this hypothesis
is based on other studies that are suggestive of such value. "While other
studies offer evidence of the protective value of these components, we believe
that it is best at this point to consider the role of fruits and vegetables in
their entirety," said Joshipura. "Clearly, this study provides further support
for the recommendation that men and women consume at least 5 servings per day of
fruits and vegetables to reduce their risk of strokes and improve their overall
health."
The study was supported by grants from the National Institutes of Health with
additional support from the State of Florida Department of Citrus and the Office
of Dietary Supplements. BWH is a 663-bed nonprofit teaching affiliate of Harvard
Medical School and a founding member of Partners HealthCare System, an
integrated health care delivery network. Internationally recognized as a leading
academic health care institution, BWH is committed to excellence in patient
care, medical research and the training and education of health care
professionals.
The hospital's preeminence in all aspects of clinical care is coupled with its
strength in medical research. A leading recipient of research grants from the
National Institutes of Health, BWH conducts internationally acclaimed clinical,
basic and epidemiological studies. Harvard School of Public Health is dedicated
to advancing the public's health through learning, discovery and communication.
More than 300 faculty members are engaged in teaching and training the 800-plus
student body in a broad spectrum of disciplines crucial to the health and well
being of individuals and populations around the world. Programs and projects
range from the molecular biology of AIDS vaccines to the epidemiology of cancer;
from risk analysis to violence prevention; from maternal and children's health
to quality of care measurement; from health care management to international
health and human rights.
SOURCE: HARVARD SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
REFERENCE 2 : SOURCE : HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL : Harvard Heart Letter,
September 1995 Journal of the American Medical Association, 4/12/1995, pp.
1113-1117
Vegetables and Fruit Lower Stroke Risk :
Several studies have shown that people who eat large quantities of vegetables
and fruits have a lower risk of
high blood pressure and many cancers. As a
result, a number of national health organizations advise Americans to eat five
to nine servings of fruits and/or vegetables every day.
That recommendation became even more important with the release of a study that
showed a strong link between a diet rich in fruits and vegetables and a reduced
risk of stroke. (A stroke is an interruption of blood flow to the brain that
causes brain cell damage and results in a loss of muscle function, sensation,
vision, or speech.) Participants in the study were 832 men who enrolled in the
Framingham Heart Study between 1966 and 1969 when they were in good health and
45-65 years old. At the start of their involvement, the men were asked to list
everything they had eaten during the previous 24 hours. Over the next 20 years,
73 of the men suffered strokes and 24 others experienced near-strokes (transient
ischemic attacks), which are brief and reversible stroke-like episodes.
Men with the greatest intake of fruits and vegetables (at least eight half-cup
servings a day) experienced strokes at the rate of 78.7 per 1,000 people, while
those with the smallest intake (two servings or less) had a rate of 191.7
strokes per 1,000. In short, the men who ate the most vegetables and fruits had
a 59% lower stroke rate than those who ate the least. An earlier study among
women, though preliminary, suggested similar protective effects. Apart from
eating fruits and vegetables, did the men with the fewest strokes lead healthier
lives than the stroke victims?
The researchers found that factors such as weight, cigarette smoking,
blood
pressure, and physical activity, while important in themselves, did not alter
evidence that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables in itself afforded protection
against stroke. The data, collected in the mid-1960s, did not permit the
present-day researchers to determine whether certain fruits and vegetables might
confer greater protection than others, but vegetables appeared to be slightly
more protective than fruits. Although the study did not address the mechanisms
that might be responsible for guarding against stroke, one candidate is the
potassium content of fruits and vegetables.
Previous studies have shown that increased potassium intake for
lowering blood
pressure and that, in animals, it may decrease the risk of stroke even if it
does not lower blood pressure. Another possible protective nutrient in fruits
and vegetables is folate, a vitamin that might reduce the risk of stroke and
coronary artery disease by decreasing blood levels of homocysteine (a chemical
that some research suggests contributes to the blockage of arteries).
In addition, antioxidants which are plentiful in fruits and vegetables, may be
another protective factor. Finally, people who eat lots of vegetables and fruits
may eat smaller amounts of potentially harmful foods that contain excessive
calories, fat, and salt. Since this study relied on the men's memory of what
they had eaten, it is possible that their estimates may not have been precise.
Furthermore, their diet on the one reported day may not have been representative
of what they normally ate. However, their responses suggest a pattern, and it is
unlikely that the memories of all the participants would have failed in the same
direction. Finally, it is also possible that men who recalled eating large
quantities of fruits and vegetables were simply healthier than the others in
some way that was not measured. Therefore, even though the mechanisms
responsible for this protective effect are not definitively known, this study
reinforces the belief that eating large amounts of fruits and vegetables may be
a fundamental step in reducing the risk of vascular disease - in this case,
stroke.
Journal of the American Medical Association, 4/12/1995, pp. 1113-1117.
Harvard Heart Letter, September 195
REFERENCE 3 : SOURCE : AMERICAN THORACIC SOCIETY 5/22/2001 : Studies
Find Eating Fruits And Vegetables Good For Lungs:
SAN FRANCISC : Eating fruits and vegetables appears to reduce the risk of
developing some types of lung disease and may even improve lung function,
according to research presented today at the American Thoracic Society's 97th
International Conference here.
"There is extensive evidence from studies over the last 10 to 15 years that a
diet rich in fruits and vegetables is beneficial to lung health," said Carol
Trenga, Ph.D., Research Scientist in the Department of Environmental Health at
the University of Washington in Seattle, who moderated a press panel on diet and
lung health. "The most compelling evidence is linked to fruits high in vitamin
C, which are associated with improved lung function in the general population of
adults and children."
Fruits and Vegetables Can Reduce COPD Risk in Smokers Eating moderate portions
of fruit and vegetables can reduce the risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD) in smokers, according to a study presented at the American
Thoracic Society conference. The study found that eating one-and-a-half pieces
of fruit or a large tablespoonful of vegetables every day can protect against
COPD (emphysema and chronic bronchitis). Louise Watson, MSc, who conducted the
research at the University of Southampton, United Kingdom, wanted to know why
approximately 15% of smokers develop COPD, while many smokers do not. Her study
included current and former smokers with and without COPD who filled out a
questionnaire about their food intake over the previous year. The 266
participants had at least 10 pack years of smoking history (meaning they had
smoked at least 20 cigarettes per day, every day per year).
She found that vegetable intake of one or more portions per day (equivalent to
one or more tablespoons) almost halved the risk of the disease. Eating
one-and-a-half pieces of fruit or more per day also significantly protected
against COPD. Watson noted that the best way for smokers to prevent lung disease
and heart disease is to quit smoking. "Regarding diet, this research suggests
that a moderate intake of fruit and vegetables may be protective against
developing COPD and therefore the diet ought to contain at least 1-2 portions
per day of fruit and 1 portion per day of vegetables as part of a healthy and
varied diet," she said. Apples and Tomatoes May Protect Against Respiratory
Disease.
A diet high in fruit, especially apples and tomatoes, may protect against
respiratory illness, according to a study presented at the American Thoracic
Society conference. Researchers at the University of Nottingham, United Kingdom,
studied the relationship between diet and self-reported wheeze, doctor-diagnosed
asthma and lung function in 2,633 adults. They found that eating five or more
apples per week or at least three tomatoes a week were most strongly associated
with increased lung function. Eating a lot of apples and tomatoes also reduced
the risk of wheezing.
Lead researcher Sarah Lewis, Ph.D., notes that it is not known what nutrients in
apples and tomatoes protect against lung problems. "The likelihood is that any
effect is due to the concerted action of all the nutrients in apples and
tomatoes, especially the antioxidants that are particularly rich in the peel of
apples and contribute to the coloring of tomatoes," she said. "Antioxidants may
work by protecting the airways against the insult of tobacco smoke and other
atmospheric pollutants." Lewis said it is not yet known whether the beneficial
effects of these foods acts in the same way throughout a person's life or
whether the effects are limited to, or stronger in, particular periods such as
early in life or in childhood. "To try to sort this out we have been conducting
a nine-year follow-up of this population, and so far we have found some evidence
that eating these fruits may have some protective effect against long-term
decline in lung function," she said. "This suggests, though by no means
conclusively, that it is not a once and for all effect in childhood, and that
eating these types of food in adulthood continues to effect our lung health.
However, how much and for how long remains unknown." Dr. Trenga, the moderator,
said she believes there is now enough evidence from many studies supporting the
beneficial effects of a diet containing modest amounts of fruits and vegetables
on lung health. "
Although more controlled trials are needed with specific nutrients to clearly
identify the most beneficial substances and clarify some of the mechanisms of
action, there is reasonable scientific evidence indicating a positive effect of
dietary supplementation of certain nutrients in high risk populations," she
said. "It is both good public health policy and preventive medical practice to
advocate increased consumption of fruits and vegetables, encouraging the goal of
5 servings a day. And it is reasonable to suggest modest supplementation with
for example, vitamin C (250-500 mg twice/day) and vitamin E (up to 400 IU per
day), in at-risk populations as a complementary therapy after considering the
specific needs of the individual patient. These levels are very safe and have
other health benefits (such as vitamin E and heart disease) in addition to
potentially improving lung health."
AMERICAN THORACIC SCOCIETY
REFERENCE 4 : DR. NORMAN W. WALKER SOURCE : FRESH VEGETABLE & FRUIT JUICES
: Enzymes:
Dr. Norman W. Walker in writing Fresh Vegetable & Fruit Juices is that the
primary cause of nearly every sickness and disease is the deficiency of vital
organic minerals, vitamins and enzymes in our diet. Dr. Walker lived to be over
100 and wrote his last book when he was over a century, this is dynamic evidnce
about the health benefits of raw whole foods. He was seriously ill in his early
40's when he was convinced to go the natural health route. He went on to
practically invent carrot juice and the concept of healing with fresh vegetable
and fruit juices.
"In order to regain and maintain the proper balance of health, most of the food
we eat must contain live, vital, organic elements.
Dr. Walker notes, "As a rule it will do no great harm to occasionally eat a
little cooked food, but never fried food, provided that a sufficient quantity of
raw food is also eaten." And he recommends a vegetarian, non-dairy diet. Clearly
a physician ahead of his time, Dr. Walker warned nearly 60 years ago that hope
for finding a cause and cure of cancer "does not lie in the field of fantastic
speculation and destructive research by means of uncontrollable radium
experiments, but rather in the deficiency of life in the atoms of the food we
eat."
Dr. Walker notes the limitations of medical drugs: "There is not a drug in the
world that will supply the blood stream with anything in a way in which the body
can use it for permanent repair or regeneration." This regeneration must come
from within the body , and Dr. Walker states vegetable juices are the best
source of the nutrients needed for regeneration.
Like all minerals, calcium must be in an organic (living) form to be assimilable
by our body. He warns that a calcium deficiency can result from drinking
pasteurized cow's milk, and that this form of calcium "is just as inorganic as
that used in making cement." It can't be used by the body, and ends up forming
kidney stones, gall stones, hemorrhoids or tumors, he warns.
Source : FRESH VEGETABLES & FRUIT JUICES,
by Dr Norman Walker
REFERENCE 5 : SOURCE : DR RATH HEALTH FOUNDATION MILLIONS OF LIVES ARE AT
STAKE : NOW IS THE TIME TO ACT
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book explains to a layperson the immediate consequences of these discoveries for
millions of patients.
Never before has the medical truth been fought so fiercely by a
multi-billion-dollar industry, the pharmaceutical industry, whose very basis is
the "business with disease." This is the war diary of this battle. Never before
was a David-Goliath situation so heavily dependent upon one man for resolution
for the benefit of millions of people.
This is the historic account of the scientist who forced the pharmaceutical
Goliaths to accept the scientific truth and embark on large-scale vitamin
research.
"16,500 people are dying from the side effects of aspirin every year" From a
study by Boston University School of Medicine Pharmaceutical Drugs are the
Fourth Most Common Cause of Death
We mourn the victims of terrorist violence. But we also mourn the victims of
unscrupulous economic interests, whose suffering is far removed from any public
debate:
The examples of the Bayer [Lipobay] drug scandal and the excessive cost of AIDS
drugs in Africa have revealed the unscrupulous profit interests behind this
trade in disease to the world public. In this context, it is not surprising that
the known side effects of pharmaceutical drugs are the fourth-commonest cause of
death in industrialised countries today. Every year, over 100,000 people die
from the known hazardous side effects of pharmaceutical drugs in the USA alone.
The Pharmaceutical Industry’s Raison d’Ętre: The Trade in Disease. Purely for
market economy reasons, the curing or even the prevention of disease cannot
therefore be seen to be in the interests of the pharmaceutical industry:
"Instead, billions are invested on artificially preserving this unscrupulous
trade in disease against all medical common sense every year, while
simultaneously forcing effective natural alternatives from the market." Dr.
Matthias Rath The Background: the Trade in Disease For almost 100 years diseases
have been the market place for the pharmaceutical industry.
Putting this simply, this entire industrial sector survives on people’s illness.
This trade in disease has grown to become the largest and most politically
influential industrial sector in the world
Every year over 100,000 people are dying from the known hazardous side effects
of pharmaceutical drugs in the USA alone.
Source : DR.RATH HEALTH FOUNDATION Web Site, by Dr. Rath
REFERENCE 6: SOURCE :THE LIVING FOODS LIFESTYLE IS DISEASE OVERTAKING THE
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by Brenda Cobb,
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