Testicular and Cervical Cancer
10/16/07
Testicular cancer is not that common and is not considered a deadly type of cancer, however if left untreated it can lead to death. Scientists have been trying to understand how and why testicular cancer is caused but no causes have been found. Testicular cancer can run in the family, if a baby is born with un-descended testicles then the baby is more likely to get testicular cancer and if the testicles are twisted this can lead to testicular cancer. The symptoms for testicular cancer include; swellings, pain in the lower pelvic region, a lump and sometimes nausea.
The treatment for testicular cancer include; the removal of the testical, and chemotherapy can be done.
Another cancer is known as cervical cancer, which is very common in women. A strand of the virus known as HPV (Human Papiloma Virus) is a major cause for cervical cancer. This virus can be passed from a male to a female, even if the male has no symptoms. HPV can be gotten if sexual contact is done with someone who has HPV. There may be no symptoms of HPV or in some cases genital warts can appear. There is a vaccine that helps prevent the two stands of the cervical cancer which is known as Gardasil, which is obtained over a time period of 6 months.
Tobacco
10/8/07
When Smokers Quit
Twenty minutes after quitting your heart rate and blood pressure will drop.
Twelve hours into quitting the carbon monoxide level in your body will drop to normal.
Two weeks to three months after quitting your circulation and lung functions increase.
One to nine months after quitting coughing and shortness of breathe decreases, normal functions of the lungs return and the risk of infections decrease.
One year after quitting the excess of coronary heart disease is half the risk of a smoker.
Five years after quitting your stroke risk is reduced to half of a nonsmoker 5-15 years after the person has quit.
Ten years after quitting lung cancer is reduced to half that of a continuing smoker, and the risk of other cancers such as the mouth, throat, esophagus, bladder, cervix and pancreas decrease.
Fifteen years after quitting the risk of coronary heart disease is that of a nonsmoker.
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Secondhand Smoke
This type of smoke is a mixture of two types: sidesteam smoke and mainsteam smoke. Sidesteam smoke is smoke that comes from the end of a lighted cigarette, pipe or cigar. Mainstream smoke is the smoke that is exhaled by a smoker. When nonsmokers are exposed to the smoke of a smoker it is called involuntary smoking. These nonsmokers who are exposed to secondhand smoke absorb nicotine and other toxic chemicals just as the smokers do.
Why Is It a Problem?
Secondhand smoke is known as a “known human carcinogen” a cancer causing agent by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Tobacco smoke contains 4,000 chemical compounds and more than 60 of these compounds are suspected to cause cancer.
Secondhand smoke is harmful in many ways, in the United Sates alone, it is responsible each year for:
35,000 deaths from heart disease in people who live with smokers
3,400 lung cancer deaths in nonsmoking adults
respiratory problems in nonsmokers, including coughing, chest discomfort and reduced lung functions
150,000 to 300,000 lower respiratory tract infections in younger children 18 months of age, which have resulted in 7,500 to 15,000 hospitalizations
Smoking increases the number of severity of asthma attacks in about 200,000 to one million asthmatic children.
In a website (http://www.cancer.org/docroot/PED/content/PED_10_2X_Secondhand_Smoke-Clean_Indoor_Air.aspit) states that in 2006 US Surgeon General's report reached several important conclusions:
Secondhand smoke causes premature death and disease in children and in adults who do not smoke.
Children exposed to secondhand smoke are at an increased risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), acute respiratory infections, ear problems, and more severe asthma. Smoking by parents causes respiratory symptoms and slows lung growth in their children.
Exposure of adults to secondhand smoke has immediate adverse effects on the cardiovascular system and causes coronary heart disease and lung cancer.
Many millions of Americans, both children and adults, are still exposed to secondhand smoke in their homes and workplaces despite substantial progress in tobacco control.
Where is it a Problem?
There are three major locations secondhand smoking can occur at are: the workplace, public places, and the home.
The workplace is a major issue for secondhand smoke exposure to adults. Since the secondhand smoke from exposure in the workplace has been linked to an increased risk for heart disease and lung cancer among adult nonsmokers.
Public places make everyone vulnerable to secondhand smoke exposure in public places, such as restaurants, shopping centers, public transportation, schools, and daycare centers.
The home: In the United States, 21 million, or 35% of children live in homes where residents or visitors smoke in the home on a regular basis. Approximately 50% to 75% of children in the United States have detectable levels of cotinine, the breakdown product of nicotine, in their blood. (http://www.cancer.org/docroot/PED/content/PED_10_2X_Secondhand_Smoke-Clean_Indoor_Air.asp)
Drug Facts Chat Day!
10/12/07
How many people die a year from drugs?
Marsha Lopez:
That is a complicated question because not all drug deaths are identified as drug deaths. Intentional misuse of hazardous materials, for example, results in a lot of poisoning deaths and they may not be recognized. In general about 17,000 deaths a year are from use of illicit drugs. In addition, 440,000 die from tobacco related illnesses and 50,000 from alcohol every year.
What happens to you if you use ecstasy?
Thanks for this question. MDMA (3,4 methylenedioxymethamphetamine) is a synthetic, psychoactive drug that is chemically similar to the stimulant methamphetamine and the hallucinogen mescaline. MDMA acts as both a stimulant and psychedelic, producing an energizing effect, as well as distortions in time and perception and enhanced enjoyment from tactile experiences.
You might find it interesting to know that MDMA exerts its primary effects in the brain on neurons that use the chemical serotonin to communicate with other neurons. The serotonin system plays an important role in regulating mood, aggression, sexual activity, sleep, and sensitivity to pain. For some people, MDMA can be addictive, as evidenced by continued use despite knowledge of physical or psychological harm, withdrawal effects, and tolerance (or diminished response), and 34 percent met the criteria for drug abuse. Almost 60 percent of people who use MDMA report withdrawal symptoms, including fatigue, loss of appetite, depressed feelings, and trouble concentrating.
Chronic users of MDMA perform more poorly than nonusers on certain types of cognitive or memory tasks. Some of these effects may be due to the use of other drugs in combination with MDMA, among other factors. In high doses, MDMA can interfere with the body’s ability to regulate temperature. On rare but unpredictable occasions, this can lead to a sharp increase in body temperature (hyperthermia), resulting in liver, kidney, and cardiovascular system failure, and death. Users of MDMA face many of the same risks as users of other stimulants such as cocaine and amphetamines. These include increases in heart rate and blood pressure, a special risk for people with circulatory problems or heart disease, and other symptoms such as muscle tension, involuntary teeth clenching, nausea, blurred vision, faintness, and chills or sweating. Psychological effects have also been reported, and these can include confusion, depression, sleep problems, drug craving, and severe anxiety. These problems can occur during and sometimes days or weeks after taking MDMA. If you would like more information on Ecstasy, you might want to check out: http://www.drugabuse.gov/Infofacts/ecstasy.html.
How many kids die from drugs?
Liz Robertson - That is a complicated question because not all drug deaths are identified as drug deaths. Intentional misuse of hazardous materials for example results in a lot of poisoning deaths and they may not be recognized. In general about 17,000 deaths a year are from use of illicit drugs, however this is not broken down by age. In addition, 440,000 die from tobacco related illnesses and 50,00 from alcohol every year.
what is the least harmful drug?
Joe Frascella - This question is hard to answer precisely. There is a lot we still don't know about which drugs are more harmful than others. We do know that each person is different with different vulnerabilities to drugs, so it'shard to predict a drug's effects on an individual. It's a little like playing "Russian Roulette" -- if you choose to use drugs. But, if you do, the earlier you stop, the more likely you will be to avoid addiction and the harmful brain changes that lead to it. For more information, see http://www.drugabuse.gov/scienceofaddiction/addiction.html. Hope this helps, and thanks for the good question.
what happens when u do pcp?
David Shurtleff - PCP (phencyclidine) was actually developed as general anesthetic for surgery. When someone takes PCP, it can distort perceptions of sight and sound and produce feelings of detachment (dissociation) from the environment and self. Because of this, PCP is known as a"dissociative anesthetic." PCP acts by altering the distribution of the neurotransmitter glutamate throughout the brain. Glutamate is involved in the perception of pain, responses to the environment, and memory. Many PCP users are brought to emergency rooms because of overdose or because of the drug's unpleasant effects. For more information about PCP, see http://www.drugabuse.gov/ResearchReports/Hallucinogens/Hallucinogens.html.
1) What is it? 2) How do you get it? 3) What are the symptoms? 4) How can you know for sure? 5)How is it treated? 6) What can happen if you don’t take care of it?
Chlamydia:
Is an infection cause by bacteria which is received from sexual contact with another person that has Chlamydia. The symptoms are similar between women an men; no symptoms, pelvic pain, discharge (vaginal or penile) painful urination and women may bleed after intercourse. To find out if you have Chlamydia a urine or discharge sample will be sent off to a lab for further examination. Chlamydia can be treated with antibiotics. If you do not take care of Chlamydia it can cause severe infections of the reproduction organs, infertility, can pass from the mother to the child during childbirth, and can spread infection to other sex partners.
Gonorrhea:
Is an infection cause by bacteria which is received from sexual contact with another person that has Gonorrhea. Symptoms are similar between women and men; no symptoms, fever, pelvic pain, blood and puss from the anus, sore throat, and discharge from the penis or vagina. To find out if you have Gonorrhea a urine or discharge sample is sent to a lab for further examination. Gonorrhea can be treated with antibiotics. If Gonorrhea is not take care of properly it can cause PIF and or infertility, it can pass from mother to child during childbirth, health trouble, skin issues or arthritis, and can spread to other sex partner.
Syphilis:
Is an infection caused by bacteria through sexual contact. Early stages of Syphilis are painless sores on mouth, anus, penis or vagina, the second stage of Syphilis are new occurring sores, rash, fever, hair loss, body ache, sore throat or swollen glands. A medical examination of the sores or a blood test can take place to find out if you have Syphilis. It is treated by antibiotics or possible hospitalization. If you don’t take care of Syphilis it can cause heart and brain damage, can cause PID, sever damage to a fetus or even death and can cause death to the person that has Syphilis.
HIV/AIDS
Is a virus that damages the body’s ability to fight of infections. HIV is gotten by sexual contact, blood to blood, sharing contaminated needles, and breast milk. There may be no symptoms, unexplained fever or chills, constant diarrhea, dry cough with shortness of breath, constant fatigue, persistent white sots in the mouth, pink/purple flat raised blotches on or under the skin. HIV can be detected with a blood test or a orasure test. HIV/AIDS is treated with a mixture of medicine to fight the spread of infections and any accompanying illnesses. If HIV is not taken care of the development of life threatening illness can occur, a mother can pass it to her child, and can spread to sex partners or needle partners.
Genital Herpes:
Caused by the herpes simplex virus and is gotten by sexual contact. Symptoms are painful blisters that break into sores, sores dry up and disappear in 5-21 days and swollen glands can occur. To find out if you have Genital Herpes you can have a medical examination of the blisters, fluid may be taken and sent to a lab for further examination and a blood test can be taken. Genital Herpes can be treated with creams and other medications to help prevent the outbreaks in the future, once infected the virus stays in your body though. If the sores are not taken care of virus can spread to sex partners, mother can pass to her child during childbirth, can cause illness or death of the child and comes and go with stress or other illnesses.
Genital Warts:
An infection cause by the Human Papiloma Virus and can be gotten by contact from sexual contact from partners, skin to skin, virus can be passed if virus is not visible. There may not be any symptoms, small painless cauliflower like bumps, and slight itching. This virus is treated by having the warts burned, or frozen off but once the virus is gotten the virus stays in the body. Genital Warts can grow larger, become hard to remove, can lead to cervical cancer in women, can pass from mother to child during childbirth, and can spread to sex partner.
Pubic Lice (Crabs)
Is a parasite that lives around the hair by the genitals which can be gotten by sexual contact or skin to skin contact and infected towels or clothing, and bedding. Sever itching can occur, the ability to see the lice and eggs in the hair and small dots of blood in underwear. To find out if you have Crabs a visual exam of the area is done. Crabs are treated by using special shampoo, and washing bedding, clothing sect. must be done. If it is not taken care of it may lead to bacterial infection, may spread to others and symptoms may get worse.
Friday, August 31, 2007
Type One and Type Two Writings
Type Two
9/5/07
The relative topics that we have covered in class on the date of 9/5/07 gave us information on five major topics of health; Physical, Social, Mental, Emotional and Spiritual. On this date of 9/5/07 our Health Two class went outside to find examples of all five topics that were covered in class. For physical health three examples were found which were; the sun which could cause skin cancer, a bee that might sting someone causing them to have an allergic reaction and the sport fields which gave players an numerous amount of exercise. The social health examples were only found with two prime examples of; the players on the field’s communication with each other and vandalism found on a sign which communicated a symbol. When the topic of mental health was being discussed two examples appeared from the playing fields where players would have to think mentally of their next moves, and when our class was being timed to get to a green bucket in 15 seconds, we had to think mentally of our strategy to get there in time. For emotional health three examples were found which were; the stress of getting to the green bucket in the given time, the stress of playing a perfect game on the sport fields and the sad scene of seeing liter on the ground. The fifth health topic that was covered was spiritual health in which two examples were found; the spiritual feeling of the suns warmth and the good feeling of being a player on the sport fields. These five topics were all explained and went over when our Health Two was outside, which gave us the information on what each of these five topics of health really meant.
9/5/07
The relative topics that we have covered in class on the date of 9/5/07 gave us information on five major topics of health; Physical, Social, Mental, Emotional and Spiritual. On this date of 9/5/07 our Health Two class went outside to find examples of all five topics that were covered in class. For physical health three examples were found which were; the sun which could cause skin cancer, a bee that might sting someone causing them to have an allergic reaction and the sport fields which gave players an numerous amount of exercise. The social health examples were only found with two prime examples of; the players on the field’s communication with each other and vandalism found on a sign which communicated a symbol. When the topic of mental health was being discussed two examples appeared from the playing fields where players would have to think mentally of their next moves, and when our class was being timed to get to a green bucket in 15 seconds, we had to think mentally of our strategy to get there in time. For emotional health three examples were found which were; the stress of getting to the green bucket in the given time, the stress of playing a perfect game on the sport fields and the sad scene of seeing liter on the ground. The fifth health topic that was covered was spiritual health in which two examples were found; the spiritual feeling of the suns warmth and the good feeling of being a player on the sport fields. These five topics were all explained and went over when our Health Two was outside, which gave us the information on what each of these five topics of health really meant.
Shared Projects From Peers
Luke. C
Why is it important to eat vegetables?
There are many health benefits that come from eating vegetables’ in your diet such as reducing the risk for stoke, type 2 diabetes, and coronary heart disease. Eating vegetables helps reduce the risk of mouth, stomach, colon cancer and kidney stones.Vegetables are a great source for nutrients that include potassium, dietary fiber, vitamin A, vitamin E and vitamin C. Vitamin A keeps eyes and skink healthy to fight off infections, vitamin E helps protect vitamin A and fatty acids from cell oxidation (decay) and vitamin C helps heal cuts and wounds.
Tips to help you eat vegetables
Buying fresh vegetables in season costs less and are more likely to taste better sine they are in their peak of flavor. Keeping frozen vegetables in the freezer allow for an easy meal by placing them in the microwave and heating them up. Add vegetables to you dinner to make the meal seem more interesting. To make vegetables more appealing add dip or any kind of sauce to your vegetable. Also, always wash your vegetables off before eating.
Fruit
Why is it important to eat vegetables?
There are many health benefits that come from eating vegetables’ in your diet such as reducing the risk for stoke, type 2 diabetes, and coronary heart disease. Eating vegetables helps reduce the risk of mouth, stomach, colon cancer and kidney stones.Vegetables are a great source for nutrients that include potassium, dietary fiber, vitamin A, vitamin E and vitamin C. Vitamin A keeps eyes and skink healthy to fight off infections, vitamin E helps protect vitamin A and fatty acids from cell oxidation (decay) and vitamin C helps heal cuts and wounds.
Tips to help you eat vegetables
Buying fresh vegetables in season costs less and are more likely to taste better sine they are in their peak of flavor. Keeping frozen vegetables in the freezer allow for an easy meal by placing them in the microwave and heating them up. Add vegetables to you dinner to make the meal seem more interesting. To make vegetables more appealing add dip or any kind of sauce to your vegetable. Also, always wash your vegetables off before eating.
Fruit
Sarah H.
Canberries are traditionally used for bladder, hemorrhoids, indigestion, rectal problems, urinary tract problems and weight loss. cranberries are a great soucre for calcium, iron, phosphorus, sodium, potassium, Vitamin A, Vitamin C. When looking to buy canberries, look for cranberries that are firm with a rich and deep color. Important information that you need to know is that canberries are very acidic, which if you drink canberry juice your urine with become more acidic and if you have a urinary tract promblem you should ask you doctor beofre drinking it. Canberrys also contain very high amounts of sugar. Some genral information you need to know about canberries is that they are grown by bogs, the bog water is drained and the cranberry feild is flooded!
Joe R.
AppleApples are a tradition fruite especially used in pies. However they have many benifical effects for our health such as; arthritis, gout, cleansing toxins in our body and are good for weight loss. Apples also have good sources of Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin C, and Vitamin A just to name a few. Some people believe that you should not eat apple seeds because of the cyanide in them is toxic. Some apples have wax covering them, therefore it is better to buy organicly grown apples or eat ones you grow yourself.http://www.juicingbook.com/fruits/apple
Jen M.
Apples are traditionally used to make apple cider with. The apples that have fallen onto the ground from the trees are normally picked up, and press the juices out so that they run it through machinery. People also use apples for apple pie, apple cobbler...there are many apple-y things.Apples are good source of pectin, a fiber that can lower blood cholesterol and sugar levels. Fresh apples are also good sources of the vitamin C — protects your body's cells from damage. Vitamin C also helps form the connective tissue collagen, keeps your capillaries and blood vessels healthy, and aids in absorbing iron and folate.Some people say that you can eat the whole apple, however that is untrue. The seeds inside of the apple contain cyanide, [poison], and in large amounts could hurt of maybe kill you. Apples should be firm and not bruised. They should be strong and healthy. Apples are free of fat, sodium, and cholesterol. They contain a lot of Vitamin C, that helps in the prevention of cancer
Zach W.
Cantalope is a good way to solve the fallowing problems Constapation, kidney problems skin disorders, digestive tonic and bladder problems to see if your melon is fresh you put your finger where the vine was attached and push in slightly and then remove your finger the cantalope should stay round. Iy is vary important that you dont mix with the melon wheil jucing melons taste better when drunk alone. a lot of the melons nutriants come from its rind so you want to juce the rined also
Vegetables
Micah B.
Chicory is a plant with blue flowers. This plant is general used to strenghthen your immune system and can rarely be found in salads. Three vitamins and minerals that you can find in chicory is iron, vitamin a, and patassium. When harvesting, you should obviously find the healthies plants with a mix of white and green color to it. One warning is to not take only due to the fact that the taste is unbarable because of its bitter and sour taste. A few other vegetables that chicory goes well with is carrots and cellery.
Madison W.
Tomato juice is one of the most popular vegtable juices, you can find it a most every supermarket or foods store. This juice is traditionally used for bladder problems, gall bladder problems, gout, kidneys, liver, skin problems, and weight loss, and it is a good source of phosphorus, sulfur, and vitamin C. You don't want rotten tomato juice, so don't juice a rotten tomato, so when purchasing one always look for one that was vine ripened and always but in season during the summer growing season. You want to avoid hothouse tomatoes, becuase they are picked green and then gassed in order to make them red. Don't forget that tomatoes are a fruit and not a vegetable, so because of this, they are best drunk alone. There is a difference in raw and cooked tomatoes. Cooked tomatoes, can leech the body of important minerals such as calcium. Raw tomatoes are good for cleansing the body, especially the liver. Here's a funny story for those that like funny and historical stories. Tomatoes leaves are actually poisonous and for the longest time, people in
Here's a funny story for those that like funny and historical stories like myself!Tomatoes leaves are actually poisonous and for the longest time, people in North America would not eat Tomatoes thinking that if the leaves were poisonous, then so must be the fruit.The a man travelled to Italy and saw everyone eating Tomatoes to his surprise! Shocked with what he saw, he travelled back to
Sarah H.
Brussels Sprouts are usually used for preventing cancer, and keeping the immune system strong. Brussels sprouts are a good soucre for calcium, sulfur, potassium, Vitamin A, and Vitamin B-1. When looking to buy Brussels sprouts, take caution when you see yellow in the leave colors. Look for dull colored leaves that show no wilting. The importance of Brussels sprouts are that they are found in green juice, so it will be very beneficial if you put more then 1/4 of your juice containing green juice. Did you know that Brussels Sprouts is a member of the cabbage family. Almost similar to Broccoli Brussels sprouts have a great source of calcium although it contains less vitamin A than broccoli.Carrots are traditionally used for acne, arthritis, asthma, preventing cancer, cataracts, eye problems, liver problems, and weight loss. Carrots are a good source of calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, vitamins ( BCDE and K). When looking to buy carrots the freshness test always works, look for carrots with a dark orange color. Try to buy carrots without cracks. Someorganic growers sell juicing carrots. Some important information on carrots is that, some may find drinking too much carrot juice turns their skin a yellowish orange color. But if this happens, it is a sign that the carrot juice is making your liver work. When your liver begins working, it releases toxins thus causing the yellowish orange color. If you turn orange i would suggest to cut down on drinking and eating carrots! Some general information about carrots that are you should try and buy organic grown carrots
Zach W.
For one of the vegetables I had to choose Asparagus I found that the main wses for asparagus was to help blood presure, Eye problems, kidneys, prostate, skin problems, rheumatism, nurvous system, bowel aid and, Anemia. Asparagus is a good sourse of potassium, vitamin A, Vitamin B-1, vitamin c, choline, and folic acid The best time to buy asparagus is in the season Aprol to june. you want firm but tender asparagus there are also two types of aspara gus thick or thin stememed asparagus. the second vegetable I had to do was beet green. Beet greens are normally used for Anemia circulatory problems kidneys, lymphatic circulation, menophause, tiredness, bladder problems, eye fatigue, liver, menstral problems, skin problems, weightloss problems. Beet green juice is a good sourse of Iron, potassium, vitamin B-6choline, vitamin A, sulfur, chlorine, sodium, calcim. To check of the vegi is in good shape for juicing you want a firm smooth beet dont use soft or brused beats. size dosent matter
Beth C.
Collard Greens (vegetable)Collard greens are a vegetable much like spinach or beet greens. They are traditionally used for things like, asthma, scurvy, cancer, capillary, strength and cataracts. they are great source for magnesium, vitamin A and C. When you buy collard greens you want to make sure that it is fresh and to do that you need to look for slightly smaller leaves then then others. Try not to buy Collard Greens which are yellow or withered. When using collard greens in juice you should only make 1/4 of your juice with green.It is important that you don't use collard greens it you are those who suffer from or are at risk for kidney stones, gout, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis and those whose stomach is easily irritated because there is a high amount oxalic acid. But collard greens are a very nutritious food. They can be harder to digest when you eat them raw because of the cellulose walls. When juicing the greens, you will extract the nutrients and that bypasses the cellulose walls. The three greatest vitamins that you can find in collard greens are vitamin C, E, and A. So collard greens can have a good nutritional value to them.
9/12/07
Vitamins
M. Bolotin
My vitamin is vitamin C (ascorbic acid). Without Vitamin c your body cannot stay healthy. Its a vital vitamin because it is healthy for your blood system and nervous system; it also strengthens blood vessels. One key thing that vitamin c does is it helps the collagen tissue which helps against infection and disease. Last but not least, vitamin c helps your body if it is being over worked. For example, if your have a cold or the flu, vitamin c aids the body and strengthens your white blood cells. Some other things that the vitamin does is it can prevent allergies, can improve male fertility, may reduce cholesterol, etc. This vitamin can be found in grapefruit, lemons mango's, tomatoes, strawberries, orange juice, etc. There are many ways to get your share of this vitamin, some being, tablets, liquid formula, a shot from your doctor, your just simply eating some of the key foods that make your body healthy. Some cautions that you should be aware of before taking in vitamin c is if you have: gout, kidney stones, sickle-cell, anemia, and iron storage disease. Some side effects may be, flushed face, headache, mild diarrhea, etc. If your body takes in aspirin the vitamin c will not work as strong. Some ways that you can verify that you have overdosed is: if your face gets flushed, headache, increase in urination, diarrhea, etc.
M. Waryas- Vitamin B-6, works as a coenzyme, a molecule that provides a transfer site for chemical reactions within your body, it helps convert tryptophan, the chemical in turkey that makes you sleepy, to niacin, which can be found in multiple foods including: meat, fish, eggs, milk, and whole grained foods.This vitamin promotes a healthy cardivascular, nervous, and immune systems, and supports healthy skin, hair and nails and a normal red- blood cell formation. It can be used as a possible anemia treatment, functions as a tranquilizer. It also causes a reduction of PMS symptoms and may reduce asthma symptoms and it increases serotonin to ease sleep. People who would benefit from taking B-6 vitamins include pregnant or breast-feeding women, substance abusers, estrogen or contraceptive user, or those with increased nutritional needs.This vitamin can be found naturally in many foods, including: avacados, bananas, chicken, ham, potatoes, salmon, shrimp, sunflower seeds, and many others. B-6 is available in liquid form, due to its fast absorption.Before taking B-6, you should consult your doctor if you have intestinal problem, liver disease, overactive thyroid, or sickle-cell disease. If you are over 55, a marginal deficincy of this vitamin is more likely to occur. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, avoid large doses because it could cause dependency in the child. Some symptoms of deficiency include weakness, mental confusion, inablity to sleep, irratablity, anemia, or tongue discoloration. Signs of an overdose include include irreversible nerve damage, and excess use of the vitamin may lead to kidney stones. Stop and consult your doctor if depression occurs and you are on an oral contraceptive, or if you have been taking the vitamin for several months and begin to have severs sensory neuropathy. This vitamin interacts with many other substances. Some of these include: oral contraceptives reduce vitamin absorption rates, as do tobacco and alcohol and phenytoin.
J. Mayer- Vitamin B-1 (Thiamine)Thiamine is a very important vitamin because it helps you metabolize your fat, however, it is water soluble, which means that it disintegrates in water. After it is in the body, the water in your body makes it disappear in some parts, but not completely because the nutrients in Thiamine store the vitamin in your muscle tissues. It helps keep your heart healthy along with your digestive system and your nervous system. However, its not able to be stored in the body, minus your muscle tissues, so you have to take in the vitamin frequently to remain healthy.The vitamin, Thiamine can be found in bananas, pork, spinach, breads, yeast, and many more.If you have a Thiamine deficiency meaning that you cant take in and keep Thiamine, or that you just don't eat the proper foods for it, it results in having no nutrition. Or, if you are an alcoholic, the alcohol takes away the nutrition that some of your foods, and can lead to death or wasting.
E. Comtois- Vitamin B3, or Niacin, is a vitamin that is like other B vitamins it creates enzymes that are a key to changing food into energy, combining hormones, repair genetic material, and keeps the nervous system functioning. It is needed for 50 body processes. You can get vitamin B3 from things like, Beef liver, Brewer’s yeast, the white meat of a chicken, dried beans and peas, fortified cereals, halibut, peanut butter, peanuts, pork, potatoes, salmon, soybeans, swordfish, tuna and turkey. This vitamin can help with treating pellagra, can decreases cholesterol, if taken in large doses can dilate blood vessels, it helps handle ear ringing and dizziness, its great for genetic material repair, there can be a reduction in heart attacks, it calms depression and migraine headaches, and possible poor digestion could be improved. Some of the benefits of Vitamin B3 are, it can help people with poor food intake by keeping them healthy, pregnant woman or woman that are breast feeding can help there child by giving them the right amount of vitamins, with substance abusers it can help improve their mental awareness, people that are severe burn or injury patients it can help heal their wounds, infants with disorders that a don't turn there food into energy, and people that have had heart problems it can help also. Vitamin B3 is offered as a liquid or tablet but it is more readily available in liquid due to high bio-availability and it is better due to faster absorption. When digesting this vitamin you should talk to your doctor if you have, diabetes, gout, gallbladder or liver disease , internal bleeding, and glaucoma because it can make you worse if taken to much or to little. There are some deficiencies with taking this vitamin may have dermatitis on you hand and face, lose of appetite, a sore mouth, diarrhea, and depression. If you have had an overdose of this vitamin, you may have body flush, nausea, diarrhea, weakness, light headiness, headache, fainting, high blood sugar, high uric acid, and heart- rhythm disturbance. From this vitamin you can have many different side effects. There is abdominal pain, headache, diarrhea, darkened urine, faintness, feeling hot, and dry skin. Last but not least there can be interaction that might not be good with this vitamin. Most of these interactions happen with medications that you are taking. For example, Antibiotics, Tetracycline, Aspirin, Blood Pressure Medications, Alpha-blockers, Cholesterol-lowering Medications, Diabetes Medications, and Nicotine Patches. The other things that it can interact with are, Anti-diabetics it can lead to a reduction in the anti-diabetic effect, the beta-adrenergic blockers can cause incredibly low blood pressures, tobacco can lead to a reduction in niacin effect, and alcohol can cause an incredible reduction in blood pressure.
A. Rathbun- Folic Acid (vitamin B-9) is also known as folate, and folacin; it's chemical name is pteroyigulamic. this is a very important vitamin. This vitamin is needed to do many things in the body. The vitamin can be made in the body and then stored in the liver.Vitamin B-9 is needed in cell growth and DNA synthesis. Vitamin B-9 is also very important in the formation of red blood cells, amino acids and last but not least energy productions. Along with those it is absolutly vital for creating heme, which is the iron substance in hemoglobin, essentail for oxygen transport. Vitamin B-9 works as a coenzyme in RNA and DNA synthesis. It is also good for digestion and for your nervous system. The vitamin also works to better your mental and emotional health. So it can be used as a treatment for depression and anxiety.Not having enough folic acid (vitamin B-9) can cause diarrhea, heartburn and constipation. For an unborn baby being deficient in the vitamin can be dangerous. It increases the risk that the baby might be born with some serious defects to its nervous system, like spina bifidia. In adults and teens when there is a deficincy of the vitamin you can sufer from fatigue, acne, sore tongue, and cracking at the corner of your mouth. Having a long term deficincy may cause anemia and cancer of the bowl and/or cervix.The recommended daily dosage of vitamin B-9 is 400 micrograms. People on meds for epilepsy need to e careful with large amounts of the vitamin because it can change the functions of those medications. But having to much of the vitamin can cover up a vitamin B-12 deficincy. Folic acid is most effective when it is taken with other B vitamins like, B-12, B-6, and vitamin C. Fresh greens like broccli, and spinich contain vitamin B-9; it is also found in fruits and starchy veggies, whole grains, and beans
Z. Whitcomb- For the first project I had to research vitamin H and what it dose for the body. Vitamin H is received from certain intestinal bacteria, Vitamin H is also known as Biotin. This particular Vitamin is used for boosting metabolism. protects amino acids and set up for the building of protein. this particular virtaman is used for cell growth
J. Randall my vitamin was B-2 and useing the link provided i found the following infomation.
http://www.vitamins-nutrition.org/vitamins-guide/vitamin-b-2-riboflavin.htmlOverview:Vitamin B-2, otherwise known as riboflavin, is readily absorbed from foods, such as meat, dairy products, and fortified grains. This vitamin is essential to energy generation, nerve development, blood cell development, and the regulation of certain hormones.How This Vitamin Works in Your Body:Releasing food energyNormal growth and developmentKeeps healthy mucous membranes linings together with vitamin AKeeps healthy brain and nervous system, skin, hair, and blood cellsEssential for iron, pyridoxine, and niacin functionsCould increase growth of body during development stagesPotential treatment for cheilitisThe following may benefit from this supplement:People with needed nutritional supplementsPregnant or breastfeeding womenSubstance abusersPeople with excess stress or who have undergone recent surgeryHyperthyroidism sufferersParticipants in vigorous physical activityWhere This Vitamin is Found:BananasBeef liverDairy productsEggsEnriched breadsFortified cerealsHamMixed vegetablesPorkTunaWheat germHow to Use:Available as:Liquid: the best form due to its high bioavailability and fast absorption. Always choose liquid as your first choice when supplementing your diet.Tablets: availableRecommended Daily IntakesMen: 1.3 mgWomen: 1.1 mgPregnancy: 1.4 mgLactation: 1.6 mgCautions:Consult your doctor if you have:Are or planning to be pregnant.Over 55:Increased need for riboflavin.Pregnancy:Keep within DRI.Breastfeeding:Keep within DRI.Storage:Heat and/or moisture may alter the vitamin. Refrigeration is recommended.Symptoms of Deficiency:Symptoms include red, swollen, cracked mouth and tongue; fatigue; depression; anemia; and greasy, scaly skin. The formation of cataracts may be a result of this vitamin deficiency.Overdose:Signs of Overdose:None expected in individuals with normal kidney functioning. However, in rare cases, symptoms may be itching, numbness, a burning sensation, or light sensitivity.Side Effects:Reaction or effect : What to doYellow urine (in large doses) : No needed action. Interactions:Interacts with : Combined effectAntidepressants (tricyclic) : Reduces B-2 efficacy. Phenothiazines : Reduces B-2 efficacy.Probenecid : Reduces B-2 efficacy. Alcohol/Tobacco products : Reduces B-2 efficacy.
My Projects
1) Post in your blog under my projects a copy of your juice recipe. 2) For each vegetable and/or fruit write about what it is traditionally used for in regards to your health and what each ingredient is a good source of for vitamins, minerals, etc. 3) Present your recipe to the class as well as make your juice for the class to share. 4) Copy everyone’s juicing project and paste it in your “shared projects…
Juice Project
9/26/07
Juicing Recipe
2 pears
2 peaches
handfull of cherries
Pears are a great source of nutrients that provides you with Vitamin C, Vitamin A, phosphorus and potassium. Pears are traditionally used for bladder problems, the liver, prostate and constipation. When looking for pears make sure you find the gold or red firm pears.
Peaches are a good source of calcium, iron, potassium, phosphorus and Vitamin C and B-1 & 2. When eating peaches make sure to always remove the pit from the center of your peach. Peaches are traditionally used for blood problems, indigestion and constipation. When looking for peaches, look for the brightest color of orange that are sort of firm yet soft.
Cherries are found to be a great source of calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, Vitamin A and B-1 & 2. Traditionally cherries are used for arthritis, cramps, indigestion, weight loss and constipation and are a good blood builder for you body. When looking for cherries make sure you find and use the plump and firm cherries.
When eating or juicing any of your fruits or vegetables make sure you always wash them properly before eating or juicing them.
9/19/07
Why is it important to eat vegetables?
There are many health benefits that come from eating vegetables’ in your diet such as reducing the risk for stoke, type 2 diabetes, and coronary heart disease. Eating vegetables helps reduce the risk of mouth, stomach, colon cancer and kidney stones.Vegetables are a great source for nutrients that include potassium, dietary fiber, vitamin A, vitamin E and vitamin C. Vitamin A keeps eyes and skink healthy to fight off infections, vitamin E helps protect vitamin A and fatty acids from cell oxidation (decay) and vitamin C helps heal cuts and wounds.
Tips to help you eat vegetables
Buying fresh vegetables in season costs less and are more likely to taste better sine they are in their peak of flavor. Keeping frozen vegetables in the freezer allow for an easy meal by placing them in the microwave and heating them up. Add vegetables to you dinner to make the meal seem more interesting. To make vegetables more appealing add dip or any kind of sauce to your vegetable. Also, always wash your vegetables off before eating.
9/16/07
1) Describe what this fruit is traditionally used for, 2) good source for, 3) freshness test, 4) important information, 5) general information, and what the 3 greatest amounts of vitamins are in that fruit, (each fruit will have this information).Write a type 3 paper on this vegetable and post it in your project area.
Lime is usually used for arthritis, skin problems, scurvy, indigestion, constipation and weight loss. The fruit; lime is an excellent source of potassium, bioflavanoid and Vitamin C. When looking for limes they should have a smooth skin which usually has more juice. Some important information to know is that when eating limes this fruit is full of citrus can take away calcium from the body. More information to know is that when drinking a citrus kind of fruit you should exercise, since limes add more acid into the body. There are many kinds of vitamins that can be found inside limes such as; Vitamin E, Vitamin A IU, and Vitamin C.
1) Describe what this vegetable is traditionally used for, 2) good source for, 3) freshness test 4) important information, 5) general information, and what the 3 greatest amounts of vitamins are in that vegetable, (each vegetable will have this information).
Romaine Lettuce and Parsnip
September 11, 2007
Romaine Lettuce is considered to be one of the best resources for “Prana Energy,” (http://www.juicingbook.com/vegetables/lettuceromaine/). With romaine lettuce, it is used for its rich nutrients. The best way to obtain these rich nutrients is too use romaine lettuce when its leaves are at it darkest stage. To keep you romaine lettuce fresh for a long period of time break of the bottom of the lettuce to preserve this freshness. Since romaine lettuce is a green juice it is important that you don’t not have more than ¼ of you juice consisting of green juice. The darker you romaine lettuce head is, the more nutrients you will find in it like: its calcium, magnesium, sulfur, iron, Vitamin A and E, B-6 and potassium. All these nutrients will be found in romaine lettuce making it a good vegetable to eat.
Parsnip is an essential vegetable that is used for treating acne, asthma, skin problems, arthritis, ulcers, weigh loss and cataracts. It is a good source of sulfur, phosphorus, chlorine, and vitamin C. When using parsnip make sure it is colored cream. There is no real important information on parsnip. Parsnip is a sweet tasting juice that should be mixed with different juices to relax its strong amount of flavor. There are many different amounts of vitamins that can be found in parsnip like: Vitamin C, Vitamin B-6, Vitamin a, IU and Vitamin A, RAE.
Information was found at (http://www.juicingbook.com/).
Vitamin D
September 10, 07
1) Overview, benefits, natural sources, how to use, cautions, deficiencies, overdose, side effects, interactions. 2) Look up words that you do not know. You will be presenting your project to the class.3) correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Vitamin D also known as Cholecalcifero plays an enormous role in the development of bone growth, Vitamins D is used to absorb calcium and phosphorus from the body to create this bone. In a section from a website it states that Vitamin D can be found in different sources: “Great sources of this supplement include fortified milk, oily fish, liver, and eggs.”(http://www.vitamins-nutrition.org//vitamins-guide/vitamin-d-cholecalciferol.html) There are many benefits that Vitamin D can give to the body by helping prevent substance abusers, nutritional intake, and extended stress. Vitamin D can also help people that do not receive enough sunshine by giving them the needed nutrients, vegetarians that don’t receive enough Vitamin D, and patients that suffer from cystic fibrosis patients. Vitamin D can be found in many different sources, in a section from a website of health listed them: cod-liver oil, egg substitutes, halibut-liver oil, herring, mackerel, salmon, sardines, sunlight, tuna, and Vitamin-D-fortified milk. (http://www.vitamins-nutrition.org//vitamins-guide/vitamin-d-cholecalciferol.html) There are many different ways that Vitamin D can be taken or used, but the best way that it can be obtained is through its liquid state. Tablets for Vitamin D can also be taken to help get the needed amount.
When taking Vitamin D you should be cautious and consult your doctor and from a statement from a health website it pronounced that:“Consult your doctor if you have:have planned pregnancy while taking vitamin D, epilepsy, heart or blood-vessel disease, kidney, liver or pancreatic disease, chronic diarrhea, intestinal problems, sarcoidosis and if you are over 55:higher potential for adverse reactions and side effects.”(http://www.vitamins-nutrition.org//vitamins-guide/vitamin-d-cholecalciferol.html)
There are some symptoms of deficiency that could occur would be weakness in the muscles, bone pain tenderness, osteoporosis, arthritis, cancer and in children rickets.(http://www.vitamins-nutrition.org//vitamins-guide/vitamin-d-cholecalciferol.html) There are many different signs of an overdose of Vitamin D, in a segment of a health cite described these signs:“high blood pressure, Irregular heartbeat, nausea, weight loss, seizures, abdominal pain, appetite loss, mental-and physical-growth retardation, premature hardening of arteriesKidney damage.” (http://www.vitamins-nutrition.org//vitamins-guide/vitamin-d-cholecalciferol.html)
There are many different side effects that are caused by Vitamin D but these are found to be the most important:The loss of appetite, dry mouth, nausea or vomiting, increased thirst, mental confusion, and headaches. If any of these systems should occur discuss with your doctor straight away.
Vitamin D has different sorts of interactions such as:
“Anticonvulsants: Vitamin efficacy may be reduced.Barbiturates: Vitamin efficacy may be reduced.Calcitonin: Calcitonin effect reduced when treating hypercalcemia.Calcium (high doses): Risk of hypercalcemia increased. Cholestyramine: Vitamin absorption reduced.Colestipol: Vitamin absorption reduced.Cortisone: Vitamin absorption reduced.Digitalis preparations: Heartbeat irregularities increased.Diuretics, thiazide: Hypercalcemia risk increased.Hydration: Vitamin efficacy may be reduced.Mineral oil: Absorption of vitamin D increased.Phosphorus- containing medicines: Risk increased of too much phosphorus in blood.Primidone : Vitamin efficacy may be reduced.Vitamin-D derivatives: Increased potential for toxicity due to additive effects.Alcohol: Depletes storage of vitamin D in liver”(http://www.vitamins-nutrition.org//vitamins-guide/vitamin-d-cholecalciferol.html)
These are very important interactions that Vitamin D can cause and should be taken seriously and looked into every few months.
contraceptives
1)Using the handouts given to you by Ricky and the notes that you took in class write a type 3 response to the following FCA's: 1) Completely describe the various methods of contraceptives discussed in class. 2) Using the pamphlets on how to discuss contraceptives with your parents and partner and write a response to both of these issues. 3) Write a response on what you think about who should be allowed to obtain contraceptives ( age related) and why.
There are many different types of contraceptives that allow people to choose from which able them to pick out the best one for them. The many different forms that contraceptives come in are; the pill which must be take daily to prevent pregnancy, Progestin-Only Pills that must be taken daily to prevent pregnancy. The Patch (Ortho Evra) that is placed on a certain area of the body once a week, The Ring (Nuvaring) is inserted into the vagina and a new one is inserted every month to prevent pregnancy, the IUD (Intrauterine Device) is place in the uterus by a health care provider that can be placed in for 5-10 years. The Emergency Contraception (Plan B) that is taken after unprotected sex to prevent pregnancy, male latex condoms that must be used every time intercourse is had, female condoms used every time intercourse is had. Spermicide is used every time you have sex to prevent pregnancy; a diaphragm can be used every time a person has sex and must be fitted by a health care provider. The implant (Implanon) is placed under the skin in the upper arm to prevent pregnancy, the shot (Depoprovera) a shot that is given every three months to prevent pregnancy.To talk to your parents or partner you can set them down and discuss the issues of the problems that you think could occur in the future.
In my opinion I think that all contraceptives should be given to all ages 16 and up. Since many people 16 and up are sexual active now of days.
Juice Project
9/26/07
Juicing Recipe
2 pears
2 peaches
handfull of cherries
Pears are a great source of nutrients that provides you with Vitamin C, Vitamin A, phosphorus and potassium. Pears are traditionally used for bladder problems, the liver, prostate and constipation. When looking for pears make sure you find the gold or red firm pears.
Peaches are a good source of calcium, iron, potassium, phosphorus and Vitamin C and B-1 & 2. When eating peaches make sure to always remove the pit from the center of your peach. Peaches are traditionally used for blood problems, indigestion and constipation. When looking for peaches, look for the brightest color of orange that are sort of firm yet soft.
Cherries are found to be a great source of calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, Vitamin A and B-1 & 2. Traditionally cherries are used for arthritis, cramps, indigestion, weight loss and constipation and are a good blood builder for you body. When looking for cherries make sure you find and use the plump and firm cherries.
When eating or juicing any of your fruits or vegetables make sure you always wash them properly before eating or juicing them.
9/19/07
Why is it important to eat vegetables?
There are many health benefits that come from eating vegetables’ in your diet such as reducing the risk for stoke, type 2 diabetes, and coronary heart disease. Eating vegetables helps reduce the risk of mouth, stomach, colon cancer and kidney stones.Vegetables are a great source for nutrients that include potassium, dietary fiber, vitamin A, vitamin E and vitamin C. Vitamin A keeps eyes and skink healthy to fight off infections, vitamin E helps protect vitamin A and fatty acids from cell oxidation (decay) and vitamin C helps heal cuts and wounds.
Tips to help you eat vegetables
Buying fresh vegetables in season costs less and are more likely to taste better sine they are in their peak of flavor. Keeping frozen vegetables in the freezer allow for an easy meal by placing them in the microwave and heating them up. Add vegetables to you dinner to make the meal seem more interesting. To make vegetables more appealing add dip or any kind of sauce to your vegetable. Also, always wash your vegetables off before eating.
9/16/07
1) Describe what this fruit is traditionally used for, 2) good source for, 3) freshness test, 4) important information, 5) general information, and what the 3 greatest amounts of vitamins are in that fruit, (each fruit will have this information).Write a type 3 paper on this vegetable and post it in your project area.
Lime is usually used for arthritis, skin problems, scurvy, indigestion, constipation and weight loss. The fruit; lime is an excellent source of potassium, bioflavanoid and Vitamin C. When looking for limes they should have a smooth skin which usually has more juice. Some important information to know is that when eating limes this fruit is full of citrus can take away calcium from the body. More information to know is that when drinking a citrus kind of fruit you should exercise, since limes add more acid into the body. There are many kinds of vitamins that can be found inside limes such as; Vitamin E, Vitamin A IU, and Vitamin C.
1) Describe what this vegetable is traditionally used for, 2) good source for, 3) freshness test 4) important information, 5) general information, and what the 3 greatest amounts of vitamins are in that vegetable, (each vegetable will have this information).
Romaine Lettuce and Parsnip
September 11, 2007
Romaine Lettuce is considered to be one of the best resources for “Prana Energy,” (http://www.juicingbook.com/vegetables/lettuceromaine/). With romaine lettuce, it is used for its rich nutrients. The best way to obtain these rich nutrients is too use romaine lettuce when its leaves are at it darkest stage. To keep you romaine lettuce fresh for a long period of time break of the bottom of the lettuce to preserve this freshness. Since romaine lettuce is a green juice it is important that you don’t not have more than ¼ of you juice consisting of green juice. The darker you romaine lettuce head is, the more nutrients you will find in it like: its calcium, magnesium, sulfur, iron, Vitamin A and E, B-6 and potassium. All these nutrients will be found in romaine lettuce making it a good vegetable to eat.
Parsnip is an essential vegetable that is used for treating acne, asthma, skin problems, arthritis, ulcers, weigh loss and cataracts. It is a good source of sulfur, phosphorus, chlorine, and vitamin C. When using parsnip make sure it is colored cream. There is no real important information on parsnip. Parsnip is a sweet tasting juice that should be mixed with different juices to relax its strong amount of flavor. There are many different amounts of vitamins that can be found in parsnip like: Vitamin C, Vitamin B-6, Vitamin a, IU and Vitamin A, RAE.
Information was found at (http://www.juicingbook.com/).
Vitamin D
September 10, 07
1) Overview, benefits, natural sources, how to use, cautions, deficiencies, overdose, side effects, interactions. 2) Look up words that you do not know. You will be presenting your project to the class.3) correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Vitamin D also known as Cholecalcifero plays an enormous role in the development of bone growth, Vitamins D is used to absorb calcium and phosphorus from the body to create this bone. In a section from a website it states that Vitamin D can be found in different sources: “Great sources of this supplement include fortified milk, oily fish, liver, and eggs.”(http://www.vitamins-nutrition.org//vitamins-guide/vitamin-d-cholecalciferol.html) There are many benefits that Vitamin D can give to the body by helping prevent substance abusers, nutritional intake, and extended stress. Vitamin D can also help people that do not receive enough sunshine by giving them the needed nutrients, vegetarians that don’t receive enough Vitamin D, and patients that suffer from cystic fibrosis patients. Vitamin D can be found in many different sources, in a section from a website of health listed them: cod-liver oil, egg substitutes, halibut-liver oil, herring, mackerel, salmon, sardines, sunlight, tuna, and Vitamin-D-fortified milk. (http://www.vitamins-nutrition.org//vitamins-guide/vitamin-d-cholecalciferol.html) There are many different ways that Vitamin D can be taken or used, but the best way that it can be obtained is through its liquid state. Tablets for Vitamin D can also be taken to help get the needed amount.
When taking Vitamin D you should be cautious and consult your doctor and from a statement from a health website it pronounced that:“Consult your doctor if you have:have planned pregnancy while taking vitamin D, epilepsy, heart or blood-vessel disease, kidney, liver or pancreatic disease, chronic diarrhea, intestinal problems, sarcoidosis and if you are over 55:higher potential for adverse reactions and side effects.”(http://www.vitamins-nutrition.org//vitamins-guide/vitamin-d-cholecalciferol.html)
There are some symptoms of deficiency that could occur would be weakness in the muscles, bone pain tenderness, osteoporosis, arthritis, cancer and in children rickets.(http://www.vitamins-nutrition.org//vitamins-guide/vitamin-d-cholecalciferol.html) There are many different signs of an overdose of Vitamin D, in a segment of a health cite described these signs:“high blood pressure, Irregular heartbeat, nausea, weight loss, seizures, abdominal pain, appetite loss, mental-and physical-growth retardation, premature hardening of arteriesKidney damage.” (http://www.vitamins-nutrition.org//vitamins-guide/vitamin-d-cholecalciferol.html)
There are many different side effects that are caused by Vitamin D but these are found to be the most important:The loss of appetite, dry mouth, nausea or vomiting, increased thirst, mental confusion, and headaches. If any of these systems should occur discuss with your doctor straight away.
Vitamin D has different sorts of interactions such as:
“Anticonvulsants: Vitamin efficacy may be reduced.Barbiturates: Vitamin efficacy may be reduced.Calcitonin: Calcitonin effect reduced when treating hypercalcemia.Calcium (high doses): Risk of hypercalcemia increased. Cholestyramine: Vitamin absorption reduced.Colestipol: Vitamin absorption reduced.Cortisone: Vitamin absorption reduced.Digitalis preparations: Heartbeat irregularities increased.Diuretics, thiazide: Hypercalcemia risk increased.Hydration: Vitamin efficacy may be reduced.Mineral oil: Absorption of vitamin D increased.Phosphorus- containing medicines: Risk increased of too much phosphorus in blood.Primidone : Vitamin efficacy may be reduced.Vitamin-D derivatives: Increased potential for toxicity due to additive effects.Alcohol: Depletes storage of vitamin D in liver”(http://www.vitamins-nutrition.org//vitamins-guide/vitamin-d-cholecalciferol.html)
These are very important interactions that Vitamin D can cause and should be taken seriously and looked into every few months.
contraceptives
1)Using the handouts given to you by Ricky and the notes that you took in class write a type 3 response to the following FCA's: 1) Completely describe the various methods of contraceptives discussed in class. 2) Using the pamphlets on how to discuss contraceptives with your parents and partner and write a response to both of these issues. 3) Write a response on what you think about who should be allowed to obtain contraceptives ( age related) and why.
There are many different types of contraceptives that allow people to choose from which able them to pick out the best one for them. The many different forms that contraceptives come in are; the pill which must be take daily to prevent pregnancy, Progestin-Only Pills that must be taken daily to prevent pregnancy. The Patch (Ortho Evra) that is placed on a certain area of the body once a week, The Ring (Nuvaring) is inserted into the vagina and a new one is inserted every month to prevent pregnancy, the IUD (Intrauterine Device) is place in the uterus by a health care provider that can be placed in for 5-10 years. The Emergency Contraception (Plan B) that is taken after unprotected sex to prevent pregnancy, male latex condoms that must be used every time intercourse is had, female condoms used every time intercourse is had. Spermicide is used every time you have sex to prevent pregnancy; a diaphragm can be used every time a person has sex and must be fitted by a health care provider. The implant (Implanon) is placed under the skin in the upper arm to prevent pregnancy, the shot (Depoprovera) a shot that is given every three months to prevent pregnancy.To talk to your parents or partner you can set them down and discuss the issues of the problems that you think could occur in the future.
In my opinion I think that all contraceptives should be given to all ages 16 and up. Since many people 16 and up are sexual active now of days.
Reflective Writings
8/31/07
Today in class we set up our accounts on blogger.com and a site called wnesulsb.org. The accounts we set up would further help us in this class to publish posts for homework and other projects that will be required in this class. When setting up these two accounts no problems occurred and everything went smoothly. So now there are two accounts that are properly set up for Health 2 for me to go to and post any information needed for this class.
9/5/07
Today in class we talked about juicing and what our next assignment was going to be. Then later in class we examined the five topics of; Physical, Social, Mental, Emotional and Spiritual Health. The class went out doors and found different examples for each of these groups, for example when we stepped outside the class the sun was shinning bright which had both a negative and positive affect on us. The sun was a physical health problem because of skin cancer, but also it was a spiritual feeling of the warmth it gave out. When the class returned in-doors we briefly went over juicing and were showed a video which gave us insight on this topic of juicing and that wrapped up the class for today.
9/6/07
What is juicing and why would you want to have juicing be part of a healthy lifestyle?
Juicing can be used for many different affects for a better life style by giving your body the needed amount of protein that your body deserves instead of fast-food. There are many different ways juicing can help change you life by enabling you to lose weight if desired, greater protein for the body, juicing can also be used to prevent different types of cancer and skin issues or internal issues of the body, and the major benefit of just being healthier in life. Juicing can be used in you life style to shed some extra pounds if desired that is, but the added nutrients and protein help give your body the extra boost you need instead of turning to say junk food. “Vegetable juice often helps to stabilize blood sugar levels, a vital factor in diet and nutrition. It has much less sugar than fruit juices and about 50% less calories, yet it will satisfy that sweet tooth every time, encouraging juicing for weight loss.” (http://www.best-juicing.com/)
In this passage it states that by juicing with certain vegetables or fruits this will give you an 50% decrease in calories but will hit the spot. There also many different vegetables that you can use to increase your protein intake, like these types of vegetables; celery, spinach, asparagus, string beans and cauliflower according to a website called (http://www.mercola.com/nutritionplan/juicing.htm). When making a high protein juice make sure you add in a source of raw fat like; cream, raw butter, raw eggs, avocado, coconut butter or flax seeds states (http://www.mercola.com/nutritionplan/juicing.htm.)
Juicing is a very important part of being healthy that many people should start doing to prevent different types of cancer, skin diseases or issues and many more internal and external problems. Juicing will enable the person to be healthier, fitter, and more likely to live longer and avoid different types of cancer, or many other issues people face health wise today.
9/7/07
Today in class we were given a survey to fill out about, tobacco, alcohol, exercise, daily eating habits, emotional stress and saftey. When everyone was done filling out their survey the class dicussed and went over each topic of what each one meant. Then the class began watching a video about Breville Juice Fountain Elite 800JEXL and the Jack Lalannes Power Juicer. With both videos viewed we were all able to discover which of the two were the better one to buy, while one was just trying to sell you the product without real facts. The Breville Juice Fountain Elite 800JEXL was the better one out of the two since the video went into depth about how easy it was to assemble, it had a 1,000 watt motor, it made juice in 5 seconds, it only had four parts to clean, and it was assembled with a titanium blade. While the Jack Lalannes Power Juicer only showed how easy it was to put a fruit or vegetable in, and how it made juice in seconds, or if you wanted to loose weight this was the juicer for you, but this video didn’t show how easy or hard it was to assemble or wash really. When both these video’s were finished the class agreed that the Breville Juice Fountain Elite 800JEXL was the better choice, and for the fun of it we watched another video called the Juiceman; which had a catchy trick by adding in a hippo to the buy of their juicer and that wrapped up class for today.
9/11/07
Today in class we went over having our work on time and catching up in class. Then we were shown how to use two different Internet sites called; http://del.icio.us/ and http://www.flickr.com/. Both these sites are considered to have helpful research cites, pod casting, and pictures to help us with further project in and outside our health two class. Then after this was discussed people that had finished their first project presented to the class and that wrapped up September 11 for today.
9/17/07
Today in class some of us presented our projects which gave us some brief information about what each person had done. Then we talked about having assignments that should be due on time, as well as knowing the information that you present to the class, we looked up gout which is a disorder caused by swelling of the joints. Then we watched the new McDonald's chicken nuggets commercial and that wrapped up class for today.
9/20/07
Today in class we had a guest speaker come in and tell us about donating organs. The guest speakers name was Jim, he instructed us on the importance of donating your organs (after you pass on or if your are brain dead) so that other people may have the chance to live. Jim told taught us that the liver is the largers organ inside you body that can regenerate itself in 6 weeks if damage is done to it. He also, told us about his daughter and the choice him and his family had to make to let Andrea go after a car accident happen. Jim told us that she helped save seven people live with the donation of her organs. Then we had a talk about what we learned in class and that wrapped it up for todays health two class.
10/2/07
Today we listened to Ricky's presentation on STI's(sexually transmitted infections). The seven most common STI's are pubic lice, Chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, herpes, and genital warts. We took notes on all seven of these STI’s and that wrapped up the class for today.
10/4/07
Today in class Ricky came in and presented contraceptives to our class, he told us that there are hormonal and non-hormonal contraceptives. The only way to ensure not getting someone pregnant is to not have sex.
10/8/07
Today in class Jen was suppose to present her juice but had none of her ingredients so we started on a different topic of tobacco. So we went to the computer lab and worked on our tobacco project. My topic is the tobacco and four other sections that Mr.Cohun assigned to me it will be due 10/11/07.
10/10/07
Today Josh made a juice using the class juicer. The juice that he made was called the Brain Stimulator. According to the site where he got the recipe you only use 10% of your brain and by only eating coffee and doughnuts everyday then you can go down to 2% in brain activity. The ingredients of the Brian Stimulator juice can raise the brain activity again with juicing with these ingredients for three weeks.
10/12/07
Today in class we went into the computer lab and joined an international chat about drugs and asked questions. Then after asking the questions we wiated to see if they would be answered but found out that we would have to wait a week until we got any information back from that chat.
10/16/07
In class today we went over missing work for some people then began to learng about testicular and cervical cancer. We went over these two subjects all during class and got informaiton and how and what to do to prevent and detect these two types of cancer.
10/24/07
Today we listened to some presentations on tobacco. Smokeless tobacco, like chew is just as bad as smoking cigarettes. It is as addictive as heroine and cocaine, and the same methods that are used to quit smoking can be used to quit chewing tobacco. Nicotine withdrawal is when a tobacco user tries to quit and they can get symptoms that are caused by the lack of nicotine in their body. Symptoms can last from a few days, to weeks or even months. However, there are many health benefits that go along with quitting smoking. Some of these benefits will happen right after you quit smoking and some will take months or years. Breathing will become easier for a smoker after they quit and their blood pressure will also drop.
Today in class we set up our accounts on blogger.com and a site called wnesulsb.org. The accounts we set up would further help us in this class to publish posts for homework and other projects that will be required in this class. When setting up these two accounts no problems occurred and everything went smoothly. So now there are two accounts that are properly set up for Health 2 for me to go to and post any information needed for this class.
9/5/07
Today in class we talked about juicing and what our next assignment was going to be. Then later in class we examined the five topics of; Physical, Social, Mental, Emotional and Spiritual Health. The class went out doors and found different examples for each of these groups, for example when we stepped outside the class the sun was shinning bright which had both a negative and positive affect on us. The sun was a physical health problem because of skin cancer, but also it was a spiritual feeling of the warmth it gave out. When the class returned in-doors we briefly went over juicing and were showed a video which gave us insight on this topic of juicing and that wrapped up the class for today.
9/6/07
What is juicing and why would you want to have juicing be part of a healthy lifestyle?
Juicing can be used for many different affects for a better life style by giving your body the needed amount of protein that your body deserves instead of fast-food. There are many different ways juicing can help change you life by enabling you to lose weight if desired, greater protein for the body, juicing can also be used to prevent different types of cancer and skin issues or internal issues of the body, and the major benefit of just being healthier in life. Juicing can be used in you life style to shed some extra pounds if desired that is, but the added nutrients and protein help give your body the extra boost you need instead of turning to say junk food. “Vegetable juice often helps to stabilize blood sugar levels, a vital factor in diet and nutrition. It has much less sugar than fruit juices and about 50% less calories, yet it will satisfy that sweet tooth every time, encouraging juicing for weight loss.” (http://www.best-juicing.com/)
In this passage it states that by juicing with certain vegetables or fruits this will give you an 50% decrease in calories but will hit the spot. There also many different vegetables that you can use to increase your protein intake, like these types of vegetables; celery, spinach, asparagus, string beans and cauliflower according to a website called (http://www.mercola.com/nutritionplan/juicing.htm). When making a high protein juice make sure you add in a source of raw fat like; cream, raw butter, raw eggs, avocado, coconut butter or flax seeds states (http://www.mercola.com/nutritionplan/juicing.htm.)
Juicing is a very important part of being healthy that many people should start doing to prevent different types of cancer, skin diseases or issues and many more internal and external problems. Juicing will enable the person to be healthier, fitter, and more likely to live longer and avoid different types of cancer, or many other issues people face health wise today.
9/7/07
Today in class we were given a survey to fill out about, tobacco, alcohol, exercise, daily eating habits, emotional stress and saftey. When everyone was done filling out their survey the class dicussed and went over each topic of what each one meant. Then the class began watching a video about Breville Juice Fountain Elite 800JEXL and the Jack Lalannes Power Juicer. With both videos viewed we were all able to discover which of the two were the better one to buy, while one was just trying to sell you the product without real facts. The Breville Juice Fountain Elite 800JEXL was the better one out of the two since the video went into depth about how easy it was to assemble, it had a 1,000 watt motor, it made juice in 5 seconds, it only had four parts to clean, and it was assembled with a titanium blade. While the Jack Lalannes Power Juicer only showed how easy it was to put a fruit or vegetable in, and how it made juice in seconds, or if you wanted to loose weight this was the juicer for you, but this video didn’t show how easy or hard it was to assemble or wash really. When both these video’s were finished the class agreed that the Breville Juice Fountain Elite 800JEXL was the better choice, and for the fun of it we watched another video called the Juiceman; which had a catchy trick by adding in a hippo to the buy of their juicer and that wrapped up class for today.
9/11/07
Today in class we went over having our work on time and catching up in class. Then we were shown how to use two different Internet sites called; http://del.icio.us/ and http://www.flickr.com/. Both these sites are considered to have helpful research cites, pod casting, and pictures to help us with further project in and outside our health two class. Then after this was discussed people that had finished their first project presented to the class and that wrapped up September 11 for today.
9/17/07
Today in class some of us presented our projects which gave us some brief information about what each person had done. Then we talked about having assignments that should be due on time, as well as knowing the information that you present to the class, we looked up gout which is a disorder caused by swelling of the joints. Then we watched the new McDonald's chicken nuggets commercial and that wrapped up class for today.
9/20/07
Today in class we had a guest speaker come in and tell us about donating organs. The guest speakers name was Jim, he instructed us on the importance of donating your organs (after you pass on or if your are brain dead) so that other people may have the chance to live. Jim told taught us that the liver is the largers organ inside you body that can regenerate itself in 6 weeks if damage is done to it. He also, told us about his daughter and the choice him and his family had to make to let Andrea go after a car accident happen. Jim told us that she helped save seven people live with the donation of her organs. Then we had a talk about what we learned in class and that wrapped it up for todays health two class.
10/2/07
Today we listened to Ricky's presentation on STI's(sexually transmitted infections). The seven most common STI's are pubic lice, Chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, herpes, and genital warts. We took notes on all seven of these STI’s and that wrapped up the class for today.
10/4/07
Today in class Ricky came in and presented contraceptives to our class, he told us that there are hormonal and non-hormonal contraceptives. The only way to ensure not getting someone pregnant is to not have sex.
10/8/07
Today in class Jen was suppose to present her juice but had none of her ingredients so we started on a different topic of tobacco. So we went to the computer lab and worked on our tobacco project. My topic is the tobacco and four other sections that Mr.Cohun assigned to me it will be due 10/11/07.
10/10/07
Today Josh made a juice using the class juicer. The juice that he made was called the Brain Stimulator. According to the site where he got the recipe you only use 10% of your brain and by only eating coffee and doughnuts everyday then you can go down to 2% in brain activity. The ingredients of the Brian Stimulator juice can raise the brain activity again with juicing with these ingredients for three weeks.
10/12/07
Today in class we went into the computer lab and joined an international chat about drugs and asked questions. Then after asking the questions we wiated to see if they would be answered but found out that we would have to wait a week until we got any information back from that chat.
10/16/07
In class today we went over missing work for some people then began to learng about testicular and cervical cancer. We went over these two subjects all during class and got informaiton and how and what to do to prevent and detect these two types of cancer.
10/24/07
Today we listened to some presentations on tobacco. Smokeless tobacco, like chew is just as bad as smoking cigarettes. It is as addictive as heroine and cocaine, and the same methods that are used to quit smoking can be used to quit chewing tobacco. Nicotine withdrawal is when a tobacco user tries to quit and they can get symptoms that are caused by the lack of nicotine in their body. Symptoms can last from a few days, to weeks or even months. However, there are many health benefits that go along with quitting smoking. Some of these benefits will happen right after you quit smoking and some will take months or years. Breathing will become easier for a smoker after they quit and their blood pressure will also drop.
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