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Ebola Virus In America: Should We Be Worried?

October 19, 2014

Ebola Virus In The U.S.A.

How It All Started

The story of the Ebola outbreak started from West Africa. Reports about its occurrence and huge number of causalities who were succumbing to it started surfacing soon after and reached the international media. Things reached their crescendo when reports of the havoc that the disease was wrecking primarily in West Africa and the speed with which it was spreading captured global attention.

Currently, Ebola outbreak is a global phenomenon, with fears that the spread of the disease is akin to that of HIV during its early days back in the 80s.

Primarily, the disease has affected three West African countries, Sierra Leone, Guinea and Liberia. However, reports that the disease is actually spreading across the world have sparked concerted international efforts to battle its possible spread and direct effects. The manner in which the disease spreads has put air travel operations across the world in the limelight as different governments seek to protect their citizens against possible exposure to the disease.

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How the USA is Prepared

The government of the United States is completely prepared to tackle any incidence of the disease in the country. This is according to the statements made by public health officials in response to growing fears that the government may not be doing enough to protect the country against a possible occurrence of the disease.

There are several ways in which the government is prepared for a possible outbreak of Ebola, although this is an event whose occurrence is highly unlikely. For instance, the government has the capacity to detect a single case of Ebola in the country. Since the basic principle of preventing a possible outbreak of the disease in the country is having in place the right mechanism for early detection, isolation and treatment, the government can be said to be ready because it has the right mechanisms in place. The same can be said of many governments in the western part of the world.

Secondly, the ability to fully tackle a possible Ebola outbreak lies in the availability of effective treatments for the disease. Currently, the World Health Organization has authorized the use of an experimental form of a drug to treat Ebola patients. So far, the drug has proven to be an effective therapy against the disease, helping a number of patients on whom it has been used to fully recover from the grip of the disease. Furthermore, an experimental form of a vaccine against the disease is in the process of being tried out. If it is found effective, the vaccine will be an invaluable weapon in the fight against Ebola.

Preventive Measures Already Instituted

There are several preventive measures that have already been taken by the government in response to the Ebola scare. One of them is about screening passengers who are using air travel. Generally, the spread of Ebola occurs via air transport. This is what usually happens. An individual gets exposed to the disease-causing virus by accident. After exposure, the virus takes between 2 and 3 weeks before the first symptoms of fever appear, followed by massive hemorrhage through the openings of the body. During the incubation period, it is likely that the infected individual may travel out of the country in which the disease is present to a different one. If this happens, the person is likely to spread the disease to others.

This is why governments across the world are taking extraordinary measures to ensure that such a scenario does not occur. One way in which this is done is by screening passengers who are using air transport. Currently the government of the United States has instructed a number of airports to commence massive screening procedures for travelers who are coming in from Ebola-hit countries.

The Impact Of The Ebola So Far

So far, Ebola has killed well over 4,000 people in the world. According to the authorities, reported cases of infection of the disease are at about 8,000. This implies that the mortality rate of the disease is something to make individuals and governments across the world quite worried.

Another reason to worry about is that the mortality rate is set to rise with increasing deaths of individuals who had been affected before. This, therefore, calls for a concerted and well coordinated global response mechanism as a viable way of combating spread of the disease. Yet so far, the need for funding to combat the disease has not been fully met. This means that many of the initiatives that would have been put in place at the global scale have to wait. The impact of such delays in funding is greatly felt in countries that are heavily hit by the disease in West Africa.

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Ebola Symptoms

 

Already the disease has had significant impact on the social and economic factors of the said countries. With the death toll from the disease increasing, the social fabric that holds the society in the countries is greatly affected.

The situation in Europe and the United States is completely different. Regardless of the fears by members of the public, it is highly unlikely that countries in this part of the world can suffer from the direct impacts of the disease in such a manner. Already identified cases of the disease have been effectively tackled. However, news of the disease spreading so fast to different areas like Latin America is a strong enough reason for the government to step up its contingency plans and preventive measures.

Our goal at AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center is to help you remain healthy at all times. We believe that health and wellness are primary needs of individuals that should be well taken care of. And for one to be healthy and well, information; timely information for that matter; is extremely important. That is why we take a keen interest in research studies on Ebola that are being carried out.

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Genetic Predisposition

August 5, 2014

 

Genetic and Viral Predisposition To Cancer Is A Crucial Subject In Cancer Treatment

Cancer has caused serious threat to the world’s population and has still continued to affect the people of all continents. It is among the leading causes of death in the world today. Despite the many alternative cancer treatments, the disease is not yet conquered as it is still causing pain to us every day after grabbing our loved ones away from us. According to a world health report of 2002, close 7.1 million deaths are caused by cancer each and every year. With the most prevalent of these cancers being lung, stomach, colon, liver, breast and esophagus cancer, in that order of occurrence. Conclusively, these cancers are responsible for over 4.2 million deaths. Additionally, another World Cancer Report of 2003 (IARC 2003) predicts that deaths caused by cancer will increase by 50% in the next 20 years. In the past cancer was thought of as diseases of the developed countries but as years passed by even the third world countries became infested with this disease. The cases of cancer in the third world countries are attributed to the demographic changes as well as changes in lifestyle. The way of life has changed even in these third world countries and this may even increase the percentages of cancer infection.

Cancer is a disease that has many causes and of the many cause are very complex gene interactions. A person may not be born with cancer but he may have higher chances of getting cancer. This is what is known as genetic predisposition. Genetic predisposition maybe caused by a presence of one or more gene mutations and this may happen even if the allele’s combination is normal.

Genetic predispositisions is a subject that has made researchers as well as health organizations like World Health Organization to do lot of research work to find out how far genetic predisposition can lead to the disease. Apparently the researches done were not only done in relation to cancer but other non-communicable diseases like diabetes, cardiovascular disease, asthma, and some mental illnesses.

In cancer, a person may be born with genes whose compositions were altered by lifestyle habits or exposure to harmful chemicals that goes along way in changing the DNA composition of the body cells. The body has tumor suppressors that help it in fighting and preventing tumors but when these tumor suppressors become weak which may be caused by exposure to harmful chemicals then a person becomes more vulnerable to cancer infection. Carcinomas are the most probable result of failure of the tumor suppressors.

It is important to understand how genetic predisposition affects a person. Cancer is not a disease that should be toyed with and so it calls for early examination to show whether a person has genetic predispositions that can play a role in making them to have cancer. Doctors advice that by knowing if a person has these genetic predispositions, it can help them to adopt lifestyles that will help them evade the formation of cancer cells in them. It is good to note that not all people who are born with genetic predispositions to cancer eventually get the disease; the choice of lifestyle will either make him evade the disease or will even hasten the formation of the cancerous cells in them. Those who are born with genetic predispositions to cancer can avoid the disease by avoiding such behaviors that may increase their risk to cancer such as smoking tobacco, drinking alcohol and engaging in sexual activities with many sexual partners. There are lifestyle modifications that will help a person who is born with genetic predispositions to cancer live longer without being affected by the disease. These may involve healthy eating and detoxifying the body naturally by eating those vegetables and fruits that are rich in antioxidants. It is also advisable for such a person to seek help from an integrative cancer centre where the doctors may offer guidance on how to live a life that is cancer free despite the genetic predisposition to cancer he was born with.

Promotes cancer cell formation

As known, cancer cell forms when there is mutation in the genes that play a major role in cell multiplication and repair. When these mutated genes are passed over to an offspring, the offspring becomes highly vulnerable to cancer. However the process through which these genes may turn cancerous may take time probably beyond 20 years. The mutation of vital genes such as suppressor genes, oncogenesis and genes involved in DNA repair leads to genetic instability and to progressive loss of differentiation. Tumors grow because cancer cells lack the ability to balance cell division by cell death and by angiogenesis. The transformed cells lose their ability to interact with each other and exhibit uncontrolled cell growth. They will eventually invade the tissues that surround them and spread into the blood stream after which they can reach very organ in the body.

GeneticGenetic predisposition to cancer undeniably has a role in cancer formation. One of the mostly inherited mutations of BRCA 1 gene is known to cause breast cancer in women. Those who have this gene mutation have higher chances of getting a breast cancer as well as ovarian cancer. Earlier identification of the germline mutations can be achieved through genetic testing. This will allow the person to adopt cancer preventive measures by seeking help from integrative cancer centers that will give natural means of suppressing the mutated gene expression.

Dr. Dalal Akoury is an experienced integrative cancer doctor who has seen very many cancer patients journey to victory in their fight against cancer. She is available for consultations. Just call her now and begin your journey to victory against cancer.

Genetic and Viral Predisposition To Cancer Is A Crucial Subject In Cancer Treatment

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Stress and Obesity the Missing Link!!!

February 13, 2014

Stress and Obesity-Not a Union

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Research has found that stress leads to specific reactions in the body that cause induced cravings and lead to obesity

Obesity is a burgeoning problem in the developed world, and certain behaviors, such as increased portion sizes and reduced physical activity, can help explain why the obesity epidemic is spreading. Job strain might also contribute to the prevalence of obesity, and the current study addresses this issue in a cohort of civil servants followed over time. Obesity continues to be one of the largest public health concerns of the developed world. Analysis of data from the 2001-2002 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) found that the prevalence rates of overweight and obesity among US adults were 31.5% and 30.5%, respectively. The prevalence of overweight in children was 16.5%. Compared to the previous NHANES survey (1988-1994), the body mass index (BMI) greater than 30 among adults had doubled. (Of note, the prevalence of overweight and obesity were fairly stable between the 1999-2000 and 2001-2002 examination periods.)

Stress and Obesity-Understanding obesity

While the problem of obesity has been well publicized, clinicians should also understand that societal factors play a prominent role in obesity. In research sponsored by the World Health Organization involving 26 different populations worldwide, surveys of over 30,000 subjects found an inverse trend between BMI and highest educational level attained. Women with lower educational attainment were significantly more likely to be obese compared with men with similar educational backgrounds, although lower educational levels in both sexes were associated with higher obesity. Moreover, the negative association between educational attainment and obesity increased over the 10-year study period, indicating that the obesity gap between well-educated and poorly educated individuals was increasing. To reinforce these data, another study limited to developed countries found that increased income disparity was associated with not only higher rates of obesity, but also diabetes mortality as well among subjects at the lower end of the income scale. Other societal trends can affect obesity as well. In the United States, more individuals are choosing to eat at restaurants than at home, and the easiest and least expensive option in dining is often preferred. Such choices can increase the risk of developing obesity. Ecological research from 21 developed countries found that girls who ate fast food at least twice a week were more likely to become obese compared with those who ate fast food less frequently. Unfortunately, the assimilation of other cultures into American society may not help improve the obesity problem. In one study, while regularly eating at fast food restaurants increased the risk of overweight in adults and children in Mexican-American families by a factor of 2.2, the risk of overweight associated with eating at buffet-style restaurants was slightly worse (odds ratio = 2.8). Families who ate food at Mexican restaurants, however, were less likely to be overweight.

Stress and Obesity-The Environment

The work environment can contribute to obesity as well. In a study of 208 male workers in Japan, obesity was associated with psychological tension and anxiety, much of which was derived from high demands and poor decision latitude at work. The authors also found that higher degrees of stress negatively affected subjects’ diets, which contributed to higher rates of obesity. The current study examined the 10,308 civil servants from the Whitehall II study, all of whom were between the ages of 35 and 55. Work stress was assessed by the Job Strain Questionnaire and defined by poor work social support, high job demands, and low job control. Overall, work strain was associated with increased risk of BMI obesity by a maximum odds ratio of 1.73, and of waist obesity by a maximum odds ratio of 1.61. There was a dose-response relationship between the number of reports of stress and obesity. There were some interesting nuances related to the study’s main finding. Men were more likely than women to suffer the negative effects of job strain in terms of obesity, to the point that women did not experience a significant increase in waist obesity with stress. Overall, poor social support at work was the most important singular factor of job strain in increasing the risk of obesity in this study. The study was strengthened by analyzing individuals prospectively over time and employing repeated measures of job stress as participants advanced through their careers. However, the study was limited by examining a very specific group of employees — civil servants — in a first-world country.

Stress and Obesity-Health Risk

Obesity may just be a part of the overall increased health risk associated with work stress, with the sum of these risks being an increased prevalence of cardiovascular disease. In a study of nearly 7000 individuals, the prevalence of smoking was elevated among subjects with greater job strain, while men with low degrees of decision latitude were also more likely to be sedentary. However, no job environment factor in this study was independently related to increase BMI. A case-control analysis of 609 workers in France found that job strain increased the risk of developing hypertension. The odds ratios for hypertension associated with job strain were 3.20 in women and 2.60 in men. Low social support at work was not related to hypertension, and, moreover, higher levels of social support did not mitigate the effects of job strain on hypertension. Another study of female nurses and male factory workers generally corroborated these results. Researchers found that increased duration of shifts during work was associated with increased systolic blood pressure among men over age 30. Both BMI and waist-to-hip ratio increased with increasing shift duration among nurses. The study of nurses and factory workers failed to find an association between blood glucose levels and the duration of shift work. In another analysis of the Nurses’ Health Study II cohort, working overtime was associated with an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, while women who worked less than 20 hours per week had a lower risk of diabetes. There is also evidence that serum markers associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease may increase with job stress. A study of adults in Sweden found that men reporting high effort and low reward at work had increased levels of total cholesterol and the total cholesterol/high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio after adjustment for possible confounders. Women whose jobs required more effort had higher levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol. The association between stress at work and cardiovascular risk factors such as BMI, hypertension, and lipid levels points to a possible larger relationship between work stress and cardiovascular disease. The researchers of the Whitehall study have previously examined this issue in their study cohort. They demonstrated that the hazard ratio for coronary heart disease was increased with low decision latitude among men (adjusted hazard ratio 1.43), but low decision latitude did not significantly increase the risk of coronary heart disease among women. However, both men and women experienced increased risks of coronary heart disease with higher demands at work. This increased risk of coronary heart disease was increased with job stress at all employment grades in the organization. This research echoed previous studies in that greater social support at work failed to improve cardiovascular outcomes associated with significant job stress.

Stress and Obesity-Effects
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The harmful health effects of stress-induced obesity.

The effects of stress at work constitute a major public health issue. As clinicians, the best we can do is counsel patients about the potential cardiovascular and metabolic events associated with high levels of stress and encourage healthy life choices for patients at risk. While it may be unrealistic to ask employers to reduce job stress at all levels in our competitive economy, these same employers should understand that their employees’ health is critical to their success. There is a dearth of data regarding stress reduction programs at work and cardiovascular outcomes, and future researchers should address this issue. The phenomenon of obesity being among chronic diseases makes Dr. Akoury of AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center very resourceful for you. She will help you achieve optimal weight loss, the Dr. Focus on Neuroendocrine Restoration (NER) to reinstate normality through realization of the oneness of Spirit, Mind, and Body, Unifying the threesome into ONE. With the help of Dr. Akoury your problem is sorted out for good.

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Healthy Rapid Weight Loss Begins with Safe Detox

January 14, 2014

Healthy Rapid Weight Loss Begins with Safe Detox

Effect of toxins and neurotoxicity in pathogenesis of obesity

Healthy Rapid Weight Loss Begins with Safe Detox; Obesity is a metabolic disorder that can be characterized by abnormal accumulation of fat with associated co-morbidities. According to World Health Organization (WHO, 2010), over 300 million adults and 12 million children are obese, globally. Obesity is a complex disorder that involved several causatives including genetic, environmental and other factors. Obesity results in impaired energy homeostasis that is regulated by the higher centers. Studies have confirmed the role of hypothalamus in obesity (Kennedy 1953). However, the complete role of hypothalamus on fat regulation is unknown. Environmental toxins could contribute to neuronal damage, neurotoxicity and obesity in humans (Chung and Yoon 2008; Edwards and Myers 2008). Obesity due to environmental toxins is often less studied by the research community.

Industrial heavy metals and biotoxins exposure could cause obesity in humans. A study conducted by Turunen et al (2008) has suggested that increased marine fish consumptions are linked with higher exposure to environmental toxins and obesity risk. Obesity could increase the susceptibility of metal-induced cardiovascular effects (Chen et al. 2007; Lant and Storey 2010). Neuronal control is the main component of fat regulation and energy homeostasis maintenance. Gross anomalies in the frontal lobe could contribute to obesity (Pannacciulli et al. 2006; Taki et al. 2008; Ward et al. 2005). Experimental studies have demonstrated the direct association between increased adiposity and exacerbated neurodegeneration (Chen and Lipton 2006; Moroz et al. 2008; Sriram et al. 2002). Diabetic experimental animals fed with high-fat diet have exhibited symptoms of obesity with reduced brain weight and brain substrates including tau proteins (Moroz et al. 2008).

In experimental animals, methamphetamine induce dopaminergic neurotoxicity with reduced levels of striatal dopamine, dopamine transporter and tyrosine hydroxylase (Deng and Cadet 1999; Kogan et al. 1976; Sonsalla et al. 1989) and marked degree of neurodegeneration. When compared to lean experimental animals, the neurotoxic insult effects of methamphetamine were exaggerated in obese animals. Administration of methamphetamine could result in up-regulation of mitochondrial uncoupling protein-2 in the obese animals. These effects reduce ATP yield and cause obesity. Increased adipocyte apoptosis was reported in obese individuals with progressive neurodegeneration (Bharathi et al. 2006; Hirata 2002; Koh 2001; Ong and Farooqui 2005). In experimental animal studies, neurotoxins induced polyQ aggregation that was mediated by daf-16 and insulin-signaling pathway that contributes to obesity (Voisine et al. 2007; Ayyadevara et al. 2008; Gami et al. 2006; Grad and Lemire 2004; Inoue et al. 2005; Tullet et al. 2008). These studies have confirmed that obesity aggravates or induce neurodegeneration with impaired release of neurotransmitters such as norepinephrine (Belsare et al. 2010).

Healthy Rapid Weight Loss Begins with Safe Detox. Addictive substances such as MPTP are highly lipophilic in nature that readily cross the blood-brain barrier and cell membranes. The neuroactive chemical is metabolized intra-cellularly into MPP+. Due to polarity, the xenobiotic is released and taken up by dopamine metabolizing cells via the DAT ((Russ et al. 1996; Javitch et al. 1985). MPP+ inactivates complex I of mitochondrial respiratory chain in the dopaminergic neurons (Mizuno et al, 1988) and reduce ATP levels with increased free radical generation. These molecular changes contribute to neurodegeneration of dopaminergic neurons and obesity.

Healthy Rapid Weight Loss Begins with Safe Detox; * Detoxification and weight loss

Proper detoxification is vital for prevention of obesity and to promote weight loss among obese individuals. Detoxification process significantly reduces white adipose tissue storage in the vital organs and prevents generation of excessive fatty acids which are toxic to biological membrane.

Exposure to fat soluble toxins such as mold, PCB’s, formaldehyde, alcohol, pesticides and acetaldehyde due to digestive toxicity or overgrowth of intestinal candida could increase the risk of neurotoxicity and obesity. In low levels of toxicity, these environmental toxins cause thyroid dysfunction, liver degeneration and cellular health (Koob GF & Volkow ND, 2010; Spooren W et al, 2010; Purzycki CB & Shain DH, 2010; Hiestand PC et al, 2008).

Excessive exposure to these toxins could cause rapid weight gain with impaired defense mechanisms. Toxic challenges could contribute to neurotoxicity and metabolic crash. The role of fat-soluble toxins on neurotoxicity is mediated by activation of immune system and brain cell damage. These changes contribute to obesity and addictive behaviours with risk of Parkinsonism and Alzheimer’s disease (Russell L et al, 1991; Barone R et al, 2007).

Healthy Rapid Weight Loss Begins with Safe Detox under the supervision of a trusted qualified physician who understands proper and safe detox. Dr. Dalal Akoury the Founder of AWAREmed can coach through Healthy detox. Call 843-213-1480

The aim of the detoxification is to reduce the accumulation of fat-soluble toxins in the vital organs and circulation that contributes to obesity. Detoxification process promotes weight loss in a natural way by preventing neurotoxicity associated with dopaminergic and leptin pathways. Generally, detoxification includes tailored diet such as Leptin diet with moderate exercise regimen to meet the individualized needs and to relive stress. Detoxification programmes could be organ-specific including liver, bowel or general. Healthy weight loss programme should include proper detoxification with healthy and balanced diet.

Healthy Rapid Weight Loss Begins with Safe Detox * Liver detox and its effect on weight loss

 Modern lifestyle with stress is a major contributing factor for obesity and unhealthy lifestyle. In the recent days, detoxification as a potential weight loss method is gaining steam among the health conscious individuals. Detoxification programme includes healthy diet with balanced nutritional supplements to flush out the toxins. Liver detoxification process includes drinking of adequate levels of water with organic foods such as fresh fruits, raw and nutritious vegetables to aid liver health.

During active liver detox process, consumption of alcohol, caffeinated beverages, refined and/or processed food or tobacco are not allowed. These changes could improve the liver health; help the tissues to purge the toxin and to regenerate.

Liver detox diet mostly comprised of antioxidants, fiber rich diet with lifestyle changes and exercise. Physical activity including moderate exercising is recommended to aid toxin elimination via the sweat and stools. Liver cleansing diets generally promote intestinal health with proper elimination of the waste substances including urine and stools.

Liver detox aids weight loss by reducing the stress mechanisms and negative neural feedback mechanisms that are linked with obesity. Liver detoxification cleanses the liver toxins and aids proper functioning including normal synthesis of enzymes, optimization of food assimilation and cholesterol regulation.

Healthy Rapid Weight Loss Begins with Safe Detox * Proper elimination of stool, urine, skin to achieve weight loss

Proper detox programme should aid complete elimination of stool, urine and sweat to improve weight loss among obese individuals. In addition with body’s own natural detoxification process, detox diets comprised of high-fiber diet, complex carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins and minerals improve the excretory system to function properly.

Adequate water consumptions regulate the renal system and aids elimination of waste substances including urea, salts, creatinine and uric acid. Normal fluid elimination could optimize fluid retention/balance and prevents obesity. Proper elimination of urine and sweat prevents edema and improve weight loss among obese individuals. Daily defecation is vital for weight loss. Weight loss diet should promote colonic microbiome that detoxify food wastes and strengthen intestinal walls against the entry of pathogenic microorganisms.

Liver aids detoxification process and converts lipid-soluble chemicals into water-soluble compounds and promotes renal excretion. Lipid-soluble toxins are the main contributors of neurotoxicity and obesity. Some toxins are also eliminated via the lungs and skin during moderate physical activities including exercise.

Proper elimination of waste substances as urine, sweat and stools acts a natural detoxification process and reduce the effects of naturally-derived toxins in the body. To promote proper elimination of urine, sweat and stools it is important to consume required levels of water with balanced, fiber-rich diet. These steps can increase satiety and maintains optimal blood glucose with proper elimination of waste substances. Normal blood glucose homeostasis with balanced food could reduce the obesity risk in humans.

 Healthy Rapid Weight Loss Begins with Safe Detox What is *The Proper detoxification and mechanisms that facilitate weight loss?

 Proper detoxification is important for balance of body mechanisms to lose weight. Some processes including treatment of hormonal imbalances, neutralization or enzyme potentiated desensitization with exercise could facilitate weight loss.

Treatment of hormonal imbalances, particularly adrenal and thyroid functions could improve the metabolic rate. Hormonal imbalances could delay the metabolic rate and also the detoxification process

 Neutralization or Enzyme Potentiated Desensitization could reduce the sensitization against harmful chemicals and to reduce toxic load in the body. Decreased free radicals generation could prevent the onset of metabolic syndrome, a key causative of obesity. Normalization of glucose and other metabolic pathways could facilitate weight loss among obese individuals. (McEwen LM, 1973; McEwen LM, 1975)

When combined with patient-specific exercises, the metabolic rate could be increased with reduced gut transit time. These mechanisms lower the food clearance rate from the gut and increase satiety. Improved glucose metabolism with food control could facilitate weight loss.

Healthy Rapid Weight Loss Begins with Safe Detox addresses the* Links between detoxification pathways and weight loss

 Detoxification promotes healthy weight loss by intake of nutrients with less calories, sugar and salt which are addictive in nature that contributes to obesity. Detoxification reduces dopaminergic cellular neurotoxicity and obesity.

Detoxification processes directly affects the leptin, insulin and dopamine pathways that contributes to food addiction and cravings. Fiber-rich diets with nutrients increase plasma ghrelin levels that regulate insulin and leptin pathways. Controlled and healthy weight loss can be achieved by regulation of white adipose tissue formation which depends on insulin and leptin pathways. Ghrelin controls satiety and appetite and promotes weight loss among obese individuals.

Healthy Rapid Weight Loss Begins with Safe Detox under the supervision of a trusted qualified physician who understands proper and safe detox. Dr. Dalal Akoury the Founder of AWAREmed can coach through Healthy detox. Call 843-213-1480

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Influenza, Conquer naturally, Dr. Akoury

October 19, 2013

  Conquering the Influenza

 AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center – Influenza Season is Serious Business – Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Conquering the Flu

Conquering the Flu

Influenza season is serious, particularly this year as the H1N1 (“swine”)

Influenza reached pandemic status throughout the world as of July, according to the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO).

An average of 36,000 people die every year from seasonal flu, and 200,000 are hospitalized with serious complications. The H1N1 virus seems to impact a greater diversity of ages and has been of particular concern among pregnant women. Though not considered a high-risk group, H1N1 seems to prefer the under-25 generation. The CDC believes the elder generation may have developed a persistent immunity years ago to a similar viral strain, which still protects them and has rendered much of that age group immune to the current infection.

Like many viral infections, influenza is spread by touch, so easily and quickly runs through a population – be that a household or a schoolroom, a town or a cruise ship. A person is contagious from the day they become infected, before they are even sick, and up to a week or more afterward. Symptoms of this year’s H1N1 virus are similar to those of past years, and include fever and chills, cough, sore throat, runny/stuffy nose, head and body aches, chills, and fatigue. Many have also reported diarrhea and vomiting. For most people, H1N1 causes mild symptoms, and they recover in a few days, though respiratory symptoms tend to linger. For some, however, significant illness – requiring hospitalization – and even death has occurred. It is definitely best to avoid becoming infected.

Dr. Dalal Akoury the Founder of  AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center  explains–  The InfluenzaVirus Remains Active –

Did you know that the Influenza virus can remain alive and active for up to eight hours on a doorknob or tabletop? Did you also know that the most natural cleaners (soap, hydrogen peroxide) are equally effective as the more toxic commercial cleaners? Do yourself a favor and use the mildest method possible – your immune system will thank you in the long run – and use it often on bedside tables, lamps, doorknobs, and bathroom areas. Wash dishes and linins daily while people in your home are ill as well.

As with other infections, many of the best ways to avoid getting sick are the easiest to do, and most are common sense. These include:

  • Cover nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze – and then throw the tissue away immediately.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth, as these areas are most susceptible to germs.
  • Wash your hands often, especially after you cough/sneeze, touch someone (e.g., handshakes, hugs, etc), or visit public areas. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if washing is not available (rub until hands are dry).
    • Remember, effective hand washing requires soap, the friction of vigorously rubbing hands together for 20 seconds (that’s singing Happy Birthday twice), and running water to rinse it all away. Wash both sides of hands, between fingers, and up past the wrist.
  • Stay away from close contact with people who are sick. If you are sick, wait until your fever has been gone for 24 hours (without fever-reducing medication) before you go out or are around others.
  • Follow the advice of public health workers regarding school closures, and avoiding crowds as much as possible.

Dr. Dalal Akoury the Founder of  AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center  recommends – Know Your Risk Potential to get the Flu – 

The groups generally considered high-risk during Influenza season are the very young, very old, and those whose immune systems aren’t

Conquering the Flu

Conquering the Flu

working properly. As mentioned, this year’s H1N1 seems to be affecting those between 5 and 25 and pregnant women, and SC is just now seeing rising cases of Influenza. Though usually a mild illness, there are warning signs that indicate a need for immediate medical attention. In children, very fast or difficult breathing, a bluish or gray cast to the skin, and not waking up or interacting with others are trouble signs, as are a general refusal to drink fluids, or being uncharacteristically irritable. If adults begin to suffer difficulty in breathing, shortness of breath, pain or pressure in chest or abdomen, dizziness, or confusion, they should seek immediate medical attention. Severe or persistent vomiting or symptoms that are gone only to come back worse than they were before are indications that medical care is needed no matter the age.

It is also important to be prepared in case you do get sick, when you will have to stay home for a week or so. Stock up on tissues, food, and liquids like tea and Emergen-C. If you need medical attention, be sure to tell the office that you have the Influenza, so you can be brought in the back door and avoid infecting others.

Dr. Dalal Akoury the Founder of  AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center  stresses that you should Enhance Your Immune System overcome the Influenza

Remember, an influenza infection typically lasts 5 to 7 days. The treatment at AWAREmed can substantially decrease this time, and make sufferers feel better as they recover. Among the modalities used at AWAREmed are those specifically targeted toward enhancing the immune system, and when the immune system is functioning at an optimal level, it is easier for the body to either fight off an infection altogether, or to get it under control more quickly. Argentyn 23TM is one such agent, one that uses modern scientific methods to deliver silver hydrosols in a sub-nanometer size. Homeopathy may also be used, which works much like a vaccine in a “like cures like” sort of way, as well as hydrotherapy, which calms the spirit as it enhances the immune system. IV nutrition can be an amazing treatment, whether to deliver much needed fluids or to administer disease-busting nutrients and the antioxidants to clean up the mess left behind. AWAREmed’s new  state of the art IV Meditation room offers a soothing atmosphere where patients can relax, be nurtured, and receive the treatments designed especially for the Influenza

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