SHAWNEE, OK, October 31, 2011 (Water Tech) — City officials said they are using chlorine to treat water at the city’s water treatment plant in order to disinfect the drinking water and flush out residue buildup in the water lines, according to News-Star.

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Sub-optimal immune capacity, which can put the athlete at increased risk of infection and disease, is often a consequence of prolonged exercise and heavy training.

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The role of antioxidants in sports performance has seen much investigation, and much controversy.   Are they good for us?   Do they make us run faster, jump higher, or lift more?   The answer includes “Yes” “No” and “Maybe” — thus the controversy.   So let’s review the issues…..

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Unfortunately, little distinction is made between the two soy products in many nutritional discussions and therefore soy gets a bad rap from the nutritional community.   This will explain why many health authorities look at genetically modified foods with a jaundiced eye.   The discussion below provides evidence that GMO (Genetically Modified Organism) soy is quite different than traditional un-modified soy.

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The best education doesn’t come from any school.
It comes from experiences in real life.

This is particularly true for entrepreneurs.

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SANTA CLARA, CA, October 10, 2011 (Water Tech) — A recent study by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) showed that a higher concentration of nitrates was coming from the Santa Clara River Valley due to farming and septic systems than parts of Central Valley, which is more heavily agricultural, according to the Ventura County Star.

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SAN FRANCISCO, CA, September 29, 2011 (Water Tech) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is ordering a $60 million clean up of rocket fuel polluted groundwater at the Aerojet Superfund Site in Sacramento County, Calif., the latest phase of a long-term decontamination project at the site, according to a press release.

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Chemical spill likely spreading cancer-causing solvents into groundwater:
ABERDEEN, NC, September, 2011 (Water Tech) — A chemical spill occurring a decade ago could be spreading cancer-causing solvents into the groundwater at levels 86 times higher than federal maximum standards, according to the Fay Observer.

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Thyroid disorders are usually more common in women.   Women are about 50 times more likely to suffer from an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) than men.

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Are you dragged down by fatigue day after day?   Do you have weight gain, brain fog, hair loss, or chills?   Or is the opposite true for you:   Are you often revved up, anxious, or sweaty?   Your thyroid gland could be to blame.   This great regulator of body & mind sometimes goes haywire, usually in women.   Getting the right treatment is critical to feeling your best & avoiding serious health problems.

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With so much confusing nutritional information being distributed though the media, including the internet, it’s hard to know what to believe.   Media attention to soy products has increased significantly over the past years due in part to increased attention by the scientific community.

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Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) is a term applied in medicine to a group of “biomarkers” (biological indicators) that, when taken together, point to a seriously increased risk of coronary artery disease, stroke and type-2 diabetes.   But what, exactly, is Metabolic Syndrome?

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Research suggests that more than one-third of cancer-related deaths are attributable to nutrition and lifestyle factors. Below is a list of foods and nutrients which may support cancer risk reduction.

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Maintaining healthy weight, or re-attaining it if that’s not the case, is a key to long-term health and vitality.   Both Body Mass Index (BMI) and Waist Circumference are potent biomarkers of disease risk in general and Metabolic Syndrome in particular.    Here’s how to calculate your BMI…..

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Researchers from the Department of Food and Experimental Nutrition at the University of Sao Paulo, Brazil, investigated the role of magnesium in diabetic patients.   Researchers found that 82% of the study population was deficient in magnesium, which can potentially increase the risk of other complications associated with the disease.

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