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Confirmed Anew: Cow's Milk May Trigger Type 1 Diabetes

For quite some time the link between juvenile onset diabetes (type 1) and cow’s milk consumption has been noted in the scientific literature. You can view 12 such references on our Cow’s Milk Page.  In genetically susceptible individuals the consumption of cow’s milk may trigger an autoimmune destruction of the beta cells in the pancreas which produce insulin. A new study, published in the journal Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, has shed light on a possible new mechanism behind this connection.

Finish researchers looked at 1113 infants with a genetic susceptibility to type 1 diabetes and who were randomly assigned to receive one of three infant formulas during the first 6 months of life whenever breast milk was not available:

1. Cow’s milk formula (CMF)
2. Whey-based hydrolyzed formula (WHF)
3. Whey-based formula free of bovine insulin (insulin-free CMF)

Beta cell autoimmunity was monitored at ages 3,6, and 12 months and then annually until 3 years of age. The results were reported as follows:

In comparison with ordinary CMF, weaning to an insulin-free CMF reduced the cumulative incidence of autoantibodies by age 3 years in children at genetic risk of type 1 diabetes mellitus.

The likelihood of finding autoantibodies associated with beta cell autoimmunity was 25% lower in the whey-based hydrolyzed formula group, and 61% lower in the insulin-free whey-based formula when compared with the cow’s milk formula group.  

Discussion

This study brings to the fore a serious problem associated with drinking the milk of another species. The protein composition within cow’s milk --particularly the beta-casein A1 molecule -- is radically different than that found within human breast milk, and even the traditional universal foster milk, goat’s milk. Casein, is a disulfide-bonded, exceedingly hard to digest (for mammals with only one stomach, unlike ruminants which have many) protein that is literally the ingredient that gives Elmer’s glue its gluey consistency (Ever wonder why Elmer the cow is on the front of the bottle?).

Humans invented dairy culturing, in part, to harnish the power of “beneficial” bacteria in breaking down the proteins in milk that we are ourselves are not genetically equipped to degrade, e.g. yogurt, kefir. This is also true for lactose, the milk sugar we cannot break down beyond infancy (unless we have a rare, European genetic mutation that confers the ability later into life); we elect the help of Lactobacillus species of bacteria who got their name by breaking down lactose with their bacterial enzyme lactase into lactic acid.

The consumption of a food designed for another species (and even for that species only during early development as a calf), will usually have some unintended, adverse effects; the question is: do the benefits outweigh the risks?

And if there are risks, is it worth consuming that food when other readily available and nutritious alternatives exist, such as hemp milk, flax milk and coconut milk, to name but a few options on the market?

It is known that cow’s milk proteins such as beta casein A1 may be responsible for causing the human body to lose self-tolerance and form auto-antibodies to a number of self-structures relevant to type 1 diabetes, but this latest study indicates that the presence of bovine insulin may also play a part in stimulating cross-reactivity to our own insulin-producing beta cells, adding a bit more complexity into the picture and underscoring how it is important to respect the profound differences in physiology and biological needs pertaining between species. 

For additional research on the adverse health effects associated with cow’s milk consumption* you can view over four dozen such conditions on our Cow’s Milk Page.

Source: http://www.greenmedinfo.com/blog/confirmed-anew-cows-milk-may-trigger-type-1-diabetes

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3 Ways to Naturally Reduce Life-Crushing Stress

Not only is stress arguably more prevalent than ever before given the current circumstances of the modern world, but the detrimental effects of stress on your body are certainly now more understood than ever. With research indicating that high stress levels can actually increase your risk of premature death by a staggering 50%, it is apparent that stress is perhaps a leading killer in the general public and it is now more necessary than ever to de-stress. Here are 3 ways to naturally combat stress — without the use of harmful pharmaceuticals or other medical interventions.

1. Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Omega-3 fatty acids have been proven to enhance cognitive function and fend off depression naturally. In addition to general omega-3 supplements like high quality krill and fish oil, food sources high in omega-3′s include flax seeds, walnuts, sardines, salmon, and soybeans. Flax seeds are a popular choice due to containing highest omega-3 content (119% established daily value), plus they are easy to throw into a protein shake or a delicious raw salad.

Try consuming foods loaded with omega-3 each morning to start off your day, or pickup an inexpensive omega-3 supplement. Make sure it is purified and free of all contaminants and fillers (particularly mercury), as many low quality fish oil products can actually be damaging to your health.

2. Drink Tea

It’s extremely simple, and it is equally effective. Tea is a tasty way of melting stress and entering a deep state of relaxation. Chamomile tea in particular is a great nerve tonic that can also act as a beneficial sleep aid. Stress can oftentimes heavily impact your sleep schedule, which oftentimes amplifies the negative effects associated with high stress levels.

To add a nutritional boost to your tea, add some raw honey and stir it into the hot tea. Raw honey is used by many professional athletes as their ‘secret weapon’ and is also loaded with essential nutrients to help optimize your health and ward off unwanted stress.

3. Movement

It seems counterintuitive, exerting yourself physically in order to reap the benefits of relaxation. The truth of the matter, however, is that proper exercise is a fantastic method of ‘working off’ stress and leading to a higher state of relaxation. Exercise also comes with life promoting and extending benefits. Just 15 minutes of exercise per day can add 3 years to your lifespan — directly combating the life-shortening effects of stress.

Start including something known as high-intensity interval training (HIIT for short) into your fitness routine. HIIT is a great option if you are seeking an exercise routine that is the most effective and least time consuming. The idea behind HIIT is to utilize a short period of high-intensity training, and then allow your body to rest for a short period of time. This exercise trumps traditional cardio, as it has been found to burn fat for roughly 24 hours after completion.

Try the following beginner’s HIIT cardio workout and see how it works for you:

• Walk at a slow and steady pace for 1 minute
• Run for 1 minute
• Walk at a slow and steady pace for 2 minutes
• Run for 1 minute
• Repeat

Fighting stress can be done naturally and effectively, without the use of antidepressants or other sedatives. When given the proper tools, your body can easily repair itself and begin to recover from ailment — this includes stress. In conjunction with eliminating harmful ingredients from your diet and focusing on your goals with the amazing power of your mind, your stress will soon be eliminated.

Read more: http://naturalsociety.com/3-ways-to-naturally-reduce-life-crushing-stress/#ixzz1oXwkuLjh

Today - one person is diagnosed with the mental illness every seven seconds

Professor Peter Piot, former Under-Secretary General of the United Nations, compared dementia to the AIDs epidemic and said one person is diagnosed with the mental illness every seven seconds.

Dementia is 'next global health time bomb'

Dementia should be made a top health priority on a par with cancer and lung disease, a leading expert has said, after it has become the next global “time bomb”.

The population of sufferers, which currently stands at 36 million, is set to double by 2020 worldwide.

He is now calling on the World Health Organisation to add dementia to their list of top priority diseases to fund research and treatment across the globe.

He said: “It’s not adding years to your life, but life to your years.” 

Despite his calls to improve diagnosis, Prof Piot admitted it may not always be ethical to diagnose the condition, in parts of the world where treatment is not yet available.

He told BBC Radio4’s Today programme that developing countries in Asia and Latin America were seeing the greatest rise in dementia sufferers, as better healthcare led to people living longer.

Prof Piot, director of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, said: “The figures speak for themselves. We are really going into the next global health time bomb.

“I have worked for the last 30 years on AIDs. That was a time bomb several decades ago and it’s still not over.

"But the figures are there. Today 36 million people are living with dementia. Every seven seconds there is a new case and we will see a doubling in the number of people by 2020.

“People in the emerging economies, like Asia and Latin America, are living longer and dementia is progressing fastest there in terms of the numbers.

“It’s affecting, families, communities and of course the people themselves.”

He added that the idea dementia was an inevitable part of aging is a “myth” and that early diagnosis would allow sufferers to make legal, financial and care arrangements.

The World Health Organisation list of priorities currently comprises of cancer, lung disease, diabetes and chronic heart disease.

Source http://www.telegraph.co.uk