Tuesday, September 4, 2007
Homework
Sexually Transmitted Infections:
1. Chlamydia
-It is an infection caused by bacteria.
-You can get it by having sexual contact with another person who has the infection.
-Some symptoms for females may be pelvic pain, painful/frequent urination, vaginal discharge, bleeding after intercourse or there may not be any symptoms at all.
-Some symptoms for males may be painful urination, discharge from penis or there may not be any at all.
-The only way to know you have the infection for sure is to get a urine or discharge sample sent to a lab.
-It is treated with an antibiotic.
-If you don't take care of it then it may cause severe infections of the reproductive organs, infertility and you can spread it to other sex partners. You can also pass this infection from mother to infant during child birth.
2. Gonorrhea
-It is an infection caused by bacteria.
-How can get it by having sexual contact with someone who has the infection.
-Some symptoms for females may be pelvic pain, painful urination, vaginal discharge, fever, blood/pus from anus, sore throat or they may be none.
-Some symptoms for males may be painful urination, discharge from penis, blood/pus from anus, sore throat or there may be none.
-The only way to know for sure that you have this infection is to get a urine or discharge sample sent to a lab.
-This infection is treated with antibiotics.
-If you neglect to take care of this the it may cause PID mand/or infertility, heart trouble, skin issues and/or arthritis, you can spread it to partners and a mother can pass it to her child during birth.
3. Syphilis
-It's a bacterial infection
-The only way to get it is to have sexual contact with someone who has it.
-Some symptoms during the early stages are painful sores on mouth, penis, vagina, anus, or elsewhere on the body.
-You can find out if you have it by getting a medical examination of the sores or a blood test.
-It may be treated with antibiotics but may need hospitalization.
-If you neglect to treat this is may get as far as the second or even third stage. Syptims of the second stae are rash, fever, hair loss, body aches, sore throat, swollen glands and/or new sores. If it gets as far as the thrid stage it may get as severe as heart damage, brain damage, can cause PID, severe damage to fetus and it may even go as far as death.
4. HIV/AIDS
-It is a virus that damages the immune system which decreases the bodies ability to fight infections.
-You are able to get this infection by having sexual contact with someone who has it, blood to blood contact with someone who has it, sharing contaminated needles or breast milk.
-Some symptoms are fever, chillsm drenching night sweats, weaight loss, constant diarrhea, drycough with shortness of breath, constant fatigue, swollen glands, pink/purple raised blotches on/under the skin, white spots in mouth or there may be no symptoms at all.
-You can know for sure by getting a blood test or an orasure test done.
-Even though there is still no cure for this infection there's a mixture medications that can be taken to boost the immune system and fight the spread of infection and accompanying illnesses.
-If you neglect this you may develop a/some life threatening illness/illnesses, can be passed from mother to child during birth, sex partners and needle sharing partners.
5. Genital Herpes
-This is an infection caused by the Herpes Simplex Virus.
-How can get this infection by having sexual contact or skin to skin contact with someone who has it. This virus may be passed weather there are sores present or not.
-You may get painful blisters that will break into open sores and swollen glands. The sores will dry up and dissapear within 5-21 days.
-You should get a medical examination, fluid form sores sent to a lab and/or a blood test to know for sure.
-The infection will never leave your body however there are medications or cream that you can use to speed up the healing process and prevent future outbreaks.
-The sores come and go with stress and/or illnesses, you can spread this to your sex partners, and can be passed from mother to child during birth which may cause sickness and maybe even death.
6. Genital Warts
-This infection is cause by HPV (Human Papilloma Virus).
-Can be passed by having sexual or skin to skin contact with someone who has HPV and it can be passes even if warts arent visible.
-Small painless bumps which grows in/around genitals, may have slight itching or irritation or there may not be any symptoms.
-To know for sure you should get either a medical exam or a pap test.
-Once you are infected with this it stays in yoru body however you can get the warts burned, froze or cut off. May require surgery.
-Can be passed from mother to child during birth, can be passed to sex partners and the warts can grow, spread, and become harder to remove.
7. Pubic Lice/Crabs
-It's a parasite that lives in the hair around genitals.
-This is mostly passed by sexual or skin to skin contact but can be passed through infested towels, clothing and/or bedding.
-Some symptoms may be severe itching, lice or eggs in pubic hair and small dots of blood ion panties.
-The only way to know for sure it to get a visual examination.
-This can be treated by using a special shampoo/lotion, wash all bedding/clothing, have others who may also have it checked and treated.
-If you don't take care of this the symptoms can get worse, may lead to bacterial infection and can spread to others.
October 2, 2007
Contraceptives:
1. The Birth Control Pill:
-This pill is 92-99% effective if taken correctly. You should take one pill everyday. Taking this can make periods more regular, less painful, improve acne, it cna lower the riskk of ovarian cancer and the ablility to get prgnant returns quicky after stopping. Some side effacts could be weight gain, spotting, headaches, and possibly nausea. These side effects vary between the different pills and the person.
2. The Progestin-Only Pill:
-This pill is also 92-99% effective and one pill must be taken at the same time everyday. Your ability to get pregnant returns quickly after stopping and can be used while breastfeeding. Some side effects may be spotting.
3. The patch (Ortho Evra):
-Like the others so far it is 92-99% effective. You put on a new patch once a week for 3 weeks and then on the 4th week you dont wear one. This can make periods more regular and less painful, there is no pill to take daily and your ablility to get pregnant returns quickly after stopping. Wearing a patch for 3 weeks out of the month can irritate the skin underneath and/or around it.
4. The Ring (Nuvaring):
-92-99% effective. A small ring is inserted into the vagina and a you insert a new one each month. This does not require any fitting done by a doctor or any spermicide. This method liek many others can make your period more regular and less painful. There is no pill to take daily and the your ablility to get pregnant returns quickly after stopping. however, this can cause vaginal discharge.
5. IUD Intrauterine Device (ParaFard, Mirena):
-This method is 98-99% effective. This must be placed in the uterus by a doctor or health care provider must be removed also by a doctor or health care provider. Some good things about this method is that there is nothing to put in place before having sexual intercourse, the ParaGard may be in place for up to 12 years, Mirena may be left in place for up to 5 years. There is no pill to take daily and your ablility to get pregnant returns quickly after removal. May reduce period cramps, bleeding and cn be used while breastfeeding. Some negative things about this method may be that ParaGard may cause an increase in cramps and heavier and longer periods but it may also cause lighter or fewer periods. Spotting may occur and very rarely the uterus can be injured during placement.
6. Male Latex Condom:
-It can be 85-98% effective (depending on if it was used correctly or not). You need to use a new condom everytime you have sex. Condoms are easy to buy, there is no prescription needed. It can beput on as part of sex play. It can help relieve early ejaculation and it protects against many infections including HIV.
7. Female Condom:
-79-75% effective and you need to use a new one everytime you have sex. It is easy to buy, no prescription needed. Canbe put in as part of sex play. This method is good for people with latex allergy and protects you form many infections including HIV. Some side effects may be that it can slip out of place during sex and sometimes it may be hard to insert. It may also be noisy and it can irritate teh vagina and/or penis.
8. Spermicide (cream, gel, foam, inserts)
-This is 71-82% effective. It must be ised everytime you have sex. It's easy to buy, no prescription needed. Cna be put in as a part of sex play and it comes in many different forms: cream, gel, foam, inserts. Using spermicide nonoxynol-9 may increase your risk of getting the HIV infection. You may have an allergy to latex or spemicide. This method should not be used during vaginal bleeding or infection and it also increases your risk of getting a bladder infection.
9. Diaphragm:
-This can be from 80-94% effective. This must be used everytime you have sex and must be used with spermicide each time. It must must also be fitted be a health care provider. It can last several years adn costs very little to use. It can pritect you from some infections (NOT HIV). Using spermicide may increase your risk of getting the HIV infection. Allergy to latex or spermicide. This method should not be used during vaginal bleeding or infection and by using this method you increase your risk of getting a bladder infection.
10. The implant (Implanon):
-This method is over 99% effective. A doctor must place this under the skin of the upper arm and it must also be removed by a doctor. This may be left in place for up to 3 years. Your ability to get pregnant returns quickly after removal. There is no daily medicine and can be used while breastfeeding. This may cause changes in your period. (spotting, heavier periods or no period at all) After 1 year many women dont have a period at all.
11. The Shot (Depo-Provera):
-This shot is 97% effective. Every 3 months you go to your doctor and get another shot. Each shot works for 12 years and helps prevent cancer of the uterus (womb). There is no pill to take every day and can be used while breastfeeding. This may cause changes in your period. (spotting, heavier periods or no period at all). May cause weight gain, depression, hair loss, skin rash and change sex drive. This method may cause a delay in getting pregnant after shots are stopped and some women may have side effects for upto 6 months after stopping.
12. Emergency Contraception (Plan B):
-This is 75-89% effective depending on how long you wait after having unprotected sex to take the pill. You take 2 pills together as soon as you can after having unprotected sex. Women and men 18 and older do not need a prescription. This can lower the risk of getting oregnant if taken within 5 days of unprotected sex and can be used while breatfeeding. Side effects other than nausea are not frequent, (vomiting, fatigue, headache, dizziness and breast pain). The next period sometimes comes a few days early or a few days late.
Tobacco
October 9, 2007
Cost of use:
-Using tobacco can become very expensive. To figure out how much you spend on smoking is pretty easy. All you have to do is add up how much you spend on it per day and then multiply that by 365 and thats how much you spend per year. To find out how much you have spent so far on tobacco then multiply how much you spend per year by the number of years you've been using it. Then if you multiply the cost per year by 10 then thats how much money you'll spend in the next 10 years of your life if you continue using tobacco. However, this only includes the cost of the actual product, which means that it doesnt cover you higher health and life insurance or the health care costs due to tobacco related conditions. In Vermont the cost of a pack of cigarettes is about $6. If you were to smoke one pack each day then that would cost you about $42 a week. So smoking a pack a day for 30 days you would spend about $180. That would be $2184 coming out of your pocket each year just for the product so thats not counting the higher insurace or doctor bills or anything.
Social Acceptance:
-Smoking now is less acceptable then it was in the past. A lot of work places have some kind of smoking restrictions, some employers would even choose a nonsmoker over someone who does smoke because of insurance reasons and smokers tend to be out sick more frequently costing the business more money to keep them employed. Smokers also tend to cause insurance prices to increase for both other employees and for the employer who usually pays some of the workers' premiums. As a nonsmoker it's easier to get a house or apartment because smokers increase the maintenance costs of keeping the odors at an acceptable level because cigarette residue sticks to walls, carpets, drapes and any other fabrics. Finding a place to smoke is becoming a lot more difficult because communities are making it so that there's no smoking in public places like resturaunts and bars. Also most public buildings, concerts and sporting events are usually smoke free because it affects everyone around as well as the person using it. So it really isnt fair to others, especially kids.
Health of Others:
-Thousands of people die each year due to heart disease and lung cancer in healthy nonsmokers. This is caused by second hand smoke. Pregnant mothers who smoke increase their childs risk of getting asthma. This is also related to SIDS (Suden infant Death Syndrome) and infants with a really low birth weight. When children are raised around people who smoke they have a higher risk of getting colds, ear infections, bronchitis and other respiratory problems. Headaches, dizziness, eye irritation and nausea can also be casue by second hand smoke.
Setting an Example:
-The best way to set a good example if you dont want you child to smoke it to not do it yourself. Children whose parents smoke are more likely to start smoking themselves.
October 19, 2007
Cervical Cancer:
-HPV stands for Human Papilloma Virus. It can effect both women and men and it's very common. You can get this virus by having any kind of sexual activity involving genital contact with an infected person. There is a vaccine that can be given by a doctor or health care provider that can prevent only 2 of the types of HPV but these 2 types alone cause 70% of Cervical Cancer. A lot of people who get HPV never show any signs or symptoms of having it which means that they can pass it on to other partners without even knowing it. It is easily transmitted and it was estimated that about 20 million people in the US had HPV in 2005. Gardasil can help prevent you from getting types 6, 11, 16 and 18 if you're vaccinated before coming into contact with someone who has it. Gardasil does not protect everyone and doesn't not protect you from every type of cervical cancer. Gardasil is 3 injections over a period of 6 months. It can cause swelling, itching, pain, redness at the injection site. Also fever, nausea and dizziness. The only way to find out if Gardasil is right fro you is to talk to your doctor or health care provider. There are 40 types of HPV that are transmitted sexually and a few types can cause Cervical Cancer. Weather you are already vaccinated or not pap tests are still very important because they can detect dangerous cell changes before cancer develops. There are more than 100 types of HPV, some can cause warts, planters warts on the feet and common hand warts too. It can also effect the genital sex organs by causing genital warts. HPV doesn't only cause Cervical Cancer but it can also cause other genital and throat cancers too. However most types seem to have no harmful effect at all. Genital HPV infections are most common among people who are sexually active, at any time in the US there are at least 20 million people who have it. Between 10 and 15 million have the high risk types are the high risk kind that are asociated with Cancer. About 3 out of 4 people have HPV at some point in there life...usually not knowing it. It usually goes away by without treatment and don't cause cancer. Most women recover with no health problems and many develop immunity(which is a natural protection against different types of HPV they've been exposed to. Smoking may increase your risk of getting Cervical Cancer. If Condoms are used every time then they can reduce your risk of getting an HPV infection. They aren't as effective in preventing HPV as they are other infections like HIV, Gonorrhea and Chlamydia though; this is because HPV may be present in the skin that is not protected by a condom.
Testicular Cancer:
-Testicular Cancer occurs in the testicles. Testicular Cancer is rare compared to other types of Cancer but is the most common cancer in American males between the ages of 15 and 34 and no one knows why. However, it is highly treatable even when it has spread beyond the testicle. Depending on the stage the cancer is at you may recieve any of the folowing treatments:
- A feeling of heaviness in the scrotum.
- A dull ache in the abdomen or groin.
- A lump or enlargment in either testicle.
- A sudden collection of fluid in the scrotum.
- Pain or discomfort in a testicle or the scrotum.
- Enlargment or tenderness of the breasts.
- Unexplained fatigue or a general feeling of not being well.
- Pain in testicles or groin area.
- Swelling in tsticles or groin area.
- Lump(s) in testicle or groin area.
Shared Projects From Peers
Fruits:
-Apples:
Apple's are traditionally used in the treatment for weight loss, fingernails, bowel stimulator, arthritis, indigestion, gout, and many other things as well. Apple's are a very good source for chlorine, copper, iron, magnesium, sulfur, vitamin c, vitamin a, biotin, vitamin b-1, sodium, and pectin. The best kind of apple for you to juice with are one's that are hard and nice and firm. You should really try to avoid apple's that are bruised. Some people feel that you can juice with the seeds of an apple, and on the other hand some people also feel that you shouldn't juice your apple with the seeds. I feel that you should take out the seeds when you are juicing, because the seeds contain cyanide. The best kind of apples for you to buy would have to be the organic apple's. This type of apple does not have the wax that they put on some types. Apple's also offer a lot of amino acids.
Cornellier
-Peach:
The peach is traditionally used for blood problems, constipation and indigestion but it tastes very good. Good source of calcium, iron, vitamin c, and vitamin B-1 and 2. When buying peaches you want very orange ones and has a nice soft squishy touch. When juicing a peach it can be thick so you can add apple juice or water to even it out and get a better taste. The 3 largest vitamins are vitamin C, niacin and vitamin A.
-Lemon:
Traditionally Used For:Anemia, Arthritis, Blood, Constipation, Gout, Indigestion Skin Problems, Toxin Elimination, Weight Loss. Some people peel the skin and some don't. If you peel the skin, make sure you leave some of the white membrane on the fruit. The white membrane contains the bioflavanoids. The bioflavanoids help the body absorb and use Vitamin C.
Labadi
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orange juice is good for: anemia, constipation, indigestion, lungs, skin problems, weight loss, blood, gout, liver, scurvy, and strengthening blood vessels. the are a good source of: calcium, chlorine, copper, flourine, iron, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, silicon, zinc, vitamins B-1-2-6, E, K, bioflavanoids, biotin, folic acid, and inositol. good when they have think skin, good color and weight. it is a citrus, and so exercise after drinking. always take off the rind, but leave the white stuff. the rind can cause rectal problems if ingested.
Tallman
-Cranberries:
Traditionally used for: bladder, diuretic, fluid retention, hemorrhoids, indigestion, kidneys, lung congestion, piles, rectal problems, skin disorders, urinary tract problems, and weight loss. Cranberry juice is a good source of: calcium, iron, phosphorous, potassium, sodium, sulfur, vitamin A, B complex, vitamin C, and folic acid. The freshest cranberries are firm with a rich, deep color.
http://www.juicingbook.com/fruits/cranberry/
Chisamore
-Pineapple:
Traditionally used for weight loss, inflammation, digestive problems, blood disorders, gout, and sciatica. Pineapple has a few good sources of various thing. They are calcium, potassium, vitamin A, vitamin C, chlorine, sodium, sulfur, phosphorus, and bromelain. When buying pineapple you should look for ones that have a sweet smell and a golden color to them. If a pineapple is organic then you can juice the rind too. The rind carries a good source of bromelain which is a natural digestive enzyme. Pineapple caries high sources of vitamin A, vitamin C, and niacin.
Hodsden
There are a few things that can count as a cup of fruit. I cup of fruit counts as a cup along with 1/2 cup of 100% fruit juice, or ½ cup of dries fruit. Some specifics are 1 banana, 16 seedless grapes, 1 orange or 16 melon balls of watermelon.
Fruits have a lot of health benefits. Having a diet rich in fruit can reduce the risk of stroke, diabetes, and some forms of cancer like mouth stomach or colon cancer. Because some fruits are rich in fiber eating them could reduce the risk of heart disease. Eating fruits can be part of a low calorie diet because fruits have low amounts of calories per cup compared with some other foods.
Fruits also contain large amounts of nutrients. Many fruits are low in fats and none have cholesterol. Fruits are important sources of potassium as well as dietary fiber and vitamin c. Potassium helps maintain healthy blood pressure. Potassium is found in bananas, prunes and pears. Fiber helps maintain or reduce blood pressure levels and can be found in most whole fruits. Vitamin C helps repair body tissue and heal wounds.
There are some easy tips for eating fruits. Keep in season fruits on the counter and in the refrigerator so you always have fruits on hand. Eat whole fruits and 100% fruit juice. At breakfast top your food with fresh fruit, pack a fruit with lunch, and have coleslaw or pineapple at dinner. Add dips or dressing to frits to make them more appealing or add applesauce instead of oils when baking a cake. Keep fruit safe by cleaning it before you eat it and keep it separate from raw meat.
Watermelon juice is traditionally used for bladder problems, constipation, kidney problems, skin disorders and also as a digestive tonic. It is a good source of Vitamin A, B complex and Vitamin C. When you press a finger onto the stem area of a fresh watermelon it will give but then rebound after. It is important to keep in mind that watermelons are best drunk alone as apposed to in a concoction. Sense most of the nutrients in watermelons are found in the rind it is best to juice the entire watermelon. The three greatest amounts of vitamins in watermelon are Vitamin C, folate, and Pantothenic acid.
Vegetables
Martin
Basil-
Basil is mostly used for treating headaches, and for appetite stimulant. It is a very good source for magnesium, potassium, vitamin a, and chlorophyll. You can purchase basil in your local grocery store, but you can also grow it your self. Basil is indeed a green juice, and you really shouldn't have more than 1/4 of your daily juice containing green juice. It is very high in vitamin a, vitamin c, and foliate. Some of the many minerals found in basil are calcium, iron, magnesium, copper and zinc. But there are also many more minerals found in it.
Broccoli-
Broccoli is commonly used to help treat cancer prevention, cataract prevention, and for the immune system. It is a good source in calcium, vitamin a, vitamin b-1, potassium, and sulfur. The florets should be a purple color. You should avoid all florets that are a yellowish color. Broccoli does spoil very fast, so you should only purchase that amount that you are going to need. You shouldn't have more than 1/4 of your daily juice intake containing green juice. Broccoli is stocked rich in calcium. It is a member of the cabbage family, and is one of the best vegetables for you to juice with. Broccoli does best when it is started as transplants six weeks before the last frost.
Cornellier
Ginger-
Ginger is a commonly used for as a spice that you would put on other foods like chicken but traditionally used for colds, the digestive system, expectorant, immune system and mucous. The ends of a ginger root is dry and the taste is strong so only use a little at a time. The 3 largest vitamins that would get out of a ginger root would be vitamin c, niacin, and Pantothenic acid.
Garlic-
Traditionally used for problems in the immune system, skin problems and you blood pressure. Good source for calcium, Vitamin B-1, sodium, potassium, iron, and magnesium. For a freshness test all you have to do it look for a big head on a piece of garlic. Garlic has a very strong and hot taste so only use a little bit at a time. The 3 largest quantity’s of vitamins in garlic are vitamin c, niacin and Pantothenic acid.
Hayward
Kale-
Traditionally Used For: Anemia, Asthma, Arthritis Circulation, Eye Problems, Hair Loss, Hay Fever, Impotence Liver, Skin Problems, Ulcers, Weight Loss. Kale is best in the spring or fall. Look for firm Kale leaves. Due to the fact that Kale is a green juice, you will find it beneficial to have no more than about ¼ of your juice consisting of green juice. Kale can have a powerful taste, although it's definitely a vegetable worth juicing to its high chlorophyll content.
(Iceberg) Lettuce-
Traditionally Used For: Anemia, Constipation, Hair Loss, Insomnia, Liver, Nervous System, Weight Loss. A Good Source Of:Calcium, Chlorine, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Silicon, Sulfur, Vitamin A, Vitamin E
Labadi
Red Peppers-
9/10 Red peppers are used to help with: Artery cleaning, circulation, hair loss, skin problems, arthritis, eyes,and high blood pressure. Red peppers are a good source of potassium, silicon, vitamin A, and vitamin C. Fresh peppers are slightly shiny, waxed ones are not so good. Red pepper juice is considered a green juice, therefore, you will find it beneficial to have no more than about ¼ of your juice consisting of green juice. Don't use to much they have a strong flavor, about 1/4 of the pepper will work.
Cauliflower:
The cauliflower can be boiled, fried, steamed or eaten raw, and is traditionally used in cauliflower cheese, or other dishes with cheese sauce, or with meat gravy. For dieting, cauliflower is a good substitute for potatoes, and it is used to produce a potato substitute called fauxtato. Before Cooking the cauliflower, most people remove the green leaves and stalk, even though thy are eatable. Cauliflower is a good source for dietary fiber, folate,water and vitamin C, A and E. It also has several phytochemicals witch are really good for the human health, such as sulforaphane witch helps prevent cancer. Cauliflower is in the brassicaceae family, the same as broccoli, and it reproduces with seed. The cauliflower can be light orange, green, purple or yellow. The oranges type has 25 times as much vitamins. A then the white types do. The purple color comes from the antioxidant group anthocyanin, witch you also can find in red wine. for the cauliflower to be fresh, you should avoid those who have little brown spots on the heads. It should also have a firm head an an ivory color(white).09.12.07; Green Peppers:The green peppers are the unripe variety of bell peppers, and is in the Solanales family.Green peppers has a lot of vitamin C and A, bioflavonoids, beta-carotene, silicon, folate and potassium, and has a lot of powerful antioxident. This helps protect against cancer and hart disease. It also helps for hair loss, skin problems, circulation and high blood pressure. But it has less vitamin A and C than red peppers. For a green pepper to be fresh, it should be slightly shiny. Look for the ones that has not been waxed.Green peppers are often stuffed or used in salads, but can also be used as an extra ingredients to for example pork chops.
Tallman
Carrots-
Carrots are traditionally used for: acne, arthritis, asthma, bladder problems, cancer, cataracts, eye problems, hay fever, liver problems, skin problems, ulcers, and weight loss. Carrots are a good source of: calcium, phosphorous, potassium, sodium, vitamin B, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, and vitamin K. Look for carrots which are dark orange and without cracks for the freshest taste. Some organic growers sell juicing carrots.http://www.juicingbook.com/vegetables/carrot/
Celery-
Celery is traditionally used for: asthma, constipation, fluid retention, gout, insomnia, kidney problems, liver problems, lung problems, nervous problems, and weight loss. Celery is a good source of sodium and chlorophyll. For the freshest celery, choose celery stalks that are firm and as dark as possible. Avoid limp celery stalks.http://www.juicingbook.com/vegetables/celery/
Chisamore
Radishes-
Radishes were originally used for asthma, lung, asthma, thyroid, skin, and Eczema problems. This vegetable has a good source of iron, sodium, magnesium, vitamin C, and potassium. When buying radishes pick nice and red ones. If one you buy has green on the top then cut it off to make sure it still has its nutrients. It is important that radishes and radish sprouts are mixed with other vegetables because they have a strong taste. You should also only use small amounts. Seeing how they have a strong taste it is nice to mix them with apple juice or other juices. The three most commonly found vitamins in radishes are, Vitamin C, Niacan, and Pentatonic Acid.
Parsnip-
Parsnip was originally used for acne, asthma, cataracts, hey fever, skin problems, weakness, arthritis, bladder, eyes, liver, ulcers, and weight loss. This vegetable has a few good sources. Some of the sources include, chlorine, silicon,phosphorus, sulfur, potassium, and vitamin C. Parsnip is a sweet tasting vegetable. When buying parsnip look for creamy parsnips with good size. It is good to mix with other vegetables to tone down its strong taste. Parsnip also add a good taste when juicing. Three normally found vitamins in Parsnip are Vitamin C, Niacan, and Pantothenic Acid.HodsdenCabbage9/10/07Green cabbage is traditionally used for asthma, lung problems, bladder problems, constipation, high blood pressure, and hair loss. It is a cheep available vegetable that has more nutrients raw rather than cooked.
Hodsden
Green Cabbage-
Green cabbage is a good source of sulfur, iodine, vitamin U,potassium, vitamin b-6, and vitamin c. The way to tell if it is fresh is if it is solid and heavy with full color leaves. Important information about cabbage is that it may cause an increase in gas and intestinal cramping. The three greatest vitamins in cabbage are vitamin c, a, and niacin.
Cucumber-
Cucumber juice is used for treating acne, hair loss,arthritis, fluid loss, high blood pressure, and for weight loss. It is a good source of potassium, vitamin A, manganese, silicon, and sulfur. Fresh cucumbers are dark green with a bumpy surface and about 10-20 cm long. Cucumbers contain a lot of water and people in hot countries drink cucumber juice to stay cool. Cucumbers contain a lot of vitamin c, a, and niacin.(no important info)
Rogers
Yams-
Yams are a tuber native to Africa and Asia and are similar to potatoes in use. Yams are a good source of Vitamin C, dietary fiber, Vitamin B6, potassium, and manganese. Yams can be stored at room temperature for six months, and so do not necessitate freshness other than a hard skin and soft internal meat. Many verities of Yams exist, with varying color, size and texture. When compared to potatoes yams are superior in many ways. Having higher prolonged energy content, higher anti-oxidants, lower saturated fats and a high potassium low sodium ratio which helps to maintain lower blood pressure. The three most abundant Vitamins in Yams are…Vitamin C.................16.5mgPantothenic Acid0...0.4mgNiacin0.....................0.8mg
Vitamins:
Thiamine, also called vitamin B1, is used in many different body functions. A very little amount of this vitamin is actually stored in the body. Thiamine is a very important vitamin, if somebody who is suffering from beriberi injects thiamine into there body, then they will be on their feet within a matter of hours. It also plays a role in helping circulation. It helps the blood formation and the metabolism of carbohydrates. It is also required for the health of the nervous system, and is used in the bio synthesis of a number of call constituents. Females should consume 1.0 mg per day, and males should consume 1.4 mg a day. Death in Thia min is very uncommon, although long-term amounts of larger than 3 grams have been known to cause toxicity. This vitamin should be taken with the B group vitamins and manganese. It is proven that thiamine can be useful for motion sickness in air and sea travel, and that this vitamin also repels insects when excreted through the skin.
Cornellier
Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol)http://www.vivo.colostate.edu/hbooks/pathphys/endocrine/otherendo/vitamind.htmlhttp://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/vitamind.asphttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitamin_DVitamin D helps regulate the alcium and phosphorus, when sent to the liver and kidney it also acts as a hormone that messages the intestines to increase the absorption of calcium. Vitamin D is created when exposed to the sun or eating certain foods. You may get a lot of Vitamin D from various plants, egg yolk and fish oil. You cannot get Vitamin D overdose from just being out in the sun but if you eat to much food that contains a lot of Vitamin D then there are problems that include rickets, bowing of you bones or severe liver disease. Vitamin D is not a fully understood Vitamin but is understood to help kill and cure the body of cancer cells.
Hayward
Vitamin B-3 (Niacin) Vitamin b-3 can be found in the following liver, heart, kidney, chicken, eggs and milk and also in tomatoes and broccoli. The recommended daily allowance of niacin is 2-12 mg a day for children 14 mg a day for women, 16 mg a day for men. People taking pharmacological doses of niacin (1.5 - 6 g per day) often experience a syndrome of side-effects that can include one or more of the following facial flushing and itching liver toxicity.
Vitamin B-5 (Pantothenic Acid) , is know as the "anti-stress vitamin", it is part of the B group of vitamins, it is a water-soluble vitamin. This nutrient can be made in the body by the intestinal flora. B-5 is very important to the secretion of hormones, these hormones assist the body with metabolism, help with allergies, and beneficial to the nerves, skin, and muscles. a daily doseage, would be 10mg. its not really toxic, but tomuch can give you diarrhea, digestive disturbances and water retention. B-5 can be found in: beef, brewer’s yeast, eggs, fresh vegetables, kidney, legumes, liver, mushrooms, nuts, pork, royal jelly, saltwater fish, torula yeast, whole rye flour, and whole wheat.
Tallman
Vitamin B-12 (Cyanocobalamin) performs as a coenzyme for the creation of DNA and benefits growth and cell development. B-12 comes from dairy products, eggs, and flounder. If you don't have enough vitamin B-12 you will become nausiated, have loss of appetite, and a sore mouth. Tobacco and alcohol reduce the absorption of vitamin.
http://www.vitamins-nutrition.org/
Chisamore
Vitamin D (Chrolecalciferol, sunshine vitamin)Cholecalciferol is a vitamin that can help with the absorption of calcium from the stomach and to help with the functioning of calcium throughout your body. Cholecalciferol helps people who have low calcium levels or to prevent it from happening. Chloecalciferol can also prevent osteoporosis. If you have kidney problems, heart disease, or circulation problems then you should not take this vitamin. It has yet to be found out if over usage of this product will hurt an unborn child.When taking this pill you should drink a full glass of water. You should NEVER crush up this pill and take it. You should take this pill as directed by your doctor or read the directions. If you miss a dose you should take it as soon as you can, but if it is close to your next dose for that day then skip the day that you missed. You should also not use mineral oil.If you're taking this pill and you get any allergic reaction, irregular heartbeat, nausea, constipation, dry mouth, weakness, headache, muscle or bone pain, or drowsiness then stop taking this vitamin and contact your doctor.
Hodsden
Vitamin H or Biotin is part of the B vitamin group. It is required for many parts of life. It is used in the growth of cells, the metabolism of fats, and plays a role in the transfer of energy from food to the body. Its benefits include healthy hair, sweat glands, and it helps with muscle pain. There are many effects on the body when you are not getting enough vitamin H. The most visible side effect is hair loss. It can result in complete baldness. Other symptoms from not enough vitamin H is dry skin, loss of appetite and, high cholesterol. There are no known side effects from too much vitamin H. Vitamin H is supposed to be taken along with other B group vitamins. Vitamin H is present in cheese, liver, eggs, chicken breast, mushrooms, salmon, and spinach.Dustin-Vitamin B-12 (Cyanocobalamin) performs as a coenzyme for the creation of DNA and benefits growth and cell development. B-12 comes from dairy products, eggs, and flounder. If you don't have enough vitamin B-12 you will become nausiated, have loss of appetite, and a sore mouth. Tobacco and alcohol reduce the absorption of vitamin.http://www.vitamins-nutrition.org/
Rogers
Vitamin P or bioflavonoids are compounds found in ample amounts within plants. They serve in the defense and pigmentation of plants. Unlike many active plant compounds flavonoids have a low toxicity. Flavonoids are known for their anti-oxidant properties. And although have been called Vitamin P for ease, are not really vitamins.Flavonoids are helpful in the absorption of Vitamin C and are more potent when taken together. However flavonoids are absorbed poorly by the body, at only about 5% . Research has also shown that flavonoids are quickly metabolized by the body, as they are seen as foreign bodies. Therefore the newest belief is that the flavonoids do not act directly in the body, but that it is the bodies reaction against them that is beneficial, almost in the same way as a vaccination. Flavonoids can provide anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial and anti-cancer services.Flavonoids are found in most plants but the white membrane below citrus peel, as well as peppers, grapes, red wine, onions, garlic, blue and red berries, green tea and buckwheat are specifically high in them. There is little problem with deficiencies, interactions or overdoses with a decent diet, as flavonoids are common within our foods. In extreme causes an overdose of flavonoids can cause diarrhea.
My Projects
Performs as a coenzyme (which is a small organic but non-protein molecule that carries a chemical group between enzymes) and affects the body’s use of protein, carbohydrates, and fat. It helps convert tryptophan (which is an essential amino acid that's involved in human nutrition) to niacin (which is most important to functions in the production of energy from the body’s blood sugar. It is also necessary to the production of fats in the human body. Niacin is also essential for correct functioning of the nervous system) It may be found in meat, fish, eggs, milk, and whole grain foods. This vitamin promotes healthy cardiovasicular, nervous, and immune systems. Supports healthy hair, skin and normal red-blood-cell development. Assists in the creation of food energy and possible anemia treatment. It functions as a tranquilizer, it's important for healthy nerve and muscle functioning, blood cholesterol may decrease, reduction of PMS symptoms, it may reduce asthma symptoms and increases levels of serotonin to ease sleep.
Vitamin B6 may be found in Avocados, Bananas, Beef liver, Chicken, Fortified cereals, Ground beef, Ham, Hazelnuts, Potatoes, Salmon, Shrimp, Soybeans, Sunflower seeds, Tuna and Wheat germ
Suggested amounts:
-Men: 1.3 mg
-Men (Over 50): 1.7 mg
-Women: 1.3 mg
-Women (Over 50): 1.5 mg
-Pregnancy: 1.9 mg
-Lactation: 2.0 mg
Pears...
A medium sized pear contains only about 100 Calories even though Levulose (which is the sweetest of known natural sugars) is found in fresh pears more than any other fruit. Pears have no sodium, no cholesterol, no saturated fat and is a quick, natural source of energy. For every 100g of pear contains about 6mg of vitamin C. Good source of fiber, vitamins B2, C, E,Copper and Potassium. Pears also contains a significant amount pectin (a water soluble fiber). Pectin helps lower cholesterol and tone the intestines. They are also really good for infants.
Tomatoes...
Eating tomatoes has many health benifits. They contain compounds that have been proven to help prevent cancer, heart disease, cataracts and much more. Tomatoes were never eaten in the U.S. until the early 1800's because they are considered part of the deadly nightshade family. The deadly nightshade family were considered toxic and caused many things like appendicitis, cancer and "brain fever". But now people know that they are safe to eat and may do just the opposite. They contain a large amount of vitamin C (40% of the daily value), 15% of daily value for vitamin A, 8% of potassuim, 7% of the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) of iron for women and 10% RDA for men. The compound I talked about in the beggining appears to act as an antioxidant which neutralizing free radicals that may damage cells in the body. Harvard's studies have discovered that men who consume 10 servings of tomatoes a week (which is the equivalent to 10 slices of pizza) can reduce the risk of developing prostate cancer by 45%. Italian researchers discovered that those who consume more than 7 servings of raw tomatoes lower the risk of developing rectal, colon, or stomach cancers by 60%.
Zucchini...
Zucchini is a type of squash that resembles a cucumber in size and shape made up of 95% water, and is a refreshing addition to a salad. Zucchini contains vitamin C and lutein, which is important for healthy eyes and seeing at night. Vitamin C helps heal cuts and scrapes faster and fights off sniffles and colds. One zucchini has 25 calories and became popular in the U.S. in the 1950's. They are available year round. They are also rich in fiber which helps the digestive system and prevents constipation.
MyPyramid.gov
My Pyramid Plan:
Eat these amounts from each food group daily. This plan is a 2000 calorie food pattern. It is based on average needs for someone like you. (A 17 year old female, 5 feet 7 inches tall, 150 pounds, physically active less than 30 minutes a day.) Your food needs also depend on your rate of growth and other factors. See a health care provider who can track your height and weight over time to identify your specific needs.
1. Make half your grains whole and aim for at least 3 ounces of whole grains a day
2. Vary your veggies and aim for...
3 cups of dark green veggies
2 cups of orange veggies weekly
3 cups of dried beens and peas weekly
3 cups of starchy veggies weekly
6 1/2 cups of other veggies weekly
6 teaspoons of oils a day
limit extras to 265 calories
Physical activity is also important for health. You should get at least 60 minutes of physical activity most or all days.
Group 2: Veggies
What's in the vegetable group?
--All Veggies and 100% Vegetable juice would be countable as a memeber of the vegetable group. Your vegetables may be raw or cooked. They can be whole, mashed or cut up. They can even be fresh, frozen, canned or dried. Vegetables are organized into 5 subgroups based on their nutrients.
The subgroups are:
--Dark Green Vegetables, Orange Vegetables, Dry Beans and Peas, Starchy Vegetables and Other Vegetables.
How much is needed?
--The amount of veggies needed all depends on your level of physical activity, age and sex.
Children:
*Ages 2-3 should consume about a cup.
*4-8 should get about 1 1/2.
Girls:
*Ages 9-13 should have about 2 cups.
*14-18 2 1/2 cups.
Boys:
*Ages 9-13 should have 2 1/2 cups.
*14-18 about 3 cups.
Women:
*Ages 19-30 years old should have about 2 1/2 cups.
*Ages 31-50 should also have about 2 1/2 cups.
*51 and older should only consume about 2 cups.
Men:
*Ages 19-30 should have about 3 cups.
*Ages 31-50 should also have about 3 cups.
*51 and older should only consume about 2 1/2 cups.
These approximations are all based on indiviaduals who get less than 30 minutes of exercise per day. Those are more physically active may be able to consume more than suggested above without exceeding calorie needs.
My Juice!
Juice 3 slices of pineapple
Juice together one-half of an orange, 4 fresh strawberries and 1 bunch of red grapes.
Stir it. You'll get about 1 ½ cups of delicious fruit juice.
It will help to fight colds, the flu and aid with general cleansing.
Reflective Writes
Today I learned how to create a blog. I learned how to edit and add things to it too! This was all new to me...I've never done anything like this before so I had to mess around with things to learn how they work.
September 6, 2007...
Today in class we did an outside activity. We wrote down the different types of health which were Physical, Mental, Social, Emotional and Spiritual. Then we went outside and after every activity we wrote down different ways we could associate the different types of health into the things we did. I found most of my associations were physical and I didn't really find anything that was spiritual. We also took some notes today too. We wrote down some different definitions of what we thought health might be and then shared with the class...we came up with:
-Health is to treat your body right
-Health is the mental, physical and emotional aspects of life
-Health is the general wellness of the mind and body
-Health is physical well-being
Then we started taking notes on a video but the bell rang...all fruits and veggies except organics need a good scrub before use.
September 10, 2007...
Today we...I don't remember most of it actually...I remember we watched the rest of that video. Form that I learned:
-You should wash apples before using, you can use the peel and you should remove the seeds because they contain small amounts of cyanide.
-You should also scrub carrots, you can keep the peel of this too, and the greens may be toxic so you should remove them.
-You do not have to scrub citrus however, you do have to peel it because the peel is bitter and toxic, you may leave the seeds.
-You should retain as much white rind as possible because it's rich in bioflavoniods
-You do not have to peel celery but you do have to scrub it, and retain the leaves.
We also looked at different types and brands of juicers and what the differences are. A titanium blade is better than just a stainless steel one because it's more durable.
September 12, 2007...
So today we started off talking about how people aren't getting their work done on time and are falling behind. We looked at some other people's blogs that had everything done and up to date to see how ours should look. After that everyone learned how to make a del.icio.us account and I made one.
September 14, 2007...
In class we went over the pyramid plan and we compared different peoples outcomes. After that we were told not to post anything on our bogs that could be offensive to certain people. We went over the homework and then we got our groups. I'm in group #2 with Kris and Jamie. Our project is on Veggies and is due September 20, 2007.
September 18, 2007
In today's class some people presented their vitamin, fruit and veggie projects. I wasn't there for the beginning of class due to my senior guidance appointment though. The only presentation I was able to see was Kiya's and then I presented mine. I learned that Royal jelly is jelly made by bees to indicate which bee is the queen. Her vitamin was B-5 and it relieves stress. I also learned that it dissolves in water. Too much of this vitamin can cause diarrhea and water retention. This vitamin can be found in beef, fresh veggies, egg, mushrooms and more...
September 21, 2007
So today we went into the computer lab so everyone could catch up on their blogs. Which was a good idea because a lot of people were behind! Everyone was pretty much doing there own thing so I don't have much to say about today's class. I got caught up and got everything figured out...that was about it.
September 25, 2007
Today we had a guest speaker in class. His name is Ricky, most of us have seen him before. The family and consumer science class joined us for the presentation. Today Ricky was presenting information on STIs and he talked a little about HPV. We went over 7 different STIs. They were Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, HIV/AIDS, Genital Herpes, Genital Warts and Pubic Lice/Crabs. We talked about what each one was, how you get it, the symptoms, how you know for sure, how it's treated and what can happen if you don't take care of it.
September 27, 2007
Ricky came into class again today. This time he talked to us about contraceptives (a.k.a. birth control). There were 11 different types of birth control and then he told us about Plan B. There's the Male Condom, Female Condom, Spermicide (cream, jell or foam), the Implanon, the Depo- Shot, the Pill, Progestin-Only Pills, the Patch, the Nuvaring, IUD. Ricky told us the percent of effectiveness for each method, how to use it, the advantages and side effects.
October 1, 2007
Today Sarah, Jamie, Molly, Taylor and CJ presented their vitamin projects. Sarah did Vitamin B1. There is very little of this vitamin stored in the body and if you inject it into some one's body who has beriberi (which is lack of Thiamine) then it will get them right back onto their feet within hours. It helps your blood formation and repels insects. Females are recommended to have 1mg per day and Males should have 1.4mg per day. Jamie's vitamin was B3 which is found in liver, heart, kidney, chicken, eggs, milk, tomatoes and broccoli. Children should get from 2-12mg per day, women should get about 14mg per day and men should get about 16mg per day. Molly's vitamin was Vitamin D which helps increase low calcium levels or prevent it. If this vitamin is over used then it can hurt an unborn child and you should never crush this pill before taking it. Taylor's vitamin was vitamin E. When it's sent to the liver and kidney it acts as a hormone and messages the intestines to increase absorption of calcium. Its created when exposed to the sun or eating certain foods. CJ had vitamin H which helps with healthy hair, sweat glands and muscle pain. This vitamin is found in Cheese, Liver, Eggs, Chicken breast, Mushrooms, Salmon and Spinach.
October 3, 2007
Today we had a really long conversation/debate on health insurance. Weather it should be up to the individual to have insurance or the government. I think it should be up to the individual because in order for others to help you, you have to help yourself first.
October 5, 2007
I wasnt in class but there was a substitute and everyone who was there watched a movie.
October 9, 2007
We got our tobacco projects today and then went to the computer lab to get started on them. Thats about it...
October 11, 2007
Today we learned some facts about testicular cancer. In the year 2000 there were 2000 cases of testicular cancer. In the year 2005 there were 9000 cases of testicular cancer, which means that 1-2% of cancers are teticular. They arent sure what causes it yet. Testicular cancer doesnt get more common as you get older, it is most common in white caucasion men from ages 16-45. I also learned that alcohol slows down your heart rate and reduces your risk of having a heart attack. This is only true when you drink like a glass of wine with dinner once in a while or something...however, this isnt true when you get wasted every weekend.
October 15, 2007
Today we talked Testicular Cancer. We talked about how its not usually painful and a lot of times theres just lumps and/or swelling.
October 23, 2007
In class we played black jack with health cards that had tobacco facts on them. If you lost then you had to write the facts that were on the card left in your hand down. Whoever had the most wins in each group got to keep the deck of cards.
October 25, 2007
Today in class we talked about our final exam. Instead of taking a test we're going to be put into groups and we're going to play jeopardy. After we talked about that Molly and Gabe presented their tobacco projects.
October 29, 2007
We started off todya with Molly doing her juicing project. She made fruit punch which had apples, orange and strawberries. After the juice there were more tobacco presentations.
October 31, 2007
I was not in class today but Taylor did his juicing project whcih had oranges and grapes in it. Then the class looked at slides that had to do with the effects tobacco has on your body. Tey copared pictures of a healthy body to that of a smoker and saw how bad smoking really is for you.
November 2, 2007