9-6-07
Physical health- One thing we talked about yesterday that dealt with physical health was the littering in the school parking lot. People littering effects the envirnment which has an effect on our physical health. Another thing we talked about was people being allergic to bees. If sarah or madison were stung by a bee they would have a reaction by swelling up and that effects their physical health.
Mental Health- One thing that deals with mental health is stress. If we are stressed out about something it's a thinking process, so its mental health. Athletes also fall in the category of mental health. This is because athletes have to think about the game and whats going on. We have to strategize and see the whole field and what our next move should be.
Emotional Health- Stress is emotional health beauaes I know for a fact that if im stressed out sometimes I just start crying. Crying is one of my emotions, and even if i'm not sad I cry just because i'm stressed. I feel a lot better after a good cry.lol.
Spiritual- The sun is spiritual health. Some people feel connected to the envirnment or the world just by looking or feeling the sun beam down on them. Another example would be athletics. Some people might pray before a game for luck.
Social Health- Athletics have to do with social health because you are playing on a team. A team consist of more than one person so you are dealing and socializing with different people. Another example of social health was vandalizing. Mr. Cahoon mentioned how downtown there was vandalizing going on and as the summer went by it got worse and worse. If someone starts for example writting on a wall and nobody covers it up, then more people come and add to it.
Friday, August 31, 2007
Homework
10-16-07
Testicular and Cervical Cancer
Testicular cancer is not a common kind of cancer. There is no cause so far found for testicular cancer. Testicular cancer can be in your family history but that doesn’t mean you will get it. If your baby is born with un-descended testicles your baby is more likely to get it. Same if the testicles are twisted. There are some symptoms for Testicular cancer. They are: swelling, pain in the lower pelvic region, a lump and sometimes nausea.
In order to treat testicular cancer you can have your testicals removed or chemotherapy. There is also cervical cancer. This cancer is very common in women. What causes this is HPV( Human Papiloma Virus). The way this virus is passed is from male to female. This can happen when having sexual contact with someone who has HPV. Many times there are no symptoms of HPV but some are genital warts. To help this you can get a vaccine. The vaccine helps prevent the two types of cervical cancer known as Gardasil.
10-12-07
Drug Fact Chat Day
The questions I asked were:
How man people die a year from Drugs?
Marsha Lopez:
That is a complicated question because not all drug deaths are identified as drug deaths. Intentional misuse of hazardous materials, for example, results in a lot of poisoning deaths and they may not be recognized. In general about 17,000 deaths a year are from use of illicit drugs. In addition, 440,000 die from tobacco related illnesses and 50,000 from alcohol every year.
What happens to you if you use ecstasy?
Thanks for this question. MDMA (3,4 methylenedioxymethamphetamine) is a synthetic, psychoactive drug that is chemically similar to the stimulant methamphetamine and the hallucinogen mescaline. MDMA acts as both a stimulant and psychedelic, producing an energizing effect, as well as distortions in time and perception and enhanced enjoyment from tactile experiences.
You might find it interesting to know that MDMA exerts its primary effects in the brain on neurons that use the chemical serotonin to communicate with other neurons. The serotonin system plays an important role in regulating mood, aggression, sexual activity, sleep, and sensitivity to pain. For some people, MDMA can be addictive, as evidenced by continued use despite knowledge of physical or psychological harm, withdrawal effects, and tolerance (or diminished response), and 34 percent met the criteria for drug abuse. Almost 60 percent of people who use MDMA report withdrawal symptoms, including fatigue, loss of appetite, depressed feelings, and trouble concentrating.
Chronic users of MDMA perform more poorly than nonusers on certain types of cognitive or memory tasks. Some of these effects may be due to the use of other drugs in combination with MDMA, among other factors. In high doses, MDMA can interfere with the body’s ability to regulate temperature. On rare but unpredictable occasions, this can lead to a sharp increase in body temperature (hyperthermia), resulting in liver, kidney, and cardiovascular system failure, and death. Users of MDMA face many of the same risks as users of other stimulants such as cocaine and amphetamines. These include increases in heart rate and blood pressure, a special risk for people with circulatory problems or heart disease, and other symptoms such as muscle tension, involuntary teeth clenching, nausea, blurred vision, faintness, and chills or sweating. Psychological effects have also been reported, and these can include confusion, depression, sleep problems, drug craving, and severe anxiety. These problems can occur during and sometimes days or weeks after taking MDMA. If you would like more information on Ecstasy, you might want to check out: http://www.drugabuse.gov/Infofacts/ecstasy.html.
what is the least harmful drug?
Joe Frascella - This question is hard to answer precisely. There is a lot we still don't know about which drugs are more harmful than others. We do know that each person is different with different vulnerabilities to drugs, so it'shard to predict a drug's effects on an individual. It's a little like playing "Russian Roulette" -- if you choose to use drugs. But, if you do, the earlier you stop, the more likely you will be to avoid addiction and the harmful brain changes that lead to it. For more information, see http://www.drugabuse.gov/scienceofaddiction/addiction.html. Hope this helps, and thanks for the good question.
STI’s
Pubic lice “Crabs”
What is it? A parasite that lives in the hair around the genitals.
How do you get it? Mostly by sexual contact or skin to skin contact with an infected person. Or by sharing infested towels, clothing, bedding.
What are the symptoms? Severe itching, may be able to see lice or eggs in the pubic hair, small dots of blood in underwear.
How can you know for sure? Visual exam of the area.
How is it treated? By using a special shampoo or lotion, wash all bedding, clothing, etc, have others checked.
What can happen if you don’t take care of it? May lead to bacterial infection. May spread to other people. Symptoms may get worse.
Chlamydia
What is it? An infection caused by bacteria
How do you get it? Sexual contact (vaginal, oral or anal) with someone who has Chlamydia.
What are the symptoms? Women: May have none. Pelvic pain, painful or frequent urination. Vaginal discharge. Bleeding after intercourse. Men: May have none. Painful urination. Discharge from the penis.
How can you know for sure? Urine sample sent to lab. Discharge sample sent to lab.
How is it treated? Antibiotics
What can happen if you don’t take care of it? Can cause severe infections of the reproductive organs. Infertility, can pass from mother to child during child birth. Can spread to other sex partners.
Gonorrhea
What is it? An infection caused by bacteria.
How do you get it? Sexual contact with someone who has it
What are the symptoms? Women: Blood or puss from anus. May have none, sore throat, pelvic pain, painful urination, vaginal discharge, fever. Men: May have none, painful urination, discharge from penis, blood/ pus from anus, sore throat.
How can you know for sure? Urine sample sent to lab. Sample of discharge sent to the lab.
How is it treated? Antibotics
What can happen if you don’t take care of it? Can cause PID and or infertility. Can pass from mother to child (cause eye damage of child), heart trouble, skin issues an or arthritis, can spread to other sex partners.
Syphilis
What is it? An infection caused by bacteria.
How do you get it? Sexual contact with someone who has Syphilis.
What are the symptoms? Early stages: painless sore or sores on mouth, penis, vagina, anus or elsewhere on body.
How can you know for sure? Medical exam of the sores. Blood Test.
How is it treated? Antibiotics, possible hospitalization.
What can happen if you don’t take care of it? Second Stage: (6 weeks to 4 months after contact). New sores, rash, fever, hair loss, body aches, sore throat, swollen glands. Third Stage: (4 years later). Damage to the heart and brain can cause PID. Can cause severe damage to a fetus, even death, can cause death.
HIV/AIDS
What is it? Virus that damages the body’s ability to fight infections.
How do you get it? Sexual contact with someone who has HIV. Blood to blood contact with contaminated blood. Sharing contaminated needles, Breast milk.
What are the symptoms? May have none, Unexplained fever, chills, or drenching night sweats, unexplained weight loss, constant diarrhea, dry cough with shortness of breath, constant fatigue, unexplained swollen glands, pink to purple flat raised blotches on or under skin, persistent white spots in mouth.
How can you know for sure? Blood test, Orasure test.
How is it treated? Mixture of medicines to fight the spread of the infection and any accompanying illness.
What can happen if you don’t take care of it? Develop eye threatening illness, mother can pass it to child, spread to sex and needle sharing partners.
Genital Herpes
What is it? An infection caused by the Herpes simplex.
How do you get it? Sexual contact or skin to skin contact with someone who has herpes. Virus can be passed even if no sores are present.
What are the symptoms? Painful Blisters that break into open sores. Sores dry up and disappear in 5-21 days. Swollen glands.
How can you know for sure? Medical exam of blisters/ sores. Fluid may be taken from the sores and sent to a lab. Blood test.
How is it treated? Once infected, the virus stays in your body. Medications or cream may spread up healing of sores. Medications may help to prevent future breakouts.
What can happen if you don’t take care of it? Sores will come and go, normally with stress and other illness. Can spread virus to sex partners even when sores are not present. Mother can pass to child at birth, cause sever damage to child even death.
Genital Warts
What is it? An infection caused by the human papilloma.
How do you get it? Sexual or skin to skin contact with someone who has HPV. Virus can be passed even if warts are not visible.
What are the symptoms? May not be any. Small, painless, cauliflower like bump that grows in or around the genital area.
How can you know for sure? Medical exam of bumps, Pap test in women.
How is it treated? Once infected, the virus stays in your body, no known cure. Warts may be burned off, frozen off, or removed with minor surgery.
What can happen if you don’t take care of it? Warts can grow larger, become harder to remove or spread to new areas. HPV is the leading cause of cervical cancer in women. Can be passed from mother to child during child birth. Can spread the virus other sex partners.
Tobacco Essay
Quitting Smokeless Tobacco
Charlene Rodriguez
Quitting smoking is very hard to do, but possible. The reason it is so hard, is because Tobacco is incredibly addictive. The Nicotine in Tobacco is said to be as addictive as heroine or cocaine. There at two things you must overcome in order to quit. They are to not be physically and psychologically dependent on nicotine.
The effects of Nicotine are very serious. It effects a lot of your body. Parts of yoru body effected by Nicotine are : your heart and blood vessels, your hormonal system, your metabolism and brain. What Nicotine does is makes you have a pleasure feeling. That is what makes you want to use more Nicotine. Eventually your body develops a tolerance and that leads to an increase of the use of nicotine. “Smokeless tobacco delivers a high dose of nicotine”. “Smokeless tobacco constantly produces levels of nicotine higher than those seen with smoking and blood vessels of Nicotine throughout the day are similar among smokers and those who use smokeless tobacco”.
When you quit nicotine you will have Nicotine withdrawals. The withdrawal is both physical and mental. “Physically the body is reacting to the absence of Nicotine. Psychologically, the user is faced with giving up a habit, which is a major change in behavior”. The symptoms of withdrawal are: dizziness, depression, feeling of frustration and anger, irritability, trouble sleeping, trouble concentrating, restlessness, headaches, tiredness, increased appetite. The symptoms can last from a few days to several weeks.
When thinking of quitting, there are many things you should take into consideration. First is social acceptance. It is common you will have bad breath, gum disease and discolored teeth. Secondly, it starts adding up and costing a lot of money. Most importantly though, is setting an example. You don’t want to set a bad example for your children and showing them that smoking is ok.
There are many places to turn to for support while trying to quit. One big source is telephone based programs. You are transferred to trained councilors. You are helped to plan a quitting method. The good thing about this is that, “it doesn’t require transportation or childcare, and its available nights and weekends”. To get help finding a program call ACS at 1-800-ACS-2345.
There is also group counseling. Some important things to take into consideration are: session lengths. The sessions should be at least 20-30 minutes per session. The other thing is the number of sessions. You should have at least 4-7 sessions. The third thing is the number of weeks. The things listed below are things you should avoid in group meetings. “Promise instant, easy success with no effort on your part, using injections or pills with “secret” ingredients, charge a very high fee, are not willing to provide references from people who have taken the class”. One thing you should know though is that the programs have a fairly low overall success rate.
There are other ways to help with Nicotine withdrawals. There is Nicotine gum and Lozenges. “Lozenges allow you to control your dosage and help keep craving at bay”. Its really important if you are pregnant or have a heart disease you should talk to your doctor before taking Nicotine replacements. Others are Bupropion and varencline. Bupropion reduces the symptoms of Nicotine withdrawal. It effects chemicals in the brain that are related to nicotine cravings. Varenciline is a pill you take twice a day. It “interferes with Nicotine receptors in the brain, reduces physical pleasure from Nicotine and helps lesson symptoms”.
People who want to quit have no idea where to begin. The first thing you have to do is make the decision to quit. Set a quit date and choose a quit plan. You have to deal with your withdrawals and staying quit. You should also make a list of your reasons for quitting. Some examples are: “I want to be healthier, I already have problems with my gums/ teeth, and I don’t them to get worse”.
When you are picking a quit day you should pick a specific day within the next month. Or a birthday or anniversary. Some things that prepare you for your quit day are:
“Pick date and mark it on calendar
Tell friends/ family/ coworkers about quit day
Stock upon oral substances
Decide on a plan
Consider seeing your doctor or dentist.
Shared Projects from Peers
Vitamins
Vitamins- Vitamin B-6 (Pyridoxine, pyridoxal phosphate)FCA’s:1) overview, benefits, natural
sources, how to use, cautions, deficiencies, overdose, side effects, interactions.
2) Look up words that you do not know. You will be presenting your project to the class.3) correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation.Vitamin B-6, works as a coenzyme, a molecule that provides a transfer site for chemical reactions within your body, it helps convert tryptophan, the chemical in turkey that makes you sleepy, to niacin, which can be found in multiple foods including: meat, fish, eggs, milk, and whole grained foods.This vitamin promotes a healthy cardivascular, nervous, and immune systems, and supports healthy skin, hair and nails and a normal red- blood cell formation. It can be used as a possible anemia treatment, functions as a tranquilizer. It also causes a reduction of PMS symptoms and may reduce asthma symptoms and it increases serotonin to ease sleep. People who would benefit from taking B-6 vitamins include pregnant or breast-feeding women, substance abusers, estrogen or contraceptive user, or those with increased nutritional needs.This vitamin can be found naturally in many foods, including: avacados, bananas, chicken, ham, potatoes, salmon, shrimp, sunflower seeds, and many others. B-6 is available in liquid form, due to its fast absorption.Before taking B-6, you should consult your doctor if you have intestinal problem, liver disease, overactive thyroid, or sickle-cell disease. If you are over 55, a marginal deficincy of this vitamin is more likely to occur. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, avoid large doses because it could cause dependency in the child. Some symptoms of deficiency include weakness, mental
confusion, inablity to sleep, irratablity, anemia, or tongue discoloration. Signs of an overdose include include irreversible nerve damage, and excess use of the vitamin may lead to kidney stones. Stop and consult your doctor if depression occurs and you are on an oral contraceptive, or if you have been taking the vitamin for several months and begin to have severs sensory neuropathy.This vitamin interacts with many other substances. Some of these include: oral contraceptives reduce vitamin absorption rates, as do tobacco and alcohol and phenytoin.
Josh.
my vitamin was B-2 and useing the link provided i found the following infomation.
http://www.vitamins-nutrition.org/vitamins-guide/vitamin-b-2-riboflavin.htmlOverview:Vitamin B-2, otherwise known as riboflavin, is readily absorbed from foods, such as meat, dairy products, and fortified grains. This vitamin is essential to energy generation, nerve development, blood cell development, and the regulation of certain hormones.How This Vitamin Works in Your Body:Releasing food energyNormal growth and developmentKeeps healthy mucous membranes linings together with vitamin AKeeps healthy brain and nervous system, skin, hair, and blood cellsEssential for iron, pyridoxine, and niacin functionsCould increase growth of body during development stagesPotential treatment for cheilitisThe following may benefit from this supplement:People with needed nutritional supplementsPregnant or breastfeeding womenSubstance abusersPeople with excess stress or who have undergone recent surgeryHyperthyroidism sufferersParticipants in vigorous physical activityWhere This Vitamin is Found:BananasBeef liverDairy productsEggsEnriched breadsFortified cerealsHamMixed vegetablesPorkTunaWheat germHow to Use:Available as:Liquid: the best form due to its high bioavailability and fast absorption. Always choose liquid as your first choice when supplementing your diet.Tablets: availableRecommended Daily IntakesMen: 1.3 mgWomen: 1.1 mgPregnancy: 1.4 mgLactation: 1.6 mgCautions:Consult your doctor if you have:Are or planning to be pregnant.Over 55:Increased need for riboflavin.Pregnancy:Keep within DRI.Breastfeeding:Keep within DRI.Storage:Heat and/or moisture may alter the vitamin. Refrigeration is recommended.Symptoms of Deficiency:Symptoms include red, swollen, cracked mouth and tongue; fatigue; depression; anemia; and greasy, scaly skin. The formation of cataracts may be a result of this vitamin deficiency.Overdose:Signs of Overdose:None expected in individuals with normal kidney functioning. However, in rare cases, symptoms may be itching, numbness, a burning sensation, or light sensitivity.Side Effects:Reaction or effect : What to doYellow urine (in large doses) : No needed action. Interactions:Interacts with : Combined effectAntidepressants (tricyclic) : Reduces B-2 efficacy. Phenothiazines : Reduces B-2 efficacy.Probenecid : Reduces B-2 efficacy. Alcohol/Tobacco products : Reduces B-2 efficacy.
Madison Waryas- Vitamin B-6, works as a coenzyme, a molecule that provides a transfer site for chemical reactions within your body, it helps convert tryptophan, the chemical in turkey that makes you sleepy, to niacin, which can be found in multiple foods including: meat, fish, eggs, milk, and whole grained foods.This vitamin promotes a healthy cardivascular, nervous, and immune systems, and supports healthy skin, hair and nails and a normal red- blood cell formation. It can be used as a possible anemia treatment, functions as a tranquilizer. It also causes a reduction of PMS symptoms and may reduce asthma symptoms and it increases serotonin to ease sleep. People who would benefit from taking B-6 vitamins include pregnant or breast-feeding women, substance abusers, estrogen or contraceptive user, or those with increased nutritional needs.This vitamin can be found naturally in many foods, including: avacados, bananas, chicken, ham, potatoes, salmon, shrimp, sunflower seeds, and many others. B-6 is available in liquid form, due to its fast absorption.Before taking B-6, you should consult your doctor if you have intestinal problem, liver disease, overactive thyroid, or sickle-cell disease. If you are over 55, a marginal deficincy of this vitamin is more likely to occur. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, avoid large doses because it could cause dependency in the child. Some symptoms of deficiency include weakness, mental confusion, inablity to sleep, irratablity, anemia, or tongue discoloration. Signs of an overdose include include irreversible nerve damage, and excess use of the vitamin may lead to kidney stones. Stop and consult your doctor if depression occurs and you are on an oral contraceptive, or if you have been taking the vitamin for several months and begin to have severs sensory neuropathy. This vitamin interacts with many other substances. Some of these include: oral contraceptives reduce vitamin absorption rates, as do tobacco and alcohol and phenytoin.
Beth Comtois- Vitamin B3, or Niacin, is a vitamin that is like other B vitamins it creates enzymes that are a key to changing food into energy, combining hormones, repair genetic material, and keeps the nervous system functioning. It is needed for 50 body processes. You can get vitamin B3 from things like, Beef liver, Brewer’s yeast, the white meat of a chicken, dried beans and peas, fortified cereals, halibut, peanut butter, peanuts, pork, potatoes, salmon, soybeans, swordfish, tuna and turkey. This vitamin can help with treating pellagra, can decreases cholesterol, if taken in large doses can dilate blood vessels, it helps handle ear ringing and dizziness, its great for genetic material repair, there can be a reduction in heart attacks, it calms depression and migraine headaches, and possible poor digestion could be improved. Some of the benefits of Vitamin B3 are, it can help people with poor food intake by keeping them healthy, pregnant woman or woman that are breast feeding can help there child by giving them the right amount of vitamins, with substance abusers it can help improve their mental awareness, people that are severe burn or injury patients it can help heal their wounds, infants with disorders that a don't turn there food into energy, and people that have had heart problems it can help also. Vitamin B3 is offered as a liquid or tablet but it is more readily available in liquid due to high bio-availability and it is better due to faster absorption. When digesting this vitamin you should talk to your doctor if you have, diabetes, gout, gallbladder or liver disease , internal bleeding, and glaucoma because it can make you worse if taken to much or to little. There are some deficiencies with taking this vitamin may have dermatitis on you hand and face, lose of appetite, a sore mouth, diarrhea, and depression. If you have had an overdose of this vitamin, you may have body flush, nausea, diarrhea, weakness, light headiness, headache, fainting, high blood sugar, high uric acid, and heart- rhythm disturbance. From this vitamin you can have many different side effects. There is abdominal pain, headache, diarrhea, darkened urine, faintness, feeling hot, and dry skin. Last but not least there can be interaction that might not be good with this vitamin. Most of these interactions happen with medications that you are taking. For example, Antibiotics, Tetracycline, Aspirin, Blood Pressure Medications, Alpha-blockers, Cholesterol-lowering Medications, Diabetes Medications, and Nicotine Patches. The other things that it can interact with are, Anti-diabetics it can lead to a reduction in the anti-diabetic effect, the beta-adrenergic blockers can cause incredibly low blood pressures, tobacco can lead to a reduction in niacin effect, and alcohol can cause an incredible reduction in blood pressure.
Luke Conway- Vitamin B-5 also known as Pantothenic Acid is used by the body to help take carbohydrates, protein, and fat and turn them into energy. There are many benefits of this vitamin, it helps with natural growth, it helps take the food that you eat and turn it into energy, and it can help relieve stress and fatigue. There is a large list of common foods that have Pantothenic Acid in them, these foods include Avocados, Bananas, Blue cheese, Broccoli, Chicken, Collard greens, Eggs, Lentils, Liver, Lobster, Meats, Milk,
Zach Whitcomb- For the first project I had to research vitamin H and what it dose for the body. Vitamin H is received from certain intestinal bacteria, Vitamin H is also known as Biotin. This particular Vitamin is used for boosting metabolism. protects amino acids and set up for the building of protein. this particular virtaman is used for cell growth http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/vitamin-h-000342.htm
Angela Rathbun- Folic Acid (vitamin B-9) is also known as folate, and folacin; it's chemical name is pteroyigulamic. this is a very important vitamin. This vitamin is needed to do many things in the body. The vitamin can be made in the body and then stored in the liver.Vitamin B-9 is needed in cell growth and DNA synthesis. Vitamin B-9 is also very important in the formation of red blood cells, amino acids and last but not least energy productions. Along with those it is absolutly vital for creating heme, which is the iron substance in hemoglobin, essentail for oxygen transport. Vitamin B-9 works as a coenzyme in RNA and DNA synthesis. It is also good for digestion and for your nervous system. The vitamin also works to better your mental and emotional health. So it can be used as a treatment for depression and anxiety.Not having enough folic acid (vitamin B-9) can cause diarrhea, heartburn and constipation. For an unborn baby being deficient in the vitamin can be dangerous. It increases the risk that the baby might be born with some serious defects to its nervous system, like spina bifidia. In adults and teens when there is a deficincy of the vitamin you can sufer from fatigue, acne, sore tongue, and cracking at the corner of your mouth. Having a long term deficincy may cause anemia and cancer of the bowl and/or cervix.The recommended daily dosage of vitamin B-9 is 400 micrograms. People on meds for epilepsy need to e careful with large amounts of the vitamin because it can change the functions of those medications. But having to much of the vitamin can cover up a vitamin B-12 deficincy. Folic acid is most effective when it is taken with other B vitamins like, B-12, B-6, and vitamin C. Fresh greens like broccli, and spinich contain vitamin B-9; it is also found in fruits and starchy veggies, whole grains, and beans
Joyce Kearney- Vitamin D also known as Cholecalcifero plays an enormous role in the development of bone growth, Vitamins D is used to absorb calcium and phosphorus from the body to create this bone. In a section from a website it states that Vitamin D can be found in different sources: “Great sources of this supplement include fortified milk, oily fish, liver, and eggs.”(http://www.vitamins-nutrition.org//vitamins-guide/vitamin-d-cholecalciferol.html) There are many benefits that Vitamin D can give to the body by helping prevent substance abusers, nutritional intake, and extended stress. Vitamin D can also help people that do not receive enough sunshine by giving them the needed nutrients, vegetarians that don’t receive enough Vitamin D, and patients that suffer from cystic fibrosis patients. Vitamin D can be found in many different sources, in a section from a website of health listed them: cod-liver oil, egg substitutes, halibut-liver oil, herring, mackerel, salmon, sardines, sunlight, tuna, and Vitamin-D-fortified milk. (http://www.vitamins-nutrition.org//vitamins-guide/vitamin-d-cholecalciferol.html) There are many different ways that Vitamin D can be taken or used, but the best way that it can be obtained is through its liquid state. Tablets for Vitamin D can also be taken to help get the needed amount. When taking Vitamin D you should be cautious and consult your doctor and from a statement from a health website it pronounced that:“Consult your doctor if you have:have planned pregnancy while taking vitamin D, epilepsy, heart or blood-vessel disease, kidney, liver or pancreatic disease, chronic diarrhea, intestinal problems, sarcoidosis and if you are over 55:higher potential for adverse reactions and side effects.”(http://www.vitamins-nutrition.org/vitamins-guide/vitamin-d-cholecalciferol.html)There are some symptoms of deficiency that could occur would be weakness in the muscles, bone pain tenderness, osteoporosis, arthritis, cancer and in children rickets.(http://www.vitamins-nutrition.org/vitamins-guide/vitamin-d-cholecalciferol.html) There are many different signs of an overdose of Vitamin D, in a segment of a health cite described these signs:“high blood pressure, Irregular heartbeat, nausea, weight loss, seizures, abdominal pain, appetite loss, mental-and physical-growth retardation, premature hardening of arteriesKidney damage.” (http://www.vitamins-nutrition.org/vitamins-guide/vitamin-d-cholecalciferol.html)There are many different side effects that are caused by Vitamin D but these are found to be the most important:The loss of appetite, dry mouth, nausea or vomiting, increased thirst, mental confusion, and headaches. If any of these systems should occur discuss with your doctor straight away.Vitamin D has different sorts of interactions such as:“Anticonvulsants: Vitamin efficacy may be reduced.Barbiturates: Vitamin efficacy may be reduced.Calcitonin: Calcitonin effect reduced when treating hypercalcemia.Calcium (high doses): Risk of hypercalcemia increased. Cholestyramine: Vitamin absorption reduced.Colestipol: Vitamin absorption reduced.Cortisone: Vitamin absorption reduced.Digitalis preparations: Heartbeat irregularities increased.Diuretics, thiazide: Hypercalcemia risk increased.Hydration: Vitamin efficacy may be reduced.Mineral oil: Absorption of vitamin D increased.Phosphorus- containing medicines: Risk increased of too much phosphorus in blood.Primidone : Vitamin efficacy may be reduced.Vitamin-D derivatives: Increased potential for toxicity due to additive effects.Alcohol: Depletes storage of vitamin D in liver”(http://www.vitamins-nutrition.org//vitamins-guide/vitamin-d-cholecalciferol.html)These are very important interactions that Vitamin D can cause and should be taken seriously and looked into every few months.
James Osborne-
Vitamin K is a group of 2-methilo-naphthoquinone derivatives. There are three notable forms of vitamin K, K1 (phytonadione, phylloquinone, phytonactone),
The recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for vitamin K is 80 mg per day for adult males and 65 mg per day for adult females, and 5 mg/day for the newborn infant. Rich sources of vitamin K include broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, spinach and soybeans.
Vitamin K deficiency is very rare and occurs when there is an inability to absorb the vitamin from the intestinal tract. Vitamin K deficiency can also occur after prolonged treatment with oral antibiotics. Vitamin K deficiency is often the result of impaired absorption rather than not getting enough in the diet. Prolonged use of antibiotics can also cause a low level of this vitamin because they destroy some of the bacteria in the gut that help to produce vitamin K. Newborns are at risk for vitamin K deficiency. This is because their digestive tracts contain no vitamin K-producing bacteria. Vitamin K deficiency in adults is rare. When it occurs, it is found in people with diseases that prevent the absorption of fat. These diseases include cystic fibrosis, celiac disease, and cholestasis. Symptoms of vitamin K deficiency include easy bruisability, epistaxis, gastrointestinal bleeding, menorrhagia and hematuria.
There is no known toxicity associated with high doses of phylloquinone (vitamin K1), menaquinone (vitamin K2), or menadione (vitamin K3) and its derivatives. High intake of vitamin K is not recommended for individuals taking anticoagulant medications such as Warfarin (coumadin).
Joe.
Vitamin C
Vitamin C is essential for our bodies. It is a vitamin that strenghtens our immune system as well by strenghting blood vessels. It also helps build collagen in our body which is needed for tissue repair. So essintially vitmain C plays a major role in the production of antibodies. It can also help reduce the effect of toxions in your body do to alcohol and drugs.It can be found in most fruits and vegtables such as; oranges, grapefruite, broccoli, and tomatoes. People who display easy brusing, prolonged colds, prolonged healing of wounds, and animea maybe deficient in vitamin C. If one has to much vitamin C in their body they may experience nausea or vomiting, abdominal cramps and appear flushed. In conclussion vitiman C is very good for your health but you can overdue causing bad side effects.
http://www.vitamins-nutrition.org/vitamin-guide/vitamin-c-ascorbic-acid.html
Sarah Ebare-
The Wonder of Vitamin C
Vitamin C is perhaps one of the most well-known vitamins in our diets. When you visit the super market you will find many products with "a full serving of vitamin C". People use Vitamin C tablets.
Vitamin C is required for a healthy immune system, and can help prevent cancer, colds, cataracts, heart disease and aid in the healing of wounds. Vitamin C is also required in the synthesis of collagen in connective tissues.
The ascorbic acid in Vitamin C is needed for healthy cell development, healthy gum tissues and is excellent for clearing up infection and preventing cholesterol problems.
So Vitamin C is a useful and much need nutrient. What happens if the body is Vitamin C deficient?
When devoid of Vitamin C, the gums will bleed, the body is weaker and bruises more easily. You can develop scurvy, the scourge of malnourished sailors. However Scurvy is easily treated with does of Vitamin C.
The best dosages tend to be 60 mg per day or 200-300 mg in recent studies. While for pregnant and nursing women it is 75-95 mg.
You can however overdose on this vitamin. The symptoms include gastrointestinal complaints, such a diarrhea.
Now, if you do not wish to get your vitamin C, in pill form, there are many foods which contain it. Most if not all fruit contain Vitamin C while leafy green vegetables (such as Spinach) contain it as well. When taking the vitamin in pill form do not mix it with aspirin as it could cause stomach pain. Antidepressants and birth control pills can also react with it. It is best to get your vitamin see in the form of fruit or vegetable and snacks fortified with vitamin c (think of those delicious gummy snacks at the grocery store, they're loaded with a full daily value!)
Micah.
My vitamin is vitamin C (ascorbic acid). Without Vitamin c your body cannot stay healthy. Its a vital vitamin because it is healthy for your blood system and nervous system; it also strengthens blood vessels. One key thing that vitamin c does is it helps the collagen tissue which helps against infection and disease. Last but not least, vitamin c helps your body if it is being over worked. For example, if your have a cold or the flu, vitamin c aids the body and strengthens your white blood cells. Some other things that the vitamin does is it can prevent allergies, can improve male fertility, may reduce cholesterol, etc. This vitamin can be found in grapefruit, lemons mango's, tomatoes, strawberries, orange juice, etc. There are many ways to get your share of this vitamin, some being, tablets, liquid formula, a shot from your doctor, your just simply eating some of the key foods that make your body healthy. Some cautions that you should be aware of before taking in vitamin c is if you have: gout, kidney stones, sickle-cell, anemia, and iron storage disease. Some side effects may be, flushed face, headache, mild diarrhea, etc. If your body takes in aspirin the vitamin c will not work as strong. Some ways that you can verify that you have overdosed is: if your face gets flushed, headache, increase in urination, diarrhea, etc.
Sarah H-
Vitamin B-12, also known as cyanocobalamin, acts as a coenzyme for the creation of DNA material. This Vitamin helps cell development and plays a big role in carbohydrates, protein, metabolism and fat. Vitamin B-12 is not found in plant foods but has good sources of this of VitaminB-12 include dairy products eggs fish and meats!This Vitamin helps the development or nerves hair, and skin. This vitamin helps with Alzheimer's and keeps your immune system strongThis vitamin is found in beef, cheese, dairy products and others such as: Eggs,Flounder, Herring, Liverwurst, Sardines, and Swiss cheese. This vitamin is available in liquids and tablets. The recommend daily intakes are for women, 2.4mcg and for men, 2.4mcg. You should keep this in the refrigerator. Symptoms from vitamin B-12 include nausea, loss of appetite, diarrhea, confusion, and memory loss, and skin itching.
Vegetable
Angela.
Zucchini is traditionally used for bladder problems, internal cleansing, body coolant, kidneys, and a thirst quencher. Zucchinis are an awesome source of calcium, potassium, and also vitamin B-1 and 2. When testing for freshness it's best to look for shininess and firmness. Zucchinis are a very bland veggie, so it is best if you mix it with other veggies like carrots, or scuosh. Zucchini juice is usually drank during the summer. They also contain high amounts of vitamin a and folate.
Beet juice is traditionlly used for bladder problems, liver, tiredness, menopause, circulatoryproblems, skin problems, and weight loss problems and more. It is also a good source of calcium, sodium, vitamin a, chlorine, sulfur, vitamin B-6, iron, potassium, and choline. when testing for freshness you want them to be both smooth and firm. These are very stong and powerful veggies, they are known to turn urine and poop red. You dont want to drink straight beet juice. You should ALWAYS mix it with something else, like apple juice. If you drink it straight you run the risk of temporarily paralyz your vocal chords, you could break out in hives, also you run the risk of increasing your heart rate and/or causing a fever. Beets have a good taste. but you should definitly mix with something like apples, cucumbers and/or carrots.
www.juicingbook.com
Joe.
Peppers
Traditionally used as a; artery cleaner, enhance eye sight, reduce high blood pressure, and prevents hair loss. It gives a good source of potassium, silicon, vitiman A and C. The best peppers to buy are those that are green or red that have not been waxed. If you are using them in a juice they are both considered green juice. Therefore you want to keep the amount you use small. Another reason to anly use a small amount is that they have a very stronge flavor.
http://www.juicingbook.com/vegetables/pepperred/
Joe.
Carrots
Carrots are used for artherites, cancer, eye sight, and weight loss. They are a good source of calcium, Vitiman B, D, E, K and C. The best carrots are those you grow yourself and can eat fresh right out of the garden. It is best to buy organic if you have to. In juicing carrots you will find that they are very sweet. It is best to mix them with another vegetable such as beats. Some people find that drinking carrot juice turns their skin a yellowish-orange. This is a sign that it is making your liver work to release the toxins within your body. Many people have found that using carrots and apples for juicing increases nutriance and adds flavor. That is why they are the most popular for using when juicing.
http://www.juicingbook.com/carrots/
Luke.
Lettuce(Iceberg) and Parsley
Lettuce is a very common vegetable. Its juice is traditionally used for anemia, constipation, hair loss, insomnia, liver, nervous system, and weight loss. Iceberg Lettuce is a good source of calcium, chlorine, iron, magnesium, potassium, silicon, sulfur, vitamin A, and vitamin E. The way to test lettuce for freshness is if it is heavy, and the leaves are dark. Lettuce juice is a green juice and you should only have one fourth of you juice be green juice. Iceberg lettuce is good for you, but the darker lettuces are have more nutritional value. Iceberg lettuce contains Vitamin C, Riboflavin, and Thiamin.Parsley is another common vegetable, its juice is traditionally used for anemia, arthritis, bladder problems, circulation, endocrine system, eye problems, kidneys, liver, prostate, skin, urinary tract, and weight loss. It is a good source of calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, sulfur, vitamin A, vitamin C, and chlorophyll. The freshness test for parsley is how dark the leaves are, the darker they are the better the parsley is. Parsley, like lettuce, is a green juice so it should only be one fourth of the juice that you drink. Parsley juice should also never be drunk by itself because it is too powerful. The three greatest amounts of vitamins in parsley are vitamin C, Riboflavin, and Thiamin.
Sources
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Micah.
Chicory is a plant with blue flowers. This plant is general used to strenghthen your immune system and can rarely be found in salads. Three vitamins and minerals that you can find in chicory is iron, vitamin a, and patassium. When harvesting, you should obviously find the healthies plants with a mix of white and green color to it. One warning is to not take only due to the fact that the taste is unbarable because of its bitter and sour taste. A few other vegetables that chicory goes well with is carrots and cellery.
Tomato juice is one of the most popular vegtable juices, you can find it a most every supermarket or foods store. This juice is traditionally used for bladder problems, gall bladder problems, gout, kidneys, liver, skin problems, and weight loss, and it is a good source of phosphorus, sulfur, and vitamin C. You don't want rotten tomato juice, so don't juice a rotten tomato, so when purchasing one always look for one that was vine ripened and always but in season during the summer growing season. You want to avoid hothouse tomatoes, becuase they are picked green and then gassed in order to make them red. Don't forget that tomatoes are a fruit and not a vegetable, so because of this, they are best drunk alone. There is a difference in raw and cooked tomatoes. Cooked tomatoes, can leech the body of important minerals such as calcium. Raw tomatoes are good for cleansing the body, especially the liver. Here's a funny story for those that like funny and historical stories. Tomatoes leaves are actually poisonous and for the longest time, people in
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Sarah Harmon.
Brussels Sprouts are usually used for preventing cancer, and keeping the immune system strong. Brussels sprouts are a good soucre for calcium, sulfur, potassium, Vitamin A, and Vitamin B-1. When looking to buy Brussels sprouts, take caution when you see yellow in the leave colors. Look for dull colored leaves that show no wilting. The importance of Brussels sprouts are that they are found in green juice, so it will be very beneficial if you put more then 1/4 of your juice containing green juice. Did you know that Brussels Sprouts is a member of the cabbage family. Almost similar to Broccoli Brussels sprouts have a great source of calcium although it contains less vitamin A than broccoli.
Carrots are traditionally used for acne, arthritis, asthma, preventing cancer, cataracts, eye problems, liver problems, and weight loss. Carrots are a good source of calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, vitamins ( BCDE and K). When looking to buy carrots the freshness test always works, look for carrots with a dark orange color. Try to buy carrots without cracks. Some organic growers sell juicing carrots. Some important information on carrots is that, some may find drinking too much carrot juice turns their skin a yellowish orange color. But if this happens, it is a sign that the carrot juice is making your liver work. When your liver begins working, it releases toxins thus causing the yellowish orange color. If you turn orange i would suggest to cut down on drinking and eating carrots! Some general information about carrots that are you should try and buy organic grown carrots.
Joyce.
Romaine Lettuce is considered to be one of the best resources for “Prana Energy,” (http://www.juicingbook.com/vegetables/lettuceromaine/). With romaine lettuce, it is used for its rich nutrients. The best way to obtain these rich nutrients is too use romaine lettuce when its leaves are at it darkest stage. To keep you romaine lettuce fresh for a long period of time break of the bottom of the lettuce to preserve this freshness. Since romaine lettuce is a green juice it is important that you don’t not have more than ¼ of you juice consisting of green juice. The darker you romaine lettuce head is, the more nutrients you will find in it like: its calcium, magnesium, sulfur, iron, Vitamin A and E, B-6 and potassium. All these nutrients will be found in romaine lettuce making it a good vegetable to eat.Parsnip is an essential vegetable that is used for treating acne, asthma, skink problems, arthritis, ulcers, weigh loss and cataracts. It is a good source of sulfur, phosphorus, chlorine, and vitamin C. When using parsnip make sure it is colored cream. There is no real important information on parsnip. Parsnip is a sweet tasting juice that should be mixed with different juices to relax its strong amount of flavor. There are many different amounts of vitamins that can be found in parsnip like: Vitamin C, Vitamin B-6, Vitamin a, IU and Vitamin A, RAE.Information was found at (http://www.juicingbook.com/).
Zach.
For one of the vegetables I had to choose Asparagus I found that the main wses for asparagus was to help blood presure, Eye problems, kidneys, prostate, skin problems, rheumatism, nurvous system, bowel aid and, Anemia. Asparagus is a good sourse of potassium, vitamin A, Vitamin B-1, vitamin c, choline, and folic acid The best time to buy asparagus is in the season Aprol to june. you want firm but tender asparagus there are also two types of aspara gus thick or thin stememed asparagus. the second vegetable I had to do was beet green. Beet greens are normally used for Anemia circulatory problems kidneys, lymphatic circulation, menophause, tiredness, bladder problems, eye fatigue, liver, menstral problems, skin problems, weightloss problems. Beet green juice is a good sourse of Iron, potassium, vitamin B-6choline, vitamin A, sulfur, chlorine, sodium, calcim. To check of the vegi is in good shape for juicing you want a firm smooth beet dont use soft or brused beats. size dosent matter.
Beth.
Collard greens are a vegetable much like spinach or beet greens. They are traditionally used for things like, asthma, scurvy, cancer, capillary, strength and cataracts. they are great source for magnesium, vitamin A and C. When you buy collard greens you want to make sure that it is fresh and to do that you need to look for slightly smaller leaves then then others. Try not to buy Collard Greens which are yellow or withered. When using collard greens in juice you should only make 1/4 of your juice with green.It is important that you don't use collard greens it you are those who suffer from or are at risk for kidney stones, gout, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis and those whose stomach is easily irritated because there is a high amount oxalic acid. But collard greens are a very nutritious food. They can be harder to digest when you eat them raw because of the cellulose walls. When juicing the greens, you will extract the nutrients and that bypasses the cellulose walls. The three greatest vitamins that you can find in collard greens are vitamin C, E, and A. So collard greens can have a good nutritional value to them.
Beth.
The vegetable kale is a was formed from cabbage, but it is a more wild form then domesticated. Kale is used for things like anemia, asthma, arthritis, circulation, eye problems, hair loss, hay fever, impotence, liver, skin problems, ulcers, and weight loss. It can be a great source of calcium, iron, vitamin A and chlorophyll. When you want to use kale you should make sure that get it during the spring or fall and you should make sure that the leaves are firm. Just like the collard greens you should only use a 1/4 of the a green juice, when juicing. In general kale can have a very powerful taste. It is also good for a calcium alternative. The three major vitamins in kale are vitamin C, A and E. Kale is also great in salads.
James.
Cabbage
This project is on the health benefits of cabbage. Even though cabbage is a delicious and healthful staple in other countries, it is almost foreign to Americans. Cabbage is a sturdy, strong and abundant vegetable. It is hardy and easy to grow. It is almost universally available in all countries and cultures. Cabbage is rich in nutrition and fiber. It is an absolutely phenomenal source of vitamin C. What is even more amazing is that cabbage is famous for a specialized, naturally occurring nitrogenous compound known as indoles. Current research indicates that indoles can help lower can lower the risk of various forms of cancer. Cabbage is rich in vitamin A: responsible for the protection of your skin. Vitamin C: an all important anti-oxidant and helps the mitochondria to burn fat. Vitamin E: a fat soluble anti-oxidant which plays a role in skin integrity. Vitamin B: helps maintain integrity of nerve endings and boosts energy metabolism. Modern science has proven beyond a reasonable doubt that the health benefits and therapeutic value of cabbage, which also plays a role in the inhibition of infections and ulcers. Cabbage extracts have been proven to kill certain viruses and bacteria in the laboratory setting. Cabbage boosts the immune system's ability to produce more antibodies. Cabbage provides high levels of iron and sulphur, minerals that work in part as cleansing agents for the digestive system. Try to enjoy a serving at least once a week along with your other valuable and health promoting cruciferous vegetables. Try to cook your cabbage lightly. Steaming and quick stir fry dishes are considered to be the best methods for preserving the power packed natural nutrition given so freely by Mother Nature. Cabbage soup anyone?
Josh Randall.
The first vegatable i had was red cabbage. it is used for many things such as, helping asthma, high blood pressure, hairloss and long problems. it is a good source of Chlorine,Iodine,Potassium, Sulfur,Vitamin B-6,Vitamin C, and
the second vegatable i have is collard greens. this vegatable is known for helping with Asthma, Scurvy,Cancer,Capillary Strength, andCataracts. this vegatable is a good source of Magnesium,
Vitamin A, andVitamin C. for the freshness test you want to look for smaller leaves and you want to stay away from yellow looking leaves. important things to know are the collard greens are another green juice so you dont want your drink to consist of more then 1/4th of them. other important things are are high in oxalic acid and should be avoided by those who suffer from or are at risk for kidney stones, gout, rheumatoid rthritis, osteoporosis and those whose stomach is easily irritated. general information on collard greens, Greens are very nutritious foods. Greens are generally speaking harder to digest when you eat them raw due to cellulose walls. When you juice the greens, you extract the nutrients thus bypassing the cellulose walls.
Fruits
Beth.
My Fruit is the lemon. It is tradtionly used for anemia, arthritis, blood, constipation, gout, indigestion, scurvy, skin problems, toxin elimination, and weight loss. A lemon can be a good source of bioflavanoids, vitamin C and potassium. When telling if a lemon is freash it should not have any green on it because that means that has a high acid content. You want a lemon that has a smooth skin, that means that it will have more juice in it. It is important that you know citrus fruits can take calcium from the body if you have too much of them. All of the citrus fruits give citric acid to the body and so it is good to exercise after having a citrus fruit or drink. It is always a good idea to leave the white membrain on the lemon when juicing because ut produces bioflavanoids that helps the body absorb and use vitamin C. The best fruit to use the lemon with is the apple. The three biggest vitamin in the lemon it vitamin C, A and B.
Joe.
Apple
Apples are a tradition fruite especially used in pies. However they have many benifical effects for our health such as; arthritis, gout, cleansing toxins in our body and are good for weight loss. Apples also have good sources of Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin C, and Vitamin A just to name a few. Some people believe that you should not eat apple seeds because of the cyanide in them is toxic. Some apples have wax covering them, therefore it is better to buy organicly grown apples or eat ones you grow yourself.
http://www.juicingbook.com/fruits/apple
Charlene.
Pinapple is traditionally used for Blood disorders, Digestive problems, Grout, Inflamation, Sciatica, and weight loss. Pineapple is a good source of Calcium, Chlorine, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodiu,. Sulfur, Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Bromelain. When doing the freshness test you want to look for a golden colored skin that have, sweet aroma to them. Some general information about Pineapple is that its organically grown. The pineapple has a rinda and that is the primary source for the bromelain. The rind is a natural digestive that is also known to be a natural anti-inflammatory. The three main vitamins in pineapple are, Vitamin C, Vitamin E and Vitamin E.
Micah.
One fruit that is extremely healthy for you is pineapple. This fruit is generally used for blood disorder, gout, sciatica, digestive problems, inflammation, and weight loss. If you are looking for clacium, potassium, vitamin A, chlorine, sodium, vitamin C, phosphorus, sulfur, and bromelain. The way to test if a pineapple is ripe is if it has a golding brown color to the outside. Also a technique that i have found is if the tassles on the top pull out easily. If a pineapple is grown organically it is ok to eat it/grind it up. This part of the fruit is good for you because the rind is the main source of bromelain.
Angela.
Strawberries are traditionally used for acne, weight loss, constipation, kidneys, gout, and fluid retention. Strawberries are a great source of calcium, iron, phophorus, potassium, and vitamin c. For the freshness test you want to make sure you buy them during strawberry season. If you have any kind of reactions while eating strawberries then you should consult your doctor about whether or not you can juice them. Strawberries are really high in natural sugars, so if you have any kind of sugar illness, you need to be careful. Strawberry juice tends to be on the thick side, so it is suggested that you dilute it with another kind of juice or water. They are also very high in vitamin c, vitamin a, and niacin.
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Sarah Harmon.
Canberries are traditionally used for bladder, hemorrhoids, indigestion, rectal problems, urinary tract problems and weight loss. cranberries are a great soucre for calcium, iron, phosphorus, sodium, potassium, Vitamin A, Vitamin C. When looking to buy canberries, look for cranberries that are firm with a rich and deep color. Important information that you need to know is that canberries are very acidic, which if you drink canberry juice your urine with become more acidic and if you have a urinary tract promblem you should ask you doctor beofre drinking it. Canberrys also contain very high amounts of sugar. Some genral information you need to know about canberries is that they are grown by bogs, the bog water is drained and the cranberry feild is flooded!
Joyce.
Lime is usually used for arthritis, skin problems, scurvy, indigestion, constipation and weight loss. The fruit; lime is an excellent source of potassium, bioflavanoid and Vitamin C. When looking for limes they should have a smooth skin which usually has more juice. Some important information to know is that when eating limes this fruit is full of citrus can take away calcium from the body. More information to know is that when drinking a citrus kind of fruit you should exercise, since limes add more acid into the body. There are many kinds of vitamins that can be found inside limes such as; Vitamin E, Vitamin A IU, and Vitamin C.
Zach.
Cantalope is a good way to solve the fallowing problems Constapation, kidney problems skin disorders, digestive tonic and bladder problems to see if your melon is fresh you put your finger where the vine was attached and push in slightly and then remove your finger the cantalope should stay round. Iy is vary important that you dont mix with the melon wheil jucing melons taste better when drunk alone. a lot of the melons nutriants come from its rind so you want to juce the rined also.
My Projects
Contraceptives:
Ricky showed us that there are many different kinds of contraceptives available. One of them is the pill. The pill must be taken every day in order to prevent pregnancy. There is also The Patch. You place the patch on a certain part of your body. You change the patch once a week. Another is The Ring (Nuvaring). This is inserted into the vagina every month. Another is IUD. This is placed by a health care provider in the uterus. It can be placed so it can last from 5-10 years. You can also take Plan B, the Emergency contraceptive. You take this after having unprotected sex in order to prevent pregnancy. If you want to talk to your parents about sex and contraceptives it’s a really good idea. You could sit your parents down and discuss the effects that might come from not using protection. I think that contraceptives should be given to all high school students because high school is the common age where kids start to become sexually active.
Pinapple
9-16-07
Pinapple is traditionally used for Blood disorders, Digestive problems, Grout, Inflamation, Sciatica, and weight loss. Pineapple is a good source of Calcium, Chlorine, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodiu,. Sulfur, Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Bromelain. When doing the freshness test you want to look for a golden colored skin that have, sweet aroma to them. Some general information about Pineapple is that its organically grown. The pineapple has a rinda and that is the primary source for the bromelain. The rind is a natural digestive that is also known to be a natural anti-inflammatory. The three main vitamins in pineapple are, Vitamin C, Vitamin E and Vitamin E.
Radish, Spinach
9-12-07
Radish- Radish is traditionally used for Asthma Eczema, Lung Problems, Skin Problems, Sinus Problems and Thyroid Problems. Radish is a good source of Iron, Magnesium, Potassium. Sodiuma dn Vitaminc C. When doing the freshness trest you want the radish to be nice red color. If the radish has green on the top then you cut it off so the nutrients dont go to the leaves. Its important that you mix the radishes with other vegetables because it usually has a strong taste. Some common things to mix it with are apple juice and carrot juice. Three greatest amounts of vitamins in Radish are Vitamin C, Vitamin B-6 and Vitamin A.
Spinach-Spinach is traditionally used for :
Anemia
Circulation
Colitis
Constipation
Eyes
Kidneys
Liver
Lymph System
Nervous System
Skin Problems
Poor Digestion
Thyroid Glands
Spinach is a good source of Calcim, iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassiu, Sodium, Vitamin A, B Complex, and Chlorophyll. When doing the freshness test you want to took for dark green leaves. The darker the color is the more nutrients there are. One important thing about Spinach is that its good for your body if you have no more than 1/4 of your juice being green juice. Spinach is considered a natural Laxative so if you have to much its too much Laxative for your body. Spinach has oxalic acid in it and if your body has to much of that, then you can loose nutrients. Three vitamins that are very common in Spinach are: Vitamin C, Vitamin A and Vitamin E
Vitamin E
9-6-07
Vitamin E is very beneficial to the body. Vitamin E has makes it so you have a healthy circulatory system. It helps prevent bloot clotting and decreases the wound healing process. Vitamin E also "decreases symptoms of premenstrual syndrom and certain types of breast disease". There have been studies that state, taking large amounts of vitamin E decreases the risk of atherosclerosis. Vitamin E is categorized in the fat tissues of our bodies. This can last from a few days to six months. This can be bad at times though, because if you get too much of it, it will get go to your liver and can cause serious health problems. Some Sources of Vitamin E are:
Wheat germ
Vegetable oil and margarine
Avocado
Whole grain products
Egg yolk
Nuts
Liver
Peanut butter
You cant really overdose on a vitamin but too much of Vitamin E can casue nausea and digestive problems.
Fruits and Vegetable project: Group 3
Eating fruit is really important. If you eat fruit you are most likely to have a reduced risk of some chronic diseases. Nutrients are being supplied to your body every time you eat fruit, which is very important. There are a lot of health benefits to eating fruit. It reduces the risk of strokes and cardiovascular diseases. It also reduces the risk of type two diabetes. It also reduces the risk of cancers such as: mouth, stomach, and colon-rectum. If you eat fruits and vegetables that have potassium in them then that reduces the risk of developing kidney stones and may help to decrease bone loss. The good thing about fruit is that they are low in fat, calories and have no cholesterol. They give you nutrients like, potassium, dietary fiber, vitamin C, and folate (folic acid). If you want to maintain a healthy blood pressure then eat fruits with potassium. The following contain potassium: bananas, prunes and prune juice, dried peaches and apricots, cantaloupe, honeydew melon, and orange juice. Fruits also have fiber which reduces the risk of heart disease.
There are many tips to help you eat fruits.
- In general:
- (http://www.mypyramid.gov/pyramid/fruits_tips.html) Sited from this website.
- Keep a bowl of whole fruit on the table, counter, or in the refrigerator.
- Refrigerate cut-up fruit to store for later.
- Buy fresh fruits in season when they may be less expensive and at their peak flavor.
- Buy fruits that are dried, frozen, and canned (in water or juice) as well as fresh, so that you always have a supply on hand.
- Consider convenience when shopping. Buy pre-cut packages of fruit (such as melon or pineapple chunks) for a healthy snack in seconds. Choose packaged fruits that do not have added sugars.
- Select fruits with more potassium often, such as bananas, prunes and prune juice, dried peaches and apricots, cantaloupe, honeydew melon, and orange juice.
· When choosing canned fruits, select fruit canned in 100% fruit juice or water rather than syrup.
- · Vary your fruit choices. Fruits differ in nutrient content.
At meals:
- At breakfast, top your cereal with bananas or peaches; add blueberries to pancakes; drink 100% orange or grapefruit juice. Or, try a fruit mixed with low-fat or fat-free yogurt.
- At lunch, pack a tangerine, banana, or grapes to eat, or choose fruits from a salad bar. Individual containers of fruits like peaches or applesauce are easy and convenient.
- At dinner, add crushed pineapple to coleslaw, or include mandarin oranges or grapes in a tossed salad.
- Make a Waldorf salad, with apples, celery, walnuts, and dressing.
- Try meat dishes that incorporate fruit, such as chicken with apricots or mango chutney.
- Add fruit like pineapple or peaches to kabobs as part of a barbecue meal.
- For dessert, have baked apples, pears, or a fruit salad.
FRUIT JUICE
KIWI SURPRISE
- 2 to 3 kiwis
- 1 orange
- Strawberries to taste
Peel the orange while leaving as much white membrane on as possible. The white membrane contains bioflavanoids. This drink is rich in vitamin C.
http://www.juicingbook.com/recipes/kiwisurprise/
Reflective writting
10-26-07
Today we watched a movie on teen safety. I have seen this movie about 10 times. The guy who was talkign was named Plitcher. He goes to schools and talks to students about what they go through and parents, peer presure, and relationships.
10-24-07
Today i did my presentation on quiting smokeless tobacco.
10-16-07
Today we went over work that people were missing. Then after we went over Testicular cancer and cervical cancer. We learned how to prevent and detect the two types of cancer.
10-12-07
Today we were in the computer lab and did the international chat about drugs. We asked these people questions and have to wait for them to reply. We have to wait a week to get our answers.
10-10-07
today Josh presented his juicing project. It was called the Brain Stimulator.
10-8-07
Today Jenn was suppose to present her juicing project but she didn’t have any of her ingredients. So instead we went into the computer lab and worked on our tobacco project. The tobacco project will be due 10-11-07
10-4-07
Rick came again and this time he talked about birth control. We went over methods for birth control. Some are pills, patches, injections, and condoms. Diaphrams are 94% effective and condoms are 99% effective.
10-2-04
Ricky came today and talked our class. We were talking about STI’s and preventions. We learned that we have to be very careful when thinking about having sexual contact with anyone.
9-28-07
Today we were in the computer lab again.
9-26-07
Today in class we were showed how to juice our projects. Sarah Ebare presented her vitamin project also. We also got to sample the apple juice we made. It was really foamy and had a lot of skin in it.
9-24-07
Today’s class we spent in the computer lab. We went in there so everyone could catch up on work that hadn’t been completed.
9-6- 07
jing is using juice to loose weight a healthy way. Whats so healthy about juicing is that it puts nutrients back in your body. Juicing is really healthy for you. Unlike other diets that make you eat certain foods that dont always give you all the vitamins your body needs. Juicing isn't just for dieting though. Its a good way of lifestyle because its good for your body and health.
Today we watched a movie on teen safety. I have seen this movie about 10 times. The guy who was talkign was named Plitcher. He goes to schools and talks to students about what they go through and parents, peer presure, and relationships.
10-24-07
Today i did my presentation on quiting smokeless tobacco.
10-16-07
Today we went over work that people were missing. Then after we went over Testicular cancer and cervical cancer. We learned how to prevent and detect the two types of cancer.
10-12-07
Today we were in the computer lab and did the international chat about drugs. We asked these people questions and have to wait for them to reply. We have to wait a week to get our answers.
10-10-07
today Josh presented his juicing project. It was called the Brain Stimulator.
10-8-07
Today Jenn was suppose to present her juicing project but she didn’t have any of her ingredients. So instead we went into the computer lab and worked on our tobacco project. The tobacco project will be due 10-11-07
10-4-07
Rick came again and this time he talked about birth control. We went over methods for birth control. Some are pills, patches, injections, and condoms. Diaphrams are 94% effective and condoms are 99% effective.
10-2-04
Ricky came today and talked our class. We were talking about STI’s and preventions. We learned that we have to be very careful when thinking about having sexual contact with anyone.
9-28-07
Today we were in the computer lab again.
9-26-07
Today in class we were showed how to juice our projects. Sarah Ebare presented her vitamin project also. We also got to sample the apple juice we made. It was really foamy and had a lot of skin in it.
9-24-07
Today’s class we spent in the computer lab. We went in there so everyone could catch up on work that hadn’t been completed.
9-6- 07
jing is using juice to loose weight a healthy way. Whats so healthy about juicing is that it puts nutrients back in your body. Juicing is really healthy for you. Unlike other diets that make you eat certain foods that dont always give you all the vitamins your body needs. Juicing isn't just for dieting though. Its a good way of lifestyle because its good for your body and health.
9-23-07
Today we had a guest speaker on organ donor’s. It was a very interesting class. I have never really thought about donating my organs in case something ever happened to me. I went home and talked to my parent about it and told them the guys story about his daughter. I thought it was really sad but its really good that the guy is going around to schools getting people aware of what can happen and options after.
9/18/07
Micah did his presentation today. He didn’t know what collagen was so we looked it up in class. Collagen is a main protein of connective tissues. Micah’s vegetable was chicory. It’s a blue flower that’s good for the immune system. We also talked about how mountain dew doesn’t have any effect on a guys sperm count. After we talked about making cider sometime in class.
9-13-07
Our next assignment is going to be on the food pyramid. We have to find out the different food groups and what they do. WE also have to do independent projects and group projects. My group members are angel and Jen. In class today we also found out how to count the amount of calories we have everyday and how many calories in each food group we can have.
9-11-07
Today in class we talked about people falling behind and not doing their work. Mr. Cahoon told us the FCA’s. We also learned how to set up our delicious and flicker accounts. Flicker is a picture site. The delicious is for bookmarking the websites we use for class.
9-7-07
Today in class we found out our vegetable and vitamin projects. We watched videos on juicing . The first video we watched was the Breville Juice Fountain Elite. It is a stainless steel with titanium cutter disk, four parts to clean and different speeds. It was ranked two out of ten in the top ten juicers. Our class is going to use this juicer.
8-31-07
Today was a very frustrating day. We had to set up our Blogger accounts and it was very confusing. I had to set up an using name and password. I had to use my hotmail address. After my account was set up I went to my profile and edited my blogs and customized my page.
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