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Echinacea Cuts Cold Incidence

.....The use of echinacea before the onset of full-blown symptoms of the common cold reduces the incidence by more than a half and the duration by almost two full days, researchers reported at the annual meeting of the American College of Clinical Pharmacology.
The study found that 20 percent of patients report using nutraceuticals for symptom management. Of these, echinacea is the most commonly used. The team found that echinacea use cuts incidences by 58 percent. Duration was shortened by 1.9 days compared with the colds of nonusers.

Eating Fatty Fish Warded Off Kidney Cancer

Swedish women who ate fatty fish like salmon, mackerel and herring at least once a week had a significantly lower risk of kidney cancer compared to consumers of lean fish reports a recent study. The 15-year study found those who regularly ate fish containing lots of fish oil that is rich in omega-3 acids and Vitamin D had a 74 percent lower risk of getting kidney cancer compared to those who ate no fish at all. Lean varieties such as tuna, cod and fresh-water fish did not confer the same benefit.
Compared to lean fish, fatty fish have up to 30 times the amount of certain acids and up to five times the level of Vitamin D.
The fatty acids have been reported to slow development of cancer and people with kidney cancer often have low levels of Vitamin D.
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Anxiety Disorders

..... We all feel anxiety or worry at times, often in response to stressful situations — this is normal. Anxiety can be mild or intense, and some people may tend to feel more anxiety than others. Usually anxiety is temporary, but when it lasts an unexpectedly long time or is so severe that it interferes with your life, it may be considered an anxiety disorder. Anxiety disorders are relatively common — as many as 25% of people may experience an anxiety disorder at some point in their lives. There are many different types of anxiety disorders, including the following examples:
• Post-traumatic stress disorder is related to long-term symptoms following exposure to a life-threatening situation.
• Generalized anxiety disorder refers to excessive, chronic daily anxiety.
• Panic disorder refers to recurrent, spontaneous episodes of panic.
One current theory about the cause of anxiety disorders is that there may be an imbalance of neurotransmitters, the molecules in the brain involved with thoughts and feelings. In other cases anxiety may be caused by a medical condition, medication side effects, or drug abuse.
There is little definitive research that demonstrates effective methods for preventing anxiety disorders. However, the following may help protect against anxiety disorders:
• regular exercise
• good coping skills
• training in stress management techniques
• positive social connections
..... Treatment for anxiety disorders may include lifestyle modifications, psychological treatments, and medications. There are prescription medications that are effective in treating anxiety disorders. Some medications are thought to work by changing the levels of two neurotransmitters that occur naturally in the body — serotonin and norepinephrine. After starting a medication, it may take anywhere from a few weeks to a month to notice a change in your anxiety symptoms. Be patient and follow the advice of your health-care provider. If you stop taking your medication once it starts helping with your disorder, your anxiety symptoms may come back.
..... Work with your health-care provider to form an effective personal treatment plan for your particular diagnosis, symptoms, personality, and lifestyle.
 

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