http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/comments/nutritionclubca.wordpress.com/2615/ http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png The bacterium that BBC talked about is apparently a possible solution against superbugs. The UK researchers conducted an experiment with Bdellovibrio bacteriovorus. It is a bacterium that infiltrates other bacteria. It devours the insides of the hosts and eventually swells in size. This can possibly be used to clear a deadly infection. Due to the different bacteria strains that emerge each year, there is growing fear of an antibiotic apocalypse. This is because of the bacteria resisting the existing drugs that we have. This made the scientists try other methods. Predatory Bacteria Can Wipe Out Superbugs, Says StudyShigella bacteria make 160 million people ill each year, and more than a million die, largely through contaminated food. Tests in a laboratory dish showed the predatory bacteria caused the population of superbug Shigella to collapse 4,000-fold. Read more… The series of conducted experiments show that a dose of Bdellovibrio bacteriovorus can be quite helpful in fending off superbugs. The findings also show that there were no side effects in the process. Dr Serge Mostowy, from Imperial College London, states that it is a creative approach and what’s remarkable about this is the inability of the host to resist. This can lead to numerous discoveries for antibiotics that can be used for both animals and humans. Superbug Breakthrough: New Predatory Bacteria ‘Could Fight Lethal Infections’Further tests in fish larvae showed a deadly dose of the superbug led to only 25per cent surviving for three days. But when the fish larvae were also “infected” with the predator, survival soared to 60 per cent. Read more… New Atlas discusses the events that happened during one of the experiments. The team introduced the Shigella strain to zebra fish larvae, and then followed with Bdellovibrio. The Shigella strain went down for the fish that had the Bdellovibrio shot. The zebra fish were chosen for the experiment because of their skin. It’s translucent so it’s easier for scientists to observe what’s going on inside. Predatory Bacteria Help Fight Antibiotic-Resistant Bugs In The BodyBdellovibrio even managed to fight the infection in zebrafish that had had their immune systems compromised and as a result had no white blood cells. That said, it was more successful in otherwise healthy subjects, which supports the idea that the bacteria cooperates with the host’s immune system. Read more… Once the form of treatment gets finalized, this is going to present a lot of possibilities. It’s going to be a great technology in antibiotics and it will surely benefit humankind. The post Study Shows Benefits Of Predatory Bacteria appeared first on NUTRITION CLUB CANADA. from NUTRITION CLUB CANADA http://nutritionclub.ca/predatory-bacteria/amp/ from Nutrition Club Canada https://nutritionclubca.wordpress.com/2016/11/25/study-shows-benefits-of-predatory-bacteria/ via WordPress https://jonathanwilhoite.wordpress.com/2016/11/25/study-shows-benefits-of-predatory-bacteria/
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http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/comments/nutritionclubca.wordpress.com/2613/ http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Medical Express reports that scientists have theorized about the effect of microbes to the bodies. However, there has been no clear insight as to how it affects the host. The new research about mice shows that the organisms actually interact with the host by sending metabolites. These act on histones that eventually influence gene transcription. The findings of the research were released on November 23, 2016 in Molecular Cell. Changes In The Diet Affect Epigenetics Via The MicrobiotaIn the study, the researchers first compared germ-free mice with those that have active gut microbes and discovered that gut microbiota alter the host’s epigenome in several tissues. Read more… The Scientist tells us how the diet actually affects the host. The researchers began deciphering the language of the microbiome. They wanted to establish how these organisms communicate with each other. After eating, all the organisms in our body interact. The numerous bacteria, viruses, and fungi produce metabolites that let our organs prepare for the incoming nutrients. The microbes actually send messages to the digestive tissues and the findings tell us that three short-chain fatty acids acetate, propionate, and butyrate act on histones that impact gene transcription. How Diet Influences Host-Microbiome Communication in MiceGut microbes produce a wide variety of metabolites, from bile acids to vitamins. Through fermentative reactions, gut microbes can also metabolize complex carbohydrates to form short-chain fatty acids, such as butyrate, which has been implicated in cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Read more… Science Daily gives us an overview about the study. The experiment involved comparing two groups of mice. One group came from a germ free environment and the other was raised under typical lab conditions. The researchers were able to identify the essential role of the organisms in our guts. They act as the mediator of host gene expression. They do this through epigenome, the chemical information that is responsible for regulating active cells in genes. Gut’s Microbial Community Shown To Influence Host Gene ExpressionConsisting of trillions of organisms — bacteria, fungi and viruses — the microbiome is essential for host health, providing important services ranging from nutrient processing to immune system development and maintenance. Read more… Knowing the mechanisms that surround this activity, it gives us awareness about the right kind of diet that favours this good interaction. In other words, this simplifies everything. It enables us to live a healthier life. The post Changes In The Diet: Findings Show Microbes Affect Host’s Body appeared first on NUTRITION CLUB CANADA. from NUTRITION CLUB CANADA http://nutritionclub.ca/changes-in-the-diet/amp/ from Nutrition Club Canada https://nutritionclubca.wordpress.com/2016/11/25/changes-in-the-diet-findings-show-microbes-affect-hosts-body/ via WordPress https://jonathanwilhoite.wordpress.com/2016/11/25/changes-in-the-diet-findings-show-microbes-affect-hosts-body/ From Apartment Therapy → 5 Things You Haven’t Thought to Buy on Black Friday, But Should <p><a href=’http://www.thekitchn.com/5-unexpected-things-you-should-buy-on-black-friday-239029′><strong>READ MORE »</strong></a></p> via WordPress https://jonathanwilhoite.wordpress.com/2016/11/25/5-unexpected-things-you-should-buy-on-black-friday-apartment-therapy/ Recipe: Stuffing Fritters with Cranberry-Jalapeño Sauce The Post-Thanksgiving Refrigerator11/24/2016 These fritters are a two-bite, hot-and-crunchy snack, perfect for an appetizer but even better when you’ve had your fill of turkey and stuffing sandwiches. Spiced up with plenty of fresh garlic and cumin, the stuffing is transformed into a tender mouthful, but it’s really the flavorful, crispy exterior that makes this a deliciously different take on stuffing leftovers. The sauces, great for dipping these fritters — or even tortilla chips — amp up the Tex-Mex flavors so the fritters don’t taste like just another Thanksgiving redux. <p><a href=’http://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-stuffing-fritters-with-cranberry-jalapeno-sauce-237798′><strong>READ MORE »</strong></a></p> via WordPress https://jonathanwilhoite.wordpress.com/2016/11/25/recipe-stuffing-fritters-with-cranberry-jalapeno-sauce-the-post-thanksgiving-refrigerator/ You probably already own a few nice storage containers, but it’s not like you’re gonna start giving them away, along with all your Thanksgiving leftovers. It’s bad enough you have to share the rest of your beloved stuffing with the flock of people who’ve made their way to your house. That’s why you need some of these to-go containers that you wouldn’t mind parting with. Here are 10 of our favorites. <p><a href=’http://www.thekitchn.com/10-to-go-containers-you-wont-mind-parting-with-237828′><strong>READ MORE »</strong></a></p> via WordPress https://jonathanwilhoite.wordpress.com/2016/11/25/10-to-go-containers-you-wont-mind-giving-away-shopping/ As a food writer and sometime culinary student, I’m used to people having expectations of me around the holidays. They assume that I’ll cook (or at least eat) some fancy or unusual take on the classic dishes. And once upon a time, this was true. In the early 2000s, just as I was beginning to get serious about my love of food and cooking, I was enamored of the new and the novel. Eschewing the holiday food traditions of my childhood — the only two times of the year when my mom spent any significant amount of time in the kitchen — I’d labor over turkey breast roulades with pancetta and chestnuts, Moroccan carrots, and roast cauliflower with feta and oregano. But that all changed after my mom died. <p><a href=’http://www.thekitchn.com/how-thanksgiving-has-changed-and-how-its-stayed-the-same-237510′><strong>READ MORE »</strong></a></p> via WordPress https://jonathanwilhoite.wordpress.com/2016/11/24/how-i-remember-my-mother-at-thanksgiving-new-holiday-traditions/ If sandwiches are your go-to for tackling Thanksgiving leftovers, let this triple-decker sandwich be the one you reach for. Inspired by classic club sandwiches, this seasonal twist relies on fresh-cut turkey, and swaps the tomato for cranberry sauce and the lettuce for leftover Brussels sprouts. <p><a href=’http://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-turkey-and-brussels-sprouts-club-sandwich-237219′><strong>READ MORE »</strong></a></p> via WordPress https://jonathanwilhoite.wordpress.com/2016/11/24/recipe-turkey-and-brussels-sprouts-club-sandwich-recipes-from-the-kitchn/ Your last guest has departed. Dirty plates are piled in the sink, leftover food sits on every surface, and your tablecloth is stained with red wine splatters and gravy drips. It’s time to clean up, which, for some, is the worst part of hosting the Thanksgiving meal. Fear not! We put together an upbeat, Motown-inspired playlist to liven the mood and make this dreaded chore fly by. <p><a href=’http://www.thekitchn.com/the-best-playlist-for-your-post-thanksgiving-cleanup-237719′><strong>READ MORE »</strong></a></p> via WordPress https://jonathanwilhoite.wordpress.com/2016/11/24/the-best-playlist-for-your-post-thanksgiving-cleanup-the-kitchen-sink/ http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/comments/nutritionclubca.wordpress.com/2611/ http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Is this diet good or bad? People are going crazy about this new kind of diet. The ones practicing this one do not eat dairy, legumes, grains, and processed junk foods. The concept is to remove the kind of foods that cave men didn’t eat. This promises enhanced energy, weight loss, and great skin. However, the effects of this may not be the same for everyone. That’s why it’s good to take a look at some guidelines first before plunging yourself into this regimen. Paleo Diet: Good Or Bad?Quality Nutrients. The diet really stresses eating food full of nutrients. It emphasizes vegetables and fruits so that you are getting plenty of fiber and healthy carbs. Also, it emphasizes consuming the highest quality proteins you can find which research shows is healthier for you. Read more… The lifestyle might be tricky for some since the environment that we are exposed to is quite different from the one that our ancestors lived in. We have office jobs that contribute to a sedentary lifestyle. We have fast food chains that feed us at any time of the day. This eventually leads to chronic diseases. It aims to recreate our ancestors’ eating habits in order to stop the modern world from taking over our bodies. This might present a great change and it seems like a good idea. However, the problem is with the availability of the food that our ancestors ate during their time. Is Paleo Bad For Your Body?Adherants of the latest fad diet say it can ward off a host of modern diseases—but think twice about buying that next paleo product. Read more… According to Health.com, this is hugely popular as you simply need to ask yourself this question when choosing foods: “What did a caveman eat?” You’re thinking about the basic kind of food right? Well, it’s a little more complicated than that. The article talks about the lifestyle and the benefits. This has its own pros and cons and we’re going to help you decide whether this one’s for you or not. Everything You Need to Know About the Paleo DietHe says the diet lessens the body’s glycemic load, has a healthy ratio of saturated-to-unsaturated fatty acids, increases vitamin and nutrient consumption, and contains an optimal balance of protein, fat, and carbohydrates. Read more… Take a look at this video from Live Lean TV It talks about a quick overview of the Paleo diet: The post Your Quick Guide To The Paleo Diet appeared first on NUTRITION CLUB CANADA. from NUTRITION CLUB CANADA http://nutritionclub.ca/guide-to-the-paleo-diet/amp/ from Nutrition Club Canada https://nutritionclubca.wordpress.com/2016/11/24/your-quick-guide-to-the-paleo-diet/ via WordPress https://jonathanwilhoite.wordpress.com/2016/11/24/your-quick-guide-to-the-paleo-diet/ http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/comments/nutritionclubca.wordpress.com/2609/ http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Would you believe that the health care wait times at Canada hit its highest? It appears that the maximum wait is at 20 weeks, according to a recent report. CTVNews report that based on the data collected by the Fraser Institute, it found that the average wait for necessary medical attention is 20 weeks. This is for treatment and procedures for the year 2016. It seems like this is the longest recorded wait time since they first monitored this. This is more than twice the instances reported in 1993. It covered the times that patients had to wait from the time that they got a referral from a doctor to the consultation with a specialist. Healthcare Wait Times Hit 20 Weeks In 2016: ReportThe association reiterated its call for governments to prioritize seniors care in the upcoming Health Accord, which it said would “go a long way in resolving unnecessary wait times for Canadian patients. Read more… The referrals from a general practitioner to a specialist reached 9.4 weeks this year. Last year, it was 9.8 to 10.6 weeks. Health Minister Jane Philpott isn’t quite convinced with the report. She says that it was conducted by a group that’s against the Canada Health Act. That may have influenced their methods in conducting the survey which can be deemed as questionable. Healthcare Wait Times In Canada Soar: ReportHealth Minister Jane Philpott, though, panned the report and slammed the Fraser Institute.“It’s a survey that was done by an organization that’s on the record as being opposed to the Canada Health Act, so I think that very much influences their methodology – which is questionable,” she said. Although Philpott added that she is concerned about Canada dropping in international surveys on quality indicators. Read more… The study analyzed the data across 12 medical specialties. Ontario was recorded to have the shortest time to wait. New Brunswick has the longest one. British Columbia is up at 25.2 weeks. The data for neurosurgery shows that it’s the longest to be given treatment at 46.9 weeks and shortest for oncology at only 3.7 weeks. Canada’s Health-Care Wait Times Hit 20 Weeks In 2016—Longest Ever RecordedIt’s estimated that Canadians are currently waiting for nearly one million medically necessary procedures. Crucially, physicians report that their patients are waiting more than three weeks longer for treatment (after seeing a specialist) than what they consider to be clinically reasonable. Read more… There should be measures to ensure the validity of the report and to also secure that Canadians are indeed receiving treatment at the right and most appropriate time. Wellness is of utmost importance; time is the essence. The post Unbelievable Health Care Wait Times At Canada appeared first on NUTRITION CLUB CANADA. from NUTRITION CLUB CANADA http://nutritionclub.ca/health-care-wait-times/amp/ from Nutrition Club Canada https://nutritionclubca.wordpress.com/2016/11/24/unbelievable-health-care-wait-times-at-canada/ via WordPress https://jonathanwilhoite.wordpress.com/2016/11/24/unbelievable-health-care-wait-times-at-canada/ |
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