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Category: Over 50s and Elderly

A Category for Over 50s, Baby Boomers, Elderly as well because there are so many people in their 70s like myself who Like using Computers/Internet these days. Even into their 80s and 90s. I’m adding our Wonderful Centenarians – in Australia and Overseas because I think they are Simply Great. And I have it in mind to share some of their Health Tips and Celebrations by New Year 24…..this is a New Category!

Published on Leave a comment on Study Finds Shoe Choice May Affect Osteoarthritis Differently

By Ida-Marie Palm Varaek MSN

According to Medical Xpress, researchers Kade Paterson and Rana Hinman discuss two clinical trials published in Annals of Internal Medicine.

The most recent study published in Annals of Internal Medicine (1) followed 120 people with hip osteoarthritis.

 Participants wore either flat, flexible shoes or stable, supportive shoes for six months.

The researchers found no meaningful difference in pain reduction between the two groups.

However, a 2021 study published in Annals of Internal Medicine (2) involving 164 people with knee osteoarthritis showed different results.

In that trial, participants who wore stable, supportive shoes experienced greater pain relief while walking than those wearing flat footwear.

Together, the findings indicate that footwear recommendations may need to be tailored to the specific joint involved.

There Are More Comfortable Shoes To Wear These Days
Try Them!

How footwear influences joint load

According to the researchers, shoes change how forces move through the legs during walking.

Biomechanical studies show that raised heels shift body weight forward and increase stress on the knee joint.

Even moderate heel heights have been linked to higher knee loading compared with walking barefoot.

Stiff soles and arch support can also affect how forces are distributed.…

Published on Leave a comment on Is It Safe To Eat Sprouted Potatoes? A Toxicologist Settles It and How To Keep Them Better

By Isadora Baum – EatingWell

Here's what you should know before cooking that green or sprouted spud.

Key Points

  • You should throw away sprouted potatoes to avoid potential glycoalkaloid poisoning.
  • Glycoalkaloid poisoning may cause stomach upset, nausea, diarrhea and, in severe cases, fever.
  • Storing potatoes in a cool, well-ventilated area, away from sunlight, is best.

Potatoes are a nutritious and versatile vegetable—whether fried or mashed, they're delicious in all forms. Those little spuds pack plenty of health benefits and are rich in fiber, vitamins and minerals. And while most potatoes are completely safe to eat, potatoes that have sprouted or have green spots contain a higher level of a natural toxin that might make you sick after consumption. That's why it's best to monitor the appearance of the potatoes you're storing.

Lauren Harris-Pincus, M.S., RDN, author of The Everything Easy Pre-Diabetes Cookbook and The Protein-Packed Breakfast Club, explains, "Potatoes contain two kinds of glycoalkaloids, both natural toxins, called solanine and chaconine, and while the whole potato contains these glycoalkaloids, the concentration is highest in the eyes, green skin and sprouts that form."

The green hue actually comes from chlorophyll, which isn’t toxic, but its green color is a good indication that there's excess glycoalkaloid concentration and that you'll want to toss the potato out.…

Published on Leave a comment on Farmers Are Wonderful People – We Enjoy Their Produce Each Day – Let’s Defend Their Interests and Give Them a Fair Go!

By Janet Vargas - People's Advocate on Ours Australia!

I'M WISHING TO PROTECT and DEFEND OUR FARMERS. WILL YOU COME and JOIN ME - WITH YOUR COMMENTS and SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT THINGS YOU READ HERE? WE WHO LIVE IN THE CITIES AND SUBURBS SHOULD STOP THINKING OF THEM AS SEPERATE TO US (because we have a different say of life) MAYBE "Poor Farmers, they're on the News again" IS THE BEST THOUGHTS WE COME UP WITH Like it's their Plight WHEN THEY PROVIDE OUR FOOD EVERYDAY. WE SHOULD FIND IT IN OUR HEARTS TO CLOSE THIS "Separation" THING. HONESTLY FRIENDS, WE COULD NOT "Live Without Them" YES REALLY. THINK ABOUT IT and LET THEM KNOW We Care About Them - They're Not On Their Own Anymore IN THE CHALLENGES THEY FACE For Us and Their Families. WOULD YOU CARE TO JOIN ME?

Through the years, there has been such disregard for Farmers - we buy most our Groceries in Fancy Packets and Produce from Modern Supermarkets, forgetting Our FARMERS WHO FEED US - they somehow don't come to mind. I was brought up close to a Dairyman and barley Crops across the road from us and Eggs from the neighbours, in a small Country Beach Town for 14 years before living North-East of the City.…

Published on Leave a comment on More About Kiwi Fruit: So Good For You – New Variety Ruby-Red Berry Delicious!

By Janet Vargas Independent Natural Health Researcher 30+ Yrs

Hi Folks, I posted an Article about Kiwis in Mid-March, they are So Good for Us. I just found out they are Good for Our Eyes, in addition to their other Benefits. And when you look at this according to Food Signatures (Key Benefits found in certain foods, referred to as the Doctrine of Signatures by the Greeks many years ago when they resemble a specific part of our Body) a Carrot when sliced resembles the Iris in our Eyes AND so does a Kiwi when sliced, hey? So from that perspective, it is not too surprising to hear a Natural Health Scientist mention Kiwi's Benefit for Our Eyes in a YouTube Video recently, never-the-less pleasantly surprising.

Today, I had a wonderful experience when shopping in one of the Aldi Stores - a discovery that there is a Ruby-Red Kiwi Fruit available from a company called Zepri in New Zealand in addition to Sungold Kiwis. They are selling here in Australia and Internationally now.

Zespri Ruby-Red Kiwifruit
Berry Delicious!

It's Interesting to note that each one of these Kiwi Fruits have different Nutrient Profiles and Benefits (Variation-Wise) in addition to their Colours.…

Published on Leave a comment on 10 Fruits That Prove Food Really Is Good Medicine

By Mie Moller Bie on MSN

When it comes to healing, the kitchen can be just as powerful as the pharmacy. Packed with vitamins, minerals, and natural compounds, these ten fruits do more than satisfy cravings but also support digestion, boost immunity, and protect long-term health.

1. Guava: Vitamin-C Power Punch

Guava delivers more vitamin C than most citrus says Pharmrep, along with fiber and potassium. Its tiny seeds add crunch while supporting digestion. Try it sliced with lime, blended into smoothies, or stirred into yogurt.

2. Blueberries: Tiny but Mighty

Packed with anthocyanins, blueberries help combat oxidative stress. They pair with breakfast bowls, salads, or a simple handful as a snack. Regular bites support brain and heart health says Sciencedirect.

3. Papaya: Gentle on the Gut

Papaya’s enzyme papain helps break down proteins and ease bloating says Arabian Journal of Chemistry. It’s rich in vitamins A and C for skin and immune support. Cube it for fruit salads or spoon it straight from the shell.

4. Kiwi: Small Fruit, Big Benefits

Kiwi’s actinidin aids digestion while fiber promotes regularity. One fruit covers a big chunk of daily vitamin C needs.…

Published on Leave a comment on New study: Full-Fat Cheese Linked To A Lower Risk Of Dementia and Truth About Non-Fat Mania

By Ida-Marie Palm Varaek from Welltica

A large study shows an association between the consumption of full-fat cheese and the risk of dementia in certain groups.

For many years, low-fat foods have been promoted as the safer choice for health.

In particular, low-fat dairy products have been recommended to reduce the risk of lifestyle-related diseases.

At the same time, interest is growing in how diet affects the brain and the risk of dementia.

Dietary Guidelines

According to international and Nordic dietary guidelines, the intake of saturated fat should be limited.

These recommendations are based on large population studies aimed at reducing the risk of, among other things, cardiovascular diseases.

Dietary research, however, is often complex. People do not eat individual foods in isolation, and diet is closely linked to education, income, and lifestyle.

A Long-Term Study

A Swedish study, published in the journal Neurology, contributes new data to the debate.

In the study, researchers followed 27,670 adults over 25 years. During this period, 3,208 participants developed dementia.

The researchers accounted for several uncertainties, including by excluding individuals who already had dementia at the start of the study and by analyzing the results without those who became ill early on.…

Published on Leave a comment on Carrageenan (E407) A Food Emulsifier: Friend or Foe? We Shall See Recent Research – Know The Facts!

By Janet Vargas - Independent Natural Health Researcher 30+ Yrs

"Good for Cancer" Are You Kidding Me? We Should All Know the True Facts
About This Dodgy and Dangerous Food Additive!

As the Adage says "Don't believe Everything You Hear" we should Heed that Caution Well, when it comes to reading about Emulsifiers especially. The Food Industry's biggest Ploys for making our Groceries Toxic is they used "Something Natural"...... but just like Big Pharma, it's what they do with that which makes it Toxic. Then they argue that they've "Only just used a little" as if it's not worth worrying about.

But Often, Our Body Tells A Different Story.
Some Area of Our Health plays up with Uncomfortable or Distressing Symptoms. And also, there is the Accumulation Factor that very few people are Not aware of whereby often a certain Offending Substance keeps Building Up in Our System, and sometime later a Serious Health Disorder threatens our somewhat peaceful Life or Adds to our Stress Load - Uninvited. Such has been the case for many people who have had regular Exposure to this so-called "Safe Emulsifier" another Hidden Culprit in the Food Chain.…

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Published on 2 Comments on Why Do Some Health Advocates Promote Keto? So Baffling – It’s Not A Good Idea!

YES, YOU READ THAT RIGHT - IT'S ACTUALLY A DUMB IDEA, AND PROVEN TO BE SO RISKY FOR MANY PEOPLE WHO HAVE REGRETS. FIRSTLY BEFORE ANYTHING ELSE, JUST LIKE THE CARNIVORE DIET, INVENTERS OF THOSE HAVE SO MESSED AROUND WITH THE BASIC DIETARY REQUIREMENTS FOR EVERYONE'S FOOD INTAKE, WHICH IS A BALANCE OF HEALTHY PROTEINS, HEALTHY FATS and HEALTHY COMPLEX CARBS (not cheap nasty refined carbs and junk foods) KETO and CARNAVORE GO TO EXTREMES TO CORRECT POOR FOOD CHOICES and EATING HABITS, BUT AT THE SAME TIME VIOLATE OUR NEED FOR A BALANCED DIET - OUR BODY FUNCTIONS BEST ON (A SENSIBLE REAL FOOD DIET. SO INSTEAD OF DEFENDING OR PROMOTING KETO LIKE SOME ADVOCATES DO (which is baffling indeed and defies commonsense) I WILL GIVE YOU REASONS TO QUESTION AGUMENTS FOR KETO (Keto Keto, Keto Keto Brainwashing) Daaah! How do they get it so Wrong? IT'S BEYOND ME!!!!

Please be sparing with hard Cheeses like Tasty, Cheddar and Vintage Etc when you wish to Take Off Weight though because what Fattens Cows to "Make More Milk" often, can make You Fat too or Keep the Weight on.

Seriously - Forget Dodgy Keto!…

Published on Leave a comment on The Wonderful And Nutritional Benefits Of Almonds – Do Read!

Hi Folks, some Good Nutrition Related News here. Almonds as a Functional Food.
And please remember these should be Raw Almonds OR Activated Almonds OR Soaked Almonds, not Baked, Roasted or Salted, in order to get the Nutrition and Benefits from them.

Also, I learnt years ago that my Sister's Rosacae could be relieved if she stopped eating Almonds. They do not agree with some people's Natural Chemistry because there is a predisposition towards the Rosacae disorder. That disorder only affects some people, so most of us Benefit from Eating Almonds - they are so good for us, hey? My Sisters Cheeks started returning to normal when she stopped her Fad on Almonds. Shall we go?

Almonds Are Great For Our Health

How Almonds Can Affect Your Body If You Eat Them Every Day
By Ida-Marie Palm Varbaek

Almonds are a popular snack that is easy to take on the go and packed with nutrients.
According to nutrition experts, a daily handful of almonds can have several positive effects on the body.
Here are some of the things that may happen if you eat them every day.

Almonds Are Packed With Nutrients
Almonds are described as a nutrient-dense food because they contain plant-based protein, dietary fiber, healthy fats, and several vitamins and minerals.…

Published on Leave a comment on The Leaky Gut Syndrome – The Permeable Intestine and How To Deal With It – Some Answers For Better Health!

You can blame most of this on the Highly Compromised  Food Industry where So Many Foods are not Real Food – they are Highly Processed… Ultra-Processed…Foods and Fake Foods…Laden with Cane Sugar or Sweeteners and ALL Manner of Chemical Additives. No wonder our Gut Health is going Crazy because most of the FOODS are CRAZY and Our Body can’t handle it.

This truly Is Important to Restore Gut Health Our Body depends on to experience GOOD HEALTH.
The pursuit of So Many in Our Time!

Our intestine comes into contact every day with the material from no time - in the form of food, bacterial fragments, pollutants. Between our body and the outside world, it is constantly decided which substances the body absorbs, which are not processed and excreted. In this process, a properly functioning intestinal mucosa of the gastrointestinal tract is required and of enormous importance for our health.

The symptoms of Leaky Gut syndrome can be very diffuse and diverse, such as:

  • Joint pain and muscle pain
  • Chronic muscle pain
  • Concentration disorders
  • Bloating, diarrhea, constipation
  • Headache / migraine
  • Mood fluctuations up to depression
  • Eczeme /acne
  • weakened immune system
  • Chronic fatigue
  • Food intolerance (food intolerances)
  • Irritable bowel complaints

Many of the symptoms mentioned are not necessarily associated with a sick intestine.…