Tuesday, September 4, 2007
Type I &II Writes
Home Work
Testicular Cancer and Cervical Cancer
-It is clear that these to illnesses are most common among the young. Cervical Cancer is caused by the HPV virus which can be spread through sexual activity. There are many variations of the HPV virus and only several commonly lead to cancer. Although men are not effected by the virus they can transmit it to another female sex partner. Practicing safe sex and getting vaccinated can help prevent the contraction of HPV and cervical Cancer. Unlike Cervical cancer there is little men can do about preventing Testicular Cancer, but what they can focus on is quickly finding it and treating it if it does develop. Screening is quick and can be performed my the individual. The incidence of testicular cancer is small and it’s death rate low but is most common among young males and if found soon can be treated.
Contraceptives
Male Condom
-Physical and 85-98% effective depending if used correctly. Are quick and easy to use and also they protect against many STIs. Must be stored at room temp and put one without the formation of an air bubble.
Female Condom
-Physical and 79-95% effective. Do not contain latex like male condoms. Are quick and easy to use and also they protect against many STIs.
Spermicid
-Chemical and 71-82% effective. Comes in many different forms: gel, cream, and foam inserts. All forms must be applied within the vagina.
Diaphragm
-Physical and 80-94% effective. They must be fitted by a professional and should be used with spermicid. Diaphragms are less effective on women who have given birth.
The Birth Control Pill
-Is hormonal and 92-99% effective if used correctly, taken the same time on a daily bases. The pill will regulate women’s periods. It takes time for the hormones to build up within her body; therefore the pill will not be immediately effective. Side effects vary from person to person.
Patch
Is hormonal and 92-99% effective. Patch is warn three weeks of a month. Will regulate women’s periods, and also must have time to build up within the body. The patch may irritate the skin.
The Ring
Is hormonal and 92-99% effective. Each month a plastic ring is placed within the vagina. The ring will regulate women’s periods, and has fewer side effects than other hormonal treatments, due to lower hormone content.
IUD
-Chemical or hormonal, 98-99% effective. Insert is placed within the uterus, by professionals. The deferent types may be left in 5 to 10 years. The non hormonal style contains copper which prevents the egg from attaching to the uterus and sperm from reaching it.
Shot
-Hormonal and is 97% effective. Liquid is injected under the skin, which depending on the amount may last years.
Plan B
-This is 75-89% effective depending on length of time after intercourse the pill is taken. Prescription is not needed if over 18. Must be used within 5 days.
Tobacco
Cigars
Cigars are distinguished from cigarettes in that they are rolled in tobacco leaf as apposed to paper. While they are most often much larger than cigarettes, some containing as much tobacco as a whole pack of cigarettes and burning up to two hours, Cigars can be found in their more popular smaller variety cigarillos. Although they contain fewer additives than cigarettes they are by no means a safe alternative. Cigar smokers, as compared to non smokers are 6 times more likely to die from oral cancer, are 39 times more likely to die from cancer of the larynx, face more than twice the risk of death from pancreatic cancer, face more than 3 times the risk of death from bladder cancer. While almost all cigarette smokers inhale, some cigar smokers do not because cigar smoke is more irritating. While that does limit the amount of smoke inhaled into the lungs they still face oral and throat cancers as their saliva picks up toxins and is then swallowed. Sense the early nineties cigar smoking is on the upswing. It is thought that 5.6% of Americans over 12, 14% of kids from grades 9-12 are cigar users. Cigar use is far more common among in the younger group in males 19% than females 8.7%.
STIs:
Chlamydia
-Is a bacterial infection, contracted though sexual contact. Symptoms for females; pelvic pain, painful and/or frequent urination, vaginal discharge, bleeding after intercourse or there may not be any symptoms at all. Symptoms for males; painful urination, discharge from penis or none at all. Urine or discharge samples may be tested to confirm infection. It is treated with an antibiotics. If not treated will lead to infections of the reproductive organs, infertility and may be passed from mother to infant during birth.
Gonorrhea
-Is a bacterial infection, contracted though sexual contact. Symptoms for females; pelvic pain, painful urination, vaginal discharge, fever, blood/pus from anus, sore throat or none. Symptoms for males; painful urination, discharge from penis, blood/pus from anus, sore throat or there may be none. Urine or discharge samples may be tested to confirm infection. It is treated with antibiotics. If not treated will lead to PID or infertility, heart trouble, skin issues or arthritis, and may be passed from mother to infant during birth.
Syphilis
-Is a bacterial infection contracted though sexual contact. symptoms of the early stages are painful sores on mouth, penis, vagina, anus, or elsewhere on the body. Medical examination will confirm infection. Treated with antibiotics. If not treated will lead to the second stage with rashes, fevers, hair loss, body aches, sore throat, swollen glands or new sores may appear. If not treated will lead to the third stage with heart damage, brain damage, PID, severe damage to fetus and maybe death.
HIV/AIDS
-Is a virus which attacks the immune system. Is contracted though sexual contact with someone who is infected, blood to blood contact with infected persons, sharing of contaminated used needles, and breast milk. Symptoms; fever, weight loss, constant diarrhea, dry cough with shortness of breath, constant fatigue, swollen glands, pink or purple raised blotches on or under the skin, white spots in mouth or no symptoms. Blood tests can confirm infection. Although incurable, medication is available to strengthen immune system and ward off other infects which will lead to death.
Genital Herpes
-Is an infection of the Herpes Simplex Virus, contracted though sexual contact and or skin to skin contact with infected persons. Symptoms; painful blisters that will break into open sores and swollen glands. The sores will dry up and disappear within 5-21 days. Medical examination or test of fluids will confirm infection. The virus will remain in the body, however medications can speed the healing of blisters and stem future outbreaks.
Genital Warts
-Is infection is cause by HPV, contracted though sexual contact and or skin to skin contact with infected persons even if warts are not visible. Symptoms; small painless bumps on the genitals. Medical examination or pap smear to confirm infection. Will remain within the body however the warts can be burned, froze, or cut off. Can be passed from mother to child during birth, in untreated warts will grow and become harder to remove.
Pubic Lice
- Parasitic infection of the pubic hair, contracted though sexual contact, skin to skin contact and can be passed through infested articles. Symptoms; severe itching, lice or eggs in pubic hair with small dots of blood. Visual medical examination to confirm. Treated with medication shampoo, all other infested articles must also me washed. If untreated will compromise the genitals leading to other infections.
Shared Projects
Chris-Vitamin K(Phytonadione):Vitamin K is a fat soluble substance that helps blood to clot. Clotting is the process where blood cells stick together like glue at the surface of a cut. It also helps the bones develop normal structure. The bacteria in the intestines can produce its own vitamin K, but you can also get it from green leaf vegetables and some vegetable oils, cheddar cheese and mayonnaise. Vitamin E inhabits how much vitamin K the body can absorb, something that can make a person bleed abnormal. Pregnant women should be careful about taking vitamin K, as it is excreted in to breast milk, and at crosses the placenta, so the baby will get it. If you don't get enough vitamin k, you will get impaired blood clotting. It is easier for infants to get deficiencies, because they might get it from their mother when being breast-fed, and breast milk is relatively low in vitamin K.There are no real consequences to overdose, toxicity or side effects of vitamin K.Aspirin, Cholestyramine and Mineral oil laxatives are medications that can interact with vitamin K.
Chisamore-Vitamin D (Chrolecalciferol, sunshine vitamin)Cholecalciferol is a vitamin that can help with the absorption of calcium from the stomach and to help with the functioning of calcium throughout your body. Cholecalciferol helps people who have low calcium levels or to prevent it from happening. Chloecalciferol can also prevent osteoporosis. If you have kidney problems, heart disease, or circulation problems then you should not take this vitamin. It has yet to be found out if over usage of this product will hurt an unborn child.When taking this pill you should drink a full glass of water. You should NEVER crush up this pill and take it. You should take this pill as directed by your doctor or read the directions. If you miss a dose you should take it as soon as you can, but if it is close to your next dose for that day then skip the day that you missed. You should also not use mineral oil.If you're taking this pill and you get any allergic reaction, irregular heartbeat, nausea, constipation, dry mouth, weakness, headache, muscle or bone pain, or drowsiness then stop taking this vitamin and contact your doctor.
CJ-9/9/07Vitamin H or Biotin is part of the B vitamin group. It is required for many parts of life. It is used in the growth of cells, the metabolism of fats, and plays a role in the transfer of energy from food to the body. Its benefits include healthy hair, sweat glands, and it helps with muscle pain. There are many effects on the body when you are not getting enough vitamin H. The most visible side effect is hair loss. It can result in complete baldness. Other symptoms from not enough vitamin H is dry skin, loss of appetite and, high cholesterol. There are no known side effects from too much vitamin H. Vitamin H is supposed to be taken along with other B group vitamins. Vitamin H is present in cheese, liver, eggs, chicken breast, mushrooms, salmon, and spinach.
Dustin-Vitamin B-12 (Cyanocobalamin) performs as a coenzyme for the creation of DNA and benefits growth and cell development. B-12 comes from dairy products, eggs, and flounder. If you don't have enough vitamin B-12 you will become nauseated, have loss of appetite, and a sore mouth. Tobacco and alcohol reduce the absorption of vitamin.http://www.vitamins-nutrition.org/
Nicole-Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine, pyridoxal phosphate)...Performs as a coenzyme (which is a small organic but non-protein molecule that carries a chemical group between enzymes) and affects the body’s use of protein, carbohydrates, and fat. It helps convert tryptophan (which is an essential amino acid that's involved in human nutrition) to niacin (which is most important to functions in the production of energy from the body’s blood sugar. It is also necessary to the production of fats in the human body. Niacin is also essential for correct functioning of the nervous system) It may be found in meat, fish, eggs, milk, and whole grain foods. This vitamin promotes healthy cardiovascular, nervous, and immune systems. Supports healthy hair, skin and normal red-blood-cell development. Assists in the creation of food energy and possible anemia treatment. It functions as a tranquilizer, it's important for healthy nerve and muscle functioning, blood cholesterol may decrease, reduction of PMS symptoms, it may reduce asthma symptoms and increases levels of serotonin to ease sleep.Vitamin B6 may be found in Avocados, Bananas, Beef liver, Chicken, Fortified cereals, Ground beef, Ham, Hazelnuts, Potatoes, Salmon, Shrimp, Soybeans, Sunflower seeds, Tuna and Wheat germ Suggested amounts:-Men: 1.3 mg-Men (Over 50): 1.7 mg-Women: 1.3 mg-Women (Over 50): 1.5 mg-Pregnancy: 1.9 mg-Lactation: 2.0 mg
Kiya-Vitamin B-5 (Pantothenic Acid) , is know as the "anti-stress vitamin", it is part of the B group of vitamins, it is a water-soluble vitamin. This nutrient can be made in the body by the intestinal flora. B-5 is very important to the secretion of hormones, these hormones assist the body with metabolism, help with allergies, and beneficial to the nerves, skin, and muscles. a daily dosage, would be 10mg. its not really toxic, but to much can give you diarrhea, digestive disturbances and water retention. B-5 can be found in: beef, brewer’s yeast, eggs, fresh vegetables, kidney, legumes, liver, mushrooms, nuts, pork, royal jelly, saltwater fish, torula yeast, whole rye flour, and whole wheat.
Jamie-Vitamin B-3 (Niacin) Vitamin b-3 can be found in the following liver, heart, kidney, chicken, eggs and milk and also in tomatoes and broccoli. The recommended daily allowance of niacin is 2-12 mg a day for children 14 mg a day for women, 16 mg a day for men. People taking pharmacological doses of niacin (1.5 - 6 g per day) often experience a syndrome of side-effects that can include one or more of the following facial flushing and itching liver toxicity
Gabe-Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol)http://www.vivo.colostate.edu/hbooks/pathphys/endocrine/otherendo/vitamind.htmlhttp://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/vitamind.asphttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitamin_DVitamin D helps regulate the calcium and phosphorus, when sent to the liver and kidney it also acts as a hormone that messages the intestines to increase the absorption of calcium. Vitamin D is created when exposed to the sun or eating certain foods. You may get a lot of Vitamin D from various plants, egg yolk and fish oil. You cannot get Vitamin D overdose from just being out in the sun but if you eat to much food that contains a lot of Vitamin D then there are problems that include rickets, bowing of you bones or severe liver disease. Vitamin D is not a fully understood Vitamin but is understood to help kill and cure the body of cancer cells.
Sarah-Thiamine, also called vitamin B1, is used in many different body functions. A very little amount of this vitamin is actually stored in the body. Thiamine is a very important vitamin, if somebody who is suffering from beriberi injects thiamine into there body, then they will be on their feet within a matter of hours. It also plays a role in helping circulation. It helps the blood formation and the metabolism of carbohydrates. It is also required for the health of the nervous system, and is used in the bio synthesis of a number of call constituents. Females should consume 1.0 mg per day, and males should consume 1.4 mg a day. Death in Thia min is very uncommon, although long-term amounts of larger than 3 grams have been known to cause toxicity. This vitamin should be taken with the B group vitamins and manganese. It is proven that thiamine can be useful for motion sickness in air and sea travel, and that this vitamin also repels insects when excreted through the skin.
Vegetables
Chris-09.11.07; Cauliflower: The cauliflower can be boiled, fried, steamed or eaten raw, and is traditionally used in cauliflower cheese, or other dishes with cheese sauce, or with meat gravy. For dieting, cauliflower is a good substitute for potatoes, and it is used to produce a potato substitute called fauxtato. Before Cooking the cauliflower, most people remove the green leaves and stalk, even though thy are eatable. Cauliflower is a good source for dietary fiber, folate,water and vitamin C, A and E. It also has several photochemical witch are really good for the human health, such as sulforaphane witch helps prevent cancer. Cauliflower is in the brassieres family, the same as broccoli, and it reproduces with seed. The cauliflower can be orange, green, purple or yellow. The oranges type has 25 times as much vit. A then the white types do. The purple color comes from the antioxidant group anthocyanin, witch you also can find in red wine. for the cauliflower to be fresh, you should avoid those who have little brown spots on the heads. It should also have a firm head an an ivory color(white).09.12.07; Green Peppers:The green peppers are the unripe variety of bell peppers, and is in the Solanales family.Green peppers has a lot of vitamin C and A, bioflavonoids, beta-carotene, silicon, folate and potassium, and has a lot of powerful antioxident. This helps protect against cancer and hart disease. It also helps for hair loss, skin problems, circulation and high blood pressure. But it has less vitamin A and C than red peppers For a green pepper to be fresh, it should be slightly shiny. Look for the ones that has not been waxed.Green peppers are often stuffed or used in salads, but can also be used as an extra ingredients to for example pork chops.
Chisamore-Parsnip was originally used for acne, asthma, cataracts, hey fever, skin problems, weakness, arthritis, bladder, eyes, liver, ulcers, and weight loss. This vegetable has a few good sources. Some of the sources include, chlorine, silicon,phosphorus, sulfur, potassium, and vitamin C. Parsnip is a sweet tasting vegetable. When buying parsnip look for creamy parsnips with good size. It is good to mix with other vegetables to tone down its strong taste. Parsnip also add a good taste when juicing. Three normally found vitamins in Parsnip are Vitamin C, Niacan, and Pantothenic Acid.
Chisamore-Radishes were originally used for asthma, lung, asthma, thyroid, skin, and Eczema problems. This vegetable has a good source of iron, sodium, magnesium, vitamin C, and potassium. When buying radishes pick nice and red ones. If one you buy has green on the top then cut it off to make sure it still has its nutrients. It is important that radishes and radish sprouts are mixed with other vegetables because they have a strong taste. You should also only use small amounts. Seeing how they have a strong taste it is nice to mix them with apple juice or other juices. The three most commonly found vitamins in radishes are, Vitamin C, Niacan, and Pentatonic Acid.
CJ-Green Cabbage 9/10/07Green cabbage is traditionally used for asthma, lung problems, bladder problems, constipation, high blood pressure, and hair loss. It is a cheep available vegetable that has more nutrients raw rather than cooked. Green cabbage is a good source of sulfur, iodine, vitamin U,potassium, vitamin b-6, and vitamin c. The way to tell if it is fresh is if it is solid and heavy with full color leaves. Important information about cabbage is that it may cause an increase in gas and intestinal cramping. The three greatest vitamins in cabbage are vitamin c, a, and niacin.Cucumber 9/11/07Cucumber juice is used for treating acne, hair loss,arthritis, fluid loss, high blood pressure, and for weight loss. It is a good source of potassium, vitamin A, manganese, silicon, and sulfur. Fresh cucumbers are dark green with a bumpy surface and about 10-20 cm long. Cucumbers contain a lot of water and people in hot countries drink cucumber juice to stay cool. Cucumbers contain a lot of vitamin c, a, and niacin.(no important info)
Dustin-Vegetables9/19Carrots are traditionally used for: acne, arthritis, asthma, bladder problems, cancer, cataracts, eye problems, hay fever, liver problems, skin problems, ulcers, and weight loss. Carrots are a good source of: calcium, phosphorous, potassium, sodium, vitamin B, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, and vitamin K. Look for carrots which are dark orange and without cracks for the freshest taste. Some organic growers sell juicing carrots.http://www.juicingbook.com/vegetables/carrot/Celery is traditionally used for: asthma, constipation, fluid retention, gout, insomnia, kidney problems, liver problems, lung problems, nervous problems, and weight loss. Celery is a good source of sodium and chlorophyll. For the freshest celery, choose celery stalks that are firm and as dark as possible. Avoid limp celery stalks.http://www.juicingbook.com/vegetables/celery/
Nicole-Tomatoes...Eating tomatoes has many health benefits. They contain compounds that have been proven to help prevent cancer, heart disease, cataracts and much more. Tomatoes were never eaten in the U.S. until the early 1800's because they are considered part of the deadly nightshade family. The deadly nightshade family were considered toxic and caused many things like appendicitis, cancer and "brain fever". But now people know that they are safe to eat and may do just the opposite. They contain a large amount of vitamin C (40% of the daily value), 15% of daily value for vitamin A, 8% of potassium, 7% of the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) of iron for women and 10% RDA for men. The compound I talked about in the beginning appears to act as an antioxidant which neutralizing free radicals that may damage cells in the body. Harvard's studies have discovered that men who consume 10 servings of tomatoes a week (which is the equivalent to 10 slices of pizza) can reduce the risk of developing prostate cancer by 45%. Italian researchers discovered that those who consume more than 7 servings of raw tomatoes lower the risk of developing rectal, colon, or stomach cancers by 60%.
Kiya-9/10red peppers are used to help with: Artery cleaning, circulation, hair loss, skin problems, arthritis, eyes,and high blood pressure. red peppers are a good source of potassium, silicon, vitamin A, and vitamin C. fresh peppers are slightly shiny, waxed ones are not so good. red pepper juice is considered a green juice, therefore, you will find it beneficial to have no more than about ¼ of your juice consisting of green juice. don't use to much they have a strong flavor, about 1/4 of the pepper will work.http://www.juicingbook.com/vegetables/pepperred/
9/10parsley is used for: anemia, bladder problems, endocrine system, kidneys, prostate, urinary tract, arthritis, circulation, eye problems, liver, skin, and weight loss. parsley is a good source of: calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, sulfur, vitamin A, vitamin C, and chlorophyll. the fresh ones will have dark green leaves. DO NOT DRINK JUST PARSLEY JUICE! IT IS A NATURAL DIURETIC! IT IS TO POWERFUL! really strong, about 1 ounce per 8 ounces of juice you drink. Parsley is high in oxalic acid and should be avoided by those who suffer from or are at risk for kidney stones, gout, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis and those whose stomach is easily irritated. Read my notes on oxalic acid for more information.http://www.juicingbook.com/vegetables/parsley/
Jamie-Vegetable: Kale Traditionally Used For: Anemia, Asthma, Arthritis Circulation, Eye Problems, Hair Loss, Hay Fever, Impotence Liver, Skin Problems, Ulcers, Weight Loss. Kale is best in the spring or fall. Look for firm Kale leaves. Due to the fact that Kale is a green juice, you will find it beneficial to have no more than about ¼ of your juice consisting of green juice. Kale can have a powerful taste, although it's definitely a vegetable worth juicing to its high chlorophyll content.
Vegetable2: (Iceberg) Lettuce: Traditionally Used For:Anemia, Constipation, Hair Loss, Insomnia, Liver, Nervous System, Weight Loss. A Good Source Of:Calcium, Chlorine, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Silicon, Sulfur, Vitamin A, Vitamin E
Gabe-GingerGinger is a commonly used for as a spice that you would put on other foods like chicken but traditionally used for colds, the digestive system, expectorant, immune system and mucous. The ends of a ginger root is dry and the taste is strong so only use a little at a time. The 3 largest vitamins that would get out of a ginger root would be vitamin c, niacin, and Pantothenic acid.GarlicTraditionally used for problems in the immune system, skin problems and you blood pressure. Good source for calcium, Vitamin B-1, sodium, potassium, iron, and magnesium. For a freshness test all you have to do it look for a big head on a piece of garlic. Garlic has a very strong and hot taste so only use a little bit at a time. The 3 largest quantity’s of vitamins in garlic are vitamin c, niacin and Pantothenic acid.
Sarah-Basil is mostly used for treating headaches, and for appetite stimulant. It is a very good source for magnesium, potassium, vitamin a, and chlorophyll. You can purchase basil in your local grocery store, but you can also grow it your self. Basil is indeed a green juice, and you really shouldn't have more than 1/4 of your daily juice containing green juice. It is very high in vitamin a, vitamin c, and foliate. Some of the many minerals found in basil are calcium, iron, magnesium, copper and zinc. But there are also many more minerals found in it.
Broccoli-Broccoli is commonly used to help treat cancer prevention, cataract prevention, and for the immune system. It is a good source in calcium, vitamin a, vitamin b-1, potassium, and sulfur. The florets should be a purple color. You should avoid all florets that are a yellowish color. Broccoli does spoil very fast, so you should only purchase that amount that you are going to need. You shouldn't have more than 1/4 of your daily juice intake containing green juice. Broccoli is stocked rich in calcium. It is a member of the cabbage family, and is one of the best vegetables for you to juice with. Broccoli does best when it is started as transplants six weeks before the last frost.
Fruits
Chisamore-Pineapple was traditionally used for weight loss, inflammation, digestive problems, blood disorders, gout, and sciatica. Pineapple has a few good sources of various thing. They are calcium, potassium, vitamin A, vitamin C, chlorine, sodium, sulfur, phosphorus, and bromelain. When buying pineapple you should look for ones that have a sweet smell and a golden color to them. If a pineapple is organic then you can juice the rind too. The rind carries a good source of bromelain which is a natural digestive enzyme. Pineapple caries high sources of vitamin A, vitamin C, and niacin.
Chris-Peach: A peach is a fruit in the Rosaceae family that comes from a Chinese tree with the same name. The fruit is a drupe(a stone fruit) with a big, rough stone in the middle with a fleshy substance around it. Peaches can be pink, yellow, red or white, or a combination, and the skin is fussy and dull. The peach is a good source for vitamin A and C, Dietary Fiber, Niacin and Potassium, and has little of saturated fat, cholesterol or sodium. Peaches are often used for jam, because it can only be stored for 1-3 days fresh, and they are mostly peeled before eaten. Peaches are ideal for maintaining optimum health and weight loss.
CJ-Kiwi -Kiwi juice it traditionally used for treating and preventing scurvy. It is a good source of vitamin C. It is fresh if is firm but can be squeezed slightly. (no important info)Kiwi if exceptionally high in vitamin C and should be drank immediately after juicing to get the max vitamin C. Kiwi is high in vitamin c, e, and niacin.
Dustin-Fruits- Cranberries are traditionally used for: bladder, diuretic, fluid retention, hemorrhoids, indegestion, kidneys, lung congestion, piles, rectal problems, skin disorders, urinary tract problems, and weight loss. Cranberry juice is a good source of: calcium, iron, phosphorous, potassium, sodium, sulfer, vitamin A, B complex, vitamin C, and folic acid. The freshest cranberries are firm with a rich, deep color.http://www.juicingbook.com/fruits/cranberry/
Nicole-Zucchini...Zucchini is a type of squash that resembles a cucumber in size and shape made up of 95% water, and is a refreshing addition to a salad. Zucchini contains vitamin C and lutein, which is important for healthy eyes and seeing at night. Vitamin C helps heal cuts and scrapes faster and fights off sniffles and colds. One zucchini has 25 calories and became popular in the U.S. in the 1950's. They are available year round. They are also rich in fiber which helps the digestive system and prevents constipation.
Kiya-orange juice is good for: anemia, constipation, indigestion, lungs, skin problems, weight loss, blood, gout, liver, scurvy, and strengthening blood vessels. the are a good source of: calcium, chlorine, copper, flourine, iron, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, silicon, zinc, vitamins B-1-2-6, E, K, bioflavanoids, biotin, folic acid, and inositol. good when they have think skin, good color and weight. it is a citrus, and so exercise after drinking. always take off the rind, but leave the white stuff. the rind can cause rectal problems if ingested.http://www.juicingbook.com/fruits/orange/
Jamie-Fruit: Lemon Traditionally Used For:Anemia, Arthritis, Blood, Constipation, Gout, Indigestion Skin Problems, Toxin Elimination, Weight Loss. Some people peel the skin and some don't. If you peel the skin, make sure you leave some of the white membrane on the fruit. The white membrane contains the bioflavanoids. The bioflavanoids help the body absorb and use Vitamin C.
Gabe-Peach-The peach is traditionally used for blood problems, constipation and indigestion but it tastes very good. Good source of calcium, iron, vitamin c, and vitamin B-1 and 2. When buying peaches you want very orange ones and has a nice soft squishy touch. When juicing a peach it can be thick so you can add apple juice or water to even it out and get a better taste. The 3 largest vitamins are vitamin C, niacin and vitamin A.
Sarah-Apples-Apple's are traditionally used in the treatment for weight loss, fingernails, bowel stimulator, arthritis, indigestion, gout, and many other things as well. Apple's are a very good source for chlorine, copper, iron, magnesium, sulfur, vitamin c, vitamin a, biotin, vitamin b-1, sodium, and pectin. The best kind of apple for you to juice with are one's that are hard and nice and firm. You should really try to avoid apple's that are bruised. Some people feel that you can juice with the seeds of an apple, and on the other hand some people also feel that you shouldn't juice your apple with the seeds. I feel that you should take out the seeds when you are juicing, because the seeds contain cyanide. The best kind of apples for you to buy would have to be the organic apple's. This type of apple does not have the wax that they put on some types. Apple's also offer a lot of amino acids.
My Projects
Carrot Orange Juice
Six carrots
One orange
Carrots have a high beta carotene content which provides Vitamin A for the body and are known for improving vision. Oranges have a high Vitamin C content and their antioxidants are known for reducing the chance of cancer.
Vitamin P, 9/11/07
Wendell Rogers
Vitamin P or bioflavonoids are compounds found in ample amounts within plants. They serve in the defense and pigmentation of plants. Unlike many active plant compounds flavonoids have a low toxicity. Flavonoids are known for their anti-oxidant properties. And although have been called Vitamin P for ease, are not really vitamins.
Flavonoids are helpful in the absorption of Vitamin C and are more potent when taken together. However flavonoids are absorbed poorly by the body, at only about 5% . Research has also shown that flavonoids are quickly metabolized by the body, as they are seen as foreign bodies. Therefore the newest belief is that the flavonoids do not act directly in the body, but that it is the bodies reaction against them that is beneficial, almost in the same way as a vaccination. Flavonoids can provide anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial and anti-cancer services.
Flavonoids are found in most plants but the white membrane below citrus peel, as well as peppers, grapes, red wine, onions, garlic, blue and red berries, green tea and buckwheat are specifically high in them. There is little problem with deficiencies, interactions or overdoses with a decent diet, as flavonoids are common within our foods. In extreme causes an overdose of flavonoids can cause diarrhea.
Veg. 9/11/07
Wendell Rogers
Yams are a tuber native to Africa and Asia and are similar to potatoes in use. Yams are a good source of Vitamin C, dietary fiber, Vitamin B6, potassium, and manganese. Yams can be stored at room temperature for six months, and so do not necessitate freshness other than a hard skin and soft internal meat. Many verities of Yams exist, with varying color, size and texture. When compared to potatoes yams are superior in many ways. Having higher prolonged energy content, higher anti-oxidants, lower saturated fats and a high potassium low sodium ratio which helps to maintain lower blood pressure. The three most abundant Vitamins in Yams are…
Vitamin C.................16.5mg
Pantothenic Acid0...0.4mg
Niacin0.....................0.8mg
http://www.nutritiondata.com/facts-C00001-01c20hy.html
Fruit, 9/13/07
Wendell Rogers
Watermelon juice is traditionally used for bladder problems, constipation, kidney problems, skin disorders and also as a digestive tonic. It is a good source of Vitamin A, B complex and Vitamin C. When you press a finger onto the stem area of a fresh watermelon it will give but then rebound after. It is important to keep in mind that watermelons are best drunk alone as apposed to in a concoction. Sense most of the nutrients in watermelons are found in the rind it is best to juice the entire watermelon. The three greatest amounts of vitamins in watermelon are Vitamin C, folate, and Pantothenic acid.
My Pyramid Plain
Wendell Rogers
Eat these amounts from each food group daily. This plan is a 2800 calorie food pattern. It is based on average needs for someone like you. (A 17 year old male, 6 feet 4 inches tall, 168 pounds, physically active less than 30 minutes a day.) Your food needs also depend on your rate of growth and other factors. See a health care provider who can track your height and weight over time to identify your specific needs.
Grains........................ 10 ounces
Vegs............................ 3.5 cups
Friuts......................... 2.5 cups
Milk............................ 3 cups
Meat & Beans........... 7 ounces
1 Make Half Your Grains Whole |
2 Vary Your Veggies |
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Group Pyramid Plain:
Meats and Beans-
What they are:
All foods made from meat, poultry, fish, dry beans or peas, eggs, nuts, and seeds are considered part of this group. Dry beans and peas are part of this group as well as the vegetable group. For more information on dry beans and peas click here.
Most meat and poultry choices should be lean or low-fat. Fish, nuts, and seeds contain healthy oils, so choose these foods frequently instead of meat or poultry. (See Why is it important to include fish, nuts, and seeds?)
Some commonly eaten choices in the Meat and Beans group.
Meats
Lean cuts of:
Game meats:
Bison, rabbit, venison
Lean ground meats:
Beef, pork, lamb
Organ meats:
Liver, giblets
Poultry
chicken, duck, goose, turkey, Eggs, chicken eggs, duck eggs
Dry beans and peas
black beans, black-eyed peas, chickpeas (garbanzo beans), falafel, kidney beans, lentils, lima beans , navy beans, pinto beans, soy beans, split peas, tofu, white beans, tempeh
texturized vegetable protein (TVP)
Nuts & seeds
almonds, cashews, hazelnuts (filberts), mixed nuts, peanuts, peanut butter, pecans, pistachios, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, walnuts
Fish
Catfish, cod, flounder, haddock, halibut, herring, mackerel, Pollock, porgy, salmon, sea bass, snapper, swordfish, trout, tuna
Shellfish
Clams, crab, crayfish, lobster, mussels, octopus, oysters, scallops, calamari, shrimp
Thanks to http://www.mypyramid.gov/pyramid/meat.ht
Reflective Writes
9/6/07
What is juicing and why would you want to have juicing be part of a health lifestyle?
Juicing is the act of extracting the juice from fruits and vegetables for consumption. It is commonly known that fruits and vegetables contain many essential vitamins and nutrients. Juicing allows for the easy consumption of larger quantities of these fruit and vegetable nutrients. The common American dose not consume enough raw food, this unprocessed raw food is the most healthy for the body. The juice from fruits and vegetables is one of the most potent sources of nutrients. We want juicing in addition to a healthy balanced diet because it aids in living a healthy illness free life.
9/10/07
Our class filled out health surveys to asses certain aspects of our healthiness. After discussion, we viewed web video explaining the protocol which should be carried out when juicing certain fruits and vegetables ie to rains and peel or not. The class then viewed commercials for three different juices. The Breville Juice Fountain Elite that which we will be using in class turned out to be the best and most expensive of the ones we viewed.
9/12/07
Today Cuhon showed use how to set up and use a del.ici.ous account. He pointed out the many benefits of del.ici.ous over just bookmarking a page or continuously searching Google for the same information. With a del.ici.ous account not only can you benefit from the research of other people but also you can access all your information from any computer. Cohun also went over using a flicker account, showing us his own photos, along with how we must ask permission to use some of the photos on that site.
9/14/07
Poor Mr. Hayward was sent out of class for a photo he had posted on his blogger.com account. The photo itself did not seem inappropriate, at least it seems that a women in a bikini should be ok. A few people may have found it offensive, however that hardly justifies his removal. And in fact sending Hayward out of the room was more of a disturbance to the class than the photo itself.
10/1/07
Today Sarah was going to make her tropical sparkling juice, but because we had pomogranits rather than the mangoes she had wanted her project was put off until another day. We then went over some of the vitamin projects we had done. The first was B1, and the deficiency of which causes beriberi. None of us knew what that was so we looked it up as a class, and it seems that unless you have very very poor nutrition its very had to have a B1 deficiency. We talked about Vitamin H, and B6 among others with nothing as notable. Unfortunately Mr. Hayward is continuing to be harassed, this time for his use of the word retarded, for which he will have to right a 5 page essay.
10/3
We had technical difficulties with the food processor, in fact it was the blender blades which would not engage. We then had a discussion on healthcare, and government involvement. It seems that Mr. Cohun wants to be taken care of by the government from cradle to grave, and would sacrifice personal liberties for big government. I think it must be remembered that the more things the government does for us the fewer freedoms we have. A government big enough to give you all you want will take everything you have! We must trust ourselves and the free market to deliver the most effective and inexpensive health care.
10/5
10/9
We were assigned our tobacco topic, mine was cigars. We were given the rest of the time to go to the computer lab and do research.
10/11
We talked about testicular cancer and who it affects, mainly young men and that its cause is not known. With the testing it was a short block.
10/15
10/23
Black Jack was the name of the game today. In small groups we played 5 hands each as dealer. The cards we used had quick facts about smoking, if we lost a hand we had to write down the facts on the cards we held. After all the groups were down playing we gathered and each shared some of the facts we had written. We also talked about the cost of smoking, and how all that money all ads up.
10/25
We started our tobacco presentations, which were going to start some number of days ago. The presentations will cover the many aspects of tobacco addiction, including strategies to end addiction. Cohun also talked about our midterm which will consist of a game of Jeopardy.
10/29
Molly brought in her juicing project, the juice was quite good, and she told of the many health benefits of strawberry, orange and apple juice. We continued our tobacco projects, and came upon the topic of the regulation of tobacco commercials. It seems to me to be such a blatant attack on individual freedom and the free market. I understand that Mr. Cohun feels that government intervention is needed to protect children. But we mustn’t forget that government cannot legislate virtue. For if that were true then we should pass laws saying that all people must be nice, they must do good, that they must maintain their own healthy body and avoid eating unhealthy food, for we all can agree that these are good things. To that idea Mr. Cohun might say hooray. But I would hope that he would recognize that total government intervention to make us “better” people is a disastrous notion and would never work. If then total intervention and regulation can be agreed to be a bad idea how can it be said that partial intervention and regulation is good? Mr. Cohun might argue the case for moderation, that some regulation is necessary to protect the children…ect ect. I however would argue that even giving up a few freedoms for the common good is a bad idea, on both the grounds of practicality and principal. 1, As government intervention increases the people become less responsible themselves. They look to the government to solve problems, And feel less and less powerful themselves 2, We saw how well the prohibition on alcohol worked. Problems are not solved by government mandate, it is not the roll of the government to force the people to live life on way or another. 3, With increasing government intervention the costs and inefficiencies increase also. Increasing taxes and revenue mean that a large pie of money is cut in government leading to special interests and lobbyists whishing for their slice too. The list goes on and on, but if I argue against government regulation than what alternative do I offer? The free market! I would agree that it is in best interests of children not to use tobacco. However I say no law banning it is necessary. A vast majority of Americans would agree that tobacco is unhealthy, and an even grater majority that children should not use it, and would therefore steer children away from it. It is true that some individuals would indeed profit from children and teens using tobacco, however the free market would hold them accountable, if a company is doing something most people dislike, IE advertising specifically to children then the people would turn away from their product. In order to have positive public relations therefore the companies would learn to steer clear of that offence. Now even I see that that alone hardly brings perfection, and that tobacco would still be availed for minors. It then comes down to parents and the children themselves (god forbid they learn to make a decision and be responsible for the outcome). Today we are too used to relying on the government to keep things safe and dandy for us. I would argue that in a freer society, in which individuals had all the responsibility, they would learn to be more responsible, to be more careful about their decisions. Freedom does not always lead to the ideal sense of perfection, but it comes the closest. People naturally act in their best interest, and as long as they do not infringe on the rights of another they should be allowed to do whatever they want.
10/31
Mr. Cohun showed us information and pictures of the effects of smoking on the body, it is now abundantly clear as if it was not previously that smoking is indeed unhealthily, who knew? I personally don’t feel that it is the role of the public schools to tell the kids how to live and to pick “sins” such as tobacco and rail against them. Nothing which only effects the individual is necessary bad. It is up to the individual to make an educated decision but I fear the indoctrination which occurs at the public schools as to what’s good and bad. After that we had little time for what was meant to be the main activity of the day the jeopardy and so that was put off.
11/2
Today we posted responses about addiction into a forum, which speak for themselves. Mr. Cohun was not present and so we had a sub. We worked in the second computer lab and also had time to catch up on work that was not done.
