Coffee May Keep Your Ears From Ringing

Study found women who drank more java were less likely to develop tinnitus.

Being a coffee lover may be good for your ears, a new study suggests.

Researchers found that women who consumed higher amounts of caffeine were less likely to have tinnitus, which is a steady ringing or buzzing in the ear.

The study included more than 65,000 American women, aged 30 to 44, who did not have tinnitus in 1991 and were followed for 18 years. During that time, nearly 5,300 cases of tinnitus were reported among the women.

Women who consumed less than 150 milligrams (mg) a day of caffeine (found in about one-and-a-half 8-ounce cups of coffee) were 15 percent more likely to develop tinnitus than those who consumed 450 mg to 599 mg a day of caffeine, the investigators found.

Most of the caffeine consumed by the women was from coffee, according to the study in the August issue of the American Journal of Medicine.

It's unclear why higher caffeine intake may reduce the risk of tinnitus, said study senior author Dr. Gary Curhan, a physician-researcher at Brigham and Women's Hospital and a professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School in Boston.

"We know that caffeine stimulates the central nervous system, and previous research has demonstrated that caffeine has a direct effect on the inner ear in both bench science and animal studies," he said in a hospital news release.

The association between caffeine intake and tinnitus seen in the study does not prove a cause-and-effect relationship. Further research is needed before any firm conclusions can be made about whether increasing caffeine intake would improve people's tinnitus symptoms, the study authors said.

Source: http://tinyurl.com/CoffeeTheCure

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Are You An Earth Angel?

Characteristics of Earth Angels:

There are so many Earth Angels and light workers amongst us that have incarnated to help this beautiful world we live in at this crucial time in our history.

However, most people are unaware that they are one! Here are some characteristics that may help you recognize yourself…

1. Feeling different, separate or alienated from other people

Almost all earth angels feel different from other people, that they don’t fit in. This is usually from childhood and for many carries on into adulthood

2. Having intense sensitivity to other people, harsh chemicals and violence of any form

Most often earth angels are told ‘you are just too sensitive!’. They find it difficult in crowds, feeling bombarded with other people emotions and they repel violence of any form. This sensitivity is a gift, enabling them to intuitively know where there services are needed.

3. A strong sense of purpose or calling

Even if they don’t what it is! Most earth angels have a sense that their mission is involved in helping and teaching others.

4. History of frustrating relationship patterns

Most earth angels are born to abusive or emotionally unavailable parents and can have a hard upbringing. They may attract abusive friends or partners. Earth angels sign up for challenging family situations so that they can progress extra fast in this lifetime. A strong commitment to understand and heal this pattern can break this spell in subsequent relationships.

5. Strangers telling them their problems and/or personal information

Most often they are told ‘There is just something about you I can trust…’

6. Looking younger than their chronological years

This is an added bonus! Maybe it’s due to the fact that Earth Angels take better care of themselves overall or maybe it’s their spiritual outlook!

7. History of personal or familial addictions

Whether its food, cigarettes, alcohol, drugs or relationships etc, many Earth Angels turn to outside substances or influences to numb the pain of feeling different, being intimidated of their lives mission and put it on a back burner.

8. Ringing sound in one ear

Not all but most Earth Angels notice a high pitched ringing sound in one ear. This is in fact encoded information downloaded from the Earth Angel’s realm to help them rise above earthly problems and includes instructions and guidance for their mission.

Earth Angels are here to part an important part in healing this beautiful world we live in by helping, teaching or healing and using their unique gifts and talents. By first recognizing that you are one can help empower you to follow your higher purpose and part your vital role in this life.

Everyone on earth has come from the same Divine source, however Earth Angels may have spent time in other heavenly realms and not everyone is an Earth Angel of course! They are here living purely for their own growth, rest and enjoyment.

Source: http://tinyurl.com/EarthAngelCharacteristics 

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Are You Eating Enough 'Powerhouse' Vegetables?

Watercress, Chinese cabbage, chard and beet greens are among the most nutrient-dense "powerhouse" vegetables, packing a huge dose of vitamins and minerals into every calorie, a new study reports.

At the same time, don't expect to receive huge amounts of nutrition from raspberries, tangerines, garlic or onions, the findings suggest.

National nutrition guidelines emphasize consumption of powerhouse fruits and vegetables, which are strongly associated with reduced risk of chronic disease.

But until now, the study author noted, nutritional value of veggies hasn't been ranked in a way that would show which best qualify as nutrient-dense powerhouse foods.

 For the report, Jennifer Di Noia, an associate professor of sociology at William Paterson University in Wayne, N.J., crafted a list based on the nutritional density of fruits and vegetables, using data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

"Higher-ranking foods provide more nutrients per calories," Di Noia said. "The scores may help focus consumers on their daily energy needs, and how best to get the most nutrients from their foods. The rankings provide clarity on the nutrient quality of the different foods and may aid in the selection of more nutrient-dense items within the powerhouse group."

Di Noia calculated the nutrition contained in 47 fruits and veggies, finding that all but six met the criteria as a powerhouse food.

Cruciferous and dark green leafy vegetables dominate the top 10. They are, in order, watercress, Chinese cabbage, chard and beet greens, followed by spinach, chicory, leaf lettuce, parsley, romaine lettuce and collard greens.

All the top vegetables contain high levels of B vitamins, vitamin C, vitamin K, iron, riboflavin, niacin and folate -- nutrients that help protect people against cancer and heart disease, the researcher noted.

These leafy vegetables taking the top powerhouse spots "makes sense," said Lauri Wright, a spokeswoman for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

"They have a lot of the B-vitamins and a lot of fiber in the leaves," said Wright. "If you think about plants, that's where they store their nutrients. Those green leafy vegetables have a lot of minerals and vitamins and fiber in those leaves, and very few calories.

"People who chop off the leafy part of vegetables such as celery, carrots or beets are "actually cutting away some very good nutrients," said Wright, an assistant professor at the University of South Florida College of Public Health in Tampa.

The six fruits and vegetables that didn't make the list as powerhouse foods are raspberries, tangerines, cranberries, garlic, onions and blueberries. While all contain vitamins and minerals, they are not densely packed with important nutrients, the study said.

The full list is published June 5 in the journal Preventing Chronic Disease.

 Folks will get good nutrition from the powerhouse veggies whether they eat them raw or cook them, as long as they don't boil them, Wright said.

"Fresh, you have 100 percent of the vitamins and minerals," she said. "When you cook it, you might lose a small percentage, but it's not significant."

Boiling, however, can drain veggies of B-vitamins, vitamin C and other nutrients, Di Noia and Wright said.

Cooks who choose to boil spinach or collard greens should save the nutrient-rich water, either including a little with each serving or re-using the water in sauces or soups, Di Noia said.

Wright agreed. "We encourage you to use the liquid. If you have a bowl of green beans, have some of the liquid with your serving of beans," she said. 

Source: http://tinyurl.com/AreYouEatingYourVeggies

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