Comments for Concept Nutrition http://conceptnutrition.com.au Live a healthy life you love - a Dietitian's Contribution Sun, 13 Nov 2011 09:36:53 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 Comment on How To Stop Sugar Cravings – My Top Tips by Giselle http://conceptnutrition.com.au/how-to-stop-sugar-cravings/comment-page-1/#comment-5537 Giselle Sun, 13 Nov 2011 09:36:53 +0000 http://conceptnutrition.com.au/?p=282#comment-5537 Dear Ana, It is true that eating sweets and carbs literally change our body chemistry and these feel-good chemicals literally help stabilise your mood. Amazingly, these foods excite the same circuits in your brain that are stimulated by pleasire-inducing drugs. They deliver a mild but short-lived high and take the edge off our emoitonal pain. Habitually using food as a drug to cope with stress can be addictive. Most people with weight issues regularly abuse food as an opiate to manage their emoitonal states. This unfortunately leads to guilt, depression and even greater stress and anxiety setting up a viscious cycle leading to more weight issues. Mind mastery is the key to emotional balance and this can be achieved through mindfulness and meditation. It takes a great deal of discipline, focus and dedication to achieve mastery. It is not easy but certainly worth it. Dear Ana,
It is true that eating sweets and carbs literally change our body chemistry and these feel-good chemicals literally help stabilise your mood. Amazingly, these foods excite the same circuits in your brain that are stimulated by pleasire-inducing drugs. They deliver a mild but short-lived high and take the edge off our emoitonal pain. Habitually using food as a drug to cope with stress can be addictive. Most people with weight issues regularly abuse food as an opiate to manage their emoitonal states. This unfortunately leads to guilt, depression and even greater stress and anxiety setting up a viscious cycle leading to more weight issues. Mind mastery is the key to emotional balance and this can be achieved through mindfulness and meditation. It takes a great deal of discipline, focus and dedication to achieve mastery. It is not easy but certainly worth it.

]]> Comment on Anti-cancer foods by Charla http://conceptnutrition.com.au/anti-cancer-foods/comment-page-1/#comment-5534 Charla Sat, 12 Nov 2011 20:57:43 +0000 http://conceptnutrition.wordpress.com/?p=78#comment-5534 It is very important if taking pharmaceuticals or chemotherapy to NOT take pomegranate. The liver enzyme CYP3A4 that breaks down most drugs is DEACTIVATED 96% by pomegranate and pomegranate extract making an overdose HIGHLY LIKELY. If making juice drinks, DO NOT use citrus peels because of the possible amplification of the medication by d-Limonene in the peel. I almost died of anaphylactic shock. Sources: National CML Society http://www.nationalcmlsociety.org/living-cml/drug-food-interactions And Department of Cancer Research and Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim, Norway. torsth@alumni.ntnu.no 1. Star fruit (Averrhoa carambola) 99.9% blockage midazolam 1'-hydroxylation 2. Pomegranate (Nephelium lappaceum) 96.8% blockage midazolam 1'-hydroxylation 3. Pawpaw, common papaw, papaya (Carica papaya) 88.6% blockage midazolam 1'-hydroxylation 4. Grapefruit (white) (Citrus paradise) (furanocoumarins) 85.3% blockage midazolam 1'-hydroxylation Another good source of information regarding herb reactions with cancer medications is Sloan Kettering http://www.mskcc.org/mskcc/html/11570.cfm It is very important if taking pharmaceuticals or chemotherapy to NOT take pomegranate. The liver enzyme CYP3A4 that breaks down most drugs is DEACTIVATED 96% by pomegranate and pomegranate extract making an overdose HIGHLY LIKELY. If making juice drinks, DO NOT use citrus peels because of the possible amplification of the medication by d-Limonene in the peel. I almost died of anaphylactic shock.
Sources: National CML Society http://www.nationalcmlsociety.org/living-cml/drug-food-interactions
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Department of Cancer Research and Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim, Norway. torsth@alumni.ntnu.no

1. Star fruit (Averrhoa carambola) 99.9% blockage midazolam 1′-hydroxylation
2. Pomegranate (Nephelium lappaceum) 96.8% blockage midazolam 1′-hydroxylation
3. Pawpaw, common papaw, papaya (Carica papaya) 88.6% blockage midazolam 1′-hydroxylation
4. Grapefruit (white) (Citrus paradise) (furanocoumarins) 85.3% blockage midazolam 1′-hydroxylation

Another good source of information regarding herb reactions with cancer medications is Sloan Kettering http://www.mskcc.org/mskcc/html/11570.cfm

]]> Comment on How To Stop Sugar Cravings – My Top Tips by Ana http://conceptnutrition.com.au/how-to-stop-sugar-cravings/comment-page-1/#comment-5340 Ana Wed, 19 Oct 2011 03:43:54 +0000 http://conceptnutrition.com.au/?p=282#comment-5340 Lots of good tips here. However, I think in my case it's the low serotonin. When we are stressed or depressed we have low levels of serotonin. So we find that an easy (and unhealthy) way to increase our brain serotonin levels is to eat sweets and carbs. You say in the article "try to keep those emotions in check", but it's not that easy. I think there's a big emotional factor and when I'm down or/and very stressed for long periods of time, I eat loads of sweets and carbs. Lots of good tips here. However, I think in my case it’s the low serotonin. When we are stressed or depressed we have low levels of serotonin. So we find that an easy (and unhealthy) way to increase our brain serotonin levels is to eat sweets and carbs. You say in the article “try to keep those emotions in check”, but it’s not that easy. I think there’s a big emotional factor and when I’m down or/and very stressed for long periods of time, I eat loads of sweets and carbs.

]]> Comment on How To Stop Sugar Cravings – My Top Tips by Giselle http://conceptnutrition.com.au/how-to-stop-sugar-cravings/comment-page-1/#comment-4941 Giselle Mon, 05 Sep 2011 03:44:47 +0000 http://conceptnutrition.com.au/?p=282#comment-4941 Hello Phee, I understand that sugar cravings are urgent and often take on a life of their own when they come. The need to immediately react is very real. These tips provided here to help you stop your sugar cravings are just tools to help you cope with the urgency of these cravings. To get better at stopping these cravings, you have to learn to apply these techniques over and over again until they become a natural part of you. It will not be easy and will require focus and consistency on your part. Look at it this way, aspiring to curb your sugar cravings is like someone who aspires to do 100 sit ups or push ups right away. In the beginning it will be impossible but if you start with just 3 and work your way slowly to 100 over a realistic time frame, it will be achievable. The key is focus, consistency, patience and the willingness to start over and over again until you have are able to eventually achieve it. Another way to overcome this problem requires you to observe your cravings but do not react. Find out what are the triggers that bring on these cravings. What is the predominant emotion you are feeling and what are the events or thought processes that repeatedly lead to these familiar emotions. Then identify your eating pattern. Find out how you can interrupt these patterns by creating a personalised structure that works for you. With practice your ability to interrupt these patterns will get stronger and stronger. Lastly track and celebrate your successes. And if you require professional assistance to help you overcome your sugar cravings, check out the Shrink Yourself website for accessible and affordable online therapy. Best of luck! Hello Phee,
I understand that sugar cravings are urgent and often take on a life of their own when they come. The need to immediately react is very real. These tips provided here to help you stop your sugar cravings are just tools to help you cope with the urgency of these cravings. To get better at stopping these cravings, you have to learn to apply these techniques over and over again until they become a natural part of you. It will not be easy and will require focus and consistency on your part. Look at it this way, aspiring to curb your sugar cravings is like someone who aspires to do 100 sit ups or push ups right away. In the beginning it will be impossible but if you start with just 3 and work your way slowly to 100 over a realistic time frame, it will be achievable. The key is focus, consistency, patience and the willingness to start over and over again until you have are able to eventually achieve it.
Another way to overcome this problem requires you to observe your cravings but do not react. Find out what are the triggers that bring on these cravings. What is the predominant emotion you are feeling and what are the events or thought processes that repeatedly lead to these familiar emotions. Then identify your eating pattern. Find out how you can interrupt these patterns by creating a personalised structure that works for you. With practice your ability to interrupt these patterns will get stronger and stronger. Lastly track and celebrate your successes. And if you require professional assistance to help you overcome your sugar cravings, check out the Shrink Yourself website for accessible and affordable online therapy. Best of luck!

]]> Comment on How To Stop Sugar Cravings – My Top Tips by Phee http://conceptnutrition.com.au/how-to-stop-sugar-cravings/comment-page-1/#comment-4924 Phee Sat, 03 Sep 2011 08:01:09 +0000 http://conceptnutrition.com.au/?p=282#comment-4924 'If you can extend the “moment”, the weakness may well pass, too. This is a very powerful method to stop sugar cravings.' Haha. The person who wrote this has apparently never tried to give up sugar. Most of this is bollocks and not going to help anyone truly addicted. Does anyone know of anyone who can actually help?? Real, useful info? ‘If you can extend the “moment”, the weakness may well pass, too. This is a very powerful method to stop sugar cravings.’ Haha. The person who wrote this has apparently never tried to give up sugar. Most of this is bollocks and not going to help anyone truly addicted. Does anyone know of anyone who can actually help?? Real, useful info?

]]> Comment on Dietary Fats that Reduce the Risk of Heart Disease by Giselle http://conceptnutrition.com.au/dietary-fats-that-reduce-risk-of-heart-disease/comment-page-1/#comment-4585 Giselle Sun, 31 Jul 2011 11:57:37 +0000 http://conceptnutrition.com.au/?p=1856#comment-4585 Hi Jim, Yes, fat soluble vitamins definitely require the presence of fat in the meal to be absorbed. That is why vitamins and minerals are best taken with meals for optimum absorption. In fact, this is one of the reasons why regular use of weight loss drug like Xenical (which act by inhibiting fat absorption leading to weight loss) often lead to reduction of our body’s stores of fat soluble vitamins like vitamins A, D, E and K. On a different note, it might be worthwhile knowing that many heavy-handed weight loss methods like lap-banding, bariatric surgery and drugs like Xenical all cause malnutrition in the long run. For a variety of reasons, the serious complications that come with severely compromised nutritional status are significantly under reported. Hi Jim,
Yes, fat soluble vitamins definitely require the presence of fat in the meal to be absorbed. That is why vitamins and minerals are best taken with meals for optimum absorption. In fact, this is one of the reasons why regular use of weight loss drug like Xenical (which act by inhibiting fat absorption leading to weight loss) often lead to reduction of our body’s stores of fat soluble vitamins like vitamins A, D, E and K.
On a different note, it might be worthwhile knowing that many heavy-handed weight loss methods like lap-banding, bariatric surgery and drugs like Xenical all cause malnutrition in the long run. For a variety of reasons, the serious complications that come with severely compromised nutritional status are significantly under reported.

]]> Comment on Health Benefits of Apples by cam http://conceptnutrition.com.au/health-benefits-of-apples/comment-page-1/#comment-4583 cam Sun, 31 Jul 2011 05:20:13 +0000 http://conceptnutrition.com.au/?p=1516#comment-4583 Jimmy, you are an organic being. An apple, a stem of broccoli or a lemon are organic substances. Dont you think it was meant to be?.. that you were created from the furnace of stars just like an apple? Dude, get with it. Be human. Eat something real. Jimmy,
you are an organic being. An apple, a stem of broccoli or a lemon are organic substances. Dont you think it was meant to be?.. that you were created from the furnace of stars just like an apple? Dude, get with it. Be human. Eat something real.

]]> Comment on Dietary Fats that Reduce the Risk of Heart Disease by Jim Leaphar http://conceptnutrition.com.au/dietary-fats-that-reduce-risk-of-heart-disease/comment-page-1/#comment-4576 Jim Leaphar Sat, 30 Jul 2011 14:10:55 +0000 http://conceptnutrition.com.au/?p=1856#comment-4576 Thanks for the info - great article as always. Q. Do fat soluble nutrients/vitamins require fat in the meal to be absorbed through our gut? You r the best. Thanks for the info – great article as always.
Q. Do fat soluble nutrients/vitamins require fat in the meal to be absorbed through our gut?
You r the best.

]]> Comment on Health Benefits of Apples by amber http://conceptnutrition.com.au/health-benefits-of-apples/comment-page-1/#comment-4480 amber Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:54:34 +0000 http://conceptnutrition.com.au/?p=1516#comment-4480 jimmy, what a fantastic attitude! how can you not eat many fruit and vegies, they are so diverse and have so much scope, you obviously have a very bleak imagination. Vitamin supplements are not a good source of fibre and are missing out on many natural things. vitamin supplements are not meant to be in repace of your everyday fruit and vegetables. You feel great at the moment but down the track... jimmy, what a fantastic attitude!
how can you not eat many fruit and vegies, they are so diverse and have so much scope, you obviously have a very bleak imagination. Vitamin supplements are not a good source of fibre and are missing out on many natural things. vitamin supplements are not meant to be in repace of your everyday fruit and vegetables.
You feel great at the moment but down the track…

]]> Comment on Health Benefits of Apples by Sarah F http://conceptnutrition.com.au/health-benefits-of-apples/comment-page-1/#comment-2167 Sarah F Mon, 04 Oct 2010 10:25:45 +0000 http://conceptnutrition.com.au/?p=1516#comment-2167 I think the previous poster has not noticed yet that modern science can still not cure anything (including the common cold), cannot say for certain what causes cancer, let alone how to cure it. Also, supplements are called SUPPLEMENTS and not REPLACEMENTS for a reason. I think the previous poster has not noticed yet that modern science can still not cure anything (including the common cold), cannot say for certain what causes cancer, let alone how to cure it.
Also, supplements are called SUPPLEMENTS and not REPLACEMENTS for a reason.

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