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Do Yams Have Carbohydrates?
Do Yams Have Carbohydrates?
The holidays often include either a yam or sweet potato side dish, but either is a delicious and nutritious addition to any meal any time of year. Yams are a type of dry, starchy root vegetable, or "tuber," similar to the potato.
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Like many root vegetables, yams have a high carbohydrate count — between 22 and 42 grams per serving, depending on the type of yam. In general, yams have more carbohydrates per serving than either red, white, russet or sweet potatoes.
Standard Yam Nutrition Information
According to the USDA Nutrient Database, one serving of a regular yam (about one cup of cubed yam) contains:
- 177 calories
- 0.5 grams fat
- 2.3 grams protein
- 42 grams carbohydrates
- 6.2 grams dietary fiber
Mountain Yam Nutrition
A type of Hawaiian yam known as mountain yam is lower in calories, carbohydrates and fiber than standard yams. According to the USDA, a one-cup serving of mountain yam yields:
- 91 calories
- 0.5 grams fat
- 2 grams protein
- 22 grams carbohydrate
- 3.4 grams fiber
- 0.5 grams sugar
Mountain yams have about half the magnesium and phosphorous content of regular yams and less than half the potassium content.
Carbs Compared
Other root vegetables look low in carbohydrate content compared to yams. One cup of diced Russet potatoes contains just 27 grams carbohydrate, and one cup of white potatoes contains 23.5 grams, about the same amount of carbohydrates as can be found in a serving of red potatoes.
45-year-old woman damages liver from drinking herbal brew - dangerous 'side effects' Story by Solen Le Net •
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45-year-old woman damages liver from drinking herbal brew - dangerous 'side effects'
Herbal supplements are widely used as a natural alternative to prescribed medicines. Their heavily purported health claims make them alluring to global consumers searching for a quick fix to boost their health. Due to the categorisation of the remedies as supplements, however, they're exempt from regulation on other medicines sold in pharmaceutical settings.
Earlier this year, doctors published the case report of an unnamed 45-year-old woman with liver injury in the Cureus Journal of Medical Science.
The patient, who was receiving treatment for hypothyroidism at the time of her presentation, reported severe epigastric pain and nausea.
She denied any alcohol or drug use, recent travel and history of blood transfusions prior to her symptoms.
One note-worthy admission was that she had started drinking a herbal tea three days before experiencing symptoms, in a bid to boost her immunity.
"Further examination revealed that the patient had recently begun using a herbal tea and that symptoms had completely resolved after discontinuation," noted the authors.
According to the report, the tea contained 23 ingredients, including reishi mushroom, aloe, vera, and Siberian ginseng.
All three ingredients have been linked to cases of liver injury in past research.
Twelve case reports have been published since 2005 indicating a risk of liver injury in connection to aloe vera.
Research dating back to 2004, has identified several cases of liver injury in patients taking reishi mushroom formulations.
Finally, research published in the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology in 2020, suggested that ginseng may inhibit various cytochromes, which are involved in the metabolism of drugs.
The problem with these remedies appears to be that they form toxic metabolites that damage live cells when ingested.
As a result, the liver can become so badly damaged that it ceases to function, which causes liver failure in some cases.
The authors concluded their report with the statement: "A diagnosis of herbal supplement-induced liver injury requires an effective inquiry into any herbs or supplements a patient may be taking, patients may be hesitant to provide this information.
"It is imperative for clinicians to familiarise themselves with herbal supplements to better inquire about their use with patients and educate them on potential side effects."
The patient was using a herbal tea with known hepatotoxic ingredients and had definitive improvement after cessation of use.
supplements© Getty"This [...] shows the value of further inquiry into supplement use once common causes of acute liver injury are ruled out," added the authors.
As a rule of thumb, WebMD suggests practising caution when using supplements that contain the following ingredients:
- Aloe vera
- Black cohosh
- Cascara
- Chaparral
- Comfrey
- Ephedra
- Kava.
Patients using other medications should always speak to a healthcare provider before starting a new dietary regimen that includes vitamins and supplements.
The health problem plaguing female Olympians as 'pee flies through air' during competition
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The health problem plaguing female Olympians as 'pee flies through air' during competition
Team GB Olympian Laura Gallagher Cox has opened up on a health problem that has plagued a number of female athletes throughout their careers, called stress incontinence.
Stress incontinence occurs following an accidental loss of urine through physical exertion, following damage to the pelvic floor over time.
The problem tends to arise in female athletes that take part in high impact sports, and is common in netball, gymnastics and trampolining.
Gallagher Cox - an Olympic trampoliner who competed in Tokyo - opened up in an interview with the Telegraph on how she struggled with the problem at just 15 years of age during a national competition.
Getty Images Laura Gallagher Cox discussed suffering the problem as a youngster
On the daunting experience at the national trampolining event, where she was finalising her preparations for the routine she would go onto perform minutes later, she said: “It completely destroyed my warm-up.
"I felt embarrassed. I went to the loo and sorted myself out and changed my leotard. People probably knew what had happened.”
The Olympian is not the only trampoliner to struggle, with the research revealing that it has affected up to 80 per cent of female athletes in the sport, according to the Telegraph report.
The 32-year-old went on to reveal just why it is common in trampolinists, commenting: “When we land from a jump, we put about 16 times our body weight through the trampoline. In terms of peeing, the worst time for it seems to be the younger girls just coming into puberty.
“I’ve been at competitions where I’ve seen girls pee as they take off – when they do a double back somersault you’ll genuinely see urine flying through the air.”
Gallagher Cox’s Team GB teammate Izzy Songhurst admitted she also suffered from the issue as a teenager, and has therefore worn a pad throughout her professional career to prevent a leak whilst competing.
Getty Images Gallagher Cox competed at the Tokyo Olympic Games
She said: “If you’re having a bad day, you do worry about whether your pad is showing through the back of your leotard or if it’s coming out the side.
“It causes a bit of uncomfortableness and anxiety, which can obviously be distracting and can throw you off.”
The problem was witnessed first hand at the 2005 World Championships after French gymnast Emilie Le Pennec urinated whilst competing at the event.
The same problem occurred for Ecuadorian weightlifter Maria Alexandra Escobar Guerrero at 2012 London Olympic Games, and on both occasions the two athletes were ridiculed online.
With stress incontinence a clear problem within female sport, former rower and women's health coach Baz Moffatt informed the Telegraph on how women can deal with the issue.
Moffatt said: “My recommendation would always be to just go simple first of all and try doing pelvic-floor exercises on your own. Women have no clue how to do pelvic-floor exercises – they’ve never been taught properly – so that’s a challenge.
Reference:Mirror: Joshua Lees
Four types of freshwater fish 'globally' associated with rhabdomyolysis - study warning
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Four types of freshwater fish 'globally' associated with rhabdomyolysis - study warning
According to the Western Journal of Emergency Medicine, the first case of rhabdomyolysis after ingesting certain types of fish was reported in 1924 in Europe. The journal states that Haff disease is defined as an illness in a person with "unexplained rhabdomyolysis who had eaten fish within 24 hours before symptoms onset". Several case studies have since shed light on which types of fish may contribute to the dissolution of muscle fibres.
Doctor Chun Tang, Medical Director and GP at Pall Mall Medical, explained: "Rhabdomyolysis is a condition which is usually caused by direct and indirect muscle injury.
"It occurs when your muscle fibres are damaged and their contents are released into the bloodstream, which can be quite serious.
"Rhabdomyolysis can also lead to complications such as kidney failure as the kidneys become unable to remove waste and concentrated urine."
The most common causes for the condition are excessive physical exertion and dehydration, but certain types of fish have also been linked to the disease.
The China CDC Weekly reported in 2020: "A common food that has been associated globally with rhabdomyolysis syndrome is freshwater fish including freshwater cod, barracuda, buffalo fish and pomfret.
"However, cases caused by freshwater fish have been relatively rare in China."
In 2016, an investigation was conducted in a small Chinese village after six people fell ill after consuming a hotpot containing carp, vegetables, and dumplings together.
The carp had been caught from a pond earlier and prepared while retaining the testes, eggs and swim bladder.
The only person from the group who didn't consume the vegetable and dumplings did not fall ill.
In order to verify the incidence and find the cause of the disease, a team of health professionals arrived at the scene for investigation on November 10.
The suspected cases all experienced the onset of muscle pain, fatigue, brown urine and other symptoms related to rhabdomyolysis.
The report explained the five other individuals experienced "an onset of symptoms indicative of rhabdomyolysis syndrome including vomiting, backache, lumbago and creatine kinase levels exceeding five times the normal range after dinner [...]".
Although the shared dinner is believed to be the culprit for the cluster event, the mechanisms of food-borne rhabdomyolysis remain poorly understood.
In fact, dietary sources are rarely linked to rhabdomyolysis.
Some case studies have suggested a link between dietary stimulants like caffeine and rhabdomyolysis.
"Excessive caffeine intake may increase the risk of this rhabdomyolysis," explained Doctor Tang.
"Over time, excessive caffeine can damage the sarcoplasm (muscle fibre) which may, in turn, harms the muscle cells - resulting in rhabdomyolysis."
What are the symptoms of rhabdomyolysis?
Doctor Tang explains: "There are different variations of symptoms of rhabdomyolysis - as depending on the cause, it can affect one concentrated area or even the whole body.
"Classic symptoms are muscle pain in the shoulders and thighs, lower back pain, brown or dark red urine, decreased urination and weakness in morning arms and legs.
"Other symptoms can include nausea, fever, rapid heart rates dehydration and confusion."
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Women's Sex Organ Related Dis-eases ( Herpes, V.D., Etc.)
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Women's Sex Organ Related Dis-eases ( Herpes, V.D., Etc.)Women's Sex Organ Related Dis-eases ( Herpes, V.D., Etc.)
There is no mystery to the increasing number of women's sex organ related dis-eases. The dis-eases are caused by biochemical imbalances and the large amounts of synthetic chemicals put in the sex organs.There is no mystery to the increasing number of women's sex organ related dis-eases. The dis-eases are caused by biochemical imbalances and the large amounts of synthetic chemicals put in the sex organs.The destructiiveness of these chemicals amount to a chemical attack.
Ironically, these chemicals are designed by men who will not suffer penile flesh scraping (dilation and curettage) or penis removal (total hysterectomy). These men do not suffer the high amount or reproductive failures that occur among women (non-productive sperm). Consequently, the consciousness of these dis-eases and chemical attacks is confined to women.Chemicals attack the women's sex organs in various forms. These synthetic chemicals are alien to the body and cause the body to eject them.
This ejection takes mon ths or sometimes several years. Chemicals such as those found in synthetic douches contain substances which are not completly proven to be unharmful. If these chemicals were actually safe then the douche solution could be drunk. If a solution is not safe enough for the stomach then it cannot be safe for the sensitive uterus.
The use of these synthetic chemicals or any synthetic chemical alters the natual body chemistry and vaginal flora (natural fungus, virus, yeast, bacteria found in the vagina and intestines). These chemicals can cause cancer and skin irritation . The skin becomes irritated and ejects the synthetic (man-made) irritants in the form of bumps.Bumps have various labels such as abscesses, cysts, herpes, sores and rashes. The synthetic chemicals in tampons are equally dangerous. Tampons cause the skin to re-absorb dead and dis-easesdcells and other harmful toxic tissues.
Birth control foams, gels, pills and intrauterine devices ( I.U.D.'s) can cause inflammations and skin irritation,biochemical imbalances and destroy vaginal flora. These chemicals cannot be safely put in the eye, nor can they be considered safe for the sensitive life-giving uterus. Again, these synthetics are ejected in the form of skin eruptions, catarh and other dis-ease states.Birth control foams, gels, pills and intrauterine devices ( I.U.D.'s) can cause inflammations and skin irritation,biochemical imbalances and destroy vaginal flora. These chemicals cannot be safely put in the eye, nor can they be considered safe for the sensitive life-giving uterus.
Again, these synthetics are ejected in the form of skin eruptions, catarrh and other dis-ease states.Toilet paper treated with synthetic perfumes, dyes and paper bonders and softners cause skin eruptions. The use of antihistamines dries up nasal mucous and vaginal muc ousal fluid which contributes to fungus, yeast and bacterial dis-eases.Anibiotic usage kills natural vaginal bacteria and may give rise to virus yeast, and fungus dis-eases. So it follows that tight pant, nylon stockings and nylon (non-cotton) panties stop proper air ventilation of the vagina.
This can cause vaginitis (inflammation ), skin eruptions and create a moist environment for excessive fungus, yeast, virus and bacteria to grow. Aside from this the introduction of alien bacteria through oral sex can contribute to altering the natural flora and cause dis-eases known as abscesses, cysts, sores, hepes, etc. Consciousness of the dis-ease process broadens the woman's ability to remedy the dis-ease. There is a basic question that has to be understood in the dis-ease process.How did the first person on the face of the earth contact V.D.? There must have been a first person to have had V.D. in order to sexually transmit it to another person. After all, there was no one to catch V.D. from so, how did the first person get herpes, V.D., and other dis-eases of this nature?
A conscious analyst reveals that the body produced the dis-ease. The body will always produce herpes, V.D. and other dis-eases whenever it is in an unhealthy state.An unhealthy state is created by perversions of the natural laws. The law says a whole personm must eat whole foods. Whole foods are made by nature, not by man. Man made foods are partial foods. Partical foods are synthetic, processed, denatured, refined conserved, preserved, and embalmed with chemicals. Partial foods produce partial health, which results in dis-ease. These foods leave the body ill-prepared to protect itself thereby creating a fertile soil for dis-eases.
V.D. and herpes can be triggered by foods. Allergic reactions to the synthetic chemicals, additives, dyes or preservatives in foods can cause the vagin al area to react. The skin reaction can result in eruptions which try to eject the chemicals . V.D. can also be triggered by hormonal imbalances. Consequently, a woman with an estrogen hormone imbalance will get various types of V.D. before, during and after menstruation. Herbs such as liquorice, sarsaparilla,m black cohosh, saw palmetto, damina, foti and ginseng can balance hormone levels.V.D. and herpes can be triggered by foods.
Allergic reactions to the synthetic chemicals, additives, dyes or preservatives in foods can cause the vagin al area to react. The skin reaction can result in eruptions which try to eject the chemicals . V.D. can also be triggered by hormonal imbalances. Consequently, a woman with an estrogen hormone imbalance will get various types of V.D. before, during and after menstruation. Herbs such as liquorice, sarsaparilla, black cohosh, saw palmetto, damina, foti and ginseng can balance hormone levels.
Treatment for various types of V.D. vary and can be specific. In general baths hot and cold can be used. Baths aid in the cleansing of the body. For example, baking soda, vinegar, sea salt and herbs can be used in baths. Herbs which are beneficial in douches and baths.Treatment for various types of V.D. ary and can be specific. In general baths hot and cold can be used. Baths aid in the cleansing of the body.Herbs which are beneficial in douches and baths. Syphilis, like all dis-eases, affects the entire body. A cleansing diet of fruit or high enema with herbs should be taken. No meats or synthetic chemicals in foods should be eaten. There are many herbs that can be used such as burdock,red clover, devil's claw, oregon grape, uva ursi, buckthorn, spikenard and yellow dock.
The general, herbal treatment for V.D. of all types should be rigid. Herbs should be mixed together and measured one tablespoon or one teaspoon to a cup. A tablespoon should be used in severe cases. Boil water and then place herbs in water and let them steep for fifteen minutes to half an hour. Then strain herbs while warm (not hot) and drink at least four or more cups per day. Never drink with meals. It is best to drink one or more hours before or after meals. The same system of herb measurement can be used for douche solution, enemas and baths. In case of baths, a shallow sponge bath is suitable.Gonorrhea, like syphilis, is attributed to a germ. In European thought, they (Europeans) are either being attacked or they are attacking someone.
So it follows that, they believe that a germ has attacked them and caused the dis-ease. This thought process would lead to the conclusion that the body is attacking itself and causing dis-ease or else a germ is. Europen science never states that healthy germs are attacking the body and giving health. In any case, germs, bacteria, yeast and fungus ate present in the body at all times. When the germ community balance is altered by faulty nutrition or a trauma, then the germ population increases. Theis is erroneously blamed on the germs that are only reacting to a dis-ease state.
Imbalanced nutrition causes the internal and external skin to deteriorate, also it causes the skin to split and lacerate producing sores. The sores associated with this dis-ease can be treated with the herbs listed previously. Additionally, goldenseal, aloe, garlic, thyme and myrrh can be applied to sores combined with clay and chacoal.Imbalanced nutrition causes the internal and external skin to deteriorate, also it causes the skin to split and lacerate producing sores. The sores associated with this dis-ease can be treated with the herbs listed previously.
Additionally, goldenseal, aloe, garlic, thyme and myrrh can be applied to sores combined with clay and chacoal. Discahrge disorders such as leukorrhea can can be treated. Leukorrhea can be treated with astringent herbs such as white oak bark, barberry, tormentil (often used to make the vagina tight), hemlock, black berries, hickory, uva ursi and Queen of the |Maiden. Of, course, a strict diet and health program is always in dicated in dis-eases such as leukorrhea.
Imbalanced nutrition causes the internal and external skin to deteriorate, also it causes the skin to split and lacerate producing sores. The sores associated with this dis-ease can be treated with the herbs listed previously. Additionally, goldenseal, aloe, garlic, thyme and myrrh can be applied to sores combined with clay and chacoal. Imbalanced nutrition causes the internal and external skin to deteriorate, also it causes the skin to split and lacerate producing sores. The sores associated with this dis-ease can be treated with the herbs listed previously. Additionally, goldenseal, aloe, garlic, thyme and myrrh can be applied to sores combined with clay and chacoal. Discahrge disorders such as leukorrhea can be treated.
Leukorrhea can be treated with astringent herbs such as white oak bark, barberry, tormentil (often used to make the vagina tight), hemlock, black berries, hickory, uva ursi and Queen of the Maiden. Of, course, a strict diet and health program is always in dicated in dis-eases such as leukorrhea.
- Other vaginal problems can be treated naturally. A partial list of treatment follows:
- Vaginitis: gum arabic, marshmallow root: Excessive menstruation: yarrow, pilewort, sorrel, witch hazel, burnet;
- Excessive discharge: shepherd's purse, alum root, bethroot, plantain, oregon grape, bayberry;
- Estrogen Imbalance; Squaw vine, licorice, sarsaparilla;
- Cancer: Pau D'arco, red clover;
- Prolapsed Uterus: Slippery elm, comfrey;
- Cramps; Rue, fennel, pennyroyal, thyme, wood betheny, blue cohosh.
A preventitive douche could consist of herbs such as marshmallow, fennel, fenugreek, bayberry bark and uva ursi. Prevention is the best method of avoiding dis-eases. A balanced diet, exercise, a healthy mental outlook and a healthy spirit are the foundation for prevention of all dis-eases.
A preventitive douche could consist of herbs such as marshmallow, fennel, fenugreek, bayberry bark and uva ursi.A preventitive douche could consist of herbs such as marshmallow, fennel, fenugreek, bayberry bark and uva ursi.Prevention is the best method of avoiding dis-eases. A balanced diet, exercise, a healthy mental outlook and a healthy spirit are the foundation for prevention of all dis-eases. All women's sex organ dis-eases can be treated naturally with herbs, foods and nutritional supplements. These dis-eases may seem to be local or confined to the vagina; however, all dis-eases indicate an imbalance and weakness of the entire body. Consequently, the diet must be of natural foods. Nowwithstanding, sexual activity should be avoided while treatment is taking place. It is time to consciously evaluate female dis-eases. And, the realization that the human being is wholistic, consists of a body, mind and spirit must be applied in all considerations of female dis-eases.
Reference:African Holistic Health: Llaila O. Africa
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