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Couple of remarks.
No political comments please!Its a waste of the reader's time and creates avoidable ill-feeling.And there are other blogs for pol comments.
its better to stay focussed and correct on the matter concerned to ensure that the reader finds it useful; and is not mislead!

Someone early in the comments mentioned "organic" soy milk. There is NO FDA standard for organic, the USDA does regulate the term "organic", but w/ no specific standards. Therefore, almost anything can be labeled "organic". Anybody (farmers & food companies) can add the label "organic" to their products, if one ingredient in that product is "organic" (truth in advertising laws). So read labels very carefully and unless you know the grower personally I would not trust the "organic" produce in the stores either.

Soy seems to be getting a lot of bad publicity these days (just as every food does at one point). One minute we're saying it's the new miracle food, the next it's so bad for you. Here are some facts that I have learned as a nutrition student. Soy is a complete protein. It is the only vegetable that is. Also, it is a completely natural product. Unfortunatley, when it is processed by huge food manufacturers, there are a lot of preservatives added (which is the case for most food in the US). If you would like to consume soy without preservatives, try buying organic. As far as soy being something that conflicts with the thyroid, There havn't been any definate findings yet. What usually happens when this information gets out, is when scientists or a group of researchers complete a project and release their results to their peers (these results do not equal a definate answer, because for every experiment that proves one thing, another will prove the opposite). Somehow the media gets a hold of this information and distributes the information out of context to millions of people thus starting mass histeria. People then repeat this information to their firneds and family and unfortuanetly, a lot of misinformation is then labeled as fact. Being a person who has a thyroid disorder as well as a future dietician, I have done much research and I have interviewed many doctors, holisitc physicians, and dieticians on whether soy affects the thryoid and all have informed me that the results are inconclusive and doubt that there are any adverse affects. If you decide to cut soy out of your diet, I don't think that will affect you negatively. By all means do what you think is right for your body, but I wouldn't preach that soy is bad for people becuase we still have yet to prove that. There are many many positive affects that soy has for people and I would hate for people to lose out on these benefits for fear of something that might not be true.
I agree that the writers on this website should reply to the comments on this site. Sometimes misinformation is written in the comments by people who are not necesserily doctors or health professionals and people take them as fact.

Soy is fine depending on how it is manufactured. That is the key to soy. A lot of over the counter food products do not have a quality soy base in them which can cause problems. It all depends on how the soybean is processed. If processed correctly, it can and will provide amazing and wonderful health benefits!
Also, if anyone has metabolic syndrome or diabetes (1 or 2) let me know! It's an epidemic and we need to get control over it. e-mail at erinesser@...
Blessings!

I attest to being careful with soy if you have a thyroid condition. I take synthroid for an overactive thyroid. I started breaking out in a chicken pox like looking rash all over my torso especially when I would work out. I eventually traced it to the kashi cereal I was eating for breakfast (very high soy protein content). It gave me wonderful energy--but apparently the soy somehow fights for the same receptors as the medicne I take to correct thyroid levels. As soon as i quit the cereal, the itchy rash went away. Now I eat spinach, eggs, canadian bacon,whole wheat toast and V8 for the same wonderful morning energy.

Careful with soy," it contains phytin, which removes essential minerals such as iron, zinc, and magnesium. It also contains trypsin inhibitors and hemagglutinin, a clot promoting substance that causes red blood cells to clump together. Also, some processed soy products have aluminum, such as infant soy formulas. The bottom line on soy is this: soybeans are not a complete protein, are not a natural food, contain several harmful and even carcinogenic substances, and most soybeans in the US are genetically modified." This is from the book "Cancer:Step Outside the Box", by Ty Bollinger--an excellent, eye-opening book which I highly recommend.

What causes small light bumps on ankles, lower legs and tops of feet? Is this really a sign of possible predisposition to cancer? My system is very acidic.

I have eye patches that I put on when I press snooze, that way I get a few more minutes rest, and no matter how little sleep I actually got, I look very well rested.

As a pick me up I like a cup of coffee with whole wheat toast and honey and peanut butter.

Charmaine:
A large bagel contains 2.1g of fat and 360 calories. So you are very mistaken in claiming they're high in fat.

I have no idea if V8 has MSG or hydrolyzed protein in it, but I know concretely that the two are not the same thing. MSG is short for monosodium glutamate. Glutamate is a protein, and sodium has been added to it. Hydrolyzed protein is created by taking complex proteins and breaking them down into their component amino acids. This can involve sodium. However glutamic acid is only one component of hydrolyzed protein. To claim that [A] is [B] because [A] may contain [B] is absolutely absurd. It's like saying that any chocolate bar that may contain peanuts suddenly is peanuts. If you're deathly allergic maybe you want to act as if this were true, but it doesn't make it true.

Also the science is very conflicting on soy, however unprocessed and fermented soy has been shown time and time again to be beneficial. It's the processed soy bits that end up in processed foods that are 'bad for you.'

Saying that the temperature of water effects its goodness is equally unfounded. It's best not to chug any water regardless of temperature, particularly with food. If you are horribly dehydrated, it's very hot (over 35 centigrade) or very cold (under -20 centigrade) then you should drink water as close to 37 degrees as possible because it's absorbed the fastest. Under those conditions all of your intake should be as close to body temperature as possible, just to prevent taxing the body while it's already under stress. Otherwise the temperature of anything you consume isn't important to its healthiness.

It upsets me to see these kinds of comments. There's so much info out there now that's current. And if you're going to criticize professionals maybe you should do your research first.

I read negative things about soy in relation to thyroid disease, a while ago and since I was a victim of the disease, I stopped using it. I recall its danger stemming from how it's prepared; so I switched for almond drink. I don't drink diary products. I use brown rice bread which I find help to keep my weight in check(not that I'm overweight). I like using old fashioned oatmeal with some cinnamon sticks and maple syrup for sweetener at nights(the body makes cholesterol at nights). I save my orange peel and add fresh ginger for tea.

Thanks for the great tips, guys & your associates - there's always some wonderful food for thought :)

I guess some people do have trouble with personal boundaries/self-discipline, or maybe they don't see your 'CONNECT WITH OTHERS'link at the top of the page?

Is it not possible for someone to monitor the comments and remove all that are unrelated to the health related subject?

I thought this was a place to comment on health issues. Leave the politics at home. The election is over. Very good article on wake up foods. I find that oatmeal really does it for me.

NO POLITICAL COMMENTS!!! I was just beginning to feel good about Health Tips when the first blog is an ugly political comment. Grow up please. Move on. Don't raise peoples' blood pressure on a health site.

You----liberals----again are showing your true colors-----nasty and mean personalities---just like our next president

When readers submit comments that express strong disagreement with the recommendations made by Real Age (such as soy being bad for you and bagels having too much fat), I think those disagreements should be addressed by someone at Real Age, not just left hanging. Add your defense of your recommendations to this comments list.

I agree with Donna Wagne, keep politics out of the remarks...has nothing to do with this website!

I agree with keeping this a health forum. While Sarah Palin might be considered intelligent in Alaska, she is certainly freaking dumb in my book, and I'm very glad she and McCaincient lost. Yes, she did say that Africa was a country; dumb ass. I also think the people writing in to this blog (and in general), should learn how to spell. Back to morning stimulants- my favorite is fresh brewed coffee with honey. Maple syrup works good too. This morning, while driving to work, I ate a bunch of Garden of Eatin Red Hot Blues corn chips, which have a bunch of cayenne on them.

I agree with keeping this a health forum. While Sarah Palin might be considered intelligent in Alaska, she is certainly freaking dumb in my book, and I'm very glad she and McCaincient lost. Yes, she did say that Africa was a country; dumb ass. I also think the people writing in to this blog (and in general), should learn how to spell. Back to morning stimulants- my favorite is fresh brewed coffee with honey. Maple syrup works good too. This morning, while driving to work, I ate a bunch of Garden of Eatin Red Hot Blues corn chips, which have a bunch of cayenne on them.

Skin tags are a benign condition and not directly associated with any other major medical conditions, since tags are commonly found on healthy people.

http://www.medicinenet.com/skin_tag/article.htm

They have nothing to do with diabetes.

NO-NO-NO! Do not try to make tea with powdered ginger. It's so easy to make:Wash FRESH ginger, no need to peel. Cut off about 12 slices (1/4"-12" thick),place in 2 qt. pot with water, bring to boil, reduce heat, and simmer, tasting occassionally. When it gets to the taste you like,strain, add honey, and lemon juice to taste, and enjoy. Does wonders for colds!

please leave the political comments on the political chat site. the only way political comments are health-related is that is makes people's blood pressure go up.

I agree with the rest of the people. I did not come here to hear about anything,but health. Lets keep it on track.

Skin tags go hand n hand with diabetes. Ask your Dr. to check your blood sugar.

Isn't it amazing how people makea big deal of electing the first black president? I voted Obama because he made a believer out of me. I didn't vote for him because the of the color of his skin. I voted for him him because he convinced me he could do the job. Now black people need to be reminded slavery ended a long time ago and people today need to quick feeling sorry for what happened long before they were born. Get on with America. Obama started a long time ago . He didn't feel sorry for himself he didn't somethimg to change his life for the better and now he is going to try and change mine .Thank you Mr. President

Warning Politicalsyndrome may cause: Stress, Anger, Tension, Anxiety, Mental and even Physical Exhaustion, Headache, Migraine, Nausea (up set stomach), Diarrhea, Fever, Depression, Insanity, Hysteria, Heart Attack, High Blood Pressure, Stroke, Stupidity, bashing your head against the nearest wall, Disaster, Fatality, Suicide and Death. If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms you should stop I repeat stop discussing politics immediately. Suggested activities everything else (within reason of course).

Just a general comment on this site: Real good info on healthy eating but the same old phama line on supplements.
readers should google Orthomolecular Medicine site for better info on drugs and supplementation

This has good and interesting information. Of course, not everything works for everyone. In regard to the political comments made - WHAT HAPPENED TO RESPECT? Shame on many of you who are so hooked on self that everyone else is stupid. Remember that when you point your finger there are more pointing back at you.

I had quite a reaction to this list when I saw it. There are so many better things to do than to eat sugar in the am. Bagels are full of fat and the calory count is huge. Check your V-8 for MSG or hydrolized protein, which is the same thing. Unless it's fermented, soy has now been shown to be bad for you and I've heard it causes sticky platelets in the blood. Cold water is not as good for you as room temperature water. In fact, it's not good to drink it during meals. It upsets me to see these kinds of lists. There's so much info out there now that's current. I appreciate all the good that these doctors do but there's also help at a good health food store or a complimentary M.D. or a Naturopath can help as well.

For you girls with skin tags...I have spent a fortune trying to get rid of mine. I didn't want surgery because I had so many tiny ones on my neck and chest. I'm a health research nut so I have found one source that said if you have tags it's because you are low on PABA. The bigger ones, I cut off myself. If you're intrested I can give you the details of that. Good Luck!

Skin Tags are easily removed by tying them at the base with a thread, make two very tight knots (this process hurts)and cut the remaining thread so it's not just hanging there. Then just let them dry and they will fall off within 2 weeks, no scar! What happens when you tie them is you are cutting the blood flow to the skin tag and it eventually dryes and falls off. My mom had 2 big ones in her underarm area and they used to bother her a lot with the bra strap, they hurted a lot when I was tightening the knot but then she was OK. A dermatologist charges $75 each! to remove them.

Please people please. Lets all take a moment to reflect on America and what it really stands for. It is about FREEDOM. What makes one color better than the other. What makes your opinion better than mine. Lets all tak a moment to ask ourselves are we not a prejeudice country to those individual that was born and raised here. Are we not all the same working for a common goal called survival. Lets get pass all the bull and see each other for whats coming from our hearts and not our ass. when it all boils down to it, the only true Americans are the indians whom had their land taken. All of our ansicester arrived on a ship wheither if they wanted to or not. Get over yourself. Mirror yourself and be truthful for once in your life so you can move on and enjoy a richer and more happier life than talking about the bullshit of who is now president. Hell none of them tell the truth. They all make promises try they try to keep. Now thats- That

Real Age is a fantastic site for health information. I read a few comments about the presidential race here. There's plenty of other sites to argue and comment about politics, they don't belong here. Let's keep it refreshing and about health and good information here! ...just a suggestion!

You had your voice at the polls. It's over; it's done with. Let it go and move on.
THIS HEALTH FORUM IS NOT THE PLACE FOR POLITICS.

What is wrong with you people? I'm on board with the "this is a health forum, not a political forum". This is not the place for politics. Besides the fact that everyone of you who has commented in a political fashion sounds very uneducated.

To believe in Sarah Palin is like believe in a talking fish. In other words, she is a big no-brainer. If you want a donw-to-earth ingorant real person, vote for her in 2012. If you want to a dysfunctional family like hers, vote for her. If you want to teenage daughter get preganant and marry a redneck, vote for her. If you want a president who divide this country, vote for her.

She is so HOT! I agree that is reason enough for many of our fellow Americans to vote for her. By the way, anyone can look HOT with 150, 000 wardrobe.

If you think that Obama, a
flowery talking lawyer type
individual is qualified to be
President then certainly Sarah Palin is more than qualified to be Vice President. Its funny how people are so guilable to believe a retoric speaker vs
a down to earth real living person??????

Good listing of ideas. I'll definitely try the 'listerine strips by the bed' trick. One thing that gets my blood pumping in the morning is confrontation - with abusive scoffers. For those born-agains & creationists who have to put up with this mean-ness, take heart and don't let it get you down. You are in pretty good company. Remember, your 'REAL-age' means something MUCH more than the scoffers will ever understand.

If you want to get rid of skin tags, eat 3-6 servings of beans (legumes) every day. It works to detoxify your body, and after about a month or two, your skin tags should disappear too. My friend got this advice from a nutritionist and it worked for her.

I come to this forum for Health and a better way to take care of myself and my loved ones. I am very political and believe this is not eh place nor time for the inducements of your feelings. I hope this site can return to it;s purpose health and wellness.

Hello there !!!
Thanks for your great sensible and
down to earth information.
What baffles me is I read that seniors should get 15 minutes a day of sun...and for my aging skin, do
NOT sit in the sun...????? What advise is the right one? Please let me know. Thanks Elizabeth Wright

Moles and skin tags are genetic. A good dermatologist will freeze them off for you.

Help, does anything help skin tags?
I think it arrogant that anyone would think so highly of themselves and their opinions that they would post their political views on a health forum. The old saying may sound trite but it is true, If you can't say something nice, don't speak at all.(unless it is in the privacy of your own home) I just bet, that will cause less wrinkles.

Does dried, powdered ginger work the same as fresh for the tea thing?

Yes, vote Sarah Palin in 2012!

Ignorance rocks!

Smart people are irritating!

No politics here please!

If someone wants to believe that the Saturday Night Live skits are real, then they have a right too!

No politics please!!!

I like Sarah Palin. And I feel she is qualified to be vice president. The media had a field day with her because she's a woman. And that is the only reason why. She is not dumb! And she did too know that Africa is a continent! Foolish , STUPID people!!

Oh, come on, Sarah DiMoron, Sarah Palin is a lovely and feisty but embarrassingly ignorant woman. She's simply not presidential material; she didn't even know that Africa was a continent??!!?? Hello!) We've had one born-again and ignorant ne'er-do-well in the White House for the past eight years. We don't need another one, and especially when she compounds the issue by being a creationist. That really takes the cake!

Sarah Palin for President in 2012!
Support her now at www.sarahpalin.com.
She's hot!

RIE -
radiosurgery removes moves
small injection numbs it, then 5 minutes radiosurgery laser, removes it with virtually no scar whatsoever. i've had one removed knife leaving a 2cm scar and 4 on radio surgery with none.
harley street skin clinic does it £150 per mole
or a nottingham laser clinic does it, similar price