Yerba Mate tea, a common drink in South American, may have properties that fight colon cancer, according to a new study.

Gastroenterologists Chicago of the North Shore practice who are experts in diagnosing and preventing gastrointestinal tract and liver disease, help patients avoid certain foods that are believed to be problematic for the GI tract. While coffee and the harsh effects on the liver and digestive system are normally on the list of bad foods that cause digestive problems, yerba mate, a drink that also has simulative properties may make it on to gastroenterologist’s good lists.

Researchers at the University of Illinois lead the study on yerba mate and colon cancer cells and discovered that the when human colon cancer cells are put together with the bioactive compounds that are found in just one cup of mate yerba, the colon cancer cells die.

Elvira de Mejia, a University of Illinois associate professor of food chemistry and toxicology, also found the caffeine derivatives in mate tea both kill human colon cancer cells and reduce inflammation in the colon.

Gastroenterology Chicago specialists, who are not involved in this study, work to prevent inflammation in the GI tract as it can be a precursor to cancer development and progression.

The scientists in this study isolated, purified, and treated human colon cancers cells and found that as they subjected the cells to the derivatives from mate tea, caffeoylquinic acid (CQA) at higher concentration, the cells died through apoptosis, the process of morphology and programmed cell death due to biochemical events.  In this process the cancer cells’ DNA becomes damaged

The ability to induce apoptosis in colon cancer cells has many implications for cancer treatments and cancer therapy.  With further research, the caffeine derivatives in mate tea may serve as anti-cancer agents and help cure and prevent inflammation.

To learn more about gastro Chicago diagnosis, treatment, and preventive care for cancer read What is an ERCP and How It Is Used to Diagnose Cancer?

It is widely believe that automatic balancing valves are superior to the manual types by the ease of set up and long term operation. Although manual control valve suppliers offer their products at a lower purchasing price, these systems require skilled technicians and experienced workman to adjust and balance the system.  This is certainly a cost that can be avoided by using the automatic flow control valves.

However, even automatic flow control valves are not immune to malfunction.  These valves do encounter clogging problems just like any other valve which could render them inoperable.  This is a function of the impurities and foreign objects that make their way into the water supply be it a hot water heater or a cooling and heating system.  These objects will prevent the proper performance of the valve’s intended function.  Therefore, automatic balancing valve suppliers and manufacturers have incorporated different mechanisms to keep these objects from impeding the proper operation.

Valve manufacturers and specifically, ball and strainer valve suppliers, employ different techniques and designs to address this problem. A common remedy is to use a built in strainer or filter that can be accessed through a plug.  This way, the strainer can be cleaned and replaced without having to remove the valve from the system.

Medication, contrary to common belief, is not the most effective solution to neck pain according to a new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine.  Rather chiropractic treatment proved more effective than both medication and exercise.

Chiropractor Point Pleasant specialists, for example, use chiropractic care in conjunction with physical therapy and other treatments to relieve pain in patients.

Chiropractors, according to the Association of Chiropractic Colleges, focus on the relationship between the body’s main structures, and do not prescribe drugs or perform surgery.

The study was funded by the National Institutes of Health and it tracked 272 patients that had recently begun experiencing neck pain. Patients were either treated by a chiropractor, prescribed a simple exercise plan, or were prescribed medication. The patients treated by a chiropractor had the highest success rate with 32 percent reporting that they had fully relieved their pain. Of the patient who exercised 30 percent said their pain was gone and only 13 percent of the patients treated with medication said they were no longer experiencing painful symptoms.

The exercises that were prescribed to the patients in this study were simple, explained through instructional photos, and designed to be performed at home.

To learn more about visiting a chiropractor for pain relief and management visit the North East Spine and Sports Medicine physical therapy Ocean County homepage.

Due to the fact that the official, national Tax Day, April 15^th, falls on a Sunday and is followed by Emancipations day, the Internal Revenue Service is extended tax deadlines until two days later on April 17^th.

According to an article published on ArgusLeader.com this week, tax filers should  be aware of a few other changes in tax filing this year and tax preparation Encinitas, California company DePauw Johnson, also stresses the importance of staying up  to date with tax law changes in order to maximize your tax reduction.

The minor changes in place this year include the cessation of The Making Work Pay credit of $400 for individuals and $800 for married couples. Secondly, the energy property credits have been decreased from 30 percent to 10 of the cost of eligible items, and the credit is now cumulative and any past credit used will be subtracted from your 2011 credit. Lastly, standard deductions will be increased to $5,800 for a single person, $11,600 for married couples filing jointly, and $8,500 for the head of household. This is a slight increase from last year.

According to the IRS, more than 144 million individuals will file tax returns this year. Tax preparation Oceanside professionals at DePauw Johnson remind clients that as many tax credits will expire this year filers should prepare for the upcoming changes.

January 5, 2011 (Dallas, TX) – Dallas pain management and injury center Accuhealth Pain & Injury is announcing the launch of their new website, http://www.accuhealth.net.  Accuhealth specializes in treating a wide range of conditions related to both acute and chronic pain, and their services also focus on aiding patients with workers compensation and auto injury claims.

The new website showcases Accuhealth’s comprehensive services and ability to provide patients the most thorough care available.  Staffed by a multidisciplinary team of medical professionals with a range of specialties – including physical medicine and rehabilitation pain management, physical therapy, massage therapy, anesthesiology, psychology, chiropractic, and occupational therapy – Accuhealth offers diagnostic and treatment services for many types and levels of acute or chronic pain.  The practice is also known for their osteoarthritis treatment of the knee, and their trained physicians offer Hyalgan injection therapy for proven relief of osteoarthritis-related knee pain for up to six months.

Accuhealth’s staff also specializes in providing quick and effective claims processing for Federal and Texas workers compensation, Major Medical and automobile accident injuries.  The Accuhealth team offers free consultations plus complete medical evaluations and diagnosis, continuing progress evaluations, pain management and physical therapy for all kinds of work- or automobile-related injuries.  They also offer free transportation to and from the clinic, referral services for patients in need of an attorney and claims processing assistance (for both Federal and Texas State Workers Compensation).

The new site features a wide range of patient resources, including information on conditions and treatments as well as specific services at Accuhealth.  The new blog will also offer updates on the practice and new information for patients.  Accuhealth’s unique approach offers patients a comprehensive way to treat their injuries and chronic pain while smoothing out the process of filing their claims.

About Accuhealth Pain & Injury
Accuhealth Pain & Injury’s pain management Dallas clinic offers pain management and injury treatment services. They also offer expedited claims filing services and specialize in auto injury Dallas and worker’s compensation.  For more information, visit http://www.accuhealth.net.

The growing use of health IT tools in medical practices is good news for patients, according to an article published in the Atlantic this week.

The good news is that the implementation of electronic medical record systems can save time and money, and reduce the chances of error in prescribing drugs and treating patients.  It can also improve the efficiency of disease monitoring and to noncompliance with doctors’ orders through the electronic patient health record screening system.

A important area that can cut costs in health care that has yet to be fully explored is using business intelligence (BI) to compare the lowest patient treatment costs. For instance, it would show doctors the lowest cost drug that delivers the desired results. This could reduce costs over time, or curb rising costs of medications.

Spotting disease outbreaks or catching diseases early is another area where Health IT can make a large impact by allowing doctors and hospitals to better prepare for such circumstances.

Cloud computing is another player in health care cost cutting as it lowers infrastructure costs and allowing medical staff to manage data centrally and adjust for any change that need to be made to each patient’s personal health record. This is the case especially when there are changes in federal regulations.

December 28, 2011 (San Diego, CA) – Since partnering with SunPower solar panel manufacturer, Solaire Energy Systems has been the number one SunPower dealer in San Diego and has sold more SunPower solar panels than any other residential dealer in San Diego County.  SunPower panels and products are known industry-wide for their quality, durability and energy production capabilities.

“SunPower has a higher efficiency than any of its competitors,” says Trey McCann, Director of Operations of Solaire Energy Systems.  “They’re dedicated to quality just like Solaire.  They can deliver up to 50% more power per unit than conventional solar panels, and 100% more than thin film solar panels.  We wouldn’t want anything less for our customers.”  In addition to finishing first in sales and shipments during the second quarter of 2011, Solaire earned a perfect 100% customer satisfaction score.

SunPower’s solar panels are made of the highest quality materials and utilize the most efficient technology to produce more solar energy for the price of the system than any other solar panel manufacturer.  The company is based in the United States and have multiple products made right here in the USA.  SunPower’s timely distribution also allows Solaire Energy Systems to install solar systems for their customers on time and without problems.

Though a top selling point for solar systems San Diego is the potential to save money on energy bills, Solaire Energy Systems is as dedicated to the environmental benefits of solar as they are to the financial benefits.  Solaire is known in the industry for their willingness to work with customers with lower energy bills – something that many solar companies won’t do.  Their large customer service staff, dedication to quality and commitment to both saving their customers money and promoting environmental wellness have all helped make Solaire the number one SunPower dealer in San Diego County.

About Solaire Energy Systems
Solaire Energy Systems is a top solar energy installer and contractor specializing in solar energy, heaters, air conditioners, water heaters and pool heaters.  Their dedication to quality and customer service at a competitive price has helped make them a Premier SunPower Dealer in San Diego.  For more information, visit http://www.gosolaire.com.

Patients want to share more information in their patient health record with doctors, according to studies published in last week’s Annals of Internal Medicine.

The survey entitled “Patient Interest in Sharing Personal Health Record Information,” found that the majority of patients are interested in knowing what physicians and relatives have to say about their health conditions. Specifically it found that 79 percent of the 18,000 users of My HealtheVet want to share the information in their patient health record with someone outside of the VA system.

Of the 79 percent wanting to share their information, 62 percent wanted to grant access to their spouse or partner, 23 percent to one of their children, 15 percent to another family member and 7 percent to an unrelated caregiver.

Not long ago many most people were asking question like what is phr and how can I use it? Given the results of this study, as people get used to the idea, they are seeing that one of its major benefits is the ability to easily access and share your information.

Survey participants reported to be very interested in sharing medication lists, lab and other tests results, and appointment schedules. In addition, they showed a great interest in delegating tasks to others, such as prescription refills and scheduling appointments.

December 22, 2011 (New York, NY) – Fertility Nutraceuticals, LLC – a company specializing in nutritional supplements for women and female fertility enhancement – is announcing the launch of FERTINATAL^TM micronized dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) supplement.  The high-quality DHEA supplement is designed to augment female fertility.

Intrigued by anecdotal evidence received from one of their patients, physicians at New York’s Center for Human Reproduction (CHR) – a leading fertility and research center – initiated research on the relationship between DHEA supplementation and enhanced female fertility.  Although research on the effects of DHEA is still limited, the published results of CHR’s studies are encouraging.

FERTINATAL^TM was developed to offer the public exactly the same kind of DHEA utilized by CHR in the center’s research studies.  The product features the highest quality control standards, including a triple-step testing process with batch-testing by independent laboratories.  Furthermore, FERTINATAL^TM is micronized to the same particle sizes as used in those studies. The product’s three-step testing process ensures that FERTINATAL^TM delivers on its three promises: a plant-derived DHEA product of highest quality, micronized to appropriate sizes for good absorption.

FERTINATAL™ is the first DHEA supplement exclusively designed for women and female fertility enhancement.  To improve convenience, it is uniquely packaged in individual blister sheets, each containing seven (7) rows of three (3) daily tablets, representing one week of the suggested supply of DHEA supplementation.  Each box of FERTINATAL^TM contains four of these blister sheets (a four-week supply).  FERTINATAL™ is not intended for individuals under the age of 18, and potential side effects are described on the product’s packaging.

FERTINATAL^TM will become available exclusively through Fertility Nutraceuticals, LLC in January 2012.

About Fertility Nutraceuticals, LLC
Fertility Nutraceuticals, LLC is a newly established company exclusively dedicated to nutritional supplements for women and enhanced female fertility.  FERTINATAL™ DHEA supplement is the company’s first product, with as many as 2-3 additional products expected to arrive throughout 2012.  For more information, visit http://www.fertinatal.com.

One of the main causes of inefficient energy use is the imbalance of a building’s heating and cooling systems. By helping you to add a few simple additions to your HVAC (heating, ventilation and air-conditioning) system, manual and automatic balancing valve suppliers can help you significantly increase you energy efficiency.

Small buildings and small systems can normally be balanced by manual valve controls on each unit that dispenses heat or cold.  A major advantage to a manual balance valve is that you can shut off water to a section of a building that is not in use in order to reduce water and energy waste.

In a home HVAC system, manual valve controls are the most cost effective and practical balancing value systems available. In order to make the most out of the valve installation, manual balancing valve suppliers can advise you on making the right decision for your specific needs.

Large buildings, on the other hand, tend to have more complex systems that cannot be efficiently controlled by manual adjustments.  For these large structures, automatic balancing valve suppliers are needed to balance such systems.  The main function of these valves is to ensure that the optimum flow rate is maintained at a constant level even under fluctuating pressure conditions.

An Automatic Flow Control Valve can not only balance the system, save cost, and provide a equally distributed heated or cooled environment it also provides an important service to the environment as a whole. This simple but ingenious device comes in different sizes, ½”to 2” in copper and 2.5” to 10” in steel to accommodate a variety of already installed systems or to be used in green field designs. As they  regulate flow according to their pre-set value, proportional balancing and regular maintenance for calibration are not necessary.

To learn more about automatic balancing and supply ball valve suppliers energy efficient products read Automatic Balancing Valves Can Fix Building Water Flow Problems.