Showing posts with label regulation. Show all posts
Showing posts with label regulation. Show all posts
ACOs are an Unwelcome Bump On the Road to Inevitable Regulation of Health Care A Former Presidential Candidate Says So
Monday, March 31, 2014
Want to better understand the perpetual anguish of a chronic illness? Well, thanks to online streaming from the Harvard School of Public Health, readers can better appreciate the eerie similarities between hyperprogressive liberalism and incurable diseases like elevated blood sugars. Both can go on for decades, are irreversible, cost a lot of money and are ultimately caused by inappropriate choices. The Disease Management Care Blog is, of course, writing about this hour long video of former Massachusetts Governor and former Democratic Presidential candidate Michael Dukakis.Sadly for health orm Obamaists, the supremely competent and confident Mr. Dukakis trashes the concept of accountable care organizations at about the minute 35 mark, dismissing it as a reincarnation of 1990s style HMOs and capitation. And he doesnt stop there. The additional problem, he says, is that well waste ten years analyzing what he foresees will be a foregone conclusion: ACOs are destined to fail.
Whats more, since health care markets are such a dismal option, he concludes the only choice thats left is price-setting "regulation." Assume State Insurance Departments have power over hospitals, call everyone into a room, assume theyre decent people, appeal to their economic self interest and everyone will be happy.
Yet, once the DMCB got over Mr. Dukakis "legend in his own mind" persona, it believed the former Governor has a good point: if ACOs fail, well be left with two choices:
1) a governing class who is ready to step in with enlightened top-down governance or
2) a reintroduction of market forces that seeks bottom up competition and consumerism.
In the interest of fairness, if readers want to see a counter-argument in favor of markets, check out this one-sided nine minute Cato Institute video that teaches us weve havent really had a health care market for decades.
Alternatively, if youre in the mood for neither of the above videos, perhaps your time would be better spent on viewing something that offers far more than either of the options above.
You Go Bizzle!
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Resveratrol and Curcumin Promote Cell Regulation to Lower Cancer Risk
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
This paves the way for accelerated aging and chronic illnesses including heart disease, many cancer lines and neurologic disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease. Cutting edge research underscores the importance of natural nutrients such as resveratrol, curcumin, berries and leafy greens to induce autophagy and lower the risks associated with premature aging.
Resveratrol Triggers Natural Cellular Housekeeping
The result of a study published in the Impact Journal on Aging demonstrates how resveratrol triggers autophagy in otherwise dormant cells. Resveratrol is shown to activate a series of proteins known as SIRT 1 that protect the delicate functional structures within the cell body and stimulate waste removal. This action effectively sets off a chain of events that leads to improved cellular efficiency and anti-aging characteristics.
Curcumin is a Powerful Anti-Cancer Agent
Information published in the British Journal of Cancer explains that curcumin targets several death pathways in cancer cells that can become disabled, allowing uncontrolled growth and proliferation. Researchers found the curry extract to be particularly effective in cancers of the digestive tract and esophagus and concluded, “it is likely that curcumin and indeed some of its bioavailability-enhanced analogues are realistic options to be considered in the future for targeted molecular cancer prevention and treatment.”
Berries and Leafy Greens Found to be Neuroprotective
Blueberries, strawberries and spinach are natural foods that exhibit a strong protective shield to the aging brain. An analysis published in The Journal of Neuroscience demonstrates the capacity of these super foods to induce autophagy. Berries and leafy greens are packed with polyphenols and anthocyanins that convey powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties to these foods.
The study authors found that compounds in berries and spinach were able to cross the blood-brain barrier and directly influence the functional capacity of neurons. The lead study author noted “the findings from this research suggest that nutritional intervention with fruits and vegetables may play an important role in reversing the deleterious effects of aging on neuronal function and behavior.”
Cellular housekeeping is an essential task that determines our rate of aging and risk of developing chronic disease. In addition to proper diet and regular exercise, health-minded individuals can take advantage of natural nutrients such as resveratrol and curcumin and foods like berries and spinach to maximize cellular autophagy and extend our natural lifespan.
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