Some Information from 'Advance'
I was browsing an October 9, 2000 issue of 'Advance' recently. Although the issue is dated there were two articles with information still very much relevant. The periodical is published for professionals in the field of radiology.
One article entitled 'Here's Looking at You, PET' by Joyce Ward explored how certain addictive substances affect the brain. PET is an acronym for positron emission tomography. One point in the article focused on a comparison between the effects of alcohol and benzodiazepines. Here is an interesting quote:
"Although both alcohol and benzodiazepines have addictive qualities, benzodiazepines have mainly a sedative effect, while alcohol has both sedative and stimulant effects.
"People often think of alcohol as having a depressant effect, but alcohol has a dual effect," said Dr. Wang. "In a low dose, it has a stimulant effect. People feel a little high and may be laughing and singing. We call it a euphoric high. Later they may feel sleepy and sedated."
Dr. Wang's point about alcohol being thought of as a depressant is on target. It also has a stimulant effect as one can readily observe wherever drinks are served. The article went on to reference effects of alcohol on the brain. The effects can be quite alarming.
A second article entitled 'To Stave off Bowel Cancer, Have an Olive Oil and Tomato Salad' refers to research involving 28 countries which was published in the 'Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health.' The results indicated that olive oil was effective in preventing bowel cancer because apparently it reduces bile acid and also increases the levels of an enzyme known as diamine oxidase (DAO). The function of this enzyme involves regulating bowel cells. The article also noted the antioxidant properties of the tomato which also can contribute to the inhibition of cancer.
One article entitled 'Here's Looking at You, PET' by Joyce Ward explored how certain addictive substances affect the brain. PET is an acronym for positron emission tomography. One point in the article focused on a comparison between the effects of alcohol and benzodiazepines. Here is an interesting quote:
"Although both alcohol and benzodiazepines have addictive qualities, benzodiazepines have mainly a sedative effect, while alcohol has both sedative and stimulant effects.
"People often think of alcohol as having a depressant effect, but alcohol has a dual effect," said Dr. Wang. "In a low dose, it has a stimulant effect. People feel a little high and may be laughing and singing. We call it a euphoric high. Later they may feel sleepy and sedated."
Dr. Wang's point about alcohol being thought of as a depressant is on target. It also has a stimulant effect as one can readily observe wherever drinks are served. The article went on to reference effects of alcohol on the brain. The effects can be quite alarming.
A second article entitled 'To Stave off Bowel Cancer, Have an Olive Oil and Tomato Salad' refers to research involving 28 countries which was published in the 'Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health.' The results indicated that olive oil was effective in preventing bowel cancer because apparently it reduces bile acid and also increases the levels of an enzyme known as diamine oxidase (DAO). The function of this enzyme involves regulating bowel cells. The article also noted the antioxidant properties of the tomato which also can contribute to the inhibition of cancer.
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