Lactic acid bacteria in the diet can prevent a type of depression
Healthy diet – healthiest sleep patterns and high cysteine foods less irritability
Extra fat can impair the body’s ability to send signals to the brain to stop stress responses
Sleep , weight gain , depression , stress and gut microbes
Physical inactivity, dopamine, lactate , glucose and aging
After 96 years of age, he has crying spells in the afternoon or early evening hours when our brain hormones are slowing down to ready for sleep. With less exercise and more time sitting down watching TV and eating every 2 hours, he forgets to remember things as his brain and muscles are not working as it should when he was young. Whenever I see him, I give him a hug and trains other caregivers to hug him more. He perks up and can do more walking.Hugging can increase the production of dopamine in your brain, and this can be seen in PET scans of the brain. Dopamine levels are low in people with conditions like Parkinsonism and mood disorders like Depression.
So if you see someone depressed, give him a hug, and bring a little joy to their life.
Dopamine levels are low to those with Alzheimer and Parkinson’s diseases.
Dopamine containing neurons control voluntary movements. The association with a physiologically reduced glutamate release from frontal and prefrontal cortices, hippocampi and amygdala would induce further decrease of Dopamine release, inducing hypo-activity, gait disturbances and decline of executive functions.
The earlier the impairment of Dopamine system occurs, the fastest the cognitive decline goes.
Hormones and nuerotransmitters dopamine, norepinephrine and epinephrine are responsible for our emotions and affects our memory and muscles causing Alzheimer and Parkinson’s disease.
In the brain, dopamine functions as a neurotransmitter—a chemical released by neurons (nerve cells) to send signals to other nerve cells. The brain includes several distinct dopamine pathways, one of which plays a major role in the motivational component of reward-motivated behavior.
Epinephrine, also called adrenaline, hormone that is secreted mainly by the medulla of the adrenal glands and that functions primarily to increase cardiac output and to raise glucose levels in the blood.
Norepinephrine, also called noradrenaline, substance that is released predominantly from the ends of sympathetic nerve fibers and that acts to increase the force of skeletal muscle contraction and the rate and force of contraction of the heart.
Supplements and Nutrition
Eat happy foods: eggs, colorful whole foods and yams and whole foods/dietary supplements rich in the following nutrients:
Folate, Vitamin B complex, SAM-E,omega 3, digestive enzymes, probiotic, Vitamin C, copper, iron from greens, NAC
Suggested exercises should include walking, dancing , stretching, yoga, meditation, and other body movement.
Remember all the above information assumes that you have a healthy liver. Take care of the laboratory organ of your body, the liver which processes all chemicals, drugs, alcohol and nutrition in your body.
During sleep, your brain is helping the liver detox your body. The lymphatic system which travels opposite your circulatory system is responsible for cleaning your blood.
Lactate and brain
Lactate is considered an important metabolite in the human body, but there has been considerable debate about its roles in brain function. Research in recent years has suggested that lactate from astrocytes may be crucial for supporting axonal function, especially during times of high metabolic demands or hypoglycemia. The astrocyte-neuron lactate transfer shuttle system serves a protective function to ensure a supply of substrates for brain metabolism, and oligodendrocytes appear to also influence availability of lactate. There is increasing evidence for lactate acting as a signaling molecule in the brain to link metabolism, substrate availability, blood flow and neuronal activity.
The brain produces its own lactate from the metabolism of glycogen and tends to export lactate at rest [Paulson, 2002; Boumezbeur et al. 2010; Dienel, 2012; Overgaard et al. 2012; Andersen et al. 2013; Bergersen, 2015]. Lactate is brought into the brain across the BBB to be used as fuel when plasma lactate is high or plasma glucose is low [Boumezbeur et al.2010; Dienel, 2012; Barros, 2013].
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National Eating Disorders Awareness Week
National Eating Disorders Awareness Week
February 26 through March 4, 2018, was Eating Disorders Awareness Week and an opportunity to talk about the connection between bullying and eating disorders. Weight-based teasing and bullying have been identified as common experiences for youth, particularly for those who may be heavier. Children whose peers tease them about their weight are more likely to engage in disordered eating. Help raise awareness about weight-based bullying. Learn what signs to look for in a child or young person who may have an eating disorder and what can be done to help adolescents who are bullied and at risk of developing an eating disorder.
What is an eating disorder?
Eating disorders are complex mental disorders that cause a person to have excessive fear and anxiety about eating, body image, and weight gain that lead to unhealthy behaviors.
Three of the most commonly diagnosed eating disorders include binge eating disorder, bulimia nervosa, and anorexia nervosa.
- Binge eating disorder: A person with binge eating disorder will eat too much and feel like they do not have control over how much they eat. What to look for: eating in secret, eating a lot of food quickly, and feelings of sadness or guilt about eating.
- Bulimia nervosa: A person with bulimia will overeat and then throw up on purpose or do something else to make up for what they ate, such as not eating or exercising a lot, so that they do not gain weight from eating too much. What to look for: hidden food wrappers, vomit, always going to the bathroom after eating, over-exercising, and moodiness.
- Anorexia nervosa: A person with anorexia often fears that they weigh too much, despite their weight being low. This fear drives them to try to lose weight or avoid weight gain by limiting the foods that they eat. What to look for: weight loss, talking about food and eating all the time, not eating, and withdrawing or other changes in mood.
Eating disorders can lead to serious health problems, like heart failure and death, without help from a trained health care team. Anyone can get an eating disorder at any age, but eating disorders are more common in females and most start during the teen years. Recovering from an eating disorder can take a long time, but it is possible to fully recover. People who were teased about their weight as teens sometimes worry about their weight and engage in disordered eating behaviors into adulthood.
How can I support a young person who is being bullied about their weight?
Supporting the young person who is being bullied is critical. Listen to the young person and let him or her know that it is not their fault and that they deserve to feel good about their body. Be aware that they may have a hard time talking about weight-based teasing, but knowing he or she has an adult who cares can make all the difference in preventing an eating disorder from further developing. Here are some more tips:
- Encourage young people to eat healthy and be active. Get more ideas from the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition.
- Set a good example. Avoid teasing young people about their weight and talking negatively about other people’s bodies, including your own. Focus conversations on positive personality traits that emphasize the strengths and talents of young people.
- Help young people find activities that they like and help them make friends with their peers.
- Ask children and adolescents who show signs and symptoms of an eating disorder about how they feel, and create a safe space for them to talk about their emotions and social relationships.
- Talk to your child’s physician or other health provider if you notice signs and symptoms of an eating disorder.
- Join the conversation online during Eating Disorders Awareness Week(link is external) and share resources on body image and eating disorders with your social media contacts and people you care about.
Get more tips on supporting kids who are bullied at www.stopbullying.gov. The National Eating Disorders Association Helpline(link is external) is available Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET, and it’s open on Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET. Contact the Helpline for support, resources, and treatment options for yourself or a loved one. You may reach the Helpline at 800-931-2237.
California’s great economy needs 1M more housing, 1M skilled jobs and water
California’s great economy needs 1M more housing, 1M skilled jobs and water
Thanks to De Anza City College where my son is finishing an associate degree in Building Sustainable Design and Facilities Management. They offered a path to sustainability and degrees that can help all communities.
