Some of my friends want to retire outside of the USA for cost reasons. I cannot retire in the Philippines although it will only cost me less than $500 to survive comfortably in the rural areas close to nature and island surrounded by white sand beaches and fresh food. I have to live close toContinue reading “To retire or not to retire overseas”
Category Archives: Bayarea Caregivers
senior care, when your love one should be in a care facility
An update: Senior Care: Should my mom go to a carehome, nursing home or need a 24-hr live-in caregiver? Written by Connie Dello Buono motherhealth@gmail.com http://www.clubalthea.com Yes, with working adults and aging partners, it is taxing to care for another love one. In some cases, the aging partner who had a stroke or the olderContinue reading “senior care, when your love one should be in a care facility”
No more bugs, cancer in our bodies in 2014
No more molds in food or refrigerator More on probiotics, whole foods and food cooked with love No more stress that creates more inflammation in our cells But more of hugs, kisses and tender loving care More time to rest, to recharge and connect with love ones Time is now, treasure it and create moreContinue reading “No more bugs, cancer in our bodies in 2014”
Headache/Migraine, a spasm constricting arteries supplying blood to the brain
Stress or inflammatory response triggers the nervous system to respond by causing a spasm of the nerve-rich arteries at the base of the brain which closes down or constricts several arteries supplying blood to the brain (scalp and carotid/neck arteries) The brain respond by dilating its arteries to meet its energy needs but also triggersContinue reading “Headache/Migraine, a spasm constricting arteries supplying blood to the brain”
Link between Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) sufferers and those who experience epileptic seizures
According to Dr Harkany, a number of drugs used to treat memory loss have the potential to lower a patient’s seizure threshold, while anti-epileptic drugs can further weaken the cognitive functions of Alzheimer’s sufferers. ‘It may be that we need to look for new drugs that treat both diseases at the same time,’ the co-authorContinue reading “Link between Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) sufferers and those who experience epileptic seizures”
Coconut, high fat diet, for Epilepsy and Alzheimer’s Disease
A recent research confirms that Ketone-based diet, high fat and protein with less carbs diet, can help patients with Epilepsy and Alzheimer’s Disease (AD). The brain uses Ketone aside from glucose to function (glucose function is impaired in AD). The Ketone-based diet was first discovered when an Epileptic patient followed a hight fat and highContinue reading “Coconut, high fat diet, for Epilepsy and Alzheimer’s Disease”
Sleep apnea can increase cancer growth; other mental disorders and Tryptophan (turkey and other food sources to increase serotonin levels in the brain)
SUNDAY, May 20 (HealthDay News) — Sleep apnea has already been linked to a host of adverse health problems, such as high blood pressure and heart disease. Now, new research suggests that in people who already have cancer, the sleep disorder may raise their risk of dying from cancer. People with the most severe sleepContinue reading “Sleep apnea can increase cancer growth; other mental disorders and Tryptophan (turkey and other food sources to increase serotonin levels in the brain)”
Sugar makes you dumb, Omeg-3 fats rich food (fish) cancel its effect
World’s Healthiest Foods rich inOmega-3 fats (Cancels Sugar Brain Loss Effect) Food Cals %Daily value Flax Seeds 75 132.9% Walnuts 164 94.5% Salmon 245 61.2% Sardines 189 55.8% Soybeans 298 42.9% Halibut 159 25.8% Scallops 127 17% Shrimp 112 15.4% Tofu 86 15% Tuna 158 13.7% A sugar-laden diet could make you dumberContinue reading “Sugar makes you dumb, Omeg-3 fats rich food (fish) cancel its effect”