I chew my food more, added probiotics and some supplements (CQ10, folic+Vit B complex, Calcium+Magnesium+Zinc) and always avoided sugar (but still eats 3 bites of chocolates every other day. I breath more, watch my body for any signs of distress (skin issues, pains, lack of sleep, mouth health, sleep quality, urine color, others). I haveContinue reading “Have you lowered your cholesterol through lifestyle changes?”
Category Archives: Food
Folate – Vit B9 deficiency or MTHFR gene mutation
Folate – Vit B9 or MTHFR deficiency has a frequency of 1 in 1.9 . Those with potentially “severe” mutations should check homocysteine with their doctor. Folate deficiency: A deficiency in folic acid (folate) could be linked to MTHFR mutation and is worth checking out. Common symptoms include extreme fatigue, light-headedness, and forgetfulness. Homocysteine is anContinue reading “Folate – Vit B9 deficiency or MTHFR gene mutation”
My experience working as nutritionist in a women’s health clinic
I worked as a nutritionist with two OB/GYN doctors who performed hysterectomies (surgical removal of ovaries and uterus) near O’Connor Hospital in San Jose many years ago. I got a copy of laboratory results of the patient from fecal, urine, blood and allergy tests. I then summarized health data and identified needed minerals, vitamins, wholeContinue reading “My experience working as nutritionist in a women’s health clinic”
Scientists Find Surprising Answers to ‘Food Coma’ Conundrum
Summary: Researchers believe they may have found a reason for that all too well known holiday phenomenon, a ‘food coma’. Source: Scripps Research Institute. Anyone who has drifted into a fuzzy-headed stupor after a large holiday meal is familiar with the condition commonly known as a “food coma.” Now scientists from the Florida campus ofContinue reading “Scientists Find Surprising Answers to ‘Food Coma’ Conundrum”
Autism Gene Slows Down Brain Cell Communication
Summary: Alterations in a gene associated with autism spectrum disorders changes the way in which brain cells grow and communicate, a new study reports. Source: McMaster University. Gene changes the way brain cells grow and communicate. Scientists at McMaster University’s Stem Cell and Cancer Research Institute in collaboration with Sick Children’s Hospital have discovered geneticContinue reading “Autism Gene Slows Down Brain Cell Communication”
What foods and supplements are proven to repair DNA?
Udon or Ramen noodles
Tasty udon , ramen and other noodle -based soups are based on the choice of broth, noodles, toppings and composition. Choose healthy toppings. Ginger removes the smell of chicken or fish. Fresh cilantro and seaweed are the healthiest. Chicken or beef broth can be spiced with more garlic, celery, bell pepper and onions. Sesame seedsContinue reading “Udon or Ramen noodles”
More acculturated Asians Americans, more fat in their diet
Disparities in Heart Disease Among Women Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women in the United States, accounting for more deaths than stroke, lung cancer, and breast cancer.[1,2] Cardiovascular diseases account for one third of all deaths in women worldwide.[3] This third essay on “Nutrition, Culture, and Women’s Health” focuses on theContinue reading “More acculturated Asians Americans, more fat in their diet”
Anti-inflammatory diet relieves pain
Whole foods that contain the following foods and herbs have anti-inflammatory properties, relieve pain and promote cell growth and repair. Pain can be remedied with healthy whole food diet of foods and spices such as: Turmeric Studies have linked turmeric to reduced inflammation in a number of conditions, including psoriasis. The chemical responsible for turmeric’sContinue reading “Anti-inflammatory diet relieves pain”
Gout, Dementia, Chelation Therapy
Gout is an inflammatory condition It is caused by inflammation in your body, which is linked to metabolic syndrome, a condition characterized by central obesity, hypertension, and disturbed glucose and insulin metabolism. According to medical data, there is a high prevalence of metabolic syndrome among gout sufferers. Excess body weight What’s more, excess body weightContinue reading “Gout, Dementia, Chelation Therapy”
LEAN DIETS, LONG LIFE, AND THE MITOCHONDRIA
Parkinson’s disease and Mitochondria as the oxygen-consuming power plants of human cells Mitochondrial maintenance is essential for cellular and organismal function. Maintenance includes reactive oxygen species (ROS) regulation, DNA repair, fusion–fission, and mitophagy. Loss of function of these pathways leads to disease. Mitochondria are the oxygen-consuming power plants of cells. They provide a critical milieuContinue reading “LEAN DIETS, LONG LIFE, AND THE MITOCHONDRIA”
Healthy Oils
You need to have a healthy liver to balance any essential oil metabolism, absorption and conversion into the body’s required energy. This is recorded by Connie from http://www.manitobaharvest.com Hemp oil contains 2% of stearodonic acid –omega 3 The info below is from http://lpi.oregonstate.edu/infocenter/othernuts/omega3fa/ Essential Fatty Acids Summary • Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), an omega-3 fatty acid,Continue reading “Healthy Oils”