I was reading about Dementia, Psychosis, Anti-psychotic drugs that are not good for Dementia, and pain. And there is a relationship in all these issues. Some anti-histamine drugs can cause Dementia too. Some anti-psychotic drugs make one less motivated and more depressed. And eating acetylcholine-rich foods feed the brain and some times remove the pain.Continue reading “Pain and your brain”
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Foods for liver detox
1. Garlic Just a small amount of this pungent white bulb has the ability to activate liver enzymes that help your body flush out toxins.[1] Garlic also holds high amounts of allicin and selenium, two natural compounds that aid in liver cleansing. 2. Grapefruit High in both vitamin C and antioxidants, citrus fruits like grapefruit,Continue reading “Foods for liver detox”
Lessons learned from world’s leading food experts
Over the course of a week, bestselling author John Robbins is interviewing 24 of the world’s leading food experts – and broadcasting these interviews for free. I’ve been listening to the first few days of interviews, and I have to say – they are really incredible. In case you’ve missed the first few days –Continue reading “Lessons learned from world’s leading food experts”
Salt, hunger and weight gain
Conventional wisdom has long held that salty foods boost our thirst and lead us to drink more water. But can salt also lead us to eat more, as well? Researchers have begun to explore salt’s previously unknown role in hunger and weight gain. Several recent studies shed light on why salt may encourage us toContinue reading “Salt, hunger and weight gain”
What is the best diet for a woman suffering from PCOS?
What is the best diet for a woman suffering from PCOS? Connie b. Dellobuono, Health author and blogger at http://www.clubalthea.com Women must help protect the brain from the negative effects of cortisol and other stress hormones. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex hormonal disorder and … one of them — that are produced inContinue reading “What is the best diet for a woman suffering from PCOS?”
Health tips from Dr Mark Hyman
If you want to make three changes today that can yield big results, you can start with something I like to call “the swap.” Here’s how it works: Swap out your normal breakfast for a smoothie. Smoothies are a way to pack a lot of nutrition into one quick and easy meal. If you’re wantingContinue reading “Health tips from Dr Mark Hyman”
Spring recipes – whole foods
Carnosine And Raw Veganism
Posted by Andrea Lewis Carnosine is an important nutrient that is gaining greater attention, due to dozens of research studies that have demonstrated its wide range of health benefits. There’s just one caveat: carnosine is only found as carnosine in fish, beef, poultry and pork. And yet, ironically, the animals that are considered the bestContinue reading “Carnosine And Raw Veganism”
Short/medium/long chain fatty acids for colon and brain health – Coconut oil , butter and salmon
Fatty acids (provided either by ingestion or by drawing on triglycerides stored in fatty tissues) are distributed to cells to serve as a fuel for muscular contraction and general metabolism. They are broken down to CO2 and water by the intra-cellular mitochondria, releasing large amounts of energy, captured in the form of ATP through betaContinue reading “Short/medium/long chain fatty acids for colon and brain health – Coconut oil , butter and salmon”
Brain metabolism in health, aging, and neurodegeneration
Brain cells normally respond adaptively to bioenergetic challenges resulting from ongoing activity in neuronal circuits, and from environmental energetic stressors such as food deprivation and physical exertion. At the cellular level, such adaptive responses include the “strengthening” of existing synapses, the formation of new synapses, and the production of new neurons from stem cells. AtContinue reading “Brain metabolism in health, aging, and neurodegeneration”
Why does brain metabolism not favor burning of fatty acids to provide energy?
Why does brain metabolism not favor burning of fatty acids to provide energy? – Reflections on disadvantages of the use of free fatty acids as fuel for brain Peter Schönfeld1,* and Georg Reiser2 Author information ► Article notes ► Copyright and License information ► This article has been cited by other articles in PMC. AbstractContinue reading “Why does brain metabolism not favor burning of fatty acids to provide energy?”
Altered Lipid Metabolism in Brain Injury and Disorders
Rao Muralikrishna Adibhatla1,2,3,4 and J. F. Hatcher1 Author information ► Copyright and License information ► Abstract Deregulated lipid metabolism may be of particular importance for CNS injuries and disorders, as this organ has the highest lipid concentration next to adipose tissue. Atherosclerosis (a risk factor for ischemic stroke) results from accumulation of LDL-derived lipids inContinue reading “Altered Lipid Metabolism in Brain Injury and Disorders”
Glycogen Metabolism and Energy Metabolism of the Brain
Energy Metabolism of the Brain, Including the Cooperation between Astrocytes and Neurons, Especially in the Context of Glycogen Metabolism Anna Falkowska,1,† Izabela Gutowska,2 Marta Goschorska,1 Przemysław Nowacki,3 Dariusz Chlubek,1 and Irena Baranowska-Bosiacka1,†* Katalin Prokai-Tatrai, Academic Editor Author information ► Article notes ► Copyright and License information ► This article has been cited by other articlesContinue reading “Glycogen Metabolism and Energy Metabolism of the Brain”
Limit choline-rich foods to prevent blood clots
Common Food Nutrient Tied to Risky Blood Clotting A Visual Guide to Heart Disease Medical Illustrations of the Heart Image Collection Take the Heart Disease Quiz! FACEBOOKTWITTEREMAILPRINT ARTICLE By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter Latest Heart News Many Heart Attack Patients Don’t Stay on Statins Conflicting Statin Guidelines Leave ‘Gray Zone’ Pump Implants May Rejuvenate HeartContinue reading “Limit choline-rich foods to prevent blood clots”