The study found that nicotine reduced plasma levodopa concentration in some healthy subjects but with no alteration of gastric emptying rate. In vitro, nicotine inhibited levodopa transport by Caco-2 cell monolayers in an α-methyl amino isobutyric acid-independent, 2-amino-norbornanecarboxylic acid-dependent manner. These results suggest that nicotine may inhibit the transport of levodopa by the system L-aminoContinue reading “Effect of Nicotine on the Pharmacokinetics of Levodopa, anti-parkinsons med”
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Brain controls the appetite/food traffic
IMAGINE that, instead of this article, you were staring at a plate of freshly baked chocolate chip cookies. The mere sight and smell of them would likely make your mouth water. The first bite would be enough to wake up brain areas that control reward, pleasure and emotion — and perhaps trigger memories of whenContinue reading “Brain controls the appetite/food traffic”
Obesity is associated with future Prostate Cancer Risk
The study concluded that obesity is associated with the presence of prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia (PIN) in benign specimens and with future prostate cancer risk after an initial benign finding. In general population studies, obesity has been associated with risk of high-grade prostate cancer, but little is known about obesity and future prostate cancer risk amongContinue reading “Obesity is associated with future Prostate Cancer Risk”
Spiritual beliefs in bipolar affective disorder, very relevant for illness management
The study concluded that religion and/or spiritual ideas are of great salience to many patients with bipolar disorder and shape the ways in which they think about their illness. Many reported experiencing significant paradigm conflict in understanding and managing their illness between medical and their spiritual advisors. These data suggest that the wholeContinue reading “Spiritual beliefs in bipolar affective disorder, very relevant for illness management”
Zyflamend for Prostate Cancer
Zyflamend is a formulation containing ten different herbs. It is marketed as a dietary supplement for healthy inflammation response and normal cardiovascular and joint function (1). Preliminary studies suggest that the ingredients in Zyflamend have anti-inflammatory, antiangiogenic, and antiproliferative properties (2). Zyflamend also inhibits the proliferation of oral squamous carcinoma (3), pancreatic cancer (4) and melanoma cells in vitro (5).Continue reading “Zyflamend for Prostate Cancer”
Hot health issues for men and women
Hot Health Topics for Women Alzheimer’s Disease Bipolar Disorder Breast Cancer /Depression <liHypertension/ Cardiovascular disease Menopause Osteoporosis Rheumatoid Arthritis Sleep Apnea/Insomia Type 2 Diabetes Ovarian cancer IBD, irritable bowel disease Cervical cancer/STD Colon cancer Obesity/Diabetes Hot Health Topics for Men Cardiovascular disease/atrial fibrillation Parkinson’s Disease Schizophrenia Impotence/Erectile dysfunction Metabolic disorder Liver disease Lung cancer HypertensionContinue reading “Hot health issues for men and women”
Uncaria Tomentosa (“Cat’s Claw”); Anti Malaria
by Philip N. Steinberg, CV In July of 1993 1 received a very interesting telephone call. A gentleman from Florida was calling to inquire as to my knowledge of a medicinal herb from Peru, scientifically known as Uncaria tomentosa, or more commonly in English as “Cat’s Claw.” When I replied that I had never heardContinue reading “Uncaria Tomentosa (“Cat’s Claw”); Anti Malaria”
Omega-3 fatty acids in cancer, cardiac arrhythmias, adipose tissue inflammation and oxidative stress
Omega-3 fatty acids in cancer The study concluded that the combination of chemotherapy and omega-3 supplementation appears an effective strategy to enhance the clinical outcome of cancer patients in their curative and palliative clinical trajectory. Significant achievements have been obtained in cancer treatment, but the clinical relevance of drug approach in daily practice remains questionableContinue reading “Omega-3 fatty acids in cancer, cardiac arrhythmias, adipose tissue inflammation and oxidative stress”
Age-related muscle weakness, the brain neuron’s perspective
Nervous system and muscular system integration The study indicated that the ability to communicate neural activity to skeletal muscle is impaired with advancing age, which raises the question of whether many of these age-related neurological changes are mechanistically linked to impaired performance of human skeletal muscle. The research discussed age-related impairments in the brain andContinue reading “Age-related muscle weakness, the brain neuron’s perspective”
Megacolon in cats causing constipation
The colon is the section of large intestine that begins at the cecum, the sac that joins the colon to the end of the small intestine (ileum). From there it proceeds to the rectum in the digestive tract. The main purpose of the colon is to serve as a temporary storage conduit for waste products,Continue reading “Megacolon in cats causing constipation”
Hormonal and Chemical Balance and the signals from our bodies
Positive Negative Tests/Signs/Symptoms DHEA, growth hormone, produced by the body, affected by cortisol hormones For prevention of osteoporosis schizophrenia, lupus, erectile dysfunction; vegetables and fruits, wild yams, fish oil; sleep; no stress If not in balance, facilitate aging, ovarian cancer, affects adrenals; stressful lifestyle Low energy, hormonal imbalance, ages prematurely, poor skin health, and poorContinue reading “Hormonal and Chemical Balance and the signals from our bodies”
Growth hormone DHEA increases libido/anti-aging
DHEA is the most common hormone in the human blood. Like steroids it has also been grossly misunderstood, with it being crucially restricted in empowering the art of love making. Blood levels are highest during our late teens and these begin to decline by the time we are 25 years of age. By 70 yearsContinue reading “Growth hormone DHEA increases libido/anti-aging”
Breast Cancer and foods rich in progesterone
Risk factors for developing breast cancer include being female, obesity, lack of physical exercise, drinking alcohol, hormone replacement therapyduring menopause, ionizing radiation, early age at first menstruation, having children late or not at all, older age, and family history.[2][4] About 5–10% of cases are due to genes inherited from a person’s parents, including BRCA1 andContinue reading “Breast Cancer and foods rich in progesterone”
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”