The immune-suppression caused by acute stress can be reduced by a regular practice of moderate exercise which is known to modulate the expression of secretory-IgA. This antibody is essential for protection against infections and maintenance of homeostasis at the mucosal level. In comparison with sedentary mice, moderate exercised mice displayed an up-regulating effect on theContinue reading “Moderate exercise enhances expression of antibody essential for protection against infections at mucosal level”

All of the reports support the role for fiber-rich foods and dietary fiber (DF) as an important part of a healthy diet. All of the five identified Nordic papers found protective associations between high intake of DF and health outcomes; lower risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, colorectal and breast cancer. None of theContinue reading “Dietary Fiber is more important than Glycemix Index when ranking whole foods for health benefits”

ROCK HER WORLD AT BREAKFAST From http://www.mensfitness.com Eat this: * 1 cup cooked oatmeal (make it with 1% milk, a spoonful of cocoa powder, artificial sweetener, and top with chopped walnuts) * 1 cup plain yogurt mixed with 1 cup chopped strawberries * 8 oz Welch’s 100% Concord Grape Juice Why: You want your arteriesContinue reading “Libido-boosting diet and lifestyle for men and women”

Reference: Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine. Volume 51, Issue 4, Pages 713–727, ISSN (Online) 1437-4331, ISSN (Print) 1434-6621, DOI: 10.1515/cclm-2012-0849, March 2013 • Men: Increased rate of liver fibrosis progression: age at infection older than 40 years, daily alcohol consumption of 50 g or more and male sex. Liver in 25.8% of men and inContinue reading “Health differences in Women and Men”

ST. LOUIS — Genetics researchers at Washington University, one of the world’s leading centers for work on the human genome, were devastated. Dr. Lukas Wartman, a young, talented and beloved colleague, had the very cancer he had devoted his career to studying. He was deteriorating fast. No known treatment could save him. And no one,Continue reading “A normal gene in overdrive is culprit for Leukemia, treated with drug for kidney cancer, now patient’s cancer is in remission”

Alzheimer’s Death Rate Steadily Increasing; FDA Offers New Guidance Mortality from Alzheimer’s disease has steadily increased during the last 30 years based on data compiled by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In 2010, Alzheimer’s disease was the underlying cause for a total of 83,494 deaths and was classified as a contributing causeContinue reading “Alzheimer’s Death Rate Steadily Increasing”

Clinical Research: Barley Grass Supports Cardiovascular Function Bob Terry, PhD OXNARD, CA, May 9, 2003 – People who regularly consume powdered organic barley grass juice supplements could be providing a boost to their cardiovascular system, according to research recently published in the peer-reviewed scientific journal, Diabetes and Metabolism (2002, Vol. 28, 107-114). Ya-Mei Yu andContinue reading “Barley Grass Neutralizes Pesticides In Vitro”