Foods for Monocyte Health BY SHARON PERKINS AUG. 14, 2017 Monocytes, large white blood cells that turn into macrophages in tissue, help control infection by gobbling up bacteria, but have a less beneficial side. Monocytes can cause inflammation that damage tissue. In blood vessels, inflammation can damage the vessels and increase atherosclerosis, a build-up of debris insideContinue reading “Foods for Monocyte Health – prevent ALS progression – Omega 3”
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Reasons Seniors Might Use Drugs or Alcohol
The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. reports that trouble coping with changes, children moving out, and no longer having a job are significant factors that can result in addictive behavior in seniors. Memory loss, confusion, depression and mood changes can all be signs that an addiction is active. For seniors, the same symptomsContinue reading “Reasons Seniors Might Use Drugs or Alcohol”
Keeping our brain healthy from birth to 100
Keeping our brain healthy from birth to 100 December 1,2018 at JCC in Palo Alto California Speakers and event sponsors are welcome. All older adults are invited. 2-5pm, Bldg D room Tips for healthy brain Other speakers: Connie Dello Buono – Health blogger and Motherhealth caregivers founder at http://www.clubalthea.com Contact motherhealth@gmail.com for details or textContinue reading “Keeping our brain healthy from birth to 100”
Alcohol causes gut damage with bacteria entering the blood stream
Eat whole foods or nuts rich in magnesium, potassium and calcium before drinking alcohol late afternoon. Always have protein when drinking. Alcohol facilitates aging. Connie How Alcohol Ruins Your Health By Dr Mercola Acutely, alcohol depresses your central nervous system, which slows down the communication between your brain cells. Your limbic system, which controls emotions,Continue reading “Alcohol causes gut damage with bacteria entering the blood stream”
Blood magnesium levels , dementia and alcohol
When you really want a small taste of your alcohol, drink it 5 to 7 hours before bedtime. Most seniors sleep at 11pm so that would be 4pm in the afternoon for his favorite diluted Martini. Connie Dello Buono ALCOHOL USE BIGGEST RISK FACTOR FOR DEMENTIA NEUROSCIENCE NEWSFEBRUARY 21, 2018 According to researchers, alcohol useContinue reading “Blood magnesium levels , dementia and alcohol”
Frequent alcohol use kills new brain cells in adults: women more vulnerable
Sovaldi , for Hepatitis C, is $483 in India and $84,000 in the USA
Sofosbuvir, sold under the brand name Sovaldi among others, is a medication used for the treatment of hepatitis C.[1] It is only recommended with some combination of ribavirin, peginterferon-alfa, simeprevir, ledipasvir, daclatasvir, or velpatasvir.[3][4] Cure rates are 30 to 97% depending on the type of hepatitis C virus involved.[5] Safety during pregnancy is unclear; while, some of the medications used in combination may result in harm to the baby.[5] ItContinue reading “Sovaldi , for Hepatitis C, is $483 in India and $84,000 in the USA”
Best Practices in Managed Substance Use Disorder Treatment
Best Practices in Managed Substance Use Disorder Treatment In the United States, an estimated 22 million people live with a substance use disorder. Despite their prevalence, substance use disorders continue to go untreated: many individuals forgo help for addiction because of the surrounding stigma, while providers often lack the training to properly recognize and diagnoseContinue reading “Best Practices in Managed Substance Use Disorder Treatment”
Disrupted Internal Clocks Play Role in Liver Disease
Researchers discovered a combination of circadian rhythm disruption and alcohol is a destructive double hit which can lead to alcoholic liver disease.. Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis, Parkinson’s disease, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, autoimmune disease and cardiovascular disease are examples of these diseases, to name just a few.
Jan 27-28 2018 National Drug and Alcohol facts week
Teachers, health educators, health pros and schools are welcome to host the event at your location and get free materials from the site above to showcase myths on drugs and alcohol for healthy population.
See you all at Whole Foods Cupertino on Jan 27,2018 for materials and education about drugs and alcohol myths for young and old. Email motherhealth@gmail.com
Cognitive health later in life correlates with moderate drinking
A new study has found that cognitive health later in life correlates with moderate drinking on a regular basis. The results of a new study point to a correlation between regular but moderate drinking in older adults, and a reduced risk of cognitive impairments. This research was based on a cohort study of middle-class adultsContinue reading “Cognitive health later in life correlates with moderate drinking”
Alcohol Boosts Recall of Earlier Learning
Alcohol Boosts Recall of Earlier Learning Summary: A new Scientific Reports study reveals alcohol may have a surprising effect on learning and memory. Researchers found those who drank alcohol following a learned word task had better recollection of the terms they learned the next day than those who did not drink. Source: University of Exeter.Continue reading “Alcohol Boosts Recall of Earlier Learning”
Alcohol potentiates most meds or drugs
Alcohol Detox and Withdrawal
Alcohol Detox and Withdrawal Alcohol addiction can ruin a person’s life, and yet many continue to abuse the drug knowingly in order to avoid withdrawal. Detox and withdrawal are infamous in the addiction community for being physically and psychologically uncomfortable experiences. If done at home without medical attention, alcohol withdrawal can even turn deadly. However, this timeContinue reading “Alcohol Detox and Withdrawal”