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Anti-inflammatory herbs: panax notoginseng and others
PnS has an obvious anti-inflammatory effect and its mechanisms are related to the inhibition of the Neu-[Ca2+]i level and PLA2 activity, and reduction of Din content. Herbal medicines have traditionally played a major role in the management of diabetes in Asian countries for centuries. Panax notoginseng (Burk) F. H. Chen (Araliaceae) known as Tiánqī orContinue reading “Anti-inflammatory herbs: panax notoginseng and others”
Fetal alcohol syndrome
Exposure of fetus to alcohol Although most nutrients are affected by alcohol intake, specific nutrients noted from numerous studies are thiamin, riboflavin, vitamin B-12, vitamin E, selenium, vitamin A, vitamin C, folic acid, vitamin D, zinc, and a few trace minerals. Alcohol is metabolized within hepatocytes by 1 of the 3 following pathways: Alcohol dehydrogenaseContinue reading “Fetal alcohol syndrome”
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How excess alcohol depresses immune function
Alcoholism suppresses the immune system, resulting in a high risk of serious, and even life-threatening infections. A new study shows that this effect stems largely from alcohol’s toxicity to immune system cells called dendritic cells. These cells play a critical role in immune function, responding to danger signals by searching for unfamiliar antigens withinContinue reading “How excess alcohol depresses immune function”
Speed and reasoning of our thinking skills starts to decline, alcohol and the brain
Brainbow – a rainbow version of the way in which the brain works (you had to be there). New information learned: the speed and reasoning of our thinking skills starts to decline in our 20s on average; verbal thinking skills, however, grow or at least maintain the same level until our 60s on average; alcoholContinue reading “Speed and reasoning of our thinking skills starts to decline, alcohol and the brain”
Why are alcoholics skinny?
Toxic drugs , brain and Dopamine levels
Drugs Synapse Activity Decreases. These brain scans highlight dopamine receptors, with areas of highest density shown in red. The meth abuser has severely reduced receptor levels. Other drugs, including alcohol, cocaine, and heroin, have the same effect. Aging An overwhelming number of studies have reported age-related changes in dopaminesynthesis, binding sites, and number of receptors.Continue reading “Toxic drugs , brain and Dopamine levels”
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Behavior, brain SPECT scan, hormones, gratitude, neuroplasticity
Neuroplasticity, also known as brain plasticity, is an umbrella term that describes lasting change to the brain throughout an individual’s life course. The term gained prominence in the latter half of the 20th century, when new research[1] showed many aspects of the brain remain changeable (or “plastic”) even into adulthood.[2] This notion contrasts with theContinue reading “Behavior, brain SPECT scan, hormones, gratitude, neuroplasticity”
Drugs of abuse , stress , and addiction
Drugs of abuse , stress , and addiction Neuroplasticity, the putative mechanism underlying learning and memory, is modified by drugs of abuse, alcohol and may contribute to the development of the eventual addicted state. Innovative treatments directly targeting these drug-induced changes in brain reward components and circuits may be efficacious in reducing drug use and relapse.Continue reading “Drugs of abuse , stress , and addiction”
Hypocretin, Insomia or Sleep Disturbances, Narcolepsy, Depression and Parkinson’s
Drowsy Driving Driving and feeling sleepy. Repetitive tasks make you sleepy because you already lack sleep. You have taken your calcium and magnesium and melatonin and the bedroom has cool environment. Still, you have worries and you keep tossing back and forth on your bed. You cannot get the more than 5 hrs sleep. YourContinue reading “Hypocretin, Insomia or Sleep Disturbances, Narcolepsy, Depression and Parkinson’s”