In a recent study, the brain flushes out toxins during sleep. In sleep mode, the brain size is smaller but the gaps in between brain cells are wider allowing toxins to pass through. And sleeping past 11pm is hard for our liver since cholesterol is synthesized during the night. In awake mode, our brain createsContinue reading “Brain flushes out toxins during sleep”
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Curcumin/Turmeric for health and happiness by Lisa Cool
Curcumin, found in the yellow Indian spice turmeric, has amazing health benefits, including elevating mood and combatting depressive symptoms as effectively as the prescription drug Prozac, suggests a recent study published in Phytotherapy Research. Used as an herbal medicine and food for nearly 4,000 years, turmeric is a well-documented treatment for a wide range ofContinue reading “Curcumin/Turmeric for health and happiness by Lisa Cool”
Cancer rate dropping in the USA
During 2000 through 2009, death rates among men decreased for 10 of the 17 most common cancers (lung, prostate, colon and rectum, leukemia, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, kidney, stomach, myeloma, oral cavity and pharynx, and larynx) and increased for melanoma of the skin and cancers of the pancreas and liver. During the same 10-year period, death ratesContinue reading “Cancer rate dropping in the USA”
Peel and pulp of citrus fruits inhibit cancer and good for kidney and heart health
MCP is a derivative of pectin; a soluble dietary fibre found in the peel and pulp of citrus fruits [20], and has inhibitory effects on the progression of several animal models of cancer [24], [30]. MCP is rich in β-galactoside residues and binds to the carbohydrate recognition domain of galectin-3 [22], [23] thereby impairing theContinue reading “Peel and pulp of citrus fruits inhibit cancer and good for kidney and heart health”
Alcohol top Risk Factors for Young-Onset Dementia, brain disorder
Alcohol affects your brain. Top Risk Factors for Young-Onset Dementia Risk Factor Hazard Ratio (95% Confidence Interval) Population-Attributable Risk Alcohol intoxication 4.82 (3.83 – 6.05) 0.28 Stroke 2.96 (2.02 – 4.35) 0.04 Antipsychotic use 2.75 (2.09 – 3.60) 0.12 Depression 1.89 (1.53 – 2.34 0.28 Father’s dementia 1.65 (1.22 – 2.24) 0.04 Drug intoxication 1.54Continue reading “Alcohol top Risk Factors for Young-Onset Dementia, brain disorder”
Consuming added sugars may be toxic, by Amanda Woerner
New research suggests that consuming added sugars, such as those found in candy, may prove toxic – even within the recommended dietary limits for humans. Currently, the National Research Council recommends that people consume no more than 25 percent of their daily calories from added sugars. In a study published in Nature Communications, researchers soughtContinue reading “Consuming added sugars may be toxic, by Amanda Woerner”
Liver Hormone is a cause of insulin resistance, which can lead to obesity
Insulin Resistance can lead to obesity. Researchers have identified a hormone produced and secreted by the liver as a previously unknown cause of insulin resistance. The findings, in the November issue of Cell Metabolism, a Cell Press publication, suggest a new target for the treatment of insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes, the researchers say.Continue reading “Liver Hormone is a cause of insulin resistance, which can lead to obesity”
High blood sugar linked to Dementia, brain disease by Paula Span
People with diabetes face an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, a connection scientists and physicians have worried about for years. They still can’t explain it. Now comes a novel observational study of patients at a large health care system in Washington State showing that higher blood glucose levels are associatedContinue reading “High blood sugar linked to Dementia, brain disease by Paula Span”
A 61 yr old journey to second life after a heart surgery
At 49 yrs of age, she was gasping for breath when walking 5 blocks to the convention she is suppose to attend. When she finally made it, she immediately phoned her doctor for an unscheduled medical checkup. She was not given an angiogram so at that time nothing was found that should be alarming. OneContinue reading “A 61 yr old journey to second life after a heart surgery”
Glutathione, the body’s master antioxidant and detoxifier by Priya Shah
Glutathione, the body’s master antioxidant and detoxifier, is one of the 14 “Superfoods” listed in SuperFoods Rx : Fourteen Foods That Will Change Your Life, co-authored by Dr Steven Pratt. Glutathione levels cannot be increased to a clinically beneficial extent by orally ingesting a single dose of glutathione. (1) This is because glutathione is manufacturedContinue reading “Glutathione, the body’s master antioxidant and detoxifier by Priya Shah”
How moderate exercise can help us learn
Over the past decade, in study after study in animals and people, exercise has been shown to improve the ability to learn and remember. But the specifics of that process have remained hazy. Is it better to exercise before you learn something new? What about during? And should the exercise be vigorous or gentle? TwoContinue reading “How moderate exercise can help us learn”
Indicators of “healthy aging” in older women
Indicators of “healthy aging” in older women (65-69 years of age). A data-mining approach based on prediction of long-term survival. Swindell WR, Ensrud KE, Cawthon PM, Cauley JA, Cummings SR, Miller RA; Study Of Osteoporotic Fractures Research Group. Source Department of Pathology, University of Michigan, School of Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2200, USA. wswindel@umich.edu AbstractContinue reading “Indicators of “healthy aging” in older women”
Australia and New Zealand are the fattest countries in the developed world by Anahad O’Connor
Around the world, Australia may be known for its rugged outdoor lifestyles. But recent statistics suggest a different reality. Australia and its equally outdoorsy neighbor, New Zealand, are now two of the fattest countries in the developed world. Obesity rates in the two countries have tripled in the last three decades, mirroring the sharp riseContinue reading “Australia and New Zealand are the fattest countries in the developed world by Anahad O’Connor”
Nitric Oxide for strong blood vessels’ cells , up with exercise, melons, cucumber, Vit C, E, amino acid – L-arginine, L-citrulline
Nitric Oxide (NO) is the master signaling molecule important for the heart and blood vessels. • Helps cells get rid of waste products • Regulates the muscle tone of blood vessels and having a major impact in controlling blood pressure • Helps increased blood flow to muscles and organs as well as better cardiovascular andContinue reading “Nitric Oxide for strong blood vessels’ cells , up with exercise, melons, cucumber, Vit C, E, amino acid – L-arginine, L-citrulline”