More humans than ever are exposed to higher levels of ionizing radiation from medical equipment, airplanes, etc. A new study suggests that this kind of radiation may be a confounding factor in the neurodegenerative disease Alzheimer´s. Alzheimer’s disease is the leading cause for dementia in the elderly, and its global prevalence is supposed to increaseContinue reading “Ionizing radiation may be confounding factor in Alzheimer’s disease”
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How I will use $3B to banish disease
Mark Zuckerberg and his wife on Wednesday pledged $3 billion over the next decade to help banish or manage all disease, pouring some of the Facebook founder’s fortune into innovative research. Connie’s comments: I will use $3B to banish disease by: ensuring clean water, clean air and organic produce-whole foods to the global community, espContinue reading “How I will use $3B to banish disease”
Organic foods, boron and cancer
by Walter Last You may not be able to imagine that borax, this humble insecticide and laundry detergent, has the potential of singlehandedly bringing down our entire economic system. But you do not need to worry, the danger has been recognised and the necessary steps are already being taken to defuse the situation. I willContinue reading “Organic foods, boron and cancer”
Cancer and acid-alkaline balance
by Walter Last Our blood is slightly alkaline, and the body makes every effort to maintain this alkalinity at a constant level. For this purpose, we normally have an ample reserve of alkalizing minerals. Most of our foods supply minerals. The total balance of minerals in a particular food may be either acid or alkaline.Continue reading “Cancer and acid-alkaline balance”
Cancer cells hiding in glands and organs
Understanding Autoimmune Diseases The mechanism of mycoplasma infections lets us understand the true nature of autoimmune diseases. During the acute initial stage of a bacterial infection the immune system eliminates most of the invading microbes but some of them manage to survive by hiding inside the cells of a vulnerable organ or gland. They mayContinue reading “Cancer cells hiding in glands and organs”
Preventable hospitalizations among racial groups, 2003
In 2003, racial and ethnic dis-parities existed in the rates of preventable hospitalizations, with blacks generally having the highest rates and Hispanics the second highest rates. The disparities were greatest for hospitalizations for chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and asthma. Compared with non-Hispanic whites, rates of admission for these conditions were about 3 toContinue reading “Preventable hospitalizations among racial groups, 2003”
Running, Cathepsin B from muscles, memory and cancer
Recent study suggests that running is good for the memory because scientist measured the presence of Cathepsin B. Cathepsin B is produced in muscle tissue during metabolism. It is capable of crossing the blood-brain barrier and is associated with neurogenesis, specifically in the mouse dentate gyrus. And more… During chronic kidney disease (CKD) there isContinue reading “Running, Cathepsin B from muscles, memory and cancer”
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Widows are abused in Africa
By Josiane Kouagheu and Kieran Guilbert DOUALA/DAKAR (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – When Clarisse’s husband died of malaria last year in the Cameroonian city of Douala, she was kicked out of their home by his family and forced to marry his brother. After having sex with her new husband, the 34-year-old discovered she had syphilis, aContinue reading “Widows are abused in Africa”
Thyroid Health by Dr Mercola and health tips for a new mom with Hashimoto
Dear new mom, I am glad that you are looking for a health coach since you are breastfeeding and as new mom needs all the essential nutrition and support you need more than ever. Email me at motherhealth@gmail.com to give you daily coaching on what to do with food choices, choices of exercise, losing weight,Continue reading “Thyroid Health by Dr Mercola and health tips for a new mom with Hashimoto”
Bacteria in our cells can be our friend and enemy
Microbes our enemy and friend The human body hosts more than ten thousand different kinds of microbes. Most of these bacteria aren’t harmful – in fact, many of them actually aid the immune system. Microbiota and the healthy brain Within the first few days of life, humans are colonized by commensal intestinal microbiota. Review ofContinue reading “Bacteria in our cells can be our friend and enemy”
Personalized pharmacogenetic tests for cardio drugs
Genomic technologies and Optimum Heart Care The state of genomic knowledge of CVDs and stroke has expanded dramatically in recent years. Since our scientific statement was published in 2007, there has been rapid evolution of the genomic technologies, enabling a proliferation of GWASs investigating common, complex diseases, including CVDs and stroke. Because the number ofContinue reading “Personalized pharmacogenetic tests for cardio drugs”
Herbs with Similar Uses as: Ginger
Below is a list of conditions that are treated by this herb and the other herbs that may be used to treat it. Arthritis Black Cohosh Burdock Cat’s Claw Cayenne Celery Seed Evening Primrose Feverfew Flaxseed Goldenrod Pau d’Arco Red Clover Stinging Nettle Atherosclerosis American Ginseng Arnica Asian Ginseng Bilberry Dong Quai Evening Primrose FlaxseedContinue reading “Herbs with Similar Uses as: Ginger”
Muscle pain, stiffness and then disease
My dad who died of lung cancer complained of back muscle pain for a long time. An MRI/CAT scan discovered his lung cancer in last stage by chance. Pain in our body is a sign that we have a growing disease. Numbness, aches and pain in our skin, muscles and ligaments are strong indications thatContinue reading “Muscle pain, stiffness and then disease”