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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Dietary nutrients and exercises for the brain
As any other organ, the brain is elaborated from substances present in the diet (sometimes exclusively, for vitamins, minerals, essential amino-acids and essential fatty acids, including omega- 3 polyunsaturated fatty acids). Most micronutrients (vitamins and trace-elements) have been directly evaluated in the setting of cerebral functioning. For instance, to produce energy, the use of glucoseContinue reading “Dietary nutrients and exercises for the brain”
Health tips for mothers, a Mother’s Day gift
In our mother’s kitchen are many potent healing ways from parsley for reducing water retention, garlic and green tea for lowering blood pressure and cinnamon for helping regulate blood sugar. But, we can still help our mothers achieve excellent health in many ways. From massage to dietary supplements. Evening primrose oil has a profoundContinue reading “Health tips for mothers, a Mother’s Day gift”
DNA Damaging agents and repair, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson and other disease
DNA repair deficiency in neurodegeneration. Jeppesen DK, Bohr VA, Stevnsner T. SourceDanish Centre for Molecular Gerontology and Danish Aging Research Center, University of Aarhus, Department of Molecular Biology, Aarhus, Denmark. Abstract Deficiency in repair of nuclear and mitochondrial DNA damage has been linked to several neurodegenerative disorders. Many recent experimental results indicate that the post-mitoticContinue reading “DNA Damaging agents and repair, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson and other disease”
Decreased Brain Glutamate in Alzheimer’s Disease and excitotoxic effect of Glutamate in Parkinson’s disease
Glutamate (Glu) is the most abundant excitatory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system (CNS) and is involved in the pathophysiology of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) in which there is an increased excitotoxicity. Biochemical composition of living tissues including the levels of Glu was analyzed by magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS). Previous reports point to decreased levels ofContinue reading “Decreased Brain Glutamate in Alzheimer’s Disease and excitotoxic effect of Glutamate in Parkinson’s disease”
Restless Legs Syndrome in Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a neurological disorder characterized by the urge to move the legs associated with peculiar unpleasant sensations during periods of rest and inactivity that are relieved by movement. A few studies analyzed RLS in neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s Disease (AD). Check out David Wimble’s site http://www.rlcure.com/ for more info on RLS.Continue reading “Restless Legs Syndrome in Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease”
Antioxidant Vitamin C in Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease
Oxidative stress is suggested to play a major role in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Among the antioxidants, vitamin C has been regarded as the most important one in neural tissue. It also decreases β-amyloid generation and acetylcholinesterase activity and prevents endothelial dysfunction by regulating nitric oxide, a newly discovered factor in the pathogenesisContinue reading “Antioxidant Vitamin C in Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease”
Red wine, resveratrol, an important Alzheimer’s Disease protection
Alzheimer’s Disease is an irreversible brain (memory) disease, brain cancer. Use your brain or lose it is a common phrase. It is genetically linked and more prevalente in women. It starts with mild dementia, memory and behaviour problem. Drinking red wine can be a protection against Alzheimer’s Disease. During the next 12 months, Sessions ofContinue reading “Red wine, resveratrol, an important Alzheimer’s Disease protection”
10 Early Signs of Parkinson’s Disease That Doctors Often Miss
By Melanie Haiken, http://www.Caring.com Let’s be honest: A diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease can be pretty unnerving. In fact, an April 2011 survey by the National Parkinson’s Foundation revealed that people will avoid visiting the doctor to discuss Parkinson’s even when experiencing worrisome symptoms, such as a tremor. The problem, however, is that waiting prevents youContinue reading “10 Early Signs of Parkinson’s Disease That Doctors Often Miss”
Parkinson’s Disease Brain and Intestine Health (be Alkaline)
Parkinson Disease If we know what soda, equal sugar and stress can do to our brain, will we change our lifestyle or choose what we put in our body wisely? What is the current research in the area of brain and intestine health? Toxins leaked from our gut into our circulatory system leads to many disorders.Continue reading “Parkinson’s Disease Brain and Intestine Health (be Alkaline)”
Should your 70yr old mom needs to go to a nursing home or stay home with a caregiver?
About two-thirds of our 40plus generations are taking care of their mom and dad and most of them are doing it from another state while their parents are home alone. About 1 out of 4 needs long term care although we have more healthy population now that we are health conscious and with new researchContinue reading “Should your 70yr old mom needs to go to a nursing home or stay home with a caregiver?”