A personalised nutrition approach Micronutrients such as zinc, copper and selenium play a pivotal role in a range of physiological functions and maintain immune and antioxidant systems (Eugenio Mocchegiani et al.). The complex interactions between micronutrients and genes could help in understanding how best to use nutrients as supplements in clinical practice. Further genetic andContinue reading “Diet for the elderly”
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Can methamphetamine bring on the menstrual cycle?
Can methamphetamine bring on the menstrual cycle? by Connie b. Dellobuono Answer by Connie b. Dellobuono: Methamphetamine disrupts menstrual cycle. To regulate menstrual cycle, get good sleep, avoid plastic and hormones in foods (milk), take magnesium and calcium (Whole Foods), drink red raspberry leaf tea, detox (acidophilus,picked veggies,lemon water, avoid junk foods) and see aContinue reading “Can methamphetamine bring on the menstrual cycle?”
High rate of glial cell related brain tumor among the educated
Our brain detoxes during sleep (cleansing our brain from toxins during sleep). Our body also detoxifies in many ways as sum up by Dr Mercola. While there are many different ways to rid your body of accumulated toxins, from detoxifying foods and chemical and/or natural detox agents to saunas, a biological process known as autophagyContinue reading “High rate of glial cell related brain tumor among the educated”
Diet for cluster headaches
Sleep more, exercise more and avoid stress in addition to good whole foods diet can help with cluster headaches. Cluster headache may, but rarely, run in some families in an autosomal dominant inheritance pattern. People with a first degree relative with the condition are about 14-48 times more likely to develop it themselves, and betweenContinue reading “Diet for cluster headaches”
Show me your list of Vitamin brands to help you research which ones are more effective
Not all foods have the same nutrients and so are vitamins or dietary supplements. Email me ( motherhealth@gmail.com ) a list of your vitamin brands and your brief health history and daily lunch/dinner to help you research the optimum supplement and nutrients that you believe will help your health goals and desires. We take ourContinue reading “Show me your list of Vitamin brands to help you research which ones are more effective”
Brain food , sources of GABA and for brain cell growth
Doctors often prescribe SSRIs to help put the brakes on the brain for those who are overly amped up. Essentially, serotonin and GABA are the brakes and Acetylcholine and Dopamine are the gas. When it comes to anxiety issues, SSRIs are analogous to using the emergency brake on your car to slow down the vehicleContinue reading “Brain food , sources of GABA and for brain cell growth”
12-hour routine to up your metabolism by Jessica Migala
Ready to become a lean, mean calorie-burning machine? Getting your metabolism into tip-top shape will help your body burn more calories throughout the day, making it easier to lose weight or maintain it—and you can speed things up in just one day. Read on for your hour-by-hour plan. 6 or 7 am: Get outside WakeContinue reading “12-hour routine to up your metabolism by Jessica Migala”
Does Cancer Grow More Aggressively at Night? by Dr Michael Breus
Scientists studying relationships between different types of cells have encountered some new and potentially important information about how — and when — cancerous tumors grow most aggressively. According to a new study, cancerous tumors may grow faster at night, during the hours typically taken up by sleep. Their discovery may point the way toward new,Continue reading “Does Cancer Grow More Aggressively at Night? by Dr Michael Breus”
Battling Flu, my own holistic way
Drinking hot water with Umcka cold care, a homeopathic remedy I bought at Whole Foods Store and other ingredients such as: tea mixed of herbal blend my son got me, honey, garlic, lemon, ginger, and turmeric and resting/sleeping helped me battle my flu. A week ago, I was massaging my mom with turmeric and coconut oilContinue reading “Battling Flu, my own holistic way”
Sleep, stress and cancer cells
The Human Circadian Rhythms RT² Profiler PCR Array profiles the expression of 84 key genes defining and regulating the biological clock. Synchronization, or “entrainment”, of the circadian clock occurs via light stimulus of the hypothalamic suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) in the brain and via hormone signaling from the SCN in peripheral tissues. Interacting positive and negativeContinue reading “Sleep, stress and cancer cells”
Foods that prevent insomia or nervousness
Wheat germ,almonds,cashews,brewer’s yeast,buckwheat flour,brazil nuts,peanuts,pecans,cooked beans,garlic,raisins,green peas,potato skins and crab. Why? for their magnesium content. Oysters, ginger root,lambs,dry peas,haddock,green peas,turnips,egg yolks,rye,oats and shrimps. Why? for their zinc content Swiss and cheddar cheese, artichokes,prunes,pumpkin seeds,cabbage,and cooked dried beans. Why? for their calcium content. Choose root and green leafy veggies. Avoid sugary foods and teas or coffeeContinue reading “Foods that prevent insomia or nervousness”
Brain flushes out toxins during sleep
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”
Vision loss is tied to lack of sleep
Vision loss is tied to lack of sleep. Lose weight and still be healthy. At my age, my regular sleeping aid includes melatonin, calcium and magnesium and valerian. Young ones sleep better than older ones with their higher melatonin levels. Sleeping past 11pm is hard on our liver. Our eyes will show it when weContinue reading “Vision loss is tied to lack of sleep”
All about wrinkles, anti-aging regimen
Of course everyone ages, but the way in which your skin ages is very much under your control. Here are 4 lifestyle changes you can start to make right now: 1. Get your beauty sleep…on your back. Over time, a nightly face plant into your pillow will cause those pillow creases to become permanently etchedContinue reading “All about wrinkles, anti-aging regimen”