When you are underweight and had recovered from surgery, sometimes you have no appetite. But it is dangerous not to eat healthy and only have 1 meal to be skinny when you are already skinny after the surgery or stroke episodes. The above is one health issue for one client of ours who is soContinue reading “Can a senior aspire to be more skinny?”
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CQ10 for seniors and the aging brain
Coenzyme Q10 is a molecule found in mitochondria. It has a critical role in producing energy for the body. When you are taking statins meds for hypercholesterol, CQ10 is recommended. Some cosmetics for firming and toning the skin include CQ10. I take CQ10 after an intense workout. Those with chronic fatigue needs CQ10 supplementation. ConnieContinue reading “CQ10 for seniors and the aging brain”
USPSTF Statin medication guidelines
Major Recommendations The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) grades its recommendations (A, B, C, D, or I) and identifies the Levels of Certainty regarding Net Benefit (High, Moderate, and Low). The definitions of these grades can be found at the end of the “Major Recommendations” field. Summary of Recommendation and Evidence The USPSTF recommendsContinue reading “USPSTF Statin medication guidelines”
Negative emotions, cortisol, immune system and neurological disorders
What Can Cause Peripheral Neuropathy? The causes of peripheral neuropathy are in many cases unfortunately unknown. In fact, the most common cause of neuropathy in this day and age may actually be what’s called idiopathic, meaning of unknown certainty. It’s no longer just diabetes. In our modern world, we are subjected and exposed to manyContinue reading “Negative emotions, cortisol, immune system and neurological disorders”
Alzheimers, Parkinsons and other aging related health issues and Inflammation
Check out your genetic profile at 23andme.com to understand your body and your genetic predisposition to various inflammatory substances and toxins. Keeping a healthy lifestyle with whole foods and staying away from inflammation are the other factors that shape your health. Alzheimer’s disease and inflammation Alzheimer’s disease is an irreversible brain disorder that is broughtContinue reading “Alzheimers, Parkinsons and other aging related health issues and Inflammation”
Statins and pharmacogenetic test to lessen side effects
LONDON, Ontario— Strikingly wide variation among patients in plasma levels of atorvastatin and rosuvastatin (Crestor, AstraZeneca), even with consistent dosing, is likely related to gene variants that affect the drugs’ uptake by the liver in some patients, suggests a prospective study[1]. The researchers propose that selective screening of some statin candidates for the presence ofContinue reading “Statins and pharmacogenetic test to lessen side effects”
How do you lower your bad cholesterol?
Cholesterol is synthesized during the night and works in conjunction with your stress hormones. Your pituitary gland is responsible for stress, food cravings, sleep and sex hormones. Which means that brain food such as protein should help lower cholesterol but we also need the good ones such as avocado, nuts and eggs (no synthetic hormones, limitContinue reading “How do you lower your bad cholesterol?”
Drug Nutrient Depletion
Contraceptives/Nutrient Depletion (taking birth control pills deplete or decrease your body with the following nutrients): • DHEA • Folate • Magnesium • Melatonin • Riboflavin • Selenium • Thiamin • Vitamin A • Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) • Vitamin B6/pyridoxine • Vitamin B12 • Vitamin C/ascorbic acid • Zinc CNS Depressants/Nutrient Depletion: • Beta-carotene •Continue reading “Drug Nutrient Depletion”