New research shows that the cells responsible for protecting the brain from infection and inflammation are also responsible for repairing the system of defenses that separates the brain from the rest of the body. These findings have significant clinical implications because certain cardiovascular drugs could possibly impede the brain’s ability to repair itself after a stroke or other injury.
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Meal plan for 70 yr old with stroke, arthritis and knee surgery
I would like to prepare soup of yellow colored ones and just a small amount of greens since the patient is also taking blood thinners (avoid so much consumption of greens). Basic foods must include ginger, onion, turmeric, garlic and lemon. As her caregiver, I will include massage of eucalyptus oil, rosemary, lemon grass andContinue reading “Meal plan for 70 yr old with stroke, arthritis and knee surgery”
Gut Bacteria Linked to Age Related Conditions
Recovering from stroke with proper nutrition
Magnesium. Population-based information suggests that people with low magnesium in their diet may be at greater risk for stroke. Some preliminary scientific evidence suggests that magnesium sulfate may be helpful in the treatment of a stroke or TIA. More research is needed to know for certain if use of this mineral following a stroke or TIA is helpful. Magnesium may lower blood pressure and potentially interact with some heart medicines.
Healthy red blood cells for oxygen delivery, preventing heart failure
Oxygen delivery is facilitated by healthy red blood cells made every 120 days The following helps in ensuring healthy red blood cells: Exercise De-stress , avoiding too much stress Avoidance of alcohol Avoidance of toxic medications/drugs Carotenoids Whole foods rich in iron, copper, Vitamin B complex (all Bs), Vitamin C, Vitamin D, folate Erythropoietin, also knownContinue reading “Healthy red blood cells for oxygen delivery, preventing heart failure”
Case Note Sample Narratives from visiting nurses, social workers and physical therapists for home care patients
Case Note Sample Narratives An assessor’s case notes have the ability to “tell the story” of a consumer’s medical and social situation in a manner which significantly augments information contained solely from completion of current assessment tools as well as the UAS-NY when implemented. Samples of case notes are provided to serve as examples for assessors to narrativelyContinue reading “Case Note Sample Narratives from visiting nurses, social workers and physical therapists for home care patients”
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Bruxism and proper root cause diagnosis – SLEEP APNEA?
BRUXISM AND PROPER ROOT CAUSE DIAGNOSIS – TMD OR SLEEP APNEA? by Michael Daniel | Are you screening for sleep apnea when treatment planning occlusal guards? By Iman Sadri, DDS There has been much buzz recently about the dentist’s role in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Most of the attention has centered around oralContinue reading “Bruxism and proper root cause diagnosis – SLEEP APNEA?”
What triggers your pain?
A 60 yr old woke up with leg pains. Her diet consists of meat and rice. She does not exercise but she works as a caregiver. I suggested some health tips for her that includes: whole foods diet with strong enzymes from fruits and veggies, dandelion tea or lemon grass, exercise and to apply andContinue reading “What triggers your pain?”
Recognizing the most common warning signs of a stroke
Three telltale symptoms occur in 75% of all strokes, often in combination. Don’t ignore them — even if they’re short-lived. Published: June, 2017 Image: © American Heart/Thinkstock Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke. Also known as “brain attacks,” strokes result from an injury to a blood vessel that limits bloodContinue reading “Recognizing the most common warning signs of a stroke”
Researchers connect brain blood vessel lesions to intestinal bacteria
NIH-funded pre-clinical study links gut microbes and the immune system to a genetic disorder that can cause stroke and seizures. A study in mice and humans suggests that bacteria in the gut can influence the structure of the brain’s blood vessels, and may be responsible for producing malformations that can lead to stroke or epilepsy.Continue reading “Researchers connect brain blood vessel lesions to intestinal bacteria”
Diet Soda Associated With Stroke, Dementia
By Alexandria Bachert But can’t determine causality; some associations diminished with adjustments Higher consumption of artificially sweetened soft drinks was associated with an increased risk of both stroke and dementia in an analysis of more than 4,000 participants in the Framingham Heart Study Offspring cohort, researchers found. In the observational study, those who drank atContinue reading “Diet Soda Associated With Stroke, Dementia”
Better health care in Canada than in America
I’m a Canadian, in Canada. Jack, my cousin in NC, asked me about health care in Canada and if a universal plan was do-able in the States. I said, “No”. I told him, 8 years ago, that the insurance companies would do EVERYTHING to stop it and they have. I told Jack that our systemContinue reading “Better health care in Canada than in America”
Decreased bone mineral density (BMD) leads to increased risk of cardiovascular (CV) disease
A study to optimise bone strength and reducing risk of fracture, while at the same time decreasing risk of cardiovascular disease was done by the following team: 1Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute, Kansas City, Missouri, USA 2Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Center for Functional Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio, USA 3Center for Primary Health Care Research, Department of ClinicalContinue reading “Decreased bone mineral density (BMD) leads to increased risk of cardiovascular (CV) disease”