What are parasites? Parasites are animals or plants which must live on or in another plant or animal to survive (go on living). There are several parasites in the environment and when they get into a person’s body, his/her health can be affected. Some parasites enter the body by way of contaminated food or waterContinue reading “Parasites and groin pain”
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Soups to prevent flu and influenza
Mothers and babies must up intake of whole foods rich in Vitamin C and zinc to prevent flu and influenza. Here are 5 ways to prevent the cold and flu with nutrition. Hydration – The outdoor air is drier in cold weather, and our heated homes are dry. Staying hydrated in the winter keeps mucous membranes soft andContinue reading “Soups to prevent flu and influenza”
Sun damaged skin – zinc oxide cream from Connie
Zinc, copper and magnesium to fight diabetes and neurodegeneration
Dear GF with diabetes, If you are not 12,000 miles away from me, I will bring sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds and cashew (raw and unsalted). I will massage you with special oils. Take care, I hope to see you soon. Connie Zinc and Diabetes – Diabetes Self-Management https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com › Blog › Amy Campbell Mar 26,Continue reading “Zinc, copper and magnesium to fight diabetes and neurodegeneration”
Zinc and lemongrass for skin health issues
Mum thought her ‘melting skin’ baby would be better off dead – but her … https://www.mirror.co.uk › News › Hospitals Aug 6, 2015 – Instead we used thin cotton sheets. “He was most comfortable … Following her mother’s instinct, Stephanie stopped applying topical steroids and began to develop her own homeopathic balms. Having made candles in … A blendContinue reading “Zinc and lemongrass for skin health issues”
Kidneys, lungs, immune system and virus
Take care of your immune system with sleep, nutrition and other remedies such as herbs. Connie Goodpasture syndrome is a rare but serious autoimmune disease that attacks thelungs and kidneys. The disease occurs when the body’s immune system mistakenly produces antibodies against collagen in the lungs and kidneys.Nov 7, 2016 Goodpasture Syndrome Overview: Diagnosis, Symptoms, and Treatment https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/goodpasture-syndrome Pulmonary-Renal Syndrome – LungContinue reading “Kidneys, lungs, immune system and virus”
Zinc jams shut a protein transporter in bacteria preventing infection this winter
Watery Diarrhea from virus/bacteria
Acute Diarrhea. Most cases of acute, watery diarrhea are caused byviruses (viral gastroenteritis). The most common ones in children are rotavirus and in adults are norovirus (this is sometimes called “cruise ship diarrhea” due to well publicized epidemics). Bacteria are a common cause of traveler’s diarrhea. By Dr Blanca Ochoa Acute diarrhea is one ofContinue reading “Watery Diarrhea from virus/bacteria”
Caffeine, drugs, iron, zinc, heart and latest research
Coffee is a complex mixture of chemicals that provides significant amounts of chlorogenic acid and caffeine. Unfiltered coffee is a significant source of cafestol and kahweol, which are diterpenes that have been implicated in the cholesterol-raising effects of coffee. The results of epidemiological research suggest that coffee consumption may help prevent several chronic diseases, including type 2 DM,41 Parkinson’s disease69Continue reading “Caffeine, drugs, iron, zinc, heart and latest research”
Enzymes and Cofactors for life and longevity
General information 2Metal cofactors 3Coenzyme 4Important Coenzymes 4.1NADH 4.2FADH 4.3Quinone 4.4CoA 5Common Coenzymes 5.1Vitamin A 5.2Vitamin C 5.3Vitamin B1 5.4Vitamin B2 5.5Vitamin B3 5.6Vitamin B6 5.7Vitamin B12 5.8Vitamin H 5.9Vitamin K 6Non-enzymatic cofactors 7References General information Cofactors, mostly metal ions or coenzymes, are inorganic and organic chemicals that assist enzymes during the catalysis of reactions.Continue reading “Enzymes and Cofactors for life and longevity”
Metabolic pathway provides cues for cancer, aging and health care
In biochemistry, a metabolic pathway is a linked series of chemical reactions occurring within a cell. The reactants, products, and intermediates of an enzymatic reaction are known as metabolites, which are modified by a sequence of chemical reactions catalyzed by enzymes.[1] In a metabolic pathway, the product of one enzyme acts as the substrate forContinue reading “Metabolic pathway provides cues for cancer, aging and health care”
Genetics of infertility, zinc, pituitary gland and Endocrine disruptors
About 10–15% of human couples are infertile, unable to conceive. In approximately in half of these cases, the underlying cause is related to the male. The underlying causative factors in the male infertility can be attributed to environmental toxins, systemic disorders such as, hypothalamic–pituitary disease, testicular cancers and germ-cell aplasia. Genetic factors including aneuploidies andContinue reading “Genetics of infertility, zinc, pituitary gland and Endocrine disruptors”
Depression is a brain disease
In a genome-wide study, Perlis and colleagues found 17 genetic variations linked to depression at 15 genome locations. In addition to hinting at a link between depression and brain gene expression during development, there was also evidence of overlap between the genetic basis of depression and other mental illnesses. While the genome sites identified stillContinue reading “Depression is a brain disease”
Growth hormone rich foods
Morning glory Melatonin-rich foods can increase HGH production by up to 157%. Raspberries give the best boost to your levels, so throw some on your oats for breakfast. Clinical Endocrinology Fish for a compliment Vitamin D deficiency is directly related to lowered levels of male hormones, but raw fish such as salmon sashimi provides 271%Continue reading “Growth hormone rich foods”