Category Archives: Health

The Importance of B Vitamins for Brain Health and Combating Dementia

Dr. Mercola discusses the role of B vitamins and other valuable nutrients to support brain health. Reprinted with the kind permission of Dr. Mercola. By Dr. Mercola A number of studies have investigated the impact of vitamin supplementation to prevent and/or treat cognitive dysfunction and decline. It’s well-established that healthy fats such as animal-based omega-3 fats are… Read More »

21 Symptoms of Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth

Symptoms of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, according to the SIBO Center for Digestive Health, include: Bloating Belching Cramps Constipation Diarrhea Heartburn (reflux or GERD) Nausea Food sensitivities Headaches Joint pain Fatigue Skin rashes Respiratory symptoms (such as asthma) Mood symptoms (such as depression) Brain symptoms (such as autism) Eczema Steatorrhea (fatty stools) Iron deficiency anemia… Read More »

Relief from Common Digestive Distress

When colonic bacteria move out of the colon and into the small intestine, a condition called small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, develops.30 Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth is associated with carbohydrate malabsorption and may also result in intestinal inflammation. This inflammatory response can then cause the normally tight intestinal barrier to leak, permitting bacteria and toxins to… Read More »

APA Survey Reveals 2016 Presidential Election Source of Significant Stress for More Than Half of Americans

Preview of data from upcoming Stress in America™ poll shows election is equally stressful for Republicans and Democrats. “We’re seeing that it doesn’t matter whether you’re registered as a Democrat or Republican — U.S. adults say they are experiencing significant stress from the current election,” said Lynn Bufka, PhD, APA’s associate executive director for practice… Read More »

Calcium pills linked to artery buildup | Fox News

People who take calcium supplements may be at increased risk for developing buildups of plaque in their arteries, which is a sign of heart disease, a new study found.However, people who consume a lot of calcium through the food they eat may actually be at a lower risk of heart disease, the study showed.The findings… Read More »

How aliens and Apollo astronaut Edgar Mitchell got tangled up in WikiLeaks emails

“Remember, our nonviolent ETI from the contiguous universe are helping us bring zero point energy to Earth,” Podesta was told. “They will not tolerate any forms of military violence on Earth or in space.” The reference to ETI – extraterrestrial intelligence – set off alarm bells. So did mention of zero point energy, which its… Read More »

Are all brides in China whores by prudish American standards?  This typical Chinese bride lets guests pull down dress and grope her breasts to raise money for honeymoon

Bride lets guests pull down dress and grope her breasts to raise money for honeymoonThe woman is seen accepting cash from men and women as they pose for a picture while touching her et daily updates directly to your inboxA queue of people lines up to grope a bride’s breasts…so that she can afford a… Read More »

LIFE EXTENSION BENEFITS OF METHIONINE RESTRICTION

Mechanisms and methods of methonine restriction Life Extension Benefits of Methionine Restriction by Ben Best CONTENTS: LINKS TO SECTIONS BY TOPIC METHIONINE BASICS METHIONINE RESTRICTION EFFECTS METHIONINE RESTRICTION FOOD DATA METHIONINE RESTRICTION DIET HEART MUSCLE METHIONINE I. METHIONINE BASICS Methionine is the only essential amino acid containing sulfur. Methionine is the precursor of the other… Read More »

Vegan mom fed her 11-month-old only fruit and nuts. Now she faces child endangerment charges. – The Washington Post

She was proud to be a vegan and wanted her son to live like she did. But her family members said she took her food choices too far — her diet became a danger, in their eyes, something closer to an obsession than a healthy lifestyle. “She was going to live on water and sunlight,”… Read More »

Evidence for a limit to human lifespan : Nature : Nature Research

Driven by technological progress, human life expectancy has increased greatly since the nineteenth century. Demographic evidence has revealed an ongoing reduction in old-age mortality and a rise of the maximum age at death, which may gradually extend human longevity. Together with observations that lifespan in various animal species is flexible and can be increased by… Read More »

BioDiscovery Skeletal muscle: novel and intriguing characteristics as a secretory organ

Skeletal muscle secretes several bioactive proteins from within the cell into extracellular fluid. The secretion of several proteins, whose levels increase in response to exercise, can mediate exercise-induced benefits such as metabolic improvement, anti-inflammation, and muscle hypertrophy. We recently found a novel muscle-secreted protein SPARC which may be fundamental for the colon cancer prevention mechanism… Read More »

Frontiers | Neuroprotective effects of physical activity on the brain: a closer look at trophic factor signaling | Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience

Putative Effects of Extreme Physical Activity on the Brain and Cognitive FunctionDespite the positive effects of moderate physical activity on the brain, a number of studies have linked extreme exercise to disruption of cellular, metabolic, and hormonal processes and, in turn, to adverse neurological sequelae and cognitive dysfunction. Here, we review cellular mechanisms by which… Read More »

Frontiers | Neuroprotective effects of physical activity on the brain: a closer look at trophic factor signaling | Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience

Figure 4. Schematic representation of mechanisms by which increased physical activity leads to improved cognitive function. The figure depicts the two compartments alongside the blood brain barrier and the bidirectional relationship of BNDF between central and peripheral compartments. For instance, muscles, liver, and immune cells in the periphery impose a significant influence on the brain,… Read More »

Frontiers | Neuroprotective effects of physical activity on the brain: a closer look at trophic factor signaling | Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience

BDNF is synthesized in the periphery by vascular endothelial cells, T-cells, B cells, monocytes (Kerschensteiner et al., 1999; Nakahashi et al., 2000) and skeletal muscles (Mousavi and Jasmin, 2006). Once released, BDNF can cross the BBB bi-directionally (Pan et al., 1998), resulting in a direct relationship between BDNF levels in plasma and the brain (Karege… Read More »

Cause of Crohn’s Disease: Gut Fungus Now Suspected

The researchers found that the people with Crohn’s disease had significantly higher levels of two types of bacteria, called Escherichia coli and Serratia marcescens, and one fungus, called Candida tropicalis, compared with their healthy relatives and the other people in the study who did not have the disease, according to the study, published Sept. 20… Read More »

Best pieces of money advice from a San Francisco wealth advisor – Business Insider

The opinions voiced in this material are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations to any individual. For your individual planning and investing needs, please see your investment professional. Jonathan DeYoe has been a financial advisor in San Francisco for the past two decades, giving him a first-row… Read More »