Toxoplasmosis Increases Rage, Impulse, and Mental Health Issues When will mainstream medicine admit that Toxoplasma gondii chronic infections cause many different mental disorders? For how long do we continue to treat these infections with anti-depressants and anti-psychotic medication? I hope that, one day we will treat and reduce these mental health issues with medications that rid the brain of T. gondii and reduce the inflammation caused by the parasite. Microbiologists have known for years that most medical conditions are caused by infections. There is plenty of information that links together toxoplasmosis and schizophrenia, now it is also linked to explosive anger disorders, suicidal behavior, and impulsivity. A recent study may provide clues in how this parasite causes multiple mental illnesses. It does not surprise me that T. gondii causes similar mental issues with its other hosts. So what happens when this parasite wreaks havoc in our brain? Positive IgG antibodies were found in 9% of the healthy control.
Things Adult Medicine Could Learn From Pediatrics Polly Becker Twenty-eight years ago, I wrote about drawing blood for the first time, about the pain of the patient and the self-doubt of the medical student. In my first clinical experience, I was learning a strange new color code: red-top tube for blood chemistries, purple top for hematology, green top, yellow top, and so on. In pediatrics, I soon discovered, the colors were the same but the tubes themselves were much smaller. And instead of those big needles I had learned to use on adults, we used butterflies, tiny needles with plastic wings to keep them stable. I thought: If you can get enough blood through a small butterfly needle filling a small tube to do the necessary tests, why must we jab big needles into adults and fill comparatively huge tubes to do the same assessments? It wasn’t the last time I wondered why children were treated with more concern than adults. Dr. So why had anyone ever used larger tubes if smaller would work? Dr.
Can Vitamin C Cure Ebola? Steve Hickey, Hilary Roberts & Damien Downing, GreenMedInfoWaking Times If there were a drug that worked on Ebola you should use it. There isn’t. There is only vitamin C. But you must be extremely careful what you believe, because, as it ever was, the Internet is full of dangerous loonies. Taking a gram or so of day of vitamin C won’t protect you against anything except acute scurvy; it doesn’t matter whether the vitamin is liposomal, nanoparticles, or even gold-plated. At risk or worried about Ebola? Vitamin C Vitamin C is the primary antioxidant in the diet. The intake for an otherwise healthy person to have a reasonable chance of avoiding a common cold is in the region of 8-10 grams (8,000-10,000 mg) a day. Dynamic Flow The problem with oral intakes is that healthy people do not absorb vitamin C well due to something Dr Robert Cathcart called bowel tolerance. High dose vitamin C has a short half-life in the body. Types of Vitamin C Timing is more important than form. Rectal Vitamin C
Brandon Wade: The 5 Things Successful Men Notice First in a Woman To understand what successful men look for in a woman, we have to look into how roles and responsibilities have shifted over the past few years. Success noun \sək-ˈses\: the attainment of wealth, favor, or eminence. The women of our generation have become far more independent than their predecessors. When exploring the developments of modern-day woman, you have to look into her counterpart: man. My website, SeekingArrangement.com, is the largest website where generous men can meet attractive women. Almost all of these qualities were the same as what they notice in job seekers. The fifth most important quality successful men noticed in women was their hair. A sense of self was the fourth on the list. The way a woman carries herself when she walks, or her gait, was third on the list. 26% of those surveyed said that a proper balance of speed and posture exuded grace, which caught their attention regardless of what task they had at hand. Posture was the second most important quality.
Schizophrenia Might Be Caused By Toxoplasma gondii Schizophrenia might be caused by the parasite Toxoplasma gondii. I wrote about Toxoplasma gondii years ago in Fix Your Gut. “Piperidine is used in both the treatment of parasites and worms in animals and the treatment of schizophrenia, in humans. Researchers propose that schizophrenia may result from a parasite infection like T. gondii.” Finally, the news media and the medical establishment has gotten around to reporting it. Therefore, how many studies have there been to establish a link? For centuries, cats were the end host for Toxoplasma gondii. Cats warmed up to their human masters driven by Toxoplasma gondii madness to find a greater host to infect the world. Toxoplasma gondii can be tested using blood tests for antibodies, either IGG or IGM. IGG antibodies are produced by the body several weeks after contact with the parasite. PCR testing can also be performed to determine Toxoplasma gondii infection through the analysis of DNA.
21 Ways to Comfort a Friend in Crisis Goodlife Zen A guest post by Gail at A Flourishing Life Life is so rich in offering us a vast array of situations and circumstances, some more challenging than others. When you are in the position to comfort a friend in crisis, you have been given a wonderful opportunity to express your love and caring. For some of us, supporting people going through a difficult time can be confusing or awkward, no matter how much we want to be present for them. Below are some suggestions that might be helpful. Make contact. Remember that a crisis is a tender time for everyone. How have you helped a friend in crisis? Read more from Gail at A Flourishing Life, where she blogs about realizing happiness by freeing ourselves from self-defeating habits. Related articles:
When The CDC Tells Us To Prepare For The Ebola Pandemic, Things Are About To Get Real | Health (Before It's News) The Organic Prepper Daisy Luther Are you ready for the possibility of an Ebola pandemic that will interrupt the day-to-day life of most Americans? Because now, the CDC has issued a checklist and said that “Now is the time to prepare.” You can read the entire document HERE. The checklist is a directory for hospitals and medical personnel. “Every hospital should ensure that it can detect a patient with Ebola, protect healthcare workers so they can safely care for the patient, and respond in a coordinated fashion…While we are not aware of any domestic Ebola Virus Disease cases (other than two American citizens who were medically evacuated to the United States), now is the time to prepare, as it is possible that individuals with EVD in West Africa may travel to the United States, exhibit signs and symptoms of EVD, and present to facilities.” The CDC’s Ebola virus page is HERE. The state department has purchased 160,000 Ebola Hazmat suits. Are you prepped for a pandemic?
7 Keys to Long-Term Relationship Success M ost of us want to meet and settle down with the “right” person, and most of us want such a relationship to last. Have you ever seen an elderly couple holding hands, taking a romantic walk on the beach or in a park? You may think to yourself: “That’s how I want to be when I grow old.” It’s a wonderful notion: having someone as your mate in a happy and lasting relationship. 1. Trust is the first and perhaps most important predictor of long-term relational success. In general, is your partner reliable and dependable? For some of us, trust is a complicated matter. While some people trust blindly, others have trust issues. "For it is mutual trust, even more than mutual interest that holds human associations together. – H. 2. Authors Ronald Adler and Russell Proctor II identified four ways with which we can feel closely connected with our significant other. Physical – Hugging, kissing, caressing, cuddling, holding, and other forms of physical affection. Partner A Partner B Physical Emotional
Microbiome composition of children infected with helminths — The American Microbiome Institute While much has been explored regarding the microbiome’s role in nutrition and immunology, more research is needed in uncovering interactions between the host microbiome and infection as this represents a high unmet medical need. A few weeks ago we talked about a study that describes an interesting relationship between helminth infection and sensitivity to insulin in Indonesia. Helminth infections are also prevalent in sub-Saharan Africa, where many children become exposed to Schistosoma haematobium, causing schistosomes and dramatically affecting childhood health and development. Researchers from Africa sought to investigate whether there were significant differences in microbiome composition between children who were infected with S. haematobium and those who were not. Stool samples were collected from 139 pediatric patients from six months to 13 years old, and groups were segregated following proper diagnosis of S. haematobium infection.
Tight Ties, Killer Heels: Clothes Make the Fashion Victims Contrary To What We’re Told ALS Does Have Known Causes & Treatments – Here They Are The Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) Ice Bucket challenge is continuing to explode across the worldwide web, and it’s a great opportunity to capitalize on spreading more awareness on how we can implement disease prevention and let people know that there are treatments and potential cures out there that do exist. Don’t get me wrong, between June 1 and August 13, there were over a million videos posted on Facebook and millions of mentions on Twitter. This campaign has led unprecedented attention to the fight against ALS, and it should indeed be applauded as many people’s hearts are in the right place. What is ALS? ALS is often referred to as “Lou Gehrig’s Disease,” it’s a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord. Possible Causes of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis I find it remarkable how this information is not made available on the ALS Association website, especially at a time when everybody is doing the ice bucket challenge. Lead 1.
10 Types of Women Men Like the Most Men feel attracted to certain types of women and reject others. It’s in their nature to do so. While there might be exceptions, as in any situation, here are the kinds of women that men usually like: 1. The childish woman There are some men that like childish women. 2. I think all men like a bit of mystery in a woman. 3. Tell me a man who would not be interested in such a woman…It’s their basic instincts working. 4. Many men feel attracted to the purity of a woman. 5. Yeah, they like the Lara Croft type, you know it already. 6. They like women that look spoiled, or like to spoil themselves, but do not exaggerate, because being spoiled has 2 faces: while spoiling yourself in bed at night or with a new bag and a massage is great, spending all your money, or worse HIS money, on shoes is not attractive anymore. 7. There’s nothing sexier in a man’s eyes than a woman who is sure of her qualities, likes her own body, knows what she wants and has an accomplished career to boost her confidence.