Alpha GPC for Focus, Memory, and Cognitive Ability | Health & Wellness News Friday, September 20, 2013 By: Byron J. Richards, Board Certified Clinical Nutritionist Alpha GPC (L-alpha-glycerylphosphorylcholine), a unique form of choline, has been proven to boost attention, mental focus, memory, and cognitive ability. It helps build brain cell membranes as well as contribute to the formation of acetylcholine neurotransmitters that are vital for memory and cognitive function. Alpha GPC is the exact form of choline found in human cells and in choline-rich breast milk. The drug scopolamine depletes the brain’s acetylcholine stores, an experimental way to cause amnesia and produce results in the brain similar to that found in age-associated cognitive impairment. In 2001, researchers did meta-analysis evaluating 10 alpha GPC patient trials2 and its effectiveness in treating dementia related disorders. In 2003, a double-blind trial further proved alpha GPC’s ability to help those with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s dementia3.
Natural News Blogs The Top 3 (Free) Ways to Prevent Disease and Fight Aging » Natural News Blogs When it comes to staying healthy and young, some of the best things in life really are free. Sure, there are a lot of great supplements and super foods that can greatly enhance one’s ability to fight aging but there are some things we can do right now, to live longer and healthier. Everyone who is striving to be healthier and live longer should do the following three things. By implementing these tips into your life you’ll not only feel better, you’ll have the energy to live the life you desire; and you’ll also be adding years to your life. Years that can be spent traveling, playing with your children and grandchildren, hiking, surfing, basically everything you have been put on this earth to do. So, read on and then start doing these things today. Tip #1: Reduce Stress. What Can We Do About This? Here are some things you can do right now to reduce or eliminate stress in your life: Avoid all of the unnecessary stress that you can. Next, change the situation as much as possible.
Is a New Policy Behind USDA's Recall of 8.7 Million Pounds of Beef? | TakePart Nearly 9 million pounds of beef processed by Rancho Feeding Corp. in Petaluma, Calif., were recalled by the United States Department of Agriculture over the weekend. Wholesalers and retail establishments in California, Florida, Illinois, and Texas stocked the suspect meat. In a press release issued on Saturday, the Department’s Food Safety and Inspection Service said the 8,742,700 pounds of beef were being recalled because the company “processed diseased and unsound animals and carried out these activities without the benefit or full benefit of federal inspection.” While the weight figure—representing just over a year’s worth of beef products from the company—is certainly headline grabbing, the reason the USDA offered for initiating the recall is what Farm Sanctuary’s Gene Baur finds most intriguing. The founder of the animal rights group said, “The USDA in the past has explicitly said that diseased animals can be used for food.”
Since welcoming Monsanto into the country in 1996, Argentina has become the world’s third largest soybean producer. The country’s farm belt continues to pump out commodity crops like soy, corn and cotton at an impressive rate with the help of not just commonplace herbicides such as glyphosate, but highly toxic substances like 2,4,D—a key component in Agent Orange. For the 12 million residents of the farm-centric districts of the South American country, the increase in yields and acreage has come at a very high cost. According to a lengthy story from the Associated Press, lax oversight and regulation, misuse, resistance, and poor safety measures have led to mass exposure of Argentines who work or live nearby farms. As yields have gone up, so have the rates of birth defects and cancer. In Santa Fe, cancer rates are two times to four times higher than the national average. Original article from TakePart MonsantoArgentina
Many shamanic cultures place great emphasis on drumming, for the drum unites masculine and feminine energies, generating the force that weaves the web of life. Drumming cultivates life force energy in the lower energy centers of the body, which is then stored in the area of the solar plexus. This energy can then be directed back to the higher chakras or toward healing and creative endeavors. The Heart Chakra The fourth vibratory center is the heart chakra and is located in the center of the chest between the two nipples. The Throat Chakra The fifth energy center is blue and is located at the base of the neck in the nook where the clavicle bones meet. The Brow Chakra The sixth chakra is that of the brow, third eye, or place of "shamanic seeing." The Crown Chakra The seventh or crown chakra is located at the top of the head. continue
Euro Med - Complementary Therapies Home | Treatment Methods | Complementary Therapies Our complementary therapies are a large part of our holistic approach to cancer treatments, and to medicine in general. Our patients use these therapies in numerous ways. For example: When you come down with the flu or seasonal viruses, intravenous vitamin C and a "Myers Cocktail" can flush out the virus and rev up your nutrient level and get you back to work fast. Patients who are on a pro-active wellness program use nutritional therapies to boost their level of nutrients and enhance their immune system. To find out more about how the EuroMed Foundation uses complementary therapies for health optimization, click here to request your free personal orientation online. Complementary Therapies for Alternative Cancer Treatment We specialize in complementary therapies for cancer patients. Aggressively, but safely target cancer cells. We all have cancer inside us; it's just a question of how much. "Killing cancer" is only the first step.
How to Heal Cavities Naturally (photo/copyright: Kacso Sandor ) The world is slowly waking up to the fact that, when you give the body what it needs, it can heal things we previously thought were impossible. A fine example of what is often deemed as an incurable health problem is dental cavities, but extensive research is now becoming more public about the true nature of tooth decay and the fact that there are proven remedies that can remedy it. The lies perpetrated about tooth decay How to heal Cavities naturally: According to the American Dental Association, the reason we have tooth decay is as follows: “[Tooth decay] occurs when foods containing carbohydrates (sugars and starches) such as milk, pop, raisins, cakes or candy are frequently left on the teeth. There are a few problems with this theory, including: So if the modern explanation of tooth decay is not accurate, what is actually the cause of tooth decay? What actually causes tooth decay Tooth decay, as researched by Dr. Foods to focus on are: Derek Henry
Sudafed decongestant tablets and liquid (pseudoephedrine) Main use: Blocked nose and sinuses Active ingredient: Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride Manufacturer: McNeil How does it work? Sudafed non-drowsy decongestant tablets and liquid both contain the active ingredient pseudoephedrine hydrochloride, which is a type of medicine called a decongestant. Pseudoephedrine works by acting on alpha receptors that are found in the walls of blood vessels in the linings of the nasal passages and sinuses. Pseudoephedrine can be used to relieve a blocked nose and sinus congestion associated with conditions such as allergies, colds and flu. What is it used for? Relieving a blocked nose and sinuses, for example associated with colds, flu or nasal allergies. How do I take it? Sudafed decongestant tablets are suitable for adults and adolescents over 12 years of age. Warning! Do not exceed the recommended dose. Not to be used in This medicine should not be used if you or your child are allergic to one or any of its ingredients. Use with caution in Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pulmonary fibrosis This page has some issues A chest X-ray demonstrating pulmonary fibrosis. By history, the pulmonary fibrosis is thought to be due to amiodarone. Pulmonary fibrosis is the formation or development of excess fibrous connective tissue (fibrosis) in the lungs. It is also described as "scarring of the lung". It is one of the restrictive condition of human respiratory disorders.[1] SymptomsEdit Symptoms of pulmonary fibrosis are mainly: Shortness of breath, particularly with exertion[1]Chronic dry, hacking coughing[1]Fatigue and weakness[1]Chest discomfort[1]Loss of appetite and rapid weight loss[1] Pulmonary fibrosis is suggested by a history of progressive shortness of breath (dyspnea) with exertion.[2] Sometimes fine inspiratory crackles can be heard at the lung bases on auscultation.[2] A chest x-ray may or may not be abnormal, but high-resolution CT will frequently demonstrate abnormalities.[2] CauseEdit Pulmonary fibrosis may be a secondary effect of other diseases. PathogenesisEdit
Let's Move - America's Move to Raise A Healthier Generation of Kids "The physical and emotional health of an entire generation and the economic health and security of our nation is at stake." - First Lady Michelle Obama at the Let’s Move! launch on February 9, 2010 Obesity by the numbers Over the past three decades, childhood obesity rates in America have tripled, and today, nearly one in three children in America are overweight or obese. How Did We Get Here? Thirty years ago, most people led lives that kept them at a healthy weight. Today, children experience a very different lifestyle. Thirty years ago, kids ate just one snack a day, whereas now they are trending toward three snacks, resulting in an additional 200 calories a day. Portion sizes have also exploded- they are now two to five times bigger than they were in years past. In total, we are now eating 31 percent more calories than we were forty years ago–including 56 percent more fats and oils and 14 percent more sugars and sweeteners. Now that’s the bad news. Let’s Move! Let’s Move!
Minerals vs. Vitamins edit Differences in Chemical composition Vitamins are organic compounds while minerals are inorganic. Minerals have a much simpler chemical composition compared to vitamins. While vitamins are obtained from plants and animals, the body gets minerals from soil and water. edit Types of Vitamins and Minerals Vitamins can be water soluble or fat-soluble. Minerals are divided into macro minerals and trace minerals. edit Nutritional Requirements While all vitamins (A, B, C, D, E and K) are needed for the body, all minerals are not needed. Vitamins are easily destroyed while cooking due to heat or chemical agents. edit Biological Role Vitamins release energy from the food, develop red blood cells, help in blood clotting and help in maintaining healthy skin, eye, and hair. edit Health Benefits and Risks The scientific evidence for popular health supplements is well-documented here. Study after study has shown that taking multivitamins does not help improve health. edit Summary of Differences
Why You Should Never Throw Away Orange or Banana Peels The peels of fruits hold some of the most incredible nutrients in the world. There are dozens of uses, both medicinal and practical, for orange and banana peels that are unknown to most. Next time you think about throwing away one of these peels, you may want to have this information handy. Always try and minimize your pesticide levels by selecting organic oranges, but since they’re very low in the pesticides, it’s not essential and a good cleaning with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of white vinegar in 1 cup of water will remove almost any pesticide remaining within the outer peel. Orange peel and apple skin are similar since most of the nutrients and benefits are in the skin of these fruits. According to Rebecca Wood, author of The New Whole Foods Encyclopedia, “One medium orange contains over 60 flavonoids and 170 different phytonutrients.” Medicinal Properties of Orange Peels Studies have shown that orange peel can dissolve cholesterol and triglyceride. Water Filtration
Scientists Now Able to Track Individual Cells Throughout Embryonic Development Understanding embryonic development is critical to understanding how congenital defects occur. Scientists have been able to view individual cells during development for quite some time, but they lacked the ability to track cells as they migrate through the body until now. The research was led by Philipp Keller of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Janelia Research Campus and the results were published in Nature Methods. Keller’s team developed a simultaneous multi-view (SiMView) light sheet microscope in 2012 that could obtain 3D images from a subject over the course of several days, which allowed them to simultaneously observe 20,000 cells as they change and migrate during development. This latest research has allowed them to better understand the immense amount of data and target the nervous system specifically, viewing it at the earliest stage possible. Different species obviously develop at different rates. “In particular, we want to understand how the nervous system forms.
Scientists Finally Explain The Link Between Stress And Heart Attacks It has long been suggested that stress can trigger heart attacks, but so far no one has been able to decipher the underlying mechanisms. In recent years there has been an increasing amount of evidence to suggest that, amongst other things, infection may also play a role. Now, in a recently published study, scientists believe they have found evidence to support this idea. In particular, they discovered that a stress hormone can cause films of bacteria shrouding arterial plaques to fragment, liberating the plaque which can lead to strokes or heart attacks. Atherosclerosis is a disease that results from the build-up of plaque deposits inside the walls of arteries. Various lines of evidence led to the belief that bacteria may infect these plaques, growing in dense communities known as biofilms which are held together by various molecules secreted by the microbes. [Via Nature and mBio]